Centricus Acquisition Corp. Completes Business Combination with Arqit Quantum Inc.
September 3, 2021
Arqit Quantum Inc. completed its business combination with special purpose acquisition company Centricus Acquisition Corp., closing on September 3, 2021 and beginning Nasdaq trading on September 7, 2021 under the ticker ARQQ. The transaction provides Arqit with public listing and capital to accelerate commercialization of its QuantumCloud quantum-safe encryption platform; David Williams will continue as CEO.
- Buyers
- Centricus Acquisition Corp.
- Targets
- Arqit Quantum Inc.
- Industry
- Cybersecurity
- Location
- England, United Kingdom
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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