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Irish Independent
18 hours ago
- Business
- Irish Independent
Deirdre Somers resigns non-executive role as Aquis signs deal with Swiss exchange
It follows the British firm's acquisition under a scheme of arrangement that has just been approved by the UK courts. Ms Somers was appointed a non-executive director of Aquis in 2020. She was appointed CEO of the Irish Stock Exchange in 2007 and led the business until 2018, when the exchange was formally acquired by Euronext. Aquis noted on her appointment that Ms Somers had led the transformation of the Irish Stock Exchange from a 'relatively small domestic equity exchange to a highly profitable PLC with global specialisms'. Last November, Aquis and Switzerland's SIX announced that they had reached agreement on the terms of a recommended cash offer made by SIX for Aquis. It valued Aquis at £194m (€226m) on an enterprise value basis. Six operates the SIX Swiss Exchange, which is currently billed as the third-largest in Europe and features about 250 listed firms. It said that the acquisition of Aquis creates a pan-European exchange 'innovator', with 15pc market share and access to 16 capital markets across Europe. Chief executive of SIX, Bjorn Sibbern, said the acquisition of the UK firm marks a 'significant milestone' in the group's evolution. With Aquis, we gain not only access to new markets, but also the technology and expertise needed to drive innovation at scale 'With Aquis, we gain not only access to new markets, but also the technology and expertise needed to drive innovation at scale,' he said. Mr Sibbern added that the group can now offer clients access to markets in Switzerland, Spain and the UK. Aquis will continue to operate under its established brand, with its existing management team and business model. SIX said it will use Aquis' technology to spur capital markets innovation. Aquis said that the completion of the deal sees Mr Sibbern join the UK firm's board, alongside other SIX executives, Tomas Kindler and Markus Gumpfer. 'Deirdre Somers, Mark Goodliffe, David Vaillant, Dr Ruth Wandhofer and Fields Wicker-Miurin have tendered their resignations and have stepped down from the Aquis board,' it added. The Irish Stock Exchange has seen a decline in the number of companies it has listed, with giants such as CRH, Flutter Entertainment and DCC having left in recent years. Hotel group Dalata is currently up for sale and the outcome of that process could also see it terminate its listing.
Hamilton Spectator
a day ago
- Business
- Hamilton Spectator
Sandoz further asserts leadership in biosimilars, breaking ground on new Slovenia facility to expand European biosimilar hub and global market reach
MEDIA RELEASE Basel, July 1, 2025 – Sandoz (SIX:SDZ/OTCQX:SDZNY), the global leader in generic and biosimilar medicines, today announced the start of construction for a new, state-of-the-art biosimilars production center for sterile product manufacturing in Brnik, Slovenia. This USD 440 million project brings the company's total planned and ongoing investment in Slovenia to more than USD 1.1 billion by 2029. It complements ongoing investments in Slovenia, namely a new biosimilar drug substance production center in Lendava and a biosimilar development center in Ljubljana. The construction start on the new plant marks the latest development in the company's strategic plan to capture a significant part of an unprecedented market opportunity, with the value of biosimilar patent expiries expected to reach USD 222 billion[1] over the next 10 years. The ongoing investments in in-house capabilities to establish a fully integrated European biosimilar hub are in line with the existing capital expenditure (CapEx) commitments related to Sandoz operations in Slovenia. Richard Saynor, Chief Executive Officer of Sandoz, said: 'Biosimilars is the fastest-growing segment of our pipeline as the need of patients and healthcare systems for these critical medicines continues to grow rapidly. As the global leader in the field, we are investing to meet rapidly growing patient demand. With a commitment of over USD 1.1 billion, we are proud to significantly expand our biosimilar manufacturing capacity in Europe as Slovenia's largest direct foreign investor. This is another major step that will position Sandoz uniquely to capitalize on the unprecedented biosimilars market opportunity of the next decade.' Glenn Gerecke, Chief Manufacturing and Supply Officer at Sandoz, said: 'Our investment in biomanufacturing in the heart of Europe marks another important milestone in building our own independent manufacturing network – one that enhances our control, resilience and agility across the global supply chain. We recognize the strategic value Slovenia brings for us as a company: a highly skilled talent pool in natural sciences and engineering; a central location with world-class logistics infrastructure; cost-competitive production; and a stable, innovation-driven environment closely connected to academia and research.' As the global pioneer and leader in biosimilars, with 11 marketed molecules and an industry-leading pipeline of 28 molecules, Sandoz is uniquely placed to seize this opportunity and play a leading role in ensuring continued patient access to these critical medicines. The new high-tech facility in Brnik will focus on the production of injectable products for both the existing and upcoming portfolio of biosimilars. It will include preparation, filling, assembly and packaging of sterile injectable products, along with laboratories for quality control. Designed with the latest technology, the site will enhance the company's ability to deliver high-quality, affordable biosimilars to patients worldwide. Biosimilars are instrumental to ensuring and expanding patient access to biologic medicines and are indispensable for the long-term sustainability of healthcare systems. They contribute to competitiveness, support the supply of essential medicines and fuel innovation while offering more affordable treatment options. The growth of biosimilars is central to the Sandoz strategic roadmap. 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REFERENCES [1] Includes LoE in the period from 2024 to 2035 in major markets (US and EU); LoE dates based on IP databases; originator sales data at LoE-1 from internal analysis and Evaluate Pharma (download Nov 2024) ABOUT SANDOZ Sandoz (SIX: SDZ; OTCQX: SDZNY) is the global leader in generic and biosimilar medicines, with a growth strategy driven by its Purpose: pioneering access for patients. More than 20,000 people of 100 nationalities work together to ensure 900 million patient treatments are provided by Sandoz, generating substantial global healthcare savings and an even larger social impact. Its leading portfolio of approximately 1,300 products addresses diseases from the common cold to cancer. Headquartered in Basel, Switzerland, Sandoz traces its heritage back to 1886. Its history of breakthroughs includes Calcium Sandoz in 1929, the world's first oral penicillin in 1951, and the world's first biosimilar in 2006. In 2024, Sandoz recorded net sales of USD 10.4 billion. 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Yahoo
23-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
WISeSat.Space and SEALSQ Launch New Satellite with SpaceX, Enabling the First-Ever DePIN from Space, and Advancing Quantum-Safe Space Communications
Geneva, Switzerland, June 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Courtesy of SpaceXSEALSQ Corp (NASDAQ: LAES) ("SEALSQ" or "Company"), a company that focuses on developing and selling Semiconductors, PKI, and Post-Quantum technology hardware and software products, today announced that SA ('WISeSat'), a subsidiary of its parent company, WISeKey International Holding Ltd (SIX: WIHN, NASDAQ: WKEY), has successfully launched its latest generation satellite WISeSat 3 aboard SpaceX's Falcon 9 Transporter-14 mission, June 23 at 23:18 CEST from Vanderberg, California. This mission represents a breakthrough in space-based cybersecurity and decentralized infrastructure, marking the first satellite to embed SEALSQ's Quantum RootKey. The new satellite includes cutting-edge technology enabling SEALCOIN token exchanges directly from space, in collaboration with Hedera. Of note, SEALCOIN AG, also a subsidiary of WISeKey, focuses on decentralized physical internet with DePIN technology and house the development of the SEALCOIN platform. This innovation establishes the world's first Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Network (DePIN) launched from orbit, transforming the role of satellites in decentralized finance and secure digital identity. Simultaneously, the mission is a pivotal step forward in securing space communications through the implementation of post-quantum cryptography (PQC). PQC is critical for protecting satellite communications against future threats posed by quantum computers, which are expected to render current encryption methods like RSA obsolete. Ensuring data integrity and confidentiality is essential in the space environment, and PQC delivers quantum-resistant algorithms that can be integrated into existing systems, allowing for a seamless transition and protection from both current and emerging risks. This satellite architecture supports the integration of PQC within a hybrid framework that enables secure communication between orbital and ground-based infrastructure. By embedding PQC algorithms directly into satellite hardware, the cryptographic processing is isolated from critical systems, thus enhancing security and minimizing vulnerabilities. This approach also allows for secure key generation, distribution, and management, essential functions for trusted data exchange between satellites and Earth stations. The cryptographic algorithms being tested onboard follow the latest standards under development by the U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), ensuring that the technology is aligned with global efforts to future-proof digital infrastructure. With this mission, WISeSat and SEALSQ are demonstrating how PQC can not only be deployed in terrestrial networks, but also extended into orbit, safeguarding critical communications for years to come. Carlos Moreira, Founder and CEO of SEALSQ, commented: 'This launch is not only a milestone for decentralized infrastructure in space, but also a strategic move toward making space communications quantum-resilient. By embedding PQC and enabling blockchain-based tokenization from orbit, we are reshaping the way cybersecurity, finance, and space technology converge.' Representing WISeSat at the launch was David Fergusson, Board Director of WISeKey, and Executive Managing Director, M&A at Generational Equity. Joining Mr. Fergusson, as a guest of WISeKey was Jon Templeman, CEO of Savior Products and a pioneer in battery technology. Mr. Templeman's latest innovation is an industry-disruptive 'shock and vibration management system' for application to all vehicles, from automobiles to rockets, increasing life-span and reducing material costs. Mr. Fergusson commented, 'WISeSat's groundbreaking innovation, pioneering the advancement of post-quantum cryptography, continues to set precedent for the future of trusted communication and data transmission. And it's an honor to be joined at this historic launch by Jon Templeman, a pioneer in his own right, whose advancements in battery technology will be transformative for companies like WISeSat.' The latest satellite launch forms part of a growing WISeSat constellation that delivers sovereign, secure, and scalable satellite services for IoT, digital identity, and trusted data transmission. The launch strengthens Europe's capabilities in space and cybersecurity, promoting technological independence and leadership in the age of quantum computing. About SEALSQ:SEALSQ is a leading innovator in Post-Quantum Technology hardware and software solutions. Our technology seamlessly integrates Semiconductors, PKI (Public Key Infrastructure), and Provisioning Services, with a strategic emphasis on developing state-of-the-art Quantum Resistant Cryptography and Semiconductors designed to address the urgent security challenges posed by quantum computing. As quantum computers advance, traditional cryptographic methods like RSA and Elliptic Curve Cryptography (ECC) are increasingly vulnerable. SEALSQ is pioneering the development of Post-Quantum Semiconductors that provide robust, future-proof protection for sensitive data across a wide range of applications, including Multi-Factor Authentication tokens, Smart Energy, Medical and Healthcare Systems, Defense, IT Network Infrastructure, Automotive, and Industrial Automation and Control Systems. By embedding Post-Quantum Cryptography into our semiconductor solutions, SEALSQ ensures that organizations stay protected against quantum threats. Our products are engineered to safeguard critical systems, enhancing resilience and security across diverse industries. For more information on our Post-Quantum Semiconductors and security solutions, please visit Forward-Looking StatementsThis communication expressly or implicitly contains certain forward-looking statements concerning SEALSQ Corp and its businesses. Forward-looking statements include statements regarding our business strategy, financial performance, results of operations, market data, events or developments that we expect or anticipate will occur in the future, as well as any other statements which are not historical facts. Although we believe that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are reasonable, no assurance can be given that such expectations will prove to have been correct. These statements involve known and unknown risks and are based upon a number of assumptions and estimates which are inherently subject to significant uncertainties and contingencies, many of which are beyond our control. Actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Important factors that, in our view, could cause actual results to differ materially from those discussed in the forward-looking statements include SEALSQ's ability to continue beneficial transactions with material parties, including a limited number of significant customers; market demand and semiconductor industry conditions; and the risks discussed in SEALSQ's filings with the SEC. Risks and uncertainties are further described in reports filed by SEALSQ with the SEC. SEALSQ Corp is providing this communication as of this date and does not undertake to update any forward-looking statements contained herein as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. SEALSQ MoreiraChairman & CEOTel: +41 22 594 3000info@ SEALSQ Investor Relations (US)The Equity Group CatiTel: +1 212 836-9611 lcati@
Sunday World
23-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Sunday World
‘When you're doing eight shows a week you just grow the stamina'
We chat to the star of global hit musical SIX Alexia McIntosh as she takes the show to the BGE Theatre Alexia is one of six women from different backgrounds and cultures who all take a leading role in the stage show It's the morning after she powered through the fast paced, high-energy, non-stop, global sensation SIX the Musical, but Alexia McIntosh shows no sign of fatigue. 'When you're doing eight shows a week you just grow the stamina,' Alexia explains in an exclusive interview with Magazine+. Alexia is also revelling in the success of SIX, which is currently running at the Bord Gais Energy Theatre in Dublin. Just like that other theatrical phenomenon, Hamilton, it's also now a hit movie and soundtrack. Styled like a super-slick pop concert – Beyoncé meets the Spice Girls - it's based around the six wives of Henry Vlll telling their own stories and ultimately reclaiming their identities. Like the Spice Girls, who as well has having an influence on the musical and have been to see the show, Alexis herself, who plays Anne of Cleves in SIX, is the epitome of 'girl power.' The cast of SIX on stage She says: 'I'm a working mum with a 15-year-old son and I've always been really driven. I'd always say to people, 'I'm going to make it.' I've always been a grafter, never turned down auditions and was never scared to try new projects. And look at this, it was brand new writing and it all fell into place, so I'm very grateful. 'A working mum is a lot of mummy guilt, so for my son to see that the hard work has paid off is inspiring for him. It all pays off when you are able to sit in a cinema with your son watching a movie that you're in – that's just surreal. So you're a movie legend? 'So they tell me, which is quite amazing,' Alexia laughs. 'When all of us girls were sitting in the cinema, when you see that Universal logo come on the screen, we were screaming. The premiere was amazing, a celebration for everybody involved.' Written by Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss, the queens, fed up with only being famous for being married to Henry Vlll, perform as a red-hot girl group with four backing musicians, billed as Ladies In Waiting. Alexia is one of six women from different backgrounds and cultures who all take a leading role in the stage show News in 90 Seconds - Monday June 23 The wives take turns telling their story through biographical pop songs with the queen voted to have had the worst experience at the hands of Henry set to be chosen as the group's lead singer. Why has SIX become such an enormous worldwide success, particularly among young women? 'I think it's the contemporary music and dance married with the costumes, the lighting…it's just an extravaganza,' Alexia says. 'And then with the storylines…I think there's nothing new under the sun, so when you come and you're hearing real stories of women overcoming their situation and being triumphant, I think that brings a lot of hope and inspiration for the audience and I think that's where the connection comes from. 'It's such a great soundtrack and the soundtrack has done so well. It's had millions of streams and there's something about the music and the storytelling through song that really captures the audience.' On stage from the musical SIX SIX, which runs non-stop for 80 minutes, draws inspiration from Beyonce's powerful stage presence, costume design and the way she interweaves personal storytelling. You'll spot Beyoncé in the character of Catherine of Aragon, but the musical also offers glimpses of other pop stars such as Ariana Grande, Lily Allen, Alicia Keys and Doechii. The Spice Girls have been to see the show and went backstage to meet the cast, as have Hollywood actors such as Robert Downey Jnr. 'You just can't believe it because these are people that you grow up watching in cinemas and on television,' Alexia says of the stars who've flocked to SIX. 'We've got all the pictures with them, of course.' Just like the Spice Girls, SIX is comprised of different characters. 'I think it breaks barriers within' the musical theatre world where you've got six exclusive lead roles of women of different backgrounds and cultures and sizes,' Alexia says. 'It's not this 'one size fits all' and I think it's quite inspiring for young actors coming up to say that, 'Wow!, she looks like me, I can do this too.'' Referring back to the movie, Alexia says: 'It's amazing because now it has a legacy, it's there forever for everybody to watch who can't get to the theatres. 'It's just great to know now that the whole world can come and experience it, whether it's the movie or coming to see it live in the theatre. The cast of SIX on stage 'Either way I think they are still getting the same experience, the same joy and the same conclusion of 'what a show!'' On a personal level, Alexia says she's been enjoying her time in Dublin – her first ever visit to the city. 'I went up to Howth one of the days and it was so beautiful,' she says. 'I had some fish and chips and walked around the marina on a lovely warm day. 'We have rehearsals every day and then it's up to each individual to make sure they maintain their level of fitness, health and well-being. 'It's such a fast-paced show, so you have to look after your body, mind and soul to be able to deliver every night. We really look after each other, it's a sisterhood.' So you can't go out and party in Dublin? 'I don't know about that now,' she responds with a laugh, just like a true Spice Girl. SIX runs at Dublin's Bord Gais Energy Theatre until next Saturday.
RTÉ News
21-06-2025
- Entertainment
- RTÉ News
SIX star Alexia: 'I think it's quite inspirational'
Hit musical SIX is back in Dublin and the show's original star Alexia McIntosh has also returned – and she's having a ball - as Anna of Cleeves. Currently running at Bord Gáis Energy Theatre, SIX follows the six wives of the infamous English King Henry VIII as they take to the mic to tell their own personal tales, remixing five hundred years of historical heartbreak into an 80-minute celebration of 21st century girl power. For her performances, Alexia received an Olivier Award nomination for Best Actress in a Supporting Role in a Musical and recently reprised the role on-screen in the record-breaking SIX the Musical Live. RTÉ Entertainment caught up with her the day after the show opened in Dublin and she was in great form. "Oh, it was brilliant," she said when asked about opening night. "I always enjoy performing SIX, it's such a great vibe." And she speaks as someone who there, back at the start, of course . . . "Yeah, back in 2018. The original. It's been quite a journey. It's been a dream come true for me." SIX has enjoyed a remarkable run of success since then. Unlike most hit shows, it was a first-time effort from Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss, a pair of students who thought it would be a good idea to write a musical about the six wives of Henry VII from the wives' perspectives. They couldn't have dreamed of the heights the show has attained. It became a global hit that rocked both London's West End and Broadway in New York. No mean feat. "Exactly!" says Alkexia. "And I remember getting the phone call asking if I'd like to audition. Two students from Cambridge have made this musical. And none of us really knew what it was about. "So we were thrown in at the deep end. I was cast at the last minute, then a week later we hadn't read the script but had to rehearse a song to then perform at West End Live in Trafalgar Square. "You can look that up on YouTube. It's in a raw format. We're all in our clothes (laughs) - and we still hadn't read the script yet! "To see it become the phenomenon that it is, is just amazing." With the exception of prog rock keyboard whiz Rick Wakeman's 1973 concept album The Six Wives of Henry VIII, it's not a subject that would've been part of pop culture. Naturally, it's also not the kind of topic that would feature highly in history lessons in Irish schools, but Alexia McIntosh grew up in Birmingham. Even then, she admits no previous expertise on the subject before SIX came calling. "Well, in school you're taught a bit about Tudor history . . . you don't really go into detail. For me, I knew kind of the basics, but to be able to research these women, it just changes your whole outlook on life because you can't believe what was going on in those times - and what they got away with, really. As for Henry himself? "He was a bit bipolar I think! If you got on the wrong side of him, you would end up dead! I think people were walking on eggshells, to be honest."And a lot of these women were teenagers, they were Ladies in Waiting. To know that they all knew each other and some form of friendship, association, makes it even more amazing. "Because that's not really taught [in English schools]: how he was cheating on his wife with this one; he was in love with these teenage girls; it starts to become really dark when you get into the nitty-gritty of what went on. "I think I was shocked. Disgusted. These women really do need a voice, to say what they went true - we just need to keep their legacy alive." Of course, that's the thing about SIX - it takes this dark tale, six of them really, and turns it in a joyous, uplifting show. That's quite an achievement. The fact that it's been such a hit – and not just in its native England, but all around the world – tells a tale about its impact as a show. "They always say there's nothing new under the sun," says Alexia. "Unfortunately, people will experience some form of trauma in their lives. "I think that the style of the show is telling these stories through songs so that makes it more palatable . . . and actually, we need to celebrate these lives and show that there is hope. "I think it's quite inspirational and that's why people gravitate towards this musical."
