IonQ (IONQ) CAO Paul Dacier disposes 4,110 shares for RSU tax
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
IonQ, Inc. chief accounting and legal officer Paul T. Dacier reported a tax-withholding disposition of 4,110 shares of common stock on June 11, 2026. The shares were sold to cover tax liability from vesting restricted stock units at a weighted average price of $56.2052, with prices ranging from $54.78 to $57.30. After this transaction, he directly holds 104,458 shares of IonQ common stock.
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Insider Trade Summary
1 transaction reported
Mixed
1 txn
Insider
DACIER PAUL T
Role
CAO, CLO and Secretary
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tax Withholding | Common Stock | 4,110 | $56.2052 | $231K |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Stock — 104,458 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
- The reported securities were sold to satisfy the Reporting Person's tax liability in connection with the vesting of restricted stock units ("RSUs"). The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $54.78 to $57.3, inclusive. The Reporting Person undertakes to provide to the Issuer, any security holder of the Issuer, or the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the range set forth in this footnote.
Key Figures
Tax-withholding shares disposed: 4,110 shares
Weighted average sale price: $56.2052 per share
Post-transaction holdings: 104,458 shares
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Tax-withholding shares disposed
4,110 shares
Common stock sold to cover RSU tax liability on Jun. 11, 2026
Weighted average sale price
$56.2052 per share
Average price for shares sold in multiple transactions
Post-transaction holdings
104,458 shares
Common stock directly owned after the tax-withholding event
Sale price range
$54.78–$57.30 per share
Price range of individual trades included in weighted average
Key Terms
restricted stock units ("RSUs"), weighted average price, tax-withholding disposition, beneficially owned
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restricted stock units ("RSUs") financial
"tax liability in connection with the vesting of restricted stock units ("RSUs")"
Restricted stock units (RSUs) are a company promise to give an employee shares of stock (or cash equivalent) in the future, but only after certain conditions—usually staying with the company for a set time or hitting performance goals—are met. Investors watch RSUs because when they vest they increase the number of shares outstanding and can lead insiders to sell shares, affecting share price, company dilution and the true cost of employee pay.
weighted average price financial
"The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price."
Weighted average price is the average price of a security where each trade or component is counted according to its size, so bigger trades pull the average more than smaller ones. Think of it like calculating the average cost of a grocery haul where items you bought more of have greater influence on the final per-item cost. Investors use it to understand the true average price paid or received, judge execution quality, and compare trading performance against market movement.
tax-withholding disposition financial
"transaction_action": "tax-withholding disposition""
A tax-withholding disposition is an event or transaction—such as selling or transferring securities, exercising options, or receiving compensation—that triggers a requirement to hold back part of the payment and remit it to tax authorities. It matters to investors because it reduces the cash they receive immediately and can change the timing and amount of taxable income, like a cashier taking a portion of your sale proceeds to pay taxes before you get the rest.
beneficially owned financial
"total_shares_following_transaction": "104458.0000""
Beneficially owned describes securities or assets where a person has the economic rights and control—such as the right to receive dividends and to direct voting—even if legal title is held in another name. Think of it like having the keys and using a car that’s registered to someone else: you get the benefits and make decisions. Investors care because beneficial ownership reveals who truly controls value and voting power, affecting corporate decisions and takeover dynamics.
FAQ
What insider transaction did IonQ (IONQ) report for Paul T. Dacier?
IonQ reported that officer Paul T. Dacier had 4,110 shares of common stock disposed of to satisfy tax liabilities from vesting RSUs. This was a tax-withholding transaction, not an open-market purchase or sale initiated for investment purposes.
What role does Paul T. Dacier hold at IonQ (IONQ) in this Form 4?
The Form 4 identifies Paul T. Dacier as an officer of IonQ, serving as CAO, CLO and Secretary. These titles indicate he holds senior accounting and legal responsibilities while also serving as corporate secretary for IonQ, Inc. during the reported transaction.