To: Johnny Canuck who wrote (40782 ) 3/5/2004 1:48:41 PM From: Johnny Canuck Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 69167 AU Optronics Corp (ADR) Quick Quote: AUO 18.44 (-0.41) Research and Markets: CMO emerges as world leader in production of TFT-LCD panels. 2/18/04 Feb 18, 2004 (M2 PRESSWIRE via COMTEX) -- Research and Markets announces the addition of the 2004 Chi Mei Optoelectronics (CMO) and Chi Mei Communication Systems (CMCS) Corporate Card to its offerings. CMO recently became the third largest TFT-LCD panel maker in the world and the largest in Taiwan, taking the place of AU Optronics. It also recently became the first TFT-LCD panel maker in Taiwan to introduce 25-inch and 30-inch panels. It is the largest supplier of 19-inch panels in the world and is fast moving into LCD TV production. CMCS is a new entrant into the high-end mobile phone contract manufacturing race, having been contracted by Motorola to produce one of its most advanced smartphones. This document provides a snapshot of CMO/CMCS operations, including contact information, product lines, contract manufacturing activities and partners, China manufacturing facilities and 2002, 2003 and 2004 estimated and YTD shipments. For a complete index of this report click on researchandmarkets.com About Research and Markets Ltd. Research and Markets Ltd. are Europe's largest resource for market research. R&M distribute thousands of major research publications from the world's leading publishers, consultants and market analysts. R&M provide you with the latest forecasts on international and regional markets, key industries, the top companies, new products and the latest market trends. For additional information on ResearchandMarkets.com, their range of reports or their value-added services, visit their web site at researchandmarkets.com or mailto:press@researchandmarkets.com CONTACT: Laura Wood, Research and Markets e-mail: laura@researchandmarkets.com WWW: researchandmarkets.com M2 Communications Ltd disclaims all liability for information provided within M2 PressWIRE. Data supplied by named party/parties. Further information on M2 PressWIRE can be obtained at presswire.net on the world wide web. Inquiries to info@m2.com. (C)1994-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD