Rigetti Computing, Inc. 8-K

What Happened Rigetti Computing, Inc. filed an 8-K on June 11, 2026 reporting the results of its June 9, 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders. Stockholders elected Subodh Kulkarni as a Class I director to serve until the 2029 Annual Meeting and ratified the appointment of BDO USA, P.C. as the company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026. These matters were described in the company’s definitive proxy statement filed April 24, 2026.

Key Details

• Annual Meeting date: June 9, 2026; 8-K filed June 11, 2026.
• Director election (Class I): Subodh Kulkarni — Votes For: 84,378,493; Votes Withheld: 9,946,548; Broker Non‑Votes: 93,703,628. Term expires at the 2029 Annual Meeting.
• Auditor ratification: BDO USA, P.C. — Votes For: 185,103,270; Against: 1,473,228; Abstentions: 1,452,171; Broker Non‑Votes: none reported.

Why It Matters Board composition and auditor selection are governance items investors watch because they affect oversight of strategy and financial reporting. The election of a Class I director fills a board seat through 2029, and ratification of BDO USA, P.C. confirms the firm that will audit Rigetti’s financial statements for fiscal 2026. The voting totals (including significant broker non‑votes on the director election) provide transparency on shareholder support for these governance decisions.