congatec Holding AG - ADR

congatec Holding AG was formed on June 30, 2015 and registered in the commercial register of the local court of Munich. The Company supplies industrial computer modules. The Company through its subsidiaries is engaged in the design, development and delivery of high-performance embedded computing solutions that enable computing capabilities across system-level applications and end markets, including industrial automation, medical, entertainment, transportation and test and measurement. The Company's hardware solutions are overlaid with Basic Input Output System, or BIOS, software that tailors its solutions to specific end-market, application and customer requirements, while delivering benefits such as enhanced data throughput and system security as well as seamless integration within its customers' products. The Company provides COM portfolios across a range of form factors, or module sizes and shapes, including its COM Express, Qseven, XTX and ETX product families. The Company distinguishes its recently launched industrial single board computer, or Industrial SBC, product family as well as embedded design and manufacturing, or EDM, services, which provide customers with customized module solutions. The Company offers services ranging from procurement assistance to process management and support integrating modules into their end products. The Company operates in three geographical areas including Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA); the Asia-Pacific region (APAC); and Americas. The Company sells its products through different channels, accompanied by necessary technical support resources provided from the nearest location. In the EMEA region, it relies on a mix of direct and indirect sales channels. In the Americas region, it focuses on direct business through employed sales and support staff, while in the APAC region it is engaged in distribution, reselling and end customers. In addition, it is engaged with external sales representatives dedicated to additional territories in Europe, Brazil and India. The Company has approximately over 400 customers in a variety of industries, including its industrial customers such as Bernecker + Rainer, or B&R, Bosch and Siemens, as well as its medical customers such as General Electric and Samsung. The Company faces competition from third-party competitors, including ADLink, Advantech, Kontron, MSC Technologies, Portwell, SECO and Technexion. The Company's operations and the activities around the world are subject to the laws and regulations of numerous countries, including the United States.