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D-Wave Quantum (NYSE: QBTS) to ring Nasdaq bell for listing debut

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D-Wave Quantum Inc. announced that its CEO, Dr. Alan Baratz, and the management team will ring the Nasdaq Opening Bell on July 27, 2026, marking the company’s listing debut on Nasdaq following a voluntary transfer of its common stock listing.

The company, described as the only dual-platform quantum computing provider offering both annealing and gate-model systems, emphasizes commercial deployments through production-grade hardware, software, and services. Its Leap cloud service provides 99.9% availability and uptime, and more than 100 organizations across commercial, government, and research sectors use its quantum solutions. Certain statements are identified as forward-looking and are subject to risks and uncertainties referenced in its SEC reports.

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Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure Disclosure
Material non-public information disclosed under Regulation Fair Disclosure, often investor presentations or guidance.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits
Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.
Nasdaq listing debut July 27, 2026 Date of Nasdaq Opening Bell ceremony marking D-Wave’s listing debut
Announcement date July 24, 2026 Date D-Wave announced its upcoming Nasdaq Opening Bell event
Leap cloud availability 99.9% Availability and uptime of D-Wave’s Leap quantum cloud service
Customer organizations More than 100 Organizations across commercial, government and research sectors using D-Wave solutions
Regulation FD regulatory
"Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure."
Regulation FD is a rule that prevents company insiders, like executives, from sharing important information with some people before others get it. It matters because it helps ensure all investors have equal access to key news, making the stock market fairer and reducing chances of insider trading.
annealing quantum computing technical
"production-grade annealing quantum computing systems"
A form of quantum computing that finds good solutions to hard optimization problems by slowly steering a system toward its lowest‑energy configuration, much like gently cooling molten metal so it settles into a stable shape. It matters to investors because, for certain tasks such as portfolio optimization, logistics routing or risk modeling, it promises faster or better results than conventional computers—potentially lowering costs or creating competitive advantage—though its benefits are problem‑specific and not universal.
gate-model program technical
"advancing a complementary gate-model program designed to provide"
fault-tolerant quantum computing technical
"path to fault-tolerant quantum computing."
Fault-tolerant quantum computing is the ability of a quantum computer to keep producing correct results even when its basic parts make mistakes, by detecting and fixing errors and using redundancy so the machine continues to work reliably. For investors, it matters because fault tolerance is the key to scaling quantum machines from experimental demos into practical, revenue-generating systems—think of it like having backups and automatic repairs that make a prototype road-ready and lower the technology’s commercial and technical risk.
Leap™ quantum cloud service technical
"via its Leap™ quantum cloud service, which offers 99.9% availability"
forward-looking statements regulatory
"Certain statements in this press release are forward-looking"
Forward-looking statements are predictions or plans that companies share about what they expect to happen in the future, like estimating sales or profits. They matter because they help investors understand a company's outlook, but since they are based on guesses and assumptions, they can sometimes be wrong.

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FAQ

When will D-Wave Quantum Inc. (QBTS) ring the Nasdaq Opening Bell?
D-Wave Quantum Inc. will ring the Nasdaq Opening Bell on July 27, 2026. The event marks the company’s listing debut on Nasdaq and is presented as the start of a new chapter as it accelerates commercial momentum and growth.

What quantum technologies does D-Wave Quantum Inc. (QBTS) offer?
D-Wave Quantum Inc. offers both annealing and gate-model quantum computing systems, software, and services. It describes a complementary gate-model program aimed at providing an efficient path to fault-tolerant quantum computing while already delivering production-grade annealing systems.

How can investors watch D-Wave Quantum Inc. (QBTS) Nasdaq bell-ringing ceremony?
The Nasdaq Opening Bell ceremony for D-Wave will be broadcast live starting at 9:15 a.m. ET from the Nasdaq MarketSite in Times Square via Nasdaq’s website at https://www.nasdaq.com/marketsite/bell-ringing-ceremony for public viewing.

How many organizations use D-Wave Quantum Inc. (QBTS) systems and services?
More than 100 organizations across commercial, government, and research sectors use D-Wave’s quantum computing systems, software, and services to tackle complex computational challenges, according to the company’s description of its customer base and deployments.

What is the availability of D-Wave Quantum Inc. (QBTS) Leap quantum cloud service?
D-Wave’s Leap quantum cloud service offers 99.9% availability and uptime. It provides enterprise-grade access to the company’s quantum computing systems, enabling customers to use its annealing and related technologies via the cloud as part of production workflows.

What forward-looking statement cautions does D-Wave Quantum Inc. (QBTS) provide?
D-Wave states that certain statements are forward-looking and subject to risks, uncertainties, and factors that may cause actual results to differ, referring readers to risk factors discussed in its most recent Form 10-K, Form 10-Q, and other SEC filings.
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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
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CURRENT REPORT
PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): July 24, 2026
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D-Wave Quantum Inc.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)
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Delaware001-4146888-1068854
(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)
(650) 285-2881
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
N/A
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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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:
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Common stock, par value $0.0001 per shareQBTSNew York Stock Exchange
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Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.

On July 24, 2026, D-Wave Quantum Inc. (“D-Wave” or the “Company”) announced that D-Wave’s CEO, Dr. Alan Baratz, and its management team, will ring the Nasdaq Opening Bell on July 27, 2026, marking the Company’s listing debut on the exchange following the voluntary transfer of its common stock listing.

The occasion celebrates D-Wave’s leadership in transforming quantum computing into commercial technology with real-world impact. D-Wave is helping enterprise and government customers realize value today through production-grade annealing quantum computing systems, and advancing a complementary gate-model program designed to provide an efficient and achievable path to fault-tolerant quantum computing.

According to D-Wave’s CEO, Dr. Alan Baratz, the Company’s move to Nasdaq, the leading exchange for technology companies, begins a new chapter as D-Wave accelerates its commercial momentum and enters its next phase of growth. 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 July 24, 2026.
104Cover 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: July 24, 2026
D-Wave Quantum Inc.
By:/s/ Alan Baratz
Name:Alan Baratz
Title:President & Chief Executive Officer






D-Wave to Ring the Nasdaq Opening Bell on July 27, 2026 to Mark Its Listing Debut on the Nasdaq
PALO ALTO, Calif. — July 24, 2026 — D-Wave Quantum Inc., the only dual-platform quantum computing company providing both annealing and gate-model systems, software and services, today announced that D-Wave’s CEO, Dr. Alan Baratz, and its management team, will ring the Nasdaq Opening Bell on July 27, 2026, marking the company’s listing debut on the exchange following the voluntary transfer of its common stock listing.
The occasion celebrates D-Wave’s leadership in transforming quantum computing into commercial technology with real-world impact. D-Wave is helping enterprise and government customers realize value today through production-grade annealing quantum computing systems, and advancing a complementary gate-model program designed to provide an efficient and achievable path to fault-tolerant quantum computing.
“The quantum market is beginning to separate proof from promise, and we believe that D-Wave stands apart,” said Dr. Alan Baratz, CEO of D-Wave. “We have commercial technology delivering measurable customer value now and a differentiated gate-model roadmap that positions us to address the full quantum computing market. Our move to Nasdaq, the leading exchange for technology companies, begins a new chapter as we accelerate our commercial momentum and enter our next phase of growth.”
The Opening Bell ceremony will take place at the Nasdaq MarketSite in Times Square and will be broadcast live beginning at 9:15 a.m. ET on Nasdaq's website https://www.nasdaq.com/marketsite/bell-ringing-ceremony.
About D-Wave Quantum Inc.
D-Wave is a leader in the development and delivery of quantum computing systems, software, and services. It is the world’s first commercial supplier of quantum computers, and the first and only to offer dual-platform quantum computing products and services, spanning both annealing and gate-model quantum computing technologies. D-Wave’s mission is to help customers realize the value of quantum today through enterprise-grade systems available on-premises and via its Leap™ quantum cloud service, which offers 99.9% availability and uptime. More than 100 organizations across commercial, government and research sectors trust D-Wave to address complex computational challenges using quantum computing. Learn more about realizing the value of quantum computing today and how D-Wave is shaping the quantum-driven industrial and societal advancements of tomorrow: www.dwavequantum.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
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Investor Contact:
Kevin Hunt
ir@dwavesys.com
Media Contact:
Alex Daigle
media@dwavesys.com


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