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schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001193125-26-321221"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "IONQ"
cik: "0001824920"
company_name: "IonQ, Inc."
filed_at: "2026-07-28T21:05:10+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-07-28T21:06:03.931608+00:00"
event_type: "m_and_a"
sentiment: "positive"
materiality_score: 0.75
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.75
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# IonQ receives final regulatory approval to acquire SkyWater Technology; closing expected July 31

## Summary
- Final regulatory approval received for acquisition of SkyWater Technology (NASDAQ: SKYT).
- Transaction expected to close on Friday, July 31, 2026.
- Combined company to hold Q2 earnings call on August 5, 2026 and investor day on Sept. 8, 2026.
- SkyWater will continue as a wholly owned subsidiary operating as a U.S.-based semiconductor foundry.
- IonQ aims to accelerate quantum computing roadmap and secure domestic supply chain.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001193125-26-321221
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: IONQ
- cik: 0001824920
- company_name: IonQ, Inc.
- filed_at: 2026-07-28T21:05:10+00:00
- event_type: m_and_a
- sentiment: positive
- materiality_score: 0.75
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.75
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 8.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1824920/000119312526321221/0001193125-26-321221-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1824920/000119312526321221/ionq-20260728.htm

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