Quantum Computing Inc. Announces Closing of Oversubscribed Private Placement of Common Stock for Proceeds of $500 Million
Rhea-AI Summary
Quantum Computing Inc. (NASDAQ:QUBT) has successfully closed an oversubscribed private placement, raising $500 million through the sale of 26,867,276 shares of common stock. The offering, led by existing shareholders and a global alternative asset manager, was priced at market under Nasdaq rules.
Following this transaction, QCi's total cash position stands at approximately $850 million. The company has raised a total of $900 million in gross proceeds since November 2024. The funds will be used to accelerate commercialization efforts, pursue strategic acquisitions, expand sales and engineering teams, and enhance manufacturing capabilities.
Positive
- Raised significant capital of $500 million through oversubscribed private placement
- Strong cash position of $850 million post-offering
- Offering priced at significant premium compared to recent offerings
- Strong support from both new and existing top-tier institutional investors
Negative
- Potential dilution for existing shareholders due to issuance of 26.87 million new shares
- Securities not registered under Securities Act of 1933, limiting immediate tradability
News Market Reaction
On the day this news was published, QUBT gained 0.02%, reflecting a mild positive market reaction. Argus tracked a trough of -6.3% from its starting point during tracking. Our momentum scanner triggered 59 alerts that day, indicating high trading interest and price volatility. This price movement added approximately $684K to the company's valuation, bringing the market cap to $3.42B at that time.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.
- The offering was led by several large existing shareholders alongside an initial investment from a preeminent global alternative asset manager
- Company's total cash position is approximately
following closing$850 million
The Company intends to use the net proceeds from the offering to accelerate commercialization efforts, strategic acquisitions, expand sales and engineering personnel, working capital, and general corporate purposes.
"This successful
Titan Partners Group, a division of American Capital Partners, acted as the sole placement agent for the offering.
The securities issued in the private placement described above have not been registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and may not be offered or sold in
This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or jurisdiction.
About Quantum Computing Inc.
Quantum Computing Inc. (Nasdaq: QUBT) is an innovative, integrated photonics and quantum optics technology company that provides accessible and affordable quantum machines and foundry services for the production of photonic chips based on thin-film lithium niobate (TFLN). QCi's products are designed to operate at room temperature and low power at an affordable cost. The Company's portfolio of core technologies and products offer unique capabilities in the areas of high-performance computing, artificial intelligence, and cybersecurity, as well as remote sensing applications.
About Titan Partners
Titan Partners Group, a division of American Capital Partners, is a boutique investment bank specializing in tailored solutions for emerging growth companies and their investors. Headquartered in
Company Contact:
Rosalyn Christian/John Nesbett
IMS Investor Relations
qci@imsinvestorrelations.com
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