Rigetti Computing, Inc. 8-K

What Happened Rigetti Computing, Inc. announced that director H. Gail Sandford notified the company on March 19, 2026 that she will not stand for re-election to the Board when her current term ends at the Company’s 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders. The company filed the Form 8-K on March 20, 2026 and stated Ms. Sandford’s decision was not due to any disagreement with the Company’s operations, policies or practices.

Key Details

• Notification date: March 19, 2026 (8-K filed March 20, 2026).
• Effective timing: Ms. Sandford’s current term expires at the 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders.
• Reason: Company states decision was not due to any disagreement with the Company on operations, policies or practices.
• Company response: Rigetti thanked Ms. Sandford for her commitment and service.

Why It Matters Board membership changes can affect corporate governance and oversight, and this item informs investors that one director seat will be open at the upcoming 2026 Annual Meeting. The filing provides no indication of disputes or governance concerns — the company explicitly says the departure was not due to any disagreement — but investors should watch for any subsequent announcements about nominees or board composition ahead of the annual meeting.