IQM Quantum Computers Plc’s new shares subscribed for under ESOP 1 have been registered with the Finnish Trade Register
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IQM Quantum Computers (Nasdaq Helsinki: IQMX) reports that 183,619 new shares have been subscribed under its ESOP 1 employee stock option plan between 10–14 July 2026, with an aggregate subscription price of EUR 74,393.80 booked into the reserve for invested unrestricted equity.
The exercise period for ESOP 1 accelerated and ended 14 days after IQM’s 1 July 2026 business combination with Real Asset Acquisition Corp, and no ESOP 1 options now remain outstanding. The new shares were registered with the Finnish Trade Register on 29 July 2026, increasing the total number of shares and votes to 263,223,216. They confer shareholder rights from the registration date and are expected to begin trading on Nasdaq Helsinki on or about 30 July 2026.
Positive
- 183,619 ESOP 1 shares subscribed, raising EUR 74,393.80 of equity
- All ESOP 1 option rights now fully exercised and cleared
- Total shares and votes increase to 263,223,216
- New shares expected to trade on Nasdaq Helsinki on or about 30 July 2026
Negative
- ESOP 1 subscriptions cause 183,619 new shares of dilution to existing holders
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Historical Context
| Date | Event | Sentiment | 24h Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 22 | Results call notice | Neutral | -4.0% | Company scheduled second-quarter and first-half 2026 results for August 4. |
| Jul 20 | Research collaboration | Positive | +0.9% | Deutsche Bahn collaboration demonstrated quantum scheduling using real operational data. |
| Jul 16 | Warrant share registration | Negative | -12.9% | Warrant exercise issued 577,237 shares and increased total shares and votes. |
| Jul 14 | Manager share incentive | Neutral | +7.3% | Board member Barbara Venneman received 11,383 shares as a share-based incentive. |
| Jul 14 | Manager share incentive | Neutral | +7.3% | Board member Hannu Martola received 11,383 shares as a share-based incentive. |
24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.
IQM's recent news reactions were mixed, including a -12.88% reaction to a prior warrant-registration announcement and +0.93% after collaboration news.
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IQM Quantum Computers Plc, Stock Exchange Release, Total number of voting rights and shares, 29 July, 2026 at 10:00 EEST/EET.
A total of 183,619 new shares have been subscribed for under IQM Quantum Computers Plc’s (“IQM” or the “Company”) ESOP 1 employee stock option plan during the period from 10 to 14 July 2026. The aggregate subscription price of EUR 74,393.80 has been entered into the Company’s reserve for invested unrestricted equity in its entirety.
The Company completed the business combination with Real Asset Acquisition Corp. (“RAAQ”) on 1 July 2026 (“Business Combination”). Under the ESOP 1 terms, the exercise period accelerated immediately upon the completion of the Business Combination and expired 14 days thereafter. Following these subscriptions, no option rights remain outstanding under ESOP 1.
The new shares have been registered with the Finnish Trade Register today, 29 July 2026. As a result of the registration, the total number of IQM’s shares and votes is 263,223,216. The new shares confer shareholder rights on their holders from the date of registration. The new shares will be admitted to trading on the regulated market of Nasdaq Helsinki Ltd together with the pre-existing shares on or about 30 July 2026.
For further information, please contact:
Blair Robertson, Vice President, Strategy & Corporate Development
Investor Relations Officer
About IQM Quantum Computers
IQM Quantum Computers (Nasdaq: IQMX) is a global leader in superconducting quantum computers, delivering full-stack quantum systems and cloud platform access to enterprises, research institutions, universities, high-performance computing centers, and national laboratories worldwide. IQM’s on-premises deployment model gives customers direct ownership and control of their quantum infrastructure. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Finland, with major operations in Munich, IQM employs over 400 people and operates across Europe, Asia, and North America. IQM is the first publicly listed European quantum company on Nasdaq Stock Market.
