QBTS insider 10b5‑1 sale: 20,000 shares; 2,803 sell‑to‑cover
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
D‑Wave Quantum (QBTS) reported an insider transaction by its EVP, Chief Legal Officer & GC. On 11/13/2025, the officer sold 20,000 shares of common stock at a weighted average $23.6641 under a Rule 10b5‑1 plan adopted on August 14, 2025. The filing also notes a separate sale of 2,803 shares to cover taxes upon RSU vesting at a weighted average $23.1744.
Following these transactions, the reporting person beneficially owned 566,042 shares, which includes 224,613 unvested RSUs. Price ranges were disclosed as $23.00–$25.26 for the 20,000-share sale and $23.00–$23.435 for the sell‑to‑cover.
Positive
- None.
Negative
- None.
Insider Trade Summary
Net Seller: 22,803 shares ($538,240)
Net Sell
2 txns
Insider
Nguyen Diane
Role
EVP, Chief Legal Officer & GC
Sold
22,803 shs ($538K)
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sale | Common Stock, par value $0.0001 per share ("Common Stock") | 20,000 | $23.6641 | $473K |
| Sale | Common Stock, par value $0.0001 per share ("Common Stock") | 2,803 | $23.1744 | $65K |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Stock, par value $0.0001 per share ("Common Stock") — 568,845 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
- The sale of 20,000 shares of Common Stock reported on this Form 4 was effected pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted by the Reporting Person on August 14, 2025. The sales price reported is the weighted average sale price for the number of shares sold. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $23.00 to $25.26, inclusive. Full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price will be supplied upon request by Securities and Exchange Commission Staff, the Issuer or a security holder of the Issuer. Includes 224,613 shares of unvested restricted stock units. Represents the number of shares of Common Stock required to be sold to cover the statutory tax withholding obligations in connection with the vesting of restricted stock units. This sale is mandated by the Issuer's election under its equity incentive plans to require the satisfaction of statutory tax withholding obligations to be funded by a "sell to cover" transaction and does not represent a discretionary trade by the Reporting Person. The sales price reported is the weighted average sale price for the number of shares sold. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $23.00 to $23.435, inclusive. Full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price will be supplied upon request by Securities and Exchange Commission Staff, the Issuer or a security holder of the Issuer.
FAQ
What did D‑Wave (QBTS) disclose in this Form 4?
An officer sold 20,000 shares on 11/13/2025 at a $23.6641 weighted average and executed a 2,803‑share sell‑to‑cover at a $23.1744 weighted average.
Was the QBTS insider sale made under a trading plan?
Yes. The 20,000‑share sale was effected pursuant to a Rule 10b5‑1 plan adopted on August 14, 2025.
Does the reported holding include unvested RSUs?
Yes. The holding includes 224,613 unvested RSUs.
What role does the reporting person hold at D‑Wave (QBTS)?
The individual is the company’s EVP, Chief Legal Officer & GC.
Was the sell‑to‑cover a discretionary trade?
No. The 2,803‑share sale was mandated to satisfy statutory tax withholding upon RSU vesting.