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Thursday February 17, 2:00 am Eastern Time

Company Press Release

SOURCE: SCM Microsystems, Inc.

SCM Microsystems Reports Revenue Growth of 50 Percent in 1999

Record Fourth Quarter Results Crown Year of Achievement

LOS GATOS, Calif., Feb. 17 /PRNewswire/ -- SCM Microsystems, Inc. (Nasdaq: SCMM; Neuer Markt: SMY), a leading provider of solutions that open the Digital World,
today announced record results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 1999.

For the fourth quarter of 1999, revenue was $40.1 million, up 14 percent from $35.1 million in the same quarter a year ago. Net income for the quarter was $6.1 million, or
$0.40 per share, versus $3.8 million, or $0.26 per share on a proforma, fully diluted basis in the fourth quarter of 1998.

For the year ended December 31, 1999, revenue was $127.3 million, an increase of 50 percent over $85.0 million in fiscal 1998. Excluding one-time charges, net income for
the year was $13.5 million, or $0.89 per share, versus $8.4 million, or $0.58 per share, for fiscal 1998. Results for fiscal 1999 included one-time charges related to
acquisitions of $4.6 million, and results for the fiscal 1998 included one-time charges of $13.4 million.

``We are extremely pleased with the substantial progress we have made in 1999, which is reflected in both our fourth quarter and fiscal year results,`` said Robert
Schneider, chief executive officer. ``In Q4, we grew gross margin, operating income and net income to their highest levels ever. In addition, we continued to build on our
strategic leadership position within the Digital TV, PC Security and Digital Appliance markets.``

Added Bernd Meier, president and chief operating officer, ``It is clear that the rapid development of Internet-based applications and the shift to broadband, multicast
technologies is amplifying the need for secure access to digital content and services. SCM is a leader in providing the secure access technologies that enable the
development and expansion of the Digital World. We have played a central role in the development of open standards for rapidly emerging markets, including digital TV and
digital authentication. We have forged alliances with partners like Microsoft, Sun and Intel -- companies who, like us, are laying the foundations for an emerging digital
infrastructure. In addition, we have and will continue to deliver products and technologies that combine strong security features with the low cost and ease of use required
for mass deployment.``

During the fourth quarter, SCM Microsystems strengthened its position across all of its businesses. Highlights include:

Digital TV

SCM received five new OEM contracts for its St@rKey broadband satellite receiver for the PC, which was introduced in September. Based on market acceptance,
St@rKey`s launch has been the most successful in the company`s history.
SCM joined with Microsoft and Philips to demonstrate the world`s first U.S. cable-ready receiver for the PC, paving the way for convergence products that enable new
applications and services for businesses and consumers.
By providing test tools and critical secure access technology, SCM played a central role in the December interoperability tests conducted by CableLabs to develop
an open standards, retail-based digital set top market.

PC Security

Working with leading application providers in Europe and the U.S., SCM deployed readers and reader technology to the PC market for smart card-based
authentication and home banking. Shipments of smart card readers in the U.S. grew significantly during the quarter as the company fulfilled orders for a variety of
PC-based security applications.
SCM received the industry`s first certification for its USB smart card reader from the PC Smart Card Consortium (PC/SC), which is lead by Microsoft Corp. The
SCR300 reader will work with the Windows(TM) operating system to provide digital signature authentication as a default with Windows 2000.

Digital Media and Connectivity

SCM signed new OEM agreements for its digital media readers with digital audio company Memorex and digital camera maker Olympus.
The company announced and launched new products and technologies, including the industry`s first digital media reader with a 1394 ``FireWire`` interface to enable
rapid transfer of digital content.

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Ich denke, dass in dem Wert noch viel Musik ist. Zunächst z.B. CEBIT mit Nokia und angekündigter positiver Bekanntmachung. Aber auch sonst:
Ich weiß, viele von euch sind bereits seit bis zu 2 Jahren investiert und über den zwischenzeitlichen Kursverlauf zu Recht sehr enttäuscht. Da ist es ein fast unbewusster Reflex, einen solchen Wert möglichst schnell abzustoßen, wenn er denn endlich deutlich in die Gewinnzone kommt. Aber bedenkt: SCM war damals überbewertet, mittlerweile tendenziell unterbewertet. Und: SCM wird sowohl im Gewinn als auch im Umsatz in den nächsten 3-4 jahren um jeweils mindestens 50 Prozent wachsen. Das ist doch eine mehr als gute Sparkasse, wenn man nun nicht gerade auf Traden aus ist.
So könnte es weiter gehen:

Kurs 2000=bis Euro 150
Kurs 2001=bis Euro 225
Kurs 2002=bis Euro 350
Kurs 2003=bis Euro 550
Aus Euro 100.000 werden also in 3.5 Jahren Euro 550.000!
Soll man da traurig sein?

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