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Gentex Corporation (NASDAQ: GNTX), founded in 1974 and headquartered in Zeeland, Michigan, is a leading global electronics company renowned for its innovative product offerings in the automotive, aerospace, and fire protection industries. The company's core competencies include highly automated electronics, CMOS camera development, vacuum coatings, and glass bending and fabrication, making it a vertically integrated powerhouse in technology innovation.
Originally established to produce smoke-detection equipment, Gentex entered the automotive sector in 1982 with its first glare-control interior mirror and continued to pioneer with electrochromic technology in 1987. Today, automotive revenue constitutes about 98% of Gentex's total revenue, with 2023 sales reaching approximately $2.3 billion and 50.6 million mirrors shipped. The product mix consists of 63% interior and 37% exterior mirrors.
Gentex is a long-time supplier of electro-optical products, providing nearly every major automaker with connected-car technologies and advanced electronic features that enhance driver vision and safety. In the aerospace sector, the company supplies dimmable aircraft windows that optimize passenger experience. Its fire protection segment continues to innovate with products like the PLACE Smart Smoke/CO Detection system, a holistic suite of smart home safety devices.
Recent strategic moves include new R&D activities, collaboration agreements, and acquisitions aimed at diversifying its product lines. At the 2024 Consumer Electronics Show (CES), Gentex showcased groundbreaking advancements across several product categories, including the PLACE Smart Smoke/CO Detection system, ADASKY thermal imaging technology for automotive applications, and driver and in-cabin monitoring systems.
Gentex's latest product, the Full Display Mirror (FDM), integrates advanced cameras and dimmable technology to provide superior rearward visibility and enhanced driver safety. Additionally, its HomeLink Smart Home Solutions bridge the gap between car connectivity and home automation, offering a seamless ecosystem controlled via a single app.
Financially, Gentex reported net sales of $590.2 million for Q1 2024, the highest quarterly sales level in the company's history, driven by strong content growth and increased demand for its advanced features. The company continues to focus on margin recovery and cost optimization, aiming for a gross margin of 35%-36% by the end of 2024.
With a 50-year legacy of innovation and a robust portfolio of technologies, Gentex remains at the forefront of enhancing safety, vision, and connectivity across multiple industries.
Gentex Corporation (NASDAQ: GNTX) declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.12 per share, payable on January 20, 2021, to shareholders of record as of January 8, 2021. This announcement reflects the company's ongoing commitment to returning value to its shareholders. Gentex, based in Zeeland, Michigan, is a leading supplier in automotive technology, including automatic-dimming mirrors and fire protection products.
Gentex Corporation (NASDAQ: GNTX) has partnered with PayByCar to implement a commercial agreement enabling touch-free payments for gas and essentials directly from vehicles. The collaboration aims to ensure compatibility between Gentex's Integrated Toll Module (ITM) and PayByCar's payment solution, enhancing convenience for drivers. This partnership responds to the rising demand for contactless transactions, allowing users to fuel up without cash or credit cards through identification via toll transponders. Both companies anticipate mutual growth as they expand their services.
Gentex Corporation (NASDAQ: GNTX) has pledged $60,000 annually for the next five years to support Kids’ Food Basket, a nonprofit addressing childhood hunger in West Michigan. This donation will primarily assist the 'Feeding our Future' campaign, funding program expansions and a renovation of their Holland location. Kids’ Food Basket serves over 8,800 children across multiple counties through its Sack Suppers program. The initiative aims to provide essential nutrition, helping to break the cycle of poverty in the community.
Gentex Corporation (NASDAQ: GNTX) reported Q3 2020 net sales of $474.6 million, a 1% decline from Q3 2019. This quarter marks the second highest sales in its history. Gross margin improved to 39.7%, up 200 basis points year-over-year. Earnings per share rose 9% to $0.48, with net income increasing by 5% to $117.1 million. The company repurchased 1.2 million shares and reduced debt by $50 million. For 2021, revenue is projected to rise 15-20% compared to 2020, despite ongoing uncertainty from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Gentex Corporation (NASDAQ: GNTX) will release its 2020 third quarter financial results on October 23, before the market opens. A conference call for the investment community is scheduled for 9:30 AM ET to discuss the results, with public access via a live audio webcast. Participation details include a dial-in number, (844) 389-8658, with a passcode of 9858208. A replay of the webcast will be available approximately 24 hours post-call. For more information, visit Gentex's website.
Gentex Corporation (NASDAQ: GNTX) has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.12 per share, set for payment on October 21, 2020, to shareholders on record by the close of business on October 9, 2020. This reflects the company's commitment to returning value to shareholders amidst its operations in digital vision and automotive technologies.
Gentex Corporation (GNTX) announced its Q2 2020 results, reporting a 51% decline in net sales to $229.9 million due to the impact of COVID-19, with significant reductions in light vehicle production in North America (69%) and Europe (62%). Despite lower sales, the company generated positive cash flow of $39.2 million and maintained a strong balance sheet with $585 million in cash against $75 million in debt. The gross margin fell to 19.1% from 37.7% year-over-year. Gentex forecasts a 7% decline in light vehicle production for the second half of 2020, with estimated net sales of $865-$915 million.
Gentex Corporation (NASDAQ: GNTX) has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.12 per share, payable on July 22, 2020, to shareholders of record by July 10, 2020. The Zeeland, Michigan-based company specializes in digital vision, connected car technologies, dimmable glass, and fire protection systems. Founded in 1974, Gentex is a leading supplier of automatic-dimming rearview mirrors and related electronics for the automotive market, as well as dimmable windows for aviation and fire protection products.
Gentex Corporation (NASDAQ: GNTX) announced that its 2020 Annual Meeting of Shareholders will be held virtually due to the COVID-19 pandemic, ensuring the health of its stakeholders. The meeting is scheduled for May 21, 2020, at 4:30 p.m. E.T. Shareholders as of March 23, 2020, can participate online using their control numbers provided in proxy materials. Guests may attend but cannot vote or ask questions. Shareholders are encouraged to vote in advance via the internet, telephone, or mail.
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