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AMS
AMS AG is an SEC-registered investment adviser in San Mateo, CA. The firm manages approximately $39 million in regulatory assets. It has 1 employee and 1...
AMS
AMS AG is an SEC-registered investment adviser in San Mateo, CA. The firm manages approximately $39 million in regulatory assets. It has 1 employee and 1 investment adviser.
General information
Firm type
Asset Manager
Location
Region
Europe
Country
Austria
City
San Mateo
Corporate office
Unterpremstätten, Austria
Principals
Alexander Everke
CEO
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
What is AMS's primary business focus?
AMS develops and manufactures high-performance optical sensors, image sensors, and audio solutions. Its core markets include consumer electronics, where it supplies 3D sensing components, automotive LiDAR and in-cabin monitoring, and industrial and medical imaging. The 2020 acquisition of OSRAM added advanced lighting and visualization technologies to its portfolio.
Is AMS structured as a family office or a private investment firm?
No. AMS AG is a publicly traded semiconductor company listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange. It is not a family office, asset manager, or private investment vehicle. The firm designs and manufactures components rather than deploying capital into third-party investments.
How did the OSRAM acquisition change AMS?
The €4.6 billion acquisition of OSRAM in 2020 transformed AMS from a midsize sensor supplier into a comprehensive photonics and lighting firm with roughly 26,000 employees. The deal added automotive lighting, LED components, and industrial visualization to AMS's existing sensor portfolio, and prompted a subsequent divestiture program to shed non-core OSRAM divisions.
Where does AMS manufacture its products?
AMS operates an in-house wafer fabrication facility in Austria, which provides vertical integration for its high-performance optical products. Additional manufacturing and design centers are located in Germany, Singapore, and other locations globally.
What sectors does AMS serve?
AMS serves consumer electronics (mobile 3D sensing, display management), automotive (LiDAR, in-cabin monitoring, exterior lighting), industrial (machine vision, factory automation), and medical markets (miniaturized imaging, diagnostics). The consumer business remains the largest revenue contributor by segment.
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