SEALSQ Corp 6-K, filed Sep 25, 2024
SEALSQ Corp (LAES)
About this 6-K
SEALSQ Corp filed this 6-K on September 25, 2024.
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SIGNATURES
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| Date: September 25, 2024 | SEALSQ CORP |
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| By: | /s/ Carlos Moreira | |
| Name: Carlos Moreira | ||
| Title: Chief Executive Officer | ||
| By: | /s/ John O’Hara | |
| Name: John O’Hara | ||
| Title: Chief Financial Officer | ||
SEALSQ Announces Unaudited First Half 2024 Financial Results and Updates on Strategic Business Initiatives
Schedules Conference Call and Webcast for Thursday, September 26 at 9:00 am ET (3:00 pm CET)
| · | Strategic initiatives include launch of Quantum-Resistant Secure Chips and partnerships to establish several OSAT Chip Design and Customization Centers. |
| · | Despite temporary slowdown in H1 2024, SEALSQ expects an improved performance in H2 2024 and return to growth in 2025. |
| · | Expected growth supported by $2.4 million investments made during H1 2024 in research and development initiatives. |
| · | With a strong cash position of $18.9 million at June 30, 2024, SEALSQ is well-equipped to weather the current slowdown and continue funding its strategic initiatives. |
| · | Release of engineering samples of SEALSQ’s QS7001 Quantum-Resistant Secure Chips is expected before the end of 2024. |
| · | Robust pipeline of current and new business opportunities valued at $71 million as of September 20, 2024 is driven by the launch of the next generation of semiconductors, which SEALSQ expects to release in 2025. |
Geneva, Switzerland – September 25, 2024: SEALSQ Corp (NASDAQ: LAES) ("SEALSQ" or "Company"), a company that focuses on developing and selling Semiconductors, PKI and Post-Quantum technology hardware and software products, today announces its unaudited financial results for the six month period ending June 30, 2024 (H1 2024) and provides updates on strategic business initiatives highlighting its continued commitment to innovation, including the launch of quantum-resistant secure chips set to position the Company for future growth in the cybersecurity industry.
H1 2024 FINANCIAL AND OPERATIONAL HIGHLIGHTS
As anticipated, 2024 has been a transitional year for SEALSQ. Revenue for H1 2024 was $4.8 million, reflecting the expected slowdown in traditional semiconductor demand, mainly due to two key factors: excess component inventories post-capacity shortage at legacy customers and a decrease in orders for legacy products from large customers as they await ordering availability for next-generation chips.
Despite this temporary downturn, SEALSQ expects improved financial and operational performance in H2 2024, subject to the finalization of previously announced projects and partnerships, and a return to growth in 2025. Of note, the Company’s robust pipeline of current and new business opportunities valued at $71 million as of September 20, 2024, is driven by the launch of the next generation of semiconductors, which SEALSQ expects to release in 2025 and with the first revenues anticipated in 2026.
Carlos Moreira, CEO of SEALSQ noted, “During the first half of the year, we took several steps to bolster our position in the markets we operate on a global scale. We invested $2.4 million in research and development initiatives, expanded our US-based sales team, made significant progress towards the establishment of several OSAT cybersecurity chip design and customization centers, secured global partnerships, and made advancements in the development of our post-quantum chips. Representative of this progress, we are now preparing to release engineering samples of our QS7001 Quantum-Resistant Secure Chips before the end of the year. With a strong cash position of $18.9 million at June 30, 2024, SEALSQ is well-equipped to weather the current slowdown and continue funding our strategic initiatives.”
Expectations are supported by several key growth factors including the expansion of Matter certification, global adoption of new IoT security standards such as the US Cyber Trust Mark or the EU Cyber Resilience Act, and SEALSQ’s strong value proposition on the PKI market for both IoT device makers segment and GSMA eUICC manufacturers and service providers. This has been reflected by new agreements signed in H1 2024, both with existing clients in the healthcare industry in the US and new customers in Asia (D-Link, HOSIDEN) and Europe (In Lite), mostly around smart home applications.
PROGRESS ON STRATEGIC INITIATIVES
Launch of Quantum-Resistant Secure Chips
SEALSQ remains on track to launch its range of Quantum-Resistant Secure Chips, including the QS7001 and QVault TPM, by Q4 2024. Engineering samples of the QS7001 are expected to be available for order by Q4 2024, with the TPM version ready by year-end. These chips are built on a RISC-V Quantum Resistant and CCEAL5+ hardware platform, designed for Kyber and Dilithium quantum-resistant algorithms. The QS7001 will allow customers to develop their own firmware, while the QVault TPM will feature a pre-provisioned, FIPS 140-3 and TCG-certified Trusted Platform Module stack.
Strategic Partnerships and Custom Solutions
SEALSQ is actively pursuing strategic partnerships with major electronics manufacturers to develop custom quantum-resistant chips based on the QS7001. These partnerships are key to SEALSQ’s broader industrial strategy and are expected to create new business opportunities and revenue streams. The Company’s efforts to establish Semiconductor Design and Personalization Centers will further support its customization activities.
In parallel, SEALSQ is developing a channel strategy by partnering with module and electronic board designers and manufacturers, like Hosiden in Japan and Bharat Pi in India. These companies have integrated SEALSQ VaultIC Secure Element into their semi-finished electronic products used by IoT device manufacturers to build consumer products like smart home appliances compatible with Matter standard. Each of these partnerships is expected to significantly contribute to generating new opportunities and accelerating growth in the coming months.
Global Expansion and OSAT Developments
SEALSQ is in final negotiations with the Spanish government to establish a Semiconductor Design and Personalization Center in Murcia. This collaboration supports Spain's Strategic Project for Economic Recovery and Transformation of Microelectronics and Semiconductors (PERTE Chip), which aims to mobilize €12.25 billion by 2027.
In the United States, SEALSQ has incorporated SEALSQ USA Ltd as part of its plan to develop an Outsourced Semiconductor Assembly and Test (OSAT) facility. This facility would offer advanced testing and assembly services and would focus on post-quantum cryptography and artificial intelligence. SEALSQ is also exploring funding opportunities under government incentive schemes, including those provided by the US CHIPS Act of 2022.
Additionally, SEALSQ is in negotiations for two significant projects in the Middle East and Far East to establish Semiconductor Personalization Centers through Public-Private Partnerships (PPP).
Root Certificate Authority Approval and PKI Services
By leveraging the WISeKey Root Certificate Authority, which attained GSMA Root CI accreditation in Q1 2024, SEALSQ PKI can now enable eUICC and Subscription Management entities to identify and authenticate within the GSMA remote provisioning Consumer ecosystem, facilitating security and interoperability.
Of note, in 2023, SEALSQ’s Root Certificate Authority was approved by the CSA for Matter device attestation, positioning the Company as a Product Attestation Authority (PAA). SEALSQ offers Device Attestation Certificates (DACs) through its INeS managed “PKI as a Service” platform, enabling businesses to authenticate devices without investing in costly hardware infrastructure.
BALANCE SHEET HIGHLIGHTS
The balance sheet reflects a strong cash position of $18.9 million at June 30, 2024, enabling the Company to continue funding its operations for the foreseeable future. This strengthened cash position, up $12 million since December 31, 2023, is largely a result of $20 million of additional funds raised through Share Purchase Agreements (the “Agreements”) structured via three tranches, signed with a group of institutional investors (the “Investors”). The Company’s strong cash position also enabled it to pay down some of its debts to related parties leading to an overall $3.6 million reduction in debts to related parties.
As of June 30, 2024, through conversions into Ordinary Shares, the first tranche was fully repaid , while the second tranche was almost 90% repaid; subsequently, the remaining balance of the second tranche has now been fully repaid. The only balance remaining outstanding is that relating to the third tranche. Since the first and second tranches have been fully repaid, the Company intends to take action to deregister the remaining unsold securities on the Registration Statements on Form F-1 related to those tranches (Reg. Nos. 333- 273793 and 333-276877). Upon such deregistrations, the only resale registration statement remaining in effect would be relating to the third tranche (Reg. No. 333-278685).
The Company’s balance sheet is now in a much stronger position as a result of the reduction in the Company’s net debt position when considering the cash and cash equivalents held, offset by the Convertible Note liabilities and Indebtedness towards Related Parties.
The Company does note that the current price of its Ordinary Shares means that any conversions made by the Investors related to the outstanding balance of the third tranche, as per the terms and conditions of the Agreements, would be below the floor price. The Agreements set the floor price at $0.55 whilst stating that the floor price can be adjusted upon a mutual agreement between the Company and the Investors. Whilst the Company has not formally amended the floor price, it has done so previously, and the Company considers it would be inclined to agree to a reduction in the floor price should one be requested. Based upon the terms of the Agreements, the Company has calculated that the total number of shares registered under the third tranche registration statement would still exceed the number of shares likely to be issued if the entire remaining balance were to be converted today.
MOVING FORWARD
Market Outlook and Growth Projections
SEALSQ is well-positioned to capitalize on evolving cybersecurity requirements globally. The Company expects its post-quantum chips to play a crucial role in securing IoT devices, smart homes, autonomous vehicles, and industrial applications in the future.
Key growth areas for SEALSQ over the next five years include:
| 1. | VaultIC chip sales to Consumer IoT, Smart Grid and Automotive Charging device makers and operators. |
| 2. | PKI and RoT Services: Recurring revenue is expected from device attestation and certificate lifecycle management services as well as from the GSMA eUICC manufacturers and service providers. |
| 3. | Quantum-Resistant Semiconductor Sales: SEALSQ anticipates significant sales growth starting in 2025 as new chips enter full production. |
| 4. | ASICS & custom solutions: Strategic partnerships for custom quantum-resistant chips will generate revenue through development contracts and licensing fees. |
SEALSQ’s continued focus on innovation and security ensures it remains a leader in the cybersecurity and semiconductor industries, driving long-term growth and value for shareholders.
Conference Call
The company will host a conference call to review its results on Thursday, September 26, at 9:00 am ET (3:00 pm CET). If you wish to join the conference call, please use the dial-in information below:
| · | Toll-Free Dial-In Number: 877-445-9755 |
| · | International Dial-In Number: 201-493-6744 |
A simultaneous webcast of the call may be accessed online via the Investors section of the company’s website, https://www.sealsq.com/investors/events.
The archived call will also be available on the Investors section of the company's website, https://www.sealsq.com/investors/events.
Filing of HALF YEAR Report on Form 6-K
SEALSQ filed its Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements in the Form 6-K for the six-month period ended June 30, 2024, with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on September 25, 2024. The Form 6-K can be accessed by visiting the Company’s website at www.sealsq.com.
In addition, the Company's stockholders may receive a hard copy of the Form 6-K, which includes complete unaudited financial statements, free of charge by contacting its Investor Relations Representative at lcati@equityny.com or +1 212 836-9611.
ADDITIONAL FINANCIAL & OPERATIONAL DATA
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income/(Loss) [as reported]
| Unaudited 6 months ended June 30, | |||
| USD'000, except earnings per share | 2024 | 2023 | |
| Net sales | 4,828 | 14,751 | |
| Cost of sales | (3,667) | (6,760) | |
| Depreciation of production assets | (228) | (201) | |
| Gross profit | 933 | 7,790 | |
| Other operating income | - | 9 | |
| Research & development expenses | (2,393) | (1,492) | |
| Selling & marketing expenses | (2,653) | (2,441) | |
| General & administrative expenses | (4,777) | (4,145) | |
| Total operating expenses | (9,823) | (8,069) | |
| Operating loss | (8,890) | (279) | |
| Non-operating income | 465 | 180 | |
| Gain / (loss) on debt extinguishment | (100) | - | |
| Interest and amortization of debt discount | (557) | (143) | |
| Non-operating expenses | (372) | (313) | |
| Loss before income tax expense | (9,454) | (555) | |
| Income tax (expense) / income | (1,304) | (320) | |
| Net loss | (10,758) | (875) | |
| Earnings per ordinary share (USD) | |||
| Basic | (0.37) | (0.06) | |
| Diluted | (0.37) | (0.06) | |
| Earnings per F share (USD) | |||
| Basic | (1.87) | (0.29) | |
| Diluted | (1.87) | (0.29) | |
| Other comprehensive income / (loss), net of tax: | |||
| Foreign currency translation adjustments | (8) | (4) | |
| Other comprehensive loss | (8) | (4) | |
| Comprehensive loss | (10,766) | (879) | |
The notes are an integral part of our consolidated financial statements.
Consolidated Balance Sheets [as reported]
| As at June 30, | As at December 31, | ||
| USD'000, except par value | 2024 (unaudited) | 2023 (unaudited) | |
| ASSETS | |||
| Current assets | |||
| Cash and cash equivalents | 18,858 | 6,895 | |
| Accounts receivable, net of allowance for credit losses | 1,565 | 5,053 | |
| Inventories | 2,772 | 5,231 | |
| Prepaid expenses | 471 | 605 | |
| Government assistance | 1,826 | 1,718 | |
| Other current assets | 625 | 765 | |
| Total current assets | 26,117 | 20,267 | |
| Noncurrent assets | |||
| Deferred income tax assets | 1,775 | 3,077 | |
| Deferred tax credits | 63 | - | |
| Property, plant and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation | 3,013 | 3,230 | |
| Intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization | - | - | |
| Operating lease right-of-use assets | 1,181 | 1,278 | |
| Other noncurrent assets | 85 | 83 | |
| Total noncurrent assets | 6,117 | 7,668 | |
| TOTAL ASSETS | 32,234 | 27,935 | |
| LIABILITIES | |||
| Current Liabilities | |||
| Accounts payable | 6,904 | 6,963 | |
| Indebtedness to related parties, current | - | 1,278 | |
| Deferred revenue, current | 2 | - | |
| Current portion of obligations under operating lease liabilities | 355 | 336 | |
| Income tax payable | - | 2 | |
| Other current liabilities | 34 | 138 | |
| Total current liabilities | 7,295 | 8,717 | |
| Noncurrent liabilities | |||
| Bonds, mortgages and other long-term debt | 1,734 | 1,654 | |
| Convertible note payable, noncurrent | 9,313 | 1,519 | |
| Indebtedness to related parties, noncurrent | 7,478 | 9,695 | |
| Operating lease liabilities, noncurrent | 754 | 893 | |
| Employee benefit plan obligation | 436 | 426 | |
| Total noncurrent liabilities | 19,715 | 14,187 | |
| TOTAL LIABILITIES | 27,010 | 22,904 |
| Commitments and contingent liabilities | |||
| SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY | |||
| Common stock - Ordinary Shares | 227 | 154 | |
| Par value - USD 0.01 | |||
| Authorized - 200,000,000 and 200,000,000 | |||
| Issued and outstanding - 22,734,630 and 15,446,807 | |||
| Common stock - F Shares | 75 | 75 | |
| Par value - USD 0.05 | |||
| Authorized - 10,000,000 and 10,000,000 | |||
| Issued and outstanding - 1,499,700 and 1,499,700 | |||
| Additional paid-in capital | 35,616 | 24,730 | |
| Accumulated other comprehensive income / (loss) | 776 | 784 | |
| Accumulated deficit | (31,470) | (20,712) | |
| Total shareholders' equity | 5,224 | 5,031 | |
| TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY | 32,234 | 27,935 |
The notes are an integral part of our consolidated financial statements.
About SEALSQ
SEALSQ focuses on selling integrated solutions based on Semiconductors, PKI and Provisioning services, while developing Post-Quantum technology hardware and software products. Our solutions can be used in a variety of applications, from Multi-Factor Authentication tokens, Smart Energy, Smart Home Appliances, Medical and Healthcare and IT Network Infrastructure, to Automotive, Industrial Automation and Control Systems.
Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) refers to cryptographic methods that are secure against an attack by a quantum computer. As quantum computers become more powerful, they may be able to break many of the cryptographic methods that are currently used to protect sensitive information, such as RSA and Elliptic Curve Cryptography (ECC). PQC aims to develop new cryptographic methods that are secure against quantum attacks. For more information, please visit www.sealsq.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
This communication expressly or implicitly contains certain forward-looking statements concerning SEALSQ Corp and its businesses. Forward-looking statements include statements regarding our business strategy, financial performance, results of operations, market data, events or developments that we expect or anticipates will occur in the future, as well as any other statements which are not historical facts. Although we believe that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are reasonable, no assurance can be given that such expectations will prove to have been correct. These statements involve known and unknown risks and are based upon a number of assumptions and estimates which are inherently subject to significant uncertainties and contingencies, many of which are beyond our control. Actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Important factors that, in our view, could cause actual results to differ materially from those discussed in the forward-looking statements include the expected success of our technology strategy and solutions for IoMT Security for Medical and Healthcare sectors, SEALSQ's ability to implement its growth strategies, SEALSQ's ability to continue beneficial transactions with material parties, including a limited number of significant customers; market demand and semiconductor industry conditions; and the risks discussed in SEALSQ's filings with the SEC. Risks and uncertainties are further described in reports filed by SEALSQ with the SEC.
SEALSQ Corp is providing this communication as of this date and does not undertake to update any forward-looking statements contained herein as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
Press and Investor Contacts
| SEALSQ Corp. Carlos Moreira Chairman & CEO Tel: +41 22 594 3000 info@sealsq.com |
SEALSQ Investor Relations (US) Katie Murphy Tel: +212 836-9612 / kmurphy@equityny.com |
Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
of SEALSQ Corp
(unaudited)
As at June 30, 2024
| 1. Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Loss | 2 |
| 2. Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets | 3 |
| 3. Condensed Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity | 5 |
| 4. Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows | 6 |
| 5. Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements | 7 |
F-1
| SEALSQ Corp | Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements as at June 30, 2024 |
| 1. | Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Loss |
| Unaudited 6 months ended June 30, | Note ref. | ||||
| USD'000, except earnings per share | 2024 | 2023 | |||
| Net sales | 23 | ||||
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| Non-operating income | 25 | ||||
| Gain / (loss) on debt extinguishment | ( |
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| Interest and amortization of debt discount | ( |
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| Non-operating expenses | ( |
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| Loss before income tax expense | ( |
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| Income tax expense | ( |
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27 | ||
| Net loss | ( |
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| Earnings per Ordinary Share (USD) | |||||
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29 | ||
| Diluted | ( |
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29 | ||
| Earnings per F Share (USD) | |||||
| Basic | ( |
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29 | ||
| Diluted | ( |
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29 | ||
| Other comprehensive loss, net of tax: | |||||
| Foreign currency translation adjustments | ( |
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| Other comprehensive loss | ( |
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| Comprehensive loss | ( |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.
F-2
| SEALSQ Corp | Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements as at June 30, 2024 |
| 2. | Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets |
| As at June 30, | As at December 31, | Note ref. | |||
| USD'000, except par value | 2024 (unaudited) | 2023 (unaudited) | |||
| ASSETS | |||||
| Current assets | |||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | 7 | ||||
| Accounts receivable, net of allowance for credit losses | 8 | ||||
| Inventories | 9 | ||||
| Prepaid expenses | |||||
| Government assistance | 10 | ||||
| Other current assets | 11 | ||||
| Total current assets | |
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| Noncurrent assets | |||||
| Deferred income tax assets | 27 | ||||
| Deferred tax credits | |||||
| Property, plant and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation | 12 | ||||
| Intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization | 13 | ||||
| Operating lease right-of-use assets | 14 | ||||
| Other noncurrent assets | 15 | ||||
| Total noncurrent assets | |
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| TOTAL ASSETS | |
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| LIABILITIES | |||||
| Current Liabilities | |||||
| Accounts payable | 16 | ||||
| Indebtedness to related parties, current | 19 | ||||
| Deferred revenue, current | 23 | ||||
| Current portion of obligations under operating lease liabilities | 14 | ||||
| Income tax payable | |||||
| Other current liabilities | 17 | ||||
| Total current liabilities | |||||
| Noncurrent liabilities | |||||
| Bonds, mortgages and other long-term debt | 18 | ||||
| Convertible note payable, noncurrent | 18 | ||||
| Indebtedness to related parties, noncurrent | 19 | ||||
| Operating lease liabilities, noncurrent | 14 | ||||
| Employee benefit plan obligation | 20 | ||||
| Total noncurrent liabilities | |||||
| TOTAL LIABILITIES |
F-3
| SEALSQ Corp | Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements as at June 30, 2024 |
| As at June 30, | As at December 31, | Note ref. | |||
| USD'000, except par value | 2024 (unaudited) | 2023 (unaudited) |
| Commitments and contingent liabilities | 21 | ||||
| SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY | |||||
| Common stock - Ordinary Shares | 22 | ||||
| Par value - USD | |||||
| Authorized - and | |||||
| Issued and outstanding - and | |||||
| Common stock - F Shares | 22 | ||||
| Par value - USD | |||||
| Authorized - and | |||||
| Issued and outstanding - and | |||||
| Additional paid-in capital | |||||
| Accumulated other comprehensive income / (loss) | |||||
| Accumulated deficit | ( |
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| TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.
F-4
| SEALSQ Corp | Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements as at June 30, 2024 |
| 3. | Condensed Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity |
| Unaudited 6 months ended June 30, | |||||||||
| USD'000 (except for share numbers) | Number of Ordinary Shares |
Number of F Shares |
Share Capital | Additional paid-in capital | Accumulated deficit | Accumulated other comprehensive income / (loss) | Total equity (deficit) | ||
| As at December 31, 2022 | ( |
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| Reverse recapitalization under common control | ( |
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| Indebtedness to related parties | - | - | |||||||
| Comprehensive income / (loss) | - | - | ( |
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| As at June 30, 2023 | ( |
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| As at December 31, 2023 | ( |
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| Stock-based compensation | - | - | |||||||
| L1 SPA | - | ||||||||
| Anson SPA | - | ||||||||
| Comprehensive income / (loss) | - | - | ( |
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| As at June 30, 2024 | ( |
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Common Stock
Additional Paid-In Capital
Accumulated Deficit
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income/(Loss)
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.
F-5
| SEALSQ Corp | Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements as at June 30, 2024 |
| 4. | Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows |
| Unaudited 6 months ended June 30, | ||||
| USD'000 | 2024 | 2023 | ||
| Cash Flows from operating activities: | ||||
| Net loss | ( |
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| Expenses settled in equity | ||||
| Unrealized and non-cash foreign currency transactions | ( |
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| Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of effects of businesses acquired | ||||
| Decrease (increase) in accounts receivables | ( | |||
| Decrease (increase) in inventories | ( | |||
| Decrease (increase) in other current assets and prepaids, net | ( | |||
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| Increase (decrease) in net balance owed to shareholders and their affiliates, excluding debt and interest on debt | ( |
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| Sale (acquisition) of property, plant and equipment | ( |
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| Net increase (decrease) during the period | ( | |||
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.
F-6
| SEALSQ Corp | Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements as at June 30, 2024 |
| 5. | Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements |
Note 1. The SEALSQ Group
SEALSQ Corp, together with its consolidated subsidiaries (“SEALSQ” or the “Group” or the “SEALSQ Group”), has its headquarters in Tortola, BVI. SEALSQ Corp, the parent of the SEALSQ Group, was incorporated in April 2022 and is listed on the NASDAQ Capital Market exchange with the valor symbol “LAES” since May 23, 2023.
On January 1, 2023, SEALSQ Corp acquired SEALSQ France (formerly WISeKey Semiconductors SAS), a private joint stock company (French Simplified Joint Stock Company), and its subsidiaries. Prior to that acquisition, SEALSQ did not have any operations. As further described in the notes below, the acquisition qualified as a reverse recapitalization.
SEALSQ designs, develops and markets secure semiconductors worldwide as a fabless manufacturer. It provides added security and authentication layers on its semiconductors which can be tailored to customers’ needs. As an advanced chip designer, the Group holds the intellectual property (IP) for the semiconductors it sells.
SEALSQ is also accredited as a Product Attestation Authority (PAA) and, as such, can issue MATTER Device Attestation Certificates (DAC).
The Group anticipates being able to generate profits in the near future thanks to the increased focus on the security and authentication of IT components and networks.
Note 2. Future operations and going concern
The Group recorded a loss from operations in this reporting period and the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared assuming that the Group will continue as a going concern.
The Group incurred a net operating loss of USD
million in the six months ended June 30, 2024 and had positive working capital of USD
We note that, historically, the Group has been dependent on financing to augment the operating cash flow to cover its cash requirements.
Based on the foregoing, Management believe it is correct to present these figures on a going concern basis.
Note 3. Basis of presentation
The condensed consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles in the United States of America (“US GAAP”) as set forth in the Financial Accounting Standards Board’s (FASB) Accounting Standards Codification (ASC). All amounts are in United States dollars (“USD”) unless otherwise stated.
These unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in the Group’s annual financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2023, as filed in the 20-F on March 21, 2024.
The Group’s interim period results do not necessarily indicate the results that may be expected for any other interim period or for the full fiscal year. The significant accounting policies applied in the annual consolidated financial statements of the Group as of December 31, 2023, contained in the Group’s Annual Report have been applied consistently in these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.
Note 4. Summary of significant accounting policies
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
Adoption of new FASB Accounting Standard in the current year – Prior-Year Financial Statements not restated:
As of January 1, 2024, the Group adopted Accounting Standards Update (ASU) 2023-01 Leases (Topic 842): Common Control Arrangements which requires all companies to amortize leasehold improvements associated with common control leases over the asset’s useful life to the common control group regardless of the lease term. ASU 2023-01 requires leasehold improvements associated with leases between entities under common control to be amortized over the useful life of the improvements until the lessee ceases to control the use of the underlying asset through a lease, at which time the remaining value of the leasehold improvement would be accounted for as a transfer between entities under common control.
There was no impact on the Group's results upon adoption of the standard.
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| SEALSQ Corp | Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements as at June 30, 2024 |
New FASB Accounting Standard to be adopted in the future:
In November 2023, the FASB issued ASU No 2023-07, Segment Reporting (Topic 280): Improvements to Reportable Segment Disclosures, which enhances current segment disclosures and requires additional disclosures of significant segment expenses.
Summary: The amendments improve reportable segment disclosure requirements, primarily through enhanced disclosures about significant segment expenses. In addition, the amendments enhance interim disclosure requirements, clarify circumstances in which an entity can disclose multiple segment measures of profit or loss, provide new segment disclosure requirements for entities with a single reportable segment, and contain other disclosure requirements.
Effective Date: ASU 2023-07 is effective for public business entities for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2023, and interim periods within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2024. Early adoption is permitted.
The Group expects to adopt all the aforementioned guidance when effective. Management is assessing the impact of the aforementioned guidance on its consolidated financial statements but does not expect it to have a material impact.
In December 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-09, Income Taxes (Topic 740): Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures, which establishes new income tax disclosure requirements in addition to modifying and eliminating certain existing requirements.
Summary: The intent of this standard is to enhance the decision usefulness of income tax disclosures. The standard applies to all entities subject to ASC Topic 740, Income Taxes. In addition, entities will be required to disclose the amount of income taxes paid (net of refunds received) disaggregated by federal, state, and foreign taxes. They will also disclose the amount of income taxes paid (net of refunds) disaggregated by individual jurisdictions in which income taxes paid is equal to or greater than five percent of total income taxes paid. The standard also outlines additional disclosure requirements for all entities and specific updates for public business entities.
Effective Date: ASU 2023-09 is effective for public business entities for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2024. Early adoption is permitted.
The Group expects to adopt all the aforementioned guidance when effective. Management is assessing the impact of the aforementioned guidance on its consolidated financial statements but does not expect it to have a material impact.
Note 5. Concentration of credit risks
Financial instruments that are potentially subject to credit risk consist primarily of cash and cash equivalents and trade accounts receivable. Our cash is held with large financial institutions. Management believes that the financial institutions that hold our investments are financially sound and accordingly, are subject to minimal credit risk. Deposits held with banks may exceed the amount of insurance provided on such deposits.
The Group sells to large, international customers and, as a result, may maintain individually significant trade accounts receivable balances with such customers during the year. We generally do not require collateral on trade accounts receivable. Summarized below are the clients whose revenue were 10% or higher than the respective total consolidated net sales for the 6 months ended June 30, 2024 or 2023, and the clients whose trade accounts receivable balances were 10% or higher than the respective total consolidated trade accounts receivable balance as at June 30, 2024 and, or December 31, 2023. In addition, we note that some of our clients are contract manufacturers for the same companies; should these companies reduce their operations or change contract manufacturers, this would cause a decrease in our customer orders which would adversely affect our operating results.
| Revenue concentration (% of total net sales) |
Receivables concentration (% of total accounts receivable) | ||||
| Revenue | Unaudited 6 months ended June 30, | As at June 30, | As at December 31, | ||
| Receivables | 2024 | 2023 | 2024 (unaudited) | 2023 | |
| Multinational electronics contract manufacturing company | - | ||||
| Multinational telecommunication & hardware manufacturing company | - | - | - | ||
| International digital security company | - | - | |||
| International software services provider | - | ||||
| International computer and hardware manufacturer | |||||
| International equipment and software manufacturer | - | - | |||
| International electronic components manufacturer | - | - | |||
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| SEALSQ Corp | Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements as at June 30, 2024 |
Note 6. Fair value measurements
ASC 820 establishes a three-tier fair value hierarchy for measuring financial instruments, which prioritizes the inputs used in measuring fair value. These tiers include:
· Level 1, defined as observable inputs such as quoted prices in active markets;
· Level 2, defined as inputs other than quoted prices in active markets that are either directly or indirectly observable; and
· Level 3, defined as unobservable inputs in which little or no market data exists, therefore requiring an entity to develop its own assumptions.
| As at June 30, 2024 (unaudited) | As at December 31, 2023 | Fair value level | ||||||
| USD'000 | Carrying amount | Fair value | Carrying amount | Fair value | Note ref. | |||
| Fair Value of Financial Instruments Level 3 | ||||||||
| Accounts receivable Accounts Receivable | 3 | 8 | ||||||
| Accounts payable Accounts Payable | 3 | 16 | ||||||
| Indebtedness to related parties, current Indebtedness to Related Parties, Current | - | - | 3 | 19 | ||||
| Bonds, mortgages and other long-term debt | 3 | 18 | ||||||
| Convertible note payable, noncurrent Convertible Note Payable, Noncurrent | 3 | 18 | ||||||
| Indebtedness to related parties, noncurrent Indebtedness to Related Parties, Noncurrent | 3 | 19 | ||||||
In addition to the methods and assumptions we use to record the fair value of financial instruments as discussed in the Fair Value Measurements section above, we used the following methods and assumptions to estimate the fair value of our financial instruments:
| - | Accounts receivable – carrying amount approximated fair value due to their short-term nature. |
| - | Accounts payable – carrying amount approximated fair value due to their short-term nature. |
| - | Indebtedness to related parties, current – carrying amount approximated fair value. |
| - | Bonds, mortgages and other long-term debt - carrying amount approximated fair value. |
| - | Convertible note payable, noncurrent – fair value is calculated based on the present value of the future cash flows as of the reporting date. |
| - | Indebtedness to related parties, noncurrent - carrying amount approximated fair value. |
Note 7. Cash and cash equivalents
Cash consists of deposits held at major banks.
Note 8. Accounts receivable
The breakdown of the accounts receivable balance is detailed below:
Accounts Receivable - Schedule of Accounts Receivable
| As at June 30, | As at December 31, | ||
| USD'000 | 2024 (unaudited) | 2023 | |
| Trade accounts receivable | |||
| Allowance for credit losses | ( |
( | |
| Total accounts receivable net of allowance for credit losses |
Note 9. Inventories
Inventories consisted of the following:
Inventories - Schedule of Inventories, Current
| As at June 30, | As at December 31, | ||
| USD'000 | 2024 (unaudited) | 2023 | |
| Raw materials | |||
| Work in progress | |||
| Finished goods | |||
| Total inventories |
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| SEALSQ Corp | Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements as at June 30, 2024 |
Note 10. Government assistance
SEALSQ France SAS (formerly WISeKey Semiconductors
SAS) is eligible for research tax credits provided by the French government. As at June 30, 2024, and December 31, 2023, the receivable
balances in respect of these research tax credits owed to the Group were respectively USD
Note 11. Other current assets
Other current assets consisted of the following:
Other Current Assets - Schedule of Other Current Assets
| As at June 30, | As at December 31, | ||
| USD'000 | 2024 (unaudited) | 2023 | |
| Value-Added Tax Receivable | |||
| Advanced payment to suppliers | |||
| Deposits, current | |||
| Other current assets | |||
| Total other current assets |
Note 12. Property, plant and equipment
Property, plant and equipment, net consisted of the following:
Property, Plant and Equipment - Schedule of Property, Plant and Equipment
| As at June 30, | As at December 31, | ||
| USD'000 | 2024 (unaudited) | 2023 | |
| Machinery & equipment Machinery & Equipment | |||
| Office equipment and furniture Office Equipment and Furniture | |||
| Computer equipment and licenses Computer Equipment and Licenses | |||
| Total property, plant and equipment gross | |||
| Accumulated depreciation for: | |||
| Machinery & equipment | ( |
( | |
| Office equipment and furniture | ( |
( | |
| Computer equipment and licenses | ( |
( | |
| Total accumulated depreciation | ( |
( | |
| Total property, plant and equipment, net | |||
| Depreciation charge for the 6 months ended June 30, |
In the six months ended June 30, 2024, SEALSQ Corp did not identify any events or changes in circumstances indicating that the carrying amount of any asset may not be recoverable. As a result, the Group did not record any impairment charge on Property, plant and equipment in the six months ended June 30, 2024.
The useful economic life of property plant and equipment is as follow:
| · | Office equipment and furniture: | to years |
| · | Production masks | years |
| · | Production tools | years |
| · | Licenses | years |
| · | Software | year |
Software
Production Tools
Minimum
Maximum
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| SEALSQ Corp | Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements as at June 30, 2024 |
Note 13. Intangible assets
Intangible assets and future amortization expenses consisted of the following:
Intangible Assets - Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets
| As at June 30, | As at December 31, | ||
| USD'000 | 2024 (unaudited) | 2023 | |
| Intangible assets subject to amortization: | |||
| Patents | |||
| License agreements | |||
| Other intangibles | |||
| Total intangible assets gross | |||
| Accumulated amortization for: | |||
| Patents Patents | ( |
( | |
| License agreements License Agreements | ( |
( | |
| Other intangibles Other Intangibles | ( |
( | |
| Total accumulated amortization | ( |
( | |
| Total intangible assets subject to amortization, net | - | - | |
| Total intangible assets, net | - | - | |
| Amortization charge for the 6 months ended June 30, | - |
The useful economic life of intangible assets is as follow:
| · | Patents: | to years |
| · | License agreements: | to years |
| · | Other intangibles: | years |
Note 14. Leases
The Group has historically entered into a number of lease arrangements under which it is the lessee. As at June 30, 2024, the SEALSQ Group holds four operating leases. The operating leases relate to premises. We do not sublease. All of our operating leases include multiple optional renewal periods which are not reasonably certain to be exercised.
During the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, we recognized rent expenses associated with our leases as follows:
Leases - Schedule of Lease Costs
| Unaudited 6 months ended June 30, | |||
| USD'000 | 2024 | 2023 | |
| Operating lease cost: | |||
| Fixed rent expense | |
| |
| Short-term lease cost | |||
| Net lease cost | |
| |
| Lease cost - Cost of sales | - | - | |
| Lease cost - General & administrative expenses General & Administrative Expenses | |
| |
| Net lease cost | 171 | 172 | |
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| SEALSQ Corp | Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements as at June 30, 2024 |
In the six months ended June 30, 2024, and in the year ended December 31, 2023, we had the following cash and non-cash activities associated with our leases:
Leases - Schedule of Cash and Non-Cash Activities Associated with Leases
| As at June 30, | As at December 31, | ||
| USD'000 | 2024 | 2023 | |
| Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities: | |||
| Operating cash flows from operating leases | |
| |
| Non-cash investing and financing activities: | |||
| Net lease cost | |
| |
| Additions to ROU assets obtained from: | |||
| New operating lease liabilities | |
|
The following table provides the details of right-of-use assets and lease liabilities as at June 30, 2024, and as at December 31, 2023:
Leases - Schedule of Right-Of-Use Assets and Lease Liabilities
| As at June 30, 2024 | As at December 31, 2023 | |
| USD'000 | ||
| Right-of-use assets: | ||
| Operating leases | |
|
| Total right-of-use assets | |
|
| Lease liabilities: | ||
| Operating leases | |
|
| Total lease liabilities | |
|
As at June 30, 2024, future minimum annual lease payments were as follows, which corresponds to the future minimum lease payments under legacy ASC 840 in line with ASU 2018-11.
Leases - Schedule of Future Minimum Lease Payments
| Other Liabilities | USD'000 | USD'000 | USD'000 | USD'000 |
| Year | Operating | Short-term | Finance | Total |
| 2024 | |
- | - | |
| 2025 | |
- | - | |
| 2026 | |
- | - | |
| 2027 | |
- | - | |
| 2028 and beyond | |
- | - | |
| Total future minimum lease payments | |
- | - | |
| Less effects of discounting | ( |
- | - | ( |
| Lease liabilities recognized | |
- | - | |
As at June 30, 2024 the weighted-average remaining
lease term was
For our operating leases, we calculated an estimate
rate based upon the estimated incremental borrowing rate of the entity holding the lease. The weighted average discount rate associated
with operating leases as at June 30, 2024 was
Note 15. Other noncurrent assets
Other noncurrent assets consisted of noncurrent deposits. Deposits are primarily made up of rental deposits on the premises rented by the Group.
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| SEALSQ Corp | Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements as at June 30, 2024 |
Note 16. Accounts payable
The accounts payable balance consisted of the following:
Accounts Payable - Schedule of Accounts Payable
| As at June 30, | As at December 31, | ||
| USD'000 | 2024 (unaudited) | 2023 | |
| Trade creditors | |||
| Accounts payable to shareholders | |||
| Accounts payable to Board Members | |||
| Accounts payable to underwriters, promoters, and employees | |||
| Other accounts payable | |||
| Total accounts payable |
Accounts payable to shareholders consist of short-term payables due to WISeKey International Holding AG in relation to interest on outstanding loans and the recharge of management services (see Notes 19 and 30).
Accounts payable to underwriters, promoters and employees consist primarily of payable balances to employees in relation to holidays, bonus and 13th month accruals across the Group.
Other accounts payable are mostly accruals of social charges in relation to the accrued liability to employees.
Note 17. Other current liabilities
Other current liabilities consisted of the following:
Other Current Liabilities - Schedule of Other Current Liabilities
| As at June 30, | As at December 31, | ||
| USD'000 | 2024 (unaudited) | 2023 | |
| Other tax payable | |||
| Customer contract liability, current | |||
| Total other current liabilities |
Note 18. Bonds, mortgages and other long-term debt
Production Capacity Investment Loan Agreement
In November 2022, SEALSQ entered into a loan agreement
with a third-party client to borrow funds for the purpose of increasing their production capacity. Under the terms of the Agreement,
the client has lent to SEALSQ a total of USD
At inception in November 2022, a debt discount
totaling USD
As at June 30, 2024, SEALSQ has not repaid any
amount. The loan balance remains USD
The Group recorded a debt discount amortization
expense of USD
Share Purchase Agreement with L1 Capital Global Opportunities Master Fund
On July 11, 2023, the Group entered into a Securities
Purchase Agreement (the “L1 SPA”) with L1 Capital Global Opportunities Master Fund Ltd (“L1”)
pursuant to which L1 may enter into a private placement of up to a maximum amount of USD
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| SEALSQ Corp | Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements as at June 30, 2024 |
Due to L1’s option to convert the loan in part or in full at any time before maturity, the L1 SPA was assessed as a share-settled debt instrument with an embedded put option. In line with ASC 480-10-55-43 and ASC 480-10-55-44, because the value that L1 will predominantly receive at settlement does not vary with the value of the shares, the settlement provision is not considered a conversion option. We assessed the put option under ASC 815 and concluded that it is clearly and closely related to its debt host and therefore did not require bifurcation. Per ASC 480-10-25, the L1 SPA was accounted for as a liability measured at fair value using the discounted cash flow method at inception.
Additionally, per the terms of the L1 SPA, upon each tranche closing under the L1 SPA, SEALSQ will grant L1 the option to acquire Ordinary Shares of SEALSQ at an initial exercise price of USD 30, which may reset at 120% of the closing VWAP on the six-month anniversary of the tranche closing date. The number of warrants granted at each tranche subscription is calculated as 30% of the principal amount of each tranche divided by the VWAP of the Ordinary Shares of SEALSQ on the trading day immediately preceding the tranche closing date. Each warrant agreement has a 5-year exercise period starting on the relevant tranche closing date. In line with ASC 470-20-25-2, for each tranche closing, the proceeds from the convertible notes with a detachable warrant were allocated to the two elements based on the relative fair values of the debt instrument without the warrant and of the warrant at time of issuance. When assessed as an equity instrument, the warrant agreement is fair valued at grant using the Black-Scholes model and the market price of the Ordinary Shares on the tranche closing date. The fair value of the debt is calculated using the discounted cash flow method.
The first tranche of USD
The First L1 Warrant was assessed as an equity
instrument and was fair valued at grant at an amount of USD
During the year ended December 31, 2023, L1 converted
a total of USD
On January 9, 2024, SEALSQ and L1 entered into
an Amendment to the Securities Purchase Agreement (the “First L1 Amendment”), to amend some of the original terms and
conditions of the L1 SPA. As per the First L1 Amendment, L1 may enter into a private placement of up to a maximum amount of USD
Additionally, per the terms of the L1 Amendment, upon each tranche closing under the L1 SPA, SEALSQ will grant L1 the option to acquire Ordinary Shares of SEALSQ at an initial exercise price of USD 4, with no option to reset. The number of warrants granted at each tranche subscription is calculated as 30% of the principal amount of each tranche divided by the VWAP of the Ordinary Shares of SEALSQ on the trading day immediately preceding the tranche closing date.
The second tranche of USD
The Second L1 Warrant was assessed as an equity
instrument and was fair valued at grant at an amount of USD
On March 1 ,2024, SEALSQ and L1 entered into the
Second Amendment to the Securities Purchase Agreement (the “Second L1 Amendment”), to amend some of the terms and conditions
of the L1 SPA. As per the Second L1 Amendment, L1 may enter into a private placement of up to a maximum amount of USD
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| SEALSQ Corp | Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements as at June 30, 2024 |
Additionally, per the terms of the L1 Second Amendment, upon each tranche closing under the L1 SPA, SEALSQ will grant L1 the option to acquire Ordinary Shares of SEALSQ at an initial exercise price of USD 5.5, with no option to reset. The number of warrants granted at each tranche subscription is calculated as 30% of the principal amount of each tranche divided by the VWAP of the Ordinary Shares of SEALSQ on the trading day immediately preceding the tranche closing date.
The third tranche of USD
The Third L1 Warrant was assessed as an equity
instrument and was fair valued at grant at an amount of USD
During the six months ended June 30, 2024, L1
converted a total of USD
As at June 30, 2024, the unconverted balance was
USD
Share Purchase Agreement with Anson Investments Master Fund
On July 11, 2023, the Group entered into a Securities
Purchase Agreement (the “Anson SPA”) with Anson Investments Master Fund LP (“Anson”) pursuant
to which Anson may enter into a private placement of up to a maximum amount of USD
Due to Anson’s option to convert the loan in part or in full at any time before maturity, the Anson SPA was assessed as a share-settled debt instrument with an embedded put option. In line with ASC 480-10-55-43 and ASC 480-10-55-44, because the value that Anson will predominantly receive at settlement does not vary with the value of the shares, the settlement provision is not considered a conversion option. We assessed the put option under ASC 815 and concluded that it is clearly and closely related to its debt host and therefore did not require bifurcation. Per ASC 480-10-25, the Anson SPA was accounted for as a liability measured at fair value using the discounted cash flow method at inception.
Additionally, per the terms of the Anson SPA, upon each tranche closing under the Anson SPA, SEALSQ will grant Anson the option to acquire Ordinary Shares of SEALSQ at an initial exercise price of USD 30, which may reset at 120% of the closing VWAP on the six-month anniversary of the tranche closing date. The number of warrants granted at each tranche subscription is calculated as 30% of the principal amount of each tranche divided by the VWAP of the Ordinary Shares of SEALSQ on the trading day immediately preceding the tranche closing date. Each warrant agreement has a 5-year exercise period starting on the relevant tranche closing date. In line with ASC 470-20-25-2, for each tranche closing, the proceeds from the convertible notes with a detachable warrant were allocated to the two elements based on the relative fair values of the debt instrument without the warrant and of the warrant at time of issuance. When assessed as an equity instrument, the warrant agreement is fair valued at grant using the Black-Scholes model and the market price of the Ordinary Shares on the tranche closing date. The fair value of the debt is calculated using the discounted cash flow method.
The first tranche of USD
The First Anson Warrant was assessed as an equity
instrument and was fair valued at grant at an amount of USD
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| SEALSQ Corp | Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements as at June 30, 2024 |
During the year ended December 31, 2023, Anson
converted a total of USD
Additionally, on July 10, 2023, the Group issued new Ordinary Shares to Anson as a result of a share ledger correction, thus a total delivery for the year of Ordinary Shares.
On January 9, 2024, SEALSQ and Anson entered into
an Amendment to the Securities Purchase Agreement (the “First Anson Amendment”), to amend some of the original terms
and conditions of the Anson SPA. As per the First Anson Amendment, Anson may enter into a private placement of up to a maximum amount
of USD
Additionally, per the terms of the Anson Amendment, upon each tranche closing under the Anson SPA, SEALSQ will grant Anson the option to acquire Ordinary Shares of SEALSQ at an initial exercise price of USD 4, with no option to reset. The number of warrants granted at each tranche subscription is calculated as 30% of the principal amount of each tranche divided by the VWAP of the Ordinary Shares of SEALSQ on the trading day immediately preceding the tranche closing date.
The Second tranche of USD
The Second Anson Warrant was assessed as an equity
instrument and was fair valued at grant at an amount of USD
On March 1, 2024, SEALSQ and Anson signed a second
Amendment to Securities Purchase Agreement (the “Second Anson Amendment”), to amend some of the terms and conditions
of the Anson SPA. As per the Second Anson Amendment, Anson may enter into a private placement of up to a maximum amount of USD
Additionally, per the terms of the Anson Second Amendment, upon each tranche closing under the Anson SPA, SEALSQ will grant Anson the option to acquire Ordinary Shares of SEALSQ at an initial exercise price of USD 5.5, with no option to reset. The number of warrants granted at each tranche subscription is calculated as 30% of the principal amount of each tranche divided by the VWAP of the Ordinary Shares of SEALSQ on the trading day immediately preceding the tranche closing date.
The Third tranche of USD
The Third Anson Warrant was assessed as an equity
instrument and was fair valued at grant at an amount of USD
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| SEALSQ Corp | Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements as at June 30, 2024 |
During the six months ended June 30, 2024,
Anson converted a total of USD
As at June 30, 2024, the unconverted balance on
the Third Anson Note was USD
Note 19. Indebtedness to related parties
On October 1, 2016, the SEALSQ Group entered into a Revolving Credit Agreement (the “Revolving Credit”) with its parent WISeKey International Holding Ltd to borrow funds within a credit period starting on October 1, 2016, and ending on December 31, 2017, when all outstanding funds would become immediately due and payable. Outstanding loan amounts under the Revolving Credit bore an interest rate of 3% per annum. Repayments before the end of the credit period were permitted. On November 1, 2017, the Group and WISeKey entered into the First Amendment to the Revolving Credit Agreement extending the credit period by 2 years to December 31, 2019. On March 16, 2021, the Group and WISeKey entered into the Second Amendment to the Revolving Credit Agreement extending the credit period by another 2 years to December 31, 2022. On November 1, 2022, the Group and WISeKey entered into the Third Amendment to the Revolving Credit Agreement pursuant to which the interest rate was amended to 2.5% per annum.
On April 1, 2019, the SEALSQ Group entered into
a loan agreement with WISeCoin AG, an affiliate of WISeKey, pursuant to which WISeCoin AG commits to loan EUR
On October 1, 2019, the SEALSQ Group entered into
a loan agreement with WISeCoin AG pursuant to which WISeCoin AG commits to loan USD
On November 12, 2020, WISeKey provided a Funding
Commitment to extend shareholder loans (each the “Shareholder Loan”) to the Group for a maximum aggregate amount of
USD million
On April 1, 2021, the Group entered into a Debt
Remission Agreement (the “Debt Remission”) with WISeKey pursuant to which an outstanding amount of EUR
On June 28, 2021, the Group entered into a Debt
Transfer Agreement with its parent, WISeKey, and an affiliate of WISeKey, WISeKey SA, pursuant to which WISeKey extended a loan of USD
On December 31, 2021, the Group entered into a
Debt Transfer Agreement with WISeKey pursuant to which WISeKey extended a loan of USD
On June 30, 2022, the Group entered into a Debt
Transfer Agreement with WISeKey pursuant to which WISeKey extended a loan of USD
On August 31, 2022, the Group entered into a Debt
Transfer Agreement with WISeKey and WISeKey SA pursuant to which WISeKey extended a loan of USD
On December 15, 2022, and in view of the negative
equity position of the Group, WISeKey as then sole shareholder of the SEALSQ Group resolved to recapitalize the Group by forfeiting EUR
Because of the requirement under French law, we
analyzed the amendment of the maturity of the loans and Revolving Credit as being part of the substance of the recapitalization transaction.
We assessed the recapitalization as a capital transaction between related parties in line with ASC 470-50 and, therefore, in the
year ended December 31, 2022, recorded a credit entry of USD
WISeKey International Holding AG
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| SEALSQ Corp | Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements as at June 30, 2024 |
On December 31, 2022, the Group entered into a
Debt Transfer Agreement with WISeKey pursuant to which WISeKey extended a loan of USD
As at December 31, 2022, the Group owed WISeKey
USD
On January 1, 2023, the SEALSQ Group entered into
a loan agreement with WISeKey (the “New Loan”) which replaced all outstanding loan agreements. Per the terms of the
New Loan, WISeKey extended a loan to the SEALSQ Group of up to USD
All entities in the SEALSQ Group are subject to management fees from WISeKey and WISeKey’s affiliates. Where the payment terms have been defined, the classification between current and noncurrent follows the payment terms, however, where there is no set payment date for these fees, they have been classified as noncurrent.
As at December 31, 2023, the Group owed WISeKey
and WISeKey’s affiliates noncurrent debts in an aggregate amount of USD
As at December 31, 2023, the Group also held an
accounts payable balance of USD
In 2024, the group repaid the current debt owed
to WISeKey in full for a total amount of USD
The group also repaid some of the noncurrent debts owed to WISeKey.
As at June 30, 2024, the Group owed WISeKey and
WISeKey’s affiliates noncurrent debts in an aggregate amount of USD
As at June 30, 2024, the Group also held an accounts
payable balance of USD
Note 20. Employee benefit plans
Defined benefit post-retirement plan
As at June 30, 2024, the Group maintained one defined benefit post retirement plan for the employees of SEALSQ France SAS (formerly WISeKey Semiconductors SAS).
The plan is and was considered a defined benefit plan and accounted for in accordance with ASC 715 Compensation – Retirement Benefits. This model allocates pension costs over the service period of employees in the plan. The underlying principle is that employees render services ratably over this period, and therefore, the income statement effects of pensions should follow a similar pattern. ASC 715 requires recognition of the funded status or difference between the fair value of plan assets and the projected benefit obligations of the pension plan on the balance sheet, with a corresponding adjustment recorded in the net loss. If the projected benefit obligation exceeds the fair value of the plan assets, then that difference or unfunded status represents the pension liability.
The Group records net service cost as an operating expense and other components of defined benefit plans as a non-operating expense in the statement of comprehensive loss.
The liabilities and annual income or expense of the pension plan are determined using methodologies that involve several actuarial assumptions, the most significant of which are the discount rate and the long-term rate of asset return (based on the market-related value of assets). The fair value of plan assets is determined based on prevailing market prices.
The defined benefit pension plan maintained by SEALSQ France SAS, and its obligations to employees in terms of retirement benefits, is limited to a lump sum payment based on remuneration and length of service, determined for each employee. The plan is not funded, which means that there are no plan assets.
The pension liability calculated as at June 30, 2024 is based on annual personnel costs and assumptions as of December 31, 2023.
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| SEALSQ Corp | Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements as at June 30, 2024 |
The expected future cash flows to be paid by the
Group for employer contribution for the year ended December 31, 2024, are USD
| Movement in Funded Status | 6 months ended June 30, | |
| USD'000 | 2024 | 2023 |
| Net Service cost | |
|
| Interest cost / (credit) | |
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| Total Net Periodic Benefit Cost / (credit) | |
|
| Employer contributions paid in the period | ( |
( |
| Total Cashflow | ( |
( |
Note 21. Commitments and contingencies
Lease commitments
The future payments due under leases are shown in Note 14.
Guarantees
Our software and hardware product sales agreements generally include certain provisions for indemnifying customers against liabilities if our products infringe a third party’s intellectual property rights. Certain of our product sales agreements also include provisions indemnifying customers against liabilities in the event we breach confidentiality or service level requirements. It is not possible to determine the maximum potential amount under these indemnification agreements due to our lack of history of prior indemnification claims and the unique facts and circumstances involved in each particular agreement. To date, we have not incurred any costs as a result of such indemnifications and have not accrued any liabilities related to such obligations in our condensed consolidated financial statements.
Note 22. Stockholders’ equity
Stockholders’ equity consisted of the following:
Stockholders' Equity - Schedule of Stock by Class
| SEALSQ Corp | SEALSQ Corp | ||||
| As at June 30, 2024 | As at December 31, 2023 | ||||
| Share Capital | Ordinary Shares | F Shares | Ordinary Shares | F Shares | |
| Par value per share | USD | USD | USD | USD | |
| Share capital (in USD) | |||||
| Total number of authorized shares | |
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| Total number of fully paid-in issued shares | |
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| Total number of fully paid-in outstanding shares | |
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| Total share capital (in USD) | |||||
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| SEALSQ Corp | Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements as at June 30, 2024 |
Note 23. Revenue
Nature of goods and services
The Group generates revenues from the sale of semiconductors secure chips and from Digital Certificates, Software as a Service, Software license and Post-Contract Customer Support (PCS) for cybersecurity applications. Products and services are sold principally separately but may also be sold in bundled packages.
For bundled packages, the Group accounts for individual products and services separately if they are distinct – i.e. if a product or service is separately identified from other items in the bundled package and if a customer can benefit from it. The consideration is allocated between separate products and services in a bundle based on their stand-alone selling prices. The stand-alone selling prices are determined based on the list prices when available or estimated based on the Adjusted Market Assessment approach (e.g. licenses), or the Expected Cost-Plus Margin approach (e.g., PCS).
The following is a description of the principal activities from which the Group generates its revenue across all reportable segments.
| Product and services | Nature, timing of satisfaction of performance obligations and significant payment terms |
| Semiconductors secure chips |
Although they may be sold in connection with other services of the Group, they always represent distinct performance obligations. The Group recognizes revenue when a customer takes possession of the chips, which usually occurs when the goods are delivered. Customers typically pay once goods are delivered. |
| SaaS |
The Group’s SaaS arrangements cover the provision of cloud-based certificates for authentication purposes such as Device Attestation Certificates (DACs) for MATTER Protocol, IoT Device to Cloud Authentication, or Device-to-Device Authentication. The Group recognizes revenue on a straight-line basis over the service period which is usually yearly renewable. Where lifelong certificates are issued, the Group recognizes revenue when the certificate is delivered and usable by the customer. Customers usually pay ahead of the service period; the paid amounts which have not yet been recognized as revenue are shown as deferred revenue on the balance sheet. |
| Software and INeS Certificate Management Platform |
The Group provides software for certificates life-cycle management and signing and authentication solutions through its INeS Certificate Management Platform. The Group recognizes revenue when the software has been delivered or the platform has been set up, and PCS revenue over the service period which is usually one-year renewable. Customers pay upon delivery of the software or over the PCS. |
| Implementation, integration and other services | The Group provides services to implement and integrate multi-element cybersecurity solutions. Most of the time the solution elements are off-the-shelve non-customized components which represent distinct performance obligations. Implementation and integration services are payable when rendered, while other revenue elements are payable and recognized as per their specific description in this section. |
Disaggregation of revenue
The following table shows the Group’s revenues disaggregated by product or service type:
Revenue - Schedule of Disaggregation of Revenue
| Disaggregation of revenue | Revenue recognized | At one point in time | Total | |||
| (unaudited) At One Point in Time | 6 months ended June 30, | 6 months ended June 30, | ||||
| USD'000 | 2024 | 2023 | 2024 | 2023 | ||
| Secure Microcontrollers Segment | ||||||
| Secure chips | Upon delivery | |||||
| Total Secure Microcontrollers Segment | ||||||
| All Other Segment | ||||||
| Secure chips | Upon delivery | |||||
| Total All Other Segment | ||||||
| Total Revenue | ||||||
For the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, the Group recorded no revenues related to performance obligations satisfied in prior periods.
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| SEALSQ Corp | Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements as at June 30, 2024 |
The following table shows the Group’s revenues disaggregated by geography, based on our customers’ billing addresses:
Revenue - Schedule of Disaggregation of Revenue by Geographic Areas
| Net sales by region | Unaudited 6 months ended June 30, | ||
| USD'000 | 2024 | 2023 | |
| Secure Microcontrollers Segment | |||
| North America North America | |||
| Europe, Middle East and Africa Europe, Middle East and Africa | |||
| Asia Pacific Asia Pacific | |||
| Total Secure Microcontrollers segment revenue | |||
| All Other Segment | |||
| North America | |||
| Europe, Middle East and Africa | |||
| Asia Pacific | |||
| Total All Other segment revenue | |||
| Total net sales | |||
Contract assets, deferred revenue and contract liability
Our contract assets, deferred revenue and contract liability consist of:
Revenue - Schedule of Contract Assets, Deferred Revenue and Contract Liability
| As at June 30, | As at December 31, | ||
| USD'000 | 2024 (unaudited) | 2023 | |
| Trade accounts receivable | |||
| Trade accounts receivable - Secure Microcontrollers Segment Secure Microcontrollers Segment | |
| |
| Trade accounts receivable - All Other Segment All Other Segment | |
| |
| Total trade accounts receivable | |
| |
| Customer contract liabilities | |||
| Customer contract liabilities - current | |
| |
| Total customer contract liabilities | |
| |
| Deferred revenue | |||
| Deferred revenue - Secure Microcontrollers Segment | |
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| Total deferred revenue | |
Increases or decreases in trade accounts receivable, contract assets, deferred revenue and contract liability were primarily due to normal timing differences between our performance and customer payments.
Remaining performance obligations
As of June 30, 2024, approximately USD
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| SEALSQ Corp | Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements as at June 30, 2024 |
Note 24. Stock-based compensation
Employee stock option plans
The F Share Option Plan (“FSOP”) and the Employee Share Option Plan (“ESOP”) were approved respectively on January 19, 2023, and September 15, 2023 by the Board of directors of SEALSQ.
Grants
In the 12 months to December 31, 2023, the Group granted a total of options exercisable in F Shares.
The options granted consisted of options with immediate vesting granted to employees, none of which had been exercised as of June 30, 2024.
The options granted were valued at grant date using the Black-Scholes model.
There was no grant of options on Ordinary Shares under the ESOP in the year ended December 31, 2023.
In the 6 months to June 30, 2024, the Group granted a total of options exercisable in Ordinary Shares.
The options granted consisted of options with immediate vesting granted to Board members, none of which had been exercised as of June 30, 2024.
The options granted were valued at grant date using the Black-Scholes model.
There was no grant of options on F Shares under the FSOP in the six months ended June 30, 2024.
Stock option charge to the income statement
The Group calculates the fair value of options granted by applying the Black-Scholes option pricing model. Expected volatility is based on the other companies (in the same industry and of a similar size) share price volatility.
In the six months ended June 30, 2024, a total
charge of USD
Stock-Based Compensation - Schedule of Share Based Payment Award, Stock Options, Valuation Assumptions
| Assumption | June 30, 2024 | June 30, 2023 | |
| Dividend yield | None | None | |
| Risk-free interest rate used (average) | % | % | |
| Expected market price volatility | % | % | |
| Average remaining expected life of stock options on F Shares (years) | |||
| Average remaining expected life of stock options on Ordinary Shares (years) | n/a |
Unvested options to employees as at June 30, 2024 were recognized prorata temporis over the service period (grant date to vesting date).
Stock-Based Compensation - Schedule of Share Based Compensation Stock Options Activity
| Non-vested options on F Shares | Number of F Shares under options | Weighted-average grant date fair value (USD) |
| Non-vested options as at December 31, 2022 | ||
| Granted | ||
| Vested | ||
| Non-vested forfeited or cancelled | - | - |
| Non-vested options as at December 31, 2023 | ||
| Granted | - | - |
| Vested | - | - |
| Non-vested forfeited or cancelled | - | - |
| Non-vested options as at June 30, 2024 |
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| SEALSQ Corp | Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements as at June 30, 2024 |
| Non-vested options on Ordinary Shares | Number of Ordinary Shares under options | Weighted-average grant date fair value (USD) |
| Non-vested forfeited or cancelled | - | - |
| Non-vested options as at December 31, 2022 | | |
| Granted | - | - |
| Vested | - | - |
| Non-vested forfeited or cancelled | - | - |
| Non-vested options as at December 31, 2023 | | |
| Granted | ||
| Vested | ||
| Non-vested forfeited or cancelled | - | - |
| Non-vested options as at June 30, 2024 | |
The following tables summarize the Group’s stock option activity for the six months ended June 30, 2024.
| Options on F Shares | SEAL F Shares under options | Weighted-average exercise price (USD) |
Weighted average remaining contractual term (in years) |
Aggregate intrinsic value (USD) |
| Outstanding as at December 31, 2022 | — | — | ||
| Of which vested | - | - | - | - |
| Granted | - | - | ||
| Outstanding as at December 31, 2023 | ||||
| Of which vested | ||||
| Granted | - | - | - | - |
| Outstanding as at June 30, 2024 | ||||
| Of which vested |
| Options on Ordinary Shares | SEAL Ordinary Shares under options | Weighted-average exercise price (USD) |
Weighted average remaining contractual term (in years) |
Aggregate intrinsic value (USD) |
| Outstanding as at December 31, 2022 | — | — | ||
| Of which vested | - | - | - | - |
| Granted | - | - | - | - |
| Outstanding as at December 31, 2023 | — | — | ||
| Of which vested | - | - | - | - |
| Granted | - | - | ||
| Outstanding as at June 30, 2024 | ||||
| Of which vested |
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| SEALSQ Corp | Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements as at June 30, 2024 |
Stock-Based Compensation - Schedule of Compensation Expense
| Stock-based compensation expenses | Unaudited 6 months ended June 30, | ||
| USD | 2024 | 2023 | |
| In relation to Employee Stock Option Plans (ESOP) | |
— | |
| In relation to non-ESOP Option Agreements | — | — | |
| Total | — | ||
Stock-based compensation expenses are recorded under the following expense categories in the income statement.
| Stock-based compensation expenses | Unaudited 6 months ended June 30, | ||
| USD'000 | 2024 | 2023 | |
| Research & development expenses | |||
| Selling & marketing expenses | |||
| General & administrative expenses | |
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| Total | |
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Note 25. Non-operating income
Non-operating income consisted of the following:
Non-Operating Income - Schedule of Non-Operating Income
| Unaudited 6 months ended June 30, | |||
| USD'000 | 2024 | 2023 | |
| Foreign exchange gain | |||
| Interest income | |||
| Other | |||
| Total non-operating income | |||
Note 26. Non-operating expenses
Non-operating expenses consisted of the following:
Non-Operating Expenses - Schedule of Non-Operating Expenses
| Unaudited 6 months ended June 30, | |||
| USD'000 | 2024 | 2023 | |
| Foreign exchange losses | |||
| Financial charges | |||
| Interest expense | |||
| Other | |||
| Total non-operating expenses | |||
Note 27. Income taxes
The Group assesses the recoverability of its deferred tax assets and, to the extent recoverability does not satisfy the “more likely than not” recognition criterion under ASC 740, records a valuation allowance against its deferred tax assets. The Group considered its recent operating results and anticipated future taxable income in assessing the need for its valuation allowance.
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| SEALSQ Corp | Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements as at June 30, 2024 |
In the years up until and including 2021, the Group recorded a valuation allowance for the full amount of its deferred tax assets. However, in view of the Group’s income before income tax in the year ended December 31, 2022, and of the anticipated future taxable income per management’s forecast, the Group assessed that the recoverability of its deferred tax assets partially satisfied the “more likely than not” recognition criterion under ASC 740 as at December 31, 2022 and, therefore, partially reversed the valuation allowance previously recorded.
As at June 30, 2024, the Group assessed that the recoverability of its deferred tax assets still partially satisfied the “more likely than not” recognition criteria under ASC 740, but that it would spread over more years than initially calculated. The Group considered its recent operating results and anticipated future taxable income in assessing the need for its valuation allowance and assessed that the valuation allowance should be increased to reflect the expected delay in the recoverability of its deferred tax assets, as reflected in the tables below.
The Group’s deferred tax assets and liabilities consist of the following:
Income Taxes - Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities
| Deferred income tax assets/(liabilities) | As at June 30, | As at December 31, | |
| USD'000 | 2024 (unaudited) | 2023 | |
| Switzerland Switzerland | |||
| Foreign Foreign | | ||
| Deferred income tax assets / (liabilities) | |
| Deferred tax assets and liabilities | As at June 30, | As at December 31, | |
| USD'000 | 2024 (unaudited) | 2023 | |
| Defined benefit accrual | ( |
( | |
| Tax loss carryforwards | | ||
| Add back loss carryforwards used for the debt remission | | ||
| Valuation allowance | ( |
( | |
| Deferred tax assets / (liabilities) | |
Note 28. Segment reporting
The Group has one operating segment that meets the criteria set in ASC 280-10-50: Secure Microcontrollers. The Group’s chief operating decision maker, who is its Chief Executive Officer, reviews financial performance of this operating segment for purposes of allocating resources and assessing budgets and performance.
The remaining non-reportable operating segments and other business activities that are not identified as operating segments are combined and disclosed in an “all other” standalone category.
The Secure Microcontrollers segment encompasses the design, manufacturing, sales and distribution of high-end, Common Criteria EAL5+ & FIPS 140-3-certified secure microprocessors.
| Unaudited 6 months ended June 30, | 2024 | 2023 | |||||||||
| Secure Microcontrollers | All Other | Total | Secure Microcontrollers | All Other | Total | ||||||
| Revenues from external customers | |||||||||||
| Intersegment revenues | |||||||||||
| Interest revenue | |||||||||||
| Interest expense | |||||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | |||||||||||
| Segment income /(loss) before income taxes | ( |
( |
( |
( |
( | ||||||
| Profit / (loss) from intersegment sales | |||||||||||
| Income tax recovery / (expense) | ( |
( |
( |
( |
( | ||||||
| Segment assets | |||||||||||
| Unaudited 6 months ended June 30, | 2024 | 2023 | |
| USD'000 | USD'000 | ||
| Revenue reconciliation | |||
| Total revenue for reportable segment | |||
| Elimination of intersegment revenue Intersegment | ( |
( | |
| Total consolidated revenue | |||
| Loss reconciliation | |||
| Total loss from reportable segments | ( |
( | |
| Elimination of intersegment profits | ( |
( | |
| Loss before income taxes | ( |
( |
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| SEALSQ Corp | Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements as at June 30, 2024 |
| As at June 30, | 2024 | 2023 | |
| USD'000 | USD'000 | ||
| Asset reconciliation | |||
| Total assets from reportable segments Reportable Segments | |||
| Elimination of intersegment receivables Intersegment | ( |
( | |
| Consolidated total assets |
Revenue and property, plant and equipment by geography
The following tables summarize geographic information for net sales based on the billing address of the customer, and for property, plant and equipment.
Segment Reporting - Schedule of Revenue and Property, Plant and Equipment by Geography
| Net sales by region | Unaudited 6 months ended June 30, | ||
| USD'000 | 2024 | 2023 | |
| North America | |||
| Europe, Middle East & Africa | |||
| Asia Pacific | |||
| Total net sales | |||
| Property, plant and equipment, net of depreciation, by region | As at June 30, | As at December 31, | |
| USD'000 | 2024 (unaudited) | 2023 | |
| Europe, Middle East & Africa | |||
| Total Property, plant and equipment, net of depreciation |
Earnings/(Loss) Per Share - Schedule of Earnings Per Shares, Basic and Diluted
| Unaudited 6 months ended June 30, | |||
| Earnings / (loss) per share | 2024 | 2023 | |
| Net loss (USD'000) | ( |
( | |
| Effect of potentially dilutive instruments on net earnings (USD'000) | n/a | n/a | |
| Net loss after effect of potentially dilutive instruments (USD'000) | (10,758) | (875) | |
| Ordinary Shares used in net earnings / (loss) per share computation: | |||
| Weighted average shares outstanding - basic | |||
| Effect of potentially dilutive equivalent shares | n/a | n/a | |
| Weighted average shares outstanding - diluted | |||
| Net earnings / (loss) per Ordinary Share | |||
| Basic weighted average loss per share (USD) | ( |
( | |
| Diluted weighted average loss per share (USD) | ( |
( | |
| F Shares used in net earnings / (loss) per share computation: | |||
| Weighted average shares outstanding - basic | |||
| Effect of potentially dilutive equivalent shares | n/a | n/a | |
| Weighted average shares outstanding - diluted | |||
| Net earnings / (loss) per F Share | |||
| Basic weighted average loss per share (USD) | ( |
( | |
| Diluted weighted average loss per share (USD) | ( |
( | |
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| SEALSQ Corp | Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements as at June 30, 2024 |
Note 30. Legal proceedings
We are currently not party to any legal proceedings and claims that are not provided for in our financial statements.
Starting in 2023 until April 2024, the French customs authorities carried out an audit of our exportation documents and found some administrative errors. In June 2024, we submitted observations to the French customs authorities contesting the legal qualification of the infringement notified. As at June 30, 2024, the French customs authorities have not yet disclosed their conclusion or a course of action in relation to their findings. We note that the administrative errors identified in our exportation documents had no financial impact on our current or historical financial statements and did not result in any error or misstatement in our historical financial statements. However, management believes that there is a reasonable possibility that a penalty may be incurred in relation to this matter, but a reasonable estimate of such loss cannot be made as at June 30, 2024.
Note 31. Related parties disclosure
Subsidiaries
As at June 30, 2024, the condensed consolidated financial statements of the Group include the entities listed in the following table:
Related Parties Disclosure - Schedule of Subsidiary/Parent Ownership Interest
| Group Company Name | Country of incorporation | Year of incorporation | Share Capital | % ownership as at June 30, 2024 |
% ownership as at December 31, 2023 |
Nature of business | ||||||
| SEALSQ France SAS | EUR |
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| WISeKey IoT Japan KK | JPY |
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| WISeKey IoT Taiwan | TWD |
Related party transactions and balances
| Receivables as at | Payables as at | Net expenses to | Net income from | |||||||||||||||
| Related Parties | June 30, | December 31, | June 30, | December 31, | in the 6 months ended June 30, | in the 6 months ended June 30, | ||||||||||||
| (in USD'000) | 2024 (unaudited) | 2023
|
2024 (unaudited) | 2023
|
2024 (unaudited) | 2023 (unaudited) | 2024 (unaudited) | 2023 (unaudited) | ||||||||||
| 1 | John O’Hara | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | ||||||||||
| 2 | Ruma Bose | - | - | - | - | - | ||||||||||||
| 3 | Cristina Dolan | - | - | - | - | - | - | |||||||||||
| 4 | David Fergusson | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | ||||||||||
| 5 | Danil Kerimi | - | - | - | - | - | ||||||||||||
| 6 | Eric Pellaton | - | - | - | - | - | - | |||||||||||
| 7 | WISeKey International Holding AG | - | - | - | - | |||||||||||||
| 8 | WISeKey SA | - | - | - | - | - | - | |||||||||||
| 9 | WISeKey USA Inc | - | - | - | - | - | - | |||||||||||
| 10 | WISeKey Semiconductors GmbH | - | - | - | - | |||||||||||||
| 11 | WISeCoin AG | - | - | - | - | |||||||||||||
| Total | - | - | - | - | ||||||||||||||
1. John O’Hara is a member of the Board and the CFO of SEALSQ Corp. A short-term payable to John O’Hara in an amount of USD 158,314 was outstanding as at June 30, 2024, made up of accrued bonuses.
2. Ruma Bose is a member of the board of directors of SEALSQ Corp. The expenses recorded in the income statement in the six months ended, and the payable balance as at, June 30, 2024 relate to her Board fee.
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| SEALSQ Corp | Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements as at June 30, 2024 |
3. Cristina Dolan is a member of the board of directors of SEALSQ Corp. The expenses recorded in the income statement in the six months ended, and the payable balance as at, June 30, 2024 relate to her Board fee.
4. David Fergusson is a member of the board of directors of SEALSQ Corp. The expenses recorded in the income statement the six months ended June 30, 2024 relate to his Board fee.
5. Danil Kerimi is a member of the board of directors of SEALSQ Corp. The expenses recorded in the income statement in the six months ended, and the payable balance as at, June 30, 2024 relate to his Board fee.
6. Eric Pellaton is a member of the board of directors of SEALSQ Corp. The expenses recorded in the income statement in the six months ended, and the payable balance as at, June 30, 2024 relate to his Board fee.
7. WISeKey International Holding AG has a controlling interest in the SEALSQ Group. It provides financing and management services, including, but not limited to, sales and marketing, accounting, finance, legal, taxation, business and strategy consulting, public relations, marketing, risk management, information technology and general management. The expenses in relation to WISeKey International Holding AG for the six months ended June 30, 2024 relate to interest on outstanding loans and the recharge of management services.
8. WISeKey SA is part of the group headed by WISeKey International Holding AG (the “WISeKey Group”) and employs supporting staff who work for the SEALSQ Group. The expenses in relation to WISeKey SA in the six months ended June 30, 2024, relates to the recharge of employee costs.
9. WISeKey USA Inc is part of the WISeKey Group and employs sales staff who work for the SEALSQ Group. The expenses in relation to WISeKey USA Inc. in the six months ended June 30, 2024 relate to the recharge of employee costs.
10. WISeKey Semiconductors GmbH is part of the WISeKey Group and employs sales staff who work for the SEALSQ Group. The expenses in relation to WISeKey Semiconductors GmbH in the six months ended June 30, 2024 relate to the recharge of employee costs.
11. WISeCoin AG is part of the WISeKey Group. The expenses recorded in the six months ended June 30, 2024 relate to interest on an outstanding loan.
Note 32. Subsequent events
L1 SPA
Subsequent Event
Private Placement
After June 30, 2024, L1 converted the remaining
balance of USD
Anson SPA
After June 30, 2024, Anson converted USD
Note 33. Impacts of ongoing conflicts
Impacts of the war in Ukraine
Following the outbreak of the war in Ukraine in late February 2022, several countries imposed sanctions on Russia, Belarus and certain regions in Ukraine. There has been an abrupt change in the geopolitical situation, with significant uncertainty about the duration of the conflict, changing scope of sanctions and retaliation actions including new laws.
The SEALSQ Group does not have any operation or customer in Russia, Belarus or Ukraine, and, as such, does not foresee any direct impact of the war on its operations. However, the war has also contributed to an increase in volatility in currency markets, energy prices, raw material and other input costs, which may impact the Group’s supply chain in the future.
As at June 30, 2024, SEALSQ has assessed the consequences of the war for its financial disclosures and considered the impacts on key judgments and significant estimates, and has concluded that no changes were required. SEALSQ will continue to monitor these areas of increased risk for material changes.
Impacts of the Israel–Hamas conflict
Israel’s declaration of war on Hamas in October 2023 has degraded the geopolitical environment in the region and created uncertainty.
The SEALSQ Group does not have any operation or customer in that region, and, as such, does not foresee any direct impact of the war on its operations. However, depending on its duration and intensity, the war may adversely affect the global economy, financial markets and the Group’s supply chain in the future.
As at June 30, 2024, SEALSQ has assessed the consequences of the war for its financial disclosures and considered the impacts on key judgments and significant estimates, and has concluded that no changes were required. SEALSQ will continue to monitor these areas of increased risk for material changes.
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