Business Description

As used herein, the “Company,” “Rogers,” “we,” “us,” “our” and similar terms include Rogers Corporation and its subsidiaries, unless the context indicates otherwise. Forward-Looking Statements This Annual Report on Form 10-K includes “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Exchange Act. Such statements are generally accompanied by words such as “anticipate,” “assume,” “believe,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect,” “foresee,” “goal,” “intend,” “may,” “might,” “plan,” “potential,” “predict,” “project,” “should,” “seek,” “target” or similar expressions that convey uncertainty as to future events or outcomes. Forward-looking statements are based on assumptions and beliefs that we believe to be reasonable; however, assumed facts almost always vary from actual results, and the differences between assumed facts and actual results could be material depending upon the circumstances. Where we express an expectation or belief as to future results, that expectation or belief is expressed in good faith and based on assumptions believed to have a reasonable basis. We cannot assure you, however, that the stated expectation or belief will occur or be achieved or accomplished. Among the factors that could cause our results to differ materially from those indicated by forward-looking statements are risks and uncertainties inherent in our business including, without limitation: • failure to capitalize on, volatility within, or other adverse changes with respect to growth opportunities, such as delays in adoption or implementation of new technologies; • uncertain business, economic and political conditions in the U.S. and abroad, particularly in China, Germany, England, Belgium, South Korea and Hungary where we maintain significant manufacturing, sales or administrative operations; • the global trade policy dynamics between nations reflected in trade agreement negotiations, the imposition of tariffs and other trade restrictions, as well as the potential for global supply chain decoupling; • fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates; • our ability to develop innovative products and the extent to which they are incorporated into end-user products and systems that achieve commercial success; • the ability and willingness of our sole or limited source suppliers to deliver certain key