REFR Overview

Market Performance: Rental, leasing, and royalty shares are lagging behind the market, down approximately 0.9% overall.

Key Contributors: Research Frontiers and Joint are leading the decline, with shares down about 3.5% and 2.5%, respectively.

Sector Laggards: The oil and gas exploration and production sector is also noted as a laggard on the same day.

Author's Perspective: The views expressed in the article are those of the author and do not necessarily represent Nasdaq, Inc.

Exhibit of the Gettysburg Address: The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum is showcasing Lincoln's Gettysburg Address in his handwriting, marking the 162nd anniversary of the speech with free admission on November 19.

Innovative Display Technology: The document is displayed in a custom case designed by SmallCorp, utilizing VariGuard's electronically dimmable SPD-SmartGlass, which protects the light-sensitive manuscript by blocking over 99.5% of light and UV radiation when not being viewed.

Interactive Visitor Experience: The SPD-SmartGlass creates an engaging experience for visitors, as it transitions from opaque to transparent at the touch of a button, revealing the historic document and enhancing anticipation.

Commitment to Conservation: Both SmallCorp and VariGuard emphasize the importance of protecting significant artifacts like the Gettysburg Address while making them accessible to the public, showcasing their dedication to conservation and innovative display solutions.

Exhibit of the Gettysburg Address: The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum is showcasing Lincoln's Gettysburg Address in his handwriting, marking the 162nd anniversary of the speech with free admission on November 19, 2025.

Innovative Display Technology: The document is displayed in a custom case using VariGuard's electronically dimmable SPD-SmartGlass, which protects the light-sensitive manuscript by blocking over 99.5% of visible light and UV radiation when not being viewed.

Interactive Visitor Experience: The SPD-SmartGlass creates an engaging experience for visitors, as it transitions from opaque to transparent at the touch of a button, revealing the historic document and enhancing anticipation.

Collaboration for Conservation: SmallCorp and VariGuard collaborated to design the exhibit case, ensuring the Gettysburg Address is accessible to more visitors while maintaining its preservation for future generations.

Event Overview: Research Frontiers' CEO Joseph M. Harary will chair and keynote the North American Vehicle Glazing Innovation Summit 2025 in Detroit on November 18-19, focusing on the impact of SPD-SmartGlass technology in automotive design and performance.

Keynote Presentation: Harary's keynote titled "Real World Uses of SPD-SmartGlass and Other Variable Tint Technologies" will showcase how dynamic glazing enhances comfort, safety, and design flexibility for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs).

Panel Discussion: Harary will moderate a panel on "Reimagining the Collaborative Ecosystem of Glass and Cabin," featuring executives from various automotive and glass companies, emphasizing the importance of collaboration in advancing glazing technology.

Technology Impact: Research Frontiers' SPD-SmartGlass technology allows for precise control of light and heat through glass, improving energy efficiency and comfort in vehicles, and is expanding into architectural applications.