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SEALSQ Corp (NASDAQ: LAES) CFO sells 20,000 shares in planned Rule 10b5-1 trades

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SEALSQ Corp Chief Financial Officer John Charles O'Hara sold 20,000 Ordinary Shares of LAES in open-market transactions. The sales were split into 10,000 shares at a weighted average price of $2.4532 and 10,000 shares at a weighted average price of $2.4173. These trades were carried out under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted on October 17, 2025, indicating they were scheduled in advance. Following the transactions, O'Hara directly holds 245,595 Ordinary Shares.

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Insider O'Hara John Charles
Role Chief Financial Officer
Sold 20,000 shs ($49K)
Type Security Shares Price Value
Sale Ordinary Shares 10,000 $2.4173 $24K
Sale Ordinary Shares 10,000 $2.4532 $25K
Holdings After Transaction: Ordinary Shares — 245,595 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
  1. The sales reported in this Form 4 were effected pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted by the reporting person on October 17, 2025. The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $2.33 to $2.51, inclusive. The reporting person undertakes to provide to SEALSQ Corp, any security holder of SEALSQ Corp, or the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the ranges set forth in footnote (2) to this Form 4. The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $2.3625 to $2.52, inclusive. The reporting person undertakes to provide to SEALSQ Corp, any security holder of SEALSQ Corp, or the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the ranges set forth in footnote (3) to this Form 4.
Shares sold 20,000 shares Total Ordinary Shares sold across two open-market transactions
Block 1 sale size 10,000 shares Ordinary Shares sold on 2026-04-02
Block 1 average price $2.4532 per share Weighted average sale price on 2026-04-02
Block 2 sale size 10,000 shares Ordinary Shares sold on 2026-04-06
Block 2 average price $2.4173 per share Weighted average sale price on 2026-04-06
Post-transaction holdings 245,595 shares Ordinary Shares directly held after reported sales
Trades under Rule 10b5-1 plan Yes Plan adopted on October 17, 2025 per footnote
Rule 10b5-1 trading plan regulatory
"The sales reported in this Form 4 were effected pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan"
A Rule 10b5-1 trading plan is a pre-arranged schedule that allows company insiders to buy or sell stock at specific times, even if they have inside information. It helps prevent accusations of unfair trading by making these transactions look planned and transparent, rather than sneaky or illegal.
weighted average price financial
"The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price."
Weighted average price is the average price of a security where each trade or component is counted according to its size, so bigger trades pull the average more than smaller ones. Think of it like calculating the average cost of a grocery haul where items you bought more of have greater influence on the final per-item cost. Investors use it to understand the true average price paid or received, judge execution quality, and compare trading performance against market movement.
open-market sale financial
"transaction_action": "open-market sale""
An open-market sale is when a shareholder sells existing shares directly on a public exchange to any willing buyer, rather than through a private deal. Think of it like putting goods on a busy market stall where price is set by supply and demand; for investors it matters because such sales increase available supply, can put short-term downward pressure on the stock price, and signal changes in liquidity or investor confidence.
Ordinary Shares financial
""security_title": "Ordinary Shares""
Ordinary shares are a type of ownership stake in a company, giving shareholders a right to participate in the company’s profits and decision-making through voting. They are similar to owning a piece of a business, and their value can rise or fall based on the company's performance. Investors buy ordinary shares to potentially earn dividends and benefit from the company's growth over time.
Form 4 regulatory
"The sales reported in this Form 4 were effected pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1"
Form 4 is a official document that company insiders, such as executives or major shareholders, file with regulators whenever they buy or sell company shares. It provides transparency about how those with inside knowledge are trading, helping investors see if insiders are confident in the company's prospects or may be selling for personal reasons. This information can influence investor decisions by revealing insiders' perspectives on the company's value.
SEC Form 4
FORM 4UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940
OMB APPROVAL
OMB Number:3235-0287
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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).
X
Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.
1. Name and Address of Reporting Person*
O'Hara John Charles

(Last)(First)(Middle)
C/O SEALSQ CORP
AVENUE LOUIS-CASAI 58

(Street)
COINTRIN1216

(City)(State)(Zip)

SWITZERLAND

(Country)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
SEALSQ Corp [ LAES ]
5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
XDirector10% Owner
XOfficer (give title below)Other (specify below)
Chief Financial Officer
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
04/02/2026
6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
XForm filed by One Reporting Person
Form filed by More than One Reporting Person
4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3) 2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8) 4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5) 5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4) 6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4) 7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
CodeVAmount(A) or (D)Price
Ordinary Shares04/02/2026S(1)10,000D$2.4532(2)255,595D
Ordinary Shares04/06/2026S(1)10,000D$2.4173(3)245,595D
Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
(e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3) 2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security 3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8) 5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5) 6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4) 8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5) 9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4) 10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4) 11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
Explanation of Responses:
1. The sales reported in this Form 4 were effected pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted by the reporting person on October 17, 2025.
2. The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $2.33 to $2.51, inclusive. The reporting person undertakes to provide to SEALSQ Corp, any security holder of SEALSQ Corp, or the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the ranges set forth in footnote (2) to this Form 4.
3. The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $2.3625 to $2.52, inclusive. The reporting person undertakes to provide to SEALSQ Corp, any security holder of SEALSQ Corp, or the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the ranges set forth in footnote (3) to this Form 4.
/s/ John O'Hara04/06/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
* If the form is filed by more than one reporting person, see Instruction 4 (b)(v).
** Intentional misstatements or omissions of facts constitute Federal Criminal Violations See 18 U.S.C. 1001 and 15 U.S.C. 78ff(a).
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider transaction did SEALSQ Corp (LAES) report on this Form 4?

SEALSQ Corp reported that CFO John Charles O'Hara sold 20,000 Ordinary Shares of LAES in two open-market transactions. These sales were executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan and reflect routine, planned activity.

At what prices did the SEALSQ Corp (LAES) CFO sell shares?

The CFO sold 10,000 shares at a weighted average price of $2.4532 and another 10,000 shares at a weighted average price of $2.4173. Each block was executed through multiple trades within disclosed price ranges.

How many SEALSQ Corp (LAES) shares does the CFO hold after the sale?

After these transactions, CFO John Charles O'Hara directly holds 245,595 Ordinary Shares of SEALSQ Corp. This figure reflects his position immediately following the reported open-market sales on the Form 4 filing.

Were the SEALSQ Corp (LAES) insider sales made under a Rule 10b5-1 plan?

Yes. The filing states that the sales were carried out under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted on October 17, 2025. Such plans pre-schedule trades, helping separate routine portfolio management from discretionary timing decisions.

What do the weighted average prices mean in the SEALSQ Corp (LAES) Form 4?

The reported prices are weighted averages of multiple trades for each 10,000-share block. Actual trades occurred in ranges of $2.33–$2.51 and $2.3625–$2.52. The insider offers to provide full breakdowns of shares sold at each price upon request.