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SkyWater Technology, Inc. filings document the regulatory record for a Nasdaq-listed Delaware semiconductor foundry with common stock trading under the symbol SKYT. The disclosures cover the company’s U.S. foundry operations, Technology as a Service model, advanced packaging, wafer services, capital structure and operating results.
SkyWater’s SEC filings include 8-K material-event reports, proxy and governance disclosures, shareholder voting records, material agreements, risk factors and financial-reporting notices. The filing record also documents capital-structure matters tied to its common stock and formal reporting items related to periodic results, corporate governance and securityholder approvals.
SkyWater Technology, Inc. is soliciting stockholder votes to approve a proposed acquisition by IonQ, Inc. The Board unanimously recommends a FOR vote on the Merger Agreement. The Registration Statement on Form S-4 was declared effective on March 31, 2026 and the definitive proxy statement/prospectus was mailed that same date. Stockholders are urged to vote by internet or telephone; proxy assistance is available via the listed proxy solicitor.
SkyWater Technology CFO Steve Manko reported a set of option exercises and related share sales. On April 14, 2026, he exercised options to acquire a total of 30,908 shares of common stock at exercise prices of $10.03, $11.24, and $11.77 per share.
The exercises delivered an equal number of common shares, and on the same date he sold 84,215 shares of common stock at a weighted average price of $30.408 per share. After these transactions, he directly owned 171,567 shares of SkyWater common stock.
The filing notes that both the option exercises and the sale were carried out under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan that Manko entered into on November 21, 2025, indicating the activity was planned in advance rather than timed discretionarily. A related footnote explains that the option grants vest in four equal annual installments, contingent on his continued service.
SkyWater Technology, Inc. is soliciting stockholder votes for a Special Meeting on May 8, 2026 to approve its proposed merger with IonQ, Inc. The Board unanimously recommends a vote FOR the Merger Agreement. The Registration Statement on Form S-4 was declared effective on March 31, 2026.
The mailing of the definitive proxy statement/prospectus to stockholders and related disclosures are available at the SEC website and each company’s investor site. Stockholders are urged to vote promptly; failing to vote will have the same effect as a vote against the merger.
SkyWater Technology, Inc. entered into a definitive merger agreement to be acquired by IonQ, Inc. Under the agreement dated January 25, 2026, each outstanding SkyWater share will receive $15.00 in cash plus IonQ common stock determined by an Exchange Ratio tied to IonQ’s 20-day VWAP, with fixed ratios of 0.5265 (if VWAP ≤ $37.99) or 0.3326 (if VWAP ≥ $60.13).
SkyWater’s board unanimously recommends stockholder approval at a virtual special meeting on May 8, 2026 (record date March 26, 2026). The transaction is expected to close in Q2 or Q3 2026, is conditioned on customary regulatory and listing approvals (including HSR clearance and NYSE listing of IonQ shares), and will result in SkyWater becoming a wholly owned subsidiary of IonQ with subsequent delisting and deregistration.
SkyWater Technology, Inc. approved a cash retention program for key employees tied to its planned merger with IonQ. The Compensation Committee authorized awards for named executive officers: Thomas Sonderman $579,145, John Sakamoto $347,975, and Steve Manko $337,840. Each award vests in three equal installments: one-third upon the closing of the mergers, one-third on the six-month anniversary of closing, and one-third on the 12-month anniversary of closing, assuming that such named executive officer’s employment continues through the applicable vesting date. The filing also notes the ongoing proxy/prospectus process: IonQ and SkyWater have filed a Registration Statement on Form S-4 relating to the proposed transaction.
SkyWater Technology, Inc. approved a cash retention program for key employees in connection with its planned merger with subsidiaries of IonQ, Inc. The Compensation Committee granted cash retention awards of $579,145 to Thomas Sonderman, $347,975 to John Sakamoto, and $337,840 to Steve Manko.
Each named executive officer becomes eligible to receive one-third of their award at the closing of the IonQ merger transactions, one-third on the six‑month anniversary of closing, and one-third on the 12‑month anniversary, contingent on continued employment. The filing also reminds investors that IonQ has filed a Form S-4 registration statement with a proxy statement/prospectus for SkyWater stockholders regarding the proposed transaction.
SkyWater Technology CFO Steve Manko filed an amended insider trading report correcting a prior error and confirming an open-market share sale. On March 16, 2026, he sold 71,693 shares of common stock at a weighted average price of $27.8398 per share in multiple trades between $27.54 and $28.10. The filing states the earlier report overstated the sale by 9,708 shares. The transaction was made under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan entered into on November 21, 2025. After this sale, Manko directly holds 224,874 shares of SkyWater common stock.
SkyWater Technology CFO Steve Manko exercised options to acquire 9,708 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $10.14 per share, then sold a total of 91,109 shares of common stock in open-market transactions. The option exercise was carried out under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan entered into on November 21, 2025. The sales included 9,708 shares at $27.84 per share and 81,401 shares at a weighted average price of $27.8398, with individual trade prices ranging from $27.54 to $28.10. Following these transactions, he directly holds 215,166 shares of SkyWater common stock.
SkyWater Technology CFO Steve Manko reported a routine tax-related share disposition. On the vesting of restricted stock units, 2,842 shares of common stock were sold to cover statutory tax withholding obligations, as noted in the footnote. After this transaction, he directly holds 296,567 shares, indicating he retained the vast majority of his position.
SkyWater Technology Chief Risk & Compliance Officer Christopher Hilberg reported a routine share disposition related to tax withholding. On March 16, 2026, 1,317 shares of common stock at $27.86 per share were delivered to cover statutory taxes on vested restricted stock units. After this non-market tax-withholding transaction, Hilberg directly holds 62,929 shares of SkyWater common stock.