Dr. Werner Faber (57) has been appointed by the Supervisory Board to the Management Board of Epcos AG with effect from November 1, 2005. He will hold the position of Chief Technology Officer (CTO). Faber will also be responsible for the three divisions Surface Acoustic Wave Components, Ceramic Components, and Capacitors. The appointment of Josef Unterlass to the Management Board, which expires on March 31, 2006, will not be extended. Unterlass will assume new responsibilities outside the company.