Littelfuse Named to Most Trustworthy Companies Listing by Forbes.com

2009-04-23 16:40:00

CHICAGO, April 23, 2009 – Littelfuse, Inc. (NASDAQ: LFUS) today announced it has been named one of “The Most Trustworthy Companies” in America by Forbes.com.

The third-annual listing, compiled for Forbes.com by Audit Integrity, an independent financial analytics company, looked beyond the raw data included on the income statements and balance sheets of over 8,000 public companies to assess the true quality of a corporation’s accounting and management practices. The companies included on the listing are recognized for their transparent and conservative accounting practices and solid corporate governance and management.

“Since Littelfuse’s founding over 80 years ago, we have relied on our stringent ethical standards and commitment to sound corporate governance to guide the company’s day-to-day operations and long-term strategies. We are honored to be recognized for our high standards by Forbes.com,” said Gordon Hunter, Chief Executive Officer.

As the worldwide leader in circuit protection products and solutions with annual sales of $530.9 million in 2008, the Littelfuse portfolio is backed by industry-leading technical support, design and manufacturing expertise. Littelfuse products are vital components in virtually every product that uses electrical energy, including automobiles, computers, consumer electronics, handheld devices, industrial equipment and telecom/datacom circuits. Littelfuse offers Teccor®, Wickmann® and Pudenz® brand circuit protection products. In addition to its Chicago, Illinois, world headquarters, Littelfuse has sales, distribution, manufacturing and engineering facilities in Brazil, Canada, China, England, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Japan, Korea, Mexico, the Netherlands, the Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan and the U.S.

For more information, please visit Littelfuse’s web site at www.littelfuse.com.


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