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IonQ to acquire cybersecurity firm Elisity in an all-stock deal for up to $1.3 billion

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IonQ all-stock purchase of Elisity expands quantum into cybersecurity; dilution risk offsets capability gain.
Quantum firm buys cyber assets via stock
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Deal close and integration progress
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Share dilution and unproven synergies
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Quantum computing platform is buying cybersecurity firm Elisity in an all-stock deal for up to $1.3 billion.
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