IonQ-SkyWater merger's long-term benefits surpass short-term concerns, US FTC's Meador says
( July 31, 2026, 20:39 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: US Federal Trade Commission Commissioner Mark Meador argued that the proposed merger between IonQ and SkyWater Techonlogy has more potential procompetitive benefits than hypothetical harms and that a proposed order is not necessary. The proposed merger would combine two companies involved in the research and development of quantum computing, which presented potential vertical harms, according to US FTC Chairman Andrew N. Ferguson. Ultimately, the agency decided to grant expiration of the transaction's waiting period via early termination.See attached document....
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