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Sanmina-SCI Corporation: Q2 2008 10-Q Summary

Business Context and Reporting Period

This filing covers the quarterly period ended March 29, 2008. Sanmina-SCI Corporation is a global provider of electronics manufacturing services (EMS). The company is executing a major restructuring strategy that includes the divestiture of its Personal Computing (PC) business, which is now classified as a discontinued operation. The company operates primarily in communications, enterprise computing, defense, aerospace, and industrial sectors.

Key Financial Metrics

Material Changes vs. Prior Period

• Revenue: Net sales for the three months increased 1.6% to $1.82 billion compared to the prior year, driven by growth in defense/aerospace and communications. However, the six-month period saw a 3.1% decline to $3.60 billion due to reduced demand in high-end computing and industrial sectors.
• Profitability: Gross margin improved to 6.9% (Q2) and 7.1% (YTD) from 6.3% and 6.9% in the prior year, aided by plant closures and a favorable product mix shift. However, operating results were significantly impacted by restructuring costs.
• Restructuring: Restructuring costs surged to $48.0 million for the quarter (vs. $17.5 million prior year) and $54.8 million for the six months (vs. $22.2 million prior year). This includes a $35.8 million charge for a Western Europe facility closure.
• Discontinued Operations: The PC business generated $15.5 million in net income for the quarter and $32.9 million for the six months, offsetting losses from continuing operations.
• Debt: Long-term debt decreased to $1.49 billion from $1.59 billion at the end of the prior fiscal year, following the redemption of $120 million in Senior Floating Rate Notes.

Guidance, Outlook, and Risks

• PC Business Divestiture: The company has entered agreements to sell its PC business to Foxteq Holdings (expected close Q4 2008) and Lenovo (expected close Q3 2008). Proceeds are estimated between $80 million and $90 million. This sale will materially reduce future net sales and operating income.
• Future Restructuring: Management expects to incur an additional $20.0 million to $25.0 million in restructuring charges over the next six to twelve months.
• Liquidity: The company holds $860.6 million in cash and has an unused $500 million revolving credit facility. Management believes resources are sufficient for the next 12 months, though credit market conditions remain a risk.
• Legal Proceedings: The company is a nominal defendant in shareholder derivative lawsuits regarding historical stock option practices and is cooperating with SEC and U.S. Attorney investigations. No material reserves have been recorded.
• Market Risks: Significant exposure to foreign currency fluctuations and interest rate changes. The company utilizes hedging strategies but notes that forecasted transactions may differ from actuals.

Investor Verification Checklist

• PC Sale Closing: Verify the timing and final proceeds of the Foxteq and Lenovo transactions, as delays could impact cash flow projections.
• Restructuring Execution: Monitor the actual cash outflow for the $48.6 million accrued restructuring liability and the timing of the anticipated additional $20-$25 million in charges.
• Customer Concentration: Review the impact of the PC exit on the top 10 customers, who represented 50.2% of sales in Q2 2008.
• Debt Covenants: Confirm continued compliance with debt covenants, particularly given the reduction in revenue base post-PC sale.
• Legal Resolution: Track the status of the stock option derivative litigation and regulatory investigations for potential indemnification costs.