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IONQ 8-K: Acquisition

Filed with the SEC on Nov 5, 2026 · accession 0001193125-26-449779

IONQ filed a 8-K (current report) with the SEC on Nov 5, 2026. A report of a major event, filed within four business days: results, deals, leadership changes, bankruptcy and more. The stock moved -10.5% by the first close after the filing.

Summary of the filing

IonQ completed its acquisition of Elisity, Inc. on November 3, 2026, issuing 32,233,274 shares of common stock as closing consideration, with up to an additional 4,265,934 shares payable as earn-out consideration based on financial metrics through January 2028.

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Key details

Closing consideration shares issuedshares 32.2M
Maximum earn-out consideration sharesshares 4.3M
Total maximum merger consideration sharesshares 36.5M
AcquirerIonQ, Inc.
Acquired companyElisity, Inc.
Merger subsidiary of ionqEspresso Acquisition Sub, Inc.
Holder representative for elisity securityholdersFortis Advisors LLC
Chief legal officer and corporate secretaryPaul T. Dacier

How IONQ stock reacted

Close before

$29.54

Nov 4, 2026

First close after

-10.53%

$26.43

5 trading days

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Since filing

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Frequently asked questions

What did IONQ file with the SEC on Nov 5, 2026?

IONQ filed a 8-K (Acquisition). IonQ completed its acquisition of Elisity, Inc. on November 3, 2026, issuing 32,233,274 shares of common stock as closing consideration, with up to an additional 4,265,934 shares payable as earn-out consideration based on financial metrics through January 2028.

What does a acquisition mean for IONQ stock?

A contract important enough that investors need to know about it — a big customer contract, a loan, a merger agreement or a partnership.

How do I read a 8-K?

A report of a major event, filed within four business days: results, deals, leadership changes, bankruptcy and more. The "Item" number tells you the topic (e.g. 2.02 results, 5.02 executive change, 1.01 new agreement, 1.03 bankruptcy). Exhibits (99.1 press release) usually hold the details.

Why are SEC filings important?

Public companies must tell the SEC about anything that can change their value — results, leadership changes, big deals, new shares, bankruptcy. Filings are the official source, often before the news. A 8-K (current report): A report of a major event, filed within four business days: results, deals, leadership changes, bankruptcy and more.

How did IONQ stock react to this filing?

IONQ closed at $29.54 before the filing and $26.43 on Nov 5, 2026 (-10.53%).

Other IONQ SEC filings

  • 10-Q · SEC filingNov 5, 2026
  • 8-K · Secondary offeringOct 16, 2026
  • 424B5 · Secondary offeringOct 14, 2026
  • 424B5 · Secondary offeringOct 14, 2026
  • 8-K · AcquisitionOct 13, 2026
  • 8-K · Guidance raiseSep 8, 2026
  • 8-K · Board changeAug 28, 2026
  • 10-Q · SEC filingAug 10, 2026
  • 8-K · Secondary offeringAug 7, 2026
  • 8-K · SEC filingAug 5, 2026

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Source: SEC EDGAR filing 0001193125-26-449779. The summary and key details are extracted by SEPT from the filing and may contain errors. Price reaction uses daily closing prices. Not financial advice.