CODEIFAI LIMITED — Board/Management Information 2017

Jul 3, 2017

ASX/MEDIA ANNOUNCEMENT ASX: YPB | 4th July 2017

YPB announces CEO resignation and operational leadership change

• YPB’s CEO Jens Michel resigns effective immediately

• Founder and major shareholder John Houston to resume operational leadership

Brand Protection and Customer Connection solutions company YPB Group Ltd (ASX: YPB) wishes to announce the resignation of CEO Jens Michel effective immediately. The Board extends its thanks to Jens for his dedication during his 16 months as CEO.

Founder and major shareholder John Houston will resume operational leadership. All attention and effort will be funnelled into converting the A$122m new business pipeline to revenue and completion of the 40% overhead reduction plan in order to drive the company into profitability as quickly as possible.

YPB Executive Chairman John Houston said: “I would like to personally thank Jens for his service over the past 21 months and wish him the very best in his future career. For the remainder of 2017, I am determined to focus the Company and all its resources on closing revenue opportunities in our welldeveloped pipeline and delivering the Company into profitability.”

For further information please contact;

Mr. John Houston Mr. Gerard Eakin Executive Chairman Director YPB Group Limited YPB Group Limited T: +61 458 701 088 T: +61 427 011 596 E: john.houston@ypbsystems.com E: eakin@manifestcapital.com W: www.ypbsystems.com

ABOUT YPB

YPB Group (ASX: YPB) is a pioneer in advanced brand protection solutions. Listed on the Australian Securities Exchange, YPB is expanding its global footprint with an established presence in Australia, China, Thailand, USA, and Mexico.

YPB’s patented Anti-Counterfeit technology combined with its Security Packaging and Anti-Theft solutions, Consulting Services and YPB’s proprietary CONNECT platform enables clients to PROTECT their high value brands from the risks of counterfeit, product diversion and theft while providing the tools to CONNECT directly with their customers.

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PROTECT

Smart Security Packaging and labeling for Brands

YPB offers a wide range of Smart Security Packaging and Labeling solutions that can be incorporated into almost any material and offer cost effective strategies to PROTECT the integrity and value of products and brands in high-risk markets.

Government Vital Documents

YPB offers solutions to Governments to PROTECT their Vital Documents that include ID cards, Visas, Passports, Vehicle Labels and many other applications.

Retail Anti-theft

YPB offers clients the latest technology in Retail Anti-Theft and Labeling solutions effective for mainstream retailers, boutiques and exporters to PROTECT against theft.

IP solutions & forensic services

YPB’s IP solution specialists work with quality brands and Governments, to develop bespoke brand protection strategies and solutions that will deliver real protection and safety for brands, products and consumers.

Secure Supply Chain

YPB offers secure supply chain solutions to Governments, banks and companies wanting to ensure the integrity of their supply chain using a combination of YPB’s authentication technology and secure track and trace solutions, delivering real protection for high value documents, brands, products and consumers.

DETECT

Scanner and Tracer protection solutions

YPB’s patent protected state-of-the art Tracer technology is invisible, cannot be copied or destroyed. Brand owners who include YPB’s tracers in their packaging can use YPB’s scanners to verify their product’s authenticity. If a counterfeit is detected YPB’s forensic services can consult with a brand owner to develop strategic, tailored solutions to protect the brand against counterfeiting and product diversion.

CONNECT

Smartphone applications to Detect and Connect

YPB’s sophisticated, user friendly and powerful smartphone applications allow brand owners and consumers to identify and report suspected counterfeit or diverted products. They also allow brands to connect and engage directly with their customers via QR codes, Near Field Communication, secure track and trace and product scanning. The YPB CONNECT platform delivers brand owners valuable and actionable intelligence about their products and customers to measure, tailor and individualise direct marketing campaigns through a ‘big data’ analytics capability.

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