[8-K] D-Wave Quantum Inc. Reports Material Event

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

D-Wave Quantum Inc. (QBTS) reported under Regulation FD that it was named a winner in Fast Company’s 2025 Next Big Things in Tech awards. The recognition, in the Computing, Chips and Foundational Technology category, highlights D-Wave’s 4400+ qubit Advantage2 annealing quantum computer.

Launched in May 2025, Advantage2 is being used by customers for optimization, materials simulation, and AI. The system features a Zephyr topology with 20-way connectivity designed for production deployment. The announcement was furnished, not filed, under Item 7.01.

0001907982FALSE00019079822025-10-142025-10-140001907982us-gaap:CommonStockMember2025-10-142025-10-140001907982us-gaap:WarrantMember2025-10-142025-10-14

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): October 14, 2025

_____________________________________________________________

D-Wave Quantum Inc.

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

_____________________________________________________________

Delaware			001-41468			88-1068854
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)			(Commission File Number)			(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

2650 East Bayshore Road

Palo Alto, California

94303

(Address of principal executive offices)

(604) 630-1428

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

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:

o			Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
o			Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
o			Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
o			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

Common stock, par value $0.0001 per share

QBTS

New York Stock Exchange

Warrants, each whole warrant exercisable for 1.4541326 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $11.50

QBTS.WT

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 x

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. o

Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.

On October 14, 2025, D-Wave Quantum Inc. (“D-Wave”) announced it has been named a winner in Fast Company’s 2025 Next Big Things in Tech Awards. This prestigious award celebrates emerging technologies that have the potential to profoundly impact industries.

Fast Company recognized D-Wave in the Computing, Chips and Foundational Technology category for its 4400+ qubit Advantage2TM quantum computer, a powerful and energy-efficient annealing quantum computer capable of solving computationally complex problems beyond the reach of classical computers. Launched in May 2025, D-Wave's Advantage2 system is being used by customers now to address real-world use cases in areas such as optimization, materials simulation and artificial intelligence. The system features a ZephyrTM topology with 20-way connectivity designed to facilitate quantum and hybrid-quantum applications for production deployment.

According to D-Wave’s CEO, Dr. Alan Baratz, the award underscores the groundbreaking performance of D-Wave’s Advantage2 annealing quantum computer to efficiently solve highly complex problems that are difficult for classical computers, and is a well-earned testament to D-Wave's relentless delivery of production-ready quantum computing technology that brings value to its customers today. According to Brendan Vaughan, editor-in-chief of Fast Company, Next Big Things in Tech is both a snapshot of the most interesting tech of the moment and a crystal ball that predicts the next several years. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1.

The information in this Item 7.01 to this Current Report on Form 8-K, including Exhibit 99.1, is intended to be furnished and shall not be deemed to be “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall such information be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits

Exhibit No.						Description
99.1						Press release, dated October 14, 2025.
104						Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document).

SIGNATURES

           Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

Date: October 14, 2025			D-Wave Quantum Inc.
			By:			/s/ Alan Baratz
			Name:			Alan Baratz
			Title:			President & Chief Executive Officer

FAQ

What did D-Wave (QBTS) announce in this 8-K?

It announced winning Fast Company’s 2025 Next Big Things in Tech award, furnished under Item 7.01 (Regulation FD).

Which category did D-Wave win?

Computing, Chips and Foundational Technology.

Which product was recognized?

The 4400+ qubit Advantage2 annealing quantum computer.

When was Advantage2 launched?

May 2025.

What are cited use cases for Advantage2?

Optimization, materials simulation, and artificial intelligence.

What technical features were highlighted?

A Zephyr topology with 20-way connectivity designed for production deployment.

Where is QBTS listed?

On the New York Stock Exchange; common stock symbol QBTS and warrants QBTS.WT.