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WISeKey International Holding Ltd Announces Agenda Items to be Approved by Shareholders at its 2026 Annual General Meeting

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WISeKey (NASDAQ: WKEY) announced agenda items proposed for approval at its 2026 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders.

Items include the 2025 Annual Report, discharge of the Board and Executive Management, re-election and election of Board members and committees, auditor, proxy, and compensation votes. The AGM is on June 29, 2026 in Zurich.

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News Market Reaction – WKEY

-10.49%
18 alerts
-10.49% Session close to close
-7.1% Trough in 1 hr 6 min
$109.29M Market Cap
0.5x Rel. Volume

In the May 29 session, WKEY declined 10.49%, reflecting a significant negative market reaction. Argus tracked a trough of -7.1% from its starting point during tracking. Our momentum scanner triggered 18 alerts that day, indicating notable trading interest and price volatility.

Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.

Market Context

The stock dropped -10.5% in the session following this news. A negative reaction despite largely pro...
Analysis

The stock dropped -10.5% in the session following this news. A negative reaction despite largely procedural AGM news would fit a pattern where governance or compensation votes sometimes trigger concern even without new financial data. This agenda centers on approval of the 2025 Annual Report, board and committee re-elections, and compensation votes. Any sustained weakness would likely reflect broader sentiment or expectations set by earlier growth-focused announcements rather than incremental fundamentals contained in this notice.

Key Figures

AGM time: 2:00 p.m. CEST AGM date: June 29, 2026 Board members up for re-election: 7 members +2 more
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AGM time 2:00 p.m. CEST Scheduled time of 2026 AGM on June 29, 2026
AGM date June 29, 2026 Scheduled date of 2026 Annual General Meeting
Board members up for re-election 7 members Seven current Board members proposed for re-election at 2026 AGM
New Board member 1 member One new Board member proposed for election at 2026 AGM
Annual Report year 2025 Annual Report 2025 and audited financial statements up for approval

Historical Context

5 past events · Latest: May 20 (Positive)
Pattern 5 events
Date Event Sentiment 24h Move Catalyst
May 20 AI platform roadmap Positive +7.0% Launch of WISeRobot.ch and roadmap for human-centric, post-quantum-secured robotics.
May 13 AI ethics initiative Positive +6.2% Expansion of HUMAN-AI-T Manifesto into global movement for ethical, human-governed AI.
May 06 CEO letter update Positive +17.1% CEO letter detailing strong 2025 and early 2026 revenue growth and cash position.
May 05 Space subsidiary update Positive +2.8% Progress at WISeSat/WISE Space with quantum-secure LEO satellites and future plans.
Apr 30 FY2025 earnings Positive -2.6% Audited FY2025 results with strong revenue growth but reported net loss and guidance.

24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.

Pattern Detected

Recent news, especially AI and strategic updates, has mostly seen positive price alignment, while the audited 2025 earnings release drew a modest negative reaction.

Recent Company History

Over the past months WISeKey reported strong growth, with audited FY2025 results and a CEO letter highlighting revenue expansion and substantial cash and pipeline figures. AI-focused initiatives like WISeRobot.ch and the HUMAN-AI-T movement, along with WISeSat space progress, all saw positive next-day price reactions. The FY2025 earnings release on Apr 30, 2026 drew a small negative move despite positive growth metrics. Today’s AGM agenda announcement fits into this sequence as a governance and continuity update rather than a new financial or strategic catalyst.

Key Terms

independent proxy, nomination & compensation committee
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independent proxy regulatory
"Re-election of the Auditor and Independent ProxyVotes relating to the compensation..."
An independent proxy is a neutral person or third-party firm appointed to collect and cast shareholders’ votes at a corporate meeting when owners cannot attend in person. It matters to investors because it helps ensure votes are handled fairly and free from insider influence; think of it as a trusted messenger who follows your instructions so your voice counts in decisions that can affect company strategy and share value.
nomination & compensation committee regulatory
"Re-election of the Nomination & Compensation CommitteeRe-election of the Auditor..."
A nomination & compensation committee is a group of board directors responsible for choosing and evaluating board members and senior executives, and for setting their pay, bonuses and incentive plans. Think of it as a hiring and pay review panel that aims to ensure the company has capable leaders and that their rewards are tied to long‑term performance. Investors watch this committee because its decisions influence leadership quality, executive incentives and the alignment between management actions and shareholder value.

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Zug, Switzerland, May 29, 2026 – WISeKey International Holding Ltd. (“WISeKey” or the “Company”) (SIX: WIHN, NASDAQ: WKEY), a leading global cybersecurity and IoT company, announced today that the Board of Directors has submitted its proposals for shareholder approval at the 2026 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders (“AGM”).

Key items that the Board of Directors recommends shareholders to approve include, among other things:

  • Annual Report 2025 (including audited financial statements)
  • Discharge of the Board and Executive Management
  • Re-election of all seven current members of the Board of Directors and election of one new member of the Board of Directors
  • Re-election of the Nomination & Compensation Committee
  • Re-election of the Auditor and Independent Proxy
  • Votes relating to the compensation of the Board of Directors and Executive Management

The 2026 AGM will be held at 2:00 p.m. CEST on Monday, June 29, 2026 at the offices of Homburger AG, Prime Tower, Hardstrasse 201, 8005 Zurich, Switzerland. It will be possible for shareholders to attend the AGM in person at the venue. Shareholders may also exercise their voting rights by giving electronic or written voting instructions to the independent voting rights representative, as further described in the Company’s invitation to the 2026 AGM published on the date of this press release, or by giving proxy to a representative.

About WISeKey
WISeKey International Holding Ltd (“WISeKey”, SIX: WIHN; Nasdaq: WKEY) is a global leader in cybersecurity, digital identity, and IoT solutions platform. It operates as a Swiss-based holding company through several operational subsidiaries, each dedicated to specific aspects of its technology portfolio. The subsidiaries include (i) SEALSQ Corp (Nasdaq: LAES), which focuses on semiconductors, PKI, and post-quantum technology products, (ii) WISeKey SA, which specializes in RoT and PKI solutions for secure authentication and identification in IoT, blockchain, and AI, (iii) WISeSat AG which focuses on space technology for secure satellite communication, specifically for IoT applications, (iv) WISe.ART Corp which focuses on trusted blockchain NFTs and operates the WISe.ART marketplace for secure NFT transactions, and (v) SEALCOIN AG which focuses on decentralized physical internet with DePIN technology and houses the development of the SEALCOIN platform.

Each subsidiary contributes to WISeKey’s mission of securing the internet while focusing on their respective areas of research and expertise. Their technologies seamlessly integrate into the comprehensive WISeKey platform. WISeKey secures digital identity ecosystems for individuals and objects using blockchain, AI, and IoT technologies. With over 1.6 billion microchips deployed across various IoT sectors, WISeKey plays a vital role in securing the Internet of Everything. Trusted by the OISTE/WISeKey cryptographic Root of Trust, WISeKey provides secure authentication and identification for IoT, blockchain, and AI applications. The WISeKey Root of Trust ensures the integrity of online transactions between objects and people. For more information on WISeKey’s strategic direction and its subsidiary companies, please visit www.wisekey.com.

Press and investor contacts:

WISeKey International Holding Ltd 
Company Contact:  Carlos Moreira
Chairman & CEO
Tel: +41 22 594 3000
info@wisekey.com
WISeKey Investor Relations (US) 
Contact:  Lena Cati
The Equity Group Inc.
Tel: +1 212 836-9611
lena.cati@equityny.com

Disclaimer:

This communication contains forward-looking statements concerning WISeKey International Holding Ltd and/or its subsidiaries (collectively, “WISeKey,” “our” or “us”) and its businesses. Forward-looking statements can be identified by terms such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “may,” “plan,” “project,” “will,” and similar expressions. These statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause WISeKey’s actual results, financial condition, performance or achievements to differ materially from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. These factors include: our ability to convert our pipeline into actual sales; the ability to realize WISeKey’s anticipated growth strategies and profitability; the development of post-quantum cryptography products and the potential market for such products; WISeKey’s plans for global customer base expansion; the expansion of the WISeSat project and the QSOC initiative; the timing and expected revenues from the commercial deployment of the QS7001 quantum-resistant semiconductor; the sufficiency of cash to meet liquidity needs; WISeKey’s ability to attract and retain customers; changes in economic conditions; market demand and semiconductor industry conditions; and the risks discussed in WISeKey’s filings with the SEC. WISeKey is providing this communication as of this date and does not undertake to update any forward-looking statements as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

Statements regarding our business pipeline are based on management's current estimates of potential revenue opportunities and do not represent backlog or contracted revenue. Pipeline conversion is subject to numerous factors including customer validation, technical integration requirements, certification timelines, and market conditions. There can be no assurance that pipeline opportunities will convert to actual sales or that such conversion will occur within anticipated timeframes.

This press release does not constitute an offer to sell, or a solicitation of an offer to buy, any securities, and it does not constitute an offering prospectus within the meaning of the Swiss Financial Services Act (“FinSA”), the FinSA’s predecessor legislation or advertising within the meaning of the FinSA. Investors must rely on their own evaluation of WISeKey and its securities, including the merits and risks involved. Nothing contained herein is, or shall be relied on as, a promise or representation as to the future performance of WISeKey. Given the risks and uncertainties described herein, you should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements as a prediction of actual results.


FAQ

What key agenda items will WISeKey (WKEY) shareholders vote on at the 2026 AGM?

WISeKey shareholders will vote on the 2025 Annual Report, Board and Executive Management discharge, Board member elections, committee re-elections, auditor, independent proxy, and compensation. According to WISeKey, these proposals form the core agenda for the 2026 AGM.

When and where is the WISeKey (WKEY) 2026 Annual General Meeting being held?

The WISeKey 2026 AGM is scheduled for June 29, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. CEST in Zurich. According to WISeKey, the meeting will take place at Homburger AG, Prime Tower, Hardstrasse 201, 8005 Zurich, Switzerland.

Can WISeKey (WKEY) shareholders attend the 2026 AGM in person?

Yes, WISeKey states that shareholders can attend the 2026 AGM in person at the Zurich venue. According to WISeKey, physical attendance is allowed alongside alternative options for exercising voting rights electronically, in writing, or via proxy.

How can WISeKey (WKEY) shareholders exercise their voting rights for the 2026 AGM?

WISeKey shareholders may vote by attending in person, instructing the independent voting rights representative electronically or in writing, or granting a proxy. According to WISeKey, detailed procedures are described in the formal invitation to the 2026 AGM.

Will WISeKey (WKEY) compensation for Board and management be voted on at the 2026 AGM?

Yes, the agenda includes votes on compensation for the Board of Directors and Executive Management. According to WISeKey, these compensation-related resolutions are part of the broader package of governance items proposed for shareholder approval in 2026.