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

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Financial News 2003 / Financieel Nieuws 2003

 

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+ 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

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LEUVEN, België – 15 februari 2010 – Option (EURONEXT Brussels: OPTI; OTC: OPNVY), de specialist op het vlak van draadloze communicatie, kondigde vandaag de nieuwste versie van zijn geavanceerde connection management software aan. Tegelijk maakte het bedrijf bekend dat het de nieuwe connection manager van de netwerkoperator Telenor Norway bouwt op basis van het uCAN® Connect platform. uCAN Connect verlaagt de kosten en verhoogt de klanttevredenheid dankzij extreem eenvoudige ondersteuning voor verschillende skins, talen en instellingen. Zo kunnen operatoren de gebruikerservaring afstemmen op elk specifiek marktsegment. Bovendien kunnen ze dankzij deze nieuwe versie het gegevensverkeer op hun 3G-netwerken verlagen door het af te leiden naar beschikbare Wi-Fi-netwerken. De software wordt voorgesteld op de Option-stand (Hal 2, Stand 2J54) tijdens het Mobile World Congress (Barcelona, Spanje, 15-18 februari).



Option ontwikkelde het connection management platform uCAN Connect voor netwerkoperatoren die voortdurend moeten kiezen tussen complexe connection management oplossingen die doorgaans toegespitst zijn op enterprise klanten of specifieke software van elke hardwarefabrikant afzonderlijk. Geen van beide oplossingen beantwoordt aan de vraag van de operatoren naar een eenvoudige, modulair en gebruiks- en ondersteuningsvriendelijke connection manager die ze snel kunnen afstemmen op hun verschillende kanalen: regionale operatorbedrijven, Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNO’s) en resellers.



Dankzij een unieke mix van functionaliteiten verlaagt uCAN Connect de kosten van een connection manager:


  • Dankzij de Smart Skinning Engine van uCAN Connect kan een operator vanuit één gepersonaliseerd bestand en zonder de kern van het product te wijzigen de gebruikersinterface (logo, achtergrond, knoppen, taal, hyperlinks, enz.) en alle bepalende instellingen (APN en andere netwerkspecifieke instellingen) afstemmen op een specifiek kanaal.
  • uCAN Connect is echt multiplatform. Eén code werkt op alle platformen. Persoonlijke instellingen die werden ontwikkeld voor één besturingssysteem (Windows, Mac OS of Linux), kunnen ongewijzigd worden overgeplaatst naar alle andere ondersteunde platformen. Dankzij de combinatie van één product met dezelfde GUI voor alle besturingssystemen en de Smart Skinning Engine hebben de operatoren maar één softwareversie nodig die alle besturingssystemen ondersteunt en alle verschillende nevenmerken en talen bevat. Zo dalen de test- en ondersteuningskosten, en stijgt de flexibiliteit. Bovendien halen operatoren zo op alle platformen het maximum uit een eenmalige investering in specifieke functionaliteiten.
  • uCAN Connect bevat een modulaire interface voor modemhardware, waardoor nieuwe producten (van Option of andere bedrijven) ondersteund kunnen worden met minimale kosten en tests.
  • Dankzij de modulaire structuur van uCAN Connect kunnen operatoren desgewenst met optionele toepassingspakketten extra functies toevoegen aan het standaardsysteem.

   

Jan Callewaert, CEO van Option: “Ons nieuwe uCAN Connect softwareplatform is het resultaat van onze jarenlange ervaring met de echte problemen waarmee mobiele operatoren te maken krijgen. Operatoren zoals Telenor waarderen echt de toegevoegde waarde en het rendement van ons softwareplatform. Software is een essentieel onderdeel van onze strategie om onze klanten geïntegreerde 3G-oplossingen te bieden. Firmware, connection management systemen en toepassingen zijn drie software gebieden waar we al heel wat bewezen hebben en waar we onze inspanningen opdrijven. Dankzij een sterke reeks producten die een antwoord bieden op echte problemen, kunnen we nog meer waardevolle oplossingen bieden aan onze klanten.”



Knut Haakon Nilsen, Director Product Development van Telenor Norway: “Telenor koos het softwareplatform uCAN Connect van Option als basis van zijn nieuwe connection manager omwille van de uitgebreide toepassingen. En omdat we zo daadwerkelijk geld besparen wanneer we ons systeem invoeren en ondersteunen. Dankzij de Smart Skinning Engine krijgen we echt de vrijheid om de software af te stemmen op onze verschillende doelgroepen.”





NOOT VOOR JOURNALISTEN

Meer informatie over uCAN® Connect:

   

Option neemt deel aan het Mobile World Congress, ’s werelds toonaangevende evenement op het gebied van mobiele communicatie (Spanje, Barcelona, 15-18 februari 2010). Bezoek ons in Hall 2, Stand 2J54. Journalisten die een interview wensen: neem contact op met Jan Poté, PR & Media Relations, tel. +32 475 92 55 82 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting            +32 475 92 55 82      end_of_the_skype_highlighting, e-mail: j.pote@option.com

Geavanceerde 3G en EV-DO technologie laat gebruikers toe om altijd en overal eBooks te downloaden

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LEUVEN, België – 4 februari 2010 – Option (EURONEXT Brussels: OPTI; OTC: OPNVY), de specialist op het vlak van draadloze communicatie, kondigde vandaag aan dat de mobiele oplossing van het bedrijf, gebaseerd op Gobi 2000, werd ingebouwd in de nieuwe DR800SG e-reader van IREX. Gobi 2000 is de eerste geïntegreerde module in zijn soort die wereldwijd supersnelle draadloze internettoegang biedt, dankzij de integratie van quad-band WCDMA en dual-band EV-DO draadloze netwerktechnologie. Option heeft IREX niet alleen ondersteund met de integratie van de draadloze module in de e-reader, maar ook nauw samengewerkt met de engineeringteams van IREX op het gebied van de RF-implementatie (Radio Frequency) en het verkrijgen van de FCC- en CE-certificatie voor de e-reader. Dit project is een mooi voorbeeld van de strategie van het bedrijf om draadloze broadband-oplossingen, inclusief software, hoogwaardige services en hardware, binnen het bereik te brengen van innovatieve fabrikanten van mobiele producten.

De Gobi 2000 oplossing, oorspronkelijk ontwikkeld door Qualcomm, omvat een uitgebreide reeks services, software en ondersteuning voor fabrikanten van mobiele producten, netwerkoperatoren en eindgebruikers. Voor fabrikanten biedt deze oplossing een afzonderlijke multistandaardmodule die de logistiek voor 3G/EV-DO geactiveerde producten aanzienlijk vereenvoudigt. De netwerkoperatoren krijgen de mogelijkheid om nieuwe wereldwijde draadloze broadband-diensten aan te bieden en de eindgebruikers ten slotte hebben het voordeel dat ze niet gebonden zijn aan een enkele mobiele technologie.

Dankzij de Gobi 2000 van Option kunnen IREX DR800SG-gebruikers genieten van uploadsnelheden van 5,76 Mbps (HSUPA) of 1,8 Mbps (EV-DO) en downloadsnelheden van 7,2 Mbps (HSDPA) of 3,1 Mbps (EV-DO), met de hoogste snelheid voor page refresh in het segment van de e-books. De DR800SG bevat een e-paper beeldscherm van 8,1 inch met pen-touch, een opslaggeheugen van 2 GB en een geheugenkaartuitbreiding. De gebruikers kunnen een overvloed aan digitale content downloaden, zoals boeken, kranten en tijdschriften van een uitgebreide reeks content stores, zoals Barnes & Noble's e-bookstore en NewspaperDirect’s newspaper store met meer dan 1.100 kranten. Het toestel ondersteunt onder meer de volgende bestandstypes: PDF, ePub, TXT, HTML, JPG en het Barnes & Noble formaat.
De IREX DR800SG is te verkrijgen in de Best Buy winkels in de VS.

Option neemt deel aan het Mobile World Congress, ‘s werelds toonaangevende evenement op het gebied van mobiele communicatie (Spanje, Barcelona, 15–18 februari 2010). Bezoek ons in hall 2, stand 2J54. Journalisten die een interview wensen: contacteer Jan Poté, PR & Media Relations, tel +32 475 92 55 82 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting +32 475 92 55 82 end_of_the_skype_highlighting, e-mail: j.pote@option.com

NOOT VOOR DE REDACTIES
Voor meer informatie over de IREX DR800SG, ga naar:
http://www.irextechnologies.com/irexdr800, http://www.irexreader.eu, http://www.irexreader.com
Voor meer informatie over Option’s Gobi 2000, ga naar https://www.option.com/en/products/products/modules/gobi2000/

Advanced 3G and EV-DO Connectivity Enables Users to Download eBooks Anytime, Anywhere

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LEUVEN, Belgium – February 4, 2010 – Option (EURONEXT Brussels: OPTI; OTC: OPNVY), the wireless technology company, today announced that the Company’s mobile solution based on Gobi 2000 has been integrated into IREX’s new DR800SG e-reader. Gobi 2000 is the first embedded module of its kind to offer worldwide high-speed wireless Internet access, thanks to the integration of quad-band WCDMA and dual-band EV-DO network connection technology. Besides supporting IREX with the incorporation of the wireless module in the e-reader, Option also closely worked together with the IREX engineering teams on the RF (Radio Frequency) implementation and on getting FCC and CE certification for the e-reader. As such, this project is an example of the Company’s strategy to focus on bringing wireless broadband solution offerings, including software, high-value services and hardware, to innovative device manufacturers.

Originally developed by Qualcomm, Option’s Gobi 2000 solution provides a wide range of services, software and support for connected device manufacturers, network operators and end-users. For manufacturers, it provides a single multi-standard module that greatly simplifies the supply chain of 3G/EV-DO-enabled models; for network operators, it provides the opportunity to offer new global wireless broadband services and, finally, it gives end-users the distinct advantage of not being tied to any single mobile technology.

Option’s Gobi 2000 enables IREX DR800SG users to enjoy upload data rates of 5.76Mbps (HSUPA) or 1.8Mbps (EV-DO) and download rates of 7.2Mbps (HSDPA) or 3.1 Mbps (EV-DO), with the fastest page refresh in the e-book industry. The DR800SG features an 8.1 inch electronic paper display with pen-touch, 2GB of storage, and memory card expansion. Users can download a wealth of digital print content including books, newspapers and magazines from a wide variety of content stores including Barnes & Noble's e-bookstore and NewspaperDirect’s newspaper store with more than 1,100 newspapers. The device supports amongst others the following formats: PDF, ePub, TXT, HTML, JPG and Barnes & Noble format.
The IREX DR800SG is available from Best Buy stores in the US.

Option will be at the Mobile World Congress, the world's leading event in the mobile communications industry (Spain, Barcelona – February 15 – 18 2010). Visit us in Hall 2, booth 2J54. Trade and technology journalists requesting interviews, please contact: Jan Poté, PR & Media Relations, Tel +32 475 92 55 82 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting +32 475 92 55 82 end_of_the_skype_highlighting, E-mail: j.pote@option.com

NOTE TO EDITORS
For more information on the IREX DR800SG go to http://www.irextechnologies.com/irexdr800, http://www.irexreader.eu, http://www.irexreader.com
For more information on Option’s Gobi 2000, go to https://www.option.com/en/products/products/modules/gobi2000/

Advanced 3G and EV-DO Connectivity Enables Users to Download eBooks Anytime, Anywhere

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LEUVEN, Belgium – February 4, 2010 – Option (EURONEXT Brussels: OPTI; OTC: OPNVY), the wireless technology company, today announced that the Company’s mobile solution based on Gobi 2000 has been integrated into IREX’s new DR800SG e-reader. Gobi 2000 is the first embedded module of its kind to offer worldwide high-speed wireless Internet access, thanks to the integration of quad-band WCDMA and dual-band EV-DO network connection technology. Besides supporting IREX with the incorporation of the wireless module in the e-reader, Option also closely worked together with the IREX engineering teams on the RF (Radio Frequency) implementation and on getting FCC and CE certification for the e-reader. As such, this project is an example of the Company’s strategy to focus on bringing wireless broadband solution offerings, including software, high-value services and hardware, to innovative device manufacturers.



Originally developed by Qualcomm, Option’s Gobi 2000 solution provides a wide range of services, software and support for connected device manufacturers, network operators and end-users. For manufacturers, it provides a single multi-standard module that greatly simplifies the supply chain of 3G/EV-DO-enabled models; for network operators, it provides the opportunity to offer new global wireless broadband services and, finally, it gives end-users the distinct advantage of not being tied to any single mobile technology.



Option’s Gobi 2000 enables IREX DR800SG users to enjoy upload data rates of 5.76Mbps (HSUPA) or 1.8Mbps (EV-DO) and download rates of 7.2Mbps (HSDPA) or 3.1 Mbps (EV-DO), with the fastest page refresh in the e-book industry. The DR800SG features an 8.1 inch electronic paper display with pen-touch, 2GB of storage, and memory card expansion. Users can download a wealth of digital print content including books, newspapers and magazines from a wide variety of content stores including Barnes & Noble's e-bookstore and NewspaperDirect’s newspaper store with more than 1,100 newspapers. The device supports amongst others the following formats: PDF, ePub, TXT, HTML, JPG and Barnes & Noble format.

The IREX DR800SG is available from Best Buy stores in the US.



Option will be at the Mobile World Congress, the world's leading event in the mobile communications industry (Spain, Barcelona – February 15 – 18 2010). Visit us in Hall 2, booth 2J54. Trade and technology journalists requesting interviews, please contact: Jan Poté, PR & Media Relations, Tel +32 475 92 55 82 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting            +32 475 92 55 82      end_of_the_skype_highlighting, E-mail: j.pote@option.com



NOTE TO EDITORS

For more information on the IREX DR800SG go to http://www.irextechnologies.com/irexdr800, http://www.irexreader.euhttp://www.irexreader.com

For more information on Option’s Gobi 2000, go to https://www.option.com/en/products/products/modules/gobi2000/




Geavanceerde 3G en EV-DO technologie laat gebruikers toe om altijd en overal eBooks te downloaden

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LEUVEN, België – 4 februari 2010 – Option (EURONEXT Brussels: OPTI; OTC: OPNVY), de specialist op het vlak van draadloze communicatie, kondigde vandaag aan dat de mobiele oplossing van het bedrijf, gebaseerd op Gobi 2000, werd ingebouwd in de nieuwe DR800SG e-reader van IREX. Gobi 2000 is de eerste geïntegreerde module in zijn soort die wereldwijd supersnelle draadloze internettoegang biedt, dankzij de integratie van quad-band WCDMA en dual-band EV-DO draadloze netwerktechnologie. Option heeft IREX niet alleen ondersteund met de integratie van de draadloze module in de e-reader, maar ook nauw samengewerkt met de engineeringteams van IREX op het gebied van de RF-implementatie (Radio Frequency) en het verkrijgen van de FCC- en CE-certificatie voor de e-reader. Dit project is een mooi voorbeeld van de strategie van het bedrijf om draadloze broadband-oplossingen, inclusief software, hoogwaardige services en hardware, binnen het bereik te brengen van innovatieve fabrikanten van mobiele producten.



De Gobi 2000 oplossing, oorspronkelijk ontwikkeld door Qualcomm, omvat een uitgebreide reeks services, software en ondersteuning voor fabrikanten van mobiele producten, netwerkoperatoren en eindgebruikers. Voor fabrikanten biedt deze oplossing een afzonderlijke multistandaardmodule die de logistiek voor 3G/EV-DO geactiveerde producten aanzienlijk vereenvoudigt. De netwerkoperatoren krijgen de mogelijkheid om nieuwe wereldwijde draadloze broadband-diensten aan te bieden en de eindgebruikers ten slotte hebben het voordeel dat ze niet gebonden zijn aan een enkele mobiele technologie.



Dankzij de Gobi 2000 van Option kunnen IREX DR800SG-gebruikers genieten van uploadsnelheden van 5,76 Mbps (HSUPA) of 1,8 Mbps (EV-DO) en downloadsnelheden van 7,2 Mbps (HSDPA) of 3,1 Mbps (EV-DO), met de hoogste snelheid voor page refresh in het segment van de e-books. De DR800SG bevat een e-paper beeldscherm van 8,1 inch met pen-touch, een opslaggeheugen van 2 GB en een geheugenkaartuitbreiding. De gebruikers kunnen een overvloed aan digitale content downloaden, zoals boeken, kranten en tijdschriften van een uitgebreide reeks content stores, zoals Barnes & Noble's e-bookstore en NewspaperDirect’s newspaper store met meer dan 1.100 kranten. Het toestel ondersteunt onder meer de volgende bestandstypes: PDF, ePub, TXT, HTML, JPG en het Barnes & Noble formaat.

De IREX DR800SG is te verkrijgen in de Best Buy winkels in de VS.



Option neemt deel aan het Mobile World Congress, ‘s werelds toonaangevende evenement op het gebied van mobiele communicatie (Spanje, Barcelona, 15–18 februari 2010). Bezoek ons in hall 2, stand 2J54. Journalisten die een interview wensen: contacteer Jan Poté, PR & Media Relations, tel +32 475 92 55 82 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting            +32 475 92 55 82      end_of_the_skype_highlighting, e-mail: j.pote@option.com



NOOT VOOR DE REDACTIES

Voor meer informatie over de IREX DR800SG, ga naar:

http://www.irextechnologies.com/irexdr800, http://www.irexreader.euhttp://www.irexreader.com

Voor meer informatie over Option’s Gobi 2000, ga naar https://www.option.com/en/products/products/modules/gobi2000/


LEUVEN, België – 18 januari 2010 – Option, de specialist op het vlak van draadloze communicatie, kondigde vandaag aan dat het uCAN® Connect software gebundeld heeft met de nieuwe lijn van USB-modems, de iCON® 505M, en deze levert aan Europese netwerk operatoren. Deze aankondiging toont het engagement van het bedrijf om geïntegreerde 3G-oplossingen te leveren aan zijn klanten, bestaande uit software, hardware en services.

uCAN Connect is het spraakmakende, configureerbare, uiterst aanpasbare en gemakkelijk te gebruiken connection manager softwareplatform van het bedrijf. De software komt tegemoet aan de vereisten van de operator voor een eenvoudige, modulaire, gemakkelijk te gebruiken en te ondersteunen connection manager die snel kan worden aangepast aan de behoeften van hun verschillende kanalen, zoals regionale entiteiten van de operatoren, MVNO’s, gebruikercommunities of resellers. uCAN Connect software vermindert voor de operatoren de kosten die typisch geassocieerd worden met een connection manager en dit via een unieke combinatie van zaken zoals de smart skinning engine die een optimale customisatie mogelijk maakt, de mogelijkheid om later nieuwe softwarepacks met andere toepassingen toe te voegen, het feit dat de software ook echt platformonafhankelijk (Windows, Mac OS of Linux) is en dat er en interface voorzien is die toelaat dat nieuwe producten worden ondersteund – zowel van Option als van andere fabrikanten.

De iCON 505M USB modem zelf heeft een gestroomlijnd en robuust design. De USB-modem kan in heel Europa worden gebruikt en biedt een uitzonderlijk prestatievermogen, waarbij down- en uploadsnelheden tot 14,4 Mbps en 5,76 Mbps respectievelijk kunnen worden bereikt. Zo kunnen grote bestanden worden verstuurd of hoogwaardige streaming-media worden verwerkt aan snelheden die te vergelijken of zelfs hoger zijn dan deze die we terugvinden thuis of op kantoor. De USB-modem bevat ook een micro-SD sleuf voor het opslaan van toepassingen en inhoud, zoals documenten, muziekbestanden of videobestanden. De USB-modem is toekomstgericht omdat hij geüpgraded kan worden via het internet, waardoor toekomstige netwerkstandaarden geïntegreerd kunnen worden zodra ze beschikbaar zijn in de netwerken van de operatoren.
De eigenschappen van de iCON 505M USB-modem in combinatie met het uCAN Connect platform maken van dit product de ideale mobiele breedbandoplossing voor zowel de consumenten- als de zakelijke markt.

Option neemt deel aan het Mobile World Congress, ‘s werelds toonaangevende evenement op het gebied van mobiele communicatie (Spanje, Barcelona, 15-18 februari 2010). Bezoek ons in hall 2, stand 2J54. Journalisten die een interview wensen: contacteer Jan Poté, PR & Media Relations, tel +32 475 92 55 82 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting +32 475 92 55 82 end_of_the_skype_highlighting, e-mail: j.pote@option.com

NOOT VOOR DE REDACTIES
Voor meer informatie, ga naar:
https://www.option.com/en/products/products/usb-modems/icon505m/ en https://www.option.com/en/products/products/applications/

LEUVEN, Belgium – January 18, 2010 – Option, the wireless technology company, today announced that it is commercially shipping uCAN® Connect software bundled with its new line of USB modems, the iCON® 505M, to European network operators. This announcement demonstrates the Company’s commitment to provide integrated 3G solutions including software, hardware and services to its customers.

uCAN Connect is the Company’s cutting-edge, configurable, highly customizable and easy to use connection manager software platform. The software meets the operator’s requirements for a simple, modular, easy to use and easy to support connection manager that can be quickly customized to meet the needs of their different customers such as regional operating companies, MVNOs, end-user communities or resellers. uCAN Connect software reduces the operators’ costs that are typically associated with a connection manager through a unique combination of features such as the smart skinning engine for optimal customization, the possibility to add new software feature packs later on, the fact that the software is truly cross-platform (Windows, Mac OS or Linux) and the incorporation of an interface allowing new devices to be supported – either from Option or third party devices.

The iCON 505M USB modem itself has a sleek and robust product design, it can be used throughout Europe and brings true performance reaching down- and upload speeds up to 14.4Mbps and 5.76Mbps allowing transferring large files or handling high-quality streaming media at speeds that match or exceed those found in many homes and offices. The USB modem also features a micro-SD slot for storing applications and content such as documents, music files or video files. The USB modem is future proof as it is upgradable via the Internet making the integration of future networks standards possible as they become available in the operator networks.
The characteristics of the iCON 505M USB modem combined with the uCAN Connect platform make this product the ideal mobile broadband solution for the both the consumer and professional market.

Option will be at the Mobile World Congress, the world's leading event in the mobile communications industry (Spain, Barcelona – February 15-18 2010). Visit us in Hall 2, booth 2J54. Trade and technology journalists requesting interviews, please contact: Jan Poté, PR & Media Relations, Tel +32 475 92 55 82 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting +32 475 92 55 82 end_of_the_skype_highlighting, E-mail: j.pote@option.com

NOTE TO EDITORS
For more information please visit
https://www.option.com/en/products/products/usb-modems/icon505m/ and
https://www.option.com/en/products/products/applications/

LEUVEN, Belgium – January 18, 2010 – Option, the wireless technology company, today announced that it is commercially shipping uCAN® Connect software bundled with its new line of USB modems, the iCON® 505M, to European network operators. This announcement demonstrates the Company’s commitment to provide integrated 3G solutions including software, hardware and services to its customers. 



uCAN Connect is the Company’s cutting-edge, configurable, highly customizable and easy to use connection manager software platform. The software meets the operator’s requirements for a simple, modular, easy to use and easy to support connection manager that can be quickly customized to meet the needs of their different customers such as regional operating companies, MVNOs, end-user communities or resellers. uCAN Connect software reduces the operators’ costs that are typically associated with a connection manager through a unique combination of features such as the smart skinning engine for optimal customization, the possibility to add new software feature packs later on, the fact that the software is truly cross-platform (Windows, Mac OS or Linux) and the incorporation of an interface allowing new devices to be supported – either from Option or third party devices.



The iCON 505M USB modem itself has a sleek and robust product design, it can be used throughout Europe and brings true performance reaching down- and upload speeds up to 14.4Mbps and 5.76Mbps allowing transferring large files or handling high-quality streaming media at speeds that match or exceed those found in many homes and offices. The USB modem also features a micro-SD slot for storing applications and content such as documents, music files or video files. The USB modem is future proof as it is upgradable via the Internet making the integration of future networks standards possible as they become available in the operator networks.

The characteristics of the iCON 505M USB modem combined with the uCAN Connect platform make this product the ideal mobile broadband solution for the both the consumer and professional market.



Option will be at the Mobile World Congress, the world's leading event in the mobile communications industry (Spain, Barcelona – February 15-18 2010). Visit us in Hall 2, booth 2J54. Trade and technology journalists requesting interviews, please contact: Jan Poté, PR & Media Relations, Tel +32 475 92 55 82 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting            +32 475 92 55 82      end_of_the_skype_highlighting, E-mail: j.pote@option.com  



NOTE TO EDITORS

For more information please visit 

https://www.option.com/en/products/products/usb-modems/icon505m/  and 

https://www.option.com/en/products/products/applications/  


LEUVEN, België – 18 januari 2010 – Option, de specialist op het vlak van draadloze communicatie, kondigde vandaag aan dat het uCAN® Connect software gebundeld heeft met de nieuwe lijn van USB-modems, de iCON® 505M, en deze levert aan Europese netwerk operatoren. Deze aankondiging toont het engagement van het bedrijf om geïntegreerde 3G-oplossingen te leveren aan zijn klanten, bestaande uit software, hardware en services.



uCAN Connect is het spraakmakende, configureerbare, uiterst aanpasbare en gemakkelijk te gebruiken connection manager softwareplatform van het bedrijf. De software komt tegemoet aan de vereisten van de operator voor een eenvoudige, modulaire, gemakkelijk te gebruiken en te ondersteunen connection manager die snel kan worden aangepast aan de behoeften van hun verschillende kanalen, zoals regionale entiteiten van de operatoren, MVNO’s, gebruikercommunities of resellers. uCAN Connect software vermindert voor de operatoren de kosten die typisch geassocieerd worden met een connection manager en dit via een unieke combinatie van zaken zoals de smart skinning engine die een optimale customisatie mogelijk maakt, de mogelijkheid om later nieuwe softwarepacks met andere toepassingen toe te voegen, het feit dat de software ook echt platformonafhankelijk (Windows, Mac OS of Linux) is en dat er en interface voorzien is die toelaat dat nieuwe producten worden ondersteund – zowel van Option als van andere fabrikanten.



De iCON 505M USB modem zelf heeft een gestroomlijnd en robuust design. De USB-modem kan in heel Europa worden gebruikt en biedt een uitzonderlijk prestatievermogen, waarbij down- en uploadsnelheden tot 14,4 Mbps en 5,76 Mbps respectievelijk kunnen worden bereikt. Zo kunnen grote bestanden worden verstuurd of hoogwaardige streaming-media worden verwerkt aan snelheden die te vergelijken of zelfs hoger zijn dan deze die we terugvinden thuis of op kantoor. De USB-modem bevat ook een micro-SD sleuf voor het opslaan van toepassingen en inhoud, zoals documenten, muziekbestanden of videobestanden. De USB-modem is toekomstgericht omdat hij geüpgraded kan worden via het internet, waardoor toekomstige netwerkstandaarden geïntegreerd kunnen worden zodra ze beschikbaar zijn in de netwerken van de operatoren.

De eigenschappen van de iCON 505M USB-modem in combinatie met het uCAN Connect platform maken van dit product de ideale mobiele breedbandoplossing voor zowel de consumenten- als de zakelijke markt.



Option neemt deel aan het Mobile World Congress, ‘s werelds toonaangevende evenement op het gebied van mobiele communicatie (Spanje, Barcelona, 15-18 februari 2010). Bezoek ons in hall 2, stand 2J54. Journalisten die een interview wensen: contacteer Jan Poté, PR & Media Relations, tel +32 475 92 55 82 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting            +32 475 92 55 82      end_of_the_skype_highlighting, e-mail: j.pote@option.com  



NOOT VOOR DE REDACTIES

Voor meer informatie, ga naar: 

https://www.option.com/en/products/products/usb-modems/icon505m/  en https://www.option.com/en/products/products/applications/  


LEUVEN, Belgium – December 24, 2009 – Option (NYSE Euronext Brussels: OPTI) publishes the information in accordance with articles 15, 18 and 29 of the Belgian Act of May 2, 2007, and the Royal Decree of February 14, 2008, regarding the publication of major holdings in issuers whose securities are admitted to trading on a regulated Belgian market.



Pursuant to the closing of the public offering announced on December 18, 2009, the information last updated at August 19, 2009 is to be changed accordingly:


  • Information to be provided for on the basis of article 15, §1, al. 1

            - Total of the statutory share capital: EUR 12,232,134.42 

            - Total number of securities conferring voting rights: 82,498,592 

            - Total number of voting rights (denominator): 82,498,592


  • Additional information to be provided for on the basis of article 15, §1, al. 2

 

The total number of rights (materialised or not in financial instruments) to subscribe to yet unissued financial instruments treated as voting securities:



1,952,450 accepted warrants, giving, in case they are all exercised, a total number of 1,952,450 voting rights.



Option NV has not issued any other rights to subscribe for securities conferring voting rights that have not yet been issued or any securities without voting rights.


  • Information to be provided on the basis of article 18, §1

 

Each natural or legal person acquiring or transferring Option's shares, is required to notify the Banking, Finance and Insurance Commission (CBFA) and Option each time their shareholding crosses a threshold of three percent (3%) of the total number of voting securities (the denominator). In addition thereto, such notification is also required each time, as a result of an acquisition or transfer, a threshold of five percent (5%) and a multiple of five percent (5%) is crossed. Complete information regarding this requirement is found in Article 13, §1 of Option's articles of association.



Notifications should be transmitted to the CBFA and Option NV. The CBFA recommends transmitting the notifications: 

            - electronically to the email address: trp.fin@cbfa.be 

            - a signed copy (for reasons of legal certainty) by fax to: + 32 2 220 59 12



A copy of the transparency notification should also be emailed to Option NV to the attention of J.P. Ziegler, CFO: 

            - by email to: investor@option.com 

            - by fax to: + 32 16 317 490



For submitting the notifications, the CBFA recommends the use of its standard form TR-1BE, that is available from the CBFA website: 

            - www.cbfa.be/eng/gv/circ/pdf/TR-1BE.xls 

            - or can be requested at Option NV by email to investor@option.com



Detailed information concerning the transparency legislation can be found on the website of the Banking, Finance and Insurance Commission (CBFA).


LEUVEN, België – 24 december 2009 – Option (NYSE Euronext Brussels: OPTI) maakt informatie bekend in overeenstemming met de artikelen 15, 18 en 29 van de Wet van 2 mei 2007 en het Koninklijk Besluit van 14 februari 2008, betreffende de openbaarmaking van belangrijke deelnemingen in emittenten waarvan de effecten zijn toegelaten tot verhandeling op een gereglementeerde Belgische markt.



Ingevolge het afsluiten van het publieke aanbod aangekondigd op 18 december 2009 dient de informatie, zoals laatst aangepast op 19 augustus 2009, als volgt te worden gewijzigd:


  • Informatie die dient te worden openbaar gemaakt op basis van artikel 15, §1, al. 1

            - Totale maatschappelijke kapitaal: EUR 12.232.134,42 

            - Totaal aantal stemrechtverlenende effecten: 82.498.592 

            - Totaal aantal stemrechten (noemer): 82.498.592


  • Bijkomende informatie die dient te worden openbaar gemaakt op basis van artikel 15, §1, al. 2

 

Het totaal aantal rechten (al dan niet gematerialiseerd in financiële instrumenten) om in te schrijven op nog niet uitgegeven financiële instrumenten die worden behandeld als stemrechtverlenende effecten:



1.952.450 aanvaarde warrants, die, indien zij allemaal worden uitgeoefend, recht geven op een totaal aantal van 1.952.450 stemrechten.



Option NV heeft geen andere rechten uitgegeven om in te schrijven op nog niet uitgegeven stemrechtverlenende effecten of enige effecten zonder stemrechten.


  • Informatie die dient te worden openbaar gemaakt op basis van artikel 18, §1

 

Elke natuurlijke of rechtspersoon die aandelen Option verwerft of overdraagt, is verplicht de Commissie voor het Bank-, Financie- en Assurantiewezen (CBFA) en Option daarvan op de hoogte te brengen telkens hun aandeelhouderschap de drempel van drie procent (3%) overschrijdt van het totaal aantal stemrechten (de noemer). Daarenboven is dergelijke openbaarmaking eveneens vereist telkens, ingevolge een overname of een overdracht, de drempel van vijf procent (5%) en een veelvoud daarvan wordt overschreden. Volledige informatie betreffende deze verplichtingen kunnen worden gevonden in artikel 13, §1 van de statuten van Option.



Transparantiemeldingen moeten worden overgemaakt aan de CBFA en Option NV. De CBFA raadt aan om de transparantiemeldingen als volgt door te sturen: 

            - elektronisch naar het emailadres: trp.fin@cbfa.be 

            - een ondertekende kopie (voor redenen van juridische zekerheid) per fax: + 32 2 220 59 12



Een kopie van de transparantiemelding dient ook te worden ge-emailed naar Option NV ter attentie van J.P. Ziegler, CFO: 

            - per email naar: investor@option.com 

            - per fax naar: + 32 16 317 490



Voor de indiening van de transparantiemeldingen, raadt de CBFA het gebruik aan van haar standaardformulier TR-1BE, dat beschikbaar is op de website van de CBFA: 

            - www.cbfa.be/eng/gv/circ/pdf/TR-1BE.xls 

            - of kan worden aangevraagd per email naar investor@option.com



Gedetailleerde informatie omtrent de transparantiewetgeving kan worden teruggevonden op de website van de Commissie voor het Bank-, Financie- en Assurantiewezen (CBFA).


LEUVEN, Belgium – December 24, 2009 – Option (NYSE Euronext Brussels: OPTI) publishes the information in accordance with articles 15, 18 and 29 of the Belgian Act of May 2, 2007, and the Royal Decree of February 14, 2008, regarding the publication of major holdings in issuers whose securities are admitted to trading on a regulated Belgian market.

Pursuant to the closing of the public offering announced on December 18, 2009, the information last updated at August 19, 2009 is to be changed accordingly:

  • Information to be provided for on the basis of article 15, §1, al. 1

            - Total of the statutory share capital: EUR 12,232,134.42 

            - Total number of securities conferring voting rights: 82,498,592 

            - Total number of voting rights (denominator): 82,498,592

  • Additional information to be provided for on the basis of article 15, §1, al. 2

 

The total number of rights (materialised or not in financial instruments) to subscribe to yet unissued financial instruments treated as voting securities:

1,952,450 accepted warrants, giving, in case they are all exercised, a total number of 1,952,450 voting rights.

Option NV has not issued any other rights to subscribe for securities conferring voting rights that have not yet been issued or any securities without voting rights.

  • Information to be provided on the basis of article 18, §1

 

Each natural or legal person acquiring or transferring Option's shares, is required to notify the Banking, Finance and Insurance Commission (CBFA) and Option each time their shareholding crosses a threshold of three percent (3%) of the total number of voting securities (the denominator). In addition thereto, such notification is also required each time, as a result of an acquisition or transfer, a threshold of five percent (5%) and a multiple of five percent (5%) is crossed. Complete information regarding this requirement is found in Article 13, §1 of Option's articles of association.

Notifications should be transmitted to the CBFA and Option NV. The CBFA recommends transmitting the notifications: 

            - electronically to the email address: trp.fin@cbfa.be 

            - a signed copy (for reasons of legal certainty) by fax to: + 32 2 220 59 12

A copy of the transparency notification should also be emailed to Option NV to the attention of J.P. Ziegler, CFO: 

            - by email to: investor@option.com 

            - by fax to: + 32 16 317 490

For submitting the notifications, the CBFA recommends the use of its standard form TR-1BE, that is available from the CBFA website: 

            - www.cbfa.be/eng/gv/circ/pdf/TR-1BE.xls 

            - or can be requested at Option NV by email to investor@option.com

Detailed information concerning the transparency legislation can be found on the website of the Banking, Finance and Insurance Commission (CBFA).

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LEUVEN, België – 18 december 2009 – Option NV kondigt aan dat zij verzocht heeft om de verhandeling van haar aandelen op Euronext Brussels tijdelijk te schorsen tot het einde van de private plaatsing van de scrips die vandaag, vrijdag 18 december 2009, zal plaatsvinden in het kader van haar publiek aanbod van nieuwe aandelen. Zodra de resultaten van de plaatsing worden bekendgemaakt, zal de verhandeling van haar aandelen worden hervat.
 

NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION OR RELEASE IN THE UNITED STATES, CANADA, JAPAN OR AUSTRALIA



LEUVEN, Belgium – December 18, 2009 – Option NV announces that it has requested the temporarily suspension of the trading of its shares on Euronext Brussels until the end of the scrip private placement which will take place today, Friday 18 December 2009, within the framework of its rights offering. Trading in the shares will resume after the results of the placement are announced.

   

Launch of Scrip private placement

 NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION OR RELEASE IN THE UNITED STATES, CANADA, JAPAN OR AUSTRALIA

  

  • 28,832,465 new shares subscribed for through the exercise of transferable non-statutory preferential subscription rights
  • Private placement of 12,416,831 scrips to take place later today

LEUVEN, Belgium – December 18, 2009 – Option NV announces that, in connection with its 1 for 1 rights offering of 41,249,296 new shares at an offer price of EUR 0.49 per share, it has received subscriptions for 28,832,465 new shares through the exercise of non-statutory preferential rights. This represents a take up of approximately 69.9% of the offering size of EUR 20,212,155.



Jan Callewaert and Pepper NV have exercised their rights in order to subscribe to new shares for an amount of EUR 3,505,706.



The subscription period for the non-statutory preferential rights ended on Thursday 17 December 2009. The 12,416,831 rights which have not been exercised during the subscription period will be offered for sale as scrips in the context of a private placement reserved for institutional investors taking place today, 18 December 2009.



Investors purchasing scrips will irrevocably undertake to exercise the scrips and subscribe to one new share per scrip at the subscription price of EUR 0.49 per share.



At the request of Option NV, the trading of the shares of Option NV on Euronext Brussels has temporarily been suspended until the end of the scrip private placement. Trading in the shares will resume after the results of the placement are announced.



The results of the scrip private placement and the final results of the public offering will be announced via a press release later today, Friday 18 December 2009 and will be published in the financial press on Saturday 19 December 2009.



The payment of the subscription price, the realization of the capital increase and the listing of the new shares on Euronext Brussels are expected to take place on 23 December 2009.

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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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Guy Sips
Equity Analyst
KBC Securities
E-mail: guy.sips@kbcsecurities.be
Address:
Havenlaan 12 SMK 8374, B-1080 Brussels

Gert De Mesure
Analyst
Vlaamse Federatie van Beleggingsclubs en Beleggers
E-mail: gert.de.mesure@skynet.be
Address:
Langestraat 221, B-2240 Zandhoven

 

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