IonQ (IONQ) CAO Paul Dacier sells shares to cover RSU taxes
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
IonQ, Inc. chief accounting officer and chief legal officer Paul T. Dacier reported a tax-related share disposition. On March 11, 2026, 6,181 shares of IonQ common stock were sold to cover his tax liability arising from the vesting of restricted stock units. The weighted average sale price was $34.802 per share, with individual trades occurring between $33.69 and $35.87. After these tax-withholding sales, Dacier continues to hold 108,568 IonQ shares directly, indicating this was a routine transaction tied to equity compensation rather than an open-market portfolio decision.
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Insider Trade Summary
1 transaction reported
Mixed
1 txn
Insider
DACIER PAUL T
Role
CAO, CLO and Secretary
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tax Withholding | Common Stock | 6,181 | $34.802 | $215K |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Stock — 108,568 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
- The reported securities were sold to satisfy the Reporting Person's tax liability in connection with the vesting of restricted stock units ("RSUs"). The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $33.69 to $35.87, inclusive. The Reporting Person undertakes to provide to the Issuer, any security holder of the Issuer, or the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the range set forth in this footnote.
FAQ
What did IonQ (IONQ) executive Paul T. Dacier report in this Form 4?
Paul T. Dacier reported a disposition of 6,181 IonQ common shares. The shares were sold specifically to satisfy his tax liability from vesting restricted stock units, making this a routine compensation-related event rather than a discretionary open-market trade.
Was the IonQ (IONQ) Form 4 transaction an open-market purchase or sale?
No, the Form 4 describes a tax-withholding disposition, not a standard open-market trade. Shares were sold to pay taxes due on restricted stock unit vesting, a mechanistic process typically handled automatically rather than a strategic buy or sell decision.