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NASDAQ: QUBT Quantum Computing Inc. 8-K

Quantum Computing completes $73M acquisition of NHanced Semiconductors, adds fab capacity

Filed June 23, 2026 · Period ending June 22, 2026 · ~1 min read

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Key Changes

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    Quantum Computing closed its acquisition of NHanced Semiconductors for $73.1M upfront ($68.1M cash, $5M stock), plus up to $72M in earnouts tied to 2027-2028 revenue and EBITDA targets, bringing total potential consideration to $145.1M.

    Item 1.01 — Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement verify on EDGAR →
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    NHanced becomes a wholly owned subsidiary, adding U.S.-based semiconductor fabrication, advanced packaging, and photonics integration capabilities to accelerate QCi's shift from R&D to commercial-scale manufacturing.

    Item 2.01 — Completion of Acquisition or Disposition of Assets verify on EDGAR →
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    $20M of upfront cash is held in escrow and released to sellers only if NHanced hits revenue targets for 2027 and 2028, tying a significant portion of the purchase price to future performance.

    Item 1.01 — Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement verify on EDGAR →
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    Sellers can elect to receive earnout payments in cash, stock, or a mix (stock capped at 50% without QCi consent), with stock valued on a 30-day VWAP, creating potential dilution if targets are met.

    Item 1.01 — Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement verify on EDGAR →
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    NHanced will continue serving existing customers while integrating its 2.5D/3D heterogeneous integration and chiplet expertise with QCi's thin-film lithium niobate photonics platform.

    Exhibit 99.1 view on EDGAR →

Summary

Quantum Computing Inc. closed its acquisition of NHanced Semiconductors on June 22, 2026, paying $73.1 million upfront and committing to up to $72 million in performance-based earnouts. The deal adds U.S.-based semiconductor fabrication and advanced packaging capabilities, positioning QCi to transition from research and prototyping to commercial-scale manufacturing.

NHanced specializes in 2.5D/3D heterogeneous integration, hybrid bonding, and photonics device integration—technologies that complement QCi's thin-film lithium niobate platform and support applications in quantum computing, AI, networking, and defense. For retail investors, the acquisition represents a strategic bet on vertical integration and manufacturing readiness.

The earnout structure ties $92 million of the total $145.1 million purchase price to NHanced hitting revenue and EBITDA targets over the next two years, aligning seller incentives with performance. However, $20 million of the upfront cash is escrowed and at risk if targets are missed, and earnout payments in stock (up to 50% of each tranche) could dilute existing shareholders. The deal accelerates QCi's manufacturing timeline by bringing "Fab 2" online years ahead of plan, but execution risk hinges on integrating NHanced's operations, retaining its customer base, and achieving the revenue milestones that unlock the earnout payments. Watch for updates on NHanced's 2027 revenue performance and any disclosure of the specific earnout thresholds.

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Event · Item 1.01 — Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement

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Item 1.01 — Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement filed; see Key Changes for terms.

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At the closing of the Transaction, $20.0 million of the Closing Cash Consideration was deposited into an interest-bearing escrow account as a holdback, which becomes payable to the Sellers, or is returned to the Company, based on whether NHanced achieves specified total revenue thresholds for the years ending December 31, 2027 and December 31, 2028.

In addition to the Closing Consideration, the Sellers may be entitled to receive earnout payments of up to an aggregate of $72.0 million (the “Earnout Consideration”), payable in two tranches: (i) up to an aggregate of $20.0 million, consisting of up to $10.0 million for each of the periods January 1, 2027 through December 31, 2027 and January 1, 2028 through December 31, 2028, based on NHanced achieving specified total revenue thresholds and, for the 2028 period, alternatively specified total EBITDA thresholds, and (ii) up to $52.0 million based on NHanced achieving further specified total revenue and EBITDA thresholds over the same periods.

The deal includes significant performance-based components: $20.0 million of the upfront cash is held in escrow and released to sellers only if NHanced hits revenue targets for 2027 and 2028. Additionally, sellers can earn up to $72.0 million in earnouts over two years—$20.0 million tied to revenue (and alternatively EBITDA for 2028) thresholds, plus another $52.0 million for higher revenue and EBITDA targets. This structure ties a substantial portion of the total potential $145.1 million purchase price to NHanced's future performance.

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Earnout Consideration, if any, is payable in cash and/or Company Common Stock at the Sellers’ election, subject to the limit that the stock component of any payment may not exceed 50% of such payment without the Company’s prior written consent. Any shares of Company Common Stock issued as Earnout Consideration will be valued based on the volume-weighted average price of Company Common Stock for the 30 trading days ending five trading days prior to the applicable earnout payment date.

Sellers can choose to receive earnout payments in cash, stock, or a combination, though the stock portion is capped at 50% of any payment unless Quantum consents to more. Stock issued for earnouts will be valued using a 30-day volume-weighted average price ending five days before the payment date, which could result in share dilution if earnout targets are met.

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Pursuant to the Stock Purchase Agreement, if the Company has filed an automatic shelf registration statement on Form S-3ASR, any Seller holding shares of Company Common Stock issued pursuant to the Stock Purchase Agreement may request that the Company file a prospectus supplement covering the resale of such shares, which the Company will file within 15 days of such request. The Company has no obligation to file or maintain an automatic shelf registration statement, and these registration rights arise only if and when the Company, in its sole discretion, has an effective Form S-3ASR.

Sellers receiving Quantum stock have conditional registration rights: if Quantum has an effective S-3ASR shelf registration, sellers can request a prospectus supplement for resale within 15 days. However, Quantum has no obligation to file or maintain such a shelf, so these rights only activate at the company's discretion.

Event · Item 2.01 — Completion of Acquisition or Disposition of Assets

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Quantum Computing Inc. completed acquisition of NHanced Semiconductors, making it a wholly owned subsidiary to support manufacturing and commercialization.

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On June 22, 2026, the Company completed the acquisition of all of the issued and outstanding shares of common stock of NHanced pursuant to the terms of the Stock Purchase Agreement. Following the closing of the Transaction, NHanced became a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company and is expected to continue supporting its existing customers and partners while contributing to the Company’s manufacturing and commercialization initiatives.

Quantum Computing Inc. closed its acquisition of NHanced Semiconductors on June 22, 2026, acquiring all outstanding shares and making NHanced a wholly owned subsidiary. The company expects NHanced to maintain its existing customer and partner relationships while supporting Quantum's manufacturing and commercialization efforts.

Event · Exhibit 99.1

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The acquisition marks an important step in QCi’s transition from research-driven innovation and prototyping to scalable commercial production. By adding semiconductor and nanophotonics fabrication capabilities, advanced packaging expertise and specialized engineering talent, QCi is strengthening its operational capabilities and manufacturing readiness.

The acquisition is positioned as a strategic move to transition QCi from R&D and prototyping to commercial-scale manufacturing. NHanced brings semiconductor and nanophotonics fabrication capabilities, advanced packaging expertise, and specialized engineering talent. This represents the launch of "Fab 2" to complement QCi's existing Fab 1 facility in Tempe, Arizona, expanding manufacturing capacity years ahead of the original timeline.

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NHanced is a U.S-based advanced packaging foundry specializing in integration, hybrid bonding, chiplet architectures, silicon interposers and photonics device integration. Its expertise in advanced semiconductor packaging and manufacturing complements QCi’s photonic and quantum portfolio, creating opportunities to accelerate commercialization and scale next-generation quantum and photonics solutions enabled by the 2.5D/3D heterogeneous integration and scale-up of QCi’s TFLN-on-Silicon Photonics technologies.

NHanced's capabilities in advanced semiconductor packaging, hybrid bonding, chiplet architectures, and silicon interposers are expected to complement QCi's thin-film lithium niobate (TFLN) photonic integrated circuit platform. The combination aims to accelerate commercialization of quantum and photonics solutions through 2.5D/3D heterogeneous integration technologies, supporting applications in quantum computing, AI, networking, secure communications, and defense.

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NHanced will operate as a wholly owned subsidiary of QCi, remaining committed to supporting its current customers and partners, including those within the quantum ecosystem, and will continue to provide the products, services and technical expertise its customers rely on today while pursuing new opportunities for growth and innovation.

NHanced will continue operating as a wholly owned subsidiary, maintaining its existing customer relationships and service offerings while integrating with QCi's broader quantum and photonics platform. This structure is intended to preserve customer continuity while enabling cross-selling and technology integration opportunities.

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Rosenblatt served as financial advisor, and Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, Professional Corporation served as legal counsel, to QCi. Needham & Company served as financial advisor, and Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP served as legal counsel, to NHanced.

The filing discloses the financial and legal advisors for both parties: Rosenblatt and Wilson Sonsini represented QCi, while Needham & Company and Taft Stettinius represented NHanced.

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