Press Release: SEALSQ Announces Unaudited First Half 2024 Financial Results and Updates on Strategic Business Initiatives

Dow Jones
26 Sep 2024

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 $(USD.AU)$ 
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 

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