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07/29/10AuthenTec Reports Second Quarter 2010 Financial Results
MELBOURNE, Fla., Jul 29, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) --AuthenTec (NASDAQ:AUTH), a leading provider of security, identity management and touch control solutions, today reported financial results for the second quarter 2010 ended July 2, 2010. Highlights: Second quarter consolidated revenue of $10.7 million, up 27 percent year over year Wireless revenues increased over 100 percent above year-ago quarter and 28 percent se... 
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07/29/10AuthenTec Announces Management Changes
Larry Ciaccia Named as President and Chief Operating Officer Gary Larsen to Resign as Chief Financial Officer MELBOURNE, Fla., Jul 29, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) --AuthenTec, (NASDAQ: AUTH), today announced that Larry Ciaccia, who currently serves as President, has been appointed to the newly created position of President and Chief Operating Officer, effective immediately. Mr. Ciaccia, who as President has primarily been responsible for marketing and sales, will now... 
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07/21/10AuthenTec to Announce Second Quarter 2010 Financial Results
MELBOURNE, Fla., Jul 21, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) --AuthenTec (NASDAQ: AUTH), a leading provider of security, identity management and touch control solutions, today announced that it will report its second quarter 2010 financial results for the period ending July 2, 2010 on Thursday, July 29, 2010 after the market closes. The Company will host a conference call for analysts and investors to discuss its financial results on July 29 at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time (ET). ... 
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07/19/10Atos Origin and AuthenTec Deliver First Secure E-Book Solution for Far EasTone Telecommunications
AuthenTec Offers Unique, Open Standard DRM Solution to Address Fast-growing E-Book Market MELBOURNE, Fla., Jul 19, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) --AuthenTec (NASDAQ:AUTH), a leading provider of security, identity management and touch control solutions, and Atos Origin (Euronext: ATO), an international IT services company, today announced that they have delivered a secure e-book solution for Far EasTone Telecommunications (FET), a major Taiwanese mobile operator.... 
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07/13/10AuthenTec Joins the Symbian Foundation
MELBOURNE, Fla., Jul 13, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) --AuthenTec (NASDAQ: AUTH), a leading provider of security, identity management and touch control solutions, today announced that it has joined the Symbian Foundation, which, together with its ecosystem, is creating the most proven, open and complete mobile software platform. The source code for the Symbian platform is available to all under the Eclipse Public License. "The Symbian Foundation welcomes Auth... 
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06/16/10AuthenTec's New Smart Sensor Adds Multiple Touch-powered Functions to Two New Fujitsu Handsets from NTT DOCOMO
TruePrint(R) AES1750 Sensor Brings One-touch Features and Functions to docomo PRIME seriesTM F-06B and docomo STYLE seriesTM F-07B Mobile Phones from Fujitsu MELBOURNE, Fla., Jun 16, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) --AuthenTec (NASDAQ:AUTH), a leading provider of security, identity management and touch control solutions, announced that its new AES1750 smart sensor has been integrated into two new mobile phones from NTT DOCOMO, the waterproof docomo PRIME series ... 
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06/07/10AuthenTec Announces Meeting Date for Annual Stockholders' Meeting
MELBOURNE, Fla., Jun 07, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) --AuthenTec (NASDAQ:AUTH), a leading provider of security, identity management and touch control solutions, announced today that its Annual Meeting of Stockholders will be held on July 26, 2010 at 9:00 a.m. ET at the Hilton Melbourne Rialto Place, located at 200 Rialto Place, Melbourne, Florida 32901. AuthenTec has also announced that its Board of Directors has set the close of business on Monday, June 7, 2010 as the record date for determining who m... 
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05/25/10AuthenTec's TruePrint(R) Smart Sensor with Lighted LEDs Included in New Fujitsu Entertainment Notebook
AuthenTec AES2660 Smart Sensor Provides Users of Fujitsu's NW/G90T Entertainment Notebook Touch-powered Security and Navigation with Lighted Feedback MELBOURNE, Fla., May 25, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) --AuthenTec (NASDAQ:AUTH), a leading provider of security, identity management and touch control solutions, announced today that Fujitsu has incorporated its TruePrint(R) smart sensor with lighted LEDs into its new FMV-BIBLO NW/G90T high-definition entertainmen... 
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05/17/10AuthenTec Wins Fingerprint-Enabled Cell Phone Design for Africa and the Middle East
New Matrix M5 Cell Phone Model will Incorporate AuthenTec Fingerprint Sensor MELBOURNE, Fla., May 17, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) --AuthenTec (NASDAQ: AUTH), a leading provider of security, identity management and touch control solutions, announced that it has won its first cell phone design for the African and Middle East markets with the AuthenTec ATW310 (formerly Atrua) fingerprint sensor. The Matrix M5 leverages the fingerprint security and personalization... 
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05/14/10AuthenTec to Exhibit and Speak at Linley Tech Spring Conference
AuthenTec Security Expert Steve Singer to Discuss the Creation of a Trusted Platform Solution Using Cryptographic Hardware and Software MELBOURNE, Fla., May 14, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) --AuthenTec (NASDAQ: AUTH), a leading provider of security, identity management and touch control solutions, today announced that it will exhibit and present at the Linley Tech Spring Conference being held May 18-19, 2010 at the DoubleTree Hotel in San Jose, California. A... 
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05/12/10AuthenTec Reports First Quarter 2010 Financial Results
MELBOURNE, Fla., May 12, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) --AuthenTec (NASDAQ:AUTH), a leading provider of security, identity management and touch control solutions, today reported financial results for the first quarter 2010 ended April 2, 2010. Highlights: First quarter consolidated revenue of $9.2 million, up 30 percent year over year Completed acquisition of SafeNet's Embedded Security Solutions Division Intr... 
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05/04/10AuthenTec Wins Multiple New Personal Navigation Assistant Device Designs
Five New MEDION GoPal PNAs Include AuthenTec's AES1711 TruePrint(R) Smart Sensor for Enhanced Security, Personalization Features MELBOURNE, Fla., May 04, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) --AuthenTec (NASDAQ: AUTH), a leading provider of security, identity management and touch control solutions, announced that it has won designs in five new Personal Navigation Assistants (PNAs) now available from MEDION in Europe. Each of MEDION's new GoPal P4445/ P4440, P4245, X454... 
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04/28/10AuthenTec to Announce First Quarter 2010 Financial Results
MELBOURNE, Fla., Apr 28, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) --AuthenTec (NASDAQ: AUTH), a leading provider of security, identity management and touch control solutions, today announced that it will report its first quarter 2010 financial results for the period ending April 2, 2010 on Wednesday, May 12, 2010 after the market closes. The Company will host a conference call for analysts and investors to discuss its financial results at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time (ET). First Quar... 
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04/27/10AuthenTec Announces Security Solutions for Smart Grid Infrastructure
TrueProtect(TM) Solutions Enable End-to-end Security for the Power Utility Infrastructure from the Smart Meter to the Server MELBOURNE, Fla., Apr 27, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) --AuthenTec (NASDAQ: AUTH), a leading provider of security, identity management and touch control solutions, today announced security solutions for the Smart Grid Infrastructure, acquired through the Company's purchase of SafeNet's Embedded Security Solutions. AuthenTec's TrueProtect(T... 
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04/20/10AuthenTec to Exhibit Embedded Security Solutions at ESC Silicon Valley
AuthenTec to Debut Former SafeNet Embedded Security Solutions at ESC Silicon Valley 2010 in San Jose, April 26-29 MELBOURNE, Fla., Apr 20, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) --AuthenTec (NASDAQ: AUTH), a leading provider of security, identity management and touch control solutions, today announced that it will exhibit at the Embedded Systems Conference (ESC) Silicon Valley 2010, being held April 26-29 at the McEnery Convention Center in San Jose, California. Launc... 
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04/15/10Three Leading Proxy Advisory Firms Recommend AuthenTec Stockholders Withhold Consent for Calling of Special Meeting of Stockholders
RiskMetrics ISS, Glass Lewis & Co. and Proxy Governance recommend rejection of a special meeting of AuthenTec stockholders being solicited by UPEK MELBOURNE, Fla., Apr 15, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) --AuthenTec, Inc. (NASDAQ: AUTH), a leading provider of security, identity management and touch control solutions, today announced that RiskMetrics Group's ISS Proxy Advisory Services, Glass Lewis & Co., and Proxy Governance, Inc., all three of the nation'... 
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04/05/10New ASUS Netbook Is First to Leverage Multiple Features of AuthenTec's TruePrint(R) Smart Sensor and TrueSuite(R) Identity Management Software
AuthenTec AES1660 Smart Sensor and TrueSuite Starter Software Adds Security, Personalization and Other Touch-Powered Features to ASUS Eee PC 1018P Netbook MELBOURNE, Fla., Apr 05, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) --AuthenTec (NASDAQ: AUTH), a leading provider of security, identity management and touch control solutions, announced today that ASUS introduced the world's first netbook to incorporate AuthenTec's TruePrint(R) smart sensor and TrueSuite(R) identity manag... 
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03/30/10AuthenTec Brings Security, Identity Management to MEDION All-in-One Multimedia System
THE TOUCH X9613 from MEDION Integrates TruePrint Smart Sensor and TrueSuite Identity Management Software for Added Security and Personalization in This Unique PC, TV, Blu-ray Player and Home Theater MELBOURNE, Fla., Mar 30, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) --AuthenTec (NASDAQ: AUTH), a leading provider of security, identity management and touch control solutions, announced today that its TruePrint(R) smart sensor and TrueSuite(R) identity management software have b... 
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03/23/10AuthenTec Sensor Integrated Into New Fingerprint Development Kit From Texas Instruments
TI's TMDXBDKFP5515 Fingerprint Development Kit Incorporates AuthenTec ATW310 Sensor; Reduces Product Design Cycles by 9 to 12 MonthsMELBOURNE, Fla., March 23, 2010 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- AuthenTec (Nasdaq: AUTH), a leading provider of security, identity management and touch control solutions, announced that its ATW310 (initially developed by Atrua which was later acquired by AuthenTec) fingerprint sensor has been integrated into a new, low cost fingerprint development kit unveiled today by T... 
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03/02/10AuthenTec to Present at the Raymond James Institutional Investors Conference
Management to Discuss Recent Acquisition and Future Growth StrategiesMELBOURNE, Fla., Mar 02, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- AuthenTec (NASDAQ: AUTH), a leading provider of security, identity management and touch control solutions, today announced that management will present at the Raymond James 31st Annual Institutional Investors Conference at the JW Marriott Grande Lakes in Orlando, FL. AuthenTec's CEO, Scott Moody, and CFO, Gary Larsen, will discuss the Company's ... 
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02/26/10AuthenTec Acquires SafeNet's Embedded Security Solutions Division
Combined Company Offers Comprehensive Range of Security and Identity Management SolutionsStrengthens Engagements with Existing Customers While Broadening Revenue BaseAcquisition is Accretive in 2010 (non-GAAP) and Significantly Enhances Gross MarginsMELBOURNE, Fla., Feb 26, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- AuthenTec (NASDAQ: AUTH), a leading provider of smart fingerprint sensors and solutions, announced today that it has acquired SafeNet, Inc.'s Embedded Security Solutions Division in a c... 
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02/23/10AuthenTec Brings Multiple Touch-Powered Features to New Waterproof Smartphones from NTT DOCOMO
Two New NTT DOCOMO Phones Leverage Multiple Touch-Powered Features of AuthenTec Smart SensorMELBOURNE, Fla., Feb 23, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- AuthenTec (NASDAQ: AUTH), the world's leading provider of smart sensors and solutions, today announced that its fingerprint sensors have been integrated into new Fujitsu Limited (Fujitsu) phone models now offered by NTT DOCOMO. AuthenTec's AES1711 sensor has been integrated into two new waterproof mobile phone models within t... 
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02/18/10AuthenTec Reports Fourth Quarter 2009 Financial Results
MELBOURNE, Fla., Feb 18, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- AuthenTec (NASDAQ:AUTH), the world's leading provider of smart fingerprint sensors and solutions, today reported financial results for the fourth quarter and full fiscal year 2009 ended January 1, 2010. Financial and Business Highlights: Fourth quarter revenue of $8.3 million, in line with previously increased guidance GAAP net loss of $3.0 million, or $0.10 per diluted share ... 
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02/15/10AuthenTec Introduces the World's Most Advanced Smart Sensor for Smartphones and Mobile Systems
New AES1750 is First Smart Fingerprint Sensor Optimized for AuthenTec's Thin and Highly Durable TouchStone(TM) Packaging TechnologyMELBOURNE, Fla., Feb 15, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- AuthenTec (NASDAQ: AUTH), the world's leading provider of smart sensors and solutions, today announced production availability of its most advanced smart sensor for the mobile systems market, the AES1750. This high performance, low power smart sensor combines multiple touch-powered funct... 
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02/09/10AuthenTec Introduces New Smart Sensor for PC Market
AES2660 Smart Fingerprint Sensor Combines Convenient Security and Touch-Based Functionality for PCs and PeripheralsMELBOURNE, Fla., Feb 09, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- AuthenTec (NASDAQ: AUTH), the world's leading provider of smart fingerprint sensors and solutions, today introduced its newest smart sensor specifically tailored for convenient security, personalization and touch-based functionality in today's PCs and peripherals. AuthenTec's new AES2660 192-pixel-wide ... 
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02/03/10AuthenTec to Demonstrate New Smart Sensor Products, Features, and Applications at GSMA Mobile World Congress
BARCELONA, Spain & MELBOURNE, Fla., Feb 03, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- AuthenTec (NASDAQ:AUTH), the world's leading provider of smart fingerprint sensors and solutions, will demonstrate its newest smart sensor, to be announced prior to the show, for key cell phone OEMs and wireless carriers at GSMA Mobile World Congress from February 15-18 at Fira de Barcelona in Barcelona, Spain. AuthenTec's customer demo area, located in Hospitality Suite 20 of Hall 3.... 
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02/03/10AuthenTec Files Claims Against UPEK for Patent Infringement and Theft of Trade Secrets
MELBOURNE, Fla., Feb 03, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- AuthenTec (NASDAQ: AUTH), the world's leading provider of smart fingerprint sensors and solutions, announced that it has filed legal claims today against UPEK, Inc. for the infringement of five AuthenTec patents and trade secret misappropriation in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. AuthenTec is seeking an injunction against UPEK as well as punitive and monetary damages by way o... 
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02/01/10AuthenTec Rejects Unsolicited Proposal from UPEK
MELBOURNE, Fla., Feb 01, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- The Board of Directors of AuthenTec (NASDAQ: AUTH), the world's leading provider of smart sensors and solutions, today issued the following statement in response to the proposal by UPEK to combine the businesses of AuthenTec and UPEK and the nomination by UPEK of a slate of individuals for election to replace the AuthenTec Board of Directors: After careful consideration of the UPEK proposal with our financial and ... 
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01/29/10AuthenTec to Announce Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2009 Financial Results
MELBOURNE, Fla., Jan 29, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- AuthenTec (NASDAQ: AUTH), the world's leading provider of smart fingerprint sensors and solutions, today announced that it will report its fourth quarter and fiscal year 2009 financial results for the period ending January 1, 2010 on Thursday, February 18, 2010 after the market closes. The Company will host a conference call for analysts and investors to discuss its financial results at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Ti... 
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01/25/10AuthenTec Elects Robert E. Grady Chairman of the Board
MELBOURNE, Fla., Jan 25, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- AuthenTec (NASDAQ: AUTH), the world's leading provider of smart sensors and solutions, today announced that Robert E. "Bob" Grady was elected as Chairman of AuthenTec's Board of Directors. Grady, 52, has most recently served as AuthenTec's Lead Independent Director having joined the board in July of 2004. "We are extremely pleased that Bob has accepted the position of Chairman, allowing me to devote my ener... 
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01/04/10AuthenTec Names Scott Deutsch Vice President of Worldwide Sales
MELBOURNE, Fla., Jan 04, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- AuthenTec (NASDAQ:AUTH), the world's leading provider of smart fingerprint sensors and solutions, announced today that it has appointed Scott Deutsch as Vice President of Worldwide Sales. Mr. Deutsch will oversee AuthenTec's global sales organization and lead the company's market expansion and ongoing collaboration with the world's leading original equipment manufacturers through the sale of AuthenTec smart sensors, software and solutions. "Scot... 
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