UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                             WASHINGTON, D. C. 20549

                                    FORM 8-K

                                 CURRENT REPORT

     PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

         Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): July 16, 2003

                         Commission File Number 0-10235

                               GENTEX CORPORATION
             (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

        Michigan                                        38-2030505
(State of Incorporation)                   (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

600 North Centennial Street, Zeeland, Michigan            49464
(Address of principal executive offices)                (Zip Code)

       Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (616) 772-1800


ITEM 7 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS (c) Exhibits 99 News release issued by the registrant on July 16, 2003, with respect to financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2003. ITEM 9 REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE - On July 16, 2003, Gentex Corporation issued a news release announcing results for the second quarter of fiscal 2003. A copy of the news release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99. This information furnished under "ITEM 9 REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE" is intended to be furnished under "ITEM 12 RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION" in accordance with SEC Release No. 33-8216. The information in this Form 8-K and the attached Exhibit shall not be deemed filed for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Act of 1934, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing. SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized. GENTEX CORPORATION BY: /s/ Enoch Jen -------------------- Enoch Jen Vice President - Finance and Chief Financial Officer Date: July 16, 2003 2

                                   EXHIBIT 99

                             [LOGO] GENTEX
                                  CORPORATION

CONTACT:    Connie Hamblin                        RELEASE:  July 16, 2003
            (616) 772-1800

                     GENTEX REPORTS RECORD REVENUES AND NET
                         INCOME FOR THE SECOND QUARTER

      ZEELAND, Michigan, July 16, 2003 -- Gentex Corporation, the Zeeland,
Michigan-based manufacturer of automatic-dimming rearview mirrors and commercial
fire protection products, today reported record revenues and net income for the
second quarter and six months ended June 30, 2003.

      For the second quarter of 2003, the Company reported a 22 percent increase
in net income to $26.1 million, or 34 cents per share, on record revenues of
$116.9 million. In the comparable 2002 quarter, the Company reported net income
of $21.3 million, or 28 cents per share, on revenues of $97.3 million.

      For the first six months of 2003, net income increased 29 percent to $52.0
million, or 68 cents per share, on record revenues of $232.2 million. For the
comparable 2002 period, Gentex reported net income of $40.3 million, or 53 cents
per share, on revenues of $186.4 million.

      "We had an excellent second quarter, with growth in both unit volume and
feature content," said Garth Deur, Gentex executive vice president. "The
percentage increase in our exterior mirror product line continues to outpace the
growth rates in interior mirrors, as our customers recognize the significant
role of exterior mirrors in eliminating glare during nighttime driving."

      Deur said that, despite the uncertainties in the economy, he is cautiously
optimistic about the last six months of calendar 2003 and that the Company
currently is on track for growth in mirror unit shipments this year of
approximately 15 percent.

      Total Night Vision Safety(TM) (NVS(R)) Mirror shipments in the second
quarter of 2003 were 2.5 million units, an approximate 11 percent increase over
the approximately 2.3 million units reported in the same 2002 quarter. Total
automotive revenues in the second quarter of 2003 increased by 21 percent
compared with the same prior year period.

      For the first six months of 2003, total unit shipments reached a record
5.1 million, an approximate 17 percent increase over the first six months of
2002. Total automotive revenues in the first six months of 2003 increased by
approximately 26 percent compared to the same prior year period.

      Revenues in the Company's Fire Protection Products Group increased by four
percent in the second quarter to $6.0 million, and increased two percent for the
first six months of 2003 to $11.2 million, compared with the same periods last
year.

         Certain matters discussed in this news release, including unit growth
rate projections and estimates, are forward-looking statements which involve
certain risks and uncertainties, and are subject to change based on various
market, industry and other important factors. The Company cautions investors


that numerous factors (some of which are outlined in the Company's Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission and other interim reports) and future events may affect the Company's actual results, and may cause those results to differ materially from those expressed in this news release. Furthermore, Gentex undertakes no obligation to update, amend, or clarify forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise. A conference call related to this news release will be simulcast live on the Internet beginning at 9:30 a.m. Eastern Daylight Savings Time today. To access that call, go to www.gentex.com and select "Investor Information" and "Audio Archives." Other conference calls hosted by the Company will also be available at that site in the future. Gentex Corporation (The Nasdaq Stock Market: GNTX) is an international company that provides high-quality products to the worldwide automotive industry and North American fire protection market. The Company develops, manufactures and markets proprietary electro-optic products, including interior and exterior electrochromic, automatic-dimming Night Vision Safety(TM) (NVS(R)) automotive rearview mirrors that dim in proportion to the amount of headlight glare from trailing vehicle headlamps, and an extensive line of fire protection products for commercial applications. Gentex was the first company in the world to successfully develop and produce a commercial electrochromic mirror for the motor vehicle industry. The Company is the leading supplier of these mirrors to the worldwide automotive industry. Gentex OEM customers include Acura, Audi, Bentley, BMW, DaimlerChrysler, Fiat, Ford, General Motors, Hyundai, Infiniti, Isuzu, Kia Motors, Lexus, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Opel, Renault Samsung, Rover, Rolls Royce, SsangYong Motors, Toyota and Volkswagen. Gentex accessory customers include Gulf States Toyota Distributors, Mito Corporation, Southeast Toyota Distributors, Subaru Distributors NE and Toyota Motor Sales USA. Founded in 1974, Gentex operates out of four facilities in Zeeland, Michigan; an automotive sales office in Livonia, Michigan; automotive sales and engineering subsidiaries in Germany, Japan, the United Kingdom, France and Korea; and four regional U.S. sales offices for the Fire Protection Products Group. The Company is recognized for its quality products, its application of world class manufacturing principles, for its commitment to developing and maintaining a highly skilled workforce, and for encouraging employee ownership of the Company's stock. 2

GENTEX CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (unaudited) Three Months Ended Six Months Ended June 30, June 30, 2003 2002 2003 2002 ------------- ------------ ------------- ------------- Net Sales $ 116,917,332 $ 97,346,344 $ 232,225,896 $ 186,394,812 Costs and Expenses Cost of Goods Sold 68,635,744 58,280,926 135,828,313 112,138,732 Engineering, Research & Development 6,310,886 5,623,863 12,518,622 11,209,603 Selling, General & Administrative 6,090,320 5,243,953 11,616,996 10,284,298 Other Expense (Income) (2,771,957) (3,376,165) (4,772,912) (6,891,314) ------------- ------------ ------------- ------------- Total Costs and Expenses 78,264,993 65,772,577 155,191,019 126,741,319 ------------- ------------ ------------- ------------- Income Before Provision for Income Taxes 38,652,339 31,573,767 77,034,877 59,653,493 Provision for Income Taxes 12,562,000 10,263,000 25,036,000 19,389,500 ------------- ------------ ------------- ------------- Net Income $ 26,090,339 $ 21,310,767 $ 51,998,877 $ 40,263,993 ============= ============ ============= ============= Earnings Per Share Basic $0.34 $0.28 $0.68 $0.53 Diluted $0.34 $0.28 $0.68 $0.53 Weighted Average Shares: Basic 75,992,364 75,685,015 75,974,343 75,494,641 Diluted 76,878,488 76,619,056 76,813,994 76,482,761 CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (unaudited) June 30, Dec 31, 2003 2002 ------------ ------------ ASSETS Cash and Short-Term Investments $275,012,396 $215,650,801 Other Current Assets 72,162,597 61,147,608 ------------ ------------ Total Current Assets 347,174,993 276,798,409 Plant and Equipment - Net 125,362,669 124,982,665 Long-Term Investments and Other Assets 209,596,137 207,391,593 ------------ ------------ Total Assets $682,133,799 $609,172,667 ============ ============ LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' INVESTMENT Current Liabilities $ 33,985,530 $ 29,060,035 Long-Term Debt 0 0 Deferred Income Taxes 11,946,091 6,472,270 Shareholders' Investment 636,202,178 573,640,362 ------------ ------------ Total Liabilities & Shareholders' Investment $682,133,799 $609,172,667 ============ ============ 3

- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NVS MIRROR UNIT SHIPMENTS (Thousands) - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Second Quarter Six Months Ended Ended June 30, June 30, - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2003 2002 % Change 2003 2002 % Change - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Domestic Interior 968 925 5% 1,923 1,783 8% - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Domestic Exterior 434 382 14% 859 731 18% - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total Domestic Units 1,403 1,307 7% 2,782 2,514 11% - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Foreign Interior 802 713 12% 1,604 1,338 20% - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Foreign Exterior 329 257 28% 683 482 42% - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total Foreign Units 1,131 970 17% 2,287 1,820 26% - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total Interior Mirrors 1,770 1,638 8% 3,527 3,121 13% - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total Exterior Mirrors 764 639 20% 1,542 1,213 27% - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total Mirror Units 2,534 2,278 11% 5,069 4,334 17% - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Note: Certain prior year amounts have been reclassified to conform with the current year presentation. Amounts may not total due to rounding. 4