QuantumScape (QS) director awarded 36,102 RSUs in stock grants

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

QuantumScape Corp. director Geoffrey G. Ribar received equity awards in the form of restricted stock units (RSUs). On January 29, 2026, he was granted 29,878 Class A RSUs as an initial award and 6,224 Class A RSUs as a pro-rated annual award, both at a price of $0.00 per share. The initial RSUs vest quarterly over three years, while the pro-rated annual RSUs vest 100% on the earlier of the one-year anniversary of the grant date or the day before the next annual stockholder meeting, in each case conditioned on his continued service. Following these grants, he beneficially owns 36,102 Class A shares represented by RSUs, held directly.

Insider Trade Summary

2 transactions reported

Mixed 2 txns

Insider RIBAR GEOFFREY G

Role Director

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Class A Common Stock	29,878	$0.00	--
Grant/Award	Class A Common Stock	6,224	$0.00	--

Holdings After Transaction: Class A Common Stock — 29,878 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

1. On January 29, 2026, the Issuer granted restricted stock units ("RSUs") to the Reporting Person as an initial award automatically granted under the Issuer's Amended and Restated Outside Director Compensation Policy. Each RSU represents the Reporting Person's right to receive one share of Class A Common Stock of the Issuer. The RSUs vest quarterly over three years, subject to the Reporting Person's continued service as each vesting date. On January 29, 2026, the Issuer granted RSUs to the Reporting Person as a pro-rated annual award automatically granted under the Issuer's Amended and Restated Outside Director Compensation Policy. Each RSU represents the Reporting Person's right to receive one share of Class A Common Stock of the Issuer. 100% of the RSUs shall vest on the earlier of the one-year anniversary of the grant date or the day before the next annual meeting of stockholders, subject to the Reporting Person's continued service as of the vesting date. Includes 36,102 shares represented by RSUs. Each RSU represents the Reporting Person's right to receive one share of Class A Common Stock of the Issuer.

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SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

RIBAR GEOFFREY G

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O QUANTUMSCAPE CORPORATION

1730 TECHNOLOGY DRIVE

(Street)

SAN JOSE CA 95110

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
QuantumScape Corp [ QS ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

X	Director		10% Owner
	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
01/29/2026

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Class A Common Stock	01/29/2026		A(1)		29,878	A	$0.00	29,878	D
Class A Common Stock	01/29/2026		A(2)		6,224	A	$0.00	36,102(3)	D

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares

Explanation of Responses:

1. On January 29, 2026, the Issuer granted restricted stock units ("RSUs") to the Reporting Person as an initial award automatically granted under the Issuer's Amended and Restated Outside Director Compensation Policy. Each RSU represents the Reporting Person's right to receive one share of Class A Common Stock of the Issuer. The RSUs vest quarterly over three years, subject to the Reporting Person's continued service as each vesting date.

2. On January 29, 2026, the Issuer granted RSUs to the Reporting Person as a pro-rated annual award automatically granted under the Issuer's Amended and Restated Outside Director Compensation Policy. Each RSU represents the Reporting Person's right to receive one share of Class A Common Stock of the Issuer. 100% of the RSUs shall vest on the earlier of the one-year anniversary of the grant date or the day before the next annual meeting of stockholders, subject to the Reporting Person's continued service as of the vesting date.

3. Includes 36,102 shares represented by RSUs. Each RSU represents the Reporting Person's right to receive one share of Class A Common Stock of the Issuer.

Remarks:

	/s /Michael O. McCarthy III, attorney-in-fact	01/30/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did QS director Geoffrey G. Ribar report?

Geoffrey G. Ribar reported receiving restricted stock units in QuantumScape Class A common stock. On January 29, 2026, he was granted 29,878 RSUs as an initial director award and 6,224 RSUs as a pro-rated annual award, all at a price of $0.00 per share.

How many QuantumScape (QS) shares does Geoffrey G. Ribar beneficially own after this Form 4?

After the reported grants, Geoffrey G. Ribar beneficially owns 36,102 QuantumScape Class A shares represented by RSUs. Each RSU gives the right to receive one share of Class A common stock, and these holdings are reported as directly owned on the Form 4.

What are the vesting terms of Geoffrey G. Ribar’s initial RSU grant from QuantumScape (QS)?

The initial RSU grant of 29,878 units vests quarterly over three years. Each RSU converts into one QuantumScape Class A share, as long as Geoffrey G. Ribar continues serving as a director on each applicable vesting date during the three-year period.

How do the pro-rated annual RSUs granted to QS director Geoffrey G. Ribar vest?

The pro-rated annual RSU grant of 6,224 units vests 100% on a single date. Vesting occurs on the earlier of the one-year anniversary of the January 29, 2026 grant or the day before the next annual stockholder meeting, subject to continued service.

Why did QuantumScape (QS) grant RSUs to Geoffrey G. Ribar?

QuantumScape granted RSUs to Geoffrey G. Ribar under its Amended and Restated Outside Director Compensation Policy. The 29,878-unit grant is an initial award, and the 6,224-unit grant is a pro-rated annual award, both intended as equity compensation for board service.

Are Geoffrey G. Ribar’s QuantumScape (QS) RSU awards direct or indirect holdings?

Geoffrey G. Ribar’s reported RSU holdings in QuantumScape are classified as directly owned. The Form 4 lists 36,102 shares represented by RSUs as beneficially owned following the reported transactions, with ownership form indicated as direct rather than indirect.