Form 4: Arqit Quantum COO Sells Shares
Insider Transaction (Form 4)
Ben Simon Wilder, Chief Operating Officer of Arqit Quantum Inc., sold 221 shares of common stock on October 2, 2026 for $24.47 per share.
Summary
- Option exercise/conversion: acquired 278 Ordinary Shares on October 2, 2026; holds 4,305 after (Direct).
- Option exercise/conversion: acquired 167 Ordinary Shares on October 2, 2026; holds 4,472 after (Direct).
- Open-market sale: disposed of 92 Ordinary Shares at $24.47 ($2,252) on October 2, 2026; holds 4,380 after (Direct).
- Open-market sale: disposed of 129 Ordinary Shares at $24.47 ($3,157) on October 2, 2026; holds 4,251 after (Direct).
- Option exercise/conversion: disposed of 278 Restricted Share Units on October 2, 2026; holds 3,609 after (Direct).
- Option exercise/conversion: disposed of 167 Restricted Share Units on October 2, 2026; holds 4,166 after (Direct).
Sentiment
Score: 4
Explanation: StockSavvy.ai views this as a mildly negative signal: an insider sold $5,409 of stock on the open market.
Insider Transactions
Ben Simon Wilder — Officer (Chief Operating Officer)
| Date | Transaction | Security | Shares | Price | Value | Held After |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-02 | Option exercise/conversion | Ordinary Shares | 278 | — | — | 4,305.47 |
| 2026-10-02 | Option exercise/conversion | Ordinary Shares | 167 | — | — | 4,472.47 |
| 2026-10-02 | Open-market sale | Ordinary Shares | 92 | $24 | $2.3K | 4,380.47 |
| 2026-10-02 | Open-market sale | Ordinary Shares | 129 | $24 | $3.2K | 4,251.47 |
| 2026-10-02 | Option exercise/conversion | Restricted Share Units | 278 | — | — | 3,609 |
| 2026-10-02 | Option exercise/conversion | Restricted Share Units | 167 | — | — | 4,166 |
Key Dates
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-02 | Option exercise/conversion (278 shares) |
| 2026-10-02 | Option exercise/conversion (167 shares) |
| 2026-10-02 | Open-market sale (92 shares) |
| 2026-10-02 | Open-market sale (129 shares) |
| 2026-10-02 | Option exercise/conversion (278 shares) |
| 2026-10-02 | Option exercise/conversion (167 shares) |
Keywords
insider transaction, Form 4, ARQQ, Arqit Quantum Inc., bearish, Ben Simon Wilder
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