FOR RELEASE: IMMEDIATE
Leuven, Belgium, April 20, 2004
Option NV (Euronext Brussels: OPTI) today announces that the private placement closed successfully with the issuance of 551.724 new shares. The new shares have been issued at an issuance price of 14,50 EUR per share and placed with a group of selected European institutional investors. As a result of the private placement, Option raised a total of 8.000.000 EUR.
The new shares issued as a result of this private placement will have similar rights as the existing shares of Option NV.
The annual report for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2003 and other interim reports of Option NV are available through the company’s website www.option.com.
KBC Securities acted as manager of the private placement.
For more information please contact:
Frederic Convent, CFO & General Counsel
Tel +32 (0)16 317 411
investor@option.com
About Option
Option NV (www.option.com), the wireless technology company, is a leading innovator in the design, development and manufacture of 3G WCDMA (UMTS), EDGE, GPRS, GSM and WLAN technology products for wireless connectivity solutions. Option has built up an enviable reputation for creating exciting products that enhance the performance and functionality of wireless communications. Option's headquarters are in Leuven, Belgium. The company has Research & Development in Leuven, a Software and Applications development centre in Adelsried (Germany) and an ISO 9002 production engineering and logistics facility in Cork, Ireland. More information can be found at www.option.com .
Option and the Option logo are trademarks of Option NV.
Leuven, Belgium - 15 April, 2004 - Option NV (Euronext: OPTI) today announces that its board of directors has decided on April 15, 2004 to execute a private placement of new shares to a limited group of European institutional investors for a total amount of € 8.000.000 through the issuance of new shares whereby the capital will be increased within the framework of the authorized capital with cancellation of preferential subscription rights of existing shareholders.
The issuance price per new share was determined through a bookbuilding procedure with a minimum price set at the average closing price of the last 30 days prior to the subscription by the institutional investors.
The private placement was targeted towards a limited number of European high-quality institutional investors, whereby only minimum subscriptions of € 250.000 were accepted. The offer was for more than 2 times subscribed and therefore the orderbook was closed after a few hours only.
On April 13, 2004, the Banking, Finance and Insurance Commission has granted Option a full exemption from the obligation of the publication of a prospectus in application of article 6, 3°, a) of the Royal Decree of September 18, 1990. Option filed a request to Euronext Brussels to list the newly issued shares on the First Market of Euronext Brussels.
Option will use the proceeds of the private placement primarily to fund the concrete growth perspectives coming from the positive evolution in demand in the sector, Option’s extremely well positioned product offering on one hand, and on the other hand the development of new solutions based on combined technologies UMTS, WiFi and EDGE, that will sustain this growth.
The shares that will be issued as a result of this private placement will have the same rights as the existing shares of Option NV.
KBC Securities acted as manager of this private placement.
The annual report for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2003 and other interim reports of Option NV are available through the consultation of the company’s website (www.option.com).
For more information please contact:
Frederic Convent
Chief Financial Officer & General Counsel
Tel +32 (0)16 317 411
investor@option.com
Jan Callewaert
President & CEO
Tel +32 (0)16 317 411
About Option
Option NV (www.option.com ), the wireless technology company, is a leading innovator in the design, development and manufacture of 3G WCDMA (UMTS), EDGE, GPRS, GSM and WLAN technology products for wireless connectivity solutions. Option has built up an enviable reputation for creating exciting products that enhance the performance and functionality of wireless communications. Option's headquarters are in Leuven, Belgium. The company has Research & Development in Leuven, a Software and Applications development centre in Adelsried (Germany) and an ISO 9002 production engineering and logistics facility in Cork, Ireland. More information can be found at www.option.com .
Option and the Option logo are trademarks of Option NV.
LEUVEN, Belgium, March 31st 2004 - Option N.V. (Euronext: OPTI), the wireless technology company, today announced the release of GlobeTrotter Mobility Manager™ – an innovative software solution that simplifies mobile access to the expanding range of wireless networks and Internet services.
GlobeTrotter Mobility Manager is a unique PC software solution that enables fast, simple and easy access to wireless data whilst hiding from the user the complexity of the underlying wireless technologies. GlobeTrotter Mobility Manager seamlessly controls both wireless Internet and fixed line dial-up connections to remote networks with support for 3G, E-GPRS, GPRS/GSM, WLAN/Wi-Fi, ADSL and standard PC modem connections.
Inherent within GlobeTrotter Mobility Manager is the single click philosophy. One click and the user has direct access to the Internet over 3G or GPRS, the ability to compose and send an SMS, and connect to the corporate Wireless LAN or local Wi-Fi hotspot.
Jan Callewaert, CEO Option: “The release of the GlobeTrotter Mobility Manager is an important milestone for Option as user software is fast-becoming a major differentiator in the value proposition of Option’s products. Corporate users demand instant, reliable and secure wireless access. GlobeTrotter Mobility Manager enables the corporate user whilst in the office to connect securely with WPA encryption to the company WLAN, but when travelling, at an airport, or staying in a hotel, to have secure remote wireless access over VPN. Our goal at Option with the release of Globetrotter Mobility Manager is to continue to provide users with the best wireless data solutions possible in today’s mobile aware market.”
For the Mobile Wireless operator, Telco, or Wi-Fi provider Option is able to offer fully customized versions of Globetrotter Mobility Manager reflecting specific branding requirements including logos, colours, font styles, plus pre-set network and roaming partner preferences. Additional languages to those supplied as standard (GB, F, D, E, I, NL, P and Chinese) are available on request.
GlobeTrotter Mobility Manager is currently shipping with Option’s GlobeTrotter COMBO WLAN/GPRS PC Card and will shortly be available with the full range of Option’s GlobeTrotter PC Card family.
Product highlights
Simplicity:
• Single click philosophy, One click connect
• One click access to e-mail, browser, & Instant Messenger
• Easy to customize toolbars, user selectable icons
• User selectable program favourites
• Pre-configured network operator settings
• Automatic Wi-Fi scan function
• Seamless interaction with Outlook contact database and SIM phonebook
• Auto-complete and search within contact database
• Simple but flexible connection profiles
Speed:
• 3G/UMTS 384kbps, E-GPRS, GPRS and GSM
• ADSL broadband, and standard 56Kbps modem connections
• WLAN/Wi-Fi up to 54Mbps
Security:
• Supports all major VPN client software
• 802.11b & 802.11g WEP and WPA security encryption
• EAP-SIM ready for SIM Authentication
• Administrator configuration lock-down
• Radio Power down to meet aviation security legislation
Support:
• Connection History
• Usage and connection statistics
• On-line user friendly help
• Comprehensive self diagnostics
• Microsoft certified (WHQL) device drivers
GlobeTrotter Mobility Manager™, designed and developed within Option, adheres to the Microsoft .NET development standard and runs on laptops and notebook PC’s using Windows operating systems (Win98 SE, 2000, XP, & XP Pro).
About Option
Option NV (www.option.com), the wireless technology company, is a leading innovator in the design, development and manufacture of 3G WCDMA (UMTS), EDGE, GPRS, GSM and WLAN technology products for wireless connectivity solutions. Option has built up an enviable reputation for creating exciting products that enhance the performance and functionality of wireless communications. Option's headquarters are in Leuven, Belgium. The company has Research & Development in Leuven, a Software and Applications development centre in Adelsried (Germany) and an ISO 9002 production engineering and logistics facility in Cork, Ireland. More information can be found at www.option.com .
Option and the Option logo are trademarks of Option NV.
For screenshots of the GlobeTrotter Mobility Manager:
https://www.option.com/news/6_3_presskit.shtml
For more information please contact:
Douglas Ros, Vice President Business Development & Marketing
Tel +32 (0) 16 317 411
d.ros@option.com
For financial information please contact:
Frederic Convent, CFO & General Counsel
Tel +32 (0)16 317 411
investor@option.com
The Board of Directors is pleased to invite all holders of securities issued by Option NV (the “Company”) to attend the Annual Shareholders' Meeting, which will take place on Wednesday, March 31, 2004 at 10.00 a.m., at the registered office of the Company, Kolonel Begaultlaan 45, 3012 Leuven, Belgium.
The agenda and proposals of decision for this Annual Shareholders' Meeting are the following:
A G E N D A
1. Presentation and discussion of the report of the Board of Directors for the financial year ended on December 31, 2003.
2. Presentation and discussion of the report of the statutory auditor for the financial year ended on December 31, 2003.
3. Presentation of the annual consolidated accounts and consolidated reports for the financial year ended on December 31, 2003.
4. Approval of the annual statutory accounts for the financial year ended on December 31, 2003 and allocation of results.
Proposal of decision: To approve the annual accounts for the financial year ended on December 31, 2003, including the allocation of results proposed by the Board of Directors.
5. Release of liability of the directors.
Proposal of decision: To release the directors of liability for the performance of their duties in the course of the financial year ended on December31, 2003.
6. Release of liability of the statutory auditor.
Proposal of decision: To release the statutory auditor of liability for the performance of his duties in the course of the financial year ended on December31, 2003.
7. Nomination of the statutory auditor – Compensation for the exercise of his office.
Proposal of decision: To nominate the candidate proposed by the Board of Directors at the Annual Shareholders’ Meeting as statutory auditor, whose term of office will expire immediately after the Annual Shareholders’ Meeting, which will be asked to deliberate and vote upon the approval of the annual accounts for the financial year ending on December 31, 2006 and to fix his remuneration at the amount proposed by the Board of Directors at the Annual Shareholders’ Meeting.
8. Miscellaneous.
In order to be admitted to the abovementioned Annual Shareholders' Meeting, the holders of securities issued by the Company must follow the provisions of articles 29 and 30 of the Articles of Association of the Company and article 536 of the Companies Code and also fulfill the following formalities : (i) if they are owners of registered shares, notify the Company of their intention to attend the Annual Shareholder’s Meeting, by sending a letter by regular mail to the Company’s registered office; (ii) if they are owners of dematerialized shares deposited through Euroclear, deposit, at the latest five working days prior to the date of the Annual Shareholders' Meeting, a certificate at the registered office of the Company, drawn up by the recognized holder of their securities' accounts or by Euroclear itself, confirming the number of shares registered under the name of the shareholder and declaring that the shares are non-negotiable until the date of said Annual Shareholders' Meeting; and (iii) if they are owners of warrants, they must inform the Company in writing, by an ordinary letter addressed to the registered office of the Company, at least five working days prior to the meetings, of their intention to attend the meeting.
Shareholders can vote by proxy or by letter, using documents drawn up by the Company and which can be obtained at no cost at the registered office of the Company. The proxies have to be deposited at the registered office of the Company at the latest five (5) business days prior to the date of the meeting. The owners of dematerialized shares who whish to vote by proxy or by letter have to deposit, in addition to the documents properly filled out, the certificate drawn up by the recognized holder of their securities' accounts or by Euroclear itself, confirming the number of shares registered under the name of the shareholder and declaring that the shares are non-negotiable until the date of said Annual Shareholders' Meeting.
In order for the vote by letter to be valid, a form must be sent by registered mail with acceptance receipt to the Company’s registered office, which must be sent at the latest six days before the Annual Shareholders’ Meeting (the postage stamp shall serve as proof) and which must contain the following information: (i) mentioning of the complete and accurate indication of the shareholder and of the number of shares he is voting with; (ii) the complete agenda; (iii) the proposals of decision and the voting instructions of the shareholder (for, against and abstain). The shareholder may explain or motivate his or her voting instructions.
A copy of the documents and reports mentioned in the agenda of the Annual Shareholders' Meeting can be obtained at no cost at the registered office of the Company.
The Board of Directors
Option N.V. (Euronext: OPTI), the wireless technology company, today congratulated China Mobile on winning the "Chairman 2004 GSM Association Awards". China Mobile is selling Option's GlobeTrotter PC Card in Asia .
CANNES , France , February 25, 2004 - Option N.V. (Euronext: OPTI), the wireless technology company, today congratulated China Mobile on winning the "Chairman 2004 GSM Association Awards". China Mobile is selling Option's GlobeTrotter PC Card in Asia .
The GSM Association presented its 9 th annual GSM Awards yesterday (24 th February 2004). These awards ceremony honors people, organizations and companies that deliver new ideas, methods, or new technologies that generally improve the quality of customers' lives or enhance productivity. The prestigious "Chairman" Award was presented to China Mobile in honour and recognition of the company's outstanding contribution to achieving the GSM One Billion landmark - one billion connected GSM customers.
jan Callewaert , CEO Option: "We are honored that we can contribute to the success of China Mobile. The Asian markets show a tremendous potential for mobile data communications. China Mobile has played a leading role in the development of that mobile data communications industry in China and it will continue to do so. China Mobile is a very important partner for us . We look forward to further enhance our mutual relationship into the future."
About Option
Option NV ( www.option.com ), the wireless technology company, is a leading innovator in the design, development and manufacture of 3G WCDMA (UMTS), EDGE, GPRS, GSM and WLAN technology products for wireless connectivity solutions. Option has built up an enviable reputation for creating exciting products that enhance the performance and functionality of wireless communications. Option's headquarters are in Leuven , Belgium . The company has Research & Development in Leuven, a Software and Applications development centre in Adelsried ( Germany ) and an ISO 9002 production engineering and logistics facility in Cork , Ireland .
For more information on the 2004 GSM Association Awards
www.3gsmworldcongress.com
For more information please contact:
Douglas Ros, Vice President Business Development & Marketing
Tel +32 (0)16 317 411
E-mail: d.ros@option.com
Option N.V. (Euronext: OPTI), the wireless technology company, today congratulated Vodafone on winning the GSM Association Awards 2004 in the category for Best Mobile Application - Corporate Market. Vodafone won the award with the Mobile Connect Card.
CANNES, France, February 25, 2004 - Option N.V. (Euronext: OPTI), the wireless technology company, today congratulated Vodafone on winning the GSM Association Awards 2004 in the category for Best Mobile Application - Corporate Market. Vodafone won the award with the Mobile Connect Card.
The Mobile Connect Card is developed and manufactured by Option.
The GSM Association presented its 9 th annual GSM Awards yesterday, 24 th February 2004.
These awards ceremony honors people, organizations and companies that deliver new ideas, methods, or new technologies that generally improve the quality of customers' lives or enhance productivity. The Vodafone Mobile Connect Card won the Award in the category for Best Mobile Application - Corporate market.
Jan Callewaert, CEO Option: "We are proud that our GlobeTrotter GPRS data card gets this worldwide recognition. Marketed as the Mobile Connect Card, Vodafone has redefined the data card market by its customer-focused approach. Congratulations to Vodafone for their commercial performance in delivering a straightforward mobile office solution".
ith the Mobile Connect Card you can get online via your laptop computer from almost any location without the need to plug in your mobile or find the nearest jack. Simply install the software, plug in the data card including your Vodafone SIM. As a fully integrated connectivity solution for notebook users, the Mobile Connect Card provides quick, simple and secure access to existing business information such as email, corporate applications, company intranets and the internet, whenever and wherever it is needed.
About Option
Option NV ( www.option.com ), the wireless technology company, is a leading innovator in the design, development and manufacture of 3G WCDMA (UMTS), EDGE, GPRS, GSM and WLAN technology products for wireless connectivity solutions. Option has built up an enviable reputation for creating exciting products that enhance the performance and functionality of wireless communications. Option's headquarters are in Leuven , Belgium . The company has Research & Development in Leuven, a Software and Applications development centre in Adelsried ( Germany ) and an ISO 9002 production engineering and logistics facility in Cork , Ireland .
For more information on the 2004 GSM Association Awards
www.3gsmworldcongress.com
For more information please contact:
Douglas Ros, Vice President Business Development & Marketing
Tel +32 (0)16 317 411
E-mail: d.ros@option.com
Option N.V. (Euronext: OPTI), the wireless technology company, today received the Export Lion Award (Leeuw van de Export) of the Province of Flemisch Brabant .
Leuven - Belgium , February 5 th 2004 - Option N.V. (Euronext: OPTI), the wireless technology company, today received the Export Lion Award (Leeuw van de Export) of the Province of Flemisch Brabant . This award, an initiative from Export Vlaanderen, is presented annually by the Flemish Minister of Economy, Foreign Trade and E-government. The Export Lion Award rewards the Flemish companies in the different provinces that have demonstrated significant initiatives and outstanding results in export activities.
In conferring the award, the committee of Export Vlaanderen recognizes Option's expanding share of the growth in revenues from export activities and as such further increasing the overall business of the Flemish telecom industry worldwide. The Flemish Minister of Economy, Foreign Trade and E-government, Mrs. Patricia Ceyssens presented the award for the province of Flemish Brabant to Option's CEO Jan Callewaert in a ceremony held today.
Jan Callewaert: "We are honoured to have been chosen from a distinguished field of companies. We are particularly gratified that the export authorities recognize our accomplishments and ongoing efforts in developing the market for wireless communication on a global scale. As we know that our country is very export driven and that a lot of companies have important export activities, we consider winning this award a major achievement for our company."
Past award winners of the 5 Flemish provinces were companies such as: Transics NV , Aliplast NV , Poco Loco NV and Jaga NV .
About Option
Option NV, the wireless technology company, is a leading innovator in the design, development and manufacture of 3G WCDMA (UMTS), GPRS, GSM and WLAN technology products for wireless connectivity solutions. Option has built up an enviable reputation for creating exciting products that enhance the performance and functionality of wireless communications. Option's headquarters are in Leuven , Belgium . The company has Research & Development in Leuven, a Software and Applications development centre in Adelsried ( Germany ) and an ISO 9002 production engineering and logistics facility in Cork , Ireland . More information can be found at www.option.com .
About Export Vlaanderen
Export Vlaanderen or the Flanders' Export Promotion Agency, is the public organisation in charge of the promotion of Flanders ' exports within the framework of the foreign economic policy of the Flemish government. Through the worldwide organization of business trips, meeting days and Flemish pavilions at international exhibitions and trade fairs, Export Vlaanderen creates a unique opportunities for foreign companies to become acquainted with Flemish products and services on offer. Export Vlaanderen is the appropriate partner for foreign companies interested in importing Flemish products and services, or which are seeking another form of cooperation with Flemish companies, such as the transfer of technology. More information about Export Vlaanderen can be found on the Web site www.export.vlaanderen.be
For more information please contact:
Frederic Convent, CFO & General Counsel
Tel +32 (0)16 317 411
investor@option.com
Option N.V. (Euronext: OPTI), de specialist in draadloze communicatie technologieën, heeft de "Leeuw van de Export" voor de provincie Vlaams Brabant gewonnen.
Leuven, 5 februari 2004 - Option N.V. (Euronext: OPTI), de specialist in draadloze communicatie technologieën, heeft de "Leeuw van de Export" voor de provincie Vlaams Brabant gewonnen. De "Leeuw van de Export", een initiatief van Export Vlaanderen, wordt jaarlijks uitgereikt door de Vlaamse minister van Economie, Buitenlands Beleid en E-Government. De laureaten zijn ondernemingen die in de loop van de voorbije jaren een stevige exportreputatie hebben opgebouwd.
Door het toekennen van deze "Leeuw van de Export" voor Vlaams Brabant erkent de jury van Export Vlaanderen het toenemende belang van de export gerichte activiteiten van Option. Option levert hiermee ook een belangrijke bijdrage aan het verder promoten van de Vlaamse telecommunicatie industrie in de wereld. Mevr. Patricia Ceyssens , Vlaams minister van Economie, Buitenlands Beleid en E-Government, overhandigde tijdens de uitreikingsceremonie plechtigheid in het Vlaams Parlement de trofee aan Jan Callewaert, CEO van Option .
Jan Callewaert: "Het is een hele eer om tot laureaat van de Leeuw van de Export voor Vlaams Brabant verkozen te worden. We zijn in het bijzonder verheugd dat de jury onze prestaties en wereldwijde rol als promotor en leverancier van draadloze communicatie technologieën heeft weten te appreciëren. In onze innoverende regio zijn heel wat bedrijven sterk export gericht. Het feit dat Option dit jaar laureaat is is een niet geringe prestatie."
Vorige winnaars uit de 5 Vlaamse provincies waren o.a.: Transics NV , Aliplast NV , Poco Loco NV and Jaga NV .
Over Option
Option is dé vernieuwer op het gebied van draadloze communicatie technologieën. Het bedrijf is gespecialiseerd in het ontwerpen, ontwikkelen en vervaardigen van GSM, GPRS, WLAN, en 3G UMTS technologische producten voor draadloze verbindingsoplossingen. Option heeft een benijdenswaardige reputatie weten op te bouwen door verbluffende nieuwe producten te creëren waardoor de prestaties en mogelijkheden van draadloze communicatie groeien. De maatschappelijke zetel van Option is gevestigd in Leuven , België. Het bedrijf heeft een Research & Development-centrum in Leuven, een Software and Applications Development-centrum in Adelsried (Duitsland) en een ISO 9002 production engineering en logistics-afdeling in Cork, Ierland. Meer informatie hierover vindt u op www.option.com
Over Export Vlaanderen
Export Vlaanderen wil als centrum van uitmuntendheid een fundamentele bijdrage leveren tot duurzaam internationaal ondernemen van de Vlaamse bedrijven van de opstart tot de consolidatie. Ze doet dit via informatie, opleiding en begeleiding met als belangrijkste instrument haar binnenlandse en buitenlandse netwerk. Daarnaast wensen ze actief te bouwen aan synergieën met andere economische actoren. Export Vlaanderen wil hiermee een betekenisvolle bijdrage leveren tot de internationale ontwikkeling van de Vlaamse economie. Meer informatie over export Vlaanderen kan u vinden op www.export.vlaanderen.be
Voor meer informatie, contacteer:
Frederic Convent, CFO & General Counsel
Tel +32 (0)16 317 411
investor@option.com
Option N.V. (Euronext: OPTI), the wireless technology company , released today its Financial Calendar for the year 2004.
Leuven , Belgium - January 16 2004 - Option N.V. (Euronext: OPTI), the wireless technology company , released today its Financial Calendar for the year 2004. Option intends to release its quarterly financial information in 2004 on the following dates - before market hours:
Q4 figures + full year 2003: Tuesday February 17, 2004
Q1 figures: Tuesday May 4, 2004
Q2 figures: Tuesday August 3, 2004
Q3 figures: Thursday October 28, 2004
Annual shareholders' meeting: Monday March 29, 2004 , at 10 AM
About Option
Option NV ( www.option.com ), the wireless technology company, is a leading innovator in the design, development and manufacture of 3G WCDMA (UMTS), GPRS, GSM and WLAN technology products for wireless connectivity solutions. Option has built up an enviable reputation for creating exciting products that enhance the performance and functionality of wireless communications. Option's headquarters are in Leuven , Belgium . The company has Research & Development in Leuven , a Software and Applications development centre in Adelsried ( Germany ) and an ISO 9002 production engineering and logistics facility in Cork , Ireland . More information can be found at www.option.com .
Option and the Option logo are trademarks of Option NV.
For more information please contact:
Frederic Convent , CFO & General Counsel
Tel +32 (0) 16 317 411
investor@option.com
Option NV (Euronext: OPTI) announced that on December 30, 2003 , 1.066.246 new shares were issued as a result of the conversion of the subordinated bonds created on 16 July 2001
Leuven , 5 January 2004 . Option NV (Euronext: OPTI) announced that on December 30, 2003 , 1.066.246 new shares were issued as a result of the conversion of the subordinated bonds created on 16 July 2001 . As a result thereof, the capital has been increased by € 629.085, bringing the total amount of capital to € 5.510.082,34, represented by 9.285.231 outstanding shares.
GIMV NV , Jan Callewaert and Partners@Venture requested the company to convert their respective bonds. By conversion, respectively 479.811, 479.811 and 106.624 new shares were issued to GIMV, Jan Callewaert and Partners@Venture . The number of shares that can be issued upon conversion is equal to the nominal value of the bond (€ 316.542) divided by the price of the share (€ 5,9375), calculated as the average of the share price on NASDAQ Europe during (30) calendar days before the issuance of the bonds.
These subordinated convertible bonds were originally underwritten by Mr. Jan Callewaert , Option's CEO and by GIMV NV , each obtaining ten bonds with a nominal value of € 316.542 per bond. In the course of 2002, two bonds were transferred to the company "Partners@Venture". On 27 December 2001 the maturity date of the subordinated convertible bonds was extended until 26 January 2004 .
The shares issued by the conversion of the bonds have the same rights as the existing shares of Option NV and are listed on EURONEXT Brussels.
Shareholders' structure after conversion:
The last annual report and the other interim reports are available on the website www.option.com
For more information please contact
Frederic Convent
Chief Financial Officer & General Counsel
Option NV
Kolonel Begaultlaan 54
3012 Leuven
Tel +32 (0)16 317 411
investor@option.com
Jan Callewaert
President & CEO
Option NV
Kolonel Begaultlaan 54
3012 Leuven
Tel +32 (0)16 317 411
investor@option.com
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Our management is committed to providing the resources necessary to ensure that the company’s environmental objectives and targets are achieved. Option has done substantial efforts to align customer requests for customization while lowering its ecological footprint. This resulted in our offering of environmentally friendly and highly customizable packaging. If you want to read more on our packaging, click here.Financial Calendar
Full Year 2021 results and annual report 2021:
Friday April 29, 2022- before market trading
Half year 2022 results & Interim Financial report:
Friday September 23, 2022 - before market trading
Annual Shareholders Meeting: Tuesday May 31, 2022 - 10h00 CET - Gaston Geenslaan 14, Leuven (Belgium).
Jaarresultaten 2021 en jaarverslag 2021:
vrijdag 29 April, 2022 – voor beurstijd
Half jaar 2022 resultaten en halfjaarlijks financieel verslag:
vrijdag 23 september, 2022 - voor beurstijd
Algemene aandeelhoudersvergadering: dinsdag 31 mei, 2022 - 10u00 CET - Gaston Geenslaan 14, Leuven (België).
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Financial News 2014 / Financieel Nieuws 2014
Financial News 2013 / Financieel Nieuws 2013
Financial News 2012 / Financieel Nieuws 2012
Financial News 2011 / Financieel Nieuws 2011
Financial News 2010 / Financieel Nieuws 2010
Financial News 2009 / Financieel Nieuws 2009
Financial News 2008 / Financieel Nieuws 2008
Financial News 2007 / Financieel Nieuws 2007
Financial News 2006 / Financieel Nieuws 2006
Financial News 2005 / Financieel Nieuws 2005
Financial News 2004 / Financieel Nieuws 2004
Financial News 2003 / Financieel Nieuws 2003
Financial News 2002 / Financieel Nieuws 2002
Statutory Accounts - Enkelvoudige Jaarrekeningen 2020
Statutory Accounts - Enkelvoudige Jaarrekeningen 2019
Statutory Accounts – Enkelvoudige Jaarrekeningen 2018
Statutory Accounts – Enkelvoudige Jaarrekeningen 2017
Statutory Accounts – Enkelvoudige Jaarrekeningen 2016
Statutory Accounts – Enkelvoudige Jaarrekeningen 2015
Statutory Accounts – Enkelvoudige Jaarrekeningen 2014
Statutory Accounts – Enkelvoudige Jaarrekeningen 2013
Statutory accounts 2005 to 2012 - see Shareholders' meetings - Ordinary General meetings 2005 to 2012.
GELIJKWAARDIGE INFORMATIEVERSTREKKING
IN HET KADER VAN DE TOELATING TOT VERHANDELING
VAN 1.071.255.834 BIJKOMENDE AANDELEN
(artikel 18, § 2, d) van de Prospectuswet van 16 juni 2006)
Op grond van artikel 18, § 2, d) van de Wet van 26 juni 2006 op de openbare aanbieding van beleggingsinstrumenten en de toelating tot de verhandeling op een gereglementeerde markt, wordt de onderstaande gelijkwaardige informatie ter beschikking gesteld :
GELIJKWAARDIGE INFORMATIEVERSTREKKING
IN HET KADER VAN DE TOELATING TOT VERHANDELING
VAN 116.464.000 BIJKOMENDE AANDELEN - 27 juni 2017
(artikel 18, § 2, d) van de Prospectuswet van 16 juni 2006)
Bijlage A - Bijzonder verslag van de raad van bestuur overeenkomstig artikel 602 van het wetboek van vennootschappen
Bijlage B - Verslag van de commissaris overeenkomstig artikel 602 van het wetboek van vennootschappen
Bijlage B2 - Brief Deloitte Correctie Inbreng in natura
Bijlage C - Akte kapitaalverhoging
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Option N.V. (EURONEXT Brussels: OPTI), the wireless technology company, today reported results for the first quarter 2004.
Option N.V. (EURONEXT Brussels: OPTI), the wireless technology company, today reported results for the first quarter 2004.
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FOR RELEASE: IMMEDIATE
Leuven, Belgium, April 20, 2004
Option NV (Euronext Brussels: OPTI) today announces that the private placement closed successfully with the issuance of 551.724 new shares. The new shares have been issued at an issuance price of 14,50 EUR per share and placed with a group of selected European institutional investors. As a result of the private placement, Option raised a total of 8.000.000 EUR.
The new shares issued as a result of this private placement will have similar rights as the existing shares of Option NV.
The annual report for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2003 and other interim reports of Option NV are available through the company’s website www.option.com.
KBC Securities acted as manager of the private placement.
For more information please contact:
Frederic Convent, CFO & General Counsel
Tel +32 (0)16 317 411
investor@option.com
About Option
Option NV (www.option.com), the wireless technology company, is a leading innovator in the design, development and manufacture of 3G WCDMA (UMTS), EDGE, GPRS, GSM and WLAN technology products for wireless connectivity solutions. Option has built up an enviable reputation for creating exciting products that enhance the performance and functionality of wireless communications. Option's headquarters are in Leuven, Belgium. The company has Research & Development in Leuven, a Software and Applications development centre in Adelsried (Germany) and an ISO 9002 production engineering and logistics facility in Cork, Ireland. More information can be found at www.option.com .
Option and the Option logo are trademarks of Option NV.
Leuven, Belgium - 15 April, 2004 - Option NV (Euronext: OPTI) today announces that its board of directors has decided on April 15, 2004 to execute a private placement of new shares to a limited group of European institutional investors for a total amount of € 8.000.000 through the issuance of new shares whereby the capital will be increased within the framework of the authorized capital with cancellation of preferential subscription rights of existing shareholders.
The issuance price per new share was determined through a bookbuilding procedure with a minimum price set at the average closing price of the last 30 days prior to the subscription by the institutional investors.
The private placement was targeted towards a limited number of European high-quality institutional investors, whereby only minimum subscriptions of € 250.000 were accepted. The offer was for more than 2 times subscribed and therefore the orderbook was closed after a few hours only.
On April 13, 2004, the Banking, Finance and Insurance Commission has granted Option a full exemption from the obligation of the publication of a prospectus in application of article 6, 3°, a) of the Royal Decree of September 18, 1990. Option filed a request to Euronext Brussels to list the newly issued shares on the First Market of Euronext Brussels.
Option will use the proceeds of the private placement primarily to fund the concrete growth perspectives coming from the positive evolution in demand in the sector, Option’s extremely well positioned product offering on one hand, and on the other hand the development of new solutions based on combined technologies UMTS, WiFi and EDGE, that will sustain this growth.
The shares that will be issued as a result of this private placement will have the same rights as the existing shares of Option NV.
KBC Securities acted as manager of this private placement.
The annual report for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2003 and other interim reports of Option NV are available through the consultation of the company’s website (www.option.com).
For more information please contact:
Frederic Convent
Chief Financial Officer & General Counsel
Tel +32 (0)16 317 411
investor@option.com
Jan Callewaert
President & CEO
Tel +32 (0)16 317 411
About Option
Option NV (www.option.com ), the wireless technology company, is a leading innovator in the design, development and manufacture of 3G WCDMA (UMTS), EDGE, GPRS, GSM and WLAN technology products for wireless connectivity solutions. Option has built up an enviable reputation for creating exciting products that enhance the performance and functionality of wireless communications. Option's headquarters are in Leuven, Belgium. The company has Research & Development in Leuven, a Software and Applications development centre in Adelsried (Germany) and an ISO 9002 production engineering and logistics facility in Cork, Ireland. More information can be found at www.option.com .
Option and the Option logo are trademarks of Option NV.
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LEUVEN, Belgium, March 31st 2004 - Option N.V. (Euronext: OPTI), the wireless technology company, today announced the release of GlobeTrotter Mobility Manager™ – an innovative software solution that simplifies mobile access to the expanding range of wireless networks and Internet services.
GlobeTrotter Mobility Manager is a unique PC software solution that enables fast, simple and easy access to wireless data whilst hiding from the user the complexity of the underlying wireless technologies. GlobeTrotter Mobility Manager seamlessly controls both wireless Internet and fixed line dial-up connections to remote networks with support for 3G, E-GPRS, GPRS/GSM, WLAN/Wi-Fi, ADSL and standard PC modem connections.
Inherent within GlobeTrotter Mobility Manager is the single click philosophy. One click and the user has direct access to the Internet over 3G or GPRS, the ability to compose and send an SMS, and connect to the corporate Wireless LAN or local Wi-Fi hotspot.
Jan Callewaert, CEO Option: “The release of the GlobeTrotter Mobility Manager is an important milestone for Option as user software is fast-becoming a major differentiator in the value proposition of Option’s products. Corporate users demand instant, reliable and secure wireless access. GlobeTrotter Mobility Manager enables the corporate user whilst in the office to connect securely with WPA encryption to the company WLAN, but when travelling, at an airport, or staying in a hotel, to have secure remote wireless access over VPN. Our goal at Option with the release of Globetrotter Mobility Manager is to continue to provide users with the best wireless data solutions possible in today’s mobile aware market.”
For the Mobile Wireless operator, Telco, or Wi-Fi provider Option is able to offer fully customized versions of Globetrotter Mobility Manager reflecting specific branding requirements including logos, colours, font styles, plus pre-set network and roaming partner preferences. Additional languages to those supplied as standard (GB, F, D, E, I, NL, P and Chinese) are available on request.
GlobeTrotter Mobility Manager is currently shipping with Option’s GlobeTrotter COMBO WLAN/GPRS PC Card and will shortly be available with the full range of Option’s GlobeTrotter PC Card family.
Product highlights
Simplicity:
• Single click philosophy, One click connect
• One click access to e-mail, browser, & Instant Messenger
• Easy to customize toolbars, user selectable icons
• User selectable program favourites
• Pre-configured network operator settings
• Automatic Wi-Fi scan function
• Seamless interaction with Outlook contact database and SIM phonebook
• Auto-complete and search within contact database
• Simple but flexible connection profiles
Speed:
• 3G/UMTS 384kbps, E-GPRS, GPRS and GSM
• ADSL broadband, and standard 56Kbps modem connections
• WLAN/Wi-Fi up to 54Mbps
Security:
• Supports all major VPN client software
• 802.11b & 802.11g WEP and WPA security encryption
• EAP-SIM ready for SIM Authentication
• Administrator configuration lock-down
• Radio Power down to meet aviation security legislation
Support:
• Connection History
• Usage and connection statistics
• On-line user friendly help
• Comprehensive self diagnostics
• Microsoft certified (WHQL) device drivers
GlobeTrotter Mobility Manager™, designed and developed within Option, adheres to the Microsoft .NET development standard and runs on laptops and notebook PC’s using Windows operating systems (Win98 SE, 2000, XP, & XP Pro).
About Option
Option NV (www.option.com), the wireless technology company, is a leading innovator in the design, development and manufacture of 3G WCDMA (UMTS), EDGE, GPRS, GSM and WLAN technology products for wireless connectivity solutions. Option has built up an enviable reputation for creating exciting products that enhance the performance and functionality of wireless communications. Option's headquarters are in Leuven, Belgium. The company has Research & Development in Leuven, a Software and Applications development centre in Adelsried (Germany) and an ISO 9002 production engineering and logistics facility in Cork, Ireland. More information can be found at www.option.com .
Option and the Option logo are trademarks of Option NV.
For screenshots of the GlobeTrotter Mobility Manager:
https://www.option.com/news/6_3_presskit.shtml
For more information please contact:
Douglas Ros, Vice President Business Development & Marketing
Tel +32 (0) 16 317 411
d.ros@option.com
For financial information please contact:
Frederic Convent, CFO & General Counsel
Tel +32 (0)16 317 411
investor@option.com
Please find below the pdf of the annual report.
Download here the pdf of the annual report:
Jaarverslag 2003 (NL versie)
Annual report 2003
The Board of Directors is pleased to invite all holders of securities issued by Option NV (the “Company”) to attend the Annual Shareholders' Meeting, which will take place on Wednesday, March 31, 2004 at 10.00 a.m., at the registered office of the Company, Kolonel Begaultlaan 45, 3012 Leuven, Belgium.
The agenda and proposals of decision for this Annual Shareholders' Meeting are the following:
A G E N D A
1. Presentation and discussion of the report of the Board of Directors for the financial year ended on December 31, 2003.
2. Presentation and discussion of the report of the statutory auditor for the financial year ended on December 31, 2003.
3. Presentation of the annual consolidated accounts and consolidated reports for the financial year ended on December 31, 2003.
4. Approval of the annual statutory accounts for the financial year ended on December 31, 2003 and allocation of results.
Proposal of decision: To approve the annual accounts for the financial year ended on December 31, 2003, including the allocation of results proposed by the Board of Directors.
5. Release of liability of the directors.
Proposal of decision: To release the directors of liability for the performance of their duties in the course of the financial year ended on December31, 2003.
6. Release of liability of the statutory auditor.
Proposal of decision: To release the statutory auditor of liability for the performance of his duties in the course of the financial year ended on December31, 2003.
7. Nomination of the statutory auditor – Compensation for the exercise of his office.
Proposal of decision: To nominate the candidate proposed by the Board of Directors at the Annual Shareholders’ Meeting as statutory auditor, whose term of office will expire immediately after the Annual Shareholders’ Meeting, which will be asked to deliberate and vote upon the approval of the annual accounts for the financial year ending on December 31, 2006 and to fix his remuneration at the amount proposed by the Board of Directors at the Annual Shareholders’ Meeting.
8. Miscellaneous.
In order to be admitted to the abovementioned Annual Shareholders' Meeting, the holders of securities issued by the Company must follow the provisions of articles 29 and 30 of the Articles of Association of the Company and article 536 of the Companies Code and also fulfill the following formalities : (i) if they are owners of registered shares, notify the Company of their intention to attend the Annual Shareholder’s Meeting, by sending a letter by regular mail to the Company’s registered office; (ii) if they are owners of dematerialized shares deposited through Euroclear, deposit, at the latest five working days prior to the date of the Annual Shareholders' Meeting, a certificate at the registered office of the Company, drawn up by the recognized holder of their securities' accounts or by Euroclear itself, confirming the number of shares registered under the name of the shareholder and declaring that the shares are non-negotiable until the date of said Annual Shareholders' Meeting; and (iii) if they are owners of warrants, they must inform the Company in writing, by an ordinary letter addressed to the registered office of the Company, at least five working days prior to the meetings, of their intention to attend the meeting.
Shareholders can vote by proxy or by letter, using documents drawn up by the Company and which can be obtained at no cost at the registered office of the Company. The proxies have to be deposited at the registered office of the Company at the latest five (5) business days prior to the date of the meeting. The owners of dematerialized shares who whish to vote by proxy or by letter have to deposit, in addition to the documents properly filled out, the certificate drawn up by the recognized holder of their securities' accounts or by Euroclear itself, confirming the number of shares registered under the name of the shareholder and declaring that the shares are non-negotiable until the date of said Annual Shareholders' Meeting.
In order for the vote by letter to be valid, a form must be sent by registered mail with acceptance receipt to the Company’s registered office, which must be sent at the latest six days before the Annual Shareholders’ Meeting (the postage stamp shall serve as proof) and which must contain the following information: (i) mentioning of the complete and accurate indication of the shareholder and of the number of shares he is voting with; (ii) the complete agenda; (iii) the proposals of decision and the voting instructions of the shareholder (for, against and abstain). The shareholder may explain or motivate his or her voting instructions.
A copy of the documents and reports mentioned in the agenda of the Annual Shareholders' Meeting can be obtained at no cost at the registered office of the Company.
The Board of Directors
Option N.V. (EURONEXT Brussels: OPTI), the wireless technology company, today reported results for the fourth quarter, and the full year ended December 31, 2003.
Option N.V. (EURONEXT Brussels: OPTI), the wireless technology company, today reported results for the fourth quarter, and the full year ended December 31, 2003.
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Option N.V. (Euronext: OPTI), the wireless technology company, today congratulated China Mobile on winning the "Chairman 2004 GSM Association Awards". China Mobile is selling Option's GlobeTrotter PC Card in Asia .
CANNES , France , February 25, 2004 - Option N.V. (Euronext: OPTI), the wireless technology company, today congratulated China Mobile on winning the "Chairman 2004 GSM Association Awards". China Mobile is selling Option's GlobeTrotter PC Card in Asia .
The GSM Association presented its 9 th annual GSM Awards yesterday (24 th February 2004). These awards ceremony honors people, organizations and companies that deliver new ideas, methods, or new technologies that generally improve the quality of customers' lives or enhance productivity. The prestigious "Chairman" Award was presented to China Mobile in honour and recognition of the company's outstanding contribution to achieving the GSM One Billion landmark - one billion connected GSM customers.
jan Callewaert , CEO Option: "We are honored that we can contribute to the success of China Mobile. The Asian markets show a tremendous potential for mobile data communications. China Mobile has played a leading role in the development of that mobile data communications industry in China and it will continue to do so. China Mobile is a very important partner for us . We look forward to further enhance our mutual relationship into the future."
About Option
Option NV ( www.option.com ), the wireless technology company, is a leading innovator in the design, development and manufacture of 3G WCDMA (UMTS), EDGE, GPRS, GSM and WLAN technology products for wireless connectivity solutions. Option has built up an enviable reputation for creating exciting products that enhance the performance and functionality of wireless communications. Option's headquarters are in Leuven , Belgium . The company has Research & Development in Leuven, a Software and Applications development centre in Adelsried ( Germany ) and an ISO 9002 production engineering and logistics facility in Cork , Ireland .
For more information on the 2004 GSM Association Awards
www.3gsmworldcongress.com
For more information please contact:
Douglas Ros, Vice President Business Development & Marketing
Tel +32 (0)16 317 411
E-mail: d.ros@option.com
Option N.V. (Euronext: OPTI), the wireless technology company, today congratulated Vodafone on winning the GSM Association Awards 2004 in the category for Best Mobile Application - Corporate Market. Vodafone won the award with the Mobile Connect Card.
CANNES, France, February 25, 2004 - Option N.V. (Euronext: OPTI), the wireless technology company, today congratulated Vodafone on winning the GSM Association Awards 2004 in the category for Best Mobile Application - Corporate Market. Vodafone won the award with the Mobile Connect Card.
The Mobile Connect Card is developed and manufactured by Option.
The GSM Association presented its 9 th annual GSM Awards yesterday, 24 th February 2004.
These awards ceremony honors people, organizations and companies that deliver new ideas, methods, or new technologies that generally improve the quality of customers' lives or enhance productivity. The Vodafone Mobile Connect Card won the Award in the category for Best Mobile Application - Corporate market.
Jan Callewaert, CEO Option: "We are proud that our GlobeTrotter GPRS data card gets this worldwide recognition. Marketed as the Mobile Connect Card, Vodafone has redefined the data card market by its customer-focused approach. Congratulations to Vodafone for their commercial performance in delivering a straightforward mobile office solution".
ith the Mobile Connect Card you can get online via your laptop computer from almost any location without the need to plug in your mobile or find the nearest jack. Simply install the software, plug in the data card including your Vodafone SIM. As a fully integrated connectivity solution for notebook users, the Mobile Connect Card provides quick, simple and secure access to existing business information such as email, corporate applications, company intranets and the internet, whenever and wherever it is needed.
About Option
Option NV ( www.option.com ), the wireless technology company, is a leading innovator in the design, development and manufacture of 3G WCDMA (UMTS), EDGE, GPRS, GSM and WLAN technology products for wireless connectivity solutions. Option has built up an enviable reputation for creating exciting products that enhance the performance and functionality of wireless communications. Option's headquarters are in Leuven , Belgium . The company has Research & Development in Leuven, a Software and Applications development centre in Adelsried ( Germany ) and an ISO 9002 production engineering and logistics facility in Cork , Ireland .
For more information on the 2004 GSM Association Awards
www.3gsmworldcongress.com
For more information please contact:
Douglas Ros, Vice President Business Development & Marketing
Tel +32 (0)16 317 411
E-mail: d.ros@option.com
Option N.V. (Euronext: OPTI), the wireless technology company, today received the Export Lion Award (Leeuw van de Export) of the Province of Flemisch Brabant .
Leuven - Belgium , February 5 th 2004 - Option N.V. (Euronext: OPTI), the wireless technology company, today received the Export Lion Award (Leeuw van de Export) of the Province of Flemisch Brabant . This award, an initiative from Export Vlaanderen, is presented annually by the Flemish Minister of Economy, Foreign Trade and E-government. The Export Lion Award rewards the Flemish companies in the different provinces that have demonstrated significant initiatives and outstanding results in export activities.
In conferring the award, the committee of Export Vlaanderen recognizes Option's expanding share of the growth in revenues from export activities and as such further increasing the overall business of the Flemish telecom industry worldwide. The Flemish Minister of Economy, Foreign Trade and E-government, Mrs. Patricia Ceyssens presented the award for the province of Flemish Brabant to Option's CEO Jan Callewaert in a ceremony held today.
Jan Callewaert: "We are honoured to have been chosen from a distinguished field of companies. We are particularly gratified that the export authorities recognize our accomplishments and ongoing efforts in developing the market for wireless communication on a global scale. As we know that our country is very export driven and that a lot of companies have important export activities, we consider winning this award a major achievement for our company."
Past award winners of the 5 Flemish provinces were companies such as: Transics NV , Aliplast NV , Poco Loco NV and Jaga NV .
About Option
Option NV, the wireless technology company, is a leading innovator in the design, development and manufacture of 3G WCDMA (UMTS), GPRS, GSM and WLAN technology products for wireless connectivity solutions. Option has built up an enviable reputation for creating exciting products that enhance the performance and functionality of wireless communications. Option's headquarters are in Leuven , Belgium . The company has Research & Development in Leuven, a Software and Applications development centre in Adelsried ( Germany ) and an ISO 9002 production engineering and logistics facility in Cork , Ireland . More information can be found at www.option.com .
About Export Vlaanderen
Export Vlaanderen or the Flanders' Export Promotion Agency, is the public organisation in charge of the promotion of Flanders ' exports within the framework of the foreign economic policy of the Flemish government. Through the worldwide organization of business trips, meeting days and Flemish pavilions at international exhibitions and trade fairs, Export Vlaanderen creates a unique opportunities for foreign companies to become acquainted with Flemish products and services on offer. Export Vlaanderen is the appropriate partner for foreign companies interested in importing Flemish products and services, or which are seeking another form of cooperation with Flemish companies, such as the transfer of technology. More information about Export Vlaanderen can be found on the Web site www.export.vlaanderen.be
For more information please contact:
Frederic Convent, CFO & General Counsel
Tel +32 (0)16 317 411
investor@option.com
Option N.V. (Euronext: OPTI), de specialist in draadloze communicatie technologieën, heeft de "Leeuw van de Export" voor de provincie Vlaams Brabant gewonnen.
Leuven, 5 februari 2004 - Option N.V. (Euronext: OPTI), de specialist in draadloze communicatie technologieën, heeft de "Leeuw van de Export" voor de provincie Vlaams Brabant gewonnen. De "Leeuw van de Export", een initiatief van Export Vlaanderen, wordt jaarlijks uitgereikt door de Vlaamse minister van Economie, Buitenlands Beleid en E-Government. De laureaten zijn ondernemingen die in de loop van de voorbije jaren een stevige exportreputatie hebben opgebouwd.
Door het toekennen van deze "Leeuw van de Export" voor Vlaams Brabant erkent de jury van Export Vlaanderen het toenemende belang van de export gerichte activiteiten van Option. Option levert hiermee ook een belangrijke bijdrage aan het verder promoten van de Vlaamse telecommunicatie industrie in de wereld. Mevr. Patricia Ceyssens , Vlaams minister van Economie, Buitenlands Beleid en E-Government, overhandigde tijdens de uitreikingsceremonie plechtigheid in het Vlaams Parlement de trofee aan Jan Callewaert, CEO van Option .
Jan Callewaert: "Het is een hele eer om tot laureaat van de Leeuw van de Export voor Vlaams Brabant verkozen te worden. We zijn in het bijzonder verheugd dat de jury onze prestaties en wereldwijde rol als promotor en leverancier van draadloze communicatie technologieën heeft weten te appreciëren. In onze innoverende regio zijn heel wat bedrijven sterk export gericht. Het feit dat Option dit jaar laureaat is is een niet geringe prestatie."
Vorige winnaars uit de 5 Vlaamse provincies waren o.a.: Transics NV , Aliplast NV , Poco Loco NV and Jaga NV .
Over Option
Option is dé vernieuwer op het gebied van draadloze communicatie technologieën. Het bedrijf is gespecialiseerd in het ontwerpen, ontwikkelen en vervaardigen van GSM, GPRS, WLAN, en 3G UMTS technologische producten voor draadloze verbindingsoplossingen. Option heeft een benijdenswaardige reputatie weten op te bouwen door verbluffende nieuwe producten te creëren waardoor de prestaties en mogelijkheden van draadloze communicatie groeien. De maatschappelijke zetel van Option is gevestigd in Leuven , België. Het bedrijf heeft een Research & Development-centrum in Leuven, een Software and Applications Development-centrum in Adelsried (Duitsland) en een ISO 9002 production engineering en logistics-afdeling in Cork, Ierland. Meer informatie hierover vindt u op www.option.com
Over Export Vlaanderen
Export Vlaanderen wil als centrum van uitmuntendheid een fundamentele bijdrage leveren tot duurzaam internationaal ondernemen van de Vlaamse bedrijven van de opstart tot de consolidatie. Ze doet dit via informatie, opleiding en begeleiding met als belangrijkste instrument haar binnenlandse en buitenlandse netwerk. Daarnaast wensen ze actief te bouwen aan synergieën met andere economische actoren. Export Vlaanderen wil hiermee een betekenisvolle bijdrage leveren tot de internationale ontwikkeling van de Vlaamse economie. Meer informatie over export Vlaanderen kan u vinden op www.export.vlaanderen.be
Voor meer informatie, contacteer:
Frederic Convent, CFO & General Counsel
Tel +32 (0)16 317 411
investor@option.com
Option N.V. (Euronext: OPTI), the wireless technology company , released today its Financial Calendar for the year 2004.
Leuven , Belgium - January 16 2004 - Option N.V. (Euronext: OPTI), the wireless technology company , released today its Financial Calendar for the year 2004. Option intends to release its quarterly financial information in 2004 on the following dates - before market hours:
Q4 figures + full year 2003: Tuesday February 17, 2004
Q1 figures: Tuesday May 4, 2004
Q2 figures: Tuesday August 3, 2004
Q3 figures: Thursday October 28, 2004
Annual shareholders' meeting: Monday March 29, 2004 , at 10 AM
About Option
Option NV ( www.option.com ), the wireless technology company, is a leading innovator in the design, development and manufacture of 3G WCDMA (UMTS), GPRS, GSM and WLAN technology products for wireless connectivity solutions. Option has built up an enviable reputation for creating exciting products that enhance the performance and functionality of wireless communications. Option's headquarters are in Leuven , Belgium . The company has Research & Development in Leuven , a Software and Applications development centre in Adelsried ( Germany ) and an ISO 9002 production engineering and logistics facility in Cork , Ireland . More information can be found at www.option.com .
Option and the Option logo are trademarks of Option NV.
For more information please contact:
Frederic Convent , CFO & General Counsel
Tel +32 (0) 16 317 411
investor@option.com
Option NV (Euronext: OPTI) announced that on December 30, 2003 , 1.066.246 new shares were issued as a result of the conversion of the subordinated bonds created on 16 July 2001
Leuven , 5 January 2004 . Option NV (Euronext: OPTI) announced that on December 30, 2003 , 1.066.246 new shares were issued as a result of the conversion of the subordinated bonds created on 16 July 2001 . As a result thereof, the capital has been increased by € 629.085, bringing the total amount of capital to € 5.510.082,34, represented by 9.285.231 outstanding shares.
GIMV NV , Jan Callewaert and Partners@Venture requested the company to convert their respective bonds. By conversion, respectively 479.811, 479.811 and 106.624 new shares were issued to GIMV, Jan Callewaert and Partners@Venture . The number of shares that can be issued upon conversion is equal to the nominal value of the bond (€ 316.542) divided by the price of the share (€ 5,9375), calculated as the average of the share price on NASDAQ Europe during (30) calendar days before the issuance of the bonds.
These subordinated convertible bonds were originally underwritten by Mr. Jan Callewaert , Option's CEO and by GIMV NV , each obtaining ten bonds with a nominal value of € 316.542 per bond. In the course of 2002, two bonds were transferred to the company "Partners@Venture". On 27 December 2001 the maturity date of the subordinated convertible bonds was extended until 26 January 2004 .
The shares issued by the conversion of the bonds have the same rights as the existing shares of Option NV and are listed on EURONEXT Brussels.
Shareholders' structure after conversion:
The last annual report and the other interim reports are available on the website www.option.com
For more information please contact
Frederic Convent
Chief Financial Officer & General Counsel
Option NV
Kolonel Begaultlaan 54
3012 Leuven
Tel +32 (0)16 317 411
investor@option.com
Jan Callewaert
President & CEO
Option NV
Kolonel Begaultlaan 54
3012 Leuven
Tel +32 (0)16 317 411
investor@option.com
GlobeSurfer III Reference Manual - revised on 5th March 2012
Learn the latest firmware development on the CloudGate
The iCON 7.2 will be updated to:
Firmware 2.5.11
GlobeTrotter Connect for Windows 2.3.0.630
GlobeTrotter Connect for MAC 1.3.0.164
For MAC OSX 10.5, 10.6 and 10.7
For Windows XP 32 bit (SP3 recomended), Windows Vista 32 & 64 bit (SP2 recommended) and Windows 7 32 & 64 bit
The iCON 7.2 will be updated to:
Firmware 2.5.11
GlobeTrotter Connect for Windows 2.3.0.630
GlobeTrotter Connect for MAC 1.3.0.164
For MAC OSX 10.5, 10.6 and 10.7
For Windows XP 32 bit (SP3 recomended), Windows Vista 32 & 64 bit (SP2 recommended) and Windows 7 32 & 64 bit
For MAC OSX 10.5, 10.6 and 10.7
For Windows XP 32 bit (SP3 recomended), Windows Vista 32 & 64 bit (SP2 recommended) and Windows 7 32 & 64 bit
Step by step description on how to set up Dynamic DNS in GlobeSurfer II 7.2
GlobeSurfer III Reference Manual - revised on 5th March 2012
This application is the interface between the GlobeSurfer® III device and your personal desktop. It allows you to see incoming messages, phone calls, etc. on your desktop.
This document provides a description of how to configure an IPSec tunnel on
the GlobeSurfer® III.
This firmware updater cannot be run on a MAC running Safari browser. Please use Firefox or Chrome.
This firmware updater cannot be used for devices purchased through a network operator. Please contact your network operator for further information.
Please read 'What is new in firmware R1N89' document for updates in this firmware revision.
Note: The firmware upgrade process can take up to 20 minutes. Interrupting the process might lead to permanent failure of the device. Note: this update cannot be used with devices purchased through a network operator. Please contact your network operator directly for assistance.
Please read document for new features in this firmware R1N89
This application is the interface between the GlobeSurfer® III device and your personal desktop. It allows you to see incoming messages, phone calls, etc. on your desktop.
Frequently Asked Questions
GlobeSurfer III+ Firmware update procedure
Revised version to include watchdog and SMS control features.
This document provides a description of how to configure an IPSec tunnel on
the GlobeSurfer® III.
This document provides a description of how to configure Port Forwarding rules on the GlobeSurfer® III.
This document provides a description of how to configure the ADSL Failover functionality on the GlobeSurfer® III.
This document provides a description of how to configure a print server and a file server connected to the USB port of the GlobeSurfer III.
GlobeTrotter Connect 3.1 for Windows 2000, XP and Vista
Supports up to MAC OSX 10.6
Windows 7 Legacy Mode certified drivers.
Note: For use in 5.0.x.x driver upgrade only (e.g. GlobeTrotter Connect). Driver is used in Legacy Mode only. Mobile Broadband features is not supported
uCAN® Connect Standard software for Apple Mac OS X 10.7, OS X 10.6 (64-bit; recommended version 10.6.4), Apple Mac OS X 10.6 (32-bit; recommended version 10.6.4) and Apple Mac OS X 10.5 (recommended version 10.5.8)
uCAN® Connect software for Windows XP 32bit (SP3 recommended), Windows Vista 32 & 64bit (SP2 recommended) and Windows 7 32 & 64 bit
GlobeTrotter Connect 3.1 for Windows 2000, XP and Vista
Supports up to MAC OSX 10.6
Windows 7 Legacy Mode certified drivers.
Note: For use in 5.0.x.x driver upgrade only (e.g. GlobeTrotter Connect). Driver is used in Legacy Mode only. Mobile Broadband features is not supported
uCAN® Connect Standard software for Apple Mac OS X 10.7, OS X 10.6 (64-bit; recommended version 10.6.4), Apple Mac OS X 10.6 (32-bit; recommended version 10.6.4) and Apple Mac OS X 10.5 (recommended version 10.5.8)
uCAN® Connect software for Windows XP 32bit (SP3 recommended), Windows Vista 32 & 64bit (SP2 recommended) and Windows 7 32 & 64 bit
The GlobeTrotter Express 7.2 will be updated to:
Firmware 2.5.2
GlobeTrotter Connect for Windows 2.2.0.536
GlobeTrotter Connect for MAC 1.3.0.159
For MAC OSX 10.5, 10.6 and 10.7
For Windows XP 32 bit (SP3 recomended), Windows Vista 32 & 64 bit (SP2 recommended) and Windows 7 32 & 64 bit
For MAC OSX 10.5, 10.6 and 10.7
For Windows XP 32 bit (SP3 recomended), Windows Vista 32 & 64 bit (SP2 recommended) and Windows 7 32 & 64 bit
The GlobeTrotter Express HSUPA device will be updated to :
Firmware 2.12.3Hd
Windows software : GlobeTrotter Connect 3.0.0.866
MAC software : GlobeTrotter Connect for MAC 1.3.0.164
For MAC OSX 10.5, 10.6 and 10.7
For Windows XP 32 bit (SP3 recomended), Windows Vista 32 & 64 bit (SP2 recommended) and Windows 7 32 & 64 bit
The GlobeTrotter Express HSUPA device will be updated to :
Firmware 2.12.3Hd
Windows software : GlobeTrotter Connect 3.0.0.866
MAC software : GlobeTrotter Connect for MAC 1.3.0.164
uCAN® Connect Standard software for Apple Mac OS X 10.7, OS X 10.6 (64-bit; recommended version 10.6.4), Apple Mac OS X 10.6 (32-bit; recommended version 10.6.4) and Apple Mac OS X 10.5 (recommended version 10.5.8)
GlobeTrotter GT Max 7.2 will be updated to:
Firmware 2.5.11
GlobeTrotter Connect for Windows 2.3.0.630
GlobeTrotter Connect for MAC 1.3.0.164
For MAC OSX 10.5, 10.6 and 10.7
For Windows XP 32 bit (SP3 recomended), Windows Vista 32 & 64 bit (SP2 recommended) and Windows 7 32 & 64 bit
GlobeTrotter GT Max 7.2 will be updated to:
Firmware 2.5.11
GlobeTrotter Connect for Windows 2.3.0.630
GlobeTrotter Connect for MAC 1.3.0.164
For MAC OSX 10.5, 10.6 and 10.7
For Windows XP 32 bit (SP3 recomended), Windows Vista 32 & 64 bit (SP2 recommended) and Windows 7 32 & 64 bit
The GlobeTrotter GT Max HSUPA device will be updated to :
Firmware 2.12.3Hd
Windows software to GlobeTrotter Connect 3.0.0.866
MAC software to GlobeTrotter Connect for MAC 1.3.0.164
For MAC OSX 10.5, 10.6 and 10.7
For Windows XP 32 bit (SP3 recomended), Windows Vista 32 & 64 bit (SP2 recommended) and Windows 7 32 & 64 bit
The GlobeTrotter GT Max HSUPA device will be updated to :
Firmware 2.12.3Hd
Windows software to GlobeTrotter Connect 3.0.0.866
MAC software to GlobeTrotter Connect for MAC 1.3.0.164
For MAC OSX 10.5, 10.6 and 10.7
For Windows XP 32 bit (SP3 recomended), Windows Vista 32 & 64 bit (SP2 recommended) and Windows 7 32 & 64 bit
GlobeTrotter GT Max 7.2 will be updated to:
Firmware 2.5.11
GlobeTrotter Connect for Windows 2.3.0.630
GlobeTrotter Connect for MAC 1.3.0.164
Version 3.0.0.866
Connection software for Windows 2000, XP and Vista
Supports Windows 7 only: - NDIS connection mode: Mobile Broadband - GPS mode: legacy + Sensor and Location Platform
No support for Windows 2K / Windows XP / Windows Vista
Supports Windows 7 only: - NDIS connection mode: Mobile Broadband - GPS mode: legacy + Sensor and Location Platform
No support for Windows 2K / Windows XP / Windows Vista
Supports Windows 7 only: - NDIS connection mode: Mobile Broadband - GPS mode: legacy + Sensor and Location Platform
No support for Windows 2K / Windows XP / Windows Vista
Supports Linux kernel versions 2.6.27 to 3.2
Supports Windows 7 only: - NDIS connection mode: Mobile Broadband - GPS mode: legacy + Sensor and Location Platform
No support for Windows 2K / Windows XP / Windows Vista
Windows 7 support: - NDIS connection mode : legacy - GPS mode : legacy
Supports Windows 2K / Windows XP / Windows Vista and Windows 7
Supports Linux kernel versions 2.6.27 to 3.2
Supports Windows 7 only: - NDIS connection mode: Mobile Broadband - GPS mode: legacy + Sensor and Location Platform
No support for Windows 2K / Windows XP / Windows Vista
Windows 7 support: - NDIS connection mode : legacy - GPS mode : legacy
Supports Windows 2K / Windows XP / Windows Vista and Windows 7
Supports Linux kernel versions 2.6.27 to 3.2
Supports Windows 7 only: - NDIS connection mode: Mobile Broadband - GPS mode: legacy + Sensor and Location Platform
No support for Windows 2K / Windows XP / Windows Vista
Windows 7 support: - NDIS connection mode : legacy - GPS mode : legacy
Supports Windows 2K / Windows XP / Windows Vista and Windows 7
Supports Windows 2K / Windows XP / Windows Vista and Windows 7
Supports Linux kernel versions 2.6.27 to 3.2
This upgrader will upgrade the iCON 225 to firmware version 2.5.24
Note: This flasher can only upgrade Option standard iCON 225 devices.
For MAC OSX 10.5, 10.6 and 10.7
For Windows XP 32 bit (SP3 recomended), Windows Vista 32 & 64 bit (SP2 recommended) and Windows 7 32 & 64 bit
Windows 7 Legacy Mode certified drivers.
Note: For use in 5.0.x.x driver upgrade only (e.g. GlobeTrotter Connect). Driver is used in Legacy Mode only. Mobile Broadband features is not supported
GlobeTrotter Connect 3.0 for Windows 2000, XP and Vista
GlobeTrotter Connect for MAX OSX 10.3, 10.4, 10.5
For MAC OSX 10.5, 10.6 and 10.7
For Windows XP 32 bit (SP3 recomended), Windows Vista 32 & 64 bit (SP2 recommended) and Windows 7 32 & 64 bit
Firmware upgrader to version 2.12.0
This upgrader is designed for Option standard device only. For devices purchased through a network operator, please contact your operator for assistance.
For MAC OSX 10.5, 10.6 and 10.7
For Windows XP 32 bit (SP3 recomended), Windows Vista 32 & 64 bit (SP2 recommended) and Windows 7 32 & 64 bit
Windows 7 Legacy Mode certified drivers.
Note: For use in 5.0.x.x driver upgrade only (e.g. GlobeTrotter Connect). Driver is used in Legacy Mode only. Mobile Broadband features is not supported
Supports up to MAC OSX 10.6
Upgrade firmware to version 2.12.0Hd and software to GlobeTrotter Connect 3.1.0.1086 for Windows and 3.1.19 for MAC OSX
This upgrader is designed for Option standard device only. For devices purchased through a network operator, please contact your operator for assistance.
Windows 7 Legacy Mode certified drivers.
Note: For use in 5.0.x.x driver upgrade only (e.g. GlobeTrotter Connect). Driver is used in Legacy Mode only. Mobile Broadband features is not supported
uCAN® Connect Standard software for Apple Mac OS X 10.7, OS X 10.6 (64-bit; recommended version 10.6.4), Apple Mac OS X 10.6 (32-bit; recommended version 10.6.4) and Apple Mac OS X 10.5 (recommended version 10.5.8)
uCAN® Connect software for Windows XP 32bit (SP3 recommended), Windows Vista 32 & 64bit (SP2 recommended) and Windows 7 32 & 64 bit
Supports up to MAC OSX 10.6
Connection software for Windows XP, Vista, and 7 (Legacy mode only)
Upgrade firmware to version 2.12.0Hd and software to GlobeTrotter Connect 3.1.0.1162 for Windows and 3.1.78 for MAC OSX
This upgrader is designed for Option standard device only. For devices purchased through a network operator, please contact your operator for assistance.
Windows 7 Legacy Mode certified drivers.
Note: For use in 5.0.x.x driver upgrade only (e.g. GlobeTrotter Connect). Driver is used in Legacy Mode only. Mobile Broadband features is not supported
uCAN® Connect Standard software for Apple Mac OS X 10.7, OS X 10.6 (64-bit; recommended version 10.6.4), Apple Mac OS X 10.6 (32-bit; recommended version 10.6.4) and Apple Mac OS X 10.5 (recommended version 10.5.8)
uCAN® Connect software for Windows XP 32bit (SP3 recommended), Windows Vista 32 & 64bit (SP2 recommended) and Windows 7 32 & 64 bit
Supports up to MAC OSX 10.6
Connection software for Windows XP, Vista, and 7 (Legacy mode only)
Upgrade firmware to version 2.12.0Hd and software to GlobeTrotter Connect 3.1.0.1162 for Windows and 3.1.78 for MAC OSX
This upgrader is designed for Option standard device only. For devices purchased through a network operator, please contact your operator for assistance.
Windows 7 Legacy Mode certified drivers.
Note: For use in 5.0.x.x driver upgrade only (e.g. GlobeTrotter Connect). Driver is used in Legacy Mode only. Mobile Broadband features is not supported
uCAN® Connect Standard software for Apple Mac OS X 10.7, OS X 10.6 (64-bit; recommended version 10.6.4), Apple Mac OS X 10.6 (32-bit; recommended version 10.6.4) and Apple Mac OS X 10.5 (recommended version 10.5.8)
uCAN® Connect software for Windows XP 32bit (SP3 recommended), Windows Vista 32 & 64bit (SP2 recommended) and Windows 7 32 & 64 bit
Enables the user to activate or deactivate the GPS port
Enables the user to activate or deactivate the GPS port
Windows 7 Legacy Mode certified drivers.
Note: For use in 5.0.x.x driver upgrade only (e.g. GlobeTrotter Connect). Driver is used in Legacy Mode only. Mobile Broadband features is not supported
uCAN® Connect Standard software for Apple Mac OS X 10.7, OS X 10.6 (64-bit; recommended version 10.6.4), Apple Mac OS X 10.6 (32-bit; recommended version 10.6.4) and Apple Mac OS X 10.5 (recommended version 10.5.8)
uCAN® Connect software for Windows XP 32bit (SP3 recommended), Windows Vista 32 & 64bit (SP2 recommended) and Windows 7 32 & 64 bit
GlobeTrotter Connect 3.1 for MAC OSX 10.5, 10.6
GlobeTrotter Connect 3.1 for Windows 2000, XP and Vista
Upgrade frimware to version 3.19.0 (HSDPA category to 14.4 mbps) and software to uCan Connect version 2.2.3.230.
uCAN® Connect Standard software for Apple Mac OS X 10.7, OS X 10.6 (64-bit; recommended version 10.6.4), Apple Mac OS X 10.6 (32-bit; recommended version 10.6.4) and Apple Mac OS X 10.5 (recommended version 10.5.8)
uCAN® Connect software for Windows XP 32bit (SP3 recommended), Windows Vista 32 & 64bit (SP2 recommended) and Windows 7 32 & 64 bit
GlobeTrotter Connect 3.1 for MAC OSX 10.5, 10.6
GlobeTrotter Connect 3.1 for Windows 2000, XP and Vista
Windows 7 Legacy Mode certified drivers.
Note: For use in 5.0.x.x driver upgrade only (e.g. GlobeTrotter Connect). Driver is used in Legacy Mode only. Mobile Broadband features is not supported
uCAN® Connect Standard software for Apple Mac OS X 10.7, OS X 10.6 (64-bit; recommended version 10.6.4), Apple Mac OS X 10.6 (32-bit; recommended version 10.6.4) and Apple Mac OS X 10.5 (recommended version 10.5.8)
uCAN® Connect software for Windows XP 32bit (SP3 recommended), Windows Vista 32 & 64bit (SP2 recommended) and Windows 7 32 & 64 bit
The download contains a document on how to use the iCON 711 in Linux.
This driver installer can only be used in Windows 7 Mobile Broadband mode. After installation, connection of the Option device can be made through Windows Mobile Broadband instead of using Option connection managers.
Important note: This driver CANNOT be installed on any other Microsoft OS than on the Windows 7.
If you already have installed the GlobeTrotter Connect, this driver package CANNOT be installed on top. This will create a driver conflict.
Windows 7 Legacy Mode certified drivers.
Note: For use in 5.0.x.x driver upgrade only (e.g. GlobeTrotter Connect). Driver is used in Legacy Mode only. Mobile Broadband features is not supported
uCAN® Connect Standard software for Apple Mac OS X 10.7, OS X 10.6 (64-bit; recommended version 10.6.4), Apple Mac OS X 10.6 (32-bit; recommended version 10.6.4) and Apple Mac OS X 10.5 (recommended version 10.5.8)
uCAN® Connect software for Windows XP 32bit (SP3 recommended), Windows Vista 32 & 64bit (SP2 recommended) and Windows 7 32 & 64 bit
How to manually add an APN or disable the PIN code of your SIM card
Frequently Asked Questions and answers
Quick and easy set up (also details LED status indicators)
Frequently Asked Questions and answers
Frequently Asked Questions and answers
Board of Directors - Verslag Onafhankelijk Expert - Independent Expert Report: UEST NV Fairness opinion on equity valuation at 31 October 2020
Special Report of the Board of Directors - art. 602
Auditor Special Report - art. 602
Option NV - Auditer Special Report: Uitgifte van Converteerbare Obligaties met opheffing van het voorkeurrecht. Verslag van de Commissaris in het kader van artikel 596 en artikel 598 van het Wetboek van Vennootschappen
Special Report of the Board of Directors: Bijzonder verslag van de Raad van Bestuur overeenkomstig artikelen 583 en 596 juncto 598 van het Wetboek van Vennootschappen over de uitgifte van Converteerbare Obligaties
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The articles of association stipulate that the Board of Directors is composed of a minimum of three and a maximum of nine members, who are appointed by the general shareholders meeting for a maximum period of six years. The Board of Directors has to contain at least three independent directors.
The Board of Directors is currently composed of four members, namely: Eric Van Zele (Chairman of the Board of Directors), Raju Dandu, Martine Reynaers and Paul Matthijs.
Eric Van Zele
Mr. Eric Van Zele currently serves as Chairman of Reynaers Aluminium and Crescent NV. He was recently appointed chairman of the E17 network of hospitals and of the Hermes decision committee of The Flemish agency for Innovation and entrepreneurship. He continues to serve as a director of Barco NV. Prior to his current mandates Eric served as president and CEO of Barco NV in Kortrijk from 2009 thru 2016. He served as CEO of Pauwels International (from 2004 thru 2008) and of Telindus nv (2000 thru 2003). Prior to that, he served as Vice President of Raychem Corporation in Menlo park, CA, USA and as Managing Director of Raychem nv in Leuven, Belgium. (1972 thru 1999). He was nominated “Manager of the Year in 2012” and “ICT Personality of 2013”. Eric holds a masters degree in electrical and mechanical engineering from the KUL in Leuven (1972) and postgraduate degrees in management from Stanford University (1992 CA, USA).
Raju Dandu
Mr. Raju S. Dandu is the Founder-Chairman of Danlaw Inc. USA. He is also the Managing Director of Danlaw Technologies India Ltd. He is responsible for strategic planning and corporate management of both companies. Prior to founding Danlaw Inc., he held positions at the University of Iowa hospitals, Ford Motor Company, Dana Corporation and worked as an independent consultant at General Motors. He holds a bachelors’ degree in electronics engineering from Kakinada, India, a masters in electronics from University of Iowa and an MBA from University of Detroit.
Martine Reynaers
In 1980, Martine started her career as Financial Analyst of Technicon in Paris, a subsidiary of the
American Revlon Group.
In 1982, she was appointed Financial Manager of Wexal International Ltd, an aluminium extrusion
company in Enniscorthy, Ireland.
In 1983, she moved to the Reynaers headquarters in Belgium, where she took up the position of
Financial Manager. From 1986 onwards, Martine has been the Managing Director of Reynaers until
June 2021 when she will retire from this position and take on the role of Chair of the Board.
Paul Matthijs
Next to holding several non-executive advisory positions, Paul Matthijs is COO of Vlerick Business School. Prior to this, Paul Matthijs was CEO of Niko until 2019 and held several senior executive positions in R&D, product management and general management in the Medical Imaging and Entertainment division and the Retail and Advertising Venture of Barco. Mr. Matthijs' career at Barco spanned over 30 years. He holds a Master’s degree in Electronic Engineering and an MBA from the Vlerick Business School.
Guy Sips
Equity Analyst
KBC Securities
E-mail: guy.sips@kbcsecurities.be
Address:
Havenlaan 12 SMK 8374, B-1080 Brussels
Gert De Mesure
Analyst
Vlaamse Federatie van Beleggingsclubs en Beleggers
E-mail: gert.de.mesure@skynet.be
Address:
Langestraat 221, B-2240 Zandhoven
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