De La Rue Regulatory News (DLAR)

3 April 2024 

De La Rue plc

Extension of contract with Microsoft

De La Rue plc ("De La Rue") is pleased to announce that it has signed a five-year renewal of its contract with Microsoft for the supply of innovative authentication solutions to Microsoft's OEM, Retail and Xbox channels. This extends the relationship between the two companies out to 2029.

Under the contract, De La Rue will supply solutions to Microsoft partners around the world, delivering innovative brand protection through unique physical and digital technologies, while continuing to reduce carbon footprint.

Dave Sharratt, Managing Director, Authentication, at De La Rue commented, "We are delighted to extend our decades-long relationship with Microsoft once again, and I am grateful for the trust that they put in De La Rue. This contract extension is another example of how we have been successfully building De La Rue's Authentication division to drive substantial long-term growth, as we continue to deliver the most secure and technologically advanced products and services to our customers."

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About De La Rue

Established over 210 years ago, De La Rue is trusted by governments, central banks, and international brands, providing digital and physical solutions that protect their supply chains and cash cycles from counterfeiting and illicit trade.

With operations in five continents, customers in 140 countries and solutions that include advanced track and trace software, security document design, banknotes, brand protection labels, tax stamps, security features and passport bio-data pages, De La Rue brings unparalleled knowledge and expertise to its partnerships and projects.

Our core focus areas are:

- Authentication: leveraging advanced digital software solutions and security labels to protect revenues and reputations from the impacts of illicit trade, counterfeiting, and identity theft.

- Currency: designing and manufacturing highly secure banknotes and banknote components that are optimised for security, manufacturability, cash cycle efficacy and public engagement.

The security and trust derived from our solutions pave the way for robust economies and flourishing societies. This is underpinned by a significant Environmental, Social, and Governance commitment that is evidenced by accolades such as the ISO 14001 certification and a consistent ranking in the top tier of the Financial Times European Climate Leaders list.

De La Rue's shares are traded on the London Stock Exchange (LSE: DLAR). De La Rue plc's LEI code is 213800DH741LZWIJXP78. For further information please visit www.delarue.com.