Weedbrook details 46.4M-share holding in Xanadu Quantum (XNDU)
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
SCHEDULE 13D
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Christian Weedbrook, CEO of Xanadu Quantum Technologies Ltd., reports beneficial ownership of 46,432,704 Class A Multiple Voting Shares, convertible one-for-one into Class B Subordinate Voting Shares, representing 51.8% of the Class B shares on an as-converted basis as of March 26, 2026.
The stake arose from Xanadu’s business combination with Crane Harbor Acquisition Corp. and Old Xanadu, after which the Class B Subordinate Voting Shares were listed on Nasdaq and the TSX. Weedbrook is subject to a lock-up of up to 180 days on most exchanged shares and holds registration rights, including resale registration and demand and piggyback rights, under a March 26, 2026 Investor and Registration Rights Agreement.
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Key Figures
Beneficial ownership: 46,432,704 Class A Multiple Voting Shares
As-converted Class B stake: 51.8% of Class B Subordinate Voting Shares
Class B shares outstanding: 43,284,436 Class B Subordinate Voting Shares
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7 metrics
Beneficial ownership
46,432,704 Class A Multiple Voting Shares
Shares received at closing of March 26, 2026 business combination
As-converted Class B stake
51.8% of Class B Subordinate Voting Shares
Based on 43,284,436 Class B shares outstanding as of March 26, 2026
Class B shares outstanding
43,284,436 Class B Subordinate Voting Shares
Outstanding as of March 26, 2026 per Shell Company Report
Class A ownership percentage
18.2% of Class A Multiple Voting Shares
Percentage of Class A Multiple Voting Shares outstanding as of March 26, 2026
Combined share ownership
15.6% of total Class A and Class B shares
Combined stake as of March 26, 2026
Lock-up duration
Up to 180 days
Market standoff on substantially all shares issued in the business combination
Resale registration deadline
Within 30 calendar days after Closing Date
Timing for filing Resale Registration Statement under Rights Agreement
Key Terms
Business Combination Agreement, Plan of Arrangement, Class A Multiple Voting Shares, Resale Registration Statement, +2 more
6 terms
Business Combination Agreement financial
"the Issuer consummated the previously announced business combination pursuant to the Business Combination Agreement"
A business combination agreement is a detailed contract that lays out the terms for two companies to join together—covering price, how ownership will be split, the steps needed to close the deal, and what each side promises to do or avoid before closing. For investors it matters because the agreement determines potential changes in value, control, timing, and risk exposure—think of it like the playbook for a merger that shows who wins, who pays, and what could still derail the plan.
Plan of Arrangement regulatory
"by way of a court approved arrangement under Section 182 of the Business Corporations Act (Ontario) (the "Arrangement")"
A plan of arrangement is a formal, court-approved agreement that reorganizes ownership or assets of a company—such as merging businesses, exchanging shares for cash or other securities, or splitting off parts of the company. Investors should care because it can change the value, number, and rights of their holdings and is often binding once approved by both shareholders and a court, offering more legal certainty than a simple vote. Think of it as a legally supervised recipe for how a company will be reshaped and who ends up with what.
Resale Registration Statement regulatory
"a registration statement (the "Resale Registration Statement") with the SEC to register the resale of shares held by certain shareholders"
A resale registration statement is a document filed with regulators that allows existing shareholders to sell their shares to the public. It provides the necessary legal approval and information for these shares to be resold on the market, helping to increase the availability of shares for trading. For investors, it signals that shares held by current owners can be offered for sale, potentially affecting share prices and market liquidity.
Investor and Registration Rights Agreement financial
"Pursuant to the Investor and Registration Rights Agreement dated March 26, 2026 (the "Rights Agreement")"
lock-up financial
"are subject to customary market standoff provisions that restrict such holders' ability to lend, offer, pledge, sell, transfer or otherwise dispose of shares for a period following the Closing Date of up to 180 days"
A lock-up is an agreement that prevents company insiders, early investors or employees from selling their shares for a set period after a public share offering. It matters to investors because it temporarily limits the number of shares available to trade—like a scheduled hold on extra inventory—and when that hold ends a large number of shares can enter the market, potentially putting downward pressure on the stock price and revealing insiders’ confidence in the company.
FAQ
What percentage of Xanadu Quantum (XNDU) does Weedbrook’s stake represent?
Weedbrook’s holdings represent 51.8% of the Class B Subordinate Voting Shares on an as-converted basis. His position also equals 18.2% of the Class A Multiple Voting Shares and 15.6% of the combined Class A and Class B shares outstanding as of March 26, 2026.
How did Christian Weedbrook acquire his Xanadu Quantum (XNDU) stake?
Weedbrook received 46,432,704 Class A Multiple Voting Shares at closing of Xanadu’s business combination with Crane Harbor Acquisition Corp. and Old Xanadu. The shares were issued in exchange for his equity in Old Xanadu under a court-approved plan of arrangement in Ontario.
Does Christian Weedbrook have any board nomination rights at Xanadu Quantum (XNDU)?
Yes. As long as he owns at least 5% of the Issuer’s voting rights on a non-diluted basis, the chief executive officer must be nominated as a director and Weedbrook may nominate one additional director candidate, pursuant to rights described in the Investor and Registration Rights Agreement.