SANMINA-SCI CORP - 10-Q Quarterly Report

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

Form 10-Q


(Mark One)
þ		QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

		For the quarterly period ended December 27, 2003

or

o		TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

		For the transition period from to

Commission File Number 0-21272

Sanmina-SCI Corporation

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)


Delaware		77-0228183
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)		(I.R.S. Employer Identification Number)

2700 N. First St., San Jose, CA (Address of principal executive offices)		95134 (Zip Code)

(408) 964-3500

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes þ No o

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an accelerated filer (as defined in rule 12b-2 of the Exchangle Act). Yes þ No o

As of February 4, 2004, there were 518,811,103 shares outstanding of the issuer’s common stock, $0.01 par value per share.

TABLE OF CONTENTS


CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
	Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
	Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
	Item 4. Controls and Procedures
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
	Item 1. Legal Proceedings
	Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
	Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K
SIGNATURES
EXHIBIT INDEX
EXHIBIT 31.1
EXHIBIT 31.2
EXHIBIT 32.1
EXHIBIT 32.2

SANMINA-SCI CORPORATION

INDEX


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PART I FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1.	Interim Financial Statements
	Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations		2
	Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets		3
	Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows		4
	Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements		5
Item 2.	Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations		23
Item 3.	Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk		42
Item 4.	Controls and Procedures		43
PART II OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1.	Legal Proceedings		44
Item 4.	Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders		44
Item 6.	Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K		44
Signatures			46

SANMINA-SCI CORPORATION

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS



			Three Months Ended

			December 27,			December 28,
			2003			2002


			(In thousands,
			except per share data)
			(Unaudited)
Net sales			$	2,970,281		$	2,536,961
Cost of sales				2,829,090			2,428,004

	Gross profit			141,191			108,957

Operating expenses:
	Selling, general and administrative			77,046			81,101
	Research and development			6,899			2,191
	Amortization of intangibles			2,120			1,609
	Integration costs			1,731			2,396
	Restructuring costs			7,206			34,093

		Total operating expenses		95,002			121,390

Operating income (loss)				46,189			(12,433	)
	Interest income			3,438			3,321
	Interest expense			(28,205	)		(21,477	)
	Other income (expense)			(2,648	)		19,382

Other income (expense), net				(27,415	)		1,226

Income (loss) before provision for income taxes				18,774			(11,207	)
Provision (benefit) for income taxes				3,005			(3,698	)

	Net income (loss)		$	15,769		$	(7,509	)

Earnings (loss) per share:
	Basic		$	0.03		$	(0.01	)

	Diluted		$	0.03		$	(0.01	)

Shares used in computing per share amounts:
	Basic			513,379			509,567
	Diluted			526,357			509,567

See accompanying notes.

SANMINA-SCI CORPORATION

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS


			December 27,			September 27,
			2003			2003

			(Unaudited)

			(In thousands)
ASSETS
Current assets:
	Cash and cash equivalents		$	1,119,738		$	1,043,850
	Short-term investments			44,003			39,138
	Accounts receivable, net			1,740,748			1,576,392
	Inventories			1,070,320			977,799
	Deferred income taxes			422,860			421,478
	Prepaid expenses and other			84,807			109,862

		Total current assets		4,482,476			4,168,519

Property, plant and equipment, net				873,798			902,868
Long-term investments				26,293			15,614
Goodwill				2,230,022			2,223,422
Deposits and other				151,542			139,833

		Total assets	$	7,764,131		$	7,450,256


LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Current liabilities:
	Current portion of long-term debt		$	3,286		$	3,489
	Accounts payable			1,809,247			1,506,998
	Accrued liabilities and other			354,299			394,906
	Accrued payroll and related benefits			168,598			130,660

		Total current liabilities		2,335,430			2,036,053

Long-term liabilities:
	Long-term debt, net of current portion			1,924,122			1,925,630
	Deferred income tax liability			89,200			90,294
	Other liabilities			76,713			75,025

		Total long-term liabilities		2,090,035			2,090,949

Stockholders’ equity:
	Common stock			5,369			5,304
	Additional paid-in capital			5,715,940			5,692,764
	Treasury stock			(188,624	)		(188,618	)
	Deferred compensation			(37,525	)		—
	Accumulated other comprehensive income			30,267			16,335
	Retained earnings (deficit)			(2,186,761	)		(2,202,531	)

		Total stockholders’ equity		3,338,666			3,323,254

		Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	$	7,764,131		$	7,450,256

See accompanying notes.

SANMINA-SCI CORPORATION

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS



				Three Months Ended

				December 27,			December 28,
				2003			2002


				(In thousands)

				(Unaudited)
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
	Net income (loss)			$	15,769		$	(7,509	)
	Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to cash provided by operating activities:
		Restructuring costs			(493	)		11,218
		Depreciation and amortization			49,676			61,631
		Deferred income taxes			—			(602	)
		Provision (benefit) for doubtful accounts			3			(2,736	)
		Deferred compensation			3,733			(300	)
		Loss on disposal of property and equipment			150			13,424
		Loss from investment in 50% or less owned companies			1,843			1,643
		Gain from repurchase of convertible notes			—			(23,223	)
		Other, net			(1,065	)		468
		Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions:
			Accounts receivable		(150,990	)		(38,048	)
			Inventories		(85,161	)		39,875
			Prepaid expenses, deposits and other		6,559			43,218
			Income tax accounts		(13,878	)		(20,770	)
			Accounts payable and accrued liabilities		283,851			44,836

			Cash provided by operating activities		109,997			123,125

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
	Purchases of short-term investments				(12,495	)		(3,168	)
	Proceeds from maturity of short-term investments				6,516			57,654
	Purchases of long-term investments				(11,954	)		—
	Purchases of property and equipment				(11,868	)		(19,599	)
	Proceeds from sale of property and equipment				10,754			3,996
	Cash paid for businesses acquired, net of cash acquired				(14,661	)		(6,879	)

		Cash provided by (used for) investing activities			(33,708	)		32,004

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
	Repurchase of convertible notes				—			(80,448	)
	Payments of long-term debt				(4,456	)		(25,039	)
	Proceeds from long-term debt, net of issuance costs				64			1,002,798
	Payments of notes and credit facilities, net				(5,172	)		(600,650	)
	Proceeds from sale of common stock, net of issuance costs				10,277			8,300

		Cash provided by financing activities			713			304,961

Effect of exchange rate changes					(1,114	)		777

Increase in cash and cash equivalents					75,888			460,867
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period					1,043,850			1,064,534

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period				$	1,119,738		$	1,525,401

See accompanying notes.

SANMINA-SCI CORPORATION

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Unaudited)

Note 1 — Basis of Presentation

The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements of Sanmina-SCI Corporation (“Sanmina-SCI”) have been prepared pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in annual financial statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles have been condensed or omitted pursuant to those rules or regulations. The interim financial statements are unaudited, but reflect all normal recurring adjustments that are, in the opinion of management, necessary for a fair presentation.

The results of operations for the three months ended December 27, 2003 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the full fiscal year. These condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and notes thereto for the year ended September 27, 2003, included in Sanmina-SCI’s annual report on Form 10-K.

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Note 2 — Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Principles of Consolidation — The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Sanmina-SCI and its wholly owned subsidiaries. All intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated.

Foreign Currency Translation — For foreign subsidiaries using the local currency as their functional currency, assets and liabilities are translated at exchange rates in effect at the balance sheet date and income and expenses are translated at average exchange rates. The effects of these translation adjustments are reported as a separate component of stockholders’ equity. Remeasurement adjustments for non-functional currency monetary assets and liabilities are included in other income (expense) net in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations.

Cash and Cash Equivalents — Sanmina-SCI considers all highly liquid investments with an original maturity of three months or less to be cash equivalents. At December 27, 2003, cash and cash equivalents includes $150.2 million of restricted cash and cash equivalents, primarily related to accounts collateralizing letters of credit.

Supplemental disclosure of non-cash investing activities for the three-month periods ended December 27, 2003 and December 28, 2002 is as follows (in thousands):


	December 27,		December 28,
	2003		2002

Acquisition of property, plant and equipment with long-term investments	$	—	$	52,850

Exit Costs — Sanmina-SCI recognizes restructuring charges related to its plans to exit certain activities resulting from the identification of excess manufacturing and administrative facilities that it chooses to close or consolidate. In connection with its exit activities, Sanmina-SCI records restructuring charges for employee termination costs, long-lived asset impairments, costs related to leased facilities to be abandoned or subleased, and other exit-related costs. These charges were incurred pursuant to formal plans developed by management and accounted for in accordance with SFAS No. 146, “Accounting for Costs Associated with Exit or Disposal Activities,” Emerging Issues Task Force, or EITF, Issue No. 94-3, “Liability Recognition for Certain Employee Termination Benefits and Other Costs to Exit an Activity (including Certain Costs Incurred in a Restructuring)” and EITF 95-3, “Recognition of Liabilities in Connection with a Purchase Business

SANMINA-SCI CORPORATION

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)

Combination.” Where applicable, employee termination costs are recorded pursuant to SFAS No. 112, “Employer’s Accounting for Postemployment Benefits.” Fixed assets that are written off or impaired as a result of restructuring plans are typically held for sale or scrapped. The remaining carrying value of such assets was not material at December 27, 2003 or September 27, 2003. The recognition of restructuring charges requires Sanmina-SCI’s management to make judgments and estimates regarding the nature, timing, and amount of costs associated with the planned exit activity, including estimating sublease income and the fair value, less sales costs, of equipment to be disposed of. Management’s estimates of future liabilities may change, requiring us to record additional restructuring charges or reduce the amount of liabilities already recorded. At the end of each reporting period, Sanmina-SCI evaluates the remaining accrued balances to ensure their adequacy, that no excess accruals are retained, and the utilization of the provisions are for their intended purposes in accordance with developed exit plans.

Goodwill and Intangibles — Costs in excess of the fair value of tangible and identifiable intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed in a purchase business combination are recorded as goodwill. SFAS No. 142, “Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets,” requires that companies no longer amortize goodwill, but instead test for impairment at least annually using a two-step approach. Sanmina-SCI adopted SFAS No. 142 in the first quarter of fiscal 2002 and no longer amortizes goodwill. Sanmina-SCI evaluates goodwill, at a minimum, on an annual basis and whenever events and changes in circumstances suggest that the carrying amount may not be recoverable. Impairment of goodwill is tested at the reporting unit level by comparing the reporting unit’s carrying amount, including goodwill, to the fair value of the reporting unit. The fair values of the reporting units are estimated using a combination of the income, or discounted cash flows, approach and the market approach, which utilizes comparable companies’ data. If the carrying amount of the reporting unit exceeds its fair value, goodwill is considered impaired and a second step is performed to measure the amount of impairment loss, if any.

Sanmina-SCI has determined that there are two reporting units: international and domestic. Goodwill information for each reporting unit is as follows (in thousands):


		As of		Additions		Adjustments			As of
		September 27,		to		to			December 27,
		2003		Goodwill		Goodwill			2003

Segments:
	Domestic	$	1,228,154	$	496	$	(10,418	)	$	1,218,232
	International		995,268		1,742		14,780			1,011,790

Total		$	2,223,422	$	2,238	$	4,362		$	2,230,022

Sanmina-SCI has certain identifiable intangible assets that are subject to amortization. Intangible assets are included in “Deposits and other” in the condensed consolidated balance sheet. The components of intangible assets are as follows (in thousands):



	December 27, 2003							September 27, 2003

	Gross					Net		Gross					Net
	Carrying		Accumulated			Carrying		Carrying		Accumulated			Carrying
	Amount		Amortization			Amount		Amount		Amortization			Amount

Amortized intangibles	$	73,201	$	(32,470	)	$	40,731	$	65,658	$	(30,350	)	$	35,308

Intangible asset amortization expense for the three months ended December 27, 2003 and December 28, 2002 was approximately $2.1 million and $1.6 million, respectively.

SANMINA-SCI CORPORATION

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)

Estimated annual amortization expense for intangible assets at December 27, 2003 is as follows (in thousands):


Fiscal Year:

2004 (remainder)	$	6,451
2005		8,256
2006		7,055
2007		6,341
2008		4,728
Thereafter		7,900

	$	40,731

Revenue Recognition. Sanmina-SCI generally recognizes revenue at the point of shipment to its customers, under the contractual terms which in general are FOB shipping point or when services have been performed. Sanmina-SCI also derives revenues from sales of certain inventory, including raw materials, to customers who reschedule, amend or cancel purchase orders after Sanmina-SCI has procured inventory to fulfill their purchase orders. Title to the product or the inventory transfers upon shipment and the customer’s assumption of the risks and rewards of ownership of the product. In some cases, Sanmina-SCI will recognize revenue upon receipt of shipment by the customer or at its designated location. Except in specific circumstances, there are no formal customer acceptance requirements or further Sanmina-SCI obligations to the product or the inventory subsequent to shipment. In specific circumstances in which there are such customer acceptance requirements or further Sanmina-SCI obligations, revenue is recognized at the point of formal acceptance and upon completion of obligations. Where appropriate, provisions are made for estimated warranty costs and sales returns.

In November 2002, the EITF reached a consensus on Issue No. 00-21, Revenue Arrangements with Multiple Deliverables. EITF Issue No. 00-21 provides guidance on how to account for arrangements that involve the delivery or performance of multiple products, services and/or rights to use assets. The provisions of EITF Issue No. 00-21 apply to revenue arrangements entered into in fiscal periods beginning after June 15, 2003. The adoption of EITF Issue No. 00-21 did not have a material impact on our results of operations or financial condition.

Warranty Reserves — Sanmina-SCI establishes a warranty provision on shipped products based on individual manufacturing contract requirements and past warranty experience. Each period end the balance is reviewed to ensure its adequacy. Accrued warranty reserves at December 27, 2003 and September 27, 2003 were less than one percent of total current liabilities.

SANMINA-SCI CORPORATION

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)

Earnings Per Share — Basic earnings (loss) per share is computed by dividing net income or loss by the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings or loss per share includes dilutive common stock equivalents, using the treasury stock method, and assumes that the convertible debt instruments were converted into common stock upon issuance, if dilutive. For the quarters ended December 27, 2003 and December 28, 2002, 20,112,918 and 32,418,745 potentially dilutive shares from the conversion of the convertible subordinated debt and after-tax interest expense of $8.7 million and $9.7 million, respectively, were not included in the computation of diluted earnings per share because to do so would be anti-dilutive. Stock options with exercise prices greater than the average fair market price for a period, which are defined as anti-dilutive, are not included in the diluted earnings (loss) per share calculations because of their anti-dilutive effect. The following table sets forth the calculation of basic and diluted earnings per share (in thousands, except per share data):



		Three Months Ended

		December 27,		December 28,
		2003		2002

Numerator:
	Net income (loss)	$	15,769	$	(7,509	)

Denominator:
	Weighted average shares — basic		513,379		509,567
	Effect of dilutive potential common shares		12,978		—

	Weighted average number of shares — diluted		526,357		509,567

Net income (loss) per share — basic		$	0.03	$	(0.01	)
Net income (loss) per share — diluted		$	0.03	$	(0.01	)

Reclassifications — Sanmina-SCI has reclassified certain prior period information to conform to the current period’s presentation.

Stock-Based Compensation — SFAS No. 123, as amended by SFAS No. 148, permits companies to (i) recognize as expense the fair value of stock-based awards, or (ii) continue to apply the provisions of Accounting Principles Board Opinion No. 25, “Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees” and related interpretations (“APB 25”), and provide pro forma net income and earnings per share disclosures for employee stock compensation as if the fair-value-based method defined in SFAS No. 123 had been applied. Sanmina-SCI continues to apply the provisions of APB 25 and provide the pro forma disclosures with respect to its stock-based compensation plans in accordance with the provisions of SFAS Nos. 123 and 148.

SANMINA-SCI CORPORATION

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)

Sanmina-SCI uses the Black-Scholes option-pricing model to determine the pro forma impact under SFAS Nos. 123 and 148 on the company’s net income (loss) and earnings (loss) per share. The model utilizes certain information, such as the interest rate on a risk-free security maturing generally at the same time as the option being valued, and requires certain assumptions, such as the expected amount of time an option will be outstanding until it is exercised or it expires, to calculate the fair value of stock options granted. The assumptions used for the three months ended December 27, 2003 and December 28, 2002 are presented below:



	Three Months Ended

	December 27,			December 28,
Stock Options	2003			2002

Volatility		75	%		75	%
Risk-free interest rate		3.17	%		2.79	%
Dividend yield		0	%		0	%
Expected lives (management and directors) beyond vesting		1.20 years			0.94 years
Expected lives (employees) beyond vesting		1.20 years			0.63 years



	Three Months Ended

	December 27,			December 28,
Employee Stock Purchase Plan	2003			2002

Volatility		75	%		75	%
Risk-free interest rate		3.17	%		2.79	%
Dividend yield		0	%		0	%
Expected lives beyond vesting		0.5 years			0.5 years

Sanmina-SCI has several stock option plans which are described in the Company’s most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K. Sanmina-SCI accounts for its stock option plans and employee stock purchase plan in accordance with APB Opinion No. 25 and related interpretations. Had compensation cost for all plans been determined consistent with SFAS Nos. 123 and 148, Sanmina-SCI’s net income (loss) and earnings (loss) per share would have been the following pro forma amounts (in thousands, except per share data):



			Three Months Ended

			December 27,			December 28,
			2003			2002

Net income (loss):
	As reported		$	15,769		$	(7,509	)
		Stock based employee compensation expense included in reported net income (loss), net of tax		2,329			129
		Stock-based employee compensation expense determined under fair value method, net of tax		(15,135	)		(14,723	)

	Pro forma		$	2,963		$	(22,103	)

Basic earnings (loss) per share:
	As reported		$	0.03		$	(0.01	)
	Pro forma		$	0.01		$	(0.04	)
Diluted earnings (loss) per share:
	As reported		$	0.03		$	(0.01	)
	Pro forma		$	0.01		$	(0.04	)

SANMINA-SCI CORPORATION

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)

In the first quarter of fiscal 2004, the compensation committee of the Board of Directors granted awards of restricted stock to executive officers and certain management employees. The restricted stock awards vest after four years, except that certain shares of restricted stock may vest earlier if specified performance criteria are met. Deferred compensation of approximately $37.7 million and compensation expense of $2.3 million were recorded in the quarter ended December 27, 2003 as a result of these restricted stock awards.

Note 3 — Restructuring Costs

Costs associated with restructuring activities initiated on or after January 1, 2003, other than those activities related to purchase business combinations, are accounted for in accordance with SFAS No. 146 and SFAS No. 112 where applicable. Accordingly, costs associated with such plans are recorded as restructuring costs in the consolidated statements of operations when a liability is incurred. The accrued restructuring costs are included in “accrued liabilities and other” in the condensed consolidated balance sheet. Below is a summary of the activity related to restructuring costs recorded pursuant to SFAS No. 146 and SFAS No. 112 through the first quarter of fiscal year 2004.


				Lease and
	Employee			Contract			Other			Impairment
	Termination			Termination			Restructuring			of
	Benefits			Costs			Costs			Fixed Assets			Total


	(In thousands)
	Cash			Cash			Cash			Non-cash
Balance at September 28, 2002	$	—		$	—		$	—		$	—		$	—
Charges to operations		5,959			10,323			597			8,085			24,964
Charges utilized		(2,089	)		(8,861	)		(597	)		(8,085	)		(19,632	)

Balance at September 27, 2003		3,870			1,462			—			—			5,332
Charges to operations		1,813			659			1,042			—			3,514
Charges utilized		(2,086	)		(896	)		(1,042	)		—			(4,024	)

Balance at December 27, 2003.	$	3,597		$	1,225		$	—		$	—		$	4,822

In fiscal year 2003, Sanmina-SCI approved actions pursuant to SFAS No. 146 to close and consolidate certain of its manufacturing facilities in the United States and Europe as a result of the ongoing slowdown in the electronics industry. During fiscal year 2003, Sanmina-SCI recorded charges to operations of $6.0 million for termination benefits related to the involuntary termination of approximately 1,100 employees, and approximately $2.1 million of the charges had been utilized as of September 27, 2003. A total of 880 employees had been terminated as of September 27, 2003. Sanmina-SCI also recorded charges to operations of $10.3 million for the termination of non-cancelable leases, lease payments for permanently vacated properties and other contract termination costs, and utilized $8.9 million related to these charges. Sanmina-SCI incurred charges to operations of $8.1 million during fiscal 2003 for the impairment of excess equipment at the vacated facilities, all of which were utilized as of September 27, 2003.

During the three months ended December 27, 2003, Sanmina-SCI recorded restructuring charges of approximately $3.5 million. These charges included employee termination benefits of approximately $1.8 million, lease and contract termination costs of approximately $659,000 and other restructuring costs of approximately $1.0 million, primarily costs incurred to prepare facilities for closure. The employee termination benefits were related to the involuntarily termination of 60 employees, the majority of which were involved in manufacturing activities. Approximately $2.1 million for employee termination benefits was utilized during the three months ended December 27, 2003. A total of approximately 90 employees were terminated during the three months ended December 27, 2003 pursuant to this restructuring plan. Sanmina-SCI also utilized $896,000 of lease and contract termination costs and $1.0 million of the other restructuring costs during the

SANMINA-SCI CORPORATION

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)

three months ended December 27, 2003. Sanmina-SCI expects the closing of the plants discussed above as well as other activities related to these exit plans to be completed in fiscal year 2004.

Costs associated with restructuring activities initiated prior to January 1, 2003, other than those activities related to purchase business combinations, are accounted for in accordance with EITF 94-3 and SFAS 112 where applicable. Accordingly, costs associated with such plans are recorded as restructuring costs in the consolidated statements of operations. The accrued restructuring costs are included in “accrued liabilities and other” in the condensed consolidated balance sheet. Below is a summary of the activity related to restructuring costs recorded pursuant to EITF 94-3 and SFAS 112 pursuant to our ongoing restructuring plans through the first quarter of fiscal year 2004.


							Facilities
	Employee						Shutdown			Write-off
	Severance and			Restructuring			and			Impaired or
	Related			and Other			Consolidation			Redundant
	Expenses			Expenses			Costs			Fixed Assets			Total


	(In thousands)
	Cash			Cash			Cash			Non-cash
Balance at September 29, 2001	$	7,731		$	839		$	36,545		$	—		$	45,115
Charges to operations		31,100			10,101			31,009			99,585			171,795
Charges utilized		(28,487	)		(10,161	)		(31,667	)		(99,585	)		(169,900	)

Balance at September 28, 2002		10,344			779			35,887			—			47,010
Charges to operations		18,138			—			31,977			38,400			88,515
Charges utilized		(12,476	)		(779	)		(51,906	)		(38,400	)		(103,561	)
Reversal of accrual		(6,267	)		—			(1,468	)		—			(7,735	)

Balance at September 27, 2003		9,739			—			14,490			—			24,229
Charges to operations		514			—			3,671			(493	)		3,692
Charges utilized		(717	)		—			(8,104	)		493			(8,328	)

Balance at December 27, 2003	$	9,536		$	—		$	10,057		$	—		$	19,593

Fiscal 2002 Plans

September 2002 Restructuring. In September 2002, Sanmina-SCI approved a plan pursuant to EITF 94-3 to close and consolidate certain of its manufacturing facilities in North America, Europe and Asia as a result of the ongoing slowdown in the industry. In fiscal years 2002 and 2003, Sanmina-SCI recorded charges to operations of $10.1 million for planned employee severance expenses related to the involuntary termination of approximately 800 employees, and utilized charges of approximately $5.8 million as a result of terminating approximately 790 employees. In fiscal years 2002 and 2003 Sanmina-SCI also recorded charges to operations of $22.3 million for the shutdown of facilities related to non-cancelable lease payments for permanently vacated properties and associated costs, and utilized charges of $17.7 million related to the shutdown of these facilities. Sanmina-SCI also incurred charges to operations of $74.3 million in fiscal years 2002 and 2003 related to the impairment of buildings and excess equipment and leasehold improvements at permanently vacated facilities. During the first quarter of fiscal year 2004, Sanmina-SCI recorded charges to operations of $2.1 million for non-cancelable lease payments and related costs for the shutdown of facilities and utilized $2.3 million of accrued facilities related charges. The closing of the plants discussed above as well as employee terminations and other related activities have been substantially completed, although payments of certain accrued costs may not occur until later periods.

October 2001 Restructuring. In October 2001, Sanmina-SCI approved a plan pursuant to EITF 94-3 to close and consolidate certain of its manufacturing facilities throughout North America and Europe as a result

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of the continued slowdown in the industry and economy worldwide. In fiscal years 2002 and 2003, Sanmina-SCI recorded net charges to operations of $34.7 million for the expected involuntary termination of approximately 5,400 employees associated with these plant closures, and utilized charges of approximately $24.5 million as a result of terminating approximately 5,000 employees. Sanmina-SCI also incurred net charges to operations of $46.1 million in fiscal years 2002 and 2003 for non-cancelable lease payments for permanently vacated properties and other costs related to the shutdown of facilities, and utilized approximately $44.2 million of these charges in fiscal years 2002 and 2003. In fiscal year 2003, Sanmina-SCI reversed accrued severance charges of $6.3 million and accrued lease cancellation charges of $700,000 due to lower than estimated settlement costs at three European sites. Sanmina-SCI also incurred and utilized charges to operations of $56.4 million in fiscal years 2002 and 2003 related to the write-offs of fixed assets consisting of excess equipment and leasehold improvements to facilities that were permanently vacated. During the first quarter of fiscal year 2004, Sanmina-SCI recorded charges to operations of $514,000 for employee severance costs and $1.6 million for non-cancelable lease payments and other costs related to the shutdown of facilities. Sanmina-SCI utilized accrued severance charges of $622,000 and accrued facilities shutdown related charges of $2.8 million during the first quarter of fiscal year 2004. Manufacturing activities at the facilities affected by this plan ceased in fiscal year 2003 or prior; however, final payments of certain accrued costs may not occur until later periods.


	*Fiscal 2001 Plans*

Segerström Restructuring. In March 2001, Sanmina-SCI acquired Segerström in a pooling of interests business combination and announced the restructuring plan. During fiscal years 2001 and 2002, Sanmina-SCI recorded net charges to operations of $5.7 million for the involuntary termination of 470 employee positions, and utilized $5.4 million of these charges in fiscal years 2001, 2002 and 2003. During those periods Sanmina-SCI also recorded charges to operations of $5.2 million related to the consolidation of facilities, of which $3.1 million was utilized in fiscal years 2001, 2002 and 2003. During the first quarter of fiscal year 2004, Sanmina-SCI utilized $314,000 with respect to the shutdown and consolidation of facilities.

July 2001 Restructuring. In July 2001, Sanmina-SCI approved a plan to close and merge manufacturing facilities throughout North America and Europe as a result of the ongoing slowdown in the EMS industry. During fiscal years 2001 and 2002, Sanmina-SCI recorded charges to operations of $24.0 million for severance costs for involuntary employee terminations, of which $22.7 million was utilized for the termination of approximately 3,800 employees during fiscal years 2001, 2002 and 2003. During those periods Sanmina-SCI recorded net charges to operations of $45.2 million for lease payments for permanently vacated properties and other costs related to the shutdown of facilities, of which $37.9 million was utilized during fiscal years 2001, 2002 and 2003. Also during fiscal years 2001 and 2002, Sanmina-SCI recorded and utilized $7.3 million of asset related write-offs of equipment and leasehold improvements to permanently vacated properties. During fiscal year 2003 Sanmina-SCI reversed accrued facilities costs of $768,000 due to the early termination of the related lease. During the first quarter of fiscal year 2004, Sanmina-SCI utilized $2.7 million of accrued costs related to the shutdown of facilities. Manufacturing activities at the plants affected by this plan ceased in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2002. However, the leases of the related facilities expire between 2004 and 2010; therefore, the remaining accrual will be reduced over time as the lease payments, net of sublease income, are made.

Costs associated with restructuring activities related to a purchase business combination are accounted for in accordance with EITF 95-3. Accordingly, costs associated with such plans are recorded as a liability assumed as of the consummation date of the purchase business combination and included in the cost of the acquired entity. The accrued restructuring costs are included in “accrued liabilities and other” in the condensed consolidated balance sheet. Below is a summary of the activity related to restructuring costs

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recorded pursuant to EITF 95-3 for the periods in which restructuring activities have taken place through the first quarter of fiscal 2004.


				Facilities
	Employee			Shutdown			Write-off
	Severance and			and			Impaired or
	Related			Consolidation			Redundant
	Expenses			Costs			Fixed Assets			Total


	(In thousands)
	Cash			Cash			Non-cash
Balance at September 29, 2001	$	—		$	—		$	—		$	—
Additions to restructuring accrual		104,161			36,078			23,724			163,963
Accrual utilized		(64,207	)		(12,519	)		(19,643	)		(96,369	)

Balance at September 28, 2002		39,954			23,559			4,081			67,594
Additions to restructuring accrual		30,540			7,224			3,251			41,015
Accrual utilized		(36,516	)		(16,164	)		(7,332	)		(60,012	)
Reversal of accrual		(23,968	)		(1,007	)		—			(24,975	)

Balance at September 27, 2003		10,010			13,612			—			23,622
Additions to restructuring accrual		8,500			—			—			8,500
Accrual utilized		(4,470	)		(2,757	)		—			(7,227	)

Balance at December 27, 2003	$	14,040		$	10,855		$	—		$	24,895

The following sections separately present the charges to the restructuring liability and charges utilized that are set forth in the above table on an aggregate basis.

Other Acquisition-Related Restructuring Actions. In fiscal 2003, as part of an insignificant business acquisition completed in December 2002, Sanmina-SCI closed an acquired manufacturing facility in Texas as of the acquisition date and transferred the business to an existing Sanmina-SCI plant. Sanmina-SCI recorded and utilized total charges to the restructuring liability of $2.4 million relating the closure of this plant. The charge consisted of $311,000 for salary related costs for employees participating in the closure of the plant and $2.1 million for excess equipment. In fiscal 2003, Sanmina-SCI also recorded charges to the restructuring liability of $7.5 million related to a manufacturing facility in Germany acquired in fiscal 2002. The charges consisted of severance costs for involuntary employee terminations of approximately 200 employees. Sanmina-SCI utilized $897,000 of the accrued severance in fiscal 2003 to terminate approximately 150 employees. During first quarter of fiscal 2004, Sanmina-SCI utilized $1.6 million of the accrued severance to terminate approximately 60 employees. In addition, in the first quarter of fiscal 2004, Sanmina-SCI recorded charges to the restructuring liability of $8.5 million related to employee terminations at a manufacturing facility in Europe acquired in fiscal 2003 due to the transfer of a portion of the manufacturing activities to an existing Sanmina-SCI plant. The charges were related to the elimination of approximately 300 employees.

SCI Acquisition Restructuring. In December 2001, Sanmina merged with SCI in a purchase business combination and formally changed its name to Sanmina-SCI Corporation. As part of the merger with SCI, Sanmina-SCI also recorded charges to the restructuring liability of $119.6 million during fiscal years 2002 and 2003 consisting of planned involuntary employee termination costs for approximately 7,100 employees and utilized $92.1 million in charges with respect to the termination of those employees. During fiscal years 2002 and 2003 Sanmina-SCI also incurred net charges to the restructuring liability of $41.0 million for restructuring costs related to lease payments for permanently vacated properties and other costs, and utilized approximately $26.3 million of these charges. Sanmina-SCI also incurred charges to restructuring liability of $24.9 million of asset related write-offs consisting of excess equipment and leasehold improvements to facilities that were permanently vacated. During fiscal year 2003, Sanmina-SCI reversed a total of $24.0 mil-

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lion of accrued severance costs, approximately $18.4 million of which was due to lower than anticipated settlement costs at a major European manufacturing site, and approximately $5.6 million of which related to two plants that were not closed as initially planned due to a change in business requirements. Sanmina-SCI also reversed $1.0 million of accrued facilities shutdown costs due to lower than estimated costs at various sites. During the first quarter of fiscal year 2004, Sanmina-SCI utilized $2.9 million of accrued severance and $2.8 million of facilities-related accruals. The closing and consolidation of the plants discussed above as well as involuntary employee terminations were substantially completed in fiscal year 2003, although final payments of certain accrued costs may not occur until later periods.

Note 4 — Comprehensive Income

SFAS No. 130 “Reporting Comprehensive Income” establishes standards for reporting and display of comprehensive income and its components. SFAS No. 130 requires companies to report “comprehensive income” that includes unrealized holding gains and losses and other items that have previously been excluded from net income and reflected instead in stockholders’ equity.

The components of other comprehensive income were as follows:



		Three Months Ended

		December 27,			December 28,
		2003			2002


		(In thousands)
Net income (loss)		$	15,769		$	(7,509	)
Other comprehensive income (loss):
	Foreign currency translation adjustment		15,047			4,774
	Unrealized holding loss on investments		(1,115	)		(435	)

Comprehensive income (loss)		$	29,701		$	(3,170	)

Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) consists of the following:



	As of

	December 27,			September 27,
	2003			2003


	(In thousands)
Foreign currency translation adjustment	$	36,042		$	20,995
Unrealized holding gains on investments		285			1,400
Minimum pension liability		(6,060	)		(6,060	)

Total accumulated other comprehensive income	$	30,267		$	16,335

Note 5 — Inventories

Inventories are stated at the lower of cost (first-in, first-out method) or market. Cost includes labor, material and manufacturing overhead. Provisions when required are made to reduce excess inventories to their

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estimated net realizable values. It is possible that estimates of net realizable values can change in the near term. The components of inventories, net of provisions, are as follows (in thousands):



	As of

	December 27,		September 27,
	2003		2003

Raw materials	$	672,468	$	617,847
Work-in-process		241,971		208,247
Finished goods		155,881		151,705

	$	1,070,320	$	977,799

Note 6 — Business Segment and Customer Information

SFAS No. 131, “Disclosures about Segments of an Enterprise and Related Information,” established standards for reporting information about operating segments in annual financial statements and requires selected information about operating segments in interim financial reports issued to stockholders. It also established standards for related disclosures about products and services, geographic areas and major customers. Operating segments are defined as components of an enterprise about which separate financial information is available that is evaluated regularly by the chief operating decision maker, or decision making group, in deciding how to allocate resources and in assessing performance.

Sanmina-SCI’s chief operating decision maker is the Chief Operating Officer. Based on the evaluation of financial information by the Chief Operating Officer, Sanmina-SCI operates in two segments, domestic (United States of America) and international operations. Revenues are attributable to the country in which the product is manufactured. Each segment manufactures, tests and services a full spectrum of complex printed circuit boards, custom backplane interconnect devices, and electronic assembly services. The chief operating decision maker evaluates performance based upon each segment’s operating income. Operating income is defined as income before interest income (expense), other income (expense) and income taxes.

The following summarizes financial information by geographic segment (in thousands):



			Three Months Ended

			December 27,			December 28,
			2003			2002

Net sales:
	Domestic		$	785,383		$	1,004,645
	International			2,184,898			1,532,316
	Intersegment			439,208			85,428
	Less Intersegment			(439,208	)		(85,428	)

		Total	$	2,970,281		$	2,536,961

Operating income (loss):
	Domestic		$	25,223		$	(41,581	)
	International			20,966			29,148

		Total	$	46,189		$	(12,433	)

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			As of

			December 27,		September 27,
			2003		2003

Long lived assets (excludes goodwill and intangibles):
	Domestic		$	436,867	$	457,391
	International			574,035		565,616

		Total	$	1,010,902	$	1,023,007

Although Sanmina-SCI seeks to diversify its customer base, a small number of customers are responsible for a significant portion of Sanmina-SCI’s net sales. During the three months ended December 27, 2003 and December 28, 2002, sales to Sanmina-SCI’s ten largest customers accounted for 71.6% and 67.0%, respectively, of Sanmina-SCI’s net sales. In the three months ended December 27, 2003 and December 28, 2002, two customers individually represented 10% or more of Sanmina-SCI’s net sales.

Note 7 — Commitments and Contingencies

During fiscal year 2001, Sanmina acquired Segerstrom in a pooling of interests transaction that resulted in the acquisition of approximately 94% of the outstanding shares of Segerstrom. In accordance with Swedish law and business practice, Sanmina-SCI has acquired the remaining 6% of the outstanding shares of Segerstrom through a compulsory acquisition process. Sanmina-SCI has initiated judicial proceeding in accordance with Swedish law to determine the purchase price, which will be paid in cash and is expected to be determined by year-end. As of December 27, 2003, Sanmina-SCI has recorded an accrued liability for its estimate of the purchase price. The final purchase price and timing of the settlement have not been determined as of December 27, 2003.

Sanmina-SCI is a party to certain legal proceedings that have arisen in the ordinary course of business. Management believes that the resolution of these proceedings will not have a material adverse effect on Sanmina-SCI’s business, financial condition or results of operations.


Note 8 —	Supplemental Guarantors Condensed Consolidating Financial Information

On December 23, 2002, Sanmina-SCI issued $750.0 million of its 10.375% Notes, which are more fully described in Sanmina-SCI’s most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K.

The condensed consolidating financial statements are presented below and should be read in connection with the Consolidated Financial Statements of Sanmina-SCI. Separate financial statements of the Guarantors are not presented because (i) the Guarantors are wholly-owned and have fully and unconditionally guaranteed the 10.375% Notes on a joint and several basis, and (ii) Sanmina-SCI’s management has determined such separate financial statements are not material to investors. There are no significant restrictions on the ability of Sanmina-SCI or any Guarantor to obtain funds from its subsidiaries by dividend or loan.

The following condensed consolidating financial information presents: condensed consolidating balance sheets as of December 27, 2003 (unaudited) and September 27, 2003, and the unaudited condensed consolidating statements of operations for the three months ended December 27, 2003 and December 28, 2002, and the unaudited condensed consolidating statements of cash flows for the three months ended December 27, 2003 and December 28, 2002, of (a) Sanmina-SCI, the parent; (b) the guarantor subsidiaries; (c) the non-guarantor subsidiaries; (d) elimination entries necessary to consolidate Sanmina-SCI with the guarantor subsidiaries and the non-guarantor subsidiaries; and (e) Sanmina-SCI, the guarantor subsidiaries and the non-guarantor subsidiaries on a consolidated basis.

Investments in subsidiaries are accounted for on the equity method. The principal elimination entries eliminate investments in subsidiaries, intercompany balances and intercompany sales.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEET

As of December 27, 2003


							Non-
					Guarantor		Guarantor		Consolidating			Consolidated
			Sanmina-SCI		Subsidiaries		Subsidiaries		Eliminations			Total


			(In thousands)
			(Unaudited)
ASSETS
Current assets:
	Cash and cash equivalents		$	413,794	$	95,680	$	610,264	$	—		$	1,119,738
	Short-term investments			43,995		—		8		—			44,003
	Accounts receivable, net			169,073		217,940		1,353,735		—			1,740,748
	Accounts receivable — intercompany			27,694		762,085		—		(789,779	)		—
	Inventories			119,331		256,853		694,136		—			1,070,320
	Deferred income taxes			121,323		191,046		110,491		—			422,860
	Prepaid expenses and other			18,702		17,152		69,712		(20,759	)		84,807

		Total current assets		913,912		1,540,756		2,838,346		(810,538	)		4,482,476

Property, plant and equipment, net				194,991		149,319		529,488		—			873,798
Long term investments				3,359		5,032		17,902		—			26,293
Goodwill				21,944		1,196,288		1,011,790		—			2,230,022
Intercompany accounts				71,442		—		160,348		(231,790	)		—
Investment in subsidiaries				3,781,200		1,567,242		—		(5,348,442	)		—
Deposits and other				71,502		59,492		66,389		(45,841	)		151,542

		Total assets	$	5,058,350	$	4,518,129	$	4,624,263	$	(6,436,611	)	$	7,764,131


LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Current liabilities:
	Current portion of long-term debt		$	402	$	34	$	2,850	$	—		$	3,286
	Accounts payable			159,490		437,177		1,212,580		—			1,809,247
	Accounts payable — intercompany			—		—		789,779		(789,779	)		—
	Accrued liabilities and other			144,761		70,627		159,670		(20,759	)		354,299
	Accrued payroll and related benefits			45,645		39,166		83,787		—			168,598

		Total current liabilities		350,298		547,004		2,248,666		(810,538	)		2,335,430

Long-term liabilities:
	Long-term debt, net of current portion			1,360,828		519,566		43,728		—			1,924,122
	Intercompany accounts — noncurrent			—		231,790		—		(231,790	)		—
	Deferred income tax liability			—		135,041		—		(45,841	)		89,200
	Other liabilities			8,558		51,342		16,813		—			76,713

		Total long-term liabilities		1,369,386		937,739		60,541		(277,631	)		2,090,035

Stockholders’ equity:
	Common stock			5,369		15,685		506,253		(521,938	)		5,369
	Other stockholders’ equity accounts			3,333,297		3,017,701		1,808,803		(4,826,504	)		3,333,297

		Total stockholders’ equity		3,338,666		3,033,386		2,315,056		(5,348,442	)		3,338,666

		Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	$	5,058,350	$	4,518,129	$	4,624,263	$	(6,436,611	)	$	7,764,131

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEET

As of September 27, 2003


					Guarantor		Non-Guarantor		Consolidating			Consolidated
			Sanmina-SCI		Subsidiaries		Subsidiaries		Eliminations			Total


			(In thousands)
ASSETS
Current assets:
	Cash and cash equivalents		$	391,116	$	112,162	$	540,572	$	—		$	1,043,850
	Short-term investments			39,131		—		7		—			39,138
	Accounts receivable, net			98,777		204,491		1,273,124		—			1,576,392
	Accounts receivable — intercompany			514,064		—		—		(514,064	)		—
	Inventories			120,761		234,618		622,420		—			977,799
	Deferred income taxes			121,323		191,046		109,109		—			421,478
	Prepaid expenses and other			21,503		34,088		63,076		(8,805	)		109,862

		Total current assets		1,306,675		776,405		2,608,308		(522,869	)		4,168,519

Property, plant and equipment, net				197,498		161,241		544,129		—			902,868
Long-term investments				142		5,005		10,467		—			15,614
Goodwill				21,448		1,206,706		995,268		—			2,223,422
Intercompany accounts				739,947		503,560		—		(1,243,507	)		—
Investment in subsidiaries				2,668,072		1,389,193		—		(4,057,265	)		—
Deposits and other				72,154		52,923		59,503		(44,747	)		139,833

		Total assets	$	5,005,936	$	4,095,033	$	4,217,675	$	(5,868,388	)	$	7,450,256


LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Current liabilities:
	Current portion of long-term debt		$	446	$	246	$	2,797	$	—		$	3,489
	Accounts payable			127,952		353,210		1,025,836		—			1,506,998
	Accounts payable — intercompany			—		417,589		96,475		(514,064	)		—
	Accrued liabilities and other			145,963		107,490		150,258		(8,805	)		394,906
	Accrued payroll and related benefits			39,483		21,676		69,501		—			130,660

		Total current liabilities		313,844		900,211		1,344,867		(522,869	)		2,036,053

Long-term liabilities:
	Long-term debt, net of current portion			1,354,616		519,128		51,886		—			1,925,630
	Intercompany accounts — noncurrent			—		—		1,243,507		(1,243,507	)		—
	Deferred income tax liability			—		135,041		—		(44,747	)		90,294
	Other liabilities			14,222		45,043		15,760		—			75,025

		Total long-term liabilities		1,368,838		699,212		1,311,153		(1,288,254	)		2,090,949

Stockholders’ equity:
	Common stock			5,304		15,681		460,142		(475,823	)		5,304
	Other stockholders’ equity accounts			3,317,950		2,479,929		1,101,513		(3,581,442	)		3,317,950

		Total stockholders’ equity		3,323,254		2,495,610		1,561,655		(4,057,265	)		3,323,254

		Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	$	5,005,936	$	4,095,033	$	4,217,675	$	(5,868,388	)	$	7,450,256

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS

For the Three Months Ended December 27, 2003


						Guarantor			Non-Guarantor			Consolidating			Consolidated
			Sanmina-SCI			Subsidiaries			Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Total


			(In thousands)
			(Unaudited)
Net sales			$	255,638		$	916,595		$	2,262,730		$	(464,682	)	$	2,970,281
Cost of sales				246,932			854,188			2,192,652			(464,682	)		2,829,090

	Gross profit			8,706			62,407			70,078			—			141,191

Operating expenses:
	Selling, general and administrative and research and development			11,925			26,735			45,285			—			83,945
	Amortization of intangibles			940			1,180			—			—			2,120
	Integration costs			—			1,035			696			—			1,731
	Restructuring costs			127			3,946			3,133			—			7,206

		Total operating expenses		12,992			32,896			49,114			—			95,002

Operating income (loss)				(4,286	)		29,511			20,964			—			46,189
	Interest income			935			878			1,625			—			3,438
	Interest expense			(20,841	)		(4,534	)		(2,830	)		—			(28,205	)
	Intercompany income (expense)			4,910			2,852			(7,762	)		—			—
	Other income (expense)			1,613			4,035			(8,296	)		—			(2,648	)

Other income (expense), net				(13,383	)		3,231			(17,263	)		—			(27,415	)

Income (loss) before provision (benefit) for income taxes and equity in loss of subsidiaries				(17,669	)		32,742			3,701			—			18,774
Provision (benefit) for income taxes				(6,829	)		12,655			(2,821	)		—			3,005
Equity in income (loss) of subsidiaries				26,609			(16,509	)		—			(10,100	)		—

		Net income (loss)	$	15,769		$	3,578		$	6,522		$	(10,100	)	$	15,769

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS

For the Three Months Ended December 28, 2002


						Guarantor			Non-Guarantor			Consolidating			Consolidated
			Sanmina-SCI			Subsidiaries			Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Total

									(In thousands)
									(Unaudited)
Net sales			$	184,501		$	1,053,537		$	1,671,619		$	(372,696	)	$	2,536,961
Cost of sales				184,604			1,017,488			1,598,608			(372,696	)		2,428,004

	Gross profit (loss)			(103	)		36,049			73,011			—			108,957

Operating expenses:
	Selling, general and administrative and research and development			7,797			29,610			45,885			—			83,292
	Amortization of intangibles			325			1,284			—			—			1,609
	Integration costs			—			2,016			380			—			2,396
	Restructuring costs			17,761			1,128			15,204			—			34,093

		Total operating expenses		25,883			34,038			61,469			—			121,390

Operating income (loss)				(25,986	)		2,011			11,542			—			(12,433	)
	Interest income			912			818			1,591			—			3,321
	Interest expense			(12,428	)		(5,050	)		(3,999	)		—			(21,477	)
	Intercompany income (expense)			(281	)		(205	)		486			—			—
	Other income			8,919			10,587			(124	)		—			19,382

Other income (expense), net				(2,878	)		6,150			(2,046	)		—			1,226

Income (loss) before provision (benefit) for income taxes and equity in loss of subsidiaries				(28,864	)		8,161			9,496			—			(11,207	)
Provision (benefit) for income taxes				(10,412	)		2,961			3,753			—			(3,698	)
Equity in income (loss) of subsidiaries				10,943			17,072			—			(28,015	)		—

		Net income (loss)	$	(7,509	)	$	22,272		$	5,743		$	(28,015	)	$	(7,509	)

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

For the Three Months Ended December 27, 2003


						Guarantor			Non-Guarantor			Consolidating		Consolidated
			Sanmina-SCI			Subsidiaries			Subsidiaries			Eliminations		Total

									(In thousands)
									(Unaudited)
Cash provided by (used for) operating activities			$	(28,153	)	$	90,170		$	47,980		$	—	$	109,997
Cash flows from investing activities:
	Purchases of short-term investments			(12,495	)		—			—			—		(12,495	)
	Proceeds from maturities of short-term investments			6,516			—			—			—		6,516
	Purchases of long-term investments			(199	)		—			(11,755	)		—		(11,954	)
	Purchases of property and equipment			(2,524	)		(6,734	)		(2,610	)		—		(11,868	)
	Proceeds from sale of property and equipment			11			9,229			1,514			—		10,754
	Cash paid for businesses acquired, net of cash acquired			(496	)		(10,346	)		(3,819	)		—		(14,661	)

		Cash used for investing activities		(9,187	)		(7,851	)		(16,670	)		—		(33,708	)

Cash flows from financing activities:
	Repurchase of convertible notes			—			—			—			—		—
	Proceeds from the long term debt, net of issuance costs			—			64			—			—		64
	Payment of notes and credit facilities, net			—			(242	)		(4,930	)		—		(5,172	)
	Payments of long-term debt			—			(150	)		(4,306	)		—		(4,456	)
	Proceeds from sale of common stock, net of issuance costs			10,277			—			—			—		10,277
	Proceeds from (repayment of) intercompany debt			49,741			(98,473	)		48,732			—		—

		Cash provided by (used for) financing activities		60,018			(98,801	)		39,496			—		713

	Effect of exchange rate changes			—			—			(1,114	)		—		(1,114	)
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents				22,678			(16,482	)		69,692			—		75,888
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period				391,116			112,162			540,572			—		1,043,850

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period			$	413,794		$	95,680		$	610,264		$	—	$	1,119,738

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

For the Three Months Ended December 28, 2002


						Guarantor			Non-Guarantor			Consolidating		Consolidated
			Sanmina-SCI			Subsidiaries			Subsidiaries			Eliminations		Total

									(In thousands)
									(Unaudited)
Cash provided by (used for) operating activities			$	(102,294	)	$	(346,751	)	$	572,170		$	—	$	123,125
Cash flows from investing activities:
	Purchases of short-term investments			(3,168	)		—			—			—		(3,168	)
	Proceeds from maturities of short-term investments			57,654			—			—			—		57,654
	Purchases of long-term investments			—			—			—			—		—
	Purchases of property and equipment			(4,220	)		(3,361	)		(12,018	)		—		(19,599	)
	Proceeds from sale of property and equipment			1,175			886			1,935			—		3,996
	Cash paid for businesses acquired, net of cash acquired			—			(6,879	)		—			—		(6,879	)

		Cash provided by (used for) investing activities		51,441			(9,354	)		(10,083	)		—		32,004

Cash flows from financing activities:
	Repurchase of convertible notes			(57,950	)		(22,498	)		—			—		(80,448	)
	Proceeds from the long term debt, net of issuance costs			997,400			—			5,398			—		1,002,798
	Payment of notes and credit facilities, net			(400,650	)		(200,000	)		—			—		(600,650	)
	Payments of long-term debt			—			(85	)		(24,954	)		—		(25,039	)
	Proceeds from sale of common stock, net of issuance costs			8,300			—			—			—		8,300
	Proceeds from (repayment of) intercompany debt			(72,730	)		602,252			(529,522	)		—		—

		Cash provided by (used for) financing activities		474,370			379,669			(549,078	)		—		304,961

	Effect of exchange rate changes			—			—			777			—		777
Increase in cash and cash equivalents				423,517			23,564			13,786			—		460,867
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period				454,792			134,570			475,172			—		1,064,534

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period			$	878,309		$	158,134		$	488,958		$	—	$	1,525,401

Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

This report contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. These statements relate to our expectations for future events and time periods. Generally, the words “anticipate,” “believe,” “plan,” “expect,” “future,” “intend,” “may,” “will,” “should,” “estimate,” “predict,” “potential,” “continue” and similar expressions identify forward-looking statements. Actual events and/or future results of operations may differ materially from those contemplated by such forward-looking statements, as a result of the factors described herein, and in the documents incorporated herein by reference, including, in particular, those factors described under “Factors Affecting Operating Results.” We undertake no obligation to publicly disclose any revisions to these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances occurring subsequent to filing this report with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Overview

We are a leading independent global provider of customized, integrated electronics manufacturing services, or EMS. Our revenue is generated from sales of our services primarily to OEMs in the communications, personal and business computing systems, enterprise computing and storage, industrial and medical instrumentation, and multimedia sectors.

A relatively small number of customers historically have been responsible for a significant portion of our net sales. Sales to our ten largest customers accounted for 71.6% of our first quarter fiscal 2004 net sales and our two largest customers, IBM and HP, each accounted for 10% or more of our net sales.

Historically, we have had substantial recurring sales from existing customers. We have also expanded our customer base through acquisitions. We typically enter into supply agreements with our major OEM customers. These agreements generally have terms ranging from three to five years and cover the manufacture of a range of products. Under these agreements, a customer typically agrees to purchase its requirements for particular products in particular geographic areas from us. These agreements generally do not obligate the customer to purchase minimum quantities of products. However, the customer typically remains liable for the cost of any materials and components that we have ordered to meet the customer’s production forecast but which are not used, provided that the material was ordered in accordance with an agreed-upon procurement plan.

Sales of our services to OEMs in the personal and business computing systems sector accounted for a greater portion of our net sales in the first quarter of fiscal 2004 as compared to the first quarter of fiscal 2003, whereas sales to OEMs in the communications sector declined from the first quarter of fiscal 2003 to the first quarter of fiscal 2004 as a percentage of total sales. For the quarter ended December 27, 2003, our fiscal first quarter of fiscal 2004, net sales totaled $3.0 billion, a 17.1% increase over the first quarter of fiscal 2003 and an 8.7% increase over the fourth quarter of fiscal 2003.

Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

Management’s discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations are based upon our consolidated financial statements which have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States. We review the accounting policies used in reporting our financial results on a regular basis. The preparation of these financial statements requires us to make estimates and judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, net sales and expenses and related disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities. On an ongoing basis, we evaluate the process used to develop estimates, including those related to product returns, accounts receivable, inventories, investments, intangible assets, income taxes, warranty obligations, restructuring, contingencies and litigation. We base our estimates on historical experience and on various other assumptions that are believed to be reasonable for making judgments about the carrying value of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. Our actual results may differ from these estimates.

We believe the following critical accounting policies affect our more significant judgments and estimates used in preparing our consolidated financial statements:

Accounts Receivable and Other Related Allowances — We estimate product returns, warranty costs, and other adjustments related to current period net sales to establish related allowances. In making these estimates, we analyze the creditworthiness of our customers, past experience, changes in customer demand, and the overall economic climate in industries that we serve. If actual product returns, warranty claims or other adjustments differ significantly from our estimates, the amount of revenue or operating expenses we report would be affected. One of our most significant credit risks is the ultimate realization of our accounts receivable. This risk is mitigated by (i) sales to well-established companies, (ii) ongoing credit evaluation of our customers, and (iii) frequent contact with our customers, especially our most significant customers, thus enabling us to monitor current changes in business operations and to respond accordingly. To establish our allowance for doubtful accounts, we regularly estimate the credit risk associated with accounts receivable and consider concentrations of credit risks. We evaluate credit risk related to specific customers based on the current economic environment and are not able to predict the inability of our customers to meet their financial obligations to us. Our two largest customers each represented 10% or more of our gross accounts receivable as of December 27, 2003. We believe the allowances that we have established are adequate under the circumstances; however, a change in the economic environment or a customer’s financial condition could cause our estimates of allowances, and consequently the provision for doubtful accounts, to change.

Inventories — We state inventories at the lower of cost (first-in, first-out method) or market value. We regularly evaluate the carrying value of our inventories. Cost includes labor, material and manufacturing overhead incurred for finished goods and work-in-process. The market value of our inventories is based on the projected average selling prices of the products we manufacture, less the estimated cost to complete and distribute such products, at the time we expect to sell these products. The process of determining the estimated cost to complete and distribute products requires that we estimate the completion percentage of work in process inventories and the per unit manufacturing costs in the period that the units are expected to be completed. We estimate average selling prices for products based on current contract prices, industry information with respect to pricing trends, expected product introductions, analysis of additional industry capacity expected to be brought on-line, seasonal factors, general economic trends and other information. Estimating these average selling prices is a highly subjective process. Industry forecasts of future average selling prices have been unreliable at times, and we have difficulty accurately predicting future prices. We determine expected inventory usage based on demand forecasts received from our customers. When required, provisions are made to reduce excess inventories to their estimated net realizable values. Differences in forecasted average selling prices used in calculating adjustments based on the lower of cost and market price of the products we manufacture can have a significant effect on the estimated net realizable value of product inventories and consequently the amount of write down recorded. In addition, the ultimate realization of inventory carrying amounts is affected by our exposure related to changes in customer demand for inventory that they are not contractually obligated to purchase and raw materials held for specific customers who are experiencing financial difficulty. Inventory reserves are established based on forecasted demand, past experience with the specific customers, the ability to redistribute inventory to other programs or back to our suppliers, and the presence of contractual language obligating the customers to pay for the related inventory.

Exit Costs — We recognize restructuring charges related to our plans to exit certain activities resulting from the identification of excess manufacturing and administrative facilities that we choose to close or consolidate. In connection with our exit activities, we record restructuring charges for employee termination costs, long-lived asset impairments, costs related to leased facilities to be abandoned or subleased, and other exit-related costs. These charges were incurred pursuant to formal plans developed by management and accounted for in accordance with SFAS No. 146, “Accounting for Costs Associated with Exit or Disposal Activities,” Emerging Issues Task Force, or EITF, Issue No. 94-3, “Liability Recognition for Certain Employee Termination Benefits and Other Costs to Exit an Activity (including Certain Costs Incurred in a Restructuring)” and EITF 95-3, “Recognition of Liabilities in Connection with a Purchase Business Combination.” Where applicable, employee termination costs are recorded pursuant to SFAS No. 112, “Employer’s Accounting for Postemployment Benefits.” The recognition of restructuring charges requires us

to make judgments and estimates regarding the nature, timing, and amount of costs associated with the planned exit activity, including estimating sublease income and the fair value, less sales costs, of property, plant and equipment to be disposed of. Management’s estimates of future liabilities may change, requiring us to record additional restructuring charges or reduce the amount of liabilities recorded. At the end of each reporting period, we evaluate the remaining accrued balances to ensure their adequacy, that no excess accruals are retained, and the utilization of the provisions are for their intended purposes in accordance with developed exit plans.

Goodwill — Costs in excess of the fair value of tangible and identifiable intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed in a business combination are recorded as goodwill. We evaluate goodwill, at a minimum, on an annual basis and whenever events and changes in circumstances suggest that the carrying amount may not be recoverable. Impairment of goodwill is tested at the reporting unit level by comparing the reporting unit’s carrying amount, including goodwill, to the fair value of the reporting unit. The fair values of the reporting units are estimated using a combination of the income, or discounted cash flows, approach and the market approach, which utilizes comparable companies’ data. If the carrying amount of the reporting unit exceeds its fair value, goodwill is considered impaired, and a second step impairment analysis is then performed to measure the amount of impairment loss. The process of determining the fair value of our reporting units is subjective and requires management to exercise judgment in making assumptions and estimates related to cash flows and discount rates, among other things. The goodwill recorded on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet as of December 27, 2003 and September 27, 2003 was $2.2 billion. In response to changes in industry and market conditions, we could strategically realign our resources and consider restructuring, disposing of, or otherwise exiting businesses, which could change our estimates of the fair values of our reporting units, and, consequently, affect the outcome of our goodwill impairment tests.

Impairment of Long-Lived Assets — We review long-lived and intangible assets for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable in accordance with SFAS No. 144, “Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets.” An asset is considered impaired if its carrying amount exceeds the undiscounted future net cash flow the asset is expected to generate. If such asset is considered to be impaired, the impairment to be recognized is measured by the amount by which the carrying amount of the asset exceeds its fair value. We assess the recoverability of our long-lived and intangible assets by determining whether the unamortized balances can be recovered through undiscounted future net cash flows of the related assets. The amount of impairment, if any, is measured based on projected discounted future net cash flows using a discount rate reflecting Sanmina-SCI’s average cost of capital, or other appropriate method of determining fair value. The process of evaluating the potential impairment is subjective and requires management to exercise judgment in making assumptions related to future cash flows and discount rates. We may experience impairment charges in the future as a result of adverse changes in the electronics industry, customer demand and other market conditions, which may have a material adverse effect on our results of operations.

Income Taxes — We estimate our income tax provision or benefit in each of the jurisdictions in which we operate, including estimating exposures related to examinations by taxing authorities. We must also make judgments regarding the realizability of deferred tax assets. The carrying value of our net deferred tax asset is based on our belief that it is more likely than not that we will generate sufficient future taxable income in certain jurisdictions to realize these deferred tax assets. A valuation allowance has been established for deferred tax assets which we do not believe meet the more likely than not criteria established by SFAS No. 109, “Accounting for Income Taxes.” Our judgments regarding future taxable income may change due to changes in market conditions, changes in tax laws, or other factors. If our assumptions and consequently our estimates, change in the future, the valuation allowances we have established may be increased or decreased, impacting future income tax expense.

Results of Operations

The following table sets forth, for the three months ended December 27, 2003 and December 28, 2002, certain items in the condensed consolidated statement of operations expressed as a percentage of net sales.

The table and the discussion below should be read in conjunction with the condensed consolidated financial statements and the notes thereto, which appear elsewhere in this report.



		Three Months Ended

		December 27,			December 28,
		2003			2002

Net sales			100.0	%		100.0	%
Cost of sales			95.2			95.7

	Gross profit		4.8			4.3

Operating expenses:
	Selling, general and administrative		2.6			3.2
	Research and development		0.2			0.1
	Amortization of intangibles		0.1			0.1
	Integration costs		0.1			0.1
	Restructuring costs		0.2			1.3

Total operating expenses			3.2			4.8

Operating income (loss)			1.6			(0.5	)
	Interest income		0.1			0.1
	Interest expense		(1.0	)		(0.8	)
	Other income (expense)		(0.1	)		0.8

Other income (expense), net			(1.0	)		0.1
Income (loss) before provision for income taxes			0.6			(0.4	)
Provision (benefit) for income taxes			0.1			(0.1	)

Net income (loss)			0.5	%		(0.3	)%


	*Net Sales*

Net sales for the first quarter of fiscal 2004 increased by 17.1% to $3.0 billion from $2.5 billion in the corresponding quarter of the prior year. The increase for the first quarter of fiscal 2004 from the same period of previous fiscal year was primarily due to an increase in the sale of personal and business computing and multimedia products due to addition of new customers, purchase business combinations and organic growth in those sectors. The increase in personal and business computing sector was primarily attributable to the acquisition of certain operations of IBM during fiscal year 2003. The increases were partially offset by a decrease in the production of communications products, particularly the telecommunication products due to the impact of the continuing weakness in the communications sector.

The following summarizes financial information by geographic segment (in thousands):



			Three Months Ended

			December 27,		December 28,
			2003		2002

Net Sales:
	Domestic		$	785,383	$	1,004,645
	International			2,184,898		1,532,316

		Total	$	2,970,281	$	2,536,961

Domestic sales for the first quarter of fiscal 2004 decreased by 21.8% to $785.4 million from $1.0 billion and international sales increased by 42.6% to $2.2 billion from $1.5 billion in the corresponding quarter of the prior year. The decrease in domestic net sales was primarily due to our restructuring activities to consolidate and move certain of our manufacturing operations to lower cost regions. Net sales from our international

operations, as a percentage of consolidated net sales, increased to 73.6% in first quarter of fiscal 2004 from 60.4% in the same period of the previous fiscal year. The increase was primarily attributable to increased sales to IBM under supply agreements entered into in February 2003 in which IBM agreed to purchase its requirements for NetVista personal computers, certain servers, workstations and ThinkPad brand notebooks from us, as well as organic growth and the impact of the movement of manufacturing activities to lower cost international regions.


	*Gross Profit*

Gross profit increased from 4.3% in the first quarter of fiscal 2003 to 4.8% in the first quarter of fiscal 2004. The variations in gross profit for the three months ended December 27, 2003 as compared to the three months ended December 28, 2002 were primarily attributable to the positive effects of cost reductions and improved operating results, particularly with respect to our printed circuit board fabrication activities, and changes in product and customer mix. We expect gross margins to continue to fluctuate based on overall production and shipment volumes as well as changes in the mix of products ordered by and shipped to major customers.

Operating Expenses

Selling, general and administrative expenses

Selling, general and administrative expenses decreased from $81.1 million in the first quarter of fiscal 2003 to $77.0 million in the first quarter of fiscal 2004. Selling, general and administrative expenses decreased as a percentage of net sales, from 3.2% in the first quarter of fiscal 2003 to 2.6% in the first quarter of fiscal 2004. The percentage decrease was primarily the result of having a larger base of revenues in the first quarter of fiscal 2004. In addition, cost reduction programs and economies of scale contributed to reductions to certain expenses in the three months ended December 27, 2003. Selling, general and administrative expenses as a percentage of sales are anticipated to remain relatively constant as a percentage of net sales, depending on sales volume and our business acquisition activity.

Research and Development

Research and development expenses increased from $2.2 million in the first quarter of fiscal 2003 to $6.9 million in the first quarter of fiscal 2004. As a percentage of net sales, research and development expenses increased from 0.1% in first quarter of fiscal 2003 to 0.2 % in first quarter of fiscal 2004. The increase was largely due to our acquisition of Newisys, Inc., or Newisys, a developer of enterprise-class servers. The Newisys team of hardware and software design engineers engages in research and development activities focused on developing servers and storage systems targeted to major OEMs. In addition, the efforts of the design engineering team are concentrated on developing interconnect technology for delivering cluster solutions.

Restructuring costs

In recent periods we have initiated restructuring plans as a result of the slowdown in the global electronics industry and the worldwide economy. These plans were designed to reduce excess capacity and affected facilities across all services offered in our vertically integrated manufacturing organization. The majority of the restructuring charges recorded as a result of these plans related to facilities located in North America and Europe, and in general, manufacturing activities at these plants were transferred to other facilities.


				Lease and
	Employee			Contract			Other			Impairment
	Termination			Termination			Restructuring			of
	Benefits			Costs			Costs			Fixed Assets			Total


	(In thousands)
	Cash			Cash			Cash			Non-cash
Balance at September 28, 2002	$	—		$	—		$	—		$	—		$	—
Charges to operations		5,959			10,323			597			8,085			24,964
Charges utilized		(2,089	)		(8,861	)		(597	)		(8,085	)		(19,632	)

Balance at September 27, 2003		3,870			1,462			—			—			5,332
Charges to operations		1,813			659			1,042			—			3,514
Charges utilized		(2,086	)		(896	)		(1,042	)		—			(4,024	)

Balance at December 27, 2003	$	3,597		$	1,225		$	—		$	—		$	4,822

In fiscal year 2003, we approved actions pursuant to SFAS No. 146 to close and consolidate certain of our manufacturing facilities in the United States and Europe as a result of the ongoing slowdown in the electronics industry. During fiscal year 2003, we recorded charges to operations of $6.0 million for termination benefits related to the involuntary termination of approximately 1,100 employees, and approximately $2.1 million of the charges had been utilized as of September 27, 2003. A total of 880 employees had been terminated as of September 27, 2003. We also recorded charges to operations of $10.3 million for the termination of non-cancelable leases, lease payments for permanently vacated properties and other contract termination costs, and utilized $8.9 million related to these charges. We incurred charges to operations of $8.1 million during fiscal 2003 for the impairment of excess equipment at the vacated facilities, all of which were utilized as of September 27, 2003.

During the three months ended December 27, 2003, we recorded restructuring charges of approximately $3.5 million. These charges included employee termination benefits of approximately $1.8 million, lease and contract termination costs of approximately $659,000 and other restructuring costs of approximately $1.0 million, primarily costs incurred to prepare facilities for closure. The employee termination benefits were related to the involuntarily termination of 60 employees, the majority of which were involved in manufacturing activities. Approximately $2.1 million for employee termination benefits was utilized during the three months ended December 27, 2003. A total of approximately 90 employees were terminated during the three months ended December 27, 2003 pursuant to this restructuring plan. We also utilized $896,000 of lease and contract termination costs and $1.0 million of the other restructuring costs during the three months ended December 27, 2003. We expect the closing of the plants discussed above as well as other activities related to these exit plans to be completed in fiscal year 2004, although payments of certain accrued costs may not occur until later periods.


	Employee						Facilities			Write-off
	Severance and			Restructuring			Shutdown and			Impaired or
	Related			and Other			Consolidation			Redundant
	Expenses			Expenses			Costs			Fixed Assets			Total


	(In thousands)
	Cash			Cash			Cash			Non-cash
Balance at September 29, 2001	$	7,731		$	839		$	36,545		$	—		$	45,115
Charges to operations		31,100			10,101			31,009			99,585			171,795
Charges utilized		(28,487	)		(10,161	)		(31,667	)		(99,585	)		(169,900	)

Balance at September 28, 2002		10,344			779			35,887			—			47,010
Charges to operations		18,138			—			31,977			38,400			88,515
Charges utilized		(12,476	)		(779	)		(51,906	)		(38,400	)		(103,561	)
Reversal of accrual		(6,267	)		—			(1,468	)		—			(7,735	)

Balance at September 27, 2003		9,739			—			14,490			—			24,229
Charges to operations		514			—			3,671			(493	)		3,692
Charges utilized		(717	)		—			(8,104	)		493			(8,328	)

Balance at December 27, 2003	$	9,536		$	—		$	10,057		$	—		$	19,593

Fiscal 2002 Plans

September 2002 Restructuring. In September 2002, we approved a plan pursuant to EITF 94-3 to close and consolidate certain of our manufacturing facilities in North America, Europe and Asia as a result of the ongoing slowdown in the industry. In fiscal years 2002 and 2003, we recorded charges to operations of $10.1 million for planned employee severance expenses related to the involuntary termination of approximately 800 employees, and utilized charges of approximately $5.8 million as a result of terminating approximately 790 employees. In fiscal years 2002 and 2003 we also recorded charges to operations of $22.3 million for the shutdown of facilities related to non-cancelable lease payments for permanently vacated properties and associated costs, and utilized charges of $17.7 million related to the shutdown of these facilities. We also incurred charges to operations of $74.3 million in fiscal years 2002 and 2003 related to the impairment of buildings and excess equipment and leasehold improvements at permanently vacated facilities. During the first quarter of fiscal year 2004, we recorded charges to operations of $2.1 million for non-cancelable lease payments and related costs for the shutdown of facilities and utilized $2.3 million of accrued facilities related charges. The closing of the plants discussed above as well as employee terminations and other related activities have been substantially completed, although payments of certain accrued costs may not occur until later periods.

October 2001 Restructuring. In October 2001, we approved a plan pursuant to EITF 94-3 to close and consolidate certain of our manufacturing facilities throughout North America and Europe as a result of the continued slowdown in the industry and economy worldwide. In fiscal years 2002 and 2003, we recorded net charges to operations of $34.7 million for the expected involuntary termination of approximately 5,400 employees associated with these plant closures, and utilized charges of approximately $24.5 million as a result of terminating approximately 5,000 employees. We also incurred net charges to operations of $46.1 million in fiscal years 2002 and 2003 for non-cancelable lease payments for permanently vacated properties and other costs related to the shutdown of facilities, and utilized approximately $44.2 million of these charges in fiscal years 2002 and 2003. In fiscal year 2003, we reversed accrued severance charges of $6.3 million and accrued lease cancellation charges of $700,000 due to lower than estimated settlement costs at three European sites. We also incurred and utilized charges to operations of $56.4 million in fiscal years 2002 and 2003 related to the write-offs of fixed assets consisting of excess equipment and leasehold improvements to facilities that were permanently vacated. During the first quarter of fiscal year 2004, we recorded charges to operations of

$514,000 for employee severance costs and $1.6 million for non-cancelable lease payments and other costs related to the shutdown of facilities. We utilized accrued severance charges of $622,000 and accrued facilities shutdown related charges of $2.8 million during the first quarter of fiscal year 2004. Manufacturing activities at the facilities affected by this plan ceased in fiscal year 2003 or prior; however, final payments of certain accrued costs may not occur until later periods.

Fiscal 2001 Plans

Segerström Restructuring. In March 2001, we acquired Segerström in a pooling of interests business combination and announced the restructuring plan. During fiscal years 2001 and 2002, we recorded net charges to operations of $5.7 million for the involuntary termination of 470 employee positions, and utilized $5.4 million of these charges in fiscal years 2001, 2002 and 2003. During those periods we also recorded charges to operations of $5.2 million related to the consolidation of facilities, of which $3.1 million was utilized in fiscal years 2001, 2002 and 2003. During the first quarter of fiscal year 2004, we utilized $314,000 with respect to the shutdown and consolidation of facilities.

July 2001 Restructuring. In July 2001, we approved a plan to close and merge manufacturing facilities throughout North America and Europe as a result of the ongoing slowdown in the EMS industry. During fiscal years 2001 and 2002, we recorded charges to operations of $24.0 million for severance costs for involuntary employee terminations, of which $22.7 million was utilized for the termination of approximately 3,800 employees during fiscal years 2001, 2002 and 2003. During those periods we recorded net charges to operations of $45.2 million for lease payments for permanently vacated properties and other costs related to the shutdown of facilities, of which $37.9 million was utilized during fiscal years 2001, 2002 and 2003. Also during fiscal years 2001 and 2002, we recorded and utilized $7.3 million of asset related write-offs of equipment and leasehold improvements to permanently vacated properties. During fiscal year 2003 we reversed accrued facilities costs of $768,000 due to the early termination of the related lease. During the first quarter of fiscal year 2004, we utilized $2.7 million of accrued costs related to the shutdown of facilities. Manufacturing activities at the plants affected by this plan ceased in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2002. However, the leases of the related facilities expire between 2004 and 2010; therefore, the remaining accrual will be reduced over time as the lease payments, net of sublease income, are made.


	Employee			Facilities			Write-off
	Severance and			Shutdown and			Impaired or
	Related			Consolidation			Redundant
	Expenses			Costs			Fixed Assets			Total


	(In thousands)
	Cash			Cash			Non-cash
Balance at September 29, 2001	$	—		$	—		$	—		$	—
Additions to restructuring accrual		104,161			36,078			23,724			163,963
Accrual utilized		(64,207	)		(12,519	)		(19,643	)		(96,369	)

Balance at September 28, 2002		39,954			23,559			4,081			67,594
Additions to restructuring accrual		30,540			7,224			3,251			41,015
Accrual utilized		(36,516	)		(16,164	)		(7,332	)		(60,012	)
Reversal of accrual		(23,968	)		(1,007	)		—			(24,975	)

Balance at September 27, 2003		10,010			13,612			—			23,622
Additions to restructuring accrual		8,500			—			—			8,500
Accrual utilized		(4,470	)		(2,757	)		—			(7,227	)

Balance at December 27, 2003	$	14,040		$	10,855		$	—		$	24,895

The following sections separately present the charges to the restructuring liability and charges utilized that are set forth in the above table on an aggregate basis.

Other Acquisition-Related Restructuring Actions. In fiscal 2003, as part of an insignificant business acquisition completed in December 2002, we closed an acquired manufacturing facility in Texas as of the acquisition date and transferred the business to an existing plant. We recorded and utilized total charges to the restructuring liability of $2.4 million relating the closure of this plant. The charge consisted of $311,000 for salary related costs for employees participating in the closure of the plant and $2.1 million for excess equipment. In fiscal 2003, we also recorded charges to the restructuring liability of $7.5 million related to a manufacturing facility in Germany acquired in fiscal 2002. The charges consisted of severance costs for involuntary employee terminations of approximately 200 employees. We utilized $897,000 of the accrued severance in fiscal 2003 to terminate approximately 150 employees. During first quarter of fiscal 2004, we utilized $1.6 million of the accrued severance to terminate approximately 60 employees. In addition, in the first quarter of fiscal 2004, we recorded charges to the restructuring liability of $8.5 million related to employee terminations at a manufacturing facility in Europe acquired in fiscal 2003 due to the transfer of a portion of the manufacturing activities to an existing plant. The charges were related to the elimination of approximately 300 employees.

SCI Acquisition Restructuring. In December 2001, we merged with SCI in a purchase business combination and formally changed our name to Sanmina-SCI Corporation. As part of the merger with SCI, we also recorded charges to the restructuring liability of $119.6 million during fiscal years 2002 and 2003 consisting of planned involuntary employee termination costs for approximately 7,100 employees and utilized $92.1 million in charges with respect to the termination of those employees. During fiscal years 2002 and 2003 we also incurred net charges to the restructuring liability of $41.0 million for restructuring costs related to lease payments for permanently vacated properties and other costs, and utilized approximately $26.3 million of these charges. We also incurred charges to restructuring liability of $24.9 million of asset related write-offs consisting of excess equipment and leasehold improvements to facilities that were permanently vacated. During fiscal year 2003, we reversed a total of $24.0 million of accrued severance costs, approximately $18.4 million of which was due to lower than anticipated settlement costs at a major European manufacturing site, and approximately $5.6 million of which related to two plants that were not closed as initially planned due to a change in business requirements. We also reversed $1.0 million of accrued facilities shutdown costs due to lower than estimated costs at various sites. During the first quarter of fiscal year 2004, we utilized $2.9 million of accrued severance and $2.8 million of facilities-related accruals. The closing and consolidation of the plants discussed above as well as involuntary employee terminations were substantially completed in fiscal year 2003, although final payments of certain accrued costs may not occur until later periods.

Ongoing Restructuring Activities

We continue to rationalize manufacturing facilities and headcount to better scale capacity to current market and operating conditions. We anticipate incurring additional restructuring charges in fiscal year 2004 under our phase two restructuring plan which was approved by management in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2002. We expect to incur up to approximately $250.0 million, plus or minus 10%, of restructuring costs under this plan, of which approximately $145.9 million was incurred in fiscal year 2002 and 2003 and $13.5 million in first quarter of fiscal year 2004, as more fully described in the preceding paragraphs. The costs will consist of both cash and non-cash charges. As a result of our phase two restructuring plan, we expect to achieve reductions in non-cash and cash costs, including depreciation, payroll and related benefits, and rent expense. We expect our annual savings from this phase two restructuring plan to aggregate approximately $100-200 million, affecting cost of sales and selling, general and administrative expense. We began to benefit from these savings in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2002 and expect to fully realize the estimated annual savings before the end of fiscal 2004. We plan to fund cash restructuring costs with cash flows generated by operating activities

Interest Income

Interest income remained relatively constant at $3.4 million in first quarter of fiscal 2004 and $3.3 million in first quarter of fiscal 2003. The lower interest yields on investments during the first quarter of fiscal 2004 were offset by a higher weighted average cash and short-term investments balance during the first quarter of fiscal year 2004.

Interest Expense

Interest expense increased to $28.2 million in the first quarter of fiscal 2004 compared to $21.5 million in the first quarter of fiscal 2003 primarily as a result of the issuance of our 10.375% Notes in December 2002.

Other Income (Expense)

For the first quarter of fiscal 2004, we reported other expense of $2.6 million compared to other income of $19.4 million for the corresponding quarter of previous year. The components of other expense in first quarter of fiscal 2004 were loss from an equity investment and foreign exchange losses. The other income in first quarter of fiscal 2003 included $23.3 million of gains from repurchases of convertible notes, which did not occur in the first quarter of fiscal 2004, offset by loss from an equity investment and foreign exchange losses.

Provision (Benefit) for Income Taxes

The provision for income taxes for the three months ended December 27, 2003 is based upon our estimate of the effective tax rate for fiscal 2004 of 16.0%. For the three months ended December 28, 2002, the effective tax benefit rate was 33.0%. The decrease in the effective benefit rate in fiscal 2004 is due primarily to the reduced tax benefit of certain losses and restructuring costs expected to be incurred by non-U.S. operations during the year.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

Cash, cash equivalents, and short-term investments as of December 27, 2003 were $1.2 billion, including $150.2 million of restricted cash ($38.0 million of which is held in an escrow account as required by Swedish law in connection with our purchase of 6% of the shares of Segerstrom). Cash provided by operating activities was $110.0 million and $123.1 million during the three months ended December 27, 2003 and December 28, 2002, respectively. The decreases were primarily due to an increase in inventories during the first quarter of fiscal 2004 versus a decline in the first quarter of fiscal 2003 and a greater increase in accounts receivable in the first quarter of fiscal 2004 as compared to fiscal 2003. Inventories increased during this quarter primarily due to growth in sales and business activities as compared to same quarter in the previous year. The increase in accounts receivable balance was a result of higher sales during the first quarter of fiscal 2004 as compared to the first quarter of fiscal 2003. The effect of the increase in accounts receivable on cash provided by operating

activities was partially offset by an increase in accounts payable. Accounts payable days outstanding was 58 days in the first quarter of fiscal 2004 as compared to 50 days in the comparable quarter of fiscal 2003. Working capital remained at $2.1 billion as of December 27, 2003 and September 27, 2003.

Net cash used for investing activities was $33.7 million for the three months ended December 27, 2003. For the three months ended December 28, 2002, we generated cash from investing activities of $32.0 million. The use of cash for investing activities in fiscal 2004 was primarily related to increased purchases of short-term and long-term investments of $21.3 million and an increase in net cash paid for business acquisitions of $7.8 million and a decrease in proceeds from maturities of short-term investments of $51.1 million as compared to the fiscal 2003 first quarter. The use of cash is offset by the decrease in purchase of property, plant, and equipment of $7.7 million and increased proceeds from the sale of property and equipment of $6.8 million.

Net cash provided by financing activities was $713,000 and $305.0 million for the three months ended December 27, 2003 and December 28, 2002, respectively. Net cash provided by financing activities during first quarter of fiscal 2003 was primarily related to proceeds received from long-term debt of $1.0 billion, which did not occur during first quarter of fiscal 2004, and proceeds from the sale of common stock. Proceeds from the sale of common stock increased $2.0 million during first quarter of fiscal 2004 compared to same quarter in fiscal 2003 due to an increase in proceeds from stock options exercised by employees. The increase in net cash provided by financing activities during first quarter of fiscal 2003 was offset by payments of convertible notes and credit facilities of $600.7 million, payments of long-term debt of $25.0 million and repurchase of convertible notes of $80.4 million, versus $4.5 million payments of long-term debt, $5.2 million payments of notes and credit facilities and no repurchase of convertible notes during first quarter of fiscal 2004.

Contractual Obligations

The following is a summary of our obligations and commitments as of December 27, 2003:



			Fiscal Year(s)

			Nine Months
Dollars in thousands	Total		2004		2005 – 2006		2007 – 2008		After 2008

Long-term debt and capital lease obligations(1)	$	1,927,408	$	491	$	22,943	$	523,521	$	1,380,453
Operating leases		119,238		29,791		50,236		25,251		13,960

Total contractual obligations	$	2,046,646	$	30,282	$	73,179	$	548,772	$	1,394,413

(1) In fiscal 2005, we will be required to repurchase up to $631.5 million accreted value of Zero Coupon Subordinated Debentures due 2020 if submitted for repurchase by the holders of these debentures at their option on the repurchase date of September 12, 2005.

We have initiated a judicial proceeding in accordance with Swedish law to determine the purchase price for 6% of the shares of Segerstrom. The purchase price and timing of purchase have not been determined. See Note 7 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for further discussion.

Certain acquisition agreements that we entered into in connection with purchase business combinations may require us to pay additional consideration determined by future performance of the acquired entity. The amount and likelihood of the payments are not determinable as of December 27, 2003.

We provided guarantees to various third parties in the form of letters of credit totaling $150.2 million as of December 27, 2003. The letters of credit cover various guarantees including interest rate swap agreements, escrow accounts related to business combinations, workers’ compensation claims and customs duties.

Our future needs for financial resources include increases in working capital to support anticipated sales growth, investments in manufacturing facilities and equipment, and repayments of outstanding indebtedness. We have evaluated and will continue to evaluate possible business acquisitions within the parameters of the restrictions set forth in the agreements governing certain of our debt obligations. These possible business acquisitions could require substantial cash payments. Additionally, we anticipate incurring additional expenditures in connection with the integration of our recently acquired businesses and our restructuring activities.

We expect to incur cash costs of approximately $80 million in future periods under our phase two restructuring plan.

We believe that our existing cash resources, together with cash generated from operations, will be sufficient to meet our working capital requirements through at least the next 12 months. Should demand for our products decrease over the next 12 months the available cash provided by operations could be negatively impacted. We may seek to raise additional capital through the issuance of either debt or equity securities. The indenture governing our 10.375% Notes includes covenants that, among other things, limit in certain respects us and our restricted subsidiaries from incurring debt, making investments and other restricted payments, paying dividends on capital stock, redeeming capital stock or subordinated obligations and creating liens. In addition to existing collateral and covenant requirements, future debt financing may require us to pledge assets as collateral and comply with financial ratios and covenants. Equity financing may result in dilution to stockholders.

In fiscal 2005, we will be required to repurchase up to $631.5 million accreted value of Zero Coupon Subordinated Debentures due 2020, or Zero Coupon Debentures, if submitted for repurchase by the holders of these debentures at their option on the repurchase date of September 12, 2005. We may choose to pay the repurchase price in cash, in shares of our common stock valued at market price or in any combination of the two. We may redeem all or a portion of the Zero Coupon Debentures for cash at any time after September 12, 2005 at 100% of principal plus accrued interest. At this time, management believes that we have adequate cash resources to fund this obligation if required. Should this not be the case in the future or should management determine not to utilize existing cash resources, management will consider financing alternatives that include, but are not limited to, refinancing or restructuring a portion of our existing debt obligations through a variety of possible financing alternatives and issuing equity securities. We cannot assure you that we will be able to refinance or restructure our existing debt obligations or issue equity securities on favorable terms, if at all.

Factors Affecting Operating Results


	If the markets for our customers’ products decline further, or improve at a slower pace than we anticipate, demand for our services may be adversely affected and, therefore, our operating results could be adversely affected.

As a result of the downturn in the electronics industry, in general, and the communications sector in particular, demand for our manufacturing services has declined significantly. The decrease in demand for manufacturing services by OEMs has resulted primarily from reduced capital spending by communications service providers. Until the downturn in the communications sector, we had depended on OEMs in this sector for a significant portion of our net sales and earnings. Consequently, our operating results have been adversely affected as a result of the deterioration in the communications market and the other markets that we serve. If capital spending in the end markets we serve continues to decline or if these markets do not improve, or improve at a slower pace than we anticipate, our revenue and profitability will continue to be adversely affected.

We cannot accurately predict future levels of demand for our customers’ electronics products. As a result of this uncertainty, we cannot accurately predict if and when the electronics industry, and in particular the communications sector, will improve. Consequently, our past operating results, earnings and cash flows may not be indicative of our future operating results, earnings and cash flows.


	*If demand for our higher-end, higher margin manufacturing services does not improve, our future gross margins and operating results may be lower than expected.*

Before the economic downturn in the communications sector, sales of our services to OEMs in this sector accounted for a substantially greater portion of our net sales and earnings than in recent periods. As a result of reduced sales to OEMs in the communications sector, our gross margins have declined because the services that we provided to these OEMs often were more complex, thereby generating higher margins, than those that we provided to OEMs in other sectors of the electronics industry. For example, a greater percentage of our net sales in recent periods has been derived from sales of personal computers. Margins on personal computers are

typically lower than margins that we have historically realized on communication products. OEMs are continuing to seek price decreases from us and other EMS companies and competition for this business remains intense. This price competition could adversely affect our gross margins. If demand for our higher-end, higher margin manufacturing services does not improve in the future, our gross margins and operating results in future periods may be lower than expected.

Our operating results are subject to significant uncertainties.

Our operating results are subject to significant uncertainties, including the following:

• economic conditions in the electronics industry;

• the timing of orders from major customers and the accuracy of their forecasts;

• the timing of expenditures in anticipation of increased sales, customer product delivery requirements and shortages of components or labor;

• the mix of products ordered by and shipped to major customers as high volume and low complexity manufacturing services typically have lower gross margins than more complex and lower volume services;

• the degree to which we are able to utilize our available manufacturing capacity;

• our ability to effectively plan production and manage our inventory and fixed assets;

• pricing and other competitive pressures;

• seasonality in customers’ product requirements;

• fluctuations in component prices;

• component shortages, which could cause us to be unable to meet customer delivery schedules; and

• new product development by our customers.

A significant portion of our operating expenses is relatively fixed in nature, and planned expenditures are based, in part, on anticipated orders, which are difficult to estimate because of the current downturn in the electronics industry. If we do not receive anticipated orders as expected, our operating results will be adversely impacted. Moreover, our ability to reduce our costs as a result of current or future restructuring efforts may be limited because consolidation of operations can be costly and a lengthy process to complete.


	*We may not be able to finance future needs or adapt our business plan to change because of restrictions placed on us by the indenture governing our 10.375% Notes.*

The indenture governing our 10.375% Notes contains, and those agreements governing our future debt may contain, various covenants that limit our ability to, among other things:

• Incur additional debt, including guarantees by us or our restricted subsidiaries;

• Make investments, pay dividends on our capital stock, redeem or repurchase our capital stock or subordinate obligations, subject to certain exceptions;

• Create specified liens;

• Make capital expenditures;

• Sell assets;

• Make acquisitions;

• Create or permit restrictions on the ability of our restricted subsidiaries to pay dividends or make other distributions to us;

• Engage in transactions with affiliates;

• Engage in sale and leaseback transactions; and

• Consolidate or merge with or into other companies or sell all or substantially all of our assets.

Our ability to comply with covenants contained in our current and future agreements may be affected by events beyond our control, including prevailing economic, financial and industry conditions. Additional debt we incur in the future may subject us to further covenants.

Our failure to comply with these covenants could result in a default under the indenture for our 10.375% Notes. In addition, if any such default is not cured or waived, the default could result in an acceleration of debt under our other debt instruments that contain cross acceleration or cross-default provisions, which could require us to repay or repurchase debt, together with accrued interest, prior to the date it otherwise is due and that could adversely affect our financial condition. Upon a default or cross-default, holders of our secured obligations could proceed against the collateral securing the obligations. Even if we are able to comply with all the applicable covenants, the restrictions on our ability to manage our business in our sole discretion could adversely affect our business by, among other things, limiting our ability to take advantage of financings, mergers, acquisitions and other corporate opportunities that we believe would be beneficial to us.


	We generally do not obtain long-term volume purchase commitments from customers, and, therefore, cancellations, reductions in production quantities and delays in production by our customers could adversely affect our operating results.

We generally do not obtain firm, long-term purchase commitments from our customers. Customers may cancel their orders, reduce production quantities or delay production for a number of reasons. Many of our customers have experienced significant decreases in demand for their products and services. The uncertain economic conditions in several of the markets in which our customers operate have prompted some of our customers to cancel orders, delay the delivery of some of the products that we manufacture or place purchase orders for fewer products than we previously anticipated. Even when our customers are contractually obligated to purchase products from us, we may be unable or, for other business reasons, choose not to enforce our contractual rights. Cancellations, reductions or delays of orders by customers would:

• adversely affect our operating results by reducing the volumes of products that we manufacture for our customers;

• delay or eliminate recoupment of our expenditures for inventory purchased in preparation for customer orders; and

• lower our asset utilization, which would result in lower gross margins.

In addition, customers may require that we transfer the manufacture of their products from one facility to another to achieve cost reductions and other objectives. These transfers may result in increased costs to us due to resulting facility downtime or less than optimal utilization of our manufacturing capacity.


	*We rely on a small number of customers for a substantial portion of our net sales, and declines in sales to these customers could adversely affect our operating results.*

Sales to our 10 largest customers accounted for 71.6% of our net sales in the three-month period ended December 27, 2003 and our two largest customers, IBM and HP, each accounted for 10.0% or more of our net sales for that period. We depend on the continued growth, viability and financial stability of our customers, substantially all of which operate in an environment characterized by rapid technological change, short product life cycles, consolidation, and pricing and margin pressures. We expect to continue to depend upon a relatively small number of customers for a significant percentage of our revenue. Consolidation among our customers may further concentrate our business in a limited number of customers and expose us to increased risks relating to dependence on a small number of customers. In addition, a significant reduction in sales to any of our large customers or significant pricing and margin pressures exerted by a key customer, would adversely affect our operating results. In the past, some of our large customers have significantly reduced or delayed the volume of manufacturing services ordered from us. We cannot assure you that present or future large

customers will not terminate their manufacturing arrangements with us or significantly change, reduce or delay the amount of manufacturing services ordered from us, any of which would adversely affect our operating results.


	*If our business does not improve or declines, we may further restructure our operations, which may adversely affect our financial condition and operating results.*

In October 2002, we announced a phase two restructuring plan, which was approved by management in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2002, of up to $250.0 million of both cash and non-cash restructuring charges as a result of the continued slowdown in the EMS industry, of which $145.9 million was incurred in fiscal year 2002 and 2003 and $13.5 million in first quarter of fiscal year 2004. We expect to incur the remainder of the restructuring costs pursuant to this phase two restructuring plan in fiscal 2004, resulting in total charges within the range of $250.0 million plus or minus 10%. We cannot be certain as to the actual amount of these restructuring charges or the timing of their recognition for financial reporting purposes. We may need to take additional restructuring charges in the future if our business does not improve or declines or if the expected benefits of recently completed and currently planned restructuring activities do not materialize. These benefits may not materialize if we incur unanticipated costs in closing facilities or transitioning operations from closed facilities to other facilities or if customers cancel orders as a result of facility closures. If we are unsuccessful in implementing our restructuring plans, we may experience disruptions in our operations and higher ongoing costs, which may adversely affect our operating results.


	If we are unable to purchase the operations of electronics industry OEMs or negotiate favorable long-term supply agreements with the divesting OEMs, our business may be adversely affected.

To continue to expand our business, we expect to pursue opportunities to acquire operations being divested by OEMs. We expect that competition for these divestiture transactions among EMS companies will be intense because these transactions typically enable the acquirer to enter into significant long-term supply arrangements with the divesting OEM. The pricing of manufacturing services in OEM divestiture transactions may be less favorable to us than in typical contractual relationships because of the long-term nature of these supply arrangements or an OEM’s desire to reduce manufacturing costs. In addition, because these transactions often involve existing customers, they can present difficult managerial and organizational challenges, particularly with respect to excess inventory, excess capacity and other aspects of our customer relationships. If we enter into new OEM asset divestiture transactions, our gross and operating margins may be reduced as a result of both the pricing structure as well as costs associated with excess inventory and capacity. Our future operating results could be adversely affected if we do not obtain a significant portion of the divestiture transactions that we pursue.


	*We are subject to intense competition in the EMS industry, and our business may be adversely affected by these competitive pressures.*

The EMS industry is highly competitive. We compete on a worldwide basis to provide electronics manufacturing services to OEMs in the communications, high-end computing, personal computing, aerospace and defense, medical, industrial controls and multimedia sectors. Our competitors include major global EMS providers such as Celestica, Inc., Flextronics International Ltd., Jabil Circuit, Inc., and Solectron Corporation, as well as other EMS companies that often have a regional or product, service or industry specific focus. Some of these companies have greater manufacturing and financial resources than we do. We also face competition from current and potential OEM customers, who may elect to manufacture their own products internally rather than outsource the manufacturing to EMS providers.

In addition to EMS companies, we also compete, with respect to certain of the EMS services we provide, with original design manufacturers, or ODMs. These companies, typically based in Asia, design products and product platforms that are then sold to OEMs, system integrators and others who configure and resell them to end users. To date, ODM penetration has been greatest in the personal computer, including both desktop and notebook computers, and server markets.

We expect competition to intensify further as more companies enter markets in which we operate and the OEMs we serve continue to consolidate. To remain competitive, we must continue to provide technologically advanced manufacturing services, high quality service, flexible and reliable delivery schedules, and competitive prices. Our failure to compete effectively could adversely affect our business and results of operations.


	*Consolidation in the electronics industry may adversely affect our business.*

In the current economic climate, consolidation in the electronics industry may increase as companies combine to achieve further economies of scale and other synergies. Consolidation in the electronics industry could result in an increase in excess manufacturing capacity as companies seek to divest manufacturing operations or eliminate duplicative product lines. Excess manufacturing capacity has increased, and may continue to increase, pricing and competitive pressures for the EMS industry as a whole and for us in particular. Consolidation could also result in an increasing number of very large electronics companies offering products in multiple sectors of the electronics industry. The significant purchasing power and market power of these large companies could increase pricing and competitive pressures for us. If one of our customers is acquired by another company that does not rely on us to provide services and has its own production facilities or relies on another provider of similar services, we may lose that customer’s business. Any of the foregoing results of industry consolidation could adversely affect our business.


	*Our failure to comply with applicable environmental laws could adversely affect our business.*

We are subject to various federal, state, local and foreign environmental laws and regulations, including those governing the use, storage, discharge and disposal of hazardous substances and wastes in the ordinary course of our manufacturing operations. We also are subject to laws and regulations governing the recyclability of products, the materials that may be included in products, and the obligations of a manufacturer to dispose of these products after end users are done using them. If we violate environmental laws, we may be held liable for damages and the costs of remedial actions and may be subject to revocation of permits necessary to conduct our businesses. We cannot assure you that we will not violate environmental laws and regulations in the future as a result of our inability to obtain permits, human error, equipment failure or other causes. Any permit revocations could require us to cease or limit production at one or more of our facilities, which could adversely affect our business, financial condition and operating results. Although we estimate our potential liability with respect to violations or alleged violations and reserve for such liability, we cannot assure you that any reserves will be sufficient to cover the actual costs that we incur as a result of these violations or alleged violations. Our failure to comply with applicable environmental laws and regulations could limit our ability to expand facilities or could require us to acquire costly equipment or to incur other significant expenses to comply with these laws and regulations.

Over the years, environmental laws have become, and in the future may become, more stringent, imposing greater compliance costs and increasing risks and penalties associated with violations. We operate in several environmentally sensitive locations and are subject to potentially conflicting and changing regulatory agendas of political, business and environmental groups. Changes in or restrictions on discharge limits, emissions levels, permitting requirements and material storage or handling could require a higher than anticipated level of operating expenses and capital investment or, depending on the severity of the impact of the foregoing factors, costly plant relocation.


	We are potentially liable for contamination of our current and former facilities, including those of the companies we have acquired, which could adversely affect our business and operating results in the future.

We are potentially liable for contamination at our current and former facilities, including those of the companies we have acquired. These liabilities include ongoing investigation and remediation activities at a number of sites, including our facilities located in Irvine, California, (acquired as part of our acquisition of Elexsys), Owego, New York (a current facility of our Hadco subsidiary), Derry, New Hampshire (a current facility of our Hadco subsidiary), and Fort Lauderdale, Florida (a former facility of our Hadco subsidiary). Currently, we are unable to anticipate whether any third-party claims will be brought against us for the

existence of this contamination. We cannot assure you that third-party claims will not arise and will not result in material liability to us. In addition, there are several sites, including our facilities in Wilmington, Massachusetts, Clinton, North Carolina, Brockville, Ontario, and Gunzenhausen, Germany that are known to have groundwater contamination caused by a third party, and that third party has provided indemnity to us for the liability. Although we cannot guarantee you that we will not incur liability for clean-up costs or expenses at any of these sites, we have no reason to believe that such liability will occur and that it will be material to our business and operating results in the future.


	*Our key personnel are critical to our business, and we cannot assure you that they will remain with us.*

Our success depends upon the continued service of our executive officers and other key personnel. Generally, these employees are not bound by employment or non-competition agreements. We cannot assure you that we will retain our officers and key employees, particularly our highly skilled design, process and test engineers involved in the manufacture of existing products and development of new products and processes. The competition for these employees is intense. In addition, if Jure Sola, chairman and chief executive officer, Randy Furr, president and chief operating officer, or one or more of our other executive officers or key employees, were to join a competitor or otherwise compete directly or indirectly with us or otherwise be unavailable to us, our business, operating results and financial condition could be adversely affected.


	*We are subject to risks arising from our international operations.*

We conduct our international operations primarily in Asia, Latin America, Canada and Europe and we continue to consider additional opportunities to make foreign acquisitions and construct new foreign facilities. We generated 73.6% of our net sales from non-U.S. operations during the first quarter of fiscal 2004, and a significant portion of our manufacturing material was provided by international suppliers during this period. During the first quarter of fiscal 2003, we generated 60.4% of our net sales from non-U.S. operations. As a result of our international operations, we are affected by economic and political conditions in foreign countries, including:

• the imposition of government controls;

• export license requirements;

• political and economic instability;

• trade restrictions;

• changes in tariffs;

• labor unrest and difficulties in staffing;

• coordinating communications among and managing international operations;

• fluctuations in currency exchange rates;

• increases in duty rates;

• earnings expatriation restrictions;

• difficulties in obtaining export licenses;

• misappropriation of intellectual property; and

• constraints on our ability to maintain or increase prices.

To respond to competitive pressures and customer requirements, we may further expand internationally in lower cost locations, particularly in Asia, Eastern Europe and Latin America. If we pursue expansion in these locations, we may incur additional capital expenditures. We cannot assure you that we will realize the anticipated strategic benefits of our international operations or that our international operations will contribute positively to, and not adversely affect, our business and operating results.


	*We may encounter difficulties completing or integrating our acquisitions and expanding our operations, which could adversely affect our operating results.*

For the past several years, we have pursued a strategy of growth through acquisitions. These transactions have involved acquisitions of entire companies and acquisitions of selected assets from electronics industry OEMs. These assets typically consist primarily of equipment, inventory and, in certain cases, facilities or facility leases. OEM asset divestiture transactions also typically involve our entering into new supply agreements with OEMs. Acquisitions and other expansion of our operations may involve difficulties, including:

• integrating acquired operations and businesses;

• allocating management resources;

• scaling up production and coordinating management of operations at new sites;

• managing and integrating operations in geographically dispersed locations;

• maintaining customer, supplier or other favorable business relationships of acquired operations and restructuring or terminating unfavorable relationships;

• integrating the acquired company’s systems into our management information systems;

• addressing unforeseen liabilities of acquired businesses;

• lack of experience operating in the geographic market or industry sector of the business acquired;

• improving and expanding our management information systems to accommodate expanded operations; and

• losing key employees of acquired operations.

Any of these factors could prevent us from realizing the anticipated benefits of the acquisition or expansion, including operational synergies, economies of scale and increases in the value of our business. Our failure to realize the anticipated benefits of acquisitions or expansions could adversely affect our business and operating results.

Future acquisitions may also result in dilutive issuances of equity securities, the incurrence of additional debt, restructuring charges relating to consolidation of operations and the creation of goodwill and other intangible assets that could result in amortization expense or impairment charges, any of which could adversely affect our operating results.


	*If we are unable to protect our intellectual property or infringe or are alleged to infringe another person’s intellectual property, our operating results may be adversely affected.*

We rely on a combination of copyright, patent, trademark and trade secret laws and restrictions on disclosure to protect our intellectual property rights. As ODM services assume a greater degree of importance to our business, the extent to which we rely on intellectual property rights will increase. We cannot be certain that the steps we have taken will prevent unauthorized use of our technology. Our inability to protect our intellectual property rights could diminish or eliminate the competitive advantages that we derive from our proprietary technology.

We may become involved in litigation in the future to protect our intellectual property or because others may allege that we infringe on their intellectual property. The likelihood of any such claims may increase as we increase the ODM aspects of our business. These claims and any resulting lawsuit could subject us to significant liability for damages and invalidate our proprietary rights. In addition, these lawsuits, regardless of their merits, likely would be time consuming and expensive to resolve and would divert management’s time

and attention. Any potential intellectual property litigation alleging our infringement of a third-party’s intellectual property also could force us or our customers to:

• stop producing products that use the challenged intellectual property;

• obtain from the owner of the infringed intellectual property a license to sell the relevant technology at an additional cost, which license may not be available on reasonable terms, or at all; and

• redesign those products or services that use the infringed technology.

The costs to us resulting from having to take any of these actions could be substantial.


	*We and the customers we serve are vulnerable to technological changes in the electronics industry.*

Our customers are primarily OEMs in the communications, high-end computing, personal computing, aerospace and defense, medical, industrial controls and multimedia sectors. These industry sectors, and the electronics industry as a whole, are subject to rapid technological change and product obsolescence. If our customers are unable to develop products that keep pace with the changing technological environment, our customers’ products could become obsolete, and the demand for our services could decline significantly. In addition, our customers may discontinue or modify products containing components that we manufacture, or develop products requiring new manufacturing processes. If we are unable to offer technologically advanced, easily adaptable and cost effective manufacturing services in response to changing customer requirements, demand for our services will decline. If our customers terminate their purchase orders with us or do not select us to manufacture their new products, our operating results could be adversely affected.


	*We may experience component shortages, which could cause us to delay shipments to customers and reduce our revenue and operating results.*

In the past from time to time, a number of components purchased by us and incorporated into assemblies and subassemblies produced by us have been subject to shortages. These components include application-specific integrated circuits, capacitors and connectors. Unanticipated component shortages have prevented us from making scheduled shipments to customers in the past and may do so in the future. Our inability to make scheduled shipments could cause us to experience a shortfall in revenue, increase our costs and adversely affect our relationship with the affected customer and our reputation generally as a reliable service provider. Component shortages may also increase our cost of goods sold because we may be required to pay higher prices for components in short supply and redesign or reconfigure products to accommodate substitute components. As a result, component shortages could adversely affect our operating results for a particular period due to the resulting revenue shortfall and increased manufacturing or component costs.


	If we manufacture products containing design or manufacturing defects, or if our manufacturing processes do not comply with applicable statutory and regulatory requirements, demand for our services may decline and we may be subject to liability claims.

We manufacture products to our customers’ specifications, and, in some cases, our manufacturing processes and facilities may need to comply with applicable statutory and regulatory requirements. For example, medical devices that we manufacture, as well as the facilities and manufacturing processes that we use to produce them, are regulated by the Food and Drug Administration. In addition, our customers’ products and the manufacturing processes that we use to produce them often are highly complex. As a result, products that we manufacture may at times contain design or manufacturing defects, and our manufacturing processes may be subject to errors or not in compliance with applicable statutory and regulatory requirements. Defects in the products we manufacture, whether caused by a design, manufacturing or component failure or error, or deficiencies in our manufacturing processes, may result in delayed shipments to customers or reduced or cancelled customer orders. If these defects or deficiencies are significant, our business reputation may also be damaged. The failure of the products that we manufacture or our manufacturing processes and facilities to comply with applicable statutory and regulatory requirements may subject us to legal fines or penalties and, in some cases, require us to shut down or incur considerable expense to correct a manufacturing program or

facility. In addition, these defects may result in liability claims against us. The magnitude of such claims may increase as we expand our medical, automotive, and aerospace and defense manufacturing services because defects in medical devices, automotive components, and aerospace and defense systems could seriously harm users of these products. Even if our customers are responsible for the defects, they may not, or may not have the resources to, assume responsibility for any costs or liabilities arising from these defects.


Item 3.	*Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk*

Interest Rate Risk

Our exposures to market risk for changes in interest rates relate primarily to our investment portfolio and certain debt obligations. Currently, we do not use derivative financial instruments in our investment portfolio. We invest in high credit quality issuers and, by policy, limit the amount of principal exposure to any one issuer. As stated in our policy, we seek to ensure the safety and preservation of our invested principal funds by limiting default and market risk.

We seek to mitigate default risk by investing in high-credit quality securities and by positioning our investment portfolio to respond to a significant reduction in a credit rating of any investment issuer, guarantor or depository. We seek to mitigate market risk by limiting the principal and investment term of funds held with any one issuer and by investing funds in marketable securities with active secondary or resale markets.

The table below presents carrying amounts and related average interest rates by year of maturity for our investment portfolio as of December 27, 2003 (dollars in thousands):


	2004			2005			2006			Total


	(In thousands, except percentages)
Cash equivalents and short-term investments	$	408,148		$	—		$	3,684		$	411,832
Average interest rate		1.09	%		—	%		1.27	%		1.09	%

We have issued the 10.375% Notes with a principal balance of $750.0 million due in 2010. We entered into interest rate swap transactions to effectively convert the fixed interest rate to variable rates. The swap agreements, which expire in 2010, are accounted for as a fair value hedge under SFAS No. 133. The aggregate notional amount of the swap transactions is $750.0 million. Under the terms of the swap agreements, we pay an interest rate equal to the six-month LIBOR rate plus 5.6375% for $525.0 million of principal and six-month LIBOR rate plus 5.62% on $225.0 million of principal. In exchange, we receive a fixed rate of 10.375%. At December 27, 2003, $20.5 million has been recorded in other noncurrent assets to record the fair value of the interest rate swap transactions, with a corresponding increase to the carrying value of the 10.375% Notes on the Consolidated Balance Sheet.

As of December 27, 2003, we also have $13.8 million of revolving credit agreements at interest rates that fluctuate. The average interest rate for the quarter ended December 27, 2003 was 4.25%.

Foreign Currency Exchange Risk

Sanmina-SCI transacts business in foreign countries. Sanmina-SCI’s primary foreign currency cash flows are in certain Asian and European countries, Australia, Brazil, Canada, and Mexico. Sanmina-SCI enters into short-term foreign currency forward contracts to hedge only those currency exposures associated with certain assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies. At December 27, 2003, Sanmina-SCI had forward contracts to exchange various foreign currencies for U.S. dollars in the aggregate notional amount of $420.8 million. The net unrealized loss on the contracts at December 27, 2003 is not material and is recorded in accrued liabilities on the balance sheet. Market value gains and losses on forward exchange contracts are recognized in the Consolidated Statement of Operations as offsets to the exchange gains and losses on the hedged transactions. The impact of these foreign exchange contracts was not material to the results of operations for the three months ended December 27, 2003 and December 28, 2002.


Item 4.	*Controls and Procedures*

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

Our management evaluated, with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) and our Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”), the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures as of the end of the period covered by this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. Based on this evaluation, our CEO and CFO have concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures are effective to ensure that information we are required to disclose in reports that we file or submit under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in Securities and Exchange Commission rules and forms.

Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

There was no change in our internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the period covered by this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1. Legal Proceedings

We are a party to certain legal proceedings that have arisen in the ordinary course of our business. We believe that the resolution of these proceedings will not have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition or results of operations.


Item 4.	*Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders*

On January 26, 2004 Sanmina-SCI held its 2004 Annual Meeting of Stockholders. The matters voted upon at the meeting, for shareholders of record as of December 1, 2003 and the vote with respect to each such matter are set forth below:

1. To elect directors of Sanmina-SCI:


	For		Withheld

John C. Bolger		430,410,037		13,259,433
Neil R. Bonke		415,116,987		28,552,483
Randy W. Furr		432,755,078		10,914,392
Mario M. Rosati		393,290,433		50,379,037
A. Eugene Sapp, Jr.		432,864,525		10,804,945
Wayne Shortridge		419,683,818		23,985,652
Peter J. Simone		435,006,453		8,663,017
Jure Sola		421,172,164		22,497,306
Bernard V. Vonderschmitt		430,417,387		13,252,083
Jacqueline M. Ward		417,492,850		26,176,620

2. To approve the appointment of KPMG LLP as the independent public accountants of Sanmina-SCI for the fiscal year ending October 2, 2004:

For: 434,589,466 Against: 6,874,723 Abstain: 2,205,281


Item 6.	*Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K*

(a) Exhibits

Refer to item (c) below.

(b) Reports on Form 8-K

On December 4, 2003, Sanmina-SCI filed a current report on Form 8-K to file the press release issued by Sanmina-SCI on December 4, 2003, announcing the appointment of Peter Simone to the Company’s Board of Directors.

On October 23, 2003, Sanmina-SCI filed a current report on Form 8-K to furnish, pursuant to Item 7, “Financial Statements and Exhibits” and Item 12, “Disclosure of Results of Operations and Financial Condition,” the press release issued by Sanmina-SCI on October 23, 2003, announcing financial results for its fourth fiscal quarter.


Exhibit
Number		Description

	3.1(1)	Restated Certificate of Incorporation of the Registrant, dated January 31, 1996.
	3.1.1(2)	Certificate of Amendment of the Restated Certificate of Incorporation of the Registrant, dated March 9, 2001.
	3.1.2(3)	Certificate of Designation of Rights, Preferences and Privileges of Series A Participating Preferred Stock of the Registrant, dated May 31, 2001
	3.1.3(4)	Certificate of Amendment of the Restated Certificate of Incorporation of the Registrant, dated December 7, 2001.
	3.2(5)	Amended and Restated Bylaws of the Registrant, dated December 1, 2003.
	31.1	Certification of the Principal Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (filed herewith).
	31.2	Certification of the Principal Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (filed herewith).
	32.1	Certification of the Chief Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (furnished herewith).
	32.2	Certification of the Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (furnished herewith).

(1) Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to the Registrant’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 1996, SEC File No. 000-21272, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) on December 24, 1996.

(2) Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1(a) to the Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2001, filed with the SEC on May 11, 2001.

(3) Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1.2 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form S-4, filed with the SEC on August 10, 2001.

(4) Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1.3 to the Registrant’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 29, 2001, filed with the SEC on December 21, 2001.

(5) Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to the Registrant’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 27, 2003, filed with the SEC on December 9, 2003.

SANMINA-SCI CORPORATION

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the Requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

SANMINA-SCI CORPORATION

(Registrant)

By: /s/ JURE SOLA

Jure Sola

Chief Executive Officer

Date: February 6, 2004

By: /s/ RICK R. ACKEL

Rick R. Ackel

Executive Vice President and

Chief Financial Officer

Date: February 6, 2004

EXHIBIT INDEX


Exhibit
Number		Description

	3.1(1)	Restated Certificate of Incorporation of the Registrant, dated January 31, 1996.
	3.1.1(2)	Certificate of Amendment of the Restated Certificate of Incorporation of the Registrant, dated March 9, 2001.
	3.1.2(3)	Certificate of Designation of Rights, Preferences and Privileges of Series A Participating Preferred Stock of the Registrant, dated May 31, 2001
	3.1.3(4)	Certificate of Amendment of the Restated Certificate of Incorporation of the Registrant, dated December 7, 2001.
	3.2(5)	Amended and Restated Bylaws of the Registrant, dated December 1, 2003.
	31.1	Certification of the Principal Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (filed herewith).
	31.2	Certification of the Principal Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (filed herewith).
	32.1	Certification of the Chief Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (furnished herewith).
	32.2	Certification of the Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (furnished herewith).

(1) Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to the Registrant’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 1996, SEC File No. 000-21272, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) on December 24, 1996.

(2) Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1(a) to the Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2001, filed with the SEC on May 11, 2001.

(3) Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1.2 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form S-4, filed with the SEC on August 10, 2001.

(4) Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1.3 to the Registrant’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 29, 2001, filed with the SEC on December 21, 2001.

(5) Incorporated by reference to the Registrant’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 27, 2003, filed with the SEC on December 9, 2003.


	•	economic conditions in the electronics industry;

	•	the timing of orders from major customers and the accuracy of their forecasts;

	•	the timing of expenditures in anticipation of increased sales, customer product delivery requirements and shortages of components or labor;

	•	the mix of products ordered by and shipped to major customers as high volume and low complexity manufacturing services typically have lower gross margins than more complex and lower volume services;

	•	the degree to which we are able to utilize our available manufacturing capacity;

	•	our ability to effectively plan production and manage our inventory and fixed assets;

	•	pricing and other competitive pressures;

	•	seasonality in customers’ product requirements;

	•	fluctuations in component prices;

	•	component shortages, which could cause us to be unable to meet customer delivery schedules; and

	•	new product development by our customers.


	•	Incur additional debt, including guarantees by us or our restricted subsidiaries;

	•	Make investments, pay dividends on our capital stock, redeem or repurchase our capital stock or subordinate obligations, subject to certain exceptions;

	•	Create specified liens;

	•	Make capital expenditures;

	•	Sell assets;

	•	Make acquisitions;

	•	Create or permit restrictions on the ability of our restricted subsidiaries to pay dividends or make other distributions to us;

	•	Engage in transactions with affiliates;


	•	Engage in sale and leaseback transactions; and

	•	Consolidate or merge with or into other companies or sell all or substantially all of our assets.


	•	adversely affect our operating results by reducing the volumes of products that we manufacture for our customers;

	•	delay or eliminate recoupment of our expenditures for inventory purchased in preparation for customer orders; and

	•	lower our asset utilization, which would result in lower gross margins.


	•	the imposition of government controls;

	•	export license requirements;

	•	political and economic instability;

	•	trade restrictions;

	•	changes in tariffs;

	•	labor unrest and difficulties in staffing;

	•	coordinating communications among and managing international operations;

	•	fluctuations in currency exchange rates;

	•	increases in duty rates;

	•	earnings expatriation restrictions;

	•	difficulties in obtaining export licenses;

	•	misappropriation of intellectual property; and

	•	constraints on our ability to maintain or increase prices.


	•	integrating acquired operations and businesses;

	•	allocating management resources;

	•	scaling up production and coordinating management of operations at new sites;

	•	managing and integrating operations in geographically dispersed locations;

	•	maintaining customer, supplier or other favorable business relationships of acquired operations and restructuring or terminating unfavorable relationships;

	•	integrating the acquired company’s systems into our management information systems;

	•	addressing unforeseen liabilities of acquired businesses;

	•	lack of experience operating in the geographic market or industry sector of the business acquired;

	•	improving and expanding our management information systems to accommodate expanded operations; and

	•	losing key employees of acquired operations.


	•	stop producing products that use the challenged intellectual property;

	•	obtain from the owner of the infringed intellectual property a license to sell the relevant technology at an additional cost, which license may not be available on reasonable terms, or at all; and

	•	redesign those products or services that use the infringed technology.


(1)	Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to the Registrant’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 1996, SEC File No. 000-21272, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) on December 24, 1996.

(2)	Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1(a) to the Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2001, filed with the SEC on May 11, 2001.

(3)	Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1.2 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form S-4, filed with the SEC on August 10, 2001.

(4)	Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1.3 to the Registrant’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 29, 2001, filed with the SEC on December 21, 2001.

(5)	Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to the Registrant’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 27, 2003, filed with the SEC on December 9, 2003.



	Rick R. Ackel
	Executive Vice President and
	Chief Financial Officer