Company: IONQ
Filing Date: 2025-02-26
Form Type: 10-K
Source: 0000950170-25-027722
Chunk: 5

Company: IonQ, Inc.
Filing Date: 2025-02-26
Form: 10-K
Item: Item 1A
Chunk 5
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•We may be negatively impacted by any early obsolescence of our quantum computing technology.

•If our computers fail to achieve a broad quantum advantage, our business, financial condition and future prospects may be harmed. 

•The quantum computing and networking industry is competitive on a global scale and we may not be successful in competing in this industry or establishing and maintaining confidence in our long-term business prospects among current and future partners and customers. 

•The quantum computing and networking industry is in its early stages and volatile, and if it does not develop, if it develops slower than we expect, if it develops in a manner that does not require use of our quantum computing solutions, if it encounters negative publicity or if our solution does not drive commercial engagement, the growth of our business will be harmed. 

•We may not be able to accurately estimate the future supply and demand for our quantum computers, which could result in a variety of inefficiencies in our business and hinder our ability to generate revenue. If we fail to accurately predict our manufacturing requirements, we could incur additional costs or experience delays. 

•Our systems depend on the use of a particular isotope of an atomic element that provides qubits for our ion trap technology. If we are unable to procure these isotopically enriched atomic samples, or are unable to do so on a timely and