EX-99.1 2 a07-22148_1ex99d1.htm EX-99.1

Exhibit 99.1

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CommScope and Andrew Receive Hart-Scott-Rodino

Requests for Additional Information

HICKORY, N.C. and WESTCHESTER, ILL., August 16, 2007 – CommScope, Inc. (NYSE: CTV) and Andrew Corporation (NASDAQ: ANDW) announced today that they have received requests for additional information (second requests) from the Antitrust Division of the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) regarding CommScope’s pending acquisition of Andrew.   The information requests were issued under the notification requirements of the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976 (HSR Act), as amended.

The second requests extend the waiting period imposed by the HSR Act until 30 days after CommScope and Andrew have substantially complied with the second requests, unless that period is extended voluntarily by the parties or terminated sooner by the DOJ. CommScope and Andrew intend to cooperate fully with the DOJ. The companies continue to expect to close the transaction before the end of 2007.

The transaction remains subject to completion of other customary closing conditions, including effectiveness of a registration statement on Form S-4, approval by Andrew’s stockholders, and other international regulatory approvals.

About CommScope

CommScope, Inc. (NYSE: CTV – www.commscope.com) is a world leader in infrastructure solutions for communication networks.  Through its SYSTIMAX® SolutionsTM and Uniprise® Solutions brands CommScope is the global leader in structured cabling systems for business enterprise applications. It is also the world’s largest manufacturer of coaxial cable for Hybrid Fiber Coaxial applications and one of the leading North American providers of environmentally secure cabinets for DSL and FTTN applications. Backed by strong research and development, CommScope combines technical expertise and proprietary technology with global manufacturing capability to provide customers with high-performance wired or wireless cabling solutions.

About Andrew

Andrew Corporation (NASDAQ: ANDW) designs, manufactures and delivers innovative and essential equipment and solutions for the global communications infrastructure market. The company serves operators and original equipment manufacturers from facilities in 35 countries. Andrew (www.andrew.com), headquartered in Westchester, Ill., is an S&P MidCap 400 company founded in 1937.




Forward-Looking Statements

This document may contain forward-looking statements regarding, among other things, the proposed business combination between CommScope and Andrew and the anticipated consequences and benefits of such transaction, and other financial and operational items relating to CommScope and Andrew. Statements made in the future tense, and statements using words such as “intend,” “goal,” “estimate,” “expect,” “expectations,” “project,” “projections,” “plans,” “anticipates,” “believe,” “think,” “confident” and “scheduled” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are not a guarantee of performance and are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, many of which are difficult to predict and are beyond the control of CommScope or Andrew. These risks and uncertainties could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in or implied by the forward-looking statements, and therefore should be carefully considered. Relevant risks and uncertainties relating to the proposed transaction include, but are not limited to: the risk that required regulatory review and approval may not be obtained in a timely manner, if at all; Andrew’s stockholders may not approve the proposed transaction; the anticipated benefits and synergies of the proposed transaction may not be realized; the integration of Andrew’s operations with CommScope could be materially delayed or may be more costly or difficult than expected; the proposed transaction may not be consummated; legal proceedings may be commenced by or against CommScope or Andrew.  For a more complete description of factors that could cause such a difference, as well as risk and uncertainties generally applicable to CommScope and Andrew, please see CommScope’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), which are available on CommScope’s website or at www.sec.gov, and Andrew’s filings with the SEC, which are available on Andrew’s website or at www.sec.gov. In providing forward-looking statements, neither CommScope nor Andrew intends, and neither undertakes any duty or obligation, to update these statements as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

Additional Information

In connection with the proposed merger, CommScope filed a registration statement with the SEC on Form S-4 (File No. 333-145398) containing a preliminary proxy statement/prospectus and CommScope and Andrew expect to mail a definitive proxy statement/prospectus to Andrew’s stockholders containing information about the merger.

INVESTORS AND SECURITY HOLDERS ARE URGED TO READ THE REGISTRATION STATEMENT AND THE PROXY STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS CAREFULLY.

The registration statement and the proxy statement/prospectus contain important information about CommScope, Andrew, the merger, and related matters.  Investors and security holders may obtain free copies of these documents through the web site maintained by the SEC at www.sec.gov.  In addition to the registration statement and the proxy statement/prospectus, CommScope and Andrew file annual, quarterly, and special reports, proxy statements, and other information with the SEC.  Printed copies of these documents can also be obtained free of charge (other than a reasonable duplicating charge for exhibits to our reports on Form 10-K, Form 10-Q and Form 8-K) by any stockholder who requests them from either CommScope’s or Andrew’s Investor Relations Department:

Investor Relations

 

Investor Relations

CommScope, Inc.

 

Andrew Corporation

1100 CommScope Place, SE

 

3 Westbrook Corporate Center

P.O. Box 339

 

Suite 900

Hickory, North Carolina 28602 U.S.A.

 

Westchester, Illinois 60154 U.S.A.

Phone: 1-828-324-2200

 

Phone: 1-800-232-6767 or 1-708-236-6616

Fax: 1-828-982-1708

 

Fax: 1-708-492-3774

E-mail: investor.relations@commscope.com

 

E-mail: investor.relations@andrew.com

 

CommScope, Andrew and their respective directors and executive officers and other members of management and employees may be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies from Andrew stockholders in connection with the proposed transaction.  Information about CommScope’s directors and executive officers and their ownership of CommScope common stock is set forth in the definitive proxy statement for CommScope’s 2007 annual meeting of stockholders, as filed by CommScope with the SEC on Schedule 14A on March 16, 2007.  Information about Andrew’s directors and executive officers and their ownership of Andrew common stock is set forth in the definitive proxy statement for Andrew’s 2007 annual meeting of stockholders, as filed by Andrew with the SEC on Schedule 14A on December 29, 2006.  Other information regarding the participants in the proxy solicitation is contained in the proxy statement/prospectus and other relevant materials filed with the SEC when they become available.

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Contacts:

Investor Relations:

Phil Armstrong

Investor Relations & Corporate Communications

Telephone: +1 (828) 323-4848

Email: phil.armstrong@commscope.com

Media Relations:

Matthew Sherman / James Golden

Joele Frank, Wilkinson Brimmer Katcher

Telephone: +1 (212) 355-4449

Email: msherman@joelefrank.com