8-K current report · filed May 21, 2026

Rigetti Computing, Inc. (RGTI) 8-K Current Report: May 21, 2026

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Rigetti Computing, Inc. (RGTI) filed an 8-K current report with the SEC on May 21, 2026 reporting Item 8.01 (Other Events), Item 7.01 (Regulation FD Disclosure). Exhibit 99.1 furnished under Regulation FD, making disclosed information publicly available to investors.

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Item 7.01 · Regulation FD Disclosure

  • Exhibit 99.1 furnished under Regulation FD, making disclosed information publicly available to investors
  • Disclosure not deemed “filed” under Exchange Act Section 18, limiting associated liability exposure
  • Exhibit not incorporated into other SEC filings unless expressly referenced

Item 8.01 · Other Events

  • Proposed $100 million CHIPS Act award over three years for superconducting quantum-computing R&D
  • Funding remains contingent on definitive agreements, creating execution and timing risk
  • Department of Commerce compensation planned through common-stock issuance, creating dilution for existing shareholders
  • Share issuance price based on lowest closing price across May 5, May 20, and award date, discounted 15%
  • Government funding could accelerate Rigetti’s technology roadmap and reduce reliance on other capital sources

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