By JOSH BECKERMAN

Himax Technologies Inc. (HIMX) said Google Inc. (GOOG) decided not to increase its stake in the company's Himax Display Inc. unit, which provides liquid-crystal-on-silicon technology for Google Glass.

Last year, Google bought a 6.3% interest in HDI, and had the option to increase its stake to 14.8%.

Taiwan-based Himax Technologies said HDI remains a strategic partner on Google Glass, and that "Google continues to work closely with Himax as a strategic partner on future technologies and products and will remain a board observer."

At the time of the 2013 announcement, Himax Technologies owned 81.5% of HDI.

On Sept. 2, Himax said HDI formed a partnership with Optinvent SA to develop "augmented reality glasses."

Himax ADRs recently traded down 15.5% to $6.78 after hours.

Himax Technologies products include display driver integrated circuits, timing controllers and controllers for touch sensor displays.

Write to Josh Beckerman at josh.beckerman@wsj.com

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