
Creates the Only Vertically Integrated Full-Stack Quantum Platform Company


Accelerates IonQ’s Fault-Tolerant Quantum Computing Roadmap


Facilitates Secure End-to-End Design through Delivery of IonQ’s Platform of

Creates the Only Vertically Integrated Full-Stack Quantum Platform Company


Accelerates IonQ’s Fault-Tolerant Quantum Computing Roadmap


Facilitates Secure End-to-End Design through Delivery of IonQ’s Platform of Next-Generation Quantum Computing, Quantum Networking, Quantum Security, and Quantum Sensing Technologies


SkyWater Will Continue to Serve Customers as a U.S.-based Semiconductor Foundry


IonQ (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/IONQ">IONQ</a>), the world’s leading quantum platform company, today completed its acquisition of SkyWater Technology (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/SKYT">SKYT</a>), the largest exclusively U.S.-based semiconductor foundry.


"Acquiring SkyWater crystalizes IonQ’s vision to serve as a technology leader, merchant supplier and ecosystem enabler across the entire quantum industry. We are investing in capabilities from quantum foundry and advanced packaging to manufacturing and commercialization that the quantum ecosystem requires for future growth," said Niccolo de Masi, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of IonQ. "Building upon our existing merchant supplier track record providing quantum solutions for our customers, we expect this acquisition to accelerate all quantum platforms across the industry."


"This combination enables IonQ to drive our quantum computing roadmap and secure a fully scalable supply chain domestically. It unlocks IonQ‘s semiconductor-based approach to manufacturing new generations of our quantum computers, while ensuring SkyWater’s ability to deliver the excellent quality and attention customers expect," said de Masi, who added, &#34;Secure chip design, fabrication, and packaging will deliver vertical integration across our full stack of quantum applications for land, sea, air, and space."


"Joining the IonQ team marks a pivotal moment in SkyWater’s evolution," said Thomas Sonderman, Chief Executive Officer of SkyWater Technology. "As the largest semiconductor foundry based in the U.S., SkyWater is already the partner of choice for advanced development and manufacturing services in both the public and private sectors as quantum computing shifts from research to manufacturing. Being part of IonQ will accelerate multiple engineering pathways for next-generation quantum chips, delivering speed, precision, and scale. Importantly, SkyWater remains fully committed to all of our semiconductor foundry customers and will continue as the quantum supplier of choice with an even broader set of quantum sensing and quantum networking solutions for our customers and partners."


Following today’s closing, SkyWater will operate as a subsidiary under the SkyWater name. Sonderman will lead the subsidiary and report to de Masi, which will ensure the continued delivery of industry-leading Advanced Technology, Wafer, and Advanced Packaging Services as well as atomic clocks and quantum interconnects to all SkyWater customers.


Transaction Details


Under the terms of the agreement, SkyWater shareholders are receiving $15.00 in cash and 0.4883 shares of IonQ common stock for each share of SkyWater common stock held at close of the transaction. The closing followed receipt of required regulatory approvals. The combined company is expected to hold its second quarter earnings call on Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2026 after the U.S. market closes and an investor day in the third quarter of 2026 (Sept. 8).


About IonQ


<a xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" rel="nofollow" href="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fionq.com%2F&amp;esheet=54580617&amp;newsitemid=20260730292524&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=IonQ%2C+Inc&amp;index=1&amp;md5=9ef03880fede5561f068e029e659b981" shape="rect">IonQ, Inc</a>. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/IONQ">IONQ</a>) is the world’s leading quantum platform and foundry - delivering integrated quantum solutions across computing, networking, sensing, and security. IonQ’s newest generation of quantum computers, the IonQ Tempo, is the latest in a line of cutting-edge systems. Earlier systems have helped customers and partners including <a xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" rel="nofollow" href="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ionq.com%2Fnews%2Fionq-speeds-quantum-accelerated-drug-development-application-with&amp;esheet=54580617&amp;newsitemid=20260730292524&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=Amazon+Web+Services%2C+AstraZeneca%2C+and+NVIDIA&amp;index=2&amp;md5=d8ee99afb2e19cdc10fe9edd6abc3f67" shape="rect">Amazon Web Services, AstraZeneca, and NVIDIA</a> achieve a 20x performance increase over previous quantum solutions and accelerate innovation in drug discovery, materials science, financial modeling, logistics, cybersecurity, and defense. In 2025, the company achieved 99.99% two-qubit gate fidelity, <a xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" rel="nofollow" href="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fionq.com%2Fnews%2Fionq-achieves-landmark-result-setting-new-world-record-in-quantum-computing&amp;esheet=54580617&amp;newsitemid=20260730292524&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=setting+a+world+record+in+quantum+computing+performance&amp;index=3&amp;md5=d284f90937b318d3b47b8e5ce31618c6" shape="rect">setting a world record in quantum computing performance</a>.


Headquartered in College Park, Maryland, IonQ has operations in California, Colorado, Massachusetts, Tennessee, Washington, Italy, South Korea, Sweden, Switzerland, Canada, and the United Kingdom. Our quantum computing services are available through all major cloud providers, while we also meet the needs of networking and sensing customers across land, sea, air, and space. IonQ is making quantum platforms more accessible and impactful than ever before. Learn more at <a xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" rel="nofollow" href="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fionq.com&amp;esheet=54580617&amp;newsitemid=20260730292524&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=IonQ.com&amp;index=4&amp;md5=57db8a96c6a8af5dec6bfd8cbd083708" shape="rect">IonQ.com</a>.


About SkyWater


SkyWater Technology is securing America’s silicon foundation as the largest U.S.-based semiconductor foundry. A trusted partner to both commercial customers and federal defense programs, SkyWater’s Technology as a Service model empowers innovators to bring emerging technologies like quantum computing and next-generation systems from concept to reality. With state-of-the-art facilities in Minnesota, Florida, and Texas, SkyWater specializes in foundational nodes and advanced packaging to support the nation’s critical infrastructure, strengthen supply chain resilience, and ensure long-term U.S. technology leadership. SkyWater is a DMEA-accredited Category 1A Trusted Foundry. To learn more, visit <a xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" rel="nofollow" href="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.skywatertechnology.com&amp;esheet=54580617&amp;newsitemid=20260730292524&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=SkywaterTechnology.com&amp;index=5&amp;md5=7e8d7ed472372da7d266beddccac55da" shape="rect">SkywaterTechnology.com</a>.


Note to Investors Regarding Forward-Looking Statements


This press release contains forward-looking statements. All statements contained in this press release other than statements of historical fact are forward-looking statements, including statements regarding IonQ&#39;s quantum computing roadmap, the benefits to IonQ of vertical integration and SkyWater&#39;s future operations. In some cases, you can identify these statements by forward-looking words such as "pending," "look forward," "accelerate," "anticipate," "expect," "suggest," "plan," "believe," "intend," "estimate," "target," "project," "should," "could," "would," "may," "will," "forecast," "confident," "position," "become," "on track," "ensure," "ongoing" and other similar expressions. These statements are only predictions based on our expectations and projections about future events as of the date of this press release and are subject to a number of risks, uncertainties and assumptions that may prove incorrect, any of which could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such statements, including, among others, those described under the heading "Risk Factors" in our most recently filed Annual Reports on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. New risks emerge from time to time, and it is not possible for our management to predict all risks, nor can management assess the impact of all factors on our business or the extent to which any factor, or combination of factors, may cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement we make. Investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance on any such forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date they are made. Except as otherwise required by law, we undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

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IONQ

IonQ Completes Acquisition of SkyWater Technology

IonQ completes SkyWater acquisition, advancing domestic quantum platform integration

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 <h3>Information</h3>
 Creates the Only Vertically Integrated Full-Stack Quantum Platform Company


Accelerates IonQ’s Fault-Tolerant Quantum Computing Roadmap


Facilitates Secure End-to-End Design through Delivery of IonQ’s Platform of
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 <h3>AI Summary</h3>
 IonQ has completed its acquisition of SkyWater Technology, creating the only vertically integrated full-stack quantum platform and accelerating the fault-tolerant roadmap. The deal establishes a domestic semiconductor manufacturing backbone, with SkyWater operating as a subsidiary under IonQ. Investors will look to the Aug 5 Q2 results and Sept 8 investor day for guidance on ramp and synergies.
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 <h3>Key Points</h3>
 <ul><li>IonQ completes SkyWater acquisition, creating vertically integrated quantum platform.</li><li>SkyWater shareholders receive $15 cash and 0.4883 IonQ shares per SkyWater share.</li><li>SkyWater to operate as IonQ subsidiary; Sonderman to lead; de Masi to oversee.</li><li>Closing follows regulatory approvals; Q2 2026 and investor day scheduled (Aug 5 and Sep 8).</li></ul>
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 <h3>Companies Mentioned</h3>
 <ul><li>IonQ, Inc. (IONQ): Completed acquisition of SkyWater; accelerates vertical integration and roadmap.</li><li>SkyWater Technology (SKYT): Largest U.S.-based semiconductor foundry; becomes IonQ subsidiary post-close.</li><li>Amazon Web Services (AMZN): Cited as a customer in IonQ materials; demonstrates cloud-scale quantum adoption potential.</li><li>AstraZeneca (AZN): Cited as a quantum customer; supports broader adoption narrative.</li><li>NVIDIA (NVDA): Cited as a customer; implies cross-industry application and ecosystem validation.</li></ul>
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 <h3>M&amp;A</h3>
 Category: M&amp;A. The block confirms IonQ’s vertical integration strategy via SkyWater and underscores a near-term company re-rating driven by ownership consolidation, domestic manufacturing capabilities, and a clarified roadmap. If integration executes well, longer-term earnings power and supply-chain resilience could improve.
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 <h3>Market-Moving</h3>
 <ul><li>Acquisition closure acts as a near-term catalyst, potentially re-rating IonQ on strategic clarity.</li><li>Cash-and-stock consideration sets a defined deal value impacting IonQ’s balance sheet and share count.</li><li>SkyWater becomes a subsidiary, expanding IonQ’s supply-chain and manufacturing capabilities.</li><li>Q2 results (Aug 5) and investor day (Sept 8) may drive volatility and provide updated guidance.</li></ul>
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 <h3>Key Facts</h3>
 <ul><li>SkyWater shareholders receive $15.00 cash and 0.4883 IonQ shares per SkyWater share.</li><li>IonQ ticker: IONQ; SkyWater ticker: SKYT.</li><li>Closing completed after regulatory approvals; SkyWater will operate as a subsidiary under IonQ.</li><li>Thomas Sonderman to lead SkyWater subsidiary; Niccolo de Masi remains IonQ Chairman/CEO.</li><li>Combined company to report Q2 results on Aug 5, 2026 and host an investor day on Sept 8, 2026.</li><li>IonQ Tempo is the latest generation of ion-trap quantum computers; 99.99% two-qubit fidelity achieved in 2025.</li></ul>
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 <h3>Trading Thesis</h3>
 Bullish over the next 3–6 months as vertical integration and domestic manufacturing scale enhance execution.
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Creates the Only Vertically Integrated Full-Stack Quantum Platform Company


Accelerates IonQ’s Fault-Tolerant Quantum Computing Roadmap


Facilitates Secure End-to-End Design through Delivery of IonQ’s Platform of Next-Generation Quantum Computing, Quantum Networking, Quantum Security, and Quantum Sensing Technologies


SkyWater Will Continue to Serve Customers as a U.S.-based Semiconductor Foundry


IonQ (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/IONQ">IONQ</a>), the world’s leading quantum platform company, today completed its acquisition of SkyWater Technology (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/SKYT">SKYT</a>), the largest exclusively U.S.-based semiconductor foundry.


"Acquiring SkyWater crystalizes IonQ’s vision to serve as a technology leader, merchant supplier and ecosystem enabler across the entire quantum industry. We are investing in capabilities from quantum foundry and advanced packaging to manufacturing and commercialization that the quantum ecosystem requires for future growth," said Niccolo de Masi, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of IonQ. "Building upon our existing merchant supplier track record providing quantum solutions for our customers, we expect this acquisition to accelerate all quantum platforms across the industry."


"This combination enables IonQ to drive our quantum computing roadmap and secure a fully scalable supply chain domestically. It unlocks IonQ‘s semiconductor-based approach to manufacturing new generations of our quantum computers, while ensuring SkyWater’s ability to deliver the excellent quality and attention customers expect," said de Masi, who added, &#34;Secure chip design, fabrication, and packaging will deliver vertical integration across our full stack of quantum applications for land, sea, air, and space."


"Joining the IonQ team marks a pivotal moment in SkyWater’s evolution," said Thomas Sonderman, Chief Executive Officer of SkyWater Technology. "As the largest semiconductor foundry based in the U.S., SkyWater is already the partner of choice for advanced development and manufacturing services in both the public and private sectors as quantum computing shifts from research to manufacturing. Being part of IonQ will accelerate multiple engineering pathways for next-generation quantum chips, delivering speed, precision, and scale. Importantly, SkyWater remains fully committed to all of our semiconductor foundry customers and will continue as the quantum supplier of choice with an even broader set of quantum sensing and quantum networking solutions for our customers and partners."


Following today’s closing, SkyWater will operate as a subsidiary under the SkyWater name. Sonderman will lead the subsidiary and report to de Masi, which will ensure the continued delivery of industry-leading Advanced Technology, Wafer, and Advanced Packaging Services as well as atomic clocks and quantum interconnects to all SkyWater customers.


Transaction Details


Under the terms of the agreement, SkyWater shareholders are receiving $15.00 in cash and 0.4883 shares of IonQ common stock for each share of SkyWater common stock held at close of the transaction. The closing followed receipt of required regulatory approvals. The combined company is expected to hold its second quarter earnings call on Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2026 after the U.S. market closes and an investor day in the third quarter of 2026 (Sept. 8).


About IonQ


<a xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" rel="nofollow" href="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fionq.com%2F&amp;esheet=54580617&amp;newsitemid=20260730292524&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=IonQ%2C+Inc&amp;index=1&amp;md5=9ef03880fede5561f068e029e659b981" shape="rect">IonQ, Inc</a>. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/IONQ">IONQ</a>) is the world’s leading quantum platform and foundry - delivering integrated quantum solutions across computing, networking, sensing, and security. IonQ’s newest generation of quantum computers, the IonQ Tempo, is the latest in a line of cutting-edge systems. Earlier systems have helped customers and partners including <a xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" rel="nofollow" href="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ionq.com%2Fnews%2Fionq-speeds-quantum-accelerated-drug-development-application-with&amp;esheet=54580617&amp;newsitemid=20260730292524&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=Amazon+Web+Services%2C+AstraZeneca%2C+and+NVIDIA&amp;index=2&amp;md5=d8ee99afb2e19cdc10fe9edd6abc3f67" shape="rect">Amazon Web Services, AstraZeneca, and NVIDIA</a> achieve a 20x performance increase over previous quantum solutions and accelerate innovation in drug discovery, materials science, financial modeling, logistics, cybersecurity, and defense. In 2025, the company achieved 99.99% two-qubit gate fidelity, <a xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" rel="nofollow" href="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fionq.com%2Fnews%2Fionq-achieves-landmark-result-setting-new-world-record-in-quantum-computing&amp;esheet=54580617&amp;newsitemid=20260730292524&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=setting+a+world+record+in+quantum+computing+performance&amp;index=3&amp;md5=d284f90937b318d3b47b8e5ce31618c6" shape="rect">setting a world record in quantum computing performance</a>.


Headquartered in College Park, Maryland, IonQ has operations in California, Colorado, Massachusetts, Tennessee, Washington, Italy, South Korea, Sweden, Switzerland, Canada, and the United Kingdom. Our quantum computing services are available through all major cloud providers, while we also meet the needs of networking and sensing customers across land, sea, air, and space. IonQ is making quantum platforms more accessible and impactful than ever before. Learn more at <a xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" rel="nofollow" href="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fionq.com&amp;esheet=54580617&amp;newsitemid=20260730292524&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=IonQ.com&amp;index=4&amp;md5=57db8a96c6a8af5dec6bfd8cbd083708" shape="rect">IonQ.com</a>.


About SkyWater


SkyWater Technology is securing America’s silicon foundation as the largest U.S.-based semiconductor foundry. A trusted partner to both commercial customers and federal defense programs, SkyWater’s Technology as a Service model empowers innovators to bring emerging technologies like quantum computing and next-generation systems from concept to reality. With state-of-the-art facilities in Minnesota, Florida, and Texas, SkyWater specializes in foundational nodes and advanced packaging to support the nation’s critical infrastructure, strengthen supply chain resilience, and ensure long-term U.S. technology leadership. SkyWater is a DMEA-accredited Category 1A Trusted Foundry. To learn more, visit <a xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" rel="nofollow" href="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.skywatertechnology.com&amp;esheet=54580617&amp;newsitemid=20260730292524&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=SkywaterTechnology.com&amp;index=5&amp;md5=7e8d7ed472372da7d266beddccac55da" shape="rect">SkywaterTechnology.com</a>.


Note to Investors Regarding Forward-Looking Statements


This press release contains forward-looking statements. All statements contained in this press release other than statements of historical fact are forward-looking statements, including statements regarding IonQ&#39;s quantum computing roadmap, the benefits to IonQ of vertical integration and SkyWater&#39;s future operations. In some cases, you can identify these statements by forward-looking words such as "pending," "look forward," "accelerate," "anticipate," "expect," "suggest," "plan," "believe," "intend," "estimate," "target," "project," "should," "could," "would," "may," "will," "forecast," "confident," "position," "become," "on track," "ensure," "ongoing" and other similar expressions. These statements are only predictions based on our expectations and projections about future events as of the date of this press release and are subject to a number of risks, uncertainties and assumptions that may prove incorrect, any of which could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such statements, including, among others, those described under the heading "Risk Factors" in our most recently filed Annual Reports on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. New risks emerge from time to time, and it is not possible for our management to predict all risks, nor can management assess the impact of all factors on our business or the extent to which any factor, or combination of factors, may cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement we make. Investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance on any such forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date they are made. Except as otherwise required by law, we undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

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 Cheryl Krauss
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IonQ has completed its acquisition of SkyWater Technology, creating the only vertically integrated full-stack quantum platform and accelerating the fault-tolerant roadmap. The deal establishes a domestic semiconductor manufacturing backbone, with SkyWater operating as a subsidiary under IonQ. Investors will look to the Aug 5 Q2 results and Sept 8 investor day for guidance on ramp and synergies.

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