SEALSQ Halts $200M Majority Investment Talks with Quobly, Shifts to Minority Stake Exploration

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Wisekey's subsidiary, SEALSQ Corp, has ended discussions for a potential majority investment or acquisition of Quobly, instead opting to explore a minority investment.

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• Majority Investment Halted

  SEALSQ Corp and Quobly have mutually agreed to cease discussions regarding a potential majority investment or acquisition of Quobly by SEALSQ.

• Shift to Minority Investment

  The parties will now explore the possibility of a minority investment, to be discussed once Quobly launches its Series A financing round.

• Strategic Collaboration Continues

  Technical and industrial collaboration between SEALSQ and Quobly, initially announced in November 2025, will continue.

• Follows Prior Announcement

  This decision follows the January 14, 2026, announcement of exclusive negotiations for a significant $200 million investment.

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This filing updates the market on a previously announced significant strategic initiative. The decision to halt discussions for a potential $200 million majority investment or acquisition of Quobly by SEALSQ Corp, a Wisekey subsidiary, represents a significant change from the initial announcement on January 14, 2026. While the companies will continue technical collaboration and explore a minority investment, the failure to proceed with the larger, potentially transformative deal is a negative development. This indicates a reduction in the scope and immediate impact of the strategic partnership, potentially affecting future growth prospects and market perception for SEALSQ and its parent, Wisekey.