Press release
November 8, 2017
Michael Hallén, member of the board, has announced that he as per today resigns from Fingerprint Cards' board at his own request, after having notified the Chairman of the Board Jan Wäreby as per normal procedures.
Michael Hallén has decided to resign due to an increasing heavy workload and changed working conditions where the operational duties have intensified. He is President and CEO of Vizrt Group AS and Chairman of the Board of Paxport AB.
"The Board of Directors' has highly appreciated Michael Hallén's valuable contribution during his time at Fingerprint Cards", says Jan Wäreby, Chairman of the Board.
The Board of Directors remains in full decision power despite Michael Hallén leaving. The Nomination Committee has not yet drafted a proposal for resolution at the 2018 AGM, concerning Members of the Board.
For further information, please contact:
Jan Wäreby, Chairman of the Board, Fingerprint Cards AB (publ), +46(0)31-60 78 20
investrel@fingerprints.com
Press Center Fingerprint Cards AB (publ): press@fingerprints.com
About Fingerprint Cards AB (Fingerprints)
Fingerprint Cards AB, Fingerprints, with its Swedish roots, is the leading global biometrics company, whose mission is to spearhead the development of biometric interaction that facilitates the convenience and integrity of the individual. Its value is proven daily by users in millions of devices, through billions of touches, who are their own key - quite simply, with a human touch. Fingerprints develops biometric systems comprising sensors, algorithms, software and packaging technologies. The success is based on product development at the cutting edge of technology, which results in world-leading products in terms of security, convenience and performance. The current product range consists largely of fingerprint sensors and customers are primarily manufacturers of smartphones and tablets, where the company is market leading. As the use of biometric solutions increases, Fingerprints is working to broaden its offering by using different biometric techniques, or modalities, and to identify other market segments where the solutions can be used, such as smart cards, PCs, automotive and online devices (IoT). The Fingerprints share is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm (FING B). Most of the more than 500 employees work in Sweden, but the company has offices worldwide, from Shanghai to Silicon Valley.
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