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Himax Technologies (NASDAQ:HIMX), a leading supplier and fabless manufacturer of display drivers and semiconductor products, has scheduled its Second Quarter 2025 financial results conference call for Thursday, August 7, 2025, at 8:00 AM EDT (8:00 PM Taiwan Time).

The company will provide multiple access options for investors and analysts, including a live webcast and toll-free dial-in numbers across various countries. The webcast replay will be available on the company's website until August 7, 2026.

Himax Technologies (NASDAQ: HIMX), a leading display driver and semiconductor manufacturer, has announced its Annual General Meeting (AGM) scheduled for August 13, 2025, at 9:30 a.m. in Tainan City, Taiwan. During the AGM, shareholders will vote on key matters including the adoption of 2024 Audited Accounts and Financial Reports, the re-election of Mr. Yan-Kuin Su as Independent Director, and amendments to the Company's 2011 Long-Term Incentive Plan, extending its duration to September 6, 2030. The company has filed necessary documentation with the SEC and made its 2024 Annual Report available on the corporate website.

Himax Technologies (NASDAQ: HIMX) and its subsidiary Liqxtal Technology announced they will showcase their groundbreaking Liqxtal® Pro-Eye vision care display at Medical Taiwan 2025. The display utilizes patented electrically tunable liquid crystal technology to project virtual images at approximately 16 feet away, compared to conventional monitors' 20-24 inch viewing distance.

The technology aims to reduce eye strain and ciliary muscle fatigue, particularly benefiting seniors with presbyopia and helping prevent myopia progression in school-aged children. The company will also present the Liqxtal® Dim adaptive lens, which combines pixelated light valve control with Himax's WiseEye AI sensing technology for smart sunglasses and vision training devices.

Himax Technologies (HIMX) and Vuzix (VUZI) announced their collaboration to showcase a next-generation AR optical module at Display Week 2025 in San Jose. The integrated solution combines Himax's ultra-luminous Dual-Edge Front-lit color LCoS microdisplay with Vuzix's production-ready waveguides.

The microdisplay features impressive specs: 0.09 c.c. volume, under 0.2 grams weight, 1 lumen output, 350,000 nits luminance, and 250mW power consumption. Vuzix's waveguides offer 0.7mm thickness, under 5 grams weight, below 5% eye glow, and 30-degree diagonal FOV. The joint solution, scheduled for commercial release in late 2025, aims to enable sleek AR glasses for enterprise and consumer applications.

Himax Technologies (NASDAQ: HIMX) announced its new miniature ultra-luminous Dual-Edge Front-lit LCoS microdisplay, set to debut at Display Week 2025. The breakthrough technology features:

• Ultra-compact size of 0.09 c.c. and weight of 0.2 grams
• Up to 350,000 nits brightness and 1 lumen output
• Maximum power consumption of 250mW
• 720x720 resolution with 4.25µm pixel pitch

The microdisplay is specifically designed for next-generation AR glasses and head-mounted displays, offering superior brightness and power efficiency in a compact form factor. Himax's Senior Director Simon Fan-Chiang will present the technology at the SID Display Week symposium on May 13, 2025, in San Jose.

Himax Technologies (HIMX) reported Q1 2025 financial results with revenues of $215.1M, down 9.3% QoQ but up 3.7% YoY. The company achieved a gross margin of 30.5% and earnings of 11.4 cents per ADS, exceeding guidance. For Q2 2025, Himax projects revenues to range between -5.0% to +3.0% QoQ, with gross margin around 31.0% and EPS between 8.5-11.5 cents. Notably, automotive IC business represents over 50% of total revenue, with Himax holding dominant market shares: 40% in DDIC, over 50% in TDDI. The company maintains a strong balance sheet with $281.0M in cash and equivalents, announcing a 37.0 cents per ADS annual dividend. Despite global trade tensions, Himax reports minimal direct impact from tariffs as only 2% of products ship directly to the US. The company is strengthening its supply chain across Taiwan, China, Korea, and Singapore while expanding into India through a strategic alliance with Powerchip and Tata Electronics.

Himax Technologies (NASDAQ: HIMX) has declared a cash dividend of 37.0 cents per ADS (18.5 cents per ordinary share) for FY2024. The dividend will be paid on July 11, 2025, to shareholders of record as of June 30, 2025. The ADS book will be closed for issuance and cancellation from June 23-30, 2025. The declared dividend represents a payout ratio of 81.1% of the company's 2024 profits. CEO Jordan Wu emphasized Himax's commitment to rewarding shareholders through their dividend policy since their 2006 IPO, while maintaining focus on sustainable growth and a healthy balance sheet.

Himax Technologies (Nasdaq: HIMX), a leading supplier and fabless manufacturer of display drivers and semiconductor products, announced a leadership change in its Investor and Public Relations department. Mr. Eric Li, former Chief IR/PR Officer and Spokesperson, is retiring from his position. The company has appointed Miss Karen Tiao as the new Head of IR/PR and Spokesperson, effective immediately.

Tiao, who joined Himax in 2019 and served as Senior Investor Relations Manager, will report directly to CEO Jordan Wu in her new role. Chairman Biing-Seng Wu expressed gratitude to Li for his service and highlighted Tiao's extensive experience in investor and public relations, as well as her deep understanding of company operations and strategies, as key factors in ensuring a smooth transition.

Himax Technologies (Nasdaq: HIMX), a leading supplier and fabless manufacturer of display drivers and semiconductor products, has scheduled its First Quarter 2025 Financial Results Conference Call for Thursday, May 8, 2025. The call will take place at 8:00 AM EDT (8:00 PM Taiwan Time).

The company will host the conference through multiple channels including a live webcast with video and audio, as well as toll-free dial-in options available across various countries including Hong Kong, Taiwan, Australia, Canada, China, Singapore, UK, and United States. Participants joining via phone must use the PIN Code 3300508#.

A replay of the webcast will be accessible two hours after the call on www.himax.com.tw and will remain available until May 8, 2026.