WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., Dec. 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Diodes Incorporated (Nasdaq: DIOD), a leading manufacturer and supplier of high quality discrete semiconductors, announced that its common stock will commence trading ex-dividend of a three-for-two stock split today, December 1, 2005.

The three-for-two stock split in the form of a 50% stock dividend was payable on November 30, 2005. For stock splits/dividends greater than 25%, the ex-date is set as the first business day after the payment date.

Under the terms of the stock dividend announced on November 7, 2005, Diodes' stockholders will receive one additional share for every two shares held. Fractional shares created by the stock dividend will be paid in cash. The dividend will be paid in authorized but unissued shares of the common stock of the Company.

The Company anticipates that the number of outstanding shares of stock after the split will be increased from approximately 16.8 million to approximately 25.2 million shares.

About Diodes Incorporated

Diodes Incorporated (Nasdaq: DIOD) is a leading manufacturer and supplier of high-quality discrete semiconductor products, primarily to the communications, computing, industrial, consumer electronics and automotive markets. The Company operates four Far East subsidiaries, Diodes-China (QS-9000 and ISO-14001 certified) in Shanghai, our newest manufacturing facility in China, Diodes-Shanghai, Diodes-Taiwan (ISO-9000 certified) in Taipei, and Diodes-Hong Kong. Diodes-China and Diodes-Shanghai manufacturing focus are on subminiature surface-mount devices destined for wireless devices, notebook, flat panel display, digital camera, mobile handset, set-top box, DC to DC conversion, and automotive applications, among others. Diodes-Taiwan is our Asia-Pacific sales, logistics and distribution center. Diodes-Hong Kong covers sales, warehouse and logistics functions. The Company's 5" wafer foundry, Diodes-FabTech (QS-9000 certified), specializes in Schottky products and is located just outside Kansas City, Missouri. The Company's ISO-9001:2000 corporate sales, marketing, engineering and logistics headquarters is located in Southern California. For further information, including SEC filings, visit the Company's website at http://www.diodes.com.

Safe Harbor Statement Under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995: Any statements set forth above that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. Potential risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, such factors as fluctuations in product demand, the introduction of new products, the Company's ability to maintain customer and vendor relationships, technological advancements, impact of competitive products and pricing, growth in targeted markets, risks of foreign operations, availability of tax credits, and other information detailed from time to time in the Company's filings with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission.

    CONTACT:
    Crocker Coulson, President, CCG Investor Relations, (310) 231-8600 x 103,
    e-mail: crocker.coulson@ccgir.com
    or Carl Wertz, CFO, Diodes, Inc., (805) 446-4800.

Recent news releases, annual reports, and SEC filings are available at the Company's website: http://www.diodes.com. Written requests may be sent directly to the Company, or they may be e-mailed to: diodes-fin@diodes.com.

SOURCE  Diodes Incorporated
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    /CONTACT:  Crocker Coulson, President, CCG Investor Relations,
+1-310-231-8600, ext. 103, crocker.coulson@ccgir.com, for Diodes Incorporated;
or Carl Wertz, CFO of Diodes Incorporated, +1-805-446-4800/
    /Web site:  http://www.diodes.com /
    (DIOD)

CO:  Diodes Incorporated
ST:  California
IN:  CPR SEM
SU:  STS

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