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IonQ completes acquisition of SkyWater Technology; creates vertically integrated quantum platform
IonQ, Inc.
- Deal consideration: $15 cash + 0.4883 IonQ shares per SkyWater share.
- SkyWater to operate as subsidiary; CEO Thomas Sonderman reports to IonQ CEO Niccolo de Masi.
- Combined company Q2 earnings call Aug 5, 2026; investor day Sept 8, 2026.
- Acquisition accelerates IonQ's fault-tolerant quantum roadmap and secures domestic supply chain.
- SkyWater continues as U.S.-based semiconductor foundry serving existing customers.
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