The EPCOS Group is a leading manufacturer of electronic components, modules and systems headquartered in Munich. With its broad portfolio, EPCOS offers a comprehensive range of products from a single source, and focuses on fast-growing and technologically demanding markets, in particular in the areas of information and communication technology, automotive electronics, industrial electronics and consumer electronics. Electronic components are found in every electrical and electronic product and are indispensable for their flawless operation. In fiscal 2007, we were no. 1 worldwide for SAW components, piezo actuators, power capacitors, surge arresters, thermistors and varistors. These products account for 60% of sales. EPCOS has design and manufacturing locations and sales offices in Europe, Asia, and in North and South America.

EPCOS has been rapidly and consistently stepping up its presence in China for years. Today, each of our five divisions manufactures in China. About 9,000 employees in China alone make up approximately 45 percent of our global workforce. Our customers in China include both multinational and local companies. Our presence in China comprises six manufacturing locations and six sales offices. We have combined our Chinese business activities under the roof of EPCOS (China) Investment Ltd. EPCOS thus offers customers in China the optimum solution for obtaining sound advice and the full range of electronic components from a single source, and paying for them in local currency.