SkyWater approves $1.3M retention awards for three executives tied to IonQ merger

Filed March 26, 2026 · Period ending March 20, 2026 · ~1 min read

Key Changes

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  Board approved $1.26M in cash retention awards for three named executives: CEO Sonderman ($579K), CFO Sakamoto ($348K), and COO Manko ($338K), vesting in thirds at merger close and 6- and 12-month anniversaries.

  Item 5.02 — Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Compensation verify on EDGAR →
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  Awards require continued employment through each vesting date, designed to retain leadership through IonQ merger integration over 12 months post-close.

  Item 5.02 — Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Compensation verify on EDGAR →