QuantumScape legal chief receives 598K-unit stock grant

The award vests in installments beginning November 15, 2027, subject to continued service on each vesting date.

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Rhea-AI Filing Summary

QuantumScape Chief Legal Officer Michael O. McCarthy III acquired 598,086 restricted stock units on November 4, 2026. Each RSU represents the right to receive one Class A common share. The award vests over three years: one-third on November 15, 2027, then one-sixth semi-annually, subject to continued service on each vesting date. His direct position following the award was 2,125,860 shares, including 1,978,169 shares represented by RSUs and PSUs; 137,888 shares were reported indirectly through a trust for which he is grantor.

Insider Trade Summary

Grant/Award: 598,086 shares

Grant/Award 1 txn

Insider MCCARTHY MICHAEL O III

Role CHIEF LEGAL OFFICER

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Class A Common Stock F1, F2	598,086	$0.00	$0.00
Holding	Class A Common Stock F3	--	--	--

Holdings After Transaction: Class A Common Stock — 2,125,860 shares (Direct); Class A Common Stock — 137,888 shares (Indirect, By: Trust)

Holdings Before and After: Class A Common Stock, 1,527,774 to 2,125,860 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (3)

1. F1. The Issuer granted restricted stock units ("RSUs") to the Reporting Person. Each RSU represents the Reporting Person's right to receive one share of Class A Common Stock of the Issuer. The RSUs vest over three years, with one-third of the RSUs vesting on November 15, 2027, and one-sixth of the RSUs vesting semi-annually thereafter, subject to the Reporting Person's continued service as of each vesting date.
2. F2. Includes 1,978,169 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.
3. F3. The Reporting Person is the grantor of the trust.

Key Figures

RSUs acquired: 598,086 shares Direct shares after award: 2,125,860 shares Shares represented by RSUs and PSUs: 1,978,169 shares +1 more

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RSUs acquired 598,086 shares Awarded November 4, 2026

Direct shares after award 2,125,860 shares Reported following the November 4, 2026 award

Shares represented by RSUs and PSUs 1,978,169 shares Included in the reported direct position

Indirect trust shares 137,888 shares Reported as held by a trust for which Michael O. McCarthy III is grantor

Key Terms

restricted stock units, performance restricted stock units, vesting

3 terms

restricted stock units technical

"The Issuer granted 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 technical

"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.

vesting technical

"subject to the Reporting Person's continued service as of each vesting date"

Vesting is the process by which you earn full ownership of something, like company stock or a retirement benefit, over time. It’s like earning the right to keep a gift piece by piece the longer you stay with a company, making sure employees stay committed before they receive all the benefits.

FAQ

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How many RSUs did QS grant its chief legal officer?

QuantumScape granted Chief Legal Officer Michael O. McCarthy III 598,086 restricted stock units on November 4, 2026. Each RSU represents a right to receive one Class A common share.

When do QS's newly granted RSUs vest?

The RSUs vest over three years, with one-third vesting on November 15, 2027 and one-sixth vesting semi-annually thereafter. Vesting is subject to McCarthy's continued service as of each vesting date.

What shares did Michael McCarthy report after the QS award?

McCarthy reported 2,125,860 shares directly following the award, including 1,978,169 shares represented by RSUs and PSUs. He also reported 137,888 shares indirectly through a trust for which he is the grantor.

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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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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).

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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 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 LEGAL OFFICER

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
11/04/2026

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

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

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	11/04/2026		A(1)		598,086	A	$0.00	2,125,860(2)	D
Class A Common Stock								137,888	I	By: Trust(3)

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. The Issuer granted restricted stock units ("RSUs") to the Reporting Person. Each RSU represents the Reporting Person's right to receive one share of Class A Common Stock of the Issuer. The RSUs vest over three years, with one-third of the RSUs vesting on November 15, 2027, and one-sixth of the RSUs vesting semi-annually thereafter, subject to the Reporting Person's continued service as of each vesting date.

2. Includes 1,978,169 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.

3. The Reporting Person is the grantor of the trust.

Remarks:

	/s/ Michael O. McCarthy, III	11/06/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)