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Analyst Day

The global public markets, Xanadu Quantum Technologies Inc., a world-recognized leader in the field of photonic quantum computing, has officially announced it will host an Analyst Day on Wednesday, March 4, 2026. Commencing at 9:00 am ET, this event is a pivotal moment for the Canadian company as it nears the end of its journey to become a publicly traded company.

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Strategic Vision and Leadership Commentary

Xanadu‘s technical and corporate architects will be the main focus of the Analyst Day. Rafal Janik, the chief operating officer, and Michael Trzupek, the chief financial officer, will accompany Christian Weedbrook, the founder and CEO of Xanadu, as he leads the presentation.

This leadership group is anticipated to offer a thorough analysis of Xanadu’s present market standing, long-term business plan, and exclusive method of growing its photonic quantum platform.

A live webcast has been organized by Xanadu for investors and industry analysts who are unable to attend in person. Additionally, a post-event replay will be made available to guarantee openness and widespread access to the shared material. In addition, a hard copy of the presentation will be available on the day of the event on the Crane Harbor Acquisition Corp website under the “Events & Presentations” section.

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The Road to “XNDU” and the Public Listing

The purpose of this Analyst Day is to prepare for the finalization of a final business combination agreement that was first revealed on November 3, 2025. The public special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) Crane Harbor Acquisition Corp. sometimes known as a “blank check” corporation, is merging with Xanadu.

It is currently anticipated that the planned deal will close in the first quarter of 2026. The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) declaring the Registration Statement effective and the formal approval of the shareholders of both Crane Harbor and Xanadu are two conventional but crucial conditions that must be met before this deadline can be set.

The newly established company will be called Xanadu Quantum Technologies Limited, or “NewCo,” when the deal is properly completed. The shares of NewCo are expected to be dual-listed, listing under the specific ticker symbol “XNDU” on the Toronto Stock Exchange as well as the Nasdaq Stock Market.

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Financial Strength and Capitalization Strategy

Quantum scaling requires a runway, which is provided by the “NewCo” entity’s financial architecture. It is anticipated that the combined business will generate roughly US$500 million in gross profits for capitalization. This huge financial pool comes from two main sources:

• Assuming that Crane Harbor’s public investors do not redeem their shares, the trust account holds about US$225 million.
• An extra $275 million was obtained from a consortium of institutional and strategic investors. Through a committed private placement investment (PIPE) in common stock, this group is taking part.

A Decade of Innovation: Hardware and the PennyLane Ecosystem

Almost ten years after its founding in 2016, Xanadu has worked to create quantum computers that are accessible and practical for everyone. As a result of this aim, the business has become one of the leading suppliers of quantum hardware and software worldwide.

In addition to its well-known photonic hardware, Xanadu has emerged as a major player in the software industry with PennyLane. An open-source software library designed especially for quantum computing and application development, PennyLane is a vital resource for developers and academics everywhere.

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Momentum Building Milestones in 2026

There has been substantial advancement in both technology and regulations in the run-up to the Analyst Day. A significant milestone was achieved by Xanadu on January 28, 2026, when it announced that its Form F-4 Registration Statement had been publicly filed with the SEC. A significant step toward becoming the first and only publicly traded pure-play photonic quantum computing business was taken with this filing.

Soon after, on February 13, 2026, the business revealed an algorithm development breakthrough. Xanadu released a novel quantum algorithm that tackles some of the most difficult problems in chemistry, advancing the field’s ability to resolve intricate issues that are presently unsolvable by traditional computing.

Regulatory Framework and Shareholder Considerations

As the merger approaches a vote, Crane Harbor and Xanadu have stressed the significance of their Registration Statement on Form F-4, which contains a comprehensive prospectus and proxy statement. As it includes the prospectus for the offer of securities to be given to Xanadu’s shareholders as well as the specifics of the transaction, this document is crucial for shareholders.

Crane Harbor stockholders will receive the official proxy statement/prospectus by mail on the designated record date, following the SEC’s declaration of the Registration Statement as effective. Since they include important details regarding the risks and rewards of the proposed deal, the businesses strongly advise all shareholders and interested parties to carefully read these documents, including any amendments. The SEC’s Crane Harbor’s or Xanadu’s investor relations team can all provide free copies of these filings.

The Participants and Governance

The SEC regulations, certain of NewCo, Crane Harbor, and Xanadu’s executives and directors, might be considered participants in the request for proxies from Crane Harbor’s shareholders. The prospectus or proxy statement will include comprehensive details on these people and their direct or indirect stake in the deal. Historical details of Crane Harbor’s leadership are also available to investors in the company’s final prospectus, which was submitted on April 25, 2025, and later Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q.

Xanadu’s dedicated email accounts, investors@xanadu.ai and press@xanadu.ai, are still used to keep lines of communication open with the investing community and the media. The industry is eager to see how Xanadu intends to use its US$500 million war fund to commercialize photonic quantum computing as the March 4 Analyst Day draws near.

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