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schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001193125-26-321272"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "SKYT"
cik: "0001819974"
company_name: "SkyWater Technology, Inc"
filed_at: "2026-07-28T21:20:05+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-07-28T21:22:04.998719+00:00"
event_type: "m_and_a"
sentiment: "positive"
materiality_score: 0.85
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.85
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# IonQ receives final regulatory approval to acquire SkyWater; closing set for July 31, 2026

## Summary
- Final regulatory approval obtained for IonQ's acquisition of SkyWater Technology.
- Closing expected on Friday, July 31, 2026, after satisfying all conditions.
- SkyWater will continue as a U.S.-based foundry, operating as a wholly owned subsidiary of IonQ.
- Combined company Q2 earnings call on August 5, 2026; investor day on September 8, 2026.
- Transaction creates the only vertically integrated full-stack quantum platform company.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001193125-26-321272
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: SKYT
- cik: 0001819974
- company_name: SkyWater Technology, Inc
- filed_at: 2026-07-28T21:20:05+00:00
- event_type: m_and_a
- sentiment: positive
- materiality_score: 0.85
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.85
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 8.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1819974/000119312526321272/0001193125-26-321272-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1819974/000119312526321272/d152570d8k.htm

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