TomTom delivers map content to the US Geological Survey (USGS)

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Lebanon, NH, November 15, 2011– TomTom today announces an extended contract with the USGS, the nation’s central repository and distribution center for geospatial information. Through the renewed contract, the USGS will continue to use TomTom’s highly accurate maps to supportThe National MapViewer (

http://nationalmap.gov

) and the US Topo (

http://nationalmap.gov/ustopo/

). The transportation layer of MultiNet, TomTom’s premiere map product, is available for viewing in both of these products.

Through the USGS contract, TomTom will support critical geospatial infrastructure programs with national exposure to the United States’ Federal, State and local agencies, as well as to the public,”said Maarten van Gool, Managing Director of TomTom Licensing.“We’re proud that the USGS once again chose TomTom to provide map data for such an important program.

The TomTom map covers over 6.5 million miles of roads in the United States, providing location data for both urban and rural geographies.

About TomTom

Founded in 1991, TomTom (AEX:TOM2) is the world’s leading supplier of in-car location and navigation products and services focused on providing all customers with the world’s best navigation experience. Headquartered in Amsterdam, TomTom has over 3,500 employees and sells its products in more than 40 countries.

TomTom Licensing is the division of TomTom dedicated to delivering relevant, fresh and high-quality digital maps, and dynamic content, to a wide range of business customers. Our product portfolio includes the world's freshest digital maps covering over 200 countries and territories globally, as well as the most accurate real time and historical traffic products.

For further information, please visit

www.tomtom.com/licensing

For Media:Americas: Maureen Williams, +1 603-667-7646,

Maureen.Williams@tomtom.com

Europe: Sandra Van Hauwaert, +32 497 25 18 16,

Sandra.VanHauwaert@tomtom.com

For Analysts/Investors:

Richard Piekaar, +31 20 7 575 194,

ir@tomtom.com

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