Option announces changes to the Board and publishes consolidated and statutory report 2009 of the Board of Directors

Leuven, Belgium - April 15, 2010 - Option (Euronext: OPTI; OTC: OPNVY), the wireless technology company, today announces a reorganisation of its Board of Directors and the publication online of its consolidated and statutory report 2009 in preparation of the Annual Shareholders Meeting that will be held on April 30, 2010 at 9.00AM in the Option offices in Leuven (Belgium).

Following the decision of Visinnova BVBA, represented by Patrick Desmedt, and Jan Loeber to leave the Board (effective March 15th and April 30th respectively) and in the context of the downsizing of the Company, the Board has decided not to replace them. The Board is further streamlining its functioning. In that respect the strategic Committee has been discontinued and all strategic issues are now immediately reviewed by the full Board.

The Company further informs its shareholders that its consolidated and statutory report 2009 are available online via www.option.com.

Investor Relations Contact
JP Ziegler, CFO
Tel.: +32 (0)16 317 411
E-mail: investor@option.com

About Option
Option, the wireless technology company, is a leading innovator in the design, development and manufacture of 3G HSUPA, HSDPA, UMTS, EDGE, and WLAN technology products for wireless connectivity solutions. Option has built up an enviable reputation for creating exciting products that enhance the performance and functionality of wireless communications. Option's headquarters are in Belgium (Leuven). The company has Research & Development in Belgium (Leuven) and Germany (Augsburg), and an ISO 9001 production engineering and logistics facility in Ireland (Cork). Option also has offices in Europe, US, Greater China, Japan and Australia. For more information please visit our website www.option.com.