QSI.NASDAQQuantum-si INC

Form 4: Quantum-Si CFO Sells Shares for Tax Obligations

Sentiment:

Insider Transaction Report


Quantum-Si Inc.'s Chief Financial Officer, Jeffry R. Keyes, sold shares to cover tax withholding obligations related to restricted stock unit vesting.

Summary

  • Jeffry R. Keyes, Chief Financial Officer of Quantum-Si Inc. (QSI), reported sales of Class A Common Stock.
  • On March 20, 2026, 4,233 shares were sold at a weighted average price of $0.8483 per share.
  • On March 23, 2026, an additional 4,422 shares were sold at a weighted average price of $0.8266 per share.
  • These sales were mandatory 'sell-to-cover' transactions to satisfy federal, state, and local withholding taxes upon the vesting of previously granted restricted stock units.
  • Following these transactions, Keyes beneficially owns 1,807,345 shares of Class A Common Stock.

Sentiment

Score: 5

Explanation: StockSavvy.ai views this as a neutral event, as the sales were mandatory for tax purposes and do not reflect a discretionary decision by the CFO regarding the company's stock value.

Negatives

  • The sale prices of $0.8483 and $0.8266 per share are relatively low, potentially reflecting a depressed stock price at the time of the mandatory sales.

Future Outlook

NA

Industry Context

StockSavvy.ai notes that mandatory 'sell-to-cover' transactions for tax obligations are common for executives receiving equity compensation and are generally not indicative of management's discretionary view on the company's future prospects. These sales are a standard part of equity compensation plans across various industries, including life sciences and technology, where Quantum-Si operates.

Stakeholder Impact

  • Shareholders: The sale of a small number of shares for tax purposes by an executive is a routine event and is unlikely to have a significant direct impact on other shareholders.

Key Dates

DateDescription
03/20/2026Sale of 4,233 Class A Common Stock shares by CFO Jeffry R. Keyes.
03/23/2026Sale of 4,422 Class A Common Stock shares by CFO Jeffry R. Keyes.
03/24/2026Date of filing of the Form 4.

Keywords

Quantum-Si, QSI, Jeffry R. Keyes, CFO, Insider Trading, Form 4, Stock Sale, Restricted Stock Units, Tax Withholding, Equity Compensation

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