At the Annual General Meeting of Fingerprint Cards AB (publ) (“FPC” or the “Company”) held on June 24, 2025, a resolution was passed to carry out a reverse share split, whereby two thousand (2,000) existing shares will be consolidated into one (1) new share (reverse split 1:2,000). As announced on July 3, 2025, the Board of Directors had determined the record date for the reverse split to July 11, 2025. The Company hereby informs that, due to unforeseen technical issues beyond FPC’s control, the reverse sha ...

Denver, Colorado, June 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- authID, a leading provider of identity proofing and biometric authentication, today announced a new integration with Ping Identity, a leader in securing digital identities for the world's largest enterprises. authID will leverage PingOne DaVinci™, a no-code identity orchestration service, enabling organizations to quickly and easily adopt privacy-preserving biometrics, which will help them eliminate the need for passwords and mitigate account takeover frau ...

Core Insights - SEALSQ Corp has launched the MS6003 secure element chip, which is preloaded with a FIDO2 authentication application, aimed at enhancing passwordless authentication in a zero-trust environment [3][4][6] - The global FIDO authentication market is projected to grow from USD 2.16 billion in 2025 to USD 15.32 billion by 2035, at a CAGR of 18.3%, driven by increasing cyber threats and the demand for secure authentication solutions [6][7] Company Overview - SEALSQ focuses on developing and selling semiconductors, PKI, and post-quantum technology hardware and software products [3][8] - The company is pioneering post-quantum semiconductors that provide robust protection for sensitive data across various applications, including multi-factor authentication, healthcare systems, and automotive [9] Product Features - The MS6003 simplifies secure authentication adoption, reducing time-to-market and streamlining compliance for customers in enterprise, industrial, IoT, and consumer applications [4][7] - It is built on a Common Criteria EAL5+-certified microcontroller platform, ensuring compliance with rigorous hardware security standards [7] - The chip supports diverse applications, including PC OEMs, smart locks, and automotive IoT, providing versatile integration options [7] Market Context - The MS6003 positions SEALSQ to capture the growing passwordless security market, which is increasingly important as 80% of data breaches are linked to compromised credentials [6][7] - FIDO2 standards, endorsed by major industry players like Microsoft, Apple, and Google, are transforming digital security and driving the demand for passwordless solutions [6]

BIO-key International (BKYI) Q1 2025 Earnings Call May 16, 2025 10:00 AM ET Company Participants William Jones - Senior VPMichael DePasquale - Chairman & CEOCecilia Welch - CFO Conference Call Participants Jack Vander Aarde - SVP & Senior Research AnalystNone - Analyst Operator Good morning, everyone. Thank you for standing by, and welcome to BIO key International's First Quarter twenty twenty five Conference Call. During management's prepared remarks, all participants will be in listen only mode. Afterward ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - In Q1 2025, the company's revenue increased by 10% to $1.6 million compared to Q4 2024, but decreased year-over-year due to a $1.2 million revenue from a financial services customer in Q1 2024 [5][17] - Gross profit remained strong at 83%, with a reduction in SG&A expenses by 23% year-over-year [7][18] - The net loss for Q1 2025 increased to approximately $737,000 or $0.16 per share, compared to a loss of $573,000 or $0.32 per share in the prior year [18][19] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Service revenues in Q1 2025 increased to approximately $73,000 from $213,000 in Q1 2024, while recurring support service revenue rose by 37% to $265,000 [17] - Hardware revenue saw a significant increase to $236,000 in Q1 2025 from $18,000 in Q1 2024, driven by increased purchases of fingerprint biometric scanners [18] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company is experiencing solid traction in key verticals such as defense and financial services, with notable projects like the integration of BIO key's PortalGuard IAM platform by the National Bank of Egypt [9][10] - The Wyoming Department of Education deployed PortalGuard iDAS to support up to 20,000 end users, contributing to the company's growth in the education sector [11] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focusing on expanding its BIO key branded solutions in the EMEA region, transitioning away from lower-margin Swivel Secure services [12][16] - There is a strategic emphasis on passwordless, phoneless, and tokenless authentication solutions, which are expected to drive growth and improve margins [14][32] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management noted that there is increasing recognition among enterprises and governments of the limitations of legacy authentication methods, leading to a growing demand for more secure IAM solutions [13][32] - The company aims for sequential growth throughout 2025, despite potential seasonality challenges in Q3 due to the August holiday in Europe [41][42] Other Important Information - The cash position improved significantly to over $3 million, reflecting proceeds from warrant exercises [7][19] - The company reduced its note payable by more than half, enhancing its balance sheet and supporting growth opportunities [8] Q&A Session Summary Question: Clarification on the large customer and future revenue expectations - The large customer is now the company's single largest customer, with an expected renewal of approximately $3 million over a two-year period starting in Q1 2026 [22][24] Question: Contribution of other customers to Q1 revenue - Revenue in Q1 2025 was a mix from various sources, including service and maintenance revenue, new customer revenue, and upgrades to the installed base [27][28] Question: Outlook for the second quarter and seasonality - Management expects to grow sequentially, with Q2 showing potential for continued growth despite typical seasonality challenges in Q3 [41][42] Question: Insights on operating expenses and margin outlook - The company aims to maintain gross margins in the 80% range and is focused on controlling operating expenses [47][48] Question: Update on defense contracts and international opportunities - The company is engaged with government defense ministries, with potential for sizable recurring revenue opportunities [64][66]

Core Insights - The partnership between authID and TechDemocracy aims to enhance the adoption of passwordless authentication solutions, focusing on secure and privacy-preserving methods [1][4] - TechDemocracy will train an initial group of 25 professionals on authID's biometric solutions, which boast a false-match accuracy rate of one-in-one-billion and rapid verification speeds [2][6] - The collaboration will include the development of QuickStart accelerators to facilitate the integration of authID's biometric capabilities into existing identity management systems [3][4] Company Overview - authID specializes in biometric identity proofing and authentication, providing services that ensure enterprises can accurately identify users while maintaining privacy [6] - The company claims to deliver biometric identity proofing in 700 milliseconds and authentication in 25 milliseconds, with a focus on eliminating password-related risks [6] - TechDemocracy has over 25 years of experience in Identity and Access Management (IAM) and has conducted over 1600 global engagements, specializing in workforce IAM and customer identity management [9]