Post-deal, SkyWater will operate as an independent pure-play semiconductor foundry and serve as a regional quantum production hub in Minnesota, Florida, and Texas, continuing as a merchant supplier.

IonQ relies on trapped-ion hardware, claiming higher accuracy to tackle problems beyond classical computing, including drug discovery and national security.

IonQ monetizes access to quantum computers of varying qubit counts and is developing technologies to boost capabilities.

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IonQ will acquire SkyWater Technology in a roughly $1.8 billion cash-and-stock deal to build a vertically integrated quantum platform focused on domestic design, packaging, and chip fabrication.

The financial terms of the deal are disclosed, but broader strategic details and timelines are not provided in the excerpt.

Risks highlighted include high volatility, potential concerns about financial manipulation metrics, sector swings, and the challenges of scaling quantum tech.

Context notes that the quantum sector cooled in 2025 and faces debates over timelines and profitability, with competition from IBM, Google, Microsoft and other pure-plays.

IonQ employs about 407 people.

IonQ’s CEO envisions a diverse modality landscape in quantum computing, akin to how classical computing components operate across different technologies.

IonQ shows strong liquidity and minimal leverage, with solid short-term financial health indicators despite ongoing profitability challenges.

The transaction is expected to close in mid to late 2026, pending shareholder and regulatory approvals.