Quantum grants revenue chief 200,000 stock options

The options vest in equal monthly installments over four years beginning November 1, 2026, subject to continued service through each vesting date.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Quantum Corp (QMCO) Chief Revenue Officer Anthony Craythorne received a grant of 200,000 employee stock options on October 1, 2026, to acquire common stock at an exercise price of $31.885 per share. The options expire October 1, 2033. They vest in equal monthly installments over four years beginning November 1, 2026, with a vesting commencement date of October 1, 2026, subject to continued service through each vesting date.

Insider Trade Summary

Grant/Award: 200,000 shares

Grant/Award 1 txn

Insider Craythorne Anthony

Role Chief Revenue Officer

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Employee Stock Option (right to buy) F1	200,000	$0.00	$0.00

Holdings After Transaction: Employee Stock Option (right to buy) — 200,000 contracts (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

1. F1. This nonstatutory stock option vests over four years in equal monthly installments beginning on November 1, 2026, with a vesting commencement date of October 1, 2026, subject to the Reporting Persons continued service through each vesting date.

Key Figures

Employee stock options granted: 200,000 options Exercise price: $31.885 per share Underlying common shares: 200,000 shares +2 more

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Employee stock options granted 200,000 options Grant dated October 1, 2026

Exercise price $31.885 per share For the employee stock options

Underlying common shares 200,000 shares Shares underlying the options

Vesting period Four years Equal monthly installments beginning November 1, 2026

Option expiration date October 1, 2033 Expiration date for the granted options

Key Terms

nonstatutory stock option, vesting commencement date, equal monthly installments

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nonstatutory stock option technical

"This nonstatutory stock option vests over four years"

A nonstatutory stock option (also called a non-qualified stock option) is an employee or contractor right to buy company shares at a set price that does not qualify for special tax treatment. When exercised, the difference between the market price and the set price is treated as ordinary income for the recipient and usually triggers payroll tax and withholding. For investors, these options matter because they create potential share dilution, affect reported compensation costs, and influence the timing of when new shares enter the market—similar to a coupon that lets someone buy stock at a discount but results in an immediate tax bill.

vesting commencement date technical

"with a vesting commencement date of October 1, 2026"

The vesting commencement date is the starting point when an employee begins earning ownership rights to their promised benefits, such as stock options or retirement contributions. Think of it like the day a savings account is opened—only after this date do the benefits start to grow and become fully available over time. It matters to investors because it marks when the clock begins ticking toward full ownership, affecting the timing and value of these benefits.

equal monthly installments financial

"vests over four years in equal monthly installments"

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How many options did QMCO Chief Revenue Officer Anthony Craythorne receive?

Anthony Craythorne received 200,000 employee stock options covering 200,000 shares of Quantum Corp common stock, with an exercise price of $31.885 per share. The options expire October 1, 2033.

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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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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Craythorne Anthony

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O QUANTUM CORPORATION

10770 E. BRIARWOOD AVE

(Street)

CENTENNIAL COLORADO 80112

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
QUANTUM CORP /DE/ [ QMCO ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	Chief Revenue Officer

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
10/01/2026

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

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

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
Employee Stock Option (right to buy)	$31.885	10/01/2026		A		200,000		(1)	10/01/2033	Common Stock	200,000	$0	200,000	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. This nonstatutory stock option vests over four years in equal monthly installments beginning on November 1, 2026, with a vesting commencement date of October 1, 2026, subject to the Reporting Persons continued service through each vesting date.

Remarks:

	Tara Ilges, attorney-in-fact for Anthony Craythorne	10/05/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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