CompoSecure Partners with a Leading Cryptocurrency Exchange on an Innovative Crypto Reward Payment Card

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SOMERSET, NJ – (BUSINESS WIRE) – CompoSecure Holdings, LLC (CompoSecure), a leading provider of premium financial payment cards and an emerging provider of cryptocurrency storage and security solutions, has announced today that it will manufacture a new crypto rewards credit card for Gemini. Gemini is a crypto platform, working with Mastercard and WebBank, the issuer and the lender, on this innovative rewards credit card that will allow cardholders to earn up to 3% on bitcoin purchases or more. of 40 crypto-currencies available on Gemini.

Gemini crypto Rewards credit card shows how the blockchain and cryptocurrency market category is supported by banks offering innovative financial products. In fact, Bank of America recently reported that 21% of banks have incorporated some form of blockchain technology into their operations. According to the report, some of the world’s largest banks have already started rolling out services to support blockchain or cryptocurrency, including: JPMorgan, Citibank, Wells Fargo, US Bank, and Signature Bank.

This is an important moment for CompoSecure and the industry regarding the intersection between payments and cryptocurrency, said Jon Wilk, President and CEO of CompoSecure, who recently announced that he has signed a merger agreement with Roman DBDR Tech Acquisition Corp. (NASDAQ: DBDR) (Roman DBDR), a special purpose acquisition company. Geminis’ strong value proposition combined with our premium payment cards can quickly deliver an innovative approach to rewards that will drive the cryptocurrency market forward.

The Gemini credit card offering includes a metal credit card with features like crypto rewards on purchases, instant rewards1, no annual fees, security-focused design, and instant access to a virtual card after approval. Crypto rewards will be automatically deposited into the cardholder’s Gemini account.

The Gemini credit card is expected to launch in all 50 US states this summer and can be used anywhere Mastercard is accepted. Consumers will have the choice between black, silver or rose gold. Currently, more than 300,000 customers have registered on the Geminis waiting list. For Gemini users or anyone else interested in signing up to the waitlist, please visit: gemini.com/credit-card/waitlist.

Gemini cards use CompoSecure’s dual interface metal construction which enables contactless purchases. To speed up production and reduce time to market, Gemini selected CompoSecure for its innovative technology, creative design and manufacturing capabilities. For more information on the design and manufacture of metal payment cards, visit www.composecure.com.

On April 19, 2021, CompoSecure announced the signing of a merger agreement with Roman DBDR Tech Acquisition Corp. (NASDAQ: DBDR), a specialist acquisition company. Upon closing of the proposed merger, the combined company will operate as CompoSecure, Inc. and expects to trade on the Nasdaq stock market. The transaction reflects a pro forma enterprise value for the combined company of approximately $ 1.2 billion. The transaction is expected to close in the third quarter of 2021 and remains subject to approval by Roman DBDR shareholders and other customary closing conditions.

About CompoSecure

Founded in 2000, CompoSecure is a pioneer and category leader in premium payment cards and an emerging provider of cryptocurrency and digital asset storage and security solutions. The company is focused on serving affluent customers of payment card issuers around the world using proprietary production methods that meet the highest quality and safety standards. The company offers exclusive secure, innovative and sustainable products that implement cutting-edge engineering and safety capabilities. CompoSecures ‘mission is to increase customers’ brand value in the marketplace by offering products and solutions that differentiate the brands they represent, thereby enhancing the cardholder experience. For more information, please visit www.composecure.com. ArculusTM was created with the mission of promoting the adoption of cryptocurrency by making it safe, simple and secure for the average person to buy, sell and store cryptocurrency. With a strong background in security hardware and financial payments, the ArculusTM solution was developed to enable people to use a familiar payment card form factor to manage their cryptocurrency. For more information, please visit www.arculus.co.

About Roman DBDR Tech Acquisition Corp.

Roman DBDR is a special purpose acquisition company whose business object is to carry out a merger, a capital stock exchange, an asset acquisition, a share purchase, a reorganization or a similar business combination with one or more companies or entities. Although the Company may pursue an initial objective of business combination at any stage of its business development or in any industry or sector, it intends to focus its research on companies in the sectors. technology, media and telecommunications (TMT). The company is led by its co-managing directors, Dr Donald G. Basile and Dixon Doll, Jr. The company’s experienced board of directors includes former chairman of NVCA and longtime venture capitalist Dixon Doll, CEO of Global Net Lease (NYSE: GNL) James L. Nelson, former fund manager Paul Misir, investment banker and investor Arun Abraham, and entrepreneur Alan Clingman. For more information, please visit https://www.romandbdr.com/. Roman DBDR raised $ 236 million in its initial public offering (including the exercise of the over-allotment option by the underwriters) in November 2020 and is listed on Nasdaq under the symbol DBDR.

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Forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to y limit, statements regarding Roman’s expectations, hopes, beliefs, intentions or strategies of DBDR or CompoSecures regarding the future, including, without limitation, statements regarding: (i) the ability to Roman DBDR and CompoSecure to complete the transaction described in the press release, (ii) the size, demand and growth potential of the markets for CompoSecures products and the ability of CompoSecures to serve those markets, (iii) the degree of acceptance and adoption of CompoSecures products by the market, (iv) the ability of CompoSecures to develop innovative products and to compete with other companies committed to the services and technology industry and the timing of ArculusTM launch; and (v) CompoSecures’ ability to attract and retain customers. 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These forward-looking statements are provided for informational purposes only and are not intended to serve as, and should not be relied upon by any investor as, a guarantee, prediction or a definitive statement of fact or probability. Neither Roman DBDR nor CompoSecure guarantees that Roman DBDR or CompoSecure will meet its expectations. Actual events and circumstances are difficult or impossible to predict and will differ from assumptions. Many real events and circumstances are beyond the control of CompoSecure and Roman DBDR. These forward-looking statements involve a number of risks, uncertainties (some of which are beyond the control of the Roman DBDRs and CompoSecures) or other assumptions which may result in actual results or performance materially different from those expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. 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If any of these risks materialize or if our assumptions prove to be incorrect, actual results could differ materially from the results suggested by these forward-looking statements. There may be additional risks that none of Roman DBDR or CompoSecure is currently aware of or that Roman DBDR or CompoSecure currently considers to be insignificant, which could also cause actual results to differ from those contained in forward-looking statements. In addition, forward-looking statements reflect the expectations, plans or forecasts of the Roman DBDRs and CompoSecures regarding future events and opinions as of the date of this press release. Roman DBDR and CompoSecure predict that subsequent events and developments will cause the Roman DBDR and CompoSecures assessments to change. However, while Roman DBDR and CompoSecure may choose to update these forward-looking statements at some time in the future, Roman DBDR and CompoSecure specifically disclaim any obligation to do so. 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1 Certain exclusions apply in which rewards are deposited when the transaction is cleared.

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