Pixelworks to Reconvene Special Meeting of Shareholders on December 8, 2025
Rhea-AI Summary
Pixelworks (NASDAQ: PXLW) adjourned its Special Meeting held Nov 26, 2025 and reconvened it for December 8, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. PT to allow additional voting on Proposal 1, which would authorize the sale of all shares of its subsidiary Pixelworks Semiconductor Technology (Shanghai).
Approximately 98% of votes cast favored Proposal 1 but those votes represented only ~57% of outstanding shares, short of the 67% approval required. Record date for voting is October 17, 2025; votes must be received by Dec 7, 2025 11:59 p.m. ET. ISS and Glass Lewis recommended voting FOR Proposal 1.
Positive
- 98% of shares voted were in favor
- Proxy advisors ISS and Glass Lewis recommended FOR
- Reconvened meeting scheduled for Dec 8, 2025 to complete voting
Negative
- Votes in favor represented only ~57% of outstanding shares
- Proposal requires 67% approval or sale may not close
News Market Reaction
On the day this news was published, PXLW declined 0.72%, reflecting a mild negative market reaction. Our momentum scanner triggered 3 alerts that day, indicating moderate trading interest and price volatility. This price movement removed approximately $309K from the company's valuation, bringing the market cap to $43M at that time.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.
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Peers on Argus
PXLW traded at $6.56 with a -2.87% move while close peers showed mixed performance (e.g., MOBX +10.98%, GCTS +4.2%, MX -0.34%). Momentum data flagged only GCTS in downside momentum, suggesting PXLW’s action was more stock-specific than sector-driven.
Historical Context
| Date | Event | Sentiment | Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 08 | Special meeting adjournment | Neutral | -1.2% | Further adjournment to Dec 19, 2025 to gather votes for Proposal 1. |
| Nov 26 | Special meeting adjournment | Neutral | -0.7% | Adjourned Nov 26 meeting to Dec 8 to continue Proposal 1 voting. |
| Nov 14 | Conference participation | Neutral | +1.6% | Announcement of CEO attending 14th Annual ROTH Technology Conference. |
| Nov 11 | Quarterly earnings | Positive | +3.9% | Q3 2025 results with revenue growth sequentially and higher gross margin. |
| Nov 06 | Product/technology news | Positive | +2.8% | Distributed rendering solution powering realme GT8 R1 gaming chip. |
Recent corporate and transaction updates, including the Shanghai sale process and conference participation, have generally produced modest single-digit price moves without large dislocations.
Over the last few months, Pixelworks’ key storyline centered on the proposed sale of its Shanghai subsidiary. Multiple special-meeting adjournments on Nov 26 and Dec 8, 2025 reflected efforts to reach the required 67% approval, each prompting relatively small negative reactions of -0.72% and -1.16%. Alongside this, Q3 2025 results on Nov 11 and a gaming-chip collaboration on Nov 6 generated modest positive responses. The current adjournment notice fits this ongoing process-focused news pattern.
Market Pulse Summary
This announcement extended the Special Meeting to December 8, 2025 to gather more votes for Proposal 1, which would authorize selling all shares of the Shanghai subsidiary. As of the initial meeting, about 98% of votes cast supported the proposal, but they represented only ~57% of outstanding shares, below the 67% requirement. Investors may focus on whether added solicitation closes that gap and how any outcome affects the company’s strategic path.
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Initial meeting adjourned because the required approval by
Shareholders who have not voted are urged to vote FOR Proposal 1
When the Special Meeting was convened, approximately
Adjournment of Special Meeting
The adjourned Special Meeting will be held in a virtual format and shareholders of record on October 17, 2025, will be able to listen and participate in the reconvened meeting, as well as vote and submit questions during the meeting by dialing 1-888-788-0099. The conference ID number for the Special Meeting is 85737219104.
The Company's Board of Directors encourages any shareholder as of the record date of October 17, 2025, who has not yet voted their shares on Proposal 1 or is uncertain if their shares have been voted on Proposal 1 to contact their broker or bank to vote their shares as soon as possible, but no later than December 7, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. Eastern time.
Stockholders who have previously submitted their proxy or otherwise voted on Proposal One at the Special Meeting of Shareholders and who do not wish to change their vote need not take any action. For questions relating to the voting of shares or to request additional or misplaced proxy voting materials, please contact the Company's proxy solicitor, Alliance Advisors, for assistance in voting your shares toll free (in the
Votes must be received by 11:59 p.m. Eastern time on December 7, 2025, to be counted. After this time, votes can only be cast by record holders as of October 17, 2025, during the adjourned Special Meeting on December 8, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. Pacific time at 1-855-206-1342 or via email at PXLW@allianceadvisors.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains "forward-looking statements" that involve substantial risks and uncertainties for purposes of the safe harbor provided by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements, other than statements of historical facts, included in this press release are forward-looking statements. Examples of such statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding the closing of the Sale; and the satisfaction of closing conditions with respect to the Sale, including approval by Pixelworks' shareholders. You should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. Such statements are based on management's current expectations and understandings and involve risks and uncertainties. Actual results and performance could differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements. We disclaim any intent or obligation to update these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances that exist after the date on which they were made, except as required by law. You should review additional disclosures we make in our filings with the SEC, including our Annual Report on Form 10-K, our Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, and current reports and other documents that we have filed or may file in the future. You may access these documents for no charge at http://www.sec.gov.
Additional Information and Where to Find It
In connection with the Sale, Pixelworks has filed a proxy statement on Schedule 14A with the SEC. INVESTORS AND SHAREHOLDERS ARE URGED TO READ CAREFULLY THE SPECIAL MEETING PROXY STATEMENT AND ANY OTHER RELEVANT DOCUMENTS FILED WITH THE SEC, AS WELL AS ANY AMENDMENTS OR SUPPLEMENTS TO THOSE DOCUMENTS, BECAUSE THEY CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION.
Free copies of the Special Meeting Proxy Statement, as well as other filings containing information about Pixelworks and the proposed Sale, may be obtained at the SEC's Internet site (http://www.sec.gov). You may also obtain the documents filed with the SEC, free of charge, in the "Investors" section of our website, www.pixelworks.com, under the heading "Investors—SEC Filings" or by requesting them in writing or by telephone at: Pixelworks, Inc., 16760 SW Upper Boones Ferry Rd., Suite 101,
Participants in the Solicitation
Pixelworks and certain of its directors and executive officers may be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies from the shareholders of Pixelworks. Information about the Pixelworks directors and executive officers is set forth in the proxy statement for the Company's 2025 annual meeting of shareholders, as filed with the SEC on Schedule 14A on April 21, 2025. Additional information regarding the interests of those participants and other persons who may be deemed participants may be obtained by reading the proxy statement for the annual meeting and other relevant documents regarding the proposed Sale. Copies of these documents may be obtained free of charge from the sources described above.
About Pixelworks, Inc.
Pixelworks provides industry-leading content creation, video delivery and display processing solutions and technology that enable highly authentic viewing experiences with superior visual quality, across all screens – from cinema to smartphone and beyond. Pixelworks has more than 20 years of delivering image processing innovation to leading providers of consumer electronics, professional displays, and video streaming services. For more information, please visit Pixelworks' web site at www.pixelworks.com.
Note: Pixelworks and the Pixelworks logo are trademarks of Pixelworks, Inc.
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