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<nameOfPersonForWhoseAccountTheSecuritiesAreToBeSold>Cardillo Robert T.</nameOfPersonForWhoseAccountTheSecuritiesAreToBeSold>
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<relationshipToIssuer>Director</relationshipToIssuer>
<relationshipToIssuer>Executive Chair, IonQ Federal</relationshipToIssuer>
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<name>E-TRADE Financial Corporation</name>
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<street1 xmlns="http://www.sec.gov/edgar/common">PO Box 484</street1>
<city xmlns="http://www.sec.gov/edgar/common">Jersey City</city>
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<paymentDate>02/26/2026</paymentDate>
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<remarks>Shares sold to cover tax withholding obligations in connection with the vesting of restricted stock units.</remarks>
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<noticeDate>02/25/2026</noticeDate>
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