Rigetti Computing, Inc. filed a Form 8-K on August 20, 2026, disclosing that Dr. Ray Johnson notified the company of his resignation from its Board of Directors, effective August 28, 2026.

Key Highlights

  • Resignation date: Dr. Ray Johnson notified Rigetti Computing of his Board resignation on August 19, 2026.
  • Effective date: The resignation becomes effective August 28, 2026.
  • No disagreement: According to the filing, Dr. Johnson's decision "was not due to any disagreement with the Company on any matter relating to the Company's operations, policies or practices."
  • Exchange listing: Rigetti Computing common stock trades on NASDAQ:RGTI; its warrants trade under the symbol RGTIW on the Nasdaq Capital Market.
  • Filing signed by: Jeffrey Bertelsen, Chief Financial Officer, signed the filing on behalf of the company.

Dr. Ray Johnson Departure from Rigetti Computing Board

Rigetti Computing, Inc., headquartered at 775 Heinz Avenue, Berkeley, California, disclosed under Item 5.02 of its Form 8-K that Dr. Ray Johnson, a member of its Board of Directors, submitted his resignation notice on August 19, 2026. The departure takes effect August 28, 2026, according to the filing.

The filing states explicitly that Dr. Johnson's resignation "was not due to any disagreement with the Company on any matter relating to the Company's operations, policies or practices." The company, as noted in the filing, "thanks Dr. Johnson for his commitment and service to the Company." No replacement director or interim board arrangement was disclosed in the filing.

Rigetti Computing is incorporated in Delaware and is classified as an emerging growth company under applicable securities regulations, as indicated on the filing's cover page. The company's common stock, with a par value of $0.0001 per share, is listed on the Nasdaq Capital Market under the ticker RGTI. The company also has warrants listed on the Nasdaq Capital Market under the symbol RGTIW, each exercisable for one share of common stock at an exercise price of $11.50 per share.

What Was Disclosed

Rigetti Computing reported the voluntary Board resignation of Dr. Ray Johnson, effective August 28, 2026, citing no disagreement with company operations, policies, or practices. No successor director appointment was announced in the filing.