Company Reaffirms 2021 Guidance

VIA optronics AG (NYSE: VIAO) (“VIA”), a leading supplier of interactive display systems and solutions, today announced that its Supervisory Board has appointed Dr. Markus Peters as Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”) of the Company, effective immediately. Dr. Markus Peters succeeds Daniel Jürgens, who will be stepping down for personal reasons. Daniel Jürgens will remain with VIA for a period of time to ensure a smooth transition.

Dr. Markus Peters has more than 20 years of senior management experience, including serving as chairman of the supervisory board of LPKF Laser & Electronics AG, CFO of German Technology AG (Bantleon Group) and managing director of DMG MORI ECOLINE Holding AG following several senior management positions at thyssenkrupp and RWE.

“We are delighted to announce the appointment of Dr. Peters as our new CFO,” said Mr. Jürgen Eichner, VIA’s Chief Executive Officer. “Markus brings extensive financial and management experience and I look forward to working with him to execute VIA’s strategy going forward. We also would like to thank Daniel Juergens for his dedication to the Company and work as CFO during the last six years.”

VIA optronics also reaffirms its financial guidance for the full year 2021 as communicated in the company’s earnings press release dated May 18, 2021. For the fiscal year 2021, VIA continues to expect to achieve year over year revenue growth of at least 20% compared to 2020. These forward-looking statements are based on current expectations and actual results may differ materially. Please refer to the note below on the forward-looking statements and the risks involved with such statements. VIA optronics disclaims any obligation to update these forward-looking statements.

The Company will provide an update on its financial performance and business outlook on its customary quarterly earnings conference call.

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About VIA:

VIA is a leading provider of interactive display solutions for multiple end markets in which superior functionality or durability is a critical differentiating factor. Its customizable technology is well-suited for high-end markets with unique specifications and demanding environments that pose technical and optical challenges for displays, such as bright ambient light, vibration and shock, extreme temperatures, and condensation. VIA’s interactive display systems combine system design, interactive displays, software functionality, cameras, and other hardware components. VIA’s intellectual property portfolio, process know-how, optical bonding, metal mesh touch sensor and camera module technologies provide enhanced display solutions built to meet the specific needs of its customers.

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