Fingerprint Cards AB : Fingerprint Cards announces launch of private placement of new class B shares

22 January, 2014

Fingerprint Cards AB (publ) ("FPC" or the "Company") today announces the launch of a private placement of new class B shares ("New Shares") through a directed new share issue.

FPC has retained Carnegie Investment Bank (the "Placing Agent") as placing agent in a private placement of New Shares directed towards international institutional investors and qualified investors in Sweden and abroad (the "Private Placement"). The New Shares will be admitted to trading on NASDAQ OMX Stockholm following their issuance and registration.

The proceeds from the Private Placement are intended to be used to fund the development of the Company and for general corporate purposes.

The Private Placement is subject (inter alia) to resolution by the Board of Directors of FPC, pursuant to the authorization given by the 2013 annual general meeting, to issue New Shares.

The above information has been made public in accordance with the Securities Market Act. The information was submitted for publication at 17.35 (CET) on 22 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.

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