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GigOptix, Inc. (OTC BB: GGOX) is a leading fables semiconductor supplier specializing in high-speed Integrated Circuits (ICs) which interface with components used in optical communications networks. Today, GigOptix has 25 high-speed ICs in production and more han 20 in development. The Company utilizes a number of semiconductor foundries and subcontractors to manufacture these components. The main vertical markets served by GigOptix include the Optical Communication Networks, Consumer Electronics, Military/Defense & Avionics and Test Measurement. GigOptix owns 33 patents and has 19 patents pending in the U.S., many of which have one or more corresponding international or foreign patents or applications.
Investment Highlights
• GGOX operates with a fables business model, utilizing a number of semiconductor foundries and packaging contract manufactures.
• Highly Differentiated Technology - The technology of the Company offers a unique integrated solution with synergistic use of various semiconductor and polymer materials.
• Today, GGOX has 25 components specializing in high-speed analog Integrated Circuits in production and more than 20 components in development.
• The main vertical markets which GGOX products serve are, Optical Communication Networks, Consumer Electronics (CE), Military/Defense & Avionics and Test and Measurement.
• GGOX renewed their $2.7 million contract with the U.S. Air Force in March 2009.
• Signed MOU with Pangaea HK to form JV in Hong Kong to further extend presence in Asia.
• Strong Balance Sheet - No debt, book value of $8.5 million or $1.63 per share, and current ratio of 2.8 to 1.
• Strong IP - GGOX currently owns 33 patents and has 19 patents pending in the U.S., many of which have one or more corresponding international or foreign patents or applications.
Management Team:
Dr. Avi Katz, CEO/COB: Dr. Katz has more than 20 years experience in leading public and private electronics manufacturers. He has help CEO positions at Intransa and Equator Technologies and executive positions at Watkins-Johnson, ASTeX, and Symphony Services and spent 7 years in research at A&T Bell Labs in Murray Hill, N.J. Dr. Katz is a Board of Director Member of several companies and holds numerous U.S. and international patents.
Julie Tipton, Vice President of Marketing: Julie has more than 20 years of semiconductor industry experience. Before GigOptix Julie held numerous management positions at NXP Semiconductors/Philips Semiconductors, she was GM for Mobile WLAN Product line, Head of Operations of Connectivity products and VP/GM of Digital Video Interactive products.
For more information please visit www.gigoptix.com. |