---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001558370-22-013401"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "RPID"
cik: "0001380106"
company_name: "RAPID MICRO BIOSYSTEMS, INC."
filed_at: "2022-08-12T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-06-24T00:16:34.775499+00:00"
event_type: "earnings"
sentiment: "negative"
materiality_score: 0.85
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.85
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Rapid Micro Biosystems Q2 revenue $3.9M; lowers FY22 outlook to ≥$17M, cuts 20% workforce

## Summary
- Q2 commercial revenue $3.9M vs $5.7M YoY; net loss $13.1M ($0.31 loss per share).
- Full-year 2022 revenue guidance reduced to at least $17.0M (from prior higher outlook); expects 3-5 system placements in H2.
- Implements restructuring: 20% workforce reduction, $1.5M charge in Q3, expected $8-9M annualized cost savings.
- CCO Andy Keys departs; CEO Robert Spignesi assumes commercial leadership.
- Board launches strategic alternatives review; rejects Kennedy Lewis $5.00/share acquisition proposal.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001558370-22-013401
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: RPID
- cik: 0001380106
- company_name: RAPID MICRO BIOSYSTEMS, INC.
- filed_at: 2022-08-12T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: earnings
- sentiment: negative
- materiality_score: 0.85
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.85
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 1.01, 2.02, 2.05, 3.03, 5.02, 5.03, 7.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1380106/000155837022013401/0001558370-22-013401-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1380106/000155837022013401/rpid-20220811x8k.htm

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## Key facts
- Executive change
  Richard Keys resigned as Chief Commercial Officer at RAPID MICRO BIOSYSTEMS, INC..
  - Action: resigned
  - Role: Chief Commercial Officer
  source text: Mr. Keys’ last date of employment with the Company as its Chief Commercial Officer was August 11, 2022
  evidence_url: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1380106/000155837022013401/0001558370-22-013401-index.htm

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