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Rohde & Schwarz business performance remains positive despite

difficult economic environment

The Rohde & Schwarz technology company ends a successful 2019/2020 fiscal year


despite a difficult global economic environment and the impact of the COVID-19
pandemic. Thanks to a consistent diversification in the business fields of
communications, information technology and security, the company enjoyed
another successful year of growth. Rohde & Schwarz has thus proven a reliable
technology partner even in difficult times.

Munich, October 22, 2020 — Rohde & Schwarz, the independent technology company,


finished its 2019/2020 fiscal year (July to June) with EUR 2.58 billion in revenue. The
company has grown for the third year in a row with a 20 percent revenue increase. This
proved once more that the privately owned company’s strategy focusing on sustainable
business practices was the right one. The high degree of vertical integration, flexible
production processes and robust supply chains helped successfully navigate the uncertain
global economic environment of the past fiscal year. In addition, the clear focus on
customer needs in the growth markets of connectivity, security and safety contributed to
making the year a success. The number of employees grew moderately to about 12,300
worldwide.

Rohde & Schwarz benefits from large investments in wireless technologies


5G networks were set up faster than anticipated. The COVID-19 induced sales slump on
the user equipment market failed to noticeably dampen investor sentiment in the first half of
the year. The market size, importance and fierce competition on the device and network
sides meant that both user equipment manufacturers and infrastructure providers
continued to invest heavily in test and measurement solutions. Rohde & Schwarz benefited
throughout the entire mobile communications value chain. The company’s T&M solutions
place it in a good position for the internet of things (IoT). As part of the Industry 4.0
concept, 5G will revolutionize factory automation by connecting operating facilities
wirelessly. Rohde & Schwarz has already developed a comprehensive test and
measurement portfolio to set up and reliably operate 5G factory networks.

The automotive market responded positively to the company's innovative radar sensor and
vehicle connectivity solutions, putting Rohde & Schwarz in a promising position.

Rohde & Schwarz GmbH & Co. KG


Mühldorfstr. 15  81671 München  Tel. 089/4129-0  www.rohde-schwarz.com
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Mobile communications and broadcast are merging
The launch of 5G mobile communications opens up the opportunity to use terrestrial
broadcast infrastructure for mobile communications. Television signals and data can be
broadcast to mobile devices without burdening mobile networks. A recently sold, initial 5G
TV test network set an example for the market, illustrating the potential of the technology
that Rohde & Schwarz helped develop. The world market leader for TV transmitters is also
driving a technological shift in satellite transmissions. The newly launched semiconductor
amplifiers provide operators with a technologically and economically superior alternative to
the still-dominant tube amplifiers.

Expanding connectivity in the public sector drives demand


COVID-19 clearly illustrated the value of faster and more secure internet connections – not
only for private households but also in the industrial and public sectors. Germany's digital
pact for schools (DigitalPakt Schule), a well-financed federal and state program, generated
a series of orders for WLAN networks at schools. Some German states also invested in the
IT security of their administrative networks and equipped public authorities with BSI
certified encryption technology from Rohde & Schwarz.

Security high on agenda


Despite the significant decrease in air traffic in the second half of the fiscal year, radio
system sales to air traffic controllers and sales of security scanners for passenger
processing remained solid. The cutting-edge CERTIUM® air traffic control portfolio from
Rohde & Schwarz provides complete solutions that include hardware, software and service
components. The portfolio was expanded in 2020 to include a state-of-the-art radio family.

Since their launch, security scanners from Rohde & Schwarz have conquered a significant
market share and are used in airports around the world. A new walk-through model for the
unregulated security market serves the growing demand for security products in the private
sector. Typical applications include large events, loss prevention situations and securing
data centers.

Naval forces trust communications systems from Rohde & Schwarz


On the global naval market, investments in new frigates and patrol ships contrast with
increasing price pressures on equipment suppliers. Thanks to the innovative product
portfolios bundled under the NAVICS® and SOVERON® brands, Rohde & Schwarz

Rohde & Schwarz GmbH & Co. KG


Mühldorfstr. 15  81671 München  Tel. 089/4129-0  www.rohde-schwarz.com
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managed to grow yet again in this segment. Supplying full NAVICS® systems for the British
Royal Navy's first Type 26 frigates sent an important message to the market.

The COVID-19 pandemic confronted the world with an unprecedented challenge whose
impact is virtually impossible to assess. Rohde & Schwarz business fields will be affected
to varying degrees in the new fiscal year. In this context, the broad diversification of target
markets that serve private and public sector customers will again prove advantageous.
Rohde & Schwarz has the state-of-the-art processes and structure to face all future
scenarios.

Press contacts:
Europe (headquarters): Monika Roth (phone: +49 89 4129 12232; email: [email protected])

North America: Tomas Berghall (phone: +1 503 5239489; email: [email protected])


Asia Pacific: Wen Shi Tong (phone: +65 6 307-0029; email: [email protected])

Contacts for readers:


Customer Support Europe, Africa, Middle East: +49 89 4129 12345
[email protected]

Customer Support North America: +1 888 TEST RSA (+1 888 837 87 72)
[email protected]

Customer Support Latin America: +1 410 910 79 88


[email protected]

Customer Support Asia Pacific: +65 65 13 04 88


[email protected]
Customer Support China: +86 800 810 8228 or +86 400 650 5896
[email protected]

Rohde & Schwarz

Rohde & Schwarz is a leading supplier of solutions in the fields of test and measurement, broadcast
and media, aerospace | defense | security and networks and cybersecurity. The technology group's
innovative communications, information and security products help industry and government
customers ensure a safer and connected world. On June 30, 2020, Rohde & Schwarz had about 12,300
employees worldwide. The independent group achieved a net revenue of EUR 2.58 billion in the
2019/2020 fiscal year (July to June). The company is headquartered in Munich, Germany, and has
subsidiaries in more than 70 countries, with regional hubs in Asia and America.

R&S® is a registered trademark of Rohde & Schwarz GmbH & Co. KG.
All press releases, including photos for downloading, are available on the Internet at
www.press.rohde-schwarz.com.

Rohde & Schwarz GmbH & Co. KG


Mühldorfstr. 15  81671 München  Tel. 089/4129-0  www.rohde-schwarz.com

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