IonQ (IONQ) stock is under immense pressure on Oct. 12 after the quantum-tech company announced an acquisition that triggered dilution concerns. In a press release this morning, IonQ said it’s buying cybersecurity specialist Elisity in an all-stock transaction valued at up to $1.3 billion.
The announcement arrives at a time when IONQ shares are already struggling to regain momentum, currently trading at roughly half their price in late May.