IonQ announces acquisition of SkyWater Technology for 1.8 billion dollars
IonQ announced a cash-and-stock deal to acquire SkyWater Technology for approximately $1.8 billion. The move aims to secure the supply chain for quantum chips.
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IonQ Inc. announced today, January 26, 2026, that it has reached a definitive agreement to acquire SkyWater Technology Inc. for approximately $1.8 billion. This cash-and-stock transaction is designed to bring semiconductor manufacturing in-house to secure the company's supply chain and speed up the creation of next-generation quantum processors. Under the terms of the agreement, shareholders of SkyWater Technology Inc.will receive $15 in cash and $20 in IonQ Inc.stock per share, representing a 12% premium over the manufacturer's last closing price.
The deal is expected to close in either the second or third quarter of 2026. Following the completion of the transaction, SkyWater Technology Inc.will operate as a wholly owned subsidiary of the parent firm. Thomas Sonderman thomas sondermanwill remain as the chief executive officer of SkyWater Technology Inc.and will report directly to the CEO of IonQ Inc., Niccolo de Masi niccolo de masi. IonQ Inc.intends to utilize the existing SkyWater Technology Inc.facilities in Minnesota, Florida, and Texas as specialized quantum production hubs.
