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Business Description
Gentex Corporation, incorporated in 1974, designs, develops, manufactures and markets electro-optic products, including automatic-dimming rearview mirrors for the automotive industry and fire protection products primarily for the commercial building industry. The Company has several important customers within the automotive industry, three of which each account for 10% or more of the Company's annual sales: General Motors Corporation, DaimlerChrysler AG and Toyota Motor Corporation. The Company operates four office/manufacturing facilities in Zeeland, Michigan. In addition, it has constructed a 40,000 square-foot office, distribution and light manufacturing facility near Neckarsulm, Germany, which was completed during the year ended December 31, 2003.

Financial Information
For the nine months ended 9/30/04, revenues rose 10% to $379.4 million. Net income rose 8% to $84 million. Revenues reflect an increase in auto-dimming mirror unit shipments. Net income was partially offset by additional staffing for new product development.