QuantumScape Corp. Enters Material Definitive Agreement

Ticker: QS · Form: 8-K · Filed: 2025-07-23T00:00:00.000Z

Sentiment: neutral

Topics: material-agreement, corporate-action

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TL;DR

QS just signed a big deal, filing shows.

AI Summary

On July 17, 2025, QuantumScape Corp. entered into a material definitive agreement. The company, previously known as Kensington Capital Acquisition Corp. until May 5, 2020, is incorporated in Delaware and headquartered at 1730 Technology Drive, San Jose, CA 95110. This filing is a current report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

Why It Matters

This filing indicates a significant new contract or partnership for QuantumScape, which could impact its future operations and financial performance.

Risk Assessment

Risk Level: medium — Entering into a material definitive agreement can introduce new risks and opportunities, the specifics of which are not detailed in this initial report.

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FAQ

What is the nature of the material definitive agreement entered into by QuantumScape Corp. on July 17, 2025?

The filing does not specify the nature of the agreement, only that one was entered into.

What was QuantumScape Corp.'s former name and when did the name change occur?

QuantumScape Corp.'s former name was Kensington Capital Acquisition Corp., and the name change occurred on May 5, 2020.

Where are QuantumScape Corp.'s principal executive offices located?

QuantumScape Corp.'s principal executive offices are located at 1730 Technology Drive, San Jose, California 95110.

Under which section of the Securities Exchange Act is this report filed?

This report is filed pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

What is the Commission File Number for QuantumScape Corp.?

The Commission File Number for QuantumScape Corp. is 001-39345.

From the Filing

0000950170-25-097892.txt : 20250723 0000950170-25-097892.hdr.sgml : 20250723 20250723161538 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0000950170-25-097892 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 13 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20250717 ITEM INFORMATION: Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement ITEM INFORMATION: Financial Statements and Exhibits FILED AS OF DATE: 20250723 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20250723 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: QuantumScape Corp CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001811414 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: MISCELLANEOUS ELECTRICAL MACHINERY, EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES [3690] ORGANIZATION NAME: 04 Manufacturing EIN: 850796578 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 001-39345 FILM NUMBER: 251143300 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 1730 TECHNOLOGY DRIVE CITY: SAN JOSE STATE: CA ZIP: 95110 BUSINESS PHONE: (408) 452-2000 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 1730 TECHNOLOGY DRIVE CITY: SAN JOSE STATE: CA ZIP: 95110 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: Kensington Capital Acquisition Corp. DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 20200505 8-K 1 qs-20250717.htm 8-K 8-K 0001811414 false 0001811414 2025-07-17 2025-07-17   UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549   FORM 8-K   CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): July 17, 2025     QuantumScape Corporation (Exact name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)     Delaware 001-39345 85-0796578 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.)           1730 Technology Drive   San Jose , California   95110 (Address of Principal Executive Offices)   (Zip Code)   Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code: 408 452-2000   n/a (Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)   Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions: ☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) ☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) ☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) ☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: Title of each class   Trading Symbol(s)   Name of each exchange on which registered Class A Common Stock, par value $0.0001 per share   QS   The New York Stock Exchange Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§ 230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§ 240.12b-2 of this chapter). Emerging growth company ☐ If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐     Item 1.01 Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement.   On July 17, 2025, QuantumScape Battery, Inc. (“QS”), a wholly owned subsidiary of QuantumScape Corporation (the “Company”), entered into an Amended and Restated Collaboration Agreement (the “Amendment”) with PowerCo SE (“PowerCo”), a battery cell company wholly owned by the Volkswagen Group, a major investor in the Company. The Amendment amends and restates the Collaboration Agreement entered into on July 5, 2024 between QS and PowerCo (the “Original Agreement”) for the industrialization of QS

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