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Hytera Acquires Rohde & Schwarz PMR and Strengthens Its Competition Edge in Global Tetra Market

August 5th, Shenzhen—The Share Sale, Purchase and Transfer Agreement had been signed between Hytera Communications Co. Ltd. and Rohde & Schwarz GmbH & Co. KG in Munich,Germany on July 20th, 2011. According to this agreement, Hytera shall purchase 100% shares of Rohde & Schwarz Professional Mobile Radio GmbH (hereafter refers as “R&S PMR”) which is owned by Rohde & Schwarz GmbH & Co.KG., and will assume responsibilities on relevant liabilities and projects guaranties. The acquisition is pending approval by both the Chinese and German governments. R&S PMR’s current employees, projects obligations and premises remain the same after the completion of the acquisition, and PMR will become the operation center for Hytera in Europe.

Rohde & Schwarz Professional Mobile Radio GmbH, a subsidiary of Rohde & Schwarz, is specializing in professional mobile radio systems. The company develops and implements professional mobile radio systems and applications in accordance with the international Tetra standard for industry and public safety organizations.

R&S PMR’s Tetra infrastructure solution is a good compliment to Hytera’s current Tetra terminal product portfolio and enables Hytera to offer complete Tetra system solutions to its customers. The joined force in sales and marketing network allows Hytera to respond to customers’ demands more rapidly and attentively.

Mr. W.F. Tay, vice president of Hytera, who is in charge of the acquisition, indicates: “The acquisition will be beneficial to Hytera, R&S PMR as well as Tetra users worldwide. Hytera will consolidate its worldwide sale network as well as its R&D team with R&S PMR, increase investment in Tetra technology research and development and thereby ensuring its leading edge position in the world wide market and be able to deliver advanced system solutions and customer orientated solutions to its customers.” Dr. Georg Haubs,   CEO of R&S PMR, remarks: "Partnering with Hytera will give us a competitive edge especially in projects involving a large or continual demand for terminal equipment. Moreover, we will get better access to the Asian market. This means enormous growth potential in the field of professional mobile radio."

Upon completion of the acquisition, Hytera will have a stronger competitive edge, with enhanced  technological innovation and competency,richer products portfolio, more rapid  customer response and projects implementation ability, which will bring more value added services to its customers. Hytera will embrace technologies of TETRA, DMR and PDT and related products, and become one of the two manufactures in the world that offer multi-digital technologies and complete communications solutions.

About Rohde & Schwarz

Rohde & Schwarz is an independent group of companies specializing in electronics. It is a leading supplier of solutions in the fields of test and measurement, broadcasting, radio monitoring and radiolocation, as well as secure communications. Established more than 75 years ago, Rohde & Schwarz has a global presence and a dedicated service network in over 70 countries. It has approx. 7400 employees and achieved net revenue of € 1.3 billion (Approx. US$ 1.6billion) in fiscal year 2009/2010 (July 2009 to June 2010). Company headquarters are in Munich, Germany.

Professional Mobile Radio GmbH, a subsidiary of Rohde & Schwarz, is specializing in professional mobile radio systems. The company develops and implements professional mobile radio systems and applications in accordance with the international TETRA standard for industry and public safety organizations. Rohde & Schwarz Professional Mobile Radio GmbH has already supplied TETRA networks to more than 40 countries – for example for the Panama Canal Authority's radio network and the national security network of the Malaysian government authorities. Company headquarters are in Bad Muender, Germany.

Learn more about Rohde & Schwarz, please visit: http://www.rohde-schwarz.com 

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Patrick Hooper