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Exhibit 99.1 Press release dated July 29, 2003

Contact: Charles Nicholas
708-873-2740

ANDREW CORPORATION AND ALLEN TELECOM INC. JUNE QUARTER RESULTS

Post Merger Integration Plans Outlined

        ORLAND PARK, IL, July 29, 2003—Andrew Corporation (NASDAQ: ANDW), a global communications systems equipment supplier, today reported financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2003. Andrew Corporation's June quarter net sales were $213.7 million, up 5% from the 2002 June quarter. Net income per share was $.08 in the June 2003 quarter, compared to $.02 in the year ago quarter. Income per share from continuing operations was $.09 for the June 2003 quarter, compared to $.05 in the year ago quarter.

        A summary of financial results for Allen Telecom Inc. are included later in this release and reflect a full quarter's activity prior to the company's merger with Andrew Corporation on July 15, 2003. Andrew Corporation results for the September 2003 quarter will include Allen results from July 15, 2003.

ANDREW CORPORATION JUNE QUARTER SUMMARY

        Income from continuing operations of $8.4 million ($.09 per share) includes a gain of $9.3 million ($.09 per share) from the sale of surplus land and expenses of $3.1 million ($.03 per share) related to the company's restructuring program and the acquisition of Allen Telecom Inc.

        The 5% sales growth in the June 2003 quarter, compared to the prior year, was driven by the company's wireless infrastructure market category. Sales in the broadcast and government market category declined and sales in the fixed telecom networks market category were flat. Geographically, sales increased in Europe, Latin America, and the Asia Pacific regions, but declined in the United States. Orders were $220.2 million, down 6% from the June 2002 quarter.

        Andrew's cash balance on June 30, 2003 was $78.3 million, down $6.6 million from September 30, 2002. This cash decrease follows $62.6 million of net debt payments during the first nine months of the year. Cash, less outstanding debt, on June 30, 2003 was $54.1 million compared to a negative $2.0 million at September 30, 2002, reflecting the company's successful efforts to further strengthen its balance sheet during this challenging period.

        Ralph Faison, Andrew's President and CEO, stated, "We are very pleased that both Andrew Corporation and Allen Telecom Inc. posted sequential revenue and earnings growth in the June 2003 quarter. Sequentially, Andrew posted 6% sales growth and Allen posted 14% sales growth. In addition, sales grew year over year for both companies. Comparing the June 2003 quarter to last year, Andrew sales grew 5% and Allen sales grew 38%. Our sales teams continue to find opportunities in this difficult market, and our cost reduction efforts are continuing to pay off. Over the past few months we balanced rigorous merger integration planning with daily attention to operational excellence. This integration effort will unfortunately impact many talented individuals who have served each of the businesses in the past. The planning process is providing us the opportunity to refine our strategy and spend more time with customers to better understand their needs. The integration of Andrew and Allen over the next 12 to18 months positions Andrew to achieve substantial sales, product and cost synergies."

        All comparisons reflect the restatement of prior periods for the effect of discontinuing certain businesses as announced in September 2002. Results since June 2002 include the operations of power amplifier maker Celiant Corporation acquired June 4, 2002.

ALLEN INTEGRATION

        Andrew Corporation's acquisition of Allen Telecom closed on July 15, 2003. Andrew expects to realize significant synergies from the combination with Allen—at least $52 million on an annualized basis by the end of the December 2004 quarter. The $52 million estimate is a $12 million increase from our original $40 million estimate. The integration plan includes consolidation of redundant capabilities for sales and administration functions and the closing of at least nine manufacturing and distribution facilities. The company also expects to achieve cost efficiencies across shared functional areas such as procurement, information systems, human resources, and finance. Worldwide, facility square footage will be reduced by at least 20% or 500,000 square feet, and workforce costs will be reduced by at least $30 million. Workforce reductions will total approximately 400 people, net, reflecting a gross reduction of 700 current employees with 300 people to be added at lower cost, relocated manufacturing facilities by the end of the December 2004 quarter. Current combined headcount is approximately 7,300.

        We anticipate the integration plan will cost approximately $46 million before tax, with approximately $40 million included as a component of the Allen purchase consideration in the September 2003 quarter. The remainder of the costs, about $6 million, will be included in operating expense as incurred through approximately December 2004.

        It is anticipated that the merger integration will be substantially completed by December 31, 2004. Because the integration actions will take place through December 2004 and certain costs of relocation and consolidation will be expensed as incurred during that period, the net savings from the integration are estimated to be about $17 million in fiscal 2004.

        The expected integration actions will require about $51 million in cash, including $18 million for contractual change in control severance costs, approximately $15 million for capital expenditures, and about $13 million in additional severance.

        As of July 15, 2003, approximately 153 million common shares are outstanding for the newly combined company. In addition, the company has outstanding one million shares of redeemable convertible preferred stock which is convertible into approximately 11.5 million common shares. On July 16, 2003 Andrew Corporation declared a cash dividend payable on August 15, 2003 of $0.96875 per share to convertible preferred stockholders of record as of July 31, 2003.

ALLEN TELECOM JUNE QUARTER SUMMARY

        Allen Telecom Inc.'s results reflect a full quarter's activity prior to the company's merger with Andrew Corporation on July 15, 2003. Allen sales for the June 2003 quarter were $126.5 million, an increase of 38% compared to $91.9 million in the June 2002 quarter.

        Diluted earnings per common share in the June 2003 quarter were $0.33, an all time record high, and up significantly as compared to a reported loss of $0.04 per common share in the June 2002 quarter.

        The 38% sales growth in the June 2003 quarter was driven primarily by Allen's geolocation business. Sales of base station subsystems and components and base station and mobile antennas also grew compared to the June 2002 quarter, while the sales of repeater and in-building coverage products declined. Geographically, sales increased in all regions, with particular strength in the United States.

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (000)

	Quarter Ended June 30
	Allen Telecom						Andrew Corporation
	2003			2002			2003			2002
Sales	$	126,507		$	91,850		$	213,721		$	203,753
Gross margin		44,447			22,047			54,630			57,155
Gross margin %		35.1	%		24.0	%		25.6	%		28.1	%
Diluted income (loss) per common share from continuing operations	$	0.33		$	(0.04	)	$	0.09		$	0.05
Diluted average common shares		37,752			30,390			98,330			87,220

	Nine Months Ended June 30
	Allen Telecom						Andrew Corporation
	2003			2002			2003			2002
Sales	$	365,743		$	271,364		$	669,565		$	592,975
Gross margin		115,445			63,016			177,560			175,383
Gross margin %		31.6	%		23.2	%		26.5	%		29.6	%
Diluted income (loss) per common share from continuing operations	$	0.74*		$	(0.16	)*	$	0.14		$	0.35
Diluted average common shares		37,437			29,715			98,316			83,649
Cash and equivalents	$	64,881		$	22,351		$	78,301		$	100,715
Cash, less debt	$	(17,367	)	$	(64,633	)	$	54,079		$	(15,076	)

*

Before cumulative effect of change in accounting principle—Adoption of FAS142.

        Attached to this news release are preliminary financials for the quarter ended June 30, 2003 for both Andrew Corporation and Allen Telecom Inc.

Teleconference and Webcast

        Andrew will discuss June quarter 2003 results for both Andrew Corporation and Allen Telecom Inc. in a teleconference on Tuesday, July 29, 2003 at 7:00 a.m. C.D.T. The conference call will be webcast live on the Internet at www.andrew.com. A toll-free replay of the call will be available until midnight, C.D.T., August 4, 2003. The dial-in for the Domestic 800-475-6701 and the International 320-365-3844. The access code for the replay is 689375.

About Andrew Corporation

        Andrew Corporation (<http://www.andrew.com>) designs, manufactures, and delivers innovative and essential communications equipment and solutions for the global telecommunications infrastructure market. A global company, Andrew serves operators and OEMs from facilities in 36 countries. Andrew (founded in 1937) is an S&P 500 company listed on the Nasdaq National Market System under the symbol: ANDW.

Forward Looking Statements

        Some of the statements in this news release are forward looking statements and we caution our stockholders and others that these statements involve certain risks and uncertainties. Factors that may cause actual results to differ from expected results include the company's ability to integrate acquisitions and to realize the anticipated synergies and cost savings, the effects of competitive products and pricing, economic and political conditions that may impact customers' ability to fund purchases of our products and services, the company's ability to achieve the cost savings anticipated from cost reduction programs, fluctuations in international exchange rates, the timing of cash payments and receipts, end use demands for wireless communication services, the loss of one or more significant customers, and other business factors. Investors should also review other risks and uncertainties discussed in company documents filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

ANDREW CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (UNAUDITED)
(Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)

		Three Months Ended June 30						Nine Months Ended June 30
		2003			2002			2003			2002
Sales		$	213,721		$	203,753		$	669,565		$	592,975
Cost of products sold			159,091			146,598			492,005			417,592
Gross Profit			54,630			57,155			177,560			175,383
Operating Expenses
Research and development			18,921			13,851			58,485			36,985
Sales and administrative			32,815			34,307			100,943			104,396
Intangible amortization			3,662			1,333			11,027			1,633
Restructuring			472			—			677			—
			55,870			49,491			171,132			143,014
Operating Income (Loss)			(1,240	)		7,664			6,428			32,369
Other
Interest expense			682			1,183			2,648			3,842
Interest income			(249	)		(1,228	)		(751	)		(2,984	)
Other income			(362	)		1,457			(1,211	)		646
Gain on the sale of PP&E			(9,357	)		7			(9,398	)		(59	)
Gain on the sale of equity investments			—			—			—			(8,651	)
			(9,286	)		1,419			(8,712	)		(7,206	)
Income from Continuing Operations Before Income Taxes			8,046			6,245			15,140			39,575
Income tax (benefit) expense			(371	)		1,874			1,757			10,600
Income from Continuing Operations			8,417			4,371			13,383			28,975
Loss from Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax Benefit			788			2,378			3,118			8,349
Net Income		$	7,629		$	1,993		$	10,265		$	20,626
Basic and Diluted Income per Share from Continuing Operations		$	0.09		$	0.05		$	0.14		$	0.35
Basic and Diluted Income per Share		$	0.08		$	0.02		$	0.10		$	0.25
Average Shares Outstanding
	Basic		98,330			87,170			98,315			83,521
	Diluted		98,330			87,220			98,316			83,649
Orders Entered			220,196			234,422			656,020			614,650
Total Backlog			170,571			184,473			170,571			184,473

ANDREW CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Dollars in thousands)

		June 30 2003			September 30 2002
		(Unaudited)
ASSETS
Current Assets
Cash and cash equivalents		$	78,301		$	84,871
Accounts receivable, less allowances (Jun. 2003—$9,483; Sept. 2002—$6,516)			189,299			215,406
Inventories
	Finished products		73,627			61,963
	Materials and work in process		76,325			72,030
			149,952			133,993
Other current assets			13,547			28,121
Current assets—discontinued operations			—			14,792
Total Current Assets			431,099			477,183
Other Assets
Costs in excess of net assets of businesses acquired			398,199			396,295
Intangible assets, less amortization			36,453			47,344
Other assets			3,661			1,809
Non-current assets—discontinued operations			—			2,000
Property, Plant, and Equipment
Land and land improvements			18,546			17,890
Buildings			97,485			98,714
Equipment			456,593			448,036
Allowance for depreciation			(388,479	)		(365,605	)
			184,145			199,035
TOTAL ASSETS		$	1,053,557		$	1,123,666
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current Liabilities
Notes payable		$	10,000		$	66,184
Accounts payable			67,584			69,835
Accrued expenses and other liabilities			38,205			44,548
Compensation and related expenses			23,354			28,434
Restructuring			3,174			15,329
Current portion of long-term debt			4,912			7,250
Current liabilities—discontinued operations			—			4,990
Total Current Liabilities			147,229			236,570
Deferred Liabilities			19,389			28,461
Long-Term Debt, less current portion			9,310			13,391
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Common stock (par value, $.01 a share: 400,000,000 shares authorized: 102,718,210 shares issued, including treasury)			1,027			1,027
Additional paid-in capital			145,480			145,764
Accumulated other comprehensive loss			(24,973	)		(46,089	)
Retained earnings			806,639			796,374
Treasury stock, at cost (4,388,655 shares in Jun. 2003; 4,500,493 shares in Sept. 2002)			(50,544	)		(51,832	)
			877,629			845,244
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY		$	1,053,557		$	1,123,666

ANDREW CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED)
(Dollars in thousands)

		Three Months Ended June 30						Nine Months Ended June 30
		2003			2002			2003			2002
Cash Flows from Operations
Net Income			7,629			1,993		$	10,265		$	20,626
Adjustments to Net Income
	Depreciation and amortization		17,280			14,645			50,346			38,241
	(Gain) / loss on the sale of PP&E		(9,357	)		7			(9,398	)		(59	)
	Gain on the sale of equity investments		—			—			—			(8,651	)
	Other		—			—			—			(293	)
Restructuring and Discontinued Operations
	Restructuring costs		(3,714	)		—			(9,649	)		—
	Discontinued operations costs, net of taxes		—			—			(1,483	)		—
	Operating cash flow from discontinued operations		491			3,954			5,837			19,471
Change in Operating Assets / Liabilities
	(Increase) / Decrease in accounts receivable		(9,975	)		7,782			40,523			71,612
	Decrease / (Increase) in inventories		4,437			(2,750	)		(10,170	)		5,097
	Decrease / (Increase) in other assets		8,039			360			13,450			(5,203	)
	Increase / (Decrease) in accounts payable and other liabilities		3,924			9,026			(35,987	)		(13,053	)
Net Cash from Operations			18,754			35,017			53,734			127,788
Investing Activities
	Capital expenditures		(7,385	)		(7,344	)		(22,004	)		(32,734	)
	Proceeds from the sale of businesses and investments		—			—			7,286			50,301
	Acquisition of businesses, net of cash acquired		—			(173,590	)		(114	)		(173,711	)
	Investments in and advances to affiliates		—			—			—			58
	Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment		9,660			463			10,246			695
Net Cash from / (used for) Investing Activities			2,275			(180,471	)		(4,586	)		(155,391	)
Financing Activities
	Long-term debt payments, net		(1,990	)		(300	)		(6,462	)		(20,608	)
	Notes payable (payments) borrowings, net		(22,500	)		67,065			(56,190	)		28,250
	Stock purchase and option plans		—			—			111			2,083
Net Cash (used for) / from Financing Activities			(24,490	)		66,765			(62,541	)		9,725
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash			2,688			7,616			6,823			6,216
Decrease for the Period			(773	)		(71,073	)		(6,570	)		(11,662	)
Cash and Equivalents at Beginning of Period			79,074			171,788			84,871			112,377
Cash and Equivalents at End of Period		$	78,301		$	100,715		$	78,301		$	100,715

ALLEN TELECOM INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (LOSS)
(Amounts in Thousands, Except Per Share Data)
(Unaudited)

			Three Months Ended June 30,						Six Months Ended June 30,
			2003			2002			2003			2002
Sales			$	126,507		$	91,850		$	237,441		$	181,719
Cost of sales				(82,060	)		(69,803	)		(155,057	)		(138,505	)
Gross profit				44,447			22,047			82,384			43,214
Operating expenses:
	Selling, general and administrative expense			(17,885	)		(14,819	)		(34,964	)		(27,973	)
	Research and development costs			(6,122	)		(6,483	)		(14,122	)		(13,092	)
Operating income				20,440			745			33,298			2,149
Interest expense				(1,470	)		(1,972	)		(2,861	)		(4,472	)
Interest Income				348			199			570			333
Income (loss) before taxes and minority interest				19,318			(1,028	)		31,007			(1,990	)
Provision (benefit) for income taxes				(6,761	)		357			(8,803	)		697
Income (loss) before minority interest				12,557			(671	)		22,204			(1,293	)
Minority interest				(12	)		9			(39	)		(11	)
Income (loss) before cumulative effect of accounting change				12,545			(662	)		22,165			(1,304	)
Cumulative effect of change in accounting principle				—			—			—			(3,397	)
NET INCOME (LOSS)				12,545			(662	)		22,165			(4,701	)
Preferred stock dividends				(970	)		(603	)		(1,938	)		(603	)
Income (loss) applicable to common shareholders			$	11,575		$	(1,265	)	$	20,227		$	(5,304	)
EARNINGS (LOSS) PER COMMON SHARE:
Basic:
	Income (loss) before cumulative effect of accounting change		$	.38		$	(.04	)	$	.66		$	(.06	)
	Cumulative effect of change in accounting principle			—			—			—			(.11	)
	Net Income (loss)		$	.38		$	(.04	)	$	.66		$	(.17	)
Diluted:
	Income (loss) before cumulative effect of accounting change		$	.33		$	(.04	)	$	.59		$	(.06	)
	Cumulative effect of change in accounting principle			—			—			—			(.11	)
	Net income (loss)		$	.33		$	(.04	)	$	.59		$	(.17	)
Weighted average common shares:
	Basic			30,735			30,390			30,653			30,370
	Effect of dilution:
		Stock options		523			—			463			—
		Convertible preferred stock		6,494			—			6,494			—
	Diluted			37,752			30,390			37,610			30,370

ALLEN TELECOM INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Amounts in Thousands)

					June 30, 2003			December 31, 2002
					(Unaudited)
ASSETS
	Current Assets:
		Cash and equivalents			$	64,881		$	48,420
		Accounts receivable (less allowance for doubtful accounts of $2,728 and $3,141, respectively)				131,306			105,463
		Inventories:        Raw materials				57,235			59,092
		Work in process				37,654			30,117
		Finished goods				16,512			11,265
			Total inventories (net of reserves)			111,401			100,474
		Deferred income taxes				6,251			5,480
		Recoverable income taxes				2,550			20,379
		Other current assets				3,724			2,710
				Total current assets		320,113			282,926
	Property, plant and equipment, net					38,897			38,214
	Goodwill					139,478			139,126
	Deferred income taxes					26,906			36,365
	Other assets					42,469			33,407
			TOTAL ASSETS		$	567,863		$	530,038
LIABILITIES
	Current Liabilities:
		Notes payable and current maturities of long-term obligations			$	12,840		$	13,277
		Accounts payable				45,062			54,003
		Accrued expenses				45,257			36,192
		Income taxes payable				1,031			4,443
		Deferred income taxes				7,145			10,157
				Total current liabilities		111,335			118,072
	Long-term debt					69,408			64,084
	Other liabilities					25,260			23,628
			TOTAL LIABILITIES			206,003			205,784
REDEEMABLE CONVERTIBLE PREFERRED STOCK
	1,000 shares at redemption value (liquidation preference of $50.00 per share)					50,000			50,000
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
	Common stock					32,725			32,502
	Paid-in capital					206,790			203,292
	Retained earnings					87,549			67,322
	Accumulated other comprehensive loss					(580	)		(13,243	)
	Less: Treasury stock (common shares, at cost)					(13,739	)		(14,612	)
			Unearned compensation			(885	)		(1,007	)
			TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY			311,860			274,254
			TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY		$	567,863		$	530,038

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Exhibit 99.1 Press release dated July 29, 2003

ANDREW CORPORATION CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (UNAUDITED) (Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)
ANDREW CORPORATION CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Dollars in thousands)
ANDREW CORPORATION CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED) (Dollars in thousands)
ALLEN TELECOM INC. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (LOSS) (Amounts in Thousands, Except Per Share Data) (Unaudited)
ALLEN TELECOM INC. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Amounts in Thousands)