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*** Exercise Your Right to Vote ***IMPORTANT NOTICE Regarding the Availability of Proxy MaterialsMeeting InformationMeeting Type: Annual MeetingSCM MICROSYSTEMS, INC. For holders as of: August 31, 2009Date: October 29, 2009 Time: 10:00 AM PST B Location: SCM Microsystems, Inc. A1900 Carnegie Avenue, R Building B CBROKERLOGO Santa Ana, CA 92705 OHERE DYou are receiving this communication because you hold E shares in the above named company.Return Address Line 1Return Address Line 2 This is not a ballot. You cannot use this notice to vote Return Address Line 3 these shares. This communication presents only an51 MERCEDES WAYEDGEWOOD NY 11717 overview of the more complete proxy materials that are available to you on the Internet. You may view the proxyInvestor Address Line 1Investor Address Line 2 1 materials online at www.proxyvote.com or easily request a Investor Address Line 3 paper copy (see reverse side).Investor Address Line 4 15 12 OFInvestor Address Line 5 We encourage you to access and review all of the John Sample 2 important information contained in the proxy materials1234 ANYWHERE STREET before voting. ANY CITY, ON A1A 1A1See the reverse side of this notice to obtain proxy materials and voting instructions.Broadridge Internal Use OnlyJob # Envelope # Sequence # # of # Sequence #

Before You VoteHow to Access the Proxy MaterialsProxy Materials Available to VIEW or RECEIVE:1. Form 10-K 2. Notice & Proxy StatementHow to View Online:Have the 12-Digit Control Number available (located on the following page) and visit: www.proxyvote.com.How to Request and Receive a PAPER or E-MAIL Copy:If you want to receive a paper or e-mail copy of these documents, you must request one. There is NO charge for requesting a copy. Please choose one of the following methods to make your request:1) BY INTERNET: www.proxyvote.com2) BYTELEPHONE: 1-800-579-16393) BY E-MAIL*: sendmaterial@proxyvote.com* If requesting materials by e-mail, please send a blank e-mail with the 12-Digit Control Number (located on the following page) in the subject line.Requests, instructions and other inquiries sent to this e-mail address will NOT be forwarded to your investment            and other inquiries sent to this e-mail address will NOT be forwarded to your investment advisor. Please make the request as instructed above on or before October 15, 2009 to facilitate timely delivery. . To facilitate timely delivery please make the request as instructed above on or beforeHow To VotePlease Choose One of The Following Voting MethodsVote In Person: If you choose to vote these shares in person at the meeting, you must request a “legal proxy.” To do R2.09.05.010 so, please follow the instructions at www.proxyvote.com or request a paper copy of the materials, which will contain the appropriate instructions. Many shareholder meetings have attendance requirements including, but not limited to, the 2 possession of an attendance ticket issued by the entity holding the meeting. Please check the meeting materials for any 0000029525 special requirements for meeting attendance.Vote By Internet: To vote now by Internet, go to www.proxyvote.com. Have the 12 Digit Control Number available and follow the instructions. Internal UseOnlyVote By Mail: You can vote by mail by requesting a paper copy of the materials, which will include a voting instruction form.

Voting itemsThe Board of Directors recommends that you vote FOR the following:1. Election of DirectorsNominees01 Werner Koepf 02 Lawrence Midland 03 Simon TurnerThe Board of Directors recommends you vote FOR the following proposal(s): B2 To amend the Company’s Fourth Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation to increase the amount of A Common Stock authorized by 20,000,000 sharesR3 To Amend the Company’s 2007 Stock Option Plan to Increase the Number of Shares Reserved for Issuance by C 2,000,000 shares4 To ratify the appointment of Deloitte & Touche as the Company’s independent registered public accountants for O the fiscal year ending December 31, 2009 DENOTE: Such other business as may properly come before the meeting or any adjournment thereof.R2.09.05.0103 ®0000 0000 00000000029525Broadridge Internal Use Only xxxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxxx Cusip Job # Envelope # Sequence # # of # Sequence #

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