ANAREN MICROWAVE INC
S-3/A, 2000-03-27
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     AS FILED WITH THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION ON MARCH 27, 2000


                                                      REGISTRATION NO. 333-31460

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                       SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                             WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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                               AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO


                                    FORM S-3
                             REGISTRATION STATEMENT
                                     UNDER
                           THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933
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                             ANAREN MICROWAVE, INC.
             (EXACT NAME OF REGISTRANT AS SPECIFIED IN ITS CHARTER)

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                   NEW YORK                                      16-0928561
         (STATE OR OTHER JURISDICTION                         (I.R.S. EMPLOYER
      OF INCORPORATION OR ORGANIZATION)                     IDENTIFICATION NO.)
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                              6635 KIRKVILLE ROAD
                         EAST SYRACUSE, NEW YORK 13057
                                 (315) 432-8909
   (ADDRESS AND TELEPHONE NUMBER OF REGISTRANT'S PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICES)
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            LAWRENCE A. SALA, PRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
                              6635 KIRKVILLE ROAD
                         EAST SYRACUSE, NEW YORK 13057
                                 (315) 432-8909
           (NAME, ADDRESS AND TELEPHONE NUMBER OF AGENT FOR SERVICE)
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     IT IS REQUESTED THAT COPIES OF NOTICES AND COMMUNICATIONS BE SENT TO:

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           DAVID M. FERRARA, ESQ.                          WILLIAM R. KOLB, ESQ.
         BOND, SCHOENECK & KING, LLP                       JOHN D. HANCOCK, ESQ.
             ONE LINCOLN CENTER                           FOLEY, HOAG & ELIOT LLP
          SYRACUSE, NEW YORK 13202                        ONE POST OFFICE SQUARE
               (315) 422-0121                           BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS 02109
                                                              (617) 832-1000
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    APPROXIMATE DATE OF COMMENCEMENT OF PROPOSED SALE OF THE SECURITIES TO THE
PUBLIC:  As soon as practicable after the effective date of this Registration
Statement.

    If the only securities being registered on this Form are being offered
pursuant to dividend or interest reinvestment plans, please check the following
box. [ ]

    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, other than securities offered only in connection with dividend or interest
reinvestment plans, 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 delivery of the prospectus is expected to be made pursuant to Rule 434,
please check the following box. [ ]
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    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 SECTION 8(a), MAY
DETERMINE.
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      The information in this prospectus is not complete and may be changed
      without notice. Anaren Microwave 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 Anaren Microwave is not soliciting offers to buy these securities, in
      any state where the offer or sale of these securities is not permitted.

Prospectus (Not Complete)

Issued March 27, 2000


                                1,600,000 SHARES

                                 [ANAREN LOGO]

                                  COMMON STOCK
                         ------------------------------
     Anaren Microwave, Inc. is offering 1,323,000 shares of our common stock,
and the selling shareholders are offering 277,000 shares of our common stock, in
a firmly underwritten offering. We will not receive any of the proceeds from the
sale of shares by the selling shareholders.

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     Our common stock is traded on the Nasdaq National Market under the symbol
"ANEN." The last reported sale price of our common stock on the Nasdaq National
Market on March 7, 2000 was $99.25 per share.

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     INVESTING IN OUR COMMON STOCK INVOLVES A HIGH DEGREE OF RISK. SEE "RISK
FACTORS" BEGINNING ON PAGE 7.

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Offering Price..............................................  $            $
Discounts and Commissions to Underwriters...................  $            $
Offering Proceeds to Anaren Microwave, Inc..................  $            $
Offering Proceeds to the Selling Shareholders...............  $            $
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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.

     Anaren Microwave, Inc. has granted the underwriters the right to purchase
up to an additional 240,000 shares of common stock to cover any over-allotments.
The underwriters can exercise this right at any time within thirty days after
the offering. The underwriters expect to deliver the shares of common stock to
investors on              , 2000.

BANC OF AMERICA SECURITIES LLC
                CIBC WORLD MARKETS
                                 NEEDHAM & COMPANY, INC.
                                              PACIFIC GROWTH EQUITIES, INC.
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                                           , 2000
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INSIDE FRONT COVER -- EDGAR DESCRIPTION

     The word "Anaren..." appears at the top left corner of the page.

     Our logo and tag line (Anaren -- What'll we think of next?) is in the
center of the page. Five photos of our products are arrayed around the logo in
a hub and spokes pattern.


     The first photo starting at the top and moving clockwise, is our antenna
beamformer which is used in satellite communications systems. The second photo
is our Adrenaline assembly used in splitting and combining signals in Motorola
power amplifiers. The third photo is our wireless backplane assembly which is
used with amplifiers in wireless base stations. The fourth photo is our
wireless signal distribution assembly used in wireless base stations. The fifth
photo is our Xinger(R) coupler components used in wireless base station
amplifiers.


     The phrase ". . .Developing Compact Solutions for Complex Problems" appears
at the bottom of the page.
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                               TABLE OF CONTENTS

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Prospectus Summary..........................................    4
Risk Factors................................................    7
Forward-Looking Statements..................................   15
Use of Proceeds.............................................   16
Price Range of Our Common Stock.............................   17
Dividend Policy.............................................   17
Capitalization..............................................   18
Selected Consolidated Financial Data........................   19
Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition
  and Results of Operations.................................   20
Business....................................................   28
Management..................................................   41
Principal and Selling Shareholders..........................   44
Underwriting................................................   46
Legal Matters...............................................   48
Experts.....................................................   48
Where You Can Find More Information.........................   48
Incorporation of Certain Documents by Reference.............   48
Index to Consolidated Financial Statements..................  F-1
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     You should rely only on the information contained in this prospectus. We
have not authorized any other person to provide you with information that is
different. We are offering to sell, and seeking offers to buy, shares of common
stock only in jurisdictions where offers and sales are permitted. This
prospectus may only be used where it is legal to sell these securities. The
information in this document may only be accurate on the date of this
prospectus, regardless of the time of delivery of this prospectus or of any sale
of our equity shares.

     "Xinger" is our registered trademark in the United States. "Anaren", the
Anaren logo, "AdrenaLine" and "What'll we think of next?" are our trademarks.
This prospectus also contains trademarks or servicemarks of other entities.

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                               PROSPECTUS SUMMARY

     This summary highlights selected information contained elsewhere in this
prospectus. This summary does not contain all of the information that you should
consider before making an investment decision. This prospectus contains
forward-looking statements which involve risks and uncertainties. Our results
could differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking
statements as a result of various factors, including those set forth in "Risk
Factors" and elsewhere in this prospectus. Except as otherwise indicated, all
information in this prospectus assumes no exercise of the underwriters'
over-allotment option and does not give effect to the recently announced
three-for-two split of our common stock that is expected to occur after this
offering. References to "we," "us," "our" and "Anaren" mean Anaren Microwave,
Inc. and all entities owned by it.

                             ANAREN MICROWAVE, INC.

     We design, develop, manufacture and sell highly integrated microwave
components, assemblies and subsystems for the wireless communications, satellite
communications and defense electronics markets. Our distinctive microwave
modeling capabilities and integration technology allow us to replace numerous
components with integrated assemblies that deliver optimal microwave signal
performance. We use our proprietary Multi-Layer Stripline technology to produce
compact, lightweight and cost-effective products. These products are primarily
used in base stations for wireless communications systems and in satellites. Our
technology supports the most widely used mobile digital and analog wireless
protocols, systems and standards available today. In addition, we are developing
and producing products and technologies to support the latest generation of
wireless communications systems, including mobile and fixed broadband
communications.

     Our wireless and satellite customers include leading global equipment
manufacturers, such as:

     - Ericsson

     - Lucent Technologies

     - Motorola

     - Nortel Networks

     - Powerwave Technologies

     - Hughes

     - ITT Aerospace/Communications

     - Lockheed Martin

     - Loral Space & Communications

     Global demand for integrated voice, data and video communications services
is growing rapidly. For many users, wireless communications offer advantages
over wire-based networks, such as lower capital equipment costs, reduced
installation costs and more rapid deployment. To keep up with the growing demand
for mobile wireless communications, service providers are increasing the
capacity of their networks by adding more base stations. Service providers are
also seeking to generate revenues by deploying emerging wireless technologies,
such as fixed broadband wireless communications systems. As demand for
high-speed Internet access grows, satellite and mobile wireless service
providers are entering the market for broadband services.

     Our technology addresses the increasing demands of the wireless
communications markets for high-quality products manufactured in volume with
continuous improvements in performance and cost. We also provide satellite
manufacturers with enabling technologies that increase the capacity and
flexibility of their satellite communications systems. Our solution includes:

     - Offering a broad array of standard and customized microwave products;

     - Providing advanced capabilities in microwave design and manufacturing of
       system-level solutions;

     - Using our microwave technology, design libraries and manufacturing
       know-how to develop products rapidly; and

     - Maintaining strong collaborative engineering relationships with our
       customers to develop customer-specific solutions.

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     Our strategy is to continue to use our proprietary Multi-Layer Stripline
technology, extensive microwave design libraries and turnkey design, development
and manufacturing capabilities to further expand our penetration in the wireless
and satellite communications markets. Key components of our strategy include:

     - Pursuing new wireless markets;

     - Increasing our product content per customer base station;

     - Strengthening and expanding our customer relationships;

     - Enhancing our microwave technology leadership in wireless communications;
       and

     - Expanding our business through strategic acquisitions.

     We were incorporated in New York in 1967. Our executive offices are located
at 6635 Kirkville Road, East Syracuse, New York 13057, and our phone number is
(315) 432-8909. Our web site is located at www.anaren.com. The information on
our web site is not a part of this prospectus.

                              RECENT DEVELOPMENTS

     On February 29, 2000, we acquired all of the outstanding capital stock of
RF Power Components, Inc. RF Power Components, based in Long Island, New York,
had approximately 90 employees as of February 29, 2000, and is primarily engaged
in the manufacture of electronic products, including power resistors,
attenuators and couplers. The purchase price for RF Power Components was $7.5
million in cash and 23,517 shares of our common stock. We will account for this
acquisition as a purchase transaction.

                                  THE OFFERING

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Common stock offered by Anaren Microwave................  1,323,000 shares
Common stock offered by the selling shareholders........  277,000 shares
Common stock to be outstanding after this offering......  6,997,209 shares
Use of proceeds.........................................  For general corporate purposes and potential
                                                          acquisitions. See "Use of Proceeds." We will
                                                          not receive any proceeds from the sale of
                                                          common stock by the selling shareholders.
Nasdaq National Market symbol...........................  ANEN
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     The number of shares of our common stock to be outstanding after this
offering is based on the number of shares outstanding as of February 29, 2000
and does not include the following:

     - 744,700 shares of common stock issuable upon exercise of outstanding
       stock options with a weighted average exercise price of approximately
       $22.00 per share; and

     - 278,700 shares of common stock reserved for future issuance under our
       stock option plans.

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                      SUMMARY CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL DATA
                     (IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA)

     The following tables summarize our consolidated financial data.
Consolidated balance sheet data is presented on an actual basis and as adjusted
to reflect the sale of the 1,323,000 shares of common stock offered by us in
this offering at an assumed public offering price of $99.25 per share, after
deducting estimated underwriting discounts and commissions and estimated
offering expenses payable by us.

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                                                                             SIX MONTHS ENDED
                                                YEAR ENDED JUNE 30,            DECEMBER 31,
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                                            1997       1998       1999       1998       1999
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STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS DATA:
Net sales................................  $24,227    $37,449    $45,739    $21,535    $25,735
Gross profit.............................    7,984     13,878     18,028      8,511     10,292
Operating income.........................    2,035      5,626      7,796      3,591      4,733
Net income...............................  $ 2,055    $ 4,137    $ 6,950    $ 2,753    $ 3,673
Net income per common and common
  equivalent share:
  Basic..................................  $  0.50    $  0.83    $  1.26    $  0.50    $  0.66
  Diluted................................  $  0.47    $  0.79    $  1.20    $  0.48    $  0.62
Shares used in computing net income per
  common and common equivalent share:
  Basic..................................    4,106      4,984      5,522      5,511      5,554
  Diluted................................    4,332      5,237      5,770      5,737      5,889
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BALANCE SHEET DATA:
Cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments...........  $28,952    $152,980
Working capital.............................................   42,220     166,248
Total assets................................................   62,569     186,597
Long-term debt, less current installments...................       --          --
Total stockholders' equity..................................   56,398     180,426
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                                  RISK FACTORS

     You should carefully consider the risks described below before investing in
our common stock. If any of the following risks actually occur, our business
could be harmed. This could cause the price of our stock to decline, and you may
lose part or all of your investment. This prospectus contains forward-looking
statements that involve risks and uncertainties, including statements about our
future plans, objectives, intentions and expectations. Many factors, including
those described below, could cause actual results to differ materially from
those discussed in any forward-looking statements.

                         RISKS RELATED TO OUR BUSINESS

WE RELY ON A LIMITED NUMBER OF ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS AS CUSTOMERS AND
THE LOSS OF ONE OR MORE OF THEM COULD HARM OUR BUSINESS.

     We depend upon a small number of customers for a majority of our revenues.
During the first six months of fiscal 2000, we had two customers that each
accounted for more than 10% of our net sales. During this period, approximately
19% of our net sales were to Motorola and approximately 13% were to Lockheed
Martin.

     We anticipate that we will continue to sell products to a relatively small
group of customers. Delays in manufacturing or supply procurement or other
factors could potentially cause cancellation, reduction or delay in orders by a
significant customer or in shipments to a significant customer. In addition, we
design a substantial portion of our products to address the specific needs of
individual customers. Our future success depends significantly on the decision
of our current customers to continue to purchase products from us, as well as
the decision of prospective customers to develop and market wireless
communications systems that incorporate our products.

     Our future success will also depend in part upon the financial condition
and success of our customers. Our customers' orders are affected by factors such
as:

     - new product introductions;

     - manufacturing strategy;

     - product life cycles;

     - changes in inventory levels;

     - regulatory approvals;

     - contract awards; and

     - general economic conditions.

     If we were to lose a major customer, or if a major customer were to
decrease or delay its orders, our business, financial condition and operating
results could be materially harmed.

WE MUST ATTRACT AND RETAIN QUALIFIED ENGINEERS AND OTHER KEY EMPLOYEES TO
MAINTAIN AND GROW OUR BUSINESS.

     Our success will depend in part on our ability to attract and retain
qualified engineering, management, manufacturing, quality assurance, marketing
and support personnel. Competition for qualified engineers is particularly
intense, and we may not be successful in attracting and retaining these and
other personnel. If we are unable to successfully hire, train and retain a
sufficient number of qualified engineers with the skills necessary to develop
products for the wireless and satellite communications markets, we may be unable
to adequately manage and complete our existing projects or obtain new projects.
In addition, we maintain key person life insurance on Lawrence A. Sala, our
President and Chief Executive Officer. The loss of Mr. Sala's services could
materially harm our business, financial condition and operating results.

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WE DEPEND ON A SMALL NUMBER OF SUPPLIERS FOR MANY OF OUR COMPONENT PARTS AND
SERVICES.

     We rely on our suppliers, or in some cases a limited group of suppliers, to
provide us with services and materials necessary for the manufacture of our
products. While we believe that substitute sources of supply at reasonably
similar costs are available for these and other products purchased, our reliance
on a limited group of suppliers involves several risks, including:

     - potential inability to timely obtain critical materials or services;

     - potential increase in raw materials costs or production costs;

     - potential delays in delivery of raw materials or finished products; and

     - reduced control over reliability and quality of components or assemblies,
       as outsourcing continues.

     We do not have binding contractual commitments or other controls over our
suppliers and, therefore, cannot always rely upon the guaranteed availability of
the materials necessary for the manufacture of our products. Recently we have
experienced difficulty obtaining electronic components for our products due to
increased demand throughout the electronics industry for these components. If we
are required to seek alternative contract manufacturers or suppliers because we
are unable to obtain timely deliveries of acceptable quality from existing
manufacturers or suppliers, we could be forced to delay delivery of our products
to our customers. In addition, if our suppliers and contract manufacturers
increase their prices, we could suffer losses because we may be unable to
recover these cost increases under fixed-price production commitments to our
customers.

WE MAY NOT EFFECTIVELY MANAGE POSSIBLE FUTURE GROWTH.

     The growth in size and complexity of our business and the expansion of our
product lines and customer base have placed significant demands on our
management and operations, and we expect that these demands will continue in the
future. We are in the process of renovating our plant in East Syracuse, New York
to increase our manufacturing capabilities. The pace of our expansion, in
combination with the complexity of the technology involved in the manufacture of
our products, demands an unusually high level of managerial effectiveness in
anticipating, planning, coordinating and meeting our operational needs and the
needs of our customers. Our systems, procedures or controls may not be adequate
to support our operations. Our management may not be able to achieve the rapid
expansion necessary to exploit potential market opportunities for our products.
Our ability to compete effectively and to manage future growth will depend on
our ability to improve our manufacturing capabilities to meet the high-volume,
low-cost demands for the wireless market, and will also require us to continue
to implement and improve operational and financial systems on a timely basis. We
do not know whether we will be able to manage our future growth, and the failure
to do so could materially harm our business, financial condition and operating
results.

WE MAY HAVE DIFFICULTY INTEGRATING THE BUSINESS OF RF POWER COMPONENTS.

     We recently completed the acquisition of RF Power Components, a
manufacturer of electronic products based in Long Island, New York. This is our
first acquisition of another business. Integrating RF Power Components may be a
complex and time-consuming process. Before our acquisition of RF Power
Components, we each operated independently. We may experience difficulties in
integrating RF Power Components and our business. These difficulties may
include:

     - diversion of management resources from the business of the combined
       company;

     - geographical separation of the facilities;

     - perceived adverse changes in customer service standards, business focus
       or product offerings available to customers;

     - perceived uncertainty in career opportunities, benefits and the long-term
       value of stock options available to employees;

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     - costs and delays in implementing common systems and procedures; and

     - potential inefficiencies in delivering products to the customers of the
       combined company.

     Many of these factors are outside our control. Any of these difficulties
could increase our operating costs, harm our financial performance or cause the
loss of customers or employees. In addition, we may have inherited material
undisclosed liabilities from the acquired business.

WE MAY PURSUE ACQUISITIONS AND INVESTMENTS THAT COULD ADVERSELY AFFECT OUR
BUSINESS.

     In the future we may continue to make acquisitions of and investments in
businesses, products and technologies that could complement or expand our
business. If we identify an acquisition candidate, we may not be able to
successfully negotiate or finance the acquisition or integrate the acquired
businesses, products or technologies into our existing business and products. To
complete future acquisitions, we may issue equity securities, incur debt, assume
contingent liabilities or have amortization expenses and write-downs of acquired
assets, which could cause our earnings per share to decline.

WE RELY PRINCIPALLY ON A SINGLE FACILITY AND OUR OPERATIONS COULD BE INTERRUPTED
BY EVENTS BEYOND OUR CONTROL.

     Our primary operations, including engineering, manufacturing, management
information systems, customer service, distribution and general administration,
are housed in a single facility in East Syracuse, New York. Any material
disruption in our operations at the East Syracuse facility due to fire, natural
disaster or otherwise, could materially harm our business, financial condition
and operating results.

OUR QUARTERLY OPERATING RESULTS ARE DIFFICULT TO PREDICT AND MAY FAIL TO MEET OR
EXCEED THE EXPECTATIONS OF SECURITIES ANALYSTS OR INVESTORS, CAUSING OUR STOCK
PRICE TO FALL.

     Our quarterly results of operations may fluctuate significantly. Many
factors affect our results of operations for any particular fiscal quarter.
These factors include:

     - the timing, cancellation or rescheduling of orders and shipments from our
       customers;

     - the pricing and mix of products that we sell;

     - our introduction of new products;

     - the introduction of new competitors or competitive products;

     - our ability to obtain components and subassemblies from contract
       manufacturers and suppliers;

     - variations in our ability to efficiently manufacture our products; and

     - fluctuations in our manufacturing yields caused by seasonal and other
       factors.

     As a result of these fluctuations, our performance in any one fiscal
quarter may not necessarily accurately reflect the outcome of our future
performance.

OUR BUSINESS COULD BE HARMED IF WE FAIL TO PROTECT OUR INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY.

     Our success depends in part on our ability to protect our intellectual
property. We rely primarily on a combination of trade secret, know-how,
copyright and trademark laws and employee and third-party nondisclosure
agreements. We also limit access to proprietary information within our company
and by outside parties. The steps we have taken to protect our intellectual
property may not prevent misappropriation of our technology. Our competitors may
develop technologies that are similar or superior to our technology, duplicate
our technology or design around patents that we own. Litigation may be necessary
to enforce our intellectual property rights or to determine the validity and
scope of the proprietary rights of others. Even if successful, litigation could
be costly and could divert important management resources. If our intellectual
property is not adequately protected, our business, financial condition and
operating results could be materially harmed.
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FUTURE CLAIMS BY OTHERS THAT WE HAVE VIOLATED THEIR INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS
COULD PREVENT THE SALE OF OUR PRODUCTS AND REQUIRE US TO PAY DAMAGES.

     Third parties may claim that our products infringe upon their intellectual
property rights. Defending against third-party infringement claims could be
costly and divert important management resources. Furthermore, if these claims
are successful, we may have to pay substantial royalties or damages, remove the
infringing products from the marketplace or expend substantial amounts in order
to modify the products so that they no longer infringe on the third party's
rights.

WE MAY EXPERIENCE COST OVERRUNS AND ORDER CANCELLATIONS UNDER FIXED-PRICE
CONTRACTS, AND MAY NOT REALIZE ANY BENEFIT FROM RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT EFFORTS
UNDER THESE CONTRACTS.

     Our customers establish demanding specifications for product performance,
reliability and cost. The majority of our contracts with prime contractors to
United States and foreign governmental departments or their agencies, as well as
satellite communications and wireless infrastructure equipment customers, are
fixed-price contracts, some of which require delivery over periods of time in
excess of one year. With this type of contract, we must agree to deliver
products at an agreed upon price, except for costs incurred as a result of
change orders issued by the customer. Some of these contracts contain provisions
for price escalation due to inflation incurred between the contract date and
product delivery date, and some are subject to various statutes, regulations and
provisions governing defense contracts. Most of these contracts contain
termination clauses, which allow the customer to terminate the contract for
convenience upon proper notice and payment of predetermined charges. We face the
risk of experiencing cost overruns or order cancellation if our products cost
more to produce due to design or manufacturing inefficiencies, increased
material, component or labor costs, or other unanticipated expenses, or if our
products are returned for failing to meet our customers' expectations or for an
upgrade, in which case we may incur additional costs to replace the returned
products or to perform the upgrade. In addition, we often make significant
investments in design and engineering of new products for customers without any
commitment by the customer for the future purchase of the products. If we fail
to receive initial or follow-on orders for these products and are unable to
apply our research and development efforts in other contexts, we will receive no
benefit for funds expended in these efforts.

OUR BACKLOG MAY NOT RESULT IN FUTURE SALES.

     Backlog for the wireless group primarily represents firm orders for surface
mount products and signed purchase orders for custom components due to ship
within the next four to six weeks. Orders in the space and defense group backlog
are covered by signed contracts or purchase orders. Backlog is not necessarily
indicative of future sales. In addition, our customers may cancel or defer
orders without significant penalty. Cancellations of pending purchase orders or
termination or reduction of purchase orders in progress could materially harm
our business, financial condition and operating results. We do not believe that
our backlog as of any particular date is representative of actual sales for any
succeeding period, and we do not know whether our current order backlog will
necessarily lead to sales in any future period.

OUR WIRELESS CUSTOMERS' ANNUAL PROCUREMENT FORECASTS MAY NOT RESULT IN FUTURE
SALES.

     Our major wireless communications customers provide us with procurement
forecasts on an annual basis, which we use to set the price for our products to
be sold to them during the year. These forecasts are subject to weekly
adjustments by our customers. We negotiate the prices of our products based in
part upon the volume provided in the annual forecasts, and we are generally
unable to increase our prices in response to any decrease in the volume actually
purchased by the customers as compared to the forecasted amount. Accordingly, if
these customers purchase less than the forecasted amount of products, our
operating margins could suffer. In addition, we may be required to carry these
unsold products in our inventory for an extended period of time. We purchase raw
materials from our suppliers in anticipation of the forecasted order. If our
customers purchase fewer products than we expect, we may be unable to use all of
the raw materials we purchased.

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OUR BUSINESS MAY BE HARMED IF WE FAIL TO COMPLY WITH ENVIRONMENTAL LAWS OR
REGULATIONS.

     We are subject to a variety of local, state and federal governmental
regulations relating to the storage, discharge, handling, emission, generation,
manufacture and disposal of toxic or other hazardous substances used to
manufacture our products. If we fail to comply with these regulations,
substantial fines could be imposed on us, and we could be required to suspend
production, alter manufacturing processes or cease operations.

     News reports have asserted that power levels associated with hand held
cellular telephones and infrastructure equipment may pose health risks. If it
were determined or perceived that electromagnetic waves carried through wireless
communications equipment create a health risk, the market for our wireless
customers' products could be severely reduced, which could in turn materially
harm our business, financial condition and operating results. Moreover, if
wireless communications systems or other systems or devices that rely on or
incorporate our products are determined or alleged to create a health risk, we
could be named as a defendant, and held liable, in product liability lawsuits
which could materially harm our business, financial condition and operating
results.

UNDISCOVERED YEAR 2000-RELATED COMPUTER PROBLEMS COULD DISRUPT OUR OPERATIONS.

     We may face claims for undiscovered year 2000 errors in our products or for
year 2000 issues arising from third-party products that we integrate into our
products or with which our systems and products exchange data. If our suppliers,
vendors or distributors fail to timely and completely correct their own year
2000 software, firmware and hardware problems, or if any of them convert to a
system that is incompatible with our systems, our ability to deliver our
products could be disrupted.

                         RISKS RELATED TO OUR INDUSTRY

WE DEPEND ON THE FUTURE DEVELOPMENT OF THE WIRELESS AND SATELLITE COMMUNICATIONS
MARKETS, WHICH IS DIFFICULT TO PREDICT.

     We believe that our future growth depends in part on the success of the
wireless and satellite communications markets. A number of the markets for our
products in the wireless and satellite communications area have only recently
begun to develop. It is difficult to predict the rate at which these markets
will grow, if at all. Existing or potential wireless and satellite
communications applications for our products may fail to develop or may erode
for many different reasons, including:

     - the inability of wireless and satellite communications services to handle
       growing demands for faster transmission of increasing amounts of data for
       broadband applications;

     - poor cost-effectiveness and poor performance of wireless and satellite
       communications services compared to other forms of broadband access;

     - insufficient consumer demand for wireless products or services; and

     - real or perceived security and health risks associated with wireless
       communications.

     If the markets for our products in wireless and satellite communications
fail to grow, or grow more slowly than anticipated, our business, financial
condition and operating results could be harmed.

THE MARKETS WHICH WE SERVE ARE VERY COMPETITIVE, AND IF WE DO NOT COMPETE
EFFECTIVELY IN OUR MARKETS, WE WILL LOSE SALES AND HAVE LOWER MARGINS.

     The markets for our products are extremely competitive and are
characterized by rapid technological change, new product development and
evolving industry standards. In addition, price competition is intense and
significant price erosion generally occurs over the life of a product. We face
competition from component manufacturers which have integration capabilities,
including KDI, M/A-Com, a division of Tyco International, Merrimac Industries
and Mini-Circuits. However, we believe that our primary competition is from the
internal

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capabilities of large communications original equipment manufacturers, or OEMs,
and defense prime contractors. Our future success will depend upon the extent to
which these parties elect to purchase from outside sources rather than
manufacture their own microwave components. Our customers and large
manufacturers of components could enter into the market for microwave products
and compete directly with us. Many of our current and potential competitors have
substantially greater financial, technical, marketing, distribution and other
resources than us, and have greater name recognition and market acceptance of
their products and technologies. Our competitors may develop new technologies or
products that may offer superior price or performance features, and new products
or technologies may render our customers' products obsolete.

WE FACE CONTINUING PRESSURE TO REDUCE THE AVERAGE SELLING PRICE OF OUR WIRELESS
PRODUCTS.

     Many of our wireless customers are under continuous pressure to reduce
costs and, therefore, we expect to continue to experience pressure from these
customers to reduce the prices of the products that we sell to them. Our
customers frequently negotiate supply arrangements well in advance of delivery
dates, requiring us to commit to price reductions before we can determine
whether the assumed cost reductions or the negotiated supply volumes can be
achieved. To offset declining average sales prices, we believe that we must
achieve manufacturing cost reductions and increase our sales volumes. If we are
unable to offset declining average selling prices, our gross margins will
decline, and this decline could materially harm our business, financial
condition and operating results.

IF WE ARE UNABLE TO MEET THE RAPID TECHNOLOGICAL CHANGES IN THE WIRELESS AND
SATELLITE COMMUNICATIONS MARKETS, OUR EXISTING PRODUCTS COULD BECOME OBSOLETE.

     The markets in which we compete are characterized by rapidly changing
technologies, evolving industry standards and frequent improvements in products
and services. If technologies supported by our products become obsolete or fail
to gain widespread acceptance, as a result of a change in the industry standards
or otherwise, our business could be harmed. Our future success will depend in
part on factors including:

     - our ability to enhance the functionality of our existing products in a
       timely and cost-effective manner;

     - our ability to establish close working relationships with major customers
       for the design of their new wireless transmission systems that
       incorporate our products;

     - our ability to identify, develop and achieve market acceptance of new
       products that address new technologies and meet customer needs in
       wireless communications markets;

     - our ability to continue to apply our expertise and technologies to
       existing and emerging wireless and satellite communications markets; and

     - our ability to achieve acceptable product costs on new products.

     We must continue to make significant investments in research and
development efforts in order to develop necessary product enhancements, new
designs and technologies. We may not be able to obtain the funds necessary for
these investments when needed, our research and development efforts may not be
successful, and our new products may not achieve market acceptance. Wireless and
satellite technologies are complex and new products and enhancements developed
by our customers can in turn require long development periods for our new
products or for enhancement or adaptation of our existing products. If we are
unable to develop and introduce new products or enhancements in a timely manner
in response to changing market conditions or customer requirements, or if our
new products do not achieve market acceptance, our business, financial condition
and operating results could suffer.

OUR BUSINESS COULD BE HARMED IF WE OR OUR CUSTOMERS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH
GOVERNMENTAL REGULATIONS.

     Our products are incorporated into wireless communications systems that are
subject to regulation domestically by the Federal Communications Commission and
internationally by other government agencies. Although the equipment operators
are generally responsible for compliance with these regulations, regulatory
changes, including changes in the allocation of available frequency spectra,
could materially restrict

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development efforts by our customers. Changes in applicable governmental
regulations, or our failure to manufacture products in compliance with these
regulations, could materially harm our business, financial condition and
operating results.

     In addition, the increasing demand for wireless and satellite
communications has exerted pressure on regulatory bodies worldwide to adopt new
standards for these products, generally following extensive investigation of and
deliberation over competing technologies. The delays inherent in this
governmental approval process may cause our customers to cancel or postpone the
installation of communications systems, which in turn may reduce our sale of
products to these customers.

     Because of our participation in the defense industry, we are subject to
broad audits by various government agencies. Responding to audits, inquiries or
investigations may involve significant expense and divert management attention.
If there is an adverse finding in any audit, inquiry or investigation, we could
be required to pay substantial fines or penalties.

                        RISKS RELATING TO THIS OFFERING

OUR STOCK PRICE MAY FLUCTUATE SIGNIFICANTLY AND YOU MAY NOT BE ABLE TO SELL YOUR
SHARES AT OR ABOVE THE PUBLIC OFFERING PRICE.

     The market price of our stock will fluctuate in the future. Price
fluctuations may occur in response to a variety of factors, including:

     - actual or anticipated operating results;

     - announcements of technological innovations, new products or new contracts
       by us, our customers, our competitors or our customers' competitors;

     - government regulatory action;

     - developments with respect to wireless and satellite communications; and

     - general market conditions.

     In addition, the stock market has from time to time experienced significant
price and volume fluctuations that have particularly affected the market prices
for the stocks of technology companies and that have often been unrelated to the
operating performance of particular companies. In the period from March 1, 1999
to March 7, 2000, the price of our common stock has ranged from $17.25 to
$110.25 per share. The market price of our common stock has been volatile and
may continue to be highly volatile.

YOU WILL BE RELYING ON THE JUDGMENT OF OUR MANAGEMENT REGARDING OUR USE OF
PROCEEDS.

     We have not designated any specific use for the net proceeds from our sale
of common stock described in this prospectus. Rather, we expect to use the net
proceeds for general corporate purposes and potential acquisitions.
Consequently, our management will have significant flexibility in applying the
net proceeds of this offering. You will be relying on the judgment of our
management regarding the application of the proceeds. Our management will have
the ability to change the application of the proceeds of this offering without
shareholder approval.

SOME ANTI-TAKEOVER PROVISIONS MAY AFFECT THE PRICE OF OUR COMMON STOCK.

     Our certificate of incorporation and by-laws contain provisions which may
impede any merger, consolidation, takeover or other business combination
involving us or may discourage a potential acquiror from making a tender offer
or otherwise attempting to obtain control of our company. These provisions
include:

     - a classified board of directors;

     - a super-majority voting requirement for removal of directors by the
       shareholders;
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     - the ability of the board of directors to issue additional shares of
       common stock without shareholder approval; and

     - a requirement that the provisions of the certificate of incorporation and
       by-laws designed to protect us from unfriendly takeover attempts can only
       be amended by the shareholders pursuant to a super-majority vote.

     These provisions are intended to avoid costly takeover battles and lessen
our vulnerability to a hostile change in control, thereby enhancing the
possibility that our board of directors can maximize shareholder value in
connection with an unsolicited offer to acquire us. However, these provisions
could also serve to depress our stock price or discourage a hostile bid in which
shareholders could receive a premium for their shares. In addition, these
provisions could make it more difficult for a third party to acquire a majority
of our outstanding voting stock or otherwise effect a change of control of
Anaren.

FUTURE SALES OF OUR COMMON STOCK MAY CAUSE OUR STOCK PRICE TO DECLINE.

     The vast majority of our outstanding shares and shares reserved for
issuance upon exercise of stock options are freely tradable without restriction
or further registration, and the 1,323,000 shares offered in this offering by us
will be freely tradable immediately upon completion of the offering. Our
directors, executive officers and the selling shareholders have agreed that for
a period of 90 days after the date of this prospectus, they will not directly or
indirectly sell any shares of common stock without the consent of our
underwriters. Sales of substantial amounts of common stock by our shareholders,
or even the potential for such sales, may depress the market price of our common
stock and could impair our ability to raise capital through the sale of our
equity securities.

WE DO NOT PAY CASH DIVIDENDS.

     We have never paid any cash dividends on our common stock and do not
anticipate that we will pay cash dividends in the future. Instead, we intend to
apply any earnings to the expansion and development of our business.

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                           FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

     This prospectus includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of
Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, and Section 21E of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934. We intend these forward-looking statements to be covered
by the safe harbor provisions for forward-looking statements contained in the
Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, and we are including this
statement for purposes of complying with these safe harbor provisions. We have
based these forward-looking statements on our current expectations and
projections about future events. These forward-looking statements are not
guarantees of future performance and are subject to risks, uncertainties and
assumptions, including those set forth under "Risk Factors." Words such as
"expect," "anticipate," "intend," "plan," "believe," "estimate" and variations
of these words and similar expressions are intended to identify these
forward-looking statements. We undertake no obligations to publicly update or
revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information,
future events or otherwise. In light of these risks, uncertainties and
assumptions, the forward-looking events discussed in this prospectus might not
occur.

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                                USE OF PROCEEDS

     We estimate that the net proceeds from the sale of the 1,323,000 shares of
common stock that we are offering at an assumed public offering price of $99.25
per share will be approximately $124.0 million after deducting estimated
underwriting discounts and commissions and estimated offering expenses payable
by us. If the underwriters exercise their over-allotment option in full, we
estimate that our net proceeds from this offering will be approximately $146.6
million. We will not receive any proceeds from the sale of shares by the selling
shareholders.

     We expect to use the net proceeds from this offering for general corporate
purposes. We may also use a portion of the net proceeds to acquire complementary
products, technologies or businesses when the opportunity arises. As of the date
of this prospectus, we cannot specify with certainty the particular uses for the
net proceeds we will receive in this offering. Accordingly, our management will
have broad discretion in applying our net proceeds of this offering. Pending
these uses, the net proceeds of this offering will be invested in investment
grade, interest-bearing instruments.

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                        PRICE RANGE OF OUR COMMON STOCK

     Our common stock is traded on the Nasdaq National Market under the symbol
ANEN. The following table sets forth for the periods indicated the high and low
sale prices for our common stock, as reported by the Nasdaq National Market.

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                           HIGH        LOW
                                                         --------    --------
<S>                                                      <C>         <C>
Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 1998
  First Quarter........................................  $ 28.250    $ 13.000
  Second Quarter.......................................    35.750      13.500
  Third Quarter........................................    25.750      13.375
  Fourth Quarter.......................................    23.750      14.375
Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 1999
  First Quarter........................................  $ 15.500    $  9.875
  Second Quarter.......................................    21.500      11.000
  Third Quarter........................................    28.000      20.500
  Fourth Quarter.......................................    26.375      17.250
Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2000
  First Quarter........................................  $ 32.125    $ 20.500
  Second Quarter.......................................    55.750      26.500
  Third Quarter (through March 7, 2000)................   110.250      43.500
</TABLE>

     On March 7, 2000, the last reported sale price of our common stock on the
Nasdaq National Market was $99.25. As of February 29, 2000, there were 5,674,209
shares of our common stock outstanding, held by approximately 483 holders of
record.

                                DIVIDEND POLICY

     We have never declared or paid any cash dividends on our capital stock. We
currently intend to retain earnings, if any, to support the development of our
business and do not anticipate paying cash dividends for the foreseeable future.
Payment of future dividends, if any, will be at the discretion of our board of
directors after taking into account various factors, including our financial
condition, operating results and current and anticipated cash needs. Although
there are no direct restrictions on payments of cash dividends under our bank
credit facility, we are required to maintain a certain level of tangible net
worth. This requirement may restrict our ability to pay cash dividends in the
future.

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                                 CAPITALIZATION

     The following table provides our capitalization as of December 31, 1999 and
as adjusted to reflect the sale of the 1,323,000 shares of common stock we are
offering at an assumed public offering price of $99.25 per share and the receipt
of the estimated net proceeds, after deducting estimated underwriting discounts
and commissions, and our estimated offering expenses.

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                AS OF DECEMBER 31, 1999
                                                              ----------------------------
                                                                ACTUAL       AS ADJUSTED
                                                              ----------    --------------
                                                              (IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT SHARE
                                                                  AND PER SHARE DATA)
<S>                                                           <C>           <C>
Stockholders' equity:
  Common stock, $0.01 par value; 25,000,000 shares
     authorized; 6,624,666 shares issued and 5,604,392
     shares outstanding, actual; 7,947,666 shares issued and
     6,927,392 shares outstanding, as adjusted..............    $    66        $     79
Additional paid-in capital..................................     39,199         163,214
Unearned compensation.......................................       (851)           (851)
Retained earnings...........................................     21,465          21,465
Less cost of 1,020,274 treasury shares......................     (3,481)         (3,481)
                                                                -------        --------
Total stockholders' equity..................................     56,398         180,426
                                                                -------        --------
     Total capitalization...................................    $56,398        $180,426
                                                                =======        ========
</TABLE>

     The number of outstanding shares as of December 31, 1999 excludes:

     - 762,500 shares of common stock issuable upon exercise of outstanding
       stock options with a weighted average exercise price of approximately
       $19.52 per share; and

     - 307,200 shares of common stock reserved for future issuance under our
       stock option plans.

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                      SELECTED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL DATA

     You should read the following selected consolidated financial data with
"Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of
Operations" and our consolidated financial statements and notes appearing
elsewhere in this prospectus. The statement of operations data for each of the
years in the three year period ended June 30, 1999 and the balance sheet data at
June 30, 1998 and June 30, 1999 are derived from our audited consolidated
financial statements and notes appearing elsewhere in this prospectus. The
statement of operations data for the years ended July 1, 1995 and June 30, 1996
and the balance sheet data at July 1, 1995, June 30, 1996 and June 30, 1997 are
derived from our audited consolidated financial statements and notes not
included in this prospectus. The statement of operations data for the six months
ended December 31, 1998 and December 31, 1999 and the balance sheet data at
December 31, 1999 are derived from our unaudited consolidated financial
statements and notes appearing elsewhere in this prospectus.

     In our opinion, our unaudited consolidated financial statements include all
adjustments, consisting only of normal recurring adjustments, necessary for a
fair presentation. The interim results for the six months ended December 31,
1999 are not necessarily indicative of results to be expected for the year
ending June 30, 2000. Historical results are not indicative of the results to be
expected in the future.

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                                          SIX MONTHS ENDED
                                                  YEAR ENDED             YEAR ENDED JUNE 30,                DECEMBER 31,
                                                   JULY 1,     ---------------------------------------   -------------------
                                                     1995       1996      1997       1998       1999       1998       1999
                                                  ----------   -------   -------   --------   --------   --------   --------
                                                                    (IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA)    (UNAUDITED)
<S>                                               <C>          <C>       <C>       <C>        <C>        <C>        <C>
STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS DATA:
Net sales.......................................   $17,996     $17,082   $24,227   $ 37,449   $ 45,739   $ 21,535   $ 25,735
Cost of sales...................................    13,381      11,147    16,243     23,571     27,711     13,024     15,443
                                                   -------     -------   -------   --------   --------   --------   --------
  Gross profit..................................     4,615       5,935     7,984     13,878     18,028      8,511     10,292
                                                   -------     -------   -------   --------   --------   --------   --------
Operating expenses:
  Marketing.....................................     3,028       2,970     3,171      3,999      4,177      1,996      2,280
  Research and development......................       939       1,185       540      1,380      2,835      1,360      1,490
  General and administrative....................     2,041       2,075     2,238      2,873      3,220      1,564      1,789
  Restructuring.................................       360         810        --         --         --         --         --
                                                   -------     -------   -------   --------   --------   --------   --------
    Total operating expenses....................     6,368       7,040     5,949      8,252     10,232      4,920      5,559
                                                   -------     -------   -------   --------   --------   --------   --------
Operating income (loss).........................    (1,753)     (1,105)    2,035      5,626      7,796      3,591      4,733
                                                   -------     -------   -------   --------   --------   --------   --------
Other income (expense):
  Interest expense..............................      (213)       (123)      (94)       (82)       (38)       (19)       (20)
  Other, primarily interest income..............       164         148       114        923      1,396        664        938
                                                   -------     -------   -------   --------   --------   --------   --------
    Total other income (expense)................       (49)         25        20        841      1,358        645        918
                                                   -------     -------   -------   --------   --------   --------   --------
Income (loss) before income taxes...............    (1,802)     (1,080)    2,055      6,467      9,154      4,236      5,651
Income taxes....................................       330          --        --     (2,330)    (2,204)    (1,483)    (1,978)
                                                   -------     -------   -------   --------   --------   --------   --------
    Net income (loss)...........................   $(1,472)    $(1,080)  $ 2,055   $  4,137   $  6,950   $  2,753   $  3,673
                                                   =======     =======   =======   ========   ========   ========   ========
Net income (loss) per common and
  common equivalent share:
  Basic.........................................   $ (0.36)    $ (0.27)  $  0.50   $   0.83   $   1.26   $   0.50   $   0.66
                                                   =======     =======   =======   ========   ========   ========   ========
  Diluted.......................................   $ (0.36)    $ (0.27)  $  0.47   $   0.79   $   1.20   $   0.48   $   0.62
                                                   =======     =======   =======   ========   ========   ========   ========
Shares used in computing net income (loss)
  per common and common equivalent share:

  Basic.........................................     4,047       4,057     4,106      4,984      5,522      5,511      5,554
  Diluted.......................................     4,047       4,057     4,332      5,237      5,770      5,737      5,889
</TABLE>

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                   JUNE 30,
                                                           JULY 1,   -------------------------------------   DECEMBER 31,
                                                            1995      1996      1997      1998      1999         1999
                                                           -------   -------   -------   -------   -------   ------------
                                                                                   (IN THOUSANDS)            (UNAUDITED)
<S>                                                        <C>       <C>       <C>       <C>       <C>       <C>
BALANCE SHEET DATA:
Cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments........  $ 2,140   $ 1,740   $ 3,807   $25,091   $28,487     $28,952
Working capital..........................................   13,258    12,914    15,043    38,965    39,054      42,220
Total assets.............................................   23,365    21,793    25,973    50,903    58,467      62,569
Long-term debt, less current installments................    1,052       680       453        --        --          --
Stockholders' equity.....................................   18,824    18,195    20,327    45,506    51,846      56,398
</TABLE>

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

     The following discussion of our financial condition and results of
operations should be read in conjunction with our consolidated financial
statements included elsewhere in this prospectus. This discussion contains
forward-looking statements which involve risks and uncertainties. Our actual
results could differ materially from those anticipated in the forward-looking
statements as a result of certain factors, including but not limited to those
discussed in "Risk Factors" and elsewhere in this prospectus.

OVERVIEW

     We design, develop and market integrated microwave components, assemblies
and subsystems for the wireless communications, satellite communications and
defense electronics markets. We use our proprietary Multi-Layer Stripline
technology to generate compact, light weight and cost-effective products for use
in these markets. We offer our integrated assemblies and high end subsystems to
leading wireless communications equipment manufacturers, such as Ericsson,
Motorola and Nortel Networks, and to satellite communications companies, such as
Hughes, Lockheed Martin and Loral Space & Communications.

     We operate predominately in the wireless communications, satellite
communications and defense electronics markets. Our two reporting segments are
the wireless group and the space and defense group. These groups have been
determined based upon the nature of the products and services offered, customer
base, technology, availability of discrete internal financial information,
homogeneity of products and delivery channel and are consistent with the way we
organize and evaluate financial information internally for making operating
decisions and assessing performance. Before the third quarter of fiscal 1999,
our satellite communications and defense electronics business groups operated as
separate reporting segments. During the third quarter of fiscal 1999, these two
groups were combined to more efficiently utilize the engineering, manufacturing
and marketing resources allocated to the separate groups. Increased commonality
in the types of products and manufacturing processes required by the groups,
coupled with a significant increase in new orders and development activity in
the satellite area, were the basis for the change. The new combined group, the
space and defense group, will continue to focus on both the satellite
communications and defense electronics markets. Our fiscal year end is June 30.

     We recognize sales at the time products are shipped to our customers or, in
case of customer funded engineering sales, upon achievement of design
milestones. Revenues and estimated profits on fixed-price contracts are
recognized under the percentage of completion method of accounting on the
units-of-delivery basis. Provisions for estimated losses on uncompleted
contracts are made in the period in which the losses are determined.

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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

     The following table presents financial information from our consolidated
statements of operations as a percentage of net sales.

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                SIX MONTHS ENDED
                                                       YEAR ENDED JUNE 30,        DECEMBER 31,
                                                     -----------------------    ----------------
                                                     1997     1998     1999      1998      1999
                                                     -----    -----    -----    ------    ------
                                                                                  (UNAUDITED)
<S>                                                  <C>      <C>      <C>      <C>       <C>
Net sales..........................................  100.0%   100.0%   100.0%   100.0%    100.0%
Cost of sales......................................   67.1     62.9     60.6     60.5      60.0
                                                     -----    -----    -----    -----     -----
     Gross profit..................................   32.9     37.1     39.4     39.5      40.0
                                                     -----    -----    -----    -----     -----
Operating expenses:
  Marketing........................................   13.1     10.7      9.1      9.3       8.8
  Research and development.........................    2.2      3.7      6.2      6.3       5.8
  General and administrative.......................    9.2      7.7      7.1      7.2       7.0
                                                     -----    -----    -----    -----     -----
     Total operating expenses......................   24.5     22.1     22.4     22.8      21.6
                                                     -----    -----    -----    -----     -----
Operating income...................................    8.4     15.0     17.0     16.7      18.4
                                                     -----    -----    -----    -----     -----
Other income (expense):
  Interest expense.................................   (0.4)    (0.2)    (0.1)    (0.1)     (0.1)
  Other, primarily interest income.................    0.5      2.4      3.1      3.1       3.7
                                                     -----    -----    -----    -----     -----
     Total other income............................    0.1      2.2      3.0      3.0       3.6
                                                     -----    -----    -----    -----     -----
Income before income taxes.........................    8.5     17.2     20.0     19.7      22.0
Income taxes.......................................     --     (6.2)    (4.8)    (6.9)     (7.7)
                                                     -----    -----    -----    -----     -----
     Net income....................................    8.5%    11.0%    15.2%    12.8%     14.3%
                                                     =====    =====    =====    =====     =====
</TABLE>

The following table provides selected information by business segment for the
periods indicated:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                             SIX MONTHS ENDED
                                                YEAR ENDED JUNE 30,            DECEMBER 31,
                                           -----------------------------    ------------------
                                            1997       1998       1999       1998       1999
                                           -------    -------    -------    -------    -------
                                                             (IN THOUSANDS)    (UNAUDITED)
<S>                                        <C>        <C>        <C>        <C>        <C>
Net sales:
  Wireless...............................  $ 7,645    $16,580    $21,450    $ 9,103    $14,251
  Space and defense......................   16,582     20,869     24,289     12,432     11,484
                                           -------    -------    -------    -------    -------
                                           $24,227    $37,449    $45,739    $21,535    $25,735
                                           =======    =======    =======    =======    =======
Operating income:
  Wireless...............................  $   202    $ 2,961    $ 3,266    $   804    $ 3,002
  Space and defense......................    1,833      2,665      4,530      2,787      1,731
                                           -------    -------    -------    -------    -------
                                           $ 2,035    $ 5,626    $ 7,796    $ 3,591    $ 4,733
                                           =======    =======    =======    =======    =======
Operating income as a percentage of net
  segment sales:
  Wireless...............................      2.6%      17.9%      15.2%       8.9%      21.1%
  Space and defense......................     11.0       12.8       18.7       22.4       15.1
</TABLE>

SIX MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1999 COMPARED TO SIX MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31,
1998

     Net Sales.  Operations for the first six months of fiscal 2000 were
highlighted by continuing escalation of wireless sales, which consist of sales
of catalog surface mount components and custom subsystems for use in building
wireless base station equipment. Net sales increased 20% to $25.7 million for
the first six months

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of fiscal 2000, from $21.5 million for the first six months of the previous
fiscal year. This increase resulted from a 57% rise in sales of wireless
products, which more than offset an 8% drop in shipments of space and defense
products. Wireless product sales continue to rise due to high demand for custom
wireless base station products from our OEM customers as well as escalating
demand for our Xinger brand of surface mount components used by wireless
amplifier manufacturers.

     Sales of space and defense products consist of custom multi-layer
components and assemblies for communications satellites, as well as defense
radar countermeasure subsystems. Sales in the space and defense group fell 8%,
or $948,000, for the first six months of fiscal 2000 compared to the first half
of the previous year. This decline in sales for the space and defense group was
due to delays in satellite contract awards in the prior fiscal year and the
completion of the Airborne Self Protection Jammer program, or the ASPJ program,
contract in the second quarter of fiscal 2000, both of which events we
anticipated. Quarterly sales in this business area are expected to remain at or
below second quarter levels for the remainder of fiscal 2000.

     Gross Profit.  Gross profit for the first six months of fiscal 2000 was
$10.3 million (40.0% of net sales) up from $8.5 million (39.5% of net sales) for
the first six months of fiscal 1999. This improvement was a result of the
increase in sales volume which resulted in significant economies of scale in the
manufacturing operations and improvements in product yields in the wireless
group. Cost of sales consists primarily of engineering design costs, material,
material fabrication costs, assembly costs and test costs.

     Marketing.  Marketing expenses consist mainly of employee related expenses,
commissions paid to sales representatives, trade show expenses, advertising
expenses and related travel expenses. Marketing expenses increased 14% to $2.3
million (8.8% of net sales) for the first six months of fiscal 2000 from $2.0
million (9.3% of net sales) for the first six months of fiscal 1999. This
increase was a result of the expansion of our marketing and sales organization
to support increased order volume.

     Research and Development.  Research and development expenses consist of
material and salaries and related overhead costs of employees engaged in ongoing
research, design and development activities associated with new products and
technology development. Research and development expenses increased 10% to $1.5
million (5.8% of net sales) in the first half of fiscal 2000 from $1.4 million
(6.3% of net sales) for the first half of fiscal 1999. Research and development
expenditures are expanding to support further development of wireless
infrastructure products and satellite communications opportunities.

     General and Administrative.  General and administrative expenses increased
14% to $1.8 million (7.0% of net sales) for the first six months of fiscal 2000
from $1.6 million (7.2% of net sales) for the first six months of fiscal 1999.
General and administrative expenses have increased due to the hiring of
additional personnel and a rise in professional fees due to our growth.

     Other Income.  Other income is primarily interest income received on
invested cash balances. Other income increased 41% to $938,000 (3.7% of net
sales) for the first six months of fiscal 2000 from $664,000 (3.1% of net sales)
for the first six months of fiscal 1999 due to a significant increase in cash
balances in the current year compared to the prior year.

     Interest Expense.  Interest expense represents commitment fees and interest
paid on our line of credit and letter of credit. Interest expense for the first
half of fiscal 2000 was $20,000 (0.1% of net sales) compared to $19,000 (0.1% of
net sales) for the first half of fiscal 1999.

     Income Taxes.  Income tax expense for the first six months of fiscal 2000
was $2.0 million (7.7% of net sales), representing an effective tax rate of 35%.
This compared to $1.5 million (6.9% of net sales) for the first six months of
fiscal 1999, representing an effective tax rate of 35%.

YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 1999 (FISCAL 1999) COMPARED TO YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 1998
(FISCAL 1998)

     Net Sales.  Net sales increased 22% to $45.7 million for fiscal 1999 from
$37.4 million for fiscal 1998. This increase resulted primarily from a 29%
increase in shipments of wireless products and a 16% increase in sales of space
and defense products. The increase in sales of wireless products reflects the
increased

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worldwide demand by our major OEM customers for both our surface mount
components and custom subsystems. Wireless sales were further augmented by the
first shipments of custom integrated backplane assemblies which increased our
dollar content, or dollar value of our products, per base station due to the
higher level of complexity and functionality of these assemblies.

     Shipments of space and defense products rose 16% in fiscal 1999 due
principally to us being in full production for defense radar countermeasure
subsystems for foreign and domestic sales for the ASPJ program for all of fiscal
1999. The ASPJ program was just entering initial factory production in the first
half of the previous fiscal year. Additionally, space and defense sales were
bolstered by shipments on a number of small satellite component contracts for
Hughes and the initial customer funded engineering sales for a satellite program
being built for Lockheed Martin.

     Gross Profit.  Gross profit was 39.4% of net sales for fiscal 1999 compared
to 37.1% of net sales for fiscal 1998. The improvement in gross profit was due
to improvements in yields for wireless products, as well as continuing economies
of scale due to higher production volume in both business groups.

     Marketing.  Marketing expenses increased 4% to $4.2 million (9.1% of net
sales) for fiscal 1999 from $4.0 million (10.7% of net sales) for fiscal 1998.
The increase was a result of higher advertising expenses related to increased
sales volume and further development of the sales organization instituted in
fiscal 1998 to support our expanding wireless markets.

     Research and Development.  Net research and development expenses increased
105% to $2.8 million (6.2% of net sales) for fiscal 1999 from $1.4 million (3.7%
of net sales) for fiscal 1998. Research and development expenses expanded to
support the increased development demands of wireless infrastructure and
satellite communications markets.

     General and Administrative.  General and administrative expenses increased
12% to $3.2 million (7.1% of net sales) for fiscal 1999 compared to $2.9 million
(7.7% of net sales) for fiscal 1998. General and administrative expense
increased due to higher professional fees resulting from corporate growth and
increased compensation levels for existing personnel.

     Interest Expense.  Interest expense decreased 54% to $38,000 (0.1% of net
sales) for fiscal 1999 from $82,000 (0.2% of net sales) for fiscal 1998 due to
the December 1997 repayment of our outstanding indebtedness.

     Other Income.  Other income increased to $1.4 million (3.1% of net sales)
for fiscal 1999 from $923,000 (2.4% of net sales) for fiscal 1998, due to a
higher level of cash balances in fiscal 1999 as a result of the large increase
in operating cash flow.

     Income Taxes.  Income tax expense for fiscal 1999 was $2.2 million (4.8% of
net sales), representing an effective tax rate of 24% compared to an effective
tax rate of 36% for fiscal 1998. The decline in the effective tax rate in fiscal
1999 was due to the recognition of a tax benefit of approximately $1.0 million
during the fourth quarter fiscal 1999 in connection with the dissolution of our
European subsidiary. The disposition of the net assets of the subsidiary and a
corresponding restructuring charge were recognized for financial reporting
purposes in 1996. In the fourth quarter of fiscal 1999, all of the criteria
necessary to support a deduction for the tax investment were met and the tax
benefit was recorded.

YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 1998 (FISCAL 1998) COMPARED TO YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 1997
(FISCAL 1997)

     Net Sales.  Net sales increased 55% to $37.4 million for fiscal 1998 up
from $24.2 million for fiscal 1997. This increase was driven by a 117% increase
in shipments of wireless products and a 26% increase in sales of space and
defense products. The increase in sales of wireless products was due to
continuing strong demand by our major OEM customers for our custom products and
off-the-shelf surface mount components. Sales of space and defense products in
fiscal 1998 consisted of initial shipments of beamformers to Loral Space &
Communications, as well as continued shipments to Lockheed Martin on a satellite
program and a program for Hughes. Sales of defense-oriented products increased
$4.3 million in fiscal 1998 as a result of

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shipments of defense radar countermeasure subsystems for foreign sales for the
ASPJ program, which first entered full production in the second quarter of
fiscal 1998.

     Gross Profit.  Gross profit was 37.1% of net sales for fiscal 1998 compared
to 32.9% of net sales for fiscal 1997. The improvement in gross profit was due
to continuing economies of scale resulting from higher sales volume.

     Marketing.  Marketing expenses increased 26% to $4.0 million (10.7% of net
sales) for fiscal 1998 from $3.2 million (13.1% of net sales) for fiscal 1997.
The increase was a result of higher commission and advertising expenses related
to increased sales volume and further development of the marketing organization
to support our expanding wireless markets.

     Research and Development.  Net research and development expenses increased
156% to $1.4 million (3.7% of net sales) for fiscal 1998 from $540,000 (2.2% of
net sales) for fiscal 1997. Research and development expenses expanded to
support the increased development of wireless infrastructure and satellite
communications products.

     General and Administrative.  General and administrative expenses increased
28% to $2.9 million (7.7% of net sales) for fiscal 1998 compared to $2.2 million
(9.2% of net sales) for fiscal 1997. General and administrative expenses
increased due to the hiring of additional employees and increased staffing
levels, as well as higher professional fees and increased compensation levels
for existing personnel.

     Interest Expense.  Interest expense decreased 13% to $82,000 (0.2% of net
sales) for fiscal 1998 from $94,000 (0.4% of net sales) for fiscal 1997, due to
the December 1997 repayment of our outstanding indebtedness.

     Other Income.  Other income increased to $923,000 (2.4% of net sales) for
fiscal 1998 from $114,000 (0.5% of net sales) for fiscal 1997, due to a higher
level of cash balances in fiscal 1998 as a result of the public offering
completed in November 1997.

     Income Taxes.  Income tax expense for fiscal 1998 was $2.3 million (6.2% of
net sales), representing an effective tax rate of 36%. We incurred no income tax
expense for fiscal 1997 due to the utilization of the remainder of available
loss carryforwards and substantially all of our available tax credits in fiscal
1997.

SELECTED UNAUDITED QUARTERLY RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

     The following table presents our unaudited results of operations for the
ten most recently ended fiscal quarters. We believe that all necessary
adjustments, consisting only of normal recurring adjustments, have been included
in the amounts below to present fairly the selected quarterly information when
read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements included
elsewhere in this prospectus. Our results from operations may vary substantially
from quarter to quarter; accordingly, the results of operations for a quarter
are not necessarily indicative of results for any subsequent quarter or for the
full year.

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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                          QUARTER ENDED
                                ------------------------------------------------------------------
                                SEPT. 30,   DEC. 31,   MAR. 31,   JUN. 30,   SEPT. 30,   DEC. 31,
                                  1997        1997       1998       1998       1998        1998
                                ---------   --------   --------   --------   ---------   ---------
                                              (IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA)
<S>                             <C>         <C>        <C>        <C>        <C>         <C>
Net sales.....................   $7,721      $9,362     $9,951    $10,415     $10,479     $11,056
Cost of sales.................    4,854       6,035      6,291      6,391       6,474       6,550
                                 ------      ------     ------    -------     -------     -------
    Gross profit..............    2,867       3,327      3,660      4,024       4,005       4,506
                                 ------      ------     ------    -------     -------     -------
Operating expenses:
  Marketing...................      940         988      1,017      1,054         982       1,014
  Research and development....      189         268        368        555         575         785
  General and
    administrative............      641         737        749        746         754         810
                                 ------      ------     ------    -------     -------     -------
    Total operating
      expenses................    1,770       1,993      2,134      2,355       2,311       2,609
                                 ------      ------     ------    -------     -------     -------
Operating income..............    1,097       1,334      1,526      1,669       1,694       1,897
                                 ------      ------     ------    -------     -------     -------
Other income (expense):
  Interest expense............      (24)        (19)       (14)       (25)         (9)        (10)
  Other, primarily interest
    income....................       62         166        340        355         350         314
                                 ------      ------     ------    -------     -------     -------
    Total other income........       38         147        326        330         341         304
                                 ------      ------     ------    -------     -------     -------
Income before income taxes....    1,135       1,481      1,852      1,999       2,035       2,201
Income taxes..................     (375)       (523)      (681)      (751)       (712)       (771)
                                 ------      ------     ------    -------     -------     -------
    Net income................   $  760      $  958     $1,171    $ 1,248     $ 1,323     $ 1,430
                                 ======      ======     ======    =======     =======     =======
Net income per common share
  and common equivalent share:
  Basic.......................   $ 0.18      $ 0.20     $ 0.21    $  0.22     $  0.24     $  0.26
                                 ======      ======     ======    =======     =======     =======
  Diluted.....................   $ 0.17      $ 0.19     $ 0.20    $  0.22     $  0.23     $  0.25
                                 ======      ======     ======    =======     =======     =======
Shares used in computing net
  income per common and common
  equivalent share:
  Basic.......................    4,173       4,681      5,540      5,561       5,525       5,496
  Diluted.....................    4,512       4,971      5,738      5,748       5,680       5,726

<CAPTION>
                                              QUARTER ENDED
                                ------------------------------------------
                                MAR. 31,   JUN. 30,   SEPT. 30,   DEC. 31,
                                  1999       1999       1999        1999
                                --------   --------   ---------   --------
                                  (IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA)
<S>                             <C>        <C>        <C>         <C>
Net sales.....................  $11,833    $12,371     $12,464    $13,271
Cost of sales.................    7,157      7,530       7,513      7,930
                                -------    -------     -------    -------
    Gross profit..............    4,676      4,841       4,951      5,341
                                -------    -------     -------    -------
Operating expenses:
  Marketing...................    1,058      1,123       1,122      1,158
  Research and development....      722        753         702        788
  General and
    administrative............      827        829         864        925
                                -------    -------     -------    -------
    Total operating
      expenses................    2,607      2,705       2,688      2,871
                                -------    -------     -------    -------
Operating income..............    2,069      2,136       2,263      2,470
                                -------    -------     -------    -------
Other income (expense):
  Interest expense............       (9)       (10)         (9)       (11)
  Other, primarily interest
    income....................      354        378         437        501
                                -------    -------     -------    -------
    Total other income........      345        368         428        490
                                -------    -------     -------    -------
Income before income taxes....    2,414      2,504       2,691      2,960
Income taxes..................     (845)       124        (942)    (1,036)
                                -------    -------     -------    -------
    Net income................  $ 1,569    $ 2,628     $ 1,749    $ 1,924
                                =======    =======     =======    =======
Net income per common share
  and common equivalent share:
  Basic.......................  $  0.28    $  0.47     $  0.32    $  0.35
                                =======    =======     =======    =======
  Diluted.....................  $  0.27    $  0.45     $  0.30    $  0.32
                                =======    =======     =======    =======
Shares used in computing net
  income per common and common
  equivalent share:
  Basic.......................    5,529      5,538       5,541      5,566
  Diluted.....................    5,816      5,789       5,834      5,944
</TABLE>
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                     QUARTER ENDED
                                ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                SEPT. 30,   DEC. 31,   MAR. 31,   JUN. 30,   SEPT. 30,   DEC. 31,    MAR. 31,   JUN. 30,
                                  1997        1997       1998       1998       1998        1998        1999       1999
                                ---------   --------   --------   --------   ---------   ---------   --------   --------
<S>                             <C>         <C>        <C>        <C>        <C>         <C>         <C>        <C>
Net sales.....................    100.0%      100.0%     100.0%     100.0%      100.0%      100.0%     100.0%     100.0%
Cost of sales.................     62.9        64.5       63.2       61.4        61.8        59.2       60.5       60.9
                                 ------      ------     ------    -------     -------     -------    -------    -------
    Gross profit..............     37.1        35.5       36.8       38.6        38.2        40.8       39.5       39.1
                                 ------      ------     ------    -------     -------     -------    -------    -------
Operating expenses:
  Marketing...................     12.2        10.5       10.2       10.1         9.3         9.2        8.9        9.1
  Research and development....      2.4         2.9        3.7        5.3         5.5         7.1        6.1        6.1
  General and
    administrative............      8.3         7.9        7.6        7.2         7.2         7.3        7.0        6.7
                                 ------      ------     ------    -------     -------     -------    -------    -------
    Total operating
      expenses................     22.9        21.3       21.5       22.6        22.0        23.6       22.0       21.9
                                 ------      ------     ------    -------     -------     -------    -------    -------
Operating income..............     14.2        14.2       15.3       16.0        16.2        17.2       17.5       17.2
                                 ------      ------     ------    -------     -------     -------    -------    -------
Other income (expense):
  Interest expense............     (0.3)       (0.2)      (0.1)      (0.2)       (0.1)       (0.1)      (0.1)      (0.1)
  Other, primarily interest
    income....................      0.8         1.8        3.4        3.4         3.3         2.8        3.0        3.1
                                 ------      ------     ------    -------     -------     -------    -------    -------
    Total other income........      0.5         1.6        3.3        3.2         3.2         2.7        2.9        3.0
                                 ------      ------     ------    -------     -------     -------    -------    -------
Income before income taxes....     14.7        15.8       18.6       19.2        19.4        19.9       20.4       20.2
Income taxes..................     (4.9)       (5.6)      (6.8)      (7.2)       (6.8)       (7.0)      (7.1)       1.0
                                 ------      ------     ------    -------     -------     -------    -------    -------
    Net income................      9.8%       10.2%      11.8%      12.0%       12.6%       12.9%      13.3%      21.2%
                                 ======      ======     ======    =======     =======     =======    =======    =======

<CAPTION>
                                   QUARTER ENDED
                                --------------------
                                SEPT. 30,   DEC. 31,
                                  1999        1999
                                ---------   --------
<S>                             <C>         <C>
Net sales.....................     100.0%     100.0%
Cost of sales.................      60.3       59.8
                                 -------    -------
    Gross profit..............      39.7       40.2
                                 -------    -------
Operating expenses:
  Marketing...................       9.0        8.7
  Research and development....       5.6        5.9
  General and
    administrative............       6.9        7.0
                                 -------    -------
    Total operating
      expenses................      21.5       21.6
                                 -------    -------
Operating income..............      18.2       18.6
                                 -------    -------
Other income (expense):
  Interest expense............      (0.1)      (0.1)
  Other, primarily interest
    income....................       3.5        3.8
                                 -------    -------
    Total other income........       3.4        3.7
                                 -------    -------
Income before income taxes....      21.6       22.3
Income taxes..................      (7.6)      (7.8)
                                 -------    -------
    Net income................      14.0%      14.5%
                                 =======    =======
</TABLE>

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LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

     Since fiscal 1997, we have financed our operations primarily from cash flow
from operations. Net cash provided by operations was $2.4 million for the first
six months of fiscal 2000, $3.9 million for the first six months of fiscal 1999,
$11.5 million for fiscal 1999, $3.4 million for fiscal 1998 and $3.5 million for
fiscal 1997. The positive cash flow from operations in those periods was due
primarily to the profit attained in those periods.

     The relatively higher level of cash provided by operations in the first six
months of fiscal 1999 compared to the first six months of fiscal 2000 resulted
primarily from the decrease in inventory levels in the first quarter of fiscal
1999 compared to the increasing accounts receivable levels in the first half of
fiscal 2000. The additional $4.5 million in operating cash flow in excess of
earnings in fiscal 1999 was the result of significant reductions in both
accounts receivable of $900,000 and inventory of $2.0 million during the year
compared to the increases in both balances in fiscal 1998. At June 30, 1999, day
sales outstanding had improved to 46 days compared to 62 days at June 30, 1998.

     In November 1997, we completed a follow-on public offering of our common
stock. This offering resulted in the sale of 1,165,450 new shares and provided
us with net proceeds after underwriters fees and offering expenses of $19.8
million.

     Net cash used in investing activities consists of funds which were used to
purchase short-term marketable debt securities and capital equipment. Capital
equipment expenditures were $2.0 million in the first six months of fiscal 2000,
$2.1 million in fiscal 1999, $2.3 million in fiscal 1998 and $1.2 million in
fiscal 1997. These capital investments consist primarily of equipment to further
expand our wireless production capacity, as well as test and production
equipment for the current production run of the ASPJ program.

     Cash provided by financing activities for the first six months of fiscal
2000 amounted to $391,000 and consisted of cash generated by the exercise of
stock options. Cash used in financing activities amounted to $1.0 million for
fiscal 1999 and consisted primarily of funds used to repurchase our common
stock, net of funds received for the exercise of stock options. During the
fourth quarter of fiscal 1998, our board of directors authorized the repurchase
of up to 500,000 shares of our common stock at prevailing market prices. During
fiscal 1999, we repurchased 128,000 shares and expended $1.5 million. Cash
provided by financing activities for fiscal 1998 was $20.1 million and consisted
primarily of cash generated by the follow-on public offering of our common stock
and the exercise of stock options.

     In connection with our recently completed acquisition of RF Power
Components, we paid $7.5 million in cash. During fiscal 2000, our other major
cash requirements will be for additions to capital equipment. Capital equipment
additions and building renovations for the first six months of fiscal 2000 were
approximately $2.0 million, all of which were funded by cash generated from
operations.

     We have a credit facility providing an unsecured $10 million working
capital revolving line of credit bearing interest at prime and maturing December
31, 2003. The terms of the credit facility require maintenance of a minimum
tangible net worth, ratio of cash flows to maturities, and leverage ratio as
defined in the respective agreements. We were in compliance with all
restrictions and covenants at December 31, 1999. At December 31, 1999, $0 was
outstanding under the credit facility.

     We believe that our cash requirements for the foreseeable future will be
satisfied by currently invested cash balances, expected cash flows from
operations, funds available under our credit facilities and our net proceeds
from this offering.

YEAR 2000 STATUS

     We have conducted a full review of our program and systems that could be
affected by the "year 2000 problem." The "year 2000 problem" is the result of
computer programs being written using two digits instead of four to define the
applicable year. Programs with this problem may recognize a date using "00" as
the year 1900 instead of the year 2000, resulting in system failures or
miscalculations. We had undertaken

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projects to update and replace all known non-compliant internal information
systems and processes to ensure that the year 2000 situation will not have an
adverse impact on our internal operations.

     As of the date of this prospectus, we have not incurred any significant
business interruptions as a result of the year 2000 problem. However, while we
have not become aware of any such occurrence, year 2000 problems may surface
throughout calendar year 2000. Therefore, there is no assurance that we will not
be negatively impacted by the year 2000 situation in the future. We will
continue to monitor this situation and expeditiously address any issues that may
arise.

     Based on our readiness efforts, we currently do not reasonably foresee any
material year 2000 issues, and therefore the costs associated with potential
year 2000 issues that may arise during calendar year 2000 are not expected to
have a material adverse effect on either our financial condition or results of
operations. However, there is no guarantee that we will not incur significant
business interruptions due to the year 2000 situation, whether due to our own
year 2000 problems or that of our customers or suppliers.

RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

     In June 30, 1998, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Statement
No. 133, Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities (SFAS No.
133), which establishes accounting and reporting standards for derivative
instruments and hedging activities. The statement requires recognition of all
derivatives at fair value in the financial statements. FASB Statement No. 137,
Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Deferral of the
Effective Date of FASB Statement No. 133, an amendment of FASB Statement No.
133, defers implementation of SFAS No. 133 until fiscal years beginning after
June 15, 2000. We have reviewed SFAS No. 133 and believe that, upon
implementation, the standard will not have a significant effect on our financial
statements.

DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

     The following discusses our possible exposure to market risk related to
changes in interest rates, equity prices and foreign currency exchange rates.
This discussion contains forward-looking statements that are subject to risks
and uncertainties. Actual results could vary materially as a result of a number
of factors, including those discussed in "Risk Factors."

     As of December 31, 1999, we had cash, cash equivalents and marketable debt
securities of $34.2 million, of which approximately $28.2 million consisted of
highly liquid investments in marketable debt securities. These investments at
the date of purchase normally have maturities between one and 18 months and are
exposed to interest rate risk and will decrease in value if market interest
rates increase. A hypothetical increase or decrease in market interest rate of
10% from December 31, 1999 rates would cause the market price of these
securities to decline by an insignificant amount. Due to the relatively short
maturities of the securities and our ability to hold these investments to
maturity, an immediate increase in interest rates would not have a significant
effect on our financial condition or results of operations. Over time however,
declines in interest rates will reduce our interest income.

     We do not own any material equity investments. Therefore, we do not
currently have any direct equity price risk.

     All of our sales to foreign customers are denominated in United States
dollars and, accordingly, we are not currently exposed to foreign currency
exchange risk.

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                                    BUSINESS

OVERVIEW

     We are a leading provider of highly integrated microwave components,
assemblies and subsystems for the rapidly expanding wireless communications
industry. We use our proprietary Multi-Layer Stripline technology to produce
compact, light weight, cost-effective products for use in wireless, satellite
and defense electronics systems. Our distinctive microwave modeling capabilities
and integration technology allow us to replace numerous discrete components with
compact integrated assemblies that consistently deliver optimal signal
performance. We sell our integrated assemblies, which range from simple
splitting and combining networks to complete microwave backplanes, and our high
end subsystems to leading communications equipment manufacturers in the mobile
and fixed broadband wireless markets and the satellite communications market.
Our technology supports a wide range of digital and analog wireless
communications protocols, systems and standards including:

- - Code Division Multiple Access, or CDMA
- - Global System for Mobile communications, or GSM
- - Local Multipoint Distribution System, or LMDS
- - Multi-channel, Multipoint Distribution System, or MMDS
- - Personal Communications System, or PCS
- - Third Generation wireless, or 3G
- - Time Division Multiple Access, or TDMA

     Through our focused research and development efforts, we have designed and
continue to design components and subsystems that enable high speed wireless
access to the Internet and other broadband wireless applications. In addition,
we are developing and producing a diverse set of products and technologies to
support the latest generation of wireless communications systems, including 3G,
MMDS and LMDS. 3G is the first internationally agreed upon standard for a
packet-switched data network for mobile and fixed wireless communications
applications. Our customer base includes leading global OEMs that serve the
wireless, satellite and defense electronics markets, including:

- - Ericsson
- - Lucent Technologies
- - Motorola
- - Nortel Networks
- - Powerwave Technologies
- - Hughes
- - ITT Aerospace/Communications
- - Lockheed Martin
- - Loral Space & Communications
- - Northrop Grumman
- - Raytheon

INDUSTRY BACKGROUND

     Worldwide demand for integrated voice, data and video communications
services is growing rapidly. The volume of high-speed data traffic across global
communications networks has grown dramatically as the public Internet and
private business intranets have become essential for daily communications and
electronic commerce. International Data Corporation, or IDC, has estimated that
the number of persons using the Internet to buy and sell goods and services was
approximately 142 million in 1998 and could exceed 500 million by 2003.
Servicing the increasing demand for higher bandwidth content and applications
requires cost-effective and high-speed connections, which are often unavailable
or inadequate over existing wire-based networks. For many users, wireless
communications provide an advantageous access solution for high-speed Internet
and multimedia services. This is underscored by the increasing number of
wireless subscribers worldwide. IDC has estimated that the number of wireless
users around the world is expected to continue to grow from approximately 300
million in 1998 to over 1.1 billion in 2003, as illustrated in the following
chart:

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[BAR CHART]

 [A graph showing 303 million worldwide wireless subscribers in 1998, 427
million in 1999, 558 million in 2000, 725 million in 2001, 895 million in 2002,
and 1.1 billion in 2003, is provided. This graph also shows 823,000 worldwide
base station deployment in 1998, 1.3 million in 1999, 1.6 million in 2000, 1.8
million in 2001, 2.0 million in 2002, and 2.3 million in 2003.]

Sources: International Data Corporation and Allied Business Intelligence.


  A Wireless Network

     A typical mobile or fixed wireless communications system comprises a
geographic region containing a number of cells, each of which contains one or
more base stations, which are linked in a network to form a service provider's
coverage area. Each base station houses the equipment that receives incoming
telephone calls from the switching offices of the local wire-based telephone
company and broadcasts calls to the wireless users within the cell. A base
station can process a fixed number of radio channels through the use of multiple
transceivers, power amplifiers and tunable filters, along with an antenna to
transmit and receive signals to and from the wireless user.

  Mobile Wireless Communications

     The demand for mobile communications has grown significantly during the
past decade and has been fueled by a number of factors including:

     - decreasing prices for wireless handsets and airtime;

     - more favorable global communications regulatory environment;

     - increasing competition among service providers; and

     - greater availability of services and frequency spectrum.

     Additionally, many developing countries are installing wireless networks as
an alternative to installing, expanding or upgrading traditional wire-based
networks.

     Service providers are striving to keep up with the demand for mobile
wireless services by increasing the capacity of their existing base stations and
by adding more base stations to increase the number of frequency channels in
their networks. Cellular service providers are upgrading their legacy analog
networks to digital networks, such as CDMA, TDMA, GSM and 3G, which allow more
calls per frequency channel and provide improved quality and increased security.
In addition, PCS service providers, which operate at a much higher frequency
than cellular service providers, are expanding the coverage of their networks.
PCS networks generally require a significantly larger number of base stations
than traditional cellular-based networks. As illustrated in the chart above,
Allied Business Intelligence has estimated that the number of base stations
deployed worldwide will increase from approximately 800,000 in 1998 to
approximately 2.3 million in 2003.

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  Fixed Broadband Wireless Communications

     Fixed broadband wireless solutions provide meaningful advantages over
wire-based alternatives, such as digital subscriber lines, cable and fiber
optics. These advantages include significantly lower initial capital costs for
network equipment, reduced installation costs and more rapid deployment. In
addition, wireless solutions are particularly advantageous in areas where: a
wired infrastructure may be difficult to install or upgrade, minimal or no
communications infrastructure exists or geographically dispersed customers
render the installation of a wired infrastructure impractical or uneconomical.

     Emerging fixed broadband wireless data transmissions systems have the
potential to further expand the market for wireless communications by allowing
service providers to increase revenue-generating traffic on their networks.
These systems include 3G, MMDS and LMDS. Broadband wireless technology is being
deployed by both incumbent and emerging service providers. The established
carriers are expected to use broadband wireless technology to reach customers
whom they previously could not serve, fill coverage gaps in their existing
networks and deploy value-added services, such as streaming video, multimedia
conferencing and high-speed Internet access, in a cost-effective manner. IDC has
estimated that United States revenue generated by basic services delivered via
fixed broadband wireless technologies will grow from $767 million in 1999 to
$7.4 billion in 2003.

  Satellite Communications

     Satellite communications currently serve several business and consumer
markets. Current satellite services include direct to home television, direct to
home Internet access, business to business data transmission, regional and
worldwide telephone services and worldwide paging. Several new services are
being planned to offer high-speed Internet access, videoconferencing, large
scale data transmission and other multimedia applications. These new services
will have significantly greater information content and will therefore require
the allocation of significantly more bandwidth than many current applications.
These large bandwidth allocations are not available at the operating frequencies
of current satellite systems. To address this problem, regulatory agencies
around the world have allocated additional frequency spectrum for two-way
transmission. The proposed systems to deliver these broadband services are
significantly more complex and will therefore require design advances in
on-board signal processing, on-board re-configuration of multi-beam antennas,
power handling and low-cost user equipment.

     As demand for Internet access and other data-driven applications expands
rapidly, and as both commercial and residential consumers are increasingly
seeking efficient and effective means of access, satellite service providers are
entering the broadband wireless market. Some of the advantages of satellite
communications for this market are: global access to an existing satellite
infrastructure, the ability to cover large geographic areas, scalable deployment
and the ability to quickly reallocate capacity. Pioneer Consulting has estimated
that the number of subscribers to broadband satellite services will grow from
approximately 150,000 at the end of 1999 to approximately 21 million by the end
of 2005. There are several large-scale satellite communications projects in
various stages of development and implementation that are attempting to meet
this demand. These projects include Spaceway, Astrolink, Inmarsat 4, Teledesic
and SkyBridge.

  Defense Electronics


     Dataquest estimated that the radar, sonar and electronic warfare markets
will grow from $15.7 billion in 1998 to $18.0 billion in 2003. Recently, there
has been a shift in defense spending away from the development of new platforms
and into technologies that improve the performance and survivability of existing
platforms. As a result, funding for advanced radar systems, advanced jamming
systems and smart munitions has continued. These technologies enable the
detection, identification, deception and elimination of missile systems, a
current focus of military planners.


THE ANAREN SOLUTION

     Our technology addresses the increasing demands of the wireless market for
high quality products manufactured in volume with continuous improvements in
performance and cost. We also provide the satellite
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market with enabling technologies that increase network capacity and
flexibility, allowing for increased revenue generation. Our proprietary
Multi-Layer Stripline technology allows us to provide compact, light weight,
cost-effective, and highly integrated microwave components, assemblies and
subsystems. Our solution includes:

     Broad Array of Standard and Customized Products.  We offer a broad array of
standard and custom microwave products to the mobile and fixed wireless,
satellite communications and defense electronics markets. The technologies
underlying our product portfolio allow us to address the new wireless data
communications products being developed by our existing and potential customers
with limited incremental investment. As the OEMs in the wireless communications
industry have been reducing the number of their suppliers, we believe that our
expanding product portfolio has helped us become a strategic supplier to many of
these OEMs.

     Advanced Microwave Design and Manufacturing Capabilities.  Our engineering
and design staff of 89 microwave engineers as of December 31, 1999 works with
our customers to develop system level solutions. Our engineers collaborate with
customers to develop products that provide state-of-the-art performance and that
can be manufactured in significant volume with excellent quality and
reliability. We have consistently met the stringent requirements of the wireless
and satellite communications markets due to our strengths in advanced packaging
and interconnecting of radio, microwave and extremely high frequency signals,
and our ability to produce small, light weight, cost-effective and efficient
microwave components and assemblies.

     Rapid Product Development.  Our integrated design and manufacturing
facilities allow us to produce custom solutions from concept to product delivery
in a matter of days. With our Multi-Layer Stripline technology, design
libraries, manufacturing experience and investment in automation, we can
facilitate a rapid transition from development to production, thereby offering
our customers a complete turnkey solution and allowing them to bring their
products to market faster.

     Strong Customer Relationships.  We believe that we have become an integral
part of our key customers' operations by working closely with them through the
entire development and production process. We assign a project engineer to each
customer to ensure a high level of responsiveness and customer service. The
project engineer and a design team assist our customers from the conceptual,
system level design stages through the development and manufacturing process. By
maintaining close contact with our customers' design engineering, manufacturing,
purchasing and project management personnel, we can better understand their
needs, rapidly develop customer-specific solutions and more effectively design
our solutions into our customers' systems and networks. We believe that our
strong customer support and depth of our customer relationships provide us a
competitive advantage.

STRATEGY

     Our strategy is to continue to use our proprietary Multi-Layer Stripline
technology, extensive microwave design libraries and turnkey design, development
and manufacturing capabilities to further expand our penetration in the wireless
and satellite communications markets. Key components of our strategy include the
following:

     Pursue New Wireless Markets.  We have successfully penetrated the mobile
wireless market and intend to use our market position to pursue other wireless
markets, including the 3G and fixed broadband wireless markets. We intend to
offer additional products and technologies to address existing and developing
wireless markets.

     Increase Component Integration and Value Added Content.  We plan to
continue to increase the value of our products in wireless and satellite
communications systems. We intend to expand our component offerings to enable us
to increase the number of our products in each base station. In addition, with
our Multi-Layer Stripline manufacturing technology, we intend to continue to
increase the functionality of our products, thereby enabling our customers to
continue to reduce the size and cost of their platforms, while we increase our
content value. As an example, we believe that the dollar value of our average
product content per base

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station has more than doubled between fiscal 1997 and fiscal 2000. We are
currently selling our integrated solutions to five of the largest base station
manufacturers for the wireless markets.

     Strengthen and Expand Customer Relationships.  Today, a limited number of
large systems manufacturers drives the wireless and satellite communications
markets. We have developed and plan to continue to expand our customer
relationships with many of these manufacturers, including Ericsson, Lucent,
Motorola, Nokia and Nortel Networks for wireless communications and Hughes,
Lockheed Martin, Loral Space & Communications and TRW for satellite
communications. We intend to further strengthen our customer relationships by
offering complete outsourcing solutions, from research and development through
product design and production, thereby increasing our customers' reliance on us.

     Enhance Technology Leadership in Wireless Communications.  We intend to use
our technological leadership in the mobile wireless and satellite markets to
extend our competitive advantage. We plan to pursue further technological
advances through continued investment in research and development. We will seek
to advance our leadership in wireless technology by developing next generation
products for the mobile and fixed broadband wireless markets. In addition, we
will build upon our relationships with key wireless OEMs in order to develop
state-of-the-art wireless products.

     Expand Our Business through Strategic Acquisitions.  We intend to make
opportunistic acquisitions of companies, product lines and technologies that
complement our business. By expanding our product offerings, we expect to better
serve the needs of our OEM customers. We intend to use our existing customer
relationships and distribution channels to sell these additional products.

TECHNOLOGY

     Traditional stripline technology consists of circuit runs etched on
dielectric sheets, or thin teflon layers, which are then sandwiched in a
precision machined aluminum case. The case provides grounding on the top and
bottom, and also provides a structure on the edge for mounting connectors.
Integration is achieved through connecting multiple stripline components via
numerous cables.

     Multi-Layer Stripline technology is a technique of processing stripline
circuits, in which multiple layers of etched stripline circuits are laminated
together in a manner that is similar to printed circuit board, or PCB,
manufacturing, but with superior microwave characteristics. Similar to
traditional PCB manufacturing, holes are used to interconnect layers. Our
proprietary techniques enable us to implement multi-layer connections that
perform optimally at microwave frequencies. Unlike traditional PCB
manufacturing, simply connecting the appropriate points on the multi-layer board
does not ensure adequate performance. In order to achieve optimal microwave
performance on a consistent basis, material and process variations must be
tightly controlled and the circuit design must take into consideration
variations in the manufacturing process. Our microwave design engineering staff
has developed proprietary modeling techniques and component design libraries
that allow for consistent and efficient design and production of complex
microwave products.

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     The figure below depicts our Multi-Layer Stripline technology:


                        [MULTI-LAYER STRIPLINE GRAPHIC]

     Our microwave antenna beamforming technology, coupled with our Multi-Layer
Stripline manufacturing process, produces light weight, cost-effective
beamforming assemblies for communication satellites. These beamforming
assemblies provide multibeam coverage where the size and direction of beams is
fixed. Additionally, we are utilizing our Multi-Layer Stripline technology and
microwave design experience to develop cost-effective solutions for wireless
high data rate transmission applications, such as Internet access and multimedia
communications. In conjunction with Raytheon Company, we developed a next
generation Multi-Layer Stripline technology to address applications at extremely
high frequencies. In addition, we have developed high density microwave switch
matrices by incorporating active microwave switches into our passive Multi-Layer
Stripline technology. We are currently qualifying a production subsystem for a
communications satellite program. These switch matrices are a key element in
providing the flexibility that system designers desire.

PRODUCTS

  Wireless Communications

     We provide microwave components, assemblies and subsystems to leading
wireless infrastructure equipment manufacturers. We believe that our products
are used in most wireless base stations. Traditionally, all of the signal
distribution, or combining and splitting, within a base station has been
accomplished with discrete signal distribution components and coaxial cables.
Through the use of our Multi-Layer Stripline technology, we provide microwave
components, assemblies and subsystems that eliminate the need for discrete
components and interconnecting cables. These integrated assemblies, which range
from simple splitting and combining networks to complete microwave backplanes,
distribute microwave signals throughout the base stations, from reception at the
antenna, to multiple radios, to multiple amplifiers, and back to the antenna for
transmission.

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     The figure below depicts the locations within a typical base station where
our products are commonly used:


                                      LOGO
     [Graphic showing path of signals from antenna to base station, through the
interior of the base station and back out to antenna. The location of our Xinger
and custom products used in power amplifiers is identified. Locations showing
areas of opportunity for our signal distribution/combination assemblies are
shown. The caption reads as follows: "Signals that are received from a
subscriber's handset at the base station antenna are distributed to one of
several radios within the base station to be processed and to be passed to the
digital wire-based network. The radios also take the incoming signals from the
wire-based network, process them for transmission and distribute them to power
amplifiers to boost the strength of the signal. The amplified signals are then
combined and sent back out the base station antenna to the subscriber's
handset."]

     We have developed our product offerings to enable our customers to reduce
the size and cost while enhancing the performance of their equipment. We
continually invest capital and resources to enhance existing products as well as
develop new products to address the latest market demands. We have developed and
continue to market a full line of standard products, as well as custom products,
to wireless OEMs. A brief description of our major product categories is as
follows:

     Xinger Surface Mount Components.  Our Xinger line of products are
off-the-shelf surface mount microwave components which provide passive microwave
signal distribution functions. They were originally developed to provide a
low-cost signal distribution component, which could be placed on standard PCBs
with automated production equipment. The primary application of these products
is in radio frequency, or RF, power amplifiers, but they are also found in
low-noise amplifiers and radios. We believe we are currently the market leader
in this product area, supplying industry leading OEMs such as Ericsson, Lucent,
Motorola and Nokia, as well as leading power amplifier manufacturers such as
Powerwave Technologies and Spectrian. We are investing to expand this product
line, as well as expand our addressable market. In addition, we have one patent,
and have filed several other patent applications, to protect both the
construction and product design.

     AdrenaLine Power Splitting and Combining Networks.  We developed the
AdrenaLine product line to provide a low-cost, high-performance network to
combine individual power modules. These products enable our customers to produce
smaller, lower cost, more efficient power amplifiers. We have teamed with
Motorola's Semiconductor Product Sector in developing and marketing AdrenaLine
as an effective means of integrating power transistors. AdrenaLine supports all
major wireless standards and frequencies, including the unique power demands of
the new 3G standard.

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     The figure below depicts an AdrenaLine product being used in a Motorola
subsystem:



                                      LOGO


          [GRAPHICS OF MULTI-LAYER STRIPLINE AND ADRENALINE AMPLIFIER]


     Custom Splitting and Combining Products.  In addition to our standard
products, we offer a wide range of custom splitting solutions. These custom
solutions are typically used to distribute signals to and from radio
transceivers and power amplifiers. Our custom products offer consistent
performance and can be designed in unique configurations, allowing base station
designers an opportunity to greatly reduce space, complexity and cost while
enhancing performance.

     Custom RF Backplane Assemblies.  Our RF backplanes provide efficient
connections of microwave signals between subsystems in wireless base stations.
RF backplanes are similar to the motherboard in a personal computer, which
efficiently connects signals between multiple subsystems. These assemblies range
from RF-only to fully integrated RF, direct current power, and signal routing
solutions. They are typically used in conjunction with radio transceivers and RF
power amplifiers.

     Hybrid Matrix Assemblies.  Our hybrid matrix assemblies allow our customers
to effectively reduce the number of amplifiers in their base stations. Base
station amplifier systems are designed to handle peak usage, when maximum calls
are made over a network. Due to the sector coverage of typical base stations,
some amplifiers are heavily used while others are not. Our matrices allow the
spreading of high usage volume over all base station amplifiers, permitting a
reduction in the total number of amplifiers needed.

  Space and Defense

     We are a leading supplier of passive beamforming networks for use in
multi-beam antennas critical to the success of communications satellites. Our
Multi-Layer Stripline technology enables us to provide our customers with highly
complex beamforming networks that maintain high performance, while reducing size
and weight. Each of these products is specifically designed for a particular
satellite program, and each design determines the number, size and quality of
beams that are produced from the satellite's antenna. Multi-Layer Stripline
technology can be used at extremely high microwave frequencies, making it well
positioned to support our customers' requirements for the next generation of
satellite programs.


     We are also a leading supplier of electronic subsystems and passive feed
networks to the defense electronics market. Our electronic subsystems utilize
several technologies including Multi-Layer Stripline, application specific
integrated circuits and signal processing technologies.


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     A brief description of our major product categories is as follows:


     Passive Beamformers.  These passive beamformers determine the number, size
and quality of beams that are produced from an antenna array. These products are
essential to allowing satellite communications providers the most efficient use
of their allocated spectrum.



     The illustration below depicts how our passive beamformers allow different
beams to use the same frequency for different callers, or frequency re-use,
thereby greatly expanding caller capacity with the same amount of frequency
allocation:



                         [MULTI-BEAM MICROWAVE GRAPHIC]
     [Graphic showing two communications stations on the ground transmitting
information to two orbiting satellites. A group of satellites form a grid in the
sky, with two communications satellites forming multiple beams, which are
projected on the ground, to allocate capacity based on the projected demand. The
caption reads as follows: "Multi-beam transmission allows different beams to use
the same frequency for different callers, thereby expanding caller capacity with
the same amount of frequency allocation."]



     Switch Matrices.  Switch matrices route RF signals from a single location
to one or multiple end user locations. These products allow satellite operators
to allocate satellite capacity as required, thereby increasing utilization and
revenue generation.



     Radar Feed Networks.  Radar feeds are power dividers that distribute RF
energy to the antenna elements of the radar. The power dividers are arranged to
provide two or three inputs and several thousand outputs.



     Defense Radar Countermeasure Subsystems.  Defense radar countermeasure
subsystems digitally measure, locate and counter enemy radar systems.


CUSTOMERS

     During the six months ended December 31, 1999, approximately 55% of our
sales were to customers in the wireless markets and 45% of our sales were to
customers in the space and defense markets. We had two customers who each
accounted for more than 10% of our net sales. Approximately 19% of our net sales
were to Motorola through our wireless group and approximately 13% of our net
sales were to Lockheed Martin through our space and defense group.

     Wireless Communications.  We sell our standard line of Xinger components to
leading OEMs and a broad range of other wireless equipment manufacturers. In
addition, we sell our custom wireless products to major wireless infrastructure
OEMs. In general, our customers have purchased our products directly from us

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or through distributors or contract manufacturers. The following is a list of
our customers who generated $500,000 or more in revenues in the six months ended
December 31, 1999:

     - Avnet
     - BFI Optilas
     - Ericsson
     - Lucent Technologies
     - Motorola
     - Nortel Networks
     - Powerwave Technologies
     - Spectrian

     Space and Defense.  We currently sell satellite communications subsystems
to many of the world's leading satellite manufacturers. Our subsystems are found
on communications satellites. We are now actively involved in developing
products for a number of major satellite programs. We also sell defense
electronics products to prime contractors serving the United States and foreign
governments. The following is a list of the customers who generated $500,000 or
more in revenues in the six months ended December 31, 1999:

     - Hughes
     - ITT Aerospace/Communications
     - Lockheed Martin
     - Loral Space & Communications
     - Raytheon
     - Northrop Grumman

SALES AND MARKETING

     We market our products worldwide to OEMs in wireless and satellite markets
and prime contractors in defense markets primarily through a sales force of 19
people as of December 31, 1999. The sales force is generally organized by
geographic territory and market segment. In addition, as of December 31, 1999,
we had contracts with one major distributor, Avnet, and with 17 manufacturers'
representatives in the United States and 24 international representatives
located in Western Europe, the Middle East and Asia. As part of our marketing
efforts, we advertise in major trade publications, attend major industry shows
and maintain a website on the Internet. Recently, we have invested significantly
in our Internet website which contains an electronic version of our entire
catalog. In addition, we provide the ability to download important device
parameter files. These files contain the performance information for the catalog
parts in a format which is compatible with commonly used computer aided
design/computer aided modeling, or CAD/CAM equipment. We also provide mechanical
drawings and applications notes for proper use of the parts. This service allows
designers to get the information they require and to easily incorporate our
parts into their designs.

     After we have identified key potential customers, we make sales calls with
our own sales, management and engineering personnel and our manufacturers'
representatives. In order to promote widespread acceptance of our products and
provide customers with support for their wireless communications needs, our
sales and engineering teams work closely with our customers to develop solutions
tailored for their wireless requirements. We believe that our customer
engineering support, staffed with 89 design and engineering professionals as of
December 31, 1999, is a key competitive advantage.

     We use distributors for our standard products, most notably the Xinger line
of surface mount components. In the United States, Canada, Asia and most of
Europe, we have exclusive agreements with Avnet, which operates under the name
of BFI Optilas in Europe. The Scandinavian countries are handled by Setron, a
subsidiary of Elektronikgruppen. Distribution has become an important part of
our sales efforts as it has provided us with a larger sales force to promote our
catalog offerings. We are also seeing a trend on the part of our customers to
consolidate their material handling activities, including purchasing,
warehousing, and fulfillment. The result is that many OEMs are outsourcing all
or part of these activities to large distribution firms like Avnet.

BACKLOG

     Our backlog of orders for the wireless group was $4.5 million as of
December 31, 1999 and $2.8 million as of December 31, 1998. Backlog for the
wireless group primarily represents firm orders for surface mount products and
signed purchase orders for custom components due to ship within the next four to
six weeks. However, backlog is not necessarily indicative of future sales.
Accordingly, we do not believe that our

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backlog as of any particular date is representative of actual sales for any
succeeding period. Typically, large OEMs including Ericsson, Lucent, Motorola,
Nokia and Nortel, who use our surface mount and custom products, negotiate set
prices for estimated annual volumes. We receive weekly orders one week prior to
shipment. We do not recognize backlog until we have received a firm order.

     As part of our close working relationships with major wireless
communications customers, they expect us to respond quickly to changes in the
volume and delivery schedule of their orders and, if necessary, to inventory
products at our facilities for just-in-time delivery. Therefore, although
contracts with these customers typically specify aggregate dollar volumes of
products to be purchased over an extended time period, these contracts also
provide for delivery flexibility, on short notice. In addition, our customers
may cancel or defer orders without significant penalty.

     Our backlog of orders for the space and defense group was $40.8 million as
of December 31, 1999 and $27.5 million as of December 31, 1998. During the last
six months of fiscal 2000, we expect to ship between $10 million and $11 million
of our backlog existing at December 31, 1999. All of the orders included in the
space and defense group backlog are covered by signed contracts or purchase
orders. However, backlog is not necessarily indicative of future sales.
Accordingly, we do not believe that our backlog as of any particular date is
representative of actual sales for any succeeding period.

RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT

     Our research and development efforts are focused on the design, development
and engineering of both products and manufacturing processes. We intend to focus
our future research and development efforts on next generation products and
technologies. Our current development efforts include:

     - advanced Multi-Layer Stripline manufacturing processes for use in
       low-cost, light weight satellite and wireless applications;

     - products for use in mobile and fixed wireless applications;

     - advanced manufacturing technology to produce microwave stripline
       structures for broadband millimeter wave, or extremely high frequency,
       communications satellite applications;

     - advanced low temperature co-fired ceramic for use in low-cost, light
       weight satellite and wireless applications; and

     - broadband wireless technologies for high-speed Internet access.

     These activities include customer-funded design and development, as well as
efforts funded directly by us. Our own research and development expenses were
$1.5 million for the six months ended December 31, 1999, $2.8 million in fiscal
1999, $1.4 million in fiscal 1998 and $540,000 in fiscal 1997. Research and
development costs are charged to expense as incurred.

     In addition, our net sales included approximately $2.0 million for the six
months ended December 31, 1999, approximately $1.4 million for fiscal 1999,
approximately $1.9 million in fiscal 1998 and approximately $6.2 million in
fiscal 1997 attributable to payments by customers for the design and development
of products within the space and defense group to meet their specific
requirements. In any given year, the amount of customer funding for design and
development can vary widely depending upon the status of particular contracts.
We are typically not restricted in our use of technologies developed through
customer funding for other applications.

MANUFACTURING

     We continue to invest in the advancement of our proprietary Multi-Layer
Stripline manufacturing processes and in the automation of the manufacturing
processes of products for our wireless group. Automation is critical in meeting
our customers' demands for lower prices, high quality and on-time delivery. We
are also investing to enhance our responsiveness to increased production demands
from our wireless

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customers, as well as the need to accommodate unpredictable surges in production
rates that are common in this market.

     In July 1999, we began a major renovation and upgrade to our manufacturing
facility, located at our headquarters in East Syracuse, New York, in order to
increase our current capacity and improve our response time to our customers.
Toward this end, we have continued to invest in automated design and
manufacturing equipment to reduce production times and we reorganized our entire
manufacturing and engineering facilities to allocate more space and provide for
a better workflow for our wireless group. Additionally, we have created
specialized work areas and manufacturing cells required by our space and defense
group in order to meet the demanding specifications of our space customers.
These renovations are expected to provide us with the necessary manufacturing
capability and capacity to meet our anticipated customer delivery demands over
the next 18 to 24 months. This facility became ISO 9001 certified on July 19,
1999.

     We manufacture our products from standard components, as well as from items
which are manufactured by vendors to our specifications. A majority of our
commercial and defense electronics assemblies and subsystem products contain
proprietary Multi-Layer Stripline technology which is designed and tested by our
engineers and technicians and is manufactured at our facilities.

     The raw materials utilized in our various product areas are generally
accessible and common to both of our business segments. We purchase most of our
raw materials from a variety of vendors and most of these raw materials are
available from a number of sources. During the first six months of fiscal 2000,
we have purchased approximately 11% and 10% of our total raw materials from two
vendors, but we believe that alternate sources of supply are generally available
for these and all other raw materials.

COMPETITION

     The microwave component and subsystems industry is highly competitive. We
compete against many companies, both foreign and domestic, many of which are
larger and have greater financial and other resources. As a direct supplier to
OEMs, we also face significant competition from the in-house capabilities of our
customers. Recently, however, in the wireless market, many of the OEMs are
increasing the amount of design and production they are outsourcing, thereby
freeing up their internal resources for other use. Internal customer competition
exists predominantly in our satellite business. Our direct competitors in the
wireless market include KDI, M/A-com, a division of Tyco International, Merrimac
Industries and Mini-Circuits.

     The principal competitive factors in both the foreign and domestic markets
are technical performance, reliability, ability to produce in volume, on-time
delivery and price. Based on these factors, we believe that we compete favorably
in our markets. We feel that we are particularly strong in the areas of
technical performance and on-time delivery in the wireless marketplace.

GOVERNMENT REGULATION

     Our products are incorporated into wireless communications systems that are
subject to regulation domestically by the Federal Communications Commission and
internationally by other government agencies. In addition, because of our
participation in the defense industry, we are subject to audit from time to time
for compliance with government regulations by various governmental agencies. We
are also subject to a variety of local, state and federal government regulations
relating to environmental laws, as they relate to toxic or other hazardous
substances used to manufacture our products. We believe that we operate our
business in material compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

     Our success depends to a significant degree upon the preservation and
protection of our product and manufacturing process designs and other
proprietary technology. To protect our proprietary technology, we generally
limit access to our technology, treat portions of our technology as trade
secrets and obtain confidentiality or non-disclosure agreements from persons
with access to our technology. Our agreements with our employees prohibit them
from disclosing our confidential information, technology developments and

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business practices, and from disclosing any confidential information entrusted
to us by other parties. Our consultants who have access to our confidential
information generally sign an agreement requiring them to keep confidential and
not disclose our non-public, confidential information. We also rely on
protections available under trade secret, copyright and trademark law. We have
recently filed four United States patent applications regarding new our wireless
products. We plan to pursue intellectual property protection in foreign
countries, primarily in the form of international patents, in instances where
the technology covered is considered important enough to justify the added
expense.

EMPLOYEES

     As of December 31, 1999, we employed 303 people full time. Of these
employees, 89 were members of the engineering staff, 172 were in manufacturing,
19 were in sales and marketing positions, and 23 were in management and support
functions. None of our employees are represented by a labor union, and we have
not experienced any work stoppages. We consider employee relations to be
excellent.

FACILITIES

     Our principal facility is a 105,000 square foot building, which we own,
located on a 30 acre parcel in East Syracuse, New York. The building currently
houses nearly all of our marketing, manufacturing, administrative, research and
development, systems design and engineering activities. We believe that our
existing facility is adequate to meet current needs and that suitable additional
space will be available to us, as needed, at reasonable commercial terms.

     Additionally, we lease a 20,000 square foot building in Frimley, England
which we sublet. Annual rental cost of this facility is approximately $430,000
and we are currently subletting the building. During the six months ended
December 31, 1999, payments to us under this sublease were at more than 90% of
the full lease value. The existing lease term on this building runs to 2014. We
do not know whether we will be able to continuously sublet the building during
the remaining lease term so as to offset our rental cost in whole or in part.

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                                   MANAGEMENT

     Our executive officers and directors, and their ages as of February 29,
2000, are as follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
NAME                          AGE                              POSITION
- ----                          ---                              --------
<S>                           <C>    <C>
Lawrence A. Sala............   37    President, Chief Executive Officer and Director
Hugh A. Hair................   65    Chairman of the Board
Carl W. Gerst, Jr...........   62    Chief Technical Officer, Treasurer and Vice Chairman
Gert R. Thygesen............   44    Vice President, Operations
Joseph E. Porcello..........   48    Vice President, Finance
Stanley S. Slingerland......   52    Vice President, Human Resources
Mark P. Burdick.............   41    Vice President and General Manager, Wireless Group
Timothy P. Ross.............   41    Vice President and General Manager, Space and Defense Group
Thomas J. Passaro, Jr.......   38    Vice President and President of RF Power Components
Herbert I. Corkin...........   77    Director
Dale F. Eck.................   57    Director
Brian P. Kelly..............   40    Director
Abraham Manber..............   71    Director
Matthew S. Robison..........   39    Director
Dr. David Wilemon...........   62    Director
</TABLE>

     Set forth below is certain information relating to our executive officers
and directors.

     Lawrence A. Sala joined our company in 1984. He has been President since
May 1995 and has served as Chief Executive Officer since September 1997. Before
May 1995, Mr. Sala served as Vice President of Marketing. Mr. Sala became a
member of our board of directors in 1995. He holds a bachelor's degree in
computer engineering, a master's degree in electrical engineering and a master's
degree in business administration, all from Syracuse University.

     Hugh A. Hair has been a member of our board of directors since 1968 and has
served as Chairman of the Board since 1968. Mr. Hair served as President from
our founding until May 1995 and as Chief Executive Officer from our founding
until September 1997. He holds a bachelor of science degree from the University
of Glasgow, Scotland.

     Carl W. Gerst, Jr. has been a member of our board of directors since 1968.
Mr. Gerst has served as Chief Technical Officer and Vice Chairman of the Board
since May 1995 and as our Treasurer since May 1992. Mr. Gerst previously served
as our Executive Vice President from our founding until May 1995. He holds a
bachelor's degree from Youngstown University and a master's degree in business
administration from Syracuse University.

     Gert R. Thygesen joined our company in 1981 and has served as our Vice
President, Operations since April 1995. He previously served as our Operations
Manager from 1992 until 1995 and as our Program Manager, Digital RF Memories &
Advanced Systems, from 1988 to 1992. Mr. Thygesen holds a bachelor of science
degree and a master's degree in electrical engineering from Aalborg University
Center, Denmark.

     Joseph E. Porcello joined our company in 1977 and has served as our Vice
President, Finance, since May 1995. He previously served as our Controller from
1981 to 1999. Mr. Porcello holds a bachelor's degree from the State University
of New York at Buffalo and is a certified public accountant.

     Stanley S. Slingerland joined our company in 1980 and has served as our
Vice President, Human Resources since November 1996. He previously served as
Human Resource Manager until 1996. Mr. Slingerland holds a bachelor's degree
from Hope College.

     Mark P. Burdick has been with us since 1978 and has served as Vice
President and General Manager, Wireless Group since November 1999. He served as
our Business Unit Manager -- Commercial Products from 1994 to 1999 and as our
Group Manager for Defense Radar Countermeasure Subsystems from 1991 to

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1994. Mr. Burdick holds a bachelor of science in electrical engineering from the
Rochester Institute of Technology.


     Thomas J. Passaro, Jr., joined our company in February 2000 in connection
with our acquisition of RF Power Components. He serves as a Vice President of
our company and as President of RF Power Components. Mr. Passaro, a co-founder
of RF Power Components, served as its President from June 1998 to February 2000
and as its Vice President from 1988 to June 1998.

     Timothy P. Ross has been with our company since 1982 and has served as our
Vice President and General Manager, Space and Defense Group since November 1999.
He served as our Business Unit Manager -- Satellite Communications from 1995 to
1999 and as a Program Manager from 1988 to 1995. Mr. Ross holds an associate's
degree in engineering science and a bachelor of science in electrical
engineering from Clarkson University.

     Herbert I. Corkin has served as a member of our board of directors since
1989. Mr. Corkin has been Chairman of the Board of The Entwistle Company, a
defense contractor, since 1959. Mr. Corkin also served as the Chief Executive
Officer of The Entwistle Company since December 1993 and served as its President
from 1959 through December 1993.

     Dale F. Eck has served as a member of our board of directors since 1995.
Mr. Eck was Vice President of Finance and Treasurer of The Entwistle Company
from 1978 until his retirement in February 1997. Mr. Eck has also served as a
director of The Entwistle Company since 1978. Mr. Eck has provided consulting
services to us since March 1997. He holds a bachelor's degree from Augustana
College and a master's degree in business administration from Harvard Business
School.

     Brian P. Kelly has served as a member of our board of directors since 1999.
He is a co-founder of Telergy, a regional integrated communications provider,
and has served as Chairman of the Board of Directors and Chief Executive Officer
of Telergy since its inception in April 1995. From 1986 until 1995, Mr. Kelly
served as President of Communications Management Systems, a communications
billing services provider specializing in the health care industry.

     Abraham Manber has served as a member of our board of directors since 1971.
Mr. Manber has been President of Ad Connect, an advertising and promotional
imprint sales firm, since January 1998. Mr. Manber was President of Amtech
Patent Licensing Corp. from 1979 until his retirement from Amtech in March 1993.
He holds a degree from the College of the City of New York.


     Matthew S. Robison has served as a member of our board of directors since
1998. Mr. Robison has been Vice President Senior Analyst-Technology of Ferris,
Baker Watts Incorporated since January 1999. Mr. Robison previously served as a
General Partner and Analyst of Botti Brown Asset Management from January 1997
until January 1999, and as Vice President and Analyst for Montgomery Securities
from October 1994 until January 1997. Mr. Robison holds a bachelor of sciences
in physics from the University of Denver.


     Dr. David Wilemon has served as a member of our board of directors since
1997. Dr. Wilemon has been a Professor of Marketing and Innovation Management at
the Syracuse University School of Management since 1966. He has also served as
Director of the Synder Innovation Management Program at the Syracuse University
since 1980 and as Co-Director of the Entrepreneurship and Emerging Enterprises
Program there since 1993. Dr. Wilemon is a consultant to several
technology-based companies.

     At the 1999 annual meeting of shareholders, our shareholders voted to
classify the board of directors into three classes as nearly equal in number as
possible. At this meeting, in order to transition to a classified board, our
shareholders also elected the members of the board for terms of one year for
class I directors, two years for class II directors and three years for class
III directors. The class I directors, Messrs. Carl W. Gerst, Jr., Abraham Manber
and Brian P. Kelly, will hold office until the 2000 annual meeting of
shareholders. The class II directors, Messrs. Hugh A. Hair, Herbert I. Corkin
and Matthew S. Robison, will hold office until the 2001 annual meeting. The
class III directors, Messrs. Lawrence A. Sala, Dale F. Eck and

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Dr. David Wilemon, will hold office until the 2002 annual meeting. After this
interim arrangement, members of each class will serve for three years with one
class being elected each year. Officers are elected at the first board of
directors meeting following the shareholders' meeting at which directors are
elected, and serve at the discretion of our board of directors. There are no
family relationships among our directors or officers.

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                       PRINCIPAL AND SELLING SHAREHOLDERS

     The following table provides information regarding the beneficial ownership
of our common stock as of February 29, 2000 by:

     - each director;
     - our named executive officers;
     - all of our executive officers and directors as a group;
     - all those known by us to be beneficial owners of more than five percent
       of our common stock; and
     - each of the selling shareholders.

     The table is based upon information supplied by our executive officers,
directors and principal shareholders and filings with the Securities and
Exchange Commission. Unless otherwise indicated in the footnotes to this table
and subject to community property laws where applicable, we believe that each of
the shareholders named in this table has sole voting and investment power with
respect to the shares indicated as beneficially owned by them. Percentage
ownership is based on 5,674,209 shares outstanding on February 29, 2000, and
6,997,209 shares outstanding immediately following the completion of this
offering, adjusted as required by rules promulgated by the SEC.

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                        SHARES BENEFICIALLY
                                                               OWNED                    SHARES BENEFICIALLY
                                                           PRIOR TO THE                   OWNED AFTER THE
                                                        OFFERING (INCLUDING                  OFFERING
                                    SHARES ISSUABLE        THE NUMBER OF                  (INCLUDING THE
                                      PURSUANT TO             SHARES          NUMBER     NUMBER OF SHARES
                                        OPTIONS         SHOWN IN THE FIRST      OF      SHOWN IN THE FIRST
                                   EXERCISABLE WITHIN         COLUMN)         SHARES          COLUMN)
                                       60 DAYS OF       -------------------    BEING    -------------------
BENEFICIAL OWNER                   FEBRUARY 29, 2000     NUMBER    PERCENT    OFFERED    NUMBER    PERCENT
- ----------------                   ------------------   --------   --------   -------   --------   --------
<S>                                <C>                  <C>        <C>        <C>       <C>        <C>
Kern Capital Management, LLC. ...            --         821,000      14.5%         --   821,000      11.7%
  Suite 1926
  114 West 47th Street
  New York, NY 10036
Global Securities, Inc...........            --         562,800      10.0     200,000   362,800       5.2
  P.O. Box 560
  Sudbury, MA 01776
Bank of America Corporation......            --         414,500       7.3          --   414,500       5.9
  110 South Tryon Street
  Charlotte, NC 38255
AmvesCap PLC.....................            --         373,400       6.6          --   373,400       5.3
  11 Devonshire Square
  London EC2M 4YR
  England
Lawrence A. Sala(1)..............        73,000          84,700       1.5      20,000    64,700      *
Hugh A. Hair(2)..................         2,000          20,500      *             --    20,500      *
Carl W. Gerst, Jr.(3)............         2,000         266,700       4.7      57,000   209,700       3.0
Gert R. Thygesen(4)..............        28,700          32,200      *             --    32,200      *
Joseph E. Porcello(5)............        19,500          20,500      *             --    20,500      *
Abraham Manber...................         2,000           5,000      *             --     5,000      *
Dale F. Eck......................         7,500          17,500      *             --    17,500      *
Herbert I. Corkin(6).............            --          16,000      *             --    16,000      *
Dr. David Wilemon................        16,500          16,500      *             --    16,500      *
Matthew S. Robison...............        12,500          12,500      *             --    12,500      *
Brian P. Kelly...................        10,000          10,000      *             --    10,000      *
Directors and executive officers
  as a group (15 persons)(7).....       181,100         565,017       9.6      77,000   488,017       6.8
</TABLE>

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<PAGE>   46

- ---------------
 *  Indicates less than 1%

(1) Includes 6,500 shares of restricted stock. The restrictions will terminate
    in May 2003.

(2) Includes 6,700 shares owned by Mr. Hair's wife.

(3) Includes 4,500 shares owned by Mr. Gerst's wife.

(4) Includes 1,500 shares of restricted stock. The restrictions will terminate
    in May 2003.

(5) Includes 1,000 shares of restricted stock. The restrictions will terminate
    in May 2003.

(6) Includes 1,000 shares owned by The Entwistle Company, of which Mr. Corkin is
    Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and a majority shareholder. Does not
    include 562,800 shares owned by Global Securities, Inc., as to which shares
    Mr. Corkin, the owner of 24% of the capital stock of Global, disclaims
    beneficial ownership.

(7) Includes an aggregate of 13,000 shares of restricted stock held by our
    directors and executive officers. The restrictions will terminate in May
    2003.

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                                  UNDERWRITING

     Anaren and the selling shareholders are offering the shares of common stock
described in this prospectus through a number of underwriters. Banc of America
Securities LLC, CIBC World Markets Corp., Needham & Company, Inc. and Pacific
Growth Equities, Inc. are the representatives of the underwriters. Anaren and
the selling shareholders have entered into a firm commitment underwriting
agreement with the representatives. Subject to the terms and conditions of the
underwriting agreement, Anaren and the selling shareholders have agreed to sell
to the underwriters, and each underwriter has agreed to purchase, the number of
shares of common stock listed next to its name below at the public offering
price less the underwriting discount and commissions on the cover page of the
prospectus:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                               NUMBER
UNDERWRITERS                                                  OF SHARES
- ------------                                                  ---------
<S>                                                           <C>
Banc of America Securities LLC..............................
CIBC World Markets Corp.....................................
Needham & Company, Inc......................................
Pacific Growth Equities, Inc................................
                                                              ---------
     Total..................................................  1,600,000
                                                              =========
</TABLE>

     The underwriting agreement is subject to a number of terms and conditions
and provides that the underwriters must buy all of the shares if they buy any of
them. The underwriters will sell the shares to the public when and if the
underwriters buy the shares from us and the selling shareholders.

     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 may
also 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
public offering price, the underwriters may change the public offering price and
the other selling terms. No change in the selling terms will vary the proceeds
to be received by us as specified on the cover page to the prospectus. The
common stock is offered subject to a number of conditions, including:

     - receipt and acceptance of the common stock by the underwriters; and

     - the right on the part of the underwriters to reject orders in whole or in
       part.

     We have granted the underwriters an option to buy up to 240,000 additional
shares of common stock. These additional shares would cover sales of shares by
the underwriters that exceed the number of shares specified in the table above.
The underwriters may exercise this option at any time within 30 days after the
date of this prospectus. If the underwriters exercise this option, they will
each purchase, subject to a number of terms and conditions, additional shares
approximately in proportion to the amounts specified in the table above.

     The following table shows the per share and total underwriting discounts
and commissions to be paid to the underwriters. These amounts are shown assuming
no exercise and full exercise of the underwriters' option to purchase additional
shares.

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                              NO EXERCISE    FULL EXERCISE
                                                              -----------    -------------
<S>                                                           <C>            <C>
Per share underwriting discounts and commissions............   $               $
Total underwriting discounts and commissions to be paid by
  us........................................................   $               $
Total underwriting discounts and commissions to be paid by
  the selling shareholders..................................   $               $
</TABLE>

     The expenses of the offering, not including underwriting discounts and
commissions, are estimated to be approximately $550,000 and will be paid by us
and the selling shareholders. Expenses of the offering, exclusive of
underwriting discounts and commissions, include the SEC filing fee, printing
expenses, transfer agent and registration and other miscellaneous fees.

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     We, our executive officers and directors, and the selling shareholders have
entered into lock-up agreements with the underwriters. Under these agreements,
subject to exceptions, we may not issue any new shares of common stock, and our
executive officers and directors and the selling shareholders may not offer,
sell, contact to sell, or otherwise 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 90 days 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 and the selling shareholders will indemnify the underwriters against
some liabilities, including some liabilities under the Securities Act. If we or
the selling shareholders are unable to provide this indemnification, we and the
selling shareholders will contribute to payments the underwriters may be
required to make in respect of those liabilities.

     In connection with this offering, the underwriters may engage in activities
that stabilize, maintain or otherwise affect the price of the common stock.
These transactions may include:

     - short sales;

     - over-allotment;

     - purchases to cover positions created by short sales; and

     - stabilizing transactions.

     Short sales involve the sale by the underwriters of a greater number of
shares than they are required to purchase in this offering. In order to cover a
short position, the underwriters may bid for and purchase shares of common stock
in the open market or may exercise their over-allotment option. Stabilizing
transactions consist of bids or purchases made for the purpose of preventing or
retarding a decline in the market price of the common stock while this offering
is in progress.

     The underwriters may also 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.

     As a result of these activities, the price of the 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.

     In connection with this offering, some underwriters and any selling group
members who are qualified market makers on the Nasdaq National Market may engage
in passive market making transactions in the common stock on the Nasdaq National
Market in accordance with Rule 103 of Regulation M. Rule 103 permits passive
market making during the period when Regulation M would otherwise prohibit
market making activity by the participants in this offering. Passive market
making may occur during the business day before the pricing of the offering,
before the commencement of offers or sales of the common stock. Passive market
makers must comply with applicable volume and price limitations and must be
identified as a passive market maker. In general, a passive market maker must
display its bid at a price not in excess of the highest independent bid for the
security. If all independent bids are lowered below the passive market maker's
bid, however, the bid must then be lowered when purchase limits are exceeded.
Net purchases by a passive market maker on each day are limited to a specified
percentage of the passive market maker's average daily trading volume in the
common stock during a specified period and must be discontinued when such limit
is reached. Underwriters and dealers are not required to engage in passive
market making and may end passive market making activities at any time.

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                                 LEGAL MATTERS

     The validity of the issuance of the common stock offered hereby will be
passed upon for us by Bond, Schoeneck & King, LLP, Syracuse, New York. David M.
Ferrara, Esq., a member of Bond, Schoeneck & King, LLP, serves as our General
Counsel and Secretary. In addition, certain members of that firm beneficially
own an aggregate of 11,240 shares of our common stock, including shares subject
to options exercisable within 60 days of this prospectus. Certain legal matters
in connection with this offering will be passed upon for the underwriters by
Foley, Hoag & Eliot LLP, Boston, Massachusetts.

                                    EXPERTS

     Our consolidated financial statements as of June 30, 1998 and 1999, and for
each of the years in the three year period ended June 30, 1999, have been
included in this prospectus and in the related registration statement in
reliance upon the report of KPMG LLP, independent certified public accountants,
appearing elsewhere in this prospectus, and upon the authority of that firm as
experts in accounting and auditing.

                      WHERE YOU CAN FIND MORE INFORMATION

     We are a reporting company and file annual, quarterly and special reports,
proxy statements and other information with the Securities and Exchange
Commission, or the SEC. You may read and copy such materials at the public
reference facilities maintained by the SEC at 450 Fifth Street, N.W.,
Washington, D.C. 20549. You may also obtain copies of such material from the SEC
at prescribed rates for the cost of copying by writing to the Public Reference
Section of the SEC at the same address. You may call the SEC at 1-800-SEC-0330
for more information on the public reference rooms. You can also find our SEC
filings at the SEC's web site at www.sec.gov.

                INCORPORATION OF CERTAIN DOCUMENTS BY REFERENCE

     The SEC allows us to "incorporate by reference" information that we file
with them, which means that we can disclose important information to you by
referring you to those documents. The information incorporated by reference is
an important part of this prospectus, and information that we file later with
the SEC will automatically update and supersede this information. We incorporate
by reference the documents listed below and any future filings we will make with
the SEC under Section 13(a), 13(c), 14 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act
of 1934:

     - Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended June 30, 1999 filed on
       September 27, 1999;

     - Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 1999
       filed on November 5, 1999;

     - Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended December 31, 1999
       filed on February 11, 2000;

     - Proxy Statement on Schedule 14A for our 1999 Annual Meeting filed on
       September 27, 1999; and

     - The description of the common stock contained in our Registration
       Statement on Form 8-A filed in November 1972.

     You may request a copy of these filings at no cost, by writing or
telephoning us at the following address:

                             Anaren Microwave, Inc.
                              6635 Kirkville Road
                         East Syracuse, New York 13057
                                 (315) 432-8909

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                             ANAREN MICROWAVE, INC.
                                AND SUBSIDIARIES

                   INDEX TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                              PAGE
                                                              ----
<S>                                                           <C>
Independent Auditors' Report................................  F-2
Consolidated Balance Sheets as of June 30, 1998 and 1999
  (audited) and December 31, 1999 (unaudited)...............  F-3
Consolidated Statements of Operations for the years ended
  June 30, 1997, 1998, and 1999 (audited) and the six months
  ended December 31, 1998 and 1999 (unaudited)..............  F-4
Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity for the
  years ended June 30, 1997, 1998, and 1999 (audited) and
  the six months ended December 31, 1999 (unaudited)........  F-5
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the years ended
  June 30, 1997, 1998, and 1999 (audited) and the six months
  ended December 31, 1998 and 1999 (unaudited)..............  F-6
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements..................  F-7
</TABLE>

                                       F-1
<PAGE>   51

                          INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT

The Board of Directors
Anaren Microwave, Inc.:

We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Anaren
Microwave, Inc. and subsidiaries as of June 30, 1998 and 1999, and the related
consolidated statements of operations, stockholders' equity, and cash flows for
each of the years in the three year period ended June 30, 1999. These
consolidated financial statements 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 Anaren Microwave,
Inc. and subsidiaries as of June 30, 1998 and 1999, and the results of their
operations and their cash flows for each of the years in the three year period
ended June 30, 1999, in conformity with generally accepted accounting
principles.

                                                    /s/ KPMG LLP

Syracuse, New York
August 2, 1999

                                       F-2
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                    ANAREN MICROWAVE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

                          CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
                       (IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT SHARE DATA)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                  JUNE 30,
                                                             ------------------    DECEMBER 31,
                                                              1998       1999          1999
                                                             -------    -------    ------------
                                                                                   (UNAUDITED)
<S>                                                          <C>        <C>        <C>
ASSETS
Current assets:
  Cash and cash equivalents................................  $11,249    $13,482      $ 6,068
  Marketable debt securities (Note 2)......................   13,842     15,005       22,884
  Receivables, less allowance for bad debts of $13 in 1998
     and 1999 and at December 31, 1999 (Unaudited).........    7,278      6,333        8,624
  Inventories (Note 3).....................................   10,355      8,385        8,401
  Refundable income taxes..................................       --        462           --
  Prepaid expenses.........................................      138        224          478
  Deferred income taxes (Note 12)..........................      109        117          141
                                                             -------    -------      -------
     Total current assets..................................   42,971     44,008       46,596
Marketable debt securities (Note 2)........................       --      4,976        5,281
Property, plant and equipment, net (Note 4)................    7,891      8,604        9,819
Deferred income taxes (Note 12)............................       41        304          334
Patent (Note 1)............................................       --        575          539
                                                             -------    -------      -------
                                                             $50,903    $58,467      $62,569
                                                             =======    =======      =======
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
  Accounts payable.........................................  $ 2,221    $ 2,360      $ 2,481
  Accrued expenses (Note 5)................................    1,277      1,774        1,593
  Income taxes payable.....................................      317        472          122
  Customer advance payments................................      191        348          180
                                                             -------    -------      -------
     Total current liabilities.............................    4,006      4,954        4,376
Postretirement benefit obligation (Note 11)................    1,247      1,279        1,307
Deferred compensation......................................      144        388          488
                                                             -------    -------      -------
Commitments and concentrations (Notes 13, 14, and 15)
     Total liabilities.....................................  $ 5,397    $ 6,621      $ 6,171
                                                             -------    -------      -------
Stockholders' equity:
  Common stock of $.01 par value. Authorized 25,000,000
     shares; issued 6,455,366 and 6,554,366 shares in 1998
     and 1999, respectively, and 6,624,666 shares at
     December 31, 1999 (Unaudited).........................       65         66           66
  Additional paid-in capital...............................   36,611     37,469       39,199
  Unearned compensation (Note 9)...........................       --         --         (851)
  Retained earnings........................................   10,842     17,792       21,465
                                                             -------    -------      -------
                                                              47,518     55,327       59,879
  Less cost of 892,274 and 1,020,274 treasury shares in
     1998 and 1999, respectively, and 1,020,274 treasury
     shares at December 31, 1999 (Unaudited)...............    2,012      3,481        3,481
                                                             -------    -------      -------
     Total stockholders' equity............................   45,506     51,846       56,398
                                                             -------    -------      -------
                                                             $50,903    $58,467      $62,569
                                                             =======    =======      =======
</TABLE>

          See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
                                       F-3
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                    ANAREN MICROWAVE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

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

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                             SIX MONTHS ENDED
                                                YEAR ENDED JUNE 30,            DECEMBER 31,
                                           -----------------------------    ------------------
                                            1997       1998       1999       1998       1999
                                           -------    -------    -------    -------    -------
                                                                               (UNAUDITED)
<S>                                        <C>        <C>        <C>        <C>        <C>
Net sales................................  $24,227    $37,449    $45,739    $21,535    $25,735
Cost of sales............................   16,243     23,571     27,711     13,024     15,443
                                           -------    -------    -------    -------    -------
Gross profit.............................    7,984     13,878     18,028      8,511     10,292
                                           -------    -------    -------    -------    -------
Operating expenses:
  Marketing..............................    3,171      3,999      4,177      1,996      2,280
  Research and development...............      540      1,380      2,835      1,360      1,490
  General and administrative.............    2,238      2,873      3,220      1,564      1,789
                                           -------    -------    -------    -------    -------
     Total operating expenses............    5,949      8,252     10,232      4,920      5,559
                                           -------    -------    -------    -------    -------
Operating income.........................    2,035      5,626      7,796      3,591      4,733
                                           -------    -------    -------    -------    -------
Other income (expense):
  Interest expense.......................      (94)       (82)       (38)       (19)       (20)
  Other, primarily interest income.......      114        923      1,396        664        938
                                           -------    -------    -------    -------    -------
     Total other income..................       20        841      1,358        645        918
                                           -------    -------    -------    -------    -------
Income before income taxes...............    2,055      6,467      9,154      4,236      5,651
Income taxes (Note 12)...................       --     (2,330)    (2,204)    (1,483)    (1,978)
                                           -------    -------    -------    -------    -------
Net income...............................  $ 2,055    $ 4,137    $ 6,950    $ 2,753    $ 3,673
                                           =======    =======    =======    =======    =======
Net income per common and common
  equivalent share:
  Basic..................................  $   .50    $   .83    $  1.26    $   .50    $   .66
                                           =======    =======    =======    =======    =======
  Diluted................................  $   .47    $   .79    $  1.20    $   .48    $   .62
                                           =======    =======    =======    =======    =======
Shares used in computing net income per
  common and common equivalent share:
  Basic..................................    4,106      4,984      5,522      5,511      5,554
                                           =======    =======    =======    =======    =======
  Diluted................................    4,332      5,237      5,770      5,737      5,889
                                           =======    =======    =======    =======    =======
</TABLE>

          See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
                                       F-4
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                    ANAREN MICROWAVE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

                CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
                       (IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT SHARE DATA)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                COMMON STOCK      ADDITIONAL                               TREASURY STOCK          TOTAL
                             ------------------    PAID-IN       UNEARNED     RETAINED   -------------------   STOCKHOLDERS'
                              SHARES     AMOUNT    CAPITAL     COMPENSATION   EARNINGS    SHARES     AMOUNT       EQUITY
                             ---------   ------   ----------   ------------   --------   ---------   -------   -------------
<S>                          <C>         <C>      <C>          <C>            <C>        <C>         <C>       <C>
Balance at June 30, 1996...  4,992,116    $50      $15,507        $  --       $ 4,650      892,274   $(2,012)     $18,195
  Net income...............         --     --           --           --         2,055           --        --        2,055
  Stock options exercised
    (Note 8)...............     20,000     --           77           --            --           --        --           77
                             ---------    ---      -------        -----       -------    ---------   -------      -------
Balance at June 30, 1997...  5,012,116     50       15,584           --         6,705      892,274    (2,012)      20,327
  Net income...............         --     --           --           --         4,137           --        --        4,137
  Stock options exercised
    (Note 8)...............    277,800      3        1,051           --            --           --        --        1,054
  Sale of common stock
    (Note 7)...............  1,165,450     12       19,738           --            --           --        --       19,750
  Tax benefit from exercise
    of stock options (Note
    12)....................         --     --          238           --            --           --        --          238
                             ---------    ---      -------        -----       -------    ---------   -------      -------
Balance at June 30, 1998...  6,455,366     65       36,611           --        10,842      892,274    (2,012)      45,506
  Net income...............         --     --           --           --         6,950           --        --        6,950
  Purchase of treasury
    stock..................         --     --           --           --            --      128,000    (1,469)      (1,469)
  Stock options exercised
    (Note 8)...............     99,000      1          516           --            --           --        --          517
  Stock options granted in
    connection with
    acquisition of patent
    (Notes 1 and 8)........         --     --          250           --            --           --        --          250
  Tax benefit from exercise
    of stock options (Note
    12)....................         --     --           92           --            --           --        --           92
                             ---------    ---      -------        -----       -------    ---------   -------      -------
Balance at June 30, 1999...  6,554,366     66       37,469           --        17,792    1,020,274    (3,481)      51,846
  Net income (Unaudited)...         --     --           --           --         3,673           --        --        3,673
  Stock options exercised
    (Note 8) (Unaudited)...     46,300     --          391           --            --           --        --          391
  Issuance of restricted
    stock (Note 9)
    (Unaudited)............     24,000     --          894         (894)           --           --        --           --
  Amortization of unearned
    compensation (Note 9)
    (Unaudited)............         --     --           --           43            --           --        --           43
  Tax benefit from exercise
    of stock options (Note
    12) (Unaudited)........         --     --          445           --            --           --        --          445
                             ---------    ---      -------        -----       -------    ---------   -------      -------
Balance at December 31,
  1999 (Unaudited).........  6,624,666    $66      $39,199        $(851)      $21,465    1,020,274   $(3,481)     $56,398
                             =========    ===      =======        =====       =======    =========   =======      =======
</TABLE>

          See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
                                       F-5
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                    ANAREN MICROWAVE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

                     CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
                       (IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT SHARE DATA)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                              SIX MONTHS ENDED
                                                   YEAR ENDED JUNE 30,          DECEMBER 31,
                                               ---------------------------   ------------------
                                                1997      1998      1999      1998       1999
                                               ------   --------   -------   -------   --------
                                                                                (UNAUDITED)
<S>                                            <C>      <C>        <C>       <C>       <C>
Cash flows from operating activities:
  Net income................................   $2,055   $  4,137   $ 6,950   $ 2,753   $  3,673
  Adjustments to reconcile net income to net
     cash provided by operating activities:
     Depreciation and amortization..........    1,240      1,336     1,433       697        808
     Amortization of intangibles............       --         --        --        --         36
     Deferred income taxes..................     (467)       318      (271)      (65)       (55)
     Unearned compensation..................       --         --        --        --         43
     Changes in operating assets and
       liabilities:
       Receivables..........................   (1,549)      (560)      944      (306)    (2,290)
       Refundable income taxes..............      321         --      (462)       --        462
       Inventories..........................     (526)    (2,619)    1,970     1,425        (16)
       Prepaid expenses.....................       59         58       (86)      (60)      (254)
       Other assets.........................       29         14      (325)       --         --
       Accounts payable.....................      837        720       139      (843)       121
       Income taxes payable.................      494         62       247      (117)        95
       Accrued expenses.....................      247        558       497      (148)      (181)
       Customer advance payments............      754       (813)      158       526       (168)
       Deferred compensation................       --        144       244        72        100
       Postretirement benefit obligation....       43         65        32        --         28
                                               ------   --------   -------   -------   --------
          Net cash provided by operating
            activities......................    3,537      3,420    11,470     3,934      2,402
                                               ------   --------   -------   -------   --------
Cash flows from investing activities:
  Capital expenditures......................   (1,154)    (2,257)   (2,146)     (659)    (2,023)
  Net purchases of marketable debt
     securities.............................       --    (13,842)   (6,139)   (2,702)    (8,184)
                                               ------   --------   -------   -------   --------
          Net cash used in investing
            activities......................   (1,154)   (16,099)   (8,285)   (3,361)   (10,207)
                                               ------   --------   -------   -------   --------
Cash flows from financing activities:
  Proceeds from long-term debt..............      907         --        --        --         --
  Principal payments on long-term debt......   (1,300)      (682)       --        --         --
  Stock options exercised...................       77      1,053       517       374        391
  Purchase of treasury stock................       --         --    (1,469)   (1,469)        --
  Proceeds from sale of common stock, net
     (Note 7)...............................       --     19,750        --        --         --
                                               ------   --------   -------   -------   --------
          Net cash provided by (used in)
            financing activities............     (316)    20,121      (952)   (1,095)       391
                                               ------   --------   -------   -------   --------
          Net increase (decrease) in cash
            and cash equivalents............    2,067      7,442     2,233      (522)    (7,414)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of
  period....................................    1,740      3,807    11,249    11,249     13,482
                                               ------   --------   -------   -------   --------
Cash and cash equivalents at end of
  period....................................   $3,807   $ 11,249   $13,482   $10,727   $  6,068
                                               ======   ========   =======   =======   ========
</TABLE>

          See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
                                       F-6
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                    ANAREN MICROWAVE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

                   NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(1) SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

  (a) Principles of Consolidation

     The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Anaren
Microwave, Inc. and its wholly-owned subsidiaries ("the Company"). All
significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in
consolidation.

  (b) Operations

     The Company is engaged in the design, development and manufacture of
microwave components, assemblies and subsystems which receive and analyze radar
signals and other microwave transmissions. Its primary products include devices
and systems used in the wireless communications, satellite communications and
defense electronics markets.

  (c) Sales Recognition

     The Company recognizes sales at the time products are shipped to its
customers. Revenues and estimated profits on fixed-price contracts are
recognized under the percentage of completion method of accounting on the
units-of-delivery basis. Provisions for estimated losses on uncompleted
contracts are made in the period in which such losses are determined.

  (d) Cash Equivalents

     Cash equivalents of $11,248,925 and $13,481,576 at June 30, 1998 and 1999,
respectively, and $6,068,059 (unaudited) at December 31, 1999, consist of
certificates of deposit and money market instruments having maturities of three
months or less. Cash equivalents are stated at cost which approximates fair
value.

  (e) Marketable Debt Securities

     The Company classifies its portfolio of marketable debt securities as
held-to-maturity in accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards
No. 115, Accounting for Certain Investments in Debt and Equity Securities, as
the Company does not hold any securities considered to be trading. Securities
held-to-maturity are those securities the Company has the ability and intent to
hold to maturity.

     Held-to-maturity securities are recorded at amortized cost. A decline in
the fair value of a held-to-maturity security that is deemed to be other than
temporary results in a charge to earnings resulting in the establishment of a
new cost basis for the security, and dividend and interest income are recognized
when earned.

  (f) Inventories

     Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market, cost being
determined on a first-in, first-out basis. Work-in-process inventories related
to fixed-price contracts are stated at the accumulated cost of material, labor
and manufacturing overhead, less the estimated cost of units delivered.

  (g) Property, Plant and Equipment

     Property, plant and equipment are stated at cost. Depreciation of land
improvements and buildings is calculated by the straight-line method over an
estimated service life of 25 years. Machinery and equipment are depreciated
primarily by the straight-line method based on estimated useful lives of 5 to 10
years.

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                    ANAREN MICROWAVE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

           NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)

  (h) Patent

     During fiscal 1999, the Company purchased a patent for $325,000 and 50,000
stock options. The stock options were valued at $249,965 as discussed in note 8.
The patent is being amortized on a straight-line basis over its remaining life
of 8 years.

  (i) Net Income Per Share

     Basic income per share is based on the weighted average number of common
shares outstanding. Diluted income per share is based on the weighted average
number of common shares outstanding, as well as dilutive potential common shares
which, in the Company's case, comprise shares issuable under the stock option
and restricted stock plans described in notes 8 and 9. The treasury stock method
is used to calculate dilutive shares which reduces the gross number of dilutive
shares by the number of shares purchasable from the proceeds of the options
assumed to be exercised.

     The weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the basic
income per share calculation was 4,106,245, 4,984,307 and 5,522,056 for fiscal
1997, 1998 and 1999, respectively, and 5,510,759 (unaudited) and 5,553,671
(unaudited) for the six months ended December 31, 1998 and 1999, respectively.
For diluted earnings per share purposes, these balances increased by 225,417,
252,850 and 247,643 shares for fiscal 1997, 1998 and 1999, respectively, and
226,089 (unaudited) and 334,961 (unaudited) shares for the six months ended
December 31, 1998 and 1999, respectively, due to the effect of common
equivalent          shares which were issuable under the Company's stock option
and restricted stock plans.

  (j) Pension and Postretirement Plans

     On July 1, 1998, the Company adopted Financial Accounting Standards Board
(FASB) Statement No. 132, Employers' Disclosures about Pension and Other
Postretirement Benefits. Statement 132 revises employers' disclosures about
pension and other postretirement benefit plans; it does not change the method of
accounting for such plans.

  (k) Research and Development Costs

     Research and development costs are charged to expense as incurred. The
Company receives fees under a technology development contract and such fees are
recorded as a reduction of research and development costs as work is performed
pursuant to the related contract and as defined milestones are attained. In
fiscal 1997, 1998 and 1999, the Company recognized product development fees of
$338,939, $335,390 and $100,013, respectively, under the contract, which were
netted with research and development costs.

  (l) Income Taxes

     The Company utilizes the asset and liability method of accounting for
income taxes. Under this method, deferred tax assets and liabilities are
recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between
the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and
their respective tax bases and operating loss and tax credit carryforwards.
Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates.

  (m) Financial Instruments

     The Company's financial instruments, which include cash and cash
equivalents, receivables, and accounts payable, are stated at cost which
approximates fair value at June 30, 1998 and 1999 and at December 31, 1999
(unaudited). The Company's marketable debt securities are stated at amortized
cost, and their fair values, as determined by quoted market prices, are
presented in note 2.

                                       F-8
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                    ANAREN MICROWAVE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

           NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)

  (n) Stock-based Compensation

     The Company measures compensation expense for its stock-based employee
compensation plans using the intrinsic value method and has provided pro forma
disclosures of the effect on net income and earnings per share as if the fair
value-based method had been applied in measuring compensation expense.

  (o) Segment Information

     Effective June 30, 1999, the Company adopted FASB Statement No. 131,
Disclosures About Segments of an Enterprise and Related Information, which
changes the way the Company reports information about its operating segments.
The information for fiscal 1997 and 1998 has been restated in accordance with
the requirements of the new standard.

  (p) 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 reported amounts of certain assets and liabilities
and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial
statements and the reported amounts of sales and expenses during the reporting
period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

  (q) Interim Results (Unaudited)

     The accompanying consolidated balance sheet at December 31, 1999 and the
related consolidated statements of operations and cash flows for the six months
ended December 31, 1998 and 1999, and the statement of stockholders' equity for
the six months ended December 31, 1999 are unaudited. In the opinion of
management, these consolidated statements have been prepared on the same basis
as the audited consolidated financial statements and include all adjustments,
consisting of only normal recurring adjustments, necessary for the fair
statement of results of the interim periods. The data disclosed in these notes
to the consolidated financial statements at such dates and for such periods are
also unaudited.

  (r) Recent Pronouncements

     In June 1998, the FASB issued Statement No. 133, Accounting for Derivative
Instruments and Hedging Activities, which establishes accounting and reporting
standards for derivative instruments and hedging activities. The statement
requires recognition of all derivatives at fair value in the financial
statements. FASB Statement No. 137, Accounting for Derivative Instruments and
Hedging Activities -- Deferral of the Effective Date of FASB Statement No. 133,
an amendment of FASB Statement No. 133, defers implementation of Statement No.
133 until fiscal years beginning after June 15, 2000. The Company has reviewed
Statement No. 133 and believes that, upon implementation in fiscal 2001, the
standard will not have a significant effect on its financial statements.

                                       F-9
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                    ANAREN MICROWAVE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

           NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)

(2) MARKETABLE DEBT SECURITIES

     Marketable debt securities classified as held-to-maturity are summarized as
follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                             JUNE 30, 1998
                                            ------------------------------------------------
                                                           GROSS         GROSS
                                            AMORTIZED    UNREALIZED    UNREALIZED     FAIR
                                              COST         GAINS         LOSSES       VALUE
                                            ---------    ----------    ----------    -------
                                                             (IN THOUSANDS)
<S>                                         <C>          <C>           <C>           <C>
U.S. Government and agency obligations....   $    80         $--          $--        $    80
Corporate bonds...........................     2,751         --             5          2,746
Medium and short-term notes...............       953         --             1            952
Euro Dollar bonds.........................     8,558          1             8          8,551
Taxable auction securities................     1,500         --            --          1,500
                                             -------         --           ---        -------
     Total................................   $13,842         $1           $14        $13,829
                                             =======         ==           ===        =======
</TABLE>

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                             JUNE 30, 1999
                                            ------------------------------------------------
                                                           GROSS         GROSS
                                            AMORTIZED    UNREALIZED    UNREALIZED     FAIR
                                              COST         GAINS         LOSSES       VALUE
                                            ---------    ----------    ----------    -------
                                                             (IN THOUSANDS)
<S>                                         <C>          <C>           <C>           <C>
U.S. Government and agency obligations....   $   151         $--          $ 1        $   150
Corporate bonds...........................     9,301         --            44          9,257
Medium and short-term notes...............     1,784         --             9          1,775
Euro Dollar bonds.........................     7,945         --            30          7,915
Taxable auction securities................       800         --            --            800
                                             -------         --           ---        -------
     Total................................   $19,981         $--          $84        $19,897
                                             =======         ==           ===        =======
</TABLE>

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                           DECEMBER 31, 1999
                                            ------------------------------------------------
                                                           GROSS         GROSS
                                            AMORTIZED    UNREALIZED    UNREALIZED     FAIR
                                              COST         GAINS         LOSSES       VALUE
                                            ---------    ----------    ----------    -------
                                                              (UNAUDITED)
                                                             (IN THOUSANDS)
<S>                                         <C>          <C>           <C>           <C>
U.S. Government and agency obligations....   $    --         $--          $ --       $    --
Corporate bonds...........................    13,118         --            126        12,992
Medium and short-term notes...............     8,584         --             41         8,543
Euro Dollar bonds.........................     5,707         --             33         5,674
Taxable auction securities................       756         --              8           748
                                             -------         --           ----       -------
     Total................................   $28,165         $--          $208       $27,957
                                             =======         ==           ====       =======
</TABLE>

     Marketable debt securities are classified as either current or long-term
assets in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets based upon their maturity
dates.

                                      F-10
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                    ANAREN MICROWAVE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

           NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)

(3) INVENTORIES

     Inventories are summarized as follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                          JUNE 30,
                                                      -----------------    DECEMBER 31,
                                                       1998       1999         1999
                                                      -------    ------    ------------
                                                                           (UNAUDITED)
                                                               (IN THOUSANDS)
<S>                                                   <C>        <C>       <C>
Component parts.....................................  $ 4,213    $3,689       $3,961
Work-in-process.....................................    4,410     3,242        2,797
Finished goods......................................    1,732     1,454        1,643
                                                      -------    ------       ------
                                                      $10,355    $8,385       $8,401
                                                      =======    ======       ======
</TABLE>

(4) PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT

     Components of property, plant and equipment consist of the following:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                          JUNE 30,
                                                     ------------------    DECEMBER 31,
                                                      1998       1999          1999
                                                     -------    -------    ------------
                                                                           (UNAUDITED)
                                                               (IN THOUSANDS)
<S>                                                  <C>        <C>        <C>
Land and land improvements.........................  $ 1,362    $ 1,362      $ 1,362
Buildings..........................................    5,243      5,266        5,822
Machinery and equipment............................   25,732     27,855       29,322
                                                     -------    -------      -------
                                                      32,337     34,483       36,506
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization.....   24,446     25,879       26,687
                                                     -------    -------      -------
                                                     $ 7,891    $ 8,604      $ 9,819
                                                     =======    =======      =======
</TABLE>

(5) ACCRUED EXPENSES

     Accrued expenses are summarized as follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                           JUNE 30,
                                                       ----------------    DECEMBER 31,
                                                        1998      1999         1999
                                                       ------    ------    ------------
                                                                           (UNAUDITED)
                                                                (IN THOUSANDS)
<S>                                                    <C>       <C>       <C>
Compensation.........................................  $  859    $1,097       $  787
Commissions..........................................     293       400          412
Other................................................     125       277          394
                                                       ------    ------       ------
                                                       $1,277    $1,774       $1,593
                                                       ======    ======       ======
</TABLE>

(6) LONG-TERM DEBT

     The Company has a $10,000,000 unsecured working capital revolving line of
credit bearing interest at prime (7.5% at June 30, 1999) through December 31,
2001. In December 1999, the facility was extended through December 2003
(unaudited). The terms of the revolving line of credit require maintenance of a
minimum tangible net worth, ratio of cash flow to current maturities, and
leverage ratio, as defined. There were no borrowings against the line of credit
in fiscal 1998 and 1999 or during the six months ended December 31, 1999
(unaudited).

     Cash payments for interest were $92,358, $93,148 and $38,537 during fiscal
1997, 1998 and 1999, respectively, and $20,029 (unaudited) for the six months
ended December 31, 1999.

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           NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)

(7) COMMON STOCK OFFERING

     During the second quarter of fiscal 1998, the Company sold 1,165,450 shares
of its common stock in a public offering for $19,750,450, net of issuance costs.
A portion of the proceeds was used to pay bank debt and for other general
corporate purposes.

(8) STOCK OPTION PLANS

     Under the Company's Incentive Stock Option Plan (ISO), 400,000 shares of
common stock were reserved for the granting of options to eligible employees.
Options are granted at a price not less than fair market value of shares at the
date of grant, become exercisable 20% twelve months from the date of grant and
20% per year thereafter, and must be exercised within ten years of the date of
grant. During fiscal 1999, an additional 500,000 shares of common stock were
reserved for the granting of options.

     The Company also has a Non-Statutory Stock Option Plan (NSO) which allows
for the granting of options to Board members and nonemployees. Under the Plan,
100,000 shares of common stock were reserved for the granting of options at
prices to be determined by the Board (options granted to Board members may not
be less than the fair market value on the date of grant). Options become
exercisable immediately and must be exercised within five years of the date of
grant. During fiscal 1999, an additional 150,000 shares of common stock were
reserved for the granting of options.

     As discussed in note 1, during fiscal 1999, the Company granted 50,000
stock options as partial consideration for a patent. The stock options were
valued at $249,965 using the Black-Scholes model as of June 30, 1999 (the date
of grant), become exercisable one year from the date of grant, and must be
exercised within five years of the date of grant.

     Information for the three years ended June 30, 1999 and the six months
ended December 31, 1999 (unaudited) with respect to these plans are as follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                                   WEIGHTED
                                                       SHARES                                      AVERAGE
                                        -------------------------------------                      EXERCISE
                                          ISO       NSO     OTHER     TOTAL       OPTION PRICE      PRICE
                                        --------   ------   ------   --------   ----------------   --------
<S>                                     <C>        <C>      <C>      <C>        <C>                <C>
Outstanding at June 30, 1996..........   627,870       --       --    627,870   $ 1.38 to $ 7.50    $ 4.25
  Issued..............................    95,000   10,000       --    105,000     6.50 to   8.25      6.95
  Exercised...........................   (20,000)      --       --    (20,000)    1.38 to   7.50      2.97
  Expired.............................   (31,870)      --       --    (31,870)              6.88      6.88
                                        --------   ------   ------   --------

Outstanding at June 30, 1997..........   671,000   10,000       --    681,000     1.38 to   8.25      4.58
  Issued..............................    74,500   14,000       --     88,500    15.00 to  21.13     19.72
  Exercised...........................  (277,800)      --       --   (277,800)    1.38 to   7.50      3.79
                                        --------   ------   ------   --------

Outstanding at June 30, 1998..........   467,700   24,000       --    491,700     1.38 to  21.13      7.75
  Issued..............................   154,000   20,000   50,000    224,000    11.13 to  25.08     18.06
  Exercised...........................   (99,000)      --       --    (99,000)    1.38 to  19.88      5.22
  Expired.............................   (12,000)      --       --    (12,000)              5.88      5.88
                                        --------   ------   ------   --------

Outstanding at June 30, 1999..........   510,700   44,000   50,000    604,700     1.38 to  25.08     12.02
  Issued (Unaudited)..................   188,000   37,500       --    225,500    22.94 to  40.25     36.74
  Exercised (Unaudited)...............   (41,300)  (5,000)      --    (46,300)    1.38 to  21.13      8.46
  Canceled (Unaudited)................   (21,400)      --       --    (21,400)   13.88 to  21.13     13.14
                                        --------   ------   ------   --------

Outstanding at December 31, 1999
  (Unaudited).........................   636,000   76,500   50,000    762,500     1.38 to  40.25     19.52
                                        ========   ======   ======   ========
</TABLE>

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           NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                                   WEIGHTED
                                                       SHARES                                      AVERAGE
                                        -------------------------------------                      EXERCISE
                                          ISO       NSO     OTHER     TOTAL       OPTION PRICE      PRICE
                                        --------   ------   ------   --------   ----------------   --------
<S>                                     <C>        <C>      <C>      <C>        <C>                <C>
Shares exercisable at June 30, 1999...   356,700   44,000       --    400,700   $ 1.38 to $21.13    $ 8.98
                                        ========   ======   ======   ========

Shares exercisable at December 31,
  1999 (Unaudited)....................   216,100   76,500       --    292,600   $ 1.38 to $37.25    $12.43
                                        ========   ======   ======   ========

Shares available for grant at June 30,
  1999................................   431,300   80,000       --    511,300
                                        ========   ======   ======   ========

Shares available for grant at December
  31, 1999 (Unaudited)................   264,700   42,500       --    307,200
                                        ========   ======   ======   ========
</TABLE>

     The following table summarizes significant ranges of outstanding and
exercisable options at June 30, 1999:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                 OPTIONS OUTSTANDING
- -----------------------------------------------------   OPTIONS EXERCISABLE
                               WEIGHTED                 --------------------
                                AVERAGE      WEIGHTED              WEIGHTED
    RANGE OF                   REMAINING     AVERAGE                AVERAGE
    EXERCISE                    LIFE IN      EXERCISE              EXERCISE
     PRICES        SHARES        YEARS        PRICE      SHARES      PRICE
- ----------------   -------   -------------   --------   --------   ---------
<S>                <C>       <C>             <C>        <C>        <C>
$ 1.38 to $ 4.12    51,000       1.25         $1.38      51,000      $1.38
  4.13 to   6.49   100,000       5.83          4.13     100,000       4.13
  6.50 to   8.25   142,400       6.64          7.12     142,400       7.12
  8.26 to 13.88     12,000       9.25         11.77          --         --
 13.89 to 19.88    231,300       8.70         18.14      96,300      19.47
 19.89 to 25.08     68,000       9.87         21.09      11,000      20.56
                   -------                              -------
                   604,700                              400,700
                   =======                              =======
</TABLE>

     The per share weighted average fair value of stock options granted during
fiscal 1997, 1998 and 1999 was $4.71, $12.86 and $9.60, respectively. The fair
value of options at the date of the grant was estimated using the Black-Scholes
model with the following weighted average assumptions for the respective fiscal
year:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                         1997    1998    1999
                                                         ----    ----    ----
<S>                                                      <C>     <C>     <C>
Expected life..........................................     5       5       5
Interest rate..........................................  6.08%   5.81%   4.82%
Volatility.............................................    78%     75%     69%
Dividend yield.........................................     0%      0%      0%
</TABLE>

     Stock-based compensation costs would have reduced pretax income by
$166,106, $393,662 and $773,810 in fiscal 1997, 1998 and 1999 ($161,678,
$374,718 and $735,791 after tax and $.04, $.08 and $.13 per share in fiscal
1997, 1998 and 1999, respectively) if the fair values of options granted in that
year had been recognized as compensation expense on a straight-line basis over
the vesting period of the grant. The pro forma effect on net income for fiscal
1997, 1998 and 1999 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 made prior to fiscal 1996.

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           NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)

(9) RESTRICTED STOCK PROGRAM (UNAUDITED)

     In November 1999, the Company authorized the issuance of 25,000 shares of
restricted stock under a Restricted Stock Program. In November 1999, the Company
issued 24,000 shares of restricted stock and recognized $894,000 in unearned
compensation on the date of issuance. The shares of restricted stock vest over a
period of 42 months. For the six months ended December 31, 1999, the Company
recognized $43,000 (unaudited) in compensation expense.

(10) EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS

     The Company has a non-contributory defined benefit pension plan covering
substantially all of its employees. Benefits under this plan generally are based
on the employee's years of service and compensation. The following table
presents the changes in the defined benefit pension plan and the fair value of
the plan's assets for the years ended June 30:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                            1997      1998      1999
                                                           ------    ------    ------
                                                                 (IN THOUSANDS)
<S>                                                        <C>       <C>       <C>
CHANGE IN BENEFIT OBLIGATION:
  Benefit obligation at beginning of year................  $4,286    $4,628    $5,566
  Service cost...........................................     140       145       199
  Interest cost..........................................     317       351       374
  Actuarial loss (gain)..................................     (17)      571        97
  Benefits paid..........................................     (98)     (129)     (148)
                                                           ------    ------    ------
  Benefit obligation at end of year......................  $4,628    $5,566    $6,088
                                                           ======    ======    ======
CHANGE IN PLAN ASSETS:
  Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year.........  $4,401    $4,971    $5,595
  Actual return on plan assets...........................     549       691       128
  Employer contributions.................................     119        63        52
  Benefits paid..........................................     (98)     (130)     (148)
                                                           ------    ------    ------
  Fair value of plan assets at end of year...............  $4,971    $5,595    $5,627
                                                           ======    ======    ======
Funded status............................................     342        29      (461)
Unrecognized net (gain)/loss.............................    (502)     (204)      234
Unrecognized net assets existing at initial
  application............................................      57        47        38
Unrecognized prior service cost..........................     134       116        97
                                                           ------    ------    ------
Prepaid (accrued) pension cost...........................  $   31    $  (12)   $  (92)
                                                           ======    ======    ======
</TABLE>

     Components of net periodic pension cost for the years ended June 30 are as
follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                            1997      1998      1999
                                                            -----     -----     -----
                                                                 (IN THOUSANDS)
<S>                                                         <C>       <C>       <C>
Service cost..............................................  $ 140     $ 145     $ 199
Interest cost.............................................    317       351       374
Actual return on plan assets..............................   (549)     (691)     (128)
Amortization of prior service cost........................     18        18        18
Deferral of gain..........................................    196       274      (341)
Amortization of net asset at transition...................      9         9         9
                                                            -----     -----     -----
     Net periodic pension cost............................  $ 131     $ 106     $ 131
                                                            =====     =====     =====
</TABLE>

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           NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                            1997      1998      1999
                                                            -----     -----     -----
                                                                 (IN THOUSANDS)
<S>                                                         <C>       <C>       <C>
Weighted-average assumptions:
  Discount rate...........................................   7.50%     6.70%     6.70%
  Rate of increase in compensation levels, applicable to
     Salaried Plan only...................................    5.0       4.0       4.0
  Expected return on plan assets..........................    8.0       8.0       8.5
</TABLE>

     Plan assets consist principally of equity securities and U.S. government
and corporate obligations.

     The Company maintains a voluntary contributory salary savings plan to which
participants may contribute up to 15% of their total compensation. During fiscal
1997, the Company contributed an amount equal to 50% of the participants'
contribution up to a maximum of 3% of the participants' compensation. In fiscal
1998, the Company increased its matching contribution to an amount equal to 50%
of the participants' contribution up to a maximum of 5% of the participants'
compensation. During fiscal 1997, 1998 and 1999, the Company contributed
$129,115, $173,369 and $256,590, respectively, to this plan.

     During fiscal 1998, the Company instituted a profit sharing plan which
provides an annual contribution by the Company based upon a percentage of
operating earnings, as defined. Eligible employees are allocated amounts under
the profit sharing plan based upon their respective earnings, as defined.
Contributions under the plan were approximately $231,000 and $207,000 in fiscal
1998 and 1999, respectively. While the Company intends to continue this plan, it
reserves the right to terminate or amend the plan at any time.

     During fiscal 1998, the Company implemented a deferred compensation plan
for one employee. Under the plan, the Company will pay a certain sum annually
for fifteen years upon the employee's retirement or in the event of his death,
to the employee's beneficiary. Deferred compensation expense in fiscal 1998 and
1999 was $144,000 and $244,000, respectively.

(11) POSTRETIREMENT BENEFITS

     The Company provides medical coverage for current and future eligible
retirees of the Company plus their eligible dependents. Employees generally
become eligible for retiree medical coverage by retiring from the Company after
attaining at least age 55 with 15 years of service (active employees at June 27,
1993 were eligible by retiring after attaining at least age 55 with 10 years of
service). Retirees at June 27, 1993 pay approximately $30 per month for health
care coverage and the Company is responsible for paying the remaining costs. For
this group, any increase in health care coverage costs for retired employees
will be shared by the Company and retirees on a fifty-fifty basis, while any
increase in coverage costs for retiree dependents will be totally paid by the
retirees. For eligible employees retiring after June 26, 1993, the Company
contributes a fixed dollar amount towards the cost of the medical plan. Any
future cost increases for the retiree medical program for these participants
will be charged to the retiree.

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           NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)

     The following table presents the changes in the postretirement benefit
obligation and the funded status of the plan at June 30:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                          1997       1998       1999
                                                         -------    -------    -------
                                                                (IN THOUSANDS)
<S>                                                      <C>        <C>        <C>
Benefit obligation at beginning of year................  $ 1,130    $ 1,192    $ 1,317
Service cost...........................................       33         28         24
Interest cost..........................................       85         89         88
Plan participants' contributions.......................       21         23         30
Actuarial loss/(gain)..................................       (3)        60         15
Benefits paid..........................................      (74)       (75)      (111)
                                                         -------    -------    -------
Benefit obligation at end of year......................  $ 1,192    $ 1,317    $ 1,363
                                                         =======    =======    =======
Fair value of plan assets..............................  $    --    $    --    $    --
                                                         =======    =======    =======
Funded status..........................................  $(1,192)   $(1,317)   $(1,363)
Unrecognized actuarial (gain) loss.....................       11         70         84
                                                         -------    -------    -------
Accrued postretirement benefit cost....................  $(1,181)   $(1,247)   $(1,279)
                                                         =======    =======    =======
</TABLE>

     Net periodic postretirement benefit cost includes the following components:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                              1997    1998    1999
                                                              ----    ----    ----
                                                                 (IN THOUSANDS)
<S>                                                           <C>     <C>     <C>
Service cost................................................  $ 33    $ 28    $ 24
Interest cost...............................................    85      89      88
                                                              ----    ----    ----
Net periodic postretirement benefit cost....................  $118    $117    $112
                                                              ====    ====    ====
</TABLE>

     The weighted-average discount rate used in determining the accumulated
postretirement benefit obligation was 7.5%, 6.7% and 6.7% in fiscal 1997, 1998
and 1999, respectively. For measurement purposes, the annual rate of increase in
the per capita cost of covered benefits (i.e., health care cost trend rate) was
assumed to be 8.5%, 5% and 5% for fiscal 1997, 1998 and 1999, respectively; the
rate is assumed to remain at 5% thereafter. The health care cost trend rate
assumption has a significant effect on the amounts reported. A one-percentage
point change in assumed health care cost trend rates would have the following
effects:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                        1% INCREASE   1% DECREASE
                                                        -----------   -----------
<S>                                                     <C>           <C>
Effect on total of service and interest cost
  components..........................................     $ 93          $ 84
Effect on postretirement benefit obligation...........      107            28
</TABLE>

(12) INCOME TAXES

     Income tax expense (benefit) consists of:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                           CURRENT    DEFERRED    TOTAL
                                                           -------    --------    ------
                                                                  (IN THOUSANDS)
<S>                                                        <C>        <C>         <C>
Year ended June 30, 1997:
  U.S. Federal...........................................  $  450      $ (738)    $ (288)
  State..................................................      17         271        288
                                                           ------      ------     ------
                                                           $  467      $ (467)    $   --
                                                           ======      ======     ======
</TABLE>

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           NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                           CURRENT    DEFERRED    TOTAL
                                                           -------    --------    ------
                                                                  (IN THOUSANDS)
<S>                                                        <C>        <C>         <C>
Year ended June 30, 1998:
  U.S. Federal...........................................  $1,831      $   22     $1,853
  State..................................................     181         296        477
                                                           ------      ------     ------
                                                           $2,012      $  318     $2,330
                                                           ======      ======     ======
Year ended June 30, 1999:
  U.S. Federal...........................................  $1,807      $ (257)    $1,550
  State..................................................     668         (14)       654
                                                           ------      ------     ------
                                                           $2,475      $ (271)    $2,204
                                                           ======      ======     ======
Six months ended December 31, 1999 (Unaudited):
     U.S. Federal........................................  $1,951      $  (51)    $1,900
     State...............................................      81          (3)        78
                                                           ------      ------     ------
                                                           $2,032      $  (54)    $1,978
                                                           ======      ======     ======
</TABLE>

     A reconciliation of the expected consolidated income tax expense, computed
by applying the U.S. Federal corporate income tax rate of 34% to income before
income taxes, to income tax expense, is as follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                      JUNE 30,
                                            ----------------------------    DECEMBER 31,
                                             1997       1998      1999          1999
                                            -------    ------    -------    ------------
                                                           (IN THOUSANDS)   (UNAUDITED)
<S>                                         <C>        <C>       <C>        <C>
Expected consolidated income tax            $   699    $2,199    $ 3,112       $1,921
  expense.................................
Tax benefit related to liquidation of            --        --     (1,012)          --
  foreign subsidiary......................
State income taxes, net of Federal income       190       315        431           51
  tax benefit.............................
Change in valuation allowance.............   (1,060)     (350)      (233)          --
Other, net................................      171       166        (94)           6
                                            -------    ------    -------       ------
                                            $    --    $2,330    $ 2,204       $1,978
                                            =======    ======    =======       ======
</TABLE>

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           NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)

     The tax effects of temporary differences that give rise to the deferred tax
assets and deferred tax liabilities at June 30, 1998 and 1999, and December 31,
1999 are presented below:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                           JUNE 30,
                                                       -----------------    DECEMBER 31,
                                                        1998      1999          1999
                                                       ------    -------    ------------
                                                                            (UNAUDITED)
                                                                (IN THOUSANDS)
<S>                                                    <C>       <C>        <C>
Deferred tax assets:
  Inventories........................................  $   65    $    57      $    57
  Deferred compensation..............................      59        151          190
  Retirement benefits................................      32         48           73
  Postretirement benefits............................     486        510          521
  Nondeductible reserves.............................      11         11           11
  State investment tax credit carryforwards..........     666        684          679
  Other..............................................      --         --           23
                                                       ------    -------      -------
     Total deferred tax assets.......................   1,319      1,461        1,554
     Less valuation allowance........................     233         --           --
                                                       ------    -------      -------
       Net deferred tax asset........................   1,086      1,461        1,554
                                                       ------    -------      -------
Deferred tax liabilities:
  Plant and equipment, principally due to differences
     in depreciation.................................    (936)    (1,040)      (1,079)
                                                       ------    -------      -------
       Net deferred taxes............................  $  150    $   421      $   475
                                                       ======    =======      =======
Presented as:
  Current deferred tax asset.........................  $  109    $   117      $   141
  Long-term deferred tax asset.......................      41        304          334
                                                       ------    -------      -------
                                                       $  150    $   421      $   475
                                                       ======    =======      =======
</TABLE>

     The valuation allowance for deferred tax assets as of June 30, 1998 and
1999 and the six months ended December 31, 1999 (unaudited) was $233,044, $0 and
$0, respectively. The net change in the total valuation allowance for the years
ended June 30, 1998 and 1999 was a decrease of $350,060 and $233,044,
respectively. In assessing the realizability of deferred tax assets, management
considers whether it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the
deferred tax assets will not be realized. The ultimate realization of deferred
tax assets is dependent upon the generation of future taxable income during the
periods in which those temporary differences become deductible. Management
considers the scheduled reversal of deferred tax liabilities, projected future
taxable income, and tax planning strategies in making this assessment. Based
upon the level of historical taxable income and projections for future taxable
income over the periods which the deferred tax assets are deductible, management
believes it is more likely than not the Company will realize the benefits of
these deductible differences, net of the existing valuation allowances at June
30, 1999. The deferred tax asset valuation allowance is principally related to
the recoverability of the Company's state investment tax credit carryforwards at
June 30, 1998.

     The Company recognized a tax benefit of $1,012,088 during the fourth
quarter of fiscal 1999 in connection with the dissolution of the Company's
European subsidiary. The disposition of the net assets of the subsidiary and a
corresponding restructuring charge were recognized for financial reporting
purposes in 1996. In the fourth quarter of fiscal 1999, all of the criteria
necessary to support a deduction for the tax investment in the subsidiary were
met and the tax benefit was recorded.

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           NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)

     At June 30, 1999, the Company has investment tax credit carryforwards for
state income tax purposes of $683,715 which are available to reduce future state
income taxes, if any, through 2014.

     The tax benefit associated with the exercise of stock options and
disqualifying dispositions by employees reduced taxes payable by $238,000 and
$92,225 in fiscal 1998 and 1999 and $445,963 (unaudited) for the six months
ended December 31, 1999, respectively. Such benefits are reflected as additional
paid-in capital.

     Cash payments for income taxes were $1,950,717 in fiscal 1998 and
$2,689,469 in fiscal 1999.

(13) SEGMENT AND RELATED INFORMATION

  Segments

     The Company operates predominately in the wireless communications,
satellite communications and defense electronics markets. The Company's two
reporting segments are the wireless group and the space and defense group. The
Company's two reportable segments have been determined based upon the nature of
the products and services offered, customer base, technology, availability of
discrete internal financial information, homogeneity of products and delivery
channel and are consistent with the way the Company organizes and evaluates
financial information internally for making operating decisions and assessing
performance.

     The wireless segment designs, manufactures and markets commercial products
used mainly by the wireless communications market. Products produced in this
business segment include highly integrated microwave components, assemblies and
subsystems, as well as a product line of standard surface mount microwave signal
splitting and combining components, trade name Xinger, that are used in wireless
communications base station amplifiers.

     The space and defense segment of the business designs, manufactures and
markets specialized products for companies in the radar and satellite
communications market. Products produced in this business segment include
passive beamforming networks for communications satellite multi-beam antennas,
digital frequency discriminators and other radar-type discriminators, as well as
a wide range of standard component products for defense electronics, such as
mixers, couplers, power dividers and correlators.

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           NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)

     The following table reflects the results of the segments consistent with
the Company's internal financial reporting process. The following results are
used in part, by management, both in evaluating the performance of, and in
allocating resources to, each of the segments.

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                            SPACE &    CORPORATE AND
                                                WIRELESS    DEFENSE     UNALLOCATED     CONSOLIDATED
                                                --------    -------    -------------    ------------
                                                                   (IN THOUSANDS)
<S>                                             <C>         <C>        <C>              <C>
AS OF AND FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30:
Net sales:
  1997........................................  $ 7,645     $16,582       $    --         $24,227
  1998........................................   16,580      20,869            --          37,449
  1999........................................   21,450      24,289            --          45,739
Operating income:
  1997........................................      202       1,833            --           2,035
  1998........................................    2,961       2,665            --           5,626
  1999........................................    3,266       4,530            --           7,796
Identifiable assets*:
  1997........................................    2,842      11,479        11,651          25,972
  1998........................................    4,575      11,583        34,745          50,903
  1999........................................    5,355       8,793        44,319          58,467
Depreciation and amortization**:
  1997........................................      351         889            --         $ 1,240
  1998........................................      517         819            --           1,336
  1999........................................      613         820            --           1,433
AS OF AND FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31
  (UNAUDITED):
Net sales:
  1998........................................  $ 9,103     $12,432       $    --         $21,535
  1999........................................   14,251      11,484            --          25,735
Operating income:
  1998........................................      804       2,787            --           3,591
  1999........................................    3,002       1,731            --           4,733
Identifiable assets*:
  1999........................................    9,087       7,199        46,283          62,569
Depreciation and amortization**:
  1998........................................      281         416            --             697
  1999........................................      417         427            --             844
</TABLE>

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 * Segment assets primarily include trade accounts receivable and inventories.
   The Company does not segregate other assets on a products and services basis
   for internal management reporting and, therefore, such information is not
   presented. Assets included in corporate and unallocated principally are cash
   and cash equivalents; marketable debt securities other receivables; prepaid
   expenses; deferred income taxes; refundable income taxes; property, plant and
   equipment; and patent.

** Depreciation expense is allocated departmentally based on an estimate of
   capital equipment employed by each department. Depreciation expense is then
   further allocated within the department as it relates to the specific
   business segment impacted by the consumption of the capital resources
   utilized. Due to the similarity of the property, plant and equipment
   utilized, the Company does not specifically identify these assets by
   individual business segment for internal reporting purposes.
                                      F-20
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                    ANAREN MICROWAVE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

           NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)

  Geographic Information

     Geographic net sales by geographic region are as follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                  OTHER FOREIGN    CONSOLIDATED
                                       UNITED STATES    CANADA      COUNTRIES       NET SALES
                                       -------------    ------    -------------    ------------
                                                            (IN THOUSANDS)
<S>                                    <C>              <C>       <C>              <C>
YEAR ENDED JUNE 30:
  1997...............................     $19,526       $1,103       $3,598          $24,227
  1998...............................      29,837        3,253        4,359           37,449
  1999...............................      36,469        4,591        4,679           45,739
SIX MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31:
  1998 (Unaudited)...................      19,176          253        2,106           21,535
  1999 (Unaudited)...................      21,107        1,477        3,151           25,735
</TABLE>

  Customers

     In 1997, sales to two customers (approximately $3,400,000, relating to the
space and defense electronics segment, and $2,700,000, relating to the wireless
segment) exceeded 10% of consolidated net sales. In 1998, sales to one customer
(approximately $6,800,000, relating to the wireless segment) exceeded 10% of
consolidated net sales. In 1999, sales to two customers (approximately
$8,375,000, relating to the wireless segment, and $5,250,000, relating to the
space and defense electronics segment) exceeded 10% of consolidated net sales.
During the six months ended December 31, 1999, sales to two customers
(approximately $4,973,000 (unaudited), relating to the wireless segment, and
$3,395,000 (unaudited), relating to the space and defense electronics segment)
exceeded 10% of consolidated net sales.

(14) COMMITMENTS

     The Company is obligated under an operating lease for a building. Future
minimum payments under the noncancelable operating lease for the next five years
and thereafter are summarized as follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
YEAR ENDING JUNE 30,                                      (IN THOUSANDS)
<S>                                                       <C>
  2000..................................................      $  397
  2001..................................................         397
  2002..................................................         397
  2003..................................................         397
  2004..................................................         397
  Thereafter............................................       3,836
                                                              ------
                                                               5,821
Less amounts representing
  sublease income.......................................         943
                                                              ------
                                                              $4,878
                                                              ======
</TABLE>

     Rent expense for the years ended June 30, 1997, 1998 and 1999 was $384,835,
$392,051 and $396,861, respectively. Rent expense for fiscal 1997, 1998 and 1999
was offset by sublease income of $125,667, $242,435 and $347,254, respectively.

                                      F-21
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                    ANAREN MICROWAVE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

           NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)

(15) CONCENTRATIONS

     The Company and others, which are engaged in supplying defense-related
equipment to the United States Government (the Government), are subject to
certain business risks peculiar to the defense industry. Sales to the Government
may be affected by changes in procurement policies, budget considerations,
changing concepts of national defense, political developments abroad and other
factors. Sales to the Government accounted for approximately 16%, 18% and 13% of
consolidated net sales in fiscal 1997, 1998 and 1999, respectively. While
management believes there is a high probability of continuation of the Company's
current defense-related programs, it continues to attempt to reduce its
dependence on sales to the Government through development of its commercial
electronic business.

(16) SUBSEQUENT EVENT (UNAUDITED)

     On February 29, 2000, the Company acquired 100% of the capital stock of RF
Power Components, Inc. (RF). RF is based in Long Island, New York, and is
primarily engaged in the manufacture of electronic products, including
resistors, attentuators and couplers. The purchase price consisted of cash of
$7.5 million and 23,517 Anaren common shares. The acquisition of RF will be
accounted for under the purchase method of accounting for business combinations.

                                      F-22
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INSIDE BACK COVER - EDGAR DESCRIPTION


[The word "Anaren . . ." appears at the top left corner of the page. Our logo
and tag line (Anaren -- "What'll we think of next?") appear in the center of
the page, superimposed on top of a rectangular photo which contains on the
right-hand side a picture of our Xinger(R) coupler component on a human finger,
the Xinger(R) logo on the bottom center of the photo and a drawing of a human
figure with our Xinger(R) coupler component for its head (the Xinger-Man) on
the left-hand side. The phrase "What'll we think of next?" appears at the bottom
center of the page.]

<PAGE>   73

- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------

                                1,600,000 SHARES

                         [ANAREN MICROWAVE, INC. LOGO]
                             ANAREN MICROWAVE, INC.

                         ------------------------------
                                   Prospectus
                                           , 2000
                         ------------------------------

                         BANC OF AMERICA SECURITIES LLC

                               CIBC WORLD MARKETS

                            NEEDHAM & COMPANY, INC.

                         PACIFIC GROWTH EQUITIES, INC.

- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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<PAGE>   74

                                    PART II:

                   INFORMATION NOT REQUIRED IN THE PROSPECTUS

ITEM 14.  OTHER EXPENSES OF ISSUANCE AND DISTRIBUTION

     The expenses in connection with the issuance and distribution of the
securities being registered hereby, other than underwriting discounts and
commissions, are as follows:

<TABLE>
<S>                                                           <C>
Securities and Exchange Commission Registration Fee.........  $ 34,689
National Association of Securities Dealers Filing Fee*......    13,640
Nasdaq Additional Listing Fee...............................    13,230
Legal Fees*.................................................   145,000
Accounting Fees*............................................   140,000
Transfer Agent and Registrar*...............................    10,000
Printing, Postage and Handling Expenses*....................   130,000
Miscellaneous Expenses*.....................................    63,441
                                                              --------
     Total..................................................  $550,000
                                                              ========
</TABLE>

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* Estimated

ITEM 15.  INDEMNIFICATION OF OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS

     Under the New York Business Corporation Law ("NYBCL"), a corporation may
indemnify its directors and officers made, or threatened to be made, a party to
any action or proceeding, except for stockholder derivative suits, if such
director or officer acted in good faith, for a purpose which he or she
reasonably believed to be in or, in the case of service to another corporation
or enterprise, not opposed to, the best interests of the corporation, and, in
criminal proceedings, had no reasonable cause to believe his or her conduct was
unlawful. In the case of stockholder derivative suits, the corporation may
indemnify a director or officer if he or she acted in good faith for a purpose
which he or she reasonably believed to be in or, in the case of service to
another corporation or enterprise, not opposed to the best interests of the
corporation, except that no indemnification may be made in respect of (i) a
threatened action, or a pending action which is settled or otherwise disposed
of, or (ii) any claim, issue or matter as to which such person has been adjudged
to be liable to the corporation, unless and only to the extent that the court in
which the action was brought, or, if no action was brought, any court of
competent jurisdiction, determines upon application that, in view of all the
circumstances of the case, the person is fairly and reasonably entitled to
indemnity for such portion of the settlement amount and expenses as the court
deems proper.

     Any person who has been successful on the merits or otherwise in the
defense of a civil or criminal action or proceeding will be entitled to
indemnification. Except as provided in the preceding sentence, unless ordered by
a court pursuant to the NYBCL, any indemnification under the NYBCL pursuant to
the above paragraph may be made only if authorized in the specific case and
after a finding that the director or officer met the requisite standard of
conduct by (i) the disinterested directors if a quorum is available, (ii) the
board upon the written opinion of independent legal counsel or (iii) the
stockholders.

     The indemnification described above under the NYBCL is not exclusive of
other indemnification rights to which a director or officer may be entitled,
whether contained in the certificate of incorporation or bylaws or when
authorized by (i) such certificate of incorporation or bylaws; (ii) a resolution
of stockholders, (iii) a resolution of directors or (iv) an agreement providing
for such indemnification, provided that no indemnification may be made to or on
behalf of any director or officer if a judgment or other final adjudication
adverse to the director or officer establishes that his or her acts were
committed in bad faith or were the result of active and deliberate dishonesty
and were material to the cause of action so adjudicated, or that he or she
personally gained in fact a financial profit or other advantage to which he or
she was not legally entitled.
                                      II-1
<PAGE>   75

     The foregoing statement is qualified in its entirety by reference to
Sections 715, 717 and 721 through 725 of the NYBCL.

     The By-laws of the Registrant provide that the Registrant shall indemnify
any officer or director who is made or is threatened to be made a party to an
action by or in the right of the Registrant to procure a judgment in its favor
by reason of the fact that he, his testator or intestate, is or was a director
or officer of the Registrant or is or was serving at the request of the
Registrant as a director or officer of any other corporation of any type or
kind, domestic or foreign, of any partnership, joint venture, trust, employee
benefit plan or other enterprise against amounts paid in settlement and
reasonable expenses, including attorneys' fees, actually and necessarily
incurred by him, in connection with the defense or settlement of such action, or
in connection with an appeal therein, if such director or officer acted in good
faith for a purpose which he reasonably expected to be in or, in the case of
service for any other corporation or any partnership, joint venture, trust,
employee benefit plan or other enterprise, not opposed to the best interests of
the Registrant, except that no indemnification shall be made in respect to (1) a
threatened action, or a pending action which is settled or otherwise disposed
of, or (2) any claim, issue or matter as to which such person shall have been
adjudged to be liable to the Registrant; unless and only to the extent that the
court in which the action was brought, or if no action was brought, any court of
competent jurisdiction, determines upon application that, in view of the
circumstances of the case, the person is fairly and reasonably entitled to
indemnity for such portion of the settlement amount and expenses as the court
deems proper.

ITEM 16.  EXHIBITS

     The following exhibits are filed as part of this Registration Statement:


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
EXHIBIT
NUMBER                       DESCRIPTION OF EXHIBIT
- -------                      ----------------------
<C>       <S>
  1.1     Proposed Form of Underwriting Agreement***
  4.1     Certificate of Incorporation(1)**
  4.2     Restated By-laws, as amended on February 1, 2000**
  4.3     Specimen Certificate of Common Stock**
  5.1     Opinion of Bond, Schoeneck & King, LLP***
 23.1     Consent of KPMG LLP***
 23.2     Consent of Bond, Schoeneck & King, LLP (included in Exhibit
          5.1)***
 24.1     Power of Attorney (included in signature page)**
</TABLE>


- ---------------

**  Previously filed

*** Filed herewith

(1) (A) Restated Certificate of Incorporation of the Registrant, filed on August
11, 1967, is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 3(a) to Registrant's
Registration Statement on Form S-1 (Registration No. 2-42704), (B) Amendment,
filed December 19, 1980, is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 4.1(ii)
to Registrant's Registration Statement on Form S-2 Registration (Registration
No. 2-86025); (C) Amendment, filed March 18, 1985, is incorporated herein by
reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Registrant's Annual Report on Form 10-K
(Commission File No. 0-6620) for the fiscal year ended June 30, 1987; (D)
Amendment, filed December 14, 1987, is incorporated herein by reference to
Exhibit 4(a)(iv) to the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form S-8
(Registration No. 33-19618); (E) Amendment, filed April 8, 1999, is incorporated
herein by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Registrant's Annual Report on Form
10-K (Commission File No. 0-6620) for the fiscal year ended June 30, 1999; and
(F) Amendment, filed February 8, 2000, which was previously filed as Exhibit 4.1
to this Registration Statement.

                                      II-2
<PAGE>   76

ITEM 17.  UNDERTAKINGS

     (a) The undersigned Registrant hereby undertakes that, for purposes of
determining any liability under the Securities Act of 1933, each filing of the
Registrant's annual report pursuant to Section 13(a) or Section 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (and, where applicable, each filing of an
employee benefit plan's annual report pursuant to Section 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934) that is incorporated by reference in the
registration statement 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.

     (b) Insofar as indemnification for liabilities arising under the Securities
Act of 1933 may be permitted to directors, officers and controlling persons of
the Registrant pursuant to the foregoing provisions, 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 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 such
director, officer or controlling person in connection with the securities being
registered, 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 Act and will be governed by the final adjudication of
such issue.

     (c) The undersigned Registrant hereby undertakes that:

          (1) For purposes of determining any liability under the Securities Act
     of 1933, 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 of 1933, 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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<PAGE>   77

                                   SIGNATURES


     Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, the Registrant
certifies that it has reasonable grounds to believe that it meets all of the
requirements for filing on Form S-3 and has duly caused this Registration
Statement or amendment to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto
duly authorized, in East Syracuse, New York on this twenty-fourth day of March,
2000.


                                          ANAREN MICROWAVE, INC.

                                          By: /s/ LAWRENCE A. SALA
                                            ------------------------------------
                                              Name:    Lawrence A. Sala
                                              Title:     President and Chief
                                              Executive Officer


     Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, the
Registration Statement has been signed by the following persons in the
capacities and on the dates indicated below.



<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                     SIGNATURE                                    TITLE                       DATE
                     ---------                                    -----                       ----
<C>                                                  <S>                                 <C>

               /s/ LAWRENCE A. SALA                  Director, President and Chief       March 24, 2000
- ---------------------------------------------------    Executive Officer (Principal
                 Lawrence A. Sala                      Executive Officer)

                 /s/ HUGH A. HAIR*                   Chairman of the Board               March 24, 2000
- ---------------------------------------------------
                   Hugh A. Hair

              /s/ CARL W. GERST, JR.*                Chief Technical Officer,            March 24, 2000
- ---------------------------------------------------    Treasurer and Vice Chairman
                Carl W. Gerst, Jr.

              /s/ JOSEPH E. PORCELLO*                Vice President, Finance             March 24, 2000
- ---------------------------------------------------    (Principal Financial Officer
                Joseph E. Porcello                     and Principal Accounting
                                                       Officer)

              /s/ HERBERT I. CORKIN*                 Director                            March 24, 2000
- ---------------------------------------------------
                 Herbert I. Corkin

                 /s/ DALE F. ECK*                    Director                            March 24, 2000
- ---------------------------------------------------
                    Dale F. Eck

                /s/ ABRAHAM MANBER*                  Director                            March 24, 2000
- ---------------------------------------------------
                  Abraham Manber

                /s/ DAVID WILEMON*                   Director                            March 24, 2000
- ---------------------------------------------------
                   David Wilemon
</TABLE>


                                      II-4
<PAGE>   78


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                     SIGNATURE                                    TITLE                       DATE
                     ---------                                    -----                       ----
<C>                                                  <S>                                 <C>
               /s/ MATTHEW ROBISON*                  Director                            March 24, 2000
- ---------------------------------------------------
                  Matthew Robison

                /s/ BRIAN P. KELLY*                  Director                            March 24, 2000
- ---------------------------------------------------
                  Brian P. Kelly
</TABLE>



*By: /s/ LAWRENCE A. SALA

     ---------------------------------

     Name:    Lawrence A. Sala


     Title:     Attorney-in-Fact


                                      II-5

<PAGE>   1

                                                                     Exhibit 1.1


                                1,600,000 SHARES




                             ANAREN MICROWAVE, INC.



                                  COMMON STOCK




                             UNDERWRITING AGREEMENT

                              DATED MARCH __, 2000
<PAGE>   2
                                TABLE OF CONTENTS

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
<S>                                                                                                      <C>
Section 1.  Representations and Warranties.............................................................    2
   A.    Representations and Warranties of the Company and the Selling Shareholders.....................   2
         Compliance with Registration Requirements.....................................................    2
         Offering Materials Furnished to Underwriters..................................................    3
         Distribution of Offering Material By the Company..............................................    3
         The Underwriting Agreement....................................................................    3
         Authorization of the Common Shares............................................................    3
         No Applicable Registration or Other Similar Rights............................................    3
         No Material Adverse Change....................................................................    3
         Independent Accountants.......................................................................    4
         Preparation of the Financial Statements.......................................................    4
         Incorporation and Good Standing of the Company and its Subsidiaries...........................    4
         Capitalization and Other Capital Stock Matters................................................    5
         Stock Exchange Listing........................................................................    5
         Non-Contravention of Existing Instruments; No Further Authorizations or Approvals Required....    5
         No Material Actions or Proceedings............................................................    6
         Intellectual Property Rights..................................................................    6
         All Necessary Permits, etc....................................................................    6
         Title to Properties...........................................................................    6
         Tax Law Compliance............................................................................    7
         Company Not an "Investment Company"...........................................................    7
         Insurance.....................................................................................    7
         No Price Stabilization or Manipulation........................................................    7
         Related Party Transactions....................................................................    7
         Exchange Act Compliance.......................................................................    7
         No Unlawful Contributions or Other Payments...................................................    8
         Company's Accounting System...................................................................    8
         Compliance with Environmental Laws............................................................    8
         ERISA Compliance..............................................................................    9
         Year 2000.....................................................................................    9

   B.    Representations and Warranties of the Selling Shareholders....................................    9
         The Underwriting Agreement....................................................................   10
         The Custody Agreement and Power of Attorney...................................................   10
         Title to Common Shares to be Sold; All Authorizations Obtained................................   10
         Delivery of the Common Shares to be Sold......................................................   10
         Non-Contravention; No Further Authorizations or Approvals Required............................   10
         No Registration or Other Similar Rights.......................................................   11
         No Further Consents, etc......................................................................   11
         Disclosure Made by Such Selling Shareholder in the Prospectus.................................   11
         No Price Stabilization or Manipulation........................................................   11
         Confirmation of Registration Statement and Prospectus.........................................   11

Section 2.  Purchase, Sale and Delivery of Common Shares...............................................   11
         The Firm Common Shares........................................................................   11
         The First Closing Date........................................................................   12
         The Optional Common Shares; the Second Closing Date...........................................   12
         Public Offering of the Common Shares..........................................................   13
         Payment for the Common Shares.................................................................   13
         Delivery of the Common Shares.................................................................   13
         Delivery of Prospectus to the Underwriters....................................................   14
</TABLE>

                                       i
<PAGE>   3
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
<S>                                                                                                      <C>
Section 3.  Additional Covenants.......................................................................   14
     A.  Covenants of the Company......................................................................   14
         Representatives' Review of Proposed Amendments and Supplements................................   14
         Securities Act Compliance.....................................................................   14
         Amendments and Supplements to the Prospectus and Other Securities Act Matters.................   14
         Copies of any Amendments and Supplements to the Prospectus....................................   15
         Blue Sky Compliance...........................................................................   15
         Use of Proceeds...............................................................................   15
         Transfer Agent................................................................................   15
         Earnings Statement............................................................................   15
         Periodic Reporting Obligations................................................................   15
         Agreement Not To Offer or Sell Additional Securities..........................................   15
         Future Reports to the Representative..........................................................   16
         Exchange Act Compliance.......................................................................   16

     B.  Covenants of the Selling Shareholders.........................................................   16
         Agreement Not to Offer or Sell Additional Securities..........................................   16
         Delivery of Forms W-8 and W-9.................................................................   17

Section 4.  Payment of Expenses........................................................................   17

Section 5.  Conditions of the Obligations of the Underwriters..........................................   18
         Accountants' Comfort Letter...................................................................   18
         Compliance with Registration Requirements; No Stop Order, No Objection from NASD..............   18
         No Material Adverse Change....................................................................   18
         Opinion of Counsel for the Company............................................................   19
         Opinion of Counsel for the Underwriters.......................................................   19
         Officers' Certificate.........................................................................   19
         Bring-down Comfort Letter.....................................................................   19
         Opinion of Counsel for the Selling Shareholders...............................................   19
         Selling Shareholders' Certificate.............................................................   20
         Selling Shareholders' Documents...............................................................   20
         Lock-Up Agreement from Certain Securityholders
         of the Company Other Than Selling Shareholders................................................   20
         Additional Documents..........................................................................   20

Section 6.  Reimbursement of Underwriters' Expenses....................................................   20

Section 7.  Effectiveness of this Agreement............................................................   21

Section 8.  Indemnification............................................................................   21
         Indemnification of the Underwriters...........................................................   21
         Indemnification of the Company, its Directors and Officers
         and the Selling Shareholders..................................................................   22
         Notifications and Other Indemnification Procedures............................................   23
         Settlements...................................................................................   24

Section 9.  Contribution...............................................................................   24

Section 10.  Default of One or More of the Several Underwriters........................................   25

Section 11.  Termination of this Agreement.............................................................   26
</TABLE>


                                       ii
<PAGE>   4
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
<S>                                                                                                      <C>
Section 12.  Representations and Indemnities to Survive Delivery.......................................   27

Section 13.  Notices...................................................................................   27

Section 14.  Successors................................................................................   28

Section 15.  Partial Unenforceability..................................................................   28

Section 16.  Governing Law Provisions..................................................................   28

Section 17.  Failure of One or More of the Selling Shareholders to Sell and Deliver Common Shares......   28

Section 18.  General Provisions........................................................................   28
</TABLE>




                                      iii
<PAGE>   5
                             UNDERWRITING AGREEMENT



                                                                  March __, 2000


BANC OF AMERICA SECURITIES LLC
CIBC WORLD MARKETS CORP.
NEEDHAM & COMPANY, INC.
PACIFIC GROWTH EQUITIES, INC.
  As Representatives of the several Underwriters
c/o BANC OF AMERICA SECURITIES LLC
600 Montgomery Street
San Francisco, California  94111

Ladies and Gentlemen:

         INTRODUCTORY. Anaren Microwave, Inc., a New York corporation (the
"Company"), proposes to issue and sell to the several underwriters named in
Schedule A (the "Underwriters") an aggregate of 1,323,000 shares of its Common
Stock, par value $0.01 per share (the "Common Stock"); and the shareholders of
the Company named in Schedule B (collectively, the "Selling Shareholders")
severally propose to sell to the Underwriters an aggregate of 277,000 shares of
Common Stock. The 1,323,000 shares of Common Stock to be sold by the Company and
the 277,000 shares of Common Stock to be sold by the Selling Shareholders are
collectively called the "Firm Common Shares". In addition, the Company has
granted to the Underwriters an option to purchase up to an additional 240,000
shares (the "Optional Common Shares") of Common Stock, as provided in Section 2.
The Firm Common Shares and, if and to the extent such option is exercised, the
Optional Common Shares are collectively called the "Common Shares". Banc Of
America Securities LLC, CIBC World Markets Corp., Needham & Company, Inc. and
Pacific Growth Equities, Inc. have agreed to act as representatives of the
several Underwriters (in such capacity, the "Representatives") in connection
with the offering and sale of the Common Shares.

         The Company has prepared and filed with the Securities and Exchange
Commission (the "Commission") a registration statement on Form S-3 (File No.
333-31460), which contains a form of prospectus to be used in connection with
the public offering and sale of the Common Shares. Such registration statement,
as amended, including the financial statements, exhibits and schedules thereto,
in the form in which it was declared effective by the Commission under the
Securities Act of 1933 and the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder
(collectively, the "Securities Act"), including all documents incorporated or
deemed to be incorporated by reference therein and any information deemed to be
a part thereof at the time of effectiveness pursuant to Rule 430A or Rule 434
under the Securities Act or the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the rules
and regulations promulgated thereunder (collectively, the "Exchange Act"), is
called the "Registration Statement". Any registration statement filed by the
Company pursuant to Rule 462(b) under the Securities Act is called the "Rule
462(b) Registration Statement", and from and after the date and time of filing
of the Rule 462(b) Registration Statement the term "Registration Statement"
shall include the
<PAGE>   6
Rule 462(b) Registration Statement. Such prospectus, in the form first used by
the Underwriters to confirm sales of the Common Shares, is called the
"Prospectus"; provided, however, if the Company has, with the consent of Banc of
America Securities LLC, elected to rely upon Rule 434 under the Securities Act,
the term "Prospectus" shall mean the Company's prospectus subject to completion
(each, a "preliminary prospectus") dated March 8, 2000 (such preliminary
prospectus is called the "Rule 434 preliminary prospectus"), together with the
applicable term sheet (the "Term Sheet") prepared and filed by the Company with
the Commission under Rules 434 and 424(b) under the Securities Act, and all
references in this Agreement to the date of the Prospectus shall mean the date
of the Term Sheet. All references in this Agreement to the Registration
Statement, the Rule 462(b) Registration Statement, a preliminary prospectus, the
Prospectus or the Term Sheet, or any amendments or supplements to any of the
foregoing, shall include any copy thereof filed with the Commission pursuant to
its Electronic Data Gathering, Analysis and Retrieval System ("EDGAR"). All
references in this Agreement to financial statements and schedules and other
information which is "contained," "included" or "stated" in the Registration
Statement or the Prospectus (and all other references of like import) shall be
deemed to mean and include all such financial statements and schedules and other
information which is or is deemed to be incorporated by reference in the
Registration Statement or the Prospectus, as the case may be; and all references
in this Agreement to amendments or supplements to the Registration Statement or
the Prospectus shall be deemed to mean and include the filing of any document
under the Exchange Act which is or is deemed to be incorporated by reference in
the Registration Statement or the Prospectus, as the case may be.

         The Company and each of the Selling Shareholders hereby confirm their
respective agreements with the Underwriters as follows:

     SECTION 1. REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES.

     A. REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF THE COMPANY AND THE SELLING
SHAREHOLDERS The Company and each of the Selling Shareholders hereby represent,
warrant and covenant to each Underwriter as follows:

          (a) Compliance with Registration Requirements. The Registration
     Statement and any Rule 462(b) Registration Statement have been declared
     effective by the Commission under the Securities Act. The Company has
     complied to the Commission's satisfaction with all requests of the
     Commission for additional or supplemental information. No stop order
     suspending the effectiveness of the Registration Statement or any Rule
     462(b) Registration Statement is in effect and no proceedings for such
     purpose have been instituted or are pending or, to the best knowledge of
     the Company, are contemplated or threatened by the Commission.

         Each preliminary prospectus and the Prospectus when filed complied in
     all material respects with the Securities Act and, if filed by electronic
     transmission pursuant to EDGAR (except as may be permitted by Regulation
     S-T under the Securities Act), was identical to the copy thereof delivered
     to the Underwriters for use in connection with the offer and sale of the
     Common Shares. Each of the Registration Statement, any Rule 462(b)
     Registration Statement and any post-effective amendment thereto, at the
     time it became effective and at all subsequent times, complied and will
     comply in all material respects with the Securities Act and did not and
     will not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state

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     a material fact required to be stated therein or necessary to make the
     statements therein not misleading. The Prospectus, as amended or
     supplemented, as of its date and at all subsequent times, did not and will
     not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a
     material fact necessary in order to make the statements therein, in the
     light of the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading. The
     representations and warranties set forth in the two immediately preceding
     sentences do not apply to statements in or omissions from the Registration
     Statement, any Rule 462(b) Registration Statement, or any post-effective
     amendment thereto, or the Prospectus, or any amendments or supplements
     thereto, made in reliance upon and in conformity with information relating
     to any Underwriter furnished to the Company in writing by the
     Representatives expressly for use therein. There are no contracts or other
     documents required to be described in the Prospectus or to be filed as
     exhibits to the Registration Statement or as exhibits to any report or
     other document incorporated or deemed to be incorporated by reference
     therein which have not been described or filed as required.

          (b) Offering Materials Furnished to Underwriters. The Company has
     delivered to the Representatives five complete manually signed copies of
     the Registration Statement and of each consent and certificate of experts
     filed as a part thereof, and conformed copies of the Registration Statement
     (without exhibits) and preliminary prospectuses and the Prospectus, as
     amended or supplemented, in such quantities and at such places as the
     Representatives have reasonably requested for each of the Underwriters.

          (c) Distribution of Offering Material By the Company. The Company has
     not distributed and will not distribute, prior to the later of the Second
     Closing Date (as defined below) and the completion of the Underwriters'
     distribution of the Common Shares, any offering material in connection with
     the offering and sale of the Common Shares other than a preliminary
     prospectus, the Prospectus or the Registration Statement.

          (d) The Underwriting Agreement. This Agreement has been duly
     authorized, executed and delivered by, and is a valid and binding agreement
     of, the Company, enforceable in accordance with its terms, except as rights
     to indemnification hereunder may be limited by applicable law and except as
     the enforcement hereof may be limited by bankruptcy, insolvency,
     reorganization, moratorium or other similar laws relating to or affecting
     the rights and remedies of creditors or by general equitable principles.

          (e) Authorization of the Common Shares. The Common Shares to be
     purchased by the Underwriters from the Company have been duly authorized
     for issuance and sale pursuant to this Agreement and, when issued and
     delivered by the Company pursuant to this Agreement, will be validly
     issued, fully paid and nonassessable.

          (f) No Applicable Registration or Other Similar Rights. There are no
     persons with registration or other similar rights to have any equity or
     debt securities registered for sale under the Registration Statement or
     included in the offering contemplated by this Agreement.

          (g) No Material Adverse Change. Except as otherwise disclosed in the
     Prospectus, subsequent to the respective dates as of which information is
     given in the Prospectus: (i) there has been no material adverse change, or
     any development that could reasonably be

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     expected to result in a material adverse change, in the condition,
     financial or otherwise, or in the earnings, business, operations or
     prospects, whether or not arising from transactions in the ordinary course
     of business, of the Company and its subsidiaries, considered as one entity
     (any such change is called a "Material Adverse Change"); (ii) the Company
     and its subsidiaries, considered as one entity, have not incurred any
     material liability or obligation, indirect, direct or contingent, not in
     the ordinary course of business nor entered into any material transaction
     or agreement not in the ordinary course of business; and (iii) there has
     been no dividend or distribution of any kind declared, paid or made by the
     Company or, except for dividends paid to the Company or other subsidiaries,
     any of its subsidiaries on any class of capital stock or repurchase or
     redemption by the Company or any of its subsidiaries of any class of
     capital stock.

          (h)Independent Accountants. KPMG LLP, who have expressed their opinion
     with respect to the financial statements (which term as used in this
     Agreement includes the related notes thereto) filed with the Commission as
     a part of the Registration Statement and included in the Prospectus, are
     independent public or certified public accountants as required by the
     Securities Act and the Exchange Act.

          (i)Preparation of the Financial Statements. The financial statements
     filed with the Commission as a part of the Registration Statement and
     included in the Prospectus present fairly the consolidated financial
     position of the Company and its subsidiaries as of and at the dates
     indicated and the results of their operations and cash flows for the
     periods specified. Such financial statements have been prepared in
     conformity with generally accepted accounting principles as applied in the
     United States applied on a consistent basis throughout the periods
     involved, except as may be expressly stated in the related notes thereto.
     No other financial statements or supporting schedules are required to be
     included in the Registration Statement. The financial data set forth in the
     Prospectus under the captions "Prospectus Summary--Summary Consolidated
     Financial Data", "Selected Consolidated Financial Data", "Capitalization"
     and "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and
     Results of Operations--Selected Unaudited Quarterly Results of Operations"
     fairly present the information set forth therein on a basis consistent with
     that of the audited financial statements contained in the Registration
     Statement.

          (j)Incorporation and Good Standing of the Company and its
     Subsidiaries. Each of the Company and its subsidiaries has been duly
     incorporated and is validly existing as a corporation in good standing
     under the laws of the jurisdiction of its incorporation and has corporate
     power and authority to own, lease and operate its properties and to conduct
     its business as described in the Prospectus and, in the case of the
     Company, to enter into and perform its obligations under this Agreement.
     Each of the Company and its subsidiaries is duly qualified to transact
     business as a foreign corporation and is in good standing in each
     jurisdiction in which such qualification is required, whether by reason of
     the ownership or leasing of property or the conduct of business, except for
     such jurisdictions where the failure to so qualify or to be in good
     standing would not, individually or in the aggregate, result in a Material
     Adverse Change. All of the issued and outstanding capital stock of each
     subsidiary has been duly authorized and validly issued, is fully paid and
     nonassessable and is owned by the Company, directly or through
     subsidiaries, free and clear of any security interest, mortgage, pledge,
     lien, encumbrance or claim. The Company does not own or control, directly
     or indirectly, any corporation, association or other entity other than
     Anaren

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     Microwave V.I., Inc. and RF Power Components, Inc. Anaren Microwave V.I.,
     Inc. has no business operations.

          (k) Capitalization and Other Capital Stock Matters. The authorized,
     issued and outstanding capital stock of the Company is as set forth in the
     Prospectus under the caption "Capitalization" (other than for subsequent
     issuances, if any, pursuant to employee benefit plans described in the
     Prospectus or upon exercise of outstanding options described in the
     Prospectus). The Common Stock (including the Common Shares) conforms in all
     material respects to the description thereof contained in the Prospectus.
     All of the issued and outstanding shares of Common Stock (including the
     shares of Common Stock owned by Selling Shareholders) have been duly
     authorized and validly issued, are fully paid and nonassessable and have
     been issued in compliance with federal and state securities laws. None of
     the outstanding shares of Common Stock were issued in violation of any
     preemptive rights, rights of first refusal or other similar rights to
     subscribe for or purchase securities of the Company. There are no
     authorized or outstanding options, warrants, preemptive rights, rights of
     first refusal or other rights to purchase, or equity or debt securities
     convertible into or exchangeable or exercisable for, any capital stock of
     the Company or any of its subsidiaries other than those accurately
     described in the Prospectus. The description of the Company's stock option,
     stock bonus and other stock plans or arrangements, and the options or other
     rights granted thereunder, set forth in the Prospectus accurately and
     fairly presents the information required to be shown with respect to such
     plans, arrangements, options and rights.

          (l) Stock Exchange Listing. The Common Stock (including the Common
     Shares) is registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Exchange Act and is
     listed on the Nasdaq National Market, and the Company has taken no action
     designed to, or likely to have the effect of, terminating the registration
     of the Common Stock under the Exchange Act or delisting the Common Stock
     from the Nasdaq National Market, nor has the Company received any
     notification that the Commission or the Nasdaq Stock Market, Inc. is
     contemplating terminating such registration or listing.

          (m) Non-Contravention of Existing Instruments; No Further
     Authorizations or Approvals Required. Neither the Company nor any of its
     subsidiaries is in violation of its charter or by-laws or is in default
     (or, with the giving of notice or lapse of time, would be in default)
     ("Default") under any indenture, mortgage, loan or credit agreement, note,
     contract, franchise, lease or other instrument to which the Company or any
     of its subsidiaries is a party or by which it or any of them may be bound,
     or to which any of the property or assets of the Company or any of its
     subsidiaries is subject (each, an "Existing Instrument"), except for such
     Defaults as would not, individually or in the aggregate, result in a
     Material Adverse Change. The Company's execution, delivery and performance
     of this Agreement and consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby
     and by the Prospectus (i) have been duly authorized by all necessary
     corporate action and will not result in any violation of the provisions of
     the charter or by-laws of the Company or any subsidiary, (ii) will not
     conflict with or constitute a breach of, or Default under, or result in the
     creation or imposition of any lien, charge or encumbrance upon any property
     or assets of the Company or any of its subsidiaries pursuant to, or require
     the consent of any other party to, any Existing Instrument, except for such
     conflicts, breaches, Defaults, liens, charges or encumbrances as would not,
     individually or in the aggregate, result in a Material Adverse Change and
     (iii) will not result in any violation of

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     any law, administrative regulation or administrative or court decree
     applicable to the Company or any subsidiary. No consent, approval,
     authorization or other order of, or registration or filing with, any court
     or other governmental or regulatory authority or agency, is required for
     the Company's execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement and
     consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby and by the Prospectus,
     except such as have been obtained or made by the Company and are in full
     force and effect under the Securities Act, applicable state securities or
     blue sky laws and from the National Association of Securities Dealers, Inc.
     (the "NASD").

          (n) No Material Actions or Proceedings. Except as otherwise disclosed
     in the Prospectus, there are no legal or governmental actions, suits or
     proceedings pending or, to the best of the Company's knowledge, threatened
     (i) against or affecting the Company or any of its subsidiaries, (ii) which
     has as the subject thereof any officer or director of, or property owned or
     leased by, the Company or any of its subsidiaries or (iii) relating to
     environmental or discrimination matters, where in any such case (A) there
     is a reasonable possibility that such action, suit or proceeding might be
     determined adversely to the Company or such subsidiary and (B) any such
     action, suit or proceeding, if so determined adversely, would reasonably be
     expected to result in a Material Adverse Change or adversely affect the
     consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement or by the
     Prospectus. No material labor dispute with the employees of the Company or
     any of its subsidiaries, or with the employees of any principal supplier of
     the Company, exists or, to the best of the Company's knowledge, is
     threatened or imminent.

          (o) Intellectual Property Rights. Except as otherwise disclosed in the
     Prospectus, the Company and its subsidiaries own or possess sufficient
     trademarks, trade names, patent rights, copyrights, licenses, approvals,
     trade secrets and other similar rights (collectively, "Intellectual
     Property Rights") reasonably necessary to conduct their businesses as now
     conducted; and the expected expiration of any of such Intellectual Property
     Rights would not result in a Material Adverse Change. Neither the Company
     nor any of its subsidiaries has received any notice of or is otherwise
     aware of any infringement or conflict with asserted Intellectual Property
     Rights of others, which infringement or conflict, if the subject of an
     unfavorable decision, would result in a Material Adverse Change.

          (p) All Necessary Permits, etc. The Company and its subsidiaries
     possess such valid and current certificates, authorizations or permits
     issued by the appropriate state, federal or foreign regulatory agencies or
     bodies necessary to conduct their respective businesses, and neither the
     Company nor any subsidiary has received any notice of or is otherwise aware
     of any proceedings relating to the revocation or modification of, or
     non-compliance with, any such certificate, authorization or permit which,
     singly or in the aggregate, if the subject of an unfavorable decision,
     ruling or finding, could result in a Material Adverse Change.

          (q) Title to Properties. Except as otherwise disclosed in the
     Prospectus, the Company and each of its subsidiaries have good and
     marketable title to all the properties and assets reflected as owned in the
     financial statements referred to in Section 1(A)(i) above (or elsewhere in
     the Prospectus), in each case free and clear of any security interests,
     mortgages, liens, encumbrances, equities, claims and other defects, except
     such as do not materially and adversely affect the value of such property
     and do not materially interfere with the use made or proposed to be made of
     such property by the Company or such subsidiary. The real

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     property, improvements, equipment and personal property held under lease by
     the Company or any subsidiary are held under valid and enforceable leases,
     with such exceptions as are not material and do not materially interfere
     with the use made or proposed to be made of such real property,
     improvements, equipment or personal property by the Company or such
     subsidiary.

          (r) Tax Law Compliance. The Company and its consolidated subsidiaries
     have filed all necessary federal, state and foreign income and franchise
     tax returns and have paid all taxes required to be paid by any of them and,
     if due and payable, any related or similar assessment, fine or penalty
     levied against any of them. The Company has made adequate charges, accruals
     and reserves in the applicable financial statements referred to in Section
     1(A)(i) above in respect of all federal, state and foreign income and
     franchise taxes for all periods as to which the tax liability of the
     Company or any of its consolidated subsidiaries has not been finally
     determined.

          (s) Company Not an "Investment Company". The Company has been advised
     of the rules and requirements under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as
     amended (the "Investment Company Act"). The Company is not, and after
     receipt of payment for the Common Shares will not be, an "investment
     company" within the meaning of the Investment Company Act and will conduct
     its business in a manner so that it will not become subject to the
     Investment Company Act.

          (t) Insurance. Each of the Company and its subsidiaries is insured by
     recognized, financially sound and reputable institutions with policies in
     such amounts and with such deductibles and covering such risks as are
     generally deemed adequate and customary for their businesses. The Company
     has no reason to believe that it or any subsidiary will not be able (i) to
     renew its existing insurance coverage as and when such policies expire or
     (ii) to obtain comparable coverage from similar institutions as may be
     necessary or appropriate to conduct its business as now conducted and at a
     cost that would not result in a Material Adverse Change. Since January 1,
     1997, neither the Company nor any subsidiary has been denied any insurance
     coverage which it has sought or for which it has applied.

          (u) No Price Stabilization or Manipulation. The Company has not taken
     and will not take, directly or indirectly, any action designed to or that
     might be reasonably expected to cause or result in stabilization or
     manipulation of the price of the Common Stock to facilitate the sale or
     resale of the Common Shares.

          (v) Related Party Transactions. There are no business relationships or
     related-party transactions involving the Company or any subsidiary or any
     other person required to be described in the Prospectus which have not been
     described as required.

          (w) Exchange Act Compliance. The documents incorporated or deemed to
     be incorporated by reference in the Prospectus, at the time they were or
     hereafter are filed with the Commission, complied and will comply in all
     material respects with the requirements of the Exchange Act, and, when read
     together with the other information in the Prospectus, at the time the
     Registration Statement and any amendments thereto become effective and at
     the First Closing Date and the Second Closing Date, as the case may be,
     will not contain an untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a
     material fact required to be stated

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     therein or necessary to make the statements therein, in the light of the
     circumstances under which they were made, not misleading.

          (x) No Unlawful Contributions or Other Payments. Neither the Company
     nor any of its subsidiaries nor, to the best of the Company's knowledge,
     any employee or agent of the Company or any subsidiary, has made any
     contribution or other payment to any official of, or candidate for, any
     federal, state or foreign office in violation of any law or of the
     character required to be disclosed in the Prospectus.

          (y) Company's Accounting System. The Company maintains a system of
     accounting controls sufficient to provide reasonable assurances that (i)
     transactions are executed in accordance with management's general or
     specific authorization; (ii) transactions are recorded as necessary to
     permit preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally
     accepted accounting principles as applied in the United States and to
     maintain accountability for assets; (iii) access to assets is permitted
     only in accordance with management's general or specific authorization; and
     (iv) the recorded accountability for assets is compared with existing
     assets at reasonable intervals and appropriate action is taken with respect
     to any differences.

          (z) Compliance with Environmental Laws. Except as would not,
     individually or in the aggregate, result in a Material Adverse Change: (i)
     neither the Company nor any of its subsidiaries is in violation of any
     federal, state, local or foreign law or regulation relating to pollution or
     protection of human health or the environment (including, without
     limitation, ambient air, surface water, groundwater, land surface or
     subsurface strata) or wildlife, including without limitation, laws and
     regulations relating to emissions, discharges, releases or threatened
     releases of chemicals, pollutants, contaminants, wastes, toxic substances,
     hazardous substances, petroleum and petroleum products (collectively,
     "Materials of Environmental Concern"), or otherwise relating to the
     manufacture, processing, distribution, use, treatment, storage, disposal,
     transport or handling of Materials of Environment Concern (collectively,
     "Environmental Laws"), which violation includes, but is not limited to,
     noncompliance with any permits or other governmental authorizations
     required for the operation of the business of the Company or its
     subsidiaries under applicable Environmental Laws, or noncompliance with the
     terms and conditions thereof, nor has the Company or any of its
     subsidiaries received any written communication, whether from a
     governmental authority, citizens group, employee or otherwise, that alleges
     that the Company or any of its subsidiaries is in violation of any
     Environmental Law; (ii) there is no claim, action or cause of action filed
     with a court or governmental authority, no investigation with respect to
     which the Company has received written notice, and no written notice by any
     person or entity alleging potential liability for investigatory costs,
     cleanup costs, governmental responses costs, natural resources damages,
     property damages, personal injuries, attorneys' fees or penalties arising
     out of, based on or resulting from the presence, or release into the
     environment, of any Material of Environmental Concern at any location
     owned, leased or operated by the Company or any of its subsidiaries, now or
     in the past (collectively, "Environmental Claims"), pending or, to the best
     of the Company's knowledge, threatened against the Company or any of its
     subsidiaries or any person or entity whose liability for any Environmental
     Claim the Company or any of its subsidiaries has retained or assumed either
     contractually or by operation of law; and (iii) to the best of the
     Company's knowledge, there are no past or present actions, activities,
     circumstances, conditions, events or incidents, including, without

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     limitation, the release, emission, discharge, presence or disposal of any
     Material of Environmental Concern, that reasonably could result in a
     violation of any Environmental Law or form the basis of a potential
     Environmental Claim against the Company or any of its subsidiaries or
     against any person or entity whose liability for any Environmental Claim
     the Company or any of its subsidiaries has retained or assumed either
     contractually or by operation of law. The Company has reasonably concluded
     that the costs and liabilities associated with compliance with
     Environmental Laws (including, without limitation, any capital or operating
     expenditures required for clean-up, closure of properties or compliance
     with Environmental Laws or any permit, license or approval, any related
     constraints on operating activities and any potential liabilities to third
     parties) would not, individually or in the aggregate, result in a Material
     Adverse Change.

          (aa) ERISA Compliance. The Company and its subsidiaries and any
     "employee benefit plan" (as defined under the Employee Retirement Income
     Security Act of 1974, as amended, and the regulations and published
     interpretations thereunder (collectively, "ERISA")) established or
     maintained by the Company, its subsidiaries or their "ERISA Affiliates" (as
     defined below) are in compliance in all material respects with ERISA.
     "ERISA Affiliate" means, with respect to the Company or a subsidiary, any
     member of any group of organizations described in Sections 414(b), (c), (m)
     or (o) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, and the
     regulations and published interpretations thereunder (the "Code") of which
     the Company or such subsidiary is a member. No "reportable event" (as
     defined under ERISA) has occurred or is reasonably expected to occur with
     respect to any "employee benefit plan" established or maintained by the
     Company, its subsidiaries or any of their ERISA Affiliates. No "employee
     benefit plan" established or maintained by the Company, its subsidiaries or
     any of their ERISA Affiliates, if such "employee benefit plan" were
     terminated, would have any "amount of unfunded benefit liabilities" (as
     defined under ERISA). Neither the Company, its subsidiaries nor any of
     their ERISA Affiliates has incurred or reasonably expects to incur any
     liability under (i) Title IV of ERISA with respect to termination of, or
     withdrawal from, any "employee benefit plan" or (ii) Sections 412, 4971,
     4975 or 4980B of the Code. Each "employee benefit plan" established or
     maintained by the Company, its subsidiaries or any of their ERISA
     Affiliates that is intended to be qualified under Section 401(a) of the
     Code is so qualified and nothing has occurred, whether by action or failure
     to act, which would cause the loss of such qualification.

          (bb) Year 2000. All disclosure regarding year 2000 compliance that is
     required to be described under the Securities Act (including disclosures
     required by Staff Legal Bulletin No. 5, to the extent applicable) has been
     included in the Prospectus. The Company will not incur significant
     operating expenses or costs to ensure that its information systems will be
     year 2000 compliant, other than as disclosed in the Prospectus.

     Any certificate signed by an officer of the Company and delivered to the
Representatives or to counsel for the Underwriters shall be deemed to be a
representation and warranty by the Company to each Underwriter as to the matters
set forth therein.

     B. REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF THE SELLING SHAREHOLDERS. In addition
to the representations, warranties and covenants set forth in Section 1(A), each
Selling Shareholder represents, warrants and covenants to each Underwriter as
follows:



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          (a) The Underwriting Agreement. This Agreement has been duly
     authorized, executed and delivered by or on behalf of such Selling
     Shareholder and is a valid and binding agreement of such Selling
     Shareholder, enforceable in accordance with its terms, except as rights to
     indemnification hereunder may be limited by applicable law and except as
     the enforcement hereof may be limited by bankruptcy, insolvency,
     reorganization, moratorium or other similar laws relating to or affecting
     the rights and remedies of creditors or by general equitable principles.

          (b) The Custody Agreement and Power of Attorney. Each of the (i)
     Custody Agreement signed by such Selling Shareholder and the Company, as
     custodian (the "Custodian"), relating to the deposit of the Common Shares
     to be sold by such Selling Shareholder (the "Custody Agreement") and (ii)
     Power of Attorney appointing certain individuals named therein as such
     Selling Shareholder's attorneys-in-fact (each, an "Attorney-in-Fact") to
     the extent set forth therein relating to the transactions contemplated
     hereby and by the Prospectus (the "Power of Attorney"), of such Selling
     Shareholder has been duly authorized, executed and delivered by such
     Selling Shareholder and is a valid and binding agreement of such Selling
     Shareholder, enforceable in accordance with its terms, except as rights to
     indemnification thereunder may be limited by applicable law and except as
     the enforcement thereof may be limited by bankruptcy, insolvency,
     reorganization, moratorium or other similar laws relating to or affecting
     the rights and remedies of creditors or by general equitable principles.

          (c) Title to Common Shares to be Sold; All Authorizations Obtained.
     Such Selling Shareholder has, and on the First Closing Date (as defined
     below) will have, good and valid title to all of the Common Shares which
     may be sold by such Selling Shareholder pursuant to this Agreement on such
     date and the legal right and power, and all authorizations and approvals
     required by law and under its charter or by-laws, as the case may be, to
     enter into this Agreement and its Custody Agreement and Power of Attorney,
     to sell, transfer and deliver all of the Common Shares which may be sold by
     such Selling Shareholder pursuant to this Agreement and to comply with its
     other obligations hereunder and thereunder.

          (d) Delivery of the Common Shares to be Sold. Delivery of the Common
     Shares which are sold by such Selling Shareholder pursuant to this
     Agreement will pass good and valid title to such Common Shares, free and
     clear of any security interest, mortgage, pledge, lien, encumbrance or
     other claim.

          (e) Non-Contravention; No Further Authorizations or Approvals
     Required. The execution and delivery by such Selling Shareholder of, and
     the performance by such Selling Shareholder of its obligations under, this
     Agreement, its Custody Agreement and its Power of Attorney will not
     contravene or conflict with, result in a breach of, or constitute a Default
     under, or require the consent of any other party to, the charter or by-laws
     of such Selling Shareholder or any other agreement or instrument to which
     such Selling Shareholder is a party or by which it is bound or under which
     it is entitled to any right or benefit, any provision of applicable law or
     any judgment, order, decree or regulation applicable to such Selling
     Shareholder of any court, regulatory body, administrative agency,
     governmental body or arbitrator having jurisdiction over such Selling
     Shareholder. No consent, approval, authorization or other order of, or
     registration or filing with, any court or other governmental authority or
     agency, is required for the consummation by such Selling Shareholder of the


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     transactions contemplated in this Agreement, except such as have been
     obtained or made and are in full force and effect under the Securities
     Act, applicable state securities or blue sky laws and from the NASD.

          (f) No Registration or Other Similar Rights. Such Selling Shareholder
     does not have any registration or other similar rights to have any equity
     or debt securities registered for sale by the Company under the
     Registration Statement or included in the offering contemplated by this
     Agreement.

          (g) No Further Consents, etc. No consent, approval or waiver is
     required under any instrument or agreement to which such Selling
     Shareholder is a party or by which it is bound or under which it is
     entitled to any right or benefit, in connection with the offering, sale or
     purchase by the Underwriters of any of the Common Shares which may be sold
     by such Selling Shareholder under this Agreement or the consummation by
     such Selling Shareholder of any of the other transactions contemplated
     hereby.

          (h) Disclosure Made by Such Selling Shareholder in the Prospectus. All
     information furnished by or on behalf of such Selling Shareholder in
     writing expressly for use in the Registration Statement and Prospectus is,
     and on the First Closing Date and the Second Closing Date will be, true,
     correct, and complete in all material respects, and does not, and on the
     First Closing Date and the Second Closing Date will not, contain any untrue
     statement of a material fact or omit to state any material fact necessary
     to make such information not misleading. Such Selling Shareholder confirms
     as accurate the number of shares of Common Stock set forth opposite such
     Selling Shareholder's name in the Prospectus under the caption "Principal
     and Selling Shareholders" (both prior to and after giving effect to the
     sale of the Common Shares).

          (i) No Price Stabilization or Manipulation. Such Selling Shareholder
     has not taken and will not take, directly or indirectly, any action
     designed to or that might be reasonably expected to cause or result in
     stabilization or manipulation of the price of the Common Stock to
     facilitate the sale or resale of the Common Shares.

          (j) Confirmation of Registration Statement and Prospectus. Such
     Selling Shareholder is familiar with the Registration Statement and the
     Prospectus and has no knowledge of any material fact, condition or
     information not disclosed in the Registration Statement or the Prospectus
     which has resulted or may result in a Material Adverse Change and is not
     prompted to sell shares of Common Stock by any information concerning the
     Company which is not set forth in the Registration Statement and the
     Prospectus.

     Any certificate signed by or on behalf of any Selling Shareholder and
delivered to the Representatives or to counsel for the Underwriters shall be
deemed to be a representation and warranty by such Selling Shareholder to each
Underwriter as to the matters covered thereby.

     SECTION 2. PURCHASE, SALE AND DELIVERY OF THE COMMON SHARES.

         The Firm Common Shares. Upon the terms herein set forth, (i) the
Company agrees to issue and sell to the several Underwriters an aggregate of
1,323,000 Firm Common Shares and (ii) the Selling Shareholders agree to sell to
the several Underwriters an aggregate of

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277,000 Firm Common Shares, each Selling Shareholder selling the number of Firm
Common Shares set forth opposite such Selling Shareholder's name on Schedule B.
On the basis of the representations, warranties and agreements herein contained,
and upon the terms but subject to the conditions herein set forth, the
Underwriters agree, severally and not jointly, to purchase from the Company and
the Selling Shareholders the respective numbers of Firm Common Shares set forth
opposite their names on Schedule A. The purchase price per Firm Common Share to
be paid by the several Underwriters to the Company and the Selling Shareholders
shall be $___ per share.

         The First Closing Date. Delivery of certificates for the Firm Common
Shares to be purchased by the Underwriters and payment therefor shall be made at
the offices of Banc of America Securities LLC, 600 Montgomery Street, San
Francisco, California (or such other place as may be agreed to by the Company
and the Representatives) at 6:00 a.m. San Francisco time, on March __, 2000 or
such other time and date not later than 10:30 a.m. San Francisco time, on April
__, 2000 as the Representatives shall designate by notice to the Company (the
time and date of such closing are called the "First Closing Date"). The Company
and the Selling Shareholders hereby acknowledge that circumstances under which
the Representatives may provide notice to postpone the First Closing Date as
originally scheduled include, but are in no way limited to, any determination by
the Company, the Selling Shareholders or the Representatives to recirculate to
the public copies of an amended or supplemented Prospectus or a delay as
contemplated by the provisions of Section 10.

         The Optional Common Shares; the Second Closing Date. In addition, on
the basis of the representations, warranties and agreements herein contained,
and upon the terms but subject to the conditions herein set forth, the Company
hereby grants an option to the several Underwriters to purchase, severally and
not jointly, up to an aggregate of 240,000 Optional Common Shares from the
Company at the purchase price per share to be paid by the Underwriters for the
Firm Common Shares. The option granted hereunder is for use by the Underwriters
solely in covering any over-allotments in connection with the sale and
distribution of the Firm Common Shares. The option granted hereunder may be
exercised at any time (but not more than once) upon notice by the
Representatives to the Company, which notice may be given at any time within 30
days from the date of this Agreement. Such notice shall set forth (i) the
aggregate number of Optional Common Shares as to which the Underwriters are
exercising the option, (ii) the names and denominations in which the
certificates for the Optional Common Shares are to be registered and (iii) the
time, date and place at which such certificates will be delivered (which time
and date may be simultaneous with, but not earlier than, the First Closing Date;
and in such case the term "First Closing Date" shall refer to the time and date
of delivery of certificates for the Firm Common Shares and the Optional Common
Shares). Such time and date of delivery, if subsequent to the First Closing
Date, is called the "Second Closing Date" and shall be determined by the
Representatives and shall not be earlier than three nor later than five full
business days after delivery of such notice of exercise. If any Optional Common
Shares are to be purchased, each Underwriter agrees, severally and not jointly,
to purchase the number of Optional Common Shares (subject to such adjustments to
eliminate fractional shares as Banc of America Securities LLC may determine)
that bears the same proportion to the total number of Optional Common Shares to
be purchased as the number of Firm Common Shares set forth on Schedule A
opposite the name of such Underwriter bears to the total number of Firm Common
Shares. The Representatives may cancel the option at any time prior to its
expiration by giving written notice of such cancellation to the Company.

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         Public Offering of the Common Shares. The Representatives hereby advise
the Company and the Selling Shareholders that the Underwriters intend to offer
for sale to the public, as described in the Prospectus, their respective
portions of the Common Shares as soon after this Agreement has been executed and
the Registration Statement has been declared effective as the Representatives,
in their sole judgment, have determined is advisable and practicable.

         Payment for the Common Shares. Payment for the Common Shares to be sold
by the Company shall be made at the First Closing Date (and, if applicable, at
the Second Closing Date) by wire transfer of immediately available funds to the
order of the Company. Payment for the Common Shares to be sold by the Selling
Shareholders shall be made at the First Closing Date by wire transfer of
immediately available funds to the order of the Custodian.

         It is understood that the Representatives have been authorized, for
their own accounts and the accounts of the several Underwriters, to accept
delivery of and receipt for, and make payment of the purchase price for, the
Firm Common Shares and any Optional Common Shares the Underwriters have agreed
to purchase. Banc of America Securities LLC, individually and not as a
Representative of the Underwriters, may (but shall not be obligated to) make
payment for any Common Shares to be purchased by any Underwriter whose funds
shall not have been received by the Representatives by the First Closing Date or
the Second Closing Date, as the case may be, for the account of such
Underwriter, but any such payment shall not relieve such Underwriter from any of
its obligations under this Agreement.

         Each Selling Shareholder hereby agrees that (i) it will pay all stock
transfer taxes, stamp duties and other similar taxes, if any, payable upon the
sale or delivery of the Common Shares to be sold by such Selling Shareholder to
the several Underwriters, or otherwise in connection with the performance of
such Selling Shareholder's obligations hereunder and (ii) the Custodian is
authorized to deduct for such payment any such amounts from the proceeds to such
Selling Shareholder hereunder and to hold such amounts for the account of such
Selling Shareholder with the Custodian under the Custody Agreement.

         Delivery of the Common Shares. The Company and the Selling Shareholders
shall deliver, or cause to be delivered, to the Representatives for the accounts
of the several Underwriters certificates for the Firm Common Shares to be sold
by them at the First Closing Date, against the irrevocable release of a wire
transfer of immediately available funds for the amount of the purchase price
therefor. The Company shall also deliver, or cause to be delivered, to the
Representatives for the accounts of the several Underwriters, certificates for
the Optional Common Shares the Underwriters have agreed to purchase at the First
Closing Date or the Second Closing Date, as the case may be, against the
irrevocable release of a wire transfer of immediately available funds for the
amount of the purchase price therefor. The certificates for the Common Shares
shall be in definitive form and registered in such names and denominations as
the Representatives shall have requested at least two full business days prior
to the First Closing Date (or the Second Closing Date, as the case may be) and
shall be made available for inspection on the business day preceding the First
Closing Date (or the Second Closing Date, as the case may be) at such location
in New York City as the Representatives may designate. Time shall be of the
essence, and delivery at the time and place specified in this Agreement is a
further condition to the obligations of the Underwriters.

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         Delivery of Prospectus to the Underwriters. Not later than 12:00 p.m.
on the second business day following the date the Common Shares are first
released by the Underwriters for sale to the public, the Company shall deliver
or cause to be delivered, copies of the Prospectus in such quantities and at
such places as the Representatives shall request.

         SECTION 3. ADDITIONAL COVENANTS.

     A. COVENANTS OF THE COMPANY. The Company further covenants and agrees with
each Underwriter as follows:

          (a) Representatives' Review of Proposed Amendments and Supplements.
     During such period beginning on the date hereof and ending on the later of
     the First Closing Date or such date as, in the opinion of counsel for the
     Underwriters, the Prospectus is no longer required by law to be delivered
     in connection with sales by an Underwriter or dealer (the "Prospectus
     Delivery Period"), prior to amending or supplementing the Registration
     Statement (including any registration statement filed under Rule 462(b)
     under the Securities Act) or the Prospectus (including any amendment or
     supplement through incorporation by reference of any report filed under the
     Exchange Act), the Company shall furnish to the Representatives for review
     a copy of each such proposed amendment or supplement, and the Company shall
     not file any such proposed amendment or supplement to which any of the
     Representatives reasonably objects.

          (b) Securities Act Compliance. After the date of this Agreement, the
     Company shall promptly advise the Representatives in writing (i) of the
     receipt of any comments of, or requests for additional or supplemental
     information from, the Commission, (ii) of the time and date of any filing
     of any post-effective amendment to the Registration Statement or any
     amendment or supplement to any preliminary prospectus or the Prospectus,
     (iii) of the time and date that any post-effective amendment to the
     Registration Statement becomes effective and (iv) of the issuance by the
     Commission of any stop order suspending the effectiveness of the
     Registration Statement or any post-effective amendment thereto or of any
     order preventing or suspending the use of any preliminary prospectus or the
     Prospectus, or of any proceedings to remove, suspend or terminate from
     listing or quotation the Common Stock from any securities exchange upon
     which it is listed for trading or included or designated for quotation, or
     of the threatening or initiation of any proceedings for any of such
     purposes. If the Commission shall enter any such stop order at any time,
     the Company will use its best efforts to obtain the lifting of such order
     at the earliest possible moment. Additionally, the Company agrees that it
     shall comply with the provisions of Rules 424(b), 430A and 434, as
     applicable, under the Securities Act and will use its reasonable efforts to
     confirm that any filings made by the Company under such Rule 424(b) were
     received in a timely manner by the Commission.

          (c) Amendments and Supplements to the Prospectus and Other Securities
     Act Matters. If, during the Prospectus Delivery Period, any event shall
     occur or condition exist as a result of which it is necessary to amend or
     supplement the Prospectus in order to make the statements therein, in the
     light of the circumstances when the Prospectus is delivered to a purchaser,
     not misleading, or if in the opinion of the Representatives or counsel for
     the Underwriters it is otherwise necessary to amend or supplement the
     Prospectus to comply with law, the

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     Company agrees to promptly prepare (subject to Section 3(A)(a) hereof),
     file with the Commission and furnish at its own expense to the Underwriters
     and to dealers, amendments or supplements to the Prospectus so that the
     statements in the Prospectus as so amended or supplemented will not, in the
     light of the circumstances when the Prospectus is delivered to a purchaser,
     be misleading or so that the Prospectus, as amended or supplemented, will
     comply with law.

          (d) Copies of any Amendments and Supplements to the Prospectus. The
     Company agrees to furnish the Representatives, without charge, during the
     Prospectus Delivery Period, as many copies of the Prospectus and any
     amendments and supplements thereto (including any documents incorporated or
     deemed incorporated by reference therein) as the Representatives may
     request.

          (e) Blue Sky Compliance. The Company shall cooperate with the
     Representatives and counsel for the Underwriters to qualify or register the
     Common Shares for sale under (or obtain exemptions from the application of)
     the state securities or blue sky laws or Canadian provincial Securities
     laws of those jurisdictions designated by the Representatives, shall comply
     with such laws and shall continue such qualifications, registrations and
     exemptions in effect so long as required for the distribution of the Common
     Shares. The Company shall not be required to qualify as a foreign
     corporation or to take any action that would subject it to general service
     of process in any such jurisdiction where it is not presently qualified or
     where it would be subject to taxation as a foreign corporation. The Company
     will advise the Representatives promptly of the suspension of the
     qualification or registration of (or any such exemption relating to) the
     Common Shares for offering, sale or trading in any jurisdiction or any
     initiation or threat of any proceeding for any such purpose, and in the
     event of the issuance of any order suspending such qualification,
     registration or exemption, the Company shall use its best efforts to obtain
     the withdrawal thereof at the earliest possible moment.

          (f) Use of Proceeds. The Company shall apply the net proceeds from the
     sale of the Common Shares sold by it in the manner described under the
     caption "Use of Proceeds" in the Prospectus.

          (g) Transfer Agent. The Company shall maintain, at its expense, a
     registrar and transfer agent for the Common Stock.

          (h) Earnings Statement. As soon as practicable, the Company will make
     generally available to its security holders and to the Representatives an
     earnings statement (which need not be audited) covering the twelve-month
     period ending March 31, 2001 that satisfies the provisions of Section 11(a)
     of the Securities Act.

          (i) Periodic Reporting Obligations. During the Prospectus Delivery
     Period the Company shall file, on a timely basis, with the Commission and
     the Nasdaq Stock Market, Inc. all reports and documents required to be
     filed under the Exchange Act.

          (j) Agreement Not To Offer or Sell Additional Securities. During the
     period of 90 days following the date of the Prospectus, the Company will
     not, without the prior written consent of Banc of America Securities LLC
     (which consent may be withheld at the sole discretion of Banc of America
     Securities LLC), directly or indirectly, sell, offer, contract or grant any

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     option to sell, pledge, transfer or establish an open "put equivalent
     position" within the meaning of Rule 16a-1(h) under the Exchange Act, or
     otherwise dispose of or transfer, or announce the offering of, or file any
     registration statement under the Securities Act in respect of, any shares
     of Common Stock, options or warrants to acquire shares of Common Stock or
     securities exchangeable or exercisable for or convertible into shares of
     Common Stock (other than as contemplated by this Agreement with respect to
     the Common Shares); provided, however, that the Company may issue shares of
     its Common Stock or options to purchase its Common Stock, or Common Stock
     upon exercise of options, pursuant to any stock option, stock bonus or
     other stock plan or arrangement described in the Prospectus, but only if
     the holders of such shares, options, or shares issued upon exercise of such
     options, agree in writing not to sell, offer, dispose of or otherwise
     transfer any such shares or options during such 90-day period without the
     prior written consent of Banc of America Securities LLC (which consent may
     be withheld at the sole discretion of the Banc of America Securities LLC).

          (k) Future Reports to the Representative. During the period of five
     years hereafter the Company will furnish to the Representatives at 600
     Montgomery Street, San Francisco, CA 94111, Attention: Debra Weiss: (i) as
     soon as practicable after the end of each fiscal year, copies of the Annual
     Report of the Company containing the balance sheet of the Company as of the
     close of such fiscal year and statements of income, shareholders' equity
     and cash flows for the year then ended and the opinion thereon of the
     Company's independent public or certified public accountants; (ii) as soon
     as practicable after the filing thereof, copies of each proxy statement,
     Annual Report on Form 10-K, Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, Current Report
     on Form 8-K or other report filed by the Company with the Commission, the
     Nasdaq Stock Market, Inc. or any securities exchange; and (iii) as soon as
     available, copies of any report or communication of the Company mailed
     generally to holders of its capital stock.

          (l) Exchange Act Compliance. During the Prospectus Delivery Period,
     the Company will file all documents required to be filed with the
     Commission pursuant to Section 13, 14 or 15 of the Exchange Act in the
     manner and within the time periods required by the Exchange Act.

         B. COVENANTS OF THE SELLING SHAREHOLDERS. Each Selling Shareholder
further covenants and agrees with each Underwriter:

     (a) Agreement Not to Offer or Sell Additional Securities. Such Selling
Shareholder will not, without the prior written consent of Banc of America
Securities LLC (which consent may be withheld in its sole discretion), directly
or indirectly, sell, offer, contract or grant any option to sell (including
without limitation any short sale), pledge, transfer, establish an open "put
equivalent position" within the meaning of Rule 16a-1(h) under the Exchange Act,
or otherwise dispose of or transfer any shares of Common Stock, options or
warrants to acquire shares of Common Stock, or securities exchangeable or
exercisable for or convertible into shares of Common Stock currently or
hereafter owned either of record or beneficially (as defined in Rule 13d-3 under
the Exchange Act) by such Selling Shareholder, or publicly announce the
intention of such Selling Shareholder to do any of the foregoing, for a period
commencing on the date hereof and continuing through the close of trading on the
date 90 days after the date of the Prospectus.


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     (b) Delivery of Forms W-8 and W-9. Such Selling Shareholder shall deliver
to the Representatives prior to the First Closing Date a properly completed and
executed United States Treasury Department Form W-8 (if the Selling Shareholder
is a non-United States person) or Form W-9 (if the Selling Shareholder is a
United States Person).

     Banc of America Securities LLC, on behalf of the several Underwriters, may,
in its sole discretion, waive in writing the performance by the Company or any
Selling Shareholder of any one or more of the foregoing covenants or extend the
time for their performance.

         SECTION 4. PAYMENT OF EXPENSES. The Company and the Selling
Shareholders, jointly and severally, agree to pay in such proportions as they
may agree upon among themselves all costs, fees and expenses incurred in
connection with the performance of their obligations hereunder and in connection
with the transactions contemplated hereby, including without limitation (i) all
expenses incident to the issuance and delivery of the Common Shares (including
all printing and engraving costs), (ii) all fees and expenses of the registrar
and transfer agent of the Common Stock, (iii) all necessary issue, transfer and
other stamp taxes in connection with the issuance and sale of the Common Shares
to the Underwriters, (iv) all fees and expenses of the Company's counsel,
independent public or certified public accountants and other advisors, (v) all
costs and expenses incurred in connection with the preparation, printing,
filing, shipping and distribution of the Registration Statement (including
financial statements, exhibits, schedules, consents and certificates of
experts), each preliminary prospectus and the Prospectus, and all amendments and
supplements thereto, and this Agreement, (vi) all filing fees, reasonable
attorneys' fees, and expenses incurred by the Company or the Underwriters in
connection with qualifying or registering (or obtaining exemptions from the
qualification or registration of) all or any part of the Common Shares for offer
and sale under the state securities or blue sky laws or the provincial
securities laws of Canada, and, if requested by the Representatives, preparing
and printing a "Blue Sky Survey" or memorandum, and any supplements thereto,
advising the Underwriters of such qualifications, registrations and exemptions,
(vii) the filing fees incident to, and the reasonable fees and expenses of
counsel for the Underwriters in connection with, the NASD's review and approval
of the Underwriters' participation in the offering and distribution of the
Common Shares, (viii) the fees and expenses associated with including the Common
Shares on the Nasdaq National Market, and (ix) all other fees, costs and
expenses referred to in Item 14 of Part II of the Registration Statement. Except
as provided in this Section 4, Section 6, Section 8 and Section 9 hereof, the
Underwriters shall pay their own expenses, including the fees and disbursements
of their counsel.

         The Selling Shareholders further agree with each Underwriter to pay
(directly or by reimbursement) all fees and expenses incident to the performance
of their obligations under this Agreement which are not otherwise specifically
provided for herein, including but not limited to (i) fees and expenses of
counsel and other advisors for such Selling Shareholders, (ii) fees and expenses
of the Custodian and (iii) expenses and taxes incident to the sale and delivery
of the Common Shares to be sold by such Selling Shareholders to the Underwriters
hereunder (which taxes, if any, may be deducted by the Custodian under the
provisions of Section 2 of this Agreement).

         This Section 4 shall not affect or modify any separate, valid agreement
relating to the allocation of payment of expenses between the Company, on the
one hand, and the Selling Shareholders, on the other hand.


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         SECTION 5. CONDITIONS OF THE OBLIGATIONS OF THE UNDERWRITERS. The
obligations of the several Underwriters to purchase and pay for the Common
Shares as provided herein on the First Closing Date and, with respect to the
Optional Common Shares, the Second Closing Date, shall be subject to the
accuracy of the representations and warranties on the part of the Company and
the Selling Shareholders set forth in Sections 1(A) and 1(B) hereof as of the
date hereof and as of the First Closing Date as though then made and, with
respect to the Optional Common Shares, as of the Second Closing Date as though
then made, to the timely performance by the Company and the Selling Shareholders
of their respective covenants and other obligations hereunder, and to each of
the following additional conditions:

          (a) Accountants' Comfort Letter. On the date hereof, the
     Representatives shall have received from KPMG LLP, independent public or
     certified public accountants for the Company, a letter dated the date
     hereof addressed to the Underwriters, in form and substance satisfactory to
     the Representatives, containing statements and information of the type
     ordinarily included in accountant's "comfort letters" to underwriters,
     delivered according to Statement of Auditing Standards No. 72 (or any
     successor bulletin), with respect to the audited and unaudited financial
     statements and certain financial information contained in the Registration
     Statement and the Prospectus (and the Representatives shall have received
     an additional [___] conformed copies of such accountants' letter for each
     of the several Underwriters).

          (b) Compliance with Registration Requirements; No Stop Order; No
     Objection from NASD. For the period from and after effectiveness of this
     Agreement and prior to the First Closing Date and, with respect to the
     Optional Common Shares, the Second Closing Date:

               (i) the Company shall have filed the Prospectus with the
          Commission (including the information required by Rule 430A under the
          Securities Act) in the manner and within the time period required by
          Rule 424(b) under the Securities Act; or the Company shall have filed
          a post-effective amendment to the Registration Statement containing
          the information required by such Rule 430A, and such post-effective
          amendment shall have become effective; or, if the Company elected to
          rely upon Rule 434 under the Securities Act and obtained the
          Representatives' consent thereto, the Company shall have filed a Term
          Sheet with the Commission in the manner and within the time period
          required by such Rule 424(b);

               (ii) no stop order suspending the effectiveness of the
          Registration Statement, any Rule 462(b) Registration Statement, or any
          post-effective amendment to the Registration Statement, shall be in
          effect and no proceedings for such purpose shall have been instituted
          or threatened by the Commission; and

               (iii) the NASD shall have raised no objection to the fairness and
          reasonableness of the underwriting terms and arrangements.

          (c) No Material Adverse Change. For the period from and after the date
     of this Agreement and prior to the First Closing Date and, with respect to
     the Optional Common Shares, the Second Closing Date, in the judgment of the
     Representatives there shall not have occurred any Material Adverse Change.


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          (d) Opinion of Counsel for the Company. On each of the First Closing
     Date and the Second Closing Date the Representatives shall have received
     the favorable opinion of Bond, Schoeneck & King, LLP, counsel for the
     Company, dated as of such Closing Date, the form of which is attached as
     Exhibit A (and the Representatives shall have received an additional [___]
     conformed copies of such counsel's legal opinion for each of the several
     Underwriters).

          (e) Opinion of Counsel for the Underwriters. On each of the First
     Closing Date and the Second Closing Date the Representatives shall have
     received the favorable opinion of Foley, Hoag & Eliot LLP, counsel for the
     Underwriters, dated as of such Closing Date, with respect to the matters
     set forth in paragraphs (i), (vii) (with respect to subparagraph (i) only),
     (viii) (with respect to due authorization, execution and delivery only),
     (ix), (x), (xi) and (xiii) (with respect to the caption "Underwriting"
     under subparagraph (i) and the description of capital stock only) and the
     next-to-last paragraph of Exhibit A (and the Representatives shall have
     received an additional [___] conformed copies of such counsel's legal
     opinion for each of the several Underwriters).

          (f) Officers' Certificate. On each of the First Closing Date and the
     Second Closing Date the Representatives shall have received a written
     certificate from the Company executed by the President and Chief Executive
     Officer of the Company and the Vice President, Finance of the Company,
     dated as of such Closing Date, to the effect set forth in subsection
     (b)(ii) of this Section 5, and further to the effect that:

               (i) for the period from and after the date of this Agreement and
          prior to such Closing Date, there has not occurred any Material
          Adverse Change;

               (ii) the representations, warranties and covenants of the Company
          set forth in Section 1(A) of this Agreement are true and correct with
          the same force and effect as though expressly made on and as of such
          Closing Date; and

               (iii) the Company has complied with all the agreements hereunder
          and satisfied all the conditions on its part to be performed or
          satisfied hereunder at or prior to such Closing Date.

          (g) Bring-down Comfort Letter. On each of the First Closing Date and
     the Second Closing Date the Representatives shall have received from KPMG
     LLP, independent public or certified public accountants for the Company, a
     letter dated such date, in form and substance satisfactory to the
     Representatives, to the effect that they reaffirm the statements made in
     the letter furnished by them pursuant to subsection (a) of this Section 5,
     except that the specified date referred to therein for the carrying out of
     procedures shall be no more than three business days prior to the First
     Closing Date or Second Closing Date, as the case may be (and the
     Representatives shall have received an additional [___] conformed copies of
     such accountants' letter for each of the several Underwriters).

          (h) Opinion of Counsel for the Selling Shareholders. On the First
     Closing Date the Representatives shall have received the favorable opinion
     of Bond, Schoeneck & King LLP, special counsel for the Selling
     Shareholders, dated as of such Closing Date, the form of which

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     is attached as Exhibit B (and the Representatives shall have received an
     additional [___] conformed copies of such counsel's legal opinion for each
     of the several Underwriters).

          (i) Selling Shareholders' Certificate. On the First Closing Date the
     Representatives shall have received a written certificate executed by the
     Attorneys-in-Fact of each Selling Shareholder, dated as of such Closing
     Date, to the effect that:

               (i) the representations, warranties and covenants of such Selling
          Shareholder set forth in Section 1(A) and Section 1(B) of this
          Agreement are true and correct with the same force and effect as
          though expressly made by such Selling Shareholder on and as of such
          Closing Date; and

               (ii) such Selling Shareholder has complied with all the
          agreements and satisfied all the conditions on its part to be
          performed or satisfied at or prior to such Closing Date.

          (j) Selling Shareholders' Documents. On the date hereof, the Company
     and the Selling Shareholders shall have furnished for review by the
     Representatives copies of the Powers of Attorney and Custody Agreements
     executed by each of the Selling Shareholders and such further information,
     certificates and documents as the Representatives may reasonably request.

          (k) Lock-Up Agreements from Certain Securityholders of the Company
     Other Than Selling Shareholders. On the date hereof, the Company shall have
     furnished to the Representatives an agreement in the form of Exhibit C
     hereto from each director and officer of the Company, the affiliates of
     each such person, and each other person named on Exhibit D hereto, and each
     such agreement shall be in full force and effect on each of the First
     Closing Date and the Second Closing Date.

          (l) Additional Documents. On or before each of the First Closing Date
     and the Second Closing Date, the Representatives and counsel for the
     Underwriters shall have received such information, documents and opinions
     as they may reasonably require for the purposes of enabling them to pass
     upon the issuance and sale of the Common Shares as contemplated herein, or
     in order to evidence the accuracy of any of the representations and
     warranties, or the satisfaction of any of the conditions or agreements,
     herein contained.

     If any condition specified in this Section 5 is not satisfied when and as
required to be satisfied, this Agreement may be terminated by the
Representatives by notice to the Company and the Selling Shareholders at any
time on or prior to the First Closing Date and, with respect to the Optional
Common Shares, at any time on or prior to the Second Closing Date, which
termination shall be without liability on the part of any party to any other
party, except that Section 4, Section 6, Section 8 and Section 9 shall at all
times be effective and shall survive such termination.

         SECTION 6. REIMBURSEMENT OF UNDERWRITERS' EXPENSES. If this Agreement
is terminated by the Representatives pursuant to Section 5, Section 7, Section
10, Section 11 or Section 17, or if the sale to the Underwriters of the Common
Shares on the First Closing Date is not consummated because of any refusal,
inability or failure on the part of the Company or the

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Selling Shareholders to perform any agreement herein or to comply with any
provision hereof, the Company agrees to reimburse the Representatives and the
other Underwriters (or such Underwriters as have terminated this Agreement with
respect to themselves), severally, upon demand for all out-of-pocket expenses
that shall have been reasonably incurred by the Representatives and the
Underwriters in connection with the proposed purchase and the offering and sale
of the Common Shares, including but not limited to reasonable fees and
disbursements of counsel and printing expenses, travel expenses, postage,
facsimile and telephone charges.

         SECTION 7. EFFECTIVENESS OF THIS AGREEMENT.

         This Agreement shall not become effective until the later of (i) the
execution of this Agreement by the parties hereto and (ii) notification by the
Commission to the Company and the Representatives of the effectiveness of the
Registration Statement under the Securities Act.

         Prior to such effectiveness, this Agreement may be terminated by any
party by notice to each of the other parties hereto, and any such termination
shall be without liability on the part of (a) the Company or the Selling
Shareholders to any Underwriter, except that the Company and the Selling
Shareholders shall be obligated to reimburse the expenses of the Representatives
and the Underwriters pursuant to Section 4 and Section 6 hereof, (b) any
Underwriter to the Company or the Selling Shareholders, or (c) of any party
hereto to any other party except that the provisions of Section 8 and Section 9
shall at all times be effective and shall survive such termination.

         SECTION 8. INDEMNIFICATION.

          (a) Indemnification of the Underwriters. Each of the Company and the
     Selling Shareholders, jointly and severally, agrees to indemnify and hold
     harmless each Underwriter, its officers and employees, and each person, if
     any, who controls any Underwriter within the meaning of the Securities Act
     and the Exchange Act against any loss, claim, damage, liability or expense,
     as incurred, to which such Underwriter or such controlling person may
     become subject, under the Securities Act, the Exchange Act or other federal
     or state statutory law or regulation, or at common law or otherwise
     (including in settlement of any litigation, if such settlement is effected
     with the written consent of the Company), insofar as such loss, claim,
     damage, liability or expense (or actions in respect thereof as contemplated
     below) arises out of or is based (i) upon any untrue statement or alleged
     untrue statement of a material fact contained in the Registration
     Statement, or any amendment thereto, including any information deemed to be
     a part thereof pursuant to Rule 430A or Rule 434 under the Securities Act,
     or the omission or alleged omission therefrom of a material fact required
     to be stated therein or necessary to make the statements therein not
     misleading; or (ii) upon any untrue statement or alleged untrue statement
     of a material fact contained in any preliminary prospectus or the
     Prospectus (or any amendment or supplement thereto), or the omission or
     alleged omission therefrom of a material fact necessary in order to make
     the statements therein, in the light of the circumstances under which they
     were made, not misleading; or (iii) in whole or in part upon any inaccuracy
     in the representations and warranties of the Company or the Selling
     Shareholders contained herein; or (iv) in whole or in part upon any failure
     of the Company or the Selling Shareholders to perform their respective
     obligations hereunder or under law; or (v) any act or failure to act or any
     alleged act or failure to act by

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     any Underwriter in connection with, or relating in any manner to, the
     Common Stock or the offering contemplated hereby, and which is included as
     part of or referred to in any loss, claim, damage, liability or action
     arising out of or based upon any matter covered by clause (i) or (ii)
     above, provided that the Company shall not be liable under this clause (v)
     to the extent that a court of competent jurisdiction shall have determined
     by a final judgment that such loss, claim, damage, liability or action
     resulted directly from any such acts or failures to act undertaken or
     omitted to be taken by such Underwriter through its bad faith or willful
     misconduct; and to reimburse each Underwriter and each such controlling
     person for any and all expenses (including the fees and disbursements of
     counsel chosen by Banc of America Securities LLC) as such expenses are
     reasonably incurred by such Underwriter or such controlling person in
     connection with investigating, defending, settling, compromising or paying
     any such loss, claim, damage, liability, expense or action; provided,
     however, that the foregoing indemnity agreement shall not apply to any
     loss, claim, damage, liability or expense to the extent, but only to the
     extent, arising out of or based upon any untrue statement or alleged untrue
     statement or omission or alleged omission made in reliance upon and in
     conformity with written information furnished to the Company by the
     Representatives expressly for use in the Registration Statement, any
     preliminary prospectus or the Prospectus (or any amendment or supplement
     thereto); and provided, further, that with respect to any preliminary
     prospectus, the foregoing indemnity agreement shall not inure to the
     benefit of any Underwriter from whom the person asserting any loss, claim,
     damage, liability or expense purchased Common Shares, or any person
     controlling such Underwriter, if copies of the Prospectus were timely
     delivered to the Underwriter pursuant to Section 2 and a copy of the
     Prospectus (as then amended or supplemented if the Company shall have
     furnished any amendments or supplements thereto) was not sent or given by
     or on behalf of such Underwriter to such person, if required by law so to
     have been delivered, at or prior to the written confirmation of the sale of
     the Common Shares to such person, and if the Prospectus (as so amended or
     supplemented) would have cured the defect giving rise to such loss, claim,
     damage, liability or expense; and provided, further, that the liability of
     each Selling Shareholder under the foregoing indemnity agreement shall be
     limited to an amount equal to the public offering price of the Common
     Shares sold by such Selling Shareholder, less the underwriting discount, as
     set forth on the front cover page of the Prospectus. The indemnity
     agreement set forth in this Section 8(a) shall be in addition to any
     liabilities that the Company and the Selling Shareholders may otherwise
     have.

          (b) Indemnification of the Company, its Directors and Officers, and
     the Selling Shareholders. Each Underwriter agrees, severally and not
     jointly, to indemnify and hold harmless the Company, each of its
     directors, each of its officers who signed the Registration Statement, the
     Selling Shareholders and each person, if any, who controls the Company or
     any Selling Shareholder within the meaning of the Securities Act or the
     Exchange Act, against any loss, claim, damage, liability or expense, as
     incurred, to which the Company, or any such director, officer, Selling
     Shareholder or controlling person may become subject, under the Securities
     Act, the Exchange Act, or other federal or state statutory law or
     regulation, or at common law or otherwise (including in settlement of any
     litigation, if such settlement is effected with the written consent of
     such Underwriter), insofar as such loss, claim, damage, liability or
     expense (or actions in respect thereof as contemplated below) arises out
     of or is based upon any untrue or alleged untrue statement of a material
     fact contained in the Registration Statement, any preliminary prospectus
     or the Prospectus (or any amendment or supplement thereto), or arises out
     of or is based upon the omission or

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     alleged omission to state therein a material fact required to be stated
     therein or necessary to make the statements therein not misleading, in each
     case to the extent, but only to the extent, that such untrue statement or
     alleged untrue statement or omission or alleged omission was made in the
     Registration Statement, any preliminary prospectus, the Prospectus (or any
     amendment or supplement thereto), in reliance upon and in conformity with
     written information furnished to the Company by the Representatives
     expressly for use therein; and to reimburse the Company, or any such
     director, officer, Selling Shareholder or controlling person for any legal
     and other expense reasonably incurred by the Company, or any such director,
     officer, Selling Shareholder or controlling person in connection with
     investigating, defending, settling, compromising or paying any such loss,
     claim, damage, liability, expense or action. Each of the Company and the
     Selling Shareholders hereby acknowledges that the only information that the
     Underwriters have furnished to the Company expressly for use in the
     Registration Statement, any preliminary prospectus or the Prospectus (or
     any amendment or supplement thereto) are the statements set forth in the
     table in the first paragraph and as the third, ninth, tenth, eleventh,
     twelfth and thirteenth paragraphs under the caption "Underwriting" in the
     Prospectus; and the Underwriters confirm that such statements are correct.
     The indemnity agreement set forth in this Section 8(b) shall be in addition
     to any liabilities that each Underwriter may otherwise have.

          (c) Notifications and Other Indemnification Procedures. Promptly after
     receipt by an indemnified party under this Section 8 of notice of the
     commencement of any action, such indemnified party will, if a claim in
     respect thereof is to be made against an indemnifying party under this
     Section 8, notify the indemnifying party in writing of the commencement
     thereof, but the omission so to notify the indemnifying party will not
     relieve it from any liability which it may have to any indemnified party
     for contribution or otherwise than under the indemnity agreement contained
     in this Section 8 or to the extent it is not prejudiced as a proximate
     result of such failure. In case any such action is brought against any
     indemnified party and such indemnified party seeks or intends to seek
     indemnity from an indemnifying party, the indemnifying party will be
     entitled to participate in, and, to the extent that it shall elect, jointly
     with all other indemnifying parties similarly notified, by written notice
     delivered to the indemnified party promptly after receiving the aforesaid
     notice from such indemnified party, to assume the defense thereof with
     counsel reasonably satisfactory to such indemnified party; provided,
     however, if the defendants in any such action include both the indemnified
     party and the indemnifying party and the indemnified party shall have
     reasonably concluded that a conflict may arise between the positions of the
     indemnifying party and the indemnified party in conducting the defense of
     any such action or that there may be legal defenses available to it and/or
     other indemnified parties which are different from or additional to those
     available to the indemnifying party, the indemnified party or parties shall
     have the right to select separate counsel to assume such legal defenses and
     to otherwise participate in the defense of such action on behalf of such
     indemnified party or parties. Upon receipt of notice from the indemnifying
     party to such indemnified party of such indemnifying party's election so to
     assume the defense of such action and approval by the indemnified party of
     counsel, the indemnifying party will not be liable to such indemnified
     party under this Section 8 for any legal or other expenses subsequently
     incurred by such indemnified party in connection with the defense thereof
     unless (i) the indemnified party shall have employed separate counsel in
     accordance with the proviso to the next preceding sentence (it being
     understood, however, that the indemnifying party shall not be liable for
     the expenses of more than one separate counsel (together with local
     counsel), approved by the indemnifying party (Banc of America

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     Securities LLC in the case of Section 8(b) and Section 9), representing the
     indemnified parties who are parties to such action) or (ii) the
     indemnifying party shall not have employed counsel satisfactory to the
     indemnified party to represent the indemnified party within a reasonable
     time after notice of commencement of the action, in each of which cases the
     fees and expenses of counsel shall be at the expense of the indemnifying
     party.

          (d) Settlements. The indemnifying party under this Section 8 shall not
     be liable for any settlement of any proceeding effected without its written
     consent, but if settled with such consent or if there be a final judgment
     for the plaintiff, the indemnifying party agrees to indemnify the
     indemnified party against any loss, claim, damage, liability or expense by
     reason of such settlement or judgment. Notwithstanding the foregoing
     sentence, if at any time an indemnified party shall have requested an
     indemnifying party to reimburse the indemnified party for fees and expenses
     of counsel as contemplated by Section 8(c) hereof, the indemnifying party
     agrees that it shall be liable for any settlement of any proceeding
     effected without its written consent if (i) such settlement is entered into
     more than 30 days after receipt by such indemnifying party of the aforesaid
     request and (ii) such indemnifying party shall not have reimbursed the
     indemnified party in accordance with such request prior to the date of such
     settlement. No indemnifying party shall, without the prior written consent
     of the indemnified party, effect any settlement, compromise or consent to
     the entry of judgment in any pending or threatened action, suit or
     proceeding in respect of which any indemnified party is or could have been
     a party and indemnity was or could have been sought hereunder by such
     indemnified party, unless such settlement, compromise or consent includes
     an unconditional release of such indemnified party from all liability on
     claims that are the subject matter of such action, suit or proceeding.

         SECTION 9. CONTRIBUTION.

         If the indemnification provided for in Section 8 is for any reason held
to be unavailable to or otherwise insufficient to hold harmless an indemnified
party in respect of any losses, claims, damages, liabilities or expenses
referred to therein, then each indemnifying party shall contribute to the
aggregate amount paid or payable by such indemnified party, as incurred, as a
result of any losses, claims, damages, liabilities or expenses referred to
therein (i) in such proportion as is appropriate to reflect the relative
benefits received by the Company and the Selling Shareholders, on the one hand,
and the Underwriters, on the other hand, from the offering of the Common Shares
pursuant to this Agreement or (ii) if the allocation provided by clause (i)
above is not permitted by applicable law, in such proportion as is appropriate
to reflect not only the relative benefits referred to in clause (i) above but
also the relative fault of the Company and the Selling Shareholders, on the one
hand, and the Underwriters, on the other hand, in connection with the statements
or omissions or inaccuracies in the representations and warranties herein which
resulted in such losses, claims, damages, liabilities or expenses, as well as
any other relevant equitable considerations. The relative benefits received by
the Company and the Selling Shareholders, on the one hand, and the Underwriters,
on the other hand, in connection with the offering of the Common Shares pursuant
to this Agreement shall be deemed to be in the same respective proportions as
the total net proceeds from the offering of the Common Shares pursuant to this
Agreement (before deducting expenses) received by the Company and the Selling
Shareholders, and the total underwriting discount received by the Underwriters,
in each case as set forth on the front cover page of the Prospectus (or, if Rule
434 under the Securities Act is used, the corresponding location on the Term
Sheet) bear to the

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aggregate public offering price of the Common Shares as set forth on such cover.
The relative fault of the Company and the Selling Shareholders, on the one hand,
and the Underwriters, on the other hand, shall be determined by reference to,
among other things, whether any such untrue or alleged untrue statement of a
material fact or omission or alleged omission to state a material fact or any
such inaccurate or alleged inaccurate representation or warranty relates to
information supplied by the Company or the Selling Shareholders, on the one
hand, or the Underwriters, on the other hand, and the parties' relative intent,
knowledge, access to information and opportunity to correct or prevent such
statement or omission.

         The amount paid or payable by a party as a result of the losses,
claims, damages, liabilities and expenses referred to above shall be deemed to
include, subject to the limitations set forth in Section 8(c), any legal or
other fees or expenses reasonably incurred by such party in connection with
investigating or defending any action or claim. The provisions set forth in
Section 8(c) with respect to notice of commencement of any action shall apply if
a claim for contribution is to be made under this Section 9; provided, however,
that no additional notice shall be required with respect to any action for which
notice has been given under Section 8(c) for purposes of indemnification.

         The Company, the Selling Shareholders and the Underwriters agree that
it would not be just and equitable if contribution pursuant to this Section 9
were determined by pro rata allocation (even if the Underwriters were treated as
one entity for such purpose) or by any other method of allocation which does not
take account of the equitable considerations referred to in this Section 9.

         Notwithstanding the provisions of this Section 9, no Underwriter shall
be required to contribute any amount in excess of the underwriting commissions
received by such Underwriter in connection with the Common Shares underwritten
by it and distributed to the public. No person guilty of fraudulent
misrepresentation (within the meaning of Section 11(f) of the Securities Act)
shall be entitled to contribution from any person who was not guilty of such
fraudulent misrepresentation. The Underwriters' obligations to contribute
pursuant to this Section 9 are several, and not joint, in proportion to their
respective underwriting commitments as set forth opposite their names in
Schedule A. For purposes of this Section 9, each officer and employee of an
Underwriter and each person, if any, who controls an Underwriter within the
meaning of the Securities Act and the Exchange Act shall have the same rights to
contribution as such Underwriter, and each director of the Company, each officer
of the Company who signed the Registration Statement, and each person, if any,
who controls the Company with the meaning of the Securities Act and the Exchange
Act shall have the same rights to contribution as the Company.

         SECTION 10. DEFAULT OF ONE OR MORE OF THE SEVERAL UNDERWRITERS. If, on
the First Closing Date or the Second Closing Date, as the case may be, any one
or more of the several Underwriters shall fail or refuse to purchase Common
Shares that it or they have agreed to purchase hereunder on such date, and the
aggregate number of Common Shares which such defaulting Underwriter or
Underwriters agreed but failed or refused to purchase does not exceed 10% of the
aggregate number of the Common Shares to be purchased on such date, the other
Underwriters shall be obligated, severally, in the proportions that the number
of Firm Common Shares set forth opposite their respective names on Schedule A
bears to the aggregate number of Firm Common Shares set forth opposite the names
of all such non-defaulting Underwriters, or in

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such other proportions as may be specified by the Representatives with the
consent of the non-defaulting Underwriters, to purchase the Common Shares which
such defaulting Underwriter or Underwriters agreed but failed or refused to
purchase on such date. If, on the First Closing Date or the Second Closing Date,
as the case may be, any one or more of the Underwriters shall fail or refuse to
purchase Common Shares and the aggregate number of Common Shares with respect to
which such default occurs exceeds 10% of the aggregate number of Common Shares
to be purchased on such date, and arrangements satisfactory to the
Representatives and the Company for the purchase of such Common Shares are not
made within 48 hours after such default, this Agreement shall terminate without
liability of any party to any other party except that the provisions of Section
4, Section 6, Section 8 and Section 9 shall at all times be effective and shall
survive such termination. In any such case either the Representatives or the
Company shall have the right to postpone the First Closing Date or the Second
Closing Date, as the case may be, but in no event for longer than seven days in
order that the required changes, if any, to the Registration Statement and the
Prospectus or any other documents or arrangements may be effected.

         As used in this Agreement, the term "Underwriter" shall be deemed to
include any person substituted for a defaulting Underwriter under this Section
10. Any action taken under this Section 10 shall not relieve any defaulting
Underwriter from liability in respect of any default of such Underwriter under
this Agreement.

         SECTION 11. TERMINATION OF THIS AGREEMENT. Prior to the First Closing
Date this Agreement may be terminated by the Representatives by notice given to
the Company and the Selling Shareholders if at any time (i) trading or quotation
in any of the Company's securities shall have been suspended or limited by the
Commission or by the Nasdaq Stock Market, Inc., or trading in securities
generally on either the Nasdaq National Market or the New York Stock Exchange
shall have been suspended or limited, or minimum or maximum prices shall have
been generally established on any of such stock exchanges by the Commission or
the Nasdaq Stock Market, Inc., (ii) a general banking moratorium shall have been
declared by any of federal, New York or California authorities; (iii) there
shall have occurred any outbreak or escalation of national or international
hostilities or any crisis or calamity, or any change in the United States or
international financial markets, or any substantial change or development
involving a prospective substantial change in United States' or international
political, financial or economic conditions, as in the judgment of the
Representatives is material and adverse and makes it impracticable to market the
Common Shares in the manner and on the terms described in the Prospectus or to
enforce contracts for the sale of securities; (iv) in the judgment of the
Representatives there shall have occurred any Material Adverse Change; or (v)
the Company shall have sustained a loss by strike, fire, flood, earthquake,
accident or other calamity of such character as in the judgment of the
Representatives may interfere materially with the conduct of the business and
operations of the Company regardless of whether or not such loss shall have been
insured. Any termination pursuant to this Section 11 shall be without liability
on the part of (a) the Company or the Selling Shareholders to any Underwriter,
except that the Company and the Selling Shareholders shall be obligated to
reimburse the expenses of the Representatives and the Underwriters pursuant to
Section 4 and Section 6 hereof, (b) any Underwriter to the Company or the
Selling Shareholders, or (c) of any party hereto to any other party except that
the provisions of Section 8 and Section 9 shall at all times be effective and
shall survive such termination.


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         SECTION 12. REPRESENTATIONS AND INDEMNITIES TO SURVIVE DELIVERY. The
respective indemnities, agreements, representations, warranties and other
statements of the Company, of its officers, of the Selling Shareholders and of
the several Underwriters set forth in or made pursuant to this Agreement will
remain in full force and effect, regardless of any investigation made by or on
behalf of any Underwriter or the Company or any of its or their partners,
officers or directors or any controlling person, or the Selling Shareholders, as
the case may be, and will survive delivery of and payment for the Common Shares
sold hereunder and any termination of this Agreement.

         SECTION 13 NOTICES. All communications hereunder shall be in writing
and shall be mailed, hand delivered or telecopied and confirmed to the parties
hereto as follows:

If to the Representatives:

         Banc of America Securities LLC
         600 Montgomery Street
         San Francisco, California 94111
         Facsimile:  415-913-5558
         Attention:  Richard A. Smith

   with a copy to:

         Banc of America Securities LLC
         600 Montgomery Street
         San Francisco, California  94111
         Facsimile:  (415) 913-5553
         Attention:  Jeffrey R. Lapic, Esq.

If to the Company:

         Anaren Microwave, Inc.
         6635 Kirkville Road
         East Syracuse, NY  13057
         Facsimile:  (315) 432-9121
         Attention:  President and Chief Executive Officer

If to the Selling Shareholders:

         c/o Anaren Microwave, Inc.
         6635 Kirkville Road
         East Syracuse, NY  13057
         Facsimile:  (315) 432-9121
         Attention:  President and Chief Executive Officer

Any party hereto may change the address for receipt of communications by giving
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         SECTION 14. SUCCESSORS. This Agreement will inure to the benefit of and
be binding upon the parties hereto, including any substitute Underwriters
pursuant to Section 10 hereof, and to the benefit of the employees, officers and
directors and controlling persons referred to in Section 8 and Section 9, and in
each case their respective successors and personal representatives, and no other
person will have any right or obligation hereunder. The term "successors" shall
not include any purchaser of the Common Shares as such from any of the
Underwriters merely by reason of such purchase.

         SECTION 15. PARTIAL UNENFORCEABILITY. The invalidity or
unenforceability of any Section, paragraph or provision of this Agreement shall
not affect the validity or enforceability of any other Section, paragraph or
provision hereof. If any Section, paragraph or provision of this Agreement is
for any reason determined to be invalid or unenforceable, there shall be deemed
to be made such minor changes (and only such minor changes) as are necessary to
make it valid and enforceable.

         SECTION 16. GOVERNING LAW PROVISIONS. THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE GOVERNED
BY AND CONSTRUED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE INTERNAL LAWS OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK
APPLICABLE TO AGREEMENTS MADE AND TO BE PERFORMED IN SUCH STATE.

         SECTION 17. FAILURE OF ONE OR MORE OF THE SELLING SHAREHOLDERS TO SELL
AND DELIVER COMMON SHARES. If one or more of the Selling Shareholders shall fail
to sell and deliver to the Underwriters the Common Shares to be sold and
delivered by such Selling Shareholders at the First Closing Date pursuant to
this Agreement, then the Underwriters may at their option, by written notice
from the Representatives to the Company and the Selling Shareholders, either (i)
terminate this Agreement without any liability on the part of any Underwriter
or, except as provided in Section 4, Section 6, Section 8 and Section 9 hereof,
the Company or the Selling Shareholders, or (ii) purchase the shares which the
Company and other Selling Shareholders have agreed to sell and deliver in
accordance with the terms hereof. If one or more of the Selling Shareholders
shall fail to sell and deliver to the Underwriters the Common Shares to be sold
and delivered by such Selling Shareholders pursuant to this Agreement at the
First Closing Date, then the Underwriters shall have the right, by written
notice from the Representatives to the Company and the Selling Shareholders, to
postpone the First Closing Date, but in no event for longer than seven days in
order that the required changes, if any, to the Registration Statement and the
Prospectus or any other documents or arrangements may be effected.

         SECTION 18. GENERAL PROVISIONS. This Agreement constitutes the entire
agreement of the parties to this Agreement and supersedes all prior written or
oral and all contemporaneous oral agreements, understandings and negotiations
with respect to the subject matter hereof. This Agreement may be executed in two
or more counterparts, each one of which shall be an original, with the same
effect as if the signatures thereto and hereto were upon the same instrument.
This Agreement may not be amended or modified unless in writing by all of the
parties hereto, and no condition herein (express or implied) may be waived
unless waived in writing by each party whom the condition is meant to benefit.
The Table of Contents and the Section headings herein are for the convenience of
the parties only and shall not affect the construction or interpretation of this
Agreement.


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         Each of the parties hereto acknowledges that it is a sophisticated
business person who was adequately represented by counsel during negotiations
regarding the provisions hereof, including, without limitation, the
indemnification provisions of Section 8 and the contribution provisions of
Section 9, and is fully informed regarding said provisions. Each of the parties
hereto further acknowledges that the provisions of Section 8 and Section 9
hereto fairly allocate the risks in light of the ability of the parties to
investigate the Company, its affairs and its business in order to ensure that
adequate disclosure has been made in the Registration Statement, any preliminary
prospectus and the Prospectus (and any amendments and supplements thereto), as
required by the Securities Act and the Exchange Act.





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         If the foregoing is in accordance with your understanding of our
agreement, kindly sign and return to the Company and the Custodian the enclosed
copies hereof, whereupon this instrument, along with all counterparts hereof,
shall become a binding agreement in accordance with its terms.

                                 Very truly yours,

                                 ANAREN MICROWAVE, INC.


                                  By:
                                  ----------------------------------
                                      Lawrence A. Sala
                                      President and Chief Executive Officer


                                 EACH OF THE SELLING SHAREHOLDERS NAMED IN THE
                                 ATTACHED SCHEDULE B


                                  By:
                                  ----------------------------------
                                      David M. Ferrara, Esq.
                                      Attorney-in-fact


         The foregoing Underwriting Agreement is hereby confirmed and accepted
by the Representatives in San Francisco, California as of the date first above
written.

BANC OF AMERICA SECURITIES LLC
CIBC WORLD MARKETS CORP.
NEEDHAM & COMPANY, INC.
PACIFIC GROWTH EQUITIES, INC.

Acting as Representatives of the several Underwriters named
in the attached Schedule A.

By BANC OF AMERICA SECURITIES LLC


 By:
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                                   SCHEDULE A


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                    NUMBER OF
                                                                      FIRM
                                                                  COMMON SHARES
                                     UNDERWRITERS                TO BE PURCHASED
<S>                                                              <C>
Banc of America Securities LLC .......................                 [___]
CIBC World Markets Corp. .............................                 [___]
Needham & Company, Inc. ..............................                 [___]
Pacific Growth Equities, Inc. ........................                 [___]

                                                                       ---------

         Total .......................................                 1,600,000
                                                                       =========
</TABLE>


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                                   SCHEDULE B


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                      NUMBER OF
                                                                     FIRM COMMON
                                                                        SHARES
                                                                      TO BE SOLD
                                 SELLING SHAREHOLDER
<S>                                                                 <C>
Global Securities Inc. ...................................              200,000
P.O. Box 560
Sudbury, MA 01776
Attention:  Manfred G. Rudolf, President
Lawrence A. Sala .........................................               20,000
c/o Anaren Microwave, Inc.
6635 Kirkville Road
East Syracuse, NY 13057
Carl W. Gerst, Jr ........................................               57,000
c/o Anaren Microwave, Inc.
6635 Kirkville Road
East Syracuse, NY 13057
                                                                        -------
         Total: ..........................................              277,000
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                                                                       EXHIBIT A


                  Form of opinion of counsel for the Company to be delivered
pursuant to Section 5(d) of the Underwriting Agreement, subject to customary
recitals.

                  References to the Prospectus in this Exhibit A include any
supplements thereto at the First Closing Date or the Second Closing Date, as the
case may be.

          (i) The Company has been duly incorporated and is validly existing as
     a corporation in good standing under the laws of the State of New York.

          (ii) The Company has corporate power and authority to own, lease and
     operate its properties and to conduct its business as described in the
     Prospectus and to enter into and perform its obligations under the
     Underwriting Agreement.

          (iii) The Company is duly qualified as a foreign corporation to
     transact business and is in good standing in each jurisdiction in which
     such qualification is required, whether by reason of the ownership or
     leasing of property or the conduct of business, except for such
     jurisdictions where the failure to so qualify or to be in good standing
     would not, individually or in the aggregate, result in a Material Adverse
     Change.

          (iv) RF Power Components, Inc. has been duly incorporated and is
     validly existing as a corporation in good standing under the laws of the
     jurisdiction of its incorporation, has corporate power and authority to
     own, lease and operate its properties and to conduct its business as
     described in the Prospectus and, to the knowledge of such counsel, is duly
     qualified as a foreign corporation to transact business and is in good
     standing in each jurisdiction in which such qualification is required,
     whether by reason of the ownership or leasing of property or the conduct of
     business, except for such jurisdictions where the failure to so qualify or
     to be in good standing would not, individually or in the aggregate, result
     in a Material Adverse Change.

          (v) All of the issued and outstanding capital stock of RF Power
     Components, Inc. has been duly authorized and validly issued, is fully paid
     and non-assessable and is owned directly by the Company, free and clear of
     any security interest, mortgage, pledge, lien, encumbrance or, to the
     knowledge of such counsel, any pending or threatened claim.

          (vi) The authorized, issued and outstanding capital stock of the
     Company (including the Common Stock) conform to the descriptions thereof
     incorporated by reference in the Prospectus. All of the outstanding shares
     of Common Stock (including the shares of Common Stock owned by Selling
     Shareholders) have been duly authorized and validly issued, are fully paid
     and nonassessable and, to such counsel's knowledge, have been issued in
     compliance with the registration and qualification requirements of federal
     and state securities laws. The form of certificate used to evidence the
     Common Stock is in due and proper form and complies with all applicable
     requirements of the charter and by-laws of the Company and the Business
     Corporation Law of the State of New York. The description of the Company's

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     stock option, stock bonus and other stock plans or arrangements, and the
     options or other rights granted and exercised thereunder, in each case
     known to such counsel, set forth or incorporated by reference in the
     Prospectus accurately and fairly presents the information required to be
     shown with respect to such plans, arrangements, options and rights.

          (vii) No shareholder of the Company or any other person has any
     preemptive right, right of first refusal or other similar right to
     subscribe for or purchase securities of the Company arising (i) by
     operation of the charter or by-laws of the Company or the Business
     Corporation Law of the State of New York or (ii) to the knowledge of such
     counsel, any contract, agreement, instrument, document or understanding
     with the Company.

          (viii) The Underwriting Agreement has been duly authorized, executed
     and delivered by, and is a valid and binding agreement of, the Company,
     enforceable in accordance with its terms, except as rights to
     indemnification thereunder may be limited by applicable law and except as
     the enforcement thereof may be limited by bankruptcy, insolvency,
     reorganization, moratorium or other similar laws relating to or affecting
     creditors' rights generally or by general equitable principles.

          (ix) The Common Shares to be purchased by the Underwriters from the
     Company have been duly authorized for issuance and sale pursuant to the
     Underwriting Agreement and, when issued and delivered by the Company
     pursuant to the Underwriting Agreement against payment of the consideration
     set forth therein, will be validly issued, fully paid and nonassessable.

          (x) The Company is qualified to file a Registration Statement with the
     Commission on Form S-3 with respect to the offering of the Common Shares.
     Each of the Registration Statement and the Rule 462(b) Registration
     Statement, if any, has been declared effective by the Commission under the
     Securities Act. To the knowledge of such counsel, no stop order suspending
     the effectiveness of either the Registration Statement or the Rule 462(b)
     Registration Statement, if any, has been issued under the Securities Act,
     and, to the knowledge of such counsel, no proceedings for such purpose have
     been instituted or are pending or are contemplated or threatened by the
     Commission. Any required filing of the Prospectus and any supplement
     thereto pursuant to Rule 424(b) under the Securities Act has been made in
     the manner and within the time period required by such Rule 424(b).

          (xi) The Registration Statement, including any Rule 462(b)
     Registration Statement, the Prospectus, including any document incorporated
     by reference therein, and each amendment or supplement to the Registration
     Statement and the Prospectus, including any document incorporated by
     reference therein, as of their respective effective or issue dates (other
     than the financial statements and supporting schedules included or
     incorporated by reference therein or in exhibits to or excluded from the
     Registration Statement, as to which no opinion need be rendered) appear on
     their face to comply as to form in all material respects with the
     applicable requirements of the Securities Act and the Exchange Act.

          (xii) The Common Shares have been approved for listing on the Nasdaq
     National Market.


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          (xiii) The statements (i) in the Prospectus in the first paragraph
     under the caption "Risk Factors -- Some anti-takeover provisions may affect
     the price of our common stock", and under the caption "Underwriting", (ii)
     in Item 15 of the Registration Statement, (iii) in the Company's Proxy
     Statement dated September 29, 1999 under the captions "Executive
     Compensation and Other Information -- Pension Plan", "Executive
     Compensation and Other Information -- Management Incentive Plan", and
     "Executive Compensation and Other Information -- Certain Agreements with
     Directors and Executive Officers" and (iv) in the description of the
     Company's capital stock in its Registration Statement on Form 8-A filed
     with the Securities and Exchange Commission in November 1972, insofar as
     such statements constitute matters of law, summaries of legal matters, the
     Company's charter or by-law provisions, documents or legal proceedings, or
     legal conclusions, has been reviewed by such counsel and fairly present and
     summarize, in all material respects, the matters referred to therein.

          (xiv) To the knowledge of such counsel, there are no legal or
     governmental actions, suits or proceedings pending or threatened which are
     required to be disclosed in the Registration Statement, other than those
     disclosed therein.

          (xv) To the knowledge of such counsel, there are no Existing
     Instruments required to be described or referred to in the Registration
     Statement or to be filed as exhibits thereto or as exhibits to any report
     or other document incorporated or deemed to be incorporated by reference
     therein, other than those described or referred to therein or filed as
     exhibits thereto or as exhibits to such reports and documents incorporated
     or deemed to be incorporated by reference therein; and the descriptions
     thereof and references thereto are correct in all material respects.

          (xvi) Based on facts known to such counsel, no consent, approval,
     authorization or other order of, or registration or filing with, any court
     or other governmental authority or agency, is required for the Company's
     execution, delivery and performance of the Underwriting Agreement and
     consummation of the transactions contemplated thereby and by the
     Prospectus, except as required under the Securities Act, applicable state
     securities or blue sky laws and from the NASD.

          (xvii) Each document filed pursuant to the Exchange Act (other than
     the financial statements and supporting schedules included therein, as to
     which no opinion need be rendered) and incorporated or deemed to be
     incorporated by reference in the Prospectus appeared on their face to
     comply when so filed as to form in all material respects with the Exchange
     Act; and, to the knowledge of such counsel, such documents, when they were
     so filed, did not contain an untrue statement of a material fact and did
     not omit to state a material fact necessary in order to make the statements
     therein, in the light of the circumstances under which they were made when
     such documents were filed, not misleading.

          (xviii) The execution and delivery of the Underwriting Agreement by
     the Company and the performance by the Company of its obligations
     thereunder (other than performance by the Company of its obligations under
     the indemnification section of the Underwriting

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     Agreement, as to which no opinion need be rendered) (i) have been duly
     authorized by all necessary corporate action on the part of the Company;
     (ii) will not result in any violation of the provisions of the charter or
     by-laws of the Company or any subsidiary; (iii) will not constitute a
     breach of, or Default under, or result in the creation or imposition of any
     lien, charge or encumbrance upon any property or assets of the Company or
     any of its subsidiaries pursuant to, (A) the Amended and Restated Credit
     Facility Agreement dated December 23, 1997 between the Company and
     Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company, as lender, or (B) to the knowledge
     of such counsel, any other material Existing Instrument; or (iv) to the
     knowledge of such counsel, will not result in any violation of any law,
     administrative regulation or administrative or court decree applicable to
     the Company or any subsidiary.

          (xix) The Company is not, and after receipt of payment for the Common
     Shares will not be, an "investment company" within the meaning of the
     Investment Company Act.

          (xx) To the knowledge of such counsel, there are no persons with
     registration or other similar rights to have any equity or debt securities
     registered for sale under the Registration Statement or included in the
     offering contemplated by the Underwriting Agreement.

          (xxi) To the knowledge of such counsel, neither the Company nor RF
     Power Components, Inc. is in violation of its charter or by-laws or any
     law, administrative regulation or administrative or court decree applicable
     to the Company or such subsidiary or is in Default in the performance or
     observance of any obligation, agreement, covenant or condition contained in
     any material Existing Instrument, except in each such case for such
     violations or Defaults as would not, individually or in the aggregate,
     result in a Material Adverse Change.

                  In addition, such counsel shall state that they have
participated in conferences with officers and other representatives of the
Company, counsel to the Underwriters, representatives of the independent public
accountants for the Company and representatives of the Underwriters at which the
contents of the Registration Statement and the Prospectus, and any supplements
or amendments thereto, and related matters were discussed and, although such
counsel is not passing upon and does not assume any responsibility for the
accuracy, completeness or fairness of the statements contained in the
Registration Statement or the Prospectus, and any supplements or amendments
thereto (except to the extent stated above in such opinion), on the basis of the
foregoing (relying as to materiality to a large extent upon the opinions of
officers and other representatives of the Company), no facts have come to the
attention of such counsel that lead them to believe that either the Registration
Statement or any amendment thereto, at the time the Registration Statement or
such amendment became effective, contained an untrue statement of a material
fact or omitted to state a material fact required to be stated therein or
necessary to make the statements therein not misleading or that the Prospectus,
as of its date or at the First Closing Date or the Second Closing Date, as the
case may be, contained an untrue statement of a material fact or omitted to
state a material fact necessary in order to make the statements therein, in the
light of the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading (it being
understood that such counsel need express no comment as to the financial
statements or schedules or other financial or statistical data derived
therefrom, included or incorporated by

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reference in the Registration Statement or the Prospectus or any amendments or
supplements thereto).

          In rendering such opinion, such counsel may rely (A) as to matters
     involving the application of laws of any jurisdiction other than the State
     of New York or the federal laws of the United States, to the extent they
     deem proper and specified in such opinion, upon the opinion (which shall be
     dated the First Closing Date or the Second Closing Date, as the case may
     be, shall be satisfactory in form and substance to the Underwriters, shall
     expressly state that the Underwriters may rely on such opinion as if it
     were addressed to them and shall be furnished to the Representatives) of
     other counsel of good standing whom they believe to be reliable and who are
     satisfactory to counsel for the Underwriters; provided, however, that such
     counsel shall further state that they believe that they and the
     Underwriters are justified in relying upon such opinion of other counsel,
     and (B) as to matters of fact, to the extent they deem proper, on
     certificates of responsible officers of the Company and public officials.





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                                                                       EXHIBIT B



                  Form of opinion of counsel for Selling Shareholders to be
delivered pursuant to Section 5(h) of the Underwriting Agreement, subject to
customary recitals.


                  References to the Prospectus in this Exhibit B include any
supplements thereto at the First Closing Date or the Second Closing Date, as the
case may be.

          (i) The Underwriting Agreement has been duly authorized, executed and
     delivered by or on behalf of, and is a valid and binding agreement of, such
     Selling Shareholder, enforceable in accordance with its terms, except as
     rights to indemnification thereunder may be limited by applicable law and
     except as the enforcement thereof may be limited by bankruptcy, insolvency,
     reorganization, moratorium or other similar laws relating to or affecting
     creditors' rights generally or by general equitable principles.

          (ii) The execution and delivery by such Selling Shareholder of, and
     the performance by such Selling Shareholder of its obligations under, the
     Underwriting Agreement and its Custody Agreement and its Power of Attorney
     will not contravene or conflict with, result in a breach of, or constitute
     a Default under, the charter or by-laws, partnership agreement, trust
     agreement or other organizational documents, as the case may be, of such
     Selling Shareholder, or, to such counsel's knowledge, violate or contravene
     any provision of applicable law or regulation, or violate, result in a
     breach of or constitute a Default under the terms of any other agreement or
     instrument to which such Selling Shareholder is a party or by which it is
     bound, or, to such counsel's knowledge, any judgment, order or decree
     applicable to such Selling Shareholder of any court, regulatory body,
     administrative agency, governmental body or arbitrator having jurisdiction
     over such Selling Shareholder.

          (iii) To such counsel's knowledge, such Selling Shareholder has good
     and valid title to all of the Common Shares which may be sold by such
     Selling Shareholder under the Underwriting Agreement. Such Selling
     Shareholder has the legal right and power, and all authorizations and
     approvals required under the charter and by-laws, partnership agreement,
     trust agreement or other organizational documents, as the case may be, of
     such Selling Shareholder to enter into the Underwriting Agreement and its
     Custody Agreement and its Power of Attorney, to sell, transfer and deliver
     all of the Common Shares which may sold by such Selling Shareholder under
     the Underwriting Agreement and to comply with its other obligations under
     the Underwriting Agreement, its Custody Agreement and its Power of
     Attorney.

          (iv) Each of the Custody Agreement and Power of Attorney of such
     Selling Shareholder has been duly authorized, executed and delivered by
     such Selling Shareholder and is a valid and binding agreement of such
     Selling Shareholder, enforceable in accordance with its terms, except as
     rights to indemnification thereunder may be limited by applicable law and
     except as the enforcement thereof may be limited by bankruptcy, insolvency,
     reorganization, moratorium or other similar laws relating to or affecting
     creditors' rights generally or by general equitable principles.
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          (v) Assuming that the Underwriters purchase the Common Shares which
     are sold by such Selling Shareholder pursuant to the Underwriting Agreement
     for value, in good faith and without notice of any adverse claim, the
     delivery of such Common Shares pursuant to the Underwriting Agreement will
     pass good and valid title to such Common Shares, free and clear of any
     security interest, mortgage, pledge, lieu encumbrance or other claim.

          (vi) To such counsel's knowledge, no consent, approval, authorization
     or other order of, or registration or filing with, any court or
     governmental authority or agency, is required for the consummation by such
     Selling Shareholder of the transactions contemplated in the Underwriting
     Agreement, except as required under the Securities Act, applicable state
     securities or blue sky laws, and from the NASD.

                  In rendering such opinion, such counsel may rely (A) as to
matters involving the application of laws of any jurisdiction other than the
State of New York or the federal laws of the United States, to the extent they
deem proper and specified in such opinion, upon the opinion (which shall be
dated the First Closing Date, shall be satisfactory in form and substance to the
Underwriters, shall expressly state that the Underwriters may rely on such
opinion as if it were addressed to them and shall be furnished to the
Representatives) of other counsel of good standing whom they believe to be
reliable and who are satisfactory to counsel for the Underwriters; provided,
however, that such counsel shall further state that they believe that they and
the Underwriters are justified in relying upon such opinion of other counsel,
and (B) as to matters of fact, to the extent they deem proper, on certificates
of the Selling Shareholders and public officials.



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                                                                     EXHIBIT 5.1
                  March 24, 2000

                  Anaren Microwave, Inc.
                  6635 Kirkville Road
                  East Syracuse, New York 13057

                  Re: Anaren Microwave, Inc. Registration Statement on Form S-3

                  Ladies and Gentlemen:

                  We have acted as counsel to Anaren Microwave, Inc., a New York
                  corporation (the "Company"), in connection with the
                  preparation and filing of the Registration Statement on Form
                  S-3 (Registration No. 333-31460) (the "Registration
                  Statement") under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the
                  "Securities Act"), covering an aggregate of 1,840,000 shares
                  of common stock, par value $.01 per share, of the Company to
                  be sold by the Company and the selling shareholders named in
                  the Registration Statement (together, the "Selling
                  Shareholders"). Of such shares, an aggregate of 1,563,000
                  shares (collectively, the "New Shares") are to be sold by the
                  Company and the remaining 277,000 shares are to be sold by the
                  Selling Shareholders (collectively, the "Outstanding Shares"
                  and together with the New Shares, the "Shares").

                  As such counsel, we have examined such corporate records,
                  certificates and other documents and such questions of law as
                  we have considered necessary or appropriate for the purposes
                  of this opinion. In rendering this opinion, we have (a)
                  assumed (i) the genuineness of all signatures on all documents
                  examined by us, (ii) the authenticity of all documents
                  submitted to us as originals, and (iii) the conformity to
                  original documents of all documents submitted to us as
                  photostatic or conformed copies and the authenticity of the
                  originals of such copies; and (b) relied on (i) certificates
                  of public officials and (ii) as to matters of fact, statements
                  and certificates of officers of the Company.

                  Based upon the foregoing, we are of the opinion that (i) the
                  Shares have been validly authorized, (ii) the Outstanding
                  Shares are validly issued, fully paid and non-assessable
                  shares of common stock of the Company, and (iii) when issued
                  and delivered as described in the Registration Statement and
                  the related prospectus against payment described therein, the
                  New Shares will be validly issued, fully paid and
                  non-assessable shares of common stock of the Company.

                  We are attorneys admitted to the Bar of the State of New York,
                  and we express no opinion as to the laws of any jurisdiction
                  other than the laws of the United States of America and the
                  State of New York.

                  We consent to the filing of this opinion as an exhibit to the
                  Registration Statement and to the use of our name under the
                  heading "Legal Matters" in the prospectus forming a part of
                  the Registration Statement. In giving such consent we do not
                  thereby concede that we are within the category of persons
                  whose consent is

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Anaren Microwave, Inc.
March 24, 2000
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                  required under Section 7 of the Securities
                  Act or the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder.

                  /s/ BOND, SCHOENECK & KING, LLP


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                                                                    EXHIBIT 23.1

                        INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANT'S CONSENT

The Board of Directors
Anaren Microwave, Inc.

     We consent to the use of our report included herein and to the reference to
our firm under the heading "Experts" in the prospectus.

                                          /s/ KPMG LLP

Syracuse, New York
March 24, 2000


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