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To: firstresponder who wrote (1161)	8/4/2025 7:27:08 PM
From: N. Dixon	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 1566

Do we know an SPD connection with Zeiss? Is it related to Schott, which took a license in 2010? smartglass-ir.com The SCHOTT company employs over 17,000 people worldwide and has sales of approximately US $3 billion. The company’s technological and economic expertise is closely linked with its social and ecological responsibility. The parent company of the SCHOTT Group is SCHOTT AG, whose sole shareholder is the Carl-Zeiss-Stiftung (Foundation). From AI SCHOTT AG and ZEISS are two separate companies, but they are both owned by the Carl Zeiss Foundation. SCHOTT AG is a technology group specializing in specialty glass and glass-ceramics. Carl Zeiss AG, often referred to as ZEISS, is a global leader in optics and optoelectronics. The foundation, established by Ernst Abbe, owns both companies and ensures their long-term stability and supports scientific advancement. Here's a more detailed breakdown: SCHOTT AG: . This company develops, manufactures, and markets specialty glass and glass-ceramics. Their products are used in various industries, including pharmaceuticals, electronics, and optics. C arl Zeiss AG (ZEISS): . This company is known for its expertise in optics and optoelectronics, producing lenses, microscopes, binoculars, and other optical products. Carl Zeiss Foundation: . This foundation owns both SCHOTT and ZEISS. It's a German non-profit organization that aims to secure the future of the two companies and promote science and research, particularly in mathematics, computer science, the natural sciences, and technology. In essence, while SCHOTT and ZEISS are distinct companies with different focuses, they are both part of the same corporate family under the Carl Zeiss Foundation. The foundation ensures their long-term success and supports scientific endeavors through the profits generated by both companies.