# O2Micro International Limited > Chinese company **Wikidata**: [Q10896530](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q10896530) **Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/o2micro-international-limited ## Summary O2Micro International Limited is a Chinese public company listed on the Nasdaq stock exchange under the ticker symbol OIIM, which began trading on August 23, 2000. The company is incorporated in the Cayman Islands and operates as a business entity classified as a public company. It is identified by its legal entity identifier 5299007KRREO0400F739 and is recognized as a Chinese company in Wikidata's classification system. ## Key Facts - **Classification**: Public company, business entity - **Country**: People's Republic of China - **Incorporation location**: Cayman Islands - **Stock exchange**: Nasdaq - **Ticker symbol**: OIIM - **IPO date**: August 23, 2000 - **Central Index Key (CIK)**: 0001095348 - **Legal Entity Identifier (LEI)**: 5299007KRREO0400F739 - **KISTI ID**: K000186592 - **Google Knowledge Graph ID**: /g/155rllw1 - **Wikipedia language edition**: Chinese (zh) - **Wikidata description**: Chinese company - **Sitelink count**: 1 ## FAQs **What is O2Micro International Limited?** O2Micro International Limited is a public company incorporated in the Cayman Islands with operations in China, listed on the Nasdaq stock exchange since 2000. **Where is O2Micro International Limited listed?** The company is listed on the Nasdaq stock exchange under the ticker symbol OIIM, with trading having commenced on August 23, 2000. **What type of company is O2Micro International Limited?** O2Micro International Limited is classified as a public company, meaning it offers its securities for sale to the general public through a stock exchange. **What is the legal identifier for O2Micro International Limited?** The company has a Legal Entity Identifier (LEI) of 5299007KRREO0400F739 and a Central Index Key (CIK) of 0001095348. **What country is O2Micro International Limited associated with?** The company is associated with the People's Republic of China and is classified as a Chinese company in Wikidata. ## Why It Matters O2Micro International Limited represents the category of Chinese technology companies that have accessed international capital markets through foreign stock exchanges. Its listing on Nasdaq, one of the world's largest stock exchanges, provides it with access to global investor capital and visibility in international financial markets. The company's public status requires adherence to regulatory disclosure and reporting standards, promoting transparency for investors. As a publicly traded entity, it serves as a vehicle for capital formation and provides liquidity for investors through its publicly traded securities. The company's LEI and CIK identifiers facilitate clear legal identification in international financial transactions and regulatory filings. ## Notable For - Being listed on the Nasdaq stock exchange since 2000 - Having a Chinese company classification while being incorporated in the Cayman Islands - Possessing a valid Legal Entity Identifier for international financial identification - Having a dedicated Chinese Wikipedia language edition presence ## Body ### Classification and Legal Status O2Micro International Limited is classified as a public company, which is a specific legal form of organization that distinguishes it from private companies. As a public company, it offers its securities for sale to the general public, typically through a stock exchange. This classification means the company has completed an Initial Public Offering (IPO) and its shares are traded on a public market. The company is also identified as a business entity in the broader classification of enterprises. ### Stock Exchange Listing The company is listed on the Nasdaq stock exchange, which is one of the world's largest stock exchanges by market capitalization. Trading began on August 23, 2000, under the ticker symbol OIIM. This listing provides the company with ongoing access to capital from a wide pool of investors and subjects it to the regulatory requirements of both the Nasdaq exchange and relevant securities authorities. ### Corporate Geography O2Micro International Limited is associated with the People's Republic of China in terms of its business operations and classification. However, the company is incorporated in the Cayman Islands, which is a common structure for companies seeking to access international markets while maintaining operational presence in other jurisdictions. This dual geographical association is reflected in the structured properties from Wikidata, which list both the People's Republic of China as the country and the Cayman Islands as a reference location. ### Identifiers and References The company possesses several unique identifiers used in financial and regulatory systems. Its Central Index Key (CIK) is 0001095348, assigned by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission for regulatory filings. Its Legal Entity Identifier (LEI) is 5299007KRREO0400F739, a 20-character identifier designed to create a global reference system for legal entities participating in financial transactions. The KISTI ID is K000186592, and the Google Knowledge Graph ID is /g/155rllw1. ### Wikipedia Presence The company has a presence in the Chinese Wikipedia edition, indicated by the "zh" Wikipedia language listing. This suggests there is Chinese-language documentation about the company on Wikipedia, though the sitelink count of 1 indicates limited cross-wikipedia coverage. The Wikidata description for the entity is simply "Chinese company," reflecting its primary classification. ## References 1. Global LEI Index 2. Polygon.io