QuantumScape (NYSE: QS) to transfer Class A stock listing to Nasdaq

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

QuantumScape Corporation plans to move the listing of its Class A common stock from the New York Stock Exchange to Nasdaq. The company notified the NYSE of its voluntary withdrawal and has received approval to list on Nasdaq under the same ticker symbol, “QS.”

Trading on the NYSE is expected to end at market close on December 22, 2025, with trading on Nasdaq expected to begin at market open on December 23, 2025. QuantumScape also issued a press release describing the transfer of its stock listing, which is furnished as an exhibit.

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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): December 10, 2025

QuantumScape Corporation

(Exact name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

Delaware			001-39345	85-0796578
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)			(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer Identification No.)
1730 Technology Drive
San Jose, California				95110
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)				(Zip Code)

Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code: 408 452-2000

n/a

(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class		Trading Symbol(s)		Name of each exchange on which registered
Class A Common Stock, par value $0.0001 per share		QS		The New York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§ 230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§ 240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

Item 3.01 Notice of Delisting or Failure to Satisfy a Continued Listing Rule or Standard; Transfer of Listing.

On December 10, 2025, QuantumScape Corporation (the “Company”), acting pursuant to authorization from its Board of Directors, notified the New York Stock Exchange (the “NYSE”) of its intention to voluntarily withdraw the listing of its Class A Common Stock, par value $0.0001 per share (the “Class A Common Stock”), from the NYSE and transfer the listing to The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC (“Nasdaq”). The Company expects that listing and trading of its Class A Common Stock on the NYSE will end at market close on December 22, 2025 and trading will begin on Nasdaq at market open on December 23, 2025. The Class A Common Stock has been approved for listing on Nasdaq, where it will continue to trade under its current ticker symbol, “QS.”

Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure

The Company issued the press release attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 in connection with the transfer of the listing of its Class A Common Stock to Nasdaq. The information furnished under this Item 7.01 and in the accompanying Exhibit 99.1 shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, regardless of any general incorporation language in such filing, unless expressly incorporated by specific reference in such filing.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits.

Exhibit		Description
99.1		Press Release dated December 10, 2025
104		Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

			QuantumScape Corporation
Date:	December 10, 2025	By:	/s/ Michael McCarthy
			Name: Michael McCarthy Title: Chief Legal Officer and Head of Corporate Development

FAQ

What did QuantumScape (QS) announce in this 8-K filing?

QuantumScape announced that it will voluntarily withdraw the listing of its Class A Common Stock from the New York Stock Exchange and transfer the listing to Nasdaq.

When will QuantumScape (QS) stop trading on the NYSE?

QuantumScape expects its Class A Common Stock to stop trading on the New York Stock Exchange at market close on December 22, 2025.

When will QuantumScape (QS) begin trading on Nasdaq?

QuantumScape expects trading of its Class A Common Stock to begin on The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC at market open on December 23, 2025.

Will QuantumScape’s ticker symbol change after moving to Nasdaq?

No. The Class A Common Stock has been approved for listing on Nasdaq and will continue to trade under the current ticker symbol “QS.”

Is QuantumScape being delisted for failing NYSE listing standards?

No. The company notified the NYSE of its intention to voluntarily withdraw its Class A Common Stock listing and transfer to Nasdaq, acting under authorization from its Board of Directors.

Did QuantumScape issue a press release about the exchange transfer?

Yes. QuantumScape issued a press release about the transfer of its Class A Common Stock listing to Nasdaq, furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to the report.