Tianma and Universal Display Corporation Enter into Long-Term OLED Agreements

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01/05/2026 - 04:15 PM

EWING, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Universal Display Corporation (UDC) (Nasdaq: OLED), enabling energy-efficient displays and lighting with its UniversalPHOLED^® technology and materials, today announced the signing of long-term OLED material supply and license agreements with Tianma, a leading global manufacturer of flat panel displays.

These agreements reinforce the strong and enduring partnership between UDC and Tianma and underscore their shared commitment to advancing OLED technology worldwide. Under the terms, Universal Display will continue to provide its proprietary UniversalPHOLED^® phosphorescent OLED materials and cutting-edge technologies to Tianma through its wholly-owned subsidiary, UDC Ireland Limited, supporting Tianma’s next-generation OLED displays. Further details and financial terms of the agreements have not been disclosed.

“We are pleased to extend our long-standing partnership with Tianma through these new agreements,” said Steven V. Abramson, President and Chief Executive Officer of Universal Display Corporation. “Tianma has been a key innovator in the small and medium display industry, and together we share a vision of advancing OLED technology to deliver sustainable, energy-efficient solutions for consumers worldwide. As UDC continues to broaden its presence in China, we look forward to deepening our collaboration with Tianma and driving innovation, leadership, and a brighter future for the global display ecosystem.”

About Universal Display Corporation

Universal Display Corporation (Nasdaq: OLED) is a leader in the research, development and commercialization of organic light emitting diode (OLED) technologies and materials for use in display and solid-state lighting applications. Founded in 1994 and with subsidiaries and offices around the world, the Company currently owns, exclusively licenses or has the sole right to sublicense more than 6,500 patents issued and pending worldwide. Universal Display licenses its proprietary technologies, including its breakthrough high-efficiency UniversalPHOLED^® phosphorescent OLED technology that can enable the development of energy-efficient and eco-friendly displays and solid-state lighting. The Company also develops and offers high-quality, state-of-the-art UniversalPHOLED materials that are recognized as key ingredients in the fabrication of OLEDs with peak performance. In addition, Universal Display delivers innovative and customized solutions to its clients and partners through technology transfer, collaborative technology development and on-site training. To learn more about Universal Display Corporation, please visit https://oled.com/.

Universal Display Corporation and the Universal Display Corporation logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Universal Display Corporation. All other Company, brand or product names may be trademarks or registered trademarks.

All statements in this document that are not historical, such as those relating to the projected adoption, development and advancement of the Company’s technologies, and the Company’s expected results and future declaration of dividends, as well as the growth of the OLED market and the Company’s opportunities in that market, are forward-looking financial statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements in this document, as they reflect Universal Display Corporation’s current views with respect to future events and are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contemplated. These risks and uncertainties are discussed in greater detail in Universal Display Corporation’s periodic reports on Form 10-K and Form 10-Q filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including, in particular, the section entitled “Risk Factors” in Universal Display Corporation’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024. Universal Display Corporation disclaims any obligation to update any forward-looking statement contained in this document.

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