Form 4: Arqit Quantum CEO Sells Shares
Insider Transaction (Form 4)
Andrew Leaver, Chief Executive Officer of Arqit Quantum Inc., sold 2,535 shares of common stock on October 5, 2026 for $23.78 per share.
Summary
- Open-market sale: disposed of 2,535 Ordinary Shares at $23.78 ($60,294) on October 5, 2026; holds 56,547 after (Direct).
- Other acquisition/disposition: disposed of 5,209 Ordinary Shares on October 5, 2026; holds 51,338 after (Direct).
- Option exercise/conversion: acquired 5,208 Ordinary Shares on October 5, 2026; holds 56,546 after (Direct).
- Other acquisition/disposition: disposed of 2,818 Ordinary Shares at $24.47 ($68,969) on October 5, 2026; holds 53,728 after (Direct).
- Other acquisition/disposition: acquired 5,209 Restricted Share Units on October 5, 2026; holds 197,917 after (Direct).
- Option exercise/conversion: disposed of 5,208 Restricted Share Units on October 5, 2026; holds 192,709 after (Direct).
Sentiment
Score: 4
Explanation: StockSavvy.ai views this as a mildly negative signal: an insider sold $60,294 of stock on the open market.
Insider Transactions
Andrew Leaver — Officer (Chief Executive Officer)
| Date | Transaction | Security | Shares | Price | Value | Held After |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-05 | Open-market sale | Ordinary Shares | 2,535 | $24 | $60.3K | 56,547 |
| 2026-10-05 | Other acquisition/disposition | Ordinary Shares | 5,209 | — | — | 51,338 |
| 2026-10-05 | Option exercise/conversion | Ordinary Shares | 5,208 | — | — | 56,546 |
| 2026-10-05 | Other acquisition/disposition | Ordinary Shares | 2,818 | $24 | $69.0K | 53,728 |
| 2026-10-05 | Other acquisition/disposition | Restricted Share Units | 5,209 | — | — | 197,917 |
| 2026-10-05 | Option exercise/conversion | Restricted Share Units | 5,208 | — | — | 192,709 |
Key Dates
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-05 | Open-market sale (2,535 shares) |
| 2026-10-05 | Other acquisition/disposition (5,209 shares) |
| 2026-10-05 | Option exercise/conversion (5,208 shares) |
| 2026-10-05 | Other acquisition/disposition (2,818 shares) |
| 2026-10-05 | Other acquisition/disposition (5,209 shares) |
| 2026-10-05 | Option exercise/conversion (5,208 shares) |
Keywords
insider transaction, Form 4, ARQQ, Arqit Quantum Inc., bearish, Andrew Leaver
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