SYXI Ixys

IXYS Corporation (NASDAQ:SYXI) today announced that, effective with the commencement of trading on October 2, 2006, its trading symbol on The NASDAQ Global Market will be �IXYS.� �We look forward to having our name be our trading symbol. With this change, and having a unique name and brand recognition worldwide, we hope that investors will find it easy to remember our symbol in the future,� said Dr. Nathan Zommer, Chief Executive Officer. IXYS develops and markets primarily high performance power and RF semiconductors and control ICs that are used in controlling and converting electrical power efficiently in power systems for telecommunication infrastructure, motor drives, medical systems, renewable energy and transportation. IXYS also serves emerging markets with digital and analog ICs that control flat panel displays, medical instruments and telecommunication products. Additional information may be obtained by visiting IXYS� website at http://www.ixys.com, or by contacting the company directly. IXYS Corporation (NASDAQ:SYXI) today announced that, effective with the commencement of trading on October 2, 2006, its trading symbol on The NASDAQ Global Market will be "IXYS." "We look forward to having our name be our trading symbol. With this change, and having a unique name and brand recognition worldwide, we hope that investors will find it easy to remember our symbol in the future," said Dr. Nathan Zommer, Chief Executive Officer. IXYS develops and markets primarily high performance power and RF semiconductors and control ICs that are used in controlling and converting electrical power efficiently in power systems for telecommunication infrastructure, motor drives, medical systems, renewable energy and transportation. IXYS also serves emerging markets with digital and analog ICs that control flat panel displays, medical instruments and telecommunication products. Additional information may be obtained by visiting IXYS' website at http://www.ixys.com, or by contacting the company directly.