Description of Business |
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| Description of Business | 1. DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS IonQ, Inc. (“IonQ” or the “Company”) is a quantum platform and semiconductor foundry services company. IonQ delivers integrated quantum solutions across computing, networking, sensing, and security. In addition, the Company also offers satellite-based data capabilities and satellite solutions intended to enable quantum-secure global communications through combining its satellite platform with its quantum sensing products. The Company also owns and operates a U.S.-based semiconductor foundry business that provides foundational-node manufacturing, advanced technology development, and advanced packaging services. As a result of the acquisition of SkyWater Technology, Inc. (“SkyWater”), the Company has two reportable segments, IonQ Platform and SkyWater Foundry Services. Refer to Note 22 for further details on the Company’s segments. The Company pursues its business goals both through organic innovation and development, and targeted acquisitions of complementary businesses. For a discussion of the impact of recent acquisitions on the business and the benefits that the Company expects them to provide, refer to Note 3. |