Management Change/Compensation (Form 8-K)

Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

On March 19, 2026, H. Gail Sandford notified Rigetti Computing, Inc. (the "Company") that she would not stand for re-election to the Board of Directors of the Company (the "Board") upon the completion of her current term, which expires at the Company's 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders. Ms. Sandford's decision not to stand for re-election was not due to any disagreement with the Company on any matter relating to the Company's operations, policies or practices. The Company thanks Ms. Sandford for her commitment and service to the Company.