Fingerprint Cards successfully completes private placement

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Jan 23, 2014 at 2:15 AM

Fingerprint Cards successfully completes private placement of SEK 138 million

Fingerprint Cards AB (publ) ("FPC" or the "Company") today announces that it has completed a private placement of 2,500,000 new class B shares, providing the Company with SEK 138 million before transaction costs. The private placement, which was announced on 22 January 2014, has allowed FPC to place 2,500,000 new class B shares with international institutional investors at a price of SEK 55.25 per share. The proceeds from the private placement are intended to be used to fund the development of the Company and for general corporate purposes. For the purpose of the private placement, the Board of Directors of FPC has resolved, pursuant to the authorization given by the 2013 annual general meeting, on a directed issue of 2,500,000 new class B shares. The purpose of the resolution to issue new shares, deviating from the shareholders' preferential rights, is primarily to broaden the long-term international institutional ownership in FPC, and to take advantage of an opportunity to raise capital for the above-mentioned purposes on attractive terms, thereby promoting FPC's ability to create further value to all shareholders. Through the issue, the number of class B shares in FPC increases by 2,500,000 from 52,961,135 to 55,461,135 and the share capital increases by SEK 500,000 from SEK 10,832,226 to SEK 11,332,226. The new issue results in an equity dilution of 4.6 percent after completed issue. Johan Carlström, CEO of FPC, comments "We are pleased to once again have attracted interest from international institutional investors and welcome them as new shareholders. To have a strong financial position is important as we expect significant ramp up in order volumes for this year and the years to come." Placing Agent and legal advisor Carnegie Investment Bank acted as placing agent to FPC and Wistrand Advokatbyrå acted as legal advisor to FPC. The above information has been made public in accordance with the Securities Market Act. The information was submitted for publication at 08.00 (CET) on 23 January 2014. For further information, please contact: Johan Carlström, CEO of Fingerprint Cards AB (publ), +46 31 60 78 20, investrel@fingerprints.com About Fingerprint Cards AB (publ) Fingerprint Cards AB (FPC) markets, develops and produces biometric components and technologies that through the analysis and matching of an individual's unique fingerprint verify the person's identity. The technology consists of biometric sensors, processors, algorithms and modules that can be used separately or in combination with each other. The competitive advantages offered by the FPC's technology include unique image quality, extreme robustness, low power consumption and complete biometric systems. With these advantages and the ability to achieve extremely low manufacturing costs, the technology can be implemented in volume products such as smart cards and mobile phones, where extremely rigorous demands are placed on such characteristics. The Company's technology can also be used in IT and Internet security, access control, etc. Fingerprint Cards AB (FPC) is listed on NASDAQ OMX Stockholm (FING B) and has its head office in Gothenburg, Sweden. Important Information Issuance, publication or distribution of this press release in certain jurisdictions could be subject to restrictions. The recipient of this press release is responsible for using this press release and the constituent information in accordance with the rules and regulations prevailing in the particular jurisdiction. This press release does not constitute an offer or an offering to acquire or subscribe for any Fingerprint Cards securities in any jurisdiction. [HUG#1756509]

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