SGS completes Prescient Security acquisition. SGS stock costs EUR 101.83

Published on 10/03/2026 at 12:38 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS

SGS stock costs EUR 101.83 in weekend trading on October 3, 2026. SGS completed its majority-stake acquisition of Prescient Security on October 2.

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SGS completed its acquisition of a majority stake in Prescient Security on October 2, 2026, according to the company’s announcement. SGS stock was at EUR 101.83 in weekend trading at Lang & Schwarz at 12:37 p.m. CEST on October 3, 2026.

Weekend trading

The acquisition expands SGS’s Digital Trust activities through Prescient Security, which the company describes as a US-based provider of information compliance and cybersecurity services. Prescient Security has more than 350 employees and serves 5,000 customers worldwide, according to the SGS release. The business provides certification, penetration testing and compliance-related services across areas including finance, healthcare, retail, technology and defense.

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Digital Trust expansion

SGS said the acquisition supports its Digital Trust strategy and is intended to broaden its services in digital risk, compliance and cybersecurity. The company is targeting at least CHF 200 million in additional Digital Trust revenue by 2027 compared with 2023, the announcement said.