Singapore, Sept. 24, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — FBS Global Limited (Nasdaq: FBGL) (“FBS” or the “Company”) today announced that, at the extraordinary general meeting of shareholders held on September 13, 2026, its shareholders passed an ordinary resolution approving a one-for-ten reverse stock split (the “Share Consolidation”) of the Company’s issued and unissued ordinary shares of a par value of US$0.001 each (the “Ordinary Shares”), which had previously been recommended by the Company’s board of directors (the “Board”). The Share Consolidation is subject to and conditional upon, and will be effected immediately upon, the Company obtaining clearance or authorization from The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC (“Nasdaq”). Beginning September 28, 2026, the Company’s Ordinary Shares are expected to begin trading on the Nasdaq Capital Market on a split-adjusted basis under the same symbol “FBGL” but with a new CUSIP number, G3337S117, and a new par value of US$0.01 per share.

As a result of the Share Consolidation, each ten Ordinary Shares issued and outstanding will automatically be consolidated into one Ordinary Share without any action on the part of shareholders who hold their shares in brokerage accounts or “street name.” Shareholders holding certificated shares are expected to receive instructions from the Company’s transfer agent, VStock Transfer, LLC, regarding procedures for exchanging share certificates. No fractional shares will be issued upon the Share Consolidation. Instead, the Board is authorized to settle any fractional entitlements, either by rounding them up to the nearest whole share or by arranging for the sale of the shares representing fractions and distributing the net proceeds to the shareholders entitled to them.

The Share Consolidation is intended to increase the per share trading price of the Ordinary Shares to satisfy the US$1.00 minimum bid price requirement for continued listing on the Nasdaq Capital Market. Prior to the Share Consolidation, the authorized share capital of the Company is US$500,000 divided into 500,000,000 shares with a par value of US$0.001 each, of which 13,500,000 Ordinary Shares are issued and outstanding. Following the Share Consolidation, the authorized share capital of the Company will be US$500,000 divided into 50,000,000 shares with a par value of US$0.01 each, and the Company will have approximately 1,350,000 Ordinary Shares issued and outstanding. Each shareholder’s proportionate ownership interest will remain unchanged, other than for the treatment of fractional entitlements.

About FBS Global Limited

FBS Global Limited (Nasdaq: FBGL) is a construction and building systems specialist focused on high-specification, execution-driven projects across commercial, industrial and public sector markets. The Company delivers technically complex additions and alterations (A&A), retrofitting, insulation systems, lead-lined drywall partitions, false ceiling installations, and integrated interior build-outs.

With more than 30 years of operating experience, FBS targets projects requiring precision engineering, regulatory compliance expertise and coordinated multi-system execution. The Company is focused on expanding its secured project pipeline, increasing participation in public infrastructure works, and driving disciplined, execution-led growth.

For additional information, please visit the Company’s website at https://www.fbsglobal.com.sg/.

Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements in this release, including statements regarding the receipt of Nasdaq clearance for, and the timing, implementation and expected effects of, the Share Consolidation and the Company’s continued listing on Nasdaq, constitute forward-looking statements, within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. The words “believe,” “forecast,” “project,” “intend,” “expect,” “plan,” “should,” “would,” and similar expressions and all statements, which are not historical facts, are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements involve and are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, any of which could cause the Company to not achieve some or all of its goals or the Company’s previously reported actual results, performance (finance or operating), including those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. More detailed information about the Company and the risk factors that may affect the realization of forward-looking statements is set forth in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), copies of which may be obtained from the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. The Company assumes no, and hereby disclaims any, obligation to update the forward-looking statements contained in this press release, other than as required by applicable law.

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New proprietary framework analyzes 100% of customer interactions to identify the issues driving customer friction and business impact

AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 24, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — TTEC, a leading global consulting, technology, and managed services company delivering solutions at the intersection of data, AI, and customer experience (CX), today unveiled TTEC CARES, a proprietary quality intelligence framework designed to help organizations move beyond traditional quality assurance scorecards and understand what customers actually experience across every interaction.

TTEC CARES, an acronym for Conversation, Analytics, Resolution, Effort and Sentiment, uses AI-powered conversation analytics to analyze 100% of customer interactions and measure three critical drivers of the customer experience: resolution, effort, and sentiment. Rather than relying on limited survey feedback or sampled quality evaluations, TTEC CARES helps organizations understand whether an issue was resolved, how much effort the customer expended, and how the customer felt throughout the experience.

The framework turns those signals into a unified CARES Score, giving contact center leaders a view of customer experience at the interaction level and at scale.

“Quality assurance has traditionally focused on whether agents follow a process. TTEC CARES shifts the focus to quality intelligence – whether customers achieved their desired outcome and how they experienced the journey,” said Suzi Simango, TTEC’s executive director of quality intelligence. “By measuring resolution, effort, and sentiment together, organizations gain a clearer understanding of what’s driving customer satisfaction, operational performance, and business results.”

From quality scores to customer experience intelligence

Unlike traditional survey programs that often capture feedback from only a small percentage of customers, TTEC CARES can provide visibility across every interaction, helping organizations uncover hidden customer friction, identify coaching opportunities, and surface operational issues in near real time. The framework uses AI-powered conversation analytics to transform customer conversations into actionable business intelligence.

The framework focuses on three core experience signals:

  • Resolution: Was the customer’s issue fully resolved?
  • Effort: How much customer effort to achieve that outcome?
  • Sentiment: How did the customer feel throughout the interaction?

Together, these signals provide a complete view of the customer experience and help organizations move from sampled measurement to scaled intelligence, from reactive coaching to proactive action, and from reporting scores to understanding the drivers behind them.

Early analysis shows how quality intelligence can uncover hidden costs

TTEC has applied the CARES methodology to more than 82,000 customer interactions to date, using resolution, effort, and sentiment data to identify the drivers of dissatisfaction and quantify their business impact. In one analysis for a major travel e-commerce organization, CARES analyzed over 20,000 customer interactions and identified more than 8,500 negative experiences. Targeted improvements identified through the analysis represented over $400,000 in potential annualized cost savings.

TTEC executives will share the vision behind TTEC CARES at the 2026 QATC Annual Conference during their session, “Beyond the Scorecard: Rethinking How Call Centers Measure What Actually Matters.” The presentation will explore why customer outcomes, rather than process adherence alone, are becoming the new standard for measuring contact center performance.

About TTEC
TTEC Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTEC) is a leading global consulting, technology, and managed services company delivering solutions at the intersection of data, AI, and customer experience. Serving iconic and disruptive brands, TTEC’s outcome-based solutions span the entire enterprise, touch every virtual interaction channel, and improve each step of the customer journey. Leveraging next-generation digital technology, the Company’s TTEC Digital business designs, builds, and operates omnichannel contact center technology, CRM, AI, and analytics solutions. The Company also delivers AI-enhanced customer engagement, customer acquisition and growth, tech support, back-office, and fraud prevention services. Founded in 1982, TTEC’s singular obsession with CX excellence has earned it leading client, customer, and employee satisfaction scores across the globe. The Company’s employees operate on six continents and bring technology and humanity together to deliver happy customers and differentiated business results. To learn more, visit https://ttec.com.

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Meredith Matthews
Meredith.matthews@ttec.com

Alliance Entertainment’s collector retail brand returns to the convention floor October 8-11 at Booth #4415 with limited edition action figures, puzzles, an exclusive comic and collector vinyl, drawn from horror, anime, kaiju, Marvel and music fandom

PLANTATION, Fla., Sept. 24, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — popmarket, the collector-focused retail brand of Alliance Entertainment (NASDAQ: AENT), today announced the full slate of exclusives it will sell at New York Comic Con 2026, running October 8 through 11 at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center. Sixteen limited items — spanning action figures, 3D lenticular puzzles, an exclusive comic book, collector vinyl and licensed music fan gear — will be available at popmarket, Booth #4415, with suggested retail prices from $8 to $150.

popmarket serves collectors across toys, collectibles, and video games at popmarket.com. At New York Comic Con, its booth will feature exclusives from the company’s collectibles distribution business alongside product drawn from across Alliance Entertainment’s divisions, including Alliance Home Entertainment, Alliance Authentic and Handmade by Robots.

The assortment was built with vendor partners specifically for the show, favoring limited production runs, new artwork and first-to-market releases.

“Our booth is a cross-section of what Alliance does — merchandise featuring Godzilla, Spider-Man, Doctor Doom, Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, and musicians like Ghost, Sleep Token and Ozzy, not to mention exclusive vinyl records for the original soundtrack of Dawn of the Dead and the brand-new Czarface Meets Frankie Pulitzer, all in one place,” said Mike Schimmel, Senior Vice President of Collectibles Sales at Alliance Entertainment. “That range is the whole point. It lets us show fans in four days what the popmarket catalog looks like year-round.”

Additionally, popmarket’s booth will be home to several activations throughout the show, including the complimentary giveaway while supplies last of exclusive art cards promoting Demon Records/BBC’s Doctor Who vinyl sets and their upcoming Lord of the Rings vinyl box set, which features the original full cast dramatization radio broadcast from 1981. And popmarket will be a featured stop at the show for fans on the Craniacs Trading Card Scavenger Hunt where limited quantities will be available.

The 2026 Exclusives

Action Figures and Collectibles
Hiya Toys is fielding the Godzilla 2000 Godzilla Final Battle version action figure in an edition of 3,000 at $75, and Playmates Toys is supplying the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers Classic Green Ranger 8-inch action figure, also limited to 3,000, at $20. Super7 brings the Glitter Green Color Shock Godzilla 2001 figure to the booth as a first-to-market release at $30, debuting at popmarket ahead of any other channel.

Puzzles and Comics
Prime 3D is producing three convention puzzles built around Marvel cover art, each at $15. The Secret Wars #10 Doctor Doom Cover 3D Lenticular Puzzle featuring the art of Mike Zeck and the Amazing Spider-Man #55 puzzle featuring Patrick Gleason’s cover are limited to 500 pieces apiece. The Doctor Doom Doom Quest #1 Puzzle runs to 2,000 and features the art of Pascal Garcin. Z2 Comics rounds out the print offering with Hello I’m Johnny Cash, a New York Comic Con exclusive comic book with cover art by Tim Bradstreet, limited to 500 copies at $10.

Collector Vinyl
The music program is anchored by Goblin’s soundtrack to Dawn of the Dead, issued through Discoteca Pick Up, an Italian import label, with brand-new cover artwork by the Italian artist known as Jj Farfante, created specifically for this release and never before seen. The pressing is limited to 750 copies at $40.

Virgin Records label, Silver Age, is supplying Czarface Meets Frankie Pulitzer at $28, a convention-exclusive yellow with red splatter variant colorway LP pressed in an edition of 500. The record pairs hip-hop supergroup Czarface, a group with long-standing ties to comic culture, with the mysterious Frankie Pulitzer, whose identity has been the subject of ongoing fan theory and press coverage.

Diggers Factory adds two color-variant pressings: One Piece: Into the Grand Line — Original Soundtrack from the Netflix series on red and blue marble vinyl, limited to 200 copies at $42, and Music from the Star Wars Saga on sand-colored vinyl, limited to 300 at $33.

Music Fan Gear
Rocksax is contributing four music-licensed items. Exclusive air fresheners for Ghost, Sleep Token and Ozzy Osbourne are each limited to 500 units at $8, and a 50-by-60-inch Ghost throw blanket featuring a collage of the band’s album covers is limited to 100 at $50.

Blu-Ray
From Tsuburaya Productions and Alliance Home Entertainment, the ULTRAMAN Legacy Collection, limited to just 100 units and priced at $150. Celebrating Ultraman’s 60th Anniversary, this collection includes all 39 episodes of the original series from 1966, the complete Ultraseven series from 1967, and all 51 episodes of Return of Ultraman from 1971. The set also features a 28-page episode guide with a brand-new introduction by Keith Aiken of SciFiJapan.com, an exclusive Handmade by Robots Gold Ultraman figure, a convention-exclusive commemorative poster, and premium limited-edition packaging created exclusively for NYCC.

For fans unable to attend New York Comic Con, a special retail edition of the ULTRAMAN Legacy Collection will be available exclusively through Amazon beginning October 13, while supplies last. This highly collectible release includes the complete Blu-ray content, the 28-page episode guide, and the exclusive Gold Ultraman figure featured in the NYCC edition, while the convention-exclusive artwork, commemorative poster, and select NYCC packaging elements remain exclusive to the limited 100-unit convention release.

Editions and Pricing at a Glance

Vendor Item Limited to SRP
Hiya Toys GODZILLA 2000 GODZILLA FINAL BATTLE VERSION ACTION FIGURE 3000 $ 75.00
Playmates Toys MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS CLASSIC GREEN RANGER 8 INCH ACTION FIGURE 3000 $ 20.00
Super7 GLITTER GREEN COLOR SHOCK GODZILLA 2001 First to Market $ 30.00
Prime 3D SECRET WARS #10 DOCTOR DOOM COVER 3D LENTICULAR PUZZLE NYCC EXCLUSIVE 500 $ 15.00
Prime 3D AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #55 GLEASON COVER PUZZLE 500 $ 15.00
Prime 3D DOCTOR DOOM DOOM QUEST #1 PUZZLE 2000 $ 15.00
Z2 Comics HELLO I’M JOHNNY CASH NYCC EXCLUSIVE COMIC BOOK 500 $ 10.00
Discoteca Pick Up S.N.C. GOBLIN – DAWN OF THE DEAD – O.S.T. – COVER ART EXCLUSIVE 750 $ 40.00
Silver Age CZARFACE MEETS FRANKIE PULITZER – YELLOW WITH RED SPLATTER EXCLUSIVE VINYL 500 $ 28.00
Diggers Factory ONE PIECE: INTO THE GRAND LINE – OST – RED/BLUE MARBLE EXCLUSIVE VINYL 200 $ 42.00
Diggers Factory MUSIC FROM THE STAR WARS SAGA – SAND COLOR EXCLUSIVE VINYL 300 $ 33.00
Rocksax GHOST AIR FRESHENER 500 $ 8.00
Rocksax SLEEP TOKEN AIR FRESHENER 500 $ 8.00
Rocksax OZZY AIR FRESHENER 500 $ 8.00
Rocksax GHOST THROW BLANKET 50X60 100 $ 50.00
Alliance Home Entertainment ULTRAMAN LEGACY COLLECTION 100 $ 150.00


At the Show

All items will be sold at popmarket, Booth #4415, at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York from October 8 through 11, while supplies last. Quantities are limited and several items are expected to sell through during the convention. Any remaining stock will be offered through Alliance Entertainment’s usual wholesale and direct-to-consumer channels after the show.

About popmarket
popmarket is a collector-focused retail brand within Alliance Entertainment’s family of e-commerce properties, offering pop culture collectibles, figures, vinyl, board games, video games, turntables and home arcades at popmarket.com.

About Alliance Entertainment

Alliance Entertainment (NASDAQ: AENT) is a scaled entertainment commerce and collectibles platform serving content owners, brands, retailers and fans across music, movies, gaming, licensed merchandise and collectibles. The Company also owns and develops proprietary brands and platforms, including Handmade by Robots™ and Alliance Authentic™, while Endstate Authentic adds NFC-enabled authentication and digital product identity capabilities supporting provenance, brand protection and authenticated resale. Leveraging decades of industry relationships and distribution, fulfillment and inventory-management expertise, Alliance reaches more than 35,000 retail and e-commerce storefronts, connecting entertainment franchises and collectible products with consumers across channels and generations.

For more information, visit www.aent.com.

Media Contact
Evan McWhirter
VP Content & Marketing, Alliance Entertainment
Evan.McWhirter@aent.com

Active validation strengthens SEALSQ’s position in government, defense, critical infrastructure, industrial IoT and other highly regulated markets requiring independently validated hardware security

Geneva, Switzerland, Sept. 24, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) —

SEALSQ 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 the commercial expansion of its VaultIC408 secure element platform following the FIPS 140-3 Level 3 validation under the Cryptographic Module Validation Program (“CMVP”) of the U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology (“NIST”). The certification is officially published as NIST Certificate No. 5463 and identifies VaultIC408 version 1.2.4 as an active, single-chip hardware cryptographic module. NIST issued the initial validation on August 5, 2026, and the certificate is active through August 4, 2031.

The active Level 3 validation provides customers, OEMs and system integrators with an independently validated hardware-security building block for qualification, design-in and deployment programs requiring validated cryptographic protection. SEALSQ is positioning VaultIC408 to support security-sensitive applications in government, defense, critical infrastructure, industrial IoT, secure manufacturing and connected-device identity.

FIPS 140-3 is a globally recognized security standard used to assess the design and implementation of cryptographic modules protecting sensitive information. Achieving Level 3 validation demonstrates that VaultIC408 has undergone extensive independent testing against demanding requirements covering areas such as cryptographic algorithms, authentication, secure key management, physical security, self-testing and resistance to tampering.

This milestone provides customers, integrators and government agencies with independent assurance that VaultIC408 meets stringent requirements for protecting cryptographic keys and other sensitive security parameters when installed, initialized, configured and operated in accordance with its approved security policy.

A Hardware Root of Trust for Critical Applications

VaultIC408 is a tamper-resistant secure element designed to provide a trusted hardware foundation for connected devices, machines and digital infrastructure. By securely generating, storing and processing cryptographic keys within a protected semiconductor environment, the device helps prevent cloning, counterfeiting, unauthorized access, credential theft and manipulation of connected systems.

VaultIC408 is designed to support a broad range of security-sensitive applications, including:

  • Government and defense systems
  • Critical infrastructure and industrial equipment
  • IoT device identity and authentication
  • Secure manufacturing and supply-chain traceability
  • Physical and logical access control
  • Public key infrastructure and digital certificates
  • Hardware authentication and trusted computing
  • Intellectual-property and digital-rights protection
  • Secure communications and data protection
  • Authentication of medical, automotive and consumer devices

The validated module supports an extensive portfolio of NIST-approved cryptographic capabilities, including AES, RSA, ECDSA, SHA-2, HMAC, elliptic-curve key agreement, key-derivation functions and deterministic random-bit generation.

Carlos Moreira, CEO of SEALSQ, said: “The active FIPS 140-3 Level 3 validation of VaultIC408 gives our customers an independently validated hardware-security foundation for systems where the protection of device identities, cryptographic keys and sensitive operations cannot depend on software alone. This validation strengthens our capacity to serve customers operating in markets where certified cryptographic protection is an essential technical and procurement requirement.”

Mr. Moreira continued: “Governments, defense organizations, critical-infrastructure operators and global technology companies increasingly need security that begins inside the hardware. VaultIC408 provides this trusted foundation by protecting device identities, cryptographic keys and sensitive operations within a highly secure semiconductor. This certification confirms SEALSQ’s ability to deliver security technology designed for some of the world’s most demanding environments.”

Expanding SEALSQ’s Addressable Markets

FIPS 140-3 validation is frequently required or strongly preferred for cryptographic products deployed by government agencies, regulated industries and organizations responsible for sensitive or mission-critical information.

The Level 3 validation is therefore expected to support SEALSQ’s commercial expansion across the United States and international markets, particularly in sectors where customers demand independently verified hardware security and long-term product assurance.

The certification can also help device manufacturers and system integrators accelerate security qualification by incorporating a validated cryptographic module into their products. This enables customers to establish hardware-based trust at the point of manufacture and maintain that trust throughout the device lifecycle.

Building the Foundation for the Post-Quantum Transition

The VaultIC408 certification is an important component of SEALSQ’s broader “Root to Trust” strategy, which combines secure semiconductors, PKI, provisioning services and lifecycle identity management.

While the FIPS 140-3 validation announced today applies specifically to the conventional cryptographic functions and approved configuration of VaultIC408 version 1.2.4, the milestone also reinforces the engineering, certification and industrial capabilities supporting SEALSQ’s expanding post-quantum semiconductor portfolio.

SEALSQ is applying the semiconductor-security, testing and certification capabilities developed through its secure-element portfolio to the development of its next-generation to protect connected systems against emerging quantum-computing threats. The Company’s strategy is to allow organizations to deploy robust, certified hardware security today while establishing a practical migration path toward post-quantum cryptography.

At SEALSQ, we are moving through an important phase of our post-quantum semiconductor roadmap: the certification of our QS7001 Post-Quantum Secure Element.

The objective is clear: deliver a secure element designed for the post-quantum era, backed by internationally recognized security evaluations and certifications.

SEALSQ’s current QS7001 roadmap includes the following completed and targeted milestones:

  • March 2026 — QS7001 successfully completed critical fault-injection and side-channel resistance testing.
  • May 2026 — Achieved NIST SP 800-90B Entropy Source Validation, Certificate #E333, an important milestone supporting our broader Common Criteria and FIPS roadmap.
  • October 2026 — Targeting the QS7001 V1 Hardware Evaluation Test Report from the Common Criteria lab.
  • January 2027 — Targeting the QS7001 V2 full Post-Quantum Hardware Evaluation Test Report from the Common Criteria lab.
  • 2027 — Progression toward completion of the formal Common Criteria EAL5+ certification process, subject to certification-authority review and timelines.

In parallel, SEALSQ is advancing the certification roadmap for its QVault TPM family, including TCG and FIPS 140-3 milestones extending through 2027. This is more than a product certification program.

As quantum computing advances, the world’s connected infrastructure will require a new generation of hardware Root of Trust capable of protecting identities, devices, machines, AI agents and critical infrastructure against emerging quantum threats. QS7001 is being built for that transition.

From Root of Trust to Post-Quantum Security, SEALSQ is working to make quantum-resistant security deployable at semiconductor level, before the quantum threat becomes a reality.

Mr. Moreira concluded: “The transition to post-quantum security will not happen through software alone. It requires a secure hardware root of trust, trusted provisioning and cryptographic agility across the entire lifecycle of each connected device. With VaultIC408 and our next generation of post-quantum secure semiconductors, SEALSQ is building the bridge between the cybersecurity requirements of today and the quantum-resistant infrastructure of tomorrow.”

About the NIST Validation

The VaultIC408 version 1.2.4 is listed as a hardware, single-chip cryptographic module under NIST Certificate No. 5463, with an overall security rating of FIPS 140-3 Level 3. Testing was performed by Penumbra Security, Inc.

The validation applies specifically to the module, version, configuration and approved mode of operation identified in the certificate and related security policy. It should not be interpreted as validation of other SEALSQ products or of post-quantum algorithms not identified in Certificate No. 5463. Additional information is available on the official NIST certificate page:
https://csrc.nist.gov/projects/cryptographic-module-validation-program/certificate/5463

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 www.sealsq.com.

Forward-Looking Statements
This 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 Corp.
Carlos Moreira
Chairman & CEO
Tel: +41 22 594 3000
info@sealsq.com
SEALSQ Investor Relations (US)
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Lena Cati
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lena.cati@theequitygroup.com

  • Oncology bundling to support all eligible Medicaid members for all cancer types
  • Full roll-out across all Aetna businesses in 2027

Originally published on CVS Health Company Newsroom

WOONSOCKET, R.I., September 24, 2026 /3BL/ — Aetna®, a CVS Health® company (NYSE: CVS), is expanding prior authorization bundles across all cancer types for members in eligible1 Medicaid states as of September 1, with plans to expand across all lines of business in 2027. This expansion builds on the success of the initial roll-out, with almost 25% of eligible members receiving a bundled prior authorization, assuring their services have been approved in advance to accelerate their access to care.

On average, Aetna saw that providers were submitting four separate prior authorizations for each member in need of cancer treatments.2 By offering a single, secure prior authorization for a bundle of cancer treatments, Aetna is helping patients access care simply throughout their treatment journey. Prior authorization bundles combine medical oncology, including chemotherapy and immunotherapy where appropriate, and/or radiation oncology services with associated high-tech imaging needs, such as MRI or CT scans, into one request submitted through a single portal.

“A cancer diagnosis can be overwhelming for patients and families, and the care team should be focused on their patient, not paperwork,” said Katerina Guerraz, Aetna Chief Operating Officer and President of Medicaid. “By approving a broader set of treatments and related services upfront, we’re removing barriers that can delay care. Oncologists have the flexibility to make care decisions as treatment plans evolve, and individuals can focus on what matters most: their health, recovery, and time with their loved ones.”

Administrative burden remains a significant challenge for healthcare providers. According to the latest Aetna Provider Survey, 74% of providers identified administrative burden as the top challenge facing clinical staff today, and nearly one-third (31%) cited prior authorization management as the single largest contributor.

By reducing this burden, Aetna can help clinicians unlock more time for patient care. In fact, 30% of Aetna Provider Survey respondents believed they could save more than an hour and 80% expect to save more than 30 minutes daily on administrative tasks through technology solutions such as bundles.

Aetna expects to expand eligibility to Medicare and Commercial members in the first half of 2027.

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About Aetna

Aetna, a CVS Health business, serves an estimated 37 million people with information and resources to help them make better informed decisions about their health care. Aetna offers a broad range of traditional, voluntary and consumer-directed health insurance products and related services, including medical, pharmacy, dental and behavioral health plans, and medical management capabilities, Medicaid health care management services, workers’ compensation administrative services and health information technology products and services. Aetna’s customers include employer groups, individuals, college students, part-time and hourly workers, health plans, health care professionals, governmental units, government-sponsored plans, labor groups and expatriates. For more information, visit Aetna.com (e.g., clinical diagnoses, eligibility criteria, participation in a disease state management program).

About CVS Health

CVS Health is a leading health solutions company simplifying health care one person, one family and one community at a time. As of June 30, 2026, the Company had approximately 9,000 retail pharmacy locations, more than 1,000 walk-in and primary care medical clinics and a leading pharmacy benefits manager with approximately 87 million plan members. The Company also serves an estimated 37 million people through a broad range of health insurance products and related services. The Company’s integrated model uses personalized, technology driven services to connect people to simply better health, increasing access to quality care, delivering better outcomes, and lowering overall costs.

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202-258-4978
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1Providers in OK, IL, MD, NJ, VA, FL, KY, WV that utilize the Eviti portal to submit prior authorizations.

2Aetna Data Sciences

 

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