Quantum Computing Inc. (QCi) reported a 219% increase in Q4 revenue driven by its new Fab 1 facility. While operating expenses rose significantly due to scaling and M&A, the net loss narrowed substantially to $1.6 million, aided by non-cash derivative gains and interest income. The company ended the year with a massive cash position of $737.9 million following a $750 million private placement.
Revenue increased 219% year-over-year to $198,000, driven by hardware sales and services from the new Fab 1 facility.
Net loss improved to $1.6 million ($0.01 per share) from $51.2 million in the prior year, largely due to a $7.0 million derivative gain and $13.6 million in interest income.
The company successfully raised $750 million in an oversubscribed private placement, bringing total assets to $1.6 billion.
Subsequent to quarter-end, QCi completed the $110 million acquisition of Luminar Semiconductor to accelerate its technology roadmap.
QCi is focusing on scaling manufacturing through its newly acquired Luminar Semiconductor capabilities and the planning of a larger 'Fab 2' facility.
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