IXYS Corporation (NASDAQ:IXYS) announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend on its common stock of four cents ($0.04) per share, a half-cent increase from prior quarters. The quarterly dividend will be paid on September 28, 2015 to stockholders of record on September 14, 2015.

IXYS’ Board of Directors also authorized a new stock repurchase program of up to 1,000,000 shares of its common stock, or approximately 3% of the Company’s approximately 32 million shares of common stock currently outstanding. The repurchases can be made from time to time on the open market at prevailing market prices or in negotiated transactions off the market through block trades or otherwise. The timing and amount of such repurchases will depend on market conditions.

About IXYS Corporation

IXYS Corporation has been developing technology-driven products to improve energy conversion efficiency, generate clean energy, improve automation, and provide advanced products for the transportation, medical and telecommunications industries. IXYS, with its subsidiaries, is a worldwide pioneer in the development of power semiconductors, solid-state relays, high voltage integrated circuits (HVIC) and microcontrollers that are necessary in conserving energy and in reducing the world’s dependence on fossil fuels.

Diminishing natural resources, demand for renewable energy and environmental directives for energy efficiency represent a significant challenge. IXYS’ power semiconductors and mixed-signal integrated circuits (IC) play a vital role in reducing energy costs and consumption by optimizing the energy efficiency of everyday products. With an end-customer base of over 3,500 telecommunications, transportation, industrial, medical and consumer companies, IXYS is a worldwide recognized provider of advanced semiconductors.

Additional information may be obtained by visiting IXYS’ website at http://www.ixys.com, or by contacting the company directly.