---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001193125-26-374694"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "IONQ"
cik: "0001824920"
company_name: "IonQ, Inc."
filed_at: "2026-08-28T21:00:15+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-08-28T21:02:20.465725+00:00"
event_type: "leadership"
sentiment: "positive"
materiality_score: 0.35
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.35
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# IonQ adds Eric Ball and Timothy Baxter to board; warrants expire Sept 30

## Summary
- Dr. Eric Ball, former Oracle SVP/Treasurer, and Timothy Baxter, ex-SkyWater Chairman and Samsung North America CEO, elected to Board on Aug 24, 2026.
- Ball appointed to Class II seat (term to 2029 AGM); Baxter to Class III seat (term to 2027 AGM).
- Both receive standard non-employee director compensation under Company's policy.
- Public warrants (IONQ WS) expire Sept 30, 2026; trading halts Sept 29, 2026 before market open; common stock continues as IONQ on NYSE.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001193125-26-374694
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: IONQ
- cik: 0001824920
- company_name: IonQ, Inc.
- filed_at: 2026-08-28T21:00:15+00:00
- event_type: leadership
- sentiment: positive
- materiality_score: 0.35
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.35
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 5.02, 8.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1824920/000119312526374694/0001193125-26-374694-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1824920/000119312526374694/ionq-20260824.htm

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