INSIDE Secure closes agreement with Intel on new NFC technology and IP license

Aix-en-Provence, France, June 16, 2014 – INSIDE Secure(NYSE Euronext: INSD), a leader in embedded security solutions for mobile and connected devices, today announced it has completed the agreement with Intel Corporation which had previously been announced on April 1st.

Under the terms of the concluded agreement, INSIDE Secure has:

• Extended the pre-existing worldwide, perpetual license it had with Intel into a broad, royalty-free and fully paid-up license, with INSIDE Secure retaining ownership of most of the related IP assets and rights;
• Transferred to Intel its MicroRead-v5 next-generation NFC hardware and software modem technology currently under development together with certain related tangible and intangible assets, including certain IP assets.

INSIDE Secure received from Intel US$ 19.2 million in cash at closing.

In the context of the transaction, certain INSIDE Secure employees based in France and California have joined Intel.

This transaction is fully in line with INSIDE Secure’s strategy to focus on embedded security solutions for mobile and connected devices as well as leverage and monetize its NFC technology and intellectual property rights.

About INSIDE Secure

INSIDE Secure (NYSE Euronext Paris FR0010291245 – INSD) provides comprehensive embedded security solutions. World-leading companies rely on INSIDE Secure’s mobile security and secure transaction offerings to protect critical assets including connected devices, content, services, identity and transactions. Unmatched security expertise combined with a comprehensive range of IP, semiconductors, software and associated services gives INSIDE Secure customers a single source for advanced solutions and superior investment protection. For more information, visit www.insidesecure.com.