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01/09/2010 - Security Australia 2010: MOBOTIX Presents The New IP Video Door Station In Sydney

Langmeil, Germany, 2010-09-01. This year, MOBOTIX will once again present its latest products at the Security Australia, the largest and renowned trade fair for security technology in Australia. The Hemispheric IP Video Door Station T24 with access control, as well as additional home automation components that enable the station to be controlled using a smart phone (for example the Apple iPhone) will be exhibited at Stand B22 in the middle of Hall 4.

The T24 captures the entire entrance area without any blind spots, from wall to wall, floor to ceiling. When the doorbell rings, a connection is established with a VoIP video phone, a standard computer or tablet computer via the network. This makes it possible to gain audio and video access to the door station from anywhere in the world. Digital voice messages can be left at the door station and accessed later. Access rights can also be customized conveniently and easily by entering a PIN code or using an RFID transponder. Events outside the building’s door can be automatically recorded continuously or on an event-controlled basis with lip-synchronized sound on an integrated memory. The T24 is based on the international video telephony standard VoIP/SIP and H.264.

Furthermore, MOBOTIX will present its complete hemispheric video solutions consisting of camera and video management software that provides comprehensive 360° room coverage, while also offering a zoom function (PTZ) that enables users to closely examine an image section that is of possible interest.

30/07/2010 - New Hemispheric T24 IP Video Door Station From MOBOTIX

At this year's Light+Building Exhibition in Frankfurt am Main, MOBOTIX will exhibit an innovative, powerful IP Video Door Station that is easy to install.

Langmeil, Germany, April 13, 2010. MOBOTIX, the manufacturer of complete high-resolution IP video systems, will present its first IP Video Door Station, the T24, at the world’s leading trade fair for architecture and technology. The new line of products with a hemispheric lens offers a solution that has never been available to the market until now.

The new IP Video Door Station, the T24, captures the entire entrance area without any blind spots, from wall to wall, floor to ceiling. Traditional door cameras often only record visitors when they are standing directly in front of the lens. The fisheye lens displays the events in front of the lens as a 360° full image without any blind spots. Using the integrated image correction software, the image is corrected in the live view and sent to the remote video station. The image section can then be digitally tilted, panned or zoomed. The T24 is based on the international video telephony standard VoIP/SIP and H.264.

Two-Way Video Around The World
When the doorbell rings, a connection is established with a VoIP video phone, a standard computer or a tablet computer via the network. It is then possible to gain audio and video access to the door station from anywhere in the world. This means that the door can also be opened remotely.

Keyless Access
The MOBOTIX access module, which can also be used independently, serves as the professional access control by entering a PIN code or by means of an RFID transponder. The module communicates directly with the security door opener via MxBus and can be programmed with a time control. The security door opener indoors makes it impossible to open the door by forcibly removing it and bypassing the connecting cable. A built-in battery also guarantees that the door can be securely locked and unlocked in the case of a power failure.

Integrated Message Function
Digital voice messages can be left at the door station and accessed later. This means that notices of absences can be automatically played back when a visitor rings the doorbell, video messages with sound can be left at the door station and personal messages can be recorded for a specific person.

Decentralized MOBOTIX Concept
Events outside the building's door can be automatically recorded continuously or event controlled with lip-synchronized sound on an integrated memory. The decentralized processing and storing in the camera reduces the required bandwidth to a minimum and significantly cuts system costs.

Fast, Simple Installation
The IP Video Door Station is connected to the network and supplied with power via an Ethernet cable, or alternatively using the Mx2wire extension set via two bell wires. By adding a high-resolution MOBOTIX camera, an existing door bell or simple door intercom can be transformed into a multi-functional access control system with little effort.

User-friendly Operation
The convenient MxEasy software was developed by MOBOTIX specifically for simple and user-friendly operation. Any computer can quickly become a multi-functional T24 remote station with intuitive user interface.

Order A Customized T24
The T24 product line is a modular system that can be adapted to suit the customer’s individual wishes as required. The system is therefore suitable for both private and commercial use. The weatherproof outdoor station (IP65, suitable for temperatures ranging from -30°C to +60°C, -22°F to 140°F) is available in four colors: white, silver, dark gray and amber. Furthermore, the hemispheric camera module is also suitable for use with the Siedle Vario system. The individual Siedle modules are integrated into a specially developed MOBOTIX IO terminal board.

The complete press release can be downloaded as pdf-file.

16/07/2010 - Details Of The Share Buyback Program

On July 15, 2010, the management board of MOBOTIX AG (ISIN DE0005218309) has approved a share buyback program, starting on July 19, 2010, to repurchase 15,000 of the Company's shares. This represents around 0.34 percent of the Company's share capital. The management board is thereby exercising the authorization granted by MOBOTIX shareholders at the General Shareholders' meeting on September 30, 2009, pursuant to section 71 (1) no. 8 German Stock Corporation Act (AktG). The buyback program does not have a fixed term, but will end automatically once the aforementioned number of shares is reached.

The shares will be purchased exclusively via the stock market. According to the authorization from the General Shareholders' meeting on September 30, 2009, the price per share paid by the Company (excluding ancillary transaction costs) must not be more than 10 percent above or below the market price determined by the opening auction via the Xetra trading system (or a similar successor system) for the Company's shares on the respective trading day on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange.

The repurchased shares may be used for any and all purposes specified in the authorization granted by shareholders. Specifically, a proposal to issue shares to employees and members of the management board is currently under consideration, in accordance with the authorization granted at the General Shareholders' meeting on September 30, 2009. The final decision concerning utilization of the shares shall be taken on a case-by-case basis by special resolution of the management board and, if required, the supervisory board.

The share buyback will be led by a bank. The Company has instructed the bank to ensure that these measures are carried out in accordance with the trading conditions set forth in Article 5 of Commission Regulation (EC) No. 2273/2003 of December 22, 2003 implementing Directive 2003/6/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards to exemptions for buyback programs and stabilization of financial instruments (OJ EU No. L 336/33 of December 23, 2003), hereinafter referred to as 'EC Regulation', and the provisions of this stock buyback program. The Company has also instructed the bank to provide it with the information necessary to ensure that the Company can comply with the disclosure requirements imposed upon it by the EC Regulation. The decisions on the timing and volume of the share buyback will be taken by the Bank alone and these decisions will not be influenced by the Company.

According to the EC Regulation, the Company may not, on any single day, buy back more than 25 percent of the average daily trading volume of the share on the regulated market on which the shares are to be repurchased. This figure is worked out on the basis of the average daily trading volume on the 20 trading days prior to the respective purchase date.

The Company will not buy the shares at a price above the last independently performed transaction or (if higher) above the highest current independent bid on the trading exchanges on which the shares are to be purchased.

The buyback program may be suspended at any time if required, so far as is permitted by law.

The transactions will be publicly announced in accordance with the EC Regulation; MOBOTIX AG will provide regular information on the progress of the share buyback program at www.mobotix.com.

This news can also be downloaded as pdf-file.

12/05/2010 - MOBOTIX AG remains on a profitable growth track also in the third quarter 2009/10

MOBOTIX Group achieved revenue growth of 15.3% to €37.5m in the first nine months of the fiscal year 2009/10. In particular the last quarter contributed to this result with a corporate growth of nearly 30% and an export ratio of more than 77%.

  • Revenue: €37.5m
  • Revenue growth: 15.3%
  • Third quarter revenue growth: 29.2%
  • Export ratio: 71.1%
  • EBIT: €7.1m
  • EBIT in % of total output: 18.7%
  • Net income for the period: €4.8m
  • Earnings per share: € 1.08

Winnweiler-Langmeil, May 12, 2010. MOBOTIX AG (ISIN DE0005218309), a system provider for high-resolution and network-based video security systems, has announced the financial results for the first nine months of the fiscal year 2009/10 ended March 31, 2010.

In the first nine months of the fiscal year 2009/10, MOBOTIX Group revenue grew by 15.3% to €37.5 million (prior year: €32.5 million), in a further recovering market environment. Once again, the hemispheric product line Q24 was a growth driver. Profitability continues to be at an extraordinarily high level with an EBITDA margin of 22.5% and an EBIT margin of 18.7%. Net income for the period amounted to €4.8 million, resulting in earnings per share of €1.08 (prior year: €1.14) for the first three quarters.

MOBOTIX AG remains optimistic that its successful development will continue on a sustained basis in the future.

The Management Board will present the figures of the first nine months of fiscal year 2009/10 on May 12, 2010 at 11.00 a.m. (CET) in a phone conference.

This news can also be downloaded as pdf-file.

11/05/2010 - IFSEC 2010: MOBOTIX Presents The New IP Video Door Station In Birmingham

Langmeil, Germany, May 11, 2010. This year, from May 11 to 13 MOBOTIX will once again present its latest products at the IFSEC , the largest annual trade fair for security technology. The Hemispheric IP Video Door Station T24 with access control as well as additional home automation components that enable the station to be controlled using a smart phone (for example, the Apple iPhone) will be exhibited at Stand F35 in the middle of Hall 4.

The T24 captures the entire entrance area without any blind spots, from wall to wall, floor to ceiling. When the doorbell rings, a connection is established with a VoIP video phone, a standard computer or tablet computer via the network. This makes it possible to gain audio and video access to the door station from anywhere in the world. Digital voice messages can be left at the door station and accessed later. Access rights can also be customized conveniently and easily by entering a PIN code or using an RFID transponder. Events outside the building’s door can be recorded continuously or on an event-controlled basis with lip-synchronized sound
automatically on integrated memory.

Furthermore, MOBOTIX will present its complete hemispheric video solutions consisting of camera and video management software that allows 360° complete room overview, while also offering a simultaneous zoom function (PTZ) that enables users to closely examine an image section of interest.

21/04/2010 - Live Images From The Icelandic Volcano Eyjafjallajökull

It is not easy to pronounce, yet Eyjafjallajökull volcano has been the most broadcast news topic since last Wednesday, with almost everyone being affected one way or the other. Thousands of passengers are stranded at European airports, exports and imports have declined sharply and the resulting economic fallout is yet unknown. But it is not all just bad news. Deutsche Bahn (German rail) passenger numbers have skyrocketed and bus companies have substantially increased their fleets, along with their prices. Ask any car rental company, taxi driver or anyone who lives under a flight path and they tell you that they would be happy if the volcano continued to erupt.

Opinions are also divided in the media. While Eyjafjallajökull is said to be "easing" by one source, another reports that ash from the volcano will continue. Some volcanologists are even warning that these eruptions could provoke the neighboring volcano, Katla, which would be far more explosive. However, there are no signs of this as yet.

Things will remain fascinating. One thing is clear though: The four MOBOTIX M24 and D12 cameras that are installed right in the heart of the action by MOBOTIX partner Mila will provide you with the latest images from Eyjafjallajökull.

The press release of MOBOTIX partners Securitas and Mila can be downloaded as pdf-file.

10/03/2010 - MOBOTIX Introduces New Video IP Door Station At Light+Building

Langmeil, Germany, March 10, 2010. MOBOTIX will present its new Video IP Door Station T24 at the world's leading architecture and technology exhibition. From April 11 to 16, the manufacturer of high-resolution, complete IP video system will exhibit this new line of products with a hemispheric lens at booth D40 in hall 9 at this year's Light+Building in Frankfurt , Germany.

The new Video IP Door Station T24 is based on the international video telephony standard VoIP/SIP. The high-resolution camera integrated into the station has 360° allround view and can capture the entire area in front of the building's entrance. When the doorbell rings, a connection is established with a VoIP video phone or a standard computer via the network. This makes it possible, for example, to have audio and video access to the door station from anywhere in the world. The integrated message function allows messages to be left at the station and also to be accessed at a later time. An individual control of user passwords is possible easily and conveniently. Events taking place outside the building's door can be recorded continuously or event-controlled with sound on integrated memory.

In addition, MOBOTIX will present its complete video solutions consisting of high-resolution cameras and video management software at Light+Building, among them the recently introduced allround camera M24M and the Q24 with its unique Hemispheric technology.

The MOBOTIX exhibition set up on more than 230 square meters and is located in the center of hall 9.

The complete press release can be downloaded as pdf-file.

08/03/2010 - MOBOTIX will be present in 2010 at the most important international trade fairs: "Light + Building" in Frankfurt and "Security" in Essen, Germany

Throughout 2010, MOBOTIX AG will be visible at countless international trade fairs and exhibitions. Special emphasis is being placed on the two most important trade fairs in the area of security and building technology.

At the world’s largest forum for architecture and integrated building technology, "Light+Building" being held from April 11 to 16 in Frankfurt, Germany, the innovative German company will present its extensive range of products for high-resolution video security systems on nearly 250 square meters at booth D40 in hall 9.0. Here, for the first time, MOBOTIX AG will present its latest product development in the area of home automation: the hemispheric IP video door station.
The world fair for security and fire prevention, "Security" in Essen, Germany from October 5 to 8 , represents the highlight in the MOBOTIX trade fair calendar for the second half of 2010. Booth 408 in hall 1.0 will impress expert audiences with the MOBOTIX' renowned high-performance and extensive product portfolio in the area of video security technology and with the latest product innovations for the home automation industry.
This year, these two internationally leading security trade fairs are expected to attract over 250,000 visitors from all over the world. 98% of the attendees will be security experts and decision-makers from various industry sectors.
To ensure a strong exhibition presence in this high-profile environment, MOBOTIX decided not to take part in this year’s CeBIT with a booth of its own. However, the company was represented at this important technology fair with a shared exhibition booth for companies from the German state of Rheinland-Pfalz.