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		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			QuantumScape Corp
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001811414
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	MISCELLANEOUS ELECTRICAL MACHINERY, EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES [3690]
		IRS NUMBER:				850796578
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			DE
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

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		STREET 1:		1730 TECHNOLOGY DRIVE
		CITY:			SAN JOSE
		STATE:			CA
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		STATE:			CA
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		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	Kensington Capital Acquisition Corp.
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