Quantum Computing Inc. (QCI) is facing a class action lawsuit filed by Levi & Korsinsky on February 25, 2025. Shareholders who bought QCI stock at allegedly inflated prices between March 30, 2020, and January 15, 2025, are seeking compensation for their financial losses.
QCI, an integrated photonics company, claims to offer advanced capabilities for high-performance computing, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and remote sensing through its quantum machines. The company is also developing a chip fabrication facility in Tempe, Arizona, optimized for Thin-Film Lithium Niobate (TFLN) device fabrication. The lawsuit alleges that QCI and four of its current and/or former senior officers made false and misleading public statements throughout the Class Period.
They are accused of omitting crucial information about the capabilities of QCI’s quantum computing technologies, products, and services, as well as the progress of its TFLN foundry. In a March 2021 annual report, QCI highlighted its Qatalyst product as the industry’s first publicly available Quantum Application Accelerator. The company stated that it enabled developers to create and execute quantum-ready applications on traditional computers and quantum computers alike.
QCI also announced receiving a follow-on task order to support NASA in remote sensing and climate change monitoring in a 2023 press release.
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Another 2023 press release indicated that the company had secured a five-acre land in ASU Research Park for constructing a “Quantum Photonic Chip Foundry.”
The plaintiffs claim that the defendants deceived investors by lying and withholding essential information about the business practices and future prospects during the Class Period.
Key accusations include misleading statements about QCI’s quantum computing technologies, the extent of its NASA contracts, and the progress of the TFLN foundry. Significant discrepancies began to surface through various publications. On November 27, 2024, and December 9, 2024, Iceberg Research issued reports alleging QCI of misleading investors about its business operations and future prospects.
On January 16, 2025, Capybara released a report accusing QCI of overstating its relationship with NASA and producing fake products. Capybara also alleged that QCI had lied about purchasing land for the TFLN foundry. Following these disclosures, QCI’s stock price experienced substantial declines, severely affecting investors.
This legal action underscores the allegations that Quantum Computing Inc. misled investors regarding the performance of its quantum computing products, business contracts with NASA, and the progress of the TFLN foundry. Investors affected by these alleged misrepresentations may be entitled to compensation for their financial losses.
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