Rigetti Computing (RGTI) director H. Gail Sandford to leave board after 2026 term

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Rigetti Computing, Inc. reported that director H. Gail Sandford has notified the company she will not stand for re-election to the Board of Directors when her current term ends at the 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders. The company stated that her decision is not due to any disagreement regarding operations, policies, or practices. Rigetti expressed appreciation for Ms. Sandford’s commitment and service to the company.

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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): March 19, 2026

RIGETTI COMPUTING, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) 

Delaware		001-40140		88-0950636
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)		(Commission File Number)		(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

775 Heinz Avenue, Berkeley, California		94710
(Address of principal executive offices)		(Zip Code)

(510) 210-5550

(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 obligations of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

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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, $0.0001 par value per share		RGTI		The Nasdaq Capital Market
Warrants, each whole warrant exercisable for one share of Common Stock at an exercise price of $11.50 per share		RGTIW		The Nasdaq Capital Market

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.  ¨

Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

On March 19, 2026, H. Gail Sandford notified Rigetti Computing, Inc. (the “Company”) that she would not stand for re-election to the Board of Directors of the Company (the “Board”) upon the completion of her current term, which expires at the Company’s 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders. Ms. Sandford’s decision not to stand for re-election was not due to any disagreement with the Company on any matter relating to the Company’s operations, policies or practices. The Company thanks Ms. Sandford for her commitment and service to the Company.

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: March 20, 2026	RIGETTI COMPUTING, INC.
	By:	/s/ Jeffrey Bertelsen
		Jeffrey Bertelsen
		Chief Financial Officer

FAQ

What board change did Rigetti Computing (RGTI) disclose in this 8-K?

Rigetti Computing disclosed that director H. Gail Sandford will not stand for re-election to the Board when her term ends at the 2026 Annual Meeting. Her decision is described as voluntary and not related to any disagreement with the company’s operations, policies, or practices.

Did H. Gail Sandford resign from the Rigetti (RGTI) board immediately?

No, she did not resign immediately. H. Gail Sandford will continue serving on the Rigetti board until her current term expires at the 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders. After that meeting, she will not stand for re-election and will leave the Board at term end.

Did Rigetti Computing (RGTI) report any disagreement with director Sandford?

Rigetti specifically stated that Ms. Sandford’s decision was not due to any disagreement with the company on matters related to operations, policies, or practices. This language indicates a routine board succession decision rather than a dispute or conflict requiring further explanation.

How did Rigetti (RGTI) characterize H. Gail Sandford’s service on the board?

Rigetti expressed thanks to H. Gail Sandford for her commitment and service to the company. This acknowledgment signals appreciation for her contributions during her tenure as a director, while formally documenting the upcoming end of her board service at the 2026 Annual Meeting.

Who signed the Rigetti (RGTI) Form 8-K reporting the board change?

The Form 8-K was signed on behalf of Rigetti Computing by Chief Financial Officer Jeffrey Bertelsen. His signature confirms the company’s authorization of the disclosure regarding Ms. Sandford’s decision not to stand for re-election to the Board at the end of her current term.

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