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Bertelsen Jeffrey A. sold $375K of RGTI

Bertelsen Jeffrey A. (CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER) sold 25,000 shares of Rigetti Computing, Inc. (RGTI) at $15.00 ($0.38M total) on 2026-09-03 under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan.

Original reporting
SEC EDGAR · Bertelsen Jeffrey A.
Published Sep 4, 2026, 8:07 PM UTC
Analysis
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Added to alphai Sep 4, 2026, 8:19 PM UTC. Informational, not investment advice.
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Primary signal
$RGTI
Neutral
medium confidence
Mentioned
$RGTI
Relevance
3/10
alphai data visualization · based on SEC EDGAR
Decision brief

The 30-second read

$RGTINeutralLow
01

Why it matters

The transaction is a routine insider sale with limited market impact.

02

Market read

Routine insider sale; unlikely to move the stock significantly.

03

What to watch

Potential upcoming financing or equity compensation plans not disclosed.

Relevance 3/10Novelty 5/10Timing: post‑market 2026‑09‑03

Background

Form 4 filing by Rigetti Computing's CFO showing a 10b5‑1 sale of 25,000 shares.

Company-level read

Ticker impact

$RGTINeutralMedium confidence
Context

CFO Bertelsen sold 25,000 shares for $375,010 via a 10b5‑1 plan, reducing his stake to 168,067 shares.

Expected impact

Potential short‑term pressure on RGTI price, likely limited to a few basis points.

Evidence & confidence

Insider sales of this size are routine and not material for a mid‑cap, but the CFO's involvement adds slight weight.

Market effects

Sector

Minimal impact on the quantum computing sector.

Regional

No regional effect.

Global

Limited to investors tracking insider activity.

Counterpoint

What could challenge this read

The sale could be a strategic reallocation rather than a lack of confidence.

Key entities

  • Company
    Rigetti Computing, Inc.

    Quantum computing hardware and software provider.

  • Executive
    Bertelsen Jeffrey A.

    Chief Financial Officer of Rigetti.

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Full insider trading history

This story covers one filing. See everything behind it: every insider buy and sell on record, 10b5-1 plans, late filings, and which officers and directors are trading.

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