WISeKey Reports H1 2025 Results; Updates on the Quantum Convergence Strategy Underpinned by a Strong Balance Sheet

Core Insights - WISeKey International Holding Ltd. reported its unaudited financial results for H1 2025, indicating a strategic shift towards next-generation technologies and a focus on its Convergence strategy [1][2][3] Financial Performance - Revenues for H1 2025 increased slightly by $0.1 million to $5.3 million, aligning with expectations amid a transition towards post-quantum and IoT-driven technologies [3] - The company anticipates full-year revenues to range between $18.0 million and $21.0 million, driven by growth in SEALSQ's traditional products and the acquisition of IC'ALPS [3] - Operating losses rose by $13.2 million to $27.3 million, primarily due to a one-off stock-based compensation charge of $10.1 million and increased R&D investments [3][20] - The net loss for the period was $22.3 million, an increase of $6.8 million compared to the same period last year [3][20] Strategic Developments - The Convergence strategy integrates semiconductors, trust services, satellites, blockchain, and digital identity into a unified ecosystem, enhancing revenue potential and reducing dependency on single business lines [2][4] - Investments in R&D totaled $5.8 million, focusing on SEALSQ's quantum-resistant chips and the SEALCOIN transactional IoT platform [3][20] - The company is preparing for the commercial launch of SEALSQ's QVault-TPM in Q4 2025, which is expected to drive significant growth in 2026 and beyond [7] Ecosystem and Revenue Model - SEALSQ, controlled by WISeKey with 52% voting rights, develops post-quantum secure chips that will generate both hardware sales and recurring revenues through chip personalization services [4][11] - The integration of SEALSQ chips with WISeSat's satellite communications is expected to create multiple revenue streams, including chip sales, personalization services, and satellite communication subscriptions [4][5] - The ecosystem also includes SEALCOIN, which aims to facilitate autonomous transactions in the IoT economy, and WISe.ART, which focuses on authenticated trading of digital and physical assets [11][21] Balance Sheet and Cash Position - As of June 30, 2025, WISeKey reported a cash balance of $124.6 million, enabling the company to accelerate technological development and strategic investments [3][20] - The total assets amounted to $154.99 million, with total liabilities at $28.43 million, indicating a strong balance sheet position [23][24]