Bullish Points:
1. SEALSQ had positive working capital of USD 77.5 million as of December 31, 2024.
2. Cash and cash equivalents increased to USD 84.6 million as of December 31, 2024, mainly due to cash injections from registered direct offerings and warrant exercises.
3. SEALSQ's research and development efforts include the QUASAR project, focusing on post-quantum cryptography and secure microcontrollers, with commercial release expected in Q4 2025.
4. Research and development expenses increased by USD 1 million to USD 5.0 million in 2024, reflecting investment in next-generation products and solutions.
Bearish Points:
1. SEALSQ's total revenue for the year ended December 31, 2024, decreased by USD 19.1 million or 63% from the prior period.
2. Gross profit decreased by USD 10.3 million to USD 3.7 million (gross margin of 34%) in 2024 compared to USD 14.0 million (gross margin of 47%) in 2023.
3. Selling and marketing expenses decreased by USD 0.2 million to USD 5.5 million in 2024.
4. General and administrative expenses increased by USD 2.1 million to USD 10.7 million in 2024, mainly due to increased management bonuses, legal and audit fees.
5. Operating loss increased by USD 13.1 million to USD 17.2 million in 2024.
6. Net non-operating expense was USD 0.9 million in 2024 compared to a net income of USD 1.1 million in 2023.
7. Net loss increased by USD 17.9 million to USD 21.2 million in 2024.
8. SEALSQ's total debt and convertible note obligations were USD 8.1 million as of December 31, 2024.
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