RegulatoryAug 4, 2026, 09:13 AM
WISeKey: Takeover Board Validates Opting-Out Clause for Merger
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WISeKey International Holding AG announced that the Swiss Takeover Board has validated an opting-out provision for WISeKey International Corp. The decision confirms the clause will be effective under takeover law if included in the articles of association before the merger of WISeKey International Holding AG into WISeKey International Corp. and prior to its listing on the SIX Swiss Exchange and Nasdaq Global Market. The company is also mandated to publish the board's position statement and the decision, with a fee of CHF 30,000.
Key Highlights
- Swiss Takeover Board validated an opting-out provision for WISeKey International Corp.
- The opting-out clause must be part of WISeKey International Corp.'s articles of association.
- Provision must be effective before the merger of WISeKey International Holding AG into WISeKey International Corp.
- It must also be effective prior to the listing on SIX Swiss Exchange and Nasdaq Global Market.
- WISeKey International Holding AG is required to publish the board's position statement and the decision.
- A fee of CHF 30,000 is payable by WISeKey International Holding AG and WISeKey International Corp.
- Qualified shareholders (3% voting rights) have five trading days to file an objection.
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