Form 4: Arqit Quantum COO Sells Shares
Insider Transaction (Form 4)
Ben Simon Wilder, Chief Operating Officer of Arqit Quantum Inc., sold 233 shares of common stock on October 5, 2026 for $23.78 per share.
Summary
- Option exercise/conversion: acquired 277 Ordinary Shares on October 5, 2026; holds 4,528 after (Direct).
- Option exercise/conversion: acquired 166 Ordinary Shares on October 5, 2026; holds 4,694 after (Direct).
- Open-market sale: disposed of 233 Ordinary Shares at $23.78 ($5,542) on October 5, 2026; holds 4,461 after (Direct).
- Option exercise/conversion: disposed of 277 Restricted Share Units on October 5, 2026; holds 3,332 after (Direct).
- Option exercise/conversion: disposed of 166 Restricted Share Units on October 5, 2026; holds 4,000 after (Direct).
Sentiment
Score: 4
Explanation: StockSavvy.ai views this as a mildly negative signal: an insider sold $5,542 of stock on the open market.
Insider Transactions
Ben Simon Wilder — Officer (Chief Operating Officer)
| Date | Transaction | Security | Shares | Price | Value | Held After |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-05 | Option exercise/conversion | Ordinary Shares | 277 | — | — | 4,528.47 |
| 2026-10-05 | Option exercise/conversion | Ordinary Shares | 166 | — | — | 4,694.47 |
| 2026-10-05 | Open-market sale | Ordinary Shares | 233 | $24 | $5.5K | 4,461.47 |
| 2026-10-05 | Option exercise/conversion | Restricted Share Units | 277 | — | — | 3,332 |
| 2026-10-05 | Option exercise/conversion | Restricted Share Units | 166 | — | — | 4,000 |
Key Dates
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-05 | Option exercise/conversion (277 shares) |
| 2026-10-05 | Option exercise/conversion (166 shares) |
| 2026-10-05 | Open-market sale (233 shares) |
| 2026-10-05 | Option exercise/conversion (277 shares) |
| 2026-10-05 | Option exercise/conversion (166 shares) |
Keywords
insider transaction, Form 4, ARQQ, Arqit Quantum Inc., bearish, Ben Simon Wilder
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