Kontron acquires Cellular Automotive Module Unit from Telit Cinterion

Linz, July 3, 2023 – Kontron, a leading global provider of IoT/Embedded Computer Technology (ECT), has announced the signing of an asset deal with Telit Cinterion, a US-based company headquartered in Irvine, California, United States. The agreement entails Kontron's acquisition of Telit Cinterion's Cellular Automotive Module Unit, marking a significant strategic move to enhance its Internet of Things (IoT) offerings with its proprietary software technology. The assets of the module unit achieved revenues of slightly above EUR 100 million in 2022 and will be integrated into Kontron Europe GmbH, a subsidiary of Kontron AG. The purchase price is EUR 24.5 million. Closing is expected by August.

The acquisition of Telit Cinterion's Cellular Automotive Module Unit presents a compelling opportunity for Kontron to enhance its product portfolio and to bolster internal engineering capacities, while preparing for the increasing demand for advanced 4G/5G solutions. By integrating Telit Cinterion's solutions into its own IoT software technology portfolio, Kontron aims to leverage its expertise.

Hannes Niederhauser, CEO Kontron AG. "Today's acquisition marks another milestone in Kontron's journey towards becoming a global leader in IoT solutions. Telit Cinterion's world-class products seamlessly complement our existing technologies built on 5G and real-time standards for the automotive industry. This strategic move solidifies our commitment to delivering exceptional IoT solutions to our customers and propels us towards the forefront of innovation. With our expanded portfolio, we will drive transformative change, leverage emerging technologies, and create a seamless IoT ecosystem that empowers industries worldwide."

This transaction aligns with Kontron's strategy of replacing revenues generated from its recently sold IT services business with strategic IoT acquisitions. Kontron is dedicated to delivering the same high level of expertise and skills that customers have come to trust and appreciate.

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About Kontron AG

Kontron AG (www.kontron.com, ISIN AT0000A0E9W5, WKN A0X9EJ, KTN) is a leading IoT technology company. For more than 20 years, Kontron has been supporting companies from a wide range of industries to achieve their business goals with intelligent solutions. From automated industrial operations, smarter and safer transport to advanced communications, medical and energy solutions, the company delivers technologies that add value for its customers. Kontron is listed on the SDAX^® of the German Stock Exchange and has around 4,500 employees with subsidiaries in more than 20 countries around the world.
 
 
About Telit Cinterion

Telit Cinterion is a global enabler of the intelligent edge providing complete solutions that reduce time to market and costs, delivering custom designed, ready for market connected devices in addition to maintaining the industry’s broadest portfolio of enterprise-grade wireless communication and positioning modules, cellular MVNO connectivity plans and management services, edge-cloud software, and data orchestration, and IoT and Industrial IoT platforms. As the largest western provider pioneering IoT innovation, Telit Cinterion delivers award-winning and highly secure IoT solutions, modules and services for the industry’s top brands. For more information, please visit: www.telit.com

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Leslie Hart
Telit Cinterion
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