SkyWater receives FTC Second Request on IonQ merger, still expects Q2-Q3 2026 close

Filed April 24, 2026 · Period ending April 24, 2026 · ~1 min read

Key Changes

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  FTC issued Second Request for additional information on the IonQ-SkyWater merger, extending the regulatory waiting period until 30 days after both companies fully respond to the agency's questions.

  Item 8.01 — Other Events verify on EDGAR →
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  Despite deeper antitrust review, management still expects the merger to close in Q2 or Q3 2026, indicating confidence that FTC concerns can be addressed without material delay.

  Item 8.01 — Other Events verify on EDGAR →
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  Under the January 2026 merger agreement, IonQ will acquire SkyWater through a two-step merger structure, making SkyWater a wholly owned subsidiary of IonQ upon completion.

  Item 8.01 — Other Events verify on EDGAR →