Effective October 1, 2009, EPCOS was combined with the components business of TDK under the roof of the new Japan-based TDK-EPC Corporation (TDK-EPC for short). Since the end of October 2009, TDK-EPC Corporation and associated TDK companies hold all shares in EPCOS AG. As a result of this combination, EPCOS’ listing on all German stock exchanges was discontinued at the start of November 2009.

Our Vision

Our aim is to make the name EPCOS synonymous with outstanding technological and business performance in the field of electronics – to customers, employees and investors alike.

Our Products

EPCOS develops, manufactures and markets electronic components, modules and systems. These products process electrical signals, control power supplies and protect electronic circuitry. They are indispensable to all electrical and electronic equipment. We offer a broad portfolio that covers both customer and application-specific solutions and standard products.

Our Goals

EPCOS wants to generate profits and sustainably increase shareholder value. We want our customers to see us as their most reliable and innovative partner. We want to be a leader in every market that we serve and grow faster than our competitors. As a technology company driven by innovation and ongoing development, we want to play an active part in shaping progress both today and tomorrow

Our Strategy

EPCOS pursues a strategy of profitable growth. This strategy is rooted in our broad spectrum of technological competence, which in turn is derived from the in-depth knowledge and extensive experience of our people. The result of their research and development work is our innovative strength. Innovation keeps us competitive, enables us to grow and assures our future performance. The outcomes of our ongoing innovation give our customers crucial competitive advantages, while opening up new applications and markets. EPCOS benefits from the synergies that arise from its ability to master and combine different technologies. With our products and services we concentrate on fast-growing markets and are increasing our presence in these markets. To this end, we cooperate with partner companies and/or acquire other companies. We remain flexible and unbiased in our choice of the most favorable locations, materials and services. Where it is probable that EPCOS cannot attain a leading market position in a given business activity, we will either focus on specific market segments or abandon this business.

Our Principles

Customer Orientation
The customer is at the center of all our efforts. Satisfied customers are indispensable to our success. We serve as partners to our customers. Our top priority is to provide products and services that help them remain competitive and become more competitive. The personal commitment and efforts of every EPCOS employee make a vital contribution to customer satisfaction.

Process Orientation
Flawless and efficient processes are imperative to enable us to satisfy the varied and ever more exacting demands of the markets we serve. We constantly improve our processes and continually work to enhance our quality, become more reliable, increase our speed and cut our costs.

Investor Orientation
Our shareholders are the owners of EPCOS AG. We do our utmost to maintain and sustainably increase shareholder value. We also satisfy their expectations with regard to complete and fair reporting as well as transparent and efficient management and supervisory structures. Our corporate governance complies with national and international standards.

Employee Orientation
Our employees are our most valuable asset. Their knowledge, experience and dedication are what make our company’s success possible in the first place. We are committed to a corporate culture that gives employees the freedom to develop their creativity. We support close cooperation and enterprise at all levels and in all parts of the organization. We actively encourage our employees to channel their creativity and skills into the success of the company. We promote employees who work hard to gain new skills and are committed and willing to take decisions.

Our Values

Corporate Citizenship

• On the basis of our fundamental values, our people seek to play an active part in shaping the present and the future.

• We see ourselves as an integral part of the societies and national economies in which we operate and we feel a strong sense of responsibility to the norms that they uphold. We honor this commitment by exhibiting integrity in all interpersonal dealings. Ethical business behavior on the part of every employee contributes to our company’s positive image.

• Law-abiding conduct is understood as the only acceptable form of behavior in our company. Violations of the law must be avoided under all circumstances and will – regardless of the legal consequences – be subject to disciplinary action by the company.

• We respect the dignity, privacy and personality of every individual. We value the ethnic and cultural diversity of the people at our company. We work together with men and women of different nationalities, cultures, creeds and colors without prejudice. We are aware that the competence and dedication of our employees are the foundation of our corporate success. We do not tolerate discrimination, sexual or other personal harassment or offence.

• We want our performance, quality, reliability, flexibly and openness to speak for themselves. We aim to constantly improve ourselves. We know that we must be willing to change in order to remain competitive in the long run, and we act accordingly.

• We want to foster trust by acting with integrity. The dictates of integrity also apply as we strive to increase market share and purchase materials on favorable terms. We play by the rules of fair competition. We win orders with the quality of our products and competitive prices. No employee abuses his or her position for personal advantage.

• Environmental protection and the conservation of natural resources are corporate goals that command top priority. Environmentally friendly design, technical safety and health protection are key parameters of product development at EPCOS.

• Acting in conformance with these values and principles is of great importance to EPCOS. Accordingly, we judge our management on the basis of leadership principles that are rooted in these values.

EPCOS. An attractive company for customers, employees and suppliers.