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AS FILED WITH THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION ON SEPTEMBER 26, 2000
REGISTRATION NO. 333-
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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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FORM S-1

REGISTRATION STATEMENT
UNDER
THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933
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MCMS, INC.
(EXACT NAME OF REGISTRANT AS SPECIFIED IN ITS CHARTER)

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DELAWARE 3679
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(STATE OR OTHER JURISDICTION OF (PRIMARY STANDARD INDUSTRIAL (I.R.S. EMPLOYER
INCORPORATION OR ORGANIZATION) CLASSIFICATION CODE NUMBER) IDENTIFICATION NUMBER)
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83 GREAT OAKS BOULEVARD
SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA 95119
(408) 284-3500

(ADDRESS, INCLUDING ZIP CODE, AND TELEPHONE NUMBER, INCLUDING AREA CODE, OF
REGISTRANT'S PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICES)

ANGELO M. NINIVAGGI
MCMS, INC.
16399 FRANKLIN ROAD
NAMPA, IDAHO 83687
(208) 898-2600

(NAME, ADDRESS, INCLUDING ZIP CODE, AND TELEPHONE NUMBER, INCLUDING AREA CODE,
OF AGENT FOR SERVICE)
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COPIES TO:

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FREDERICK TANNE WILLIAM J. GRANT, JR.
ANDREW E. NAGEL WILLKIE FARR & GALLAGHER
KIRKLAND & ELLIS 787 SEVENTH AVENUE
CITIGROUP CENTER NEW YORK, NY 10019
153 EAST 53RD STREET (212) 728-8000
NEW YORK, NEW YORK 10022
(212) 446-4800
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APPROXIMATE DATE OF COMMENCEMENT OF PROPOSED SALE TO THE PUBLIC: As soon as
practicable after the effective date of this Registration Statement.

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If any of the securities being registered on this form are to be offered on
a delayed or continuous basis pursuant to Rule 415 under the Securities Act of
1933, check the following box. [ ]
If this Form is filed to register additional securities for an offering
pursuant to Rule 462(b) under the Securities Act, please check the following box
and list the Securities Act registration statement number of the earlier
effective registration statement for the same offering. [ ]
If this Form is a post-effective amendment filed pursuant to Rule 462(c)
under the Securities Act, check the following box and list the Securities Act
registration statement number of the earlier effective registration statement
for the same offering. [ ]
If this Form is a post-effective amendment filed pursuant to Rule 462(d)
under the Securities Act, check the following box and list the Securities Act
registration statement number of the earlier effective registration statement
for the same offering. [ ]
If delivery of the prospectus is expected to be made pursuant to Rule 434,
please check the following box. [ ]
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CALCULATION OF REGISTRATION FEE

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PROPOSED
TITLE OF EACH CLASS OF MAXIMUM AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF REGISTRATION
SECURITIES TO BE REGISTERED OFFERING PRICE FEE (1)
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Common shares, $.01 par value............................... $115,000,000 $30,360
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(1) Estimated solely for the purpose of computing the amount of the registration
fee pursuant to Rule 457 promulgated under the Securities Act of 1933, as
amended.

THE REGISTRANT HEREBY AMENDS THIS REGISTRATION STATEMENT ON SUCH DATE OR
DATES AS MAY BE NECESSARY TO DELAY ITS EFFECTIVE DATE UNTIL THE REGISTRANT SHALL
FILE A FURTHER AMENDMENT WHICH SPECIFICALLY STATES THAT THIS REGISTRATION
STATEMENT SHALL THEREAFTER BECOME EFFECTIVE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 8(a) OF
THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 OR UNTIL THE REGISTRATION STATEMENT SHALL BECOME
EFFECTIVE ON SUCH DATE AS THE COMMISSION, ACTING PURSUANT TO SUCH SECTION 8(a),
MAY DETERMINE.
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THE INFORMATION IN THIS PROSPECTUS IS NOT COMPLETE AND MAY BE CHANGED
WITHOUT NOTICE. WE MAY NOT SELL THESE SECURITIES UNTIL THE REGISTRATION
STATEMENT FILED WITH THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION IS EFFECTIVE.
THIS PROSPECTUS IS NOT AN OFFER TO SELL THESE SECURITIES AND WE ARE NOT
SOLICITING OFFERS TO BUY THESE SECURITIES IN ANY STATE WHERE THE OFFER OR
SALE IS NOT PERMITTED.

Prospectus (Not Complete)
Issued , 2000

[LOGO]

MCMS, INC.
CLASS A COMMON STOCK

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MCMS is offering shares of Class A common stock in an initial public
offering. No public market currently exists for our common stock. We anticipate
that the initial public offering price for our shares will be between $
and $ per share.

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We have applied to have our Class A common stock approved for quotation on
the Nasdaq National Market under the symbol "MCMS."

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INVESTING IN OUR COMMON STOCK INVOLVES A HIGH DEGREE OF RISK. SEE "RISK
FACTORS" BEGINNING ON PAGE 8.
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Per Share Total
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Offering Price.............................................. $ $
Underwriting Discounts and Commissions...................... $ $
Offering Proceeds to MCMS, before expenses.................. $ $
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Neither the Securities and Exchange Commission nor any state securities
commission has approved or disapproved of these securities or determined if this
prospectus is truthful or complete. Any representation to the contrary is a
criminal offense.

MCMS has granted the underwriters the right to purchase up to an additional
shares of Class A common stock to cover any over-allotments. The
underwriters can exercise this right at any time within 30 days after the
offering. Banc of America Securities LLC expects to deliver the shares of Class
A common stock to investors on , 2000.

BANC OF AMERICA SECURITIES LLC
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The date of this prospectus is , 2000
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Inside the front cover will be eight pictures depicting the following:

1. Picture of the Nampa, Idaho facility.

2. Picture of technician performing computer aided design work.

3. Picture of production floor.

4. Picture of printed circuit board manufacturing process.

5. Picture of worker on assembly line.

6. Picture of printed circuit board assembly.

7. Picture of integrated circuit test equipment and fixture.

8. Picture of system assembly operation.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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Prospectus Summary.................... 3
Risk Factors.......................... 8
Use of Proceeds....................... 16
Dividend Policy....................... 16
The Reclassification.................. 16
Capitalization........................ 17
Dilution.............................. 18
Selected Financial Data............... 19
Management's Discussion and Analysis
of Financial Condition and Results
of Operations....................... 22
Business.............................. 31
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Management............................ 44
Related Party Transactions............ 51
Principal Stockholders................ 52
Description of Indebtedness........... 54
Description of Capital Stock.......... 56
Shares Eligible for Future Sale....... 59
Underwriting.......................... 60
Legal Matters......................... 62
Experts............................... 62
Where You Can Find Additional
Information......................... 62
Index to Financial Statements......... F-1
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ABOUT THIS PROSPECTUS

You should rely only on the information contained in this prospectus. We
have not authorized anyone to provide you with information different from that
contained in this prospectus. This prospectus is not an offer to sell or a
solicitation of an offer to buy our common stock in any jurisdiction where it is
unlawful. The information contained in this prospectus is accurate only as of
the date of this prospectus, regardless of the time of delivery of this
prospectus or of any sale of common stock.

This preliminary prospectus is subject to completion prior to this
offering.

Some of the statements under the captions "Prospectus Summary," "Risk
Factors," "Use of Proceeds," "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial
Condition and Results of Operations" and "Business" and elsewhere in this
prospectus are forward-looking statements and are being provided in reliance
upon the "safe harbor" provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform
Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to,
statements about our plans, objectives, expectations and intentions and other
statements contained in the prospectus that are not historical facts. When used
in this prospectus, the words "anticipate," "believe," "continue," "could,"
"estimate," "expect," "intend," "may," "plan," "seek," "should," or "will" or
the negative of these terms or similar expressions are generally intended to
identify forward-looking statements. Because these forward-looking statements
involve risks and uncertainties, there are important factors that could cause
actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by these
forward-looking statements, including the factors discussed under "Risk
Factors."

We own a registered trademark in the United Stated in "MCMS" and the MCMS
logo. Other service marks, trademarks and trade names referred to in this
prospectus are the property of their respective owners.

Industry statistical data presented in this prospectus have been compiled
from reports, publications and materials issued by a number of organizations,
consulting firms and industry experts including: Ryan, Hankin & Kent, Strategis
Group, International Data Corporation, KMI Market Research, Dataquest and
Technology Forecasters, Inc. Although we have not independently verified the
data, we believe that the information compiled by these organizations,
consulting firms and industry experts which is referred to or presented in this
prospectus is reliable. In addition, statistical data relating to us presented
in this prospectus have been compiled from our internal surveys and schedules,
which, while believed by us to be reliable, have not been verified by any
independent sources.

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PROSPECTUS SUMMARY

This summary highlights information we present in greater detail elsewhere
in this prospectus. This prospectus contains forward-looking statements that
involve risks and uncertainties. Our actual results could differ materially from
those discussed in the forward-looking statements as a result of factors
described under "Risk Factors" and elsewhere in this prospectus.

MCMS, INC.

We are a global leading provider of advanced electronics manufacturing
services to original equipment manufacturers who primarily serve the data
communications, telecommunications, and computer/memory module industries. We
target customers that are technology leaders in rapidly growing markets, such as
Internet infrastructure, wireless communications and optical networking, that
have complex manufacturing services requirements and that seek to form long-term
relationships with their electronics manufacturing services providers. We offer
a broad array of electronics manufacturing services ranging from pre-production
engineering to manufacturing, end-order fulfillment and after-sales product
support.

We deliver this broad range of services through six strategically located
facilities in the United States, Mexico, Asia and Europe. We have long-standing
relationships with networking and telecommunications industry leaders such as
Cisco Systems, Inc., Extreme Networks, Inc., Alcatel Internetworking, Inc. and
Nokia Corp. and have recently established relationships with several companies
in the emerging areas of wireless communications and optical networking,
including AT&T Wireless Services, Inc., JDS Uniphase Corporation, Alidian
Networks, Inc., Digital Lightwave, Inc. and Tachion Networks, Inc. According to
Technology Forecasters, Inc., a market research and consulting firm, we are
among the 20 largest electronics manufacturing services companies worldwide. We
believe that our competitive advantages in the areas of engineering, advanced
manufacturing capabilities and operational flexibility position us to capitalize
on the accelerating trend among original equipment manufacturers to outsource a
broad range of manufacturing and related services for technologically advanced
products.

The electronics manufacturing services industry is expected to continue its
strong growth as original equipment manufacturers, particularly those in the
Internet infrastructure, wireless communications and optical networking markets,
continue to expand rapidly and further utilize the value-added offerings
delivered by electronics manufacturing services providers such as MCMS.
According to Technology Forecasters, the global electronics manufacturing
services industry is expected to grow at a compounded annual growth rate of 27%,
from $78 billion in revenues in 1999 to $260 billion in 2004. Technology
Forecasters estimates that the percentage of the total cost of goods sold that
is outsourced for manufacture by original equipment manufacturers in the
electronics industry will increase from 11% in 1999 to 26% in 2004. Technology
Forecasters also projects that the larger electronics manufacturing services
providers, those with annual revenues in excess of $500 million, will grow at a
compounded annual growth rate of 35% over the same period. In addition, we
believe that electronics manufacturing services companies who focus on the
Internet infrastructure, wireless communications and optical networking markets
will experience a higher rate of growth than the industry average. Established
original equipment manufacturers in these markets are increasingly outsourcing a
broadening array of complex design and manufacturing functions to electronics
manufacturing service providers. In addition, emerging companies in these
markets typically maintain little or no internal manufacturing capability,
relying instead from their inception on the manufacturing resources of their
sophisticated electronics manufacturing services providers.

OUR COMPETITIVE STRENGTHS

The strength of our customer relationships has been built by our ability to
consistently provide our customers with:

Advanced Engineering Capabilities. We have developed advanced technical
capabilities that enable us to support the complex manufacturing requirements of
our existing customer base and to attract new

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customers. We support and develop these advanced technical capabilities with our
staff of over 360 engineers and technicians and a patent portfolio consisting of
36 patents and 29 patent applications.

Expertise in Internet Infrastructure, Wireless Communications and Optical
Networking Markets. We believe that our experience and our early entry into the
Internet infrastructure, wireless communications and optical networking markets
makes us one of the few electronics manufacturing services providers capable of
offering original equipment manufacturers advanced wireless and optical design
and manufacturing services.

Memory Module Expertise. We have been a leading provider of memory modules
since 1984 and we are one of a limited number of electronics manufacturing
services providers with significant memory module design, assembly and test
capabilities.

A Broad Range of Advanced Manufacturing and Fulfillment Services. Our
ability to deliver a comprehensive manufacturing solution from design through
end-order fulfillment and after-sales support reduces our customers' time to
market and time to volume.

Global Scale and Infrastructure. Our global presence allows us to shift
manufacturing resources to the areas where our customers and their end-markets
are located, reduce the time and cost required to bring our customers' products
to market and simultaneously introduce our customers' products in major global
markets. All of our locations utilize the same or functionally similar assembly
and test equipment, information systems and quality procedures, which allow for
a smooth transfer of production from one facility to another.

OUR STRATEGY

Our objective is to be a leading global provider of advanced electronics
manufacturing services to a diverse group of leading and emerging original
equipment manufacturers operating in the data communications, telecommunications
and computer/memory module industries. To achieve this objective, we intend to
continue to pursue the following strategies:

- target long-term relationships with original equipment manufacturers in
high growth markets;

- provide a comprehensive set of advanced flexible manufacturing services;

- maintain our position as a manufacturing technology leader;

- provide advanced supply chain management; and

- expand our global presence.

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Until September 2000, our company was incorporated in Idaho. In September
2000, we merged with a wholly-owned Delaware subsidiary, effectively becoming a
Delaware corporation as further discussed in the section entitled "The
Reclassification." We maintain our principal executive offices at 83 Great Oaks
Boulevard, San Jose, California 95119. Our telephone number is (408) 284-3500.
Our web site is www.mcms.com. This reference to our website is not an active
hyperlink. The information contained in our website is not incorporated by
reference into this prospectus and does not constitute part of this prospectus.

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THE OFFERING

Class A common stock offered by
MCMS.................................. shares

Common stock to be outstanding after
this offering......................... shares Class A common stock
shares Class B common stock*

Use of proceeds....................... We intend to use substantially all of
the net proceeds from this offering
to redeem our outstanding redeemable
preferred stock, repay notes held by
some of our stockholders and pay down
our revolving senior credit facility.

Proposed Nasdaq National Market
symbol................................ "MCMS"
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* Holders of our Class B common stock are entitled to the same rights,
privileges, benefits and notices as the holders of Class A common stock,
except that they are not entitled to vote, other than as required by law.

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The number of shares of Class A common stock that will be outstanding after
the offering is based on the number of shares outstanding as of September 15,
2000. This number excludes:

- shares of Class A common stock issuable upon exercise of
stock options outstanding as of September , 2000, with a weighted
average exercise price of $ per share;

- additional shares of Class A common stock reserved for
issuance under our option plans; and

- shares of Class A common stock issuable upon exercise of
warrants at an average exercise price of $ .
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Please also note that, except where otherwise indicated:

- the terms "we," "us," "our," "MCMS" and the "company" refer to MCMS,
Inc., a Delaware corporation, and its predecessors and subsidiaries;

- MCMS' fiscal year ends on the Thursday closest to August 31 and fiscal
years are identified in this prospectus according to the calendar year in
which they end;

- the information in this prospectus assumes no exercise of the
underwriters' over-allotment option; and

- the information in this prospectus gives effect to our reincorporation in
Delaware and the reclassification of all classes and series of our
capital stock into two classes of common stock, which is discussed in
greater detail elsewhere in this prospectus.

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SUMMARY FINANCIAL DATA

You should read the following summary financial data together with
"Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of
Operations" and our consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included
elsewhere in this prospectus. As adjusted information is provided for the
balance sheet data as of June 1, 2000 to reflect the application of the net
proceeds from the sale of the shares of Class A common stock
offered by MCMS after deducting estimated offering expenses, underwriting
discounts and commissions.

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FISCAL YEARS ENDED NINE MONTHS ENDED
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AUGUST 28, SEPTEMBER 3, SEPTEMBER 2, JUNE 3, JUNE 1,
1997 1998 1999 1999 2000
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(IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT SHARE AND PER SHARE DATA)
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STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS DATA:
Net sales...................................... $292,379 $ 333,920 $ 432,715 $ 317,896 $ 312,546
Cost of goods sold............................. 258,982 303,251 407,354 300,310 298,000
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Gross profit................................... 33,397 30,669 25,361 17,586 14,546
Selling, general and administrative expenses... 12,560 15,798 22,491 16,855 18,126
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Income from operations......................... 20,837 14,871 2,870 731 (3,580)
Interest expense (income), net................. (380) 9,212 19,652 14,669 16,340
Income tax provision (benefit)................. 8,465 (930) (3,497) (3,497) 94
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Net income (loss).............................. 12,752 (1,809) (13,947) (11,103) (20,014)
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Net income (loss) to common stockholders....... $ 12,752 $ (3,459) $ (17,539) $ (13,781) $ (22,990)
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Net income (loss) to common stockholders per
share before extraordinary item -- basic and
diluted...................................... $ 12,752 $ (1.36) $ (3.38) $ (2.63) $ (4.57)
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Weighted average common shares
outstanding -- basic and diluted............. 1,000 2,534,183 5,008,598 5,014,711 5,035,369

OTHER FINANCIAL DATA:
EBITDA(1)...................................... $ 29,656 $ 27,263 $ 17,943 $ 11,640 $ 9,135
Adjusted EBITDA(1)............................. 29,656 27,463 19,420 13,063 10,305
Cash flow provided by (used in)
Operating activities......................... 20,723 1,363 (11,004) (8,728) 3,600
Investing activities......................... (23,969) (19,752) (17,085) (13,902) (5,247)
Financing activities......................... 592 12,508 20,502 16,612 1,578
Capital expenditures........................... 24,120 20,164 17,111 13,913 5,305
Depreciation and amortization(2)............... 8,819 12,392 15,073 10,909 12,714
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THREE MONTHS ENDED
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DECEMBER 2, MARCH 2, JUNE 1,
1999 2000 2000
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QUARTERLY FINANCIAL DATA:
Net sales................................................... $100,016 $99,055 $113,474
Gross profit................................................ 6,104 3,062 5,379
EBITDA(1)................................................... 4,485 640 4,010
Adjusted EBITDA(1).......................................... $ 5,052 $ 1,008 $ 4,246
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AS OF JUNE 1, 2000
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PRO FORMA
ACTUAL AS ADJUSTED(3)
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(IN THOUSANDS)
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BALANCE SHEET DATA:
Cash and cash equivalents................................... $ --
Working capital............................................. 24,881
Total assets................................................ 172,903
Long term debt, net of current portion...................... 208,490
Redeemable preferred stock.................................. 32,242
Total stockholders' deficit................................. (153,723)
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(1) EBITDA is defined as income from operations plus depreciation and
amortization. EBITDA is presented because we believe it is frequently used
by investors in the evaluation of companies. Adjusted EBITDA is defined as
EBITDA adjusted for management fees and other charges described in the
following table. Neither EBITDA nor adjusted EBITDA should be considered as
an alternative to cash flow from operating activities, as a measure of
liquidity or as an alternative to net income as a measure of operating
results in accordance with United States GAAP. Our definition of adjusted
EBITDA may differ from definitions of adjusted EBITDA used by other
companies.

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FISCAL YEARS ENDED NINE MONTHS ENDED
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AUGUST 28, SEPTEMBER 3, SEPTEMBER 2, JUNE 3, JUNE 1,
1997 1998 1999 1999 2000
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EBITDA................................ $ 29,656 $ 27,263 $ 17,943 $ 11,640 $ 9,135
Extraordinary management
expenses(a)......................... -- 231 395 325 491
Consulting/management fees(b)......... -- 125 263 188 351
Non-capitalized BaaN expenses(c)...... -- -- 272 195 113
Non-cash foreign exchange
(gain)/loss......................... -- (156) 547 715 215
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Total adjustments................... -- 200 1,477 1,423 1,170
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Adjusted EBITDA....................... $ 29,656 $ 27,463 $ 19,420 $ 13,063 $ 10,305
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DECEMBER 2, MARCH 2, JUNE 1,
1999 2000 2000
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EBITDA..................................................... $4,485 $ 640 $4,010
Extraordinary management expenses(a)....................... 290 109 92
Consulting/management fees(b).............................. 123 166 62
Non-capitalized BaaN expenses(c)........................... 76 25 12
Non-cash foreign exchange (gain)/loss...................... 78 68 69
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Total adjustments........................................ 567 368 235
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Adjusted EBITDA............................................ $5,052 $1,008 $4,245
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(a) Includes recruiting fees and severance costs incurred for several of
our senior managers.

(b) Includes fees incurred for the use of outside consultants as well as
the management fees paid to Cornerstone Equity Investors.

(2) In the fiscal years ended September 3, 1998, and September 2, 1999, and the
nine months ended June 3, 1999 and June 1, 2000, depreciation and
amortization excludes $526,000, $943,000, $700,000 and $712,000,
respectively, of deferred loan cost amortization that was included in
interest expense.

(3) As adjusted data reflects the sale of the shares of Class A common
stock in this offering and the receipt and use of the proceeds, after
deducting underwriting fees and estimated offering expenses.

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RISK FACTORS

You should carefully consider the risks described below before making a
decision to buy our shares. If any of the following risks actually occur, our
business could be harmed. In that event, the trading price of our shares might
decline, and you could lose all or part of your investment. You should also
refer to the other information set forth in this prospectus, including our
consolidated financial statements and related notes.

RISKS RELATING TO OUR BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY

ADVERSE CHANGES IN THE INDUSTRIES WE SERVE, INCLUDING REDUCED DEMAND FOR OUR
SERVICES, WOULD LIKELY CAUSE OUR NET SALES AND PROFITABILITY TO DECLINE.

Our business depends on the data communications, telecommunications and
computer/memory module industries, which are characterized by intense
competition, relatively short product life-cycles and significant fluctuations
in product demand. In addition, these industries are generally subject to rapid
technological change and product obsolescence. If any of these factors or other
factors reduce demand for our manufacturing services, our net sales and
profitability would likely be negatively affected. Furthermore, these industries
are subject to economic cycles and have in the past experienced, and are likely
in the future to experience, recessionary periods. A recession or any other
event leading to excess capacity or a downturn in the markets we serve would
likely cause our net sales and profitability to decline.

A SMALL NUMBER OF MAJOR CUSTOMERS ACCOUNTS FOR MOST OF OUR NET SALES, AND THE
LOSS OF ANY OF THESE CUSTOMERS WOULD HARM US.

We depend on a relatively small number of customers for a significant
portion of our net sales. Our two largest customers in the first nine months of
fiscal year 2000 were Cisco Systems, which represented approximately 40.4% of
our net sales, and Extreme Networks, which represented approximately 10.8% of
our net sales. In addition, our five largest customers in the first nine months
of fiscal 2000 accounted for approximately 73.6% of our net sales. We expect to
continue to depend upon a relatively small number of customers for a significant
percentage of our net sales. Because our major customers represent such a large
part of our business, the loss of any of our major customers could negatively
impact our business.

Our major customers may not continue to purchase products and services from
us at current levels or at all. In the past we have lost and in the future we
could lose customers for a variety of reasons, including the acquisition of our
customers by third parties, product discontinuation and customers' shifting of
production to internal facilities or to our competitors. We may not be able to
expand our customer base to make up any sales shortfalls if we lose one or more
of our major customers. Our attempts to diversify our customer base and reduce
our reliance on particular customers may not be successful. If we lose one or
more of our major customers and are unable to adequately expand our customer
base to make up the resulting sales shortfalls, our net sales and profitability
may decline.

Some of our major customers have internal policies which govern the maximum
percentage of their supplier's business that their orders may constitute and/or
the maximum percentage of a particular type of supply or service that may be
purchased from a single supplier or vendor. If we are unable to expand and
diversify our customer base, our major customers that have maximum percentage
policies may reduce the amount of products and services that they currently
purchase from us which could cause our net sales to decline.

WE ANTICIPATE THAT OUR NET SALES AND OPERATING RESULTS WILL FLUCTUATE, WHICH
COULD AFFECT THE PRICE OF OUR COMMON STOCK.

Our net sales and operating results have fluctuated and may continue to
fluctuate significantly from quarter to quarter. A substantial portion of our
net sales in any given quarter may depend on obtaining and fulfilling orders for
assemblies to be manufactured and shipped in the same quarter in which those
orders are

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received. Further, a significant portion of our net sales in a given quarter may
depend on assemblies configured, completed, packaged and shipped in the final
weeks of such quarter. Our operating results may fluctuate in the future as a
result of many factors, including:

- variations in customer orders relative to our manufacturing capacity;

- variations in the timing of shipment of products to customers;

- introduction and market acceptance of our customers' new products;

- changes in competitive and economic conditions generally or in our
customers' markets;

- effectiveness of our manufacturing processes, including controlling
costs;

- changes in cost and availability of components or skilled labor;

- the timing and price we pay for acquisitions and related acquisition
costs; and

- start-up costs associated with the launching of new customer programs or
operations.

We base our operating expenses on anticipated revenue levels and a high
percentage of our operating expenses are relatively fixed in the short term. As
a result, any unanticipated shortfall in revenue in a quarter would likely
adversely affect our operating results for that quarter. Also, changes in our
product assembly mix may cause our margins to fluctuate which could negatively
impact our results of operations for that period. You should not consider our
results in any period to be indicative of the results to be expected in any
future period. It is possible that in one or more future periods our results of
operations will fail to meet the expectations of securities analysts or
investors, and the price of our common stock could decline significantly.

OUR AGREEMENTS WITH OUR CUSTOMERS ARE GENERALLY SHORT-TERM PURCHASE ORDERS, AND
CANCELLATIONS, REDUCTIONS OR DELAYS IN CUSTOMER ORDERS WOULD ADVERSELY AFFECT
OUR NET SALES AND PROFITABILITY.

We generally obtain only short-term purchase orders or commitments from our
customers, rather than long-term contracts. We work closely with our customers
to develop forecasts for future orders, but these forecasts are not binding.
Customers may cancel their orders, change production quantities from forecast
volumes or delay production for a number of reasons which are beyond our
control. Any significant delay, cancellation or reduction of orders from our
customers could cause our net sales to decline significantly. In addition,
because many of our costs and operating expenses are relatively fixed, a
reduction in customer demand could decrease our profitability and adversely
affect our business, financial condition and results of operations.

WE HAVE A RECENT HISTORY OF NET LOSSES AND MAY EXPERIENCE FURTHER LOSSES IN THE
FUTURE.

We have consistently experienced net losses since the second quarter of
fiscal 1998. We reported a net loss for fiscal year 1999 of $17.5 million and
for fiscal year 1998 of $3.5 million. Due to our significant leverage and other
factors, we may experience further net losses in the future. Although we intend
to reduce our leverage using the net proceeds of this offering, we cannot
predict whether, when or to what extent we will become consistently profitable.

SHORTAGES OR PRICE FLUCTUATIONS IN COMPONENT PARTS SPECIFIED BY OUR CUSTOMERS
COULD DELAY PRODUCT SHIPMENTS AND REDUCE OUR PROFITABILITY.

Many of the products we manufacture include components that are only
available from a single supplier. Supply shortages for a particular component
can delay production of all products using that component or cause cost
increases in the services we provide. In the past, we have experienced, and we
are currently experiencing, industry-wide shortages in some of the materials we
use, such as capacitors, memory components, logic devices and enclosures. As a
result, our suppliers have been forced to allocate available quantities among
their customers and we have not been able to obtain all of the materials desired
in a timely fashion. Our inability to obtain these needed materials has in some
instance slowed production or assembly, and therefore delayed shipments to our
customers, increased inventory levels, increased costs and reduced
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profitability. In certain circumstances, we may also bear the risk of periodic
component price increases which could increase our costs and reduce our
profitability.

In addition, if we fail to manage our inventory effectively, we may be
subject to fluctuations in materials costs, scrap and excess inventory, all of
which could adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of
operations. We are required to forecast our future inventory needs based upon
the anticipated demand of our customers. If we are unable to accurately forecast
this demand, we may experience a shortage or an excess of materials. A shortage
of materials could lengthen production schedules and increase costs, while an
excess of materials may increase the costs of maintaining inventory, adversely
impact our liquidity, and increase the risk of inventory obsolescence, all of
which may have a negative effect on our financial condition and results of
operations.

INCREASED COMPETITION MAY RESULT IN DECREASED DEMAND OR PRICES FOR OUR SERVICES.

The electronics manufacturing services industry is highly competitive and
characterized by low profit margins. We compete against numerous electronics
manufacturing service providers with global operations. In addition, current and
prospective customers could evaluate the merits of manufacturing products
internally. Consolidation in the electronics manufacturing services industry
results in a continually changing competitive landscape. The consolidation trend
in the industry also results in larger and more geographically diverse
competitors who have significant combined resources with which to compete
against us. Some of our competitors are less financially leveraged than we are
and have substantially greater managerial, manufacturing, engineering,
technical, financial, systems, sales and marketing resources than we do. These
competitors may:

- respond more quickly to new or emerging technologies;

- have greater name recognition and geographic and market presence;

- be better able to take advantage of acquisition opportunities;

- adapt more quickly to changes in customer requirements;

- devote greater resources to the development, promotion and sale of their
services; and

- have broader service offerings.

We also may be operating at a cost disadvantage as compared to competitors
who have greater direct buying power or who have lower cost structures.
Increased competition from existing or potential competitors could result in
price reductions, reduced profitability or loss of market share.

IF WE ARE UNABLE TO RESPOND TO RAPIDLY CHANGING TECHNOLOGIES AND PROCESS
DEVELOPMENTS, WE MAY NOT BE ABLE TO COMPETE EFFECTIVELY.

The markets for our products and services are characterized by rapidly
changing technologies and continuing process developments. Our success will
depend in large part upon our ability to maintain and enhance our technological
capabilities, to develop and market products and services that meet changing
customer needs and to successfully anticipate or respond to technological
changes on a cost-effective and timely basis. Our core technologies may
encounter competition from new or revised technologies that render existing
technology less competitive or obsolete or that reduce the demand for our
services. We may be unable to respond effectively to the technological
requirements of the changing market. If we determine that new technologies and
equipment are required to remain competitive, the development, acquisition and
implementation of these technologies may require us to make significant capital
investments. We may not be able to obtain capital for these purposes in the
future, and our investments in new technologies may not result in commercially
viable technological processes. If we were unable to successfully respond to
these changing technologies and process developments, our net sales and
profitability could be adversely affected.

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IF WE ARE UNABLE TO OBTAIN ADDITIONAL FINANCING, WE MAY NOT BE ABLE TO SUPPORT
OUR FUTURE GROWTH.

We expect to continue to have increasing working capital and capital
expenditure requirements to expand our operations and remain competitive in the
rapidly changing electronics manufacturing services industry. Our future success
may depend on our ability to obtain additional financing to support our future
growth, if any. We may not be able to obtain additional financing when we want
or need it, and it may not be available on satisfactory terms. If we issue
additional equity securities or convertible debt to raise capital, it may be
dilutive to your ownership interest. In addition, any additional capital may
have terms and conditions that adversely affect our business, such as financial
or operating covenants.

IF WE ARE UNABLE TO ATTRACT AND RETAIN KEY PERSONNEL, OUR BUSINESS MAY SUFFER.

Our future success largely depends on the skills and efforts of our
executive management and our engineering, program management, procurement,
manufacturing and sales employees. The loss of services of any of our executives
or other key personnel could negatively affect our business. Our continued
growth will also require us to attract, motivate, train and retain additional
skilled and experienced personnel. We face intense competition for such
personnel. We may not be able to attract, motivate and retain personnel with the
skills and experience needed to successfully manage our business and operations.

OUR FOREIGN OPERATIONS EXPOSE US TO INCREASED RISKS WHICH COULD ADVERSELY AFFECT
OUR RESULTS OF OPERATIONS.

We currently have foreign operations in Malaysia, Mexico and Belgium. We
may in the future expand into other international regions. We also purchase a
significant number of components manufactured in foreign countries. Because of
the scope of our international operations, we are subject to the following risks
which could adversely impact our results of operations:

- economic or political instability;

- transportation delays and interruptions;

- foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations;

- increased employee turnover and labor unrest;

- longer payment cycles;

- greater difficulty in collecting accounts receivable;

- difficulties in staffing and managing foreign personnel and diverse
cultures; and

- less developed infrastructures.

In addition, changes in policies by the United States or foreign
governments could negatively affect our operating results due to increased
duties, increased regulatory requirements, higher taxation, currency conversion
limitations, restrictions on the transfer of funds, the imposition of or
increase in tariffs and limitations on imports or exports. Also, we could be
negatively affected if our host countries revise their policies away from
encouraging foreign investment or foreign trade, including tax holidays.

IF WE ARE UNABLE TO MANAGE OUR EXPANSION OR INTEGRATE ACQUIRED BUSINESSES, OUR
BUSINESS, FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS MAY SUFFER.

Since 1996, we have completed one acquisition and commenced operations at
three new facilities. Our growth has placed and will continue to place a
significant strain on our management, financial resources and information,
operations and financial systems. If we are unable to manage our growth
effectively, our business, financial condition and results of operations may
suffer.

As part of our business strategy, we expect to continue to expand our
operations through the opening of new facilities, expanding existing facilities
and by selectively making acquisitions. Competition for attractive

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manufacturing operations in our industry is substantial. Expanding our
operations involves numerous risks, including:

- difficulty in integrating operations, technologies, systems, and products
and services of acquired companies;

- diversion of management's attention;

- disruption of operations;

- failure to effectively enter markets in which we have limited or no prior
experience and where competitors in such markets have stronger market
positions; and

- potential loss of key employees and customers of acquired companies.

Acquisitions may have an adverse financial impact on our business as a
result of various factors, including:

- the potential liabilities of the acquired businesses;

- increases in expenses and working capital requirements;

- the dilutive effect of the issuance of additional equity securities;

- the incurrence of additional debt;

- the financial impact of transaction expenses; and

- the amortization of goodwill and other intangible assets involved in any
transactions that are accounted for using the purchase method of
accounting, and possible adverse tax and accounting effects.

We may not be able to identify suitable acquisition candidates or finance
and complete transactions that we select. Failure to execute our acquisition
strategy may adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of
operations.

WE MAY BE UNABLE TO PROTECT OUR INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY, WHICH WOULD NEGATIVELY
AFFECT OUR ABILITY TO COMPETE.

We believe that the protection of our intellectual property rights is, and
will continue to be, important to the success of our business. We rely on a
combination of patent, trademark and trade secret laws and restrictions on
disclosure to protect our intellectual property rights. Despite these
protections, unauthorized parties may attempt to copy or otherwise obtain and
use our proprietary technology. We cannot be certain that patents we have or
that may be issued as a result of our pending patent applications will protect
or benefit us or give us adequate protection from competing technologies. We
also cannot be certain that others will not develop our unpatented proprietary
technology or effective competing technologies on their own. We believe that our
proprietary technology does not infringe on the proprietary rights of others.
However, if others assert valid infringement claims against us with respect to
our past, current or future designs or processes, we could be required to enter
into cross-licensing agreements, expensive royalty arrangements, indemnify third
parties, develop non-infringing technologies or engage in costly litigation,
which could negatively affect our business, financial condition and results of
operations.

WE ARE SUBJECT TO A VARIETY OF ENVIRONMENTAL AND WORKPLACE HEALTH AND SAFETY
LAWS, WHICH EXPOSE US TO POTENTIAL FINANCIAL LIABILITY.

Our operations are regulated under a number of federal, state, provincial,
local and foreign environmental and workplace health and safety laws and
regulations, which govern, among other things, the discharge of hazardous
materials into the air, ground, and water as well as the handling, storage and
disposal of these materials. Compliance with these laws is an important
consideration for us because we do use hazardous materials in our manufacturing
processes. We may be liable under environmental laws for the cost of cleaning up
properties we own or operate if they are or become contaminated by the release
of hazardous materials,

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regardless of whether we caused the release. Even if we fully comply with
applicable environmental laws, we, along with any other person who arranges for
the disposal of our wastes, may be liable for costs associated with an
investigation and remediation of sites at which we have arranged for the
disposal of hazardous wastes if the sites become contaminated. In addition, we
may be liable in the event employees and/or visitors are exposed to hazardous
materials in excess of legally permissible exposure limits. In the event of a
contamination or a violation of environmental and workplace health and safety
laws, we could be held liable for damages including fines, penalties and the
costs of remedial actions and could also be subject to revocation of our
discharge permits. Any revocations could require us to cease or limit production
at one or more of our facilities, thereby negatively affecting our operations.
Environmental and workplace health and safety laws could also become more
stringent over time, imposing greater compliance costs and increasing risks and
penalties associated with any violation, which could have a material adverse
effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.

RISKS RELATED TO OUR CAPITAL STRUCTURE

WE EXPECT TO USE SUBSTANTIALLY ALL OF THE NET PROCEEDS OF THIS OFFERING TO REPAY
INDEBTEDNESS AND, AS A RESULT, WE MAY BE UNABLE TO MEET OUR FUTURE CAPITAL AND
LIQUIDITY REQUIREMENTS.

We expect to use substantially all of the net proceeds of this offering to
repay indebtedness and redeem our preferred stock. We expect that our principal
sources of funds following this offering will be cash generated from operating
activities and borrowings under our senior credit facility. As adjusted for this
offering and our application of the proceeds, at June 1, 2000, we would have had
approximately $ million available to borrow under our senior credit
facility. These funds may not provide us with sufficient liquidity and capital
resources to meet our current and future financial needs. We may require
additional equity or debt financing to meet our working capital and capital
expenditure requirements or to finance acquisitions. We may be unable to obtain
additional financing when required or, if available, on terms satisfactory to
us.

OUR CURRENT AND FUTURE INDEBTEDNESS COULD ADVERSELY AFFECT OUR FINANCIAL HEALTH
AND SEVERELY LIMIT OUR ABILITY TO PLAN FOR OR RESPOND TO CHANGES IN OUR
BUSINESS.

We are highly leveraged and plan to continue to incur indebtedness from
time to time to finance acquisitions, working capital or capital expenditures or
for other purposes. This debt has contributed to our shareholders' deficit which
we expect will continue to exist following this offering and which could have
adverse consequences for our business, including:

- we may be more vulnerable to adverse general economic conditions;

- we will be required to dedicate a substantial portion of our cash flow
from operations to repayment of debt, limiting the availability of cash
for other purposes;

- we may have difficulty obtaining additional financing in the future for
working capital, capital expenditures, acquisitions, general corporate
purposes or other purposes;

- we may have limited flexibility in planning for, or reacting to, changes
in our business and industry;

- we could be limited by financial and other restrictive covenants in our
credit arrangements in our borrowing of additional funds; and

- we may fail to comply with the covenants under which we borrowed our
indebtedness which could result in an event of default. If an event of
default occurs and is not cured or waived, it could result in all amounts
outstanding, together with accrued interest, becoming immediately due and
payable. If we were unable to repay such amounts, the lenders could
proceed against any collateral granted to them to secure that
indebtedness.

Our ability to pay principal and interest on our indebtedness, to meet our
financial and restrictive covenants and to satisfy our other debt obligations
will depend upon our future operating performance, which
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will be affected by prevailing economic conditions and financial, business and
other factors, certain of which are beyond our control, as well as the
availability of revolving credit borrowings under our senior credit facility or
successor facilities. If cash flows from operating activities and availability
under our senior credit facility are not sufficient to meet these obligations,
we may require additional equity or debt financing. There can be no assurance
that additional financing will be available on satisfactory terms when required.

THE TERMS OF OUR INDEBTEDNESS AGREEMENTS SIGNIFICANTLY RESTRICT OUR OPERATIONS.

The terms of our current indebtedness agreements restrict, among other
things, our ability to incur additional indebtedness, pay dividends or make
certain other restricted payments, consummate certain asset sales, enter into
certain transactions with affiliates, merge, consolidate or sell, assign,
transfer, lease, convey or otherwise dispose of all or substantially all of our
assets. We are also required to maintain specified financial ratios and satisfy
certain financial condition tests, which further restrict our ability to operate
as we choose. Substantially all our assets and those of our subsidiaries are
pledged as security under our senior credit facility. Please see "Description of
Indebtedness."

CORNERSTONE EQUITY INVESTORS WILL CONTINUE TO HAVE SIGNIFICANT INFLUENCE OVER
OUR BUSINESS AFTER THIS OFFERING, AND COULD DELAY, DETER OR PREVENT A CHANGE OF
CONTROL OR OTHER BUSINESS COMBINATION.

Upon completion of this offering, an investment fund affiliated with
Cornerstone Equity Investors will hold approximately % of our total
outstanding common stock and approximately % of our Class A common stock.
Following this offering, pursuant to a shareholders agreement, three of our
seven directors will be representatives of Cornerstone Equity Investors.
Following completion of this offering, we expect to appoint at least one
additional independent director. By virtue of such stock ownership and board
representation, Cornerstone Equity Investors will continue to have a significant
influence over all matters submitted to our stockholders, including the election
of our directors, and to exercise significant control over our business,
policies and affairs. Such concentration of voting power could have the effect
of delaying, deterring or preventing a change of control or other business
combination that might otherwise be beneficial to our stockholders. Please see
"Related Party Transactions."

RISKS RELATING TO THIS OFFERING

THE INITIAL PUBLIC OFFERING PRICE IS SIGNIFICANTLY HIGHER THAN THE BOOK VALUE OF
OUR COMMON STOCK, AND YOU WILL EXPERIENCE IMMEDIATE AND SUBSTANTIAL DILUTION IN
THE BOOK VALUE OF YOUR INVESTMENT.

Prior investors paid a lower per share price than the price in this
offering. The initial public offering price is substantially higher than the net
book value per share of our outstanding common stock immediately after this
offering. Accordingly, if you purchase common stock in this offering, you will
incur immediate and substantial dilution of $ per share. In addition, we
have issued options and warrants to acquire common stock at prices significantly
below the initial public offering price. To the extent these outstanding options
or warrants are exercised, there will be further dilution to investors in this
offering. Please see "Dilution."

FUTURE SALES OF OUR COMMON STOCK, INCLUDING THE SHARES PURCHASED IN THIS
OFFERING, MAY DEPRESS OUR STOCK PRICE.

Sales of a substantial number of shares of our common stock in the public
market by our shareholders after this offering, or the perception that such
sales are likely to occur, could depress the market price of our common stock
and could impair our ability to raise capital through the sale of additional
equity securities. Based on shares outstanding as of September 15, 2000, upon
completion of this offering we will have outstanding shares of common
stock, assuming no exercise of the underwriters' over-allotment option. Of these
shares, the shares of common stock sold in this offering and shares
held by existing shareholders will be freely tradable, without restriction, in
the public market. After the lockup agreements pertaining to this offering
expire 180 days from the date of this prospectus, an additional million
shares will be eligible for sale in the public market. In addition, million
of the shares subject to outstanding

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options will be exercisable, and if exercised, available for sale 90 days after
the date of this prospectus. Please see "Shares Eligible for Future Sale."

AN ACTIVE MARKET FOR OUR SHARES MAY NOT DEVELOP, AND YOU MAY BE UNABLE TO SELL
THE SHARES YOU PURCHASE.

Prior to this offering, there has been no public market for our shares. We
cannot assure you that an active trading market for our shares will develop or
be sustained after this offering. The initial public offering price for our
shares will be determined by negotiations between the underwriters and us. We
cannot assure you that the initial public offering price will correspond to the
price at which our shares will trade in the public market subsequent to the
offering or that the price of our shares available in the public market will
reflect our actual financial performance.

OUR SHARE PRICE COULD BE VOLATILE AND COULD DROP UNEXPECTEDLY FOLLOWING THIS
OFFERING, POSSIBLY SUBJECTING US TO SECURITIES LITIGATION.

Historically, stock prices and trading volumes for newly public companies
fluctuate widely for a number of reasons, including some reasons that may be
unrelated to their businesses or results of operations. This type of market
volatility could depress the price of our shares without regard to our operating
performance. In addition, our operating results may be below the expectations of
public market analysts or investors. If this were to occur, the market price of
our shares could decrease, perhaps significantly.

In the past, following periods of volatility in the market price of a
particular company's securities, securities class action litigation has often
been brought against that company. Many companies have been subject to this type
of litigation. We may also become involved in this type of litigation.
Litigation is often expensive and diverts management's attention and resources.
Such litigation, if it were to occur, could have a material adverse effect upon
our business, financial condition and results of operations.

PROVISIONS IN OUR CHARTER DOCUMENTS AND DELAWARE LAW MAY DELAY OR PREVENT AN
UNSOLICITED TAKEOVER EFFORT TO ACQUIRE OUR COMPANY, WHICH COULD INHIBIT YOUR
ABILITY TO RECEIVE AN ACQUISITION PREMIUM FOR YOUR SHARES.

Provisions in our charter, by-laws and certain provisions under Delaware
law may have the effect of delaying or preventing a change of control or changes
in our management that stockholders consider favorable or beneficial. If a
change of control or change in management is delayed or prevented, the market
price of our shares could suffer. Please see "Description of Capital Stock."

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USE OF PROCEEDS

We estimate that the net proceeds from this offering will be approximately
$ million, or approximately $ million if the underwriters exercise their
over-allotment option in full, based on an assumed public offering price of
$ per share and after deducting our estimated underwriting and offering
expenses.

We intend to use approximately $ million of the net proceeds from this
offering to redeem all of our outstanding redeemable preferred stock,
approximately $ million to repay notes held by some of our shareholders,
approximately $ million to pay down our revolving senior credit facility and
approximately $ million for general corporate purposes, including the
funding of working capital, capital expenditures and internal expansion. To the
extent we use net proceeds from this offering for capital expenditures, we
expect that capital expenditures would consist primarily of equipment upgrades,
acquisition and upgrading of information technology systems and expansion of our
facilities. Pending use of the net proceeds of this offering, we intend to
invest the net proceeds in short-term, investment bearing, investment grade
marketable securities.

The borrowings we expect to repay under the revolving credit facility
mature on February 26, 2004 and, as of September 15, 2000, bore interest at an
average rate of approximately 9% per annum. The shareholder notes we expect to
repay mature on February 27, 2004, but can be repaid so long as all amounts due
under the revolving credit facility and equipment loan have been repaid in full.
As of September 15, 2000, the shareholder notes bore interest at a rate of 10%
per annum.

DIVIDEND POLICY

We have never declared or paid any dividends on our common stock. We have
paid quarterly stock dividends on our redeemable preferred stock, which will be
redeemed in full with the proceeds of this offering. We currently expect to
retain future earnings, if any, for use in the operation and expansion of our
business and do not anticipate paying any cash dividends in the foreseeable
future.

THE RECLASSIFICATION

Until September 2000, our company was incorporated in Idaho. In September
2000, we merged with a newly formed, wholly owned Delaware subsidiary,
effectively becoming a Delaware corporation. In connection with the merger, each
share of each class of capital stock of MCMS Idaho became one share of capital
stock of MCMS Delaware of the same class or series. As a result of this merger,
stockholders of MCMS Idaho became stockholders of MCMS Delaware. Immediately
prior to this offering, we will amend our certificate of incorporation to make
the following changes to our capital stock:

- each share of Class C common stock will become one share of Class A
common stock;

- each share of Series A convertible preferred stock will become one share
of Class A common stock;

- each share of Series B convertible preferred stock will become one share
of Class B common stock;

- each share of Series C convertible preferred stock will become one share
of Class A common stock;

- a for stock split will be effected whereby each share of Class
A and Class B common stock will become shares; and

- each outstanding option or warrant will be adjusted appropriately.

The foregoing is referred to throughout this prospectus as the
reclassification.

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CAPITALIZATION

The following table sets forth our capitalization as of June 1, 2000 (i) on
an actual basis and (ii) on a pro forma as adjusted basis to reflect the
reclassification and to give effect to the receipt by us of the estimated net
proceeds from the sale of shares of Class A common stock in this
offering at an assumed initial public offering price of $ per share and
the application of the net proceeds of this offering described under "Use of
Proceeds."

The outstanding share information in the table excludes, as of June 1,
2000, shares of Class A common stock subject to outstanding stock
options under our 1998 Stock Option Plan.

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
AS OF JUNE 1, 2000
----------------------------
PRO FORMA
ACTUAL AS ADJUSTED
----------- -------------
(IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT SHARE
AND PER SHARE DATA)
<S> <C> <C>
Long-term debt (including current portion):
Senior credit facility.................................... $ 24,790
Related party............................................. 8,700
Other..................................................... 408
Floating interest rate subordinated term securities....... 30,000
Senior subordinated notes................................. 145,000
--------- --------
Total debt.................................................. 208,898
Redeemable preferred stock, no par value, 750,000 shares
authorized; 330,297 and 301,179 shares issued and
outstanding, respectively, on an actual basis; 0 shares
issued and outstanding on an as adjusted basis; mandatory
redemption value of $33.0 million and $30.1 million,
respectively, on an actual basis.......................... 32,242
Shareholders' deficit:
Series A convertible preferred stock, par value $0.001 per
share, 6,000,000 shares authorized; 3,261,177 shares
issued and outstanding on an actual basis; aggregate
liquidation preference of $36,949,135; 0 shares
outstanding on an as adjusted basis.................... 3 --
Series B convertible preferred stock, par value $0.001 per
share, 6,000,000 shares authorized; 863,823 shares
issued and outstanding on an actual basis; aggregate
liquidation preference of $9,787,115; 0 shares
outstanding on an as adjusted basis.................... 1 --
Series C convertible preferred stock, par value $0.001 per
share, 1,000,000 shares authorized; 874,999 shares
issued and outstanding on an actual basis; aggregate
liquidation preference of $9,913,739; 0 shares
outstanding on an as adjusted basis.................... 1 --
Preferred stock, $0.001 par value per share,
shares authorized; 0 shares issued on an
actual and as adjusted basis........................... -- --
Class A common stock, par value $0.001 per share,
30,000,000 shares authorized; 3,322,365 and 3,296,490
shares issued and outstanding, respectively on an
actual basis; shares issued and outstanding on
an as adjusted basis................................... 3
Class B common stock, par value $0.001 per share,
12,000,000 shares authorized, 863,823 shares issued and
outstanding on an actual basis; shares issued
and outstanding on an as adjusted basis................ 1
Class C common stock, par value $0.001 per share,
2,000,000 shares authorized; 874,999 shares issued and
outstanding on an actual basis; 0 shares outstanding on
an as adjusted basis................................... 1 --
Additional paid-in capital, net of treasury stock......... 56,838
Accumulated deficit, including other comprehensive loss... (210,571)
--------- --------
Total shareholders' deficit................................. (153,723)
--------- --------
Total capitalization........................................ $ 87,417
========= ========
</TABLE>

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DILUTION

Our pro forma net tangible book value as of June 1, 2000 was approximately
a $153.7 million deficiency or a $ deficiency per share of common stock.
Pro forma net tangible book value per share is determined by dividing the amount
of our total tangible assets less total liabilities by the number of shares of
common stock outstanding as of June 1, 2000 on a pro forma basis including
conversion of all of our convertible series A, B and C preferred stock into
shares of common stock. Dilution in net tangible book value per share represents
the difference between the assumed initial public offering price and the net
tangible book value per share of common stock immediately after the completion
of this offering.

After giving effect to the sale of the shares of common
stock offered by us at an assumed initial public offering price of $ per
share and after deducting underwriting discounts and estimated offering
expenses, the pro forma or adjusted net tangible book value at June 1, 2000
would have been $ , or approximately $ per share of common stock.
This represents an immediate increase in net tangible book value of $ per
share to existing stockholders and an immediate dilution in net tangible book
value of $ per share to new investors of common stock in this offering.
The following table illustrates this dilution on a per share basis:

<TABLE>
<S> <C>
Assumed initial public offering price per share............. $
Pro forma net tangible book value per share at June 1,
2000................................................... $
Increase per share attributable to this offering.......... --
Pro forma as adjusted net tangible book value per share
after this offering....................................... --
Dilution per share to new investors......................... $
---
</TABLE>

The table above excludes, as of June 1, 2000, shares of common
stock subject to outstanding options under our 1998 stock plan. To the extent
options are exercised, there will be further dilution to new investors.

The following table sets forth, on a pro forma as adjusted basis as of June
1, 2000, the differences between the number of shares of common stock purchased
from us, the total consideration paid and the average price per share paid by
existing stockholders and by new investors, before deducting underwriting
discounts and commissions and estimated offering expenses, at an assumed initial
public offering price of $ per share.

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
SHARES PURCHASED TOTAL CONSIDERATION
------------------- ------------------- AVERAGE PRICE
NUMBER PERCENT AMOUNT PERCENT PER SHARE
-------- ------- -------- ------- -------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Existing stockholders.................. % $ % $
New investors..........................
--- ---
Total............................. 100% 100%
</TABLE>

If the underwriters' over-allotment option is exercised in full, the
percentage of shares of common stock held by existing stockholders after this
offering would be reduced to approximately % and the number of shares of
common stock held by new investors would increase to or
approximately % of the total number of shares of common stock outstanding
after this offering.

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SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA

The following selected financial data should be read in conjunction with
"Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of
Operations," our consolidated financial statements and related notes and other
financial information appearing elsewhere in this prospectus. The selected
statement of operations data for the fiscal year ended August 28, 1997 was
derived from the consolidated financial statements that were audited by
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, whose report appears elsewhere in this prospectus.
The selected statements of operations data for the fiscal years ended August 28,
1997, September 3, 1998 and September 2, 1999 and the selected historical
consolidated balance sheet data as of September 3, 1998 and September 2, 1999
were derived from the consolidated financial statements that were audited by
KPMG LLP, whose report appears elsewhere in this prospectus. The summary
historical statement of operations data for the fiscal years ended August 31,
1995 and August 29, 1996 and the summary historical balance sheet data as of
August 31, 1995, August 29, 1996 and August 28, 1997 were derived from audited
financial statements that are not included in this prospectus. The balance sheet
data as of June 3, 1999 and June 1, 2000 and the statement of operations data
for the nine months ended June 3, 1999 and June 1, 2000 are unaudited, have been
prepared on the same basis as the audited statements and, in the opinion of
management, contain all adjustments, consisting of normal recurring adjustments,
necessary for a fair representation of our operating results for such periods
and financial condition at such date. The operating results for the nine-month
period ended June 1, 2000 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be
expected for any other interim period or any future fiscal year.

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
FISCAL YEARS ENDED NINE MONTHS ENDED
---------------------------------------------------- -------------------
AUG. 31, AUG. 29, AUG. 28, SEPT. 3, SEPT. 2, JUNE 3, JUNE 1,
1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 1999 2000
-------- -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- --------
(IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT SHARE AND PER SHARE DATA)
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS DATA:
Net sales.................... $188,782 $374,116 $292,379 $333,920 $432,715 $317,896 $312,546
Cost of goods sold........... 169,758 341,110 258,982 303,251 407,354 300,310 298,000
-------- -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- --------
Gross profit................. 19,024 33,006 33,397 30,669 25,361 17,586 14,546
Selling, general and
administrative expenses.... 6,464 9,303 12,560 15,798 22,491 16,855 18,126
-------- -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- --------
Income (loss) from
operations................. 12,560 23,703 20,837 14,871 2,870 731 (3,580)
Other expense (income):
Interest expense (income),
net...................... (613) (482) (380) 9,212 19,652 14,669 16,340
Transaction expenses(1).... -- -- -- 8,398 45 45 --
-------- -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- --------
Income (loss) before taxes
and extraordinary item..... 13,173 24,185 21,217 (2,739) (16,827) (13,983) (19,920)
Income tax provision
(benefit).................. 5,142 9,190 8,465 (930) (3,497) (3,497) 94
-------- -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- --------
Income (loss) before
extraordinary item and
redeemable preferred stock
dividends and accretion of
preferred stock discount... $ 8,031 $ 14,995 $ 12,752 $ (1,809) $(13,330) $(10,486) $(20,014)
======== ======== ======== ======== ======== ======== ========
Net income (loss) to common
stockholders............... $ 8,031 $ 14,995 $ 12,752 $ (3,459) $(17,539) $(13,781) $(22,990)
======== ======== ======== ======== ======== ======== ========
Net income (loss) to common
stockholders per share
before extraordinary item
and redeemable preferred
stock dividends and
accretion of preferred
stock discount per
share -- basic and
diluted.................... $ 8,031 $ 14,995 $ 12,752 $ (0.71) $ (2.66) $ (2.10) $ (3.98)
======== ======== ======== ======== ======== ======== ========
</TABLE>

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OTHER FINANCIAL DATA:
EBITDA(2).................... $ 16,029 $ 29,128 $ 29,656 $ 27,263 $ 17,943 $ 11,640 $ 9,135
Adjusted EBITDA(2)........... 16,029 29,128 29,656 27,463 19,420 13,063 10,305
Cash flow provided by (used
in)
Operating activities....... 2,124 33,620 20,723 1,353 (11,004) (8,728) 3,600
Investing activities....... (9,931) (25,643) (23,969) (19,742) (17,085) (13,902) (5,247)
Financing activities....... 22,114 (6,687) 592 12,508 20,502 16,612 1,578
Capital expenditures......... 10,116 31,229 24,120 20,164 17,111 13,913 5,305
Depreciation and
amortization(3)............ 3,469 5,425 8,819 12,392 15,073 10,909 12,714
</TABLE>

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
THREE MONTHS ENDED
---------------------------------
DECEMBER 2, MARCH 2, JUNE 1,
1999 2000 2000
----------- -------- --------
(IN THOUSANDS)
<S> <C> <C> <C>
QUARTERLY FINANCIAL INFORMATION:
Net sales................................................... $100,016 $99,055 $113,474
Gross profit................................................ 6,104 3,062 5,379
EBITDA(2)................................................... 4,485 640 4,010
Adjusted EBITDA(2).......................................... 5,052 1,008 4,246
</TABLE>

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
AS OF AS OF
---------------------------------------------------- -------------------
AUG. 31, AUG. 29, AUG. 28, SEPT. 3, SEPT. 2, JUNE 3, JUNE 1,
1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 1999 2000
-------- -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- --------
(IN THOUSANDS)
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
BALANCE SHEET DATA:
Cash and cash equivalents.... $ 15,000 $ 16,290 $ 13,636 $ 7,542 $ -- $ 1,530 $ --
Working capital, excluding
cash and cash
equivalents................ 25,218 10,065 15,454 21,929 36,403 30,560 24,881
Total assets................. 93,823 113,245 124,862 145,052 166,542 165,646 172,903
Total debt................... 6,671 -- 1,049 185,157 207,279 203,421 208,898
Redeemable preferred stock... -- -- -- 25,675 29,267 28,352 32,242
Shareholders' equity
(deficit)(4)............... 50,493 65,881 78,191 (113,051) (130,497) (126,707) (153,723)
</TABLE>

------------
(1) Transaction expenses include expenses incurred in conjunction with our
recapitalization, including transaction agreement fees, bank fees, the
termination of employment agreements, the buyback of certain employee stock
options, and other miscellaneous expenses.

(2) EBITDA is defined as income from operations plus depreciation and
amortization. EBITDA is presented because we believe it is frequently used
by investors in the evaluation of companies. Adjusted EBITDA is defined as
EBITDA adjusted for management fees and other charges described in the
following table. Neither EBITDA nor adjusted EBITDA should be considered as
an alternative to cash flow from operating activities, as a measure of
liquidity or as an alternative to net income as a measure of operating
results in

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accordance with United States GAAP. Our definition of adjusted EBITDA may differ
from definitions of adjusted EBITDA used by other companies.

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
NINE MONTHS
FISCAL YEARS ENDED ENDED
------------------------------------------------------------------ -----------------
AUGUST 31, AUGUST 29, AUGUST 28, SEPTEMBER 3, SEPTEMBER 2, JUNE 3, JUNE 1,
1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 1999 2000
---------- ---------- ---------- ------------ ------------ ------- -------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
EBITDA................ $16,029 $29,128 $29,656 $27,263 $17,943 $11,640 $ 9,135
Extraordinary
management
expenses(a)......... -- -- -- 231 395 325 491
Consulting/management
fees(b)............. -- -- -- 125 263 188 351
Non-capitalized BaaN
expenses(c)......... -- -- -- -- 272 195 113
Non-cash foreign
exchange
(gain)/loss......... -- -- -- (156) 547 715 215
------- ------- ------- ------- ------- ------- -------
Total adjustments... -- -- -- 200 1,477 1,423 1,170
------- ------- ------- ------- ------- ------- -------
Adjusted EBITDA....... $16,029 $29,128 $29,656 $27,463 $19,420 $13,063 $10,304
======= ======= ======= ======= ======= ======= =======
</TABLE>

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
QUARTER ENDED
----------------------------------------------
DECEMBER 2, MARCH 2, JUNE 1,
1999 2000 2000
----------- -------- -------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
EBITDA........................................ $4,485 $ 640 $4,010
Extraordinary management expenses(a).......... 290 109 92
Consulting/management fees(b)................. 123 166 62
Non-capitalized BaaN expenses(c).............. 76 25 12
Non-cash foreign exchange (gain)/loss......... 78 68 69
------ ------ ------
Total adjustments........................... 567 368 235
------ ------ ------
Adjusted EBITDA............................... $5,052 $1,008 $4,245
====== ====== ======
</TABLE>

--------------------------
(a) Includes recruiting fees and severance costs incurred for
several of our senior managers.

(b) Includes fees incurred for the use of outside consultants as
well as the management fees paid to Cornerstone Equity
Investors.

(3) In the fiscal years ended September 3, 1998 and September 2, 1999,
and the nine months ended June 3, 1999 and June 1, 2000,
depreciation and amortization excludes $526,000, $943,000, $712,000
and $700,000, respectively, of deferred loan amortization that was
included in interest expense.

(4) As of August 31, 1995, shareholders' equity amounts represent
division equity.

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MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Statements contained in this discussion and analysis of financial condition
and results of operations should be read in conjunction with the financial
statements and the notes to those statements included elsewhere in this
prospectus. Statements that are not purely historical are forward-looking
statements and are being provided in reliance upon the "safe harbor" provisions
of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All forward-looking
statements are made as of the date hereof and are based on current management
expectations and information available to us as of such date. We assume no
obligation to update any forward-looking statements. It is important to note
that actual results could differ materially from historical results or those
contemplated in the forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements
involve a number of risks and uncertainties, and include trend information.
Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially include, but are
not limited to, those identified herein under "Risk Factors" and in our filings
with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

OVERVIEW

We are a global leading provider of advanced electronics manufacturing
services to original equipment manufacturers who primarily serve the data
communications, telecommunications, and computer/memory module industries. We
target customers that are technology leaders in rapidly growing markets, such as
Internet infrastructure, wireless communications and optical networking, that
have complex manufacturing services requirements and that seek to form long-term
relationships with their electronics manufacturing services providers. We offer
a broad range of manufacturing management services, including:

- pre-production engineering and product design support;

- prototyping;

- supply chain management;

- manufacturing and testing of printed circuit board assemblies;

- full system assembly;

- end-order fulfillment; and

- after-sales product support.

Our principal operations were established in 1984 as the Memory
Applications Group of Micron Technology, Inc. We began providing electronics
manufacturing services to external customers in 1989, were incorporated as a
wholly owned subsidiary of Micron Technology, Inc. in 1992 and became a wholly
owned subsidiary of Micron Electronics, Inc., which is a majority owned
subsidiary of Micron Technology, in 1995. On February 26, 1998, a group of
investors led by an affiliate of Cornerstone Equity Investors acquired a 90%
equity interest in MCMS. Since the acquisition was structured as a
recapitalization with Micron Electronics continuing to hold a 10% equity
interest, our financial statements still reflect our historical basis of
accounting. In connection with the recapitalization, our name was changed from
Micron Custom Manufacturing Services, Inc. to MCMS, Inc.

Since the recapitalization in 1998, we have undertaken a number of
initiatives to grow and expand our business. We have expanded our global
infrastructure to include a significantly larger facility in Penang, Malaysia
and new operations in Monterrey, Mexico and San Jose, California. We have
invested in additional manufacturing and test equipment and upgraded and
enhanced our information systems in part by installing a common technology and
system platform across all of our facilities. We have continued to strengthen
both the management and technical staffs at all levels of the organization and
have aligned our organization into customer-focused teams to enhance customer
satisfaction. We have hired a number of senior management personnel, including
Richard Rowe as our Chief Executive Officer in November 1999.

Our strategic initiatives and customer focus have allowed us to
significantly increase our customer base. During the past nine months, we have
been awarded new programs from numerous new customers, including

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Alidian Networks, AT&T Wireless, Digital Lightwave, JDS Uniphase and Tachion
Networks. The addition of these new customers reflects our strategy of targeting
long-term relationships with original equipment manufacturers in high growth
markets. In addition, these new customers complement relationships we already
have with industry leading original equipment manufacturers in the data
communications, telecommunications and computer/memory module industries, such
as Cisco Systems, Extreme Networks, Nokia, Alcatel and Micron Technology.

Our revenue growth during fiscal year 2000 was adversely affected by our
disengagement with a significant customer. We and Fore Systems agreed to
discontinue our relationship during the fourth quarter of fiscal year 1999. We
completed our manufacturing services for Fore Systems during the fourth quarter
of fiscal year 2000. Sales to Fore Systems were $21.6 million during the first
nine months of fiscal year 2000, $78.6 million in fiscal year 1999 and $80.6
million in fiscal year 1998. Excluding our sales to Fore Systems, our revenue
grew 15.2% in the first nine months of fiscal year 2000 compared to the first
nine months of fiscal year 1999 and 39.8% in fiscal year 1999 compared to fiscal
year 1998. The following table shows our revenue on a quarterly basis during
fiscal year 2000, excluding revenue derived from our relationship with Fore
Systems and our percentage sequential revenue growth.

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
THREE MONTHS ENDED,
------------------------------------------------
DECEMBER 2, MARCH 2, JUNE 1,
1999 2000 2000
------------- ------------- --------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Revenue excluding Fore Systems.................. $87.4 million $92.2 million $111.4 million
Sequential revenue growth....................... -- 5.5% 20.8%
</TABLE>

Our gross profit and operating income during fiscal year 2000 were
adversely impacted by the costs associated with our launching new manufacturing
facilities in Monterrey, Mexico and San Jose, California undertaking a
substantial expansion of our facility in Penang, Malaysia and experiencing
reduced utilization of our facility in Durham, North Carolina as a result of our
disengagement with Fore Systems. We elected to incur the expenses associated
with maintaining our capability in Durham and with expanding our capacity
through our new and enlarged facilities in anticipation of our commencement of
the programs we were recently awarded from both new and existing customers.

We intend to use substantially all of the net proceeds from this offering
to redeem our outstanding redeemable preferred stock, repay notes held by some
of our stockholders and pay down our revolving senior credit facility. As a
result, we expect to incur one-time charges totaling approximately $
related to prepayment penalties and the expensing of previously deferred loan
costs. We expect to record these charges as extraordinary expenses on our income
statement in the quarter in which they occur.

We provide our services on both a turnkey and consignment basis. Under a
consignment arrangement, the original equipment manufacturer procures the
components and we assemble and test them in exchange for a service fee. Under a
turnkey arrangement, we assume responsibility for both the procurement of
components and their assembly. Turnkey manufacturing generates higher net sales
than consignment manufacturing due to the generation of revenue from materials
as well as labor and manufacturing overhead. Turnkey manufacturing also
typically results in lower gross margins than consignment manufacturing.
Consignment revenues accounted for 10.8% of our net sales for the three months
ended June 1, 2000 and 9.9% of our net sales for the nine months ended June 1,
2000.

We sell to our customers from both domestic and foreign operations. Net
sales from our foreign operations accounted for 29.7% of our net sales for the
three months ended June 1, 2000 and 22.7% of our net sales for the nine months
ended June 1, 2000.

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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

The following table sets forth statements of operations data expressed as a
percentage of net sales for the periods indicated. For the years ended August
28, 1997, September 3, 1998, and September 2, 1999 and the nine-month periods
ended June 3, 1999 and June 1, 2000, the information is derived from our audited
and unaudited consolidated statements of operations. This information is
expressed as a percentage of net sales and should be read in conjunction with
the consolidated financial statements and related notes included elsewhere in
this prospectus.

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
FISCAL YEAR ENDED NINE MONTHS ENDED
------------------------------------------ ------------------
AUGUST 28, SEPTEMBER 3, SEPTEMBER 2, JUNE 3, JUNE 1,
1997 1998 1999 1999 2000
---------- ------------ ------------ ------- -------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Net sales............................. 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%
Cost of sales......................... 88.6 90.8 94.1 94.5 95.4
----- ----- ----- ----- -----
Gross margin.......................... 11.4 9.2 5.9 5.5 4.6
Selling, general and administrative
expenses............................ 4.3 4.7 5.2 5.3 5.8
----- ----- ----- ----- -----
Income (loss) from operations......... 7.1 4.5 0.7 0.2 (1.2)
Interest expense (income), net........ (0.1) 2.8 4.6 4.6 5.2
Transaction expenses(1)............... -- 2.5 -- -- --
----- ----- ----- ----- -----
Income (loss) before taxes and
extraordinary item.................. 7.2 (0.8) (3.9) (4.4) (6.4)
Income tax provision (benefit)........ 2.8 (0.3) (0.8) (1.1) --
----- ----- ----- ----- -----
Income (loss) before extraordinary
item................................ 4.4 (0.5) (3.1) (3.3) (6.4)
Extraordinary item -- loss on early
extinguishment of debt.............. -- -- 0.1 0.2 --
----- ----- ----- ----- -----
Net income (loss)..................... 4.4% (0.5)% (3.2)% (3.5)% (6.4)%
===== ===== ===== ===== =====
Depreciation and amortization(2)...... 3.0% 3.7% 3.5% 3.4% 4.1%
</TABLE>

(2) In fiscal years 1999 and 1998, depreciation and amortization excludes
$943,000 and $526,000, respectively, of deferred loan amortization that was
expensed as interest. For the nine months ended June 1, 2000, the
depreciation and amortization amount excludes $712,000 of deferred loan
amortization that was expensed as interest. For the nine months ended June
3, 1999, the depreciation and amortization amount excludes $700,000 of
deferred loan amortization that was expensed as interest.

Nine Months Ended June 1, 2000 Compared to Nine Months Ended June 3, 1999

Net Sales. Net sales for the nine months ended June 1, 2000 decreased by
$5.4 million, or 1.7%, to $312.5 million from $317.9 million for the nine months
ended June 3, 1999. The decrease in net sales resulted primarily from lower
sales to Fore Systems, offset in part by growth in demand for complex printed
circuit board assemblies, system level assemblies and consigned memory modules.
Net sales to Fore Systems for the nine months ended June 1, 2000 decreased $43.1
million to $21.6 million from $64.7 million for the nine months ended June 3,
1999. We substantially completed manufacturing services for Fore Systems during
the third quarter of fiscal 2000.

Net sales attributable to foreign subsidiaries totaled $71.0 million for
the nine months ended June 1, 2000, compared to $22.6 million for the
corresponding period of fiscal 1999. The growth in foreign subsidiary net sales
resulted primarily from increased complex printed circuit board assembly
shipments at our Malaysia operation. During the three months ended June 1, 2000,
our Monterrey, Mexico operation recognized its first sales, which totaled $0.8
million.

Gross Profit. Gross profit for the nine months ended June 1, 2000
decreased by $3.1 million, or 17.6%, to $14.5 million from $17.6 million for the
nine months ended June 3, 1999. Gross margin for the nine

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months ended June 1, 2000 decreased to 4.6% of net sales from 5.5% for the
corresponding period of fiscal 1999. Gross profit and gross margin were
adversely affected by reduced capacity utilization at one facility, start-up
costs at new facilities and lower prices on printed circuit board assemblies.

Selling, General and Administrative Expenses. Selling, general and
administrative expenses, or SG&A, expenses for the nine months ended June 1,
2000 increased by $1.2 million, or 7.1%, to $18.1 million from $16.9 million for
the nine months ended June 3, 1999. This increase resulted primarily from $0.8
million of start-up costs associated with new facilities. In addition during the
nine months ended June 1, 2000, we incurred more expenses in program management,
information technology and executive management to support our global expansion
and anticipated growth.

Interest Expense. Interest expense for the nine months ended June 1, 2000
increased $1.6 million, or 10.9%, to $16.3 million from $14.7 million for the
nine months ended June 3, 1999. The increase was primarily due to a higher level
of overall borrowing and higher interest rates on our variable interest rate
borrowings.

Provision (Benefit) for Income Taxes. Income tax expense for the nine
months ended June 1, 2000 was $94,000 compared to a benefit of $3.9 million for
the nine months ended June 3, 1999. The income tax expense for the nine months
ended June 1, 2000 resulted primarily from a mandatory minimum foreign income
tax on our Mexican subsidiary. The effective rate of tax expense for the nine
months ended June 1, 2000 was approximately 0.5%, compared to a 26.0% income tax
benefit for the corresponding period of fiscal year 1999. The overall decrease
in the effective tax rate during the nine months ended June 1, 2000, relative to
the corresponding period of fiscal year 1999 was primarily due to an increase in
the valuation allowance. During the nine months ended June 1, 2000, the
valuation allowance eliminated any income tax benefit that would have otherwise
resulted from the losses. We do not provide for U.S. tax on the earnings of our
foreign subsidiaries and, therefore, the effective rate may vary significantly
from period to period.

Extraordinary Loss. The extraordinary after tax loss of $0.6 million for
the nine months ended June 3, 1999 resulted from the write-off of deferred
financing costs related to the early retirement of a revolving credit facility.

Net Loss. For the reasons stated above, net loss for the nine months ended
June 1, 2000 increased by $8.9 million to a loss of $20.0 million from a loss of
$11.1 million for the nine months ended June 3, 1999. As a percentage of net
sales, net loss for the nine months ended June 1, 2000 was 6.4% compared to 3.5%
for the nine months ended June 3, 1999.

Fiscal Year 1999 Compared to Fiscal Year 1998

Net Sales. Net sales for fiscal year 1999 increased by $98.8 million, or
29.6%, to $432.7 million from $333.9 million for fiscal year 1998. The increase
in net sales resulted primarily from higher volumes of printed circuit board
assembly and system level shipments to customers in the networking and
telecommunications industries. These increases were partially offset by lower
printed circuit board assembly prices, lower volumes and prices of custom
turnkey memory modules, and lower prices on consigned memory modules.

Net sales of foreign subsidiaries for fiscal year 1999 increased $11.5
million, or 46.9%, to $36.0 million from $24.5 million in fiscal year 1998. The
growth in foreign subsidiary net sales resulted primarily from additional sales
of printed circuit board assembly shipments at our Malaysian operation. This
increase was partially offset by lower volumes of custom turnkey memory modules
at the Malaysian facility. The increase was also offset as a result of a
significant customer of the Belgium operation shifting from a turnkey to
consignment model early in the second quarter of fiscal year 1999.

Gross Profit. Gross profit for fiscal year 1999 decreased by $5.3 million,
or 17.3%, to $25.4 million from $30.7 million for fiscal year 1998. Gross margin
for fiscal year 1999 decreased to 5.9% of net sales from 9.2% in fiscal year
1998. The decrease in gross margin resulted primarily from demand volatility in
our North Carolina operation, higher volumes of printed circuit board assembly
sales with lower average selling

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prices, lower prices on consigned memory modules, a decline in custom turnkey
memory module sales and increased system level shipments, which typically have
lower margins.

Selling, General and Administrative Expenses. SG&A for fiscal year 1999
increased by $6.7 million, or 42.4%, to $22.5 million from $15.8 million for
fiscal year 1998. This increase resulted primarily from additional senior
management to support future growth and an increase in depreciation expense and
other expenses and headcount associated with our operation as a stand alone
entity following the recapitalization. We also incur non-cash foreign currency
adjustments related to an inter-company loan between us and our Belgian
subsidiary. During fiscal year 1999, SG&A expenses included a non-cash foreign
currency expense of $0.5 million, while fiscal year 1998 SG&A expenses included
a non-cash foreign currency gain of $0.2 million.

Interest Expense. Interest expense for fiscal year 1999 increased to $19.7
million from $9.2 million in fiscal year 1998, due primarily to the full year
impact of $175 million in long-term debt issued in February of 1998 in
conjunction with the recapitalization.

Provision (Benefit) for Income Taxes. We had an income tax benefit in each
of fiscal year 1998 and 1999 generated primarily through utilization of net
operating losses and non-taxable foreign income. The fiscal year 1999 income tax
benefit increased by $3.0 million to a benefit of $3.9 million from a benefit of
$0.9 million for fiscal year 1998. Our effective income tax rate for its benefit
for fiscal year 1999 decreased to 21.8% from 33.9% for fiscal year 1998. The
decrease in the effective rate relates primarily to increases in the valuation
allowance in fiscal year 1999 offset in part by nondeductible transaction costs
associated with our recapitalization in fiscal year 1998.

During fiscal year 1999, we set up a valuation allowance of $4.7 million
for the amount of the deferred tax asset which may not be realizable through
either carryback of its net operating losses or through future income.

Extraordinary Loss. The extraordinary after tax loss of $0.6 million in
fiscal year 1999 resulted from the write-off of deferred financing costs related
to the early extinguishment of a revolving credit facility.

Net Loss. For the reasons stated above, net loss for fiscal year 1999
increased by $12.1 million to a loss of $13.9 million from a loss of $1.8
million for fiscal year 1998. As a percentage of net sales, net loss for fiscal
year 1999 increased to 3.2% from 0.5% for fiscal year 1998.

Fiscal Year 1998 Compared to Fiscal Year 1997

Net Sales. Net sales for fiscal year 1998 increased by $41.5 million, or
14.2%, to $333.9 million from $292.4 million for fiscal year 1997. The increase
in net sales resulted primarily from an increase in the number of printed
circuit board assemblies and system assemblies shipped to customers in the
networking and telecommunication industries and, to a lesser extent, an increase
in sales of consigned memory modules. The increase in unit printed circuit board
assembly sales was partially offset by lower prices and a decline in the sales
derived from turnkey memory modules.

Net sales attributable to foreign subsidiaries for fiscal year 1998
increased $18.5 million to $24.5 million from $6.0 million in fiscal year 1997.
The growth in foreign subsidiary net sales resulted from additional sales of
printed circuit board assembly shipments at our Malaysia operation and the
addition of our Belgium operation.

Gross Profit. Gross profit for fiscal year 1998 decreased by $2.7 million,
or 8.2%, to $30.7 million from $33.4 million for fiscal year 1997. Gross profit
for fiscal year 1998 decreased to 9.2% of net sales from 11.4% in fiscal year
1997. The decrease in gross profit resulted principally from lower gross profit
realized on our printed circuit board assembly sales and custom modules as well
as a higher percentage of sales in fiscal year 1998 derived from printed circuit
board assemblies. The lower gross profits on printed circuit board assemblies
was primarily due to lower sales prices and inefficiencies related to new
product introductions. To a lesser extent, start-up costs in our Belgium
operation had a negative impact on gross profit.

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Selling, General and Administrative Expenses. SG&A for fiscal year 1998
increased by $3.2 million, or 25.8%, to $15.8 million from $12.6 million for
fiscal year 1997. As a percentage of net sales for fiscal year 1998, SG&A
increased to 4.7% from 4.3%. This increase for fiscal year 1998 was the result
of additional headcount in senior management, finance and administration, sales
and marketing, and information technology, additional SG&A in the Malaysia and
Belgium operations and duplicative costs associated with the transition service
charges from Micron Technology and Micron Electronics, Inc. which were incurred
as part of the recapitalization. This increase in SG&A was partially offset by a
change in estimate related to allowance for doubtful accounts of $0.8 million.

Transaction Expenses. In connection with the recapitalization, we incurred
transaction expenses of $8.4 million. Transaction expenses included $2.7 million
in fees under a transaction agreement, $2.2 million in banking fees, $1.4
million to terminate employment contracts of certain executives with Micron
Electronics, Inc.; $0.7 million to buy out certain Micron Technology and Micron
Electronics, Inc. options held by certain executives; and $1.4 million in
accounting fees, legal fees and other transaction costs.

Interest Expense. Interest expense for fiscal year 1998 increased by $9.6
million to $9.2 million from $0.4 million in interest income for fiscal year
1997. The interest expense increased due to the addition of $175 million in
long-term debt in conjunction with the recapitalization.

Provision (Benefit) for Income Taxes. Income taxes for the year ended
September 3, 1998 decreased by $9.4 million to a benefit of $0.9 million from an
expense of $8.5 million for fiscal year 1997. Our effective income tax rate for
1998 decreased to 33.9% from 39.9% for the comparable period in fiscal year 1997
principally as a result of certain transaction expenses for which no tax
deduction is allowed, offset in part by certain changes in estimates for accrued
liabilities as a result of the recapitalization and reduction in taxes due to
foreign operations.

Net Income. For the reasons stated above, net income for fiscal year 1998
decreased by $14.6 million, or 114.2%, to ($1.8) million, compared to $12.8
million for fiscal year 1997. As a percentage of net sales, net income for the
fiscal year 1998 decreased to (0.5%) from 4.4% for fiscal year 1997.

QUARTERLY RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

The following table sets forth our unaudited historical quarterly financial
information for each of the seven quarters in the period ended June 1, 2000.
This information has been derived from our monthly consolidated financial
statements which are unaudited, but, in the opinion of management, fairly
represent our financial performance. This information should be read in
conjunction with our consolidated financial statements and the related notes
contained elsewhere in this prospectus. The operating results for any previous
quarter are not necessarily indicative of results for any future period.

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QUARTER ENDED
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DEC. 3, MARCH 4, JUNE 3, SEPT. 2, DEC. 2, MAR. 2, JUNE 1,
1998 1999 1999 1999 1999 2000 2000
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Net sales............................ $91,243 $116,348 $110,305 $114,819 $100,016 $ 99,055 $113,474
Cost of goods sold................... 86,056 110,337 103,917 107,044 93,912 95,993 108,095
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Gross profit......................... 5,187 6,011 6,388 7,775 6,104 3,062 5,379
Selling general and administrative... 4,219 6,790 5,846 5,636 5,833 6,706 5,586
------- -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- --------
Income from operations............... 968 (779) 542 2,139 271 (3,644) (207)
Interest expenses (income), net...... 4,721 4,925 5,023 4,983 5,335 5,337 5,669
Transaction expenses(1).............. 45 -- -- -- -- -- --
------- -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- --------
Income (loss) before taxes........... (3,798) (5,704) (4,481) (2,844) (5,064) (8,981) (5,876)
Income tax provision (benefit)....... (1,775) (1,722) -- -- -- 30 64
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Income before extraordinary item..... (2,023) (3,982) (4,481) (2,844) (5,064) (9,011) (5,940)
Extraordinary item net of tax........ -- 617 -- -- -- -- --
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QUARTER ENDED
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DEC. 3, MARCH 4, JUNE 3, SEPT. 2, DEC. 2, MAR. 2, JUNE 1,
1998 1999 1999 1999 1999 2000 2000
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Net income (loss).................... $(2,023) $ (4,599) $ (4,481) $ (2,844) $ (5,064) $ (9,011) $ (5,940)
Redeemable preferred stock dividends
and accretion of amortization...... (882) (918) (945) (847) (962) (992) (1,022)
------- -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- --------
Net loss to common stockholders...... $(2,905) $ (5,517) $ (5,426) $ (3,691) $ (6,026) $(10,003) $ (6,962)
======= ======== ======== ======== ======== ======== ========
Earnings per share -- basic and
diluted:
Before extraordinary item............ $ (0.58) $ (0.98) $ (1.08) $ (0.74) $ (1.20) $ (1.99) $ (1.38)
Extraordinary item................... $ -- $ (0.12) $ -- $ -- $ -- $ -- $ --
------- -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- --------
Net loss per share................... $ (0.58) $ (1.10) $ (1.08) $ (0.74) $ (1.20) $ (1.99) $ (1.38)
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Income from operations............... $ 968 $ (779) $ 542 $ 2,139 $ 271 $ (3,644) $ (207)
Depreciation and amortization........ 3,466 3,597 3,846 4,164 4,214 4,284 4,216
------- -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- --------
EBITDA(2)............................ $ 4,434 $ 2,818 $ 4,388 $ 6,303 $ 4,485 $ 640 $ 4,009
======= ======== ======== ======== ======== ======== ========
Adjusted EBITDA(2)................... $ 4,192 $ 3,807 $ 5,065 $ 6,358 $ 5,052 $ 1,008 $ 4,245
======= ======== ======== ======== ======== ======== ========
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QUARTER ENDED
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DEC. 3, MARCH 4, JUNE 3, SEPT. 2, DEC. 2, MAR. 2, JUNE 1,
1998 1999 1999 1999 1999 2000 2000
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EBITDA......................................... $ 4,434 $ 2,818 $ 4,388 $ 6,303 $ 4,485 $ 640 $ 4,009
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Extraordinary management expenses(a)........... 102 120 103 71 290 109 92
Consulting/management fees(b).................. 63 63 63 76 123 166 63
Non-capitalized BaaN expenses(c)............... 57 52 86 77 76 25 12
Non-cash foreign exchange (gain)/loss.......... (464) 754 425 (169) 78 68 69
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Total adjustments............................ (242) 989 677 55 567 368 236
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Adjusted EBITDA................................ $ 4,192 $ 3,807 $ 5,065 $ 6,358 $ 5,052 $ 1,008 $ 4,245
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(a) Includes recruiting fees and severance costs incurred for several of our
senior managers.

(b) Includes fees incurred for the use of outside consultants as well as the
management fees charged by Cornerstone Equity Investors.

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

During the first nine months of fiscal year 2000, net cash provided by
operating activities was $3.6 million. Net cash used by investing activities was
$5.2 million and net cash provided by financing activities was $1.6 million.
Exchange rate changes had a nominal effect on cash. Net cash used by investing
activities during the first nine months of fiscal year 2000 primarily consisted
of capital expenditures of $5.3 million to upgrade, expand and establish
manufacturing capacity in Nampa, Idaho, Penang, Malaysia and Monterrey, Mexico.
Net cash generated from financing activities primarily resulted from an $8.7
million loan from some of our stockholders, off-set in part by repayments on our
existing credit facility and other debt.

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The $3.6 million of cash provided by operations during the nine months
ended June 1, 2000 was affected by a combination of factors. A significant
factor contributing to an increase in operating cash was a $9.6 million
reduction in our accounts receivable. For the three months ended June 1, 2000,
our average accounts receivable collection period was 29.3 days and for the nine
months ended June 1, 2000, our average accounts receivable collection period was
34.9 days compared to 38.9 days and 37.6 days for the corresponding periods of
fiscal year 1999. Significant factors contributing to a decrease in operating
cash during the nine months ended June 1, 2000, was a $22.7 million increase in
inventory, off-set in part by a $13.2 million increase in accounts payable and a
$5.0 million customer advance to fund inventory purchases. For the three months
ended June 1, 2000, the average inventory turn was 7.0 and for the nine months
ended June 1, 2000, the average inventory turn was 7.3 compared to 9.9 and 9.6
for the corresponding periods of fiscal year 1999. For the three and nine months
ended June 1, 2000, the average trade accounts payable payment period was 49.0
days and 48.0 days, respectively, compared to 41.9 days and 44.3 days for the
corresponding periods of fiscal year 1999. The average collection period and
average inventory turn levels vary, among other things, as a function of sales
volume, sales volatility, product mix, payment terms with customers and
suppliers and the mix of consigned and turnkey business.

We have a $60.0 million senior credit facility that matures in 2004. Our
senior credit facility consists of a $50.0 million revolving credit facility and
a $10.0 million equipment loan facility restricted to the purchase of property,
plant and equipment. Amounts available to borrow under the revolving credit
facility vary depending on domestic accounts receivable, inventory and equipment
balances, which serve as collateral along with substantially all of our other
assets. Our senior credit facility restricts our ability to incur additional
indebtedness, to create liens or other encumbrances, to make certain
investments, loans and guarantees and to sell or otherwise dispose of a
substantial portion of our assets or to enter into any merger or consolidation.
The credit facility also contains a covenant requiring that we maintain a fixed
charge ratio of not less than 1.0 to 1.0, however, this fixed charge ratio
covenant will not be applied to any fiscal quarter during the term as long as
the gross collateral exceeds the outstanding balance on the revolving credit
facility by at least $10.0 million. As of August 31, 2000, we had a $12.4
million outstanding balance and $37.6 million available to borrow without
triggering the test for the fixed charge ratio covenant. Had we been required to
test the fixed charge ratio, the test would not have been satisfied. As of
August 31, 2000, we had a $5.2 million outstanding balance under the equipment
loan facility and $4.5 million of availability under that facility.

On February 29, 2000, we received $8.7 million under a loan agreement with
some of our shareholders. On August 29, 2000, we received an additional $15.0
million under a separate loan agreement with the same shareholders. In
connection with the $15.0 million aggregate principal of notes issued August 29,
2000, we issued warrants to purchase shares of Class A common stock for a
price of $ per share. The loans are evidenced by shareholder notes, which
mature on February 27, 2004, subject to earlier prepayment if all amounts due
under the senior credit facility have been paid in full and all commitments
under the senior credit facility have been terminated. Interest accrues at
90-day LIBOR plus 3.25%, subject to adjustment if the interest rate under the
senior credit facility is ever increased. Interest is payable monthly if a
fiscal month's fixed charge ratio, as defined, exceeds 1.1 to 1.0, so long as no
event of default has occurred under the senior credit facility or would occur as
a result of an interest payment under this loan. Otherwise, interest is payable
upon maturity of the notes.

Our principal sources of future liquidity are cash flows from operating
activities and borrowings under the credit facility. We have recently
experienced longer lead times and restricted availability on certain critical
components, which has resulted in an increase in the level of inventory and a
decrease in inventory turns. The current supply environment may continue to
drive higher than normal inventory levels and effect our overall liquidity. We
have implemented a number of initiatives to manage our inventory, improve
manufacturing efficiencies and control operating expenses, all of which we
believe will improve our liquidity. We believe that future cash flows from
operating activities and availability under our credit facility will provide
sufficient liquidity to meet our current and future interest payments, working
capital and capital expenditure obligations. If cash flows from operating
activities and availability under the credit facility are not sufficient to meet
these obligations, we will require additional equity or debt financing.
Additional financing may not be available on satisfactory terms when required.

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RECENTLY ISSUED ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

In December 1999, the Securities and Exchange Commission released Staff
Accounting Bulletin No. 101, "Revenue Recognition in Financial Statements,"
which provides guidance on the recognition, presentation and disclosure of
revenue in financial statements filed with the SEC. Subsequently, the SEC
released Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 101B, which delayed the implementation
date of Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 101 until no later that the fourth fiscal
quarter of fiscal years beginning after December 15, 1999. We have not yet
assessed the impact, if any, that Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 101 might have
on our financial position or results of operation.

In June 1998, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Statement of
Financial Accounting Standards No. 133, "Accounting for Derivative Instruments
and Hedging Activities," which establishes accounting reporting standards for
derivative instruments and hedging activities. As amended by SFAS No. 137,
"Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities-Deferral of
Effective Date of FASB Statement No. 133," SFAS No. 133 is effective for all
quarters beginning after June 15, 2000. We will adopt SFAS No. 133 effective at
the beginning of our fiscal year 2001. We do not believe the adoption of SFAS
No. 133 will have a material effect on our financial position or results of
operations.

In March 2000, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued FASB
Interpretation No. 44, "Accounting for Certain Transactions involving Stock
Compensation -- and interpretation of APB Opinion No. 25," or FIN 44. This
interpretation provides guidance on the accounting for certain stock option
transactions and subsequent amendments to stock option transactions. FIN 44 is
effective July 1, 2000, but certain conclusions cover specific events that occur
after either December 15, 1998 or January 12, 2000. To the extent that FIN 44
covers events occurring during the period from December 15, 1998 and January 12,
2000, but before July 1, 2000, the effects of applying this Interpretation are
to be recognized on a prospective basis. We do not believe that the adoption of
FIN 44 will have a material effect on our financial position or results of
operation.

QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

As of June 1, 2000, we had $208.9 million of total debt outstanding, of
which $63.5 million is floating interest rate borrowings and is subject to
periodic adjustment. As interest rates fluctuate we may experience interest
expense increases that may materially impact financial results. For example, if
interest rates were to increase or decrease by 1%, the result would be an
increase or decrease of approximately $635,000 to interest expense.

We use the U.S. dollar as our functional currency, except for our
operations in Belgium and Malaysia. Direct labor, manufacturing overhead, and
selling, general and administrative costs of the international operations are
denominated in local currencies. We have evaluated the potential costs and
benefits of hedging potential adverse changes in the exchange rates between the
U.S. dollar, Belgian franc and Malaysian ringgit. Currently, we do not enter
into derivative financial instruments because a substantial portion of our sales
in these foreign operations are in U.S. dollars. The assets and liabilities of
the Belgian and Malaysian operations are translated into U.S. dollars at
exchange rates in effect at the period end date. Income and expense items are
translated at the year-to-date average rate. Aggregate transaction losses
included in net loss for the three months ended June 1, 2000 were $0.0 million
and for the nine months ended June 1, 2000 were $0.2 million.

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BUSINESS

OVERVIEW

We are a global leading provider of advanced electronics manufacturing
services to original equipment manufacturers who primarily serve the data
communications, telecommunications, and computer/memory module industries. We
target customers that are technology leaders in rapidly growing markets, such as
Internet infrastructure, wireless communications and optical networking, that
have complex manufacturing services requirements and that seek to form long-term
relationships with their electronics manufacturing services providers. We offer
a broad range of electronics manufacturing services, including:

- pre-production engineering and product design support;

- prototyping;

- supply chain management;

- manufacturing and testing of printed circuit board assemblies;

- full system assembly;

- end-order fulfillment; and

- after-sales product support.

We deliver this broad range of services through six strategically located
facilities in the United States, Mexico, Asia and Europe. We have long-standing
relationships with networking and telecommunications industry leaders such as
Cisco Systems, Extreme Networks, Alcatel and Nokia and have recently established
relationships with several companies in the emerging areas of wireless
communications and optical networking, including AT&T Wireless, JDS Uniphase,
Alidian Networks, Digital Lightwave and Tachion Networks. We believe that our
competitive advantages in the areas of engineering, advanced manufacturing
capabilities and operational flexibility position us to capitalize on the
accelerating trend among original equipment manufacturers to outsource a broad
range of manufacturing and related services for technologically advanced
products.

INDUSTRY BACKGROUND

Electronics manufacturing services providers offer a broad spectrum of
manufacturing and manufacturing-related services to original equipment
manufacturers in a variety of end-markets. In addition to traditional
manufacturing services, which include printed circuit board assembly, final
systems assembly and product testing, electronics manufacturing services
companies also increasingly provide:

- design and engineering support;

- supply chain management;

- end-order fulfillment; and

- after-sales services.

According to Technology Forecasters, the global electronics manufacturing
and related services industry is expected to grow at a compounded annual growth
rate of 27% from $78 billion in revenues in 1999 to $260 billion in 2004, as
depicted in the bar chart below. Technology Forecasters projects that the larger
electronics manufacturing services providers, those with annual revenues in
excess of $500 million, will grow at a compounded annual growth rate of 35% over
the same period. We believe that the growth for larger electronics manufacturing
services companies is projected to be greater than the industry average because
original equipment manufacturers are increasingly outsourcing production to
larger manufacturers that have the manufacturing capacity and ability to provide
a total service solution. In addition, we believe that electronics manufacturing
services companies focused on the Internet infrastructure, wireless
communications and optical networking markets will experience a higher rate of
growth than the industry average.

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PROJECTED ELECTRONICS MANUFACTURING SERVICES INDUSTRY REVENUE GROWTH

[BAR CHART DEPICTING THE PROJECTED 27% 5 YEAR COMPOUNDED ANNUAL ELECTRONICS
MANUFACTURING SERVICES INDUSTRY REVENUE GROWTH RATE FROM $78 BILLION IN 1999 TO
ESTIMATES OF $101 BILLION IN 2000, $130 BILLION IN 2001, $165 BILLION IN 2002,
$207 BILLION IN 2003 AND $260 BILLION IN 2004.]

Source: Technology Forecasters, Inc., Contract Manufacturing from a Global
Perspective -- 2000 Update.

Growth in the electronics manufacturing services industry is primarily
being driven by the overall growth of the electronics industry and the increased
reliance on outsourcing among original equipment manufacturers. We believe that
original equipment manufacturers will continue to increase their use of
outsourcing as electronics manufacturing services providers enhance and broaden
their value-added service offerings, enabling original equipment manufacturers
to focus their resources increasingly on their core competencies, including
research and development, sales, marketing and customer service. Technology
Forecasters also estimates that the percentage of cost of goods sold in the
electronics industry that is outsourced for manufacture by original equipment
manufacturers will increase from 11% in 1999 to 26% by 2004. This trend is
portrayed in the pie charts illustrated below.

PROJECTED PERCENTAGE OF COST OF GOODS SOLD OUTSOURCED
BY ELECTRONICS ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS AND
SIZE OF THE ELECTRONICS MANUFACTURING SERVICES MARKET

[PIE CHART DEPICTING 89% OF COGS PRODUCED IN-HOUSE BY ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT
MANUFACTURERS AND 11% OF COGS OUTSOURCED BY ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS IN
1999, WITH AN ELECTRONICS MANUFACTURING SERVICES MARKET SIZE OF $78 BILLION.]
[PIE CHART DEPICTING 74% OF COGS PRODUCED IN-HOUSE BY ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT
MANUFACTURERS AND 26% OF COGS OUTSOURCED BY ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS
ESTIMATED FOR 2004, WITH AN ESTIMATED ELECTRONICS MANUFACTURING SERVICES MARKET
SIZE OF $260 BILLION.]

Source: Technology Forecasters, Inc., Contract Manufacturing from a Global
Perspective -- 2000 Update.

Electronics manufacturing services providers' growth is related to the
growth rates of their customers' and their customers' end-markets. The data
communications and telecommunications industries and, in particular, the
Internet infrastructure, wireless communications and optical networking markets,
are experiencing rapid growth. Established original equipment manufacturers in
these markets are increasingly outsourcing a broadening array of complex design
and manufacturing services to electronics manufacturing service providers. In
addition, emerging companies in these markets typically maintain little or no
internal manufacturing capability, relying instead on the manufacturing
resources of their sophisticated electronics manufacturing services providers.

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Demand for manufacturing services by original equipment manufacturers in
data communications is being driven by the growing global demand for
communications bandwidth. Ryan, Hankin & Kent, a market research firm, forecasts
that Internet traffic in North America will increase at a compound annual
average growth rate of 156% as measured in terabytes, or trillions of bytes, for
the period beginning with calendar year 2000 and ending with 2003. Additionally,
businesses and other organizations continue to become increasingly dependent on
their networks to provide connectivity for internal and external communications.
Essential computing applications, such as enterprise resource planning, large
enterprise databases and sophisticated on-line connections with vendors, as well
as the increased use of communication applications such as e-mail, require
significant networking capabilities from networking companies such as Cisco
Systems, Nokia and Extreme Networks, three of our largest customers.

The wireless communications industry has grown rapidly in the past few
years, hitting record highs in 1999 in terms of total subscribers and
penetration growth and setting the stage for future industry expansion.
Increased competition continues to spur a corresponding increase in advertising,
thus raising general awareness of the diverse array of wireless communications
products available. The advent of useful wireless communications products and
the prototypes of next generation products, in addition to positive reviews of
existing equipment, have been well received by both commercial and personal
users, and are expected to grow in popularity as functionality continues to
improve. Strategis Group, a market research firm, estimates that the compounded
annual worldwide subscriber growth rate for wireless communication services will
be 25.9% from 1999 through 2004 and the total worldwide minutes of use of
wireless subscribers is expected to grow at an compounded annual growth rate of
52.1% from 1999 to 2004. Furthermore, International Data Corporation, a market
research firm, estimates that the number of wireless handsets worldwide will
increase at a 26.5% compounded annual growth rate from 1999 to 2003 to 539
million handsets. We believe the increasing number of wireless minutes used will
drive rapid future growth of companies serving the wireless industry, such as
AT&T Wireless, one of our newest customers.

To address expanding bandwidth and transmission distance requirements, new
communication equipment using optical technology has been developed. As a
result, fiber optic systems are replacing copper wire networks and have become
the primary medium for long-haul (greater than 600 kilometers)
telecommunications and cable television networks. In addition, fiber optics are
used in high data rate networking and data storage applications. At the end of
calendar year 1999, over 63 million kilometers of fiber were installed
throughout the world, and KMI Market Research, a market research firm, estimates
that this figure will grow to 181 million kilometers by 2004, a 23.5% compounded
annual growth rate. We believe the continued deployment of optical technology
should result in rapid growth of companies serving the optical industry, such as
Alidian Networks, Digital Lightwave and JDS Uniphase, some of our newest
customers.

The demand for memory modules in electronic systems is also growing.
Dataquest, a market research firm, forecasts that the size of the worldwide
market for dynamic random access memory modules will increase from $23.1 billion
in 1999 to $48.0 billion in 2004, a 15.7% compounded annual growth rate. Several
factors contribute to the increasing use of memory, such as the development of
high-performance computers and servers, the greater complexity of software, the
development of high-bandwidth and graphics-intensive applications, and evolving
Internet and telecommunications infrastructure requirements. In addition,
digital computing and processing have extended beyond established platforms such
as computers and servers to include a wide array of electronic equipment, such
as routers, switches, hubs, digital cameras, digital video recorders, digital
audio players, personal digital assistants and "smart" appliances. We believe
the increasing use of memory components should continue to drive the growth of
companies serving the memory modules industry, such as Micron Technology, one of
our largest customers.

Accelerating technological requirements of end products in these markets
are driving original equipment manufacturers to choose those electronics
manufacturing services providers who possess the sophisticated skills in radio
frequency, optical and other advanced technologies to rapidly validate the
design and facilitate the manufacturing of these complex products from prototype
to volume production. Additionally, the rapid new product introduction cycle,
frequent engineering changes and unpredictable market acceptance rates that
characterize these products require a high level of manufacturing flexibility.
As a result, original equipment manufacturers in these markets are seeking
long-term strategic relationships with electronics manufacturing
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services providers who have the requisite technological capability and are
nimble enough to handle manufacturing in this dynamic environment.

As the electronics manufacturing services industry has grown and developed,
there has emerged a stratification of its participants. The largest
participants, who have annual revenues in excess of $2 billion, tend to
concentrate on the largest customer programs which commonly provide annual
revenue in excess of $100 million. As a result of the concentration on bigger
programs by these participants, the opportunity has arisen for other electronics
manufacturing services providers who possess advanced execution and engineering
skills comparable to those of the largest providers to win contracts from
high-growth emerging electronics companies and small to mid-sized programs from
large established original equipment manufacturers. In many cases, these
customers also recognize and value the focused senior management attention and
service flexibility that electronics manufacturing services providers such as
MCMS can provide.

OUR COMPETITIVE STRENGTHS

We have established strong, long-term relationships with numerous original
equipment manufacturers who concentrate on the data communications,
telecommunications and computer/memory module industries, particularly in the
markets of Internet infrastructure, wireless communications and optical
networking. The strength of these relationships has been built by our ability to
consistently provide our customers with:

- advanced engineering capabilities;

- expertise in Internet infrastructure, wireless communications and optical
networking markets;

- memory module expertise;

- a broad range of advanced manufacturing and fulfillment services;

- global scale and infrastructure; and

- fully integrated worldwide facilities.

Our broad array of service capabilities allows us to reduce our customers'
overall costs and resources committed to working capital and manufacturing while
improving time to market and time to global production. Our capabilities enable
our customers to focus on their core competencies of research and development,
sales, marketing and customer service.

Advanced Engineering Capabilities. We have secured programs with advanced
technical requirements from industry leading data communications and
telecommunications companies and emerging participants in the Internet
infrastructure, wireless communications and optical networking markets. We have
developed these customer relationships as a result of our advanced technical
capabilities in such areas as:

- fiber optic cable connectorization and fusion splicing;

- specialized radio frequency and optical test development;

- automated inspection;

- complex board and system level functional testing;

- ultra high pin count ball grid array assembly; and

- ultra fine pitch chip scale packaging.

We support and develop these advanced technical capabilities with our staff
of over 360 engineers and technicians and a patent portfolio consisting of 36
patents and 29 patent applications covering a range of manufacturing and test
processes.

Expertise in Internet Infrastructure, Wireless Communications and Optical
Networking Markets. We focus substantial resources and have developed specific
expertise to serve the rapidly expanding Internet infrastructure, wireless
communications and optical networking markets. We have accumulated a deep body
of experience with Internet infrastructure products as a result of our
longstanding relationships with such

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industry-leading technology companies as Cisco Systems, Extreme Networks, Nokia
and Alcatel. We have leveraged our Internet infrastructure, technical and
manufacturing capabilities to develop advanced skills in the areas of wireless
communications and optical networking. We use our wireless and optical
capabilities to build a variety of advanced wireless and optical products for
established and emerging original equipment manufacturers, including AT&T
Wireless, JDS Uniphase, Digital Lightwave and Alidian Networks. We believe that
our experience and our early entry into the Internet infrastructure, wireless
communications and optical networking markets makes us one of the few
electronics manufacturing services providers capable of offering original
equipment manufacturers advanced wireless and optical design and manufacturing
services. We also believe that this experience will enable us to continue to
attract new customers and increase our sales to existing customers in the
highest growth areas of the communications marketplace.

Memory Module Expertise. We have been a leading provider of memory modules
since our inception in 1984. We believe our memory module expertise provides us
with a competitive advantage because we are one of a limited number of
electronics manufacturing services providers with significant memory module
design, assembly and test capabilities. We are the sole third party memory
module supplier for Micron Technology, one of the largest dynamic random access
memory manufacturers in the world.

A Broad Range of Advanced Manufacturing and Fulfillment Services. We offer
our customers a broad range of advanced manufacturing and fulfillment services
that support our customers' products from initial design and development through
prototyping, assembly, testing and final system assembly. We also provide a
variety of fulfillment services, including supply chain management, product
packaging, worldwide distribution and after-sale support. Our ability to deliver
a complete manufacturing solution from design through end-order fulfillment and
after-sales support reduces our original equipment manufacturer's time to market
and time to volume.

Global Scale and Infrastructure. We operate engineering and manufacturing
facilities in the United States, Malaysia, Mexico and Belgium. These facilities
are in close proximity to the world's major electronics markets. Our global
presence allows us to shift manufacturing resources to the areas where our
customers and their end-markets are located, reduce the time and cost required
to bring our customers' products to market and simultaneously introduce our
customers' products in major global markets. Our global reach enables us to
provide original equipment manufacturers with the flexibility to manufacture
products locally in several regions of the world.

Fully Integrated Worldwide Facilities. We utilize the same or functionally
similar assembly and test equipment, information systems and quality procedures
in all of our locations, which allow for a smooth transfer of production between
our facilities, unlike many of our competitors who have achieved their global
reach through acquisitions of manufacturing facilities with varying
manufacturing platforms. These capabilities give our customers greater
flexibility and the opportunity to reduce their costs by transferring production
to the facility that best suits their needs. The fact that each of our
facilities operate similarly:

- enhances communications among facilities;

- allows our employees to work effectively at any of our sites;

- improves quality control;

- allows us to acquire equipment at volume discounts; and

- promotes adoption of best practices at each of our facilities.

These factors improve our efficiencies and product quality and ultimately
reduce costs and enhance our margins.

OUR STRATEGY

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tions, telecommunications and computer/memory module industries. To achieve this
objective, we intend to pursue the following strategies:

Target Long-Term Relationships with Original Equipment Manufacturers in
High Growth Markets. We plan to continue to develop and pursue long-term
relationships with promising, rapidly growing established and
emerging-technology companies who are leaders in the Internet infrastructure,
wireless communications and optical networking markets. We focus on serving
original equipment manufacturers that seek long-term comprehensive solutions for
their complex manufacturing requirements. We believe that by involving ourselves
early in the product design phase and tightly integrating our operations with
these original equipment manufacturers we are able to develop strong sustainable
relationships. For example, we have used this strategy to provide advanced
electronics manufacturing services to Cisco Systems since 1995. We plan to
expand our relationships with both new and existing customers by offering a wide
array of advanced manufacturing and engineering capabilities combined with the
senior management focus necessary to support these original equipment
manufacturers' dynamic manufacturing requirements.

Provide a Comprehensive Set of Advanced Flexible Manufacturing
Services. We have developed a comprehensive array of advanced engineering and
manufacturing capabilities. Our customers can utilize our expertise in virtually
every phase of product development and distribution including:

- supply chain management;

- pre-production engineering and product design support;

- prototyping;

- manufacturing and testing of printed circuit board assemblies;

- full system assembly;

- end-order fulfillment; and

- after-sales product support.

In addition, our capabilities in advanced technologies give us the
flexibility to address our customers' complex and shifting needs. We have
developed manufacturing processes focused on a high degree of flexibility to
allow us to efficiently manufacture products characterized by short
manufacturing runs and rapid design and configuration changes. We have the
capability to customize and configure products to the single unit level. Our
ability to provide a wide range of services, our flexibility to rapidly adjust
to customer needs and our ability to deliver these services across a global
footprint provides the foundation to strengthen our relationships with our
existing customer base and attract additional customers.

Maintain Our Position as a Manufacturing Technology Leader. We believe
that remaining at the leading edge of production technology and delivering
excellence in manufacturing are critical success factors in providing
electronics manufacturing services to data communications, telecommunications
and computer/memory module original equipment manufacturers. We have leveraged
our experience with our Internet infrastructure customers to further advance our
skills in the areas of wireless communications and optical networking. We have
invested significantly in our infrastructure and our personnel to develop
manufacturing processes and expertise, including:

- fiber optic cable connectorization and fusion splicing;

- specialized radio frequency and optical test development;

- automated inspection;

- complex board and system level functional testing;

- ultra high pin count ball grid array assembly; and

- ultra fine pitch chip scale packaging.

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Provide Advanced Supply Chain Management. Our objectives in the area of
supply chain management include procuring required materials on time, in the
desired quantity and at the most attractive terms, as well as optimizing the
speed of our inventory turns. By consolidating our procurement through a select
number of distributors and direct suppliers, we believe we have been able to
improve our allocation of scarce components and the quality of the service we
have received from our distributors and suppliers, including the terms of our
purchases. Furthermore, a number of our leading original equipment manufacturers
are able to use their buying power to secure advantageous materials pricing. As
a result of our relationship with these customers, we often gain access to this
advantageous pricing which we are able to utilize on behalf of other customers.
To improve the speed of our inventory turns and improve our materials management
flexibility, we have agreements with a number of our suppliers which require
them to maintain an inventory of components in a distribution facility managed
by a third party and located in close proximity to our manufacturing locations.
This "superstore" concept, which is described below in the section entitled "Our
Services", reduces the length of the overall supply chain and improves
visibility into component availability while also reducing on-hand inventory.

Expand our Global Presence. We situate our manufacturing facilities in
locations which provide our customers with:

- proximity to their engineering resources;

- proximity to their end users' markets; and

- access to lower operational cost structures.

We anticipate that we will support our growth by expanding the capacity of our
existing locations, establishing facilities at new locations which diversify our
geographic offerings, and undertaking selective acquisitions of independent
electronics manufacturing services providers or manufacturing operations of
electronics original equipment manufacturers. The implementation of our
expansion strategy will be a function of where we can effectively provide
electronics manufacturing services to our expanding customer base.

OUR SERVICES

We are a provider of manufacturing solutions for leading technology
original equipment manufacturers in the data communications, telecommunications
and computer/memory module industries, particularly in the Internet
infrastructure, wireless communications and optical networking markets, that
have complex manufacturing needs and that benefit from our full spectrum of
electronics manufacturing services. We believe that our ability to deliver this
wide array of services to our original equipment manufacturer customers in a
flexible and efficient manner provides us with a competitive advantage over
other electronics manufacturing services providers focused in few service areas.
Our full range of manufacturing services include:

Pre-Production Engineering and Product Design Support. Our advanced
engineering team works with original equipment manufacturers early in the
product development cycle for new products. This work includes:

- concurrent electrical design;

- printed circuit board design;

- component engineering;

- design for manufacturing and logistics analysis;

- design verification testing;

- reliability testing and analysis;

- product assurance; and

- packaging design.

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Our pre-production engineering and product design support is used by our
customers to reduce the overall product development time thereby speeding time
to market, and to help lower the product cost.

Prototyping. Our dedicated new product introduction teams provide
comprehensive pre-production manufacturing services centered around fully
automated, quick turnaround printed circuit board assembly. Additional services
include prototype materials procurement, automated optical and X-ray inspection,
flying probe testing, and rework services. These services are provided with all
of the systems and controls used for volume production, thereby assuring
performance, quality and smooth scaling to production level quantities.

Supply Chain Management. We utilize our fully integrated enterprise
resource planning and supply chain management system to enable us to optimize
materials management from supplier to end-customer. Effective management of the
supply chain is critical to the success of original equipment manufacturers as
it directly impacts the time required to deliver product to market and the
capital requirements associated with carrying inventory.

To improve the speed of our inventory turns and improve our materials
management flexibility, we have deployed "superstores." These superstores are
managed by third parties and are located in close proximity to our manufacturing
locations. They serve as inventory locations where suppliers store a supply of
materials determined by us. Given the geographic proximity of these superstores
to our facilities, we are able to purchase required materials and have them
delivered to our manufacturing floors in a compressed time frame, thus reducing
our working capital requirements and improving our flexibility and
responsiveness of our manufacturing capability.

We are in the process of implementing a software solution provided by
webPLAN Corp. to optimize our supply chain management performance. webPLAN is a
user-configurable advanced planning software designed to interface with our
enterprise and material resource planning systems to provide, among other
things:

- collaborative planning with customers, suppliers and other partners;

- real-time visibility into inventory, production, demand and supply
levels;

- an ability to measure and analyze key performance indicators through
extensive reporting capabilities; and

- a more closely integrated supply chain resulting in improved customer,
supplier and production management.

Once implemented, we believe webPLAN will provide us with an enhanced
planning and scheduling capability. In addition to providing traditional
materials resource planning, capacity planning and production scheduling,
webPLAN's flexibility and broad functionality will assist us by adding
simulation and impact analysis to our scheduling, material and capacity
planning. We believe this will significantly increase our ability to effectively
manage inventory, improve production efficiency and optimize the utilization of
our facilities.

Manufacturing and Testing of Printed Circuit Board Assemblies. We use
sophisticated technology in the assembly and testing of our printed circuit
board assemblies, and have continually made significant investments in
developing new assembly and test process techniques and improving product
quality. These investments have helped to reduce and improve delivery time to
customers. We work both independently of and in cooperation with customers and
suppliers to develop leading assembly and test technologies.

Full System Assembly. We provide full system assembly services, which
entail our integrating a product's various sub-assemblies into a complete end
product ready for customer use. These services require sophisticated logistics
capabilities to rapidly procure components, assemble products, perform complex
testing and distribute products to customers around the world. Our full system
assembly services involve combining a wide range of sub-assemblies and employing
advanced test techniques to various sub-assemblies and final end products.
Increasingly, our customers require build-to-order system solutions which can
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customization with very short lead times. Our highly scalable and flexible
manufacturing processes enable us to address this rapidly growing market
opportunity.

End-Order Fulfillment. We design and test packaging of products for bulk
shipment or single end-customer use. We have a sophisticated integrated system
for managing complex international order fulfillment, allowing us to ship
worldwide and, in many cases, directly to the original equipment manufacturers'
end-customers.

After-Sales Product Support. We offer a wide range of after-sales support
services. This support can be individualized to meet each customer's
requirements and includes product upgrades, repair and engineering change
management.

OUR MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGIES

We intend to continue both to maintain our technical expertise in
established methods and processes as well as to develop the additional expertise
required to serve advanced emerging markets such as Internet infrastructure,
wireless communications and optical networking.

Our technology expertise includes the following advanced areas:

- Advanced and Specialized Testing, which is used for wireless and optical
assemblies, where in-circuit tests often cannot be used. Automated x-ray
and optical inspection techniques are used to structurally examine the
completed assembly. Wireless and optical products may also require
functional and parametric testing utilizing specialized test
instrumentation. This test instrumentation requires that specialized
software be developed to allow these instruments to perform as necessary.

- Fiber Optic Cable Connectorization and Fusion Splicing, which is
typically used to manufacture passive optical components such as optical
couplers, splitters, filters and attenuators. These components are
manufactured, tested and assembled to become optical data dense wave
division multiplexing systems used in metropolitan area networks.

- Advanced Area Array, which includes ball grid arrays, column grid arrays
and chip scale packages. Advanced area array enables the surface mount
soldering of high density integrated circuits to printed circuit boards
in less space than fine pitch alternatives. This method enables more
interconnections in the same space than do less advanced techniques.
Advanced area array components connect the integrated circuit board
through an array of small solder balls or columns on the bottom side of
the component package, instead of the fine leads of a fine pitch device
on the periphery of the component package. Advanced area array components
require fully automated assembly and soldering processes for assembly
onto printed circuit boards. We maintain, and continue to develop,
processes for current and next generation advanced area array components.

- Automated Inspection, which uses x-ray or optical cameras. Automated
inspection allows us to structurally examining a printed circuit board
assembly for quality and completion to the bill of materials and assembly
specifications. Automated x-ray inspection also allows for high
resolution analysis and characterization of advanced area array solder
connections that cannot be examined manually or with optical cameras.
Automated x-ray inspection, optical inspection or both is a required
production test alternative when physical, electrical or economic
constraints prevent the use of in-circuit testing.

- Complex Board and System Level Functional Testing, which searches for
defects by using external instrumentation to stimulate the ultimate
end-use functionality of a completed assembly.

Our technology expertise also includes the following traditional areas:

- Surface Mount Technology, which involves soldering component leads to a
circuit board that does not have any leads protruding through it or holes
in it, which allows for the utilization of both sides of the circuit
board.

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- Fine Pitch, which is used in the soldering of components to a circuit
board. The smaller spacing, or pitch, of component leads or patterns
allows for higher board densities and smaller products.

- In-Circuit Test, which is an automated technique designed to electrically
analyze printed circuit board assemblies for quality and completion to
the bill of materials and schematic. In addition to identifying
manufacturing related defects, in-circuit testing can functionally test
individual components on the printed circuit board, as well as download
software to programmable devices including flash memory and field
programmable gate arrays.

- Stress Testing, which introduces adverse environmental conditions to
detect potential failures of completed printed circuit boards.

OUR CUSTOMERS

Our customers include established original equipment manufacturers in the
data communications, telecommunications and computer/memory module industries,
including Alcatel, Cisco Systems, Extreme Networks, Micron Technology, Nokia,
Ramp Networks and Tachion Networks. We also have relationships with a number of
wireless communications and optical networking original equipment manufacturers,
including Alidian Networks, AT&T Wireless, Digital Lightwave, and JDS Uniphase.
The following table shows the percentage of our sales in each of the markets we
serve for the fiscal years ended September 3, 1998 and September 2, 1999 and the
nine months ended June 1, 2000.

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
FISCAL YEAR ENDED NINE MONTHS ENDED
-------------------------------- -----------------
SEPTEMBER 3, SEPTEMBER 2, JUNE 1,
MARKETS 1998 1999 2000
------- ------------ ------------ -----------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Data communications.......................... 67% 78% 71%
Telecommunications........................... 7 5 6
Computer/memory module....................... 21 10 14
Other........................................ 5 7 9
--- --- ---
Total.............................. 100% 100% 100%
=== === ===
</TABLE>

Outlined below is a list of both our established customers and new customer
relationships and the industry or market which they serve.

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
DATA COMPUTER/
COMMUNICATIONS TELECOMMUNICATIONS WIRELESS OPTICAL MEMORY MODULE
-------------------- ------------------ ------------------- ------------------ ---------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Cisco Systems Alcatel AT&T Wireless* Alidian Networks* Micron Technology
Extreme Networks Comverse Network Harris Corporation* Digital Lightwave* Kentron Technologies
Nokia Systems G-Tran* Xircom
Ramp Networks Tachion Networks* JDS Uniphase* Ciprico
Ixia Communications*
Ziatech*
Phobos*
</TABLE>

------------
* New relationships established over the last nine months

In the first nine months of fiscal year 2000, Cisco Systems represented
approximately 40.4% of our net sales. In the third quarter of fiscal year 2000,
Cisco Systems represented approximately 39.4% of our net sales, Extreme Networks
represented approximately 16.5% of our net sales and Nokia represented
approximately 10.6% of our net sales.

SALES AND MARKETING

We use a direct sales force of senior sales professionals located in North
America, Europe and Asia to market our broad array of electronics manufacturing
services. We augment our North American direct sales force with a network of
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efforts on a regional basis, with each region managed by an experienced director
of sales. Each director of sales is assisted by a director of engineering who
participates in the technical sales process in all regions. Our senior
management team participates heavily both in the initial customer sales process
as well as in ongoing customer account management.

Our sales and marketing professionals target original equipment
manufacturers that require comprehensive outsourcing solutions in the data
communications, telecommunications, and computer/memory module industries in
general, and in the Internet infrastructure, wireless communications and optical
networking markets in particular. Within these target markets, we focus our
sales efforts on securing programs with high growth potential from large
established original equipment manufacturers and emerging electronics companies.
We focus on developing close collaborative relationships with our customers
early in the design phase and throughout the life cycle of a product. To
facilitate these relationships, a customer team is formed to support each
customer's needs throughout the outsourcing process. Each customer team is led
by a business unit manager and consists of professionals from the procurement,
engineering, manufacturing, testing and quality areas.

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

Our intellectual property portfolio consists of patents, patent
applications, trademarks, trade secrets and other proprietary information. We
currently have 36 patents and 29 patent applications covering a range of
manufacturing and test processes. "MCMS" and the MCMS logo are U.S. registered
trademarks.

Our patent portfolio, trade secrets and other proprietary information cover
proprietary manufacturing processes that improve our ability to deliver high
quality services in a timely and cost-effective manner. They include
methodologies relating to, among other things, the soldering of components to
printed circuit boards, the calibration and enhancement of assembly equipment,
and the testing of printed circuit board assemblies and memory modules. When a
new proprietary manufacturing process is implemented successfully for a given
application at a certain manufacturing location, we endeavor to deploy its
application across all manufacturing locations. Through our multi-disciplined
engineering teams, we will continue to develop new manufacturing and testing
processes to meet our customers' changing needs and requirements, improve
efficiencies and reduce costs.

To protect our proprietary rights, we rely largely upon a combination of
patents, trade secret laws, non-disclosure agreements, our internal
confidentiality procedures and employee confidentiality agreements. Although we
take steps to protect our proprietary information and trade secrets,
misappropriation may still occur. We believe that our proprietary manufacturing
processes do not infringe on the proprietary rights of others.

EMPLOYEES

As of August 31, 2000, we had 2,484 full-time employees. Given the variable
nature of our project flow and the quick response time required by our
customers, it is critical that we be able to quickly ramp-up and ramp-down our
production capacities to maximize efficiency. We satisfy our varying labor
requirements by employing a skilled temporary labor force as needed. Except for
239 employees located in Colfontaine, Belgium and Monterrey, Mexico, our
employees are not unionized. We believe our employee relations are good, and we
have not experienced any work stoppages at any of our facilities.

GLOBAL OPERATIONS

Our strategy is to maintain standardization of our worldwide operations
around common equipment, information systems, procedures and information
technology. Such standardization reduces the complexity of our operations,
permits us to shift production as well as personnel from facility to facility to
optimize the utilization of capacity without significant equipment modification,
allows us to apply best management practices and enables us to accommodate our
customers' choice of facilities. With the exception of our new facility in San
Jose, each of our facilities is ISO 9001 certified and employs standard hardware
platforms.

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Our executive offices are located in San Jose, California. We have two
other U.S. facilities located in Nampa, Idaho and Durham, North Carolina as well
as facilities in Malaysia, Mexico and Belgium. Information about these
facilities is set forth below:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
LEASED/OWNED
LOCATION SQUARE FEET (EXPIRATION DATE) PRINCIPAL USES
-------- ----------- ----------------- ------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
San Jose, California........... 16,000 Leased (3/1/07) executive offices, design, prototyping,
engineering
Nampa, Idaho................... 216,000 Owned design, prototyping, engineering, printed
circuit board assembly & test, system
assembly & test, end order fulfillment
Durham, North Carolina......... 110,000 Leased (12/31/05) design, prototyping, engineering, printed
circuit board assembly & test, system
assembly & test, end order fulfillment
Penang, Malaysia............... 118,000 Leased (12/1/02) design, prototyping, engineering, printed
circuit board assembly & test, system
assembly & test, end order fulfillment
Monterrey, Mexico.............. 112,000 Leased (7/30/07) engineering, printed circuit board
assembly & test
Colfontaine, Belgium........... 91,500 Owned design, prototyping, engineering, printed
circuit board assembly & test, system
assembly & test
</TABLE>

A key element in our business strategy is to expand our global presence to
provide engineering, manufacturing and fulfillment services in locations that
meet our customers' requirements. Consistent with this strategy, we have
established engineering and manufacturing facilities in Malaysia, Mexico and
Belgium. The establishment of our Mexican and Malaysian facilities has enabled
us to provide low-cost manufacturing and end-order fulfillment services for our
customers on a global basis.

We believe our facilities are adequate for our operating needs. We
anticipate that as our business grows, we will need to acquire, lease or build
additional facilities.

COMPETITION

The electronics manufacturing services industry is intensely competitive
and highly fragmented. Competition consists of numerous regional, national and
international participants as well as, indirectly, the manufacturing operations
of a large number of original equipment manufacturers who elect to perform their
manufacturing internally rather than through an outside electronic manufacturing
services provider. We compete directly with a number of electronics
manufacturing services providers, including Celestica Inc., Flextronics
International, Ltd., Jabil Circuit, Inc., SCI Systems, Inc., Sanmina
Corporation, and Solectron Corporation. To be competitive, we must provide
technologically advanced manufacturing services, high quality products, flexible
production schedules and reliable delivery of finished products on a timely and
price competitive basis. Many of our competitors have more geographically
diversified manufacturing facilities, international procurement capabilities,
research and development capabilities and sales and marketing resources. In
addition, we may be at a competitive disadvantage because some of our
competitors are less financially leveraged, resulting in, among other things,
greater operational and financial flexibility.

BACKLOG

Our backlog as of August 31, 2000 was approximately $144.5 million. Backlog
consists of purchase orders received and that are expected to be filled,
typically within three months. Because of variations in the timing of orders,
quantities ordered, delivery intervals and customer and product mix, our backlog
as of any particular date may not be representative of actual sales for any
subsequent period. In addition, subject to certain conditions and limitations,
customer orders can be canceled and volume levels can be changed or

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delayed. From time to time, some of our customers have terminated their
manufacturing arrangements with us, while other customers have reduced or
delayed the volume of design and manufacturing services performed by us. We may
not be able to replace terminated programs, terminated relationships or
canceled, delayed or reduced contracts with new business. Termination of a
manufacturing relationship or changes, reductions or delays in orders could have
a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of
operations.

GOVERNMENTAL REGULATION

Our operations are subject to federal, state and local regulatory
requirements relating to environmental, waste management and health and safety
measures relating to the use, release, storage, treatment, transportation,
discharge, disposal and clean-up of hazardous substances and wastes, as well as
practices and procedures applicable to the construction and operation of our
plants. We do not regard our current costs of compliance as material, and we are
not presently aware of any factors or circumstances that would cause us to incur
significant costs or liabilities in the future related to environmental, health
and safety law compliance.

LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

From time to time, we are a party to various legal actions arising in the
ordinary course of business. To the best of our knowledge, there are no material
legal proceedings currently pending or threatened against us.

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MANAGEMENT

EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS

The following table sets forth information with respect to our executive
officers and directors as of September 15, 2000.

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
NAME AGE POSITION
---- --- --------
<S> <C> <C>
Richard L. Rowe...................... 51 Chief Executive Officer, Director
Robert F. Subia...................... 38 President, Chief Sales and Marketing Officer and Director
Chris J. Anton....................... 38 Executive Vice President, Finance and Chief Financial
Officer
Angelo M. Ninivaggi.................. 33 Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate
Secretary
R. Stephen Cheheyl................... 54 Director
John A. Downer....................... 42 Chairman, Director
C. Nicholas Keating.................. 58 Director
Michael E. Najjar.................... 33 Director
Mark Rossi........................... 44 Director
</TABLE>

Richard L. Rowe was appointed our Chief Executive Officer in November 1999.
Prior to joining us, he held a number of senior management positions in
Honeywell, Inc. from 1977 to 1999, most recently serving, from December 1998 to
August 1999, as Vice President and General Manager of Honeywell-Measurex,
headquartered in Cupertino, California, with operations in Ireland, Germany,
Finland, Japan, Asia-Pacific, and Latin America, along with six North America
operations. He has served on numerous boards, including the board of directors
of the Silicon Valley Manufacturing Group. Mr. Rowe holds a B.S. in Engineering
from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, and an M.S. in Engineering
Management from George Washington University in Washington, D.C.

Robert Subia joined us from Micron Technology, Inc. in February 1993 as
Director of Sales. In November 1999, he was appointed and continues to serve as
President and Chief Sales and Marketing Officer. From April 1995 to November
1999, he served as our President and Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Subia holds a
B.S. in Business Administration with an emphasis in Marketing from Boise State
University.

Chris J. Anton joined us in July 1996 and now serves as our Executive Vice
President, Finance and Chief Financial Officer. From July 1996 to October 1997,
he served as our Corporate Controller. He was appointed Vice President, Finance
and Chief Financial Officer in October 1997 and Executive Vice President,
Finance in September 2000. Prior to joining us, Mr. Anton served as the Chief
Financial Officer of Futura Corporation from February 1996 to July 1996. From
September 1994 to February 1996, he held the positions of President and General
Manager of Image National, Inc., and prior to joining Image National he served
as Vice President of Engineering and New Product Development at Morrison Knudsen
Corporation. Mr. Anton's background also includes five years of industry
experience in financial and technical positions with Hewlett Packard Company and
Micron Technology, Inc. Mr. Anton received a B.S. in Chemistry from the
University of Idaho and an M.B.A. from the Columbia University School of
Business.

Angelo M. Ninivaggi joined us in January 1998 and now serves as our
Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary. From January
1998 to September 1998, he served as our Chief Corporate Counsel. He was
appointed Corporate Secretary in May 1998, Vice President and General Counsel in
September 1998, and Executive Vice President in September 2000. From March 1996
until joining us, Mr. Ninivaggi served as Corporate Counsel with Micron
Electronics, Inc. Prior to Mr. Ninivaggi's employment with Micron Electronics,
Inc., he worked as an associate with the law firm of Weil, Gotshal & Manges in
New York. Mr. Ninivaggi holds a B.A. in Economics from Columbia University, an
M.B.A. in Finance from Fordham University, and a J.D. from Fordham University.

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R. Stephen Cheheyl joined our board of directors in connection with the
recapitalization. Since his retirement in December 1995, Mr. Cheheyl has been a
private investor and independent consultant. From October 1994 to December 1995,
he served as Executive Vice President, Business Operations of Bay Networks,
Inc., which was formed through the merger of Wellfleet Communications, Inc. and
Synoptics Communications, Inc. From December 1990 to October 1994, Mr. Cheheyl
served as Senior Vice President of Finance and Administration of Wellfleet. He
also serves as a director of Sapient Corporation. Mr. Cheheyl received an A.B.
from Dartmouth College and an M.B.A. from Northwestern University.

John A. Downer joined our board of directors in connection with the
recapitalization and has been Chairman since September 2000. Since December
1996, Mr. Downer has served as a Managing Director of Cornerstone. From 1989 to
December 1996, Mr. Downer was a partner of various venture capital funds managed
by Prudential Equity Investors, Inc. Mr. Downer is also a director of several
privately held companies. Mr. Downer received an A.B., M.B.A. and J.D. from
Harvard University.

C. Nicholas Keating joined our board of directors in connection with the
recapitalization. Mr. Keating has been an independent business advisor since
1993 to a number of companies principally in the networking, software,
semiconductor and imaging industries. From February 1999 to January 2000, Mr.
Keating was President and CEO of US Search.com Inc. Mr. Keating was Vice
President of Network Equipment Technologies, a wide area networking company,
from 1987 to 1993. Mr. Keating currently serves as a Director of Energy
Solutions International, a European systems company serving the global energy
market and DML Networks Inc., an Internet Protocol software developer. Mr.
Keating holds a B.A. and an M.A. from American University and was a former
Fulbright Scholar.

Michael E. Najjar joined our board of directors in connection with the
recapitalization. Mr. Najjar has served as a Managing Director of Cornerstone
since February 1997. From January 1996 to February 1997, Mr. Najjar was a
partner at Advanta Partners LP, a private equity firm. Prior to 1996, Mr. Najjar
worked in the Corporate Finance Department of Donaldson, Lufkin & Jenrette
Securities Corporation. Mr. Najjar is also a director of several privately held
companies. Mr. Najjar received a B.A. from Cornell University and an M.B.A. from
The Wharton School at The University of Pennsylvania.

Mark Rossi joined our board of directors in connection with the
recapitalization. Since December 1996, Mr. Rossi has served as a Managing
Director of Cornerstone Equity Investors, LLC. Prior to joining Cornerstone,
from 1994 to 1996, Mr. Rossi served as President of Prudential Equity Investors,
Inc. Mr. Rossi currently serves as Director of Maxwell Technologies, Inc.,
Centurion Wireless Technologies, Inc., Novatel Wireless, Inc., True Temper
Sports, Inc. and several other private companies. Mr. Rossi holds a B.A. from
Saint Vincent College and an M.B.A. from Northwestern University.

Following completion of this offering, we expect to appoint at least one
additional independent director.

DIRECTOR COMPENSATION

Our board members receive no remuneration for their services as directors.
We reimburse our directors for travel and lodging expenses, if any, incurred in
connection with attendance at Board meetings. Following this offering, directors
who are not employees of our company will receive compensation that is
commensurate with arrangements offered to directors of companies that are
similar to our company. Compensation arrangements for independent directors
established by our board could be in the form of cash payments, option grants or
both.

COMMITTEES OF THE BOARD

Our board of directors has authority to appoint committees to perform
certain management and administration functions. Following this offering, the
board will continue to have an audit committee, a compensation committee and an
executive committee. The functions of the audit committee include reviewing the
adequacy of our system of internal accounting controls; reviewing the results of
the independent auditors' annual audit, including any significant adjustments,
management judgments and estimates, new accounting policies and disagreements
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with management; reviewing the audit reports submitted by the independent
auditors; reviewing disclosures by independent auditors concerning relationships
with our company and the performance of our independent auditors and annual
recommending independent auditors; adopting and annually assessing our charter;
and preparing such reports or statements as may be required by the Nasdaq
National Market or the securities laws. Upon completion of this offering, the
audit committee will continue to include at least three independent directors.
The compensation committee reviews and makes recommendations to the board
regarding our compensation policies and all forms of compensation to be provided
to our executive officers and directors. In addition, the compensation committee
reviews bonus and stock compensation arrangements for all of our employees and
directors. Upon the completion of this offering, the compensation committee will
continue to consist of at least two non-employee directors (as defined in Rule
16b-3 under the Exchange Act). The functions of the executive committee include
the oversight of general corporate matters and approval of all major capital
expenditures. The executive committee consists of three members.

EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENTS

During fiscal 2000, we entered into an employment agreement with Richard
Rowe governing the terms and conditions of Mr. Rowe's employment with us as our
Chief Executive Officer. During fiscal year 1999, we entered into employment
agreements with Richard Downing, David Garcia and Angelo M. Ninivaggi, which
provided for employment periods of two, three, and three years, respectively.
During fiscal year 1998 and in connection with the recapitalization, we entered
into employment agreements with each of Robert F. Subia and Chris Anton, which
provided for employment periods ending on the third anniversary date of the
closing of the recapitalization. As described below, Messrs. Downing and Garcia
are no longer employed by us.

Under the employment agreements, the individuals (i) receive an annual base
salary (as set by our board of directors or compensation committee but subject
to minimum amount), (ii) are eligible to participate in all of our employee
benefit programs for which our senior executive employees are generally
eligible, including the 1998 Stock Option Plan, (iii) receive certain other
employee benefits and (iv) have employment periods which will automatically
terminate upon resignation, death or permanent disability or incapacity, or upon
termination by us, with or without cause.

If we terminate the employment period without cause, or if we
constructively terminate the individual, the affected individual, in the case of
Messrs. Subia, Anton and Ninivaggi, is entitled to receive his base salary plus
all fringe benefits (but no bonuses) for 18 months following termination in the
case of Mr. Subia, and up to 12 months following termination for the other
individuals. If we terminate Mr. Rowe without cause, or if we constructively
terminate Mr. Rowe, Mr. Rowe is entitled to receive his base salary and health
and welfare benefits for 12 months following termination plus a pro rata bonus
based upon Mr. Rowe's duration of employment during the fiscal year in which his
employment terminated and our performance through the date of termination. If
the employment period terminates upon the individual's death or permanent
disability, the individual, in the case of Messrs. Subia, Anton, and Ninivaggi,
is entitled to receive his base salary for 12 months following such termination.
If the employment period terminates upon the individual's resignation (other
than if we constructively terminate) or incapacity, or is terminated by us for
cause, the individual will be entitled to receive his base salary through the
date of termination. Under the employment agreements, the individuals agree not
to (i) compete with us during the period in which he is employed by us and for
12 months thereafter in the case of Mr. Rowe, 18 months thereafter in the case
of Mr. Subia, and either 6 or 12 months thereafter for the other individuals;
(ii) disclose any confidential information; (iii) solicit or hire any of our
employees or our subsidiary' employees during the noncompete period; and (iv)
induce or attempt to induce any of our customers, suppliers, licensees,
licensors, franchisees or other business relations to cease doing business with
us during the noncompete period.

In connection with Mr. Garcia's termination of employment in September
1999, we entered into a severance agreement and release, requiring among other
things, for a period of approximately ten months following his employment
termination, that we continue to pay wages to Mr. Garcia and that he not compete
with us, solicit or hire our employees, or induce or attempt to induce any of
our customers, suppliers,

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licensees, licensors, franchisees or other business relations to cease doing
business with us. The scope of these conditions are consistent with his
employment agreement.

In connection with Mr. Downing's termination of employment in January 2000,
we entered into a severance agreement and release under which we paid wages to
Mr. Downing for two months following his employment termination.

EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION

The following table summarizes the annual and long-term compensation for
services in all capacities rendered to us for each of fiscal years 1999, 1998
and 1997, by those who served as (i) chief executive officer during fiscal years
1997, 1998 and 1999 and (ii) the four most highly compensated executive officers
for the fiscal years ended 1997, 1998 and 1999. In this prospectus, we sometimes
refer to the individuals in this table as the "named executive officers."

SUMMARY COMPENSATION TABLE

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
LONG-TERM
ANNUAL COMPENSATION COMPENSATION
----------------------------------------------- SECURITIES
SALARY BONUS OTHER COMPENSATION UNDERLYING ALL OTHER COM-
NAME AND PRINCIPAL POSITION YEAR ($) ($)(1) ($)(2) OPTIONS(#)(3) PENSATION($)(4)
--------------------------- ---- ------- --------- ------------------ ------------- ---------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Robert F. Subia........... 1999 260,096 510 21,634 -- 1,741
President and Chief 1998 245,051 1,226,686 36,107 250,000 4,700
Sales and Marketing 1997 206,538 172,082 12,428 4,500
Officer
Richard Downing(5)........ 1999 175,385 20,094 9,288 135,000 1,924
President and Chief 1998 -- -- -- -- --
Operating Officer 1997 -- -- -- -- --
Chris J. Anton............ 1999 154,903 879 12,007 -- 1,622
Executive Vice President, 1998 130,616 37,506 5,250 145,000 3,408
Finance and Chief 1997 90,000 18,005 -- -- 2,262
Financial Officer
Angelo M. Ninivaggi(6).... 1999 118,250 1,641 8,856 50,000 1,563
Executive Vice President, 1998 -- -- -- -- --
General Counsel and 1997 -- -- -- -- --
Corporate Secretary
David Garcia(7)........... 1999 186,058 93,241 11,200 135,000 12,775
Vice President, 1998 -- -- -- -- --
Sales and Marketing 1997 -- -- -- -- --
</TABLE>

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(1) In connection with the recapitalization, Robert F. Subia entered into an
agreement with Micron Electronics, Inc., effective as of the closing date of
the recapitalization, terminating his employment relationship with Micron
Electronics, Inc. Pursuant to the termination agreement, Mr. Subia received
a lump-sum payment of $1,026,223 in fiscal 1998.

(2) Represents amounts paid to named executive officers for accrued vacation
time.

(3) Numbers presented do not take into account the reclassification to be
effected immediately prior to this offering. Fiscal year 1997 options were
issued pursuant to Micron Electronics, Inc.'s plan. Fiscal year 1998 and
1999 options were issued pursuant to our 1998 Stock Option Plan.

(4) Fiscal year 1997 represents amounts paid on behalf of each of the officers
under Micron Electronics, Inc.'s defined contribution plan. Fiscal years
1998 and 1999 represent amounts paid on behalf of each of the officers under
our defined contribution plan.

(5) Mr. Downing was President and Chief Operating Officer of our company. Mr.
Downing's employment with us ceased on January 24, 2000.

(6) Mr. Ninivaggi was appointed Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate
Secretary effective September 1998.

(7) Mr. Garcia was Vice President, Sales and Marketing of our company. Mr.
Garcia's employment with us ceased September 2, 1999. The "All Other
Compensation" column includes an $11,000 automobile allowance.

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The following table sets forth information regarding the options granted to
the named executive officers during fiscal 1999 pursuant to our 1998 Stock
Option Plan.

OPTION GRANTS DURING FISCAL YEAR 1999

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
INDIVIDUAL GRANTS POTENTIAL REALIZABLE
---------------------------------------------------- VALUE AT ASSUMED
NUMBER OF ANNUAL RATES OF
SECURITIES % OF TOTAL STOCK PRICE
UNDERLYING OPTIONS APPRECIATION FOR OPTION
OPTIONS GRANTED TO EXERCISE OF ------------------------
GRANTED EMPLOYEES IN BASE PRICE EXPIRATION TERM
NAME (#)(1) FISCAL YEAR ($/SH) DATE 5%($) 10%($)
---- ---------- ------------ ----------- ---------- ---------- ----------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Robert F. Subia................ -- -- -- -- -- --
Richard Downing................ 200,000 25.1 2.27 12/28/08 285,518 723,559
Chris J. Anton................. -- -- -- -- -- --
Angelo M. Ninivaggi............ 50,000 6.3 2.27 12/28/08 71,380 180,890
David Garcia................... 135,000 16.9 2.27 12/17/08 192,725 488,402
</TABLE>

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(1) Numbers presented do not take into account the reclassification to be
effected immediately prior to this offering. With respect to the options in
this table, options under the plan are subject to vesting based on time,
performance or a combination of these factors, as determined by the board of
directors at the time of grant.

1998 STOCK OPTION PLAN

In order to provide financial incentives for certain of our senior
executives and other employees, the board of directors has adopted the 1998
Stock Option Plan pursuant to which it will be able to grant options to purchase
Class A common stock to our senior executives and other employees of MCMS and
its subsidiaries. Under the plan, we will also be able to grant options to
purchase Class A common stock to our consultants. The plan provides for option
grants representing 2,500,000 common stock, without giving effect to the
reclassification being effected immediately prior to the offering. Options under
the plan are subject to vesting based on time, performance or a combination of
these factors, as determined by the board of directors at the time of grant.
Options granted to other key employees vest over four years from the date of
grant. As of September 13, 2000, we had 2,030,438 options outstanding under the
plan, without giving effect to the reclassification. Upon an employee's
termination with us, all of the employee's unvested options will expire and the
exercise period of all the employee's vested options will be reduced to a period
ending no later than 30 days after such employee's termination. No future grants
will be made under the 1998 Stock Option Plan upon the effectiveness of the 2000
Long-Term Equity Incentive Plan.

2000 LONG-TERM EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN

Prior to the closing of the offering, we will adopt the 2000 Long-Term
Equity Incentive Plan. The equity incentive plan provides for grants of stock
options, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock and performance awards.
Directors, officers and other employees of our company and its subsidiaries and
persons who engage in services for us are eligible for grants under the plan.
The purpose of the equity incentive plan is to provide these individuals with
incentives to maximize shareholder value and otherwise contribute to our success
and to enable us to attract, retain and reward the best available persons for
positions of responsibility.

We have set aside and reserved shares of common stock for
issuance under the equity incentive plan, subject to adjustment in the event of
a reorganization, stock split, merger or similar change in our corporate
structure or the outstanding shares of common stock. In the event of any of
these occurrences, we may make any adjustments we consider appropriate to, among
other things, the number and kind of shares, options or other property available
for issuance under the equity incentive plan or covered by grants previously
made under the plan.

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The following is a summary of the material terms of the equity incentive
plan, but does not include all of the provisions of the plan. For further
information about the plan, we refer you to the equity incentive plan, which we
have filed as an exhibit to the registration statement of which this prospectus
is a part.

Directors, officers and employees of our company and its subsidiaries, as
well as other individuals performing significant services for us, or to whom we
have extended an offer of employment, will be eligible to receive grants under
the equity incentive plan. However, only employees may receive grants of
incentive stock options. In each case, the compensation committee will select
the actual grantees.

Under the equity incentive plan, the compensation committee or the board
may award grants of incentive stock options conforming to the provisions of
Section 422 of the Internal Revenue Code, and other, non-qualified stock
options. The compensation committee will determine the exercise price of any
option in its discretion. However, the exercise price of any incentive option
may not be less than 100% of the fair market value of a share of common stock on
the date of grant, and the exercise price of an incentive option awarded to a
person who owns stock constituting more than 10% of our company's voting power
may not be less than 110% of such fair market value on such date.

The compensation committee will determine the term of each option in its
discretion. However, no term may exceed ten years from the date of grant or, in
the case of an incentive option granted to a person who owns stock constituting
more than 10% of the voting power of our company, five years from the date or
grant. In addition, all options under the equity incentive plan, whether or not
then exercisable, generally cease vesting when a grantee ceases to be a
director, officer or employee of, or to otherwise perform services for, our
company or its subsidiaries. Options generally expire 30 days after the date of
cessation of service, so long as the grantee does not compete with us during the
30-day period. In the event of death, disability or retirement, a grantee's
vested options will remain exercisable for up to 90 days after the date of
death, disability or retirement, while his or her unvested options may become
fully vested and exercisable in the discretion of the compensation committee.
Upon termination for cause, all options will terminate immediately.

The compensation committee may grant stock appreciation rights, or SARs,
alone or in tandem with stock options, subject to the terms and conditions it
determines under the equity incentive plan. SARs granted in tandem with options
become exercisable only when, to the extent and on the conditions that the
related options are exercisable, and they expire at the same time the related
options expire. The exercise of any option results in the immediate forfeiture
of any related SAR to the extent the option is exercised, and the exercise of an
SAR results in the immediate forfeiture of any related option to the extent the
SAR is exercised.

Upon exercise of an SAR the grantee will receive an amount in cash and/or
shares of common stock or other securities, equal to the difference between the
fair market value of a share of common stock on the date of exercise and the
exercise price of the SAR or, in the case of an SAR granted in tandem with
options, of the option to which the SAR relates, multiplied by the number of
shares as to which the SAR is exercised.

Under the equity incentive plan, the compensation committee may award
restricted stock subject to the conditions and restrictions, and for the
duration, which will generally be at least six months, that it determines in its
discretion. A grantee will be required to pay to us at least the aggregate par
value of any shares of restricted stock within ten days of the date of grant,
unless the shares are treasury shares. Unless the compensation committee
determines otherwise, upon death, disability or termination of employment or
service for any reason, all of a grantee's restricted stock as to which the
applicable restrictions have not lapsed will be forfeited immediately.

Under the equity incentive plan, the compensation committee may grant
performance awards, contingent upon achievement by the grantee, our company
and/or its subsidiaries or divisions of set goals and objectives regarding
specified performance criteria, such as return on equity, over a specified
performance cycle as designated by the compensation committee. Performance
awards may include specific dollar-value target awards, performance units, the
value of which is established by the compensation committee at the time of
grant, and/or performance shares, the value of which is equal to the fair market
value of a share of common stock on the date of grant. The value of a
performance award may be fixed or fluctuate on the basis of

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specified performance criteria. A performance award may be paid out in cash,
shares of common stock or both or other securities.

Unless the compensation committee determines otherwise, if a grantee ceases
to be a director, officer or employee of, or to otherwise perform services for,
our company and its subsidiaries prior to completion of a performance cycle,
because of termination within on year after a change in control of our company
or due to death, disability or retirement, the grantee will receive the portion
of the performance award payable to him or her based on achievement of the
applicable performance criteria over the elapsed portion of the performance
cycle. If termination of employment or service occurs for any other reason prior
to completion of a performance cycle, the grantee will become ineligible to
receive any portion of a performance award.

Unless the compensation committee determines otherwise, no award made under
the equity incentive plan will be transferable other than by will or the laws of
descent and distribution or to a grantee's family member by gift or a qualified
domestic relations order, and each award may be exercised only by the grantee,
his or her qualified family member transferee, or his or her executor,
administrator, guardian, or legal representative.

The board may amend or terminate the equity incentive plan in its
discretion, except that no amendment will become effective without prior
approval of our shareholders if such approval is necessary for continued
compliance with the performance-based compensation exception of Section 162(m)
of the Internal Revenue Code or any stock exchange listing requirements.
Furthermore, any termination may not materially and adversely affect any
outstanding rights or obligations under the equity incentive plan without the
affected participant's consent. If not previously terminated by the board, the
equity incentive plan will terminate on the tenth anniversary of its adoption.

The Revenue Reconciliation Act of 1933 limits the annual deduction a
publicly held company may take for compensation paid to its chief executive
officer or any of its four other highest compensated officers in excess of
$1,000,000 per year, excluding for this purpose compensation that is
"performance-based" within the meaning of Internal Revenue Code Section 162(m).
We intend that compensation realized upon the exercise of an option or SAR
granted under the plan be regarded as "performance-based" under Section 162(m)
and that such compensation be deductible without regard to the limits imposed by
Section 162(m) on compensation that is not "performance-based."

EMPLOYEE STOCK PURCHASE PLAN

The 2000 Employee Stock Purchase Plan is expected to be adopted by our
board of directors and our shareholders prior to the completion of this
offering. The stock purchase plan will be established to give employees desiring
to do so a convenient means of purchasing shares of common stock through payroll
deductions or lump sum cash payments. The stock purchase plan provides an
incentive to participate by permitting purchases at a discounted price. We
believe that ownership of stock by employees will foster greater employee
interest in the success, growth and development of our company.

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RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

RECAPITALIZATION AGREEMENT

On February 26, 1998 we completed a recapitalization. Prior to the closing
of the recapitalization, we were a wholly owned subsidiary of MEI California,
Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Micron Electronics, Inc. Under the terms of
the amended and restated recapitalization agreement, a group of investors led by
Cornerstone Equity Investors acquired a controlling equity interest in us. In
order to complete the recapitalization, we arranged for additional financing in
the form of notes and redeemable preferred stock totaling $200.0 million. We
used $271.3 million, comprised of proceeds from the investors' equity investment
and the issuance of notes and redeemable preferred stock and $3.3 million of
cash on hand, to redeem a portion of MEI California's outstanding equity
interest, repay existing indebtedness and pay related fees and expenses. MEI
California currently holds a 9.9% equity interest in us.

MANAGEMENT SERVICES AGREEMENT

In connection with the recapitalization, we entered into a management
services agreement with Cornerstone Equity Investors pursuant to which
Cornerstone agreed to provide: (1) general management services; (2) assistance
with the identification, negotiation and analysis of acquisitions and
dispositions; (3) assistance with the negotiation and analysis of financial
alternatives; and (4) other services agreed upon by us and Cornerstone. In
exchange for such services, Cornerstone receives: (1) an annual management fee
of $250,000, plus reasonable out-of-pocket expenses (payable quarterly) and (2)
a transaction fee in an amount equal to 1.0% of the aggregate transaction value
in connection with the consummation of any material acquisition, divestiture,
financing or refinancing by us or any of it subsidiaries. In calendar years
1998, 1999 and 2000, we paid Cornerstone fees aggregating $2,960,000, $850,000
and $187,500, respectively.

STOCKHOLDERS AGREEMENT

Upon the completion of the recapitalization, we and all of our
stockholders, including Cornerstone and MEI California entered into a
stockholders agreement. The stockholders agreement: (1) requires that each of
the parties thereto vote all of its voting securities and take all other
necessary or desirable actions to cause the size of our Board of Directors to be
established at seven members and to cause three designees of Cornerstone to be
elected to the Board of Directors; (2) grants us and Cornerstone a right of
first refusal on any proposed transfer of shares of our capital stock held by
MEI California and any of the other stockholders; (3) grants tag-along rights on
certain transfers of shares of our capital stock; and (4) requires the
stockholders to consent to a sale of MCMS to an independent third party if such
sale is approved by certain holders of the then outstanding shares of our voting
common stock. The provisions of the Stockholders Agreement mentioned in
subsections (2), (3) and (4) of the previous sentence will terminate upon the
consummation of this offering.

REGISTRATION RIGHTS AGREEMENT

Upon the consummation of the recapitalization, we and all of our common
stockholders including Cornerstone and MEI California, entered into a
registration rights agreement. Under the agreement, the holders of a majority of
the Cornerstone registrable securities or registrable securities held by Bankers
Trust and/or its affiliates have the right, subject to certain conditions, to
require us to register any or all of their shares of our common stock under the
Securities Act at our expense. In addition, all holders of registrable
securities may require the inclusion of any shares of our common stock subject
to the registration rights agreement in any registration statement at our
expense whenever we propose to register any of our common stock under the
Securities Act. In connection with all such registrations, we agreed to
indemnify all holders of registrable securities against certain liabilities,
including liabilities under the Securities Act. These holders have waived their
right to include their shares in this registration statement.

SHAREHOLDER NOTES

In 2000, we issued notes to shareholders in an aggregate amount of $23.7
million. Please see "Description of Indebtedness" for a discussion of these
notes.

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PRINCIPAL STOCKHOLDERS

The following table sets forth information known to us with respect to the
beneficial ownership of our common stock as of September 15, 2000 and as
adjusted to reflect the sale of Class A common stock in this offering by (i)
each stockholder known by us to own beneficially more than 5% of the common
stock, (ii) each of the named executive officers currently employed by us, (iii)
each of our directors and (iv) all of our directors and executive officers as a
group. The table below assumes no exercise of the underwriters' over-allotment
option. Beneficial ownership is determined in accordance with the rules of the
Securities and Exchange Commission. In computing the number of shares
beneficially owned by a person and the percentage ownership of that person,
shares of common stock subject to options or warrants held by that person that
are currently exercisable or will become exercisable within 60 days after
September 15, 2000 are deemed outstanding, while such shares are not deemed
outstanding for purposes of computing percentage ownership of any other person.
Unless otherwise indicated in the footnotes below (i) the persons and entities
named in the table have sole voting and investment power with respect to all
shares beneficially owned, subject to community property laws where applicable
and (ii) the address of each of the individuals listed in the table is MCMS,
Inc., 83 Great Oaks Boulevard, San Jose, California 95119. As of September ,
2000, there were shares of Class A common stock outstanding and
shares of Class B common stock outstanding, each as adjusted to
reflect the reclassification to be effected immediately prior to this offering.

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
SHARES OF CLASS B
SHARES OF CLASS A SHARES OF CLASS A COMMON STOCK
COMMON STOCK COMMON STOCK BENEFICIALLY OWNED
BENEFICIALLY OWNED BENEFICIALLY OWNED BEFORE AND AFTER
BEFORE OFFERING AFTER OFFERING OFFERING
------------------- ------------------- -------------------
NUMBER PERCENT NUMBER PERCENT NUMBER PERCENT
PRINCIPAL SHAREHOLDERS ------- -------- ------- -------- ------- --------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Cornerstone Equity Investors IV,
L.P.(1)............................ 61.4% --
c/o Cornerstone Equity Investors,
L.L.C.
717 Fifth Avenue (Suite 1100)
New York, New York 10022
BT Investment Partners(2,3).......... 5.7% 100%
130 Liberty Street
New York, New York 10006
MEI California, Inc. ................ 11.7% --
c/o Micron Electronics, Inc.
900 East Karcher Road
Nampa, Idaho 83687
Oak Investment Funds(4,5)............ 10.3% --
c/o Oak Investment Partners
525 University Avenue, Suite 1300
Palo Alto, California 94301
August Capital, L.P.(6).............. 10.3% --
2480 Sand Hill Road, Suite 101
Menlo Park, California 94025
</TABLE>

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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
SHARES OF SHARES OF CLASS B
SHARES OF CLASS A CLASS A COMMON STOCK
COMMON STOCK COMMON STOCK BENEFICIALLY
BENEFICIALLY BENEFICIALLY OWNED BEFORE
OWNED OWNED AFTER AND AFTER
BEFORE OFFERING OFFERING OFFERING
------------------ ---------------- ------------------
NUMBER PERCENT NUMBER PERCENT NUMBER PERCENT
------- -------- ------ ------- ------- --------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS:
Richard L. Rowe(7).......................... * --
Robert F. Subia(8).......................... 1.3% --
Chris J. Anton(9)........................... * --
Angelo M. Ninivaggi(10)..................... *
R. Stephen Cheheyl.......................... * --
John A. Downer(11).......................... 61.4% --
C. Nicholas Keating......................... * --
Michael E. Najjar(11)....................... 61.4% --
Mark Rossi(11).............................. 61.4% --
All directors and executive officers as a
group (9 persons)(12)..................... 65.1% --
</TABLE>

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* Less than 1% of the outstanding shares of common stock.
(1) Includes shares of Class A common stock issuable upon exercise of
warrants.

(2) Includes shares beneficially owned by Bankers Trust Company, an affiliate
of BT Investment Partners.

(3) Includes shares of Class B common stock issuable upon exercise of
warrants.

(4) Includes shares owned by Oak VII Affiliate Fund and Oak Investment
Partners, which are affiliates of Oak Investment Funds.

(5) Includes shares of Class A common stock issuable upon exercise of
warrants.

(6) Includes shares of Class A common stock issuable upon exercise of
warrants.

(7) Includes shares of Class A common stock issuable upon exercise of
options.

(8) Includes shares of Class A common stock issuable upon exercise of
options and warrants.

(9) Includes shares of Class A common stock issuable upon exercise of
options and warrants.

(10) Includes shares of Class A common stock issuable upon exercise of
options.

(11) Messrs. Downer, Rossi and Najjar are each managing directors of Cornerstone
Equity Investors, L.L.C., the sole general partner of Cornerstone Equity
Investors IV, L.P. Accordingly, Messrs. Downer, Najjar and Rossi may be
deemed to beneficially own shares owned by this fund. Each such person
disclaims beneficial ownership of any of those shares in which he does not
have a pecuniary interest.

(12) See Notes (1) through (10). Includes an aggregate of shares
issuable upon the exercise of currently exercisable options and warrants
held by our executive officers and directors.

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DESCRIPTION OF INDEBTEDNESS

GENERAL MATTERS

As of August 31, 2000, we had approximately $216.8 million of total
indebtedness.

SENIOR CREDIT FACILITY

We have an amended credit agreement with a group of lending institutions,
including PNC Bank, as a lender and administrative agent for the other lenders,
providing for a $60 million credit facility, which includes:

- a $50 million revolving credit facility; and

- a $10 million equipment loan facility, restricted to the purchase of
qualifying property, plant and equipment.

Amounts outstanding under the equipment loan facility bear interest at the
lesser of the applicable alternate base rate plus 0.25% or LIBOR plus 2.50%, as
defined in the agreement, and borrowings are limited to the first three loan
years. Amounts outstanding under the revolving credit facility bear interest at
the lower of the applicable alternate base rate or LIBOR plus 2.25%. Amounts
available to borrow under the revolving credit facility vary depending on
accounts receivable and inventory balances, which serve as collateral along with
substantially all of our other assets. The credit facility includes a quarterly
commitment fee of 0.375% per annum based upon the average unused portion and
contains customary covenants such as restrictions on capital expenditures,
additional indebtedness and the payment of dividends. The credit facility
contains customary restrictions on our ability to incur additional indebtedness
or guarantee the indebtedness of others, create liens on our assets, enter into
business combinations, liquidate or dissolve, dispose of assets other than in
ordinary course of business, declare or pay cash dividends, issue preferred
stock, make capital expenditures in excess of established limits, restrict the
ability of our subsidiaries to make distributions to us, engage in unrelated
lines of business or enter into hedging agreements other than in the ordinary
course of business. The credit facility also contains a covenant requiring that
we maintain a fixed charge ratio of not less than 1.0 to 1.0, provided, however,
that this fixed charge ratio covenant will not be applied to any fiscal quarter
during the term as long as the gross collateral exceeds the outstanding balance
on the revolving credit facility by at least $10.0 million.

FIXED RATE NOTES

We issued $145 million of unsecured fixed rate notes under an Indenture
dated February 26, 1998 with United States Trust Company of New York, as
trustee. The notes mature March 1, 2008; however, we may redeem them any time
after March 1, 2003. Interest accrues at the rate of 9.75% per year and is due
semi-annually. The redemption rate, if redeemed during the twelve month period
commencing on March 1, decreases from 104.875% in 2003 to 100% in 2006. The
notes contain restrictive covenants on our ability to incur additional
indebtedness, make restricted payments, sell assets and pay dividends. The
holders can require us to purchase the notes at a purchase price of 101% of the
principal amount if we undergo a change of control.

FLOATING RATE NOTES

We issued $30 million of unsecured floating rate notes under an Indenture
dated February 26, 1998 with United States Trust Company of New York, as
trustee. The notes mature March 1, 2008 and bear interest (which is reset
semi-annually) per annum equal to LIBOR plus 4.625%. The redemption rate, if
redeemed during the twelve month period starting on March 1, decreases from 105%
in 1998 to 100% in 2003. The notes contain restrictive covenants on our ability
to incur additional indebtedness, make restricted payments, sell assets and pay
dividends. The holders can require us to purchase the notes at a purchase price
of 101% of the principal amount if we undergo a change of control.

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SHAREHOLDER NOTES

Under a loan agreement with some of our shareholders dated February 29,
2000, we issued notes in the aggregate principal amount of $8.7 million. Under a
separate agreement with the same shareholders dated August 29, 2000, we issued
additional notes in the aggregate principal amount of $15.0 million. The notes
mature on February 27, 2004. Interest on the notes accrues at 90-day LIBOR plus
3.25% (10% at September 1, 2000), subject to adjustment based on the interest
rate of the revolving credit facility and equipment loan. Interest is payable
monthly, if a fiscal month's fixed charge ratio, as defined, exceeds 1.1 to 1.0,
so long as no event of default has occurred under the revolving credit facility
and equipment loan or would occur as a result of an interest payment under this
loan. Otherwise, interest is payable upon maturity of the notes. In connection
with the $15.0 million aggregate principal of notes issued August 29, 2000, we
issued warrants to purchase shares of Class A common stock for a price of
$ per share. We expect to use a portion of the net proceeds of this offering
to repay the shareholder notes in full.

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DESCRIPTION OF CAPITAL STOCK

GENERAL MATTERS

Upon completion of this offering, the total amount of our authorized
capital stock will consist of shares of common stock and
shares of one or more additional series of preferred stock.

After giving effect to this offering, we will have shares of
Class A common stock ( shares if the underwriters' over-allotment
option is exercised in full) and shares of Class B common stock
outstanding. As of September 15, 2000, we had 15 stockholders of record with
respect to our common stock. The following summary of certain provisions of our
capital stock after giving effect to this offering describes all material
provisions of, but does not purport to be complete and is subject to, and
qualified in its entirety by, our certificate of incorporation and our bylaws,
which are included as exhibits to the registration statement of which this
prospectus forms a part, and by the provisions of applicable law.

Our certificate and bylaws contain certain provisions that are intended to
enhance the likelihood of continuity and stability in the composition of the
board of directors and which may have the effect of delaying, deferring or
preventing a future takeover or change in control of us unless such takeover or
change in control is approved by our board of directors.

The following description of our capital stock and the provisions of our
restated certificate of incorporation and bylaws is made on the assumption that
the transactions and offering described in this prospectus have been given
effect.

CLASS A COMMON STOCK

The issued and outstanding shares of common stock are validly issued, fully
paid and nonassessable. Subject to the prior rights of the holders of any series
of preferred stock, the holders of outstanding shares of common stock are
entitled to receive dividends out of assets legally available therefor at such
time and in such amounts as the board of directors may from time to time
determine. The shares of common stock are not convertible and the holders
thereof have no preemptive or subscription rights to purchase any of our
securities. Upon our liquidation, dissolution or winding up, the holders of
common stock are entitled to receive, pro rata, our assets which are legally
available for distribution, after payment of all debts and other liabilities and
subject to the prior rights of any holders of any series of preferred stock then
outstanding. Each outstanding share of common stock is entitled to one vote on
all matters submitted to a vote of stockholders. There is no cumulative voting.
Except as otherwise required by law or the restated certificate, the holders of
our common stock and the holders of any series of our preferred stock vote
together as a single class on all matters submitted to a vote of stockholders.

We have applied to have the Class A common stock approved for inclusion on
the Nasdaq National Market under the symbol "MCMS."

CLASS B COMMON STOCK

The holders of our Class B common stock will be entitled to the same
rights, privileges, benefits and notices as the holders of Class A common stock,
except the holders of Class B common stock will:

- not be entitled to vote, except as required by law; and

- be able to convert their shares into Class A common stock on a
share-for-share basis at any time.

REDEEMABLE PREFERRED STOCK

We had 301,179 shares of 12 1/2% Series B Senior Exchangeable Preferred
Stock outstanding as of June 1, 2000. The redeemable preferred stock is
redeemable in whole or in part within 120 days of the consummation of this
offering or at any time on or after March 1, 2003, but must be redeemed no later
than
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March 1, 2010. The holders of the redeemable preferred stock are entitled to a
cumulative 12 1/2% annual dividend, payable quarterly. All of the redeemable
preferred stock is being redeemed with the proceeds of this offering.

OTHER PREFERRED STOCK

Our board of directors may, without further action by our stockholders,
from time to time, direct the issuance of shares of any series of preferred
stock and may, at the time of issuance, determine the rights, preferences and
limitations of each series. Satisfaction of any dividend preferences of
outstanding shares of any series of preferred stock would reduce the amount of
funds available for the payment of dividends on shares of common stock. Holders
of shares of any series of preferred stock may be entitled to receive a
preference payment in the event of our liquidation, dissolution or winding-up
before any payment is made to the holders of shares of our common stock. Under
certain circumstances, the issuance of shares of a series of preferred stock may
render more difficult or tend to discourage a merger, tender offer or proxy
contest, the assumption of control by a holder of a large block of our
securities or the removal of incumbent management. Upon the affirmative vote of
a majority of the total number of directors then in office, our board of
directors, without stockholder approval, may issue shares of a series of
preferred stock with voting and conversion rights which could adversely affect
the holders of shares of common stock. Following completion of this offering,
there will be no shares of any series of preferred stock outstanding.

WARRANTS TO PURCHASE COMMON STOCK

There are currently warrants to purchase shares of Class A common
stock outstanding. The warrants have an exercise price of $ and are
exercisable until August 29, 2005.

OTHER PROVISIONS OF THE CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION AND BY-LAWS

The certificate of incorporation provides for the board to be divided into
three classes, as nearly equal in number as possible, serving staggered terms.
Approximately one-third of the board will be elected each year. The provision
for a classified board could prevent a party who acquires control of a majority
of the outstanding voting stock from obtaining control of the board until the
second annual shareholders meeting following the date the acquiror obtains the
controlling stock interest. The classified board provision could have the effect
of discouraging a potential acquiror from making a tender offer or otherwise
attempting to obtain control of our company and could increase the likelihood
that incumbent directors will retain their positions.

The certificate of incorporation provides that stockholder action can be
taken only at an annual or special meeting of stockholders and cannot be taken
by written consent in lieu of a meeting. Only the board of directors will be
permitted to fill vacancies on the board of directors and stockholders will only
be permitted to remove a director for cause.

The certificate of incorporation contains a "fair price" provision pursuant
to which any business combination involving an interested stockholder and us or
any subsidiary of ours would require approval by the affirmative vote of the
holders of at least 95% of the shares of our voting stock. The fair price
provision of our certificate of incorporation provides that 95% stockholder vote
is not required if the business combination is approved by 70% of the continuing
directors or if certain procedures and price requirements are satisfied.
Instead, the vote, if any, required by applicable Delaware law or by any other
provision of the certificate of incorporation would be necessary.

The by-laws establish an advance notice procedure for stockholder proposals
to be brought before an annual meeting of our stockholders. Stockholders at an
annual meeting may only consider proposals or nominations specified in the
notice of meeting or brought before the meeting by or at the direction of the
board or by a stockholder who was a stockholder of record on the record date for
the meeting, who is entitled to vote at the meeting and who has given to our
secretary written notice no later than 60 days and no more than 90 days before
the meeting, in proper form, of the stockholder's intention to bring that
business before the meeting. The by-laws may have the effect of precluding the
conduct of business at a meeting if the proper
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procedures are not followed or may discourage or defer a potential acquiror from
conducting a solicitation of proxies to elect its own slate of directors or
otherwise attempting to obtain control of MCMS.

PROVISIONS OF DELAWARE LAW GOVERNING BUSINESS COMBINATIONS

Following the consummation of this offering, we will be subject to the
"Business Combination" provisions of the Delaware General Corporation Law. In
general, such provisions prohibit a publicly held Delaware corporation from
engaging in various "business combination" transactions with any "interested
stockholder" for a period of three years after the date of the transaction in
which the person became an "interested stockholder," unless:

- the transaction is approved by the board of directors prior to the date
the "interested stockholder" obtained such status;

- upon consummation of the transaction which resulted in the stockholder
becoming an "interested stockholder," the "interested stockholder" owned
at least 85% of the voting stock of the corporation outstanding at the
time the transaction commenced, excluding for purposes of determining the
number of shares outstanding those shares owned by (a) persons who are
directors and also officers and (b) employee stock plans in which
employee participants do not have the right to determine confidentially
whether shares held subject to the plan will be tendered in a tender or
exchange offer; or

- on or subsequent to such date, the "business combination" is approved by
the board of directors and authorized at an annual or special meeting of
stockholders by the affirmative vote of at least 66 2/3% of the
outstanding voting stock which is not owned by the "interested
stockholder."

A "business combination" is defined to include mergers, asset sales and
other transactions resulting in financial benefit to a stockholder. In general,
an "interested stockholder" is a person who, together with affiliates and
associates, owns 15% or more of a corporation's voting stock or within three
years did own 15% or more of a corporation's voting stock. The statute could
prohibit or delay mergers or other takeover or change in control attempts with
respect to MCMS and, accordingly, may discourage attempts to acquire MCMS.

LIMITATIONS ON LIABILITY AND INDEMNIFICATION OF OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS

The certificate of incorporation limits the liability of directors to the
fullest extent permitted by the Delaware General Corporation Law. In addition,
the certificate of incorporation provides that we will indemnify our directors
and officers to the fullest extent permitted by the Delaware General Corporation
Law.

We have also entered into indemnification agreements with our directors and
executive officers containing provisions which may require us, among other
things, to indemnify our directors and executive officers against various
liabilities that may arise by virtue of their status or service as directors or
officers and to advance their expenses incurred as a result of any proceeding
against them as to which they could be indemnified. Insofar as indemnification
for liabilities arising under the Securities Act may be permitted to directors,
officers or persons controlling MCMS pursuant to the foregoing provisions or
otherwise, MCMS has been informed that in the opinion of the Securities and
Exchange Commission, such indemnification is against public policy as expressed
in the Securities Act and is therefore unenforceable.

At the present time, there is no pending litigation or proceeding involving
any director, officer, employee or agent of MCMS as a result of which
indemnification will be required or permitted. We are not aware of any
threatened litigation or proceeding which may result in a claim for such
indemnification.

TRANSFER AGENT AND REGISTRAR

The transfer agent and registrar for our common stock is .

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SHARES ELIGIBLE FOR FUTURE SALE

Prior to this offering, there was no market for our common stock. We can
make no predictions as to the effect, if any, that sales of our shares of common
stock or the availability of our shares of common stock for sale will have on
the market price prevailing from time to time. Nevertheless, sales of
significant amounts of our common stock in the public market, or the perception
that such sales may occur, could adversely affect prevailing market prices.

SALE OF RESTRICTED SHARES

Upon completion of this offering, we will have shares of
common stock outstanding. In addition, shares of common stock are
issuable upon the exercise of outstanding stock options. Of the shares
outstanding after the offering, shares of common stock
( shares if the underwriters' over-allotment is exercised in full)
are freely tradeable without restriction under the Securities Act, except for
any such shares which may be held or acquired by an "affiliate" of MCMS, as that
term is defined in Rule 144 promulgated under the Securities Act, which shares
will be subject to the volume limitations and other restrictions of Rule 144
described below. An aggregate of shares of common stock held by
our existing stockholders upon completion of the offering will be "restricted
securities" (as that phrase is defined in Rule 144) and may not be resold in the
absence of registration under the Securities Act or pursuant to an exemption
from such registration, including among others, the exemptions provided by Rule
144.

In general, under Rule 144 as currently in effect, beginning 90 days after
the date of this prospectus, if a period of at least one year has elapsed since
the later of the date the "restricted securities" were acquired from us or the
date they were acquired from an affiliate, then the holder of such restricted
securities (including an affiliate) is entitled to sell in the public market a
number of shares within any three-month period that does not exceed the greater
of 1% of the then outstanding shares of the common stock (approximately
shares immediately after this offering) or the average weekly
reported volume of trading of the common stock on the Nasdaq National Market
during the four calendar weeks preceding such sale. The holder may only sell
such shares through "brokers' transactions" or in transactions directly with a
"market maker" (as such terms are defined in Rule 144). Sales under Rule 144 are
also subject to certain requirements regarding providing notice of such sales
and the availability of current public information concerning us. Affiliates may
sell shares not constituting restricted securities in accordance with the
foregoing volume limitations and other requirements but without regard to the
one-year holding period.

Under Rule 144(k), if a period of at least two years has elapsed between
the later of the date restricted securities were acquired from us or the date
they were acquired from an affiliate, as applicable, a holder of such restricted
securities who is not an affiliate at the time of the sale and has not been an
affiliate for at least three months prior to the sale would be entitled to sell
the shares in the public market without regard to the volume limitations and
other restrictions described above. Beginning 90 days after the date of this
prospectus, approximately shares of common stock will be eligible
for sale in the public market pursuant to Rule 144(k).

Securities issued in reliance on Rule 701, such as shares of common stock
acquired upon exercise of certain options granted under our stock plans, are
also restricted and, beginning 90 days after the effective date of this
prospectus, may be sold by stockholders other than affiliates of MCMS subject
only to the manner of sale provisions of Rule 144 and by affiliates under Rule
144 without compliance with its one-year holding period requirement.

OPTIONS

We intend to file registration statements on Form S-8 under the Securities
Act to register approximately shares of common stock issuable
under our stock plans. We expect to file these registration statements within
six months of the effective date of the registration statement of which this
prospectus is a part and will be effective upon filing. Shares issued upon the
exercise of stock options after the effective date of the Form S-8 registration
statements will be eligible for resale in the public market without restriction,
subject to Rule 144 limitations applicable to affiliates and the lock-up
agreements described below.

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UNDERWRITING

We are offering the shares of Class A common stock described in this
prospectus through a number of underwriters. Banc of America Securities LLC is
the representative of the underwriters. We have entered into an underwriting
agreement with the representatives. Subject to the terms and conditions of the
underwriting agreement, we have agreed to sell to the underwriters, and each of
the underwriters has agreed to purchase, the number of shares of Class A common
stock listed next to its name in the following table:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
NUMBER
UNDERWRITER OF SHARES
----------- ---------
<S> <C>
Banc of America Securities LLC..............................
--------
Total.............................................
========
</TABLE>

The underwriters initially will offer shares to the public at the price
specified on the cover page of this prospectus. The underwriters may allow to
some dealers a concession of not more than $ per share. The underwriters
also may allow, and any other dealers may reallow, a concession of not more than
$ per share to some other dealers. If all the shares are not sold at the
initial public offering price, the underwriters may change the offering price
and the other selling terms. The Class A common stock is offered subject to a
number of conditions, including:

- receipt and acceptance of our Class A common stock by the underwriters;
and

- the right to reject orders in whole or in part.

We have granted an option to the underwriters to buy up to
additional shares of Class A common stock. These additional shares would cover
sales of shares by the underwriters which exceed the number of shares specified
in the table above. The underwriters have 30 days to exercise this option. If
the underwriters exercise this option, they will each purchase additional shares
approximately in proportion to the amounts specified in the table above.

We and some of our stockholders and optionholders and all of our officers
and directors have entered into lock-up agreements with the underwriters. Under
those agreements, subject to customary exceptions, we and those holders of stock
and options may not dispose of or hedge any common stock or securities
convertible into or exchangeable for shares of common stock. These restrictions
will be in effect for a period of 180 after the date of this prospectus. At any
time and without notice, Banc of America Securities LLC may, in its sole
discretion, release all or some of the securities from these lock-up agreements.

We will indemnify the underwriters against some liabilities, including some
liabilities under the Securities Act. If we are unable to provide this
indemnification, we will contribute to payments the underwriters may be required
to make in respect of those liabilities.

We have applied to have our shares of Class A common stock approved for
listing on the Nasdaq National Market under the symbol "MCMS."

In connection with this offering, the underwriters may purchase and sell
shares of Class A common stock in the open market. These transactions may
include:

- short sales;

- stabilizing transactions; and

- purchase to cover positions created by short sales.

Short sales involve the sale by the underwriters of a greater number of
shares than they are required to purchase in this offering. Stabilizing
transactions consist of bids or purchases made for the purpose of

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preventing or retarding a decline in the market price of the Class A common
stock while this offering is in progress.

The underwriters also may impose a penalty bid. This means that if the
representatives purchase shares in the open market in stabilizing transactions
or to cover short sales, the representatives can require the underwriters that
sold those shares as part of this offering to repay the underwriting discount
received by them.

The underwriters may engage in activities that stabilize, maintain or
otherwise affect the price of the Class A common stock, including:

- over-allotment;

- stabilization;

- syndicate covering transactions; and

- imposition of penalty bids.

As a result of these activities, the price of the Class A common stock may
be higher than the price that otherwise might exist in the open market. If the
underwriters commence these activities, they may discontinue them at any time.
The underwriters may carry out these transactions on the Nasdaq National Market,
in the over-the-counter market or otherwise.

The underwriters do not expect sales to discretionary accounts to exceed 5%
of the total number of shares of Class A common stock offered by this
prospectus.

Prior to this offering, there has been no public market for our common
stock. The initial public offering price will be negotiated between us and the
underwriters. Among the factors to be considered in such negotiations are:

- our history and prospects, and the history and prospectus of the industry
in which we compete;

- our past and present financial performance;

- an assessment of our management;

- the present state of our development;

- our prospects for future earnings;

- the prevailing market conditions of the applicable U.S. securities market
at the time of this offer;

- market valuations of publicly traded companies that we and the
representatives believe to be comparable to us; and

- other factors deemed relevant.

The underwriters have reserved up to shares of the Class A common
stock sold in this offering for sale to some of our employees, directors and
friends at the initial public offering price set forth on the cover page of this
prospectus. Such persons must commit to purchase no later than the close of
business on the day following the date of this prospectus. The number of shares
available for sale to the general public will be reduced to the extent such
persons purchase these reserved shares.

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LEGAL MATTERS

The validity of the common stock offered hereby will be passed upon for us
by Kirkland & Ellis, New York, New York. Some partners of Kirkland & Ellis are
partners in Randolph Street Partners, which owns shares of Class
A common stock. Certain legal matters will be passed upon for the underwriters
by Willkie Farr & Gallagher, New York, New York.

EXPERTS

The financial statements and schedule of MCMS, Inc. as of September 2, 1999
and September 3, 1998 and for the years then ended, have been included herein
and in the registration statement in reliance upon the report of KPMG LLP,
independent certified public accountants, appearing elsewhere herein, and upon
the authority of said firm as experts in accounting and auditing.

The financial statements and schedule of MCMS, Inc. for the year ended
August 28, 1997 included in this prospectus, have been so included in reliance
upon the report of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, independent accountants,
appearing elsewhere herein, and upon the authority of said firm as experts in
accounting and auditing.

WHERE YOU CAN FIND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

We have filed with the SEC a registration statement on Form S-1 with
respect to the shares offered hereby. This prospectus, which constitutes a part
of the registration statement, does not contain all of the information set forth
in the registration statement or the exhibits and schedules which are part of
the registration statement. For further information about us and our shares, you
should refer to the registration statement. Any statements made in this
prospectus as to the contents of any contract, agreement or other document are
necessarily incomplete. With respect to each such contract, agreement or other
document filed as an exhibit to the registration statement we refer you to the
exhibit for a more complete description of the matter involved, and each
statement in this prospectus shall be deemed qualified in its entirety by this
reference.

You may read and copy all or any portion of the registration statement or
any reports, statements or other information in the files at the public
reference facilities of the SEC at Room 1024, Judiciary Plaza, 450 Fifth Street,
N.W., Washington, D.C., 20549 and at the regional offices of the SEC located at
Seven World Trade Center, 13th Floor, New York, New York 10048 and 500 West
Madison Street, Suite 1400, Chicago, Illinois 60661. You can request copies of
these documents upon payment of a duplicating fee by writing to the SEC. You may
call the SEC at 1-800-SEC-0330 for further information on the operation of its
public reference rooms. Our filings, including the registration statement, will
also be available to you on the Internet site maintained by the SEC at
http://www.sec.gov.

We also file annual, quarterly and current reports, proxy statements and
other information with the SEC. You can request copies of these documents, for a
copying fee, by writing to the SEC. We intend to furnish our stockholders with
annual reports containing financial statements audited by our independent
auditors.

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MCMS, INC.

INDEX TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SCHEDULE II

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
PAGE
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<S> <C>
Audited Consolidated Financial Statements:
Independent Auditors' Report -- KPMG L.L.P................ F-2
Report of Independent Accountants -- Coopers & Lybrand
L.L.P.................................................. F-3
Consolidated Balance Sheets as of September 2, 1999 and
September 3, 1998...................................... F-4
Consolidated Statements of Operations for the Years Ended
September 2, 1999, September 3, 1998 and August 28,
1997................................................... F-5
Consolidated Statements of Shareholders' Equity
(Deficit) for the Years Ended September 2, 1999,
September 3, 1998 and August 28, 1997................. F-6
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Years Ended
September 2, 1999, September 3, 1998 and August 28,
1997................................................... F-9
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements................ F-10
Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements:
Unaudited Consolidated Balance Sheets as of June 1,
2000................................................... F-24
Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Operations for the
Nine Months Ended June 1, 2000 and June 3, 1999........ F-25
Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the
Nine Months Ended June 1, 2000 and June 3, 1999....... F-26
Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements...... F-27
Schedule of Valuation and Qualifying Accounts............... F-31
</TABLE>

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INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT

The Shareholders and Board of Directors
MCMS, Inc.

We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of MCMS, Inc.
and subsidiaries as of September 2, 1999 and September 3, 1998, and the related
consolidated statements of operations, shareholders' equity (deficit) and cash
flows for the years then ended. In connection with our audits of the
consolidated financial statements, we also audited the financial statement
schedule as listed in the accompanying index as of and for the years ended
September 2, 1999 and September 3, 1998. These consolidated financial statements
and financial statement schedule are the responsibility of the Company's
management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated
financial statements based on our audits.

We conducted our audits in accordance with generally accepted auditing
standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain
reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material
misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting
the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes
assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by
management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation.
We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above
present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of MCMS, Inc.
and subsidiaries as of September 2, 1999 and September 3, 1998, and the results
of their operations and their cash flows for the years then ended in conformity
with generally accepted accounting principles. Also, in our opinion, the related
financial statement schedule, when considered in relation to the basic
consolidated financial statements taken as a whole, presents fairly, in all
material respects, the information set forth therein.

KPMG LLP

Denver, Colorado
October 15, 1999

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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS

The Shareholder and Board of Directors
Micron Custom Manufacturing Services, Inc.

We have audited the accompanying consolidated statements of operations,
shareholder's equity and cash flows of Micron Custom Manufacturing Services,
Inc. and its subsidiaries for the year ended August 28, 1997, which financial
statements are included in the accompanying index. We have also audited the
financial statement schedule listed in the accompanying index for the year ended
August 28, 1997. These consolidated financial statements and financial statement
schedule are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our responsibility
is to express an opinion on these financial statements and financial statement
schedule based on our audit. We have not audited the consolidated financial
statements of Micron Custom Manufacturing Services, Inc. and its subsidiaries
for any period subsequent to August 28, 1997.

We conducted our audit in accordance with generally accepted auditing
standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain
reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material
misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting
the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes
assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by
management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation.
We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.

In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above
present fairly, in all material respects, the consolidated results of operations
and cash flows of Micron Custom Manufacturing Services, Inc., and its
subsidiaries for the year ended August 28, 1997, in conformity with generally
accepted accounting principles. In addition, in our opinion, the financial
statement schedule referred to above, when considered in relation to the basic
financial statements taken as a whole, presents fairly, in all material
respects, the information required to be included therein.

COOPERS & LYBRAND L.L.P.

Boise, Idaho
October 29, 1997

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MCMS, INC.

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT SHARE AND PER SHARE AMOUNTS)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
AS OF
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SEPTEMBER 2, SEPTEMBER 3,
1999 1998
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<S> <C> <C>
ASSETS
Current Assets
Cash and cash equivalents................................... $ -- $ 7,542
Trade accounts receivable, net of allowances for doubtful
accounts of $258 and $97.................................. 48,489 34,231
Receivable from affiliates.................................. 980 2,096
Inventories................................................. 43,975 29,816
Deferred income taxes....................................... 344 1,255
Other current assets........................................ 626 356
-------- --------
Total current assets............................... 94,414 75,296
Property, plant and equipment, net.......................... 64,618 62,106
Other assets................................................ 7,510 7,650
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Total assets....................................... $166,542 $145,052
======== ========
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' DEFICIT
Current Liabilities
Current portion of long-term debt........................... $ 322 $ 420
Accounts payable and accrued expenses....................... 56,578 44,433
Payable to affiliates....................................... 777 775
Interest payable............................................ 334 197
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Total current liabilities.......................... 58,011 45,825
Long-term debt, net of current portion...................... 206,957 184,737
Deferred income taxes....................................... -- 1,286
Other liabilities........................................... 2,804 580
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Total liabilities.................................. 267,772 232,428
Redeemable preferred stock, no par value, 750,000 shares
authorized; 301,179 and 266,313 shares issued and
outstanding, respectively; mandatory redemption value of
$30.1 and $26.6 million, respectively..................... 29,267 25,675
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SHAREHOLDERS' DEFICIT
Series A convertible preferred stock, par value $0.001 per
share, 6,000,000 shares authorized; 3,261,177 shares
issued; aggregate liquidation preference of $36,949,135... 3 3
Series B convertible preferred stock, par value $0.001 per
share, 6,000,000 shares authorized; 863,823 shares issued;
aggregate liquidation preference of $9,787,115............ 1 1
Series C convertible preferred stock, par value $0.001 per
share, 1,000,000 shares authorized; 874,999 shares issued
and outstanding; aggregate liquidation preference of
$9,913,739................................................ 1 1
Class A common stock, par value $0.001 per share, 30,000,000
shares authorized; 3,296,490 and 3,261,177 shares issued,
respectively.............................................. 3 3
Class B common stock, par value $0.001 per share, 12,000,000
shares authorized; 863,823 shares issued and
outstanding............................................... 1 1
Class C common stock, par value $0.001 per share, 2,000,000
shares authorized; 874,999 shares issued and
outstanding............................................... 1 1
Additional paid-in capital.................................. 59,806 63,318
Accumulated other comprehensive loss........................ (2,207) (2,270)
Deficit..................................................... (188,056) (174,109)
Less treasury stock at cost:
Series A convertible preferred stock, 3,676 shares in
1999.................................................... (42) --
Class A common stock, 3,676 shares in 1999................ (8) --
-------- --------
Total shareholders' deficit........................ (130,497) (113,051)
-------- --------
Total liabilities and shareholders' deficit........ $166,542 $145,052
======== ========
</TABLE>

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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MCMS, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT SHARE AND PER SHARE AMOUNTS)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
FISCAL YEAR ENDED
------------------------------------------
SEPTEMBER 2, SEPTEMBER 3, AUGUST 28,
1999 1998 1997
------------ ------------ ----------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Net sales............................................... $432,715 $333,920 $292,379
Cost of goods sold...................................... 407,354 303,251 258,982
--------- --------- --------
Gross profit............................................ 25,361 30,669 33,397
Selling, general and administrative expenses............ 22,491 15,798 12,560
--------- --------- --------
Income from operations.................................. 2,870 14,871 20,837
Other expense (income):
Interest expense (income), net.......................... 19,652 9,212 (380)
Transaction expenses.................................... 45 8,398 --
--------- --------- --------
Income (loss) before taxes and extraordinary item....... (16,827) (2,739) 21,217
Income tax provision (benefit).......................... (3,497) (930) 8,465
--------- --------- --------
Income (loss) before extraordinary item................. (13,330) (1,809) 12,752
--------- --------- --------
Extraordinary item -- loss on early extinguishment of
debt, net of income tax benefit of $403............... (617) -- --
--------- --------- --------
Net income (loss)....................................... (13,947) (1,809) 12,752
Redeemable preferred stock dividends and accretion of
preferred stock discount.............................. (3,592) (1,650) --
--------- --------- --------
Net income (loss) to common stockholders................ $(17,539) $ (3,459) $ 12,752
========= ========= ========
Net income (loss) per common share -- basic and diluted:
Income (loss) before extraordinary item............... $ (3.38) $ (1.36) $ 12,752
Extraordinary item.................................... (.12) -- --
--------- --------- --------
Net income (loss) per common share...................... $ (3.50) $ (1.36) $ 12,572
========= ========= ========
Weighted average common shares outstanding -- basic and
diluted:.............................................. 5,008,598 2,534,183 1,000
========= ========= ========
</TABLE>

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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MCMS, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY (DEFICIT)
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
PREFERRED STOCK
--------------------------------------------------------
SERIES A SERIES B SERIES C
($0.001 PAR) ($0.001 PAR) ($0.001 PAR)
------------------ ---------------- ----------------
SHARES AMOUNT SHARES AMOUNT SHARES AMOUNT
--------- ------ ------- ------ ------- ------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Balance as of August 29, 1996................ -- $-- -- $-- -- $--
Comprehensive Income:
Net income............................... -- -- -- -- -- --
Foreign currency translation
adjustment............................. -- -- -- -- -- --
Comprehensive income................... -- -- -- -- -- --
Capital contribution....................... -- -- -- -- -- --
--------- -- ------- -- ------- --
Balance as of August 28, 1997................ -- -- -- -- -- --
Comprehensive Income:
Net loss................................. -- -- -- -- -- --
Foreign currency translation
adjustment............................. -- -- -- -- -- --
Comprehensive loss..................... -- -- -- -- -- --
Capital contribution....................... -- -- -- -- -- --
Redemption of common stock and
recapitalization......................... 500,000 1 -- -- -- --
Issuance of Series A and B and C preferred
stock.................................... 2,761,177 2 863,823 1 874,999 1
Issuance of Class A and B and C common
stock.................................... -- -- -- -- -- --
Preferred stock dividends.................. -- -- -- -- -- --
--------- -- ------- -- ------- --
Balance as of September 3, 1998.............. 3,261,177 3 863,823 1 874,999 1
Comprehensive Income:
Net loss................................. -- -- -- -- -- --
Foreign currency translation
adjustment............................. -- -- -- -- -- --
Comprehensive loss..................... -- -- -- -- -- --
Issuance of Class A common stock........... -- -- -- -- -- --
Treasury stock purchases................... -- -- -- -- -- --
Preferred stock dividends.................. -- -- -- -- -- --
Accretion of preferred stock discount...... -- -- -- -- -- --
--------- -- ------- -- ------- --
Balance as of September 2, 1999.............. 3,261,177 $3 863,823 $1 874,999 $1
========= == ======= == ======= ==
</TABLE>

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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MCMS, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY (DEFICIT)
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
COMMON STOCK
--------------------------------------------------------------------------
CLASS A CLASS B CLASS C
($0.001 PAR) ($0.001 PAR) ($0.001 PAR) ($0.001 PAR)
--------------- ------------------ ---------------- ----------------
SHARES AMOUNT SHARES AMOUNT SHARES AMOUNT SHARES AMOUNT
------ ------ --------- ------ ------- ------ ------- ------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Balance as of August 29, 1996...... 1,000 $-- -- $-- -- $-- -- $--
Comprehensive Income:
Net income..................... -- -- -- -- -- -- --
Foreign currency translation
adjustment................... -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
Comprehensive income......... -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
Capital contribution............. -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
------ -- --------- -- ------- -- ------- --
Balance as of August 28, 1997...... 1,000 -- -- -- -- -- -- --
Comprehensive Income:
Net loss....................... -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
Foreign currency translation
adjustment................... -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
Comprehensive loss........... -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
Capital contribution............. -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
Redemption of common stock and
recapitalization............... (1,000) -- 500,000 1 -- -- -- --
Issuance of Series A and B and C
preferred stock................ -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
Issuance of Class A and B and C
common stock................... -- -- 2,761,177 2 863,823 1 874,999 1
Preferred stock dividends........ -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
------ -- --------- -- ------- -- ------- --
Balance as of September 3, 1998.... -- -- 3,261,177 3 863,823 1 874,999 1
Comprehensive Income:
Net loss....................... -- -- -- -- -- -- --
Foreign currency translation
adjustment................... -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
Comprehensive loss........... -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
Issuance of Class A common
stock.......................... -- -- 35,313 -- -- -- -- --
Treasury stock purchases......... -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
Preferred stock dividends........ -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
Accretion of preferred stock
discount....................... -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
------ -- --------- -- ------- -- ------- --
Balance as of September 2, 1999.... -- $-- 3,296,490 $3 863,823 $1 874,999 $1
====== == ========= == ======= == ======= ==
</TABLE>

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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MCMS, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY (DEFICIT)
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
ACCUMULATED TOTAL
ADDITIONAL OTHER RETAINED SHAREHOLDERS'
PAID-IN COMPREHENSIVE EARNINGS TREASURY EQUITY
CAPITAL LOSS (DEFICIT) SHARES (DEFICIT)
---------- ------------- --------- -------- -------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Balance as of August 29, 1996... $35,625 $ -- $ 30,256 $ -- $ 65,881
Comprehensive Income:
Net income................. -- -- 12,752 -- 12,752
Foreign currency
translation adjustment... -- (630) -- -- (630)
---------
Comprehensive income..... 12,122
Capital contribution.......... 188 -- -- -- 188
------- ------- --------- ---- ---------
Balance as of August 28, 1997... 35,813 (630) 43,008 -- 78,191
Comprehensive Income:
Net loss................... -- -- (1,809) -- (1,809)
Foreign currency
translation adjustment... -- (1,640) -- (1,640)
---------
Comprehensive loss....... (3,449)
Capital contribution.......... 1,786 -- -- -- 1,786
Redemption of common stock and
recapitalization........... (33,841) -- (215,308) -- (249,147)
Issuance of Series A and B and
C preferred stock.......... 50,996 -- -- -- 51,000
Issuance of Class A and B and
C common stock............. 10,196 -- -- -- 10,200
Preferred stock dividends..... (1,632) -- -- -- (1,632)
------- ------- --------- ---- ---------
Balance as of September 3,
1998.......................... 63,318 (2,270) (174,109) -- (113,051)
Comprehensive Income:
Net loss................... -- -- (13,947) -- (13,947)
Foreign currency
translation adjustment... -- 63 -- -- 63
---------
Comprehensive loss....... (13,884)
Issuance of Class A common
stock...................... 80 -- -- -- 80
Treasury stock purchases...... -- -- -- (50) (50)
Preferred stock dividends..... (3,509) -- -- -- (3,509)
Accretion of preferred stock
discount................... (83) -- -- -- (83)
------- ------- --------- ---- ---------
Balance as of September 2,
1999.......................... $59,806 $(2,207) $(188,056) $(50) $(130,497)
======= ======= ========= ==== =========
</TABLE>

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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MCMS, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(IN THOUSANDS)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
FISCAL YEAR ENDED
------------------------------------------
SEPTEMBER 2, SEPTEMBER 3, AUGUST 28,
1999 1998 1997
------------ ------------ ----------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net income (loss)....................................... $(13,947) $ (1,809) $ 12,752
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash
provided by (used for) operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization........................... 16,016 12,918 8,819
Loss (gain) on sale of property, plant and equipment.... 11 (90) (72)
Write-off of deferred loan costs........................ 617 206 --
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Receivables, net...................................... (13,481) 419 (5,498)
Inventories........................................... (14,168) (12,301) 3,881
Other assets.......................................... (1,075) (855) --
Accounts payable and accrued expenses................. 12,841 5,372 (2,173)
Interest payable...................................... 137 -- --
Deferred income taxes................................. (315) (2,577) 2,886
Other liabilities..................................... 2,360 80 128
-------- --------- --------
Net cash provided by (used for) operating activities.... (11,004) 1,363 20,723
-------- --------- --------
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Expenditures for property, plant and equipment.......... (17,111) (20,111) (24,120)
Proceeds from sales of property, plant and equipment.... 26 359 151
-------- --------- --------
Net cash used by investing activities................... (17,085) (19,752) (23,969)
-------- --------- --------
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Capital contributions................................... 80 1,786 --
Repurchase of common stock and recapitalization......... -- (249,147) --
Proceeds from issuance of common stock.................. -- 10,200 --
Proceeds from issuance of convertible preferred stock... -- 51,000 --
Proceeds from issuance of redeemable preferred stock.... -- 24,000 --
Proceeds from borrowings................................ 31,915 186,500 12,300
Repayments of debt...................................... (10,169) (3,964) (11,487)
Payment of deferred debt issuance costs................. (1,272) (7,867) --
Purchase of treasury shares............................. (50) -- --
Other................................................... (2) -- (221)
-------- --------- --------
Net cash provided by financing activities............... 20,502 12,508 592
-------- --------- --------
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash
equivalents........................................... 45 (213) --
-------- --------- --------
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents............... (7,542) (6,094) (2,654)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period........ 7,542 13,636 16,290
-------- --------- --------
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period.............. $ -- $ 7,542 $ 13,636
======== ========= ========
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES
Income taxes paid....................................... $ -- $ 792 $ 9,962
Interest paid, net of amounts capitalized............... 18,717 9,023 21
Noncash investing and financing activities:
Preferred stock dividend paid in-kind................... 3,508 1,633 --
Foreign currency translation adjustment................. (63) 1,640 630
Contracts payable and/or notes payable incurred for
insurance contract in 1999 and capitalized software in
1998.................................................. 376 1,659 --
</TABLE>

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)
(TABULAR DOLLAR AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS)

NOTE 1. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

BUSINESS: MCMS, Inc., (the "Company"), is an electronics manufacturing
services provider serving original equipment manufacturers ("OEMs"). The Company
provides product design and prototype manufacturing; materials procurement and
inventory management; the manufacture and testing of printed circuit board
assemblies ('PCBAs"), memory modules and systems; quality assurance; and
end-order fulfillment. The Company markets and sells products and manufacturing
services primarily to original equipment manufacturers in diverse electronic
industries including networking, telecommunications, computers systems and other
fast growing sectors of the electronics industry. The Company operates two sites
in the United States, one site in Asia and one site in Europe.

On February 26, 1998 the Company completed a Recapitalization. Prior to the
closing of the Recapitalization, the Company was a wholly owned subsidiary of
MEI California, Inc. ("MEIC"), a wholly owned subsidiary of Micron Electronics,
Inc. ("MEI"). Under the terms of the amended and restated Recapitalization
Agreement, certain unrelated investors (the "Investors") acquired an equity
interest in the Company. In order to complete the Recapitalization, the Company
arranged for additional financing in the form of notes and redeemable preferred
stock totaling $200.0 million. The Company used the proceeds from the Investors'
equity investment and the issuance of notes and redeemable preferred stock to
redeem a portion of MEIC's outstanding equity interest for approximately $249.2
million. Subsequent to the Recapitalization, MEIC holds a 10% equity interest in
the Company. In connection with the Recapitalization, the Company's name was
changed from Micron Custom Manufacturing Services, Inc. to MCMS, Inc.

BASIS OF PRESENTATION: The financial statements include the accounts of the
Company and its subsidiaries. All significant inter-company accounts and
transactions have been eliminated. The Company's fiscal year is the 52 or 53
week period ending on the Thursday closest to August 31. As of September 2, 1999
the Company was approximately 10% owned by MEIC which is indirectly majority
owned by Micron Technology, Inc. ("MTI").

USE OF ESTIMATES: The preparation of financial statements in conformity
with generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make
estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the financial
statements. Although, actual results could differ from those estimates,
management believes its estimates are reasonable.

REVENUE RECOGNITION: Revenue from product sales to customers is generally
recognized upon shipment. A provision for estimated sales returns under warranty
is recorded in the period in which the sales are recognized.

EARNINGS (LOSS) PER SHARE: Basic earnings (loss) per share is computed
using the weighted average number of common shares outstanding. Diluted earnings
(loss) per share is computed using the weighted average number of common and
common stock equivalent shares outstanding. Common stock equivalent shares
result from the assumed exercise of outstanding stock options and affect
earnings (loss) per share when they have a dilutive effect. The effect of
potentially dilutive common stock equivalent was antidilutive in fiscal 1999,
1998 and 1997.

STOCK OPTIONS: The Company has adopted the disclosure-only provisions of
SFAS 123, "Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation." The Company continues to
measure compensation expense for its stock-based employee compensation plans
using the intrinsic value method prescribed by APB No. 25, "Accounting for Stock
Issued to Employees."

CASH EQUIVALENTS: The Company considers all highly liquid debt instruments
with original maturities of three months or less to be cash equivalents.

FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS: The Company invests it excess cash in overnight
repurchase agreements consisting of treasuries and government agency securities.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)
(TABULAR DOLLAR AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS) -- (CONTINUED)

Financial instruments that potentially subject the Company to concentration
of credit risk consist principally of cash and cash equivalents and trade
accounts receivable. A concentration of credit risk may exist with respect to
trade receivables, as many of the Company's customers are affiliated with the
networking, telecommunications and computer systems industries. The Company
performs ongoing credit evaluations on its customers and generally does not
require collateral. Historically, the Company has not experienced significant
losses related to receivables from individual customers or groups of customers
in any particular industry or geographic area.

The amounts reported as cash equivalents, receivables, other assets and
accounts payable and accrued expenses and debt are considered by the Company to
be reasonable approximations of their fair values, based on market information
available to management as of September 2, 1999.

INVENTORIES: Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market.

PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT: Property, plant and equipment are stated at
cost. Depreciation is computed using the straight-line method over the estimated
useful lives of 5 to 30 years for buildings and 2 to 5 years for software and
equipment.

ACCOUNTING FOR LONG-LIVED ASSETS: The Company reviews property and
equipment for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate
that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. Recoverability of
property and equipment is measured by comparison of its carrying amount to
future net cash flows the property and equipment are expected to generate. If
such assets are considered to be impaired, the impairment to be recognized is
measured by the amount by which the carrying amount of the property and
equipment exceeds its fair market value. To date, the Company has made no
adjustments to the carrying value of its long-lived assets.

DEBT ISSUANCE COSTS: Costs incurred in connection with the issuance of new
debt instruments are deferred and included in other assets. Such costs are
amortized over the term of the related debt obligation.

COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS): The Company adopted Statement of Financial
Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 130, "Reporting Comprehensive Income" in the
fiscal year ended 1999. SFAS 130 establishes new rules for the reporting of
comprehensive income and its components; however the adoption of this statement
had no impact on the Company's current or previously reported net income (loss)
or stockholders' equity. SFAS 130 requires the display and reporting of
comprehensive income (loss) which, in general, includes all changes in
stockholders' equity with the exception of stock transaction activity.
Comprehensive income (loss) for the Company includes net income (loss) and other
comprehensive income (loss). Other comprehensive income (loss) for the Company
consists only of foreign currency translation adjustments.

INCOME TAXES: The Company uses the asset and liability method of accounting
for income taxes. Under the asset and liability method, deferred tax assets and
liabilities are recognized for the future consequences attributable to
differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets
and liabilities and their respective tax bases. When necessary, a valuation
allowance is recorded to reduce tax assets to an amount whose realization is
more likely than not.

FOREIGN CURRENCY TRANSLATION: The functional currency of the Company's
international subsidiaries are the Malaysian Ringgit and the Belgian Franc.
Financial statements of the international subsidiaries are translated into U.S.
dollars for consolidated financial reporting using the exchange rate in effect
at each balance sheet date for assets and liabilities. The resulting translation
adjustments are recorded as other comprehensive income (loss) and, accordingly,
have no effect on net income (loss). Revenues, expenses, gains and losses are
translated using a weighted-average exchange rate for each period. Transaction
gains and losses are included in the determination of consolidated net income.
For the fiscal years ended September 2, 1999, September 3, 1998 and August 28,
1997, the Company incurred net transaction gains (losses) of ($529,000),
$151,000 and $159,000, respectively.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)
(TABULAR DOLLAR AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS) -- (CONTINUED)

SEGMENT INFORMATION: Effective in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 1999,
the Company adopted SFAS No. 131, "Disclosures about Segments of an Enterprise
and Related Information." SFAS No. 131 supercedes SFAS No. 14, "Financial
Reporting for Segments of a Business Enterprise", replacing the "industry
segment" approach with the "management" approach. The management approach
designates the internal reporting that is used by management for making
operating decisions and assessing performance as the source of the Company's
reportable segments. SFAS 131 also requires disclosures about products and
services, geographic areas and major customers. The adoption of SFAS 131 did not
affect the consolidated financial position or results of operations of the
Company, but did affect its disclosure of segment information (Note 15).

RECENTLY ISSUED ACCOUNTING STANDARDS: In March 1998, the Accounting
Standards Executive Committee (AcSEC) issued Statement of Accounting Position
("SOP") No. 98-1, "Accounting for the Costs of Computer Software Developed or
Obtained for Internal Use," which is effective for fiscal years beginning after
December 15, 1998. Under this SOP, companies are required to capitalize certain
costs of computer software developed for internal-use, provided that those costs
are not research and development. The adoption of this SOP is not expected to
have a material impact on the Company's consolidated financial statements.

In June 1998, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued SFAS
No. 133, "Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities," which
establishes accounting and reporting standards for derivative instruments and
hedging activities. SFAS No. 133 requires that an entity recognize all
derivatives as either assets or liabilities in the statement of financial
position and measure those instruments at fair value. SFAS No. 133 is effective
for all fiscal quarters of fiscal years beginning after June 15, 1999. The
adoption of SFAS No. 133 is not expected to have a material impact on the
Company's consolidated financial statements.

NOTE 2. INVENTORIES

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
SEPTEMBER 2, SEPTEMBER 3,
1999 1998
------------ ------------
<S> <C> <C>
Raw materials.............................................. $30,168 $18,126
Work in progress........................................... 12,453 11,020
Finished goods............................................. 1,354 670
------- -------
$43,975 $29,816
======= =======
</TABLE>

NOTE 3. PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
SEPTEMBER 2, SEPTEMBER 3,
1999 1998
------------ ------------
<S> <C> <C>
Land....................................................... $ 1,295 $ 1,320
Buildings.................................................. 29,989 29,490
Equipment and software..................................... 74,817 57,820
Construction in progress................................... 2,010 4,556
-------- --------
108,111 93,186
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization............. (43,493) (31,080)
-------- --------
$ 64,618 $ 62,106
======== ========
</TABLE>

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)
(TABULAR DOLLAR AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS) -- (CONTINUED)

NOTE 4. OTHER ASSETS

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
SEPTEMBER 2, SEPTEMBER 3,
1999 1998
------------ ------------
<S> <C> <C>
Deferred financing costs................................... $6,922 $7,554
Deferred income taxes...................................... 343 --
Equipment deposits......................................... 106 --
Deferred patent costs...................................... 139 96
------ ------
$7,510 $7,650
====== ======
</TABLE>

NOTE 5. ACCOUNTS PAYABLE AND ACCRUED EXPENSES

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
SEPTEMBER 2, SEPTEMBER 3,
1999 1998
------------ ------------
<S> <C> <C>
Trade accounts payable..................................... $51,562 $39,152
Short-term equipment contracts............................. 181 543
Salaries, wages, and benefits.............................. 4,579 3,619
Other...................................................... 256 1,119
------- -------
$56,578 $44,433
======= =======
</TABLE>

NOTE 6. DEBT

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
SEPTEMBER 2, SEPTEMBER 3,
1999 1998
------------ ------------
<S> <C> <C>
Revolving loan, maturities at the Company's option to
February 26, 2003, interest due quarterly, interest rates
ranging from 8.38% to 10.75% (8.38% at September 3,
1998).................................................... $ -- $ 9,500
Senior credit facility, principal payments at the Company's
option to February 26, 2004, interest due monthly,
interest rates ranging from 7.44% to 8.25% (7.8% weighted
average at September 2, 1999)............................ 28,893 --
Senior equipment loan facility, principal payments at the
Company's option to February 26, 2004, interest due
monthly, 8.5% weighted average interest at September 2,
1999..................................................... 3,022 --
Senior subordinated notes (the "Fixed Rate Notes"),
unsecured, interest at 9.75% due semiannually, matures on
March 1, 2008............................................ 145,000 145,000
Floating interest rate subordinated term securities, (the
"Floating Rate Notes"), unsecured, interest due
semiannually, matures on March 1, 2008, variable interest
rate equal to LIBOR plus 4.63% (10.52% and 10.22% at
September 2, 1999 and September 3, 1998, respectively)... 30,000 30,000
Other notes payable, due in varying installments through
October 1, 2000, interest rates of 3.51%................. 364 657
-------- --------
Total debt................................................. 207,279 185,157
Less current portion....................................... (322) (420)
-------- --------
Long-term debt, net of current portion..................... $206,957 $184,737
======== ========
</TABLE>

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)
(TABULAR DOLLAR AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS) -- (CONTINUED)

Maturities of debt as of September 2, 1999 are as follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
FISCAL YEAR
-----------
<S> <C>
2000........................................................ $ 322
2001........................................................ 42
2002........................................................ --
2003........................................................ --
2004 and thereafter......................................... 206,915
--------
$207,279
========
</TABLE>

On February 26, 1999, the Company entered into a $60 million. Credit
Facility (the "Credit Facility") which matures on February 26, 2004. The Credit
Facility includes a $10 million facility restricted to the purchase of
qualifying equipment and a $50 million revolving credit facility. Amounts
outstanding under the equipment loan facility bear interest at the lesser of the
applicable Alternate Base Rate plus 0.25% or the Eurodollar Rate plus 2.50%, as
defined in the agreement, and borrowings are limited to the first three loan
years. Amounts outstanding under the revolving credit facility bear interest at
the lower of the applicable Alternate Base Rate or Eurodollar Rate plus 2.25%.
Amounts available to borrow under the revolving credit facility vary depending
on accounts receivable and inventory balances, which serve as collateral along
with substantially all of the other assets of the Company. The Credit Facility
includes a quarterly commitment fee of 0.375% per annum based upon the average
unused portion and contains customary covenants such as restrictions on capital
expenditures, additional indebtedness and the payment of dividends. In
particular, the Credit Facility contains a covenant requiring that the Company
maintain a fixed charge ratio of not less than 1.0 to 1.0, provided, however,
that this fixed charge ratio covenant will not be applied to any fiscal quarter
during the term as long as the Company maintains at all times undrawn
availability of more than $10 million. In addition, if at any time undrawn
availability is less than $10 million, the fixed charge ratio will be applied to
the immediately preceding month with respect to the twelve months then ended.
The Credit Facility also contains customary events of default. Any default under
the Credit Facility could result in default of the Notes and Redeemable
Preferred Stock, as defined below.

On July 13, 1999, the Company amended the Credit Facility. The amendment
adds existing equipment to the borrowing base, modifies the inventory advance
rates, raises the maximum amount available to borrow based on inventory
collateral, and allows the full amount of the credit facility to be drawn
without triggering the fixed charge ratio covenant if adequate collateral is
available. On September 2, 1999, the Company had approximately $20.0 million
available to borrow under the Credit Facility without triggering the fixed
charge ratio covenant, and $7.0 million available to borrow under the equipment
loan facility, respectively. As of September 2, 1999, had the Company consumed
its adjusted availability and been required to test the fixed charge ratio
covenant, the tested would not have been satisfied.

The Fixed Rate Notes are redeemable at the Company's option, in whole any
time or in part from time to time, on and after March 1, 2003, upon not less
than 30 nor more than 60 days notice. At any time, or from time to time, on or
prior to March 1, 2001, the Company may use the net cash proceeds of one or more
Public Equity Offerings to redeem the Fixed Rate Notes at a redemption price
equal to 109.750% of the principal amount thereof if certain restrictions
regarding principal amount and additional fixed rate notes are met. The
redemption rate, if redeemed during the twelve month period commencing on March
1, decreases from 104.875% in 2003 to 100.000% in 2006 and thereafter (expressed
as percentages of the principal amount thereof).

The Floating Rate Notes are redeemable, at the Company's option, in whole
at any time or in part from time to time, upon not less than 30 nor more than 60
days notice. The redemption price, if redeemed during the twelve month period
commencing on March 1, decreases from 105% in 1998 to 100% in 2003 and
thereafter (expressed as percentages of the principal amount thereof).

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(TABULAR DOLLAR AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS) -- (CONTINUED)

Among other restrictions, the Notes described above contain covenants
relating to limitation on incurrence of additional indebtedness, limitation on
restricted payments, limitation on asset sales and limitation on dividends.

On February 26, 1998, the Company entered into a $40,000,000 Revolving
Credit Facility (the "Revolving Facility") with various lending institutions.
Amounts outstanding bore interest at the lesser of the applicable Eurodollar
Rate plus 2.75% or the Base Rate plus 1.75%, as defined in the Revolving
Facility (8.38% as of September 3, 1998). The Company was required to pay a
commitment fee of 0.5% per annum based upon the average unused portion. The Base
rate was adjusted periodically depending on the Company's financial performance
as measured each fiscal quarter. As of September 3, 1998, $9,500,000 was
outstanding under the Revolving Facility. Upon establishing the Credit Facility,
the Company paid off the outstanding balance and cancelled the Revolving Credit
Facility. The Company incurred an extraordinary loss of $617,000, net of tax,
resulting from the write-off of deferred financing costs related to the early
retirement of the Revolving Credit Facility.

Interest expense is net of interest income of $185,000 and $549,000 in the
fiscal years ended September 2, 1999 and September 3, 1998, respectively.
Interest income is net of $65,000 of interest expense in the fiscal year ended
and August 28, 1997. Construction period interest of $88,000, $34,000 and
$228,000 was capitalized in fiscal years ended September 2, 1999, September 3,
1998 and August 28, 1997, respectively.

NOTE 7. REDEEMABLE PREFERRED STOCK

The Redeemable Preferred Stock is redeemable at the Company's option, in
whole or in part, at any time on or after March 1, 2003. The redemption rate, if
redeemed during the twelve month period commencing on March 1, decreases from
106.25% in 2003 to 100.00% in 2006 and thereafter (expressed in percentages of
the liquidation preference). At any time, or from time to time, prior to March
1, 2001, the Company may use the net cash proceeds of one or more Public Equity
Offerings to redeem the preferred stock at a redemption price of 112.50% of the
then effective liquidation preference thereof plus, without duplication, an
amount equal to all accumulated and unpaid dividends to the redemption date
including an amount equal to the prorated dividend for the period from the
dividend payment date immediately prior to the redemption date to the redemption
date.

The Redeemable Preferred Stock will be subject to mandatory redemption in
whole on March 1, 2010 at a price equal to 100% of the liquidation preference
thereof plus all accumulated and unpaid dividends to the date of redemption. The
Redeemable Preferred Stock is recorded at its liquidation preference discounted
for issuance costs of $1,000,000. The preferred stock discount is being accreted
by charging additional paid-in capital over the twelve-year term of the
Redeemable Preferred Stock.

The Redeemable Preferred Stock, subject to certain restrictions, is
exchangeable for the Exchange Debentures at the option of the Company on any
dividend payment date on or after the issue date. The Redeemable Preferred Stock
has liquidation preferences over Common Stock and has a liquidation value of
$100 per share plus cumulative unpaid dividends thereon. Redeemable Preferred
Stockholders are entitled to a cumulative 12 1/2% annual dividend based upon the
liquidation preference per share of Redeemable Preferred Stock, payable
quarterly. In each of the Company's quarterly periods in fiscal 1999 and on June
1, 1998 and September 1, 1998, the Company elected to pay such dividends in
kind.

Accrued dividends on the Redeemable Preferred Stock are payable upon
certain defined events which include: any voluntary or involuntary liquidation,
dissolution or winding up of the Company. At the Company's option, dividends may
be paid either in cash or by the issuance of additional shares of Redeemable
Preferred Stock with a liquidation preference equal to the amount of such
dividends through March 1, 2003, thereafter, dividends will be payable in cash.
All dividends are cumulative, whether or not earned or declared, on a daily
basis from February 26, 1998 and compound on a quarterly basis. Dividends
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(TABULAR DOLLAR AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS) -- (CONTINUED)

on the Redeemable Preferred Stock are accrued monthly to the liquidation
preference amount by charges to additional paid-in capital for dividends
expected to be paid by issuing additional shares of Redeemable Preferred Stock.
The holders of Redeemable Preferred Stock are not entitled to vote on any matter
required or permitted to be voted upon by the shareholders of the Company.

NOTE 8. SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

Each share of Series A, Series B, and Series C preferred stock (hereinafter
called the "Convertible Preferred Stock") is convertible into one share of Class
A, Class B and Class C common stock (hereinafter called the "Common Stock"),
respectively. Holders of Series A preferred stock and Class A common stock are
entitled to one vote per share. Holders of Series B preferred stock and Class B
common stock do not have any voting rights. Holders of Series C preferred stock
and Class C common stock are entitled to two votes per share. The holders of all
voting series of Convertible Preferred Stock and classes of Common Stock will
vote as a single class on all matters.

Holders of Convertible Preferred Stock will be paid dividends, when and if
declared by the Company, on each share of Convertible Preferred Stock on the
liquidation value per share plus all declared and unpaid dividends. Such
dividends shall not be cumulative. Holders of Convertible Preferred Stock will
participate together with the shares of Common Stock as if such shares of
Convertible Preferred Stock had been converted into shares of Common Stock.

Upon any voluntary or involuntary liquidation, dissolution or winding up of
the Company, holders of Convertible Preferred Stock will be entitled to be paid,
out of the assets of the Company available for distribution to shareholders
after payment of amounts owed with respect to any stock senior to the
Convertible Preferred Stock (including the Redeemable Preferred Stock), the
liquidation preference per share of Convertible Preferred Stock, plus, without
duplication, an amount in cash equal to all declared and unpaid dividends
thereon before any distribution is made on the Common Stock. The aggregate
liquidation preference of the Convertible Preferred Stock is approximately $56.7
million.

NOTE 9. TRANSACTION EXPENSES

Transaction expenses associated with the Recapitalization Agreement
consisted of the following:

<TABLE>
<S> <C>
Transaction agreement fee (note 12)......................... $2,710
Bank fees................................................... 2,150
Termination agreements...................................... 1,400
MEI/MTI stock option buyback................................ 698
Other....................................................... 1,440
------
$8,398
======
</TABLE>

NOTE 10. STOCK PURCHASE AND INCENTIVE PLANS

MEI's 1995 Stock Option Plan provided for the granting of incentive and
nonstatutory stock options to eligible employees of both MEI and the Company.
Exercise prices of the incentive and nonstatutory stock options had generally
been 100% and 85%, respectively, of the fair market value of MEI's stock on the
date of grant. Options were granted subject to terms and conditions determined
by MEI's Board of Directors, and generally were exercisable in increments of 20%
for each year of employment beginning one year from date of grant and generally
expire six years from date of grant.

MEI's 1995 Employee Stock Purchase Plan allowed eligible employees of both
MEI and the Company to purchase shares of MEI common stock through payroll
deductions. The shares could be purchased for 85% of the lower of the beginning
or ending fair market value of each six month offering period and were
restricted

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)
(TABULAR DOLLAR AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS) -- (CONTINUED)

from resale for a period of one year from the date of purchase. Purchases were
limited to 20% of an employee's eligible compensation. A total of 2,500,000
shares of MEI common stock were reserved for issuance under the plan, of which
approximately 271,000 shares had been issued to employees of both MEI and the
Company as of August 28, 1997.

As a result of the Recapitalization Agreement, employees of the Company no
longer participate in the MEI stock option plan. In accordance with the MEI
option plan, employees had 30 days from the date of Recapitalization to exercise
any vested options. The Company elected to pay employees who maintained
continuous employment with the Company for six months after the Recapitalization
date $2.00 per option for any options not exercised 30 days subsequent to the
Recapitalization in return for cancellation of those options. In September 1998,
the Company paid $471,000 related to the cancellation of these options.

Option activity for the Company's portion of MEI's option plan is
summarized as follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
FISCAL YEAR ENDED
----------------------
WEIGHTED
AUGUST 28, AVERAGE
1997 PRICE
---------- --------
<S> <C> <C>
Outstanding at beginning of year............................ 379,000 $14.14
Granted..................................................... 316,000 20.60
Exercised................................................... (8,000) 14.36
Terminated or canceled...................................... (20,000) 18.18
---------- ------
Outstanding at end of year.................................. 667,000 $17.08
---------- ------
Exercisable at the end of year.............................. 90,000 $15.22
---------- ------
Options available for future grants to employees of both MEI
and the Company........................................... $1,416,000
==========
</TABLE>

The fair value of options at date of grant was estimated using the
Black-Scholes options pricing model. The assumptions and resulting fair values
at date of grant for options granted during the fiscal year ended August 28,
1997 follow:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
EMPLOYEE STOCK
STOCK OPTION PLAN PURCHASE PLAN
SHARES SHARES
----------------- --------------
<S> <C> <C>
Assumptions:
Expected life....................................... 3.5 years 0.5 years
Risk-free interest rate............................. 6.2% 5.0%
Expected volatility................................. 70.0% 70.0%
Dividend yield...................................... 0.0% 0.0%
Weighted average fair values:
Exercise price equal to market price................ $11.00 $ --
Exercise price less than market price............... $11.78 $5.37
</TABLE>

In order to provide financial incentives for certain of the Company's or
its subsidiaries' senior executives and other employees, the Company's board of
directors has adopted the 1998 Stock Option Plan (the "Option Plan") pursuant to
which it will be able to grant options to purchase Class A Common to senior
executives and other employees of the Company and its subsidiaries. The Plan
provides for option grants representing 2,500,000 shares of Common Stock. Under
each option grant contemplated under the Plan for certain executive officers,
50% of the options will vest over four years from the date of grant and the
other 50% will vest if certain financial performance targets are met or at the
end of seven years if such targets are not met and if the grantee has remained
continuously employed with the Company. Under each option grant for other

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)
(TABULAR DOLLAR AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS) -- (CONTINUED)

key employees, all options will vest over four years from the date of grant. As
of September 2, 1999, the Company had 1,378,400 options outstanding under the
Plan. Upon an employee's termination with the Company, all of the employee's
unvested options will expire, the exercise period of all the employee's vested
options will be reduced to a period ending no later than 30 days after such
employee's termination, and if such termination occurs prior to an initial
public offering of the Company's Class A Common, the Company shall have the
right to repurchase at fair market value the Class A Common of the Company held
by the employee.

The following table summarizes information about the MCMS stock option
activity under the Option Plan as of September 2, 1999:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
FISCAL YEAR ENDED
----------------------------------------------------
WEIGHTED WEIGHTED
SEPTEMBER 2, AVERAGE SEPTEMBER 3, AVERAGE
1999 PRICE 1998 PRICE
------------ -------- ------------ --------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Outstanding at beginning of period:.... 1,060,000 $2.27 -- --
Granted................................ 797,500 2.27 1,240,000 $2.27
Exercised.............................. (35,313) 2.27 -- --
Terminated or canceled................. (443,787) 2.27 (180,000) 2.27
--------- ---------
Outstanding at end of year............. 1,378,400 $2.27 1,060,000 $2.27
========= ===== ========= =====
Exercisable at the end of year......... 164,063 $2.27 --
========= ===== =========
Options available for future grants to
employees of the Company............. 1,086,287 1,440,000
========= =========
</TABLE>

The fair value of options outstanding at date of grant was estimated using
the Black-Scholes options pricing model. The weighted-average remaining
contractual life of the outstanding options was 4.0 years and all outstanding
options have an exercise price of $2.27 per share. The assumptions and resulting
fair values at date of grant for options granted during the fiscal years ended
September 2, 1999 follow:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
FISCAL YEAR ENDED
--------------------------------------
SEPTEMBER 2, 1999 SEPTEMBER 3, 1998
----------------- -----------------
<S> <C> <C>
Assumptions:
Expected life..................................... 4.5 years 4.5 years
Risk-free interest rate........................... 5.90% 6.20%
Expected volatility............................... 0.0% 0.0%
Dividend yield.................................... 0.0% 0.0%
Weighted average fair values:
Exercise price equal to market price.............. $0.49 $0.50
</TABLE>

Stock based compensation costs would have increased $118,000, $85,000 and
$1,399,000 in fiscal 1999, 1998 and 1997, respectively ($92,000, $52,000 and
$841,000, respectively, net of taxes), and pro forma net income (loss) per share
would have been ($3.52), ($1.39) and $11,911 in fiscal 1999, 1998 and 1997,
respectively, if the fair values of all options granted to the Company's
employees had been recognized as a compensation expense on a straight-line basis
over the vesting period of the grants. The pro forma effect on net income for
the fiscal year ended August 28, 1997 is not representative of the pro forma
effect on net income in future years because it does not take into consideration
pro forma compensation expense related to grants prior to the fiscal year ended
August 28, 1997. In addition, the pro forma effect on net income for the fiscal
year ended September 3, 1998 does not include option grants in prior years due
to their termination.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)
(TABULAR DOLLAR AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS) -- (CONTINUED)

NOTE 11. EMPLOYEE SAVINGS PLAN

Prior to the Recapitalization, MEI had a 401(k) profit-sharing plan (the
"RAM Plan") in which eligible employees of the Company could participate. Under
the RAM Plan, which was administered by Micron Technology, Inc. ("MTI"),
employees could contribute from 2% to 16% of eligible pay to various savings
alternatives. The RAM Plan provided for an annual match by the Company of the
first $1,500 of eligible employee contributions, and for additional
contributions by the Company based upon MEI's financial performance. In
connection with the Recapitalization Agreement the RAM plan was modified to
become a multi-employer plan and employees of the Company continued to
participate in the RAM plan until July 1, 1998.

On July 1, 1998 the Company established a new 401(k) profit-sharing plan
(the "401k Plan") and the account balances for all eligible employees were
transferred to this plan. Under the 401k Plan, employees may contribute from 2%
to 16% of eligible pay to various savings alternatives. The 401k Plan provides
for an annual match by the Company of the first $1,500 of eligible employee
contributions, and for additional contributions by the Company and at its option
based upon the Company's financial performance. The Company's expense pursuant
to these plans was approximately $1,638,000, $1,333,000 and $621,000 in the
fiscal years ended September 2, 1999, September 3, 1998 and August 28, 1997,
respectively.

NOTE 12. TRANSACTIONS WITH AFFILIATES AND RELATED PARTIES

Transactions with MEI and MTI are as follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
FISCAL YEAR ENDED
------------------------------------------
SEPTEMBER 2, SEPTEMBER 3, AUGUST 28,
1999 1998 1997
------------ ------------ ----------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Net sales....................................... $19,419 $27,454 $25,864
Inventory purchases............................. 6,993 8,518 28,076
Administrative services expenses................ -- 1,432 1,938
Property, plant and equipment purchases......... 43 972 1,493
Property, plant and equipment sales............. -- 264 886
Construction management services................ -- -- 118
Rental expense.................................. 10 -- --
Rental income................................... -- 357 400
</TABLE>

As part of the Recapitalization Agreement, the Company entered into a
Transition Services Agreement with both MEI and MTI. Pursuant to the Transition
Services Agreement, MTI and MEI agreed to provide a variety of services
(including payroll, financial accounting and benefits, among others) for a
period of six months after February 26, 1998, except that MTI agreed to provide
the Company with services in connection with certain proprietary MTI software
for a period of 12 months. As of September 2, 1999, all services under this
agreement have been terminated.

As part of the Recapitalization, the Company entered into a Management
Services Agreement ("MSA") with Cornerstone Equity Investors ("CEI"), the
primary stockholder, pursuant to which CEI agrees to provide general management
services. The MSA has an initial term of five years, subject to automatic one-
year extensions unless the Company or CEI provide written notice of termination.
Pursuant to the terms of the MSA, during fiscal 1999, CEI earned an annual
management fee of $250,000 and a $600,000 transaction fee in association with
the Company entering into the $60 million Credit Facility -- See Note 6 Debt.
Pursuant to the terms of the MSA, during fiscal 1998, CEI earned a management
fee of $125,000 and a $2,710,000 transaction arrangement fee in association with
the Recapitalization -- See Note 9 Transaction expenses.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)
(TABULAR DOLLAR AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS) -- (CONTINUED)

NOTE 13. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

As of September 2, 1999, the Company had commitments of $1,189,000 for
equipment purchases.

The Company's facilities in North Carolina and Malaysia, and certain other
property and equipment, are leased under operating lease agreements with
non-cancelable terms expiring through 2003, with renewals thereafter at the
option of the Company. In October 1999, the Company entered into a lease for a
facility in Monterrey, Mexico. The Mexico lease has non-cancelable terms and
expires in 2007. Future minimum lease payments, inclusive of the Mexico lease,
total approximately $11,750,000 and are as follows: $2,221,000 in fiscal 2000,
$2,280,000 in fiscal 2001, $1,932,000 in fiscal 2002, $1,387,000 in fiscal 2003
and $3,391,000 in fiscal 2004 and thereafter.

Rental expense was approximately $1,635,000, $863,000 and $667,000 in the
fiscal years ended September 2, 1999, September 3, 1998 and August 28, 1997,
respectively.

The Company has contingent liabilities related to legal proceedings arising
out of the normal course of business. Although it is reasonably possible that
the Company may incur losses upon conclusion of such matters, an estimate of any
loss or range of loss can not be made. In the opinion of management, it is
expected that amounts, if any, which may be required to satisfy such
contingencies, will not be material in relation to the accompanying consolidated
financial statements.

NOTE 14. INCOME TAXES

Prior to the Recapitalization, the Company was included in the consolidated
U.S. federal income tax return of MEI's parent, MTI. The provision (benefit) for
income taxes is computed as if the Company were a separate taxpayer. Subsequent
to the Recapitalization, the Company became a separate taxable corporation.
Components of income tax expense are as follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
FISCAL YEAR ENDED
------------------------------------------
SEPTEMBER 2, SEPTEMBER 3, AUGUST 28,
1999 1998 1997
------------ ------------ ----------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Current:
U.S. federal.................................. $(3,197) $2,108 $4,357
State......................................... 15 (460) 1,222
------- ------ ------
(3,182) 1,648 5,579
------- ------ ------
Deferred:
U.S. federal.................................. (634) (2,469) 2,703
State......................................... (84) (109) 183
------- ------ ------
(718) (2,578) 2,886
------- ------ ------
Income tax provision (benefit).................. $(3,900) $ (930) $8,465
======= ====== ======
</TABLE>

The current portion of the fiscal 1998 income tax provision reflects the
agreed upon determination of income taxes owed to the Company's parent for the
period ended February 26, 1998, during which the Company was a member of the
parent's consolidated group, calculated as described above.

Income taxes paid to MTI during the fiscal years ended September 2, 1999,
September 3, 1998 and August 28, 1997 were $0, $756,000 and $9,530,000,
respectively.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)
(TABULAR DOLLAR AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS) -- (CONTINUED)

A reconciliation between the income tax provision (benefit) and income tax
computed using the federal statutory rate follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
FISCAL YEAR ENDED
------------------------------------------
SEPTEMBER 2, SEPTEMBER 3, AUGUST 28,
1999 1998 1997
------------ ------------ ----------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
U.S. federal income tax at statutory rate....... $(6,246) $ (959) $7,426
State taxes, net of federal benefit............. (1,123) (53) 733
Nondeductible transaction costs................. -- 1,791 --
Rate adjustment -- foreign operations........... (1,251) (435) --
Effect of valuation allowance................... 4,742 -- --
Other........................................... (22) (1,274) 306
------- ------- ------
$(3,900) $ (930) $8,465
======= ======= ======
</TABLE>

As a part of the Recapitalization, the Company revised its estimated
accrual for prior period's tax matters and recorded a decrease in such estimated
accrued taxes of $1,208,000. This adjustment is reflected in the reconciliation
shown above under Other for the fiscal year ended September 3, 1998.

Deferred income taxes reflect the estimated future tax effect of temporary
differences between the amounts of assets and liabilities for financial
reporting purposes and such amounts as measured by tax laws and regulations.
Deferred income tax assets, net of the valuation allowance, totaled $7,694,000
and $5,863,000, and liabilities totaled $7,007,000 and $5,894,000, at September
2, 1999 and September 3, 1998. The components of deferred tax assets
(liabilities) are as follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
SEPTEMBER 2, SEPTEMBER 3,
1999 1998
------------ ------------
<S> <C> <C>
Current deferred tax asset:
Inventory reserves and allowances........................ $ 765 $ 647
Accrued compensation..................................... 834 373
Other.................................................... 138 235
------- -------
1,737 1,255
Less valuation allowance................................. (1,393) --
------- -------
344 1,255
------- -------
Noncurrent deferred tax asset (liability):
Property, plant and equipment............................ (5,610) (4,354)
Net Operating Loss Carryover............................. 10,029 3,794
Accrued compensation..................................... -- 260
Investment tax credits................................... 246 103
Other.................................................... (973) (1,089)
------- -------
3,692 (1,286)
Less valuation allowance................................. (3,349) --
------- -------
343 (1,286)
------- -------
Total net deferred tax asset (liability)................. $ 687 $ (31)
======= =======
</TABLE>

The Company intends to reinvest the unremitted earnings of its non-U.S.
subsidiaries and postpone their remittance indefinitely. Accordingly, no
provision for U.S. income taxes was required on such earnings during the three
years ended September 2, 1999. The cumulative amount of undistributed earnings
of foreign subsidiaries as of September 2, 1999 is approximately $4,782,000.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)
(TABULAR DOLLAR AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS) -- (CONTINUED)

As of September 2, 1999, the Company has foreign tax credit, Idaho
investment tax credit and U.S. net operating loss carryovers of approximately
$29,000, $379,000 and $24,340,000, respectively. The foreign tax credit, Idaho
investment tax credit and U.S. net operating loss carryovers are available to
offset regular taxable income through the years 2003, 2006 and 2019,
respectively. During fiscal 1999, the Company established a valuation allowance
of $4,742,000 for the amount of deferred tax asset which may not be realizable
through either carryback of its net operating losses or through future income
generated by reversal of deferred tax liabilities during the loss carry-forward
period.

NOTE 15. SEGMENT INFORMATION

As described in Note 1, the Company adopted SFAS No. 131 in fiscal year
1999. The Company operates principally in the electronics manufacturing services
industry. The Company serves the same or similar customers on a global basis and
is viewed by management as a global provider of manufacturing services. The
Company places primary importance on managing its worldwide services to
strategic customers. The categorization of net sales, as domestic or foreign, is
based on the location from which the product is manufactured.

The Company's external sales and long-lived asset information associated
with its domestic and foreign operations are as follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
SEPTEMBER 2, SEPTEMBER 3, AUGUST 28,
1999 1998 1997
------------ ------------ ----------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Net sales:
Domestic...................................... $396,739 $309,449 $286,373
Foreign....................................... 35,976 24,471 6,006
-------- -------- --------
$432,715 $333,920 $292,379
======== ======== ========
Long-lived assets:
Domestic...................................... $ 53,414 $ 53,024 $ 49,892
Foreign....................................... 11,204 9,082 3,592
-------- -------- --------
$ 64,618 $ 62,106 $ 53,484
======== ======== ========
</TABLE>

During fiscal 1999, 1998 and 1997, the Company had two customers, which
comprised more than 10% of the Company's net sales. The Company's largest
customer represented 43.5%, 39.2% and 32.4% of the Company's net sales in fiscal
1999, 1998 and 1997, respectively. The Company's other large customer
represented 18.2%, 24.1% and 20.1% of the Company's net sales in fiscal 1999,
1998 and 1997, respectively.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)
(TABULAR DOLLAR AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS) -- (CONTINUED)

NOTE 16. UNAUDITED QUARTERLY FINANCIAL INFORMATION
(IN THOUSANDS EXCEPT PER SHARE AMOUNTS)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
FIRST SECOND THIRD FOURTH
FISCAL 1999 QUARTER QUARTER QUARTER QUARTER
----------- ------- -------- -------- --------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Net sales........................................ $91,243 $116,348 $110,305 $114,819
Cost of goods sold............................... 86,056 110,337 103,917 107,044
------- -------- -------- --------
Gross profit..................................... 5,187 6,011 6,388 7,775
Selling, general and administrative expenses..... 4,219 6,790 5,846 5,636
------- -------- -------- --------
Income (loss) from operations.................... 968 (779) 542 2,139
Other expense (income):
Interest expense (income), net................... 4,721 4,925 5,023 4,983
Other............................................ 45 -- -- --
------- -------- -------- --------
Loss before taxes and extraordinary item......... (3,798) (5,704) (4,481) (2,844)
Income tax provision (benefit)................... (1,775) (1,722) -- --
------- -------- -------- --------
Loss before extraordinary item................... (2,023) (3,982) (4,481) (2,844)
Extraordinary item -- loss on early
extinguishment of debt, net of income tax
benefit of $403 in the second quarter.......... -- (617) -- --
------- -------- -------- --------
Net loss......................................... (2,023) (4,599) (4,481) (2,844)
Redeemable preferred stock dividends and
accretion of preferred stock discount.......... (882) (918) (945) (847)
------- -------- -------- --------
Net loss to common stockholders.................. $(2,905) $ (5,517) $ (5,426) $ (3,691)
======= ======== ======== ========
Net loss per common share -- basic and diluted:
Loss before extraordinary item................. $ (0.58) $ (0.98) $ (1.08) $ (0.74)
Extraordinary item............................. -- (0.12) -- --
------- -------- -------- --------
Net loss per share -- basic and diluted.......... $ (0.58) $ (1.10) $ (1.08) $ (0.74)
======= ======== ======== ========
</TABLE>

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
FIRST SECOND THIRD FOURTH
FISCAL 1998 QUARTER QUARTER QUARTER QUARTER
----------- ------- -------- -------- --------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Net sales........................................ $71,001 $ 74,680 $ 88,565 $ 99,674
Cost of goods sold............................... 60,909 67,182 82,689 92,471
------- -------- -------- --------
Gross profit..................................... 10,092 7,498 5,876 7,203
Selling, general and administrative expenses..... 3,122 3,805 4,405 4,466
------- -------- -------- --------
Income from operations........................... 6,970 3,693 1,471 2,737
Other expense (income):
Interest expense (income), net................... (135) (194) 4,418 5,123
Transaction expense.............................. -- 8,312 142 (56)
------- -------- -------- --------
Income (loss) before taxes....................... 7,105 (4,425) (3,089) (2,330)
Income tax provision (benefit)................... 2,629 (562) (1,052) (1,945)
------- -------- -------- --------
Net income (loss)................................ 4,476 (3,863) (2,037) (385)
Redeemable preferred stock dividends and
accretion of preferred stock discount.......... -- -- (825) (825)
------- -------- -------- --------
Net income (loss) to common stockholders......... $ 4,476 $ (3,863) $ (2,862) $ (1,210)
======= ======== ======== ========
Net income (loss) per share -- basic and
diluted........................................ $ 4,476 $ (3,863) $ (0.57) $ (0.24)
======= ======== ======== ========
</TABLE>

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MCMS, INC.

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (UNAUDITED)
(IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT SHARE AND PER SHARE AMOUNTS)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
JUNE 1,
2000
---------
<S> <C>
ASSETS
Current Assets:
Cash........................................................ $ --
Trade account receivable, net of allowances for doubtful
accounts of $177 and $258................................. 39,501
Inventories................................................. 66,574
Deferred income taxes....................................... --
Other current assets........................................ 1,400
---------
Total current assets............................... 107,475
Property, plant and equipment, net.......................... 58,929
Other assets................................................ 6,499
---------
Total assets....................................... $ 172,903
=========
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' DEFICIT
Current Liabilities:
Current portion of long-term debt........................... $ 408
Accounts payable and accrued expenses....................... 72,298
Advance payment from customer............................... 5,000
Interest payable............................................ 4,888
---------
Total current liabilities.......................... 82,594
Long-term debt, net of current portion...................... 199,790
Long-term debt -- related parties........................... 8,700
Other liabilities........................................... 3,300
---------
Total liabilities.................................. 294,384
Redeemable preferred stock, no par value, 750,000 shares
authorized; 330,297 and 301,179 shares issued and
outstanding, respectively; mandatory redemption value of
$33.0 million and $30.1 million, respectively............. 32,242
SHAREHOLDERS' DEFICIT
Series A convertible preferred stock, par value $0.001 per
share, 6,000,000 shares authorized; 3,261,177 shares
issued and outstanding; aggregate liquidation preference
of $36,949,135............................................ 3
Series B convertible preferred stock, par value $0.001 per
share, 6,000,000 shares authorized; 863,823 shares issued
and outstanding; aggregate liquidation preference of
$9,787,115................................................ 1
Series C convertible preferred stock, par value $0.001 per
share, 1,000,000 shares authorized; 874,999 shares issued
and outstanding; aggregate liquidation preference of
$9,913,739................................................ 1
Class A common stock, par value $0.001 per share, 30,000,000
shares authorized; 3,322,365 and 3,296,490 shares issued
and outstanding, respectively............................. 3
Class B common stock, par value $0.001 per share, 12,000,000
shares authorized; 863,823 shares issued and
outstanding............................................... 1
Class C common stock, par value $0.001 per share, 2,000,000
shares authorized; 874,999 shares issued and
outstanding............................................... 1
Additional paid-in capital.................................. 56,888
Accumulated other comprehensive loss........................ (2,501)
Accumulated deficit......................................... (208,070)
---------
Less treasury stock at cost:
Series A convertible preferred stock, 3,676 shares
outstanding............................................. (42)
Class A common stock, 3,676 shares outstanding............ (8)
---------
Total shareholders' deficit........................ (153,723)
---------
Total liabilities and shareholders' deficit........ $ 172,903
=========
</TABLE>

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MCMS, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (UNAUDITED)
(IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT SHARE AND PER SHARE AMOUNTS)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
NINE MONTHS ENDED
------------------------
JUNE 1, JUNE 3,
2000 1999
---------- ----------
<S> <C> <C>
Net sales................................................... $ 312,546 $ 317,896
Cost of goods sold.......................................... 298,000 300,310
---------- ----------
Gross profit................................................ 14,546 17,586
Selling, general and administrative......................... 18,126 16,855
---------- ----------
Income (loss) from operations............................... (3,580) 731
Other expense :
Interest, net............................................... 16,340 14,669
Other....................................................... -- 45
---------- ----------
Loss before taxes and Extraordinary item.................... (19,920) (13,983)
Income tax expense (benefit)................................ 94 (3,497)
---------- ----------
Loss before extraordinary item.............................. (20,014) (10,486)
Extraordinary item -- loss on early extinguishment of debt,
net of income tax benefit of $403......................... -- (617)
---------- ----------
Net loss.................................................... (20,014) (11,103)
Redeemable preferred stock dividends and accretion of
preferred stock discount.................................. (2,976) (2,678)
---------- ----------
Net loss available to common stockholders................... $ (22,990) $ (13,781)
========== ==========
Net loss per common share --
Basic and diluted:
Loss before extraordinary item......................... $ (4.57) $ (2.63)
Extraordinary item..................................... -- (0.12)
---------- ----------
Net loss per share........................................ $ (4.57) $ (2.75)
========== ==========
Weighted average common shares outstanding -- basic and
diluted:.................................................. 5,035,369 5,014,711
========== ==========
</TABLE>

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MCMS, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED)
(IN THOUSANDS)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
NINE MONTHS ENDED
--------------------
JUNE 1, JUNE 3,
2000 1999
-------- --------
<S> <C> <C>
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net loss.................................................... $(20,014) $(11,103)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by
operating activities:
Loss on extinguishment of debt.............................. -- 617
Depreciation and amortization............................... 13,426 11,609
Loss (gain) on sale of property, plant and equipment........ (27) 15
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Receivables............................................... 9,573 (8,195)
Inventories............................................... (22,666) (15,265)
Other assets.............................................. (1,147) (1,077)
Deferred income taxes..................................... 687 550
Accounts payable and accrued expenses..................... 13,198 10,477
Advance payment from customer............................. 5,000 --
Interest payable.......................................... 4,554 4,487
Deferred income taxes..................................... 1,306 (865)
Other long-term liabilities............................... (290) 22
-------- --------
Net cash provided by (used for) operating activities........ 3,600 (8,728)
-------- --------
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Expenditures for property, plant and equipment.............. (5,305) (13,913)
Proceeds from sales of property, plant and equipment........ 58 11
-------- --------
Net cash used for investing activities...................... (5,247) (13,902)
-------- --------
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Capital contributions....................................... 59 48
Proceeds from borrowings (repayments) on line of credit..... (7,125) 27,897
Proceeds from related parties loan.......................... 8,700 --
Proceeds from other borrowings.............................. 351 --
Repayments of other borrowings.............................. (307) (10,009)
Payment of deferred debt issuance costs..................... (100) (1,274)
Purchase of treasury stock.................................. -- (50)
-------- --------
Net cash provided by financing activities................... 1,578 16,612
-------- --------
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash
equivalents............................................... 69 6
-------- --------
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents................... -- (6,012)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period............ -- 7,542
-------- --------
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period.................. $ -- $ 1,530
======== ========
</TABLE>

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)
(TABULAR DOLLAR AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS)

1. GENERAL

The information included in the accompanying consolidated interim financial
statements is unaudited and should be read in conjunction with the annual
audited financial statements and notes thereto contained in the Company's Report
on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 2, 1999. In the opinion of
management, all adjustments, consisting of normal recurring accruals, necessary
for a fair presentation of the results of operations for the interim periods
presented have been reflected herein. The results of operations for the interim
periods presented are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected
for the entire fiscal year.

2. EFFECT OF RECENTLY ISSUED ACCOUNTING STANDARDS

In December 1999, the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") released
Staff Accounting Bulletin ("SAB") No. 101, "Revenue Recognition in Financial
Statements", which provides guidance on the recognition, presentation and
disclosure of revenue in financial statements filed with the SEC. Subsequently,
the SEC released SAB No. 101B, which delayed the implementation date of SAB No.
101 until no later than the fourth fiscal quarter of fiscal years beginning
after December 15, 1999. The Company has not yet assessed the impact, if any,
that SAB No. 101 might have on its financial position or results of operation.

In June 1998, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Statement of
Financial Accounting Standards ("SFAS") No. 133, "Accounting for Derivative
Instruments and Hedging Activities," which establishes accounting and reporting
standards for derivative instruments and hedging activities. As amended by SFAS
No. 137, Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging
Activities -- Deferral of Effective Date of FASB Statement No. 133", SFAS No.
133 is effective for all fiscal quarters beginning after June 15, 2000. The
Company will adopt SFAS No. 133 effective at the beginning of its fiscal year
end 2001. The Company does not believe the adoption of SFAS No. 133 will have a
material effect on its financial position or results of operations.

3. INVENTORIES

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
JUNE 1,
2000
-------
<S> <C>
Raw materials and supplies.................................. $42,762
Work in process............................................. 21,263
Finished goods.............................................. 2,549
-------
$66,574
=======
</TABLE>

4. ACCOUNTS PAYABLE AND ACCRUED EXPENSES

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
JUNE 1,
2000
-------
<S> <C>
Trade accounts payable...................................... $66,920
Salaries, wages, and benefits............................... 3,972
Other....................................................... 1,406
-------
$72,298
=======
</TABLE>

5. ADVANCE PAYMENT FROM CUSTOMER

The $5,000,000 advance payment from customer represents a cash advance from
a major customer, which was used by the Company to purchase raw material
inventory in anticipation of manufacturing, testing and distributing electronic
products ordered by the customer. The advance, secured by the customer's

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)
(TABULAR DOLLAR AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS) -- (CONTINUED)

inventory in the Company's Malaysian operation, will remain in place until the
customer, having provided thirty days notice, elects to have the cash advance
applied against future deliveries.

6. LONG-TERM DEBT

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
JUNE 1,
2000
--------
<S> <C>
Revolving credit facility, principal payments at the
Company's option to February 26, 2004, interest due
monthly, interest rates ranging from 8.50% to 9.50% (8.75%
and 7.80% weighted average at June 1, 2000 and September
2, 1999, respectively).................................... $20,715
Equipment loan facility, principal payments, as defined,
through February 26, 2004, interest due monthly, 9.75% and
8.50% interest rate at June 1, 2000 and September 2, 1999,
respectively.............................................. 4,075
Notes from Shareholders, principal and unpaid interest due
on February 27, 2004, interest at LIBOR plus 3.25% (10.12%
at March 2, 2000). See Note 6............................. 8,700
Senior subordinated notes (the "Fixed Rate Notes"),
unsecured, interest at 9.75% due semiannually, mature on
March 1, 2008............................................. 145,000
Floating interest rate subordinated term securities, (the
"Floating Rate Notes"), unsecured, interest due
semiannually, mature on March 1, 2008, variable interest
rate equal to LIBOR plus 4.63% (10.95% and 10.50% at June
1, 2000 and September 2, 1999, respectively).............. 30,000
Other notes payable, due in varying installments through
November 26, 2000, interest rates from 3.51% to 6.81%..... 408
--------
Total debt.................................................. 208,898
Less long-term debt with related parties.................... (8,700)
Less current portion........................................ (408)
--------
Long-term debt, net of current portion...................... $199,790
========
</TABLE>

The Company has a $60 million Credit Facility (the "Credit Facility") which
matures on February 26, 2004. The Credit Facility includes a $10 million
equipment loan facility restricted to the purchase of property, plant and
equipment and a $50 million revolving credit facility. Amounts outstanding under
the Credit Facility bear interest at rates as defined in the agreement. Amounts
available to borrow under the equipment loan facility are limited to the first
three loan years. Amounts available to borrow under the revolving credit
facility vary depending on domestic accounts receivable, inventory and equipment
balances, which serve as collateral along with substantially all of the other
assets of the Company. The Credit Facility restricts the Company's ability to
incur additional indebtedness, to create liens or other encumbrances, to make
certain investments, loans and guarantees and to sell or otherwise dispose of a
substantial portion of its assets or to enter into any merger or consolidation.
In February 2000, the Credit Facility was amended to allow for a loan from
certain of the Company's shareholders (See Note 7). The Credit Facility also
contains a covenant requiring that the Company maintain a fixed charge ratio of
not less than 1.0 to 1.0, provided, however, that this fixed charge ratio
covenant will not be applied to any fiscal quarter during the term as long as
the gross borrowing availability exceeds $10.0 million. As of July 6, 2000, the
Company had a $28.1 million outstanding balance under the revolving credit
facility and $25.0 million of gross availability, of which $15.0 million was
available to borrow without triggering the fixed charge ratio covenant. Had the
Company been required to test the fixed charge ratio, the test would not have
been satisfied. As of July 6, 2000, the Company had a $4.6 million outstanding
balance on the equipment loan facility and $5.1 million of

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)
(TABULAR DOLLAR AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS) -- (CONTINUED)

availability under the equipment loan facility. Any default under the Credit
Facility could result in default of the Fixed Rate Notes, Floating Rate Notes
and Redeemable Preferred Stock.

7. LONG-TERM DEBT WITH RELATED PARTIES

On February 29, 2000, the Company entered into an $8.7 million loan
agreement with certain shareholders of the Company. The loans are evidenced by
separate note agreements with the participating shareholders (the "Notes from
Shareholders"). The Notes from Shareholders mature on February 27, 2004, subject
to earlier prepayment, provided that all amounts due under the Credit Facility
have been paid in full and all commitments under the Credit Facility have been
terminated. Interest accrues at 90 day LIBOR + 3.25% (10.12% at June 1, 2000).
The interest rate is subject to adjustment, if the interest rate under the
Credit Facility is ever increased. Interest is payable monthly if a fiscal
month's fixed charge ratio, as defined, exceeds 1.1 to 1.0, so long as no event
of default has occurred under the Credit Facility or would occur as a result of
an interest payment under this loan. Otherwise, interest is payable upon
maturity of the notes.

8. REDEEMABLE PREFERRED STOCK

The Redeemable Preferred Stock is subject to mandatory redemption on March
1, 2010 and has a liquidation preference of $100 per share. The holders of
Redeemable Preferred Stock are entitled to a cumulative 12 1/2% annual dividend
based upon the liquidation preference per share of Redeemable Preferred Stock,
payable quarterly. To date, the Company has paid all dividends in-kind.

9. LOSS PER SHARE

Basic loss per share is computed using net loss increased by dividends on
the Redeemable Preferred Stock divided by the weighted-average number of common
shares outstanding. Diluted loss per share is computed using the
weighted-average number of common and common stock equivalent shares
outstanding. Common stock equivalent shares result from the assumed exercise of
outstanding stock options and shares issuable upon the conversion of outstanding
convertible securities and affect earnings per share only when they have a
dilutive effect. The Company's basic loss per share and its fully diluted loss
per share were the same for the three and nine months ended June 1, 2000 and
June 3, 1999, respectively, because of the antidilutive effect of outstanding
convertible securities and stock options.

10. INCOME TAXES

The Company had income tax expense of $64,000 and $94,000 for the three and
nine months ended June 1, 2000, respectively, compared to no income tax expense
or benefit for the three months ended June 3, 1999 and a $3.9 million income tax
benefit for the nine months ended June 3, 1999. The effective rate of tax
expense for the three and nine months ended June 1, 2000 was 1.1% and 0.5%,
respectively, compared to no effective rate of income tax expense or benefit for
the three months ended June 3, 1999 and a 26.0% effective rate of income tax
benefit for the nine months ended June 3, 1999. During the three and nine months
ended June 1, 2000, the Company's valuation allowance increased by $3.3 million
and $10.3 million, respectively, to $15.0 million, which eliminates the income
tax benefit that would have otherwise resulted from the losses.

11. COMPREHENSIVE LOSS

The Company's comprehensive loss is comprised of net loss and foreign
currency translation adjustments. Comprehensive loss was $5,971,000 and
$20,308,000 for the three and nine months ended June 1, 2000, respectively.
Comprehensive loss was $4,406,000 and $10,977,000 for the three and nine months
ended June 3, 1999, respectively. The accumulated balance of foreign currency
translation adjustments, excluded from net loss, is presented in the
consolidated balance sheet as "Accumulated other comprehensive loss."

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)
(TABULAR DOLLAR AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS) -- (CONTINUED)

12. LEGAL MATTERS

From time to time, the Company has legal proceedings arising out of the
normal course of business. Although it is possible that the Company may incur
losses upon conclusion of such matters, an estimate of any loss or range of loss
can not be made. In the opinion of management, it is expected that amounts, if
any, which may be required to satisfy such contingencies, will not be material
to the Company's financial position or results of operations.

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SCHEDULE II
MCMS. INC

VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS
(IN THOUSANDS)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
BALANCE AT BALANCE AT
BEGINNING OF END OF
DESCRIPTION PERIOD ADDITIONS(A) DEDUCTIONS(B) PERIOD
----------- ------------ ------------- -------------- ----------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Allowance for trade receivables:
Year ended August 28, 1997.............. $974 $ (93) $ -- $881
Year ended September 3, 1998............ 881 (766) (18) 97
Year ended September 2, 1999............ 97 217 (56) 258
</TABLE>

---------------
Notes:

(a) Amounts charged (credited) to expense.

(b) Bad debt write-offs and charges to allowances.

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PROSPECTUS

, 2000
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BANC OF AMERICA SECURITIES LLC
<PAGE> 97

PART II

INFORMATION NOT REQUIRED IN PROSPECTUS

ITEM 13. OTHER EXPENSES OF ISSUANCE AND DISTRIBUTION

The following table sets forth the costs and expenses, other than
underwriting discounts and commissions, payable by MCMS in connection with the
sale of common stock being registered. All amounts are estimates except the SEC
registration fee and the NASD filing fee.

<TABLE>
<S> <C>
SEC registration fee........................................ $ 30,360
NASD filing fee............................................. 14,875
Nasdaq listing fee.......................................... *
Printing and engraving costs................................ *
Legal fees and expenses..................................... *
Accounting fees and expenses................................ *
Blue Sky fees and expenses.................................. *
Transfer Agent and Registrar fees........................... *
Miscellaneous expenses...................................... *
Total............................................. *
</TABLE>

------------
* To be supplied by amendment.

ITEM 14. INDEMNIFICATION OF DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS

Our certificate of incorporation limits the liability of our directors to
the fullest extent permitted by the Delaware General Corporation Law. In
addition, the certificate of incorporation will provide that we shall indemnify
our directors and officers to the fullest extent permitted by such law. We
anticipate entering into indemnification agreements with our current directors
and executive officers prior to the completion of the offering.

Reference is also made to Section 8 of the Underwriting Agreement contained
in Exhibit 1.1 hereto, indemnifying officers and directors of MCMS against
certain liabilities.

ITEM 15. RECENT SALES OF UNREGISTERED SECURITIES

During the past three years, we have issued unregistered securities to a
limited number of persons, as described below. None of these transactions
involved any underwriters, underwriting discounts or commissions, or any public
offering, and we believe that each transaction was exempt from the registration
requirements of the Securities Act by virtue of Section 4(2) thereof, Regulation
D promulgated thereunder or Rule 701 pursuant to compensatory benefit plans and
contracts relating to compensation as provided under such Rule 701. The
recipients of securities in each such transaction represented their intention to
acquire the securities for investment only and not with a view to or for sale in
connection with any distribution thereof, and appropriate legends were affixed
to the share certificates and instruments issued in such transactions. All
recipients had adequate access, through their relationships with us, to
information about us.

From September 15, 1997 to September 15, 2000, we issued and sold an
aggregate of 61,813 shares of our common stock to employees, consultants, and
directors for aggregate consideration of $140,315.51 pursuant to exercise of
options granted under our 1998 Stock Option Plan.

In connection with our recapitalization, on February 26, 1998 we issued
3,261,177 shares of Series A Convertible Preferred Stock, 863,823 shares of
Series B Convertible Preferred Stock, 874,999 shares of Series C Convertible
Preferred Stock, 3,261,177 shares of Class A common stock, 863,823 shares of
Class B common stock, 874,999 shares of Class C common stock and 330,297 shares
of 12 1/2% Senior Exchangeable Preferred Stock to 14 accredited investors for
aggregate gross proceeds of $93 million. The shares were

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issued in reliance on the exemption from registration by Section 4(2) of the
Securities Act, on the basis that the transaction did not involve a public
offering.

On February 29, 2000 we issued notes to certain of our stockholders with a
principal amount of $8.7 million and having a maturity date of February 27,
2004, with interest accruing at 90 day LIBOR plus 3.25%. The notes were issued
in reliance on the exemption from registration by Section 4(2) of the Securities
Act, on the basis that the transaction did not involve a public offering.

On August 29, 2000 we issued notes to certain of our stockholders with a
principal amount of $15 million and having a maturity date of February 27, 2004
with interest accruing at 90 day LIBOR plus 3.25%. The notes were issued in
reliance on the exemption from registration by Section 4(2) of the Securities
Act, on the basis that the transaction did not involve a public offering.

ITEM 16. EXHIBITS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES

(a) Exhibits

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
EXHIBIT
NUMBER DESCRIPTION
------- -----------
<C> <S>
1.1 Form of Underwriting Agreement among Banc of America
Securities LLC, as representative of the underwriters, and
MCMS, Inc.*
2.1 Recapitalization Agreement, dated as of December 21, 1997,
by and among MCMS, Inc., Micron Electronics, Inc. and
Cornerstone Equity Investors IV, L.P. incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 2.1 in Registration Statement on Form
S-4 (Registration No. 333-50981).
2.2 Amended and Restated Recapitalization Agreement, dated as of
February 1, 1998, by and among MCMS, Inc., Micron
Electronics, Inc., MEI California, Inc. and Cornerstone
Equity Investors IV, L.P. incorporated by reference to
Exhibit 2.2 in Registration Statement on Form S-4
(Registration No. 333-50981).
2.3 First Amendment to the Amended and Restated Recapitalization
Agreement, dated as of February 26, 1998, by and among MCMS,
Inc., Micron Electronics, Inc., MEI California, Inc. and
Cornerstone Equity Investors IV, L.P. incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 2.3 in Registration Statement on Form
S-4 (Registration No. 333-50981).
3.1 Form of Articles of Incorporation of MCMS, Inc.
3.2 Form of By-laws of MCMS, Inc.
4.1 Indenture, dated as of February 26, 1998, by and between
MCMS, Inc. and United States Trust Company of New York, as
trustee, paying agent and registrar, with respect to 9 3/4%
Senior Subordinated Notes due 2008 and the Floating Interest
Rate Subordinated Term Securities due 2008 incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 4.1 in Registration Statement on Form
S-4 (Registration No. 333-50981).
4.2 Exchange Indenture, dated as of February 26, 1998, by and
between MCMS, Inc. and United States Trust Company of New
York, as paying agent and registrar, with respect to the
12 1/2% Subordinated Exchange Debentures due 2010
incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 in Registration
Statement on Form S-4 (Registration No. 333-50981).
4.3 Certificate of Designation, dated as of February 26, 1998,
with respect to the 12 1/2% Senior Exchangeable Preferred
Stock and 12 1/2% Series B Senior Exchangeable Preferred
Stock incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.3 in
Registration Statement on Form S-4 (Registration No.
333-50981).
4.4 First Supplemental Indenture, dated as of April 23,1998 by
and between MCMS, Inc. and United States Trust Company of
New York, as trustee, with respect to 9 3/4% Senior
Subordinated Notes due 2008 and the Floating Interest Rate
Subordinated Term Securities due 2008 incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 4.4 in Amendment No. 1 to Registration
Statement on Form S-4 (Registration No. 333-50981).
</TABLE>

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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
EXHIBIT
NUMBER DESCRIPTION
------- -----------
<C> <S>
5.1 Form of Opinion of Kirkland & Ellis.
10.1 Management Services Agreement, dated as of February 26,
1998, by and between MCMS, Inc. and Cornerstone Equity
Investors, LLC incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 in
Registration Statement on Form S-4 (Registration No.
333-50981).
10.2 Purchase Agreement, dated February 19, 1998, by and between
MCMS, Inc. and BT Alex. Brown Incorporated incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 10.2 in Registration Statement on Form
S-4 (Registration No. 333-50981).
10.3 Registration Rights Agreement, dated as of February 26,
1998, by and between MCMS, Inc. and BT Alex. Brown
Incorporated incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 in
Registration Statement on Form S-4 (Registration No.
333-50981).
10.4 Credit Agreement, dated as of February 26, 1999, between
MCMS, Inc. and PNC Bank, as agent, incorporated by reference
to Exhibit 10.4(b) in the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for
the quarter ended March 4, 1999.
10.5 First Amendment, dated as of June 13, 1999, to Credit
Agreement, dated as of February 26, 1999, among MCMS, Inc.,
PNC Bank, as agent, and various lending institutions
incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4(c) in the
Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 3,
1999.
10.6 Loan Agreement, dated as of February 29, 2000, between MCMS,
Inc. and Cornerstone Equity Investors IV, L.P., Bankers
Trust Company, Oak Investment Funds and August Capital
incorporated by reference to the Quarterly Report on Form
10-Q for the quarter ended March 2, 2000.
10.7 Loan Agreement, dated as of August 29, 2000, between MCMS,
Inc. and Cornerstone Equity Investors IV, L.P., Bankers
Trust Company, Oak Investment Funds, August Capital, and
other lenders named therein.
10.8 Warrant Purchase Agreement, dated August 29, 2000, between
MCMS, Inc. and Cornerstone Equity Investors IV, L.P.,
Bankers Trust Company, Oak Investment Funds, August Capital,
and other persons named therein.
10.9 Employment Agreement, dated as of February 26, 1998, by and
between MCMS, Inc. and Robert F. Subia incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 10.7 in Registration Statement on Form
S-4 (Registration No. 333-50981).
10.10 Employment Agreement, dated as of February 26, 1998, by and
between MCMS, Inc. and Chris Anton incorporated by reference
to Exhibit 10.8 in Registration Statement on Form S-4
(Registration No. 333-50981).
10.11 Employment Agreement, dated as of October 12, 1998, by and
between MCMS, Inc. and David Garcia incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 10.9(a) in the Quarterly Report on Form
10-Q for the quarter ended December 3, 1998.
10.12 Employment Agreement, dated as of December 2, 1998, by and
between MCMS, Inc. and Richard Downing incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 10.9(b) in the Quarterly Report on Form
10-Q for the quarter ended December 3, 1998.
10.13 Employment Agreement, dated as of December 21, 1998, by and
between MCMS, Inc. and Angelo Ninivaggi incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 10.9(c) in the Annual Report on Form
10-K for the fiscal year ended September 2, 1999.
10.14 Employment Agreement, dated December 3, 1999, by and between
MCMS, Inc. and Richard Rowe incorporated by reference to
Exhibit 10.9(d) in the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the
quarter ended December 2, 1999.
10.15 Termination Agreement, dated October 13, 1999, by and
between MCMS, Inc. and David Garcia.
10.16 Termination Agreement, dated January 24, 2000, by and
between MCMS, Inc. and Richard Downing.
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<CAPTION>
EXHIBIT
NUMBER DESCRIPTION
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<C> <S>
10.17 Shareholders Agreement, dated as of February 26, 1998, by
and among MCMS, Inc., Cornerstone Equity Investors IV, L.P.,
MEI California, Inc., Randolph Street Partners II, BT
Investment Partners, Inc. and the other investors named
therein incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.11 in
Registration Statement on Form S-4 (Registration No.
333-50981).
10.18 Registration Rights Agreement, dated as of February 26,
1998, by and among MCMS, Inc., Cornerstone Equity Investors
IV, L.P., MEI California, Inc., Randolph Street Partners II,
BT Investment Partners, Inc. and the other investors named
therein incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.12 in
Registration Statement on Form S-4 (Registration No.
333-50981).
10.19 1998 Stock Option Plan incorporating by reference to Exhibit
10.20 in Amendment No. 1 to Registration Statement on Form
S-4 (Registration No. 333-50981).
10.20 Form of Stock Option Agreement for officers of MCMS, Inc.
under the 1998 Stock Option Plan incorporated by reference
to the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended
December 3, 1998.
10.21 Patent and Invention Disclosure Assignment and License
Agreement, dated as of February 26, 1998, by and between
Micron Electronics, Inc. and MCMS, Inc. incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 10.22 in Amendment No. 2 to
Registration Statement on Form S-4 (Registration No.
333-50981).
10.22 Know-How License Agreement, dated as of February 26, 1998,
by and between Micron Electronics, Inc. and MCMS, Inc.
incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.23 in Amendment No.
1 to Registration Statement on Form S-4 (Registration No.
333-50981).
10.23 Forbearance Agreement, dated as of February 26, 1998, by and
between Micron Electronics, Inc. and MCMS, Inc. incorporated
by reference to Exhibit 10.24 in Amendment No. 1 to
Registration Statement on Form S-4 (Registration No.
333-50981).
10.24 Form of 2000 Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
10.25 Form of 2000 Long-Term Equity Incentive Plan.
10.26 Form of Indemnification Agreement.*
16.1 Letter re Change in Certifying Accountant incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 16.1 in Amendment No. 2 to Registration
Statement on Form S-4 (Registration No. 333-50981).
21.1 Subsidiaries of MCMS, Inc.
23.1 Consent of KPMG LLP.
23.2 Consent of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP.
23.3 Consent of Kirkland & Ellis (included in Exhibit 5.1).
24.1 Powers of Attorney (included on signature pages).
27.1 Financial Data Schedule incorporated by reference to Exhibit
27.1 in the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter
ended June 3, 2000.
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(b) Financial Statement Schedules

Schedule II -- Valuation and Qualifying Accounts. Included on page F-31.

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ITEM 17. UNDERTAKINGS

We hereby undertake to provide to the Underwriters at the closing specified
in the Underwriting Agreement certificates in such denominations and registered
in such names as required by the Underwriters to permit prompt delivery to each
purchaser.

Insofar as indemnification by the Registrant for liabilities arising under
the Securities Act may be permitted to directors, officers and controlling
persons of the Registrant pursuant to the provisions referenced in Item 14 of
this Registration Statement or otherwise, the Registrant has been advised that
in the opinion of the Securities and Exchange Commission such indemnification is
against public policy as expressed in the Securities Act, and is, therefore,
unenforceable. In the event that a claim for indemnification against such
liabilities (other than the payment by the Registrant of expenses incurred or
paid by a director, officer, or controlling person of the Registrant in the
successful defense of any action, suit or proceeding) is asserted by director,
officer or controlling person in connection with the securities being registered
hereunder, the Registrant will, unless in the opinion of its counsel the matter
has been settled by controlling precedent, submit to a court of appropriate
jurisdiction the question whether such indemnification by it is against public
policy as expressed in the Securities Act and will be governed by the final
adjudication of such issue.

We hereby undertake that:

(1) For purposes of determining any liability under the Securities
Act, the information omitted from the form of Prospectus filed as part of
this Registration Statement in reliance upon Rule 430A and contained in a
form of Prospectus filed by the Registrant pursuant to Rule 424(b)(1) or
(4) or 497(h) under the Securities Act shall be deemed to be part of this
Registration Statement as of the time it was declared effective.

(2) For the purpose of determining any liability under the Securities
Act, each post-effective amendment that contains a form of Prospectus shall
be deemed to be a new registration statement relating to the securities
offered therein, and the offering of such securities at that time shall be
deemed to be the initial bona fide offering thereof.

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act, the Registrant has duly
caused this Registration Statement to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, in the City of Nampa, State of Idaho, on
the 25th day of September, 2000.

MCMS, Inc.

By: /s/ CHRIS J. ANTON
------------------------------------
Chris J. Anton

POWER OF ATTORNEY

KNOW ALL PERSONS BY THESE PRESENTS, that each person whose signature
appears below constitutes and appoints Chris J. Anton, Angelo Ninivaggi and
Michael E. Najjar and each of them, his attorney-in-fact, with the power of
substitution, for him and in his name, place and stead, in any and all
capacities, to sign any and all amendments (including post-effective amendments)
to this Registration Statement, and to sign any registration statement for the
same offering covered by this Registration Statement that is to be effective
upon filing pursuant to Rule 462(b) promulgated under the Securities Act of
1933, as amended, and all post-effective amendments thereto, and to file the
same, with all exhibits thereto and all documents in connection therewith, with
the Securities and Exchange Commission, granting unto said attorney-in-fact and
agent, full power and authority to do and perform each and every act and thing
requisite and necessary to be done in and about the premises, as fully to all
intents and purposes as he might or could do in person, hereby ratifying and
confirming all that such attorney-in-fact and agent, or substitute, may lawfully
do or cause to be done by virtue hereof.

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended,
this Registration Statement has been signed by the following persons in the
capacities and on the dates indicated:

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<CAPTION>
SIGNATURE TITLE DATE
--------- ----- ----
<S> <C> <C>
/s/ RICHARD L. ROWE Chief Executive Officer and Director September 25, 2000
------------------------------------ (Principal Executive Officer)
Richard L. Rowe

/s/ ROBERT F. SUBIA President, Chief Sales and Marketing September 25, 2000
------------------------------------ Officer and Director
Robert F. Subia

/s/ CHRIS J. ANTON Executive Vice President, Finance and September 25, 2000
------------------------------------ Chief Financial Officer (Principal
Chris J. Anton Financial and Accounting Officer)

/s/ R. STEPHEN CHEHEYL Director September 25, 2000
------------------------------------
R. Stephen Cheheyl

/s/ JOHN A. DOWNER Director September 25, 2000
------------------------------------
John A. Downer

/s/ C. NICHOLAS KEATING Director September 25, 2000
------------------------------------
C. Nicholas Keating
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
SIGNATURE TITLE DATE
--------- ----- ----
<S> <C> <C>
/s/ MICHAEL E. NAJJAR Director September 25, 2000
------------------------------------
Michael E. Najjar

/s/ MARK ROSSI Director September 25, 2000
------------------------------------
Mark Rossi
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EXHIBIT INDEX

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
EXHIBIT
NUMBER DESCRIPTION
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<C> <S>
10.4 Credit Agreement, dated as of February 26, 1999, between
MCMS, Inc. and PNC Bank, as agent, incorporated by reference
to Exhibit 10.4(b) in the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for
the quarter ended March 4, 1999.
10.5 First Amendment, dated as of June 13, 1999, to Credit
Agreement, dated as of February 26, 1999, among MCMS, Inc.,
PNC Bank, as agent, and various lending institutions
incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4(c) in the
Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 3,
1999.
10.6 Loan Agreement, dated as of February 29, 2000, between MCMS,
Inc. and Cornerstone Equity Investors IV, L.P., Bankers
Trust Company, Oak Investment Funds and August Capital
incorporated by reference to the Quarterly Report on Form
10-Q for the quarter ended March 2, 2000.
10.7 Loan Agreement, dated as of August 29, 2000, between MCMS,
Inc. and Cornerstone Equity Investors IV, L.P., Bankers
Trust Company, Oak Investment Funds, August Capital, and
other lenders named therein.
10.8 Warrant Purchase Agreement, dated August 29, 2000, between
MCMS, Inc. and Cornerstone Equity Investors IV, L.P.,
Bankers Trust Company, Oak Investment Funds, August Capital,
and other persons named therein.
10.9 Employment Agreement, dated as of February 26, 1998, by and
between MCMS, Inc. and Robert F. Subia incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 10.7 in Registration Statement on Form
S-4 (Registration No. 333-50981).
10.10 Employment Agreement, dated as of February 26, 1998, by and
between MCMS, Inc. and Chris Anton incorporated by reference
to Exhibit 10.8 in Registration Statement on Form S-4
(Registration No. 333-50981).
10.11 Employment Agreement, dated as of October 12, 1998, by and
between MCMS, Inc. and David Garcia incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 10.9(a) in the Quarterly Report on Form
10-Q for the quarter ended December 3, 1998.
10.12 Employment Agreement, dated as of December 2, 1998, by and
between MCMS, Inc. and Richard Downing incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 10.9(b) in the Quarterly Report on Form
10-Q for the quarter ended December 3, 1998.
10.13 Employment Agreement, dated as of December 21, 1998, by and
between MCMS, Inc. and Angelo Ninivaggi incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 10.9(c) in the Annual Report on Form
10-K for the fiscal year ended September 2, 1999.
10.14 Employment Agreement, dated December 3, 1999, by and between
MCMS, Inc. and Richard Rowe incorporated by reference to
Exhibit 10.9(d) in the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the
quarter ended December 2, 1999.
10.15 Termination Agreement, dated October 13, 1999, by and
between MCMS, Inc. and David Garcia.
10.16 Termination Agreement, dated January 24, 2000, by and
between MCMS, Inc. and Richard Downing.
10.17 Shareholders Agreement, dated as of February 26, 1998, by
and among MCMS, Inc., Cornerstone Equity Investors IV, L.P.,
MEI California, Inc., Randolph Street Partners II, BT
Investment Partners, Inc. and the other investors named
therein incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.11 in
Registration Statement on Form S-4 (Registration No.
333-50981).
10.18 Registration Rights Agreement, dated as of February 26,
1998, by and among MCMS, Inc., Cornerstone Equity Investors
IV, L.P., MEI California, Inc., Randolph Street Partners II,
BT Investment Partners, Inc. and the other investors named
therein incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.12 in
Registration Statement on Form S-4 (Registration No.
333-50981).
10.19 1998 Stock Option Plan incorporating by reference to Exhibit
10.20 in Amendment No. 1 to Registration Statement on Form
S-4 (Registration No. 333-50981).
</TABLE>
<PAGE> 106

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
EXHIBIT
NUMBER DESCRIPTION
------- -----------
<C> <S>
10.20 Form of Stock Option Agreement for officers of MCMS, Inc.
under the 1998 Stock Option Plan incorporated by reference
to the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended
December 3, 1998.
10.21 Patent and Invention Disclosure Assignment and License
Agreement, dated as of February 26, 1998, by and between
Micron Electronics, Inc. and MCMS, Inc. incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 10.22 in Amendment No. 2 to
Registration Statement on Form S-4 (Registration No.
333-50981).
10.22 Know-How License Agreement, dated as of February 26, 1998,
by and between Micron Electronics, Inc. and MCMS, Inc.
incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.23 in Amendment No.
1 to Registration Statement on Form S-4 (Registration No.
333-50981).
10.23 Forbearance Agreement, dated as of February 26, 1998, by and
between Micron Electronics, Inc. and MCMS, Inc. incorporated
by reference to Exhibit 10.24 in Amendment No. 1 to
Registration Statement on Form S-4 (Registration No.
333-50981).
10.24 Form of 2000 Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
10.25 Form of 2000 Long-Term Equity Incentive Plan.
10.26 Form of Indemnification Agreement.*
16.1 Letter re Change in Certifying Accountant incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 16.1 in Amendment No. 2 to Registration
Statement on Form S-4 (Registration No. 333-50981).
21.1 Subsidiaries of MCMS, Inc.
23.1 Consent of KPMG LLP.
23.2 Consent of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP.
23.3 Consent of Kirkland & Ellis (included in Exhibit 5.1).
24.1 Powers of Attorney (included on signature pages).
27.1 Financial Data Schedule incorporated by reference to Exhibit
27.1 in the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter
ended June 3, 2000.
</TABLE>

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