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QCi stalking horse to buy Luminar Semiconductor for $110M; Luminar files Ch. 11
Quantum Computing Inc.
- Quantum Computing Inc. (QUBT) agrees to acquire all shares of Luminar Semiconductor from Luminar Technologies (LAZR) for $110M cash.
- Luminar Technologies filed voluntary Chapter 11 on Dec 15, 2025; Luminar Semiconductor is not a debtor and continues normal operations.
- QCi will serve as stalking horse bidder in a Section 363 bankruptcy sale; closing expected by end of Jan 2026, subject to court approval and possible higher bids.
- Break-up fee of 3% of purchase price ($3.3M) plus capped expense reimbursement payable to QCi if outbid by another buyer.
- Deal brings photonic components, patents, and engineering team to accelerate QCi's quantum technology roadmap and support LSI's existing customers.