Luminar Announces Sale of Photonics Business to Quantum Computing Inc. for $110 Million
Luminar Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:LAZR) (the "Company" or "Luminar"), a leading global technology company, today announced that it has entered into an agreement with Quantum Computing Inc. ("QCi") pursuant to which QCi will acquire Luminar Semiconductor, Inc. ("LSI"), a wholly owned subsidiary of Luminar, in an all-cash transaction valued at $110 million.
QCi is an integrated photonics and quantum optics technology company with a focus on photonics-driven technologies and advanced sensing applications. LSI's innovation platform and engineering depth complement QCi's existing capabilities and long-term strategic priorities in optical systems, chip-scale innovation, and high-reliability photonic architectures. The combination will position LSI to accelerate its growth and capitalize on the growing demand for high-performance photonics solutions.
"We are pleased to partner with QCi as they continue to accelerate their photonics roadmap," said Paul Ricci, CEO of Luminar. "QCi's focus on photonics-driven technologies provides an aligned platform for LSI to expand its customer base, accelerate growth opportunities, and invest in markets where long-term demand for high-reliability optical systems is increasing. We are incredibly proud of the LSI team for the progress they have made to reach this milestone, and we are excited for the opportunities ahead for LSI under QCi's ownership."
"I'm excited about the opportunity to partner with the exceptional team and valued customers of LSI. There is clear strategic alignment and shared vision between our organizations, creating strong momentum from day one. Following the closing, we will move quickly to invest in and scale LSI's existing business, while bringing our teams together to accelerate our quantum photonics roadmap. This is a powerful combination, and I'm energized by what we will achieve together," said Yuping Huang, CEO of Quantum Computing Inc.
LSI expects to uphold all existing commitments and continue serving customers as usual, as both organizations are committed to ensuring strong continuity and long-term support for customers and partners.
In a separate press release, Luminar announced that it has initiated voluntary chapter 11 cases in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas. LSI is not a debtor in the chapter 11 cases and is operating in the ordinary course. Because LSI is a subsidiary of Luminar, the transaction will require the approval of the bankruptcy court pursuant to a Section 363 sale process, which the parties expect to receive by the end of January 2026, subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions.
About Luminar:
Luminar is a global technology company advancing safety, security and autonomy across automotive, commercial, and defense sectors. Its proprietary LiDAR hardware, software, semiconductor and photonics technologies have been developed in-house to meet the demanding performance and scalability requirements of applications spanning passenger vehicles, trucking, logistics, industrial, security, and more. With series production underway and commercial traction across industries, Luminar is uniquely positioned to deliver the next generation of advanced, mission-critical LiDAR and photonics solutions. For more information, please visit www.luminartech.com.
About LSI:
LSI, a wholly owned subsidiary of Luminar, is a photonics components, subsystems, and systems supplier with proven capabilities in highly sensitive, export-controlled areas such as missile defense, quantum sensing, directed energy, and optical communications. LSI combines aerospace-grade reliability with chip-scale innovation and deep engineering expertise, enabling customers to move efficiently from concept to prototype to deployed production.
About Quantum Computing:
Quantum Computing Inc. (Nasdaq: QUBT) is an innovative, integrated photonics and quantum optics technology company that provides accessible and affordable quantum machines and foundry services for the production of photonic chips based on thin-film lithium niobate (TFLN). QCi's products are designed to operate at room temperature and low power at an affordable cost. The Company's portfolio of core technologies and products offer unique capabilities in the areas of high-performance computing, artificial intelligence, and cybersecurity, as well as remote sensing applications.
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