<p>
<strong>Gross margin never stronger. </strong></p>
<p>
<strong>Widespread interest in new swipe sensor.</strong></p>
<p>
Fingerprint Cards AB (publ), Corp. Reg. No. 556154-2381, (FPC)</p>
<p>
<strong>Rapport on the first quarter of 2011:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>
Sales amounted to SEK 12.8 M (15.4).</li>
<li>
Gross profit amounted to SEK 6.8 M (7.7).</li>
<li>
The result after financial items was a loss of SEK 1.7 M (profit: 0.1).</li>
<li>
The gross margin increased to 53% (50).</li>
<li>
Earnings per share amounted to a loss of SEK 0.04 (0.00).</li>
<li>
Cash and cash equivalents at period-end totaled SEK 14.9 M (47.0).</li>
<li>
The order backlog at period-end was SEK 14.1 M (22.1).</li>
<li>
New order from China worth SEK 16 M.</li>
<li>
Edge Electronics appointed distributor for the US market.</li>
<li>
FPC agreed on marketing cooperation with SMIC in China.</li>
<li>
Asian office opened in Taiwan, with James Wei as Regional Director North
Asia.</li>
<li>
FPCsigned a global cooperation agreement with Oki Semiconductor.</li>
<li>
We are adhering to our forecast of a sales increase of 30-50% in 2011, with
increasing momentum as of the second quarter onward, and that the gross margin
will remain high, albeit somewhat lower than 2010’s record level.</li>
</ul>
<p>
 </p>
<p>
<strong>Notable events after the close of the reporting period:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>
FPC implemented a private placement of SEK 28 M, corresponding to SEK 7 per
share, to five institutions</li>
<li>
FPC was an exhibitor at the ISC West trade fair in Las Vegas, USA.</li>
</ul>
<p>
 </p>
<p>
 </p>
<p>
<strong>For further information contact: </strong></p>
<p>
Johan Carlström, President and CEO, Fingerprint Cards AB (publ), +46
31-607820, <a
href="mailto:investrel@fingerprints.com">investrel@fingerprints.com</a>
Fingerprint Cards AB (publ), Box 2412, SE-403 16 Gothenburg, Sweden,
www.fingerprints.com</p>
<p>
Fingerprint Cards AB (FPC) develops, produces and markets biometric components
that through analysis and matching of an individual’s unique fingerprint
verify the person’s identity. The technology consists of biometric
sensors, processors, algorithms and modules that can be used separately or in
combination with each other. The competitive advantages offered by FPC’s
technology include unique image quality, extreme robustness, low power
consumption and complete biometric systems. With these advantages and the
ability to achieve extremely low manufacturing costs, the technology can be
implemented in volume products, such as smart cards and mobile telephones,
where extremely rigorous demands are placed on such characteristics.
FPC’s technology can also be used in IT and Internet products for
security and access control.</p>
<p>
Fingerprint Cards AB (FPC) is listed on Nasdaq OMX Stockholm (FING B) and has
its head office in Gothenburg, Sweden.</p>
<p>
Publication pursuant to Swedish legislation: Fingerprint Cards AB (publ)
discloses this information pursuant to the Securities Market Act (2007:528) and
the Financial Instruments Trading Act (1991:980).</p>
<p>
The information was issued for publication on April 27, 2011, at 8.00 a.m.</p>
<p>
 </p>
<p>
IMPORTANT INFORMATION</p>
<p>
Issuance, publication or distribution of this press release in certain
jurisdictions could be subject to restrictions. The recipient of this press
release is responsible for using this press release and the constituent
information in accordance with the rules and regulations prevailing in the
particular jurisdiction. This press release does not constitute an offer or an
offering to acquire or subscribe for any Fingerprint Cards securities in any
jurisdiction.</p>
<p>
 </p>
<p>
(For full report, including tables, please see attached file)</p>
