Exhibit 99.1

UNIVERSAL DISPLAY CORPORATION ANNOUNCES FOURTH QUARTER AND FULL YEAR 2016 FINANCIAL RESULTS

Board Announces Quarterly Dividend of $0.03 per Common Share

EWING, N.J. – February 23, 2017 - Universal Display Corporation (Nasdaq: OLED), enabling energy-efficient displays and lighting with its UniversalPHOLED^® technology and materials, today reported financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2016.

For the full year 2016, the Company reported revenue of $198.9 million, up from $191.0 million for 2015, primarily driven by higher royalty and license fees and contract research services revenue from our recently completed acquisition, partially offset by lower revenue from commercial material sales. The Company posted operating income of $68.4 million for the year and net income of $48.1 million. These results compare to operating income of $32.3 million and net income of $14.7 million for 2015. The 2015 net income figure includes a $33.0 million write-down of inventory in the second quarter, primarily of an existing host material and associated work-in-process, resulting from a customer’s faster-than-expected reduction in demand for this material. Excluding this item and its associated $2.8 million reduction in income tax expense, non-GAAP net income for 2015 was $44.8 million or $0.94 per diluted share (see “reconciliation of non-GAAP measures” for further discussion of the non-GAAP measures).

“We are pleased to report that 2016 finished on a strong note,” said Sidney D. Rosenblatt, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Universal Display. “In the fourth quarter, total emitter sales increased 25% sequentially, the adoption of next-generation emitters commenced, and with the robust activity for new UniversalPHOLED materials in the pipeline, we embarked on our next expansion phase with PPG Industries to double our phosphorescent emitter production capacity.”

Rosenblatt continued, “Looking forward, we see extremely positive momentum in our business and believe that we are well positioned to capture the tremendous opportunities in front of us. With our bustling customer pipeline, we have broadened and further increased the depth of our R&D team to respond to the exciting challenges and opportunities in the marketplace for today and tomorrow. We have the innovation, commitment to operational excellence, agility and flexibility to drive the invention and development of the best OLED technologies and phosphorescent materials for our customers and partners worldwide.”

Financial Highlights for the Fourth Quarter of 2016

Total revenue was $74.6 million, up 20% from the fourth quarter of 2015, driven by material sales of $29.2 million, up 5% and royalty and license fees of $43.6 million, up 27%, on a year-to-year basis. Contract research services revenue generated from the wholly-owned subsidiary Adesis, Inc. was $1.8 million. The Company recognized $37.5 million in SDC licensing revenue, up from $30 million in the same quarter of 2015.

The Company reported operating income of $34.8 million for the fourth quarter of 2016, up 31% compared to $26.6 million for the fourth quarter of 2015. Cost of sales was $9.1 million, up from $8.1 million, and operating expenses were $30.7 million, up from $27.6 million.

Net income for the fourth quarter of 2016 was $25.8 million, or $0.55 per diluted share, compared to $18.1 million, or $0.39 per diluted share, for the fourth quarter of 2015.

Financial Highlights for the Full Year 2016

Revenue for the full year 2016 was $198.9 million, up 4% from $191.0 million for the prior year. Material sales were $99.3 million, down 12% from $113.1 million for the prior year, primarily due to a decline in host sales of $11.1 million. Royalty and license fees were $96.1 million, up $18.3 million from $77.8 million for the prior year, reflecting the $15.0 million increase SDC license revenue. Contract research services revenue was $3.5 million, compared to $0.2 million for the prior year due to customer sales from the recently acquired Adesis subsidiary.  

The Company reported operating income of $68.4 million for the full year 2016, compared to $32.3 million for the prior year. Operating income in the prior year reflected a $33.0 million write-down of inventory, primarily of an existing host material and associated work-in-process. Excluding this item, adjusted operating income for the full year 2015 was $65.3 million (see "reconciliation of non-GAAP Measures" below for further discussion of the non-GAAP measures included in this release).

For the full year 2016, the Company reported net income of $48.1 million, or $1.02 per diluted share. Net income in the full year 2016 included an increase in amortization expense of $5.5 million associated with the purchase of the BASF OLED IP assets and the acquisition of Adesis, or a reduction of $0.08 per diluted share. These results compare to net income of $14.7 million, or $0.31 per diluted share, for the prior year. Excluding the inventory write-down, and the associated $2.8 million reduction of income tax expense, adjusted net income for the prior year was $44.8 million, or $0.94 per diluted share.

Operating cash flow for the full year 2016 was $80.3 million, compared to $113.6 million for the prior year. Operating cash flow for the full year 2015 included an upfront $42.0 million license and royalty payment.

The Company’s balance sheet remained strong, with cash and cash equivalents and investments of $343.0 million as of December 31, 2016. During the year, the Company added $96.0 million in intangible assets in the form of acquired license rights and know-how with the BASF patent acquisition, and the Adesis acquisition added $16.8 million in intangible assets in the form of customer relationships, internally developed IP and trade names as well as $15.5 million of goodwill.

2017 Guidance

Although the OLED industry is still at an early state where many variables can have a material impact on its growth, and the Company thus caveats its financial guidance accordingly, the Company believes that its revenues will be in the range of $230 million to $250 million for fiscal 2017.

Dividend

The Company also announced a cash dividend today of $0.03 per share on the Company’s common stock. The dividend is payable on March 31, 2017, to all shareholders of record as of the close of business on March 15, 2017.

Conference Call Information

In conjunction with this release, Universal Display will host a conference call on Thursday, February 23, 2017 at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time. The live webcast of the conference call can be accessed under the events page of the Company's Investor Relations website at ir.oled.com. Those wishing to participate in the live call should dial 1-888-525-6276 (toll-free) or 1-719-325-2425, and reference conference ID 1207105. Please dial in 5-10 minutes prior to the scheduled conference call time. An online archive of the webcast will be available within two hours of the conclusion of the call.

Upcoming Investor Events

On March 15, 2107, Universal Display Corporation will present at the Goldman Sachs Third Annual Innovation Symposium to be held in New York City. The event will not be webcasted.

About Universal Display Corporation

Universal Display Corporation (Nasdaq: OLED) is a leader in developing and delivering state-of-the-art, organic light emitting diode (OLED) technologies, materials and services to the display and lighting industries.  Founded in 1994, the Company currently owns or has exclusive, co-exclusive or sole license rights with respect to more than 4,200 issued and pending patents worldwide.  Universal Display licenses its proprietary technologies, including its breakthrough high-efficiency UniversalPHOLED® phosphorescent OLED technology that can enable the development of low power and eco-friendly displays and solid-state lighting.  The Company also develops and offers high-quality, state-of-the-art UniversalPHOLED materials that are recognized as key ingredients in the fabrication of OLEDs with peak performance.  In addition, Universal Display delivers innovative and customized solutions to its clients and partners through technology transfer, collaborative technology development and on-site training.

Based in Ewing, New Jersey, with international offices in China, Hong Kong, Ireland, Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan, Universal Display works and partners with a network of world-class organizations, including Princeton University, the University of Southern California, the University of Michigan, and PPG Industries, Inc.  The Company has also established relationships with companies such as AU

Optronics Corporation, BOE Technology, DuPont Displays, Inc., Innolux Corporation, Kaneka Corporation, Konica Minolta Technology Center, Inc., LG Display Co., Ltd., Lumiotec, Inc., OLEDWorks LLC, OSRAM, Pioneer Corporation, Samsung Display Co., Ltd., Sumitomo Chemical Company, Ltd., Tianma Micro-electronics and Tohoku Pioneer Corporation. To learn more about Universal Display Corporation, please visit http://www.oled.com.

Universal Display Corporation and the Universal Display Corporation logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Universal Display Corporation.  All other company, brand or product names may be trademarks or registered trademarks.

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All statements in this document that are not historical, such as those relating to Universal Display Corporation’s technologies and potential applications of those technologies, the Company’s expected results and future declaration of dividends, as well as the growth of the OLED market and the Company’s opportunities in that market, are forward-looking financial statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements in this document, as they reflect Universal Display Corporation’s current views with respect to future events and are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contemplated. These risks and uncertainties are discussed in greater detail in Universal Display Corporation’s periodic reports on Form 10-K and Form 10-Q filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including, in particular, the section entitled “Risk Factors” in Universal Display Corporation’s annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016. Universal Display Corporation disclaims any obligation to update any forward-looking statement contained in this document.

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Reconciliation of non-GAAP measures

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Reconciliation of non-GAAP measures

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Non-GAAP Measures

To supplement Universal Display Corporation’s selected financial data presented in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), the Company uses certain non-GAAP measures. These non-GAAP measures include adjusted operating income, adjusted cost of material sales, adjusted net income, adjusted net income per common share, basic and adjusted net income per common share, diluted.

Each of these non-GAAP measures excludes the effect of the write-down of primarily existing host materials that were not included in its customer’s new products as well as excluding the effect of the release of income tax valuation allowances. Universal Display has provided these non-GAAP measures, which the Company believes more accurately reflect the operating performance of its ongoing business, to enhance investors’ overall understanding of its current financial performance and period-to-period comparisons. The presentation of non-GAAP measures is not intended to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for, or superior to, the financial information prepared and presented in accordance with GAAP.