[Form 4] QuantumScape Corp Insider Trading Activity

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

QuantumScape (QS) insider transaction: The company’s Chief Legal Officer reported an option exercise and related sale on 10/30/2025. He exercised stock options for 50,000 Class A shares at $2.377 per share (code M) and sold 50,000 shares at a weighted average price of $15.7797 (code S).

The sale price reflects multiple trades between $15.77 and $15.795. Following these transactions, he reported beneficial ownership of 1,376,118 Class A shares, held directly. This total includes 1,217,795 shares represented by RSUs and PSUs, which settle one share per unit subject to quarterly vesting or performance milestones. After the exercise, 25,000 stock options remain beneficially owned, with an expiration date of 06/05/2029.

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^*

MCCARTHY MICHAEL O III

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O QUANTUMSCAPE CORPORATION

1730 TECHNOLOGY DRIVE

(Street)

SAN JOSE CA 95110

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
QuantumScape Corp [ QS ]

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

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	CHIEF LEGAL OFFICER

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
10/30/2025

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
Class A Common Stock	10/30/2025		M		50,000	A	$2.377	1,426,118	D
Class A Common Stock	10/30/2025		S		50,000	D	$15.7797(1)	1,376,118(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)	$2.377	10/30/2025		M			50,000	07/05/2019	06/05/2029	Class A Common Stock	50,000	$0.00	25,000	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. The price reported is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $15.77 to $15.795, inclusive. The Reporting Person undertakes to provide to the Issuer, any security holder of the Issuer, or the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the ranges set forth in this footnote to this Form 4.

2. Includes 1,217,795 shares represented by restricted stock units ("RSUs") and performance restricted stock units ("PSUs"). Each RSU/PSU represents the Reporting Person's right to receive one share of Class A Common Stock of the Issuer. The RSUs vest each quarter and the PSUs vest upon achievement of certain performance milestones, in both cases subject to the Reporting Person's continued service as of each vesting date.

Remarks:

	/s/ Michael O. McCarthy, III	10/31/2025
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What did QuantumScape (QS) disclose in this Form 4?

The Chief Legal Officer exercised 50,000 options at $2.377 and sold 50,000 Class A shares at a weighted average price of $15.7797 on 10/30/2025.

How many QS shares were sold and at what price?

50,000 Class A shares were sold at a weighted average price of $15.7797, with trades ranging from $15.77 to $15.795.

What was the option exercise price and size for QS?

He exercised stock options for 50,000 shares at $2.377 per share.

How many QS shares does the insider own after the transaction?

He reported 1,376,118 Class A shares beneficially owned directly after the transactions.

Do the reported QS holdings include RSUs/PSUs?

Yes. The total includes 1,217,795 shares represented by RSUs and PSUs, each unit equal to one share upon vesting/performance.

Are any QS derivative securities still held?

Yes. 25,000 stock options remain beneficially owned, expiring on 06/05/2029.

What is the insider’s role at QuantumScape (QS)?

He is the Chief Legal Officer.