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Gentex Corp. (GNTX) is in the Auto Industry

Revenue
Dec 31 2007
$653.9M
Profit
Dec 31 2007
$122.1M
Market Cap
Oct 09 2008
$1.5B

Latest News and Analysis

  • Gentex Corp. Q2 2008 Earnings Call Transcript

    Question-and-Answer SessionThank you. We will now take questions from the telephone lines. [Operator Instructions]. Our first question is from Himanshu Patel from J.P. Morgan. Please go ahead. Himanshu Patel - J.P. Morgan Securities, Inc. Hi. Can you guys remind us what is your Chrysler exposure exactly? Enoch Jen -...

    Earnings calls 2008-07-22

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  • Gentex Corp. Q1 2008 Earnings Call Transcript

    Question-and-Answer SessionThank you Ms. Hamblin. [Operator Instructions]. The first question is from John Murphy of Merrill Lynch. Please go ahead John Murphy - Merrill Lynch Good morning, everybody Enoch Jen - Senior Vice President Hey John John Murphy - Merrill Lynch It's on the striking impact, you kind of...

    Earnings calls 2008-04-29

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  • Gentex Corp. Q1 2008 Earnings Call Transcript

    Question-and-Answer SessionThank you Ms. Hamblin. [Operator Instructions]. The first question is from John Murphy of Merrill Lynch. Please go ahead John Murphy - Merrill Lynch Good morning, everybody Enoch Jen - Senior Vice President Hey John John Murphy - Merrill Lynch It's on the striking impact, you kind of...

    Earnings calls 2008-04-22

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  • Gentex Corp. Q4 2007 Earnings Call Transcript

    Question-and-Answer SessionThank you. We will now take questions from the telephone lines. [Operator Instructions] The first question is from Rob Hinchcliffe from UBS, please go ahead. Rob Hinchcliffe - UBS Thanks, good morning. Enoch Jen - Senior Vice President Good morning, Rob. Rob Hinchcliffe - UBS I wanted to...

    Earnings calls 2008-01-29

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  • Gentex Q3 2007 Earnings Call Transcript

    Question-and-Answer SessionOperator Instructions Your first question comes from John Murphy - Merrill Lynch. John Murphy - Merrill Lynch Good morning. Just a question on pricing and margins here. Is there an opportunity as you win new business on new programs like the Accord, to potentially get better...

    Earnings calls 2007-10-22

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Additional Resources

  • Gentex Revises Top Line Growth Estimates for Third Quarter of 2008

    Gentex Corporation (NASDAQ: GNTX), the leadingsupplier of automatic-dimming rearview mirrors to the worldwide automotiveindustry, has announced that it has revised its prior estimate for top linegrowth for the third quarter ended September 30, 2008. In the Company's second quarter news release on July 22, 2008, the Companyhad estimated that its...

    Articles 2008-09-29

  • Gentex Rear Camera Display Mirrors Now Available in the Aftermarket

    Drivers that want a backup camera system to seevideo images of the area behind their vehicle while backing up will nolonger have to wait until they purchase a new vehicle. Gentex Corporation(NASDAQ: GNTX), the world's largest manufacturer of automatic-dimmingrearview mirrors, has announced that its Rear Camera Display RCD Mirroris now...

    Articles 2008-08-27

  • Gentex Increases Quarterly Cash Dividend

    Gentex Corporation (NASDAQ: GNTX), the Zeeland,Michigan-based manufacturer of automatic-dimming automotive rearviewmirrors and commercial fire protection products, today announced that itsBoard of Directors approved a five percent increase in its quarterly cashdividend rate from $0.105 (10 1/2 cents) to $0.11 (11 cents) per share.The Board subsequently declared a quarterly cash dividend...

    Articles 2008-08-19

  • BMW Expands SmartBeam(R) High-Beam Assist to New X6 Model

    Gentex Corporation (NASDAQ: GNTX), the leadingsupplier of automatic-dimming rearview mirrors to the worldwide automotiveindustry, has announced that it is shipping auto-dimming mirrors withadvanced electronic features for the all-new BMW X6 sports activity coupeSAC. The X6, sold in Europe and other select regions, includes Gentex'sSmartBeam® High-Beam Headlamp Assist Technology as a...

    Articles 2008-07-31

  • Tacoma Is First Toyota to Offer Gentex Rear Camera Display Mirror as Original Equipment

    Gentex Corporation (NASDAQ: GNTX), the leadingsupplier of automatic-dimming rearview mirrors to the worldwide automotiveindustry, has announced that it is supplying the 2009 Toyota Tacoma with aninterior auto-dimming mirror with a rear camera display RCD. Auto-dimmingmirrors darken automatically to eliminate glare from the headlamps ofvehicles approaching from the rear for improved...

    Articles 2008-07-29

  • Gentex Announces Quarterly Earnings Webcast

    Gentex Corporation (NASDAQ: GNTX) announces thefollowing webcast: What: Second Quarter 2008 Earnings CallWhen: July 22, 2008 at 10:30 a.m. EDSTWhere: http://www.gentex.com How: Live over the Internet --...

    Articles 2008-07-09

  • Gentex Announces Revised Top Line Growth for Second Quarter and Maintains Guidance for the Balance of Calendar Year 2008

    Gentex Corporation (NASDAQ: GNTX), the leadingsupplier of automatic-dimming rearview mirrors to the worldwide automotiveindustry, has announced that it has revised its top line growth for thesecond quarter ended June 30, 2008, but is maintaining its guidance for thebalance of calendar year 2008. On the Company's first quarter conference...

    Articles 2008-07-08

  • Gentex Promotes Newton to Senior Vice President of Electrical Engineering and Purchasing

    Gentex Corporation (NASDAQ: GNTX), theleading supplier of automatic-dimming rearview mirrors to the worldwideautomotive industry, today announced that the Company has promoted MarkNewton, 48, to Senior Vice President of Electrical Engineering andPurchasing. Newton previously was Vice President of Purchasing andAdvanced Technology. “We are very pleased that Mark has...

    Articles 2008-07-02

  • Examine the Advanced Flat Glass Market in the USA

    Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report related to the Building materials industry is available in its catalogue. Advanced Flat Glass Market in the USA http://www.reportlinker.com/p090364/Advanced-Flat-Glass-Market-in-the-USA.html US demand to grow 5% annually through 2012 US demand for advanced flat glass is expected to...

    Articles 2008-06-23

  • Gentex Shipping for 2009 Ford Flex

    Gentex Corporation (NASDAQ: GNTX), theleading supplier of automatic-dimming rearview mirrors to the worldwideautomotive industry, has announced that it is shipping auto-dimminginterior rearview mirrors for the all-new 2009 Ford Flex. The Flex isFord's new full-size crossover that will be sold in North America beginningthis summer. A Gentex interior auto-dimming...

    Articles 2008-06-18

  • Gentex Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend and Board Authorizes Additional Share Repurchase

    Gentex Corporation (NASDAQ: GNTX), the Zeeland,Michigan-based manufacturer of automatic-dimming automotive rearviewmirrors and commercial fire protection products, today announced that itsBoard of Directors recently declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of$0.105 (10 1/2 cents) per share that will be payable July 18, 2008, toshareholders of record of the common stock at...

    Articles 2008-06-03

  • / CORRECTION - Gentex Corporation

    In the news release, "Gentex Declares QuarterlyCash Dividend and Board Authorizes Additional Share Repurchase," issuedearlier today by Gentex Corporation (NASDAQ: GNTX), we are advised by thecompany that the headline should read "Gentex Declares Quarterly CashDividend." Complete corrected text follows. Gentex Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend ZEELAND, MI--(June 03, 2008) -...

    Articles 2008-06-03

  • Gentex Shipping for 2009 Toyota Crown Line-Up

    Gentex Corporation (NASDAQ: GNTX), the leadingsupplier of automatic-dimming rearview mirrors to the worldwide automotiveindustry, announces that it is shipping interior auto-dimming interiorrearview mirrors for the 2009 Toyota Crown. The Crown, a full-size luxurysedan, is sold exclusively in the Japanese market. An interior auto-dimming mirror is available as standard equipment on...

    Articles 2008-05-29

  • Gentex's SmartBeam High-Beam Headlamp Assist to Be Offered on New Audi Models in 2008

    Gentex Corporation (NASDAQ: GNTX), the leadingsupplier of automatic-dimming rearview mirrors to the worldwide automotiveindustry, announced today that its SmartBeam® High-Beam Headlamp Assistsystem [called "Fernlichtassistent" FLA by Audi], will be offered thisspring on the Audi A4, A5 and Q7. The FLA feature will be available onAudi models in Europe as...

    Articles 2008-05-27

  • Gentex Mirrors Featured on New Hyundai Luxury Vehicle

    Gentex Corporation (NASDAQ: GNTX), the leadingsupplier of automatic-dimming rearview mirrors to the worldwide automotiveindustry, has announced that it is supplying auto-dimming interior andexterior rearview mirrors for the 2008 Hyundai Genesis. The Genesis isHyundai's newest entry into the luxury vehicle segment. It was launched inHyundai's home market of South Korea and...

    Articles 2008-04-30

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  • Incorporated: 1974
  • CEO: Mr. Fred Bauer
  • Employees: 2,718

Gentex designs, develops, manufactures and markets proprietary products employing electro-optic technology: automatic-dimming rearview automotive mirrors and fire protection products. Co. also develops and manufactures variable dimmable windows for the aircraft industry and non-automatic-dimming rearview automotive mirrors with electronic features. Through the use of electrochromic technology, Co.'s mirror gradually darkens to the degree necessary to eliminate rearview glare from following vehicle headlights. As of Dec 31 2007, Co. manufactured approximately 60 different models of smoke alarms and smoke detectors, combined with over 160 different models of signaling appliances.

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Gentex Corp. Company Info

Board of Directors

Mr. Fred Bauer

Chairman

Mr. Frederick A. Sotok

James Wallace

Mr. John A. Mulder

Mr. Wallace K. Tsuha Jr.

Mr. Gary F. Goode

Mr. Arlyn J. Lanting

Mr. Kenneth L. La Grand

Mr. Rande S. Somma

Contact Information

600 N. Centennial Street

Zeeland, MI

http://www.gentex.com

616 772-1800

NAICS Code

All Other Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing: 336399
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