AUO in Brief
AUO was formed in September 2001 by the merger of Acer Display Technology, Inc.,(the former of AUO, established in 1996) and Unipac Optoelectronics Corporation. to create a larger TFT-LCD manufacturer with more than 17% of the world’s large-sized TFT-LCD market. Additionally, AUO is the first pure TFT-LCD manufacturer to successfully list at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). Histor
y
* Established in 12 AUG, 1996
* Taiwan IPO (TAIEX: 2409): 8 SEP 2000
* NYSE IPO (NYSE: AUO): 23, MAY 2000
Finance
* Market Value: NT$ 267 B (US$ 9.18 B, as of 31 Dec 2010)
* Equity: NT$ 282.33B (US$ 9.69 B, as of 31 Dec 2010)
* Revenue FY09: NT$ 359B (US$ 11.3B)
* Revenue FY10: NT$ 467.2B (US$16B)
Operation
* Workforce: 42,000 (as of Dec. 2010)
* Technology: TFT- LCD, LTPS, OLED, Solar PV, E-paper
* Products: TFT-LCD (1.2” ~ 71”), LTPS (1.5” ~ 6.5”), Solar Module, E-paper
SunPower in Brief
SunPower has been developing world record-breaking solar technology since the 1970s. Our history has been marked by creativity, craftsmanship – and coincidence. Today, we are the global leader in developing high-efficiency solar solutions for homes, businesses, commercial buildings and utilities. But our road to success has had some unlikely twists and turns. History
* Incorporated: 1995
* Nasdaq IPO (SPWRA, SPWRB): 2005
Operation
* HQ: Silicon Valley, San Jose, California
* Global Workforce: 5,500+ Employees;100% solar
* Cell Production: 550 MW (2010)
* Diversified Portfolio: Roofs to power plants
* Capacity: 4+ GW power plant pipeline
* Manufacturing: Philippines, Malaysia, USA
Finance
* Revenue: > $2.0 billion (estimated 2010)
