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Gemalto First Half 2007 Results



    Regulatory News:

    -- Revenue for the first half at EUR 760 million

    -- Operating income(1) at EUR 15 million

    -- Ongoing adjustments in operating cost structure delivering
    benefits

    -- Strong net cash position at EUR 291 million after use of EUR
    100 million in share buyback program

    Gemalto (Euronext NL0000400653 - GTO), the leader in digital
    security, today announced its results for the half year ended June 30,
    2007.

    Highlights of the adjusted income statement(1) (figures below are
    at historical exchange rates):

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    Year-on-year
    EUR in millions H1 2006 H1 2007 change(2)
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    Net sales 846 760 (10.2)%
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    Gross profit 260 222 (14.6)%
    Gross margin (%) 30.7% 29.2% (1.5) ppts
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    Operating expenses(3) 227 210 (7.8)%
    Operating income 32.7 15.2 (53.6)%
    Operating margin (%) 3.9% 2.0% (1.9) ppts
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    Profit for the period 28.9 24.5 (15.2)%
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    Adjusted basic earnings per
    share (euro)(4) 0.30 0.26 (15.3)%
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    The above mentioned adjusted measures (unaudited) exclude
    accounting entries related to the business combination with Gemplus,
    as well as one-off expenses and reorganization charges incurred in
    connection with this transaction. They are not meant to be considered
    in isolation or as a substitute for comparable IFRS measures, and
    should be read only in conjunction with the condensed consolidated
    interim financial statements prepared in accordance with IFRS
    (unaudited) provided in appendix 6. Gemalto believes these adjusted
    financial measures are helpful in assessing its past financial
    performance and its future results.

    Olivier Piou, Chief Executive Officer, commented: "Gemalto's
    performance in the first half of 2007 reflects the benefits of our
    pricing discipline in Mobile Communication, the first effects of our
    cost structure adjustments to better address the market environment,
    and good patent licensing activity. During this first semester, we
    moved from managing post-merger integration to actively developing our
    joint capabilities and winning significant digital security business.
    We remain confident that the second half of 2007 will further reflect
    the benefits of our strategy, which combines initiatives for
    profitable growth with cost reduction programs."

    Basis of preparation of financial information

    The Company's condensed consolidated interim income statements,
    balance sheets, statements of shareholders equity and cash flow
    statements (unaudited) presented in appendix 6 were prepared in
    accordance with International Financial Reporting Standard (IFRS).

    Additional financial information on an adjusted basis (unaudited)
    is presented that is not in conformity with IFRS, in particular the
    presentation of cost of sales, operating expenses and operating
    income, operating margin and earnings per share which exclude one-off
    combination related expenses, reorganization charges and charges
    resulting from the accounting treatment of the transaction. Charges
    resulting from the accounting treatment of the transaction consist of
    amortization of inventory step-up, additional stock-based compensation
    due to the revaluation of Gemplus' stock options as of combination
    date, amortization and impairment of intangible assets. One-off
    combination related expenses consist of charges which would have not
    been incurred had the transaction not occurred: professional advisory
    services incurred in connection with the integration, new Gemalto
    brand and logo creation and worldwide registration, as well as
    impairment charges related to capitalized development costs on
    projects which are redundant with existing products or technologies
    available in Gemplus. Most of the combination related expenses were
    incurred in 2006. Reorganization charges consist of cost related
    headcount reductions in the support functions, the consolidation of
    manufacturing and office sites (including asset write-offs and
    transfer cost, severance cost, lease termination and building
    refurbishment cost) as well as the rationalization and harmonization
    of the product and service portfolio. The Company believes that this
    information, which is not in conformity with IFRS, is helpful
    supplemental information in order to better assess its past and future
    performance. In addition, the Company's management uses this
    information in its own planning and in assessment of its operating
    performance. This information provided by the Company may not be
    comparable to similarly titled measures employed by other companies.

    Because the business combination between Gemalto and Gemplus took
    place as of June 2, 2006, the adjusted financial information presented
    for the first half of 2006 was prepared on a pro forma basis, and
    reflects the combined activity of the two companies over the period,
    assuming that the combination had taken place as of January 1, 2005.

    The Company provides reconciliations between the IFRS and adjusted
    income statements for the first half of 2007. This reconciliation is
    presented in a table in appendix 4. The IFRS consolidated income
    statement for the first half 2007 (unaudited) shows an operating loss
    of EUR 65.9 million and a loss for the period of EUR 48.4 million,
    including amortization and impairment of intangible assets for EUR
    23.0 million, reorganization expenses for EUR 55.1 million and
    combination related expenses for EUR 1.2 million.

    For a more detailed description of adjustments made to the IFRS
    consolidated income statement, please refer to DESCRIPTION OF ADJUSTED
    MEASURES at the end of this press release.

    All comparisons in this document are at historical (reported)
    exchange rates, unless stated otherwise, and describe the evolution of
    the adjusted first half 2007 information compared to that of the first
    half 2006 prepared on a pro forma basis.

    Fluctuations in currency exchange rates against the Euro have an
    impact on the Euro value of Group revenues. Comparisons at constant
    exchange rates aim at neutralizing this translation effect on the
    analysis of the Group operations. When Gemalto compares its historical
    figures for the current year against the prior year's figures at
    constant exchange rates, it assumes that the exchange rate of the Euro
    against such other currencies in the prior year would have been the
    same as in the current year.

    Adjusted income statement(5) analysis

    Extract of the adjusted income statement (figures below are at
    historical exchange rates):

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    As a % As a %
    EUR in of EUR in of
    millions sales millions sales % change(6)
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    Revenue 846.3 759.9 (10.2)%
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    Gross profit 260.2 30.7% 222.1 29.2% (14.6)%
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    EBITDA(7) 74.2 8.8% 50.5 6.6% (31.9)%
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    Operating expenses(2) 227.3 26.9% 209.5 27.6% (7.8)%
    Operating income 32.7 3.9% 15.2 2.0% (53.6)%
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    Profit for the period 28.9 3.4% 24.5 3.2% (15.2)%
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    At constant exchange rates revenue was down 6% reflecting lower
    revenue in Mobile Communication and patent licensing, partly offset by
    growth in Secure Transactions revenue driven by EMV(8) and contactless
    payment volumes and higher pay TV activity.

    On a geographic basis and at constant exchange rates revenue was
    down 15% in the Americas and down 4% in Asia, mainly due to lower
    revenue in Mobile Communication. In EMEA(9) revenue was down 4%, with
    growth in Secure Transactions and ID & Security offsetting lower
    revenue in Mobile Communication.

    Gross margin was 29.2% compared with 30.7% in a first half of 2006
    that had benefited from unusually high patent licensing revenue (EUR
    24.1 million against EUR 14.1 million in the first half of 2007) and
    from a number of positive one-off items. The lower contribution of
    Mobile Communication to total revenue and lower margin in Secure
    Transactions also accounted for the year-on-year decrease.

    Operating expenses decreased by EUR 17.8 million, i.e. 7.8%
    year-on-year, reflecting the effects of cost reduction measures
    implemented in the support functions after the combination. Compared
    with the first half of 2006, General & Administrative expenses were
    down by 13.6%.

    Consequently, operating income was at EUR 15.2 million with
    operating margin at 2.0%. This performance reflects higher margins in
    Mobile Communication and to patent licensing revenue recorded earlier
    in the year than anticipated.

    Financial income was EUR 10.1 million. It comprises net interest
    income of EUR 5.0 million, a gain of EUR 3.8 million on the disposal
    of an investment held for sale, and foreign exchange gains of EUR 1.4
    million. The Company also recognized a gain of EUR 9.4 million in
    relation with the sale of an investment in an Associate. Adjusted
    pre-tax income was EUR 33.1 million, and income tax charges amounted
    to EUR 8.6 million. As a result, adjusted profit for the period was
    EUR 24.5 million.

    Reorganization charges reported in the IFRS income statement

    Charges incurred in connection with headcount reductions in the
    support functions, with the consolidation of manufacturing and office
    sites, as well as the rationalization and harmonization of the product
    and service portfolio, are disclosed under a line named
    "Reorganization expenses" in the IFRS income statement and amounted to
    EUR 55.1 million. This amount consisted of severance costs for EUR
    42.9 million (mainly related to the closure of production facilities
    in the Americas, Asia and Europe), to fixed asset and inventory
    write-offs for EUR 11.0 million and to other costs, mainly related to
    IT integration, for EUR 1.2 million.

    The implementation of the related reorganization plans will result
    in the curtailment of certain pension obligations. A credit of EUR 2.4
    million was recognized in the first half of 2007 in connection with
    these curtailments, in reduction of cost of sales and operating
    expenses. This credit is reflected in the Adjusted measures.

    Balance sheet and cash flow (IFRS measures)

    Free cash flow(10) was an outflow of EUR 24.9 million, after
    capital expenditure of EUR 29.2 million, of which EUR 17.7 million was
    incurred for plant, property and equipment purchases, and
    approximately EUR 16 million used in connection with restructuring
    measures. The disposal of the investment held for sale and of the
    investment in an Associate mentioned above provided EUR 20.5 million
    in cash.

    Working capital requirements slightly decreased during the first
    half by EUR 1 million. Excluding the increase in reserves for
    restructuring plans launched in the period, working capital
    requirements grew by an estimated EUR 29 million compared with 2006
    year-end. This evolution was mainly due to the seasonal increase in
    inventory recorded at June 30, 2007 in anticipation of the stronger
    activity scheduled for the second half of the year. Compared with June
    30, 2006 working capital requirement was down by EUR 28 million, a
    year-on-year improvement of 13%.

    The share buy-back program effectively started on January 29 and
    used EUR 100 million in cash. 5.4 million shares were purchased in the
    first half of the year, representing 5.9% of Gemalto's share capital.
    This program authorizes the Company to acquire up to 10% of its share
    capital. In addition, EUR 4 million in cash were used as part of the
    completion of the squeeze-out of Gemplus shares.

    Gemalto's net cash position was EUR 291 million at June 30, 2007.
    The decrease of EUR 105 million compared with December 31, 2006
    corresponds almost exactly to the cash used in the share buy-back and
    the acquisition of the remaining Gemplus shares.

    Segment information(11)

    Extract of the adjusted pro forma income statements are at
    historical exchange rates unless otherwise mentioned.

    Mobile Communication

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    As a % As a %
    EUR in of EUR in of
    millions revenue millions revenue % change
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    Revenue 490.7 417.8 (14.9)%
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    Gross profit 163.9 33.4% 144.1 34.5% (12.1)%
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    Operating expenses 133.1 27.1% 109.8 26.3% (17.5)%
    Operating income 30.5 6.2% 35.7 8.5% 17.1%
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    At constant exchange rates, Mobile Communication revenue was down
    11%. Deliveries of SIM cards rose 4%, reflecting Gemalto's strict
    pricing discipline and selective approach to tenders.

    As a result, the year-on-year decrease in average SIM card selling
    price was contained to 15% at constant exchange rates, a very
    significant improvement compared with 34% a year ago. The average
    selling price increased by 7% at constant exchange rates in the second
    quarter compared with the first, due to more favorable regional and
    product mixes. The purchasing and other manufacturing synergy measures
    implemented in the last twelve months have begun to generate
    significant savings. Consequently, with lower revenue, gross margin in
    the first half was up 1.1 percentage points to 34.5% of revenue.

    Operating expenses were reduced by 18%, reflecting the positive
    impact of the operating adjustments put in place following the merger,
    especially in General & Administrative expenses as well as the
    redeployment of Research & Engineering and support resources to other
    segments. Accordingly, operating income was EUR 35.7 million with
    operating margin at 8.5%. This marks a strong improvement when
    compared with the 6.2% reported in the first half of 2006, a figure
    that included favorable one-off items.

    Secure Transactions

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    As a % As a %
    EUR in of EUR in of
    millions revenue millions revenue % change(13)
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    Revenue 191.3 192.8 +0.8%
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    Gross profit 40.4 21.1% 33.4 17.3% (17.3)%
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    Operating expenses 44.3 23.1% 43.4 22.5% (2.0)%
    Operating income
    (loss) (3.9) (2.0)% (9.5) (4.9)% NM
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    At constant exchange rates revenue was up by 4%, with strong
    growth in microprocessor-based payment products, personalization
    services as well as pay TV activity offsetting continued pressure on
    selling prices. Deliveries of microprocessor cards were up 13%, led
    mainly by EMV migration and card renewals in developed markets in
    Western Europe, and contactless payment in Asia.

    Gross margin in this segment was down by 3.8 percentage points to
    17.3%, reflecting the decrease in sales prices and less favorable
    product and regional mixes. The cost reductions expected from the
    restructuring plans launched should materialize significantly in this
    segment only in 2008. Consequently, the segment reported a EUR 9.5
    million operating loss.

    ID & Security

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    As a % As a %
    EUR in of EUR in of
    millions revenue millions revenue % change(13)
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    Revenue 106.6 98.1 (8.0)%
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    Gross profit 47.3 44.3% 34.5 35.1% (27.1)%
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    Operating expenses 39.6 37.1% 46.3 47.2% +16.9%
    Operating income
    (loss) 7.7 7.2% (11.5) (11.7)% NM
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    At constant exchange rates revenue was down 5%, as a result of
    lower patent licensing revenue (EUR 14.1 million) when compared with
    the unusually high revenue (EUR 24.1 million) reported in the first
    half of 2006. Revenue from Government Programs that includes
    e-passports, e-identity and healthcare cards was stable, as many of
    the large-scale projects recently won were only in their ramp-up
    phase. Security (i.e. Identity & Access Management for on-line
    applications) revenue was down slightly due to lower deliveries of
    microprocessor devices in the Americas. Transport revenue increased
    thanks to higher activity in Latin America.

    The lower gross profit and 9.2 percentage point decrease in gross
    margin in the segment was mainly due to the lower patent licensing
    revenue. In line with Gemalto's strategy to grow the ID & Security
    business, operating expenses were driven up by EUR 6.7 million.
    Research & Engineering and Sales & Marketing expenses increased by EUR
    3.3 million and EUR 2.2 million respectively, following the
    reallocation to this growth business of technical and marketing
    resources which played a key part in the winning of several
    large-scale tenders, such as the German healthcare project.
    Consequently, the segment reported an operating loss of EUR 11.5
    million for the semester.

    Public Telephony

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    As a % As a %
    EUR in of EUR in of
    millions revenue millions revenue % change(14)
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    Revenue 32.9 22.0 (33.1)%
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    Gross profit 2.1 6.3% 4.6 20.8% +119.0%
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    Operating expenses 3.6 10.8% 2.2 9.8% (38.9)%
    Operating income
    (loss) (1.5) (4.5)% 2.6 11.6% NM
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    Memory cards for Public Telephony contribute less than 3% of Group
    revenue, as worldwide demand continues to decrease, reflecting the
    even more widespread usage of mobile telephony worldwide.

    The significant improvement in gross margin and the decrease in
    operating expenses reflect the aggressive cost adjustments in
    manufacturing and support structure carried out since the merger.
    Consequently, the segment reported an operating income of EUR 2.6
    million, against a EUR 1.5 million loss in the first half 2006.

    Point-of-Sale Terminals

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    As a % As a %
    EUR in of EUR in of
    millions sales millions sales % change(14)
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    Revenue 24.8 29.2 +17.7%
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    Gross profit 6.6 26.5% 5.6 19.2% (15.2)%
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    Operating expenses 6.7 27.0% 7.8 26.8% +16.4%
    Operating income (loss) (0.1) (0.3)% (2.1) (7.3)% NM
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    The launch of a new range of products developed on a new
    technology platform in the fourth quarter of 2006 supported much of
    the revenue growth in the first half of 2007. During this period,
    strong activity in geographic areas where pricing levels are lower
    accounted for the decrease in gross profit compared with the same
    period of last year. Research & Engineering resources continued to be
    invested in the development of customizations and high end
    applications for the new platform, resulting in an operating loss of
    EUR 2.1 million.

    Outlook

    In the second half of 2007, operating margin(15) should reflect
    the usual favorable seasonal pattern and the increasing contribution
    of the first digital security solutions deployments. It will also
    benefit from additional cost synergies from the combination.

    Gemalto continues to anticipate sustained demand in all of its key
    markets. It will continue to proactively make the necessary
    adjustments to its cost base and remains determined to reach its
    stated objective of an operating margin(15) above 10% in 2009.

    Reporting calendar

    Third quarter 2007 revenue will be reported on November 8, 2007,
    before the opening of Euronext Paris.

    GEMALTO

    FIRST HALF 2007 FINANCIAL RESULTS

    DESCRIPTION OF ADJUSTED MEASURES

    Due to the combination with Gemplus, Gemalto's financial
    statements have undergone significant change, due in particular to the
    accounting treatment of this transaction in accordance with IFRS 3
    "Business Combination". To supplement the financial statements
    presented on an IFRS basis, the Group presents the adjusted
    information described in the table below.

    Adjusted measures exclude certain business combination accounting
    entries, and expenses directly incurred in connection with the
    combination with Gemplus, that the Group believes are helpful in
    understanding its past financial performance and its future results.
    Adjusted financial measures are not meant to be considered in
    isolation or as a substitute for comparable IFRS measures, and should
    be read only in conjunction with consolidated financial statements
    prepared in accordance with IFRS. Management regularly uses these
    supplemental adjusted financial measures internally to understand,
    manage and evaluate the business and take operating decisions. These
    adjusted measures are among the primary factors management uses in
    planning for and forecasting future periods. Compensation of
    executives is based in part on the performance of the business based
    on these adjusted measures. Adjusted financial measures reflect
    adjustments based on the following items, as well as the related
    income tax effect:

    -- Amortization of inventory step-up: IFRS 3 "Business
    Combination" requires Gemalto to value work-in progress and
    finished goods assumed in connection with the combination at
    net realizable value (the estimated revenue derived from the
    future sale of these goods less expected selling cost).
    Therefore, the value of this inventory in the books of Gemplus
    on combination date was adjusted accordingly (step-up). Thus,
    subsequent sales of the work-in-progress and finished products
    carried in Gemplus' inventory at the time of the combination
    generate a lower margin than if they were manufactured after
    the acquisition, all other factors being equal. The
    amortization expense related to this step up is therefore
    disclosed in the income statement under a separate line below
    Cost of Sales. The adjustment, eliminating amortization of
    inventory step-up, is intended to restore the normal margin of
    such sales. The Group believes this adjustment is useful to
    investors as a measure of the ongoing performance of its
    business.

    -- Additional stock-based compensation charge: As prescribed by
    IFRS 2 "Share-based payment" and IFRS 3 "Business
    Combination", vested and unvested stock options or awards
    granted by an acquirer in exchange for stock options or awards
    held by employees of the purchased company, or any
    substantially equivalent commitment by the acquirer to assume
    the obligations of the acquiree with regards to stock options
    granted to the latter's employees, as is the case for Gemalto
    under the Combination Agreement, shall be considered to be
    part of the purchase price for the acquirer, and the fair
    value (at the effective date of the acquisition or merger) of
    the new (acquirer) awards shall be included in the purchase
    price. It leads to increase the compensation charge related to
    stock-options granted by Gemplus prior to the acquisition. The
    adjustment, eliminating the additional stock-based
    compensation charge, is intended to reflect the compensation
    charge that Gemplus would expense if the company continued to
    operate on a standalone basis. The Group believes this
    adjustment is useful to investors as a measure of the ongoing
    performance of its business.

    -- Amortization and impairment of intangible assets: amortization
    and impairment of intangible assets created as a result of the
    combination with Gemplus have been excluded from the adjusted
    profit for the period. The Group believes this is useful
    because, prior to this combination in the second quarter of
    fiscal 2006, it did not incur significant charges of this
    nature, and the exclusion of this amount helps investors
    understand the evolution of IFRS operating expenses in periods
    subsequent to the combination with Gemplus. Investors should
    note that the use of intangible assets contributed to revenue
    earned during the period and will contribute to future revenue
    generation and that these amortization expenses will be
    recurring.

    -- Combination related charges: In 2006, Gemalto incurred
    material expenses in connection with the combination with
    Gemplus, which it would not have otherwise incurred.
    Combination related charges consist of professional advisory
    services incurred in connection with the integration, new
    Gemalto brand and logo creation and worldwide registration, as
    well as impairment charges related to capitalized development
    costs on projects which are redundant with existing products
    or technologies available in Gemplus. Gemalto also determined
    that its investment in a listed company was impaired as a
    consequence of the combination with Gemplus. The related
    impairment charge was recorded in Financial income (loss) in
    the first half of 2006. In the first half of 2007, Gemalto
    incurred combination related charges for EUR 1.2 million. The
    Group may incur further combination related expenses in the
    coming months. It believes it is useful for investors to
    understand the effect of these expenses on its cost structure.

    -- Reorganization charges: charges incurred in connection with
    headcount reductions in the support functions, the
    consolidation of manufacturing and office sites (including
    asset write-offs and transfer cost, severance cost, lease
    termination and building refurbishment cost) and the
    rationalization and harmonization of the product and service
    portfolio.

    Summary

    Gemalto provides two sets of income statements for the first half
    2007:

    -- IFRS consolidated income statement, pursuant to its regulatory
    obligations

    -- Adjusted income statement

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    Gemalto IFRS - Includes all charges resulting from the
    consolidated income accounting treatment of the combination with
    statement Gemplus (amortization and impairment of
    intangible assets, additional stock-based
    compensation), and one-off expenses and
    reorganization charges incurred in connection
    with the combination (combination related
    charges).
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------
    Gemalto adjusted - Combination assumed to have taken place as of
    income statement January 1, 2005.
    - Excludes one-off expenses and reorganization
    charges incurred in connection with the
    combination with Gemplus (combination related
    charges) and all charges resulting from the
    accounting treatment of the combination.
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    *T

    In addition, because the business combination between Gemalto and
    Gemplus took place as of June 2, 2006, the adjusted financial
    information presented for the first half of 2006 was prepared on a pro
    forma basis, and reflects the combined activity of the two companies
    over the period, assuming that the combination had taken place as of
    January 1, 2005.

    Conference call

    Gemalto will hold an analysts and investors meeting to present its
    financial results for the first half year of 2007. The meeting will
    take place today at Pavillon Ledoyen (Salon Cocteau), Carre des
    Champs-Elysees, 1, avenue Dutuit, 75008 Paris; and will start at 10:00
    am Paris time. Prepared remarks will be in French.

    The company has also scheduled a conference call in English for
    today at 3:00 pm Paris time (2:00 pm London time and 9:00 am New York
    time). Callers may participate in the live conference call by
    dialling:

    +44 (0) 207 806 1967 or +1 718 354 1388 or +33 1 70 99 43 04.

    The presentation slide show will be available for download on our
    Investor Relations web site (www.gemalto.com/investors) at 9:00 am
    Paris time (8:00 am London time).

    Replays of the conference call will be available from
    approximately 2 hours after the conclusion of the conference call
    until September 19, 2007 midnight Paris time by dialling:

    +44 (0) 207 806 1970 or +1 718 354 11 12 or +33 1 71 23 02 48,
    access code: 4561554#.

    About Gemalto

    Gemalto (Euronext NL 0000400653 GTO) is the leader in digital
    security with pro forma 2006 annual revenues of EUR 1.7 billion,
    offices in more than 85 countries and about 10,000 employees including
    1,300 R&D engineers.

    In a world where the digital revolution is increasingly
    transforming our lives, Gemalto's solutions are designed to make
    personal digital interactions more convenient, secure and enjoyable.

    Gemalto provides end-to-end digital security solutions, from the
    development of software applications through design and production of
    secure personal devices such as smart cards, SIMs, e-passports, and
    tokens to the deployment of managed services for its customers.

    More than a billion people worldwide use the company's products
    and services for telecommunications, financial services, e-government,
    identity management, multimedia content, digital rights management, IT
    security, mass transit and many other applications.

    As the use of Gemalto's software and secure devices increases with
    the number of people interacting in the digital and wireless world,
    the company is poised to thrive over the coming years.

    Gemalto was formed in June 2006 by the combination of Axalto and
    Gemplus.

    For more information please visit www.gemalto.com

    This communication does not constitute an offer to purchase or
    exchange or the solicitation of an offer to sell or exchange any
    securities of Gemalto.

    This communication contains certain statements that are neither
    reported financial results nor other historical information and other
    statements concerning Gemalto. These statements include financial
    projections and estimates and their underlying assumptions, statements
    regarding plans, objectives and expectations with respect to future
    operations, events, products and services and future performance.
    Forward-looking statements are generally identified by the words
    "expects", "anticipates", "believes", "intends", "estimates" and
    similar expressions. These and other information and statements
    contained in this communication constitute forward-looking statements
    for purposes of applicable securities laws. Although management of the
    company believes that the expectations reflected in the
    forward-looking statements are reasonable, investors and security
    holders are cautioned that forward-looking information and statements
    are subject to various risks and uncertainties, many of which are
    difficult to predict and generally beyond the control of the
    companies, that could cause actual results and developments to differ
    materially from those expressed in, or implied or projected by, the
    forward-looking information and statements, and the companies cannot
    guarantee future results, levels of activity, performance or
    achievements. Factors that could cause actual results to differ
    materially from those estimated by the forward-looking statements
    contained in this communication include, but are not limited to: the
    ability of the company's to integrate according to expectations; the
    ability of the company to achieve the expected synergies from the
    combination; trends in wireless communication and mobile commerce
    markets; the company's ability to develop new technology and the
    effects of competing technologies developed and expected intense
    competition generally in the companies' main markets; profitability of
    expansion strategy; challenges to or loss of intellectual property
    rights; ability to establish and maintain strategic relationships in
    their major businesses; ability to develop and take advantage of new
    software and services; the effect of the combination and any future
    acquisitions and investments on the companies' share prices; changes
    in global, political, economic, business, competitive, market and
    regulatory forces; and those discussed by the companies in filings,
    submissions or furnishings to the SEC, including under the headings
    "Cautionary Statement Concerning Forward-Looking Statements" and "Risk
    Factors". Moreover, neither the companies nor any other person assumes
    responsibility for the accuracy and completeness of such
    forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements contained
    in this communication speak only as of the date of this communication
    and the companies are under no duty, and do not undertake, to update
    any of the forward-looking statements after this date to conform such
    statements to actual results, to reflect the occurrence of anticipated
    results or otherwise.

    (1) The H1 2007 adjusted income statement measures presented in
    this press release were prepared on an adjusted basis reflecting the
    consolidated activity of the Group over the first half-year, excluding
    accounting entries related to the business combination with Gemplus,
    as well as one-off expenses and reorganization charges incurred in
    connection with this transaction; the H1 2006 adjusted income
    statement measures presented for comparison were prepared on the same
    adjusted basis and are pro forma measures, reflecting the combined
    activity of Gemalto and Gemplus over the period, and assuming that the
    combination had taken place as of January 1, 2005.

    (2) At historical (reported) exchange rates.

    (3) Operating expenses include research & engineering expenses,
    sales & marketing expenses and general & administrative expenses; they
    do not include other operating income & expenses, net.

    (4) The H1 2007 Adjusted basic earnings per share were determined
    on the basis of the average number of Gemalto shares outstanding
    during the six-month period ended June 30, 2007 i.e. taking into
    account the effect of the share buy-back on the average number of
    shares outstanding during the period. The H1 2006 Adjusted basic
    earnings per share were determined on the basis of the average number
    of Gemalto shares issued during the six-month period ended June 30,
    2007 less the average number of Treasury shares held by the Company
    during the six-month period ended June 30, 2006.

    (5) The H1 2007 adjusted income statement measures presented in
    this press release were prepared on an adjusted basis reflecting the
    consolidated activity of the Group over the first half-year, excluding
    accounting entries related to the business combination with Gemplus,
    as well as one-off expenses and reorganization charges incurred in
    connection with this transaction; the H1 2006 adjusted income
    statement measures presented for comparison were prepared on the same
    adjusted basis and are pro forma measures, reflecting the combined
    activity of Gemalto and Gemplus over the period, and assuming that the
    combination has taken place as of January 1, 2005.

    (6) At historical (reported) exchange rates.

    (7) EBITDA is defined as operating income plus depreciation (EUR
    26.7 million in H1 2007 versus EUR 31.2 million in H1 2006) and
    amortization expenses (EUR 8.6 million in H1 2007 versus EUR 10.3
    million in H1 2006). These amounts exclude amortization and impairment
    charges related to the intangible assets of Gemplus identified upon
    Combination pursuant to IFRS 3 >.

    (8) EMV is a set of specifications adopted by Europay, MasterCard
    and Visa Card for the migration of bank cards to smart card technology

    (9) Europe, Middle East, Africa

    (10) Free cash flow is defined as net cash flow from operating
    activities less the purchase of property, plant and equipment and
    other investments related to the operating cycle (excluding
    acquisitions and financial investments).

    (11) All segment information provided in this press release is on
    an adjusted basis (unaudited), excluding one-off expenses incurred in
    connection with the combination with Gemplus, reorganization charges
    and charges resulting from the accounting treatment of the
    transaction. The segment information related to H1 2006 was prepared
    on a pro forma basis, reflecting the combined activity of Gemalto and
    Gemplus over the period, and assuming that the combination had taken
    place as of January 1, 2005.

    (12) At historical (reported) exchange rates.

    (13) At historical (reported) exchange rates.

    (14) At historical (reported) exchange rates.

    (15) Prepared on an adjusted basis, reflecting the consolidated
    activity of the Group over the first half year, excluding one-off
    expenses incurred in connection with the combination with Gemplus,
    reorganization charges and charges resulting from the accounting
    treatment of the transaction

    Appendix 1

    First half 2007 Adjusted income statement by business segment

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    *T
    EUR in
    millions Six months ended June 30, 2007
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------
    Secure Point-of-
    Mobile Trans- ID & Public Sale
    Communication actions Security Telephony Terminals Total
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------
    Revenue 417.8 192.8 98.1 22.0 29.2 759.9
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------
    Gross
    profit 144.1 33.4 34.5 4.6 5.6 222.1
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------
    Operating
    expenses 109.8 43.4 46.3 2.2 7.8 209.5
    Operating
    income
    (loss) 35.7 (9.5) (11.5) 2.6 (2.1) 15.2
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------
    *T

    First half 2006 Adjusted pro forma income statement by business
    segment

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    *T
    EUR in
    millions Six months ended June 30, 2006
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------
    Mobile Secure ID & Public Point-of-
    Communication Trans- Security Telephony Sale Total
    actions Terminals
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------
    Revenue 490.7 191.3 106.6 32.9 24.8 846.3
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------
    Gross
    profit 163.9 40.4 47.3 2.1 6.6 260.2
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------
    Operating
    expenses 133.1 44.3 39.6 3.6 6.7 227.3
    Operating
    income
    (loss) 30.5 (3.9) 7.7 (1.5) (0.1) 32.7
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------
    *T

    Appendix 2

    Deliveries of secure personal devices

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    *T
    H1 2006
    In millions of units pro forma H1 2007 % growth
    ----------------------------------------------------------
    SIM cards 430 445 +4%
    ----------------------------------------------------------
    Secure Transactions 97 111 +13%
    ----------------------------------------------------------
    ID & Security 18 15 (17%)
    ----------------------------------------------------------
    Total 545 570 +5%
    ----------------------------------------------------------
    *T

    Appendix 3

    First half revenue by region

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    *T
    Year-on-year Year-on-year
    change at change at
    EUR in H1 2006 pro historical constant
    millions forma H1 2007 exchange rates exchange rates
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------
    EMEA 449.2 427.9 (5%) (4%)
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------
    North &
    South
    America 212.0 167.2 (21%) (15%)
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------
    Asia 185.1 164.7 (11%) (4%)
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------
    Total
    revenue 846.3 759.9 (10%) (6%)
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------
    *T

    Appendix 4

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    *T
    Consolidated Income Statement for the six month period ended June 30,
    2007

    Reconciliation from IFRS to Adjusted financial information

    EUR in
    millions

    Adjustment
    Adjustment relating to
    relating to Adjustment amortization
    IFRS combination relating to of
    financial related reorganization intangible
    information expenses expenses assets

    Sales 759.9
    Cost of sales (538.0)
    Inventory
    step-up
    amortization 0.0
    ------------ ------------------------------------------
    Gross Profit 221.9 0.0 0.0 0.0

    Research &
    Engineering
    expenses (50.8)
    Sales &
    Marketing
    expenses (109.6)
    G&A expenses (50.7)
    Other
    Operating
    expenses 2.6
    Combination
    related
    expenses (1.2) 1.2
    Reorganization
    expenses (55.1) 55.1
    Amortization
    and
    impairment of
    intangible
    assets (23.0) 23.0
    ------------ ------------------------------------------
    Operating
    Income (65.9) 1.2 55.1 23.0
    ------------ ------------------------------------------

    Financial
    Income 10.1
    Share of
    profit (loss)
    of associates (0.9)
    Gain on sale
    of an
    Investment in
    Associate 9.4
    ------------ ------------------------------------------
    Profit before
    taxes (47.3) 1.2 55.1 23.0

    Income tax (1.1) (0.6) (6.9)
    ------------ ------------------------------------------
    Profit (loss)
    for the
    period (48.4) 1.2 54.5 16.1
    ------------ ------------------------------------------

    Attributable
    to
    shareholders (50.1)
    Attributable
    to minority
    interest (1.7)

    EUR in
    millions

    Adjustment
    relating to
    Adjustment Management
    relating to incentives on Adjusted
    stock based investment financial
    compensation disposal information

    Sales 759.9
    Cost of sales 0.2 (537.8)
    Inventory
    step-up
    amortization 0.0
    --------------------------------- ---------------
    Gross Profit 0.2 0.0 222.1

    Research &
    Engineering
    expenses 0.0 (50.8)
    Sales &
    Marketing
    expenses 0.3 (109.3)
    G&A expenses 0.6 0.7 (49.4)
    Other
    Operating
    expenses 2.6
    Combination
    related
    expenses 0.0
    Reorganization
    expenses 0.0
    Amortization
    and
    impairment of
    intangible
    assets 0.0
    --------------------------------- ---------------
    Operating
    Income 1.1 0.7 15.2
    --------------------------------- ---------------

    Financial
    Income 10.1
    Share of
    profit (loss)
    of associates (0.9)
    Gain on sale
    of an
    Investment in
    Associate (0.7) 8.7
    --------------------------------- ---------------
    Profit before
    taxes 1.1 0.0 33.1

    Income tax (8.6)
    --------------------------------- ---------------
    Profit (loss)
    for the
    period 1.1 0.0 24.5
    --------------------------------- ---------------

    Attributable
    to
    shareholders 22.8
    Attributable
    to minority
    interest (1.7)
    *T

    Appendix 5

    Estimated cash position variation schedule

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    EUR in millions H1 2006 * H1 2007
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------
    Cash & cash equivalent, beginning of period 637 430
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------
    Cash generated by (used in) operating activities ** (46) 5
    Including cash provided by (used in) decrease
    (increase) of working capital (70) 1
    Capital expenditure and acquisitions of intangibles (41) (29)
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------
    Free cash flow (86) (24)
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------
    Interest received (paid), net 8 5
    Cash generated by disposal of investments 0 21
    Other cash generated by (used in) investing
    activities (3) (0)
    Cash used in connection with the Combination with
    Gemplus 0 (4)
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------
    Cash generated by (used in) operating and investing
    activities (82) (3)
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------
    June 2, 2006 distribution to Gemplus shareholders (164) 0
    Cash used by the share buy-back program 0 (100)
    Cash generated (used) by other share purchase or
    disposal (3) 2
    Other cash used in financing activities (excluding
    proceeds and repayments of borrowings) 0 (8)
    Other (translation adjustment mainly) (6) (1)
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------
    Cash and cash equivalent, end of period 382 319
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------
    Current and non-current borrowings including
    finance lease, end of period (38) (27)
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------
    Net cash, end of period 344 291
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------

    * Prepared on a pro forma basis
    ** Cash generated by (used in) operating activities takes into account
    the use of EUR 16 million in cash in connection with restructuring
    actions in H1 2007. There was no such use of cash in H1 2006.
    *T