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I would love to understand how the Oxford solutions fit into their other plans (Tempo and Tempo 2)

Are they continuing both or going to switch to one?

Also need confirmation of Tempo dates, assuming it is still one of their future platforms.

maybe there are others with same questions (not concerns in may case)

weighted average of 30 days prior to closing the Uk deal 
we stay around 40 
good luck 

Come on Niccolo, seal some deals. Or put out a letter to shareholders providing a roadmap for the next 12 months kinda like what Peter put out last year. At least give us a list of your goals etc. Something shareholders can follow and watch as you achieve each one along the way. You’re all doing great, but an explanation of all the selling would be nice too. Just sayin. It’s getting kinda like watching paint dry lately. Or should I say form 4’s and 144’s.

quantum in soko, mobile phones and quantum computing.
sensors and biologic data crunching and looking for any signs of noko getting ready for spinning up missiles, use of biologics, ground trembling of underground tunnels, air quality, etc.
also, for vaccine work with inovio...korean vaccine center....

radicals failed in military conflict, nuclear threats, now working on environmental and or biologics?
jack ryan novels could be a forerunner of their efforts? or use of such in the taiwan potential conflict?

Hahaha. Makes sense.

I put J&J come lately on iggy long ago. Anyone can say anything after the fact. I asked him to post his T & S data. Crickets. Pfffftttttt Next!

Don't feel bad. Poor old JJ(late) just announced a double top breakout, and its already under water for the day.

Double Top Breakout on 24-Jun-2025. GLTA

We need some contract news. I hope everyone is not requesting that IonQ doesn’t put out any news of their contracts as Niccolo alluded to awhile back. That would suck. I get it , but we gotta have something else besides all these P R’s about events and such. What would be worse is if the military gags them too. Let’s all hope this isn’t the case and we have to wait til Aug 6 for them to report anything. It’s been awful quiet on the Data Center side too. But if I owned a huge corp and I was leasing time on IonQ quantum computers getting an edge on all my competitors, I wouldn’t broadcast it to the world either. So. Such is life. Story of mine? A day late. And a dollar short. But I have a funny feeling my life is about to change very presto!
Keep your 👁️ on. 👁️onQ
Life in the presto lane.
Everything.
All the time.
Ah haa!

Was above $42 in pre-market !

We’ll need a huge gov/military contract contract to stay above 50.00. Hype never holds for long. I want to see Space Force step up to the plate with some huge contract for secure quantum QKD communications That P R will hunt. And for the Capella Space acquisition to close could take us over 60.00 with another AFRL contract on top. It’s all coming. Sit tight everyone. This is a marathon. Not a sprint.

I mean heading to $50. I like our chances. The stock was holding up just below $40 even in the face of insider selling. I’m guessing now that selling is mostly done so the pressure is off and the stock wants to move up.

Not a chartist but I’ve been following for a while and it looks like it’s about to move. We’ll see what happens.

If we get follow through tomorrow then $50 is coming soon.
IMHO!

you said then we're off .do you mean 4:00 pmtrading day is over or do you mean a breakout is coming (48+ them 54+?)

Didn’t expect seeing $41.21 today

I hope it holds green. Then we’re off (assuming no international calamity!).

who needs faulty charts when we have Dane's senses( 6th sense ??)to call an up day  or if it ends flat or slightly lower i'll still give  your senses credit -lol 
lol

chatgpt says, "has south korea been working on using quantum computing from mobile devices?


ChatGPT said:
Yes — South Korea has been actively pushing quantum tech into mobile devices, particularly with quantum random number generators (QRNGs) to fortify smartphone security (though this isn’t full-on quantum computing on the device).

📱 South Korea’s Quantum Security on Mobile
1. SK Telecom & Samsung’s “Galaxy Quantum” series

In May 2020, SK?Telecom, Samsung, and ID?Quantique released the Galaxy?A?Quantum — the world’s first 5G smartphone with an integrated QRNG chip, generating truly random numbers based on quantum effects for logins, payments, and encryption
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This was followed in April 2021 by the Galaxy Quantum?2 (A82?5G), boosting QRNG use to secure apps across banking, membership services, and more
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Reddit users noted:

“Last year Samsung released the Galaxy A Quantum. It has a quantum random number generation chipset.”
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“The quantum RNG chip has an on-board CMOS image sensor to detect photons… used for encryption keys.”
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These, however, are quantum-based security features, not quantum computing capabilities.

2. KT’s “Quantum Hybrid” VPN approach

In April 2021, telecom firm KT introduced a “quantum hybrid” solution combining quantum key distribution (QKD) with post-quantum cryptography (PQC) via their QS-VPN app — bringing quantum-grade encryption to smartphones without special hardware
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3. Broader telecom adoption

South Korea’s three major telcos — SKT, KT, and LG Uplus — are embedding quantum cryptography into networks and services. Applications extend beyond phones to include finance, IoT, connected cars, and smart infrastructure
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✅ Bottom Line
South Korea has not put quantum computing processors inside phones.

But they’ve integrated quantum-safe cryptography (QRNG, QKD, PQC) in mobile-oriented services and devices.

This trend is part of a bigger push to make quantum-resistant security mainstream in the 5G era.


Would you like to explore technical differences between QRNG, QKD, and PQC? Or how soon we might see other quantum tech integrated into phones?"

$40.49 hod so far.

Almost back to $40. Assuming no international calamity were heading back to green.

I sensing we’ll be green by end of day.

how to get the data from sensors fast enough to make quantum processing a realtime thing? geminia says: " A Broadcom Tomahawk switch, with its immense bandwidth, low latency, advanced telemetry, and programmable data plane, could play a role in the command and control infrastructure for very large, performance-critical, and data-intensive IoT deployments, particularly where IoT data needs to be rapidly processed and moved within a data center or large enterprise network."

gemini ai says,
"why are tech executives being sworn into the national guard?


The reason tech executives are being sworn into the National Guard (specifically the Army Reserve, in many reported cases) is part of a new initiative by the U.S. military to rapidly integrate private-sector technological expertise into its modernization efforts.

This program, often referred to as Detachment 201: Executive Innovation Corps, aims to bridge the "commercial-military tech gap." Here's a breakdown of why this is happening:

Accelerating Technology Adoption: The military recognizes that commercial technology, particularly in areas like AI, machine learning, robotics, and advanced software, is developing at a much faster pace than traditional defense acquisition cycles. By bringing in senior tech executives, they hope to gain insights and accelerate the adoption of cutting-edge solutions for military applications.
Expert Advice and Guidance: These executives are serving part-time as senior advisors (often at the rank of lieutenant colonel). Their role is to work on targeted projects, guide rapid and scalable tech solutions to complex problems, and advise on commercial technology acquisition.
Learning from Commercial Best Practices: The tech industry often operates with different methodologies (e.g., agile development, rapid prototyping) than the traditional defense sector. By embedding these executives, the military hopes to learn and apply these practices to make its own development and deployment processes "leaner, smarter, and more lethal."
National Security Imperative: There's a growing understanding that technological superiority is crucial for national security, especially in an era of renewed great power competition. Conflicts like the one in Ukraine have demonstrated the critical role of commercial tech (like drones and satellite communication) on the battlefield. The U.S. military wants to ensure it remains at the forefront of technological innovation.


Patriotism and Service: Many of the executives involved have expressed a desire to serve their country and apply their skills to contribute to national defense without having to leave their civilian careers entirely.
Direct Commissioning: These individuals are often "direct-commissioned" officers. This means they are brought in at a higher rank based on their civilian expertise, rather than going through traditional entry-level training like boot camp. They receive specialized training to understand military customs and operations relevant to their advisory roles.
In essence, the military is seeking to leverage the talent, speed, and innovation of Silicon Valley to enhance its capabilities, especially in emerging technologies vital for future warfare."

Doc. Imagine what types of battle plans and assessments daisy chained forte enterprises can accomplish. U gotta know they’re using them for such. AFRL news is due A huge military contract is due. Soon all hell is gonna break loose in everything quantum. I’ve said it before I’ll say it again. Soon the word “quantum will be on the news every night. Once that happens and takes hold and it starts to sink in to every American and foreign investor , Katie bar the door. We are all still the chosen few who know about and understand quantum. Educate all your friends and tell them to pass it on. Quantum is NOW ! Not 15 years from now. Not 15 months from now. Not 15 days from now. NOW ! Lots of new contracts coming along with other partnerships and acquisitions. Keep your 👁️ on. 👁️onQ. 😎🏄🏻‍♀️🌈🤙

new job for quantum computer optimization: what effect /actions to look for from iran to determine the likely physical damage to targeted nuclear and non-nuclear sites. which and in what order should be the next targets with persistent conflict? if popular uprising what regime targets should be rendered nonfunctional and by what means allowing the optimal preservation of life particularly among allies/friendlies/ and obtain the desired outcome?

how to accomplish each part of the questions separately and integrated into an overall plan with organization of timing, amount of resources, important people.

this leads to a more prevasive question of regime change or rendering terrorist activities non functional.
can financial means be enough to bring about either/both/none of the above?

IonQ to Participate in Quantum Korea 2025 and Support Quantum Hackathon for Emerging Talent

https://stocks.apple.com/A3HCq7aPdQb6H9hIXGAhStw

I don’t think he or anyone would sell 4.5 million shares in hopes of getting back in lower. I understand why he exercised the options but the sale and not holding 390k shares now is puzzling.
Anyway, I’m not worried. If there was something bad there would be every other insider dumping as well.
I saw an article last week saying the quantum stocks are ripe for buyouts as the industry advances. That’s what Ionq seems to be doing, buying, but it could happen to them as well.

Yes — IonQ is indeed collaborating closely with U.S. military space-related organizations, though there’s no headline standalone “Space Force contract” yet. Here’s the detailed breakdown:

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🛰️ Air Force & Air/Space Force Quantum Collaborations

1. Multiple AFRL Networks & Computing Projects
IonQ has secured significant contracts with the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL), part of the Department of the Air and Space Forces:
   •   In March 2025, IonQ delivered and commissioned a quantum networking system at Rome, NY’s Innovare Advancement Center ?.
   •   Earlier in January 2025, they launched a $21.1M project via Qubitekk to develop secure quantum networking infrastructure—including free-space optical links to drones—again with AFRL ?.
   •   In September 2024, they sealed a $54.5M contract for quantum network development with AFRL .

2. Rome Labs = USAF & Space Force Joint Hub
Rome Laboratories is officially designated the U.S. Air Force and Space Force Quantum Information Science Research Center. That designation was emphasized by Senator Schumer in March 2025, calling it “the U.S. Air Force and Space Force Quantum Information Science Research Center” ?. So IonQ’s networking systems there support both Space Force and Air Force objectives.

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✅ So… Is IonQ working with Space Force?

Yes — indirectly. They’re active through Air Force contracts at dual-service (Air & Space Force) quantum facilities. While there’s no publicly announced Space Force-only contract yet, IonQ is strategically positioned within the shared Space Force/AFRL quantum ecosystem at Rome Labs.

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Summary Table
Yes — IonQ is indeed collaborating closely with U.S. military space-related organizations, though there’s no headline standalone “Space Force contract” yet. Here’s the detailed breakdown:

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🛰️ Air Force & Air/Space Force Quantum Collaborations

1. Multiple AFRL Networks & Computing Projects
IonQ has secured significant contracts with the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL), part of the Department of the Air and Space Forces:
   •   In March 2025, IonQ delivered and commissioned a quantum networking system at Rome, NY’s Innovare Advancement Center ?.
   •   Earlier in January 2025, they launched a $21.1M project via Qubitekk to develop secure quantum networking infrastructure—including free-space optical links to drones—again with AFRL ?.
   •   In September 2024, they sealed a $54.5M contract for quantum network development with AFRL .

2. Rome Labs = USAF & Space Force Joint Hub
Rome Laboratories is officially designated the U.S. Air Force and Space Force Quantum Information Science Research Center. That designation was emphasized by Senator Schumer in March 2025, calling it “the U.S. Air Force and Space Force Quantum Information Science Research Center” ?. So IonQ’s networking systems there support both Space Force and Air Force objectives.

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✅ So… Is IonQ working with Space Force?

Yes — indirectly. They’re active through Air Force contracts at dual-service (Air & Space Force) quantum facilities. While there’s no publicly announced Space Force-only contract yet, IonQ is strategically positioned within the shared Space Force/AFRL quantum ecosystem at Rome Labs.

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Summary Table
Yes — IonQ is indeed collaborating closely with U.S. military space-related organizations, though there’s no headline standalone “Space Force contract” yet. Here’s the detailed breakdown:

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🛰️ Air Force & Air/Space Force Quantum Collaborations

1. Multiple AFRL Networks & Computing Projects
IonQ has secured significant contracts with the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL), part of the Department of the Air and Space Forces:
   •   In March 2025, IonQ delivered and commissioned a quantum networking system at Rome, NY’s Innovare Advancement Center ?.
   •   Earlier in January 2025, they launched a $21.1M project via Qubitekk to develop secure quantum networking infrastructure—including free-space optical links to drones—again with AFRL ?.
   •   In September 2024, they sealed a $54.5M contract for quantum network development with AFRL .

2. Rome Labs = USAF & Space Force Joint Hub
Rome Laboratories is officially designated the U.S. Air Force and Space Force Quantum Information Science Research Center. That designation was emphasized by Senator Schumer in March 2025, calling it “the U.S. Air Force and Space Force Quantum Information Science Research Center” ?. So IonQ’s networking systems there support both Space Force and Air Force objectives.

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✅ So… Is IonQ working with Space Force?

Yes — indirectly. They’re active through Air Force contracts at dual-service (Air & Space Force) quantum facilities. While there’s no publicly announced Space Force-only contract yet, IonQ is strategically positioned within the shared Space Force/AFRL quantum ecosystem at Rome Labs.

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Summary Table

gemini ai: me,:would you expect higher radiation levels in areas of iran where usa bombed the iranian nuclear development plants and uranium enrichment activities were going on? one potential use of quantum computing optimization, where to hit the target to create max problems without endangering radiation/toxic environmental exposures?

geminiai:
Based on current reports regarding the recent US bombing of Iranian nuclear development plants and uranium enrichment facilities (Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan), the expectation is that there will NOT be significantly higher radiation levels in areas near these sites.

Here's why:

Official Statements: Both Iran's Atomic Energy Organization (AEOI) and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) have stated that their radiation system data and field surveys do not show signs of contamination or danger to residents near the sites, and no increase in off-site radiation levels has been reported.
Nature of the Facilities and Material: Uranium enrichment facilities primarily deal with uranium, which in its natural and even enriched forms (up to 60% purity, as was the case at Natanz) is considered to be at the lower end of the hazard spectrum for radioactive materials. While there could be localized radiological and chemical contamination within the attacked facilities, the risk of widespread release of highly dangerous radioactive material is limited.
Form of Uranium: These facilities largely handle uranium in the form of uranium hexafluoride gas. If a container of this gas is ruptured, the molecules are heavy and do not travel far through the air, limiting off-site dispersal.
Differences from Nuclear Power Plants: The risk of widespread, long-term contamination is significantly higher if a nuclear power plant (like Bushehr, which was not targeted) were to be attacked. Nuclear power plants contain highly radioactive reactor cores and spent fuel pools, which pose a much greater risk of severe and long-lasting contamination if breached.
Precautionary Measures: Some analysts suggest that Iran may have taken precautionary actions, such as moving highly enriched uranium stockpiles, which could have mitigated the potential for release.
Targeting: The US reportedly used powerful "bunker-buster" bombs, designed for deep penetration. While this causes severe damage to the facilities themselves, the goal is typically to destroy the infrastructure rather than cause a widespread radiological event, and the nature of the material in these enrichment facilities (as opposed to a reactor) makes such an event less likely to begin with.
While any attack on nuclear facilities carries inherent risks, and it's important for monitoring to continue, the initial assessments indicate that the immediate and widespread radiological impact on the surrounding areas is not as severe as one might initially fear, largely due to the type of nuclear material and activities involved at these specific sites. The primary concern from these attacks, in terms of hazardous materials, might be from chemicals like fluorine gas used in the enrichment process, which can be highly toxic:

trump inaugurated the usa space force. that it would employ quantum computing shouldn't surprise anyone. that with the advent of nvidia chips/gpu/cpus/networking/ai using same the ibm ad on last page(back cover) of nytimes mag, which is otherwise junk, has ad, "only getting isolated results? big gains come from ai that works across all your data and applications." most def in the wheelhouse of 8x8 and vcsy?

they should add you need to desilo your data wherever it resides, including mainframe.. ibm db2 v (x)?

oracle db also in the same ball park?

if oracle had the stuff of oci, before netsuite acquisition, why did they buy them? and if netsuite had 8x8 ip without 8, why their partnering with 8?

Worth a read read. …
This significant milestone demonstrates the U.S. government’s long-standing support of quantum computing and networking
IonQ once again demonstrates its ability to deliver innovative quantum computing and networking systems to customers and partners worldwide
COLLEGE PARK, MD — March 4, 2025 — IonQ (NYSE: IONQ), a leader in the quantum computing and networking industries, announced today that it has delivered and commissioned a quantum networking system optimized for research and development to the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) in Rome, New York.

The newly implemented on-premises technology introduces a dedicated quantum system based on trapped ions, aimed at supporting the research objectives of AFRL. This advanced system is anticipated to enhance precision, flexibility, and scalability, thereby contributing significantly to the advancement of quantum networking methodologies and algorithms.

“Today’s system commissioning is the culmination of a collaborative partnership between AFRL and IonQ to deliver enterprise-grade quantum capabilities today, not 10 years from now,” said Niccolo de Masi, President and CEO of IonQ. “We’re excited to continue our strong partnership with AFRL and the U.S. government as they prioritize quantum technologies and drive significant investment and research aimed at ensuring the country’s leadership in secure quantum networking and communications.”

“As the US continues to advance its quantum research and development agenda, we are committed to fostering partnerships that drive innovation and accelerate the delivery of quantum technologies,” said Michael Hayduk, Deputy Director AFRL Information Directorate. “We are excited to explore the potential of quantum computing to address complex national security challenges and drive breakthroughs in fields like materials science, and optimization. By working together with industry leaders like IonQ we aim to leverage quantum computing to enhance our nation’s competitiveness, security, and prosperity, and to ensure that the US remains at the forefront of this rapidly evolving field.”

“I proudly championed efforts to secure Rome Labs as the U.S. Air Force and Space Force Quantum Information Science Research Center, and to deliver tens of millions of dollars in federal investment to help fund state-of-the-art quantum laboratories at Rome Labs as part of the new Extreme Computing Facility and the neighboring Innovare Advancement Center. This all laid the foundation for IonQ to locate the first American-made trapped ion quantum computer at Innovare,” said US Senator Charles E. Schumer. “This next-generation quantum networking technology will help Rome Labs and the Griffiss Institute supercharge quantum R&D, catalyze new partnerships with academia and industry, bolster American national security and international competitiveness, and further establish Upstate NY as a major hub for innovation. As we celebrate today’s exciting announcement, I look forward to continuing my work with IonQ, Rome Labs, the Griffiss Institute, and Oneida County Executive Tony Picente to advance Rome Labs’ position as a global epicenter for quantum and ensure that the technology of tomorrow is developed right here in the Mohawk Valley.”

“Following my tireless advocacy to pass critical legislation that ensures the U.S. maintains a quantum technological advantage over our adversaries, Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL-Rome) is now home to a functioning quantum networking system that will help the U.S. become the first nation to reach quantum advantage. I led the Defense Quantum Acceleration Act to supercharge the Department of Defense’s approach to quantum technology and advance U.S. national security building on the excellent work done by AFRL-Rome. Via the FY25 Defense Appropriations Act, I was able to secure hundreds of millions of dollars for AFRL-Rome to advance their quantum computing. It has been a privilege to bring the priorities of AFRL-Rome and Upstate New York and the North Country to the highest levels of government,” said Congresswoman Elise Stefanik.

Following its first AFRL contract in 2022, IonQ has since been awarded three additional contracts – one in 2023, another in late 2024 and most recently one in December of last year – with a total value of over $94.4 million. The systems that will be deployed via these contracts will help drive scalability, interoperability, and deployability of quantum computers and networks in the U.S.

This announcement follows IonQ’s recent delivery and commissioning of IonQ Forte Enterprise to its first European Innovation Center, established in partnership with QuantumBasel in Arlesheim, Switzerland. It also expands IonQ’s growing global data center footprint, which now includes locations in Washington D.C., Seattle, and Basel, Switzerland.

To learn more about IonQ and its latest system news and business developments, visit https://ionq.com/.

if you read scifi, how do you defeat an ai? creative thought, ingenuity, dumb luck, what ifs, maybes, etc?

i wonder if the only safe job in the future is science fiction literature as applied to .........various industries.

or, given he gets more ionq stock options, in a quest to diversify his holdings , he takes his options before expiration, pays the taxes, and then can reinvest in ionq and /or other stocks which might show their value with the illumination of the how and why's of ionq birthing and product path.

with any ai, your framing of the prompts and the apparent willingness of the model/generative intelligence to fully answer is likely important, or so i have found.

if you at first don't succeed in receiving the answer you anticipate, rephrase and reprompt. the ai doesn't recognize serendipity or a 'discovery' . it /they seem to just look at their data without creativity.

We shall see. Never say never. But. This is Peter’s baby. Never piss off the Pope.

Im speculating that sees an opportunity to buy in at a lower price. Thats generally how these things play out

Here’s a clear comparison of insider activity for IonQ’s key executives, showing how Peter Chapman stacks up:

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📊 Insider Sales by IonQ Executives (Last 6 Months)
Executive
Role
Shares Sold
Value (~USD)
Remaining Shares
Notes
Peter Hume Chapman
Executive Chair (former CEO)
˜?2.04?M
˜?$38?M
~402?K–414?K
Sold large tranches mainly March ’25; small tax-cover sale (~12K)
Niccolo?de?Masi
President & CEO
9,280
˜?$392?K
~712?K
~1.3% stake sale June ’25
Rima?Alameddine
Chief Revenue Officer
~20?K+1.4?K
˜?$372?K+$30?K ˜?$402?K
~572?K
Multiple smaller sales in March
Thomas?G.?Kramer
CFO
~18.5?K
˜?$353?K
~944?K
2-3 small sales in March
William?F.?Scannell
Non-Exec Director
—
? +93?K buy, ~$2?M
~135?K
Only insider net buying recently


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🧭 Key Takeaways
   •   Chapman: Dominates insider activity—sold ~82–83% of his post-exercise holdings (~2?M shares for ~$37?M) mainly in March, plus a small tax-cover sale (~12?K shares). Still retains ~400?K shares worth ~$16?M, signaling both cash realization and remaining commitment. ?
   •   de?Masi: Moderately sold in June (~9,280 shares, ~1.3% of his holdings), bringing his remaining stake to 712?K shares ($28?M). A much smaller exit relative to Chapman. ?
   •   Alameddine & Kramer: Executed modest insider sales (~20?K and ~18?K shares respectively) in March, likely part of routine vesting or tax liquidity. Both keep substantial holdings. ?
   •   Scannell: The only insider who purchased recently (+93?K shares, ~$2?M), boosting his stake by ~41%. ?

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💡 Interpretation
   •   Strategic vs routine selling: Chapman’s sales were large and likely profit-realizing (including post-exercise conversion), while others’ sales appear modest, possibly vesting/tax actions.
   •   Leadership confidence: Despite selling much, Chapman retains a meaningful stake (~400?K shares). de Masi, Alameddine and Kramer continue to hold sizable positions.
   •   Net insider buying: Scannell’s purchase stands out—suggesting board-level confidence.

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✅ Summary
   •   Chapman has materially monetized his equity but keeps strong “skin in the game.”
   •   de?Masi sold a small percentage, retaining a larger relative position.
   •   CRO & CFO holdings largely untouched beyond routine liquidity.
   •   Directors show confidence: Scannell’s buy is a bullish signal, others are flat.

Let me know if you’d like a deeper dive into vesting structures, insider trends over time, or comparisons with similar firms!

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Relax
📈 Who is Peter Chapman at IonQ?
   •   Peter Hume Chapman is IONQ’s Executive Chair and was CEO until February?2025 (succeeded by Niccolo?de?Masi) ?.
   •   He’s been pivotal in IonQ’s transformation from an academic project to a pure-play public quantum computing firm ?.

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🔧 Option Exercises & Stock Sells

1. Option Conversions (March 2025):
   •   Exercised 1,528,394 options at $0.13 per share.
   •   Exercised an additional 471,606 options at $7.63 per share.
   •   Total exercise cost: around $3.8?million ?.

2. Major Stock Sale (~March 11, 2025):
   •   Sold 2,000,000 shares at ~$18.72/share.
   •   Gross proceeds: approximately $37.4?million ?.
   •   After selling, retained 414,363 shares.

3. Recent Insider Sale (June 11, 2025):
   •   Sold 11,965 shares at ~$41.60/share.
   •   Net proceeds: about $498,000.
   •   Post-sale ownership: about 390,329 shares ?.

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🧮 Chapman’s Current Stake Breakdown
Holdings
Shares
Retained after March sale
414,363
After June sale
390,329

He retains approximately 390–414?K shares today. At IONQ’s current ~$40/share price, his stake is now worth in the range of $15.6?million to $16.5?million, down from nearly $75?million if he’d held all post-exercise shares.

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💭 Why This Matters
   •   Option exercises at extremely low strike prices ($0.13 & $7.63) granted Chapman massive paper gains, even after recent stock sales.
   •   Substantial sell-offs (2 million shares ˜ $37M, plus nearly $0.5M recently) converted a major portion of gains into cash.
   •   Yet he still retains a solid stake (~400K shares), keeping significant skin in the game.

Key takeaways:
Chapman leveraged his options profitably, sold a large chunk of the stock to realize gains, but still holds a meaningful stake—signifying continued confidence in IonQ’s future despite liquidity-taking moves.

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Let me know if you want to dig into insider filing details, timing strategies, or how this compares to other execs at IonQ!

I finally saw the explanation…Hume exercised 4,900,000+ options and sold same. Average price about $38. I think that explains some of the pressure and then the pop yesterday. He hold 390k+ shares outright. Good news!
I got this from E*Trade…
2025
Chapman Peter Hume
Officer and Director
Exercise of options
4,491,933
0.13 - 0.13
Sale
4,491,933
37.78 - 38.13
390,329
$170.9M
6/16/2025
Chapman Peter Hume
Officer and Director

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that first link is very clearly exercise and immediate sale of stock options.
no where near $170m either roughly $60m (1.5m shares at $40)

he took his issued options, might have privately placed same as a means to put more shares into circulation, hands of someone/entity that needed them for ionq business?

Relax. We’re in great hands. Peter isn’t going anywhere. He’s getting a ton more shares. As all execs and board members are. We’re up after all their selling. That should tell you someone was there to scoop them all up. Relax. Go to the beach. SURFS UP!🏄🏻‍♀️Our future is so bright we all need sun glasses!!😎😎😎😎😎🏄🏼‍♂️🏄🏼‍♂️🏄🏻‍♀️😃🤙😎

dont over think this its quite obvious he thought it was a prudent time to sell

I’m sure someone understands this better than me. These links are from right here in the ihub page. I saw the 4.5 million sale/$170 million proceeds on E*Trade.
https://ih.advfn.com/stock-market/NYSE/ionq-IONQ/stock-news/96283279/form-4-statement-of-changes-in-beneficial-owners

https://ih.advfn.com/stock-market/NYSE/ionq-IONQ/stock-news/96282133/form-144-report-of-proposed-sale-of-securities

The fact that he sold 4.5 million shares and the stock isn't cratering is a good sign.

Looks like he needed some spending money, get his life in order, financial planning for the future etc.

$170 million can secure a very bright future. Now he can focus on IONQ.

Unless more recent filings (like a later Form 4 or Form 144) come out showing such a transaction, the 4.5 million figure isn’t currently backed by public records.

If it’s true, it likely also involved the exercise of his vested options, consistent with past behavior. But again—no publicly filed proof of a June 16 sale of that size.

The information in that post was way outdated. Chat GPT didn’t use current info. Chapman sold 4.5 million shares on 6/16. He netted over $170 million and is left with less than 10% of the shares he had. Were they options? It doesn’t say.

even better, he likely gets more options for various occurences, including just hanging around. it gives him cash to invest in other opportunities in a big way.

Planned sales are not a concern amd are common. However, a director selling 90% of his shares should at least make one curious as to why.

E*Trade says 8/06/2025 next earnings.

The 2nd quarter Q for the period ending 06/30 should come out in the first week of August.