WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., June 9, 2005 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- Diodes Incorporated (Nasdaq: DIOD), a leading manufacturer and supplier of high-quality discrete semiconductors, announced its inclusion in the Business 2.0's 2005 list of "Fastest-Growing Technology Companies," ranking No. 45, up from No. 90 a year ago.

Business 2.0 narrowed an initial list of 2,000 publicly traded technology companies that have been trading for at least three years, bringing in at least $50 million in annual revenue, and having a positive cash flow over the most recently reported 12 months. Companies were selected per the following four financial criteria: revenue growth, profit growth, operating cash flow during the past three years, and the 12-month stock market return as of March 31, 2005. Cash flow growth, viewed as the most important measure, counted for 40 percent of a company's ranking, with each of the other criteria counting for 20 percent.

"We are extremely pleased to be selected by Business 2.0 for the fourth consecutive year," said Dr. Keh-Shew Lu, Diodes' President and CEO. "Our strategic initiatives once again enabled Diodes to be recognized as one of the top-performing technology companies as measured by the growth in revenues, earnings and cash flow from operations. And our focus on achieving profitable growth while expanding our portfolio of core intellectual property should enable us to create value for our shareholders and to continue to build a leadership position in the discrete semiconductor industry."

Diodes' performance included: 2004 earnings of $25.6 million on revenues of $185.7 million, with cash-flow from operations of $29.3 million, and a 12-month stock return of 24.6% as of March 31, 2005.

For information, visit http://www.diodes.com or contact Diodes' customer service at 805-446-4800 or e-mail at info@diodes.com.

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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 www.diodes.com.

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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

Crocker Coulson, President of CCG Investor Relations, +1-310-231-8600 ext. 103,
crocker.coulson@ccgir.com, for Diodes Incorporated; or Carl Wertz, CFO of Diodes,
Inc., +1-805-446-4800

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