Dai Nippon Printing Plans Squeeze-Out and Delisting of AUSTRIACARD HOLDINGS AG

On August 26, 2026, AUSTRIACARD HOLDINGS AG announced that Dai Nippon Printing Co., Ltd. intends to proceed with a squeeze-out and delisting process. This decision follows the acceptance of a voluntary public takeover offer, securing control over approximately 96.55% of AUSTRIACARD's shares. The proposed actions are contingent upon the approval of the Austrian foreign direct investment authority, as outlined in the offer document.

The squeeze-out will occur in accordance with the Austrian Squeeze-out Act, leading to the delisting of AUSTRIACARD HOLDINGS AG from the Vienna Stock Exchange and Euronext Athens. This strategic decision marks a significant shift in the company's public trading status.