IonQ CEO Niccolo de Masi Disposes Shares for Tax Obligations Upon RSU Vesting
IonQ, Inc.
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Filing Summary
Insider Transaction Alert: IonQ, Inc. (NYSE: IONQ) • Insider: Niccolo de Masi (President and CEO, Director) • Type: Disposition (Tax Withholding / Sell to Cover) • Shares: 16,121 @ ~$37.09 • Total Value: ~$597,979.48 • Remaining Direct Holdings: 1,123,426 shares • Significance: Low (Mandatory tax withholding on RSU vest)
Comprehensive Analysis
Insider Transaction Overview
On September 11, 2026, Niccolo de Masi, President and Chief Executive Officer of IonQ, Inc. ($IONQ), reported the disposition of 16,121 shares of common stock at a weighted average price of $37.0932 per share (range: $36.35 – $37.62), totaling approximately $597,979.48.
Transaction Details & Classification
- Transaction Code:
F(Payment of exercise price or tax liability by delivering or withholding securities) - Purpose: As noted in the filing footnotes, the disposition was executed specifically to satisfy tax withholding obligations associated with the vesting of restricted stock units (RSUs).
- Remaining Holdings: Following this disposition, Niccolo de Masi directly retains 1,123,426 shares of IonQ common stock.
Market Significance
- Trading Significance: Low
- Context: Code 'F' transactions are non-discretionary or semi-automatic sales designed to cover statutory tax withholding liabilities rather than open-market profit-taking or shifts in executive sentiment. De Masi continues to hold a substantial equity stake exceeding 1.12 million shares.
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