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19.03.2006

SMARTRAC N.V. announced today that it has received positive feedback
and indications of significant interest from German and international
institutional investors since the beginning of its IPO road show on
March 14.

Since the beginning of the marketing phase, certain individuals have
been deliberately briefing the media and writing letters making
certain allegations against the company and its CEO while making
financial demands.

The company denies these allegations but has decided, together with
its bank advisors, to postpone the IPO to ensure an orderly offering
and to protect investors. The IPO is on hold until the facts
underlying the allegations have been clarified. The company is
considering legal action against the persons responsible for these
allegations.

end of announcement euro adhoc 19.03.2006 13:48:09
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SMARTRAC N.V.
Max Hohenberg
Media Relations
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max.hohenberg@smartrac-group.com
www.smartrac-group.com

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