Ennostar, through its subsidiary Epistar JV, announced Monday that it will divest its entire stake in Kfes Lighting, as part of a broader strategic shift to streamline its operations and sharpen its focus on high-growth sectors. The transaction, valued at US$35.73 million, was approved by Ennostar's board and is expected to improve the group's financial flexibility.

The global automotive industry is rapidly pivoting toward software-defined vehicles (SDVs), fueling a parallel surge in demand for large in-car displays. Market research firm Omdia forecasts that displays larger than 10 inches will account for a staggering 81% of automotive display sales by 2027, nearly doubling their market share from 2021.

With customers pulling in orders ahead of schedule, E Ink Holdings expects the second quarter of 2025 to be its strongest second quarter on record — traditionally, its peak performance has come in the third or fourth quarters. The company remains optimistic about the third quarter while the fourth quarter will depend in part on clarity around global tariff policies. Nevertheless, E Ink has dubbed 2025 the "first year of large-format e-paper," with digital signage projected to become its largest revenue stream in the near future.