IonQ, SkyWater receive second request from US FTC
( April 24, 2026, 21:44 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: IonQ and SkyWater received a second request from the US Federal Trade Commission, signaling a deeper investigatory review of their proposed merger. IonQ agreed to acquire SkyWater Technology, the largest pure-play semiconductor foundry exclusively based in the United States, for about $1.8 billion in January. The companies said they will respond to the request promptly and still expect the deal to close in the second or third quarter of 2026.Excerpt. ...
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