Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 8-K is a current report filed by D-Wave Quantum Inc. on August 13, 2026. The filing addresses corporate governance changes rather than financial performance results.
Key Financial Metrics
The filing text does not provide a clear value for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. This report focuses exclusively on the appointment of a new director and does not contain financial statements or operational metrics.
Material Changes
The material change reported is the appointment of Kevan P. Krysler as an independent Class I director, effective August 13, 2026. Mr. Krysler will serve on the Audit Committee and will be compensated in accordance with the standard non-employee director compensation plan.
Outlook, Risks, and Management Commentary
Management commentary is limited to the background of the new appointee. Mr. Krysler brings significant financial experience, having served as CFO of Carbon Robotics (since February 2026) and previously as CFO of Everpure, Inc. (2019–2025). He also holds extensive experience from VMware and KPMG LLP. The filing states there are no reportable transactions between Mr. Krysler and the Company under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K, nor are there any undisclosed arrangements regarding his selection.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the effective date of Mr. Krysler's board appointment (August 13, 2026).
- Confirm Mr. Krysler's assignment to the Audit Committee.
- Review the attached Press Release (Exhibit 99.1) for additional context on the appointment.
- Note that this filing contains no financial data; refer to the most recent 10-Q or 10-K for financial metrics.