Universal Display Corporation Earns Spot on Newsweek’s America’s Most Responsible Companies 2026 List

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A organic light emitting diode (OLED) is a thin, flat display technology made of organic compounds that glow when electricity flows through them, so each pixel acts like its own tiny light bulb. Investors care because OLED screens enable brighter colors, deeper blacks, lighter and sometimes flexible devices, which can drive consumer demand, affect manufacturing costs, supply chains and licensing revenue, and therefore influence product pricing, margins and sales forecasts.

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OLED is a display technology that uses thin layers of organic material that produce light when electric current passes through, enabling thinner, more flexible screens with deeper blacks and more vivid color than traditional backlit panels. Investors watch OLED adoption because it affects product appeal, manufacturing complexity and supplier relationships—wider use can boost revenues and margins for makers of phones, TVs and components, while limited adoption can shift competitive and cost dynamics.

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A universal phosphorescent OLED (PHOLED) is a type of organic light-emitting diode that uses special phosphorescent materials and a broadly compatible ‘host’ layer to produce bright, energy-efficient light across multiple colors. Think of it as a single light bulb socket that accepts many bulb types while using much less power and lasting longer than older bulbs. For investors, advances in universal PHOLED materials can lower manufacturing costs, improve device efficiency and lifetime, and thus affect makers of displays and lighting products.

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ESG stands for Environmental, Social, and Governance, which are key factors investors consider when evaluating how sustainable and responsible a company is. It involves assessing how a company manages its impact on the environment, treats its employees and communities, and operates transparently and ethically. Investors use ESG criteria to identify businesses that align with their values and have the potential for long-term success.

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A phosphorescent OLED is a type of organic light-emitting diode that uses phosphorescent materials to turn electricity into light more efficiently than older fluorescent OLEDs, capturing more of the energy that would otherwise be wasted. For investors, it matters because displays made with this technology can be brighter, use less power and often last longer, which can improve device appeal, reduce operating costs and influence product margins — like replacing an incandescent bulb with a more efficient LED.

12/03/2025 - 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 its inclusion in Newsweek’s America’s Most Responsible Companies 2026 list. This marks the fifth time UDC has been honored among the nation’s top 600 companies recognized for its commitment to responsible business practices.

“Earning a place on Newsweek’s list again highlights our vision to lead with purpose and shape a sustainable future,” said Steven V. Abramson, President and Chief Executive Officer of Universal Display Corporation. “This achievement reflects our relentless pursuit of energy-efficient OLED innovations and our commitment to nurturing a culture that thrives on curiosity, creativity and collaboration. It also celebrates the passion and integrity of our global team, whose work drives environmental responsibility, technological advancement and continuous excellence.”

Newsweek, in partnership with Statista, evaluated the top 2,000 public U.S. companies by revenue using more than 30 key performance indicators across the pillars of environmental, social, and governance (ESG). Metrics included energy consumption, community engagement, and financial stability and transparency, supplemented by a large-scale reputation survey of U.S. residents. For details on the methodology, visit https://assets.newsweek.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Methodology_Americas-Most-Responsible-Companies-2026.pdf.

To learn more about Universal Display Corporation’s sustainability and corporate responsibility initiatives, please visit https://ir.oled.com/shareholders/Corporate-Responsibility/default.aspx.

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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