Diodes Inc - DIOD STOCK NEWS

Diodes Incorporated (Nasdaq: DIOD) appointed Angie Chen Button to its Board of Directors, effective April 1, 2021. Ms. Button, a CPA and former Texas Instruments finance and marketing manager, has extensive experience in the semiconductor sector and legislative background as a Texas House Representative. The Board now consists of eight directors, including two women. Dr. Keh-Shew Lu, CEO, expressed enthusiasm for her appointment, highlighting her experience and the company's commitment to board diversity, which aligns with Diodes' strategic growth objectives.

Diodes Incorporated (Nasdaq: DIOD) announced participation in the Loop Capital Markets Virtual Consumer, Industrials & TMT Conference on March 11, 2021. Key executives attending include Chief Financial Officer Brett Whitmire, Sr. VP of Worldwide Sales and Marketing Emily Yang, and Director of Investor Relations Laura Mehrl. They will engage in conference calls with investors throughout the day. Diodes is a leading provider of semiconductor products across multiple markets, leveraging their extensive portfolio and global operations to serve high-volume, high-growth sectors.

Diodes Incorporated (Nasdaq: DIOD) reported record fourth-quarter revenue of $350.4 million, marking a 13.2% sequential increase and a 10.7% year-over-year growth. This includes $16.9 million from the acquisition of Lite-On Semiconductor (LSC). GAAP net income stood at $29.7 million, or $0.59 per diluted share, down from $47.2 million in Q4 2019. Non-GAAP adjusted net income rose to $37.3 million, or $0.74 per diluted share. The company anticipates first-quarter 2021 revenue of approximately $400 million.

Diodes Incorporated (Nasdaq: DIOD) will conduct its fourth quarter and fiscal 2020 financial results conference call on February 16, 2021, at 4:00 p.m. CT. Key executives, including Dr. Keh-Shew Lu (CEO) and Brett Whitmire (CFO), will present. Financial results will be announced at 3:05 p.m. CT on the same day. Investors can join the call by dialing 1-855-232-8957 or via an online broadcast accessible through the Investor Relations section of the company's website. A replay will be available until February 23, 2021.

Diodes Incorporated (Nasdaq: DIOD) has announced that key executives, including CFO Brett Whitmire and SVP Emily Yang, will participate in the 23rd Annual Needham Growth Conference as a virtual event on January 14, 2021, starting at 9:15 a.m. ET. They will engage with investors throughout the day via conference calls. Portfolio managers wishing to meet with management can reach out via email. A live audio webcast of the presentation will be available on the company’s website.

Diodes is recognized for delivering semiconductor products across various high-growth markets.

Diodes Incorporated (Nasdaq: DIOD) has launched a new series of automotive-compliant two-wire unipolar switches for proximity and position sensing applications. The AH32xxQ series features devices with integrated self-diagnostics, ISO 26262 ASIL-B readiness, and a wide operating voltage range from 2.7V to 27V, along with high ESD ratings. Prices start at $0.36 for the AH323xQ and AH327xQ, and $0.40 for the AH324xQ and AH328xQ in 3000 piece quantities. These innovations aim to enhance system reliability while simplifying wiring.

Diodes Incorporated (Nasdaq: DIOD) has launched the DPO2039DABQ, an AEC-Q100 qualified protection solution for USB Type-C ports. This product is aimed at automotive applications such as head units and in-car charging. It offers low insertion loss with an on-resistance of 300mΩ, ensuring minimal impact on data bandwidth. The DPO2039DABQ protects against electrostatic discharge (ESD) and overvoltage conditions, featuring a rapid fault detection response time of 100ns. Available now for $0.35 in quantities of 3000, this product signifies Diodes' commitment to meeting the growing demand in the automotive sector.

Diodes Incorporated (Nasdaq: DIOD) has completed the acquisition of Lite-On Semiconductor (TWSE: 5305) for approximately $446 million, with LSC shareholders receiving TWD 42.50 each. The acquisition enhances Diodes' discrete product offerings and positions it strongly in the Automotive and Industrial markets. Expected revenue contribution from LSC is $17 million for Q4 2020 and $0.30 to earnings per share for 2021. This transaction is anticipated to be immediately accretive to Diodes’ earnings per share, supporting its strategic growth plan and future profitability improvements.

Diodes Incorporated (Nasdaq: DIOD) has launched two new synchronous buck converters, the AP63356Q and AP63357Q, designed to simplify circuit design in automotive power systems. These converters, capable of delivering up to 3.5A with a voltage range of 3.8V to 32V, feature integrated components that reduce costs and board size. They include an innovative Power Good indicator and advanced EMI mitigation technology, enhancing efficiency and noise performance. Both devices are qualified to AEC-Q100 Grade 1 and priced at $0.46 in bulk.