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