Columbus Acquisition Corp is a blank cheque company incorporated in the Cayman Islands on January 18, 2024. The purpose of the company is to carry out a merger, share exchange, asset acquisition, share purchase, reorganization or similar business combination with one or more enterprises. 

Columbus Acquisition (COLA) shares rose 27.23% in premarket trading after the company announced the adjournment of its Extraordinary General Meeting regarding the proposed business combination with WISeSat.Space. The meeting was scheduled for September 10 but was adjourned without conducting business, with a reconvened date and extended redemption deadline to be provided in the coming days.

Columbus Acquisition (COLA) shares rise 27.23% premarket after EGM adjournment

Columbus Acquisition Corp announces adjournment of extraordinary general meeting of the shareholders

Columbus Acquisition

Columbus Acquisition Corp announces adjournment of extraordinary general meeting of the shareholders

• WISeKey reports H1 2026 revenue up 115%
• FY 2026 guidance reaffirmed for 50%-100% revenue growth
• Pipeline exceeds $225mln through 2029
• Filing of Form F-4 for WISeSat-Columbus Acquisition Corp business combination
• Launch of Quantix operations
• Partnership with Wecan for post-quantum identity
• Integration of WISeKey Quantum RootKey across SEALQuantum assetsWISeKey International Holding AG (Nasdaq: WKEY) reported a 115% year-over-year increase in revenue for the first half of 2026, driven by strong demand for its cybersecurity, digital identity, and IoT solutions. The company reaffirmed its full-year 2026 guidance, projecting revenue growth in the range of 50% to 100% compared to the prior year. The company also highlighted <a href="https://www.wisekey.com/press/wisekey-international-holding-ag-nasdaq-wkey-and-columbus-acquisition-corp-nasdaq-cola-execute-definitive-business-combination-agreement-to-publicly-list-wisekeys-subsidiary-wisesat-sp/">sales pipeline exceeding $225 million</a>, reflecting continued momentum in its core markets.In a significant development, WISeKey and Columbus Acquisition Corp. (Nasdaq: COLA) submitted a draft registration statement on Form F-4 with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in December 2025, marking a key step toward completing their business combination. The transaction, which involves the public listing of WISeKey’s subsidiary WISeSat.Space Corp., is expected to close in the first half of 2026. Under the terms of the agreement, WISeKey will receive 25 million shares of the newly formed entity, WISeSat.Space Holdings Corp., at $10 per share, representing <a href="https://www.wisekey.com/press/wisekey-international-holding-ag-nasdaq-wkey-and-columbus-acquisition-corp-nasdaq-cola-announce-confidential-submission-of-draft-registration-statement-on-form-f-4-in-connection-with-proposed-b/">a $250 million equity valuation</a>.In parallel, WISeKey launched its Quantix operations, a strategic initiative aimed at accelerating the deployment of post-quantum cryptographic solutions across its product portfolio. The company also announced a partnership with Wecan Group, a leading provider of compliance solutions for financial institutions. The collaboration integrates WISeKey’s WISeID digital identity platform into Wecan’s compliance infrastructure and advances post-quantum security through SEALSQ Corp (NASDAQ: LAES), <a href="https://www.wisekey.com/press/wecan-integrates-wisekeys-wiseid-digital-identity-into-its-compliance-solutions-and-advances-post-quantum-security-with-sealsq/">a WISeKey subsidiary specializing</a> in quantum-resistant cryptographic technologies.Additionally, WISeKey has begun integrating its Quantum RootKey technology across SEALQuantum assets, enhancing the security and resilience of its digital identity and authentication systems. This initiative supports <a href="https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1738699/000121390026065291/ea029348601ex99-1.htm">future-proof its solutions against</a> emerging quantum computing threats.

WISeKey

WISeKey Q1 Revenue Up 115%, Reaffirms FY22 Guidance

WISeKey and subsidiary WISeSat.Space Corp. have filed a registration statement with the US Securities and Exchange Commission for a proposed business combination with Columbus Acquisition Corp. The deal, which is subject to regulatory approval, aims to combine WISeSat and CAC to create a new entity, WISeSat.Space Holdings Corp. The filing marks a significant step towards the completion of the deal, which was announced in November 2025.WISeKey International Holding Ltd. (SIX: WIHN; Nasdaq: WKEY) and its subsidiary WISeSat.Space Corp. have submitted an amended draft registration statement on Form F-4 with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for <a href="https://www.wisekey.com/press/wisekey-and-its-subsidiary-wisesat-space-corp-announce-confidential-submission-of-amended-draft-registration-statement-on-form-f-4-with-the-u-s-securities-and-exchange-commission/">a proposed business combination</a> with Columbus Acquisition Corp. (Nasdaq: COLA), a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC). The filing, made confidentially on May 29, 2026, is part of the process to combine WISeSat and CAC into a new entity, WISeSat.Space Holdings Corp. (Pubco), which is <a href="https://www.wisekey.com/press/wisekey-and-its-subsidiary-wisesat-space-corp-announce-confidential-submission-of-amended-draft-registration-statement-on-form-f-4-with-the-u-s-securities-and-exchange-commission/">expected to trade on Nasdaq</a> under the ticker symbol “WSAT” upon completion.The proposed transaction, announced in November 2025, involves a definitive Business Combination Agreement among WISeSat, CAC, Pubco, WISeKey, and WISeSat Merger Sub Corp. Upon completion, <a href="https://www.wisekey.com/press/wisekey-and-its-subsidiary-wisesat-space-corp-announce-confidential-submission-of-amended-draft-registration-statement-on-form-f-4-with-the-u-s-securities-and-exchange-commission/">both WISeSat and CAC</a> will become subsidiaries of Pubco. The deal remains subject to regulatory approvals, including <a href="https://www.wisekey.com/press/wisekey-and-its-subsidiary-wisesat-space-corp-announce-confidential-submission-of-amended-draft-registration-statement-on-form-f-4-with-the-u-s-securities-and-exchange-commission/">SEC review, CAC shareholder approval</a>, and Nasdaq listing approval.WISeSat, a subsidiary of WISeKey, is developing <a href="https://www.wisekey.com/press/wisekey-and-its-subsidiary-wisesat-space-corp-announce-confidential-submission-of-amended-draft-registration-statement-on-form-f-4-with-the-u-s-securities-and-exchange-commission/">secure satellite infrastructure and space-based services</a> for trusted communications, digital identity, and secure data exchange. The company’s nanosatellite constellation is designed to provide <a href="https://www.wisekey.com/press/wisekey-and-its-subsidiary-wisesat-space-corp-announce-confidential-submission-of-amended-draft-registration-statement-on-form-f-4-with-the-u-s-securities-and-exchange-commission/">low-cost, real-time IoT connectivity</a> for sectors such as energy, logistics, and climate monitoring.Maxim Group LLC is serving as the exclusive financial advisor to WISeKey, while <a href="https://www.wisekey.com/press/wisekey-and-its-subsidiary-wisesat-space-corp-announce-confidential-submission-of-amended-draft-registration-statement-on-form-f-4-with-the-u-s-securities-and-exchange-commission/">Ellenoff Grossman &amp; Schole LLP</a> and Loeb &amp; Loeb LLP are acting as legal advisors to WISeSat and CAC, respectively. Investors and interested parties can access the registration statement and related documents through <a href="https://www.wisekey.com/press/wisekey-and-its-subsidiary-wisesat-space-corp-announce-confidential-submission-of-amended-draft-registration-statement-on-form-f-4-with-the-u-s-securities-and-exchange-commission/">the SEC’s website</a> or WISeKey’s investor relations page.The proposed business combination includes forward-looking statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties, including <a href="https://www.wisekey.com/press/wisekey-and-its-subsidiary-wisesat-space-corp-announce-confidential-submission-of-amended-draft-registration-statement-on-form-f-4-with-the-u-s-securities-and-exchange-commission/">the transaction may not be completed</a> on the expected timeline or at all.

WISeKey, WISeSat.Space Corp. file F-4 registration statement with SEC.

WISeKey and subsidiary WISeSat.Space Corp. have filed a registration statement with the US Securities and Exchange Commission for a proposed business combination with Columbus Acquisition Corp. The deal, which is subject to regulatory approval, aims to combine WISeSat and CAC to create a new entity, WISeSat.Space Holdings Corp. The filing marks a significant step towards the completion of the deal, which was announced in November 2025.WISeKey International Holding AG (Nasdaq: WKEY) and its subsidiary WISeSat.Space Corp. have filed a registration statement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for a proposed business combination with Columbus Acquisition Corp. (Nasdaq: COLA), a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC). The transaction, announced in November 2025, aims to combine WISeSat and Columbus to form <a href="https://www.wisekey.com/press/wisekey-international-holding-ag-nasdaq-wkey-and-columbus-acquisition-corp-nasdaq-cola-execute-definitive-business-combination-agreement-to-publicly-list-wisekeys-subsidiary-wisesat-sp/">WISeSat.Space Holdings Corp.</a>.Under the terms of the Business Combination Agreement, WISeKey will receive 25.0 million shares of the new entity at $10 per share, representing a $250 million equity valuation before fees and expenses. Columbus shareholders who do not redeem their shares will receive one share of the new company for each share of Columbus, with <a href="https://www.wisekey.com/press/wisekey-international-holding-ag-nasdaq-wkey-and-columbus-acquisition-corp-nasdaq-cola-execute-definitive-business-combination-agreement-to-publicly-list-wisekeys-subsidiary-wisesat-sp/">every seven Columbus rights convertible</a> into one share of the new entity. The transaction is expected to close in the first half of 2026, <a href="https://www.wisekey.com/press/wisekey-international-holding-ag-nasdaq-wkey-and-columbus-acquisition-corp-nasdaq-cola-execute-definitive-business-combination-agreement-to-publicly-list-wisekeys-subsidiary-wisesat-sp/">pending shareholder and regulatory approvals</a>.WISeSat, through its operating subsidiary WISeSat.Space AG, is developing a satellite-based IoT platform equipped with post-quantum cryptographic technology from SEALSQ Corp (Nasdaq: LAES), a subsidiary of WISeKey. The company has launched 22 satellites, with 14 currently operational, and <a href="https://www.wisekey.com/press/wisekey-international-holding-ag-nasdaq-wkey-and-columbus-acquisition-corp-nasdaq-cola-execute-definitive-business-combination-agreement-to-publicly-list-wisekeys-subsidiary-wisesat-sp/">expand its LEO constellation</a> to 100 satellites by 2030. The new entity will leverage this infrastructure to provide secure, scalable IoT connectivity across industries such as logistics, agriculture, and defense.The registration statement includes a proxy statement for Columbus shareholders and a prospectus for the new entity. Investors are encouraged to review these documents, which will be available on <a href="https://www.wisekey.com/press/wisekey-international-holding-ag-nasdaq-wkey-and-columbus-acquisition-corp-nasdaq-cola-execute-definitive-business-combination-agreement-to-publicly-list-wisekeys-subsidiary-wisesat-sp/">the SEC’s EDGAR database</a> and WISeKey’s website. The transaction has been approved by the boards of directors of WISeKey, WISeSat, and Columbus and is <a href="https://www.wisekey.com/press/wisekey-international-holding-ag-nasdaq-wkey-and-columbus-acquisition-corp-nasdaq-cola-execute-definitive-business-combination-agreement-to-publicly-list-wisekeys-subsidiary-wisesat-sp/">subject to customary closing conditions</a>.Maxim Group LLC is acting as financial advisor to WISeKey, while <a href="https://www.wisekey.com/press/wisekey-international-holding-ag-nasdaq-wkey-and-columbus-acquisition-corp-nasdaq-cola-execute-definitive-business-combination-agreement-to-publicly-list-wisekeys-subsidiary-wisesat-sp/">EGS and Loeb LLP legal advisors</a> to WISeSat and Columbus, respectively.

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