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

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

D-Wave Quantum Inc. (QBTS) furnished an Item 7.01 update announcing it is a founding participant in Q-Alliance, described as “The Birth of the World’s Most Powerful Quantum Hub,” following a Memorandum of Understanding signed in Como, Italy. The initiative is tied to Italy’s digital and quantum strategy and aims to accelerate scientific discovery, industrial transformation, and digital sovereignty.

D-Wave highlights its production-grade annealing quantum computing as a core component to support application development and adoption. A related press release was included as Exhibit 99.1. The information was furnished, not filed, under the Exchange Act.

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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): October 14, 2025

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D-Wave Quantum Inc.

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

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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

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N/A

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

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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

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Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.

On October 14, 2025, D-Wave Quantum Inc. (“D-Wave”) announced its participation as a founder of Q-Alliance, defined in the Memorandum of Understanding signed in Como, Italy today as “The Birth of the World’s Most Powerful Quantum Hub.” The initiative empowers the region of Lombardy with new global infrastructure that leverages D-Wave’s leadership in quantum computing to support Italy’s Digital Transformation future. Q-Alliance aims to accelerate scientific discovery, industrial transformation, and digital sovereignty.

D-Wave views the formation of Q-Alliance as a historic milestone for the quantum computing industry. Rooted in the Italian Government’s strategic framework for digital and quantum technologies, it aligns with the priorities defined by the Interministerial Committee for Digital Transition and with the policy guidelines promoted by Undersecretary of State Senator Alessio Butti. According to D-Wave’s CEO, Dr. Alan Baratz, this is a historic moment for Italy and for the quantum industry, as Q-Alliance supports Italy’s mission to become a global epicenter of quantum leadership, accelerating breakthrough research, industrial innovation and the development of a quantum-ready workforce. He believes that D-Wave’s production-grade annealing quantum computing technology will serve as a critical component of Q-Alliance, fueling quantum application development and adoption now. 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 QBTS announce in its 8-K?

D-Wave Quantum announced participation as a founder of Q-Alliance, a quantum hub initiative formalized by a Memorandum of Understanding in Como, Italy.

Which 8-K item did QBTS use for this disclosure?

The update was furnished under Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.

What role will D-Wave’s technology play in Q-Alliance?

D-Wave states its production-grade annealing quantum computing will be a critical component to support application development and adoption.

How does Q-Alliance align with Italy’s strategy?

It aligns with Italy’s digital and quantum technology priorities defined by the Interministerial Committee for Digital Transition and related policy guidelines.

Did QBTS include additional materials with the 8-K?

Yes. A press release dated October 14, 2025 was included as Exhibit 99.1.

Is the information considered filed or furnished?

The company states the information in Item 7.01 and Exhibit 99.1 is furnished, not filed, under the Exchange Act.