Form 4: Arqit Quantum Executive Sells Shares
Insider Transaction (Form 4)
Patrick Willcocks, General Counsel of Arqit Quantum Inc., sold 557 shares of common stock on October 2, 2026 for $24.47 per share.
Summary
- Option exercise/conversion: acquired 694 Ordinary Shares on October 2, 2026; holds 11,307 after (Direct).
- Option exercise/conversion: acquired 149 Ordinary Shares on October 2, 2026; holds 11,456 after (Direct).
- Option exercise/conversion: acquired 305 Ordinary Shares on October 2, 2026; holds 11,761 after (Direct).
- Open-market sale: disposed of 166 Ordinary Shares at $24.47 ($4,063) on October 2, 2026; holds 11,595 after (Direct).
- Open-market sale: disposed of 70 Ordinary Shares at $24.47 ($1,713) on October 2, 2026; holds 11,525 after (Direct).
- Open-market sale: disposed of 321 Ordinary Shares at $24.47 ($7,856) on October 2, 2026; holds 11,204 after (Direct).
- Option exercise/conversion: disposed of 694 Restricted Share Units on October 2, 2026; holds 9,024 after (Direct).
- Option exercise/conversion: disposed of 149 Restricted Share Units on October 2, 2026; holds 1,485 after (Direct).
- Option exercise/conversion: disposed of 305 Restricted Share Units on October 2, 2026; holds 7,629 after (Direct).
Sentiment
Score: 4
Explanation: StockSavvy.ai views this as a mildly negative signal: an insider sold $13,632 of stock on the open market.
Insider Transactions
Patrick Willcocks — Officer (General Counsel)
| Date | Transaction | Security | Shares | Price | Value | Held After |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-02 | Option exercise/conversion | Ordinary Shares | 694 | — | — | 11,307 |
| 2026-10-02 | Option exercise/conversion | Ordinary Shares | 149 | — | — | 11,456 |
| 2026-10-02 | Option exercise/conversion | Ordinary Shares | 305 | — | — | 11,761 |
| 2026-10-02 | Open-market sale | Ordinary Shares | 166 | $24 | $4.1K | 11,595 |
| 2026-10-02 | Open-market sale | Ordinary Shares | 70 | $24 | $1.7K | 11,525 |
| 2026-10-02 | Open-market sale | Ordinary Shares | 321 | $24 | $7.9K | 11,204 |
| 2026-10-02 | Option exercise/conversion | Restricted Share Units | 694 | — | — | 9,024 |
| 2026-10-02 | Option exercise/conversion | Restricted Share Units | 149 | — | — | 1,485 |
| 2026-10-02 | Option exercise/conversion | Restricted Share Units | 305 | — | — | 7,629 |
Key Dates
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-02 | Option exercise/conversion (694 shares) |
| 2026-10-02 | Option exercise/conversion (149 shares) |
| 2026-10-02 | Option exercise/conversion (305 shares) |
| 2026-10-02 | Open-market sale (166 shares) |
| 2026-10-02 | Open-market sale (70 shares) |
| 2026-10-02 | Open-market sale (321 shares) |
| 2026-10-02 | Option exercise/conversion (694 shares) |
| 2026-10-02 | Option exercise/conversion (149 shares) |
| 2026-10-02 | Option exercise/conversion (305 shares) |
Keywords
insider transaction, Form 4, ARQQ, Arqit Quantum Inc., bearish, Patrick Willcocks
Disclaimer:The information provided here is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice, recommendation, or endorsement of any kind. It may contain errors or omissions. You should not rely on this information to make financial decisions. Always seek the advice of a qualified financial professional before making any investment or financial decisions. Use of this information is at your own risk.