Quantum Computing Inc. (QUBT) CEO receives new RSU and stock option awards
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Quantum Computing Inc. disclosed that CEO and President Yuping Huang received new equity compensation on May 28, 2026. He was granted 58,558 restricted stock units, each representing one future share of common stock as they vest over three equal installments in 2027, 2028, and 2029, subject to continued service. He also received options for 23,588 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $12.24 per share, matching the Nasdaq closing price on the grant date, with a ten‑year term and the same three‑year vesting schedule. After these awards, his direct holdings increased to 20,946,276 common shares and 437,938 stock options in total, reflecting compensation rather than open‑market trading.
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Insights
CEO received time-based RSU and option grants as routine equity pay.
The CEO of Quantum Computing Inc., Yuping Huang, received 58,558 RSUs and 23,588 stock options on May 28, 2026. Both awards vest in three equal annual installments starting in 2027, aligning his compensation with multi‑year service.
These are non‑cash, time‑based grants at an exercise price of $12.24 per share for the options, equal to the Nasdaq closing price on the grant date. There is no open‑market buying or selling, so the signal is compensation‑driven rather than a valuation call.
Following the grants, Huang directly holds 20,946,276 common shares and 437,938 options, indicating a large existing equity stake. Future vesting events on May 28, 2027, 2028, and 2029 will determine when these awards actually convert into vested shares or exercisable options.
Insider Trade Summary
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Options to Purchase Shares of Common Stock | 23,588 | $0.00 | -- |
| Grant/Award | Common Stock | 58,558 | $0.00 | -- |
Footnotes (1)
- On May 28, 2026, the Reporting Person was granted 58,558 restricted stock units ("RSUs"). Each RSU represents the right to receive one share of the Company's common stock upon vesting. The RSUs will vest as follows: 1/3 of the RSUs will vest on May 28, 2027, 1/3 of the RSUs will vest on May 28, 2028 and 1/3 of the RSUs will vest on May 28, 2029, in each case subject to the Reporting Person's continuous service through each applicable vesting date. On May 28, 2026, the Reporting Person was granted stock options to purchase 23,588 shares of the Company's common stock at an exercise price of $12.24 per share, which was the closing price on the Nasdaq Stock Market on the grant date. The options have a ten-year term and will vest as follows: 1/3 of the options will vest on May 28, 2027, 1/3 of the options will vest on May 28, 2028 and 1/3 of the options will vest on May 28, 2029, in each case subject to the Reporting Person's continuous service through each applicable vesting date.