WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 7, 2005--Diodes Incorporated (Nasdaq:DIOD), a leading manufacturer and supplier of high quality discrete semiconductors, today announced that the Company and its employees will donate over $60,000 to support tsunami relief efforts.

"The Tsunami that hit South Asia is an enormous tragedy that shocked the whole world. Diodes has a strong tradition of commitment to the communities in which we operate and we are pleased to join the international community in helping the thousands of victims of this natural disaster," said C.H. Chen, President and CEO of Diodes Incorporated. "Our thoughts and prayers are with all the affected by tsunami who are now struggling to rebuild their lives."

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 three Far East subsidiaries, Diodes-China (QS-9000 and ISO-14001 certified) in Shanghai, Diodes-Taiwan (ISO-9000 certified) in Taipei, and Diodes-Hong Kong. Diodes-China's manufacturing focus is 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.

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.

    CONTACT: Diodes, Inc.
             Carl Wertz, 805-446-4800
             carl_wertz@diodes.com
             or
             CCG
             Crocker Coulson, 818-789-0100
             crocker.coulson@ccgir.com

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