"This major milestone firmly reinforces our commitment to become the leading SIM and (U)SIM vendor to premier North and Central American wireless carriers," noted Philippe Tartavull, president and CEO of Oberthur Card Systems' American division. "We will continue to focus on value and superior service as we support Cingular throughout its development and deployment of 3G services."

Olivier Leroux, Mobile Marketing and Solutions Director at Oberthur Card Systems added, "Our experience with the leading global mobile operator groups and our strong understanding of the wireless market trends allow us to develop best-in-breed products that cater to Cingular Wireless' current and future demands."

About Oberthur Card Systems

With sales of million Euros in 2004, Oberthur Card Systems is one of the world's leading providers of card-based solutions, software and applications including SIM and multi-application smart cards as well as services ranging from consulting to personalization.

Innovative products, security expertise and high quality services ensure Oberthur Card Systems' strong positioning in its main target markets:

--Payment & Services: 57% of 2004 revenues. World leader and number one supplier of Visa and MasterCard payment cards

--Mobile Communications: 33% of 2004 revenues, with open and interoperable solutions based on Java(TM) technology.

--Identity: strong positions in ID projects throughout the world

--Multimedia: leading position in the Pay-TV market with an end-to-end expertise in the value chain: software development, manufacturing and personalization

--Transit: focus in the high-end segment with a microprocessor-based offer

Close to its customers, the company benefits from an industrial and commercial presence across all five continents. Listed on the B section of Eurolist (ISIN: FR0000124133) since July 2000, Oberthur Card Systems is a subsidiary of the Francois-Charles Oberthur Group.

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