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What changed in GENTEX CORP's 10-K — 2024 vs 2025

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Paragraph-level year-over-year comparison of GENTEX CORP's 2024 and 2025 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 2025 report.

+336 added−259 removedSource: 10-K (2026-02-24) vs 10-K (2025-02-25)

Top changes in GENTEX CORP's 2025 10-K

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Item 1. Business

Business — how the company describes what it does

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Biggest changeThe Company’s success with electrochromic technology provides potential opportunities and use cases for other commercial applications, which the Company continues to explore, including, but not limited to: passenger smart-lighting that automatically optimizes illumination for various in-flight activities like reading, dining, or computer work; biometric systems for personalizing the in-flight experience; and in-cabin particulate and chemical sensors for monitoring cabin air quality.
Biggest changeThe Company’s success with electrochromic technology provides potential opportunities and use cases for other commercial applications, which the Company continues to explore, including, but not limited to: passenger smart-lighting that automatically optimizes illumination for various in-flight activities like reading, dining, or computer work; and biometric systems for personalizing the in-flight experience. 5 Fire Protection Technologies The Company manufactures photoelectric smoke detectors and alarms, visual signaling alarms, photoelectric smoke alarms and electrochemical carbon monoxide alarms, electrochemical carbon monoxide alarms and detectors, audible and visual signaling appliances, and bells and speakers for use in fire detection systems in office buildings, hotels, and other commercial and residential establishments.
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.
To that end, the Company has announced 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.
Regarding energy, the Company: utilizes software-managed and occupancy-sensor controlled lighting in all facilities; has air economizers and energy recovery units in HVAC systems; utilizes energy efficient fluorescent lighting; has certain white material roofs to reflect sunlight; has insulated metal panel systems for exterior walls (for energy efficiency); captures excess heat from compressed air systems and uses it to preheat/temper water used in production; takes excess water from production processes to use in boiler/snow melt water; and installed a centralized water chiller plant to lower energy use.
Regarding energy, the Company: utilizes software-managed and occupancy-sensor controlled lighting in all facilities; has air economizers and energy 10 recovery units in HVAC systems; utilizes energy efficient fluorescent lighting; has certain white material roofs to reflect sunlight; has insulated metal panel systems for exterior walls (for energy efficiency); captures excess heat from compressed air systems and uses it to preheat/temper water used in production; takes excess water from production processes to use in boiler/snow melt water; and installed a centralized water chiller plant to lower energy use.
SmartBeam ® , FDM ® , rear video camera, digital video recorder, etc.), hybrid and fully digital CMS technology, and driver and cabin monitoring systems, the Company recognizes that it is competing with considerably larger and more geographically diverse electronics companies that present a formidable competitive threat in the future as new products/features and technologies are brought to market.
FDM ® , rear video camera, digital video recorder, etc.); hybrid and fully digital CMS technology; and driver and cabin monitoring systems, the Company recognizes that it is competing with considerably larger and more geographically diverse electronics companies that present a formidable competitive threat in the future as new products/features and technologies are brought to market.
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 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.
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.
In 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 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.
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.
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 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.
In North America, Europe and Asia, the Company markets its products primarily through a direct sales force utilizing its sales and engineering offices located in Germany, UK, Sweden, France, Japan, South Korea and China, as well as its headquarters in Michigan.
In North America, Europe and Asia, the Company markets its products primarily through a direct sales force utilizing its sales and engineering offices located in Germany, UK, Sweden, France, Israel, Japan, South Korea and China, as well as its headquarters in Michigan.
The Company believes its electrochromic automatic-dimming mirrors and mirrors with advanced electronic features offer significant performance advantages over competing products and the Company makes significant research and development investments to continue to increase and improve the performance advantages of its products and to potentially add new products.
The Company believes its electrochromic automatic-dimming mirrors and mirrors with advanced electronic features offer significant performance advantages over competing products and the Company makes significant research 4 and development investments to continue to increase and improve the performance advantages of its products and to potentially add new products.
The PLACE portfolio of smart-home solutions is being 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.
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.
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 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. Markets and Marketing.
The Gentex Foundation is managed by a board of directors that reviews grant applications with a particular focus on communities where Company employees live and work, consistent with the organization's values of integrity, compassion, innovation and diversity. Employees are encouraged to organize on-site fundraisers and to spend time volunteering at worthy charitable organizations in addition to giving financially.
The Gentex Foundation is managed by a board of directors that reviews grant applications with a particular focus on communities where Company employees live and work, consistent with the organization's values of integrity, compassion, innovation and inclusivity. Employees are encouraged to organize on-site fundraisers and to spend time volunteering at worthy charitable organizations in addition to giving financially.
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 of the same to the automotive industry.
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.
The Company also manufactures automotive electronics products as 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.
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: quarterly profit-sharing bonuses; an extensive stock-based compensation program that extends to all eligible employees; an employee stock purchase plan; and 401(k) plan (or other retirement plan for non-US employees) with Company matching.
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.
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 representative world class workforce goes beyond.
Advanced-feature automatic-dimming mirrors currently being offered by the Company include one or more of the following features: SmartBeam ® , HomeLink ® , HomeLink Connect ® , frameless mirror designs, compass displays, telematics, ITM ® systems, hands free communication, Rear Camera Display ("RCD") interior mirrors, FDM ® interior mirrors, digital video recording solutions, exterior turn signals, side blind zone indicators and various other exterior mirror features that improve safety and field of view.
Advanced-feature automatic-dimming mirrors currently being offered by the Company include one or more of the following features: HomeLink ® , HomeLink Connect ® , frameless mirror designs, compass displays, telematics, ITM ® systems, Rear Camera Display ("RCD") interior mirrors, FDM ® interior mirrors, digital video recording solutions, exterior turn signals, side blind zone indicators and various other exterior mirror features that improve safety and field of view.
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 also developed a three-camera rear vision system that streams rear video – in multiple composite views – to a rearview-mirror-integrated display. Further, the Company announced an embedded biometric solution for vehicles that leverages iris scanning technology to create a secure environment in the vehicle.
DE&I efforts at the Company extend to the supply base as well, where the Company has been recognized for ongoing efforts to increase supplier relationships with certified minority, woman, veteran, and LGBTQ+-owned enterprises. In fact, the Company mentors certain such suppliers to help them develop the business systems and technological improvements necessary to support future growth.
Efforts in this regard at the Company extend to the supply base as well, where the Company has been recognized for ongoing efforts to increase supplier relationships with certified minority, woman, veteran, and LGBTQ+-owned enterprises. In fact, the Company mentors certain such suppliers to help them develop the business systems and technological improvements necessary to support future growth.
While hiring and diversity policies are in place to remain on track in terms of appropriate human resources management, the DE&I efforts have furthered the process of creating a welcoming environment so the Company can hire and retain the best people. The Company produces a Sustainability Report, referenced below, providing more information regarding diversity and corporate responsibility.
While hiring and inclusivity policies are in place to remain on track in terms of appropriate human resources management, the inclusivity efforts have furthered the process of creating a welcoming environment so the Company can hire and retain the best people. The Company produces a Sustainability Report, referenced below, providing more information regarding corporate responsibility.
In terms of environmental protection, the Company has: integrated “green roofs”; adopted a highway to clean waste from public lands; constructed wetland and wildlife habitat areas; and acquired property which includes natural wetlands.
In terms of environmental protection, the Company has: integrated “green roofs;” adopted a highway to clean waste from public lands; constructed wetland and wildlife habitat areas; and acquired property which includes natural wetlands.
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, benefits and work instructions in the Spanish language.
To ensure an excellent and increasing employment base, the Company has added Spanish speaking manufacturing lines, which involve translating materials for recruiting, orientation, on-boarding, training, benefits and work instructions in the Spanish language.
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'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 strategies with respect thereto; and corporate culture. The Board and management know that the right talent is required to implement the Company's strategies.
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. Automotive rearview mirrors and electronics accounted for 98% of the Company’s consolidated net sales in 2024.
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. Automotive rearview mirrors and electronics accounted for 89% of the Company’s consolidated net sales in 2025.
The Company generally supplies automatic-dimming mirrors and mirrors with advanced electronic features to its customers worldwide under annual blanket purchase orders with customers, as well as under long-term agreements with certain customers, entered into in the ordinary course of the Company's business.
The Company generally supplies automatic-dimming mirrors, mirrors with advanced electronic features, and other automotive electronics products to its customers worldwide under annual blanket purchase orders with customers, as well as under long-term agreements with certain customers, entered into in the ordinary course of the Company's business.
Revenues by major geographic area are disclosed in Note 7 of the Consolidated Financial Statements. Historically, new products and technologies have penetrated high-end vehicles and premium trim/option packages to begin.
Revenues by major geographic area are disclosed in Note 1 0 , Revenue , of the Consolidated Financial Statements. Historically, new products and technologies have penetrated high-end vehicles and premium trim/option packages to begin.
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.
("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.
Additionally, the Gentex sales and business development teams will further equip the Premium Audio team with additional automaker exposure to build on the early success of several OEM launches of Klipsch ® Reference Premiere audio systems.
Additionally, the Company's sales and business development teams will further equip the PAC team with additional automaker exposure to build on the early success of several OEM launches of Klipsch ® Reference Premiere audio systems.
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 86% market share worldwide in 2024.
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 79% market share worldwide in 2025.
Support is also provided to a number of minority organizations in keeping with the Company's DE&I efforts and to continue to build an even more diverse and skilled workforce.
Support is also provided to a number of minority organizations in keeping with the Company's efforts and to continue to build an even more representative and skilled workforce.
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.
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 The Company has already achieved its 2026 landfill avoidance goal ahead of schedule. Initiatives.
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.
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, biometric technology, and medical devices. These patents expire at various times between 2026 and 2050. The Company also has in process 221 U.S.
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.
In 2024, the Company’s Vice President of Accounting and Corporate Controller 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.
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.
Patent applications, 326 foreign patent applications, 43 U.S. Registered Trademark applications, and 73 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.
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.
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, Inc.
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.
The Company's inclusivity initiatives are further supported by an 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 inclusion.
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 is currently supplying mirrors and electronic modules for Aston Martin, BMW Group, Bendix Commercial, 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, Mack Truck, Mazda, Maruti Suzuki, Mahindra & Mahindra, McLaren, Nissan North America, Polaris, Renault/Nissan/Mitsubishi Group, Rivian Automotive, Ryco Motorsport, Stellantis, Subaru, Tata Motors, Textron Finance Shared Service, Tesla, TOGG Inc., Toyota Motor Company, Volkswagen Group, Wesco Distribution, Yamaha, and ZF North America Autocar, 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 acquisition will also include the Premium Audio Company, which is known as the most innovative and complete premium audio solution provider in the consumer technology space and includes world renowned brands such as Klipsch ® , Onkyo ® and Integra ® .
The acquisition also included Premium Audio Company LLC ("PAC"), which the Company believes is the most innovative and complete premium audio solution provider in the consumer technology space and includes world renowned brands such as Klipsch ® , Onkyo ® and Integra ® .
In the early 1980's, the Company introduced an interior electromechanical automatic-dimming rearview mirror as an alternative to the manual day/night rearview mirrors for automotive applications. In the late 1980's, the Company introduced an interior electrochromic automatic-dimming rearview mirror for automotive applications. In the early 1990's, the Company introduced an exterior electrochromic automatic-dimming rearview mirror for automotive applications.
In the 1980's, the Company introduced an interior electromechanical automatic-dimming rearview mirror as an alternative to the manual day/night rearview mirrors for automotive applications, and later an interior electrochromic automatic-dimming rearview mirror for automotive applications.
The Company believes the acquisition of VOXX will contribute to its long-term growth and profitability strategies and create shareholder value through increasing revenue in existing and new markets, potential growth stemming from acquired technologies, significant net asset values and trapped tax losses, as well as the combined brand value and reputation of the VOXX family of brands.
The Company believes the acquisition of VOXX will contribute to long-term revenue growth and profitability and create shareholder value through expansion in existing and new markets, potential growth stemming from acquired technologies, realization of operational efficiencies, net asset values and potentially capturable tax losses, as well as the combined brand value and reputation of the VOXX family of brands.
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.
Evidence of the Company's commitment to inclusion is its cultivation of an ethos that allows team members to make a lasting impact in the communities in which the Company operates, all while attracting and retaining talent from all walks of life that can help propel the business forward.
In 2022, the Company established the Gentex Foundation, which provides financial grants to organizations across the country in support of economic development, children's services, public health, housing assistance and diversity initiatives among other causes.
The Company has also won supplier diversity awards from Honda, Nissan, and Toyota. In 2022, the Company established the Gentex Foundation, which provides financial grants to organizations across the country in support of economic development, children's services, public health, housing assistance and diversity initiatives among other causes.
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.
Nevertheless, the Company believes it will retain a significant position in automatic-dimming rearview mirrors for some time, notwithstanding the foregoing and the fact that 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.
The Company believes iris recognition is among the most secure forms of biometric identification, with a false acceptance rate as low as one in 10 million, far superior to facial, voice, and other biometric systems.
The Company believes iris recognition is among the most secure forms of biometric identification, with a false acceptance rate as low as one in 10 million, far superior to facial, voice, and other biometric systems. The Company's future plans include integrating biometric authentication with many of its other electronic features.
Also in 2023, the Company acquired certain technology assets from eSight Corporation ("eSight"), in the ordinary course of business.
In 2023, the Company acquired certain technology assets from eSight Corporation ("eSight ® "), in the ordinary course of business (see Note 1 1 , "Acquisitions" ).
Gentex believes its expertise in high volume manufacturing will help the Premium Audio team to continue its expansion in the consumer technology and connected home space, through newly launched Gentex products, such as Place™, and HomeLink Smart Home Solutions™.
The Company also believes its expertise in high volume manufacturing will help the PAC team continue its expansion in the consumer technology and connected home space through newly launched Company products, such as PLACE ® and HomeLink ® .
The Company designs, develops, manufactures, markets, and supplies digital vision, connected car, dimmable glass, and fire protection technologies, including: automatic-dimming rearview and non-dimming 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 designs, develops, manufactures, markets, and supplies digital vision, connected car, premium audio, dimmable glass, fire protection technologies, medical devices, and consumer electronics, including: automatic-dimming rearview and non-dimming mirrors and electronics for the automotive industry; premium quality sound equipment and products, and other electronic products and accessories for the consumer electronics industry; dimmable aircraft windows for the aviation industry; and smoke alarms for the residential and commercial fire protection industry and signaling devices for the commercial fire protection industry.
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.
The Company's inclusivity initiatives are supported by its officer in charge of the same an a council, which helps implement specific inclusivity programs, supports internal training, and creates opportunities to spread awareness throughout the organization. The Company's council is led by Mr. Joe Matthews and includes employees from a variety of departments.
There are many use cases for authentication, which range from vehicle security to start functionality to personalization of mirrors, music, seat location and temperature, to the ability to control transactions not only for the ITM ® system, but also the ride sharing car of the future.
There are many use cases for authentication, which range from vehicle security to start functionality to personalization of mirrors, music, seat location and temperature, to the ability to control transactions.
(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.
(b) [Reserved] 2 (c) Description of Business The Company designs, develops, manufactures, markets, and supplies digital vision, connected car, premium audio, dimmable glass, fire protection, medical device, and consumer electronic technologies, including: automatic-dimming and non-automatic-dimming rearview mirrors and electronics for the automotive industry; premium quality sound equipment and products, as well as other electronic products and accessories for the consumer electronics industry; dimmable aircraft windows for the aviation industry; and commercial smoke alarms and signaling devices for the fire protection industry.
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.
As a part of its 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.
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.
The Company also opened the Gentex Discovery Preschool in 2025, an on-site childcare and preschool center designed to provide employees with convenient, cost-effective access to quality childcare during first and second shift hours. The Company is extremely proud of its workplace injury prevention programs, which have achieved workplace injury rates well below industry averages.
In the late 1990's, the Company began making volume shipments of three new exterior mirror sub-assembly products: thin glass flat; convex; and aspheric. In 2005, the Company began making volume shipments of its bezel-free exterior automatic dimming mirror. In 2010 the Company began delivering electrochromic dimmable aircraft windows for the aviation industry.
In the 1990's, the Company introduced an exterior electrochromic automatic-dimming rearview mirror for automotive applications and began making volume shipments of three new exterior mirror sub-assembly products: thin glass flat; convex; and aspheric. In 2005, the Company began making volume shipments of its bezel-free exterior automatic dimming mirror.
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. Markets and Marketing.
The system’s versatility is further demonstrated through specialized units for the kitchen, nursery, and garage, each equipped with additional safeguards like gas and Volatile Organic Compound ("VOC") detection, room-monitoring cameras, intercoms, and temperature and humidity sensing, as appropriate to the application. Shipments of the Company's PLACE ® product line began during the second quarter of 2025.
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.
As a part of the Company expanding its FDM ® products and ITM ® systems, rearward facing video cameras, digital video recording, and integrated toll transponders are being produced and sold.
In 2024, the Gentex Salt Lake City DEI council awarded the first recipient of its Material Science Scholarship in partnership with the University of Utah. 8 Scholarship recipients receive $2,000/year for two years from the Company and a matching $1,000/year from the John and Marcia Price College of Engineering at the University of Utah.
Gentex also created a Material Science Scholarship in partnership with the University of Utah to support college students. Scholarship recipients receive $2,000/year for two years from the Company and a matching $1,000/year from the John and Marcia Price College of Engineering at the University of Utah.
The Company's future plans include integrating biometric authentication with many of its other electronic features, including HomeLink ® and HomeLink Connect ® or the ITM ® . The biometric system allows for added security and convenience for multiple drivers by adding an additional factor of authentication for increased security, when a driver (or passenger) enters a vehicle.
The biometric system allows for added security and convenience for multiple drivers by adding an additional factor of authentication for increased security, when a driver (or passenger) enters a vehicle.
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.
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.
In 2023, the Company received a Pillar Award from the Women’s Resource Center in Grand Rapids for advancing women in the workplace. The Michigan Veterans Affairs agency awarded the Company a silver-level veteran-friendly employer status in recognition of the support and access to resources that the Company provides for military veterans.
In 2025, the Automotive Women’s Alliance Foundation presented a Group Achievement Award for inspiring and advancing women in the automotive industry. In 2023, the Michigan Veterans Affairs agency awarded the Company a silver-level veteran-friendly employer status in recognition of the support and access to resources the Company provides for military veterans.
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.
Competitors for automotive rearview mirrors and other automotive electronic products include Magna International ("Magna"), Ficosa, Fudi Technology, Findream Technology, Ganxiang, Hefei Haoxiang, Kingband, Acson, Nigbo Huichang, Panasonic, Aolian, Ultronix, SMR Automotive, Intertech, Adayo, Sincode, Licon, Mirrortech, Mike Shanghai, Guangdong Yangfeng Electronic Technology Co.
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.
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. 3 Other automotive products currently in development include large area dimmable devices, which include sunroof and moon roof applications, driver and passenger windows, interior sun-visors and other window surfaces in vehicles, among others.
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.
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. The company's significant intellectual property ("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.
The majority of the revenue of VOXX is comprised of automotive OEM and aftermarket business, as well as the consumer electronics industry.
The acquisition of VOXX is a strategic addition to the Company's portfolio of products. VOXX's revenue is comprised of its automotive OEM and aftermarket business, as well as consumer electronics industry business.
The Company was also presented with a DE&I Champion Award from the MEMA Original Equipment Suppliers Association for championing the spirit of DEI within the organization and in the communities where its employees live. Moreover, the Company's DE&I efforts related to actively developing and using minority, women, and veteran-owned suppliers have been acknowledged and recognized by multiple OEM customers.
The Company was also presented with a DE&I Champion Award from the MEMA Original Equipment Suppliers Association for championing the spirit of DE&I within the organization and in the communities where its employees live.
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.
The Company believes these patents and trademarks provide a competitive 7 advantage, though no single patent or trademark is necessarily required for the success of the Company’s products.
Further, two Japan manufacturers (Murakami and Panasonic) have begun selling and marketing competitive FDM ® type products in Japan. The Company acknowledges that dimming device (e.g., electrochromic) technology is the subject of research and development efforts by numerous third parties.
The Company acknowledges that dimming device (e.g., electrochromic) technology is the subject of research and development efforts by numerous third parties.
The 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.
Deliveries of eSightGo ® to customers 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. This collaboration is intended to further develop, manufacture, and commercialize Solace Power’s unique wireless power systems for a wide variety of industries.
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. eSight4 is a Class 1 Medical Device that is registered with the FDA, registered with EUDAMED, and inspected by Health Canada.
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. 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 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.
Ltd., Guangdong E-Think Technology Company, Hubei SL, Shanxi Coal, Chongqing Yimei, Denso, LG, Continental, Lear, Bosch, and Forvia (Fauricia). The Company also supplies electrochromic automatic-dimming rearview mirrors to certain of its rearview mirror competitors. Automotive Rearview Mirrors and Electronics Product Development. The Company continually seeks to develop new products, including working to introduce additional advanced feature automatic-dimming mirrors.
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 ® .
In conjunction with this partnership, the Company obtained an approximate 15% 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.
There are also Chinese domestic mirror suppliers that are marketing and selling automatic-dimming rearview mirrors, primarily within the domestic China automotive market. Moreover, other companies have products that are competitive to the Company's FDM ® system, and Chinese domestic mirror suppliers have begun marketing and selling these products, within the domestic China market.
Moreover, other companies have products that are competitive to the Company's FDM ® system, and Chinese domestic mirror suppliers are marketing and selling these products within the domestic China market. Further, at least one Japan manufacturer (Panasonic) sells and markets competitive FDM ® type products in Japan.
A number of health-related programs are available to employees, including: asthma/COPD management services; diabetes management; "Smart Health," which gives employees and spouses a way to earn wellness credits; Gentex Cares+ Employee Assistance Program; and crop share, which offers employees fresh fruits and vegetables weekly.
A number of health-related programs are available to employees, including: asthma/COPD management services; diabetes management; "Smart Health," which gives employees and spouses a way to earn wellness credits; Gentex Cares+ Employee Assistance Program; and a Community Supported Agriculture program, where employees can sign up to receive shares of seasonal produce from a local farm delivered to them at work.
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.
Also in 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 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.
In addition, the Company periodically obtains IP rights, in the ordinary course of the Company’s business, to strengthen its IP portfolio and minimize potential risks of infringement. Human Capital Resources As of December 31, 2025, the Company had 6,398 full-time employees. of which 5,708 were U.S. based and 690 were internationally based.
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.
In November 2024, the Company acquired GalvanEyes, LLC ("GalvanEyes"), which is the managing partner and 50% owner of the BioCenturion LLC ("BioCenturion") joint venture with Eyelock LLC ("EyeLock"), a subsidiary of VOXX (see Note 1 1 , "Acquisitions" ).
In fact, Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc. has specifically recognized the Company's efforts over the last 10 years to increase supplier relationships with minority business enterprises. The Company has also won supplier diversity awards from Honda, Nissan, and Toyota.
Moreover, the Company's inclusivity efforts related to actively developing and using minority, women, and veteran-owned suppliers have been acknowledged and recognized by multiple original equipment manufacturers ("OEM") customers. In fact, Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc. has specifically recognized the Company's efforts over the last 10 years to increase supplier relationships with minority business enterprises.
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.
On April 1, 2025, the Company acquired all of the issued and outstanding shares of VOXX common stock not already owned by the Company for a purchase price of $7.50 per share, resulting in VOXX becoming a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company for cash consideration totaling $148.3 million (see Note 1 1 , "Acquisitions" ).
The Company believes that its relations with its employees are in good standing. See "Executive Officers of the Registrant" in Part III, Item 10 . The Company fosters a collaborative culture founded on devotion to quality and innovation.
Of the Company's U.S. based employees, 35 were covered under collective bargaining agreements. The Company believes that its relations with its employees are in good standing. See "Executive Officers of the Registrant" in Part III, Item 10 .
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.
As a result of the transaction, the Company has also gained full access to the EyeLock ® iris biometric technology, which represents a unique, extremely accurate and highly secure method of authentication. The Company intends to incorporate this technology into future product developments across its automotive, aerospace, and medical market segments to enhance authentication, security, and human‑machine interface solutions.

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Item 1A. Risk Factors

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Biggest changeShould a catastrophic event occur, our ability to manufacture product, complete existing orders and provide other services could be severely impacted for an undetermined period of time. We have purchased business interruption insurance to address some of these risks.
Biggest changeOne of our manufacturing facilities is located in Holland, Michigan, which is approximately three miles from our other primary manufacturing facilities in Zeeland, Michigan. Should a natural disaster or other catastrophic event occur, our ability to manufacture product, complete existing orders and provide other services could be severely impacted for an undetermined period of time.
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.
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 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.
In addition, we incur significant costs to protect against damage caused by these disruptions or security breaches. Government Regulations. The Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act contains provisions to improve transparency and accountability concerning the supply of certain minerals, known as conflict minerals, originating from the Democratic Republic of Congo ("DRC") and adjoining countries.
In addition, we incur significant costs to protect against damage caused by these disruptions or security breaches. 15 Government Regulations. The Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act contains provisions to improve transparency and accountability concerning the supply of certain minerals, known as conflict minerals, originating from the Democratic Republic of Congo ("DRC") and adjoining countries.
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.
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 of each year since 2012.
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.
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.
International sales and operations, especially in growth markets, subject us to certain risks inherent in doing business abroad, including: • Exposure to local economic, political and labor conditions; • Unexpected changes in laws, regulations, trade or monetary or fiscal policy, including interest rates, foreign currency exchange rates and changes in the rate of inflation in the U.S. and other foreign countries; • Tariffs (as discussed herein), quotas, customs and other import or export restrictions and other trade barriers; • Natural disasters, political crises, and public health crises (e.g. pandemics), which have caused, are causing, and will likely continue to cause downtime and closures at both supplier and customer facilities; • Expropriation and nationalization; • Difficulty of enforcing agreements, collecting receivables and protecting assets through non-U.S. legal systems; • Reduced intellectual property protection; • Withholding and other taxes on remittances and other payments by subsidiaries; • Investment restrictions or requirements; • Export and import restrictions; • Violence and civil unrest in local countries; • Compliance with the requirements of an increasing body of applicable anti-bribery laws, including the U.S.
International sales and operations, especially in growth markets, subject us to certain risks inherent in doing business abroad, including: • Exposure to local economic, political, and labor conditions; • Unexpected changes in laws, regulations, trade or monetary or fiscal policy, including interest rates, foreign currency exchange rates, and changes in the rate of inflation in the U.S. and other foreign countries; • Tariffs (as discussed herein), quotas, customs, and other import or export restrictions and other trade barriers; • Natural disasters, political crises, and public health crises (e.g., pandemics), which have caused, are causing, and will likely continue to cause downtime and closures at both supplier and customer facilities; • Expropriation and nationalization; • Difficulty of enforcing agreements, collecting receivables, and protecting assets through non-U.S. legal systems; • Reduced IP protection; • Withholding and other taxes on remittances and other payments by subsidiaries; • Investment restrictions or requirements; • Export and import restrictions; • Violence and civil unrest in local countries; • Compliance with the requirements of an increasing body of applicable anti-bribery laws, including the U.S.
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. 15 International Operations.
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.
Accordingly, any forward-looking statement should be read in conjunction with the additional information about risks and uncertainties identified under the heading “Risk Factors” in the Company’s latest Form 10-K and Form 10-Q filed with the SEC, which risks and uncertainties include supply chain constraints that have affected, are affecting, and will continue to affect, general economic and industry conditions, customers, suppliers, and the regulatory environment in which the Company operates.
Accordingly, any forward-looking statement should be read in conjunction with the additional 11 information about risks and uncertainties identified under the heading “Risk Factors” in the Company’s latest Form 10-K and Form 10-Q filed with the SEC, which risks and uncertainties include tariffs and supply chain constraints that have affected, are affecting, and will continue to affect, general economic and industry conditions, customers, suppliers, and the regulatory environment in which the Company operates.
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.
Additionally, we may not always 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.
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 actual results vary from this projected geographic and product mix of sales, our business, financial condition, and/or results of operations are impacted. Intellectual Property.
There may be a significant impact on the market price for our common stock relating to the issues discussed above or due to any of the following: • Variations in our anticipated or actual operating results or the results of our competitors; • Changes in investors’ or analysts’ perceptions of the risks and conditions of our business and in particular our primary industry; • Intellectual property litigation and infringement claims or other litigation; • The size of the public float of our common stock; • Market conditions, including the industry in which we operate; and • General macroeconomic conditions.
There may be a significant impact on the market price for our common stock relating to the issues discussed above or due to any of the following: • Variations in our anticipated or actual operating results or the results of our competitors; • Changes in investors’ or analysts’ perceptions of the risks and conditions of our business and in particular our primary industry; • IP litigation and infringement claims or other litigation; • The size of the public float of our common stock; • Market conditions, including the industry in which we operate; and • General macroeconomic conditions.
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.
A successful claim of patent or other IP infringement and damages against us could affect our business, financial condition, and/or results of operations. If a person or company claims that our products infringed their IP rights, any resulting litigation would be costly, time consuming, and would divert the attention of management and key personnel from other business issues.
To the extent that any disruptions or security breach results in a loss or damage to our data, or an inappropriate disclosure of confidential or customer information, it could cause significant damage to our reputation, affect our relationships with our customers, lead to claims against the Company and ultimately harm our business, reputation, financial condition, and/or results of operations.
To the extent that any disruptions or security breaches result in a loss or damage to our data, or an inappropriate disclosure of confidential or customer information, it could cause significant damage to our reputation, affect our relationships with our customers, lead to claims against the Company and ultimately harm our business, reputation, financial condition, and/or results of operations.
The loss of any significant combination of patents and trade secrets regarding our products could adversely affect our business, financial condition, and/or results of operations. Lack of intellectual property protection in a number of countries, including China, represents a current and ongoing risk for the Company. New Technology and Product Development.
The loss of any significant combination of patents and trade secrets regarding our products could adversely affect our business, financial condition, and/or results of operations. Lack of IP protection in a number of countries, including China, represents a current and ongoing risk for the Company. New Technology and Product Development.
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.
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; increased competition, seasonal consumer shopping patterns, and changes in the retail industry for products such as consumer electronics, 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.
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.
We have a number of large customers, including three automotive customers which each account for 10% or more of our annual consolidated net sales in 2025 (including direct sales to OEM customers and sales through their Tier 1 suppliers): Toyota Motor Company, Volkswagen Group, and General Motors.
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.
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 can adversely affect the Company's operating results, cash 16 flows, and financial condition.
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.
The complexity of the technology involved in our business and the uncertainty of IP litigation significantly increases these risks and makes 14 such risk part of our ongoing business. To that end, we periodically obtain IP rights, in the ordinary course of business, to strengthen our IP portfolio and minimize potential risks of infringement.
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. Technology Investments.
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, financial condition, and results of operations. Technology Investments.
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.
We believe that our patents and trade secrets provide us with some competitive advantage in automotive rearview mirrors, variable dimmable devices, certain electronics, fire protection technologies, and biometric technologies, though no single patent is necessarily required for the success of 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.
The industries we operate in are 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.
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.
Includes content supplied by S&P Global Mobility Light Vehicle Production Forecast of January 14, 2026 (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 89% of our net sales.
Failure to ensure that we have the leadership capacity with the necessary skill sets and experience and a skilled workforce could impede our ability to deliver our growth objectives and execute our strategic plan. Organizational and reporting changes within management could result in, and low unemployment has contributed to, increased turnover.
Failure to ensure that we have the leadership capacity with the necessary skill sets and experience and a skilled workforce could impede our ability to deliver our growth objectives and execute our strategic plan. Organizational and reporting changes within management could result in, and relatively low unemployment (especially where our manufacturing operations are located) has contributed to, increased turnover.
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.
Any continued adverse worldwide economic conditions, currency exchange rates, trade wars (including tariffs and counter-tariff measures), war or significant terrorist acts, 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. 17 Item 1B.
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.
We continue to experience ongoing pricing pressures from our customers and competitors, which have affected, and which will continue to affect our profit margins to the extent that we are unable to offset these pricing pressures with price adjustments, engineering and purchasing cost reductions, productivity improvements, increases in product shipments, and/or introduction of new products and new and advanced technologies, each of which pose ongoing challenges, which continue to adversely impact our business, financial condition, and/or results of operations.
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. Antitakeover Provisions.
Also, the Company may face reputational challenges if we determine that certain of our products contain minerals not determined to be conflict free (not withstanding Company efforts to ensure they are) 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.
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.
For example, within the automotive industry, where a decrease in consumer demand for specific types of vehicles where we have traditionally provided higher value content has occurred, that 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.
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.
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 and in sales demand, as well as in consumer demand.
We 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.
We 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. The products we sell are continually changing as a result of improved technology.
The continuance of these tariffs and/or escalation of disputes in the geopolitical environment interferes with automotive supply chains and have a continued negative impact on the Company’s business, financial condition, and/or results of operations, especially since the Company primarily manufactures and ships from one location.
The continuance of these tariffs and/or escalation of disputes in the geopolitical environment interferes with supply chains and have had and will continue to have a negative impact on the Company’s business, financial condition, and/or results of operations, especially since the Company primarily manufactures and ships from the United States.
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.
There is no assurance the Company will be successful in this area. 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 industry-wide parts shortages, labor shortages, and other global supply chain constraints.
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.
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. We continue pursuing selected acquisitions of, and investments in, businesses, technologies, and other assets as a component of our growth strategy.
The increasing tendency of patents granted to others on combinations of known technology is a potential threat to our Company. Any of these adverse consequences could potentially have an effect on our business, financial condition and/or results of operations. Credit Risk.
The increasing tendency of patents granted to others on combinations of known technology and claims for royalties are threats to our Company. Any of these adverse consequences could potentially have a negative impact on our business, financial condition and/or results of operations. Credit Risk.
Our articles of incorporation, bylaws, and the laws of the state of Michigan include provisions that may provide our Board with adequate time to consider whether a hostile takeover offer is in our best interest and the best interests of our shareholders. These provisions, however, could discourage potential acquisition proposals and could delay or prevent a change in control.
Antitakeover Provisions. Our articles of incorporation, bylaws, and the laws of the state of Michigan include provisions that may provide our Board with adequate time to consider whether a hostile takeover offer is in our best interest and the best interests of our shareholders.
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.
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.
Our inability to conduct normal business operations for a period of time may have an adverse impact on our business, financial condition, and/or results of operations. IT Infrastructure and Cybersecurity . Any failure of our information technology ("IT") infrastructure adversely impacts our business, financial condition, and/or results of operations.
We have purchased business interruption insurance to address some of these risks. Our inability to conduct normal business operations for a period of time may have an adverse impact on our business, financial condition, and/or results of operations. Information Technology ("IT) Infrastructure and Cybersecurity .
We have and continue to take a number of steps to mitigate the current supply chain challenges, which include strategies involving the additional procurement of available raw materials to prepare for assembling finished goods more quickly when supply constraints ease for certain common components.
We have and continue to take a number of steps to mitigate supply chain challenges, which include strategies involving the additional procurement of available raw materials to prepare for assembling finished goods more quickly when supply constraints ease for certain common components. These inventory strategies further introduce obsolescence risk that impacts our business, financial condition, and/or results of operations.
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.
Certain automakers, Tier 1 customers, large retail and commercial customers of the Company, and the Company's technology investees from time to time may consider the sale of certain business segments, bankruptcy, or other changes as a result of financial stress in the existing economic environment.
In 2023, China released and made effective an updated version of its GB15084, which allows for camera monitoring systems, frameless mirrors and aspheric (free-form) glass surfaces.
Since January 2017, camera monitoring systems are also permitted as an alternative to replace mirrors in the Korean market. In 2023, China released and made effective an updated version of its GB15084, which allows for camera monitoring systems, frameless mirrors and aspheric (free-form) glass surfaces.
The current economic environment continues to cause increased financial pressures and production stresses on our customers, which could impact the timeliness of customer payments and ultimately the collectability of receivables. Our allowance for doubtful accounts primarily relates to financially distressed automotive mirror and electronics customers. We continue to work with these financially distressed customers in collecting past due balances.
The current economic environment continues to cause increased financial pressures and production stresses on our customers, which could impact the timeliness of customer payments and ultimately the collectability of receivables. Our allowance for credit losses applicable to trade accounts receivable primarily relate to financially distressed automotive mirror and electronics customers.
Refer to Note 1 of the Consolidated Financial Statements . Business Disruptions. Manufacturing of our proprietary products employing electro-optic technology is performed primarily at our manufacturing facilities in Zeeland and Holland, Michigan. One of our manufacturing facilities is located in Holland, Michigan, which is approximately three miles from our other primary manufacturing facilities in Zeeland, Michigan.
Refer to Note 1 , Summary of Significant Accounting and R eporting Policies of the Consolidated Financial Statements . Business Disruptions. Manufacturing of our proprietary products employing electro-optic technology is performed primarily at our manufacturing facilities in Zeeland and Holland, Michigan.
Any such system failure, accident or security breach results in disruptions to our operations. A material network breach in the security of our IT systems could include the theft of our intellectual property, trade secrets or customer information.
System failures, accidents or security breaches result in disruptions to our operations. A material network breach in the security of our IT systems could include the theft of our IP, trade secrets or customer information.
Should one or more of our larger customers (including sales through their Tier 1 suppliers) declare bankruptcy or sell their business, it could adversely affect the collection of receivables, our business, financial condition, and/or results of operations.
Should one or more of our larger customers (including sales through their Tier 1 suppliers), our investees to whom we have provided loans, or others to whom the Company has extended credit, declare bankruptcy, become insolvent, and/or sell their business, it would adversely affect the collection of receivables, our business, financial condition, and/or results of operations.
We rely upon the capacity, reliability and security of our information technology infrastructure and our ability to expand and continually update this infrastructure in response to the changing needs of our business.
Any failure of our IT infrastructure adversely impacts our business, financial condition, and/or results of operations. We rely upon the capacity, reliability and security of our IT infrastructure and our ability to expand and continually update this infrastructure in response to the changing needs of our business.
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.
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. Impairment of Goodwill and Intangible Assets. We evaluate the recoverability of recorded goodwill and other intangible asset amounts annually, or when evidence of potential impairment exists.
These inventory strategies further introduce obsolescence risk that impacts our business, financial conditions, and/or results of operations. As our customers' forecasted demand changes, inventory becomes obsolete and write-offs or write-downs of our inventory are exacerbated. Disruptions can also occur due to natural disasters, pandemics, work stoppages, strikes, bankruptcy, etc.
Moreover, as our customers' forecasted demand changes, our inventory may become obsolete and write-offs or write-downs of our inventory may be exacerbated. Disruptions can also occur due to natural disasters, pandemics, work stoppages, strikes, bankruptcy, etc.
We recognize that Magna Mirrors, our main competitor, has considerably more resources available to it, and presents a formidable competitive threat. Additionally, other companies have demonstrated products that are competitive to our FDM ® system and other products. We acknowledge that dimming device (e.g., electrochromic) technology is the subject of research and development efforts by numerous third parties.
We recognize that Magna Mirrors, our main competitor, has considerably more resources available to it, and presents a formidable competitive threat. Additionally, other companies have demonstrated products that are competitive to our FDM ® system and other products, especially in the China market.
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.
Some of these investments have, and could in the future become impaired or have realized or unrealized losses in future periods, which has had and will continue to have an adverse effect on our financial condition and results of operations. Competition.
In July 2016, a revision to UN-ECE Regulation 46 was published with an effective date of June 18, 2016, which allows for camera monitor systems to replace mirrors within Japan and European countries. Since January 2017, camera monitoring systems are also permitted as an alternative to replace mirrors in the Korean market.
We acknowledge that dimming device (e.g., electrochromic) technology is the subject of research and development efforts by numerous third parties. In July 2016, a revision to UN-ECE Regulation 46 was published with an effective date of June 18, 2016, which allows for camera monitor systems to replace mirrors within Japan and European countries.
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.
These provisions, however, could discourage potential acquisition proposals and could delay or prevent a change in control. Fluctuations in Market Price. The market price for our common stock has fluctuated, ranging from a low closing price of $20.83 to a high closing price of $29.06 during calendar year 2025.
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 sixteen (16) OEM customers.
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 acknowledges that as such technology evolves over time, such as cameras replacing mirrors and/or autonomous driving, there will be increased competition. Biometrics Market.
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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.
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The annual impairment test is based on several factors requiring judgment. We have experienced impairment charges in the past (refer to Note 1 , Summary of Significant A ccounting and Reporting Policies ) of the Consolidated Financial Statements ).
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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.
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Additional future impairment may result from, among other things, deterioration in the performance of our business or product 12 lines, adverse market conditions and changes in the competitive landscape, and a variety of other circumstances. The amount of any impairment is recorded as a charge to our Consolidated Statement of Income.
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We may never realize the full value of our goodwill and intangible assets, and determinations requiring impairment charges have had and will continue to have an adverse effect on our financial condition and results of operations. Tariffs.
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For example, the United States has imposed, proposed, and/or threatened tariffs on a broad range of foreign-sourced products and materials including tariffs on products imported from China, Mexico, and Canada. In response, certain trading partners of the United States, including China, have imposed, proposed, and/or threatened retaliatory tariffs and other measures on goods manufactured in the United States.
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Previously enacted tariffs have increased the Company's input costs and challenged the Company's competitive position in foreign markets, especially in China.
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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.
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A component of the Company's growth strategy includes expansion of our biometric technology and solutions into commercial markets. Although the use of biometric readers on popular consumer products, such as smartphones, has increased interest in biometrics as a means of authenticating and/or identifying individuals, commercial markets for biometrics technology are still developing and evolving.
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Biometrics-based solutions compete with more traditional security methods including keys, cards, personal identification numbers, fingerprints, and security personnel.
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Acceptance of biometrics as an alternative to such traditional methods depends upon a number of factors, including: the cost, performance and reliability of our products and services and the products and services offered by our competitors; customers’ perceptions regarding the benefits of biometrics solutions; public perceptions regarding the intrusiveness of these solutions and the manner in which organizations use the biometric information collected; public perceptions regarding the confidentiality of private information; proposed or enacted 13 legislation related to privacy of information; customers’ satisfaction with biometrics solutions; and marketing efforts and publicity regarding biometrics solutions.
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A considerable number of established companies have developed or are developing and marketing software and hardware for biometrics products and applications, including facial recognition, fingerprint biometrics, and other iris authentication competitors that currently compete with, or will compete directly with, our biometric authentication solutions.
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We expect that additional competitors will enter the biometrics market and become significant long-term competitors, and that as a result, competition will increase. Companies competing with us may introduce solutions that are competitively priced, have increased performance or functionality or incorporate technological advances we have not yet developed or implemented.
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Although we and our suppliers attempt to avoid infringing known proprietary rights of third parties in our products, we may be subject to legal proceedings and claims for alleged infringement of a third party’s patents, trade secrets, trademarks, or copyrights.
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The Company has trade accounts receivable balances due from customers to whom sales are made in the ordinary course of business. From time to time, the Company also makes loans in the ordinary course of business to certain of its technology investees.
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We continue to work with financially distressed customers in collecting past due balances. Our allowance for credit losses applicable to loans receivable reflect the Company's estimate of expected credit losses over the contractual life of the loans, considering historical loss experience, current conditions, and reasonable and supportable forecasts.
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The Company, along with many governments, regulators, investors, employees, customers and other stakeholders, are increasingly focused on environmental, social, and governance considerations relating to our business, including greenhouse gas emissions, human and civil rights and diversity, equity and inclusion.
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New laws and regulations in these areas have been proposed and may be adopted by varying levels of government, and the criteria used by regulators and other relevant stakeholders to evaluate practices, capabilities and performance are changing rapidly, which in each case could require us to undertake costly initiatives or operational changes.
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Non-compliance with emerging rules or standards or a failure to address regulator, stakeholder and societal expectations may result in potential cost increases, litigation, fines, penalties, production and sales restrictions, brand or reputational damage, loss of customers, suppliers and commercial partners, failure to retain and attract talent, lower valuation and higher investor activism activities.
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In addition, we may make statements about our goals and initiatives in this regard through periodic financial and non-financial reports, information provided on our website, press statements and other communications.
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Managing these considerations and implementing these goals and initiatives involves risks and uncertainties, including increased costs, requires investments and often depends on third-party performance or data that is outside our control.
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We cannot guarantee that we will achieve any such goals and initiatives we may announce, satisfy all stakeholder expectations, or that the benefits of implementing or achieving these goals and initiatives will not surpass their projected costs.
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Any failure, or perceived failure, to achieve such goals and initiatives, as well as to manage risks attendant thereto, adhere to public statements, comply with federal, state or international laws and regulations or meet evolving and varied stakeholder expectations and standards could result in legal and regulatory proceedings against us and materially adversely affect our business, financial condition or results of operations.
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The overall market and the price of our common stock may continue to fluctuate.

Item 1C. Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity — threats and controls disclosure

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Biggest changeRisk 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.
Biggest changeItem 1C. Cybersecurity. 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 IP.
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.
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 19 members of management, as necessary.
In addition, our incident response and vulnerability management programs include reporting certain cybersecurity incidents to the Audit Committee and, in certain circumstances, to the Board.
In addition, our incident response and vulnerability management programs include reporting certain cybersecurity incidents to the Audit Committee and, in appropriate circumstances, to the Board.
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.
For the year ended December 31, 2025, 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.
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's VP of IT has served in this role for four years and has more than 25 years of relevant experience. In addition, we have an information security team comprised of dozens of employees dedicated to cybersecurity with extensive experience and relevant certifications.
Our 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.
Our VP of IT is responsible for approving budgets, cybersecurity incident preparedness, approving cybersecurity processes, reviewing security assessments and other security-related reports, engaging security service providers, and providing the Chief Financial Officer ("CFO") with regular updates on cybersecurity-related matters.
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.
The Company has obtained Trusted Information Security Assessment Exchange (TISAX) certification labels within the United States, Germany, and China. The Company is also continuing to work on its ISO 27001 certification. Our internal information security team oversees and works collaboratively with various information security service providers.
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Our security processes include assessing risks arising from engagement of third-party security service providers. Our approach to selecting and overseeing such security service providers includes structured due diligence and an ongoing monitoring process.
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Prior to engagement, we conduct risk‑based vetting of technical competencies, attestations or certifications, policies and controls related to access management, data handling, encryption, incident response, and conflicts of interest and independence.
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Contractual arrangements with security service providers are tailored to risk and generally include confidentiality and data protection obligations, restrictions on use and disclosure of our information, and requirements for secure transmission, processing, and termination rights for control failures or noncompliance. We put in place least‑privilege access, multifactor authentication, and other technical safeguards as appropriate.

Item 2. Properties

Properties — owned and leased real estate

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Biggest changeThe 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.
Biggest changeThe location, square footage and use of the most significant facilities as of December 31, 2025 were as follows: Owned Locations Square Footage Use Zeeland, MI 26,600 Warehouse, Office Zeeland, MI 197,400 Manufacturing, Office Zeeland, MI 70,100 Manufacturing Zeeland, MI 70,100 Office Zeeland, MI 427,500 Manufacturing Zeeland, MI 168,900 Manufacturing Zeeland, MI 334,200 Manufacturing, Office Zeeland, MI 100,000 Manufacturing, Warehouse Zeeland, MI 31,800 Office Zeeland, MI 349,600 Manufacturing, Warehouse Zeeland, MI 559,400 Warehouse Zeeland, MI 449,500 Manufacturing, Warehouse Holland, MI 242,300 Manufacturing, Warehouse Auburn Hills, MI 30,600 Office, Engineering Erlenbach, Germany 100,000 Office Langenzenn, Germany 120,000 Office, Warehouse Shanghai, China 21,000 Office, Warehouse Shanghai, China 60,000 Office, Warehouse, Light Assembly Hauppauge, NY 55,400 Office Hope, AR 198,400 Warehouse Indianapolis, IN 114,000 Office 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 20 infrastructure improvements.
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 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 manufacturing facilities in Grand Rapids, Michigan and Nogales, Mexico: Country Number of Leased Offices/Facilities United States 7 Japan 5 Germany 4 Canada 3 Israel 2 China 2 Korea 2 Mexico 1 United Kingdom 1 Sweden 1 France 1 The Company's Automotive Products segment operates in virtually all of the foregoing facilities.
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.
The Company evaluates equipment capacity on an ongoing basis and adds equipment as needed. In 2025, the Company shipped 28.6 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.
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.
Item 2. Properties. As of December 31, 2025, 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 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.
The total cost of the building project was approximately $85 million, which was funded with cash and cash equivalents on hand. In 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.
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 Company believes its existing and planned facilities are currently suitable, adequate, and have the capacity required for current and near-term planned business. 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.
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.
In the fourth quarter of 2025, the Company completed construction 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. The total cost of the building project was approximately $20 million and was funded with cash and cash equivalents on hand.
The Company's Other segment operates in certain Zeeland, Michigan facilities, as well as a research and development offices in Salt Lake City, Utah; Santa Clara, CA; Canada; and Israel. Capacity. The Company believes its existing and planned facilities are currently suitable, adequate, and have the capacity required for current and near-term planned business.
The Company's Premium Audio Products segment operates in the Indianapolis, Indiana facility, as well as sales offices in China, France, Germany, and the Netherlands. The Company's Other segment operates in certain Michigan and Germany facilities, as well as research and development offices in Salt Lake City, Utah; Santa Clara, California; Canada; and Israel. Capacity.
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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.
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In April 2025, the Company acquired VOXX, which operates primarily out of facilities in Hauppauge, NY, and Indianapolis, IN. In addition, the Company operates overseas offices in Europe and Asia as further discussed below.
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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.
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The Company also expanded another of its manufacturing facilities by an additional 60,000 feet, with a total cost of approximately $20 million. Both of these expansion projects were funded with cash and cash equivalents on hand.
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The Company evaluates equipment capacity on an ongoing basis and adds equipment as needed. In 2025, the Company shipped approximately 16.2 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.
Biggest changeThe Company does not believe however, that at the current time, there are any matters that constitute material pending legal 21 proceedings that will have a material adverse effect on the financial position, future results of operations, or cash flows of the Company. On April 1, 2025, the Company completed its acquisition of VOXX (see Note 11, "Acquisitions" ).
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In connection with the acquisition, VOXX as acquired, maintained responsibility for certain legal matters and royalty audits.
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These matters include legal proceedings in which VOXX was named a defendant prior to the acquisition date, as well as unasserted claims and other legal matters for which the underlying events or circumstances existed as of the acquisition date and for which a liability was required to be recognized under ASC 805, Business Combinations ("ASC 805").
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As part of the purchase price allocation pursuant to applicable guidance, the Company recorded provisional liabilities for these matters based on preliminary estimates of their fair values as of the acquisition date. During the fourth quarter of 2025, one of the legal proceedings was settled for an amount less than the related provisional liability.
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Accordingly, during the measurement period, the Company adjusted the provisional liability to reflect the settlement amount, with a corresponding adjustment to goodwill. The Company will continue to monitor the status of the remaining legal proceeding and royalty audits and adjust the provisional liabilities, as appropriate, as additional information becomes available or the matters are resolved.
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Any adjustments to these provisional liabilities will be recorded as measurement period adjustments to the purchase price allocation, with a corresponding adjustment to goodwill. Changes recognized after the measurement period will be reflected in earnings in the period in which the adjustment is identified. Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures. Not applicable. PART II

Item 5. Market for Registrant's Common Equity

Market for Common Equity — stock, dividends, buybacks

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Biggest changeItem 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.
Biggest changeItem 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 December 31, 2025, there were 3,452 record-holders of the Company’s common stock and restricted common stock.
See Item 12 of Part III with respect to "Equity Compensation Plan Information", which is incorporated herein by reference. Stock Performance Graph: The following graph depicts the cumulative total return on the Company’s common stock compared to the cumulative total return on the Nasdaq Composite Index (all U.S. companies) and the Dow Jones U.S.
See Item 12 of Part III with respect to "Equity Compensation Plan Information", which is incorporated herein by reference. Stock Performance Graph: The following graph depicts the cumulative total return on the Company’s common stock compared to the cumulative total return on the Nasdaq Composite Index (all U.S. companies) and the 22 Dow Jones U.S.
As previously disclosed, the Company may purchase authorized shares of its common stock under the plan based on a number of factors, including: market, economic, and industry conditions; the market price of the Company's common stock; anti- 20 dilutive effect on earnings; available cash; and other factors that the Company deems appropriate.
As previously disclosed, the Company may purchase authorized shares of its common stock under the plan based 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.
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.
Auto Parts Index (excluding tire and rubber makers). The graph assumes an investment of $100 on the last trading day of 2020 and reinvestment of dividends in all cases.
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The 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
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Biggest changePercentage 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.
Biggest changePercentage of Net Sales Percentage Change 2025 2024 Year Ended December 31, Vs Vs 2025 2024 2023 2024 2023 Net Sales 100.0 % 100.0 % 100.0 % 9.6 % 0.6 % Cost of Goods Sold 65.8 66.7 66.8 8.1 0.4 Gross Margin 34.2 33.3 33.2 12.4 1.1 Operating Expenses: Engineering, Research and Development 8.0 7.8 6.7 12.0 17.6 Selling, General and Administrative 7.0 5.2 4.9 47.0 7.5 Severance Expense 0.5 — — N/A N/A Impairment Charges — 0.4 — N/A N/A Total Operating Expenses: 15.5 13.5 11.6 26.1 16.7 Income From Operations 18.7 19.9 21.6 3.1 (7.3) Other (Loss)/Income (0.5) 0.5 0.4 (203.1) 35.0 Income Before Provision for Income Taxes 18.2 20.4 22.0 (2.4) (6.5) Provision for Income Taxes 3.0 2.9 3.3 12.8 (11.6) Net Income Attributable to Gentex 15.2 % 17.5 % 18.6 % (4.9) % (5.6) % Results of Operations: 2025 to 2024 Net Sales In 2025, the Company's consolidated net sales increased by $221.0 million, or 10% compared to the prior year.
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.
E, R & D increased year over year primarily due to additional 26 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.
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 flows, to be sufficient to cover anticipated cash needs for the foreseeable future considering its contractual obligations and commitments.
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.
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 2026 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.
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.
Cash flow used for financing activities for the year ended December 31, 2024, increased $59.1 million to $289.3 million compared to 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.
For any shipments of product that may be subject to retroactive price adjustments that are then being negotiated, the Company records revenue based on the Company’s best estimate of the amount of consideration to which the entity will be entitled in exchange for transferring the promised goods to the customer.
For any shipments of product that may be subject to retroactive price adjustments that are then being negotiated, the Company records revenue based on the Company’s best estimate of the amount of consideration to which it will be entitled in exchange for transferring the promised goods to the customer.
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.
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.
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.
Continuing uncertainties, such as: light vehicle production volumes; tariffs; the Ukraine-Russia war; labor shortages; automotive plant shutdowns; sales rates in Europe, Asia, and North America; challenging macroeconomic and geopolitical environments, including inflation; 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 continue to make forecasting difficult.
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.
As a result, actual results in these areas may differ significantly from our estimates, as is the case in any application of GAAP. 32 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.
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.
Results of Operations: 2024 to 2023 Net Sales 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.
The 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 effective tax rates in 2024 and 2023 differed from the statutory federal income tax rate, primarily due to FDII, 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.
Significant Accounting Policies and Critical Accounting Estimates The preparation of the Company's Consolidated Financial Statements, which have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States, requires management to make estimates, assumptions and apply judgments that affect its financial position and results of operations. On an ongoing basis, management evaluates these estimates and assumptions.
Significant Accounting Policies and Critical Accounting Estimates The preparation of the Company's Consolidated Financial Statements, which have been prepared in accordance with GAAP, requires management to make estimates, assumptions and apply judgments that affect its financial position and results of operations. On an ongoing basis, management evaluates these estimates and assumptions.
Management also continually reviews its accounting policies and financial information disclosures. The Company’s significant accounting policies are described in Note 1 of the Consolidated Financial Statements.
Management also continually reviews its accounting policies and financial information disclosures. The Company’s significant accounting policies are described in Note 1 , Summary of Signi ficant Accounting and Reporting Policies of the Consolidated Financial Statements.
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.
Cash flow used for investing activities for the year ended December 31, 2024 decreased by $97.3 million to $202.1 million, compared to cash flow used for investment activities 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 in 2024 compared to 2023.
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.
Operating 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.
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.
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.
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.
Outlook The Company utilizes the light vehicle production forecasting services of S&P Global Mobility. The S&P Global Mobility mid-January 2026 forecast for light vehicle production for calendar year 2026 are approximately 15.0 million units for North America, 16.9 million units for Europe, 11.9 million units for Japan and Korea, and 32.7 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.
S&P Global Mobility forecast (as of mid-January 2026) for light vehicle production for calendar year 2027 are approximately 15.5 million units for North America, 17.2 million units for Europe, 11.6 million units for Japan and Korea, and 32.8 million units for China.
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.
Cash flow from operating activities decreased $39.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2024 compared to the same period in 2023, primarily due to decreases in net income and changes in working capital.
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.
The Company also estimates that its operating expenses, which include E, R & D and S, G & A, are expected to be between $410 and $420 million for calendar year 2026, due in part to continued investments that support growth initiatives, launch of new business, and develop new products, which are primarily staffing related, as well as a full year of VOXX operating expenses.
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.
The increase in working capital as of December 31, 2024, compared to 2023, was primarily due to increases in prepaid expenses and in inventory, partially offset by a decrease in accounts payable. Please refer to Part II, Item 5 , with regard to the Company's previously announced share repurchase plan.
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 estimates that the gross margin will be between 34.0% and 35.0% for calendar year 2026. Historically, annual customer price reductions have placed pressure on gross margin on an annual basis.
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.
Short-term investments as of December 31, 2025 were $5.4 million, down from $22.3 million as of December 31, 2024, and long-term investments were $273.0 million as of December 31, 2025, down from $339.6 million as of December 31, 2024, due primarily to changes in the Company's overall investment portfolio.
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.
Capital expenditures for the year ended December 31, 2024, decreased by $39.0 million compared to the year ended December 31, 2023, primarily due to a decrease in expenditures related to building and facility construction projects.
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.
The following is a summary of working capital and fixed income long-term investments: 2025 2024 2023 Working Capital $ 740,891,499 $ 784,635,494 $ 726,129,177 Fixed Income Long Term Investments 108,145,410 141,961,474 155,863,252 Total $ 849,036,909 $ 926,596,968 $ 881,992,429 The decrease in working capital as of December 31, 2025, compared to December 31, 2024, is primarily due to an increase in accounts payable and accrued expenses and a decrease in short term investments, offset by increases in accounts receivable, inventory, and prepaid expenses.
Market Risk Disclosure The Company is subject to market risk exposures of varying correlations and volatilities, including foreign exchange rate risk, and interest rate risk. Fluctuating interest rates and securities prices could negatively impact the Company's financial performance due to realized losses on the sale of fixed income investments and/or realized losses due to an impairment adjustment on investment securities.
Interest Rate Risk Fluctuating interest rates and securities prices could negatively impact the Company's financial performance as a result of realized losses on the sale of fixed income investments and/or realized losses due to an impairment adjustment on investment securities.
In addition, the Company has ongoing adjustments to our pricing arrangements with customers based on the related content, the cost of our products and other commercial factors. Such pricing accruals are adjusted as they are settled with our customers. See also Item 13 of Part III with respect to "Certain Transactions", which is incorporated herein.
In addition, the Company has ongoing adjustments to its pricing arrangements with customers based on the related content, the cost of its products and other commercial factors. Such pricing accruals are adjusted as they are settled with customers.
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.
Based on current light vehicle production forecasts, the Company's resultant forecast for sales of its automatic-dimming mirrors and electronics, and the Company's estimates for its other products, including premium audio, aerospace, medical, fire protection, and consumer electronic products, the Company anticipates that 2026 capital expenditures will be between $125 and $140 million, a majority of which will be related to production equipment purchases.
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 Company is further estimating that its tax rate will be between 16% and 18% for calendar year 2026, based on the current statutory rates.
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 financing activities for the year ended December 31, 2025, increased $118.6 million to $407.9 million, compared to $289.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2024, primarily due to an increase in spending on shares of common stock repurchased, which totaled $315.5 million during the calendar year 2025 as compared 29 to $206.1 million during the calendar year 2024.
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.
S, G & A expenses increased by $8.5 million or 8% from 2023 to 2024, which remained at 5% of net sales. The primary reason for the year over year increase in S, G & A from 2023 to 2024 was increased staffing expenses.
All estimates are based on light vehicle production forecasts in the primary regions to which the Company ships product, as well as the estimated option rates for its mirrors and electronics on prospective vehicle models and anticipated product mix.
Estimates are based on: light vehicle production forecasts in the primary regions to which the Company ships its automotive products; estimated option rates for its mirrors and electronics on prospective vehicle models; anticipated product mix; market conditions in the Company's primary markets; the continuing impact on the China market from tariffs and counter-tariffs; and expected incremental sales contribution from the VOXX 30 acquisition.
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.
Capital expenditures for calendar year 2026 are currently anticipated to be financed from current cash and cash equivalents on hand and cash flows from operating activities. The Company is also estimating that depreciation and amortization expense for calendar year 2026 will be between $100 and $110 million.
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).
The Company also recorded impairment charges of $8.9 million for Goodwill and IPR&D related to the Vaporsens technology acquired in 2020, as previously disclosed. Total Other Income (Loss) Investment income decreased $0.1 million to $13.4 million for 2024 compared to $13.5 million for 2023.
Purchase orders generally do not specify quantities. The Company recognizes revenue based on the pricing terms included in such annual purchase orders. As part of certain agreements, entered into in the ordinary course of business, the Company is asked to provide customers with annual price reductions.
As part of certain agreements, entered into in the ordinary course of business, the Company is asked to provide customers with annual price reductions. Such amounts are estimated and accrued as a reduction of revenue as products are shipped to those customers.
The Company is a technology leader in the automotive industry, with a focus on developing uniquely designed solutions that are proprietary. The Company continues to make investments intended to maintain a competitive advantage in its current markets, as well as to use its core competencies to develop products that are applicable in other markets.
With the acquisition of VOXX in 2025, the Company is now a leading manufacturer and distributor of premium audio electronics and solutions, aftermarket electronics, and consumer technologies. The Company continues to make investments intended to maintain a competitive advantage in its existing markets, as well as to use its core competencies to develop products that are applicable in other markets.
The effective tax rate was 15.2% for the year ended December 31, 2023 compared to 13.8% for the prior year. The effective tax rates in 2023 and 2022 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. Net Income.
Taxes The effective tax rate was 16.6% for the year ended December 31, 2025, compared to 14.3% for the prior year. The effective tax rate in 2025 differed from the statutory federal income tax rate, primarily due to tax benefits related to stock-based compensation, as well as a lower benefit from the Foreign-Derived Intangible Income deduction ("FDII").
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.
Intangible Assets, net as of December 31, 2025, decreased $5.8 million compared to December 31, 2024, due to the amortization of definite lived intangible assets (including the full amortization of certain assets and the commencement of amortization of IPR&D assets put into service), which is discussed further in Note 9 , Goodwill and Intangible Assets of the Consolidated Financial Statements, offset in part by the addition of intangible assets acquired in conjunction with the acquisition of BioConnect in July 2025, as further discussed in Note 11 , Acquisitions .
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.
The Company's cash and cash equivalents include amounts held by foreign subsidiaries of $26.0 million, $12.6 million, and $14.8 million as of December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023, respectively. Cash flow from operating activities was $587.1 million, $498.2 million and $537.2 million for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
On a year over year basis, fixed overhead leverage and lower freights costs each had a positive impact of approximately 100 - 150 basis points on gross margin on a year over year basis.
On a year over year basis, improved labor costs and operational efficiencies had a positive impact of approximately 110 basis points and product mix had a positive impact of approximately 80 basis points on gross margin on a year over year basis.
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.
Based on these forecasts and estimates for calendar year 2027, the Company is estimating that revenue for calendar year 2027 will be between $2.75 and $2.85 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.
Based on the foregoing, the Company estimates that top line revenue for calendar year 2026 will be between $2.60 and $2.70 billion.
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.
Given the current revenue forecast and projected product mix for 2026, as well as external headwinds in the form of tariff-related costs, the Company hopes to offset certain annual customer price reductions with raw material cost decreases, a continued focus on driving greater operational efficiencies, and leveraging the Company's fixed costs, while also attempting to negotiate reimbursements to offset incremental tariff-related costs.
The Company does not currently engage in hedging activities of foreign currencies. The Company does not have any significant off-balance sheet arrangements or commitments that have not been recorded in its Consolidated Financial Statements.
Management does not believe that foreign currency exchange rate risk, including the use of such forward contracts, has a material impact on the Company’s financial condition, results of operations, or cash flows. The Company does not have any significant off-balance sheet arrangements or commitments that have not been recorded in its Consolidated Financial Statements.
Sales are shown net of returns, which have not historically been significant. The Company does not generate sales from arrangements with multiple deliverables. The Company generally receives purchase orders from customers on an annual basis in the ordinary course of business. Typically, such purchase orders provide the annual terms, including pricing, related to a particular vehicle model.
Sales are shown net of returns, which have not historically been significant. The Company does not generate sales from arrangements with multiple deliverables.
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 for the year ended December 31, 2025 decreased by $15.6 million compared with the year ended December 31, 2024, as a result of a reduction in expenditures related to building and facility construction projects primarily due to the timing of the initiation and completion of projects.
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.
Accounts payable as of December 31, 2025, increased $80.7 million compared to December 31, 2024, primarily due to the timing of payments, as well as the addition of VOXX.
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.
Inventories as of December 31, 2025, increased $79.8 million compared to December 31, 2024, primarily due to an increase in finished goods as a result of the acquisition of VOXX.
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.
The Company continues to invest heavily in technology directed at funding the development of its current product portfolio and creating advancements of those products so as to be fresh and attractive to customers, as well as new products. The Company is a technology leader in the automotive industry, with a focus on developing uniquely designed solutions that are generally proprietary.
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.
Cash flow used for investing activities for the year ended December 31, 2025 increased by $64.8 million to $266.9 million, compared with cash flow used for investing activities of $202.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2024, primarily due to an increase in business acquisitions year over year, offset by a reduction in capital expenditures, as well as a decrease in purchases of investments and higher sales of available-for-sale securities.
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.
The Company is also providing top line revenue guidance for calendar year 2027, taking into account the same considerations used in 2026 guidance, including light vehicle production outlook and the Company's estimates for premium audio, aerospace, medical, fire protection, and aftermarket and consumer electronic products.
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).
The primary reason for the year over year increase in S, G & A from 2024 to 2025 was the addition of VOXX, which contributed $55.1 million to S, G & A in 2025.
The Company's sales growth was driven by a 15% year over year increase in automatic-dimming mirror shipments, from 44.2 million units in 2022 to 50.6 million units in 2023, together with product mix. Other net sales for calendar year 2023 were $44.6 million, compared to Other net sales of $44.2 million in calendar year 2022.
For calendar year 2025, Gentex Automotive net sales without VOXX were $2.22 billion, which was a 2% decrease compared to $2.26 billion in 2024, and compared with a year-over-year decline in auto-dimming mirror shipments of 6%.
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.
Cash flow from operating activities increased $88.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2025, compared to the prior year, primarily due to increases in accounts payable, accrued royalties, and accrued sales incentives incurred by VOXX.
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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%.
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The Company completed its acquisition of VOXX on April 1, 2025 and included VOXX's results in the Company's financial statements beginning at the start of the second quarter of calendar year 2025.
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The outperformance versus the underlying market was driven by growth from the continued adoption of FDM, exterior, auto-dimming mirrors, and continued penetration of the Company's base interior mirrors and electronic features.
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Core Gentex sales were $2.27 billion for calendar year 2025, a 2% decline versus calendar year 2024, primarily driven by tariff and counter-tariff actions and resulting reduction in demand for exports of the Company's products into the China market.
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Fire protection sales in 2023 decreased by 32% year over year, while dimmable aircraft windows increased by 211% in 2023 compared to calendar year 2022. Cost of Goods Sold. As a percentage of net sales, cost of goods sold decreased from 68.2% in 2022 to 66.8% in 2023.
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In the Company's primary regions of North America, Europe, and Japan/Korea, automotive revenues increased approximately 1% year-over-year for calendar year 2025, despite a 1% decline in light‑vehicle production in those same markets compared to 2024.
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The year over year increase in the gross margin was primarily the result of improved overhead leverage created by growth in revenue, lower freight costs, pricing increases and cost recoveries, and product mix. These positive impacts were partially offset by increased raw materials costs and annual customer price reductions.
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Gentex Other net sales (not including VOXX) for calendar year 2025, which includes dimmable aircraft windows, fire protection products, medical products, and biometric products were $51.1 million, compared to Other net sales of $48.6 million in calendar year 2024.
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Price increases and cost recoveries, and product mix, each had a positive impact of approximately 50 - 100 basis points on gross margin on a year over year basis. Increased raw material costs and annual customer price reductions each had a negative impact of approximately 50 - 100 basis points on gross margin on a year over year basis.
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BioConnect, which operates in the Biometrics segment and was acquired on July 1, 2025, contributed total sales of $4.5 million to Gentex Other net sales for calendar year 2025. VOXX, which operates in the Automotive, Premium Audio and Other segments, contributed total net sales of $267.2 million for calendar year 2025.
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Operating Expenses. E, R & D increased by $21.1 million or 16% from 2022 to 2023, but remained at 7% of net sales.
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Cost of Goods Sold As a percentage of net sales, cost of goods sold decreased from 66.7% in 2024 to 65.8% in 2025. The year over year improvement in the gross margin was primarily the result of purchasing cost reductions, operational efficiencies, and favorable product mix, partially offset by tariff related costs that were not reimbursed during the year.
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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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These improvements were partially offset by incremental tariff‑related costs, which reduced gross margin in 2025 by approximately 110 basis points, net of recoveries, compared to calendar year 2024. 25 Operating Expenses Engineering, research and development expenses ("E, R & D") increased by $21.8 million or 12% from 2024 to 2025, and was 8% of net sales in both 2025 and 2024.
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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.
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E, R & D increased year over year primarily due to the VOXX acquisition, which contributed $18.0 million to E, R, & D. Selling, general and administrative expenses ("S, G & A") increased by $56.8 million or 47% from 2024 to 2025, representing 7% of net sales.
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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.
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The Company also recorded total severance expense of $11.6 million during calendar year 2025, which was not present in the prior calendar year, related primarily to early‑retirement programs offered to certain Company employees in order to reduce ongoing operating expenses.
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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. 23 Liquidity and Capital Resources The Company’s financial condition throughout the periods presented has remained strong.
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In calendar year 2024, the Company recorded impairment charges of $8.9 million for Goodwill and in-process research and development ("IPR&D"), as previously disclosed, which did not recur in 2025. Total Other (Loss) Income Investment (loss) income, net, decreased $14.7 million to a net loss of $1.3 million for 2025, compared to net income of $13.4 million for 2024.
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The Company does not currently believe such risks are necessarily material. The Company has some assets, liabilities and operations outside the United States, including multi-currency accounts, which currently are not significant overall to the Company as a whole.
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During calendar year 2025, this net loss included impairments of $14.1 million related to certain of the Company's equity investments. Other, net decreased $10.7 million in 2025 versus 2024, primarily due to credit loss reserves of $7.4 million recorded in 2025 related to certain loans receivable.
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Because the Company sells its automotive mirrors throughout the world and automobile manufacturing is highly dependent on general economic conditions, it could be significantly affected by weak economic conditions in foreign markets that could reduce demand for its products. Most of the Company’s non-U.S. sales are invoiced and paid in U.S. dollars.
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In 2024, the effective tax rate differed from the statutory federal income tax rate primarily due to FDII and R&D tax credits. On July 4, 2025, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act was enacted into law.
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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.
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The legislation included certain potentially taxpayer-favorable provisions applicable to the 2025 tax year and future periods, including the restoration of depreciation and amortization in adjusted taxable income for purposes of the Section 163(j) interest limitation, the reinstatement of immediate deductibility of domestic research and development expenditures, and the permanent extension of 100% bonus depreciation for qualifying property.

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