This section addresses the most frequently asked questions about MEMSCAP. Should you not find the answer to your question, please contact us at: info@memscap.com.
What does MEMSCAP do ?
MEMSCAP is the leading provider of innovative products and solutions based on MEMS technology.
MEMS, or micro-electro-mechanical systems, or micro-systems, are microscopic mechanical systems that combine mechanical, optical, electromagnetic, thermic and fluidic elements with electronics on semi-conductor substrate electronics. They act as sensors able to identify physical parameters in their environment (pressure, acceleration, etc.) and/or actuators able to act on this environment. This technology enables to improve the performance of the products, increase the systems speed, reduce the energy consumption, do mass manufacturing, miniaturise and increase the reliability and the integration.
MEMSCAP solutions comprise components, modules and systems, IP elements, as well as design and manufacturing solutions. Our core business is the development and manufacturing of specific products and solutions based on MEMS.
The company enables its customers in high-growth markets to incorporate strategic MEMS technology into their systems as a means of addressing critical technical and cost challenges. MEMSCAP technology enables system providers who do not master MEMS, to incorporate our solutions to create new products, to improve integration, performance and reliability of existing products, and gives the key to mass production, miniaturisation, increased system speed, while reducing internal development cycles and accelerating significantly the products development cycles.MEMSCAP offers products using MEMS technology to a wide variety of industries and markets, including communications, medical and biomedical, aerospace and defence. We also offer design and manufacturing solutions.
How long has MEMSCAP been listed for ?
MEMSCAP was founded in 1997 by Dr.Jean Michel Karam. The company was listed on March 1st, 2001. We are listed on Euronext Eurolist C, under the ticker symbol MEMS. Since it has been listed MEMSCAP has been part of the Next Economy Segment.
How many employees does MEMSCAP have?
As of December 31, 2006, MEMSCAP had 120 employees worldwide.
What is the ticker symbol for MEMSCAP and on which exchange does the stock trade?
MEMSCAP trades under the ticker symbol MEMS on Eurolist C. Its cotation group is 17.
Does MEMSCAP provide a direct stock purchase program? How can I invest in MEMSCAP?
MEMSCAP does not offer a direct stock purchase plan. If you would like to purchase MEMSCAP shares, please contact your broker or your bank.
Does MEMSCAP pay dividends on its common stock?
MEMSCAP does not plan to pay dividends in 2006.
How many common shares are outstanding?
As of June 27, 2006, MEMSCAP had 4 551 346 outstanding shares with a 2 Euros nominal value.
When is MEMSCAP's fiscal year and when will the company release quarterly results?
MEMSCAP's fiscal year parallels the calendar year. The release dates are detailed in the table below. The release dates are approximate dates. For an update on when MEMSCAP will be releasing results, please check our website after each quarter end.
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