Recognition of Option’s ethical approach

Option® has been selected for inclusion in the Ethibel Investment Register, used by a growing number of European banks, fund managers and institutional investors to identify Socially Responsible Investment (SRI) products. Option® is one of only 12 Belgian companies listed as an “Excellence” partner, and is the only Belgian company alongside global brands such as Intel, Nokia, Cisco and Alcatel in the ”Technology Hardware” sector. The distinctive characteristics of Ethibel's company research and evaluation methodology originate from the integration of two of the strongest aspects of Corporate Social Responsibility, sustainable development and stakeholder involvement.

For more information on Ethibel and the Ethibel Investment Register go to www.ethibel.org

Option® has been selected for membership of the Kempen / SNS Smaller Europe SRI (Socially Responsible Investment) Index. Membership is available only to companies with the very highest standards and practices in the three key areas of business ethics, human resources and environmental consciousness. Prior to its selection for membership of the index, Option® underwent an in-depth assessment by analysts from SNS.

For more information on the Kempen / SNS Smaller Europe SRI (Socially Responsible Investment) Index go to www.kempen.com.