AUSTRIACARD HOLDINGS AG and Dai Nippon Printing Sign MoU for Takeover Offer

AUSTRIACARD HOLDINGS AG and Dai Nippon Printing Co., Ltd. (DNP) have signed a memorandum of understanding. DNP plans a voluntary public takeover offer at EUR10.00 per AUSTRIACARD share. This offer targets a minimum 75% acceptance threshold and requires regulatory clearances. Nikolaos Lykos has committed to tender his 74.6% stake.

The management of AUSTRIACARD supports the proposed offer, pending document review, and will advise shareholders accordingly. Post-offer completion, both parties aim to explore cooperation to bolster AUSTRIACARD's growth, although the announced 2025 dividend will not be paid.