Oslo, 7 October 2025 - In connection with the Extraordinary general meeting of NEXT Biometrics Group ASA to be held on 8 October 2025, the Chairman of the Board of Directors, Hans Henrik Klouman, has received proxies without voting instructions representing 40,246,052 shares and votes, equal to 34.95% of the voting shares. The proxies are only valid for the Extraordinary general meeting. In addition, the Chairman controls 75,000 shares, representing 0.07% of the shares and votes. In total, the Chairman may vote for 40,321,052 shares, representing 35.01% of the shares and votes at the Extraordinary general meeting.
About NEXT Biometrics:
NEXT Biometrics is a pioneer of high-security biometric authentication, enabling users to live simpler, safer lives.
NEXT Biometrics was founded on the belief that strong authentication and identification can be secure, seamless and cost effective for governments and businesses with Active Thermal® technology. More than 25 years later, NEXT has retained its Norwegian heritage and grown to serve customers globally.
Today, our solutions are used by billions of users each year across 10+ national ID and local programs, 150.000+ POS terminals, 25+ laptop and tablet models from tier-1 OEMs, and physical and logical access control implementations. Through state-of-the-art technology, deep industry expertise and close collaboration with partners for seamless integration, Active Thermal® biometrics can make life simpler and safer for everyone.
For more information, visit NEXT Biometrics, read our blog and follow us on LinkedIn. NEXT Biometrics is listed on Euronext (NEXT.OL).
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NEXT Investor contact:
Ulf Ritsvall (CEO), ulf.ritsvall@nextbiometrics.com
Eirik Underthun (CFO), eirik.underthun@nextbiometrics.com
This information is subject of the disclosure requirements pursuant to section 5-12 of the Norwegian Securities Trading Act.