NASDAQ STOCKHOLM WELCOMES VERISEC TO FIRST NORTH

Stockholm, December 18, 2014 — Nasdaq (Nasdaq: NDAQ) announces that the trading in Verisec AB (shortname:VERI) shares commenced today on First North at Nasdaq Stockholm. Verisec belongs to the technology sector and is the 46th company to be admitted to trading on First North’s Nordic markets (Stockholm, Helsinki, Copenhagen and Iceland) in 2014.

Verisec is a company creating digital security solutions that make systems secure and easily accessible. The company provides a wide range of products and services within its two areas of business: Digital Identity and Information Security. Verisec has global distribution and operations in Stockholm, London and Belgrade. For more information, please visit www.verisec.com.

“We are very proud of the great interest that investors have shown in Verisec,” Johan Henrikson, CEO of Verisec, comments. “In connection with our listing on First North, we welcome approximately 1,330 new shareholders, giving us a good distribution of ownership. By raising this capital, we can accelerate our international expansion and make the investments necessary to continue gaining market shares in our two business areas - Digital Identities and Information Security.”

“We welcome Verisec to Nasdaq First North and to our family of listed companies,” said Adam Kostyál, Senior Vice President and head of European listings at Nasdaq. “Verisec will make a valuable addition to our vibrant technology sector.”

Verisec has appointed Remium Nordic as Certified Adviser.

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