De La Rue PLC has announced the renewal of its contract with Microsoft for a five-year period, extending their partnership until 2029. The agreement involves the supply of innovative authentication solutions to Microsoft's OEM, Retail, and Xbox channels. De La Rue will provide unique physical and digital technologies to Microsoft partners worldwide, focusing on brand protection and reducing carbon footprint. Dave Sharratt, Managing Director of Authentication at De La Rue, expressed gratitude for the trust placed in the company by Microsoft and highlighted the contract extension as a testament to De La Rue's successful growth in the Authentication division.

De La Rue, established over 210 years ago, is a trusted provider of digital and physical solutions to governments, central banks, and international brands, safeguarding their supply chains and cash cycles from counterfeiting and illicit trade. The company operates across five continents, serving customers in 140 countries with solutions including advanced track and trace software, security document design, banknotes, brand protection labels, tax stamps, security features, and passport bio-data pages. De La Rue's core focus areas are Authentication and Currency, offering advanced digital software solutions, security labels, and highly secure banknotes and components.

The company's solutions contribute to robust economies and flourishing societies, underpinned by a significant Environmental, Social, and Governance commitment, as evidenced by accolades such as the ISO 14001 certification and consistent ranking in the top tier of the Financial Times European Climate Leaders list. De La Rue's shares are traded on the London Stock Exchange (LSE: DLAR), and the company's LEI code is 213800DH741LZWIJXP78. For further information, visit De La Rue's website.