KONA I granted Mastercard Letter of Approval for IDEX Pay biometric cards

Group 1 - KONA I has received Mastercard's Letter of Approval for biometric PVC payment cards, enabling global issuance and deployment [1] - KONA I is the first company to obtain Mastercard approval for both PVC and metal biometric cards, with an annual production capacity exceeding 60 million smart cards [2][3] - The partnership between KONA I and IDEX Biometrics enhances secure payments and identity control for consumers worldwide [3] Group 2 - IDEX Biometrics is a global leader in fingerprint biometrics, providing authentication solutions for payments, access control, and digital identity [4] - The company's biometric solutions are built on patented technologies and target card-based applications for payments and digital authentication [4]