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Celestica announces fourth quarter and FY2009 financial results

Jan 27, 10 at 4:10 PM EST
TORONTO, Jan 27, 2010 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Celestica Inc. (NYSE, TSX: CLS), a global leader in the delivery of end-to-end product lifecycle solutions, today announced financial results for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2009.

    Fourth Quarter Results
    ----------------------


Revenue for the quarter was $1,664 million, compared to $1,935 million in the fourth quarter of 2008, reflecting primarily the impacts of weaker end-market demand. GAAP net earnings were $31.1 million, or $0.13 per share, compared to GAAP net loss of $822.2 million, or $3.58 per share, for the same period last year. GAAP net loss in the fourth quarter of 2008 was primarily a result of an $850.5 million, or $3.71 per share, write-off for impairment of goodwill.

Adjusted net earnings (using the revised definition discussed below) for the quarter were $49.5 million, or $0.21 per share, compared to adjusted net earnings of $65.2 million, or $0.28 per share, for the same period last year. The term adjusted net earnings is a non-GAAP measure defined as net earnings (loss) before other charges, amortization of intangible assets (excluding amortization of computer software), total stock-based compensation including option and restricted stock expense (see "Adjusted Net Earnings Revised Definition" below), and gains or losses related to the repurchase of shares and debt, net of tax and significant deferred tax write-offs or recoveries. Detailed GAAP financial statements and supplementary information related to adjusted net earnings, other non-GAAP metrics and the revised definitions appears at the end of this press release. All non-GAAP measures disclosed in this release, including comparables for prior periods, reflect the revised definitions, unless otherwise specified.


    Fourth Quarter Results Compared to Guidance
    -------------------------------------------


The company's revenue for the fourth quarter of 2009 of $1.66 billion compares to the company's published guidance, announced on October 22, 2009, of revenue of $1.55 billion to $1.70 billion.

The company's published guidance on October 22, 2009 for adjusted net earnings per share of $0.14 to $0.20 did not reflect the revised definition for this metric. The guidance for adjusted net earnings per share, using the revised definition, would have been $0.16 to $0.22. The company's adjusted net earnings per share for the fourth quarter of 2009 was $0.21, and met the high end of this range.


    Annual Results
    --------------


For 2009, revenue was $6,092 million, compared to $7,678 million for 2008. GAAP net earnings were $55.0 million, or $0.24 per share, compared to a GAAP net loss of $720.5 million, or $3.14 per share, for 2008. Adjusted net earnings for 2009 were $158.5 million, or $0.69 per share, compared to $204.2 million, or $0.89 per share, in 2008.

"Celestica continued to deliver strong operational and financial performance in the fourth quarter as end-market demand strengthened," said Craig Muhlhauser, President & CEO. "In 2009, our continuously improving operational effectiveness and cost productivity resulted in some of the strongest financial results in the company's history. We believe the company is very well positioned to build on its 2009 successes and momentum in 2010."


    2011 Debt Redemption
    --------------------


In November 2009, the company redeemed its outstanding 7.875% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2011 (the "2011 Notes") for $346.1 million, excluding accrued interest. The 2011 Notes had a principal amount of $339.4 million. The company recorded a gain of $10.4 million on redemption. This gain is excluded from adjusted net earnings.


    2013 Debt Redemption
    --------------------


The company announced that it will exercise its option to redeem all of its outstanding 7.625% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2013 (the "2013 Notes").

The outstanding principal amount of the 2013 Notes is $223.1 million. In accordance with the terms of the Notes, the redemption will be at a price of 103.813% of the principal amount, together with accrued and unpaid interest to the redemption date.

The redemption will be funded out of the company's existing cash resources. Giving effect to the redemption of the 2013 Notes at December 31, 2009, the company would have had approximately $706 million in cash and no long-term debt outstanding. The company expects to complete the redemption in the first quarter of 2010. The redemption will reduce the company's annual net interest expense by approximately $17 million.


    First Quarter of 2010 Outlook
    -----------------------------


For the first quarter ending March 31, 2010, the company anticipates revenue to be in the range of $1.45 billion to $1.60 billion, and adjusted net earnings per share to be in the range of $0.15 to $0.21.


    Fourth Quarter Webcast
    ----------------------


Management will host its quarterly results conference call today at 4:15 p.m. Eastern. The webcast can be accessed at www.celestica.com.


    Supplementary Information
    -------------------------


In addition to disclosing detailed results in accordance with Canadian generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), Celestica provides supplementary non-GAAP measures as a method to evaluate the company's operating performance. See table below.

Management uses adjusted net earnings (and other non-GAAP metrics) as a measure of enterprise-wide performance. Management believes adjusted net earnings is a useful measure for management, as well as investors, to facilitate period-to-period operating comparisons at the company and with its major North American EMS competitors. As discussed below under "Adjusted Net Earnings Revised Definition," beginning with the fourth quarter of 2009, the company revised its definition of adjusted net earnings. Adjusted net earnings do not include the effects of other charges, most significantly the write-down of goodwill and long-lived assets, gains or losses on the repurchase of shares or debt and the related income tax effect of these adjustments, and any significant deferred tax write-offs or recoveries. The company also excludes the following recurring charges: restructuring costs, total stock-based compensation (including option and restricted stock expense), the amortization of intangible assets (except amortization of computer software), and the related income tax effect of these adjustments. The term adjusted net earnings does not have any standardized meaning prescribed by GAAP and is not necessarily comparable to similar measures presented by other companies. Adjusted net earnings is not a measure of performance under Canadian or U.S. GAAP and should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for net earnings prepared in accordance with Canadian or U.S. GAAP. The company has provided a reconciliation of adjusted net earnings, which is a non-GAAP measure, to Canadian GAAP net earnings (loss) below.


    About Celestica
    ---------------


Celestica is dedicated to delivering end-to-end product lifecycle solutions to drive our customers' success. Through our simplified global operations network and information technology platform, we are solid partners who deliver informed, flexible solutions that enable our customers to succeed in the markets they serve. Committed to providing a truly differentiated customer experience, our agile and adaptive employees share a proud history of demonstrated expertise and creativity that provides our customers with the ability to overcome any challenge.

For further information on Celestica, visit its website at http://www.celestica.com. The company's security filings can also be accessed at http://www.sedar.com and http://www.sec.gov.


    Safe Harbour and Fair Disclosure Statement
    ------------------------------------------


This news release contains forward-looking statements related to our future growth, trends in our industry, our financial and/or operational results including those relating to the redemption of our Senior Subordinated Notes and the expected benefits of such redemption, and our financial or operational performance. Such forward-looking statements are predictive in nature and may be based on current expectations, forecasts or assumptions involving risks and uncertainties that could cause actual outcomes and results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements themselves. Such forward-looking statements may, without limitation, be preceded by, followed by, or include words such as "believes", "expects", "anticipates", "estimates", "intends", "plans", or similar expressions, or may employ such future or conditional verbs as "may", "will", "should" or "would", or may otherwise be indicated as forward-looking statements by grammatical construction, phrasing or context. For those statements, we claim the protection of the safe harbor for forward-looking statements contained in the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, and in any applicable Canadian securities legislation. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance. You should understand that the following important factors could affect our future results and could cause those results to differ materially from those expressed in such forward-looking statements: the challenges of effectively managing our operations during uncertain economic conditions, including significant changes in demand from our customers as a result of an uncertain or weak economic environment; the risk of potential non-performance by counterparties, including but not limited to financial institutions, customers and suppliers; the effects of price competition and other business and competitive factors generally affecting the EMS industry, including changes in the trend for outsourcing; our dependence on a limited number of customers; variability of operating results among periods; the challenge of managing our financial exposures to foreign currency fluctuations; the challenge of responding to changes in customer demand; our inability to retain or grow our business due to execution problems resulting from significant headcount reductions, plant closures and product transfers associated with restructuring activities; our dependence on industries affected by rapid technological change; our ability to successfully manage our international operations; and the delays in the delivery and/or general availability of various components and materials used in our manufacturing process. These and other risks and uncertainties, as well as other information related to the company, are discussed in the Company's various public filings at www.sedar.com and www.sec.gov, including our Annual Report on Form 20-F and subsequent reports on Form 6-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission and our Annual Information Form filed with the Canadian Securities Commissions. Forward-looking statements are provided for the purpose of providing information about management's current expectations and plans relating to the future. Readers are cautioned that such information may not be appropriate for other purposes. Except as required by applicable law, we disclaim any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

As of its date, this press release contains any material information associated with the Company's financial results for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2009 and revenue and adjusted net earnings guidance for the first quarter ending March 31, 2010. Revenue and earnings guidance is reviewed by the Company's Board of Directors. Our revenue and earnings guidance is based on various assumptions which management believes are reasonable under the current circumstances, but may prove to be inaccurate, and many of which involve factors that are beyond the control of the Company. The material assumptions may include the following: forecasts from our customers, which range from 30 to 90 days; timing and investments associated with ramping new business; general economic and market conditions; currency exchange rates; pricing and competition; anticipated customer demand; supplier performance and pricing; commodity, labor, energy and transportation costs; operational and financial matters; technological developments; and the timing and execution of our restructuring plan. These assumptions are based on management's current views with respect to current plans and events, and are and will be subject to the risks and uncertainties referred to above. It is Celestica's policy that revenue and earnings guidance is effective on the date given, and will only be updated through a public announcement.


    Adjusted Net Earnings Revised Definition
    ----------------------------------------


Beginning with the fourth quarter of 2009, the company revised the definition of its non-GAAP adjusted net earnings metric to exclude (in addition to the items excluded under the previous definition) all stock-based compensation expense (consisting of option and restricted stock expense) to allow for a better comparison with its major North American EMS competitors.

For consistency, Celestica has made similar changes in the definitions of the following additional non-GAAP metrics: adjusted gross margin; adjusted selling, general and administrative expenses (SG&A); earnings before interest, amortization and taxes (EBIAT or adjusted operating margin); adjusted net earnings per share; and return on invested capital (ROIC).

Prior to this quarter, option expense was the only stock-based compensation item excluded from the adjusted net earnings definition and other non-GAAP metrics. As a result of the changed definitions, Celestica now excludes (in addition to the items excluded under the previous definition) restricted stock expense and any other stock compensation expense that may arise, which it did not exclude under the previous definition.

All non-GAAP measures disclosed in this release, including comparables for prior periods, reflect the revised definitions, unless otherwise specified.

Set out below is a table showing these metrics, the impact on these metrics from the definition change, and a reconciliation of these metrics to the most comparable GAAP metrics. A supplemental information table showing side-by-side comparisons reflecting the impact of this definition change for each quarter of 2008 and 2009, and on an annual basis for the years 2005 to 2009, is available in the Investor Relations section at www.celestica.com.

While Celestica only provides guidance for adjusted net earnings for the upcoming quarter, please note that financial estimates with respect to Celestica for the fourth quarter of 2009 and for future periods, published by third-party research analysts, institutional investors, the media and other organizations prior to and possibly following this press release, may solely reflect Celestica's previous definition of adjusted net earnings, may not reflect Celestica's revised definition of adjusted net earnings, and may be subject to change by these persons to reflect our definition change.

The following table sets forth, for the periods indicated, a reconciliation of Canadian GAAP net earnings (loss) to adjusted net earnings and other non-GAAP metrics (in millions of U.S. dollars, except per share amounts):


                             2008                          2009
                 ------------------------------------------------------------
    Three months
     ended                   Adjust-                       Adjust-
     December 31    GAAP      ments   Adjusted    GAAP      ments   Adjusted
                  --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- ---------
    Revenue       $1,935.4  $      -  $1,935.4  $1,664.4  $      -  $1,664.4
    Cost of
     sales(1)(2)   1,794.8      (2.7)  1,792.1   1,555.3      (8.3)  1,547.0
                  --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- ---------
    Gross
     profit(2)       140.6       2.7     143.3     109.1       8.3     117.4
    SG&A(1)(2)(3)     76.9      (4.2)     72.7      61.2      (9.2)     52.0
    Amortization
     of
     intangible
     assets(3)         6.4      (3.3)      3.1       6.6      (1.9)      4.7
    Other charges    861.9    (861.9)        -      (8.7)      8.7         -
                  --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- ---------
    Operating
     earnings
     (loss) -
     EBIAT(4)       (804.6)    872.1      67.5      50.0      10.7      60.7
    Interest
     expense, net     13.7         -      13.7       5.7         -       5.7
                  --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- ---------
    Net earnings
     (loss)
     before tax     (818.3)    872.1      53.8      44.3      10.7      55.0
    Income tax
     expense
     (recovery)        3.9     (15.3)    (11.4)     13.2      (7.7)      5.5
                  --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- ---------
    Net earnings
     (loss)       $ (822.2) $  887.4  $   65.2  $   31.1  $   18.4  $   49.5
                  --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- ---------
                  --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- ---------
    # of
     shares (in
     millions)
     - diluted       229.4               229.4     232.0               232.0
    Earnings (loss)
     per share
     - diluted    $  (3.58)           $   0.28  $   0.13            $   0.21

    ROIC(5)                              18.8%                         27.5%
    Free cash
     flow(6)                          $  (17.3)                     $   27.5


                             2008                          2009
                 ------------------------------------------------------------
    Year ended               Adjust-                       Adjust-
     December 31    GAAP      ments   Adjusted    GAAP      ments   Adjusted
                  --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- ---------
    Revenue       $7,678.2  $      -  $7,678.2  $6,092.2  $      -  $6,092.2
    Cost of
     sales(1)(2)   7,147.1     (10.3)  7,136.8   5,662.4     (18.0)  5,644.4
                  --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- ---------
    Gross
     profit(2)       531.1      10.3     541.4     429.8      18.0     447.8
    SG&A(1)(2)(3)    292.0     (13.1)    278.9     244.5     (20.9)    223.6
    Amortization
     of intangible
     assets(3)        26.9     (15.1)     11.8      21.9      (8.8)     13.1
    Other charges    885.2    (885.2)        -      68.0     (68.0)        -
                  --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- ---------
    Operating
     earnings
     (loss)
     - EBIAT(4)     (673.0)    923.7     250.7      95.4     115.7     211.1
    Interest
     expense, net     42.5         -      42.5      35.0         -      35.0
                  --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- ---------
    Net earnings
     (loss) before
     tax            (715.5)    923.7     208.2      60.4     115.7     176.1
    Income tax
     expense
     (recovery)        5.0      (1.0)      4.0       5.4      12.2      17.6
                  --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- ---------
    Net earnings
     (loss)       $ (720.5) $  924.7  $  204.2  $   55.0  $  103.5  $  158.5
                  --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- ---------
                  --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- ---------
     # of shares
     (in millions)
     - diluted       229.3               229.6     230.9               230.9
    Earnings (loss)
     per share
     - diluted    $  (3.14)           $  0.89   $   0.24            $   0.69

    ROIC(5)                             14.6%                          22.0%
    Free cash flow (6)                $ 127.1                       $  223.7

    (1) Total stock-based compensation, comprised of option and restricted
        stock expense, is excluded from the calculation of adjusted net
        earnings, adjusted gross margin, adjusted SG&A, adjusted operating
        margin (EBIAT) and return on invested capital (ROIC). Prior to the
        fourth quarter of 2009, option expense was the only stock-based
        compensation item excluded from the calculation of these metrics.


The following table shows (in millions of U.S. dollars, except per share amounts) how the revised definition has resulted in an increase or decrease in certain items and operating metrics as compared to the amounts previously reported using the previous definition:


                                                               Q4
                                       Q4 2008       YTD    2009(a)    YTD(a)
                                       --------  --------  --------  --------
    Adjusted gross profit increase(2)   $  2.1    $  7.4    $  2.6    $ 10.5
    Adjusted SG&A decrease(2)              3.2       9.4       2.7      11.6
    EBIAT increase(4)                      5.3      16.8       5.3      22.1
    Adjusted net earnings increase         6.1      16.5       4.8      20.0
    Adjusted EPS increase               $ 0.02    $ 0.07    $ 0.02    $ 0.09
    ROIC % increase(5)                    1.5%      1.0%      2.3%      2.3%

    (a) excluded the impact of a mark-to-market accounting adjustment related
    to restricted stock awards totaling $10.9 million recorded in the fourth
    quarter of 2009 (cost of sales - $5.2 million; SG&A - $5.7 million). See
    note 8(a) to the December 31, 2009 interim consolidated financial
    statements.

    (2) Management uses these non-GAAP measures to assess operating
        performance. As discussed above, we revised our definition of each of
        these measures commencing with the results  for the fourth quarter of
        2009. Management believes that each of these measures is an
        appropriate metric for management, as well as investors, to compare
        operating performance from period-to-period. Adjusted gross profit is
        calculated by excluding total stock-based compensation from GAAP
        gross profit as shown in the "Reconciliation of GAAP to adjusted net
        earnings" table above. Adjusted gross margin is calculated by
        dividing adjusted gross profit by revenue. Adjusted SG&A is
        calculated by excluding total stock-based compensation from GAAP
        SG&A, as shown in the "Reconciliation of GAAP to adjusted net
        earnings" table above. Adjusted SG&A percentage is calculated by
        dividing adjusted SG&A by revenue. Neither adjusted gross profit,
        adjusted gross margin, nor adjusted SG&A has any standardized meaning
        prescribed by Canadian or U.S. GAAP, and no such measure is therefore
        likely to be comparable to similar measures presented by other
        companies. Neither adjusted gross profit, adjusted gross margin, nor
        adjusted SG&A is a measure of performance under Canadian or U.S. GAAP
        and no such measure should be considered in isolation or as a
        substitute for any standardized measure.

    (3) Certain 2008 GAAP numbers have been restated to reflect the change in
        accounting for computer software effective January 1, 2009 as
        required under Canadian GAAP. For the fourth quarter of 2008, $3.1
        million in amortization of computer software has been reclassified
        from SG&A expenses to amortization of intangible assets (2008 - $11.8
        million). Amortization of computer software is not excluded for EBIAT
        or adjusted net earnings. There is no impact to our current or
        previously reported EBIAT, adjusted net earnings or net earnings
        (loss) for this change in accounting.

    (4) Management uses EBIAT (adjusted operating margin) as a measure to
        assess operating performance. As discussed above, we revised our
        definition of EBIAT commencing with the results for the fourth
        quarter of 2009. Excluded from EBIAT are the effects of other
        charges, most significantly the write-down of goodwill and long-lived
        assets, gains or losses on the repurchase of shares or debt, and the
        related income tax effect of these adjustments, and any significant
        deferred tax write-offs or recoveries. We also exclude the following
        recurring charges: restructuring costs, total stock-based
        compensation (including option and restricted stock expense),
        amortization of intangible assets (except amortization of computer
        software), interest expense or income, and the related income tax
        effect of these adjustments. Management believes EBIAT, which
        isolates operating activities before interest and taxes, is an
        appropriate measure for management, as well as investors, to compare
        the company's operating performance from period-to-period. The term
        EBIAT does not have any standardized meaning prescribed by Canadian
        or U.S. GAAP and is therefore unlikely to be comparable to similar
        measures presented by other companies. EBIAT is not a measure of
        performance under Canadian or U.S. GAAP and should not be considered
        in isolation or as a substitute for net earnings prepared in
        accordance with Canadian or U.S. GAAP.

    (5) Management uses ROIC as a measure to assess the effectiveness of the
        invested capital it uses to build products or provide services to its
        customers. As discussed above, we revised our definition of ROIC
        commencing with the results for the fourth quarter of 2009. The ROIC
        metric used by the company includes operating margin, working capital
        management and asset utilization. ROIC is calculated by dividing
        EBIAT (defined in (4) above) by average net invested capital. Net
        invested capital consists of total assets less cash, accounts
        payable, accrued liabilities and income taxes payable. We use a two-
        point average to calculate average net invested capital for the
        quarter and a five-point average to calculate average net invested
        capital for the year. Management believes ROIC is an appropriate
        metric for management, as well as investors, to compare operating
        performance from period-to-period. The term ROIC does not have any
        standardized meaning prescribed by Canadian or U.S. GAAP and is
        therefore unlikely to be comparable to similar measures presented by
        other companies. ROIC is not a measure of performance under Canadian
        or U.S. GAAP and should not be considered in isolation or as a
        substitute for any standardized measure. There is no comparable
        measure under GAAP.

    (6) Management uses free cash flow as a measure to assess cash flow
        performance. Free cash flow is calculated as cash generated from
        operations less capital expenditures (net of proceeds from the sale
        of surplus property and equipment). Management believes free cash
        flow is an appropriate metric for management, as well as investors,
        to compare cash flow performance from period-to-period. The term free
        cash flow does not have any standardized meaning prescribed by
        Canadian or U.S. GAAP and is therefore unlikely to be comparable to
        similar measures presented by other companies. Free cash flow is not
        a measure of performance under Canadian or U.S. GAAP and should not
        be considered in isolation or as a substitute for any standardized
        measure. There is no comparable measure under GAAP.

    GUIDANCE SUMMARY
                                     Q4 09         Q4 09               1Q 10
                                  Guidance        Actual          Guidance(8)
                           ----------------      --------    ----------------
    Revenue                $1.55B - $1.70B        $1.66B     $1.45B - $1.60B
    Adjusted net EPS(7)      $0.16 - $0.22         $0.21       $0.15 - $0.21

    (7) The company's published guidance on October 22, 2009 for adjusted net
        earnings per share of $0.14 to $0.20 did not reflect the revised
        definition for this metric. The guidance for adjusted net earnings
        per share using the revised definition would have been $0.16 to
        $0.22. The company's adjusted net earnings per share for the fourth
        quarter was $0.21 and met the high end of this range.

    (8) Guidance for the first quarter of 2010 is provided only on an
        adjusted net earnings basis. This is due to the difficulty in
        forecasting the various items impacting GAAP net earnings, such as
        the amount and timing of our restructuring and debt repurchase
        activities.


                               CELESTICA INC.

                         CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
                        (in millions of U.S. dollars)

                                                    December 31  December 31
                                                           2008         2009
                                                    ------------ ------------
    Assets                                                        (unaudited)
    Current assets:
      Cash and cash equivalents (note 6)...........  $  1,201.0   $    937.7
      Accounts receivable (note 10(c)).............     1,074.0        828.1
      Inventories (note 2).........................       787.4        676.1
      Prepaid and other assets (note 7(i)).........        87.1         74.5
      Income taxes recoverable.....................        14.1         21.2
      Deferred income taxes........................         8.2          5.2
                                                    ------------ ------------
                                                        3,171.8      2,542.8
    Property, plant and equipment (note 1(i))......       433.5        393.8
    Intangible assets (note 1(i))..................        54.1         32.3
    Other long-term assets (note 7(ii))............       126.8        137.2
                                                    ------------ ------------
                                                     $  3,786.2   $  3,106.1
                                                    ------------ ------------
                                                    ------------ ------------
    Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity
    Current liabilities:
      Accounts payable.............................  $  1,090.6   $    927.1
      Accrued liabilities (notes 4 and 7(i)).......       463.1        331.9
      Income taxes payable.........................        13.5         38.0
      Deferred income taxes........................         0.2            -
      Current portion of long-term debt (note 3)...         1.0        222.8
                                                    ------------ ------------
                                                        1,568.4      1,519.8
    Long-term debt (note 3)........................       732.1            -
    Accrued pension and post-employment benefits...        63.2         75.4
    Deferred income taxes..........................        47.2         28.0
    Other long-term liabilities....................         9.8          7.1
                                                    ------------ ------------
                                                        2,420.7      1,630.3
    Shareholders' equity (note 8):
      Capital stock................................     3,588.5      3,591.2
      Contributed surplus..........................       204.4        210.6
      Deficit......................................    (2,436.8)    (2,381.8)
      Accumulated other comprehensive income.......         9.4         55.8
                                                    ------------ ------------
                                                        1,365.5      1,475.8
                                                    ------------ ------------
                                                     $  3,786.2   $  3,106.1
                                                    ------------ ------------
                                                    ------------ ------------

                    Guarantees and contingencies (note 9)
                         Subsequent events (note 12)

    See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.
          These unaudited interim consolidated financial statements
                   should be read in conjunction with the
               2008 annual consolidated financial statements.



                               CELESTICA INC.

                    CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
           (in millions of U.S. dollars, except per share amounts)

                                Three months ended          Year ended
                                    December 31             December 31
                                  2008        2009        2008        2009
                              ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
                              (unaudited) (unaudited) (unaudited) (unaudited)

    Revenue..................  $ 1,935.4   $ 1,664.4   $ 7,678.2   $ 6,092.2
    Cost of sales............    1,794.8     1,555.3     7,147.1     5,662.4
                              ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
    Gross profit.............      140.6       109.1       531.1       429.8
    Selling, general and
     administrative expenses
     (note 1(i)).............       76.9        61.2       292.0       244.5
    Amortization of
     intangible assets
     (note 1(i)).............        6.4         6.6        26.9        21.9
    Other charges
     (recoveries) (note 4)...      861.9        (8.7)      885.2        68.0
    Interest on long-term
     debt....................       15.5         5.7        57.8        35.3
    Interest income, net of
     interest expense........       (1.8)          -       (15.3)       (0.3)
                              ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
    Earnings (loss) before
     income taxes............     (818.3)       44.3      (715.5)       60.4
    Income tax expense
     (recovery):
      Current................       13.3        25.8        18.4        33.6
      Deferred...............       (9.4)      (12.6)      (13.4)      (28.2)
                              ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
                                     3.9        13.2         5.0         5.4
                              ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
    Net earnings (loss) for
     the period..............  $  (822.2)  $    31.1   $  (720.5)  $    55.0
                              ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
                              ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------

    Basic earnings (loss)
     per share...............  $   (3.58)  $    0.14   $   (3.14)  $    0.24

    Diluted earnings (loss)
     per share...............  $   (3.58)  $    0.13   $   (3.14)  $    0.24

    Shares used in computing
     per share amounts:
       Basic (in millions)...      229.4       229.7       229.3       229.5
       Diluted (in
        millions)............      229.4       232.0       229.3       230.9

    See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.
          These unaudited interim consolidated financial statements
                   should be read in conjunction with the
               2008 annual consolidated financial statements.



                               CELESTICA INC.

           CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
                        (in millions of U.S. dollars)

                                Three months ended          Year ended
                                    December 31             December 31
                                  2008        2009        2008        2009
                              ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
                              (unaudited) (unaudited) (unaudited) (unaudited)
    Net earnings (loss) for
     the period..............  $  (822.2)  $    31.1   $  (720.5)  $    55.0
    Other comprehensive
     income, net of tax:
      Currency translation
       adjustment............        8.7        (2.0)       11.5        (1.6)
      Reclass foreign
       currency translation
       to other charges......          -           -           -         1.8
      Change from
       derivatives
       designated as hedges..      (27.5)        3.7       (58.0)       46.2
                              ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
    Comprehensive income
     (loss)..................  $  (841.0)  $    32.8   $  (767.0)  $   101.4
                              ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
                              ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------

    See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.
          These unaudited interim consolidated financial statements
                   should be read in conjunction with the
               2008 annual consolidated financial statements.



                               CELESTICA INC.

                    CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
                        (in millions of U.S. dollars)

                                Three months ended          Year ended
                                    December 31             December 31
                                  2008        2009        2008        2009
                              ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
                              (unaudited) (unaudited) (unaudited) (unaudited)

    Cash provided by (used in):
    Operations:
    Net earnings (loss) for
     the period..............  $  (822.2)  $    31.1   $  (720.5)  $    55.0
    Items not affecting cash:
      Depreciation and
       amortization..........       27.7        25.9       109.2       100.4
      Deferred income taxes..       (9.4)      (12.6)      (13.4)      (28.2)
      Stock-based
       compensation..........        6.9         6.6        23.4        28.0
      Restructuring charges
       (note 4)..............        0.6        (0.3)        1.1         3.8
      Other charges
       (note 4)..............      850.3         1.5       850.3         9.5
    Other....................       (8.2)        4.2        (0.2)       (4.0)
    Changes in non-cash
     working capital items:
      Accounts receivable....      (33.9)       25.9      (132.8)      244.9
      Inventories............       55.9        21.4         4.5       110.2
      Prepaid and other
       assets................       (2.5)      (14.3)       22.5        21.7
      Income taxes
       recoverable...........       20.3        (0.7)        5.7        (7.1)
      Accounts payable and
       accrued liabilities...      (73.9)      (69.8)       58.9      (265.2)
      Income taxes payable...       (6.8)       26.1        (0.5)       24.5
                              ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
      Non-cash working
       capital changes.......      (40.9)      (11.4)      (41.7)      129.0
                              ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
    Cash provided by
     operations..............        4.8        45.0       208.2       293.5
                              ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------

    Investing:
      Purchase of property,
       plant and equipment...      (25.6)      (21.0)      (88.8)      (77.3)
      Proceeds from sale of
       assets................        3.5         3.5         7.7        10.0
      Other..................        0.4         0.5         0.3         1.0
                              ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
    Cash used in investing
     activities                    (21.7)      (17.0)      (80.8)      (66.3)
                              ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------

    Financing:
      Repurchase of Senior
       Subordinated Notes
       (Notes)
       (notes 3(d)(e)).......      (30.4)     (346.1)      (30.4)     (495.8)
      Proceeds from
       termination of swap
       agreements
       (note 3(d))...........          -           -           -        14.7
      Financing costs........       (0.5)       (0.5)       (0.5)       (2.8)
      Repayment of capital
       lease obligations.....       (0.2)          -        (0.4)       (1.0)
      Issuance of share
       capital...............          -         0.7         2.1         2.7
      Other..................       (9.2)       (5.8)      (13.9)       (8.3)
                              ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
    Cash used in financing
     activities..............      (40.3)     (351.7)      (43.1)     (490.5)
                              ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------

    Increase (decrease) in
     cash....................      (57.2)     (323.7)       84.3      (263.3)
    Cash and cash
     equivalents, beginning
     of period...............    1,258.2     1,261.4     1,116.7     1,201.0
                              ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
    Cash and cash
     equivalents, end of
     period..................  $ 1,201.0   $   937.7   $ 1,201.0   $   937.7
                              ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
                              ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------

                 Supplemental cash flow information (note 6)

    See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.
          These unaudited interim consolidated financial statements
                   should be read in conjunction with the
               2008 annual consolidated financial statements.


                               CELESTICA INC.

                 NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
           (in millions of U.S. dollars, except per share amounts)
                                 (unaudited)


    1.  Basis of presentation and significant accounting policies:

    We prepare our financial statements in accordance with generally accepted
    accounting principles (GAAP) in Canada.

    The disclosures contained in these unaudited interim consolidated
    financial statements do not include all requirements of Canadian GAAP for
    annual financial statements. These unaudited interim consolidated
    financial statements should be read in conjunction with the 2008 annual
    consolidated financial statements. These unaudited interim consolidated
    financial statements reflect all adjustments which are, in the opinion of
    management, necessary to present fairly our financial position as at
    December 31, 2009 and the results of operations, comprehensive income
    (loss), and cash flows for the three months and years ended December 31,
    2008 and 2009.

    Use of estimates:

    The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires
    management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported
    amounts of assets and liabilities and related disclosures of contingent
    assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, and the
    reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting period. We
    applied significant estimates and assumptions to our valuations against
    inventory and income taxes, to the amount and timing of restructuring
    charges or recoveries, to the fair values used in testing long-lived
    assets, and to valuing our pension costs. We evaluate our estimates and
    assumptions on a regular basis, based on historical experience and other
    relevant factors. Actual results could differ materially from those
    estimates and assumptions, especially in light of the economic
    environment and uncertainties.

    These unaudited interim consolidated financial statements are based upon
    accounting principles consistent with those used and described in the
    2008 annual consolidated financial statements, except for the following:

    Changes in accounting policies:

    (i) Goodwill and intangible assets:

    On January 1, 2009, we adopted CICA Handbook Section 3064, "Goodwill and
    intangible assets." This revised standard establishes guidance for the
    recognition, measurement and disclosure of goodwill and intangible
    assets, including internally generated intangible assets. As required by
    this standard, we have retroactively reclassified computer software
    assets on our consolidated balance sheet from property, plant and
    equipment to intangible assets. We have also reclassified computer
    software amortization on our consolidated statement of operations from
    depreciation expense, included in selling, general and administrative
    expenses, to amortization of intangible assets. There is no impact on
    previously reported net earnings or loss.

    Intangible assets:

                                                    December 31  December 31
                                                        2008         2009
                                                   ------------- ------------
    Intellectual property .........................   $     0.6    $       -
    Other intangible assets .......................        19.5          8.9
    Computer software assets ......................        34.0         23.4
                                                      ---------    ---------
                                                      $    54.1    $    32.3
                                                      ---------    ---------
                                                      ---------    ---------

    Amortization expense is as follows:

                                   Three months ended         Year ended
                                       December 31            December 31
                                    2008       2009        2008        2009
                                  --------  ---------    ---------  ---------
    Amortization of
     intellectual property .....  $   0.2    $     -      $   1.1    $   0.2
    Amortization of other
     intangible assets .........      3.1        1.9         14.0        8.6
    Amortization of computer
     software assets ...........      3.1        4.7         11.8       13.1
                                  -------    -------      -------    -------
                                  $   6.4    $   6.6      $  26.9    $  21.9
                                  -------    -------      -------    -------
                                  -------    -------      -------    -------

    Recently issued accounting pronouncements:

    (a) International financial reporting standards (IFRS):

    In February 2008, the Canadian Accounting Standards Board announced the
    adoption of IFRS for publicly accountable enterprises. IFRS will replace
    Canadian GAAP effective January 1, 2011. IFRS is effective for our first
    quarter of 2011 and will require that we restate our 2010 comparative
    numbers under IFRS. Our IFRS transition plan is progressing according to
    our implementation schedule. We will disclose our preliminary IFRS
    accounting policy decisions in our 2009 annual management's discussion
    and analysis. Although we have identified key accounting policy
    differences, we cannot at this time determine the impact of IFRS on our
    consolidated financial statements.

    (b) Business combinations:

    In January 2009, the CICA issued Handbook Section 1582, "Business
    combinations," which replaces the existing standards. This section
    establishes the standards for the accounting of business combinations,
    and states that all assets and liabilities of an acquired business will
    be recorded at fair value. Obligations for contingent considerations and
    contingencies will also be recorded at fair value at the acquisition
    date. The standard states that acquisition-related costs will be expensed
    as incurred and that restructuring charges will be expensed in the
    periods after the acquisition date. This standard is equivalent to the
    IFRS on business combinations. This standard is applied prospectively to
    business combinations with acquisition dates on or after January 1, 2011.
    We are currently evaluating the impact of adopting this standard on our
    consolidated financial statements.

    (c) Consolidated financial statements:

    In January 2009, the CICA issued Handbook Section 1601, "Consolidated
    financial statements," which replaces the existing standards. This
    section establishes the standards for preparing consolidated financial
    statements and is effective for 2011. We are currently evaluating the
    impact of adopting this standard on our consolidated financial
    statements.

    (d) Financial instruments - disclosures:

    Effective December 31, 2009, we adopted the amendment issued by the CICA
    to Handbook Section 3862, "Financial instruments - disclosures," which
    requires enhanced disclosures on liquidity risk of financial instruments
    and new disclosures on fair value measurements of financial instruments.
    These requirements correspond to the IFRS on financial instruments
    disclosures and will be included in our 2009 annual consolidated
    financial statements.

    2.  Inventories:

    During 2009, we recorded a net inventory valuation reversal through cost
    of sales of $1.0 to reflect changes in the value of our inventory to net
    realizable value.

    3.  Long-term debt:

                                                    December 31  December 31
                                                        2008         2009
                                                   ------------- ------------
        Secured, revolving credit facility
         due 2011 (a) .............................   $       -    $       -
        Senior Subordinated Notes due 2011
         (2011 Notes) (b)(c)(d)(e) ................       489.4            -
        Senior Subordinated Notes due 2013
         (2013 Notes) (b)(e) ......................       223.1        223.1
        Embedded prepayment option at fair
         value (d)(f) .............................       (19.2)        (1.5)
        Basis adjustments on debt obligation (f) ..         4.9          3.1
        Unamortized debt issue costs ..............        (7.0)        (1.9)
        Fair value adjustment of 2011 Notes
         attributable to interest rate risks (d)(f)        40.9            -
                                                      ---------    ---------
                                                          732.1        222.8
        Capital lease obligations .................         1.0            -
                                                      ---------    ---------
                                                          733.1        222.8
        Less current portion ......................         1.0        222.8
                                                      ---------    ---------
                                                      $   732.1    $       -
                                                      ---------    ---------
                                                      ---------    ---------

    (a) In April 2009, we renewed our revolving credit facility on generally
        similar terms and conditions, and reduced the size from $300.0 to
        $200.0, with a maturity of April 2011. Under the terms of the renewed
        facility, borrowings bear a higher interest rate than under the
        previous terms and we are required to comply with certain restrictive
        covenants relating to debt incurrence, the sale of assets, a change
        of control and certain financial covenants related to indebtedness,
        interest coverage and liquidity. There were no borrowings outstanding
        under the facility at December 31, 2009. Commitment fees for 2009
        were $2.1. We were in compliance with all covenants at December 31,
        2009. Based on the required financial ratios at December 31, 2009, we
        have full access to this facility.

        We also have uncommitted bank overdraft facilities available for
        operating requirements which total $65.0 at December 31, 2009. There
        were no borrowings outstanding under these facilities at December 31,
        2009.

    (b) In June 2004, we issued the 2011 Notes with a principal amount of
        $500.0 and a fixed interest rate of 7.875%. In June 2005, we issued
        the 2013 Notes with a principal amount of $250.0 and a fixed interest
        rate of 7.625%. We repurchased the 2011 Notes in the first and fourth
        quarters of 2009. See notes 3(d) and (e). In January 2010, we
        announced our intention to redeem our 2013 Notes. See note 12.

        The 2013 Notes are unsecured and subordinated in right of payment to
        our secured debt. The 2013 Notes have restrictive covenants that
        limit our ability to pay dividends, repurchase our own stock or repay
        debt that is subordinated to the Notes. These covenants also place
        limitations on the sale of assets and our ability to incur additional
        debt. We were in compliance with all covenants at December 31, 2009.

    (c) In connection with the 2011 Notes, we entered into agreements to swap
        the fixed interest rate with a variable interest rate based on LIBOR
        plus a margin. In February 2009, we terminated the interest rate swap
        agreements. Interest on the 2011 Notes was fixed at 7.875% after
        termination of the swap agreement through to the redemption of the
        debt in the fourth quarter of 2009. The average interest rate was
        7.875% and 7.0%, respectively, for the fourth quarter of 2009 and
        year ended December 31, 2009, through to the redemption of the debt
        (6.9% and 6.5%, respectively, for the fourth quarter of 2008 and year
        ended December 31, 2008). See note 3(d).

    (d) In March 2009, we paid $149.7, excluding accrued interest, to
        repurchase 2011 Notes with a principal amount of $150.0. In November
        2009, we redeemed the remaining 2011 Notes and paid $346.1, excluding
        accrued interest, to repurchase 2011 Notes with a principal amount of
        $339.4. We recognized a gain of $9.1 in the first quarter of 2009 and
        a gain of $10.4 in the fourth quarter of 2009 on the repurchase of
        the 2011 Notes which we recorded in other charges. See note 4. The
        gains on the repurchases were measured based on the carrying value of
        the repurchased portion of the 2011 Notes on the dates of repurchase.
        In the first quarter of 2009, we terminated the interest rate swap
        agreements related to the 2011 Notes and received $14.7 in cash,
        excluding accrued interest, as settlement of these agreements. In
        connection with the termination of the swap agreements, we
        discontinued fair value hedge accounting on the 2011 Notes. In the
        first quarter of 2009, we recorded a write-down, through other
        charges, of $15.6 in the carrying value of the embedded prepayment
        option on the 2011 Notes to reflect the change in fair value upon
        hedge de-designation. See note 4. We amortized the historical fair
        value adjustment on the 2011 Notes until the Notes were repaid, using
        the effective interest rate method. This amortization is recorded as
        a reduction of interest expense on long-term debt. Also see note 12.

    (e) During the fourth quarter of 2008, we paid a total of $30.4,
        excluding accrued interest, to repurchase 2011 Notes with a principal
        amount of $10.6 and to repurchase 2013 Notes with a principal amount
        of $26.9. We recognized a gain of $7.6 on the repurchase of the Notes
        which we recorded in other charges. See note 4. The gain on the
        repurchase was measured based on the carrying values of the
        repurchased portion of the Notes on the dates of repurchase.

    (f) The prepayment option in our Notes qualify as embedded derivatives
        which we bifurcated for reporting. As of December 31, 2009, the fair
        value of the embedded derivative asset is $1.5 for the 2013 Notes and
        is recorded against long-term debt. The decrease in the fair value of
        the embedded derivative asset from December 31, 2008 primarily
        reflects the write-down upon hedge de-designation described in note 3
        (d). We also recorded a write-down, through other charges, of $1.1 to
        eliminate the carrying value of the embedded prepayment option on the
        2011 Notes in the third quarter of 2009, when we announced our
        intention to redeem the 2011 Notes. See note 4. As a result of
        bifurcating the prepayment option, a basis adjustment is added to the
        cost of long-term debt. We amortize the basis adjustment over the
        term of the debt using the effective interest rate method. The
        amortization of the basis adjustment is recorded as a reduction of
        interest expense on long-term debt.

        The unamortized fair value adjustment on the 2011 Notes attributable
        to movements in the benchmark interest rates decreased from $40.9 at
        December 31, 2008 to zero at December 31, 2009 primarily as a result
        of the debt repurchases and hedge de-designation described in note 3
        (d). After the hedge de-designation, we amortized the fair value
        adjustment to interest expense on long-term debt until the 2011 Notes
        were redeemed. Upon redemption of the 2011 Notes in the fourth
        quarter of 2009, the related basis adjustment, the unamortized debt
        issue costs and the unamortized fair value adjustment were eliminated
        in determining the gain that we recorded in other charges.

        We applied fair value hedge accounting to our interest rate swaps and
        our hedged debt obligation (2011 Notes) until February 2009. We also
        mark-to-market the bifurcated embedded prepayment options in our debt
        instruments until the options are extinguished. The changes in the
        fair values each period are recorded in interest expense on long-term
        debt, except for the write-down of the embedded prepayment option due
        to hedge de-designation or debt repurchase which is recorded in other
        charges. The mark-to-market adjustment fluctuates each period as it
        is dependent on market conditions, including future interest rates,
        implied volatility and credit spreads. The impact on our results of
        operations is as follows:

                                  Three months ended         Year ended
                                       December 31            December 31
                                    2008       2009        2008        2009
                                  --------  ---------    ---------  ---------
    Increase (decrease) in
     interest expense on
     long-term debt ............  $   0.8    $  (2.0)     $   1.0   $   (9.0)


    4.  Other charges (recoveries):

                                  Three months ended         Year ended
                                       December 31            December 31
                                    2008       2009        2008        2009
                                  --------  ---------    ---------  ---------

        Restructuring (a) ......  $  11.6    $  13.5      $  35.3    $  83.1
        Goodwill
         impairment (b) ........    850.5          -        850.5          -
        Long-lived asset
         impairment (c) ........      8.8       12.3          8.8       12.3
        Gain on repurchase of
         Notes
         (notes 3(d)(e)(f)) ....     (7.6)     (10.4)        (7.6)     (19.5)
        Write-down of embedded
         prepayment option
         (notes 3(d)(f)) .......        -          -            -       16.7
        Recovery of
         damages (d) ...........        -      (23.7)           -      (23.7)
        Release of cumulative
         translation
         adjustment (e) ........        -          -            -        1.8
        Other (f) ..............     (1.4)      (0.4)        (1.8)      (2.7)
                                  -------    -------      -------    -------
                                  $ 861.9    $  (8.7)     $ 885.2    $  68.0
                                  -------    -------      -------    -------
                                  -------    -------      -------    -------

    (a) Restructuring:

    In January 2008, we estimated that a restructuring charge of between $50
    and $75 would be recorded throughout 2008 and 2009. In light of the
    continued uncertain economic environment, we determined that further
    restructuring actions were required to improve our overall utilization
    and reduce overhead costs. In July 2009, we announced additional
    restructuring charges of between $75 and $100. Combined, we expect to
    incur total restructuring charges of between $150 and $175 associated
    with this program. During 2008 and 2009, we recorded a total of $118.4 in
    restructuring charges. Of that amount, $13.5 was recorded in the fourth
    quarter of 2009. We expect to complete these restructuring actions by the
    end of 2010. We recognize the restructuring charges as the detailed plans
    are finalized.

    Our restructuring actions include consolidating facilities and reducing
    our workforce. The majority of the employees terminated are manufacturing
    and plant employees in the Americas, Europe and the Philippines. For
    leased facilities that we no longer use, the lease costs included in the
    restructuring costs represent future lease payments less estimated
    sublease recoveries. Adjustments are made to lease and other contractual
    obligations to reflect incremental cancellation fees paid for terminating
    certain facility leases and to reflect changes in the accruals for other
    leases due to delays in the timing of sublease recoveries, changes in
    estimated sublease rates, or changes in use, relating principally to
    facilities in the Americas. We expect our long-term lease and other
    contractual obligations to be paid out over the remaining lease terms
    through 2015. Our restructuring liability is recorded in accrued
    liabilities.

    Details of the 2009 activity are as follows:

                                   Lease
                                     and
                                   other  Facility
                       Employee    cont-     exit    Total     2009
                         termi-  ractual    costs  accrued     non-
                         nation   oblig-      and    liab-     cash     2009
                          costs   ations    other    ility   charge   charge
                        -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- --------

    December 31, 2008..   $18.7   $ 26.7    $ 0.2   $ 45.6   $    -   $    -
    Cash payments .....   (14.6)    (2.2)    (0.1)   (16.9)       -        -
    Charges/
     adjustments ......    10.4     (4.5)     0.2      6.1      0.6      6.7
                        -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- --------
    March 31, 2009 ....    14.5     20.0      0.3     34.8      0.6      6.7
    Cash payments .....   (14.9)    (2.6)    (0.3)   (17.8)       -        -
    Charges/
     adjustments ......    16.2      3.7      0.3     20.2      0.7     20.9
                        -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- --------
    June 30, 2009 .....    15.8     21.1      0.3     37.2      1.3     27.6
    Cash payments .....   (16.7)    (3.6)    (0.9)   (21.2)       -        -
    Charges/
     adjustments ......    33.8      4.2      1.2     39.2      2.8     42.0
                        -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- --------
    September 30,
     2009 .............    32.9     21.7      0.6     55.2      4.1     69.6
    Cash payments .....   (18.7)    (4.0)    (1.3)   (24.0)       -        -
    Charges/
     adjustments ......     9.5      3.1      1.2     13.8     (0.3)    13.5
                        -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- --------
    December 31,
     2009 .............   $23.7    $20.8    $ 0.5    $45.0    $ 3.8    $83.1
                        -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- --------

    As of December 31, 2009, we have approximately $23.0 in assets that are
    held-for-sale, primarily land and buildings, as a result of the
    restructuring actions we have implemented. We have programs underway to
    sell these assets.

    (b) Goodwill impairment:

    Our goodwill balance prior to the 2008 impairment charge was $850.5 and
    was established primarily as a result of an acquisition in 2001. All
    goodwill was allocated to our Asia reporting unit.

    During the fourth quarter of 2008, we performed our annual goodwill
    impairment assessment. We completed our step one analysis using a
    combination of valuation approaches including a market capitalization
    approach, multiples approach and discounted cash flow. The market
    capitalization approach used our publicly traded stock price to determine
    fair value. The multiples approach used comparable trading multiples of
    our major competitors to arrive at a fair value and the discounted cash
    flow method used revenue and expense projections and risk-adjusted
    discount rates. The process of determining fair value was subjective and
    required management to exercise a significant amount of judgment in
    determining future growth rates, discount rates and tax rates, among
    other factors. At that time, the economic environment had negatively
    impacted our ability to forecast future demand and in turn resulted in
    our use of higher discount rates, reflecting the risk and uncertainty in
    the markets. The results of our step one analysis indicated potential
    impairment in our Asia reporting unit, which was corroborated by a
    combination of factors including a significant and sustained decline in
    our market capitalization, which was significantly below our book value,
    and the then deteriorating macro environment, which resulted in a decline
    in our expected future demand. We performed the second step of the
    goodwill impairment assessment to quantify the amount of impairment. This
    involved calculating the implied fair value of goodwill, determined in a
    manner similar to a purchase price allocation, and comparing the residual
    amount to the carrying amount of goodwill. Based on our analysis
    incorporating the declining market capitalization in 2008, as well as the
    significant end market deterioration and economic uncertainties impacting
    expected future demand at that time, we concluded that the entire
    goodwill balance as of December 31, 2008 of $850.5 was impaired. The
    goodwill impairment charge was non-cash in nature and did not affect our
    liquidity, cash flows from operating activities, or our compliance with
    debt covenants. The goodwill impairment charge was not deductible for
    income tax purposes and, therefore, we did not record a corresponding tax
    benefit in 2008.

    (c) Long-lived asset impairment:

    We conduct our annual impairment assessment of long-lived assets in the
    fourth quarter of each year. We recorded a non-cash charge of $12.3 in
    2009 against property, plant and equipment primarily in Japan and a non-
    cash charge of $8.8 in 2008 against property, plant and equipment in the
    Americas and Europe.

    (d) Recovery of damages:

    In the fourth quarter of 2009, we received a recovery of damages related
    to certain purchases we made in prior periods as a result of the
    settlement of a class action lawsuit. We recorded a recovery, net of
    estimated reserves, of $23.7 through other charges in the fourth quarter.
    Future adjustments to our estimated reserves, if any, will be recorded
    through other charges.

    (e) Release of cumulative translation adjustment:

    We recorded a net loss of $1.8 for the release of the cumulative currency
    translation adjustment related to a liquidated foreign subsidiary.

    (f) Other:

    We recognized recoveries on the sale of certain assets that were
    previously written down through other charges.

    5.  Segment information:

    The accounting standards establish the criteria for the disclosure of
    certain information in the interim and annual financial statements
    regarding operating segments, products and services and major customers.
    Operating segments are defined as components of an enterprise for which
    separate financial information is available that is regularly evaluated
    by the chief operating decision maker in deciding how to allocate
    resources and in assessing performance. Our operating segment is
    comprised of our electronics manufacturing services business. Our chief
    operating decision maker is our Chief Executive Officer.

    (i) The following table indicates revenue by end market as a percentage
        of total revenue. Our revenue fluctuates from period to period
        depending on numerous factors, including but not limited to:
        seasonality of business; the level of business from new, existing and
        disengaging customers; the level of program wins or losses; the
        phasing in or out of programs; and changes in customer demand.

                                   Three months ended         Year ended
                                       December 31            December 31
                                    2008       2009        2008        2009
                                  -------------------    --------------------

        Consumer .................    28%         32%         23%        29%
        Enterprise
         Communications ..........    22%         20%         25%        21%
        Telecommunications .......    17%         11%         15%        15%
        Servers ..................    13%         14%         16%        13%
        Storage ..................     9%         13%         10%        12%
        Industrial, Aerospace
         and Defense, and
         Healthcare ..............    11%         10%         11%        10%

    (ii) For the fourth quarter of 2009, two customers represented more than
        10% of total revenue (fourth quarter of 2008 - one customer
        represented more than 10% of total revenue). For the full year 2009,
        one customer, Research In Motion (RIM), represented more than 10% of
        total revenue (2008 - no customer represented more than 10% of total
        revenue). RIM accounted for 21% of total revenue in the fourth
        quarter of 2009 and 17% of total revenue for the full year 2009.


    6.  Supplemental cash flow information:

                                   Three months ended         Year ended
                                       December 31            December 31
                                    2008       2009        2008        2009
                                  -------------------    --------------------
        Paid (recovered)
         during the period:

        Interest(a) ...........   $   1.3    $  10.3      $  65.4    $ 64.8
        Taxes(b) ..............   $   2.9    $  (0.4)     $  17.0    $ 16.6

    (a) This includes interest paid on the Notes. Interest on the Notes is
        payable in January and July of each year until maturity or earlier
        repurchase or redemption. See notes 3(b) and (c).

    (b) Cash taxes paid is net of any income taxes recovered.

                                                    December 31  December 31
                                                        2008         2009
                                                   ------------- ------------
        Cash and cash equivalents are
         comprised of the following:

        Cash (i) ..................................   $   406.2    $   259.8
        Cash equivalents (i) ......................       794.8        677.9
                                                      ---------    ---------
                                                      $ 1,201.0    $   937.7
                                                      ---------    ---------
                                                      ---------    ---------

        (i)  Our current portfolio consists of certificates of deposit and
             certain money market funds that are secured exclusively by U.S.
             government securities. The majority of our cash and cash
             equivalents are held with financial institutions each of which
             had at December 31, 2009 a Standard and Poor's rating of A-1 or
             above.

    7.  Derivative financial instruments:

    (i) We enter into foreign currency contracts to hedge foreign currency
        risks primarily relating to cash flows. At December 31, 2009, we had
        forward exchange contracts covering various currencies in an
        aggregate notional amount of $489.2. All derivative financial
        instruments are recorded at fair value on our consolidated balance
        sheet. The fair value of our foreign currency contracts at December
        31, 2009 was a net unrealized gain of $8.0 (December 31, 2008 - net
        unrealized loss of $38.9). This is comprised of $9.4 of derivative
        assets recorded in prepaid and other assets and other long-term
        assets, and $1.4 of derivative liabilities recorded in accrued
        liabilities. The unrealized gains and losses are a result of
        fluctuations in foreign exchange rates between the time the currency
        forward contracts were entered into and the valuation date at period
        end. The change in the net unrealized gains and losses of our foreign
        currency contracts during 2009 is due primarily to the favourable
        movement in the exchange rates for the currencies that we hedge and
        the settlement of contracts with significant losses.

    At December 31, 2009, we had forward exchange contracts to trade U.S.
    dollars in exchange for the following currencies:

                                             Weighted
                                              average
                                             exchange                  Fair
                                              rate of     Maximum     value
                                Amount of        U.S.   period in     gain/
    Currency                 U.S. dollars     dollars      months     (loss)
    ----------------------- -------------- ----------- ---------- -----------
    Canadian dollar .......     $   206.5   $    0.92        15    $     7.7
    British pound
     sterling .............          89.5        1.60         4         (0.1)
    Thai baht .............          50.1        0.03        12          0.2
    Malaysian ringgit .....          47.8        0.29        12          0.2
    Mexican peso ..........          37.1        0.08        12          0.1
    Singapore dollar ......          18.9        0.70        12          0.3
    Euro ..................          13.3        1.45         3            -
    Romanian lei ..........          13.1        0.33        12         (0.3)
    Czech koruna ..........          12.9        0.05         6         (0.1)
                                ---------                          ---------
    Total .................     $   489.2                          $     8.0
                                ---------                          ---------
                                ---------                          ---------

    (ii) In connection with the issuance of our 2011 Notes in June 2004, we
        entered into agreements to swap the fixed rate of interest for a
        variable interest rate. The notional amount of the agreements was
        $500.0. The fair value of the interest rate swap agreements at
        December 31, 2008 was an unrealized gain of $17.3, which we recorded
        in other long-term assets. In connection with the debt repurchase
        (see notes 3(c) and (d)), we terminated our swap agreements. We
        received $14.7 in February 2009 representing the fair value of the
        swap agreements, excluding accrued interest, prior to termination.
        Notes 3(d) and (f) summarize the impact of our mark-to-market
        adjustments and our fair value hedge accounting.

        Fair value hedge ineffectiveness arose when the change in the fair
        values of our swap agreements, our hedged debt obligation and its
        embedded derivatives, and the amortization of the related basis
        adjustments did not offset each other during a reporting period. The
        fair value hedge ineffectiveness loss of $1.4 for our 2011 Notes was
        recorded in interest expense on long-term debt for 2009 (loss of $0.9
        for 2008). This fair value hedge ineffectiveness was driven primarily
        by the difference in the credit risk used to value our hedged debt
        obligation as compared to the credit risk used to value our interest
        rate swaps. As a result of discontinuing the fair value hedge on our
        2011 Notes in February 2009, no further fair value hedge
        ineffectiveness has occurred.

    8.  Shareholders' equity:
                                                                      Accumu-
                                                                       lated
                                                                       other
                                                Contri-               compre-
                         Capital                 buted               hensive
                           stock   Warrants    surplus    Deficit     income
                       ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
        Balance -
         December 31,
         2007 ........  $3,585.2   $    3.1   $  190.3  $(1,716.3)  $   55.9
        Shares
         issued ......       3.3          -          -          -          -
        Warrants
         cancelled ...         -       (3.1)       3.1          -          -
        Stock-based
         compensation
         costs .......         -          -       10.0          -          -
        Other ........         -          -        1.0          -          -
        Net loss
         for 2008 ....         -          -          -     (720.5)         -
        Change from
         derivatives
         designated
         as hedges ...         -          -          -          -      (58.0)
        Currency
         translation
         adjustments .         -          -          -          -       11.5
                        --------   --------   --------  ---------   --------
        Balance -
         December
         31, 2008 ....   3,588.5          -      204.4   (2,436.8)       9.4
        Shares
         issued ......       2.7          -          -          -          -
        Stock-based
         compensation
         costs .......         -          -       17.6          -          -
        Reclass to
         accrued
         liabilities(a)        -          -      (13.3)         -          -
        Other ........         -          -        1.9          -          -
        Net earnings
         for 2009 ....         -          -          -       55.0          -
        Change from
         derivatives
         designated as
         hedges ......         -          -          -          -       46.2
        Currency
        translation
        adjustments ..         -          -          -          -        0.2
                        --------   --------   --------  ---------   --------
        Balance -
         December
         31, 2009 ....  $3,591.2   $      -   $  210.6  $(2,381.8)  $   55.8
                        --------   --------   --------  ---------   --------
                        --------   --------   --------  ---------   --------

    (a) We have the option to settle restricted share unit awards in the form
        of shares that we purchase in the open market or cash. Historically,
        we have settled these awards with shares purchased in the open
        market. During the fourth quarter of 2009, we decided to settle the
        share unit awards vesting in the first quarter of 2010 with cash. As
        a result, we reclassified $13.3, which we had accumulated in
        contributed surplus, to accrued liabilities. We adjusted this
        liability to the market value of our underlying subordinate voting
        shares at December 31, 2009, with a corresponding charge to
        compensation expense. A mark-to-market adjustment of $10.9 (cost of
        sales - $5.2; SG&A - $5.7) was recorded in the fourth quarter of
        2009. Management intends to settle the remaining share unit awards in
        the form of shares purchased in the open market and will continue to
        account for these share units as equity awards.

                                                     Year ended   Year ended
        Accumulated other comprehensive             December 31  December 31
         income, net of tax                             2008         2009
                                                   ------------- ------------
        Opening balance of foreign currency
         translation account ......................   $    35.2    $    46.7
        Currency translation adjustment ...........        11.5         (1.6)
        Release of cumulative currency translation
         to other charges (note 4(e)) .............           -          1.8
                                                      ---------    ---------
        Closing balance ...........................        46.7         46.9

        Opening balance of unrealized net gain
         (loss) on cash flow hedges ...............   $    20.7    $   (37.3)
        Net gain (loss) on cash flow hedges(1) ....       (53.1)        14.4
        Net loss (gain) on cash flow hedges
         reclassified to operations(2) ............        (4.9)        31.8
                                                      ---------    ---------
        Closing balance(3) ........................       (37.3)         8.9
                                                      ---------    ---------

        Accumulated other comprehensive income ....   $     9.4    $    55.8
                                                      ---------    ---------
                                                      ---------    ---------

    (1) Net of income tax benefit of nil and $0.1 for the three months and
        year ended December 31, 2009 ($0.8 income tax benefit for 2008).

    (2) Net of income tax expense of nil and $0.6 for the three months and
        year ended December 31, 2009 ($0.2 income tax expense for 2008).

    (3) Net of income tax expense of $0.1 as of December 31, 2009 ($0.4
        income tax benefit as of December 31, 2008).

    We expect that the majority of the gains on cash flow hedges reported in
    accumulated other comprehensive income at December 31, 2009 will be
    reclassified to operations during the next 12 months, primarily through
    cost of sales as the underlying expenses that are being hedged are
    included in cost of sales.

    9.  Guarantees and contingencies:

    We have contingent liabilities in the form of letters of credit, letters
    of guarantee and surety bonds which we have provided to various third
    parties. These guarantees cover various payments, including customs and
    excise taxes, utility commitments and certain bank guarantees. At
    December 31, 2009, these contingent liabilities amounted to $50.2
    (December 31, 2008 - $55.4).

    In addition to the above guarantees, we have also provided routine
    indemnifications, the terms of which range in duration and often are not
    explicitly defined. These may include indemnifications against adverse
    impacts due to changes in tax laws and patent infringements by third
    parties. We have also provided indemnifications in connection with the
    sale of certain businesses and real property. The maximum potential
    liability from these indemnifications cannot be reasonably estimated. In
    some cases, we have recourse against other parties to mitigate our risk
    of loss from these indemnifications. Historically, we have not made
    significant payments relating to these types of indemnifications.

    Litigation:

    In the normal course of our operations, we are subject to litigation and
    claims from time to time. We may also be subject to lawsuits,
    investigations and other claims, including environmental, labor, product,
    customer disputes and other matters. Management believes that adequate
    provisions have been recorded in the accounts where required. Although it
    is not always possible to estimate the extent of potential costs, if any,
    management believes that the ultimate resolution of such contingencies
    will not have a material adverse impact on our results of operations,
    financial position or liquidity.

    In 2007, securities class action lawsuits were commenced against us and
    our former Chief Executive and Chief Financial Officers in the United
    States District Court of the Southern District of New York by certain
    individuals, on behalf of themselves and other unnamed purchasers of our
    stock, claiming that they were purchasers of our stock during the period
    January 27, 2005 through January 30, 2007. The plaintiffs allege
    violations of United States federal securities laws and seek unspecified
    damages. They allege that during the purported class period we made
    statements concerning our actual and anticipated future financial results
    that failed to disclose certain purportedly material adverse information
    with respect to demand and inventory in our Mexican operations and our
    information technology and communications divisions. In an amended
    complaint, the plaintiffs have added one of our directors and Onex
    Corporation as defendants. All defendants have filed motions to dismiss
    the amended complaint. These motions are pending. A parallel class
    proceeding has also been issued against us and our former Chief Executive
    and Chief Financial Officers in the Ontario Superior Court of Justice,
    but neither leave nor certification of the action has been granted by
    that court. We believe that the allegations in these claims are without
    merit and we intend to defend against them vigorously. However, there can
    be no assurance that the outcome of the litigation will be favorable to
    us or that it will not have a material adverse impact on our financial
    position or liquidity. In addition, we may incur substantial litigation
    expenses in defending these claims. We have liability insurance coverage
    that may cover some of our litigation expenses, potential judgments or
    settlement costs.

    Income taxes:

    We are subject to tax audits by local tax authorities of historical
    information which could result in additional tax expense in future
    periods relating to prior results. In addition, tax authorities could
    challenge the validity of our inter-company transactions, including
    financing and transfer pricing policies which generally involve
    subjective areas of taxation and a significant degree of judgment. If any
    of these tax authorities are successful with their challenges, our income
    tax expense may be adversely affected and we could also be subject to
    interest and penalty charges.

    In connection with ongoing tax audits in Canada, tax authorities have
    taken the position that income reported by one of our Canadian
    subsidiaries in 2001 through 2003 should have been materially higher as a
    result of certain inter-company transactions. The successful pursuit of
    that assertion could result in that subsidiary owing significant amounts
    of tax, interest and possibly penalties. We believe we have substantial
    defenses to the asserted position and have adequately accrued for any
    probable potential adverse tax impact. However, there can be no assurance
    as to the final resolution of this claim and any resulting proceedings
    and if this claim and any ensuing proceedings are determined adversely to
    us, the amounts we may be required to pay could be material.

    In connection with a tax audit in Brazil, in the fourth quarter of 2009,
    tax authorities have taken the position that income reported by our
    Brazilian subsidiary in 2004 should have been materially higher as a
    result of certain inter-company transactions. We believe we have
    substantial defenses to the asserted position. However, there can be no
    assurance as to the final resolution of this matter and, if it is
    determined adversely to us, the amounts we may be required to pay for
    taxes, interest and penalties could be material.

    We have and will continue to recognize the future benefit of certain
    Brazilian tax losses on the basis that these tax losses can and will be
    fully utilized in the fiscal period ending on the date of dissolution of
    our Brazilian subsidiary. We regularly review Brazilian laws and assess
    the likelihood of the realization of the future benefit of the tax
    losses. A change to the benefit realizable on these Brazilian losses
    could result in a substantial increase to our net future tax liabilities.

    10. Financial instruments - financial risks:

    We have exposures to the following financial risks arising from financial
    instruments: market risk, credit risk and liquidity risk. Market risk is
    the risk that results in changes to market prices, such as foreign
    exchange rates and interest rates, that could affect our operations or
    the value of our financial instruments.

    (a) Currency risk: Due to the nature of our international operations, we
    are exposed to exchange rate fluctuations on our cash receipts, cash
    payments and balance sheet exposures denominated in various foreign
    currencies. We manage our currency risk through our hedging program using
    forecasts of future cash flows denominated in foreign currencies and our
    currency exposures. Our major currency exposures, as of December 31,
    2009, are summarized in U.S. dollar equivalents in the following table.
    For purposes of this table, we have excluded items such as pension, post-
    employment benefits and income taxes, in accordance with the financial
    instruments standards. The local currency amounts have been converted to
    U.S. dollar equivalents using the spot rates as of December 31, 2009.

                                  Mexican        Thai  Malaysian    Canadian
                                     peso        baht    ringgit      dollar
                            -------------- ----------- ---------- -----------
        Cash and cash
         equivalents .......    $     0.5   $     1.0   $    0.9   $    54.8
        Accounts
         receivable ........            -           -        0.2           -
        Other financial
         assets ............            -         1.3        0.3         0.3
        Accounts payable
         and accrued
         liabilities .......        (20.4)      (14.0)     (12.6)      (44.0)
                                ----------  ----------  ---------  ----------
        Net financial
         assets
         (liabilities) .....    $   (19.9)  $   (11.7)  $  (11.2)  $    11.1
                                ----------  ----------  ---------  ----------
                                ----------  ----------  ---------  ----------

    At December 31, 2009, a one-percentage point strengthening or weakening
    of the following currencies against the U.S. dollar for our financial
    instruments denominated in non-functional currencies has the following
    impact:

                                  Mexican        Thai  Malaysian    Canadian
                                     peso        baht    ringgit      dollar
                            -------------- ----------- ---------- -----------
        1% Strengthening
          Net earnings .....    $       -   $    (0.1)  $   (0.2)  $       -
          Other
           comprehensive
           income ..........          0.1         0.5        0.4         2.0
        1% Weakening
          Net earnings .....            -         0.1        0.2           -
          Other
           comprehensive
           income ..........         (0.1)       (0.5)      (0.4)       (2.0)


    (b) Interest rate risk: We are exposed to interest rate risks as we have
    significant cash balances invested at floating rates. Borrowings under
    our revolving credit facility bear interest at LIBOR plus a margin. If we
    borrow under this facility, we will be exposed to interest rate risks due
    to fluctuations in the LIBOR rate.

    (c) Credit risk: Credit risk refers to the risk that a counterparty may
    default on its contractual obligations resulting in a financial loss to
    us. To mitigate the risk of financial loss from defaults under our
    foreign currency forward contracts, these counterparty financial
    institutions each had a Standard and Poor's rating of A or above at
    December 31, 2009. In November 2009, we renewed our accounts receivable
    sales program on similar terms and conditions for an additional year.
    This financial institution had a Standard and Poor's rating of A+ at
    December 31, 2009. At December 31, 2009, no accounts receivable were sold
    under this program. See notes 14(c) and 18 to the 2008 annual
    consolidated financial statements.

    We also provide credit to our customers in the normal course of business.
    The carrying amount of financial assets recorded in the financial
    statements, net of any allowances or reserves for losses, represents our
    estimate of maximum exposure to this credit risk. As of December 31,
    2009, less than 1% of our gross accounts receivable are over 90 days past
    due. Accounts receivable are net of an allowance for doubtful accounts of
    $7.5 at December 31, 2009 (December 31, 2008 - $13.7).

    (d) Liquidity risk: Liquidity risk is the risk that we may not have cash
    available to satisfy our financial obligations as they come due. The
    majority of our financial liabilities recorded in accounts payable and
    accrued liabilities are due within 90 days. The maturity analysis of our
    derivative financial liabilities is included in note 7(i). The redemption
    of our 2011 Notes in the fourth quarter of 2009 was funded from existing
    cash resources. In January 2010, we announced our intention to redeem the
    2013 Notes. See note 12. Management believes that cash flow from
    operations, together with cash on hand, cash from the sale of accounts
    receivable, and borrowings available under our credit facility and bank
    overdraft facilities will be sufficient to support our financial
    obligations. See note 14(d) to the 2008 annual consolidated financial
    statements.

    11. Comparative information:

    We have reclassified certain prior period information to conform to the
    current period's presentation.

    12. Subsequent events:

    In January 2010, we completed the acquisition of Invec Solutions Ltd.
    which is based in Scotland. Invec provides warranty management, repair
    and parts management services to companies in the information technology
    and consumer electronics markets. The cash purchase price was $6.4.

    In January 2010, we announced our intention to redeem the outstanding
    2013 Notes with a principal amount of $223.1. In accordance with the
    terms of the 2013 Notes, we will redeem the Notes at a price of 103.813%
    of the principal amount, together with accrued and unpaid interest to the
    redemption date. Based on the carrying value at December 31, 2009 of
    $222.8, we expect to incur a loss of approximately $9 on redemption,
    which we will record through other charges. We expect to complete the
    redemption during the first quarter of 2010 using existing cash
    resources. As a result, we have reclassified the 2013 Notes from
    long-term debt to current debt on our consolidated balance sheet.



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