IonQ to acquire cybersecurity firm Elisity in an all‑stock deal worth up to $1.3 billion
IonQ announced an agreement to buy Elisity, a Zero‑Trust security company, in an all‑stock transaction valued at up to $1.3 billion, with an additional earn‑out of up to $150 million tied to Elisity’s future performance. The exchange ratio will be set using IonQ’s share price that falls within a reference range of $33.07 to $49.61 per share. The deal is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2026, subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approval.
Why it matters
The acquisition expands IonQ’s quantum‑security portfolio by adding Elisity’s enterprise Zero‑Trust platform and gives shareholders new shares based on the stated price range, which could dilute existing holdings. Completion of the transaction will also allow cross‑selling of quantum‑safe solutions to Elisity’s 100‑plus customers, potentially accelerating revenue growth for IonQ.
Key facts
- 1IonQ agreed to acquire Elisity in an all‑stock deal valued at up to $1.3 billion. proactiveinvestors.com
- 2The transaction includes up to $150 million in performance‑based earn‑out payments. finance.yahoo.com
- 3IonQ shares will be issued at a price that falls within a reference range of $33.07 to $49.61 per share. investing.com
- 4Elisity has more than 100 global customer deployments and operates in a market estimated at over $10 billion for micro‑segmentation. finance.yahoo.com
- 5The deal is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2026, pending regulatory approval. investing.com
- 6IonQ’s share price was $39.89 at the time of the announcement. finance.yahoo.com
Summary written by AlphAI AI Desk from 20 of 64 sources. Not investment advice. Figures are as stated by the linked sources.