option.com

About OPTION

Headquartered in Belgium, Option specializes in wireless IoT solutions enabling Machine to Machine (M2M) communication.
With more than 25 years of experience and many industry firsts, the Company is ideally positioned to offer efficient, reliable and secure IoT solutions across a variety of industries and applications.
Option partners with system integrators, value added resellers, application platform providers, value added distributors and network operators to bring tailor-made solutions to customers around the world.

Option Engineering Services

Option backs its advanced CloudGate IoT solution platform with an extensive engineering consultancy capable of helping you succeed. Our talent and experience have proven extremely effective in helping companies effectively and efficiently develop products.

We work with organizations which seek to leverage our years of specialized wireless communications experience to speed time-to-market, reduce risk and proactively avoid product design and development pitfalls.

Option’s Engineering Services and our in-house and state-of-the-art OptionLab, are here to help you recognize and capitalize on market opportunities. From early stage product feasibility assessments, to final product manufacturing, our Engineering Services can support your full range of needs.

For more information, consult www.engineering.option.com

+ Option in the community

Option supports socio-economic projects both in and outside the company walls. Candidates for support are carefully selected following thorough evaluation of both the ambitions and the technological and innovative qualities of the project.

+ Business Ethics

Option® is mindful of its responsibility to behave in an ethical manner in the course of pursuing its business goals, and the company, including all its subsidiaries, affiliates and/or consolidated holdings, is committed to the following practices:

Investment
We will not invest in any of the following areas:

  • marketing, development or production of nuclear, chemical or biological weapons
  • marketing, development or production of weapons of war or other armaments
  • marketing, development or production of products involving animal fur or animal testing
  • production of strategic parts of weapon systems of any kind
  • marketing, development or production of pornography or products from the sex, hard drugs or tobacco industry

Employment
We will not engage in any of the following activities:

  • use of children under the legal age for employment
  • use of forced, bonded or compulsory labour

Discrimination
We will not discriminate against our employees in any of the following areas:

  • on the grounds of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, political opinion, age or nationality
  • on the grounds of pregnancy or maternity leave

Purchasing
We will put into place checks, controls and procedures to ensure all our suppliers and sub-contractors:

  • have ethical standards that do not compromise any of the above
  • have checks, controls and procedures that ensure their suppliers or sub-contractors do not compromise any of the above

Prevention of Corruption
We will include in our distribution and supply agreements anti-bribery standard clauses. Our employment policies outline measures that can and will be taken in order to prevent corruption. Option®, as a public company and a member of the ETHIBEL Sustainability index, respects the Corporate Governance rules.

+ Environmental responsibility

Throughout its operations, defined as “the sourcing, manufacture and supply of wireless communication products and solutions”, Option® recognizes its environmental responsibilities to its staff, shareholders, customers and the general public. To this end we are committed to a continual improvement in the operating environment of our facilities. We maintain and document an Environmental Management System conforming to: ISO 14001: 1996, and take into account all relevant regulatory and legislative requirements, including those of customers and the local operating environment. Our environmental policy includes the following core principles:
  • communication of our policies both internally and externally
  • commitment to continual improvement in environmental performance
  • taking account of the input of staff, customers, shareholders, government, local authorities, interested third parties and the general public
  • awareness and training on environmental issues so as to create a better environment for all through the reduction, recycling and reuse of waste, optimum usage of resources and elimination of polluting releases into the environment
  • compliance with all applicable regulations and legislation
  • prevention of pollution
  • manufacture in a safe environment of products supplied to customer specifications and requirements
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

 Financial Calendar 

  Financial Calendar
  Crescent intends to release its financial information in 2022 on the following dates:

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).

  Financiële Agenda
  Crescent heeft de intentie om haar financiële informatie in 2022 op volgende data te publiceren:

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).

 

 

 

+ Financial results

Financial News 2015 onwards - see Reports & Publications

 

Financial News 2015 / Financieel Nieuws 2015

Financial News 2014 / Financieel Nieuws 2014

 

Financial News 2013 / Financieel Nieuws 2013

  • Third Quarter Trading Update 2013 ( UK / NL )
  • First Half Year Results 2013 ( UK / NL )
  • First Quarter Trading Update 2013 ( UK / NL )
  • Second Half Year & Full Year Results 2012 ( UK / NL )

Financial News 2012 / Financieel Nieuws 2012

  • Third Quarter Trading Update 2012 (UK / NL )
  • First Half Year Results 2012 ( UK / NL )
  • First Quarter Trading Update 2012 ( UK / NL )
  • Second Half Year & Full Year Results 2011 (UK / NL)

 

Financial News 2011 / Financieel Nieuws 2011

  • Third Quarter Trading Update 2011 (UK / NL)
  • First Half Year Results 2011 (UK / NL)
  • First Quarter Trading Update 2011 (UK / NL)
  • Second Half Year & Full Year Results 2010 ( UK / NL )

 

Financial News 2010 / Financieel Nieuws 2010

  • Third Quarter Trading Update 2010 ( UK / NL )
  • First Half Year Results 2010 ( UK / NL )
  • First Quarter Trading Update 2010 ( UK / NL )
  • Fourth Quarter Results 2009 ( UK / NL )

 

Financial News 2009 / Financieel Nieuws 2009

  • Third Quarter Results 2009 ( UK / NL )
  • Second Quarter Results 2009 ( UK / NL )
  • First Quarter Results 2009 ( UK / NL )
  • Fourth Quarter Results 2008 ( UK / NL )

 

Financial News 2008 / Financieel Nieuws 2008

  • Third Quarter Results 2008 ( UK / NL )
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  • First Quarter Results 2008 ( UK / NL )
  • Fourth Quarter Results 2007 ( UK / NL )

 

Financial News 2007 / Financieel Nieuws 2007

  • Third Quarter Results 2007 ( UK / NL )
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  • First Quarter Results 2007 ( UK / NL )
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Financial News 2006 / Financieel Nieuws 2006

 

Financial News 2005 / Financieel Nieuws 2005

  • Third Quarter Results 2005 ( UK / NL )
  • Second Quarter Results 2005 ( UK / NL )
  • First Quarter Results 2005 ( UK / NL )
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Financial News 2004 / Financieel Nieuws 2004

  • Third Quarter Results 2004 ( UK / NL )
  • Second Quarter Results 2004 ( UK / NL )
  • First Quarter Results 2004 ( UK / NL )
  • Fourth Quarter Results 2003 ( UK / NL )

 

Financial News 2003 / Financieel Nieuws 2003

 

Financial News 2002 / Financieel Nieuws 2002

+ Statutory accounts

+ Prospectus

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 :

  1. Verslag van de raad van bestuur aangaande de inbrengen in natura (artikel 602, lid 1 W.Venn.)
  2. Verslag van de commissaris aangaande de inbrengen in natura (artikel 602, lid 1 W.Venn.)
  3. Verslag van de raad van bestuur overeenkomstig artikel 582 van het Wetboek van vennootschappenwaarbij een omstandige verantwoording wordt gegeven van de uitgifteprijs en de financiële gevolgen van de kapitaalverhoging door uitgifte van aandelen beneden de fractiewaarde van de bestaande aandelen.
  4. Verslag van de commissaris van de vennootschap overeenkomstig artikel 582 van het Wetboek van Vennootschappen waarin deze verklaart dat de in het verslag van de raad van bestuur opgenomen financiële en boekhoudkundige gegevens getrouw zijn en voldoende om de algemene vergadering voor te lichten.
  5. Bijkomend bijzonder verslag van de raad van bestuur overeenkomstig artikel 633 van het Wetboek van Vennootschappen.
  6. Fairness opinies inzake waardering Crescent NV (voorheen Option NV) en Crescent Ventures NV (voorheen Crescent NV)
  7. Notulen van de buitengewone algemene vergadering van 22 mei 2018
  8. Gecoördineerde statuten van de Vennootschap per 22 mei 2018
  9. Corporate governance charter van de Vennootschap
  10. Geconsolideerd Jaarverslag en jaarrekening 2014
  11. Geconsolideerd Jaarverslag en jaarrekening 2015
  12. Geconsolideerd Jaarverslag en jaarrekening 2016
  13. Geconsolideerd Jaarverslag en jaarrekening 2017
  14. Geconsolideerd Jaarverslag en jaarrekening 2018
  15. Geconsolideerd Halfjaarrapport 2018
  16. Gecorrigeerde geconsolideerde Tabellen juni 2018
  17. Gepubliceerde jaarrekeningen van 2018, 2017 en 2016 van de ingebrachte beschreven vennootschappen:
  18. Persberichten sedert 1 januari 2015, incl. trading update Q1 2019 van 20 mei 2019

 

 

 

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

Bijlage D - Coördinatie statuten Option NV

Bijlage E - Corporate Governance Charter Option NV

Bijlage F - Jaarverslag en jaarrekening 2013

Bijlage G - Jaarverslag en jaarrekening 2014

Bijlage H - Jaarverslag en jaarrekening 2015

Bijlage I -  Jaarverslag en jaarrekening 2016

Bijlage J – Halfjaarcijfers 2016

Bijlage K - Persberichten

 

 

GELIJKWAARDIGE INFORMATIEVERSTREKKING

IN HET KADER VAN DE TOELATING TOT VERHANDELING

VAN 82.677.545 BIJKOMENDE AANDELEN

(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 C - Akte kapitaalverhoging

Bijlage D - Coördinatie statuten Option NV

Bijlage E - Corporate Governance Charter Option NV

Bijlage F - Jaarverslag en jaarrekening 2013

Bijlage G - Jaarverslag en jaarrekening 2014

Bijlage H - Jaarverslag en jaarrekening 2015

Bijlage I -  Halfjaarcijfers 2016

Bijlage J – Jaarcijfers 2016

Bijlage K - Persberichten

+ Capital structure NL

KAPITAALSTRUCTUUR CRESCENT NV

(1) BASISGEGEVENS
(a) Totaal maatschappelijk kapitaal   EUR 11.995.923,06
(b) Totaal aantal stemrechtverlenende effecten   1.697.689.345
(c) Totaal aantal stemrechten (= de noemer)   1.697.689.345
     
Aandeelhouder (>3%)   %
(A) Eric Van Zele/Van Zele Holding   28,5%
(B) Alychlo/Marc Coucke/Mylecke   11,8%
(C) Jan Callewaert   7,8%
(D) Danlaw   6,1%

Laatste update: november 2021

 

+ Capital structure UK

CAPITAL STRUCTURE CRESCENT NV

(1) BASIC DATA
(a) Total share capital EUR 11,995,923.06 
(b) Total number of voting securities 1,697,689,345
(c) Total number of voting rights (= the denominator) 1,697,689,345
   
Shareholder (>3%) %
(A) Eric Van Zele/Van Zele Holding 28.5%  
(B) Alychlo/Marc Coucke/Mylecke 11.8%
(C) Jan Callewaert 7.8%
(D) Danlaw 6.1%

Last update:  November  2021

 

+ Transparency filing

Transparency filing

In accordance with the requirements of the current legislation on the disclosure of major participations in issuers of which shares are admitted to trading on a ‘regulated market’, are any natural or legal person who, directly or indirectly, acquire or resign shares or other voting granting financial instruments of the company, whether or not they represent capital, compulsory by the law applicable at that time, are obliged to inform both the Company and  the FSMA of the number of financial instruments owned as well as the percentage of existing voting rights whenever the voting rights are attached to these financial instruments reach a first time three percent (3%) and then five percent (5%) or a multiple of five percent (5%), exceed or fall below such percentage. The involved shareholders must comply with the statutory requirements and regulations in this regard.

 

Overeenkomstig de voorschriften van de vigerende wetgeving inzake de`openbaarmaking van belangrijke deelnemingen in emittenten waarvan aandelen zijn toegelaten tot de verhandeling op een gereglementeerde markt', is elke natuurlijke of rechtspersoon die, rechtstreeks of onrechtstreeks, aandelen of andere stemrecht verlenende financiële instrumenten van de vennootschap, die al dan niet het kapitaal vertegenwoordigen, verwerft of afstaat, verplicht in de omstandigheden voorzien door de op dat ogenblik toepasselijke wetgeving, zowel de vennootschap als de FSMA kennis te geven van het aantal financiële instrumenten dat hij bezit, alsook het percentage van de bestaande stemrechten, telkens wanneer de stemrechten verbonden aan deze financiële instrumenten een eerste maal drie procent (3%) en vervolgens vijf procent (5%) of een veelvoud van vijf procent (5%) bereiken, overschrijden of beneden zulk percentage zakken. De betrokken aandeelhouders dienen zich te conformeren naar de wettelijke voorschriften ter zake.

    • Declaration of interest / Kennisgeving 2019

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For information dated afterto May 22 2018 - please refer to www.crescent-ventures.com

Voor informatie gedateerd na 22 mei 2018 - raadpleeg www.crescent-ventures.com

+ Shareholders’ meetings

Shareholders’ meeting 

Ordinary General Meeting - 31 May 2021

 

Extraordinary General Meeting - 31 March 2021

 

Ordinary General Meeting - 29 May 2020

Extraordinary General Meeting - 20 December 2019

 

Ordinary General Meeting - 20 June 2019

Extraordinary General Meeting - 20 June 2019

Ordinary General Meeting - 15 June 2018

Extraordinary General Meeting - 22 May 2018

 

Ordinary General Meeting – 31 May 2018

Extraordinary General Meeting - 2 May 2018

 

Extraordinary General Meeting - 30 June 2017

Ordinary General Meeting – 30 June 2017

 Extraordinary General Meeting - 12 June 2017

PREVIOUS Shareholder's meetings

Ordinary General Meeting – 31 May 2016

  • Extraordinary General Meeting - 8 January 2016
  • Extraordinary & Ordinary General Meeting - 30 April 2012
    • Agenda Extraordinary & Ordinary General Meeting  (UK / NL)

+ By-laws

+ Press releases

LEUVEN, Belgium and DÜSSELDORF, Germany – 10 November 2010 – Huawei, a leader in providing next-generation telecommunications network solutions for operators around the world, and Option (Euronext: OPTI; OTC: OPNVY), the wireless technology company, today officially signed the agreement for the sale of M4S, Option’s wholly owned 4G RF (Radio Frequency) semiconductor company, to Huawei. 

Under this agreement, and in line with the terms of the announcement made on October 27th 2010, Huawei will acquire 100% of M4S’ outstanding equity interests on a fully diluted basis. The transaction is part of the cooperation agreement announced last month by the two companies to facilitate the development of innovative mobile broadband solutions in Europe.

Jan Callewaert, CEO Option commented: ‘‘The signing of this agreement concludes the process of finding an industrial partner for M4S we initiated earlier this year. M4S will benefit from Huawei’s vast R&D capabilities and be in the optimal environment to lead the industry with the most innovative 4G chipset solutions. Option for its part remains very committed to bring its own new and innovative wireless broadband solutions to the market, including newer versions of USB wireless modems, embedded modules and software & services.’’

Guo Ping, Executive Vice President and Chairman of the board of Huawei Device, said: “The acquisition of M4S will enable Huawei to provide even more innovative mobile broadband devices, accelerate the commercialization of 4G services and support Europe’s Digital Agenda ambition. M4S is currently working on a state-of-the-art 4G radio frequency chipset and we believe M4S’ strength in the chipset field will further strengthen our network of skilled engineers, our R&D capabilities and our ability to deliver increased value to our customers.”

Pictures of Jan Callewaert, CEO Option and Guo Ping, Executive Vice President and Chairman of the Board of Huawei Device are available at:
https://www.option.com/en/newsroom/media-center/photo-gallery/#Corporate


MEDIA CONTACTS

Jan Poté
Option PR & Media Relations
j.pote@option.com
+32 475 92 55 82 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting            +32 475 92 55 82      end_of_the_skype_highlighting

Yingying Li
Huawei Marketing & Communications Manager
yingyingli@huawei.com
+44 7920 870 500 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting            +44 7920 870 500      end_of_the_skype_highlighting

Rory Macrae
GPlus Europe (on behalf of Huawei)
rorymacrae@gpluseurope.com
+32 477 439 279 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting            +32 477 439 279      end_of_the_skype_highlighting

LEUVEN, België en DÜSSELDORF, Duitsland – 10 november 2010 – Huawei, een toonaangevende speler op het vlak van telecommunicatie-oplossingen van de volgende generatie voor telecomoperatoren wereldwijd, en Option (Euronext: OPTI; OTC: OPNVY), de specialist in draadloze communicatie, hebben vandaag officieel het akkoord ondertekend voor de verkoop van M4S, Option’s 100% eigen 4G RF (Radio Frequency) halfgeleiderbedrijf, aan Huawei. 

Volgens deze overeenkomst, en in lijn met de voorwaarden van de aankondiging van 27 oktober 2010, zal Huawei 100% verwerven van M4S’ uitstaande aandelendeelnemingen op een volledig gediluteerde basis. Deze transactie maakt deel uit van de samenwerkingsovereenkomst die vorige maand werd aangekondigd door beide bedrijven om de ontwikkeling van innovatieve mobiele breedbandoplossingen in Europa te bevorderen.

Jan Callewaert, CEO van Option, gaf volgende commentaar: “De ondertekening van dit akkoord sluit het proces af dat we eerder dit jaar hadden opgestart om een industriële partner voor M4S te vinden. M4S zal kunnen terugvallen op de uitgebreide O&O-capaciteiten van Huawei en zal zich zo in de optimale omgeving bevinden om met de meest innovatieve 4G chipset-oplossingen een leidersrol op te nemen binnen deze industrie. Option van zijn kant blijft zich sterk engageren om eigen nieuwe en innovatieve draadloze breedbandoplossingen, zowel nieuwere versies van draadloze USB-modems, inbouwmodules als software & diensten, op de markt brengen.”

Guo Ping, Executive Vice President en Voorzitter van Huawei Device, zei: “De acquisitie van M4S zal Huawei de mogelijkheid geven om te voorzien in nog meer innovatieve mobiele breedbandtoestellen, de commercialisatie van 4G-diensten te versnellen en om de ambitie van Europa’s Digitale Agenda te ondersteunen. M4S werkt momenteel aan een state-of-the-art 4G radiofrequentie chipset en we zijn ervan overtuigd dat de sterkte van M4S op het domein van chipsets zal leiden tot het versterken van zowel ons netwerk van hoogopgeleide ingenieurs, als onze O&O-mogelijkheden en ons vermogen om verhoogde toegevoegde waarde aan klanten te leveren.”

Foto’s van Jan Callewaert, CEO Option, en Guo Ping, Senior Vice President en Voorzitter van Huawei Device, zijn beschikbaar op: 
https://www.option.com/en/newsroom/media-center/photo-gallery/#Corporate

MEDIA CONTACTEN
Jan Poté
Option PR & Media Relations
j.pote@option.com
+32 475 92 55 82 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting            +32 475 92 55 82      end_of_the_skype_highlighting

Yingying Li
Huawei Marketing & Communications Manager
yingyingli@huawei.com
+44 7920 870 500 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting            +44 7920 870 500      end_of_the_skype_highlighting

Rory Macrae
GPlus Europe (voor Huawei)
rorymacrae@gpluseurope.com
+32 477 439 279 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting            +32 477 439 279      end_of_the_skype_highlighting

LEUVEN, Belgium and DÜSSELDORF, Germany – 10 November 2010 – Huawei, a leader in providing next-generation telecommunications network solutions for operators around the world, and Option (Euronext: OPTI; OTC: OPNVY), the wireless technology company, today officially signed the agreement for the sale of M4S, Option’s wholly owned 4G RF (Radio Frequency) semiconductor company, to Huawei. 

Under this agreement, and in line with the terms of the announcement made on October 27th 2010, Huawei will acquire 100% of M4S’ outstanding equity interests on a fully diluted basis. The transaction is part of the cooperation agreement announced last month by the two companies to facilitate the development of innovative mobile broadband solutions in Europe.

Jan Callewaert, CEO Option commented: ‘‘The signing of this agreement concludes the process of finding an industrial partner for M4S we initiated earlier this year. M4S will benefit from Huawei’s vast R&D capabilities and be in the optimal environment to lead the industry with the most innovative 4G chipset solutions. Option for its part remains very committed to bring its own new and innovative wireless broadband solutions to the market, including newer versions of USB wireless modems, embedded modules and software & services.’’

Guo Ping, Executive Vice President and Chairman of the board of Huawei Device, said: “The acquisition of M4S will enable Huawei to provide even more innovative mobile broadband devices, accelerate the commercialization of 4G services and support Europe’s Digital Agenda ambition. M4S is currently working on a state-of-the-art 4G radio frequency chipset and we believe M4S’ strength in the chipset field will further strengthen our network of skilled engineers, our R&D capabilities and our ability to deliver increased value to our customers.”

Pictures of Jan Callewaert, CEO Option and Guo Ping, Executive Vice President and Chairman of the Board of Huawei Device are available at:
https://www.option.com/en/newsroom/media-center/photo-gallery/#Corporate


MEDIA CONTACTS

Jan Poté
Option PR & Media Relations
j.pote@option.com
+32 475 92 55 82 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting            +32 475 92 55 82      end_of_the_skype_highlighting

Yingying Li
Huawei Marketing & Communications Manager
yingyingli@huawei.com
+44 7920 870 500 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting            +44 7920 870 500      end_of_the_skype_highlighting

Rory Macrae
GPlus Europe (on behalf of Huawei)
rorymacrae@gpluseurope.com
+32 477 439 279 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting            +32 477 439 279      end_of_the_skype_highlighting

LEUVEN, België en DÜSSELDORF, Duitsland – 10 november 2010 – Huawei, een toonaangevende speler op het vlak van telecommunicatie-oplossingen van de volgende generatie voor telecomoperatoren wereldwijd, en Option (Euronext: OPTI; OTC: OPNVY), de specialist in draadloze communicatie, hebben vandaag officieel het akkoord ondertekend voor de verkoop van M4S, Option’s 100% eigen 4G RF (Radio Frequency) halfgeleiderbedrijf, aan Huawei. 

Volgens deze overeenkomst, en in lijn met de voorwaarden van de aankondiging van 27 oktober 2010, zal Huawei 100% verwerven van M4S’ uitstaande aandelendeelnemingen op een volledig gediluteerde basis. Deze transactie maakt deel uit van de samenwerkingsovereenkomst die vorige maand werd aangekondigd door beide bedrijven om de ontwikkeling van innovatieve mobiele breedbandoplossingen in Europa te bevorderen.

Jan Callewaert, CEO van Option, gaf volgende commentaar: “De ondertekening van dit akkoord sluit het proces af dat we eerder dit jaar hadden opgestart om een industriële partner voor M4S te vinden. M4S zal kunnen terugvallen op de uitgebreide O&O-capaciteiten van Huawei en zal zich zo in de optimale omgeving bevinden om met de meest innovatieve 4G chipset-oplossingen een leidersrol op te nemen binnen deze industrie. Option van zijn kant blijft zich sterk engageren om eigen nieuwe en innovatieve draadloze breedbandoplossingen, zowel nieuwere versies van draadloze USB-modems, inbouwmodules als software & diensten, op de markt brengen.”

Guo Ping, Executive Vice President en Voorzitter van Huawei Device, zei: “De acquisitie van M4S zal Huawei de mogelijkheid geven om te voorzien in nog meer innovatieve mobiele breedbandtoestellen, de commercialisatie van 4G-diensten te versnellen en om de ambitie van Europa’s Digitale Agenda te ondersteunen. M4S werkt momenteel aan een state-of-the-art 4G radiofrequentie chipset en we zijn ervan overtuigd dat de sterkte van M4S op het domein van chipsets zal leiden tot het versterken van zowel ons netwerk van hoogopgeleide ingenieurs, als onze O&O-mogelijkheden en ons vermogen om verhoogde toegevoegde waarde aan klanten te leveren.”

Foto’s van Jan Callewaert, CEO Option, en Guo Ping, Senior Vice President en Voorzitter van Huawei Device, zijn beschikbaar op: 

https://www.option.com/en/newsroom/media-center/photo-gallery/#Corporate

MEDIA CONTACTEN

Jan Poté

Option PR & Media Relations

j.pote@option.com

+32 475 92 55 82 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting            +32 475 92 55 82      end_of_the_skype_highlighting

Yingying Li

Huawei Marketing & Communications Manager

yingyingli@huawei.com

+44 7920 870 500 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting            +44 7920 870 500      end_of_the_skype_highlighting

Rory Macrae

GPlus Europe (voor Huawei)

rorymacrae@gpluseurope.com

+32 477 439 279 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting            +32 477 439 279      end_of_the_skype_highlighting

LEUVEN, Belgium – October 28, 2010 – Option (EURONEXT Brussels: OPTI; OTC: OPNVY), the wireless technology company, today announced that during the third quarter of 2010 the Company generated revenue of EUR 10.3 million.



Cost savings are on track with cash operating expenses (excluding IPRs, depreciation and capitalized R&D) in the quarter of EUR 7.9 million versus the 2010 year end run rate target of EUR 8 million. These savings represents a reduction of 38% compared to the Q3 2009 operating cash expenses.



Option’s transition towards its new business model and new value added product range is continuing to progress. However, we believe, that in line with our statement from the First Half Year 2010 Results, that it is unlikely that the Company will achieve growth in the second half of the year compared to the EUR 30.9 million reported in the first half of the year.



Mr. Arnoud De Meyer resigned from the Board of Directors as he has taken on a new role as president of Singapore Management University in Singapore. The Board of Directors wishes to express its deep gratitude for his thirteen years of dedicated service to the Company and best wishes as he takes on his new responsibilities.



Following the quarter, on October 27th, Option announced a cooperation agreement with Huawei, for a license agreement, the sale of M4S and plans for joint R&D projects. The figures stated above do not include any impact of this agreement. 





  

LEUVEN, België – 28 oktober 2010 – Option (EURONEXT Brussels: OPTI; OTC: OPNVY), de specialist op het vlak van draadloze communicatie, maakt vandaag bekend dat het in het derde kwartaal van 2010 een omzet realiseerde van 10,3 miljoen EURO.

De kostenbesparingen zitten op schema met cash-gerelateerde bedrijfskosten (met uitzondering van IPR’s, afschrijvingen en gekapitaliseerde R&D) in dit kwartaal van 7,9 miljoen EURO tegenover de run rate doelstelling van 8 miljoen EURO aan het jaareinde van 2010. Deze besparingen vertegenwoordigen een daling met 38% in vergelijking met de met cash-gerelateerde bedrijfskosten van het derde kwartaal van 2009.

Option’s transitie naar een nieuw businessmodel en een productportfolio met grote toegevoegde waarde blijft vooruitgang boeken. We menen evenwel dat, in lijn met onze verklaring van de resultaten van de eerste jaarhelft 2010, het onwaarschijnlijk is dat het Bedrijf groei zal laten optekenen vergeleken met de 30 miljoen EURO uit de eerste jaarhelft.

Dhr. Arnoud De Meyer heeft ontslag genomen uit de Raad van Bestuur omdat hij een nieuwe rol als president van de Signapore Management University op zich heeft genomen. De Raad van Bestuur wenst haar dankbaarheid te uiten voor zijn 13 jaar van toegewijde dienst aan het Bedrijf. We wensen hem het beste bij het opnemen van zijn nieuwe verantwoordelijkheden.

Na dit kwartaal, op 27 oktober, kondigde Option een samenwerkingsovereenkomst aan met Huawei voor een licentieovereenkomst, de verkoop van M4S en plannen voor gezamenlijke R&D-projecten. De hoger vermelde cijfers bevatten niet de impact van deze overeenkomst.

LEUVEN, Belgium – October 28, 2010 – Option (EURONEXT Brussels: OPTI; OTC: OPNVY), the wireless technology company, today announced that during the third quarter of 2010 the Company generated revenue of EUR 10.3 million.

Cost savings are on track with cash operating expenses (excluding IPRs, depreciation and capitalized R&D) in the quarter of EUR 7.9 million versus the 2010 year end run rate target of EUR 8 million. These savings represents a reduction of 38% compared to the Q3 2009 operating cash expenses.

Option’s transition towards its new business model and new value added product range is continuing to progress. However, we believe, that in line with our statement from the First Half Year 2010 Results, that it is unlikely that the Company will achieve growth in the second half of the year compared to the EUR 30.9 million reported in the first half of the year.

Mr. Arnoud De Meyer resigned from the Board of Directors as he has taken on a new role as president of Singapore Management University in Singapore. The Board of Directors wishes to express its deep gratitude for his thirteen years of dedicated service to the Company and best wishes as he takes on his new responsibilities.

Following the quarter, on October 27th, Option announced a cooperation agreement with Huawei, for a license agreement, the sale of M4S and plans for joint R&D projects. The figures stated above do not include any impact of this agreement. 

  

LEUVEN, België – 28 oktober 2010 – Option (EURONEXT Brussels: OPTI; OTC: OPNVY), de specialist op het vlak van draadloze communicatie, maakt vandaag bekend dat het in het derde kwartaal van 2010 een omzet realiseerde van 10,3 miljoen EURO.

De kostenbesparingen zitten op schema met cash-gerelateerde bedrijfskosten (met uitzondering van IPR’s, afschrijvingen en gekapitaliseerde R&D) in dit kwartaal van 7,9 miljoen EURO tegenover de run rate doelstelling van 8 miljoen EURO aan het jaareinde van 2010. Deze besparingen vertegenwoordigen een daling met 38% in vergelijking met de met cash-gerelateerde bedrijfskosten van het derde kwartaal van 2009.

Option’s transitie naar een nieuw businessmodel en een productportfolio met grote toegevoegde waarde blijft vooruitgang boeken. We menen evenwel dat, in lijn met onze verklaring van de resultaten van de eerste jaarhelft 2010, het onwaarschijnlijk is dat het Bedrijf groei zal laten optekenen vergeleken met de 30 miljoen EURO uit de eerste jaarhelft.

Dhr. Arnoud De Meyer heeft ontslag genomen uit de Raad van Bestuur omdat hij een nieuwe rol als president van de Signapore Management University op zich heeft genomen. De Raad van Bestuur wenst haar dankbaarheid te uiten voor zijn 13 jaar van toegewijde dienst aan het Bedrijf. We wensen hem het beste bij het opnemen van zijn nieuwe verantwoordelijkheden.

Na dit kwartaal, op 27 oktober, kondigde Option een samenwerkingsovereenkomst aan met Huawei voor een licentieovereenkomst, de verkoop van M4S en plannen voor gezamenlijke R&D-projecten. De hoger vermelde cijfers bevatten niet de impact van deze overeenkomst.

LEUVEN, Belgium and DÜSSELDORF, Germany – 27 October 2010 – Huawei Technologies, a leader in providing next-generation telecommunications network solutions for operators around the world, and Option (Euronext: OPTI; OTC: OPNVY), the wireless technology company, today announced a cooperation agreement paving the way for new innovative wireless broadband solutions.

The companies have agreed, in principle, to work on joint Research & Development projects to stimulate innovation in the telecoms industry. Both companies are also exploring the establishment of a joint R&D centre in Belgium, as well as ways of contributing resources to develop new wireless broadband solutions and software. Through this collaboration, the two parties aim to support the achievement of Europe’s Digital Agenda objectives.

Both companies have agreed to share technologies. Huawei has agreed to license Option’s connection manager software, for which the first year of the license is valued at EUR 27 million. The agreement also includes the potential for an extension of the license for an amount of up to EUR 33 million over the next 18 months.

Both companies furthermore agreed, in principle, that Huawei is going to acquire Option’s wholly owned semiconductor company M4S for approximately EUR 8 million. M4S is developing a state-of-the-art, next generation Radio Frequency chipset to be used in 4G devices. Option initiated a process in July of this year to sell M4S to a company that could better leverage the full scope of its Radio Frequency technology. The sale of M4S to Huawei will enable the M4S technology to avail itself of the vast resources of Huawei’s R&D and distribution capabilities.

In the spirit of the future collaboration, Option has withdrawn its anti-dumping and anti-subsidy complaints against imports of wireless wide area networking modems from China, asked the Belgian government to withdraw its safeguard request, and asked the European Commission to close all three investigations.

“This collaboration between two innovative companies in the wireless technology industry is in the best interest of all stakeholders. The collaboration aims to improve our respective products and solutions and will offer long term benefits to our customers. The software license agreement is a big step forward in one of our key pillars of our strategy,” said Jan Callewaert, Option’s CEO.

“As we seek to expand our already significant R&D capacity in Europe, we recognize there are mutual benefits to gain from joint research and development,” said Tim Watkins, vice president for Western Europe, Huawei. “We are confident that this cooperation will allow each company to launch even more innovative mobile broadband products in the foreseeable future. Huawei will continue to invest in Europe by collaborating with more local partners and sharing our innovative telecommunications technology, thus supporting the further growth of the telecom industry in Europe.”

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Jan Poté
Option PR & Media Relations
j.pote@option.com
+32 475 92 55 82
 
Yingying Li
Huawei Marketing & Communications Manager
yingyingli@huawei.com
+44 7920 870 500
 
Rory Macrae
GPlus Europe (on behalf of Huawei)
rorymacrae@gpluseurope.com
+32 477 439 279

LEUVEN, België en DÜSSELDORF, Duitsland, 27 oktober 2010 - Huawei Technologies, een toonaangevende speler op het vlak van telecommunicatie-oplossingen van de volgende generatie voor telecomoperatoren wereldwijd, en Option (Euronext: OPTI; OTC: OPNVY), de specialist in draadloze communicatie, hebben vandaag een samenwerkingsakkoord aangekondigd dat het pad effent voor nieuwe, innovatieve draadloze breedbandoplossingen.

De bedrijven zijn in principe overeengekomen om te werken aan gezamenlijke Onderzoeks- & Ontwikkelingsprojecten om de innovatie in de telecomindustrie te stimuleren. Beide bedrijven onderzoeken ook het oprichten van een gezamenlijk O&O centrum in België, evenals mogelijkheden om middelen te voorzien om nieuwe draadloze breedbandoplossingen en software te ontwikkelen. Via deze samenwerking willen beide partijen de realisatie van de objectieven van Europa’s Digitale Agenda ondersteunen.

Beide bedrijven zijn overeengekomen om technologieën te delen. Huawei heeft ingestemd om een licentie te nemen op Option’s connection manager software. Deze licentie heeft voor het eerste jaar een waarde van 27 miljoen EURO. De overeenkomst bevat ook de mogelijkheid voor een uitbreiding van de licentie voor de volgende 18 maanden en dit voor een bedrag tot 33 miljoen EURO.

Beide bedrijven hebben er mee ingestemd dat Huawei M4S, Option’s 100% eigen halfgeleiderbedrijf, zal verwerven voor bij benadering 8 miljoen EURO. M4S ontwikkelt een state-of-the-art Radio Frequency (RF) chipset van de volgende generatie die kan gebruikt worden in 4G-producten. Option startte in juli van dit jaar een proces op om M4S te verkopen aan een bedrijf dat beter de volle mogelijkheden van deze RF-technologie kan ondersteunen en helpen uitbouwen. De verkoop van M4S aan Huawei maakt het mogelijk dat de technologie van M4S kan terugvallen op de uitgebreide middelen van Huawei’s O&O- en distributiecapaciteiten.

In de geest van de toekomstige samenwerking heeft Option haar anti-dumping en anti-subsidie klachten voor de import van draadloze wireless wide area networking modems uit China teruggetrokken, de Belgische regering gevraagd om de vraag naar vrijwaringsmaatregelen in te trekken en de Europese Commissie gevraagd om de drie onderzoeken te sluiten.

“Deze samenwerking tussen twee innovatieve bedrijven in de industrie van draadloze technologiëen is in het belang van alle stakeholders. De samenwerking is bedoeld om de producten en oplossingen van beide bedrijven te verbeteren en zo voordelen op lange termijn aan onze klanten te bieden. De overeenkomst inzake de licentie van onze software is een grote stap voorwaarts binnen een van de pijlers van onze strategie” zei Jan Callewaert, CEO van Option.

“Terwijl we onze reeds belangrijke O&O-capaciteiten in Europa verder willen uitbouwen, erkennen we de voordelen voor beide partijen om gezamenlijk aan onderzoek & ontwikkeling te doen”, zei Tim Watkins, vice president van Huawei voor West-Europa. “We vertrouwen erop dat deze samenwerking elk bedrijf afzonderlijk de mogelijkheid zal bieden om nog meer innovatieve mobiele breedbandoplossingen te lanceren in de nabije toekomst. Huawei blijft in Europa investeren door samen te werken met nog meer lokale partners en door haar innovatieve communicatietechnologie te delen met anderen en op die manier de groei van de telecomindustrie in Europa verder te ondersteunen.”

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Jan Poté
Option PR & Media Relations
j.pote@option.com
+32 475 92 55 82 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting            +32 475 92 55 82      end_of_the_skype_highlighting

Yingying Li
Huawei Marketing & Communications Manager
yingyingli@huawei.com
+44 7920 870 500 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting            +44 7920 870 500      end_of_the_skype_highlighting

Rory Macrae
GPlus Europe (voor Huawei)
rorymacrae@gpluseurope.com
+32 477 439 279

LEUVEN, Belgium and DÜSSELDORF, Germany – 27 October 2010 – Huawei Technologies, a leader in providing next-generation telecommunications network solutions for operators around the world, and Option (Euronext: OPTI; OTC: OPNVY), the wireless technology company, today announced a cooperation agreement paving the way for new innovative wireless broadband solutions.

The companies have agreed, in principle, to work on joint Research & Development projects to stimulate innovation in the telecoms industry. Both companies are also exploring the establishment of a joint R&D centre in Belgium, as well as ways of contributing resources to develop new wireless broadband solutions and software. Through this collaboration, the two parties aim to support the achievement of Europe’s Digital Agenda objectives.

Both companies have agreed to share technologies. Huawei has agreed to license Option’s connection manager software, for which the first year of the license is valued at EUR 27 million. The agreement also includes the potential for an extension of the license for an amount of up to EUR 33 million over the next 18 months.

Both companies furthermore agreed, in principle, that Huawei is going to acquire Option’s wholly owned semiconductor company M4S for approximately EUR 8 million. M4S is developing a state-of-the-art, next generation Radio Frequency chipset to be used in 4G devices. Option initiated a process in July of this year to sell M4S to a company that could better leverage the full scope of its Radio Frequency technology. The sale of M4S to Huawei will enable the M4S technology to avail itself of the vast resources of Huawei’s R&D and distribution capabilities.

In the spirit of the future collaboration, Option has withdrawn its anti-dumping and anti-subsidy complaints against imports of wireless wide area networking modems from China, asked the Belgian government to withdraw its safeguard request, and asked the European Commission to close all three investigations.

“This collaboration between two innovative companies in the wireless technology industry is in the best interest of all stakeholders. The collaboration aims to improve our respective products and solutions and will offer long term benefits to our customers. The software license agreement is a big step forward in one of our key pillars of our strategy,” said Jan Callewaert, Option’s CEO.

“As we seek to expand our already significant R&D capacity in Europe, we recognize there are mutual benefits to gain from joint research and development,” said Tim Watkins, vice president for Western Europe, Huawei. “We are confident that this cooperation will allow each company to launch even more innovative mobile broadband products in the foreseeable future. Huawei will continue to invest in Europe by collaborating with more local partners and sharing our innovative telecommunications technology, thus supporting the further growth of the telecom industry in Europe.”

MEDIA CONTACTS
Jan Poté
Option PR & Media Relations
j.pote@option.com
+32 475 92 55 82
 
Yingying Li
Huawei Marketing & Communications Manager
yingyingli@huawei.com
+44 7920 870 500
 
Rory Macrae
GPlus Europe (on behalf of Huawei)
rorymacrae@gpluseurope.com
+32 477 439 279

LEUVEN, België en DÜSSELDORF, Duitsland, 27 oktober 2010 - Huawei Technologies, een toonaangevende speler op het vlak van telecommunicatie-oplossingen van de volgende generatie voor telecomoperatoren wereldwijd, en Option (Euronext: OPTI; OTC: OPNVY), de specialist in draadloze communicatie, hebben vandaag een samenwerkingsakkoord aangekondigd dat het pad effent voor nieuwe, innovatieve draadloze breedbandoplossingen.

De bedrijven zijn in principe overeengekomen om te werken aan gezamenlijke Onderzoeks- & Ontwikkelingsprojecten om de innovatie in de telecomindustrie te stimuleren. Beide bedrijven onderzoeken ook het oprichten van een gezamenlijk O&O centrum in België, evenals mogelijkheden om middelen te voorzien om nieuwe draadloze breedbandoplossingen en software te ontwikkelen. Via deze samenwerking willen beide partijen de realisatie van de objectieven van Europa’s Digitale Agenda ondersteunen.

Beide bedrijven zijn overeengekomen om technologieën te delen. Huawei heeft ingestemd om een licentie te nemen op Option’s connection manager software. Deze licentie heeft voor het eerste jaar een waarde van 27 miljoen EURO. De overeenkomst bevat ook de mogelijkheid voor een uitbreiding van de licentie voor de volgende 18 maanden en dit voor een bedrag tot 33 miljoen EURO.

Beide bedrijven hebben er mee ingestemd dat Huawei M4S, Option’s 100% eigen halfgeleiderbedrijf, zal verwerven voor bij benadering 8 miljoen EURO. M4S ontwikkelt een state-of-the-art Radio Frequency (RF) chipset van de volgende generatie die kan gebruikt worden in 4G-producten. Option startte in juli van dit jaar een proces op om M4S te verkopen aan een bedrijf dat beter de volle mogelijkheden van deze RF-technologie kan ondersteunen en helpen uitbouwen. De verkoop van M4S aan Huawei maakt het mogelijk dat de technologie van M4S kan terugvallen op de uitgebreide middelen van Huawei’s O&O- en distributiecapaciteiten.

In de geest van de toekomstige samenwerking heeft Option haar anti-dumping en anti-subsidie klachten voor de import van draadloze wireless wide area networking modems uit China teruggetrokken, de Belgische regering gevraagd om de vraag naar vrijwaringsmaatregelen in te trekken en de Europese Commissie gevraagd om de drie onderzoeken te sluiten.

“Deze samenwerking tussen twee innovatieve bedrijven in de industrie van draadloze technologiëen is in het belang van alle stakeholders. De samenwerking is bedoeld om de producten en oplossingen van beide bedrijven te verbeteren en zo voordelen op lange termijn aan onze klanten te bieden. De overeenkomst inzake de licentie van onze software is een grote stap voorwaarts binnen een van de pijlers van onze strategie” zei Jan Callewaert, CEO van Option.

“Terwijl we onze reeds belangrijke O&O-capaciteiten in Europa verder willen uitbouwen, erkennen we de voordelen voor beide partijen om gezamenlijk aan onderzoek & ontwikkeling te doen”, zei Tim Watkins, vice president van Huawei voor West-Europa. “We vertrouwen erop dat deze samenwerking elk bedrijf afzonderlijk de mogelijkheid zal bieden om nog meer innovatieve mobiele breedbandoplossingen te lanceren in de nabije toekomst. Huawei blijft in Europa investeren door samen te werken met nog meer lokale partners en door haar innovatieve communicatietechnologie te delen met anderen en op die manier de groei van de telecomindustrie in Europa verder te ondersteunen.”

MEDIA CONTACTEN
Jan Poté
Option PR & Media Relations
j.pote@option.com
+32 475 92 55 82 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting            +32 475 92 55 82      end_of_the_skype_highlighting

Yingying Li
Huawei Marketing & Communications Manager
yingyingli@huawei.com
+44 7920 870 500 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting            +44 7920 870 500      end_of_the_skype_highlighting

Rory Macrae
GPlus Europe (voor Huawei)
rorymacrae@gpluseurope.com
+32 477 439 279

Integratie van draadloze module uitgevoerd in minder dan 3 maanden

LEUVEN, België – 22 oktober 2010 - Option (Euronext: OPTI; OTC: OPNVY), de specialist op het vlak van draadloze communicatie, heeft vandaag bekendgemaakt dat het zijn nieuwe, ultradunne draadloze LGA-module (Land Grid Array), de GTM601, heeft ingebouwd in de gloednieuwe, luxueuze designsmartphone T1 van de Scandinavische fabrikant Lumigon. Lumigon koos de GTM601 van Option omdat deze module het mogelijk maakt om geavanceerde 3G-technologie snel en naadloos in te bouwen in de Android smartphone. Het hele proces – van de keuze voor Option over de ontwikkelingsfase tot een afgewerkt toestel – kostte Lumigon amper drie maanden. Zo kon de fabrikant de projectkosten drukken en de risico's beperken, zonder toegevingen te moeten doen op ontwerpvlak.

Om verschillende redenen was de ingebouwde draadloze module van Option de meeste geschikte oplossing. De GTM601 combineert als eerste een ultradun ontwerp met een indrukwekkend aantal specifikaties: een wereldwijde 2G/3G-dekking, een dataverbinding met HSPA+-snelheden tot 14,4 Mbps (downloaden) en 5,76 Mbps (uploaden), een erg gevoelige gps-verbinding en PCM-spraakcompatibiteit. De GTM601 voert de warmte bovendien uitstekend af en verbruikt weinig energie, belangrijke factoren voor dunne mobiele toestellen. De naadloze integratie van de GTM601 in Android maakte de softwareontwikkeling nog eenvoudiger.

Al deze elementen vormen samen een unieke draadloze oplossing op basis van de GTM601/609-modules. Zo kan Option fabrikanten van dunne Android-toestellen met touchscreen op amper enkele maanden tijd een mobiele-breedbandoplossing van topkwaliteit bezorgen.

Lars Gravesen, CEO bij Lumigon: “Door voor Option te kiezen, vonden we niet alleen een unieke draadloze oplossing voor onze smartphone T1. We kregen er ook een partner bij met de juiste expertise op het vlak van draadloze communicatie, die ons hielp om ons product op tijd en met de juiste specificaties op de markt te brengen.”

Deze eerste samenwerking tussen Option en Lumigon past in de Option-strategie om zich toe te spitsen op innovatieve, waardevolle oplossingen voor draadloze breedbandverbindingen. Doordat het bedrijf meer dan twintig jaar ervaring heeft met draadloze technologie – hardware, software en diensten, zoals ondersteuning bij integratie en certificering – is het de ideale partner voor fabrikanten die supersnelle draadloze technologie willen integreren in hun mobiele toestellen.

Meer informatie over Option’s GTM601 kan u vinden via:
https://www.option.com/en/products/products/embedded-mobile-broadband/lgamodulegtm601-609/

Integration of wireless module completed in less than 3 months

LEUVEN, Belgium – October 25 2010 - Option (Euronext: OPTI; OTC: OPNVY), the wireless technology company, today announced that it has integrated its new ultrathin LGA (Land Grid Array) wireless module, the GTM601, in the just announced luxury design T1 smartphone from Scandinavian manufacturer Lumigon. Option’s GTM601 solution was selected because it allowed for a seamless and fast integration of cutting-edge 3G technologies in the Android powered smartphone. Lumigon went from the selection of Option, through development, to a fully working device in just 3 months. This resulted in reduced project cost and risks for the manufacturer without compromising on their design.

Several elements made Option’s embedded wireless solution a perfect fit. The GTM601 is the first combination of an ultra-thin form factor with an impressive feature set including worldwide 2G/3G coverage, high-speed data connection with HSPA+ speeds of 14.4Mbps in the downlink and 5.76Mbps in the uplink, highly sensitive GPS connectivity and PCM voice capability. The GTM601 also has both excellent heat dissipation characteristics and low power consumption, important for thin mobile devices. The seamless integration of the GTM601 into the Android framework further simplified the software development.

All these elements constitue a unique wireless solution based on the GTM601/609 series modules enabling Option to provide manufacturers of slim, touch-screen based and Android powered devices a high quality mobile broadband connectivity solution in just months.

Lars Gravesen, CEO Lumigon, comments: “In selecting Option we not only found a unique wireless solution for our T1 smartphone but we also found a partner with the right wireless expertise to help us deliver our product in time and according to specifications.”

This first joint project between Option and Lumigon demonstrates Option’s strategy to focus on bringing innovative and high-value wireless broadband solutions to the market. The Company’s 20+ years of experience in wireless technologies including hardware, software and services like integration and certification support make it one of the ideal choices for manufacturers seeking to integrate high-speed wireless technologies into their mobile devices.

More information about Option’s GTM601 can be found at: https://www.option.com/en/products/products/embedded-mobile-broadband/lgamodulegtm601-609/

Integration of wireless module completed in less than 3 months

LEUVEN, Belgium – October 25 2010 - Option (Euronext: OPTI; OTC: OPNVY), the wireless technology company, today announced that it has integrated its new ultrathin LGA (Land Grid Array) wireless module, the GTM601, in the just announced luxury design T1 smartphone from Scandinavian manufacturer Lumigon. Option’s GTM601 solution was selected because it allowed for a seamless and fast integration of cutting-edge 3G technologies in the Android powered smartphone. Lumigon went from the selection of Option, through development, to a fully working device in just 3 months. This resulted in reduced project cost and risks for the manufacturer without compromising on their design.

Several elements made Option’s embedded wireless solution a perfect fit. The GTM601 is the first combination of an ultra-thin form factor with an impressive feature set including worldwide 2G/3G coverage, high-speed data connection with HSPA+ speeds of 14.4Mbps in the downlink and 5.76Mbps in the uplink, highly sensitive GPS connectivity and PCM voice capability. The GTM601 also has both excellent heat dissipation characteristics and low power consumption, important for thin mobile devices. The seamless integration of the GTM601 into the Android framework further simplified the software development.

All these elements constitue a unique wireless solution based on the GTM601/609 series modules enabling Option to provide manufacturers of slim, touch-screen based and Android powered devices a high quality mobile broadband connectivity solution in just months.

Lars Gravesen, CEO Lumigon, comments: “In selecting Option we not only found a unique wireless solution for our T1 smartphone but we also found a partner with the right wireless expertise to help us deliver our product in time and according to specifications.”

This first joint project between Option and Lumigon demonstrates Option’s strategy to focus on bringing innovative and high-value wireless broadband solutions to the market. The Company’s 20+ years of experience in wireless technologies including hardware, software and services like integration and certification support make it one of the ideal choices for manufacturers seeking to integrate high-speed wireless technologies into their mobile devices.

More information about Option’s GTM601 can be found at: https://www.option.com/en/products/products/embedded-mobile-broadband/lgamodulegtm601-609/

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04/01/2013 GlobeSurfer® III Notifier software 1.0.0.91

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.

04/01/2013 IPSec configuration document V2

This document provides a description of how to configure an IPSec tunnel on
the GlobeSurfer® III.

+ GlobeSurfer X.1

19/03/2013 GlobeSurfer X.1 Firmware 210.124.4.010

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.

+ GlobeSurfer3+

04/01/2013 GlobeSurfer® III+ Firmware R1N89

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.

04/01/2013 What is new in firmware R1N89

Please read document for new features in this firmware R1N89

04/01/2013 GlobeSurfer® III Notifier software 1.0.0.91

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.

04/01/2013 GlobeSurfer® III+ 1.4 FAQ in PDF format

Frequently Asked Questions

04/01/2013 GlobeSurfer III+ Firmware update procedure 1.0

GlobeSurfer III+ Firmware update procedure

 

04/01/2013 GlobeSurfer® III+ Reference Manual

Revised version to include watchdog and SMS control features.

 

04/01/2013 IPSec configuration document V2

This document provides a description of how to configure an IPSec tunnel on
the GlobeSurfer® III.

04/01/2013 Port Forwarding Configuration V2

This document provides a description of how to configure Port Forwarding rules on the GlobeSurfer® III.

 

04/01/2013 ADSL Failover Configuration V2

This document provides a description of how to configure the ADSL Failover functionality on the GlobeSurfer® III.

 

04/01/2013 Print server and storage server configuration

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

+ GlobeTrotter 3G

+ GlobeTrotter 3G Quad

+ GlobeTrotter 3G/EDGE

+ GlobeTrotter Combo

+ GlobeTrotter Combo EDGE

+ GlobeTrotter EDGE

+ GlobeTrotter Ex Converter

+ GlobeTrotter Ex Converter 5

+ GlobeTrotter Express 441

25/01/2013 Mac Driver 3.33.0
10/04/2013 GlobeTrotter Connect 3.1 (for GlobeTrotter Express 441 & 442)

GlobeTrotter Connect 3.1 for Windows 2000, XP and Vista

20/03/2013 GlobeTrotter Connect for MAC OSX Version 3.1.78

Supports up to MAC OSX 10.6

04/01/2013 Driver package 5.0.33.0

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

04/01/2013 uCAN® Connect Standard 2.2.4.449 for MAC OSX

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)

 

04/01/2013 uCAN® Connect Standard 2.2.4.449 for Windows

uCAN® Connect software for Windows XP 32bit (SP3 recommended), Windows Vista 32 & 64bit (SP2 recommended) and Windows 7 32 & 64 bit

+ GlobeTrotter Express 442

25/01/2013 Mac Driver 3.33.0
10/04/2013 GlobeTrotter Connect 3.1 (for GlobeTrotter Express 441 & 442)

GlobeTrotter Connect 3.1 for Windows 2000, XP and Vista

20/03/2013 GlobeTrotter Connect for MAC OSX Version 3.1.78

Supports up to MAC OSX 10.6

04/01/2013 Driver package 5.0.33.0

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

04/01/2013 uCAN® Connect Standard 2.2.4.449 for MAC OSX

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)

 

04/01/2013 uCAN® Connect Standard 2.2.4.449 for Windows

uCAN® Connect software for Windows XP 32bit (SP3 recommended), Windows Vista 32 & 64bit (SP2 recommended) and Windows 7 32 & 64 bit

+ GlobeTrotter Express 7.2 E

11/04/2013 GlobeTrotter Express 7.2 firmware and software updater

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

18/03/2013 uCan Connect Standard 2.2.3.230 for MAC

For MAC OSX 10.5, 10.6 and 10.7

15/03/2013 uCan Connect Standard 2.2.3.230 for Windows

For Windows XP 32 bit (SP3 recomended), Windows Vista 32 & 64 bit (SP2 recommended) and Windows 7 32 & 64 bit

+ GlobeTrotter Express HSUPA E

18/03/2013 uCan Connect Standard 2.2.3.230 for MAC

For MAC OSX 10.5, 10.6 and 10.7

15/03/2013 uCan Connect Standard 2.2.3.230 for Windows

For Windows XP 32 bit (SP3 recomended), Windows Vista 32 & 64 bit (SP2 recommended) and Windows 7 32 & 64 bit

05/03/2013 GlobeTrotter Express HSUPA firmware and software upgrader

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

+ GlobeTrotter Express HSUPA W

18/03/2013 uCan Connect Standard 2.2.3.230 for MAC

For MAC OSX 10.5, 10.6 and 10.7

15/03/2013 uCan Connect Standard 2.2.3.230 for Windows

For Windows XP 32 bit (SP3 recomended), Windows Vista 32 & 64 bit (SP2 recommended) and Windows 7 32 & 64 bit

05/03/2013 GlobeTrotter Express HSUPA firmware and software upgrader

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

04/01/2013 uCAN® Connect Standard 2.2.4.449 for MAC OSX

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 Fusion

+ GlobeTrotter Fusion + 3G/EDGE (EMEA)

+ GlobeTrotter Fusion + HSDPA (EMEA)

+ GlobeTrotter Fusion Quad

+ GlobeTrotter GT MAX 7.2 Ready E

11/04/2013 GlobeTrotter GT Max 7.2 firmware and software updater

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

18/03/2013 uCan Connect Standard 2.2.3.230 for MAC

For MAC OSX 10.5, 10.6 and 10.7

15/03/2013 uCan Connect Standard 2.2.3.230 for Windows

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 Ready W

11/04/2013 GlobeTrotter GT Max 7.2 firmware and software updater

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

18/03/2013 uCan Connect Standard 2.2.3.230 for MAC

For MAC OSX 10.5, 10.6 and 10.7

15/03/2013 uCan Connect Standard 2.2.3.230 for Windows

For Windows XP 32 bit (SP3 recomended), Windows Vista 32 & 64 bit (SP2 recommended) and Windows 7 32 & 64 bit

+ GlobeTrotter GT MAX E

+ GlobeTrotter GT MAX HSUPA E

11/04/2013 Firmware and software updater for GlobeTrotter Max HSUPA

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

18/03/2013 uCan Connect Standard 2.2.3.230 for MAC

For MAC OSX 10.5, 10.6 and 10.7

15/03/2013 uCan Connect Standard 2.2.3.230 for Windows

For Windows XP 32 bit (SP3 recomended), Windows Vista 32 & 64 bit (SP2 recommended) and Windows 7 32 & 64 bit

+ GlobeTrotter GT MAX HSUPA W

11/04/2013 Firmware and software updater for GlobeTrotter Max HSUPA

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

18/03/2013 uCan Connect Standard 2.2.3.230 for MAC

For MAC OSX 10.5, 10.6 and 10.7

15/03/2013 uCan Connect Standard 2.2.3.230 for Windows

For Windows XP 32 bit (SP3 recomended), Windows Vista 32 & 64 bit (SP2 recommended) and Windows 7 32 & 64 bit

+ GlobeTrotter HSDPA

+ GlobeTrotter HSDPA 7.2 Ready E

11/04/2013 GlobeTrotter GT Max 7.2 firmware and software updater

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

+ Gobi 1000

+ Gobi 2000

+ GTM378 E

+ GTM378 EL

+ GTM378 JD

+ GTM378 W

+ GTM380 E

05/03/2013 GlobeTrotter Connect for modules

Version 3.0.0.866
Connection software for Windows 2000, XP and Vista

+ GTM382 AWS

26/01/2013 Windows 7 driver 5.1.40.0

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

+ GTM382 E

26/01/2013 Windows 7 driver 5.1.40.0

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

+ GTM382 W

26/01/2013 Windows 7 driver 5.1.40.0

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

+ GTM501

+ GTM601W/GTM609W

16/05/2013 GPS AT command spec
16/05/2013 AT command spec
03/05/2013 Linux driver 1.10.0

Supports Linux kernel versions 2.6.27 to 3.2

26/01/2013 Windows 7 driver 5.1.40.0

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

16/01/2013 Windows driver 5.2.5.0

Windows 7 support: - NDIS connection mode : legacy - GPS mode : legacy
Supports Windows 2K / Windows XP / Windows Vista and Windows 7

+ GTM661W

16/05/2013 GPS AT command spec
16/05/2013 AT command spec
03/05/2013 Linux driver 1.10.0

Supports Linux kernel versions 2.6.27 to 3.2

26/01/2013 Windows 7 driver 5.1.40.0

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

16/01/2013 Windows driver 5.2.5.0

Windows 7 support: - NDIS connection mode : legacy - GPS mode : legacy
Supports Windows 2K / Windows XP / Windows Vista and Windows 7

+ GTM671W/GTM679W

16/05/2013 GPS AT command spec
16/05/2013 AT command spec
03/05/2013 Linux driver 1.10.0

Supports Linux kernel versions 2.6.27 to 3.2

26/01/2013 Windows 7 driver 5.1.40.0

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

16/01/2013 Windows driver 5.2.5.0

Windows 7 support: - NDIS connection mode : legacy - GPS mode : legacy
Supports Windows 2K / Windows XP / Windows Vista and Windows 7

+ GTM681W/GTM689W

03/05/2013 Windows driver 1.0.5.3

Supports Windows 2K / Windows XP / Windows Vista and Windows 7

03/05/2013 Linux driver 1.10.0

Supports Linux kernel versions 2.6.27 to 3.2

+ GTM809U

+ iCON 210

+ iCON 225

25/01/2013 Mac Driver 2.18.0
07/06/2013 iCON 225 Superfire firmware upgrader

This upgrader will upgrade the iCON 225 to firmware version 2.5.24
Note: This flasher can only upgrade Option standard iCON 225 devices. 

18/03/2013 uCan Connect Standard 2.2.3.230 for MAC

For MAC OSX 10.5, 10.6 and 10.7

15/03/2013 uCan Connect Standard 2.2.3.230 for Windows

For Windows XP 32 bit (SP3 recomended), Windows Vista 32 & 64 bit (SP2 recommended) and Windows 7 32 & 64 bit

+ iCON 315

25/01/2013 Mac Driver 3.33.0
04/01/2013 Driver package 5.0.33.0

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

+ iCON 322

11/04/2013 GlobeTrotter Connect 3.0 for Windows

GlobeTrotter Connect 3.0 for Windows 2000, XP and Vista

11/04/2013 GlobeTrotter Connect for MAC

GlobeTrotter Connect for MAX OSX 10.3, 10.4, 10.5

18/03/2013 uCan Connect Standard 2.2.3.230 for MAC

For MAC OSX 10.5, 10.6 and 10.7

15/03/2013 uCan Connect Standard 2.2.3.230 for Windows

For Windows XP 32 bit (SP3 recomended), Windows Vista 32 & 64 bit (SP2 recommended) and Windows 7 32 & 64 bit

+ iCON 401

25/01/2013 Mac Driver 3.33.0
20/03/2013 iCON 401 firmware upgrader

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.

18/03/2013 uCan Connect Standard 2.2.3.230 for MAC

For MAC OSX 10.5, 10.6 and 10.7

15/03/2013 uCan Connect Standard 2.2.3.230 for Windows

For Windows XP 32 bit (SP3 recomended), Windows Vista 32 & 64 bit (SP2 recommended) and Windows 7 32 & 64 bit

04/01/2013 Driver package 5.0.33.0

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

+ iCON 431

25/01/2013 Mac Driver 3.33.0
20/03/2013 GlobeTrotter Connect for MAC OSX Version 3.1.78

Supports up to MAC OSX 10.6

20/03/2013 iCON 431 firmware and software upgrader

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.

04/01/2013 Driver package 5.0.33.0

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

04/01/2013 uCAN® Connect Standard 2.2.4.449 for MAC OSX

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)

 

04/01/2013 uCAN® Connect Standard 2.2.4.449 for Windows

uCAN® Connect software for Windows XP 32bit (SP3 recommended), Windows Vista 32 & 64bit (SP2 recommended) and Windows 7 32 & 64 bit

+ iCON 451

25/01/2013 Mac Driver 3.33.0
20/03/2013 GlobeTrotter Connect for MAC OSX Version 3.1.78

Supports up to MAC OSX 10.6

20/03/2013 iCON 451/452 GlobeTrotter Connect for Windows

Connection software for Windows XP, Vista, and 7 (Legacy mode only)

20/03/2013 iCON 451/452 firmware and software upgrader

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.

04/01/2013 Driver package 5.0.33.0

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

04/01/2013 uCAN® Connect Standard 2.2.4.449 for MAC OSX

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)

 

04/01/2013 uCAN® Connect Standard 2.2.4.449 for Windows

uCAN® Connect software for Windows XP 32bit (SP3 recommended), Windows Vista 32 & 64bit (SP2 recommended) and Windows 7 32 & 64 bit

+ iCON 452

25/01/2013 Mac Driver 3.33.0
20/03/2013 GlobeTrotter Connect for MAC OSX Version 3.1.78

Supports up to MAC OSX 10.6

20/03/2013 iCON 451/452 GlobeTrotter Connect for Windows

Connection software for Windows XP, Vista, and 7 (Legacy mode only)

20/03/2013 iCON 451/452 firmware and software upgrader

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.

04/01/2013 Driver package 5.0.33.0

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

04/01/2013 uCAN® Connect Standard 2.2.4.449 for MAC OSX

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)

 

04/01/2013 uCAN® Connect Standard 2.2.4.449 for Windows

uCAN® Connect software for Windows XP 32bit (SP3 recommended), Windows Vista 32 & 64bit (SP2 recommended) and Windows 7 32 & 64 bit

+ iCON 461

20/03/2013 iCON 461 GPS control panel for Windows

Enables the user to activate or deactivate the GPS port

20/03/2013 iCON 461 GPS control panel for MAC

Enables the user to activate or deactivate the GPS port

04/01/2013 Driver package 5.0.33.0

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

04/01/2013 uCAN® Connect Standard 2.2.4.449 for MAC OSX

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)

 

04/01/2013 uCAN® Connect Standard 2.2.4.449 for Windows

uCAN® Connect software for Windows XP 32bit (SP3 recommended), Windows Vista 32 & 64bit (SP2 recommended) and Windows 7 32 & 64 bit

+ iCON 505

25/01/2013 Mac Driver 3.33.0
11/04/2013 GlobeTrotter Connect 3.1 (for MAC)

GlobeTrotter Connect 3.1 for MAC OSX 10.5, 10.6

11/04/2013 GlobeTrotter Connect 3.1 (for Windows)

GlobeTrotter Connect 3.1 for Windows 2000, XP and Vista

20/03/2013 iCON 505 firmware and software upgrader

Upgrade frimware to version 3.19.0 (HSDPA category to 14.4 mbps) and software to uCan Connect version 2.2.3.230.

04/01/2013 uCAN® Connect Standard 2.2.4.449 for MAC OSX

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)

 

04/01/2013 uCAN® Connect Standard 2.2.4.449 for Windows

uCAN® Connect software for Windows XP 32bit (SP3 recommended), Windows Vista 32 & 64bit (SP2 recommended) and Windows 7 32 & 64 bit

+ iCON 505 M

25/01/2013 Mac Driver 3.33.0
11/04/2013 GlobeTrotter Connect 3.1 (for MAC)

GlobeTrotter Connect 3.1 for MAC OSX 10.5, 10.6

11/04/2013 GlobeTrotter Connect 3.1 (for Windows)

GlobeTrotter Connect 3.1 for Windows 2000, XP and Vista

04/01/2013 Driver package 5.0.33.0

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

04/01/2013 uCAN® Connect Standard 2.2.4.449 for MAC OSX

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)

 

04/01/2013 uCAN® Connect Standard 2.2.4.449 for Windows

uCAN® Connect software for Windows XP 32bit (SP3 recommended), Windows Vista 32 & 64bit (SP2 recommended) and Windows 7 32 & 64 bit

+ iCON 711

12/03/2013 How to use the iCON 711 in Linux

The download contains a document on how to use the iCON 711 in Linux.

12/03/2013 iCON 711 Datasheet

+ iCON XY

04/01/2013 Driver installer package 5.1.36.0

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.

04/01/2013 Driver package 5.0.33.0

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

04/01/2013 uCAN® Connect Standard 2.2.4.449 for MAC OSX

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)

 

04/01/2013 uCAN® Connect Standard 2.2.4.449 for Windows

uCAN® Connect software for Windows XP 32bit (SP3 recommended), Windows Vista 32 & 64bit (SP2 recommended) and Windows 7 32 & 64 bit

19/03/2013 iCON XY datasheet

+ SDK

+ uCAN Connect Premium 3.0

+ VIU2

04/01/2013 How to add your APN to VIU²

How to manually add an APN or disable the PIN code of your SIM card

04/01/2013 VIU² FAQ 1.1 in PDF format

Frequently Asked Questions and answers

04/01/2013 VIU² Quick Start Guide

Quick and easy set up (also details LED status indicators)

04/01/2013 VIU² Datasheet

+ XYFI

+ XYFI Power Extensions

08/07/2013 FAQ on XYFI Power Extensions in PDF format

Frequently Asked Questions and answers

+ Governance statement

Corporate Governance Statement (NL)

Download here

 

 

 

 
 
 

+ Board of directors

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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

+ Analyst Coverage

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

 

+ Stock Quotes

Information about the Option share price can be found on several websites:

 

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