Touch panel maker TPK Holding expects demand for medium- to large-size touch solutions to outpace supply in the second half of 2012 due to the proliferation of touch applications for Windows 8.
As a result, TPK also plans to sell up to 30 million new shares through the launch of a rights issue in the domestic market or issuance of global depositary receipts (GDRs) abroad, in order to raise new funds for a capacity ramp.
TPK aims to roll out six million medium- to large-size touch solutions a month by year-end 2012.
Meanwhile, TPK shareholders have approved the company's plans to deal out dividends NT$23 (US$0.78) for 2011, including NT$20 in cash and NT$3 in shares.
Article translated by Steve Shen
