TE Connectivity Acquires Hirschmann Car Communication

SCHAFFHAUSEN, Switzerland – August 31, 2017 – TE Connectivity Ltd. (NYSE: TEL) (TE), a world leader in connectivity and sensors, announced today that it has completed the previously announced acquisition of Hirschmann Car Communication (HCC). 

Hirschmann Car Communication is one of the world’s leading specialists in antenna technologies, primarily for automobile communications and connectivity. HCC is based in Germany and operates in Europe, North America and China.

"The acquisition is key to our growth strategy as it expands our product portfolio and enables us to offer true end-to-end data connectivity solutions for evolving connected and autonomous vehicles,” said Eric Kueppers, President of TE’s Global Automotive business. “Both TE and HCC have strong R&D and engineering capabilities that can support integrated, highly engineered solutions. The transaction is a win for both parties since we can leverage TE’s global footprint to bring HCC’s antenna technology to customers worldwide. We welcome the talented HCC team to TE.”  

The business will now be reported as part of TE's Transportation Solutions segment.

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TE Connectivity (NYSE: TEL) is a $12 billion global technology leader. Our commitment to innovation enables advancements in transportation, industrial applications, medical technology, energy, data communications, and the home. TE’s unmatched breadth of connectivity and sensor solutions, proven in the harshest of environments, helps build a safer, greener, smarter and more connected world. With 75,000 people – including more than 7,000 engineers – working alongside customers in nearly 150 countries, we help ensure that EVERY CONNECTION COUNTS – www.TE.com

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Forward-Looking Statements

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