AUSTRIACARD HOLDINGS AG: Release according to Article 135, Section 2 BörseG with the objective of Europe-wide distribution

AUSTRIACARD HOLDINGS AG: Major holdings notification pursuant to Sec. 130 to 134 BörseG 2018   Vienna, 24 August 2026 AUSTRIACARD HOLDINGS AG (the 'Company') announces, in accordance with § 130 et seq. of the Austrian Stock Exchange Act 2018 (Börsegesetz 2018), that the Company received on 21 August 2026 a notification (“Notification”) by the company Dai Nippon Printing Co., Ltd, Tokyo, Japan (“DNP”) according to which the participation of DNP in voting rights through financial/other instruments of the Company reached 35.006.835 voting rights representing 96,29% of total voting rights of the Company. According to DNP’s Notification, “On 13 May 2026, Dai Nippon Printing Co., Ltd. filed a notification in connection with an irrevocable commitment relating to 74.58% of the shares with Nikolaos Lykos as seller and Dai Nippon Printing Co., Ltd. as purchaser. Based on information received by Dai Nippon Printing Co., Ltd., in addition to shares tendered in the amount of 0.71% at an earlier time, shareholders representing an additional 21% have tendered their shares as of 20 August 2026. Such purchase is subject to conditions precedent, and settlement will take place in accordance with the terms of the public takeover offer”. It is further noted that according to the Notification DNP is not controlled by any natural person or legal entity and does not control any other undertaking(s) holding directly or indirectly an interest in the Company. The notification of DNP is hereby attached. ABOUT AUSTRIACARD HOLDINGS AG AUSTRIACARD HOLDINGS AG leverages over 130 years of experience in information management, printing, and communications to deliver secure and transparent experiences for its customers. They offer a comprehensive suite of products and services, including payment solutions, identification solutions, smart cards, card personalization, digitization solutions, and secure data management. ACAG employs a global workforce of 2,360 people and is publicly traded on both the Euronext Athens and Vienna Stock Exchanges under the symbol ACAG Issuer:   AUSTRIACARD HOLDINGS AG    Lamezanstraße 4-8 1230 Vienna, Austria Contact person: Dimitris Haralabopoulos, Group Investor Relations Director Tel. (AT):  +43 (1) 61065 – 357 Tel. (GR):  +30 210 6697 860 E-Mail:   investors@austriacard.com Website:  www.austriacard.com ISIN(s):   AT0000A325L0 Stock Exchange(s): Vienna Stock Exchange (prime market)    Euronext Athens Exchange (main market)   Major holdings notification pursuant to Sec. 130 to 134 BörseG 2018   Wien,  21.8.2026   Overview ? Notification made after deadline Caution: In case of violations of major holdings notification rules, please pay attention to Section 137 BörseG 2018 (Suspension of voting rights)   1. Issuer: AUSTRIACARD HOLDINGS AG 5. Date on which the threshold was crossed or reached: 20.8.2026   6. Total positions

	% of voting rights attached to shares (7.A)	% of voting rights through financial/other instruments (7.B.1 + 7.B.2)	Total of both in % (7.A + 7.B)	Total number of voting rights of issuer
Resulting situation on the date on which threshold was crossed / reached	0,00 %	96,29 %	96,29 %	36 353 868
Position of previous notification (if applicable)		75,29 %	75,29 %

    Details 7. Notified details of the resulting situation:  

A: Voting rights attached to shares
ISIN Code	Number of voting rights		% of voting rights
	Direct (Sec 130 BörseG 2018)	Indirect (Sec 133 BörseG 2018)	Direct (Sec 130 BörseG 2018)	Indirect (Sec 133 BörseG 2018)
SUBTOTAL A

   

B 1: Financial / Other Instruments pursuant to Sec. 131 para. 1 No. 1 BörseG 2018
Type of instrument	Expiration Date	Exercise Period	Number of voting rights that may be acquired if the instrument is exercised	% of voting rights
		SUBTOTAL B.1

   

B 2: Financial / Other Instruments pursuant to Sec. 131 para. 1 No. 2 BörseG 2018
Type of instrument	Expiration Date	Exercise Period	Physical / Cash Settlement	Number of voting rights	% of voting rights
Aufschiebend bedingter Aktienkauf	n/a	n/a	Physisch	35 006 835	96,29 %
			SUBTOTAL B.2	35 006 835	96,29 %

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