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Himax Technologies (HIMX) expects US$23–24M gain from US$80M investee sale

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Himax Technologies, Inc. reports that a technology startup in which it holds an equity-method investment has signed a definitive agreement to be acquired by an independent semiconductor technology company for US$80 million in cash, subject to net working capital and net cash adjustments at closing.

Himax currently owns approximately 31% of the investee’s fully diluted equity interests and, based on a preliminary assessment, estimates a pre-tax gain on disposal of about US$23–US$24 million upon closing. The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals and is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2026. Himax will evaluate the final financial impact under applicable accounting standards when the deal is completed.

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Himax expects a one-time pre-tax gain from selling its stake in an equity-method investee.

Himax holds about 31% of a technology startup that agreed to be acquired for US$80 million in cash. Because the stake is accounted for under the equity method, the disposal will be recognized as a one-time gain rather than recurring operating income.

The company currently estimates a pre-tax gain of roughly US$23–US$24 million, based on the investment’s carrying value and subject to final purchase price adjustments. Actual recognition depends on satisfying customary closing conditions and obtaining regulatory approvals.

The deal is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2026. Subsequent reports will clarify the final gain amount and any impact on reported earnings once closing and purchase price adjustments are finalized.

Acquisition purchase price US$80 million cash Total consideration for equity-method investee
Himax ownership stake 31% equity interest Fully diluted equity interests in investee
Estimated pre-tax gain US$23–US$24 million Expected gain on disposal upon closing
Expected closing period Q4 2026 Anticipated transaction closing timeframe
Employees around 2,200 people Global workforce as of company description
Granted patents 2,564 patents Worldwide patents granted as of March 31, 2026
Pending patents 331 patents pending Worldwide patent applications as of March 31, 2026
equity-method investee financial
"one of its equity-method investees, a technology startup company, had entered into a definitive agreement"
An equity-method investee is a company in which an investor owns a significant but non-controlling share—enough to influence decisions, typically around 20–50%—and therefore records the investee’s profits or losses on its own income statement instead of treating it like a simple investment. For investors, this matters because the performance of that investee directly affects the investor’s reported earnings and balance sheet, similar to owning a slice of a business whose gains or losses you must share and monitor closely.
definitive agreement financial
"had entered into a definitive agreement under which all of its equity interests will be acquired"
A definitive agreement is a formal, legally binding document that outlines the final terms and conditions of a deal or transaction, such as a sale or partnership. It acts like a detailed contract that confirms all parties have agreed on the key details, making the deal official. For investors, it signals that the agreement is settled and moving toward completion, providing clarity and security about the transaction.
pre-tax gain on disposal financial
"Himax estimates that the transaction will result in a pre-tax gain on disposal of approximately US$23 to US$24 million"
customary closing conditions regulatory
"The proposed transaction remains subject to customary closing conditions, regulatory approvals, and other conditions"
"Customary closing conditions" are standard rules or checks that must be met before a business deal can be finalized, like making sure all paperwork is in order or that certain approvals are obtained. They matter because they help protect both parties, ensuring everything is in place and reducing the risk of surprises or problems after the deal is closed.
regulatory approvals regulatory
"remains subject to customary closing conditions, regulatory approvals, and other conditions set forth"
Regulatory approvals are official permissions from government agencies that a company needs before launching a new product, service, or business activity. They matter because without this approval, the company might not be allowed to operate legally or sell its products, similar to how a driver needs a license to legally drive a car.
forward looking statements regulatory
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FAQ

What transaction did Himax Technologies (HIMX) announce in this Form 6-K?
Himax announced that an equity-method investee signed a definitive agreement to be acquired by an independent semiconductor technology company for US$80 million in cash, subject to closing adjustments and customary conditions.

How much of the equity-method investee does Himax Technologies (HIMX) own?
Himax currently holds approximately 31% of the investee’s fully diluted equity interests. This minority stake is accounted for using the equity method, so its sale generates a disposal gain rather than ongoing operating revenue.

What gain does Himax Technologies (HIMX) expect from the disposal?
Based on a preliminary assessment, Himax estimates a pre-tax gain on disposal of about US$23–US$24 million. This estimate uses the current carrying value of the investment and will be updated after final purchase price adjustments.

When is the Himax Technologies (HIMX) transaction expected to close?
The company expects the transaction to close in the fourth quarter of 2026. Completion depends on customary closing conditions, regulatory approvals, and other terms specified in the definitive acquisition agreement.

What conditions must be satisfied before Himax Technologies (HIMX) realizes the gain?
Closing is subject to customary conditions, regulatory approvals, and other terms in the definitive agreement. Only after completion and final purchase price adjustments will Himax recognize the pre-tax gain in its financial statements.

How will Himax Technologies (HIMX) account for the disposal of its equity-method investee?
Himax plans to evaluate the financial impact in line with applicable accounting standards once the transaction is completed, recognizing a pre-tax disposal gain based on the final purchase price and the investment’s carrying value.

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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

Form 6-K

REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16 UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the month of July 2026

Commission File Number: 000-51847

Himax Technologies, Inc.
(Translation of registrant's name into English)

No.26, Zilian Road, Xinshi Dist.,
Tainan City 74148,
Taiwan, Republic of China
(Address of principal executive office)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.
Form 20-F [ X ]      Form 40-F [   ]

 

 

On July 1, 2026, the Registrant issued a press release, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.

(c) Exhibit 99.1. Press release dated July 1, 2026

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

      Himax Technologies, Inc.    
  (Registrant)
   
  
Date: July 1, 2026     /s/ JESSICA PAN    
  Jessica Pan
  Chief Financial Officer
  

EXHIBIT 99.1

Himax Technologies, Inc. Announces Proposed Disposal of Investment in Equity-Method Investee

TAINAN, Taiwan, July 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Himax Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: HIMX) (“Himax” or the “Company”), a leading supplier and fabless manufacturer of display drivers and other semiconductor products, today announced that one of its equity-method investees, a technology startup company, had entered into a definitive agreement under which all of its equity interests will be acquired by an independent third-party semiconductor technology company for a total purchase price of US$80 million in cash, subject to adjustments based on net working capital and net cash at closing.

Himax currently holds approximately 31% of the investee’s fully diluted equity interests. Based on the Company’s preliminary assessment, Himax estimates that the transaction will result in a pre-tax gain on disposal of approximately US$23 to US$24 million upon closing. The estimated gain is based on the estimated carrying value of the investment and remains subject to final purchase price adjustment.

The proposed transaction remains subject to customary closing conditions, regulatory approvals, and other conditions set forth in the definitive agreement, and is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2026. Himax will continue to monitor the progress of the transaction and will evaluate the related financial impact in accordance with applicable accounting standards upon completion. The Company will make any further disclosures as appropriate and in compliance with applicable regulatory requirements.

About Himax Technologies, Inc.

Himax Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: HIMX) is a leading global fabless semiconductor solution provider dedicated to display imaging processing technologies. The Company’s display driver ICs and timing controllers have been adopted at scale across multiple industries worldwide including TVs, PC monitors, laptops, mobile phones, tablets, automotive, ePaper devices, industrial displays, among others. As the global market share leader in automotive display technology, the Company offers innovative and comprehensive automotive IC solutions, including traditional driver ICs, advanced in-cell Touch and Display Driver Integration (TDDI), local dimming timing controllers (Local Dimming Tcon), Large Touch and Display Driver Integration (LTDI) and OLED display technologies. Himax is also a pioneer in tinyML visual-AI and optical technology related fields. The Company’s industry-leading WiseEye™ Ultralow Power AI Sensing technology which incorporates Himax proprietary ultralow power AI processor, always-on CMOS image sensor, and CNN-based AI algorithm has been widely deployed in consumer electronics and AIoT related applications. Himax optics technologies, such as diffractive wafer level optics, LCoS microdisplays and 3D sensing solutions, are critical for facilitating emerging AR/VR/metaverse technologies. Additionally, Himax designs and provides touch controllers, OLED ICs, LED ICs, EPD ICs, power management ICs, and CMOS image sensors for diverse display application coverage. Founded in 2001 and headquartered in Tainan, Taiwan, Himax currently employs around 2,200 people from three Taiwan-based offices in Tainan, Hsinchu and Taipei and country offices in China, Korea, and the US. Himax has 2,564 patents granted and 331 patents pending approval worldwide as of March 31, 2026.

http://www.himax.com.tw

Forward Looking Statements

Factors that could cause actual events or results to differ materially from those described include, but are not limited to, the effect of the Covid-19 pandemic on the Company’s business; general business and economic conditions and the state of the semiconductor industry; market acceptance and competitiveness of the driver and non-driver products developed by the Company; demand for end-use applications products; reliance on a small group of principal customers; the uncertainty of continued success in technological innovations; our ability to develop and protect our intellectual property; pricing pressures including declines in average selling prices; changes in customer order patterns; changes in estimated full-year effective tax rate; shortage in supply of key components; changes in environmental laws and regulations; changes in export license regulated by Export Administration Regulations (EAR); exchange rate fluctuations; regulatory approvals for further investments in our subsidiaries; our ability to collect accounts receivable and manage inventory and other risks described from time to time in the Company's SEC filings, including those risks identified in the section entitled "Risk Factors" in its Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2025 filed with the SEC, as may be amended.

Himax Contacts:

Karen Tiao, Head of IR/PR
Himax Technologies, Inc.
Tel: +886-2-2370-3999
Fax: +886-2-2314-0877
Email: hx_ir@himax.com.tw
http://www.himax.com.tw

Mark Schwalenberg, Director
Investor Relations - US Representative
MZ North America
Tel: +1-312-261-6430
Email: HIMX@mzgroup.us

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