What changed in GENTEX CORP's 2024 10-K compared to 2023?

Across the narrative sections we track, GENTEX CORP (GNTX) added 202 paragraphs, removed 209, and edited 171 between the 2023 and 2024 10-K filings. The biggest movers are Item 1. Business (+83/−78), Item 7. Management's Discussion & Analysis (+53/−52), Item 1A. Risk Factors (+44/−55).

Did GENTEX CORP add new Risk Factors in the 2024 10-K?

Yes — Item 1A Risk Factors shows 44 new/edited paragraphs and 55 removed paragraphs versus the 2023 10-K.

What changed in GENTEX CORP's MD&A (Item 7) in 2024?

Item 7 Management's Discussion & Analysis shows 53 new/edited paragraphs and 52 removed paragraphs year-over-year. Read the side-by-side diff to see exactly which revenue, margin, and outlook commentary was rewritten.

Did GENTEX CORP update its Cybersecurity disclosure (Item 1C) in 2024?

Item 1C Cybersecurity has 9 paragraph-level changes between the 2023 and 2024 filings.

Did GENTEX CORP's Legal Proceedings (Item 3) change in 2024?

Item 3 shows 1 added/edited paragraphs and 1 removed paragraphs — usually indicating new litigation disclosed or settled cases removed.

Where does this GNTX 10-K diff come from?

The source filings are GENTEX CORP's official 2023 and 2024 Form 10-K annual reports from SEC EDGAR. 10q10k.net parses each filing, aligns paragraphs by section (Item 1, 1A, 1C, 2, 3, 7, 7A), and highlights every added, removed and edited sentence side-by-side.

What changed in GENTEX CORP's 10-K — 2023 vs 2024

Paragraph-level year-over-year comparison of GENTEX CORP's 2023 and 2024 10-K annual filings, covering the Business, Risk Factors, Legal Proceedings, Cybersecurity, MD&A and Market Risk sections. Every new, removed and edited paragraph is highlighted side-by-side so you can see exactly what management changed in the 2024 report.

+202 added−209 removedSource: 10-K (2025-02-25) vs 10-K (2024-02-22)

Top changes in GENTEX CORP's 2024 10-K

202 paragraphs added · 209 removed · 171 edited across 7 sections

Item 1. Business+83 / −78 · 66 edited
Item 7. Management's Discussion & Analysis+53 / −52 · 44 edited
Item 1A. Risk Factors+44 / −55 · 40 edited
Item 2. Properties+9 / −12 · 9 edited
Item 1C. Cybersecurity+9 / −8 · 8 edited

Item 1. Business

Business — how the company describes what it does

66 edited+17 added−12 removed72 unchanged

2023 filing

2024 filing

Biggest changeEsight 4, which is the fourth generation of the product, is a Class 1 Medical Device that is registered with the FDA, registered with EUDAMED, and inspected by Health Canada. The Company has been developing, initially for contract manufacture and now as the owner, the technology, referred to as eSightGo.

Biggest changeThe Company has been developing, initially for contract manufacture and now as the owner, the technology, referred to as eSightGo ® . Deliveries of eSightGo to customers which began shipping in calendar year 2024. In January 2024, the Company announced a partnership, in the ordinary course of business, with Solace Power, an innovative wireless power transfer technology company.

In 2017, the Company announced an agreement entered into during the ordinary course of business with VOXX International Corporation to become the exclusive aftermarket distributor of the Gentex Aftermarket Full Display Mirror ® in North America.

In 2017, the Company announced an agreement entered into during the ordinary course of business with VOXX International Corporation ("VOXX") to become the exclusive aftermarket distributor of the Gentex Aftermarket Full Display Mirror ® in North America.

While the Company believes it will retain a significant position in automatic-dimming rearview mirrors for some time, another U.S. manufacturer, Magna Mirrors, a division of 4 Magna, continues to compete for sales to domestic and foreign vehicle manufacturers and is supplying a number of domestic and foreign vehicle models with its versions of auto-dimming mirrors and appears to have considerably more resources available to it.

While the Company believes it will retain a significant position in automatic-dimming rearview mirrors for some time, another U.S. manufacturer, Magna Mirrors, a division of Magna, continues to compete for sales to domestic and foreign vehicle manufacturers and is supplying a number of domestic and foreign vehicle models with its versions of auto-dimming mirrors and appears to have considerably more resources available to it.

In some instances, Company products such as the FDM ® appeal to consumers who are interested in new technology, while also resolving rearward vision limitations created by vehicle design changes that increase aerodynamics. The Company has contributed to this differentiation strategy, allowing OEMs to maximize profitability and optionality by providing profitable, mirror-based and in-vehicle technologies that consumers demand.

In some instances, Company products, such as the FDM ® , appeal to consumers who are interested in new technology, while also resolving rearward vision limitations created by vehicle design changes that increase aerodynamics. The Company has contributed to this differentiation strategy, allowing OEMs to maximize profitability and optionality by providing mirror-based and in-vehicle technologies that consumers demand.

This technology has a wide variety of use cases in various markets and industries, with potential applications for automotive, aerospace, agriculture, chemical manufacturing, military and first responders, worker safety, food and beverage processing, and medical applications. 6 Medical Products and Development In 2020 the Company unveiled an innovative lighting technology for medical applications that was co-developed with Mayo Clinic.

This technology has a wide variety of use cases in various markets and industries, with potential applications for automotive, aerospace, agriculture, chemical manufacturing, military and first responders, worker safety, food and beverage processing, and medical applications. Medical Products and Development In 2020, the Company unveiled an innovative lighting technology for medical applications that was co-developed with Mayo Clinic.

(b) [Reserved] (c) Description of Business The Company designs, develops, manufactures, markets, and supplies digital vision, connected car, dimmable glass, and fire protection technologies, including: automatic-dimming and non-automatic-dimming rearview mirrors and electronics for the automotive industry; dimmable aircraft windows for the aviation industry; and commercial smoke alarms and signaling devices for the fire protection industry.

(b) [Reserved] 3 (c) Description of Business The Company designs, develops, manufactures, markets, and supplies digital vision, connected car, dimmable glass, and fire protection technologies, including: automatic-dimming and non-automatic-dimming rearview mirrors and electronics for the automotive industry; dimmable aircraft windows for the aviation industry; and commercial smoke alarms and signaling devices for the fire protection industry.

The Company has also displayed a new three-camera rear vision system that streams rear video – in multiple composite views – to a rearview-mirror-integrated display. Further, the Company has announced an embedded biometric solution for vehicles that leverages iris scanning technology to create a secure environment in the vehicle.

The Company has also displayed a three-camera rear vision system that streams rear video – in multiple composite views – to a rearview-mirror-integrated display. Further, the Company has announced an embedded biometric solution for vehicles that leverages iris scanning technology to create a secure environment in the vehicle.

The Company has also continued to invest in new technologies to improve manufacturing processes. In 2020, the Company, in the ordinary course of business, completed the acquisition of Argil, Inc., an electrochromic technology and research and development company, which the Company anticipates using to complement and expand its product offerings and leverage for manufacturing efficiencies.

The Company has also continued to invest in new technologies to improve manufacturing processes. In 2020, the Company, in the ordinary course of business, completed the acquisition of Argil, Inc., an electrochromic technology and research and development company, which the 5 Company anticipates using to complement and expand its product offerings and leverage for manufacturing efficiencies.

The Company's Sustainability Report, published each year and available on the Company's website, provides significant details regarding the Company's approach to sustainability. General. The Company makes intentional decisions that reflect the desire to be responsible with all resources and achieve the Company's goal of meaningful change. Energy and Climate Change.

These electronic interior mirrors can also include additional electronic features such as compass, microphones, HomeLink ® , interior driver and cabin monitoring systems, lighting assist and driver assist forward safety camera systems, various lighting systems, various telematics systems, ITM ® systems, and a wide variety of displays, including the FDM ® product.

These electronic interior mirrors can also include additional electronic features such as compass, HomeLink ® , interior driver and cabin monitoring systems, lighting assist and driver assist forward safety camera systems, various lighting systems, various telematics systems, ITM ® systems, and a wide variety of displays, including the FDM ® product.

As regards transportation, the Company maintains: 30 electric vehicle charging stations; a bicycle fleet for travel between facilities; a bus shelter to encourage bus ridership; and Sweed banding choppers at certain facilities to reduce frequency of trips to recycling.

As regards transportation, the Company 10 maintains: 30 electric vehicle charging stations; a bicycle fleet for travel between facilities; a bus shelter to encourage bus ridership; and Sweed banding choppers at certain facilities to reduce frequency of trips to recycling.

The Company is also in development of small-scale dimmable devices that darken to improve contrast and legibility for transparent displays, concealment of sensors, and to dynamically adjust camera exposure. Automotive Rearview Mirrors and Electronics Markets and Marketing.

The Company is also in development of small-scale dimmable devices that darken to improve contrast and legibility for transparent displays, concealment of sensors, and to dynamically adjust camera exposure. 4 Automotive Rearview Mirrors and Electronics Markets and Marketing.

The Company's DE&I initiatives are further supported by the DE&I Advisory Board, which is led by Mr. Matthews, and includes various executives, including the CEO, and two external members who are experts in the field of diversity, equity, and inclusion.

The Company's DE&I initiatives are further supported by the DE&I Advisory Board, which is also led by Mr. Matthews, and includes various executives, including the CEO, and two external members who are experts in the field of diversity, equity, and inclusion.

In January 2021, the Company announced a partnership, in the ordinary course of business, with Simplenight to provide drivers and vehicle occupants with access to enhanced mobile capability for booking personalized entertainment and lifestyle experiences in addition to everyday purchases.

In 2021, the Company announced a partnership, in the ordinary course of business, with Simplenight to provide drivers and vehicle occupants with access to enhanced mobile capability for booking personalized entertainment and lifestyle experiences in addition to everyday purchases.

The Company continues to further develop and work on the intelligent medical lighting system in order to assess system performance and work toward obtaining any necessary approvals. On November 2, 2023, the Company acquired certain technology assets from eSight.

The Company continues to further develop and work on the intelligent medical lighting system in order to assess system performance and work toward obtaining any necessary approvals. In November 2023, the Company acquired certain technology assets from eSight.

While the Company has an environment of equal employment opportunity related to recruitment, hiring, promotion, discipline, and other terms of employment, the commitment to have a skilled and diverse world class workforce goes beyond that.

The HomeLink Connect ® allows users to program their HomeLink ® buttons and control cloud-based devices from their vehicles. In September 2021, the Company announced the acquisition of Guardian Optical Technologies ("Guardian"), an Israeli startup that pioneered a unique, multi-modal sensor technology designed to provide a comprehensive suite of driver- and cabin-monitoring solutions for the automotive industry.

The HomeLink Connect ® allows users to program their HomeLink ® buttons and control cloud-based devices from their vehicles. Also in 2021, the Company announced the acquisition of Guardian Optical Technologies ("Guardian"), an Israeli startup that pioneered a unique, multi-modal sensor technology designed to provide a comprehensive suite of driver- and cabin-monitoring solutions for the automotive industry.

Simplenight can be integrated into the Company's current and future connected vehicle technologies, including HomeLink ® , the automotive industry’s leading car-to-home automation system. HomeLink ® consists of vehicle-integrated buttons that can be programmed to operate a myriad of home automation devices. Integration of Simplenight into the Company's HomeLink Connect ® app is underway.

To ensure an excellent and increasingly diverse employment base, the Company has added Spanish speaking manufacturing lines, which involve translating materials for recruiting, orientation, on-boarding, training, and work in the Spanish language.

As a part of its strategies, the Company has committed to the following landfill avoidance goals: – By 2026, 20% below 2020 levels – By 2031, 60% below 2020 levels – By 2041, 90% below 2020 levels – By 2045, 100% zero landfill waste Initiatives.

As a part of its strategies, the Company has committed to the following landfill avoidance goals: – By 2026, 20% below 2021 levels – By 2031, 60% below 2021 levels – By 2041, 90% below 2021 levels – By 2045, 100% zero landfill waste Initiatives.

To that end, the Company has announced to the following carbon reduction and neutrality goals: – By 2026, 15% below 2020 levels – By 2031, 40% below 2020 levels – By 2041, 70% below 2020 levels – By 2049, carbon neutrality 9 The Company implements efficient alternatives for capital equipment, uses automated building management systems to use less energy, and has put in place extremely efficient lighting and HVAC equipment.

To that end, the Company has announced to the following carbon reduction and neutrality goals: – By 2026, 15% below 2021 levels – By 2031, 40% below 2021 levels – By 2041, 70% below 2021 levels – By 2049, carbon neutrality The Company implements efficient alternatives for capital equipment, uses automated building management systems to use less energy, and has put in place extremely efficient lighting and HVAC equipment.

On May 1, 2023, the Company announced a partnership, in the ordinary course of business, with Adasky Ltd. ("Adasky"), a developer and manufacturer of intelligent, high-resolution thermal sensing systems for vehicle safety and perception applications and smart city roadway solutions. In addition to the partnership, the Company has obtained an approximate 27% equity share in Adasky.

In 2023, the Company announced a partnership, in the ordinary course of business, with Adasky Ltd. ("Adasky"), a developer and manufacturer of intelligent, high-resolution thermal sensing systems for vehicle safety and perception applications and smart city roadway solutions. In addition to the partnership, the Company has obtained an approximate 27% equity share in Adasky.

The Company's DE&I initiatives are supported by its VP of Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion and DE&I Council, which helps implement specific diversity programs, supports internal training, and creates opportunities to spread awareness throughout the organization. The Company's DE&I Council is led by Mr. Joe Matthews, VP of Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion and includes employees from a variety of departments.

The Company's DE&I initiatives are supported by its Vice President of Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion and DE&I Council, which helps implement specific diversity programs, supports internal training, and creates opportunities to spread awareness throughout the organization. The Company's DE&I Council is led by Mr. Joe Matthews and includes employees from a variety of departments.

Evidence of the Company's commitment to inclusion is its cultivation of a world-class diversity, equity & inclusion ("DE&I") ethos that allows team members to make a lasting impact in the communities in which the Company operates, all while attracting and retaining diverse talent that can help propel the business forward.

Evidence of the Company's commitment to inclusion is its cultivation of a genuine diversity, equity & inclusion ("DE&I") ethos that allows team members to make a lasting impact in the communities in which the Company operates, all while attracting and retaining diverse talent that can help propel the business forward.

On January 9, 2024, the Company announced the introduction of a suite of smart home safety products with room-specific functionality called PLACE. PLACE offers a holistic solution that blends smart home safety, comfort, and security features into one sophisticated system, all controlled from a single, user-friendly app.

In January 2024, the Company announced the introduction of a suite of smart home safety products with room-specific functionality called PLACE. PLACE offers a holistic solution that blends smart home safety, comfort, and security features into one sophisticated system, all controlled from a single, user-friendly app.

As a part of DE&I initiatives, the Company maintains a growing list of business resource groups ("BRGs") comprised of individuals with similar interests or backgrounds who work internally to support one another, develop leadership skills, and enhance cultural awareness. Among current BRGs are Women@Gentex and Gentex V.E.T.S.

As a part of DE&I ethos, the Company maintains a growing list of business resource groups ("BRGs") comprised of individuals with similar interests or backgrounds who work internally to support one another, develop leadership skills, and enhance cultural awareness. Among current BRGs are Women@Gentex, Gentex V.E.T.S., and Emerging Professionals.

Automotive revenues represent approximately 98% of the Company's total revenue in 2023, mostly consisting of interior and exterior electrochromic automatic-dimming rearview mirrors and automotive electronics.

Automotive revenues represent approximately 98% of the Company's total revenue in 2024, mostly consisting of interior and exterior electrochromic automatic-dimming rearview mirrors and automotive electronics.

Advanced features currently in development include: biometric authentication systems, hybrid and fully digital camera monitoring systems ("CMS"), driver and cabin monitoring systems, cabin sensing systems, touch screen displays for mirrors, and digital enhancements to displays to improve driver safety, among other things.

Advanced features currently in development and/or being sold include: biometric authentication systems; hybrid and fully digital camera monitoring systems ("CMS"); driver and cabin monitoring systems; cabin sensing systems; touch screen displays for mirrors; and digital enhancements to displays to improve driver safety, among other things.

The Company has also announced the creation of the Gentex Discovery Preschool, an on-site daycare and preschool designed to provide employees with convenient, cost-effective access to quality day care. The Company is extremely proud of its workplace injury prevention programs, which have achieved workplace injury rates well below industry averages.

The Company has also broken ground on the Gentex Discovery Preschool, an on-site daycare and preschool designed to provide employees with convenient, cost-effective access to quality day care. The Company is extremely proud of its workplace injury prevention programs, which have achieved workplace injury rates well below industry averages.

In 2022, the Company obtained an approximate 20% equity share in GreenMarbles, in the ordinary course of business. GreenMarbles is a leading provider of sustainable solutions for integration into properties. The Company intends for this relationship to promote the HomeLink Connect ® App with property developers and contractors.

In 2022, the Company obtained an approximate 20% equity share in GreenMarbles, in the ordinary course of business. GreenMarbles is a provider of sustainable solutions for integration into properties. The Company intends for this relationship to promote the HomeLink Connect ® App, PLACE ® and HomeLink Smart Home Solutions ® with property developers and contractors.

The Company's Board of Directors (the "Board") has regular touchpoints with management regarding: employee engagement; workforce planning (including capabilities and skills development); safety; understanding workforce demographics and DE&I strategies; and corporate culture. The Board and management know that the right talent is required to implement the Company's strategies.

The Company's Board of Directors (the "Board") and its committees have regular touchpoints with management regarding: employee engagement; workforce planning (including capabilities and skills development); safety; understanding workforce demographics and DE&I strategies; and corporate culture. The Board and management know that the right talent is required to implement the Company's strategies.

The Company is currently supplying mirrors and electronic modules for Aston Martin, BMW Group, Daimler Group, Faraday Future, Ferrari, Ford Motor Co., Geely/Volvo, General Motors, Harley Davidson, Honda Motor Co., Hyundai/Kia, Lucid Motors, Mazda, Maruti Suzuki, Mahindra & Mahindra, McLaren, Polaris, Renault/Nissan/Mitsubishi Group, Rivian Automotive, Stellantis, Subaru, Suzuki, Tata Motors, Tesla, TOGG Inc., Toyota Motor Company, Volkswagen Group, VOXX International, as well as shipments to domestic China manufacturers (BYD, Chery, Dongfeng, FAW, Great Wall Motors, Human Horizon, King Long, Lixiang Auto, NIO, SAIC, and Xpeng EV).

The Company is currently supplying mirrors and electronic modules for Aston Martin, BMW Group, Daimler Group, Faraday Future, Ferrari, Ford Motor Co., Geely/Volvo, General Motors, Harley Davidson, Honda Motor Co., Hyundai/Kia, Isuzu Motors, Kawasaki Heavy Industries, KG Ssangyong Mobility, Lucid Motors, Mazda, Maruti Suzuki, Mahindra & Mahindra, McLaren, Polaris, Renault/Nissan/Mitsubishi Group, Rivian Automotive, Stellantis, Subaru, Tata Motors, Tesla, TOGG Inc., Toyota Motor Company, Volkswagen Group, VOXX, and Yamaha, as well as shipments to domestic China manufacturers (Chery, Dongfeng, FAW, Great Wall Motors, Human Horizon, King Long, Lixiang Auto, NIO, SAIC, and Xpeng EV).

The Company continues to be the leading producer of automatic-dimming rearview mirrors in the world and currently is the largest supplier to the automotive industry with an approximate 89% market share worldwide in 2023.

Vaporsens specializes in nanofiber chemical sensing research and development. Markets and Marketing. While no current commercialized product yet exists, this technology has the potential ability to sense explosives, toxic industrial chemicals, chemical warfare agents, drugs, consumer goods, and VOC's.

Nanofiber Products and Development The Company completed the acquisition of Vaporsens in 2020. Vaporsens specializes in nanofiber chemical sensing research and development. Markets and Marketing. While no current commercialized product yet exists, this technology has the potential ability to sense explosives, toxic industrial chemicals, chemical warfare agents, drugs, consumer goods, and VOC's.

As such, the Board works with management appropriately regarding the approach to, and investment in, human capital that includes recruitment, talent development, retention, and diversity. The Board has access to all levels of employees in the Company in its efforts to properly oversee human resources and DE&I issues.

As such, the Board and its committees work with management regarding the approach to, and investment in, human capital that includes recruitment, talent development, retention, and diversity. The Board and its committees have access to all levels of employees in the Company in its efforts to properly oversee human resources and DE&I issues.

The Company manufactures other automotive electronics products through HomeLink ® applications in the vehicle including the rearview mirror, interior visor, overhead console, or center console. Certain of the Company's newer features can be located either in the rearview mirror or other locations in the vehicle.

The Company manufactures other automotive electronics products as a part of HomeLink ® applications in the vehicle including the rearview mirror, interior visor, overhead console, or center console. Certain of the Company's features can be located either in the rearview mirror or other locations in the vehicle.

Where OEMs had historically used Company technologies only to differentiate from one another, they now also use Company technologies to differentiate trim lines across their own nameplates. In new markets, emerging OEMs have recognized the need to include Company products in their vehicles to compete with global OEMs. Automotive Rearview Mirrors and Electronics Competition.

OEMs have historically used Company technologies only to differentiate from one another, but are now also using Company technologies to differentiate trim lines across their own nameplates. In new markets, emerging OEMs have recognized the need to include Company products in their vehicles to compete with global OEMs. Automotive Rearview Mirrors and Electronics Competition.

In addition, the Company periodically obtains intellectual property rights, in the ordinary course of the Company's business, to strengthen its intellectual property portfolio and minimize potential risks of infringement. Human Capital Resources As of February 1, 2024, the Company had 6,245 full-time employees. None of the Company’s employees are represented by a labor union or other collective bargaining representative.

In addition, the Company periodically obtains intellectual property rights, in the ordinary course of the Company’s business, to strengthen its intellectual property portfolio and minimize potential risks of infringement. Human Capital Resources As of January 31, 2025, the Company had 6,184 full-time employees. None of the Company’s employees are represented by a labor union or other collective bargaining representative.

Later in 2019, the first production shipments of variably dimmable windows were made to Boeing for the 777X program. As previously 5 announced, Airbus is now offering, as optional content, the Company's dimmable aircraft windows on its aircraft, with production having begun in 2021. Markets and Marketing.

Later in 2019, the first production shipments of variably dimmable windows were made to Boeing for the 777X program. As previously announced, Airbus is now offering, as optional content, the Company's dimmable aircraft windows on its aircraft, with production having begun in 2021. Markets and Marketing. The Company markets its variable dimmable windows to aircraft manufacturers and airline operators globally.

While the Company faces significant competition in the sale of smoke detectors and signaling appliances, it believes that the introduction of new products, improvements to its existing products, its diversified product line, and the availability of special features will permit the Company to maintain its competitive position. Nanofiber Products and Development The Company completed the acquisition of Vaporsens in 2020.

While the Company faces significant competition in the sale of smoke detectors and signaling appliances, it believes that the introduction of new products, improvements to its 6 existing products, its diversified product line, and the availability of special features will permit the Company to maintain its competitive position.

On November 2, 2023, the Company acquired certain technology assets from eSight Corporation ("eSight"), in the ordinary course of business.

Also in 2023, the Company acquired certain technology assets from eSight Corporation ("eSight"), in the ordinary course of business.

The Company continuously seeks to improve its core and acquired technologies and apply those technologies to new and existing products. As those efforts produce patentable inventions, the Company expects to file appropriate patent applications.

Patent applications, 295 foreign patent applications, 18 U.S. Registered Trademark applications, and 50 foreign registered trademark applications. The Company continuously seeks to improve its core and acquired technologies and apply those technologies to new and existing products. As those efforts produce patentable inventions, the Company expects to file appropriate patent applications.

The Vaporsens technology has a wide variety of use cases in various markets and industries, with potential applications for automotive, aerospace, agriculture, chemical manufacturing, military and first responders, worker safety, food and beverage processing, and medical.

The technology allows for the rapid detection of target chemicals with high sensitivity in the parts per billion and parts per trillion ranges. The Vaporsens technology has a wide variety of use cases in various markets and industries, with potential applications for automotive, aerospace, agriculture, chemical manufacturing, military and first responders, worker safety, food and beverage processing, and medical.

The technology acquired from eSight provides advanced and versatile low-vision smart glasses for those with visual impairments and is compatible with more than 20 eye conditions including Macular Degeneration, Diabetic Retinopathy, and Stargardt disease. eSight wearables are inspected and registered by public health officials. eSight 4, which is the fourth generation of the product, is a Class 1 Medical Device that is 2 registered with the FDA, registered with EUDAMED, and inspected by Health Canada.

An inclusive environment is nurtured so that team members can perform, support each other, and continue to grow and learn, including on-the-job training. 7 This culture is supported by a competitive compensation system that goes beyond base salary and includes for virtually all employees: quarterly profit-sharing bonuses; an extensive stock-based compensation program that extends to all eligible employees; an employee stock purchase plan; 401(k) plan (or other retirement plan for non-US employees) with Company matching; and tuition reimbursement.

This culture is supported by a competitive compensation system that goes beyond base salary and includes for virtually all employees: quarterly profit-sharing bonuses; an extensive stock-based compensation program that extends to all eligible employees; an employee stock purchase plan; 401(k) plan (or other retirement plan for non-US employees) with Company matching; and tuition reimbursement.

The system’s versatility is further demonstrated through specialized units for the kitchen, nursery, and garage, each equipped with additional safeguards like gas and VOC detection, room-monitoring cameras, intercoms, and temperature and humidity sensing, as appropriate to the application.

The base Any Space unit provides smart smoke and carbon monoxide detection and Wi-Fi connectivity for space-specific alerts. The system’s versatility is further demonstrated through specialized units for the kitchen, nursery, and garage, each equipped with additional safeguards like gas and VOC detection, room-monitoring cameras, intercoms, and temperature and humidity sensing, as appropriate to the application.

The Company markets its variable dimmable windows to aircraft manufacturers and airline operators globally. Competition. The Company’s variable dimmable aircraft windows are the first commercialized product of its kind for original equipment installation in the aircraft industry. Other manufacturers are working to develop and sell competing products utilizing other technology in the aircraft industry for aftermarket or original equipment installation.

Competition. The Company’s variable dimmable aircraft windows were the first commercialized product of its kind for original equipment installation in the aircraft industry. Other manufacturers are developing and/or selling competing products utilizing other technology in the aircraft industry for aftermarket or original equipment installation.

Deliveries of eSightGo are expected to begin in 2024. Markets and Marketing. The Company markets and sells the eSight smart glasses directly to consumers that have visual impairments or eye conditions, The Company also sells the eSight product through authorized distributors. Trademarks and Patents The Company owns 50 U.S. Registered Trademarks and 772 U.S.

Deliveries of eSightGo began in 2024. Markets and Marketing. The Company markets and sells the eSight smart glasses directly to consumers that have visual impairments or eye conditions, The Company also sells the eSight product through authorized distributors.

Automotive rearview mirrors and electronics accounted for 98% of the Company’s consolidated net sales in 2023. The Company is the leading manufacturer of electrochromic automatic-dimming rearview mirrors in the world, and is the largest supplier to the automotive industry.

The Company is the leading manufacturer of electrochromic automatic-dimming rearview mirrors in the world, and is the largest supplier to the automotive industry.

The Company announced in January 2018 that it entered into an exclusive licensing agreement, in the ordinary course of business, with Fingerprint Cards AB to deploy its ActiveIRIS ® iris-scanning biometric technology in automotive applications. In 2019, the Company announced that it would be offering, as optional content, its latest generation of variable dimmable windows on the Boeing 777X aircraft.

The Company’s Director of Talent Acquisition was honored as one of the 25 8 Most Influential Latinos in West Michigan for his work to promote the Company’s Limited English Proficiency Program.

The Company’s Corporate Controller and Senior Director of Accounting was honored as one of the 25 Most Influential Latinos in West Michigan for her work to establish the Company’s Limited English Proficiency Program.

The Company continually seeks to develop new products and is currently working to introduce additional advanced-feature automatic-dimming mirrors.

The Company also supplies electrochromic automatic-dimming rearview mirrors to certain of these rearview mirror competitors. Automotive Rearview Mirrors and Electronics Product Development. The Company continually seeks to develop new products and is currently working to introduce additional advanced-feature automatic-dimming mirrors.

PLACE offers a holistic solution that blends smart home safety, comfort, and security features into one sophisticated system, all controlled from a single, user-friendly app. The PLACE portfolio of smart-home solutions is designed to address the nuanced safety requirements of various home spaces.

In addition to the partnership, the Company obtained an approximate 13% equity share in Solace Power. The Company believes Solace Power’s technology not only has immediate applications in the current Company product portfolio, but can also play an important role in the Company’s continued expansion into new markets.

The Company believes Solace Power’s technology not only has immediate applications in the current Company product portfolio, but can also play an important role in the Company’s continued expansion into new markets. Also in 2024, the Company announced the introduction of a suite of smart home safety products with room-specific functionality called PLACE ® .

Competitors for automotive rearview mirrors include Magna International ("Magna"), Fudi Technology, Aolian, Ultronix, Tokai Rika Company, SMR Automotive, Intertech, Adayo, Sincode, Mike Shanghai, Guangdong Yangfeng Electronic Technology Co. Ltd. Licon, MirrorTech, Amblilight, and Chongqing Yimei. The Company also supplies electrochromic automatic-dimming rearview mirrors to certain of these rearview mirror competitors. Automotive Rearview Mirrors and Electronics Product Development.

Competitors for automotive rearview mirrors include Magna International ("Magna"), Fudi Technology, Findream Technology, Kingband, Acson, Nigbo Huichang, Panasonic, Aolian, Ultronix, Tokai Rika Company, SMR Automotive, Intertech, Adayo, Sincode, Licon, Amblight, Mirrortech, Mike Shanghai, Guangdong Yangfeng Electronic Technology Co. Ltd., Guangdong E-Think Technology Company, Hubei SL, Shanxi Coal, and Chongqing Yimei.

Deliveries of eSightGo to customers are expected to begin in calendar year 2024. On January 8, 2024, the Company announced a partnership, in the ordinary course of business, with Solace Power, an innovative wireless power transfer technology company. This collaboration is intended to further develop, manufacture, and commercialize Solace Power’s unique wireless power systems for a wide variety of industries.

This collaboration is intended to further develop, manufacture, and commercialize Solace Power’s unique wireless power systems for a wide variety of industries. In addition to the partnership, the Company obtained an approximate 13% equity share in Solace Power.

In January 2019, the Company announced that it would be offering, as optional content, its latest generation of variable dimmable windows on the Boeing 777X aircraft. During the third quarter of 2019, the first production shipments of variably dimmable windows were made to Boeing for the 777X program.

The first production shipments of variably dimmable windows were made to Boeing for the 777X program that same year. In 2020, the Company announced that Airbus will also be offering the Company's dimmable aircraft windows on its aircraft, with production having begun in 2021.

Such candidates are contacted and interviewed in order to continue to build an even more diverse, qualified, and capable Board. In the Company's 2023 Proxy Statement, the Company disclosed Board diversity information as required by NASDAQ, and will continue to do so in the future.

Such candidates are contacted and interviewed in order to continue to build an even more diverse, qualified, and capable Board. In the Company's 2024 Proxy Statement, the Company disclosed Board diversity information in accordance with NASDAQ rules. The Board has also implemented a Complaint Submission and Handling Policy for concerns to be raised as needed. 9 Sustainability Disclosure on Website.

This new lighting concept represents the collaboration of a global, high-technology electronics company with a world leader in health care. The Company's new intelligent lighting system combines ambient room lighting with camera-controlled, adaptive task lighting to optimize illumination for surgical and patient-care environments.

The Company's new intelligent lighting system combines ambient room lighting with camera-controlled, adaptive task lighting to optimize illumination for surgical and patient-care environments. The system was developed over an 18-month period of collaboration between Company engineers and Mayo Clinic surgeons, scientists, and operating room staff.

Additionally, as the Company expands its FDM ® product and the ITM ® system, rearward facing video cameras, digital video recording, and integrated toll transponders are being produced and sold. 3 The Company produces rearview mirrors and electronics globally for automotive passenger cars, light trucks, pickup trucks, sport utility vehicles, and vans for original equipment manufacturers ("OEMs"), automotive suppliers, and various aftermarket and accessory customers.

Additionally, as the Company expands its FDM ® product and the ITM ® system, rearward facing video cameras, digital video recording, and integrated toll transponders are being produced and sold.

This new nanofiber technology can detect a wide variety of chemicals, including explosives, drugs, volatile organic compounds ("VOCs"), toxic industrial chemicals, amines, and more. The core of Vaporsens’ chemical sensor technology is a net of nanofibers approximately one thousand times smaller in size than human hair.

Further in 2020, the Company, in the ordinary course of business, acquired Vaporsens, Inc. ("Vaporsens"), which specializes in nanofiber chemical sensing research and development. This new nanofiber technology can detect a wide variety of chemicals, including explosives, drugs, volatile organic compounds ("VOCs"), toxic industrial chemicals, amines, and more.

The system was developed over an 18-month period of collaboration between Company engineers and Mayo Clinic surgeons, scientists, and operating room staff. The teams researched, designed, and rapidly iterated multiple prototypes in order to develop unique features that address major gaps in current surgical lighting solutions.

The teams researched, designed, and rapidly iterated multiple prototypes in order to develop unique features that address major gaps in current surgical lighting solutions. The Company will continue to work on the intelligent medical lighting system in order to assess system performance and work toward obtaining any necessary approvals.

Their porous structure allows them to absorb targeted molecules from sampled gas and identify them via changes in their electrical resistance. The technology allows for the rapid detection of target chemicals with high sensitivity in the parts per billion and parts per trillion ranges.

The core of Vaporsens’ chemical sensor technology is a net of nanofibers approximately one thousand times smaller in size than human hair. Their porous structure allows them to absorb targeted molecules from sampled gas and identify them via changes in their electrical resistance.

The Company believes that these patents provide the Company a competitive advantage in its markets, although no single patent is necessarily required for the success of the Company’s products.

The vast majority of these Registered Trademarks and Patents relate to the Company's core industries of automotive, aerospace, fire protection, as well as medical devices. The Company believes these patents and trademarks provide and competitive advantage, though. no single patent or trademark is necessarily required for the success of the Company’s products.

Patents, of which 40 Registered Trademarks and 641 patents relate to electrochromic technology, automotive rearview mirrors, microphones, displays, cameras, sensor technology, smart lighting technology, and/or HomeLink ® products. These patents expire at various times between 2024 and 2044.

Many of these patents and registered trademarks relate to electrochromic technology, automotive rearview mirrors, displays, cameras, sensor technology, smart lighting technology, HomeLink ® , variably dimmable windows, automotive visors, driver and cabin monitoring systems, fire protection technologies, and medical devices. These patents expire at various times between 2025 and 2046. 7 The Company also has in process 186 U.S.

In January 2020, the Company announced that Airbus will also be offering the Company's dimmable aircraft windows on its aircraft, with production having begun in 2021. In January 2020, the Company unveiled an innovative lighting technology for medical applications that was co-developed with Mayo Clinic.

Also in 2020, the Company unveiled an innovative lighting technology for medical applications that was co-developed with Mayo Clinic. This new lighting concept represents the collaboration of a global, high-technology electronics company with a world leader in health care.

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The Company will continue to work on the intelligent medical lighting system in order to assess system performance and work toward obtaining any necessary approvals. In April 2020, the Company, in the ordinary course of business, acquired Vaporsens, Inc. ("Vaporsens"), which specializes in nanofiber chemical sensing research and development.

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In November 2024, the Company acquired GalvanEyes, LLC, which is the managing partner and 50% owner of the BioCenturion joint venture with Eyelock, a subsidiary of VOXX. BioCenturion specializes in creating and deploying authentication solutions to help clients secure their worlds, optimize their workload, and organize their data through customized biometric solutions.

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The PLACE portfolio of smart-home solutions is designed to address the nuanced safety requirements of various home spaces. The base Any Space unit provides smart smoke and carbon monoxide detection and Wi-Fi connectivity for space-specific alerts.

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The company's significant IP portfolio, including more than 100 patents granted, patents pending, and proprietary technology enables a high-speed, convenient, touchless, contactless, frictionless, and secure authentication of individuals across different business verticals.

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On December 17, 2024, as previously disclosed, the Company entered into a definitive agreement and plan of merger for the Company to acquire shares of VOXX in an all-cash transaction.

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Simplenight delivers a customizable and robust platform that enables brands to globally offer real-time book-ability across multiple categories such as dining, accommodations, attractions, events, gas, parking, shopping and more. The platform is unique in that it is designed to seamlessly integrate into automaker infotainment and navigation systems, as well as mobile applications and voice assistants.

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Under the terms of the agreement, the Company will acquire all the issued and outstanding shares of VOXX common stock not already owned by the Company for a purchase price of $7.50 per share.

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The transaction is subject to approval of VOXX’s stockholders, certain regulatory approvals, and other customary closing conditions, and is expected to close in the end of the first quarter or the first part of the second quarter of 2025. The acquisition of VOXX is a strategic addition to the Gentex portfolio of products.

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The HomeLink Connect app allows users to program their HomeLink ® buttons and control cloud-based devices from their vehicles. In 2022, the Company obtained an approximate 20% equity share in GreenMarbles, in the ordinary course of business. GreenMarbles is a leading provider of sustainable solutions for integration into real properties.

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The majority of the revenue of VOXX is comprised of automotive OEM and aftermarket business, as well as the consumer electronics industry.

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The Company intends for this relationship to promote the HomeLink Connect ® App with real property developers and contractors.

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Through the transaction, Gentex will gain full access to the EyeLock ® iris biometric technology, which represents a unique, extremely accurate and highly secure method of authentication, which will provide further product applications into the Gentex automotive, aerospace and medical markets.

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Biggest changeWe continue to invest significantly in engineering, research and development projects. Should these efforts ultimately prove unsuccessful, our business, financial condition, and/or results of operations could be adversely affected. Intellectual Property Litigation and Infringement Claims. A successful claim of patent or other intellectual property infringement and damages against us could affect business, financial condition, and/or results of operations.

Biggest changeWe continue to invest significantly in engineering, research and development projects. When any such efforts ultimately prove to be less successful than anticipated, our business, financial condition, and/or results of operations are adversely affected. Intellectual Property Litigation and Infringement Claims.

Supply Chain Disruptions. As a result of just-in-time supply chains within our business and the automotive industry, disruptions in our supply chain have occurred, are occurring, and may continue to occur due to the industry-wide parts shortages, labor shortages, and other global supply chain constraints.

As a result of just-in-time supply chains within our business and the automotive industry, disruptions in our supply chain have occurred, are occurring, and may continue to occur due to the industry-wide parts shortages, labor shortages, and other global supply chain constraints.

The current economic environment, including inflation, continues to be uncertain, and continues to cause financial and production stresses evidenced by volatile automotive production levels, volatility with customer orders, supplier part and material shortages (especially electronics components), automotive and Tier 1 supplier plant shutdowns, customer and supplier financial issues, commodity raw material cost increases, supply constraints, tariffs, consumer vehicle preference shifts (where we have a lower penetration rate and lower content per vehicle), and supply chain stresses.

The current economic environment, including tariffs and inflation, continues to be uncertain, and continues to cause financial and production stresses evidenced by volatile automotive production levels, volatility with customer orders, supplier 11 part and material shortages (especially electronics components), automotive and Tier 1 supplier plant shutdowns, customer and supplier financial issues, commodity raw material cost increases, supply constraints, consumer vehicle preference shifts (where we have a lower penetration rate and lower content per vehicle), and supply chain stresses.

We continue to experience ongoing pricing pressures from our automotive customers and competitors, which have affected, and which will continue to affect our profit margins to the extent that we are unable to offset the pricing pressures with price adjustments, engineering and purchasing cost reductions, productivity improvements, increases in unit shipments of mirrors and electronics with advanced features, and/or 11 new or advanced technologies, each of which pose ongoing challenges, which continue to adversely impact our business, financial condition, and/or results of operations.

We continue to experience ongoing pricing pressures from our automotive customers and competitors, which have affected, and which will continue to affect our profit margins to the extent that we are unable to offset the pricing pressures with price adjustments, engineering and purchasing cost reductions, productivity improvements, increases in unit shipments of mirrors and electronics with advanced features, and/or new or advanced technologies, each of which pose ongoing challenges, which continue to adversely impact our business, financial condition, and/or results of operations.

As a result, in August 2012 the SEC adopted annual disclosure and reporting requirements for those companies who use conflict minerals mined from the DRC and adjoining countries in their products. These requirements necessitate due diligence efforts, and the Company has disclosed its findings annually to the SEC on Form SD around May 30 each year since 2012.

As a result, in 2012 the SEC adopted annual disclosure and reporting requirements for those companies who use conflict minerals mined from the DRC and adjoining countries in their products. These requirements necessitate due diligence efforts, and the Company has disclosed its findings annually to the SEC on Form SD around May 30 each year since 2012.

The Company’s domestic and international tax liabilities are dependent upon the location of earnings among these different jurisdictions. Employees. Our business success depends on attracting and retaining qualified personnel. Throughout our Company, our ability to sustain and grow our business requires us to hire, retain and develop a highly skilled and 15 diverse management team and workforce.

We, and certain of our third-party vendors, receive and store personal information in connection with our human resources operations and other aspects of our business. Despite our implementation of security measures, our IT systems, like all IT systems, are vulnerable to damages from computer viruses, natural disasters, unauthorized access, cyber-attack and other similar disruptions.

We, and certain of our third-party vendors, receive and store personal information in connection with our human resources operations and other aspects of our business. Despite our implementation of security measures, our IT systems, like all IT systems, are vulnerable to damages from computer 14 viruses, natural disasters, unauthorized access, cyber-attack and other similar disruptions.

As there are only a limited number of suppliers offering "conflict free" minerals necessary for our products, the 14 Company cannot always be absolutely certain that we will be able to obtain necessary conflict minerals from such suppliers in sufficient quantities or at competitive prices.

As there are only a limited number of suppliers offering "conflict free" minerals necessary for our products, the Company cannot always be absolutely certain that we will be able to obtain necessary conflict minerals from such suppliers in sufficient quantities or at competitive prices.

We believe that our patents and trade secrets provide us with a competitive advantage in automotive rearview mirrors, variable dimmable devices, certain electronics, and fire protection products, although no single patent is necessarily required for the success of our products.

We believe that our patents and trade secrets provide us with a competitive advantage in automotive rearview mirrors, variable dimmable devices, certain electronics, and fire protection technologies, although no single patent is necessarily required for the success of our products.

The complexity of the technology involved in our business and the uncertainty of intellectual property 13 litigation significantly increases these risks and makes such risk part of our ongoing business. To that end, we periodically obtain intellectual property rights, in the ordinary course of business, to strengthen our intellectual property portfolio and minimize potential risks of infringement.

The complexity of the technology involved in our business and the uncertainty of intellectual property litigation significantly increases these risks and makes such risk part of our ongoing business. To that end, we periodically obtain intellectual property rights, in the ordinary course of business, to strengthen our intellectual property portfolio and minimize potential risks of infringement.

Turnover, inability to attract and retain key employees, including managers, or government mandated remote work have had, and may continue to have a negative effect on our business, financial condition and/or results of operations. International Operations.

Any continued adverse worldwide economic conditions, currency exchange rates, trade war, war or significant terrorist acts, could each affect worldwide automotive sales and production levels, thereby impacting the Company; • Public health crises (e.g. pandemics) that can result in part shortages, labor shortages, or other impacts to the supply chain or customers; • Manufacturing yield issues; and • Obligations and costs associated with addressing quality issues or warranty claims.

Any continued adverse worldwide economic conditions, currency exchange rates, trade war, war or significant terrorist acts, could each affect worldwide automotive sales and production levels, thereby impacting the Company; • Climate change • Public health crises (e.g. pandemics) that can result in part shortages, labor shortages, or other impacts to the supply chain or customers; • Manufacturing yield issues; and • Obligations and costs associated with addressing quality issues or warranty claims.

These risks and uncertainties include, without limitation: changes in general industry or regional market conditions, including the impact of inflation; changes in consumer and customer preferences for our products (such as cameras replacing mirrors and/or autonomous driving); our ability to be awarded new business; continued uncertainty in pricing negotiations with customers and suppliers; loss of business from increased competition; changes in strategic relationships; customer bankruptcies or divestiture of customer brands; fluctuation in vehicle production schedules (including the impact of customer employee strikes); changes in product mix; raw material and other supply shortages; labor shortages, supply chain constraints and disruptions; our dependence on information systems; higher raw material, fuel, energy and other costs; unfavorable fluctuations in currencies or interest rates in the regions in which we operate; costs or difficulties related to the integration and/or ability to maximize the value of any new or acquired technologies and businesses; changes in regulatory conditions; warranty and recall claims and other litigation and customer reactions thereto; possible adverse results of pending or future litigation or infringement claims; changes in tax laws; import and export duty and tariff rates in or with the countries with which we conduct business; negative impact of any governmental investigations and associated litigation, including securities litigation relating to the conduct of our business; and force majeure events.

These risks and uncertainties include, without limitation: changes in general industry or regional market conditions, including the impact of inflation; changes in consumer and customer preferences for our products (such as cameras replacing mirrors and/or autonomous driving); our ability to be awarded new business; continued uncertainty in pricing negotiations with customers and suppliers; loss of business from increased competition; changes in strategic relationships; customer bankruptcies or divestiture of customer brands; fluctuation in vehicle production schedules (including the impact of customer employee strikes); changes in product mix; raw material and other supply shortages; labor shortages, supply chain constraints and disruptions; our dependence on information systems; higher raw material, fuel, energy and other costs; unfavorable fluctuations in currencies or interest rates in the regions in which we operate; costs or difficulties related to the integration and/or ability to maximize the value of any new or acquired technologies and businesses; changes in regulatory conditions; warranty and recall claims and other litigation and customer reactions thereto; possible adverse results of pending or future litigation or infringement claims; changes in tax laws; import and export duty and tariff rates in or with the countries with which we conduct business, including those recently adopted and potential new tariffs; negative impact of any governmental investigations and associated litigation, including securities litigation relating to the conduct of our business; and force majeure events.

We maintain an extensive network of technical security controls, policy enforcement mechanisms, monitoring systems and management and Board oversight in order to address these threats.

We maintain an extensive network of technical security controls, policy enforcement mechanisms, monitoring systems and management, Board, and Board committee oversight in order to address these threats.

The Company is currently shipping production FDM ® to all fourteen of these customers. The Company's CMS solution uses three cameras to provide a comprehensive view of the sides and rear of the vehicle while still providing the traditional safety of interior and exterior mirrors, that still function when cameras are obstructed, or not functioning.

The Company is currently shipping production FDM ® to all sixteen of these customers. The Company's CMS solution uses three cameras to provide a comprehensive view of the sides and rear of the vehicle while still providing the traditional safety of interior and exterior mirrors, that still function when cameras are obstructed, or not functioning.

A decrease in consumer demand for specific types of vehicles where we have traditionally provided higher value content would have a significant effect on our business, financial condition, and/or results of operations. Our forward guidance and estimates assume a certain geographic sales mix as well as a product sales mix.

A decrease in consumer demand for specific types of vehicles where we have traditionally provided higher value content has a significant effect on our business, financial condition, and/or results of operations. Our forward guidance and estimates assume a certain geographic sales mix as well as a product sales mix.

We have a number of large customers, including three automotive customers which each account for 10% or more of our annual net sales in 2023 (including direct sales to OEM customers and sales through their Tier 1 suppliers): Volkswagen Group, Toyota Motor Company, and General Motors.

We have a number of large customers, including three automotive customers which each account for 10% or more of our annual net sales in 2024 (including direct sales to OEM customers and sales through their Tier 1 suppliers): Toyota Motor Company, Volkswagen Group, and General Motors.

Also, the Company may face reputational challenges if we determine that certain of our products contain minerals not determined to be conflict free or if the Company is unable to sufficiently verify the origins for all conflict minerals used in the Company's products through the procedures the Company has implemented.

The loss of all or a substantial portion of the sales to, or decreases in production by, any of these customers (or certain other significant customers) could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, and/or results of operations. Pricing Pressures.

The loss of all or a substantial portion of the sales to, or decreases in production by, any of these customers (or certain other significant customers) would have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, and/or results of operations. Pricing Pressures.

Additionally, we may not be successful in integrating acquired businesses into our existing operations, achieving projected synergies, and/or maximizing the value of acquired technologies and businesses. Competition for acquisition opportunities in the various industries in which we operate already exists and may increase, thereby increasing our costs of making acquisitions or causing us to refrain from making further acquisitions.

Additionally, we are not always successful in integrating acquired businesses into our existing operations, achieving projected synergies, and/or maximizing the value of acquired technologies and businesses. Competition for acquisition opportunities in the various industries in which we operate already exists and may increase, thereby increasing our costs of making acquisitions or causing us to refrain from making further acquisitions.

Includes content supplied by S&P Global Mobility Light Vehicle Production Forecast of January 16, 2024 (http://www.gentex.com/forecast-disclaimer). T he following risk factors, together with all other information provided in this Annual Report on Form 10-K should be carefully considered. Automotive Industry. Customers within the auto industry comprise approximately 98% of our net sales.

Forward-looking information includes content supplied by S&P Global Mobility Light Vehicle Production Forecast of January 16, 2025 (http://www.gentex.com/forecast-disclaimer). T he following risk factors, together with all other information provided in this Annual Report on Form 10-K should be carefully considered. Automotive Industry. Customers within the auto industry comprise approximately 98% of our net sales.

We cannot predict what further action may be taken with respect to tariffs or trade relations between the U.S. and other governments, and any further changes in U.S. or international trade policy could have a further adverse impact on our business. Competition.

Certain automakers and Tier 1 customers from time to time may consider the sale of certain business segments or bankruptcy as a result of financial stress.

Certain automakers and Tier 1 customers from time to time may consider the sale of certain business segments or bankruptcy or other changes as a result of financial stress.

The Company has previously announced that the Company continues to 12 develop in the areas of imager performance, camera dynamic range, lens design, image processing from the camera to the display, and camera lens cleaning. The Company acknowledges that as such technology evolves over time, such as cameras replacing mirrors and/or autonomous driving, there will be increased competition.

The Company has previously announced that the Company continues to develop in the areas of imager performance, camera dynamic range, lens design, image processing from the camera to the display, and camera lens cleaning. The Company acknowledges that as such technology evolves over time, such as cameras replacing mirrors and/or autonomous driving, there will be increased competition. Supply Chain Disruptions.

We cannot be certain that we will be able to identify attractive acquisition targets, have resources available for or obtain financing for acquisitions on satisfactory terms, successfully acquire identified targets or manage timing of acquisitions with capital obligations across our businesses.

We cannot be certain that we will be able to identify attractive acquisition targets, have resources available for or obtain financing for acquisitions on satisfactory terms, successfully acquire identified targets, or manage timing of acquisitions with our businesses.

The Company believes that combining video displays with mirrors provides a more robust product by addressing all driving conditions in a single solution that can be controlled by the driver. The Company has been in production with the Company's FDM ® since 2015 and has, in the ordinary course of business, been awarded programs with fourteen (14) OEM customers.

The automotive industry is subject to rapid technological change, vigorous competition, short product life cycles and cyclical, ever-changing consumer demand patterns. When our customers are adversely affected by these factors, we may be similarly affected to the extent that our customers reduce the volume of orders for our products.

The automotive industry is subject to rapid technological change, vigorous competition, short product life cycles and cyclical, ever-changing consumer demand patterns. When our customers are adversely affected by these factors, we are similarly affected to the extent that our customers reduce the volume of orders for our products or certain of our products.

Raw Materials and Other Product Component Costs. Increasing costs in raw materials, energy, commodities, labor, and other product component costs adversely affects our business, financial condition and/or results of operations. These costs have generally increased as a result of supply chain disruptions, constrained labor availability, global economic factors, as well as inflationary impacts.

Raw Materials and Other Product Component Costs. Increasing costs in raw materials, energy, commodities, labor, and other product component costs continue to adversely affect our business, financial condition and/or results of operations. These costs have generally increased as a result of supply chain disruptions, constrained labor availability, global economic factors, as well as inflationary impacts.

As a result of such changes and circumstances impacting our customers, our sales mix can shift, which may have either favorable or unfavorable impact on revenue and would include shifts in regional growth, in OEM sales demand, as well as in consumer demand related to vehicle segment purchases, and content penetration.

As a result of such changes and circumstances impacting our customers, our sales mix shifts, which has either favorable or unfavorable impact on revenue and would include shifts in regional growth, in OEM sales demand, as well as in consumer demand related to vehicle segment purchases, and content penetration.

We are also subject to applicable antitrust laws and must avoid anticompetitive behavior. These and other acquisition-related factors may negatively and adversely impact our business, financial condition, and/or results of operations. Intellectual Property.

We are also subject to applicable antitrust laws and must avoid anticompetitive behavior. These and other acquisition-related factors negatively and adversely impact our business, financial condition, and/or results of operations. Tariffs.

These forward-looking statements generally can be identified by the use of words such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect,” “forecast,” “future,” “goal,” “guidance,” “hope,” “intend,” "likely", “may,” “opinion,” “optimistic,” “plan,” “poised,” “predict,” “project,” “should,” “strategy,” “target,” “will,” "work to," and variations of such words and similar expressions.

Forward-looking statements give the Company’s current expectations or forecasts of future events. These forward-looking statements generally can be identified by the use of words such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect,” “forecast,” “future,” “goal,” “guidance,” “hope,” “intend,” "likely", “may,” “opinion,” “optimistic,” “plan,” “poised,” “predict,” “project,” “should,” “strategy,” “target,” “will,” "work to," and variations of such words and similar expressions.

The impacts of continued disruptions to our workforce have affected, are affecting, and are expected to continue to affect our business, financial condition, and/or results of operations. Product Mix. We sell products that have varying profit margins. Our financial performance can be impacted depending on the mix of products we sell and to which customers, during a given period.

The impacts of continued disruptions to our workforce have affected, are affecting, and are expected to continue to affect our business, financial condition, and/or results of operations. Product Mix. We sell products that have varying profit margins. Our financial performance has been impacted by the mix of products we sell and to which customers, during a given period.

Item 1A. Risk Factors. Safe Harbor for Forward-Looking Statements. This Annual Report on Form 10-K contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The statements contained in this communication that are not purely historical are forward-looking statements.

If automotive customers (including their Tier 1 suppliers) and suppliers experience significant plant shutdowns, work stoppages, strikes, part shortages, etc., it will further disrupt our shipments to these customers, which could adversely affect our business, financial condition, and/or results of operations.

When automotive customers (including their Tier 1 suppliers) and suppliers experience significant plant shutdowns, work stoppages, strikes, part shortages, etc., it disrupts our shipments to these customers, which adversely affects our business, financial condition, and/or results of operations.

Fluctuations in Market Price. The market price for our common stock has fluctuated, ranging from a low closing price of $25.77 to a high closing price of $34.33 during calendar year 2023. The overall market and the price of our common stock may continue to fluctuate.

Fluctuations in Market Price. The market price for our common stock has fluctuated, ranging from a low closing price of $28.30 to a high closing price of $37.58 during calendar year 2024. The overall market and the price of our common stock may continue to fluctuate.

If a person or company claims that our products infringed their intellectual property rights, any resulting litigation would be costly, time consuming, and would divert the attention of management and key personnel from other business issues.

A successful claim of patent or other intellectual property infringement and damages against us could affect business, financial condition, and/or results of operations. If a person or company claims that our products infringed their intellectual property rights, any resulting litigation would be costly, time consuming, and would divert the attention of management and key personnel from other business issues.

General Risk Factors Income Taxes. The Company is subject to income taxes in the U.S. and other foreign jurisdictions. Changes in tax rates, adoption of new tax laws or other additional tax policies, and other proposals to reform United States and foreign tax laws could adversely affect the Company's operating results, cash flows, and financial condition.

Changes in tax rates, adoption of new tax laws or other additional tax policies, the expiration of existing tax benefits, and other proposals to reform United States and foreign tax laws could adversely affect the Company's operating results, cash flows, and financial condition.

When actual results vary from this projected geographic and product mix of sales, our business, financial condition, and/or results of operations are impacted. Business Combinations. Acquisitions of businesses, technologies, and assets play a role in our future growth.

When actual results vary from this projected geographic and product mix of sales, our business, financial condition, and/or results of operations are impacted. 13 Intellectual Property.

When these prices rise and we are unable to recover such cost increases from our customers, those increases have an adverse effect on our business, financial condition and/or results of operations; Tariffs. The geopolitical environment between the Unites States and other jurisdictions, most significantly China, continues to cause uncertainty on tariffs and trade.

When these prices rise and we are unable to recover such cost increases from our customers, those increases have an adverse effect on our business, financial condition and/or results of operations. Business Combinations. Acquisitions of businesses, technologies, and assets are playing a role in our future growth.

Previously enacted tariffs have increased the Company's input costs and challenge the Company's competitive position in foreign markets.

The geopolitical environment between the Unites States and other jurisdictions, most significantly China, continues to cause uncertainty, especially in light of recently imposed tariffs, tariffs threatened to be imposed, and those already existing. Previously enacted tariffs have increased the Company's input costs and challenge the Company's competitive position in foreign markets.

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We have invested in certain companies and projects that we do not have full control over operations, management, or decision-making, which are accounted for under the measurement alternative method of accounting or equity method of accounting.

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On March 31, 2014 the Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers petitioned the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration ("NHTSA") to allow automakers to use CMS as an option to replace conventional rearview mirrors within North America, however, no final rule or legislation was made in response to this petition.

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For investments accounted for under the equity method of accounting, we rely on the investment partner for the reporting of the financial results of the investment, and to the extent that the financial reporting of the investments is incorrect, our financial results reported using that information may be incorrect.

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At the annual SAE Government-Industry Meeting in January 2017, NHTSA requested that SAE develop Recommended Procedures for test protocols and performance criteria for CMS that would replace mirror systems on light vehicles in the U.S. market.

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These investments are subject to risks related to the businesses in which we invest, which may be different than the risks inherent in our own business. These investments could become impaired or have realized 12 or unrealized losses in future periods, which could have an adverse effect on our financial condition and results of operations. Competition.

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General Risk Factors Income Taxes. The Company is subject to income taxes in the U.S. and other foreign jurisdictions.

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On October 10, 2019, an Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPRM) was published seeking public comment on permitting camera-based rear visibility systems, as an alternative to inside and outside rearview mirrors required under Federal motor vehicle safety standard (FMVSS) No. 111, “Rear Visibility,” which currently requires that vehicles be equipped with rearview mirrors to provide drivers with a view of objects that are to their side or to their side and rear.

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This ANPRM builds on NHTSA's prior efforts to obtain supporting technical information, data, and analysis on CMS so that the agency can determine whether these systems can provide the same level of safety as the rearview mirrors currently required under FMVSS No. 111.

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The ANPRM states that one reason NHTSA is seeking additional information is because research conducted by NHTSA and others between 2006 and 2017 has consistently shown that prototype and preproduction camera-based rear visibility systems can exhibit safety-relevant performance issues. In November 2022, NHTSA conducted a public meeting and discussed the on-going research of this technology.

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On December 8, 2015, NHTSA proposed changes to the Administration’s 5-Star Safety Ratings for new vehicles (also known as the New Car Assessment Program or NCAP) and initiated a comment period. The proposed changes will, for the first time, encompass assessment of crash-avoidance technologies, which includes lower beam headlamp performance, semi-automatic headlamp switching, and blind spot detection.

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NHTSA originally intended to implement the enhancements in NCAP in 2018 beginning with model year 2019 vehicles. The NCAP implementation has been delayed.

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Under these proposed changes, the Company believes that its SmartBeam ® technology will qualify with the semi-automatic headlamp NCAP rating system, and that its SmartBeam ® technology and exterior mirrors with blind spot alert lighting can be included in a system that qualifies with the lower beam headlamp performance and blind spot detection NCAP rating system, respectively.

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On October 16, 2019, NHTSA issued a press release comparing NCAP to other regions’ version of NCAP, identified new technologies that are not currently included in NCAP, and suggested Congress legislatively direct actions to improve NCAP.

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On January 14, 2021, NHTSA issued a request for comment regarding NCAP with advanced driver assist features, including forward collision, lane keeping, blind spot detection and forward pedestrian impact avoidance technologies.

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As noted, on October 10, 2019, an Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking ("ANPRM") was published seeking public comment on permitting camera-based rear visibility systems, as an alternative to inside and outside rearview mirrors required under FMVSS No. 111, “Rear Visibility,” which currently requires that vehicles be equipped with rearview mirrors to provide drivers with a view of objects that are to their side or to their side and rear.

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Biggest changeOur VP of IT is responsible for approving budgets, cybersecurity incident preparedness, approving cybersecurity processes, reviewing security assessments and other security-related reports, and providing the Chief Financial Officer ("CFO") with regular updates on cybersecurity-related matters. The Company also has an IT Executive Steering Committee comprised of the VP of IT, CFO, General Counsel, CTO and VP of Operations.

For a description of risks related to our information technology systems, including cybersecurity threats, see Item 1A, "Risk Factors." Governance Our Board addresses our cybersecurity risk management as part of its general oversight function.

For a description of risks related to our information technology systems, including cybersecurity threats, see Item 1A, "Risk Factors." Governance Our Board addresses cybersecurity risk management as part of its general oversight function.

In addition, on at least an annual basis, the Board receives reports, summaries or presentations related to cybersecurity threats, risk, mitigation and related processes. Our cybersecurity risk assessment and management processes are implemented and maintained by our VP of Information Technology and Information Security Officer ("VP of IT"), who is supported by other members of management, as necessary.

In addition, on at least an annual basis, the Board receives reports, summaries or presentations related to cybersecurity threats, risk, mitigation and related processes. Our cybersecurity risk assessment and management processes are implemented and maintained by our Vice President of Information Technology and Information Security Officer ("VP of IT"), who is supported by other members of management, as necessary.

For the year ended December 31, 2023, there have been no risks from cybersecurity threats that have materially affected or are reasonably likely to materially affect our business strategy, results of operations or financial condition.

For the year ended December 31, 2024, there have been no risks from cybersecurity threats that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our business strategy, results of operations or financial condition.

Item 1C. Cybersecurity. Risk Management and Strategy The Company has implemented and maintain multiple layers of physical, administrative and technical security processes designed to protect our manufacturing facilities from disruptions that may result from cybersecurity incidents, as well as safeguard the confidentiality of our critical systems, and data residing on those systems, including employee data, customer data, and intellectual property.

Risk Management and Strategy The Company has implemented and maintains multiple layers of physical, administrative and technical security processes designed to protect our manufacturing facilities from disruptions that may result from cybersecurity incidents, as well as to safeguard the confidentiality of our critical systems, and data residing on those systems, including employee data, customer data, and intellectual property.

Our cybersecurity incident response and vulnerability management programs are designed to escalate certain cybersecurity incidents to various levels of management depending on the circumstances, including our VP of Information Technology and Information Security Officer, General Counsel, CFO and/or Chief Executive Officer. Management works with our incident response team to help mitigate and remediate certain escalated cybersecurity incidents.

Our cybersecurity incident response and vulnerability management programs are designed to escalate certain cybersecurity incidents to various levels of management depending on the circumstances, including our VP of IT, General Counsel, CFO and/or Chief Executive Officer. Management works with our incident response team to help mitigate and remediate certain escalated cybersecurity incidents.

The VP of IT provides regular cybersecurity updates to the audit committee. The Company's VP of IT has served in this role for two years and has more than 24 years of relevant experience. In addition, we have 17 an information security team comprised of dozens of employees dedicated to cybersecurity with extensive experience and relevant certifications.

The Company's VP of IT has served in this role for three years and has more than 25 years of relevant experience. In addition, we have an information security team comprised of 17 dozens of employees dedicated to cybersecurity with extensive experience and relevant certifications.

The Company has obtained Trusted Information Security Assessment Exchange (TISAX) certification labels within the United States and Germany. Our internal information security team oversees and works collaboratively with various information security service providers.

The Company has obtained Trusted Information Security Assessment Exchange (TISAX) certification labels within the United States, Germany, and China. The Company is also continues working on its ISO 27001 certification. Our internal information security team oversees and works collaboratively with various information security service providers.

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The Company also has an IT Executive Steering Committee comprised of the VP of IT, CFO, General Counsel, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Technology Officer and Vice President of Operations. The VP of IT provides regular cybersecurity updates to the Audit Committee.

Item 2. Properties

Properties — owned and leased real estate

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Biggest changeThe Company began construction on two building expansions during the second quarter of 2022. The Company is expanding its current distribution center by an additional 300,000 square feet, with a total cost still expected to be approximately $40 - $45 million.

Biggest changeIn the fourth quarter of 2024, the Company completed construction on two building expansions. The Company expanded its current distribution center by an additional 300,000 square feet, at a total cost of approximately $40 million. The Company also expanded another of its manufacturing facilities by an additional 60,000 feet, with a total cost of approximately $20 million.

Item 2. Properties. As of December 31, 2023, the Company operates primarily out of facilities in Zeeland and Holland, Michigan, which consist of manufacturing, warehouse, and office space. The Company also operates a chemistry lab facility in Zeeland, Michigan to support production. In addition, the Company operates overseas offices in Europe and Asia as further discussed below.

Item 2. Properties. As of December 31, 2024, the Company operates primarily out of facilities in Zeeland and Holland, Michigan, which consist of manufacturing, warehouse, and office space. The Company also operates a chemistry lab facility in Zeeland, Michigan to support production. In addition, the Company operates overseas offices in Europe and Asia as further discussed below.

The Company also has leased sales and engineering offices throughout North America, Europe, and Asia to support its sales and engineering efforts, as well as a leased manufacturing facility in Grand Rapids, Michigan: Country Number of Leased Offices/Facilities United States 4 Germany 3 Japan 3 Canada 2 Israel 1 United Kingdom 1 France 1 Sweden 1 Korea 1 The Company's Automotive Products segment operates in virtually all of the foregoing facilities.

The Company has also leased sales and engineering offices throughout North America, Europe, and Asia to support its sales and engineering efforts, and, in addition, has leased a manufacturing facility in Grand Rapids, Michigan: Country Number of Leased Offices/Facilities United States 4 Germany 3 Japan 3 Canada 2 Israel 2 United Kingdom 1 France 1 Sweden 1 Korea 1 The Company's Automotive Products segment operates in virtually all of the foregoing facilities.

The location, square footage and use of the most significant facilities as of December 31, 2023 were as follows: Owned Locations Square Footage Date of Acquisition/Build (1) Use Zeeland, MI 26,600 1970 Warehouse, Office Zeeland, MI 197,200 1972 Manufacturing, Office Zeeland, MI 70,000 1989 Manufacturing Zeeland, MI 70,000 1989 Office Zeeland, MI 359,100 1996 Manufacturing Zeeland, MI 168,900 2000 Manufacturing Zeeland, MI 334,000 2006 Manufacturing, Office Zeeland, MI 100,000 2010 Manufacturing, Warehouse Zeeland, MI 31,800 2011 Office Zeeland, MI 349,600 2016 Manufacturing, Warehouse Zeeland, MI 258,400 2018 Warehouse Zeeland, MI 345,000 2023 Manufacturing, Warehouse Holland, MI 242,300 2012 Manufacturing, Warehouse Holland, MI 29,900 2021 Office Erlenbach, Germany 90,000 2003 Office Shanghai, China 25,000 2006 Office, Warehouse Shanghai, China 85,000 2017 Office, Warehouse, Light Assembly (1) Date of Acquisition/Build refers to first year of operations and does not refer to subsequent additions or expansions.

The location, square footage and use of the most significant facilities as of December 31, 2024 were as follows: Owned Locations Square Footage Date of Acquisition/Build (1) Use Zeeland, MI 26,600 1970 Warehouse, Office Zeeland, MI 197,200 1972 Manufacturing, Office Zeeland, MI 70,000 1989 Manufacturing Zeeland, MI 70,000 1989 Office Zeeland, MI 419,100 1996 Manufacturing Zeeland, MI 168,900 2000 Manufacturing Zeeland, MI 334,000 2006 Manufacturing, Office Zeeland, MI 100,000 2010 Manufacturing, Warehouse Zeeland, MI 31,800 2011 Office Zeeland, MI 349,600 2016 Manufacturing, Warehouse Zeeland, MI 558,400 2018 Warehouse Zeeland, MI 345,000 2023 Manufacturing, Warehouse Holland, MI 242,300 2012 Manufacturing, Warehouse Holland, MI 29,900 2021 Office Erlenbach, Germany 90,000 2003 Office Shanghai, China 25,000 2006 Office, Warehouse Shanghai, China 85,000 2017 Office, Warehouse, Light Assembly (1) Date of Acquisition/Build refers to first year of operations and does not refer to subsequent additions or expansions.

Additionally, in the fourth quarter of 2023, the Company completed construction on a 345,000 square-foot manufacturing facility located at a 140 acre site in Zeeland, Michigan, where the Company previously performed master planning and completed land infrastructure improvements. The total cost of the building project was approximately $85 million, which was funded with cash and cash equivalents on hand.

In 2023, the Company completed construction on a 345,000 square-foot manufacturing facility located at a 140 acre site in Zeeland, Michigan, where the Company previously performed master planning and completed land infrastructure improvements. The total cost of the building project was approximately $85 million, which was funded with cash and cash equivalents on hand.

In 2023, the Company shipped 31.8 million interior automatic-dimming mirrors. The Company’s automotive exterior mirror manufacturing facility has an estimated building capacity to manufacture approximately 19 - 22 million units annually, based on the current product mix (excluding the impact of the above referenced construction). The Company evaluates equipment capacity on an ongoing basis and adds equipment as needed.

The Company’s automotive exterior mirror manufacturing facility has an estimated building capacity to manufacture approximately 19 - 22 million units annually, based on the current product mix. The Company evaluates equipment capacity on an ongoing basis and adds equipment as needed. In 2024, the Company shipped approximately 17.8 million exterior automatic-dimming mirrors.

Nevertheless, the Company continues to evaluate longer term facilities needs. The Company estimates that it currently has building capacity to manufacture approximately 34 - 37 million interior automatic-dimming mirror units annually, based on current product mix (excluding the impact of the above referenced construction). The Company evaluates equipment capacity on an ongoing basis and adds equipment as needed.

Nevertheless, the Company continues to evaluate longer term facilities needs. The Company estimates that it currently has building capacity to manufacture approximately 42 - 45 million interior automatic-dimming mirror units annually, based on current product mix. The Company evaluates equipment capacity on an ongoing basis and adds equipment as needed. In 2024, the Company shipped 29.9 million interior automatic-dimming mirrors.

The total cost of the building project is expected to be $12 - $15 million, which will be funded with cash and cash equivalents on hand.

Construction began in the third quarter of 2024 as previously announced, with an expected completion date in 2025. The total cost of the building project is expected to be $15 - $20 million, which will be funded with cash and cash equivalents on hand.

During 2023, the Company began the design and initial build phase of the previously announced Gentex Discovery Preschool, an on-site daycare and preschool designed to provide Company employees with convenient, cost-effective access to quality childcare. Construction is expected to begin in 2024, subject to regulatory approval as a result of wetlands mitigation, with an expected completion date in 2025.

Both of these expansion projects were funded with cash and cash equivalents on hand. 18 During 2023, the Company began the design and initial build phase of the previously announced Gentex Discovery Preschool, an on-site daycare and preschool designed to provide Company employees with convenient, cost-effective access to quality childcare.

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In 2021, the Company completed construction of a 36,000 square-foot addition to its main corporate office and manufacturing facility to expand its chemistry lab facilities, with a total cost of approximately $10 million, which was funded from cash and cash equivalents on hand.

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The Company is also expanding another of its manufacturing facilities by an 18 additional 60,000 feet, with a total cost still expected to be $20 - $30 million. Both of these expansion projects will be funded with cash and cash equivalents on hand. Both facilities are expected to operational sometime in 2024.

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In 2023, the Company shipped approximately 18.8 million exterior automatic-dimming mirrors.

Item 3. Legal Proceedings

Legal Proceedings — active lawsuits and investigations

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Biggest changeThe Company does not believe however, that at the current time, there are any matters that constitute material pending legal proceedings that will have a material adverse effect on the financial position, future results of operations, or cash flows of the Company. Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures. Not applicable. 19 PART II

Item 5. Market for Registrant's Common Equity

Market for Common Equity — stock, dividends, buybacks

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Biggest changeThe following is a summary of share repurchase activity during 2023: Issuer Purchase of Equity Securities Period Total Number of Shares Purchased Average Price Paid Per Share Total Number of Shares Purchased As Part of a Publicly Announced Plan* Maximum Number of Shares That May Yet Be Purchased Under the Plan* January 2023 — $ — — 20,783,165 February 2023 46,835 28.58 46,835 20,736,330 March 2023 1,000,091 27.12 1,000,091 19,736,239 April 2023 — — — 19,736,239 May 2023 400,062 26.78 400,062 19,336,177 June 2023 520,312 27.64 520,312 18,815,865 July 2023 — — — 18,815,865 August 2023 210,525 32.51 210,525 18,605,340 September 2023 565,963 32.38 565,963 18,039,377 October 2023 150,127 28.76 150,127 17,889,250 November 2023 1,296,575 30.45 1,296,575 16,592,675 December 2023 741,496 31.70 741,496 15,851,179 Total 4,931,986 4,931,986 * See above paragraph with respect to the publicly announced share repurchase plan Item 6. [Reserved] 21

Biggest changeThe following is a summary of share repurchase activity during 2024: Issuer Purchase of Equity Securities Period Total Number of Shares Purchased Average Price Paid Per Share Total Number of Shares Purchased As Part of a Publicly Announced Plan* Maximum Number of Shares That May Yet Be Purchased Under the Plan* January 2024 90,006 $ 33.81 90,006 15,761,173 February 2024 510,247 35.31 510,247 15,250,926 March 2024 600,650 36.59 600,650 14,650,276 April 2024 60,087 34.80 60,087 14,590,189 May 2024 661,221 34.72 661,221 13,928,968 June 2024 681,359 34.12 681,359 13,247,609 July 2024 150,258 31.51 150,258 13,097,351 August 2024 1,792,167 30.01 1,792,167 11,305,184 September 2024 1,252,390 30.20 1,252,390 10,052,794 October 2024 — — — 10,052,794 November 2024 477,641 30.59 477,641 9,575,153 December 2024 125,755 30.36 125,755 9,449,398 Total 6,401,781 6,401,781 * See above paragraph with respect to the publicly announced share repurchase plan Item 6. [Reserved] 21

Auto Parts Index (excluding tire and rubber makers). The graph assumes an investment of $100 on the last trading day of 2018 and reinvestment of dividends in all cases.

Auto Parts Index (excluding tire and rubber makers). The graph assumes an investment of $100 on the last trading day of 2019 and reinvestment of dividends in all cases.

Item 5. Market for the Registrant’s Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities. (a) The Company’s common stock trades on The Nasdaq Global Select Market ® under the symbol GNTX. As of February 1, 2024, there were 5,005 record-holders of the Company’s common stock and restricted common stock.

Item 5. Market for the Registrant’s Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities. (a) The Company’s common stock trades on The Nasdaq Global Select Market ® under the symbol GNTX. As of January 31, 2025 , there were 3,931 record-holders of the Company’s common stock and restricted common stock.

Item 7. Management's Discussion & Analysis

Management's Discussion & Analysis (MD&A) — revenue / margin commentary

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Biggest changeThe effective tax rate was 13.8% for the year ended December 31, 2022 compared to 13.3% for the prior year. The effective tax rates in 2022 and 2021 differed from the statutory federal income tax rate, primarily due to the Foreign Derived Intangible Income Deduction, as well as additional equity compensation deductions and various tax credits. 23 Net Income.

Biggest changeThe effective tax rates in 2024 and 2023 differed from the statutory federal income tax rate, primarily due to the Foreign Derived Intangible Income Deduction, and R&D tax credits. Net Income. Net income decreased by $23.9 million in 2024, or 6% compared to 2023, primarily due to the year over year changes in operating profits.

The primary reason for the year over year increase in S, G & A from 2022 to 2023 was increased staffing expenses, which were partially offset by lower freight expenses. Total Other (Loss)/Income.

The primary reason for the year over year increase in S, G & A from 2022 to 2023 was increased staffing expenses, which were partially offset by lower freight expenses. Total Other Income (Loss).

Continuing uncertainties, such as: light vehicle production volumes; the Ukraine-Russia war; the Israel-Hamas war; labor shortages; automotive plant shutdowns; sales rates in Europe, Asia and North America; challenging macroeconomic and geopolitical environments, including inflation, tariffs and potential tax law changes; OEM strategies and cost pressures; customer inventory management and the impact of potential automotive customer (including their Tier 1 suppliers) and supplier bankruptcies; work stoppages, strikes, etc.; could disrupt shipments to customers and make forecasting difficult.

Continuing uncertainties, such as: light vehicle production volumes; tariffs; the Ukraine-Russia war; the Israel-Hamas war; labor shortages; automotive plant shutdowns; sales rates in Europe, Asia, and North America; challenging macroeconomic and geopolitical environments, including inflation, and potential tax law changes; OEM strategies and cost pressures; customer inventory management and the impact of potential automotive customer (including their Tier 1 suppliers) and supplier bankruptcies; work stoppages, strikes, etc.; could disrupt shipments to customers and make forecasting difficult.

The Company recognizes revenue in accordance with Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers . Accordingly, revenue is recognized in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the Company expects to be entitled in exchange for promised goods or services when it transfers those goods or services to customers.

Revenue Recognition. The Company recognizes revenue in accordance with Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers . Accordingly, revenue is recognized in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the Company expects to be entitled in exchange for promised goods or services when it transfers those goods or services to customers.

Investment income increased $8.7 million to $13.5 million for 2023 compared to $4.8 million for 2022, primarily due to increases in interest income from fixed income investments and interest rates on other cash holdings. Other income – net increased $0.8 million in 2023 versus 2022, primarily due to increases in interest income from fixed income investments. Taxes.

Investment income increased $8.7 million to $13.5 million for 2023 compared to $4.8 million for 2022 primarily due to increases in interest income from fixed income investments and interest rates on other cash holdings. Other income – net increase $0.8 million in 2023 versus 2022, primarily due to increases in interest income from fixed income investments. Taxes.

In accordance with its previously announced share repurchase plan and capital allocation strategy, the Company intends to continue to repurchase additional shares of its common stock in 2024 and into the future depending on a number of factors, including: market, economic, and industry conditions; the market price of the Company's common stock; anti-dilutive effect on earnings; available cash; and other factors that the Company deems appropriate.

In accordance with its previously announced share repurchase plan and capital allocation strategy, the Company intends to continue to repurchase additional shares of its common stock in 2025 and into the future depending on a number of factors, including: market, economic, and industry conditions; the market price of the Company's common stock; anti-dilutive effect on earnings; available cash; and other factors that the Company deems appropriate.

Given the current revenue forecast and projected product mix for 2024, the Company hopes it may be able to offset certain annual customer price reductions with raw material cost decreases, improved operational efficiencies, and leverage on the Company's fixed costs, but there is no certainty of being able to do so.

Given the current revenue forecast and projected product mix for 2025, the Company hopes it may be able to offset certain annual customer price reductions with raw material cost decreases, improved operational efficiencies, and leverage on the Company's fixed costs, but there is no certainty of being able to do so.

Cash flow used for financing activities for the year ended December 31, 2023, increased $21.1 million to $230.2 million, compared to $209.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2022, primarily due to an increase in the amount of shares of common stock repurchased which totaled $147.4 million during the calendar year 2023 as compared to $112.5 million during the calendar year 2022.

Cash flow used for financing activities for the year ended December 31, 2023, increased $21.1 million to $230.2 million compared to the year ended December 31, 2022, primarily due to an increase in the amount of shares of common stock repurchased which totaled $147.4 million during the calendar year 2023 as compared to $112.5 million during the calendar year 2022.

Cash flow used for investing activities for the year ended December 31, 2023 increased by $126.7 million to $299.4 million, compared with cash flow used for investing activities of $172.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2022, primarily due to increased technology investment purchases during the year, as well as increased capital expenditures in 2023 compared to 2022.

Cash flow used for investing activities for the year ended December 31, 2023 increased by $126.7 million to $299.4 million, compared to cash flow used for investment activities for the year ended December 31, 2022, primarily due to increased technology investment purchases during the year, as well as increased capital expenditures in 2023 compared to 2022.

During calendar year 2023, approximately 8% of the Company’s net sales were invoiced and paid in foreign currencies (compared to 7% for calendar year 2022 and 8% for calendar year 2021). The Company currently expects that approximately 8-9% of the Company’s net sales in calendar year 2024 will be invoiced and paid in foreign currencies.

During calendar year 2024, approximately 7% of the Company’s net sales were invoiced and paid in foreign currencies (compared to 8% for calendar year 2023 and 7% for calendar year 2022). The Company currently expects that approximately 7-8% of the Company’s net sales in calendar year 2025 will be invoiced and paid in foreign currencies.

The Company is also estimating that its operating expenses, which include E, R & D and S, G & A, are expected to be between $295 and $305 million for calendar year 2024, due in part to continued investments that support growth and launch of new business as well as development of new products, which are primarily staffing related.

The Company is also estimating that its operating expenses, which include E, R & D and S, G & A, are expected to be between $310 and $320 million for calendar year 2025, due in part to continued investments that support growth and launch of new business as well as development of new products, which are primarily staffing related.

Based on these forecasts, as well as the Company's estimates for aerospace, medical, and fire protection sales for calendar year 2025, the Company is estimating that revenue for calendar year 2025 will be between $2.65 and $2.75 billion. As noted above, continuing uncertainties make forecasting difficult.

Based on these forecasts, as well as the Company's estimates for fire protection, aerospace, medical, and biometrics sales for calendar year 2026, the Company is estimating that revenue for calendar year 2026 will be between $2.55 and $2.65 billion. As noted above, continuing uncertainties make forecasting difficult.

Percentage of Net Sales Percentage Change 2023 2022 Year Ended December 31, Vs Vs 2023 2022 2021 2022 2021 Net Sales 100.0 % 100.0 % 100.0 % 19.8 % 10.8 % Cost of Goods Sold 66.8 68.2 64.2 17.4 17.8 Gross Margin 33.2 31.8 35.8 25.1 (1.6) Operating Expenses: Engineering, Research and Development 6.7 6.9 6.8 15.8 13.2 Selling, General and Administrative 4.9 5.5 5.3 5.7 15.6 Total Operating Expenses: 11.6 12.5 12.1 11.3 14.2 Income From Operations 21.6 19.3 23.7 34.0 (9.7) Other (Loss)/Income 0.4 — 0.4 3,368.0 (104.3) Income Before Provision for Income Taxes 22.0 19.3 24.1 36.6 (11.2) Provision for Income Taxes 3.3 2.7 3.2 50.3 (8.3) Net Income 18.6 % 16.6 % 20.8 % 34.4 % (11.7) % Results of Operations: 2023 to 2022 Net Sales.

Percentage of Net Sales Percentage Change 2024 2023 Year Ended December 31, Vs Vs 2024 2023 2022 2023 2022 Net Sales 100.0 % 100.0 % 100.0 % 0.6 % 19.8 % Cost of Goods Sold 66.7 66.8 68.2 0.4 17.4 Gross Margin 33.3 33.2 31.8 1.1 25.1 Operating Expenses: Engineering, Research and Development 7.8 6.7 6.9 17.6 15.8 Selling, General and Administrative 5.2 4.9 5.5 7.5 5.7 Impairment Charges 0.4 — — N/A N/A Total Operating Expenses: 13.5 11.6 12.5 16.7 11.3 Income From Operations 19.9 21.6 19.3 (7.3) 34.0 Other (Loss)/Income 0.5 0.4 (0.1) 35.0 3,368.0 Income Before Provision for Income Taxes 20.4 22.0 19.3 (6.5) 36.6 Provision for Income Taxes 2.9 3.3 2.7 (11.6) 50.3 Net Income 17.5 % 18.6 % 16.6 % (5.6) % 34.4 % Results of Operations: 2024 to 2023 Net Sales.

Operating Expenses. Engineering, research and development expenses ("E, R & D") increased by $21.1 million or 16% from 2022 to 2023, but remained at 7% of net sales.

Operating Expenses. E, R & D increased by $21.1 million or 16% from 2022 to 2023, but remained at 7% of net sales.

The Company is estimating that the gross margin will be between 34% and 35% for calendar year 2024. Historically, annual customer price reductions have placed pressure on gross margin on an annual basis.

The Company is estimating that the gross margin will be between 33.5% and 34.5% for calendar year 2025. Historically, annual customer price reductions have placed pressure on gross margin on an annual basis.

The Company's cash and cash equivalents were $226.4 million, $214.8 million, and $262.3 million as of December 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021, respectively. The Company's cash and cash equivalents include amounts held by foreign subsidiaries of $14.8 million, $12.5 million, and $10.7 million as of December 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021, respectively.

The Company's cash and cash equivalents were $233.3 million, $226.4 million, and $214.8 million as of December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022, respectively. The Company's cash and cash equivalents include amounts held by foreign subsidiaries of $12.6 million, $14.8 million, and $12.5 million as of December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022, respectively.

In 2023, the Company's net sales increased by $380.3 million, or 20% compared to the prior year, representing the highest annual sales in Company history. Overall light vehicle production in 2023 increased by 12%, when compared to 2022 in the Company's primary markets, meaning net sales in 2023 outperformed the underlying market by 8%.

Results of Operations: 2023 to 2022 Net Sales. In 2023, the Company's net sales increased by $380.3 million, or 20% compared to the prior year. Overall light vehicle production in 2023 increased by 12% when compared to 2022 in the Company's primary markets, meaning net sales in 2023 outperformed the underlying market by 8%.

The decrease in working capital as of December 31, 2022 compared to 2021 is primarily due to increases in inventory and accounts receivable, which were partially offset by decreases in cash and prepaid expenses and other. Please refer to Part II, Item 5 , with regard to the Company's previously announced share repurchase plan.

The increase in working capital as of December 31, 2023, compared to 2022, is primarily due to increases in cash and accounts receivable, which were partially offset by increases in accounts payable. Please refer to Part II, Item 5 , with regard to the Company's previously announced share repurchase plan.

Based on current light vehicle production forecasts, and the resultant forecast our automatic-dimming mirrors and electronics, the Company currently anticipates that 2024 capital expenditures will be between $225 and $250 million, a majority of which will be related to production equipment purchases.

Based on current light vehicle production forecasts, and the Company's resultant forecast its automatic-dimming mirrors and electronics, the Company currently anticipates that 2025 capital expenditures will be between $125 and $150 million, a majority of which will be related to production equipment purchases.

S, G & A expenses increased by $14.3 million or 16% from 2021 to 2022, which represents 6% of net sales in 2022 compared to 5% in 2021.

S, G & A expenses increased by $6.0 million or 6% from 2022 to 2023, which represents 5% of net sales in 2023 compared to 6% of net sales in 2022.

Cash flow from operating activities was $537.2 million, $338.2 million and $362.2 million for the years ended December 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021, respectively. Cash flow from operating activities increased $199.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2023 compared to the prior year, primarily due to increases in net income and changes in working capital.

Cash flow from operating activities was $498.2 million, $537.2 million and $338.2 million for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022, respectively. Cash flow from operating activities decreased $39.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2024 compared to the prior year, primarily due to decreases in net income and changes in working capital.

Outlook The Company utilizes the light vehicle production forecasting services of S&P Global Mobility. The S&P Global Mobility mid-January 2024 forecast for light vehicle production for calendar year 2024 are approximately 15.8 million units for North America, 17.4 million units for Europe, 12.2 million units for Japan and Korea, and 28.9 million units for China.

Outlook The Company utilizes the light vehicle production forecasting services of S&P Global Mobility. The S&P Global Mobility mid-January 2025 forecast for light vehicle production for calendar year 2025 are approximately 15.1 million units for North America, 16.6 million units for Europe, 11.9 million units for Japan and Korea, and 30.2 million units for China.

Net income decreased by $42.0 million in 2022, or 12% compared to 2021, primarily due to the year over year changes in gross margin and operating profits. Liquidity and Capital Resources The Company’s financial condition throughout the periods presented has remained very strong.

Net income increased by $109.6 million in 2023, or 34% compared to 2022, primarily due to the year over year changes in gross margin and operating profits. 23 Liquidity and Capital Resources The Company’s financial condition throughout the periods presented has remained strong.

Accounts payable as of December 31, 2023, increased $32.7 million compared to December 31, 2022, primarily due to increases in, and/or timing of capital expenditure payments. 24 Management considers the Company’s current working capital and long-term investments, as well as its existing credit financing arrangement (notwithstanding covenants prohibiting additional indebtedness), discussed further in Note 2 of the Consolidated Financial Statements, in addition to internally generated cash flow, to be sufficient to cover anticipated cash needs for the foreseeable future considering its contractual obligations and commitments.

Management considers the Company’s current working capital and long-term investments, as well as its existing credit financing arrangement (notwithstanding covenants prohibiting additional indebtedness), discussed further in Note 2 of the Consolidated Financial Statements, in addition to internally generated cash flow, to be sufficient to cover anticipated cash needs for the foreseeable future considering its contractual obligations and commitments.

Short-term investments as of December 31, 2023 were $14.4 million, down from $23.0 million as of December 31, 2022 and long-term investments were $299.1 million as of December 31, 2023, up from $202.3 million as of December 31, 2022, due to changes in the Company's overall investment portfolio and increased investment in technology investments.

Short-term investments as of December 31, 2024 were $22.3 million, up from $14.4 million as of December 31, 2023 and long-term investments were $339.6 million as of December 31, 2024, up from $299.1 million as of December 31, 2023, due to changes in the Company's overall investment portfolio.

Capital expenditures for the year ended December 31, 2022 increased by $77.6 million compared to the year ended December 31, 2020, also due to the same building and facility construction projects previously discussed.

Capital expenditures for the year ended December 31, 2023 increased by $37.2 million compared to the year ended December 31, 2022, primarily due to building and facility construction projects previously discussed.

Capital expenditures were $183.7 million, $146.4 million, and $68.8 million for the years ended December 31, 2023, 2022, and 2021, respectively. Capital expenditures for the year ended December 31, 2023 increased by $37.2 million compared with the year ended December 31, 2022, primarily due to increased in expenditures related to building and facility construction projects previously discussed.

Capital expenditures were $144.7 million, $183.7 million, and $146.4 million for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023, and 2022, respectively. Capital expenditures for the year ended December 31, 2024 decreased by $39.0 million compared with the year ended December 31, 2023, primarily due to decreased in expenditures related to building and facility construction projects.

The Company considers an accounting estimate to be critical if: • It requires management to make assumptions about matters that were uncertain at the time of the estimate, and • Changes in the estimate or different estimates that could have been selected would have had a material impact on our financial condition or results of operations. Revenue Recognition.

As a result, actual results in these areas may differ significantly from our estimates, as is the case in any application of generally accepted accounting principles. 26 The Company considers an accounting estimate to be critical if: • It requires management to make assumptions about matters that were uncertain at the time of the estimate, and • Changes in the estimate or different estimates that could have been selected would have had a material impact on our financial condition or results of operations.

S&P Global Mobility forecast (as of mid-January 2024) for light vehicle production for calendar year 2025 are approximately 16.2 million units for North America, 17.5 million units for Europe, 11.8 million units for Japan and Korea, and 30.1 million units for China.

S&P Global Mobility forecast (as of mid-January 2025) for light vehicle production for calendar year 2026 are approximately 15.4 million units for North America, 17.0 million units for Europe, 11.6 million units for Japan and Korea, and 31.0 million units for China.

The Company is also providing top line revenue guidance for calendar year 2025, taking into account anticipated increases in light vehicle production in 2025 compared to 2024.

The Company is also providing top line revenue guidance for calendar year 2026, taking into account anticipated increases in light vehicle production in 2026 compared to 2025, but excluding any impact of the Company's pending acquisition of VOXX.

Intangible Assets, net as of December 31, 2023 decreased $5.4 million compared to December 31, 2022, due to the amortization of definite lived intangible assets and patents, which is discussed further in Note 10 of the Consolidated Financial Statements.

Intangible Assets, net as of December 31, 2024, decreased $18.8 million compared to December 31, 2023, due to the amortization of definite lived intangible assets and patents, which is discussed further in Note 10 of the Consolidated Financial Statements, in addition to a $5.2 million impairment charge on the Vaporsens IPR&D in the fourth quarter of 2024.

Cash flow from operating activities decreased $24.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2022 compared to the same period in 2021, primarily due to changes in working capital and a decrease in net income, which were partially offset by changes in deferred taxes.

Cash flow from operating activities increased $199.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2023 compared to the same period in 2022, primarily due to due to increases in net income and changes in working capital.

The Company is further estimating that its tax rate will be between 16% and 18% for calendar year 2024 based on the current statutory rates.

The Company is also estimating that depreciation and amortization expense for calendar year 2025 will be between $85 and $90 million. 25 The Company is further estimating that its tax rate will be between 15% and 17% for calendar year 2025 based on the current statutory rates.

The following is a summary of working capital and fixed income long-term investments: 2023 2022 2021 Working Capital $ 726,129,177 $ 698,099,624 $ 801,593,707 Fixed Income Long Term Investments 155,863,252 140,341,898 190,875,668 Total $ 881,992,429 $ 838,441,522 $ 992,469,375 The increase in working capital as of December 31, 2023 compared to December 31, 2022 is primarily due to increases in cash and accounts receivable, which was partially offset by increases in accounts payable.

The following is a summary of working capital and fixed income long-term investments: 24 2024 2023 2022 Working Capital $ 784,635,494 $ 726,129,177 $ 698,099,624 Fixed Income Long Term Investments 141,961,474 155,863,252 140,341,898 Total $ 926,596,968 $ 881,992,429 $ 838,441,522 The increase in working capital as of December 31, 2024, compared to December 31, 2023, is primarily due to an increase in prepaid expenses, increases in inventory, and a decrease in accounts payable.

E, R & D increased year over year primarily due to additional staffing and engineering related professional fees to assist with the execution of a high number of new product launches, product redesigns to optimize costs, and new product development. 22 Selling, general and administrative ("S, G & A") expenses increased by $6.0 million or 6% from 2022 to 2023, which represents 5% of net sales in 2023 compared to 6% of net sales in 2022.

The Company continues to invest heavily in technology directed at funding the development of its current product portfolio and creating iterations of those products that help keep its products new and attractive to our customers, as well as new products, though these expense estimates for 2025 represent a lower growth rate in operating expenses as the Company believes the new baseline established for engineering spend is sufficient to support current initiatives.

Capital expenditures for calendar year 2024 are currently anticipated to be financed from current cash and cash equivalents on hand and cash flows from operating activities. 25 The Company is also estimating that depreciation and amortization expense for calendar year 2024 will be between $95 and $105 million.

Capital expenditures for calendar year 2025 are currently anticipated to be financed from current cash and cash equivalents on hand and cash flows from operating activities.

Cash flow used for financing activities for the year ended December 31, 2022, decreased $201.1 million to $209.0 million compared to the year ended December 31, 2021, primarily due to a decrease in the amount of shares of common stock repurchased which totaled $112.5 million during the calendar year 2022 as compared to $324.6 million during the calendar year 2021.

Cash flow used for financing activities for the year ended December 31, 2024, increased $59.1 million to $289.3 million, compared to $230.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2023, primarily due to an increase in the amount of shares of common stock repurchased, which totaled $206.1 million during the calendar year 2024 as compared to $147.4 million during the calendar year 2023.

Based on the foregoing, the Company estimates that top line revenue for calendar year 2024 will be between $2.45 and $2.55 billion.

Based on the foregoing, and excluding any impact of the Company's pending acquisition of VOXX (which remains subject to certain regulatory and VOXX stockholder approvals), the Company estimates that top line revenue for calendar year 2025 will be between $2.40 and $2.45 billion.

On a year over year basis, increased raw material costs had a negative impact of approximately 250 - 300 basis points on gross margin. Manufacturing cost increases, freight and logistics cost increases, and annual customer price reductions each independently had a negative impact of approximately 50 - 100 basis points on gross margin on a year over year basis.

On a year over year basis, supplier cost reductions and lower freights costs had a positive impact of approximately 100 - 150 basis points and 50 - 100 basis points on gross margin, respectively. Product mix had a negative impact of approximately 100 - 150 basis points on gross margin on a year over year basis.

The increase in the Company's sales was primarily driven by a 6% year over year increase in automatic-dimming mirror shipments, from 41.8 million units in 2021 to 44.2 million units in 2022. Other net sales for calendar year 2022 were $44.2 million, compared to Other net sales of $34.0 million in calendar year 2021.

The Company's revenue outperformance in 2024 versus the underlying market was driven primarily by growth in FDM unit shipments. Other net sales for calendar year 2024 were $48.6 million, compared to Other net sales of $44.6 million in calendar year 2023.

Investment income increased $1.2 million to $4.8 million for 2022 compared to $3.6 million for 2021 primarily due to increases in interest income from fixed income investments. Other income – net decreased $8.1 million in 2022 versus 2021, primarily due to additional losses on sales of debt investments on a year over year basis. Taxes.

Investment income decreased $0.1 million to $13.4 million for 2024 compared to $13.5 million for 2023. Other income – net increased $3.3 million in 2024 versus 2023, primarily due to increased interest income from fixed income investments. Taxes. The effective tax rate was 14.3% for the year ended December 31, 2024, compared to 15.2% for the prior year.

Accounts receivable as of December 31, 2023 increased $45.3 million compared to December 31, 2022, primarily due to an increase in sales year over year. Inventories as of December 31, 2023, decreased $1.9 million compared to December 31, 2022, primarily due to decreases in raw materials, which were partially offset by increases in finished goods to meet customer order demand.

Accounts receivable as of December 31, 2024 decreased $26.5 million compared to December 31, 2023, primarily due to a decrease in sales in the fourth quarter of 2024 compared to the fourth quarter of 2023. Inventories as of December 31, 2024, increased $34.0 million compared to December 31, 2023, primarily due to increases in raw materials and finished goods.

Cash flow used for investing activities for the year ended December 31, 2022 increased by $59.6 million to $172.7 million, compared to cash flow used for investment activities for the year ended December 31, 2021, primarily due to increased investment purchases of equity method investments in 2022 compared to 2021.

Cash flow used for investing activities for the year ended December 31, 2024 decreased by $97.3 million to $202.1 million, compared with cash flow used for investing activities of $299.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2023, primarily due to decreased capital expenditures in 2024 compared to 2023, as well as decreased expenditures on business acquisitions year over year.

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Net income increased by $109.6 million in 2023, or 34% compared to 2022, primarily due to the year over year changes in gross margin and operating profits. Results of Operations: 2022 to 2021 Net Sales. In 2022, the Company's net sales increased by $187.8 million, or 11% compared to the prior year.

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In 2024, the Company's net sales increased by $14.1 million, or 1% compared to the prior year, representing the highest annual sales in Company history, despite light vehicle production in 2024 that decreased year-over-year by more than 4% in the Company's primary markets.

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Light vehicle production in 2022 increased by 3% when compared to 2021 in the Company's primary markets, but total revenue for the year outperformed the underlying market by 8% despite the many supply chain challenges and customer order volatility encountered during the year.

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Fire protection sales in 2024 increased 4% year over year, while dimmable aircraft windows increased by 9% in 2024, compared to calendar year 2023. Medical product sales were $1.4 million for calendar 2024. Cost of Goods Sold. As a percentage of net sales, cost of goods sold decreased from 66.8% in 2023 to 66.7% in 2024.

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Fire protection sales in 2022 increased by 53% year over year, while dimmable aircraft windows were down 33% in 2022 compared to calendar year 2021. The Company expects that dimmable aircraft window sales will continue to be impacted until there is a meaningful recovery of the aerospace industry and the Boeing 787 production levels improve. Cost of Goods Sold.

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The year over year increase in the gross margin was primarily the result of supplier cost reductions and lower freight costs, though these benefits were largely offset by weaker than expected product mix, higher labor costs, and the inability to leverage fixed overhead costs due to the lower than forecasted revenue for the year.

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As a percentage of net sales, cost of goods sold increased from 64.2% in 2021 to 68.2% in 2022. The year over year decrease in the gross margin was primarily the result of increased raw material costs, increased manufacturing costs, higher freight and logistics costs, and certain previously agreed to annual customer price reductions.

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Labor costs and inability to leverage fixed overhead costs, each had a negative impact of approximately 25 - 50 basis points on gross margin on a year over year basis. Operating Expenses.

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Operating Expenses. E, R & D increased by $15.5 million or 13% from 2021 to 2022, but remained at 7% of net sales. E, R & D decreased primarily due to additional staffing, professional fees, new product development, and the ongoing product re-designs necessary to mitigate electronics part shortages.

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Engineering, research and development expenses ("E, R & D") increased by $27.1 million or 18% from 2023 to 2024, which represents 8% of net sales in 2024, compared to 7% of net sales in 2023.

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The primary reason for the increase in S, G & A from 2021 to 2022 was primarily due to staffing, increases in outbound freight expenses, and the return of in-person customer meetings and trade show related expenses.

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Selling, general and administrative ("S, G & A") expenses increased by $8.5 million or 8% from 2023 to 2024, which remained at 5% of net sales.

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S, G & A expenses were also impacted on a year over year basis by the $4.0 million settlement with the SEC that was accrued for in the second and third quarters of 2022, and the related legal and professional fees. Total Other (Loss)/Income.

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The primary reason for the year over year increase in S, G & A from 2023 to 2024 was increased staffing expenses. 22 The Company also recorded impairment charges of $8.9 million for Goodwill and in-process research and development ("IPR&D") related to the Vaporsens technology acquired in 2020, as previously disclosed. Total Other Income (Loss).

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As a result, actual results in 26 these areas may differ significantly from our estimates, as is the case in any application of generally accepted accounting principles.

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E, R & D increased year over year primarily due to additional staffing and engineering related professional fees to assist with the execution of high number of new product launches, product redesigns to optimize costs, and new product development.

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Accounts payable as of December 31, 2024, decreased $16.1 million compared to December 31, 2023, primarily due to decreases in capital expenditure payments and timing of payments.

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