In the third quarter Epcos had a turnover of 364 m Euro and increased its results by 10% over the previous year. The profit after taxes was 17.2 m Euro and was thus increased by 23% over Q3/2006. The turnover of capacitors and inductors was increased by 8%. With ceramic components Epcos increased its turnover by 29% and only for SAW components was the turnover reduced by 8% (always compared to Q3/2006).