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QBTS CFO reports 200K-share option exercise and sale on Form 4

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D-Wave Quantum Inc. (QBTS) Chief Financial Officer John M. Markovich reported an option exercise and share sale involving the company’s common stock. On 11/20/2025 he exercised a stock option to acquire 200,000 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $0.92 per share, then sold 200,000 shares of common stock on the same date at a weighted average price of $22.94 per share, in multiple transactions.

The filing states that the option exercise and sale were effected under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted on August 21, 2025. After these transactions, he beneficially owns 1,482,874 shares of common stock, including 545,315 unvested restricted stock units, held directly. He also holds fully vested stock options exercisable for 707,926 shares at $0.92 per share (expiring 08/20/2031) and options exercisable for 120,826 shares at $0.846 per share (expiring 01/10/2034).

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Insider Markovich John M.
Role Chief Financial Officer
Sold 200,000 shs ($4.59M)
Type Security Shares Price Value
Exercise Stock Option (right to buy) 200,000 $0.92 $184K
Exercise Common Stock, par value $0.0001 per share ("Common Stock") 200,000 $0.92 $184K
Sale Common Stock, par value $0.0001 per share ("Common Stock") 200,000 $22.94 $4.59M
holding Stock Option (right to buy) -- -- --
Holdings After Transaction: Stock Option (right to buy) — 507,926 shares (Direct); Common Stock, par value $0.0001 per share ("Common Stock") — 1,682,874 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
  1. The option exercise and sale of Common Stock reported on this Form 4 were effected pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted by the Reporting Person on August 21, 2025. Includes 545,315 shares of unvested restricted stock units. The sales price reported is the weighted average sale price for the number of shares of Common Stock sold. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $21.04 to $24.69, 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. The option has fully vested and is exercisable as of the date hereof as to 707,926 shares of Common Stock. This option has fully vested and is exercisable as of the date hereof as to all 120,826 shares of Common Stock.
Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →
SEC Form 4
FORM 4 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940
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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).
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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person*
Markovich John M.
(Last) (First) (Middle)
2650 EAST BAYSHORE ROAD
(Street)
PALO ALTO CA 94303
(City) (State) (Zip)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
D-Wave Quantum Inc. [ QBTS ] 		5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
Director 10% Owner
X Officer (give title below) Other (specify below)
Chief Financial Officer
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
11/20/2025
4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)
 6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
X Form filed by One Reporting Person
Form filed by More than One Reporting Person
Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3) 2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year) 2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year) 3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8) 4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5) 5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4) 6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4) 7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
Code V Amount (A) or (D) Price
Common Stock, par value $0.0001 per share ("Common Stock") 11/20/2025 M 200,000(1) A $0.92 1,682,874(2) D
Common Stock, par value $0.0001 per share ("Common Stock") 11/20/2025 S 200,000(1) D $22.94(3) 1,482,874(2) D
Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
(e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3) 2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security 3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year) 3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year) 4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8) 5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5) 6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year) 7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4) 8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5) 9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4) 10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4) 11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
Code V (A) (D) Date Exercisable Expiration Date Title Amount or Number of Shares
Stock Option (right to buy) $0.92 11/20/2025 M 200,000(1) (4) 08/20/2031 Common Stock, par value $0.0001 per share ("Common Stock") 200,000 $0.92 507,926 D
Stock Option (right to buy) $0.846 (5) 01/10/2034 Common Stock, par value $0.0001 per share ("Common Stock") 120,826 120,826 D
Explanation of Responses:
1. The option exercise and sale of Common Stock reported on this Form 4 were effected pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted by the Reporting Person on August 21, 2025.
2. Includes 545,315 shares of unvested restricted stock units.
3. The sales price reported is the weighted average sale price for the number of shares of Common Stock sold. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $21.04 to $24.69, 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.
4. The option has fully vested and is exercisable as of the date hereof as to 707,926 shares of Common Stock.
5. This option has fully vested and is exercisable as of the date hereof as to all 120,826 shares of Common Stock.
Remarks:
/s/ John M. Markovich 11/21/2025
** Signature of Reporting Person Date
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Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

What insider transaction did D-Wave Quantum (QBTS) report on this Form 4?

The Chief Financial Officer, John M. Markovich, reported exercising a stock option for 200,000 shares of D-Wave Quantum common stock at an exercise price of $0.92 per share and selling 200,000 shares of common stock on 11/20/2025.

At what prices did the D-Wave Quantum (QBTS) CFO exercise and sell shares?

He exercised stock options at $0.92 per share and sold 200,000 shares of common stock at a weighted average sale price of $22.94 per share, with individual trades ranging from $21.04 to $24.69.

Was the D-Wave Quantum (QBTS) CFO trade under a Rule 10b5-1 plan?

Yes. The filing states that the option exercise and sale of common stock were effected under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted by the CFO on August 21, 2025.

How many D-Wave Quantum (QBTS) shares does the CFO own after the transaction?

Following the reported transactions, the CFO beneficially owns 1,482,874 shares of D-Wave Quantum common stock, which include 545,315 shares represented by unvested restricted stock units.

What stock options does the D-Wave Quantum (QBTS) CFO still hold?

He holds fully vested stock options exercisable for 707,926 shares of common stock at $0.92 per share expiring on 08/20/2031, and options exercisable for 120,826 shares at $0.846 per share expiring on 01/10/2034.

What role does the reporting person hold at D-Wave Quantum (QBTS)?

The reporting person, John M. Markovich, is an officer of D-Wave Quantum Inc. and serves as the company’s Chief Financial Officer.