オーストリア上場企業「AUSTRIACARD HOLDINGS AG」株式の公開買付けに関するお知らせ
2026年5月13日
Dai Nippon Printing Co., Ltd. (“DNP”) hereby announces that, on May 13 (Japan time), it decided to make a public takeover offer to acquire AUSTRIACARD HOLDINGS AG (registered office: Vienna, Austria; listed on the Vienna Stock Exchange and the Euronext Athens Exchange; hereinafter “AUSTRIACARD”), which operates smart payment card, citizen identity solutions and variable security printing businesses across Europe, Africa and North America (the “Tender Offer” or the “Transaction”).
DNP, on the same day, entered into, with AUSTRIACARD, a memorandum of understanding setting out the strategic framework with AUSTRIACARD. Also, DNP entered into, with Mr. Nikolaos Lykos, AUSTRIACARD’s largest shareholder, an irrevocable undertaking on the acceptance of the Tender Offer in respect of his shareholding of approximately 74.58% of AUSTRIACARD’s issued share capital. Pursuant to such related agreements, DNP will implement the Tender Offer for all ordinary shares of AUSTRIACARD. The offer price will be at EUR 10.0 per ordinary share (cum dividend), valuing the entire issued share capital at EUR 364 million (approximately JPY 67.7 billion).
Purpose of the Transaction
In its mid-term management plan for FY2026–FY2028, announced on 17 March 2026, DNP has identified the information security-related business as a strategic area of focus, outlining intentions for proactive investment and continued expansion. As part of its growth strategy in this sector, DNP aims to (I) introduce high value-added services to the market, (ii) increase market share through collaboration with partner companies, and (iii) invest in promising markets within emerging countries anticipated to experience significant economic development.
AUSTRIACARD group was established in 1897 and specializes in providing smart payment cards, citizen identity solutions, and variable security printing businesses across Europe, Africa, and North America. In its payment card division, AUSTRIACARD manufactures and personalizes cards mainly for banks and fintech companies in Europe and USA, producing around 100 million cards annually. Additionally, AUSTRIACARD is advancing its business strategy by promoting digital technologies and developing solutions that incorporate AI and other innovations.
The Transaction is intended to enhance and strengthen DNP’s global information security-related business by combining DNP’s strong foundation in Asia with AUSTRIACARD’s established presence in Europe, Africa and North America. DNP also expects the combination to leverage complementary geographic coverage, technological capabilities and cross-selling opportunities, while further reinforcing its position as a global provider of differentiated, high-security solutions.
Furthermore, AUSTRIACARD has an established history of supplying national ID cards and ballot papers across Africa, a region poised for continued population growth and economic advancement. Following the Transaction, DNP anticipates realizing synergies through collaboration with Rubicon SEZC (the holding company of Laxton Group)—acquired by DNP in 2025—which specializes in government-focused ID authentication services in Africa, supporting personal information registration and verification processes.