DACIER PAUL T 4

What Happened Paul T. Dacier, who serves as CAO, CLO and Secretary of IonQ (IONQ), was granted 4,427 shares on February 20, 2026. The Form 4 reports the shares as an award/acquisition at $0.00 per share (transaction code A), indicating a compensation grant rather than an open‑market purchase. The filing lists the acquisition amount as 4,427 shares and a cash value of $0 on the report line.

Key Details

• Transaction date: 2026-02-20; Transaction type: Award/Grant (code A)
• Shares acquired: 4,427; Reported price: $0.00 per share; Reported cash value: $0
• Shares owned after transaction: Not specified in the provided filing excerpt
• Filing: Form 4 filed with accession 0001193125-26-062020 (file date 2026-02-20) — filed the same day as the reported transaction
• Exhibit noted: Ex.24 — Power of Attorney

Context An acquisition reported at $0.00 typically reflects a compensation grant (e.g., restricted stock units or similar) rather than a purchase; such awards often vest over time and do not necessarily signal immediate buying sentiment. The filing excerpt does not provide vesting details or total post‑transaction holdings, so investors should consult the full Form 4 or company disclosures for vesting schedule and outstanding share counts.