FPC receives initial mass production order of 100,000 units for its swipe sensor technology for the Japanese smartphone market

Fingerprint Cards AB (FPC) has received an order for 100,000 units of its swipe sensor technology, to be delivered in early May 2013. This volume will cover the initial mass production required for mobile phones scheduled for launch in Japan during the second quarter of 2013.
“The timing of this initial mass production order is in line with our forecast and confirms that our launch in the Japanese mobile phone market is progressing according to plan,” says Johan Carlström, President and CEO of Fingerprint Cards AB.

For more information contact: Johan Carlström, CEO Fingerprint Cards AB (publ), +46 (0) 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 (publ) discloses this information pursuant to the Swedish Securities Market Act (2007:528) and the Swedish Financial Instruments Trading Act (1991:980). The information was issued for publication on April 25, 2013, at 11:00 a.m.

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