Quantum CRO awarded 148,500 stock options at $5.03

Quantum Corp (QMCO) Chief Revenue Officer Anthony Craythorne received a grant of 148,500 employee stock options.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Quantum Corp (QMCO) Chief Revenue Officer Anthony Craythorne received a grant of 148,500 employee stock options. These options give him the right to buy Quantum common stock at an exercise price of $5.03 per share until their expiration on April 1, 2033.

The nonstatutory stock options were awarded as compensation and are classified as a grant/award acquisition, not an open-market purchase or sale. The award vests over four years in equal monthly installments beginning on April 1, 2026, conditioned on his continued service through each vesting date. After this grant, he holds 148,500 options directly.

Insider Trade Summary

Grant/Award: 148,500 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)	148,500	$0.00	$0.00

Holdings After Transaction: Employee Stock Option (right to buy) — 148,500 contracts (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

1. F1. This nonstatutory stock option vests over four years in equal monthly installments beginning on April 1, 2026, subject to the Reporting Person's continued service through each vesting date.

Key Figures

Options granted: 148,500 options Exercise price: $5.03 per share Expiration date: April 1, 2033 +2 more

5 metrics

Options granted 148,500 options Employee stock option grant to CRO Anthony Craythorne

Exercise price $5.03 per share Exercise price for the 148,500 employee stock options

Expiration date April 1, 2033 Option term end date for granted options

Vesting schedule 4 years, monthly Equal monthly vesting beginning April 1, 2026

Total options after grant 148,500 options Total options held directly by reporting person following transaction

Key Terms

nonstatutory stock option, exercise price, vesting, Form 4

4 terms

nonstatutory stock option financial

"This nonstatutory stock option vests over four years in equal monthly installments"

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.

exercise price financial

"conversion_or_exercise_price": "5.0300""

The exercise price is the fixed amount at which you can buy or sell an asset, like a stock, when using an options contract. It matters because it helps determine whether exercising the option will be profitable or not, depending on the current market price. Think of it as the set price you agree on today to buy or sell later.

vesting financial

"vests over four years in equal monthly installments beginning on April 1, 2026"

Vesting is the process by which you earn full ownership of something, like company stock or a retirement benefit, over time. It’s like earning the right to keep a gift piece by piece the longer you stay with a company, making sure employees stay committed before they receive all the benefits.

Form 4 regulatory

"INSIDER FILING DATA (Form 4):"

Form 4 is a official document that company insiders, such as executives or major shareholders, file with regulators whenever they buy or sell company shares. It provides transparency about how those with inside knowledge are trading, helping investors see if insiders are confident in the company's prospects or may be selling for personal reasons. This information can influence investor decisions by revealing insiders' perspectives on the company's value.

FAQ

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What insider transaction did Quantum Corp (QMCO) report for Anthony Craythorne?

Quantum Corp reported that Chief Revenue Officer Anthony Craythorne received 148,500 employee stock options as a compensation award. These options allow him to buy common stock at a fixed $5.03 exercise price, rather than reflecting an open-market share purchase or sale.

How many Quantum Corp (QMCO) stock options were granted to the CRO and at what price?

Anthony Craythorne was granted 148,500 employee stock options, each with an exercise price of $5.03 per share. This means he can buy up to 148,500 Quantum common shares at $5.03 if he exercises these options before they expire.

When do Anthony Craythorne’s Quantum Corp (QMCO) stock options vest?

The nonstatutory stock options vest over four years in equal monthly installments starting April 1, 2026. Vesting is conditional on his continued service with Quantum Corp through each monthly vesting date, gradually increasing the portion of options he can exercise.

When do the newly granted Quantum Corp (QMCO) stock options expire?

The granted employee stock options expire on April 1, 2033. After that date, any unexercised options will lapse and can no longer be used to buy Quantum Corp common stock at the $5.03 exercise price specified in the grant.

Is this Quantum Corp (QMCO) Form 4 transaction a market buy or sell of shares?

No. The Form 4 shows a grant of employee stock options classified as a grant or award acquisition, not an open-market trade. Craythorne received rights to buy shares later at $5.03, rather than buying or selling existing shares in the market.

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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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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^*

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)
04/01/2026

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)	$5.03	04/01/2026		A		148,500(1)		(1)	04/01/2033	Common Stock	148,500	$0	148,500	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. This nonstatutory stock option vests over four years in equal monthly installments beginning on April 1, 2026, subject to the Reporting Person's continued service through each vesting date.

	/s/ Tara Ilges, attorney-in-fact for Anthony Craythorne	04/03/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)