IonQ Files Definitive Proxy for SkyWater Acquisition, Shareholder Vote Set for May 8, 2026

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IonQ filed the definitive proxy statement/prospectus for its acquisition of SkyWater Technology, Inc., detailing the cash and stock consideration for SkyWater shareholders and scheduling the shareholder vote for May 8, 2026.

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• Definitive Proxy Statement Filed

  IonQ filed the definitive proxy statement/prospectus (424B3) for the proposed acquisition of SkyWater Technology, Inc., following the initial S-4 registration filed on March 20, 2026, and an amendment on March 27, 2026.

• Shareholder Meeting Scheduled

  SkyWater Technology, Inc. stockholders are scheduled to vote on the merger agreement on May 8, 2026. Approval requires the affirmative vote of holders of a majority of outstanding shares.

• Merger Consideration Details

  SkyWater stockholders will receive $15.00 in cash plus a number of IonQ common shares. The exchange ratio is variable, with a collar: 0.5265 shares if IonQ's 20-day VWAP is ≤ $37.99, floating to yield $20.00 in stock value if between $37.99 and $60.13, and 0.3326 shares if ≥ $60.13.

• Updated Implied Transaction Value

  The implied total merger consideration per SkyWater share was $29.00 as of March 30, 2026, reflecting a decrease from the $35.00 implied on January 23, 2026, due to fluctuations in IonQ's stock price.

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This filing is a critical procedural step in IonQ's strategic acquisition of SkyWater Technology, Inc., providing the definitive proxy statement/prospectus to SkyWater shareholders. It outlines the final terms of the cash and stock consideration, noting that the implied value of the consideration has decreased from $35.00 to $29.00 per SkyWater share due to fluctuations in IonQ's stock price. The scheduled shareholder vote on May 8, 2026, marks a significant milestone towards the completion of this acquisition, which IonQ expects to accelerate its technological roadmap and enhance its quantum computing manufacturing capabilities. Investors should monitor the shareholder vote and the ongoing regulatory approval process.