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IonQ acquires SkyWater Technology (2026)
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acquisitionAnnounced · Jan 27, 2026TechnologySource · CredibleArticle · Factual
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IonQ acquires SkyWater Technology

David Najork
David Najork · Founding Software Engineer
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Deal value
Target
SkyWater Technology
SkyWater Technology
NASDAQ: SKYT · Bloomington, Minnesota
Acquirer
IonQ
IonQ
Merger
Status
Pending

IonQ agreed to acquire SkyWater Technology. Reported deal value: Undisclosed. Status: Pending. Sector: Technology. Target headquarters context: Bloomington, Minnesota, United States.

This page summarizes publicly available information about the transaction as of 2026-01-27. Figures and status may change as filings and press coverage update.

On January 25, 2026, IonQ agreed to acquire SkyWater Technology in a cash-and-stock deal valuing SkyWater at about $1.8 billion , or $ 35 per share, including $15 in cash and $20 in IonQ shares per SkyWater share, subject to a collar that will leave SkyWater investors owning roughly 4.4% to 6.7% of the combined company

Deal timeline

Announced
Jan 27, 2026 · theglobeandmail.com
Additional milestones (proxy, vote, close) appear as filings and press updates are indexed.
Sector context

This transaction is classified in Technology. Figures and status may change as sources update.

Sources: theglobeandmail.com · Primary article · FireStrike proprietary index