[Form 4] D-Wave Quantum Inc. Insider Trading Activity
Steven M. West, a director of D-Wave Quantum Inc. (QBTS), reported sales of company common stock on 08/13/2025 totaling 144,000 shares. The filing shows 119,000 shares sold at $18.06 and 25,000 shares sold at a weighted average price of $18.176. After the reported transactions, beneficial ownership figures are stated as 139,018 and 114,018 shares in the table entries. The report also discloses 24,659 shares held indirectly through Emerging Company Partners LLC, an entity controlled by the reporting person, and that 19,837 shares are unvested restricted stock units included in the beneficial ownership counts.
- Insider transactions are fully disclosed with transaction dates, share amounts, and prices, supporting regulatory transparency
- Unvested restricted stock units (19,837 shares) are explicitly identified within the beneficial ownership calculation
- Indirect holdings disclosed (24,659 shares via Emerging Company Partners LLC) with control of the entity stated
- Director sold a meaningful block of shares (144,000 total), which may be viewed as a reduction in insider ownership
- Post-transaction beneficial ownership figures vary across entries, which could require clarification for precise outstanding holdings
Insights
TL;DR: Director sold 144,000 QBTS shares on 08/13/2025; holdings include unvested RSUs and indirect ownership via a controlled entity.
The Form 4 discloses material insider sales aggregating 144,000 shares executed at roughly $18.06 and $18.176 per share. The filing provides post-transaction beneficial ownership amounts and clarifies that 19,837 shares are unvested RSUs, which affects the economic alignment between the director and shareholders until vesting. Additionally, 24,659 shares are held indirectly through Emerging Company Partners LLC, which the reporting person controls, indicating ownership outside of direct holdings. No derivative transactions or 10b5-1 plan designation are specified in the document.
TL;DR: Routine disclosure of insider stock sales by a director; indirect holdings and unvested equity are explicitly disclosed.
The statement identifies the reporting person as a director and documents multiple open-market sales on a single date with weighted-average pricing details for one block. The filing properly discloses indirect ownership through an entity controlled by the director and quantifies unvested restricted stock units included in beneficial ownership. The disclosure meets Section 16(a) reporting requirements by listing transaction codes, amounts, prices, and post-transaction ownership counts. The form does not state any amendment or plan-based execution designation.