Director sells 9,800 shares at QS (NYSE: QS) — Rule 144 notice

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Kevin Hettrich reported sales of Common Stock via a Rule 144 notice. The filing lists 9,800 shares tied to Restricted Stock Units acquired as compensation on 11/17/2025. The excerpt shows two dispositions dated 05/21/2026 and 04/02/2026 with proceeds of $78,977.22 and $60,795.28, respectively.

Insights

Securities Compliance Analyst

Routine Rule 144 sale disclosure by an executive; administrative, not transformational.

Reported sales list 9,800 shares originating from Restricted Stock Units granted as compensation on 11/17/2025. The filing records two dated dispositions with the exact proceeds shown in the excerpt.

These entries are a standard compliance disclosure under Rule 144. Cash‑flow treatment is explicit in the excerpt via per‑transaction proceeds; broader corporate impact is not indicated in the provided text.

Key Figures

Reported shares sold: 9,800 shares Proceeds — 05/21/2026: $78,977.22 Proceeds — 04/02/2026: $60,795.28 +1 more

4 metrics

Reported shares sold 9,800 shares per disposition entry; acquisition tied to RSUs on <date>11/17/2025</date>

Proceeds — 05/21/2026 $78,977.22 listed alongside the disposition dated <date>05/21/2026</date>

Proceeds — 04/02/2026 $60,795.28 listed alongside the disposition dated <date>04/02/2026</date>

RSU acquisition date 11/17/2025 Acquired as compensation — Restricted Stock Units

Key Terms

Restricted Stock Units, Common Stock, Compensation

3 terms

Restricted Stock Units financial

"Acquired as compensation -- Restricted Stock Units"

Restricted stock units are a type of company reward where employees are promised shares of stock, but they only fully own these shares after meeting certain conditions, like staying with the company for a set time. They matter because they can become valuable assets and are often used to motivate employees to help the company succeed.

Common Stock financial

"Common Stock | Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC 200 West Street New York"

Common stock represents ownership shares in a company, giving investors a stake in its success and a say in important decisions through voting rights. It is the most common type of stock traded on markets and can provide income through dividends, as well as potential for value growth. For investors, holding common stock means sharing in the company’s profits and risks.

Compensation other

"Acquired as compensation -- Restricted Stock Units"

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Form 144 Filer Information	UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Form 144 NOTICE OF PROPOSED SALE OF SECURITIES PURSUANT TO RULE 144 UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933
FORM 144

144: Filer Information

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Submission Contact Information
Name
Phone
E-Mail Address

144: Issuer Information

Name of Issuer

SEC File Number

Address of Issuer

Phone

Name of Person for Whose Account the Securities are To Be Sold

See the definition of "person" in paragraph (a) of Rule 144. Information is to be given not only as to the person for whose account the securities are to be sold but also as to all other persons included in that definition. In addition, information shall be given as to sales by all persons whose sales are required by paragraph (e) of Rule 144 to be aggregated with sales for the account of the person filing this notice.

Relationship to Issuer

144: Securities Information

Title of the Class of Securities To Be Sold	Name and Address of the Broker	Number of Shares or Other Units To Be Sold	Aggregate Market Value	Number of Shares or Other Units Outstanding	Approximate Date of Sale	Name the Securities Exchange
Common Stock	Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC 200 West Street New York NY 10282	9800	74578	578338434	06/22/2026	NYSE

Furnish the following information with respect to the acquisition of the securities to be sold and with respect to the payment of all or any part of the purchase price or other consideration therefor:

144: Securities To Be Sold

Title of the Class	Date you Acquired	Nature of Acquisition Transaction	Name of Person from Whom Acquired	Is this a Gift?	Date Donor Acquired	Amount of Securities Acquired	Date of Payment	Nature of Payment *
Common Stock	11/17/2025	Acquired as compensation -- Restricted Stock Units	The Issuer			9800	11/17/2025	Compensation

* If the securities were purchased and full payment therefor was not made in cash at the time of purchase, explain in the table or in a note thereto the nature of the consideration given. If the consideration consisted of any note or other obligation, or if payment was made in installments describe the arrangement and state when the note or other obligation was discharged in full or the last installment paid.

Furnish the following information as to all securities of the issuer sold during the past 3 months by the person for whose account the securities are to be sold.

144: Securities Sold During The Past 3 Months

Name and Address of Seller	Title of Securities Sold	Date of Sale	Amount of Securities Sold	Gross Proceeds
Kevin Hettrich 1730 Technology Drive San Jose CA 95110	Common Stock	05/21/2026	9800	78977.22
Kevin Hettrich 1730 Technology Drive San Jose CA 95110	Common Stock	04/02/2026	9800	60795.28

144: Remarks and Signature

Remarks

Date of Notice

Date of Plan Adoption or Giving of Instruction, If Relying on Rule 10b5-1

ATTENTION:

The person for whose account the securities to which this notice relates are to be sold hereby represents by signing this notice that he does not know any material adverse information in regard to the current and prospective operations of the Issuer of the securities to be sold which has not been publicly disclosed. If such person has adopted a written trading plan or given trading instructions to satisfy Rule 10b5-1 under the Exchange Act, by signing the form and indicating the date that the plan was adopted or the instruction given, that person makes such representation as of the plan adoption or instruction date.

Signature

ATTENTION: Intentional misstatements or omission of facts constitute Federal Criminal Violations (See 18 U.S.C. 1001)

FAQ

What did Kevin Hettrich report in the Form 144 for QS?

He reported sales of 9,800 shares tied to Restricted Stock Units acquired on 11/17/2025. The excerpt lists dispositions dated 04/02/2026 and 05/21/2026 with transaction proceeds shown.

How many shares were sold according to the filing?

The filing references 9,800 shares in each reported entry tied to compensation RSUs. Two dispositions with that share count appear dated 04/02/2026 and 05/21/2026 in the excerpt.

What proceeds are shown for the reported transactions?

The excerpt shows transaction proceeds of $60,795.28 for 04/02/2026 and $78,977.22 for 05/21/2026. These values are listed alongside the corresponding sale dates.

Were the shares originally acquired as compensation?

Yes; the excerpt explicitly states the shares were "Acquired as compensation -- Restricted Stock Units" with an acquisition date of 11/17/2025 for the noted 9,800 share lot.

Does this Form 144 imply corporate action by QS?

No; the excerpt documents an individual sale notice under Rule 144 by Kevin Hettrich. The text lists personal dispositions and does not describe corporate financings or company proceeds.