IonQ Completes Acquisition of Semiconductor Manufacturer SkyWater Technology

" IonQ (NYSE: IONQ), the world’s leading quantum platform company, today completed its acquisition of SkyWater Technology (NASDAQ: SKYT), the largest exclusively U.S.-based semiconductor foundry. “Acquiring SkyWater crystalizes IonQ’s vision to serve as a technology leader, merchant supplier and ecosystem enabler across the entire quantum industry. We are investing in capabilities from quantum foundry and advanced packaging to manufacturing and commercialization that the quantum ecosystem requires for future growth,” said Niccolo de Masi, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of IonQ. “Building upon our existing merchant supplier track record providing quantum solutions for our customers, we expect this acquisition to accelerate all quantum platforms across the industry.” Source: https://www.ionq.com/news/ionq-completes-acquisition-of-skywater-technology