QuantumScape CTO sells 190,935 shares after conversion
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Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
QuantumScape Corp chief technology officer Timothy Holme converted 150,320 Class B shares held directly and 40,615 Class B shares held via The Holme 2020 Irrevocable Trust into Class A stock on June 2, 2026, then sold all 190,935 resulting Class A shares at reported weighted-average prices of $9.2958 and $9.2959 per share in sales described as open market or private transactions under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted on June 5, 2025. After these trades he continues to hold 7,109,538 Class B shares directly, 1,280,865 Class B shares indirectly through the trust, and a footnote states his holdings include 1,582,672 shares represented by RSUs and PSUs.
Insider Trade Summary 10b5-1
Exercise and Sale: 190,935 shares ($1.77M approx. pre-tax spread)
Exercise and Sale
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Insider
Holme Timothy
Role
CHIEF TECHNOLOGY OFFICER
Sold
190,935 shs ($1.77M)
Approx. gross sale proceeds
$1.77M
Approx. exercise cost
$0.00
Approx. pre-tax spread
$1.77M
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conversion | Class B Common Stock | 150,320 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Conversion | Class B Common Stock | 40,615 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Conversion | Class A Common Stock | 150,320 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Sale | Class A Common Stock | 150,320 | $9.2958 | $1.40M |
| Conversion | Class A Common Stock | 40,615 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Sale | Class A Common Stock | 40,615 | $9.2959 | $378K |
Holdings After Transaction:
Class B Common Stock — 7,109,538 contracts (Direct);
Class B Common Stock — 1,280,865 contracts (Indirect, By: The Holme 2020 Irrevocable Trust);
Class A Common Stock — 1,712,506 shares (Direct);
Class A Common Stock — 0 shares (Indirect, By: The Holme 2020 Irrevocable Trust)
Footnotes (4)
- F1. The sales reported in this Form 4 were effected pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted by the reporting person on June 5, 2025.
- F2. The price reported is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $9.06 to $9.635, 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.
- F3. Includes 1,582,672 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.
- F4. Each share of Class B Common Stock is convertible at any time into Class A Common Stock on a one-to-one basis at the Reporting Person's election and has no expiration date.
Key Figures
Shares sold: 190,935 shares
Direct sale block: 150,320 shares
Trust sale block: 40,615 shares
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Shares sold
190,935 shares
Total QuantumScape Class A shares sold on June 2, 2026 after conversion
Direct sale block
150,320 shares
Class A shares sold directly at $9.2958 per share on June 2, 2026
Trust sale block
40,615 shares
Class A shares sold indirectly via The Holme 2020 Irrevocable Trust at $9.2959 per share
Direct Class B holdings
7,109,538 shares
Class B Common Stock held directly by Timothy Holme after the conversions
Indirect Class B holdings
1,280,865 shares
Class B Common Stock held indirectly via The Holme 2020 Irrevocable Trust after the conversions
RSUs and PSUs
1,582,672 shares
Shares represented by RSUs and PSUs referenced as part of Holme’s reported holdings
10b5-1 plan adoption date
June 5, 2025
Date the Rule 10b5-1 trading plan governing these sales was adopted
Key Terms
Rule 10b5-1 trading plan, weighted average price, restricted stock units ("RSUs"), performance restricted stock units ("PSUs"), +1 more
5 terms
Rule 10b5-1 trading plan regulatory
"The sales reported in this Form 4 were effected pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan"
A Rule 10b5-1 trading plan is a pre-arranged schedule that allows company insiders to buy or sell stock at specific times, even if they have inside information. It helps prevent accusations of unfair trading by making these transactions look planned and transparent, rather than sneaky or illegal.
weighted average price financial
"The price reported is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions"
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.
restricted stock units ("RSUs") financial
"Includes 1,582,672 shares represented by RSUs and performance restricted stock units ("PSUs")"
Restricted stock units (RSUs) are a company promise to give an employee shares of stock (or cash equivalent) in the future, but only after certain conditions—usually staying with the company for a set time or hitting performance goals—are met. Investors watch RSUs because when they vest they increase the number of shares outstanding and can lead insiders to sell shares, affecting share price, company dilution and the true cost of employee pay.
performance restricted stock units ("PSUs") financial
"represented by RSUs and performance restricted stock units ("PSUs"). Each RSU/PSU represents the Reporting Person's right"
Class B Common Stock financial
"Each share of Class B Common Stock is convertible at any time into Class A Common Stock"
A class B common stock is one of multiple types of a company’s ordinary shares that carries specific rights—often different voting power or dividend priority—compared with other classes. For investors it matters because those differences affect how much influence you have over company decisions, the income you might receive, and how freely the shares trade; think of it like owning a car with different keys: some keys let you start the engine and open the trunk, others only unlock the door.
FAQ
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What transactions did QuantumScape (QS) CTO Timothy Holme report in this Form 4?
Timothy Holme reported converting and selling 190,935 Class A shares of QuantumScape on June 2, 2026. The sales followed conversions of Class B into Class A stock and were executed under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted on June 5, 2025.
Were Timothy Holme’s QuantumScape (QS) stock sales made under a Rule 10b5-1 plan?
Yes. The filing indicates the transactions were effected under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted on June 5, 2025. Such plans pre-arrange trading activity, reducing the informational value of the exact timing of these reported sales.
What do the reported RSUs and PSUs represent for QuantumScape (QS) CTO Timothy Holme?
A footnote states Holme’s holdings include 1,582,672 shares represented by RSUs and performance RSUs (PSUs), each convertible into one Class A share. The RSUs vest quarterly, while PSUs vest on achieving performance milestones, both subject to his continued service at each vesting date.
How were Holme’s indirect QuantumScape (QS) holdings involved in these transactions?
The Holme 2020 Irrevocable Trust converted and sold 40,615 Class A shares as part of these transactions. Following these moves, the trust continues to hold 1,280,865 Class B shares, which remain reported as indirect ownership attributable to Timothy Holme.
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