By JOSH BECKERMAN
Himax Technologies Inc. (HIMX) said Google Inc. (GOOG) decided
not to increase its stake in the company's Himax Display Inc. unit,
which provides liquid-crystal-on-silicon technology for Google
Glass.
Last year, Google bought a 6.3% interest in HDI, and had the
option to increase its stake to 14.8%.
Taiwan-based Himax Technologies said HDI remains a strategic
partner on Google Glass, and that "Google continues to work closely
with Himax as a strategic partner on future technologies and
products and will remain a board observer."
At the time of the 2013 announcement, Himax Technologies owned
81.5% of HDI.
On Sept. 2, Himax said HDI formed a partnership with Optinvent
SA to develop "augmented reality glasses."
Himax ADRs recently traded down 15.5% to $6.78 after hours.
Himax Technologies products include display driver integrated
circuits, timing controllers and controllers for touch sensor
displays.
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