QuantumScape (NYSE: QS) insider holds 1.7M shares after RSU tax withholding

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

QuantumScape Corp (QS) reported that Chief Development Officer Mohit Singh had 34,304 shares of Class A Common Stock withheld on 2026-08-18 to cover tax obligations upon the release of restricted stock units. The weighted average price was $5.7445 per share. After this tax-withholding disposition, Singh directly holds 1,737,150 shares, including 332 shares acquired under the Employee Stock Purchase Plan and 1,487,395 shares represented by RSUs and performance RSUs that vest over time or upon performance milestones.

Insider Trade Summary

Net Seller: 34,304 shares

Net Sell 1 txn

Insider Singh Mohit

Role CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Tax Withholding	Class A Common Stock F1, F2, F3, F4	34,304	$5.7445	$197K

Holdings After Transaction: Class A Common Stock — 1,737,150 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (4)

1. F1. Represents a sale to cover tax obligations on the release of restricted stock units ("RSUs").
2. F2. The price reported is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $5.66 to $5.93, 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.
3. F3. Includes 332 shares acquired under the Issuer's Employee Stock Purchase Plan on June 1, 2026.
4. F4. Includes 1,487,395 shares represented by 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.

Key Figures

Shares delivered/withheld for tax obligations: 34,304 shares Weighted average price per share: $5.7445 Shares directly held after transaction: 1,737,150 shares +2 more

5 metrics

Shares delivered/withheld for tax obligations 34,304 shares Class A Common Stock on 2026-08-18 to cover RSU-related taxes

Weighted average price per share $5.7445 Tax-withholding disposition, with trades from $5.66 to $5.93 per share

Shares directly held after transaction 1,737,150 shares Direct Class A Common Stock ownership by Mohit Singh following the reported transaction

ESPP shares included in holdings 332 shares Acquired under the Employee Stock Purchase Plan on June 1, 2026

Shares represented by RSUs and PSUs 1,487,395 shares Each RSU/PSU represents the right to receive one share of Class A Common Stock

Key Terms

restricted stock units, performance restricted stock units, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, weighted average price

4 terms

restricted stock units financial

"Represents a sale to cover tax obligations on the release of 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.

performance restricted stock units financial

"Includes 1,487,395 shares represented by RSUs and performance restricted stock units"

Performance restricted stock units (PRSUs) are promises to deliver company shares to employees or executives only if the business meets specific performance targets and any time-based holding rules. Think of them as a bonus that converts into stock only after set goals are reached, so investors watch PRSUs for two reasons: they can dilute existing shares if paid out, and they signal how closely management’s pay is tied to company performance.

Employee Stock Purchase Plan financial

"Includes 332 shares acquired under the Issuer's Employee Stock Purchase Plan"

An employee stock purchase plan is a company program that lets workers buy shares through small payroll deductions, often at a discount to the market price and after a set offering period. Think of it like a workplace savings plan that turns into ownership: it encourages employees to share in the company’s success and can create predictable buying or selling of stock that investors watch because it affects supply, demand and employee incentives.

weighted average price financial

"The price reported is a weighted average price"

Weighted average price is the average price of a security where each trade or component is counted according to its size, so bigger trades pull the average more than smaller ones. Think of it like calculating the average cost of a grocery haul where items you bought more of have greater influence on the final per-item cost. Investors use it to understand the true average price paid or received, judge execution quality, and compare trading performance against market movement.

FAQ

What transaction did QuantumScape (QS) disclose for Mohit Singh on this Form 4?

The filing reports that 34,304 shares of QuantumScape Class A Common Stock were withheld from Mohit Singh on 2026-08-18 to cover tax obligations related to the release of restricted stock units.

What price was used for Mohit Singh’s tax-withholding shares in QS?

The tax-withholding disposition used a weighted average price of $5.7445 per share, based on multiple trades executed between $5.66 and $5.93 per share.

How many QS shares does Mohit Singh hold after this reported transaction?

After the transaction, Mohit Singh directly holds 1,737,150 QS shares, including shares acquired through the Employee Stock Purchase Plan and shares represented by RSUs and performance RSUs.

How many QuantumScape RSUs and performance RSUs does Mohit Singh have?

Mohit Singh’s holdings include 1,487,395 shares represented by RSUs and performance restricted stock units, each unit corresponding to one share of QuantumScape Class A Common Stock, vesting quarterly or upon achievement of specified performance milestones.

Did Mohit Singh buy or sell QS shares on the open market in this Form 4?

No open-market purchase or sale is reported. The Form 4 shows a tax-withholding disposition, where 34,304 shares were delivered or withheld solely to satisfy tax obligations on vesting RSUs.

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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^*

Singh Mohit

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O QUANTUMSCAPE CORPORATION

1730 TECHNOLOGY DRIVE

(Street)

SAN JOSE CALIFORNIA 95110

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

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 DEVELOPMENT OFFICER

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
08/18/2026

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

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
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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
Class A Common Stock	08/18/2026		F(1)		34,304	D	$5.7445(2)	1,737,150(3)(4)	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

Explanation of Responses:

1. Represents a sale to cover tax obligations on the release of restricted stock units ("RSUs").

2. The price reported is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $5.66 to $5.93, 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.

3. Includes 332 shares acquired under the Issuer's Employee Stock Purchase Plan on June 1, 2026.

4. Includes 1,487,395 shares represented by 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:

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