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

 

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

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Financial News 2011 / Financieel Nieuws 2011

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Financial News 2010 / Financieel Nieuws 2010

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Financial News 2009 / Financieel Nieuws 2009

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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.

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

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+ 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 – August 30, 2013 – Option (EURONEXT Brussels: OPTI; OTC: OPNVY) announces the appointment of Christine Pollie as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of the Company. She will be responsible for all international financial activities of the Option group, the financial consolidation and reporting of the Company.

Before joining Option Christine Pollie held various financial management posts in public companies across various segments. Previously she worked in senior financial positions for KBC-Almanij (banking), CFE (construction) and GIMV (venture capital). In 2006 she joined Galapagos (biotech) as Senior Finance Group Director. After a short stint at the Luxemburg based Sword Group (IT Services) as CFO of the Services division, she will now be the new CFO of Option. Mrs. Pollie has a degree in Accounting & Tax and obtained a Master in Applied Economics at the University of Antwerp (Belgium).

LEUVEN, België – 30 augustus 2013 – Option (EURONEXT Brussel: OPTI; OTC: OPNVY), kondigt de aanstelling van Christine Pollie aan tot Chief Financial Officer (CFO) van de onderneming. Ze wordt verantwoordelijk voor alle internationale financiële activiteiten van de Option groep, de financiële consolidering en rapportering van het bedrijf.

Voor Christine Pollie Option vervoegde, bekleedde ze diverse functies op het vlak van financieel management, en dat bij beursgenoteerde bedrijven actief in diverse sectoren. Zo vulde ze eerder senior financiële posities in bij KBC-Almanij (bank), CFE (bouw) en GIMV (durfkapitaal). In 2006 vervoegde ze Galapagos (biotech) als Senior Finance Group Director. Na een korte periode bij de in Luxemburg gevestigde Sword Group (IT Services) als CFO van de divisie Services, wordt ze nu de nieuwe CFO van Option. Mevrouw Pollie behaalde een diploma Accounting & Tax en een Master in de handels- en financiële wetenschappen accountancy /fiscaliteit aan de Universiteit Antwerpen.

Option’s M2M team will be present at the Deutsche Telekom partner event which is taking place in Belgrade on September 25 & 26.  This is one of the leading partner events in the mobile operator segment focusing on M2M trends, M2M user applications and technology demonstrations. It’s the 3rd edition of the event with “M2M – Mission Possible” as a central theme. For Option this is a great opportunity to strengthen its relationships in the European M2M market and to show the unique features of its CloudGate solution. If you are visiting the event and would like to meet up with Option, please send an email to sales@option.com

CloudGate, the world’s most configurable and intelligent M2M 3G gateway is now approved by leading carriers in North America, including AT&T, Verizon, Sprint, T-Mobile, Telus and Bell Mobility

LEUVEN, Belgium – August 23, 2013 – Option (EURONEXT: OPTI; OTC: OPNVY), the Company connecting Things to the Cloud, today announces completion of Sprint certification for CloudGate – a secure, reliable and affordable M2M 3G gateway that brings new levels of flexibility and ease of deployment for M2M solutions.

CloudGate is now certified with the leading carriers in North America, including AT&T, Verizon, Sprint, T-Mobile, Telus and Bell Mobility. The product is also compliant with FCC, PTCRB, IC, RoHS and REACH standards.

All of the certifications were achieved with the same Stock Keeping Unit (SKU) of CloudGate.  Designed with the penta-band MDM6600™ chipset by Qualcomm, the same CloudGate unit supports the multiple wireless standards used by the major network operators in North America and can be configured for any desired service provider.  The radio firmware needed for the desired service provider can be designated at the point of installation.  The hardware expansion boards and any custom software for the embedded Linux operating system can also be easily installed at the point of installation providing a true single SKU capability.

Jan Callewaert, CEO at Option said: “There’s nothing else like CloudGate on the market today. The solution was developed as a direct result of speaking with all the key players in the M2M ecosystem who needed a reliable, value priced 3G gateway that reduced the amount of different products and configurations that they were required to stock. This enables them to add value through their own middleware and hosted service platforms. CloudGate is a result of Option’s twenty years of expertise in wireless technologies shipping over 14 million 3G devices worldwide with very high reliability levels providing an exceptional customer experience.”

CloudGate is an M2M solution that includes an intelligent M2M 3G gateway, an open M2M application development environment and a cloud based provisioning service. It meets all the market requirements for a robust, secure, feature rich routing platform that will not let customers down in the field.

Application Enablement Platform vendors and System Integrators creating M2M solutions are faced with the challenge of very fragmented customer requirements. CloudGate provides an extensible hardware and software platform that allows them to tailor the product to meet the needs of each customer reducing their time to solution, development costs and increasing their addressable markets.

CloudGate is available in the US from distributor GetWireless.

For more details go to www.cloudgate.getwirelessllc.com or www.option.com 

CloudGate, ‘s werelds best configureerbare intelligente 3G M2M gateway is nu goedgekeurd door toonaangevende operatoren in Noord-Amerika, zoals AT&T, Verizon, Sprint, T-Mobile, Telus en Bell Mobility

LEUVEN, België – 23 augustus 2013Option (EURONEXT Brussel: OPTI; OTC: OPNVY) maakt vandaag bekend dat ook de certificatie van Sprint een feit is voor CloudGate – een veilige, betrouwbare en betaalbare 3G M2M gateway die nieuwe mogelijkheden biedt voor flexibiliteit en gebruiksvriendelijkheid voor M2M-oplossingen.

CloudGate is nu gecertificeerd door toonaangevende operatoren in Noord-Amerika, zoals AT&T, Verizon, Sprint, T-Mobile, Telus en Bell Mobility. Verder is het product ook in overeenstemming met de FCC, PTCRB, IC, RoHS en REACH standaarden.

All deze certificaties werden behaald met dezelfde Stock Keeping Unit (SKU) van CloudGate. Ontwikkeld op basis van de penta-band MDM6600™ chipset van Qualcomm, ondersteunt een en hetzelfde CloudGate toestel diverse draadloze standaarden die door de grote operatoren in Noord-Amerika worden gebruikt en kan het worden geconfigureerd voor iedere dienstenleverancier apart. De radio firmware die een bepaalde service provider wenst kan worden toegewezen op het installatiepunt. De hardware uitbreidingskaarten en iedere op maat ontwikkelde software voor het Linux besturingssysteem kunnen eenvoudig worden geïnstalleerd op het installatiepunt wat aantoont dat er inderdaad maar 1 SKU nodig is.

Jan Callewaert, CEO van Option: “Er bestaat vandaag de dag geen gelijkaardig product als CloudGate op de markt. Deze oplossing werd rechtstreeks ontwikkeld na gesprekken met belangrijke spelers binnen het M2M ecosysteem die nood hadden aan een betrouwbare en correct geprijsde M2M gateway die het aantal verschillende producten en configuraties die zij in stock dienden te hebben zou verminderen. Zo kunnen ze zelf meer waarde toevoegen aan hun eigen middleware en platformen voor hosted service. CloudGate is het resultaat van de ruim twintig jaar expertise van Option op het vlak van draadloze technologie. In die periode heeft het bedrijf meer dan 14 miljoen 3G-toestellen wereldwijd geleverd, steeds met hoge betrouwbaarheidsniveaus en een uitstekende klantenbeleving.”

CloudGate is een M2M oplossing die bestaat uit een intelligente M2M 3G gateway, een open M2M ontwikkelingsomgeving voor applicaties en een cloudgebaseerde provisioning service. Het komt zo tegemoet aan de noden in de markt voor een robuust en veilig routing platform dat over veel functies beschikt en dat op het terrein klanten nooit in de steek zal laten.

Application Enablement Platform vendors en systeemintegratoren die M2M oplossingen op de markt brengen, staan voor grote uitdagingen omwille van de sterk gefragmenteerde vraag vanwege hun klanten. CloudGate voorziet een uitbreidbaar hardware en software platform dat hen de mogelijkheid biedt om hun product op de maat van de noden van iedere klant af te stemmen en zo de tijd voor het opleveren van een oplossing gevoelig inkort, de ontwikkelingskosten doet dalen en het aantal aan te boren markten vergroot.

CloudGate is beschikbaar in de VS via distributeur GetWireless.

Voor meer details: www.cloudgate.getwirelessllc.com of www.option.com

The M2M Alliance is organizing its yearly summit in Dusseldorf with “M2M - My Machine is Talking to Me” as a central theme.  See http://www.m2m-summit.com/ for more info.
Option’s German and European M2M team members will be visiting this event to learn about the latest M2M market trends and solutions. Moreover, they are available to meet with both end-customers as well as M2M System Integrators about the CloudGate solution on the European market. If you would like to get more info or set up a 1-on-1 meeting, please send us your details via sales@option.com

M2M VAS market to touch € 10 billion by 2017
Author: IMS Report
Date: July 2013

IMS research forecast that, the global market for cellular M2M VAS will rise to $10 billion by 2017. The VAS market represents an array of business and technical services that complement managed cellular connectivity and application platform services. These services enable application developers, service providers and corporate adopters to create, deploy and manage cellular M2M applications.

The growth of the VAS market in this area will be driven by the boom in cellular M2M connections. Global M2M cellular connections are expected to rise to 374.9 million by 2017, expanding at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 26.5 percent from 91.4 million in 2011.

Sam Lucero, Senior Principal Analyst for M2M & Internet of things at HIS, said: “The next Internet wave will be the M2M revolution, where almost anything from an automobile, to a shipping container, to a home electricity meter can become a part of a vast network, cellular communications will play a key role in this new era of the ‘Internet of things,’ serving as the glue that connects hundreds of millions of nodes together. However, the cost and complexity of developing, deploying and operating cellular M2M applications is daunting, leading increasing numbers of companies to outsource cellular M2M application development, deployment and in many cases operation, to VAS providers.”

Source: http://m2mwire.net/?p=3480

Axeda and new device partners extend the reach for the Internet of Things
Author: Axeda
Date: July 2013

Axeda Corporation, the leading cloud-based service and software for managing connected products and implementing innovative machine-to-machine (M2M)and Internet of Things solutions, today announced new Axeda Ready devices from partner companies ClearConnex, Diamond, Echelon, eWON, GlobalSat, Netcomm Wireless, Option and Pointer Telocation.  Over 30 devices have now completed Axeda Ready development, testing and certification, which ensures compatibility and ease of deployment with the Axeda Machine Cloud®.

By allowing more devices and services to quickly and easily integrate with the Axeda Machine Cloud, the Axeda Ready program extends the reach of the ‘Internet of Things’ and broadens options available to customers – allowing them to select the right communication device for their environment regardless of their global location.  For device manufacturers, Axeda Ready provides a testing and implementation program that validates their connectivity via the Axeda agent protocol or their own device protocol.  The program includes development and certification of Axeda Codecs (protocol translators) that leverage the Axeda AnyDevice Service to enable device makers to connect to Axeda using their own device protocol.

“Connecting the Internet of Things is far less complicated with the devices and services from our Axeda Ready partners who understand customers require a choice of connections as there is no one-single device that is the right fit for all smart fleets, smart homes, smart hospitals and smart cities,” said Bill Zujewski, CMO and executive vice president of product strategy at Axeda.  “Based on their unique industry and network needs, customers rapidly connect their machines by deploying Axeda Ready devices, reducing time to market and development costs.”

Customers Have More Choice with New Axeda Ready Devices

By enabling more devices and services to quickly and easily integrate with the Axeda Machine Cloud, the Axeda Ready program broadens connectivity options for customers and partners.

 

Company:  Option

Axeda Ready Product:  CloudGate

With more than 20 years of experience and many industry firsts, Option has always been at the forefront of wireless industry.  The CloudGate M2M Gateway is a secure, reliable and affordable 3G M2M gateway that brings new levels of flexibility and ease of deployment for M2M solutions.  CloudGate incorporates two hardware expansion slots that allow additional radio and/or wired interfaces. CloudGate also allows simple integration and provisioning of applications and the Axeda Ready agent into its Linux software environment.  With a single SKU, CloudGate will work with all of the major network operators in North America and can be configured for the desired service provider at the time of installation.  CloudGate is ideal for cost sensitive applications that need a flexible end point device that can manage the connectivity.

 

Company:  ClearConnex 

Axeda Ready Product:  ClearComm 1.0

ClearConnex is an innovative wireless embedded engineering firm with extensive experience in wireless device design and development.  ClearComm is a mature, proven, hardware agnostic software platform that can be loaded on any off-the-shelf modem or added to custom designed hardware which provides communication functionality as good as or better than any closed modem on the market. The off-the-shelf modem can be made even better by customizing ClearComm with ClearConnex engineering services to meet your specific needs. This method results in customized solutions at off-the-shelf prices.

Company:  Diamond Technologies

Axeda Ready Product:  DT9000

Diamond Technologies provides our customers with the industry’s leading solutions for Data Collection, Control, and Industrial Networking.  Since 1997 Diamond Technologies has been focused on assisting its customers in improving their products, machines, systems, and operations.  The DT9000 is the M2M (Machine to Machine) gateway for industrial OEMs, system integrators and end users looking to add remote connectivity to industrial equipment. Supporting connections to the leading PLCs, including serial and Ethernet connection schemes, it’s the fastest way to implement an M2M platform for PLC based equipment.

Company:  Echelon

Axeda Ready Product:  SmartServer 2.0

Echelon Corporation develops, markets and supports the world's most proven, open standard, multi-application energy control networking platform.  The Echelon platform powers energy-savings applications for smart grids, smart cities andsmart buildings.  SmartServer 2.0 is a versatile controller and gateway with integrated Web server that manages devices and connects them to enterprise software and operator workstations. It provides an open platform for easy integration of equipment, systems, operator workstations, and enterprise applications.

Company:  eWON

Axeda Ready Product:   2005CD/4005CD

eWON connects industrial machines securely to the Internet, enabling easy remote access as well as machine remote monitoring.  The eWON’s product line is a full IP router featuring “Factory” LAN to “Machine” LAN routing functionalities with an embedded modem for use as a back up access to the “Machine” LAN. With built-in I/O Servers of all the major PLCs (including Allen Bradley), the eWON 2005CD/4005CD allows easy Remote Data Monitoring and Alarming. eWON products provide Machine Builders/OEMs, Utility Managers and System Integrators with a flexible and cost effective dual LAN/Modem connectivity router to access remote machines and assets through the Internet.

Company:  GlobalSat  

New Axeda Ready Product:   TR-606B

GlobalSat WorldCom Corp. is a major manufacturer of GPS receivers and electronic communications in the world.  The TR-606B is a multi-functional and economically feasible communication platform for mobile positioning applications. It integrates highly sensitive GPS module and quad-band 3G GSM communication module with a powerful micro controller that fits into a compact enclosure. It provides real-time GPS positions anytime and anywhere with an open view to the sky, and offers precise positioning, and reports vehicle status to the server with necessary information shown on the map.

Company:  NetComm Wireless

Axeda Ready Products:  Vodafone MachineLink 3G, Outdoor WiFi Router (NTC-30), M2M WiFi Router (NTC-40)

NetComm Wireless Limited is a world leading developer of wireless broadband and Machine-to-Machine (M2M) products. NetComm’s products feature an open-source Linux based OS, allowing customizable applications to be developed for vertical specific deployments such as remote healthcare, digital signage, waste management and transportation. NetComm’s portfolio of Axeda ready products range from price competitive light industrial products to rugged IP rated products for distribution in harsh environments. Designed to deliver remote management, control and visibility of remote assets, NetComm’s products deliver long term benefits to the end customer. Axeda ready products include the Vodafone MachineLink 3G, Outdoor WiFi Router and M2M WiFi Router.

Company:  Pointer Telocation Ltd.

Axeda Ready Product:  CelloTrack/CelloTrack Power

Pointer Telocation Ltd, (NASDAQ:PNTR) is a leading provider of end-to-end Telematics products and services for insurance companies, car manufacturers, asset owners, and fleet operators.

The Cellocator™ CelloTrack product line, designed to address advanced asset tracking, monitoring and control applications, provides enhanced functionality via self-powered long operation life, easy installation, flexible event triggering rules, and the ability to cater for a wide range of applications.  Enterprises utilizing CelloTrack family products can greatly reduce financial losses incurred by stolen or lost assets and by non-optimized logistics, inventory management or maintenance. The CelloTrack product line improves visibility and control of remote, valuable equipment such as trailers, containers, bins, generators, or any other type of moveable equipment, whether powered or not.

Source: http://www.axeda.com/about/news/axeda-and-new-device-partners-extend-reach-internet-things 

Title: The evolution of a Connected Service
Author: Robert Brunbäck, CMO Telenor Connexion
Date: February 2013

The uptake of M2M or connected services in various devices, machines and vehicles is growing steadily and from some 15 years in the business of realizing connected services there are a few learning’s. First of all, many of our customers are launching products with lifecycles of 5-10 years. As the product itself is connected, for example a car, it also means the connected service can constantly evolve, hence the connected service experience in a car should always feel up to date. In a hyper-competitive global market place the lifecycle view is important. Making it easier for customers not only to build a connected service to reduce time to market, but also to efficiently manage and operate the service over time is critical. Finally, ensuring that the service is flexible enough to evolve, as market needs and technology are constantly changing, is equally important.

Let me give a couple of examples, starting with the connected car – within a few years it has moved from basic safety and breakdown assistance services to multiple services both within and outside the car. These include navigation with real time traffic information and weather reports, streaming internet radio and other infotainment services. Pay-as-you-drive insurance schemes, road tolls and remote diagnostics to enable proactive service bookings are other examples of connected services. Additionally, the services are deployed in more and more countries. Hence, the connectivity needs and the services around connected products are drastically changing.

Another example is the home alarm; from being just an SMS transmission in the event of an alarm, it is becoming a communication hub in the home, remotely opening doors, and steering home appliances. Of course, more advanced alarm services can now be offered, such as real-time visuals and updates when your children get home from school.

 Design smart from start

The key to success is to build in a flexible approach in the offering to enable constant fine tuning. The early stages of solution design are important. Designing based on open standards and avoiding technical lock-ins is of course essential if your product is going to be in market for the next 10 years.  Telenor Connexion’s eCAF service based on open standards is providing the means to significantly reduce development cost and communication cost over time, which in turn will make our customers more competitive. This also means we can take an agnostic approach to communication technology.

In addition, as more and more products are going online, hacking attempts are likely to increase. Building in security features, optimized for wireless communication is getting increasingly important and an aspect you should pay full attention to right from start.

Managed operations

Operating connected services across different regions and technologies is increasingly complex and requires end-to-end know-how to ensure the best end-user experience. The task grows naturally over time as volumes are increasing. Lately, more and more customers choose to outsource the entire operations of connected services to fully gain synergies our existing setup of 24/7 global operations with dedicated expertise, who can act proactively, secure functionality and give peace of mind.

Evolve to stay competitive

Our mission is to achieve the most efficient and high quality communication for the customer needs now and in the future, ensuring that we stay flexible for future changes in technology (2G/3G/4G issue, eUICC, Wi-Fi, Satellite, etc.) or regulation as well as changing business needs. As the market evolves over time it is critical to enable flexible business logics – ensuring our customers can try out new business models to capture new market segments and make it easier to consume connected services. In a changing world our customers will constantly evolve and tune their go-to-market proposition, which in turn requires new innovative flexible billing and charging services on our end.

Enabling connected services is so much more than supplying SIM and connectivity. Taking an end-to-end and holistic approach is critical to fully identify the key requirements that the solution should fulfill from the start and throughout the entire product lifecycle to remain competitive.

Source: www.machinetomachinemagazine.com/2013/02/16/the-evolution-of-a-connected-service/

LEUVEN, Belgium - April 25, 2013 - Option (EURONEXT Brussels: OPTI; OTC: OPNVY) today announced that during the first quarter of 2013 the Company generated revenue of EUR 2.2 million. As reported in previous trading updates, the revenue now reflects the expiration of the Huawei licence agreement.

The ecosystem for CloudGate continues to build up in the United States. Agreements have been signed with additional Application Enablement Platform partners who provide middleware and hosted service platforms. Resellers have taken inventory of the CloudGate and are running marketing campaigns. Customer projects are in the piloting and deployment stages.

In Europe, the ecosystem is starting to build with the commercial launch of CloudGate in the second quarter.

CloudGate enables the Company to address the Machine to Machine (M2M) market which is expected to grow at an average CAGR of 33% to a market size of $ 85 Billion by 2017 according to Machina Research and Markets and Markets.

During the first quarter, EUR 9 million funding was raised via the issue of a convertible bond. The funding was subscribed by 5 partners: the Flemish investment company PMV, Athos Investments, Life Science Research Partners, Mondo and Jan Callewaert. As a cost-reduction measure, it was also decided to close the office in Paris (France) and to further reduce the facility in Cork (Ireland).

The combination of the new funding with further cost reductions and the projected sales of products should allow Option to build out a profitable business focused on B2B and M2M solutions.

LEUVEN, België - 25 april 2013 - Option (EURONEXT Brussel: OPTI; OTC: OPNVY) heeft vandaag bekendgemaakt dat het bedrijf in het eerste kwartaal van 2013 een omzet realiseerde van 2,2 miljoen EURO. Zoals al meegedeeld in vorige trading updates, weerspiegelt de omzet het aflopen van de licentie-overeenkomst met Huawei.

Het ecosysteem voor CloudGate blijft verder aangroeien in de Verenigde Staten. Er zijn akkoorden afgesloten met 'Application Enablement Platform'-partners die middleware en platformen voor hosted service aanbieden. Resellers hebben daarnaast CloudGate producten op voorraad genomen en hebben marketingcampagnes lopen. Verder lopen er ook klantenprojecten, zowel in piloot- als in uitrolfase.

In Europa begint het ecosysteem zich ook te ontwikkelen met de commerciële lancering van CloudGate in het tweede kwartaal.

CloudGate geeft de Onderneming de mogelijkheid om zich te richten tot de 'Machine to Machine'-markt (M2M), waarvan wordt verwacht dat hij zal groeien met een samengestelde jaarlijkse groei van 33% tot een marktomvang van 85 miljard $ in 2017, en dit volgens zowel Machina Research als Markets and Markets.

Tijdens het eerste kwartaal werd 9 miljoen EURO aan nieuwe fondsen opgehaald via de uitgifte van een converteerbare obligatie. Vijf partners onderschreven deze, met name de Vlaamse investeringsmaatschappij PMV, Athos Investments, Life Science Research Partners, Mondo en Jan Callewaert. Als kostenbesparende maatregel werd ook beslist om de vestiging in Parijs (Frankrijk) te sluiten en de vestiging in Cork (Ierland) verder in te krimpen.

De combinatie van nieuwe fondsen met verdere kostenbesparingen en de verwachte productverkoop moet Option in staat stellen om winstgevende activiteiten uit te bouwen op basis van B2B- en M2M-oplossingen.

Regulated information

LEUVEN – Belgium, March 29, 2013 – 07.00 – Option (EURONEXT Brussels: OPTI; OTC: OPNVY), a global leader in wireless connectivity, security and experience, today announces that the Board of Directors has concluded the private placement announced in October 2012 and revised in January 2013. The Company has secured € 9 million via the issue of a convertible bond. The funding is subscribed by 5 partners: the Flemish investment company PMV, thereby supporting further technological innovation in Flanders, for € 2 million, Athos Investments for € 1 million, Life Science Research Partners for € 0,5 million, Mondo for € 0,5 million and Jan Callewaert for € 5 million. The combination of this investment with further cost reductions and the projected sales of the new products should allow Option to continue to build out a profitable business focused on B2B and M2M solutions.

The 5-year convertible bond matures in March 2018, and can be converted into 31,034,483 new shares of Option N.V. The convertible bond has an annual interest rate of 5% with an initial conversion price of € 0.285 which is the average share price during the 30 days prior to the issuing of the convertible bond.

The agreement between the Company and Mondo on a mid term loan facility in order to bridge potential cash requirements until the completion of the private placement, will as a result of the issue of the convertible bond be terminated. The loan facility was not used.

Further information regarding the convertible bond can be found in the report of the Board of Directors drafted in accordance with article 583, 596 juncto 598 of the Code of Companies (only available in Dutch) and in the report of the Auditor of the Company drafted in accordance with article 596 juncto 598 of the Code of Companies (only available in Dutch).

The Company also announces that Jan Smits, CFO of Option, has informed the Company of his plans to pursue other opportunities. The search for a new CFO has been initiated.

 

Gereguleerde informatie

LEUVEN – België, 29 maart 2013 – 07u00 – Option (EURONEXT Brussels: OPTI; OTC: OPNVY), een wereldspeler op het gebied van draadloze connectiviteit, beveiliging en ervaring, maakte vandaag bekend dat de Raad van Bestuur de private plaatsing die werd aangekondigd in oktober 2012 en herzien in januari 2013, heeft afgerond. De Vennootschap verzekerde 9 miljoen EUR via de uitgifte van een converteerbare obligatie. Voor deze nieuwe fondsen tekenden 5 partners: de Vlaamse investeringsmaatschappij PMV, die op die manier de technologische innovatie in Vlaanderen verder ondersteunt, voor 2 miljoen EUR, Athos Investments voor 1 miljoen EUR, Life Science Research Partners voor 0,5 miljoen EUR, Mondo voor 0,5 miljoen EUR en Jan Callewaert voor 5 miljoen EUR. De combinatie van deze investering met verdere kostenbesparingen en de verwachte sales van nieuwe producten moeten Option de mogelijkheid bieden om verder te werken aan de uitbouw van winstgevende activiteiten, waarbij de focus ligt op B2B en M2M oplossingen.

De converteerbare obligatie over 5 jaar loopt af in maart 2018, en kan worden geconverteerd in 31.034.483 nieuwe aandelen van Option N.V. De converteerbare obligatie heeft een jaarlijkse interestvoet van 5,00% en de initiële conversieprijs bedraagt 0,285 EUR, wat overeenstemt met de gemiddelde koers van het aandeel gedurende de 30 dagen voor de uitgifte van de converteerbare obligatie.

De overeenkomst tussen de Vennootschap en Mondo voor een middellange termijn leningsfaciliteit om eventuele cashtekorten op te vangen tot de private plaatsing was afgerond, zal als gevolg van de uitgifte van de converteerbare obligatie worden beëindigd. De leningsfaciliteit werd niet gebruikt.

 Meer details over de converteerbare obligatie zijn beschikbaar in het rapport van de Raad van Bestuur, dat is opgesteld in overeenstemming met de artikelen 583, 596 juncto 598 van het Wetboek van Vennootschappen, en in het rapport van de Auditor van de Vennootschap dat is opgesteld in overeenstemming met de artikelen 596 juncto 598 van het Wetboek van Vennootschappen. Deze rapporten zijn beschikbaar onderdit persbericht.

Verder maakt de Vennootschap bekend dat Jan Smits, CFO van Option, de Vennootschap op de hoogte heeft gebracht van zijn plan om andere engagementen aan te gaan. De zoektocht naar een nieuwe CFO is opgestart.

 

Richardson RFOD introduces CloudGate M2M Gateway from Option
Author: Richardson
Date: February 2013

 

Richardson RFPD Inc. announces immediate availability and full design support capabilities for a new CloudGate M2M gateway from Option.

The CG0192-11897 CloudGate M2M gateway provides competitively priced LAN to WWAN routing and GPS functionality in a single SKU unit that utilizes the Option Gobi3000 multi-mode module, and is certified on all major US cellular operators (CDMA/EV-DO and WCDMA/HSPA+. The CloudGate automatically resolves problems associated with wireless M2M connectivity and incorporates two hardware expansion slots for RS232 and WiFi functionality.

Key features of the CG0192-11897 CloudGate M2M gateway include:

  • Supports the 800-850/900/1900/2100 MHz and AWS (1700/2100 MHz) frequency bands
  • Automatic connection monitoring and error recovery
  • Secure, redundant firmware and configuration images
  • Unique software and hardware configuration flexibility
  • Automatic provisioning of custom middleware

Richardson RFPD also offers the Cloudgate_QSK quick start kit that includes all accessories needed to get up and running with the CloudGate gateway.

Additional information on these new CloudGate products may be viewed in this video.

For more Richardson RFPD M2M products, visit the company's M2M Tech Hub.

The CG0192-11897 CloudGate M2M gateway and Cloudgate_QSK quick start kit are in stock and available for immediate delivery. To find more information, or to purchase the products today on the Richardson RFPD website, please visit the CloudGate webpage. The devices are also available by calling 1-800-737-6937 (within North America); or please find your local sales engineer (worldwide) at Local Sales Support.

Leuven, Belgium – March 7, 2013 Option N.V. (EURONEXT Brussels: OPTI; OTC: OPNVY), a global leader in wireless connectivity, security and experience, today announced its results for the full fiscal year and second half year ended December 31, 2012. The financial information reported in this release is presented in Euros and has been prepared in accordance with the recognition and measurement criteria of IFRS as adopted by the European Union. The accounting policies and methods of computation followed in the attached financial statements are the same as those followed in the most recent annual financial statements. 

 

Business Update 

After finishing an industrial transformation, Option concentrated its efforts in the second half year of 2012 on testing, fine-tuning and go-to-market activities for its new line of products and services, including e.g. WiFi in the car with XYFI. The development of the products XYFI and VIU² have resulted in the buildup of some valuable new assets including a service management platform, a multi device user interface with streaming capabilities and routing software. These assets have allowed the Company to further improve the features of its existing products and will continue to do so for new product lines.

The most important new product-line that the Company launched in the second half of 2012 was CloudGate, a secure, reliable and affordable 3G M2M gateway that brings new levels of flexibility and ease of deployment for M2M solutions. Soon after the launch in October 2012, the Company announced partnerships with distributors, leading US System Integrators and developers, such as ILS, GetWireless, ClearConnex, Exosite, and Hilton Development Group. The fact that these and other partners signed up so quickly demonstrates the pent up demand for a configurable, reliable and affordable M2M gateway. The Company continues to work on further developing an ecosystem to secure a good market coverage and presence in the different M2M segments. The first CloudGate products were shipped in Q4, 2012 and have successfully been deployed in a number of field trials.  

The Company also continues to focus on cost reductions. In line herewith, a restructuring exercise at Option Wireless Ltd. (Ireland) and Option France (France) has started. It is anticipated that these exercises will have a positive impact on the cost base in the second half of 2013. The restructuring exercise of Option Wireless Ltd. leads to a reduction of the net equity position of Option NV. As the net equity of Option NV falls below the threshold of one half of its share capital, the Company is required by law and in accordance with article 633 of the Belgian Code of Companies, to organize a Special General Meeting of Shareholders to vote on the continuity of the company.

Option confirms its intention to raise the amount of minimum 9 million EUR via the issue of a convertible bond. As announced in January the Board expects that this transaction will be concluded before the end of the first quarter of 2013. In order to bridge potential cash requirements until the completion of the transaction, the Company came to an agreement with Mondo NV, controlled by Jan Callewaert, on a mid term loan facility up to a maximum amount of 5 million EUR.

  

Financial Highlights of the second half year 2012

  • Total revenues for the second half year of 2012 were EUR 17.6 million compared with EUR 24.1 million realized in the second half year of 2011. Product related revenues decreased from EUR 7.7 million in the second half of 2011 till EUR 6.8 million in the same period of 2012, while software and license revenues decreased from EUR 16.4 million in the second half of 2011 to EUR 10,8 million in the same period of 2012. EUR 10.6 million of that amount came out of licenses. The decrease is explained by the fact that the license agreement with Huawei has ceased in the course of Q4, 2012.

 

  • Gross margin for the second half year 2012 was 47.3% on total revenues, compared with a gross margin of 69.1% for the comparable period in 2011. The gross margin for the second half year 2012 was negatively affected by less important license revenues and by an inventory write off of EUR 3.7 million. The Company has assessed its inventory and has revalued some of its products leading to an extraordinary write off.

 

  • Compared to the second half year 2011, total operating expenses in the second half of 2012 decreased with EUR 8.6 million from EUR 16.8 million to EUR 8.2 million as a result of the continuing efforts of an effective cost control within the Group, but also impacted by a negative impairment on capitalized R&D for an amount of EUR 3.6 million and a positive effect by lowering the IPR accrual for an amount of EUR 6.7 million. The company has assessed its capitalized R&D expenses and has decided to concentrate them on two platforms (3G and LTE). The company took an extraordinary write off of EUR 3.6 million on other projects. The company also reassessed its outstanding payables regarding IPR obligations and, taking into account fair market conditions and external advice, the Board of Directors decided to decrease the outstanding payables with an amount of EUR 6.7 million.

 

  • The second half year 2012 EBIT amounted to EUR 0.1 million compared with EUR –0.1 million during the corresponding period in 2011.

 

  • Result before taxes amounted to EUR 0.02 million in the second half of 2012 compared with EUR 0.06 million during the corresponding period in 2011. 

 

Financial Highlights of the full fiscal year result 2012

  • Total revenues for the full year 2012 were EUR 40.8 million, a decrease of 18.2% compared with EUR 49.9 million revenues realized during the comparable period in 2011. Software and license revenues decreased from EUR 30.7 million in 2011 to EUR 28.2 million in 2012, explained by the fact that Huawei license revenue stopped during Q4. EUR 27.0 million of that amount came out of licenses. Product related revenues decreased from EUR 19.2 million in 2011 to EUR 12.6 million in 2012, due to the phasing out of the old products and the fact that the sales of new products did not compensate this decline.

 

  • Gross margin for the full year was EUR 25.9 million compared with EUR 30.7 million in 2011. Gross margin year to date in 2012 was 63.4%, compared with a gross margin of 61.6% in 2011. Also in 2012 the gross margin was positively impacted by license revenues, delivering higher margins compared to revenues generated by products. During 2012 the company booked an inventory write off for an amount of EUR 4.3 million.

 

  • Compared to the full year 2011, total operating expenses for 2012 decreased with EUR 12.0 million from EUR 34.3 million to EUR 22.3 million. The reduced expenses are the result of the downsizing of the Company, combined with lower sales related costs as well as effective cost control within the Group. As explained above in the financial highlights of the second half year the operating expenses were negatively impacted by impairment on the capitalized R&D for an amount of EUR 3.7 million and a positive impact by lowering the IPR accrual for an amount of EUR 7.4 million.

 

  • EBIT was EUR 3.6 million or 8.8% on total revenues during the full year 2012, compared with EBIT of EUR –3.6 million or –7.2% on total revenues in 2011.

 

  • The 2012 net result was EUR 3.6 million compared with a net result of EUR –2.9 million in 2011, or EUR 0.044 per basic share in 2012 compared with EUR -0,035 per basic share in 2011.

 

  • The Group’s balance sheet includes EUR 3.1 million in cash. The trade and other receivable position decreased from EUR 3.9 million to EUR 3.2 million and the inventory levels from EUR 6.8 million to EUR 4.0 million by the end of 2012. The intangible assets impacted by a negative impairment of EUR 3.7 million decreased from EUR 8.8 million in 2011 to EUR 4.9 million in 2012. The trade and other payable position decreased to EUR 11.9 million from EUR 18.1 million impacted by lowering our IPR accrual. The Group didn’t receive any licenses from Huawei in 2012 compared to the EUR 33 million in Q1 2011 as prepaid licenses. As result, there is a decrease of deferred revenue from EUR 27.1 million to EUR 0.1 million. No deferred tax asset was recognized. 

 

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 Option reports second half year and full year 2012 results

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Option N.V. (EURONEXT Brussels: OPTI), the wireless technology company, today reported results for the third quarter 2004.

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Leuven, 13 September 2004. Option NV (Euronext: OPTI), the wireless technology company, announced in a transparency communication to the market regulators its updated shareholders’ structure.

Frederic Convent, Option’s CFO & General Counsel, commented: “The institutional investment community is endorsing our sustainable growth plan and technological product roadmap for the quarters to come by increasing its interest in the Company. By executing well we are able to offer an interesting free float for the investors reflecting our efforts of global investor relations".

Option’s updated shareholders’ structure is as follows: PDF

The last annual report and the other interim reports are available on the website www.option.com

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.

Option and the Option logo are trademarks of Option NV.

Option N.V. (EURONEXT Brussels: OPTI), the wireless technology company, today reported results for the second quarter 2004.

Option N.V. (EURONEXT Brussels: OPTI), the wireless technology company, today reported results for the second quarter 2004.

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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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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.

Download the results in PDF_UK version

Download the results in PDF_NL version

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

+ Certification

11/04/2013 GlobeSurfer III Reference Manual

GlobeSurfer III Reference Manual - revised on 5th March 2012

+ Beemo

15/03/2013 Beemo datasheet

+ CloudGate

+ Expansion Cards

+ GlobeSurfer iCON

+ GlobeSurfer iCON 7.2

11/04/2013 iCON 7.2 firmware and software updater

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

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

+ GlobeSurfer iCON 7.2 S

11/04/2013 iCON 7.2 firmware and software updater

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

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

+ GlobeSurfer iCON 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

+ GlobeSurfer II 1.8

+ GlobeSurfer II 7.2 E

18/03/2013 Dynamic DNS setup

Step by step description on how to set up Dynamic DNS in GlobeSurfer II 7.2

+ GlobeSurfer III

11/04/2013 GlobeSurfer III Reference Manual

GlobeSurfer III Reference Manual - revised on 5th March 2012

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

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