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Wisekey International Holding (WKEY)

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Recent press releases and 8-K filings for WKEY.

WISeKey's SEALSQ Announces Potential Acquisition of Quantum Computing Firm Quobly
WKEY
M&A
New Projects/Investments
  • WISeKey's subsidiary, SEALSQ, has entered into a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding for exclusive negotiations to make an initial minority investment and potentially acquire a majority stake in Quobly SAS, a quantum computing firm.
  • If completed, the transaction would involve a total investment of approximately $200 million by SEALSQ for a majority stake in Quobly.
  • Quobly is a pioneer in quantum microelectronics, developing silicon-based quantum processors, and the proposed acquisition aligns with WISeKey's Quantum roadmap.
  • The transaction is subject to the negotiation and execution of definitive agreements, completion of due diligence, and receipt of required corporate and regulatory approvals.
Jan 14, 2026, 9:12 PM
SEALSQ Announces Preliminary FY 2025 Financial and Operational Metrics
WKEY
Earnings
Guidance Update
New Projects/Investments
  • SEALSQ reported preliminary unaudited revenue of $18 million for FY 2025, representing a 66% year-on-year increase, with $8 million generated in the fourth quarter.
  • The company's cash position exceeded $425 million as of December 31, 2025.
  • SEALSQ reiterated its FY 2026 revenue guidance of 50% to 100% year-over-year growth and highlighted an expanding business pipeline of over $200 million in potential revenue opportunities from 2026 to 2028.
  • Strategic investments totaling $30 million were deployed during the year, including the acquisition of IC’ALPS for EUR 12.5 million and a $10 million investment in WISeSat AG.
Jan 14, 2026, 9:11 PM
WISeKey and Columbus Acquisition Corp. Announce F-4 Submission for Business Combination
WKEY
M&A
  • WISeKey International Holding AG and Columbus Acquisition Corp. confidentially submitted a draft registration statement on Form F-4 with the SEC on December 23, 2025, concerning their previously announced business combination.
  • The business combination, initially announced on November 10, 2025, will result in WISeSat.Space Corp. and Columbus becoming wholly owned subsidiaries of Pubco.
  • Upon closing, WISeSat shareholders are expected to receive Pubco shares with an aggregate value of $250 million, and the parties anticipate securing at least $10.0 million in financing.
  • The transaction has received unanimous board approval from WISeKey, WISeSat, and Columbus, and is contingent on Columbus shareholder approval and other customary closing conditions.
Dec 29, 2025, 9:29 PM
WISeKey International Holding Ltd Announces Plans to Redomicile to British Virgin Islands
WKEY
Delisting/Listing Issues
New Projects/Investments
  • WISeKey International Holding Ltd. announced its intention to redomicile from Switzerland to the British Virgin Islands (BVI) through a cross-border merger with its wholly owned BVI subsidiary, WISeKey Corp.
  • The company expects to seek regulatory and shareholder approvals in the first quarter of 2026 for this redomiciliation.
  • This strategic move aims to support future growth, enhance comparability with industry peers, and improve access to international capital markets, with WISeKey BVI expected to have a primary Nasdaq listing and a secondary SIX Swiss Exchange listing.
  • The current American Depositary Share (ADS) program will be terminated, and holders of ADSs will receive WISeKey BVI ordinary shares.
Nov 18, 2025, 9:28 PM
WISeKey International Holding Ltd. Enters Business Combination Agreement
WKEY
M&A
  • WISeKey International Holding Ltd. (Seller) is entering into a business combination agreement dated November 9, 2025, with WISeSat.Space Holdings Corp. (Pubco) and Columbus Acquisition Corp (CAC).
  • As part of this agreement, Pubco will acquire all outstanding shares of WISeSat.Space Corp. (the Company) from the Seller, making the Company a wholly-owned subsidiary of Pubco.
  • Immediately following this share exchange, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Pubco will merge with Columbus Acquisition Corp (CAC), resulting in CAC also becoming a wholly-owned subsidiary of Pubco.
  • The Business Combination Agreement includes provisions for a Pubco Equity Plan, which will initially comprise 15% of Pubco Fully-Diluted Shares, and a Pubco Employee Share Purchase Program (ESPP) of 2% of Pubco Fully-Diluted Shares.
  • Columbus Acquisition Corp's (CAC) initial public offering (IPO) became effective on January 22, 2025.
Nov 18, 2025, 5:14 PM
WISeKey's Subsidiary WISeSat.Space Corp. to Publicly List on Nasdaq via Business Combination Agreement
WKEY
M&A
New Projects/Investments
  • WISeKey International Holding AG and Columbus Acquisition Corp. have executed a definitive Business Combination Agreement to publicly list WISeKey's wholly-owned subsidiary, WISeSat.Space Corp., on the Nasdaq Stock Exchange under the name WISeSat.Space Holdings Corp..
  • The transaction is anticipated to close in the first half of 2026, at which point WISeKey will receive $250 million in equity of WISeSat.Space Holdings Corp. and retain majority ownership. Additionally, WISeKey and SEALSQ are expected to invest at least $10.0 million in cash into WISeSat.
  • WISeSat currently operates 14 satellites providing secure IoT connectivity and aims to deploy a total of 100 satellites by 2030.
Nov 12, 2025, 3:39 PM
WISeKey Announces Preliminary 9M 2025 Revenue and Reaffirms FY 2025 Guidance
WKEY
Earnings
Guidance Update
Revenue Acceleration/Inflection
  • WISeKey reported preliminary unaudited 9M 2025 revenue of $10.6 million, representing a 39% year-on-year growth compared to the equivalent period last year.
  • The company reaffirmed its FY 2025 revenue guidance to be between $18 million and $21 million, which would mark a 51%–76% year-on-year growth over FY 2024.
  • As of October 10, 2025, WISeKey held a cash position of $228 million.
  • Key product launches, including Quantum Shield QS7001™ and WISeSat 3.0 PQC, are scheduled for November 2025, with the company anticipating 50% to 100% revenue growth for FY 2026.
Oct 14, 2025, 2:45 PM
SEALSQ Announces Deal with Quantix Edge Security for Post-Quantum Semiconductor Center
WKEY
New Projects/Investments
Product Launch
Guidance Update
  • SEALSQ Corp (NASDAQ: LAES) has signed a definitive agreement with Quantix Edge Security to develop and deploy Spain's first post-quantum semiconductor personalization center in the Region of Murcia.
  • This agreement is projected to generate $25 million of revenue for SEALSQ over the next three years, with revenue recognition expected to be milestone-based and the project anticipated to start in H1 2026.
  • The Spanish Government has announced a €19.6 million public investment in Quantix, which is projected to deliver €793 million in economic impact to the Region of Murcia over the next five years.
  • SEALSQ is also preparing to launch its Quantum Shield "QS7001" in mid-November 2025, which is described as the world's first secure chip to embed NIST-standardized quantum-resistant algorithms at the hardware level.
Sep 26, 2025, 7:01 PM
WISeKey International Holding Reports H1 2025 Financial Results and Strategic Progress
WKEY
Earnings
Guidance Update
Product Launch
  • WISeKey International Holding reported H1 2025 revenues of $5.3 million, a slight increase of $0.1 million, and a net loss of $22.3 million. Operating losses increased to $27.3 million, primarily due to a $10.1 million one-off stock-based compensation charge at CLSQ and increased investments in research and development (R&D) and general and administrative (G&A) costs.
  • The company maintains a strong cash balance of $124.6 million as of June 30, 2025. For the full year 2025, WISeKey expects revenues to be in the range of $18 to $21 million, driven by anticipated growth in CLSQ's traditional semiconductor products and the consolidation of IC'ALPS revenue.
  • A significant milestone is the upcoming commercial launch of CLSQ's Quantum Shield QS7001 post-quantum chip in Q4 2025, specifically around November 22, which is expected to drive new revenue growth from 2026 onwards.
  • WISeKey is executing its quantum convergence strategy, which includes investments in SealCoin (75% owned) and WISe.ART (87.5% owned), and strategic partnerships such as the QuantumX security initiative in Spain, where WISeKey and CLSQ are investing €10 million for €25 million in committed revenue over three years.
  • The company has a robust pipeline of revenue opportunities totaling $170 million as of September 8, 2025, for the period 2026 to 2028, indicating strong future growth potential.
Sep 26, 2025, 12:00 PM
WISeKey Reports H1 2025 Results and Updates on Quantum Convergence Strategy
WKEY
Earnings
Guidance Update
New Projects/Investments
  • WISeKey reported H1 2025 revenues of $5.3 million, a slight increase of $0.1 million compared to the prior year, and expects full-year revenues to be in the range of $18.0 million to $21.0 million.
  • The company recorded an operating loss of $27.3 million and a net loss of $22.3 million for H1 2025, largely driven by a $10.1 million one-off stock-based compensation charge and increased investments in research and development.
  • As of June 30, 2025, WISeKey maintained a cash balance of $124.6 million, which is intended to accelerate technological development and strategic investments.
  • WISeKey is progressing its Quantum Convergence Strategy, integrating semiconductors, trust services, satellites, blockchain, and digital identity, with $5.8 million invested in research and development during H1 2025.
Sep 23, 2025, 7:36 PM

Quarterly earnings call transcripts for Wisekey International Holding.