IonQ, Inc. and Peter Chapman Bonus Agreement (2024–2025)
IonQ, Inc. and its executive, Peter Chapman, have entered into an agreement granting Chapman two $10 million bonuses. The first bonus is for his leadership and company performance in 2024, payable if he remains employed through December 31, 2024. The second bonus is for continued service, payable if he remains employed through December 31, 2025. If Chapman is terminated without cause or leaves for good reason before these dates, he may still receive the bonuses. The agreement also references the company’s Executive Severance Plan and is governed by Maryland law.
Exhibit 10.33
IonQ, Inc.
Bonus Agreement
This Bonus Agreement (this “Agreement”) is made and entered into effective as of December 16, 2024 (the “Effective Date”), by and between IonQ, Inc., (the “Company”), and Peter Chapman, (the “Executive”) (collectively the Company and Executive may be referred to herein as the “Parties”).
WHEREAS, the Executive is employed by the Company;
WHEREAS, the Company desires to enter into this Agreement to provide Executive with two bonuses, the first as recognition for outstanding leadership and Company performance in 2024 and the second as incentive for Executive to remain employed by the Company and continue to execute his duties and obligations through December 31, 2025, each bonus to be payable in accordance with the provisions set forth herein; and
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises, covenants and agreements herein contained, together with other good and valuable consideration the receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, the Parties hereby agree as follows:
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF AND INTENDING TO BE LEGALLY BOUND THEREBY, the Parties hereto have executed and delivered this Agreement as of the year and date first above written.
IonQ, Inc.
By: /s/ Tom Jones
Date: 2/4/2025 | Peter Chapman
By: /s/ Peter Chapman
Date: 2/19/2025
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