Jabil Circuit, Inc.

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The aggregate market value of the voting common stock held by non-affiliates of the Registrant based on the closing sale price of the Common Stock as reported on the New York Stock Exchange on February 28, 2003 was approximately $2.6 billion. For purposes of this determination, shares of Common Stock held by each officer and director and by each person who owns 10% or more of the outstanding Common Stock have been excluded in that such persons may be deemed to be affiliates. This determination of affiliate status is not necessarily a conclusive determination for other purposes. The number of outstanding shares of the Registrant’s Common Stock as of the close of business on October 22, 2003, was 199,743,897. The Registrant does not have any non-voting stock outstanding.

The Registrant’s definitive Proxy Statement for the 2003 Annual Meeting of Stockholders to be held on January 13, 2004 is incorporated by reference in Part III of this Annual Report on Form 10-K to the extent stated herein.

References in this report to “the Company”, “Jabil”, “we”, “our”, or “us” mean Jabil Circuit, Inc. together with its subsidiaries, except where the context otherwise requires. This Annual Report on Form 10-K contains certain statements that are, or may be deemed to be, 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, and are made in reliance upon the protections provided by such acts for forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements (such as when we describe what “will”, “may” or “should” occur, what we “plan”, “intend”, “estimate”, “believe”, “expect” or “anticipate” will occur, and other similar statements) include, but are not limited to, statements regarding future sales and operating results, future prospects, anticipated benefits of proposed (or future) acquisitions and new facilities, growth, the capabilities and capacities of business operations, any financial or other guidance and all statements that are not based on historical fact, but rather reflect our current expectations concerning future results and events. We make certain assumptions when making forward-looking statements, any of which could prove inaccurate, including, but not limited to, statements about our future operating results and business plans. The ultimate correctness of these forward-looking statements is dependent upon a number of known and unknown risks and events, and is subject to various uncertainties and other factors that may cause our actual results, performance or achievements to be different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by these statements. The following important factors, among others, could affect future results and events, causing those results and events to differ materially from those expressed or implied in our forward-looking statements: business conditions and growth in our customers’ industries, the electronic manufacturing services industry and the general economy, variability of operating results, our dependence on a limited number of major customers, the potential consolidation of our customer base, availability of components, dependence on certain industries, variability of customer requirements, our ability to successfully negotiate definitive agreements and consummate acquisitions, and to integrate operations following consummation of acquisitions, our ability to take advantage of our restructuring to improve utilization and realize savings, other economic, business and competitive factors affecting our customers, our industry and business generally and other factors that we may not have currently identified or quantified. For a further list and description of various risks, relevant factors and uncertainties that could cause future results or events to differ materially from those expressed or implied in our forward-looking statements, see the “Factors Affecting Future Results” and “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operation” sections elsewhere in this document.

All forward-looking statements included in this Annual Report on Form 10-K are made only as of the date of this Annual Report on Form 10-K, and we do not undertake any obligation to publicly update or correct any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances that subsequently occur or which we hereafter become aware of. You should read this document and the documents that we incorporate by reference into this Annual Report on Form 10-K completely and with the understanding that our actual future results may be materially different from what we expect. We may not update these forward-looking statements, even if our situation changes in the future. All forward-looking statements attributable to us are expressly qualified by these cautionary statements.

We are one of the leading worldwide independent providers of electronic manufacturing services (“EMS”). We design and manufacture electronic circuit board assemblies and systems for major original equipment manufacturers (“OEMs”) in the automotive, computing and storage, consumer products, instrumentation and medical, networking, peripherals and telecommunications industries. We serve our customers with dedicated work cell business units that combine high volume, highly automated, continuous flow manufacturing with advanced electronic design and design for manufacturability technologies. Our largest customers currently include Alcatel Business Systems (“Alcatel”), Cisco Systems, Inc. (“Cisco”),

Hewlett-Packard Company (“HP”), Johnson Controls, Inc., Lucent Technologies, Inc. (“Lucent”), Marconi Communications plc (“Marconi”), Nokia Corporation, Quantum Corporation (“Quantum”), Royal Philips Electronics (“Philips”) and Valeo S.A. (“Valeo”). For the fiscal year ended August 31, 2003, we had net revenues of approximately $4.7 billion and net income of $43.0 million.

The EMS industry experienced rapid change and growth over most of the past decade as an increasing number of OEMs outsourced their manufacturing requirements. In mid-2001, the industry’s revenue declined as a result of significant cut backs in its customers’ production requirements, which was consistent with the overall global economic downturn. Nonetheless, OEMs have continued to turn to outsourcing in order to reduce product cost; achieve accelerated time-to-market and time-to-volume production; access advanced design and manufacturing technologies; improve inventory management and purchasing power; and reduce their capital investment in manufacturing resources. Industry revenues have slowly begun to increase again over the last year as customer production requirements generally began to stabilize. We believe further growth opportunities exist for EMS providers to penetrate the worldwide electronics markets.

We offer our customers significant turnkey EMS solutions that are responsive to their outsourcing needs. Our work cell business units are capable of providing our customers with varying combinations of the following services:


	•	integrated design and engineering;

	•	component selection, sourcing and procurement;

	•	automated assembly;

	•	design and implementation of product testing;

	•	parallel global production;

	•	systems assembly and direct order fulfillment; and

	•	repair and warranty.

We currently conduct our operations in facilities that are located in Austria, Belgium, Brazil, China, England, France, Hungary, India, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, Poland, Scotland, Singapore and the United States. Our parallel global production strategy provides our customers with the benefits of improved supply-chain management, reduced inventory obsolescence, lowered transportation costs and reduced product fulfillment time.

Our principal executive offices are located at 10560 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Street North, St. Petersburg, Florida 33716, and our telephone number is (727) 577-9749. Our website is located at http://www.jabil.com. Through a link on the “Investors” section of our website, we make available the following filings as soon as reasonably practicable after they are electronically filed with or furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”): our annual report on Form 10-K, our quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, our current reports on Form 8-K and any amendments to those reports filed or furnished pursuant to Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. All such filings are available free of charge. Information contained in our website, whether currently posted or posted in the future, is not a part of this document or the documents incorporated by reference in this document. We were incorporated in Delaware in 1992.

The EMS industry is composed of companies that provide a range of manufacturing services for OEMs. The EMS industry experienced rapid change and growth over most of the past decade as an increasing number of OEMs have chosen an external manufacturing strategy. In mid-2001, the industry’s revenue declined as a result of significant cutbacks in its customers’ production requirements, which was consistent with the overall global economic downturn. Industry revenues have slowly begun to increase again over the last year as customer production requirements generally began to stabilize and OEMs


	•	Reduced Product Cost. EMS providers are able to manufacture products at a reduced total cost to OEMs. These cost advantages result from higher utilization of capacity because of diversified product demand and, typically, a higher sensitivity to elements of cost.

	•	Accelerated Product Time-to-Market and Time-to-Volume. EMS providers are often able to deliver accelerated production start-ups and achieve high efficiencies in transferring new products into production. EMS providers are also able to rapidly scale production for changing markets and to position themselves in global locations that serve the leading world markets. With increasingly shorter product life cycles, these key services allow new products to be sold in the marketplace in an accelerated time frame.

	•	Access to Advanced Design and Manufacturing Technologies. Customers of EMS providers may gain access to additional advanced technologies in manufacturing processes, as well as product and production design. Product and production design services may offer customers significant improvements in the performance, cost, time-to-market and manufacturability of their products.

	•	Improved Inventory Management and Purchasing Power. EMS providers are able to manage both procurement and inventory, and have demonstrated proficiency in purchasing components at improved pricing due to the scale of their operations and continuous interaction with the materials marketplace.

	•	Reduced Capital Investment in Manufacturing. OEMs are increasingly seeking to lower their investment in inventory, facilities and equipment used in manufacturing in order to allocate capital to other activities such as sales and marketing, and research and development (“R&D”). This shift in capital deployment has placed a greater emphasis on outsourcing to external manufacturing specialists.

We are focused on expanding our position as one of the leading global EMS providers to major OEMs. To achieve this objective, we continue to pursue the following strategies:


	•	Establish and Maintain Long-Term Customer Relationships. Our core strategy is to establish and maintain long-term relationships with leading OEMs in expanding industries with the size and growth characteristics that can benefit from highly automated, continuous flow manufacturing on a global scale. Historically, we derived the majority of our growth from existing customers. Over the last two years, we have experienced business growth from existing customers and from new customers as a result of organic business wins. Additionally, our acquisitions have meaningfully contributed to our business growth. We focus on maintaining long-term relationships with our customers and seek to expand these relationships to include additional product lines and services. In addition, we have a focused effort to identify and develop relationships with new customers who meet our profile.

	•	Utilize Work Cell Business Units. Each of our work cell business units is dedicated to one customer and operates with a high level of autonomy, utilizing dedicated production equipment, production workers, supervisors, buyers, planners and engineers. We believe our work cell business units promote increased responsiveness to our customers’ needs, particularly as a customer relationship grows to multiple production locations.

	•	Expand Parallel Global Production. Our ability to produce the same product on a global scale is a significant requirement of our customers. We believe that parallel global production is a key strategy to reduce obsolescence risk and secure the lowest landed costs while simultaneously supplying products of equivalent or comparable quality throughout the world. Consistent with this strategy, we have acquired operations in Austria, Belgium, Brazil, China, England, France,


		Hungary, India, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, Poland, Scotland and Singapore to increase our European, Asian and Latin American presence.

	•	Offer Systems Assembly and Direct Order Fulfillment. Our systems assembly and direct order fulfillment services allow our customers to reduce product cost and risk of product obsolescence by reducing total work-in-process and finished goods inventory. These services are available at all of our manufacturing locations.

	•	Pursue Selective Acquisition Opportunities. OEMs have continued divesting internal manufacturing operations to EMS providers. In many of these situations, the OEM enters into a customer relationship with the EMS provider that acquires the operations. Our acquisition strategy is focused on obtaining OEM operations that compliment our geographic footprint and diversify our business into new industries, while providing opportunities for long-term outsourcing relationships. See “Factors Affecting Future Results — We may not achieve expected profitability from our acquisitions.”

In order to achieve high levels of manufacturing performance, we have adopted the following approaches:


	•	Work Cell Business Units. Each of our work cell business units is dedicated to one customer and is empowered to formulate strategies tailored to its customer’s needs. Each work cell business unit has dedicated production lines consisting of equipment, production workers, supervisors, buyers, planners and engineers. Work cell business units have direct responsibility for manufacturing results and time-to-volume production, promoting a sense of individual commitment and ownership. The work cell business unit approach is modular and enables us to grow incrementally without disrupting the operations of other work cell business units.

	•	Business Unit Management. Our Business Unit Managers coordinate all financial, manufacturing and engineering commitments for each of our customers at a particular manufacturing facility. Our Business Unit Directors oversee local Business Unit Managers and coordinate on a worldwide basis all financial, manufacturing and engineering commitments for each of our customers that have both domestic and global production requirements. Jabil’s Business Unit Management has the authority, within high-level parameters set by executive management, to develop customer relationships, make design strategy decisions and production commitments, establish pricing and implement production and electronic design changes. Business Unit Managers and Directors are also responsible for assisting customers with strategic planning for future products, including developing cost and technology goals. These Managers and Directors operate autonomously, within high-level parameters set by executive management, with responsibility for the development of customer relationships and direct profit and loss accountability for work cell business unit performance.

	•	Continuous Flow. We use a highly automated, continuous flow approach where different pieces of equipment are joined directly or by conveyor to create an in-line assembly process. This process is in contrast to a batch approach, where individual pieces of assembly equipment are operated as freestanding work-centers. The elimination of waiting time prior to sequential operations results in faster manufacturing, which improves production efficiencies and quality control, and reduces inventory work-in-process. Continuous flow manufacturing provides significant cost reduction and quality improvement when applied to volume manufacturing.

	•	Computer Integration. We support all aspects of our manufacturing activities with advanced computerized control and monitoring systems. Component inspection and vendor quality are monitored electronically in real-time. Materials planning, purchasing, stockroom and shop floor control systems are supported through a computerized Manufacturing Resource Planning system, providing customers with a continuous ability to monitor material availability and track work-in-process on a real-time basis. Manufacturing processes are supported by a real-time, computerized


		statistical process control system, whereby customers can remotely access our computer systems to monitor real-time yields, inventory positions, work-in-process status and vendor quality data. See “Technology” and “Factors Affecting Future Results — Any delay in the implementation of our information systems could disrupt our operations and cause unanticipated increases in our cost.”

	•	Supply Chain Management. We utilize an electronic commerce system/ electronic data interchange and web-based tools with our customers and suppliers to implement a variety of supply chain management programs. Our customers utilize these tools to share demand and product forecasts and deliver purchase orders. We use these tools with our suppliers for just-in-time delivery, supplier-managed inventory and consigned supplier-managed inventory.

We offer a wide spectrum of value-add design services for products that we manufacture for our customers. We provide these services to enhance our relationships with current customers and to help develop relationships with new customers. We offer the following design services:


	•	Electronic Design. Our electronic design team provides electronic circuit design services, including application-specific integrated circuit design and firmware development. These services have been used to develop a variety of circuit designs for cellular telephone accessories, notebook and personal computers, servers, radio frequency (“RF”) products, video set-top boxes, optical communications products, personal digital assistants, communication broadband products and automotive and consumer appliance controls.

	•	Industrial Design Services. Our industrial design team assists in designing the “look and feel” of the plastic and metal enclosures that house printed circuit board (“PCB”) assemblies and systems.

	•	Mechanical Design. Our mechanical engineering design team specializes in three-dimensional design and analysis of electronic and optical assemblies using state of the art modeling and analytical tools. The mechanical team has extended Jabil’s product offering capabilities to include all aspects of industrial design, advance mechanism development and tooling management. They are staffed to support Jabil customers for all development projects, including turnkey system design and design for manufacturing activities.

	•	Computer Assisted Design. Our computer assisted design (“CAD”) team provides PCB design and other related services. These services include PCB design services using advanced CAD/computer assisted engineering tools, PCB design testing and verification services, and other consulting services, which include the generation of a bill of materials, approved vendor list and assembly equipment configuration for a particular PCB design. We believe that our CAD services result in PCB designs that are optimized for manufacturability and cost, and accelerate the time-to-market and time-to-volume production.

	•	Applied R&D. The goal of Jabil’s Applied R&D group is to make Jabil more profitable by pairing with our OEM partners and establishing new product roadmaps. Applied R&D is a launching pad for new technologies and concepts in specific growth areas. This team provides system-based solutions to engineering problems and challenges.

As we increase our efforts to offer design services, we are exposed to different or greater potential liabilities than those we face from our regular manufacturing services. See “Factors Affecting Future Results — Our increasing design services offerings may increase our exposure to product liability, intellectual property infringement and other claims.”

We offer systems assembly, test and direct order fulfillment services to our customers. Our systems assembly services extend our range of assembly activities to include assembly of higher-level sub-systems and systems incorporating multiple PCBs. We maintain significant systems assembly capacity to meet the

increasing demands of our customers. In addition, we provide testing services, based on quality assurance programs developed with our customers, of the PCBs, sub-systems and systems products that we manufacture. Our quality assurance programs include circuit testing under various environmental conditions to try to ensure that our products meet or exceed required customer specifications. We also offer direct order fulfillment services for delivery of final products we assemble for our customers.

As an extension of our manufacturing model and an enhancement to our total global solution, we offer repair and warranty services to our customers from strategic hub locations. We have the ability to service our OEM partners’ products following completion of the traditional manufacturing and fulfillment process.

We believe that our manufacturing and testing technologies are among the most advanced in the industry. Through our R&D efforts, we intend to continue to offer our customers among the most advanced high volume, continuous flow manufacturing process technologies. These technologies include surface mount technology, high-density ball grid array, chip scale packages, flip chip/direct chip attach, advanced chip-on-board, thin substrate processes, reflow solder of mixed technology circuit boards, lead-free processing, densification, RF process optimization and other testing and emerging interconnect technologies. In addition to our R&D activities, we are continuously making refinements to our existing manufacturing processes in connection with providing manufacturing services to our customers. See “Factors Affecting Future Results — We may not be able to maintain our engineering, technological and manufacturing process expertise.”

To meet our customers’ increasingly sophisticated needs, we continually engage in R&D activities. These efforts consist of design of the circuit board assembly, mechanical design and the related production design necessary to manufacture the circuit board assembly in the most cost-effective and reliable manner. Additional R&D efforts have focused on new optical, test engineering, RF and wireless failure analysis technologies. We are also engaged in the R&D of new reference designs including network infrastructure systems, handset convergent devices, wireless and broadband access products, consumer products and storage products. Design centers are located in St. Petersburg, Florida; Auburn Hills, Michigan; Vienna, Austria; Hasselt, Belgium; and Shanghai, China. See “Factors Affecting Future Results — We may not be able to maintain our engineering, technological and manufacturing process expertise.”

For fiscal years 2003, 2002 and 2001, we expended $9.9 million, $7.9 million and $6.4 million, respectively, on R&D activities. To date, substantially all of our R&D expenditures have related to internal R&D activities.

Our core strategy is to establish and maintain long-term relationships with leading OEMs in expanding industries with the size and growth characteristics that can benefit from highly automated continuous flow and global manufacturing. A small number of customers and significant industries have historically comprised a major portion of our net revenue. The table below sets forth the respective portion

of net revenue for the applicable period attributable to our customers who individually accounted for approximately 10% or more of our net revenue in any respective period:

Our net revenue was distributed over the following significant industries for the periods indicated:

In fiscal year 2003, 32 customers accounted for more than 95% of our net revenue. We expect to continue to depend upon a relatively small number of customers for a significant percentage of our net revenue. As illustrated in the two tables above, the historic percentages of net revenue we have received from specific customers or significant industries have varied substantially from year to year. Accordingly, these historic percentages are not necessarily indicative of the percentage of net revenue that we may receive from any customer or industry in the future. In the past, some of our customers have terminated their manufacturing arrangements with us or have significantly reduced or delayed the volume of manufacturing services ordered from us. We cannot provide assurance that present or future customers will not terminate their manufacturing arrangements with us or significantly change, reduce or delay the amount of manufacturing services ordered from us. If they do, it could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations. See “Factors Affecting Future Results — Because we depend on a limited number of customers, a reduction in sales to any one of our customers could cause a significant decline in our revenue” and Note 9 — “Concentration of Risk and Segment Data” to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

Our principal source of new business is the expansion of existing customer relationships to include additional product lines and services, referrals and direct sales through our Business Unit Managers and Directors and executive staff. Over the last two years, we also experienced business growth with both existing and new customers as a result of our acquisitions. Our Business Unit Managers and Directors, supported by the executive staff, identify and attempt to develop relationships with new customers who meet our profile. This profile includes financial stability, need for technology-driven turnkey manufacturing, anticipated unit volume and long-term relationship stability. Unlike traditional sales managers, our Business Unit Managers and Directors are responsible for ongoing management of production for their customers.

A key element in our strategy is to provide localized production of global products for OEMs in the major consuming regions of the United States, Europe, Asia and Latin America. Consistent with this strategy, we have established or acquired manufacturing and/or repair facilities in Austria, Belgium, Brazil, China, England, France, Hungary, India, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, Poland, Scotland and Singapore. In addition, sales offices have been established in Hong Kong, Japan, Singapore and The Netherlands.

Our European facilities located in Austria, Belgium, England, France, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Poland and Scotland, target existing European customers, North American customers with significant sales in Europe and potential European customers who meet our customer profile.

Our Asian facilities, located in China, India, Japan, Malaysia and Singapore, enable us to provide local manufacturing services and a more competitive cost structure in the Asian market and serve as a low cost manufacturing source for new and existing customers in the global market.

Our Latin American facilities located in Mexico and Brazil enable us to provide a low cost manufacturing source for new and existing customers.

See “Factors Affecting Future Results — We derive a substantial portion of our revenues from our international operations, which may be subject to a number of risks and often require more management time and expense to achieve profitability than our domestic operations” and “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operation.”

We have identified our global presence as a key to assessing our business performance. While the services provided, the manufacturing process, the class of customers and the order fulfillment process is similar across manufacturing locations, we evaluate our business performance on a regional basis. Accordingly, our operating segments consist of the United States, Latin America, Europe and Asia regions. See Note 9 — “Concentration of Risk and Segment Data” to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

The EMS industry is highly competitive. We compete against numerous domestic and international manufacturers, including Celestica, Inc., Flextronics International, Sanmina — SCI Corporation and Solectron Corporation. In addition, we may in the future encounter competition from other large electronic manufacturers that are selling, or may begin to sell, electronic manufacturing services. Most of our competitors have international operations, significant financial resources and some have substantially greater manufacturing, R&D and marketing resources than we do. We also face potential competition from the manufacturing operations of our current and potential customers, who are continually evaluating the merits of manufacturing products internally against the advantages of outsourcing to EMS providers. In addition, in recent years, original design manufacturer (“ODM”) companies that provide design and manufacturing services to OEMs, have significantly increased their share of outsourced manufacturing services provided to OEMs in markets such as notebook and desktop computers, personal computer motherboards, and consumer electronic products. Competition from ODMs, such as Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd., may increase if our business in these markets grows or if ODMs expand further into or beyond these markets.

We believe that the primary basis of competition in our targeted markets is manufacturing capability, price, manufacturing quality, advanced manufacturing technology, design expertise, time-to-volume production, reliable delivery and regionally dispersed manufacturing. Management believes we currently compete favorably with respect to these factors. See “Factors Affecting Future Results — We compete with numerous EMS providers, and others, including our current and potential customers who may decide to manufacture all of their products internally.”

Our order backlog at August 31, 2003 was approximately $1.3 billion, compared to backlog of $699.8 million at August 31, 2002. Although our backlog consists of firm purchase orders, the level of backlog at any particular time is not necessarily indicative of future sales. Given the nature of our relationships with our customers, we frequently allow our customers to cancel or reschedule deliveries, and therefore, backlog is not a meaningful indicator of future financial results. Although we may seek to negotiate fees to cover the costs of such cancellations or rescheduling, we may not always be successful in such negotiations. See “Factors Affecting Future Results — Most of our customers do not commit to long-term production schedules, which makes it difficult for us to schedule production and achieve maximum efficiency of our manufacturing capacity.”

We procure components from a broad group of suppliers, determined on an assembly-by-assembly basis. Almost all of the products we manufacture require one or more components that are ordered from only one source, and most assemblies require components that are available from only a single source. Some of these components are allocated in response to supply shortages. We attempt to ensure continuity of supply of these components. In cases where unanticipated customer demand or supply shortages occur, we attempt to arrange for alternative sources of supply, where available, or defer planned production to meet the anticipated availability of the critical component. In some cases, supply shortages will substantially curtail production of all assemblies using a particular component. In addition, at various times there have been industry wide shortages of electronic components, particularly of memory and logic devices. We cannot assure you that such shortfalls will not have a material adverse effect on our results of operations in the future. See “Factors Affecting Future Results — We depend on a limited number of suppliers for components that are critical to our manufacturing processes. A shortage of these components or an increase in their price could interrupt our operations and reduce our profits.”

We regard our manufacturing processes and electronic designs as proprietary trade secrets and confidential information. To protect our proprietary rights, we rely largely upon a combination of trade secret laws; non-disclosure agreements with our customers, employees, and suppliers; our internal security systems; confidentiality procedures and employee confidentiality agreements. Although we take steps to protect our trade secrets, misappropriation may still occur.

We currently have a relatively small number of patents. However, we believe that the rapid pace of technological change makes patent protection less significant than factors such as the knowledge and experience of management and personnel and our ability to develop, enhance and market manufacturing services. See “Factors Affecting Future Results — Generally, we do not have employment agreements with any of our key personnel, the loss of which could hurt our operations.”

We license some technology from third parties that we use in providing manufacturing services to our customers. We believe that such licenses are generally available on commercial terms from a number of licensors. Generally, the agreements governing such technology grant us non-exclusive, worldwide licenses with respect to the subject technology and terminate upon a material breach by us.

We believe that our electronic designs and manufacturing processes do not infringe on the proprietary rights of third parties. However, if third parties assert valid infringement claims against us with respect to past, current or future designs or processes, we could be required to enter into an expensive royalty arrangement, develop non-infringing designs or processes, or engage in costly litigation.

As of October 13, 2003, we had approximately 26,000 full-time employees, compared to approximately 20,000 full-time employees at November 11, 2002. The increase in employees is primarily

due to the acquisitions that we consummated during fiscal year 2003, which was partially offset by the reductions in headcount resulting from our restructuring programs during fiscal year 2003. None of our domestic employees are represented by a labor union. In certain international locations, our employees are represented by labor unions and by works councils. We have never experienced a significant work stoppage or strike and we believe that our employee relations are good.

The information regarding revenue, segment income, reconciliation of income before income taxes and property, plant and equipment set forth in Note 9 — “Concentration of Risk and Segment Data” to the Consolidated Financial Statements, is hereby incorporated by reference into this Part I, Item 1.

We are subject to a variety of federal, state, local and foreign environmental regulations relating to the use, storage, discharge and disposal of hazardous chemicals used during our manufacturing process. Although we believe that we are currently in substantial compliance with all material environmental regulations, any failure to comply with present and future regulations could subject us to future liabilities or the suspension of production. In addition, such regulations could restrict our ability to expand our facilities or could require us to acquire costly equipment or to incur other significant expense to comply with environmental regulations. See “Factors Affecting Future Results — Compliance or the failure to comply with current and future environmental regulations could cause us significant expense.”

We have manufacturing, repair and support operations located in the Austria, Belgium, Brazil, China, England, France, Hungary, India, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, Poland, Scotland, Singapore, The Netherlands and The United States. As part of our restructuring programs, certain of our facilities are no longer used in our business operations, as identified in the tables below. The tables below list the locations and square footage for our facilities as of August 31, 2003:


(1)	This facility is no longer used in our business operations. The lease will be terminated upon final vacancy during the first quarter of fiscal year 2004.

(2)	This facility is no longer used in our business operations and has been subleased to an unrelated third party.

All of our principal manufacturing facilities are ISO certified to ISO 9001, ISO 9002 or ISO 9000:2000 standards and are also certified to ISO-14001 environmental standards. Our Billerica, Massachusetts and St. Petersburg, Florida facilities are certified to AS9100 aerospace standards. Our

facilities in Meung-sur-Loire, France, Tiszaujvaros, Hungary and Vienna, Austria are certified to TS16949 automotive standards. Our Auburn Hills, Michigan facility is certified to 13485:2000 medical standards. Our facilities in Chihuahua, Mexico, San Jose, California and St. Petersburg, Florida are certified to TL 9000 telecommunications standards.

We are party to certain lawsuits in the ordinary course of business. We do not believe that these proceedings, individually or in the aggregate, will have a material adverse effect on our financial position, results of operations and cash flows.

No matters were submitted to a vote of our stockholders during the fourth quarter covered by this report.

Our common stock trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “JBL.” The following table sets forth the high and low sales prices per share for our common stock as reported on the New York Stock Exchange for the fiscal periods indicated.

On October 22, 2003, the closing sales price for our common stock as reported on the New York Stock Exchange was $27.78. As of October 22, 2003, there were approximately 3,398 holders of record of our common stock.

We have never paid cash dividends on our capital stock and do not anticipate paying cash dividends in the foreseeable future. Additionally, certain covenants to our financing agreements restrict the payment of cash dividends. We are in compliance with the covenants to our financing agreements as of August 31, 2003.

Information regarding equity compensation plans is incorporated by reference to the information set forth in Item 12 of Part III of this report.

The following selected data are derived from our consolidated financial statements. This data should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto incorporated into Item 8, and with Item 7, Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of

Operation. The historical information set forth below has been restated to reflect the September 1999 merger with GET Manufacturing, Inc. (“GET”), which was accounted for as a pooling of interests.


(1)	During 2003, we recorded acquisition-related charges of $15.3 million ($9.8 million after-tax) in connection with the acquisitions of certain operations of Quantum, Alcatel, Valeo, Lucent, Seagate, Philips and NEC. We also recorded charges of $85.3 million ($60.7 million after-tax) related to the restructuring of our business during the fiscal year.

(2)	During 2002, we recorded acquisition-related charges of $7.6 million ($4.8 million after-tax) in connection with the acquisition of certain operations of Marconi, Compaq Computer Corporation, Alcatel and Valeo. We also recorded charges of $52.1 million ($40.2 million after-tax) related to the restructuring of our business during the fiscal year.

(3)	During 2001, we recorded charges of $6.6 million ($4.1 million after-tax) related to the acquisition of certain manufacturing facilities of Marconi. We also recorded charges of $27.4 million ($21.6 million after-tax) related to restructuring of our business and other non-recurring charges during our fiscal year.

(4)	During 2000, we recorded additional acquisition-related charges of $5.2 million ($4.7 million after-tax) in connection with the merger with GET (“GET Merger”).

(5)	During 1999, we recorded an acquisition-related charge of $7.0 million ($6.5 million after-tax) in connection with the GET Merger. During March 1999, we also recorded the write-off of impaired goodwill of a GET subsidiary of $3.6 million ($3.3 million after-tax). As a result of the overlapping period created when GET’s fiscal year was conformed to an August 31 year-end, the write-off falls into the results of operations for both years ended August 31, 1999 and 1998. Stockholders’ equity was adjusted so that the duplicate amount is reflected only once in retained earnings.

(6)	Gives effect to two-for-one stock splits in the form of 100% stock dividends to stockholders of record on March 23, 2000 and on February 5, 1999.

This Annual Report on Form 10-K contains certain statements that are, or may be deemed to be, 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, and are made in reliance upon the protections provided by such acts for forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements (such as when we describe what “will”, “may” or “should” occur, what we “plan”, “intend”, “estimate”, “believe”, “expect” or “anticipate” will occur, and other similar statements) include, but are not limited to, statements regarding future sales and operating results, future prospects, anticipated benefits of proposed (or future) acquisitions and new facilities, growth, the capabilities and capacities of business operations, any financial or other guidance and all statements that are not based on historical fact, but rather reflect our current expectations concerning future results and events. We make certain assumptions when making forward-looking statements, any of which could prove inaccurate, including, but not limited to, statements about our future operating results and business plans. The ultimate correctness of these forward-looking statements is dependent upon a number of known and unknown risks and events, and is subject to various uncertainties and other factors that may cause our actual results, performance or achievements to be different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by these statements. The following important factors, among others, could affect future results and events, causing those results and events to differ materially from those expressed or implied in our forward-looking statements: business conditions and growth in our customers’ industries, the electronic manufacturing services industry and the general economy, variability of operating results, our dependence on a limited number of major customers, the potential consolidation of our customer base, availability of components, dependence on certain industries, variability of customer requirements, our ability to successfully negotiate definitive agreements and consummate acquisitions, and to integrate operations following consummation of acquisitions, our ability to take advantage of our restructuring to improve utilization and realize savings, other economic, business and competitive factors affecting our customers, our industry and business generally and other factors that we may not have currently identified or quantified. For a further list and description of various risks, relevant factors and uncertainties that could cause future results or events to differ materially from those expressed or implied in our forward-looking statements, see the “Factors Affecting Future Results” section elsewhere in this document.

We are one of the leading worldwide independent providers of turnkey manufacturing services to OEMs in the automotive, computing and storage, consumer products, instrumentation and medical, networking, peripherals and telecommunications industries. The historical growth of the overall EMS industry, which subsided in early to mid-2001 consistent with the overall global economic downturn, was driven by the increasing number of OEMs who were outsourcing their manufacturing requirements. We anticipate that this industry outsourcing trend will continue during the next several years.

We derive most of our net revenue under purchase orders from OEM customers. We recognize revenue, net of estimated product return costs, when goods are shipped, title and risk of ownership have passed, the price to the buyer is fixed or determinable and recoverability is reasonably assured. The volume and timing of orders placed by our customers vary due to several factors, including: variation in demand for our customers’ products; our customers’ attempts to manage their inventory; electronic design changes; changes in our customers’ manufacturing strategies; and acquisitions of or consolidations among our

customers. Demand for our customers’ products depends on, among other things, product life cycles, competitive conditions and general economic conditions.

Our cost of revenue includes the cost of electronic components and other materials that comprise the products we manufacture, the cost of labor and manufacturing overhead, and adjustments for excess and obsolete inventory. As a provider of turnkey manufacturing services, we are responsible for procuring components and other materials. This requires us to commit significant working capital to our operations and to manage the purchasing, receiving, inspection and stocking of materials. Although we bear the risk of fluctuations in the cost of materials and excess scrap, we periodically negotiate cost of materials adjustments with our customers. Net revenue from each product that we manufacture consists of an element based on the costs of materials in that product and an element based on the labor and manufacturing overhead costs allocated to that product. We refer to the portion of the sales price of a product that is based on materials costs as “material-based revenue,” and to the portion of the sales price of a product that is based on labor and manufacturing overhead costs as “manufacturing-based revenue.” Our gross margin for any product depends on the mix between the cost of materials in the product and the cost of labor and manufacturing overhead allocated to the product. We typically realize higher gross margins on manufacturing-based revenue than we do on materials-based revenue. As we gain experience in manufacturing a product, we usually achieve increased efficiencies, which result in lower labor and manufacturing overhead costs for that product.

Our operating results are impacted by the level of capacity utilization of manufacturing facilities, indirect labor and selling, general and administrative expenses. Operating income margins have generally improved during periods of high production volume and high capacity utilization. During periods of low production volume, we generally have idle capacity and reduced operating margins. As our capacity has grown during recent years through the construction of new greenfield facilities, the expansion of existing facilities and our acquisition of additional facilities, our selling, general and administrative expenses have increased to support this growth.

We have consistently utilized advanced circuit design, production design and manufacturing technologies to meet the needs of our customers. To support this effort, our engineering staff focuses on developing and refining design and manufacturing technologies to meet specific needs of specific customers. Most of the expenses associated with these customer-specific efforts are reflected in our cost of revenue. In addition, our engineers engage in R&D of new technologies that apply generally to our operations. The expenses of these R&D activities are reflected in the Research and Development line item in our Consolidated Financial Statements.

An important element of our strategy is the expansion of our global production facilities. The majority of our revenue and materials costs worldwide are denominated in U.S. dollars, while our labor and utility costs in plants outside the United States are denominated in local currencies. We hedge these local currency costs, based on our evaluation of the potential exposure as compared to the cost of the hedge, through the purchase of foreign exchange contracts. Changes in the fair market value of such hedging instruments are included in other comprehensive income. See “Factors Affecting Future Results — We are subject to risks of currency fluctuations and related hedging operations” and Note 1(n) — “Summary of Significant Accounting Policies — Comprehensive Income” to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

We expect to continue to depend upon a relatively small number of customers for a significant percentage of our net revenue. A significant reduction in sales to any of our large customers or a customer exerting significant pricing and margin pressures on us would have a material adverse effect on our results of operations. In the past, some of our customers have terminated their manufacturing arrangements with us or have significantly reduced or delayed the volume of manufacturing services ordered from us. There can be no assurance that present or future customers will not terminate their manufacturing arrangements with us or significantly change, reduce or delay the amount of manufacturing services ordered from us. Any such termination of a manufacturing relationship or change, reduction or delay in orders could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations or financial condition. See “Factors Affecting Future Results — Because we depend on a limited number of customers, a reduction in sales to any one of our

customers could cause a significant decline in our revenue” and Note 9 — “Concentration of Risk and Segment Data” to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

The EMS industry experienced rapid growth over a period of years until mid-2001, when the industry’s revenue declined as a result of significant cutbacks in its customers’ production requirements, which was consistent with the overall global economic downturn. Nonetheless, OEMs have continued to turn to outsourcing in order to reduce product cost; achieve accelerated time-to-market and time-to-volume production; access advanced design and manufacturing technologies; improve inventory management and purchasing power; and reduce their capital investment in manufacturing. We believe, therefore, that additional acquisition opportunities exist and we regularly evaluate such acquisition opportunities. We also evaluate acquisition opportunities that may arise as a result of consolidation in the EMS industry. We intend to continue to evaluate strategic acquisitions of ancillary services to compliment our service offerings. However, we cannot assure you that we will be able to consummate or, if consummated, successfully integrate the operations and management of any such acquisitions. Acquisitions involve significant risks, which could have a material adverse effect on us, including:


	•	Financial risks, such as (1) potential liabilities of the acquired businesses; (2) costs associated with integrating acquired operations and businesses; (3) the dilutive effect of the issuance of additional equity securities; (4) the incurrence of additional debt; (5) the financial impact of valuing goodwill and other intangible assets involved in any acquisitions, potential future impairment write-downs of goodwill and the amortization of other intangible assets; (6) possible adverse tax and accounting effects; and (7) the risk that we spend substantial amounts purchasing these manufacturing facilities and assume significant contractual and other obligations with no guaranteed levels of revenue or that we may have to close facilities at our cost.

	•	Operating risks, such as (1) the diversion of management’s attention to the assimilation of the businesses to be acquired; (2) the risk that the acquired businesses will fail to maintain the quality of services that we have historically provided; (3) the need to implement financial and other systems and add management resources; (4) the risk that key employees of the acquired businesses will leave after the acquisition; (5) unforeseen difficulties in the acquired operations; and (6) the impact on us of any unionized work force we may acquire or any labor disruptions that might occur.

We have made a number of acquisitions that were accounted for using the purchase method of accounting. Our consolidated financial statements include the operating results of each business from the date of acquisition. See “Factors Affecting Future Results — We may not achieve expected profitability from our acquisitions.”

For further discussion of our acquisitions, see Note 12 — “Business Acquisitions” to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

During fiscal year 2003, we completed construction of and commenced operations in our new manufacturing facility in Huangpu, China.

The preparation of our financial statements and related disclosures in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and judgments that affect our reported amounts of assets and liabilities, revenues and expenses, and related disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities. On an on-going basis, we evaluate our estimates and assumptions based upon historical experience and various other factors and circumstances. Management believes that our estimates and assumptions are reasonable under the circumstances; however, actual results may vary from these estimates and assumptions under different future circumstances. We have identified the following critical accounting policies that affect the more significant judgments and estimates

used in the preparation of our consolidated financial statements. For further discussion of our significant accounting policies, refer to Note 1 — “Description of Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies” to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

We maintain an allowance for doubtful accounts related to receivables not expected to be collected from our customers. This allowance is based on management’s assessment of specific customer balances, considering the age of receivables and financial stability of the customer. If there is an adverse change in the financial condition of our customers, or if actual defaults are higher than provided for, an addition to the allowance may be necessary.

We purchase inventory based on forecasted demand and record inventory at the lower of cost or market. Management regularly assesses inventory valuation based on current and forecasted usage and other lower of cost or market considerations. If actual market conditions or our customers’ product demands are less favorable than those projected, additional valuation adjustments may be necessary.

We review property, plant and equipment for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. Recoverability of property, plant and equipment is measured by comparing its carrying value to the projected cash flows the property, plant and equipment are expected to generate. If such assets are considered to be impaired, the impairment to be recognized is measured as the amount by which the carrying value of the property exceeds its fair market value. The impairment analysis is based on significant assumptions of future results made by management, including revenue and cash flow projections. Circumstances that may lead to impairment of property, plant and equipment include unforeseen decreases in future performance or industry demand and the restructuring of our operations as a result of a change in our business strategy.

We have recorded intangible assets, including goodwill, principally based on third-party valuations, in connection with material business acquisitions. Estimated useful lives of amortizable intangible assets are determined by management based on an assessment of the period over which the asset is expected to contribute to future cash flows. The allocation of amortizable intangible assets impacts the amounts allocable to goodwill. In accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 142, Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (“SFAS 142”), which we early-adopted effective September 1, 2001, we are required to perform goodwill impairment tests at least on an annual basis and whenever events or circumstances indicate that the carrying value may not be recoverable from estimated future cash flows. We completed the annual impairment test during the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2003 and determined that no impairment existed as of the date of the impairment test. The impairment test is performed at the reporting unit level, which we have determined to be consistent with our operating segments as defined in Note 9 — “Concentration of Risk and Segment Data” to the Consolidated Financial Statements. The impairment analysis is based on assumptions of future results made by management, including revenue and cash flow projections at the reporting unit level. Circumstances that may lead to impairment of goodwill include unforeseen decreases in future performance or industry demand, and the restructuring of our operations as a result of a change in our business strategy.

We recognized restructuring and impairment charges in fiscal years 2003, 2002 and 2001 related to reductions in workforce, re-sizing and closure of facilities and the transition of certain facilities into new customer development sites. These charges were recorded pursuant to formal plans developed and approved by management. The recognition of restructuring and impairment charges required that we make certain judgments and estimates regarding the nature, timing and amount of costs associated with these

plans. The estimates of future liabilities may change, requiring additional restructuring and impairment charges or the reduction of liabilities already recorded. At the end of each reporting period, we evaluate the remaining accrued balances to ensure that no excess accruals are retained and the utilization of the provisions are for their intended purpose in accordance with the restructuring programs. For further discussion of our restructuring programs, refer to Note 13 — “Restructuring and Impairment Charges” to the Consolidated Financial Statements and “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operation — Results of Operation — Restructuring and Impairment Charges.”

We have pension and postretirement benefit costs and liabilities, which are developed from actuarial valuations. Actuarial valuations require management to make certain judgments and estimates on discount rates and return on plan assets. We evaluate these assumptions on a regular basis taking into consideration current market conditions and historical market data. The discount rate is used to state expected future cash flows at a present value on the measurement date. This rate is required to represent the market rate for high-quality fixed income investments. A lower discount rate increases the present value of benefit obligations and increases pension expense. When considering the expected long-term rate of return on pension plan assets, we take into account current and expected asset allocations, as well as historical and expected returns on plan assets. Other assumptions include demographic factors such as retirement, mortality and turnover. See Note 7 — “Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits” to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

We estimate our income tax provision in each of the jurisdictions in which we operate, including estimating exposures related to examinations by taxing authorities. We must also make judgments regarding the ability to realize the deferred tax assets. The carrying value of our net deferred tax asset is based on our belief that it is more likely than not that we will generate sufficient future taxable income in certain jurisdictions to realize these deferred tax assets. A valuation allowance has been established for deferred tax assets that we do not believe meet the more likely than not criteria established by Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 109, Accounting for Income Taxes. Our judgments regarding future taxable income may change due to changes in market conditions, changes in tax laws or other factors. If our assumptions and consequently our estimates change in the future, the valuation allowances we have established may be increased or decreased, resulting in a respective increase or decrease in income tax expense. See Note 6 — “Income Taxes” to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

The following table sets forth, for the periods indicated, certain operating data as a percentage of net revenue:

Net Revenue. Our net revenue increased 33.4% to $4.7 billion for fiscal year 2003, up from $3.5 billion in fiscal year 2002. The increase was primarily due to a 218% increase in production of consumer products, an 80% increase in production of instrumentation and medical products, a 72% increase in production of automotive products, a 54% increase in production of computing and storage products and a 4% increase in production of networking products due to the addition of new customers, acquisitions and organic growth in those sectors. The increase in the consumer products sector was primarily due to the acquisition of certain operations of Philips during fiscal year 2003. These increases were offset in part by an 18% decrease in production of telecommunications products due to reduced demand in this sector.

Foreign source revenue represented 80.7% of our net revenue for fiscal year 2003 and 60.6% of net revenue for fiscal year 2002. The increase in foreign source revenue was primarily attributable to incremental revenue resulting from our acquisitions in France and Scotland during late fiscal year 2002, and our acquisitions in Austria, Brazil, Belgium, China, Hungary, India, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, Poland and Singapore during fiscal year 2003. We currently anticipate that our foreign source revenue will continue to increase as a percentage of our total net revenue.

Gross Profit. Gross profit decreased slightly to 9.2% in fiscal year 2003 from 9.4% in fiscal year 2002 primarily due to a decrease in the portion of manufacturing-based revenue and the mix of value-add based revenue from our acquisitions, partially offset by cost reductions realized from our restructuring activities.

Selling, General and Administrative. Selling, general and administrative expenses increased to $243.7 million (5.2% of net revenue) in fiscal year 2003 from $203.8 million (5.7% of net revenue) in fiscal year 2002. The increase in dollar amount was primarily attributable to operations acquired in late fiscal year 2002 and fiscal year 2003 and to operations in facilities for which construction was completed during fiscal year 2003. The decrease as a percentage of net revenue was due primarily to the increased revenue base in fiscal year 2003.

R&D. R&D expenses in fiscal year 2003 increased to $9.9 million from $7.9 million in fiscal year 2002 but remained at 0.2% of net revenue for each of the fiscal years ended August 31, 2003 and 2002.

Despite the recent economic conditions, we continued to engage in R&D activities, including design of circuit board assemblies and the related production process, development of new products and new failure analysis techniques at our historical levels.

Amortization of Intangibles. We recorded $36.9 million of amortization of intangibles in fiscal year 2003 as compared to $15.1 million in fiscal year 2002. The increase was attributable to acquired amortizable intangible assets resulting from our acquisitions in late fiscal year 2002 and fiscal year 2003. For additional information regarding purchased intangibles, see “Acquisitions and Expansion” above, Note 1(f) — “Description of Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies — Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets”, Note 4 — “Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets” and Note 12 — “Business Acquisitions” to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

Acquisition-related Charges. During fiscal year 2003, we incurred $15.3 million in acquisition-related charges in connection with the acquisitions of certain operations of Quantum, Alcatel, Valeo, Lucent, Seagate, Philips and NEC Corporation (“NEC”). See Note 12 — “Business Acquisitions” to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

Restructuring and Impairment Charges. During the first quarter of fiscal year 2003, we initiated a restructuring program to reduce our cost structure and further align our manufacturing capacity with customer geographic requirements. This restructuring program resulted in restructuring and impairment charges of $85.3 million for fiscal year 2003. These restructuring and impairment charges included cash costs totaling $47.7 million consisting of employee severance and benefits costs of approximately $29.9 million, costs related to lease commitments of approximately $14.9 million and other restructuring costs of $2.9 million. Non-cash costs of approximately $37.6 million represent fixed asset impairment charges related to our restructuring activities. As of August 31, 2003, liabilities of $12.9 million related to these restructuring activities are expected to be paid out within the next twelve months and liabilities of $8.8 million are expected to be paid out through August 31, 2006.

The employee severance and benefit costs included in our restructuring and impairment costs recorded in fiscal year 2003 are related to the elimination of approximately 2,300 employees, the majority of which were engaged in direct and indirect manufacturing activities in manufacturing facilities in the United States and Europe. Lease commitment costs consisted primarily of future lease payments for facilities vacated because of the closure and consolidation of facilities in the United States. The fixed asset impairment charge resulted from the closure of our Boise, Idaho and Coventry, England facilities, as well as a realignment of our worldwide capacity due to the restructuring activities carried out during fiscal year 2003. The production from the Boise location was transferred to other existing locations during fiscal year 2003. The transfer of production from the Coventry location began during the second quarter of fiscal year 2003 and was substantially completed during the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2003. For additional information regarding restructuring costs, see Note 13 — “Restructuring and Impairment Charges” to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

As a result of the restructuring activities completed through May 31, 2003, we realized a cumulative cost savings of approximately $4.0 million in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2003. The restructuring activities completed during the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2003 are expected to contribute an additional $2.0 million to our cumulative quarterly cost savings. Therefore, we expect to realize cost savings of approximately $6.0 million in the first quarter of fiscal year 2004 and each quarter thereafter. The cumulative quarterly cost savings consists of $4.8 million reduction in cost of revenue due to a reduction in employee payroll and benefit expense of $2.9 million and $1.9 million in depreciation expense, and $1.2 million reduction in selling, general and administrative expenses.

Interest Income. Interest income decreased to $6.9 million in fiscal year 2003 from $9.8 million in fiscal year 2002 reflecting lower interest yields on cash deposits and short term investments.

Interest Expense. Interest expense increased to $17.0 million in fiscal year 2003, from $13.1 million in fiscal year 2002, primarily as a result of borrowings under our revolving credit facilities during the year, imputed interest related to the Philips acquisitions and the issuance of the $300.0 million, seven-year,

5.875% senior notes in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2003. See Note 5 — “Notes Payable, Long-Term Debt and Long-Term Lease Obligations” to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

Income Taxes. We recognized an effective income tax benefit of 16.4% in fiscal year 2003, as compared to an effective income tax rate of 22.4% in fiscal year 2002. The tax rate is a function of the mix of the effective tax rates in the tax jurisdictions in which our restructuring charges were incurred, and the mix of domestic versus international income from operations. The amount of restructuring charges recorded during fiscal year 2003, and the fact that the income taxes associated with the restructuring charges were calculated using the effective tax rates in the jurisdictions in which those charges were incurred, resulted in an income tax benefit. In addition, as the proportion of our income derived from foreign sources has increased, our effective tax rate has decreased as our international operations have historically been taxed at a lower rate than in the United States, primarily due to tax holidays granted to our sites in Malaysia, China and Hungary that expire at various dates through 2010. Such tax holidays are subject to conditions with which we expect to continue to comply. See Note 6 — “Income Taxes” to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

Net Revenue. Our net revenue decreased 18.1% to $3.5 billion for fiscal year 2002, down from $4.3 billion in fiscal year 2001. The decrease was primarily due to a 49.3% decrease in production of computing and storage products, a 37.5% decrease in production of peripheral products and a 13.7% decrease in production of networking products due to softening demand in those sectors. These decreases were offset in part by 58.1% and 27.5% increases in production of instrumentation and medical and consumer products, respectively, due to the addition of new customers and organic growth in those sectors.

Foreign source revenue represented 60.6% of our net revenue for fiscal year 2002 and 50.3% of revenue for fiscal year 2001. The increase in foreign source revenue was primarily attributable to incremental revenue resulting from our acquisitions in England, France, Italy, Malaysia and Scotland. The percentage of foreign source revenue also increased as a result of the current economic conditions in the U.S. As our overall revenue has fallen, our U.S. based revenues have decreased proportionally more than the decreases in the Asian, Latin American and European markets.

Gross Profit. Gross profit increased to 9.4% in fiscal year 2002 from 9.1% in fiscal year 2001 primarily due to an increase in the portion of manufacturing-based revenue and due to cost reductions realized from our restructuring activities during fiscal years 2002 and 2001.

Selling, General and Administrative. Selling, general and administrative expenses increased to $203.8 million (5.7% of net revenue) in fiscal year 2002 from $184.1 million (4.3% of net revenue) in fiscal year 2001. The increase in dollar amount was primarily attributable to locations acquired in late fiscal year 2001 and fiscal year 2002 and to a full year’s operations in facilities that were under construction or starting production during fiscal year 2001. The increase as a percentage of net revenue was impacted by the increase in absolute dollars as well as by decreased revenues in fiscal year 2002.

R&D. R&D expenses in fiscal year 2002 increased to $7.9 million from $6.4 million in fiscal year 2001 but remained at 0.2% of net revenue for each of the fiscal years ended August 31, 2002 and 2001, respectively. Despite the adverse economic conditions during fiscal year 2002 that negatively impacted the demand for our services, we continued to engage in R&D activities, including design of circuit board assemblies and the related production process, development of new products and new failure analysis techniques at our historical levels.

Amortization of Intangibles. We recorded $15.1 million of amortization of intangibles in fiscal year 2002 as compared to $5.8 million in fiscal year 2001. This increase was attributable to acquired amortizable intangible assets arising from our acquisitions in England and Italy during late fiscal year 2001 and in France, Malaysia, Scotland and the United States during fiscal year 2002.

We elected to early-adopt SFAS 142, effective the beginning of fiscal year 2002. In accordance with SFAS 142, we ceased amortizing goodwill for fiscal year 2002. For additional information regarding

purchased intangibles, see “Acquisitions and Expansion” above, Note 1(f) — “Description of Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies — Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets”, Note 4 — “Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets” and Note 12 — “Business Acquisitions” to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

Acquisition-related Charges. During fiscal year 2002, we incurred $7.6 million in acquisition-related charges consisting of increased incremental staffing and support costs and legal and professional fees associated with the acquisitions in France, Malaysia, Scotland and the United States. See Note 12 — “Business Acquisitions” to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

Restructuring and Impairment Charges. During fiscal year 2002, we incurred $52.1 million in restructuring charges related to reductions in our cost structure. These charges included reductions in workforce, re-sizing of facilities and the transition of certain facilities into new customer development sites. These charges were largely intended to align our capacity and infrastructure to anticipated customer demand. Approximately $7.2 million related to asset write-off costs, $10.6 million to lease exit costs, $32.1 million to employee severance and termination benefit costs and $2.2 million in other restructuring costs.

The employee severance and benefit termination costs included in our restructuring charges were related to the elimination of approximately 2,800 employees during fiscal year 2002. The majority of these employees were engaged in direct and indirect manufacturing activities in various facilities around the world. Costs related to lease commitments consisted primarily of future lease payments for facilities vacated as a result of the consolidation of facilities. The fixed asset impairment charge primarily resulted from a decision made to vacate several smaller facilities in the United States, Europe and Asia due to adverse macroeconomic conditions. For additional information regarding restructuring costs, see Note 13 — “Restructuring and Impairment Charges” to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

Interest Income. Interest income increased to $9.8 million in fiscal year 2002 from $8.2 million in fiscal year 2001 reflecting increased income on greater cash balances resulting from positive cash flow from operations during fiscal year 2002 and the proceeds from our issuance of convertible notes completed in the third quarter of fiscal year 2001.

Interest Expense. Interest expense increased to $13.1 million in fiscal year 2002, from $5.9 million in fiscal year 2001, primarily as a result of our issuance of convertible notes near the end of the third quarter of fiscal year 2001 and imputed interest on deferred acquisition payments related to the Marconi acquisition.

Income Taxes. In fiscal year 2002, our effective tax rate decreased to 22.4% from 28.7% in fiscal year 2001. The tax rate is predominantly a function of the mix of domestic versus international income from operations. As the proportion of our income derived from foreign sources has increased, our effective tax rate has decreased as our international operations have historically been taxed at a lower rate than in the United States, primarily due to tax holidays granted to our sites in Malaysia, China and Hungary that expire through 2010. Such tax holidays are subject to conditions with which we expect to continue to comply. In addition to the increase in foreign source income, the effective tax rate for fiscal year 2002, as compared to fiscal year 2001 decreased due to the mix of the effective tax rates in the tax jurisdictions in which our restructuring and acquisition-related charges were incurred and the tax treatment of the amortization of intangibles in each jurisdiction. See Note 6 — “Income Taxes” to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

The following table sets forth certain unaudited quarterly financial information for the 2003 and 2002 fiscal years. In the opinion of management, this information has been presented on the same basis as the audited consolidated financial statements appearing elsewhere, and all necessary adjustments (consisting of normal recurring adjustments) have been included in the amounts stated below to present fairly the unaudited quarterly results when read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and related notes thereto. The operating results for any quarter are not necessarily indicative of results for any future period.

The following table sets forth, for the periods indicated, certain financial information stated as a percentage of net revenue:

At August 31, 2003, we had cash and cash equivalent balances totaling $699.7 million, total notes payable, long-term debt and capital lease obligations of $644.3 million and $405.1 million available for borrowings under our revolving credit facilities.

Net cash provided by operating activities for fiscal year 2003 was $263.5 million. This consisted primarily of $43.0 million of net income, $224.4 million of depreciation and amortization, $68.6 million from decreases of inventory, $194.7 million from increases in accounts payable and accrued expenses and $56.4 million of non-cash restructuring charges, offset by increases in accounts receivable of $286.6 million and increases in deferred income taxes of $29.0 million.

Net cash used in investing activities of $517.5 million for fiscal year 2003 consisted of our capital expenditures of $117.2 million for construction and equipment worldwide and cash paid of $415.2 million in the acquisition of businesses, net of $14.9 million of proceeds from the sale of property and equipment.

Net cash provided by financing activities of $312.4 million for fiscal year 2003 resulted primarily from net proceeds of $297.2 million from the issuance of $300 million Senior Notes described below and $17.1 million net proceeds from the issuance of common stock under option and employee purchase plans. See Note 5 — “Notes Payable, Long-Term Debt and Long-Term Lease Obligations” and Note 8 — “Stockholders’ Equity” to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

We may need to finance future growth and any corresponding working capital needs with additional borrowings under our revolving credit facility described below, as well as additional public and private offerings of our debt and equity. During the first quarter of fiscal year 1999, we filed a $750 million “shelf” registration statement with the SEC registering the potential sale of debt and equity securities in the future, from time-to-time, to augment our liquidity and capital resources. In June 2000, we sold 13.0 million shares of our common stock pursuant to our “shelf ” registration statement, which generated net proceeds of $525.4 million. In August 2000, we increased the amount of securities available to be issued under a shelf registration statement to $1.5 billion. In May 2001, we issued a total of $345.0 million, 20-year, 1.75% convertible subordinated notes (the “Convertible Notes”) at par, resulting in net proceeds of approximately $337.5 million. The Convertible Notes mature on May 15, 2021 and pay interest semiannually on May 15 and November 15. Each Convertible Note is convertible at any time after the date of original issuance and prior to the close of business on the business day immediately preceding the maturity date by the holder at a conversion rate of 24.368 shares per $1,000 principal amount of Convertible Notes. Holders may require us to purchase all or a portion of their Convertible Notes on May 15 in the years 2004, 2006, 2009 and 2014 at par plus accrued interest. Accordingly, the Convertible Notes are classified as current debt as of August 31, 2003. If holders require us to purchase Convertible Notes from them, we may choose to pay the purchase price in cash or common stock valued at 95% of its then market price. We may redeem all or a portion of the Convertible Notes for cash at any time on or after May 18, 2004 at 100% of principal plus accrued interest. In July 2003, we issued a total of $300.0 million, seven-year, 5.875% senior notes (“5.875% Senior Notes”) at 99.803% of par, resulting in net proceeds of approximately $297.2 million. The 5.875% Senior Notes mature on July 15, 2010 and pay interest semiannually on January 15 and July 15, commencing January 15, 2004. Both the Convertible Notes and 5.875% Senior Notes were offered pursuant to our “shelf” registration statement. Approximately $855 million of securities remain registered with the SEC under such registration statement.

In July 2003, we entered into an interest rate swap transaction to effectively convert the fixed interest rate of our 5.875% Senior Notes to a variable rate. The swap, which expires in 2010, is accounted for as a fair value hedge under Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 133, Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Certain Hedging Activities (“SFAS 133”). The notional amount of the swap is $300.0 million, which is related to the 5.875% Senior Notes. Under the terms of the swap, we will pay an interest rate equal to the six-month London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”) rate, set in arrears, plus a fixed spread of 1.945%. In exchange, we will receive a fixed rate of 5.875%. At August 31, 2003, $17 million has been recorded in other long-term liabilities to record the fair value of the interest rate

At August 31, 2003, our principal sources of liquidity consisted of cash, cash equivalents and available borrowings under our revolving credit facilities.

On November 29, 2002, we renegotiated our then existing line of credit facility and established a three-year, $295.0 million credit facility (the “Revolver”). A 65% equity interest in a foreign subsidiary was pledged to secure repayment of the Revolver. Under the terms of the Revolver, borrowings could be made under either floating rate loans or Eurodollar rate loans. Interest accrued on outstanding floating rate loans at the greater of the agent’s prime rate or 0.50% plus federal funds rate. Interest accrued on outstanding Eurodollar loans at the LIBOR in effect at the loan inception plus a spread of 0.65% to 1.35%. A facility fee based on the commitment amount of the Revolver was payable quarterly at a rate equal to 0.225% to 0.40%. If our borrowings on the Revolver exceeded 33 1/3% of the aggregate commitment, a usage fee would be due. The usage fee rate ranged from 0.125% to 0.25%. The interest spread, facility fee and usage fee were determined based on our general corporate rating as determined by Standard & Poor’s Rating Service (“S&P”) and Moody’s Investor Service (“Moody’s”). The Revolver had an expiration date of November 29, 2005 when outstanding borrowings would then be due and payable.

On July 14, 2003, we amended and revised the Revolver and established a three-year, $400.0 million unsecured revolving credit facility with a syndicate of banks (the “Amended Revolver”). The pledge of the 65% of the equity interest in the foreign subsidiary was released. Under the terms of the Amended Revolver, borrowings can be made under either floating rate loans or Eurodollar rate loans. We pay interest on outstanding floating rate loans at the greater of the agent’s prime rate or 0.50% plus the federal funds rate. We pay interest on outstanding Eurodollar loans at the LIBOR in effect at the loan inception plus a spread of 0.65% to 1.35%. We pay a facility fee based on the committed amount of the Amended Revolver at a rate equal to 0.225% to 0.40%. We also pay a usage fee if our borrowings on the Amended Revolver exceed 33 1/3% of the aggregate commitment. The usage fee rate ranges from 0.125% to 0.25%. The interest spread, facility fee and usage fee are determined based on our general corporate rating or rating of our senior unsecured long-term indebtedness as determined by S&P and Moody’s. As of August 31, 2003, the interest spread on the Amended Revolver was 1.325%. The Amended Revolver expires on July 14, 2006 and outstanding borrowings are then due and payable. The Amended Revolver requires compliance with several financial covenants including a fixed charge coverage ratio, consolidated net worth threshold and indebtedness to EBITDA ratio, as defined in the Amended Revolver. The Amended Revolver requires compliance with certain operating covenants, which limit, among other things, our incurrence of additional indebtedness. We were in compliance with the respective covenants as of August 31, 2003. As of August 31, 2003, there were no borrowings outstanding on the Amended Revolver.

On November 29, 2002, we negotiated a 364-day, $305.0 million line of credit facility with a syndicate of banks. A 65% equity interest in a foreign subsidiary was pledged to secure repayment of the facility. The terms of the line of credit agreement mirrored the terms of the Revolver described above. The 364-day facility was to expire on November 29, 2003. At the time we entered into the Amended Revolver on July 14, 2003, we terminated this line of credit facility.

On May 28, 2003, we negotiated a six-month, 1.8 billion Japanese Yen (“JPY”) (approximately $15.2 million based on currency exchange rates at the time) credit facility for a Japanese subsidiary with a Japanese bank. Under the terms of the credit facility, interest accrued on outstanding borrowings based on the Tokyo Interbank Offered Rate (“TIBOR”) plus a spread of 1.75%. The credit facility was to expire on December 2, 2003 and any outstanding borrowings would then be due and payable. During the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2003, we borrowed 1.8 billion JPY on this facility. The cash proceeds, which translated to $15.2 million based on foreign currency rates in effect at the date of the borrowing, were used to partially fund the acquisition of certain operations of NEC in Gotemba, Japan. On August 28, 2003, we renegotiated the 1.8 billion JPY credit facility by converting it into a five-year term loan (“Japan Term Loan”), with the final principal payment due May 31, 2008. We pay interest on the Japan Term Loan quarterly at a fixed annual rate of 2.97%. The Japan Term Loan requires quarterly repayments of principal

of 105 million JPY beginning May 31, 2004. The Japan Term Loan requires compliance with financial and operating covenants including maintaining a minimum equity balance at the respective subsidiary level. We were in compliance with the respective covenants as of August 31, 2003.

On May 28, 2003, we negotiated a six-month, 0.6 billion JPY (approximately $5.1 million based on currency exchange rates at the time) credit facility for a Japanese subsidiary with a Japanese bank. Under the terms of the facility, we pay interest on outstanding borrowings based on TIBOR plus a spread of 1.75%. The credit facility expires on December 2, 2003 and any outstanding borrowings are then due and payable. We plan to renew this facility in the first quarter of fiscal year 2004. As of August 31, 2003, there were no borrowings outstanding under this facility.

On June 23, 2003, we paid the remaining $8.3 million outstanding balance of the $50.0 million, 6.89% Senior Notes we originally issued in May 1996 that were scheduled to mature in May 2004.

During fiscal year 2002 and early fiscal year 2003, we had an accounts receivable securitization program that provided for the sale of up to $100.0 million of eligible accounts receivables of certain U.S. plants. We allowed the program to expire in May 2003.

Our working capital requirements and capital expenditures could continue to increase in order to support future expansions of our operations through greenfield growth or acquisitions. It is possible that future expansions may be significant and may require the payment of cash. Future liquidity needs will also depend on fluctuations in levels of inventory and shipments, changes in customer order volumes and timing of expenditures for new equipment.

We currently believe that during the next twelve months, our capital expenditures will be approximately $80 million, principally for machinery, equipment, facilities and related expenses. We believe that our level of resources, which include cash on hand, available borrowings under our Amended Revolver, and funds provided by operations, will be adequate to fund these capital expenditures and our working capital requirements for the next twelve months. Should we desire to consummate significant additional acquisition opportunities, our capital needs would increase and could possibly result in our need to increase available borrowings under our Amended Revolver or access public or private debt and equity markets. There can be no assurance, however, that we would be successful in raising additional debt or equity on terms that we would consider acceptable.

Our contractual obligations for short and long-term debt arrangements, future minimum lease payments under non-cancelable operating lease arrangements and other long-term obligations as of August 31, 2003 are summarized below. We do not participate in, or secure financing for any unconsolidated limited purpose entities. Non-cancelable purchase commitments do not typically extend beyond the normal lead-time of several weeks at most. Purchase orders beyond this time frame are typically cancelable.

Our operating results may fluctuate due to a number of factors, many of which are beyond our control.

Our annual and quarterly operating results are affected by a number of factors, including:


	•	adverse changes in general economic conditions;

	•	the level and timing of customer orders;

	•	the level of capacity utilization of our manufacturing facilities and associated fixed costs;

	•	the composition of the costs of revenue between materials, labor and manufacturing overhead;

	•	price competition;

	•	our level of experience in manufacturing a particular product;

	•	the degree of automation used in our assembly process;

	•	the efficiencies achieved in managing inventories and fixed assets;

	•	fluctuations in materials costs and availability of materials; and

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

The volume and timing of orders placed by our customers vary due to variation in demand for our customers’ products; our customers’ attempts to manage their inventory; electronic design changes; changes in our customers’ manufacturing strategies; and acquisitions of or consolidations among our customers. In the past, changes in customer orders have had a significant effect on our results of operations due to corresponding changes in the level of our overhead absorption. Any one or a combination of these factors could adversely affect our annual and quarterly results of operations in the future. See “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operation — Quarterly Results.”

Because we depend on a limited number of customers, a reduction in sales to any one of our customers could cause a significant decline in our revenue.

For the fiscal year ended August 31, 2003, our five largest customers accounted for approximately 53% of our net revenue and 32 customers accounted for over 95% of our net revenue. For the fiscal year ended August 31, 2003, Cisco, Philips and HP accounted for approximately 16%, 15% and 11% of our net revenue, respectively. We expect to continue to depend upon a relatively small number of customers for a significant percentage of our net revenue and upon their growth, viability and financial stability. Our customers’ industries have experienced rapid technological change, shortening of product life cycles, consolidation, and pricing and margin pressures. Consolidation among our customers may further reduce the number of customers that generate a significant percentage of our revenues and exposes us to increased risks relating to dependence on a small number of customers. A significant reduction in sales to any of our customers or a customer exerting significant pricing and margin pressures on us, would have a material adverse effect on our results of operations. In the past, some of our customers have terminated their manufacturing arrangements with us or have significantly reduced or delayed the volume of manufacturing services ordered from us. The industry’s revenue declined in mid-2001 as a result of significant cut backs in its customers’ production requirements, which was consistent with the overall global economic downturn. We cannot assure you that present or future customers will not terminate their manufacturing arrangements with us or significantly change, reduce or delay the amount of manufacturing services ordered from us. If they do, it could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations. In addition, we generate significant account receivables in connection with providing manufacturing services to our customers. If one or more of our customers were to become insolvent or otherwise were unable to pay for the manufacturing services provided by us, our operating results and financial condition would be

adversely affected. See “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operation” and “Business — Customers and Marketing.”

Our customers compete in markets that are characterized by rapidly changing technology, evolving industry standards and continuous improvements in products and services. These conditions frequently result in short product life cycles. Our success will depend largely on the success achieved by our customers in developing and marketing their products. If technologies or standards supported by our customers’ products become obsolete or fail to gain widespread commercial acceptance, our business could be materially adversely affected.

We depend on industries that utilize electronics components, which includes the telecommunications industry, which continually produces technologically advanced products with short life cycles; our inability to continually manufacture such products on a cost-effective basis would harm our business.

Factors affecting the industries that utilize electronics components in general could seriously harm our customers and, as a result, us. These factors include:


	•	the inability of our customers to adapt to rapidly changing technology and evolving industry standards, which result in short product life cycles;

	•	the inability of our customers to develop and market their products, some of which are new and untested, the potential that our customers’ products may become obsolete or the failure of our customers’ products to gain widespread commercial acceptance; and

	•	recessionary periods in our customers’ markets.

In addition, if we are unable to offer technologically advanced, cost effective, quick response manufacturing service to customers, demand for our services will also decline. A substantial portion of our net revenue is derived from our offering of complete service solutions for our customers. For example, if we fail to maintain high-quality design and engineering services, our net revenue may significantly decline.

Most of our customers do not commit to long-term production schedules, which makes it difficult for us to schedule production and achieve maximum efficiency of our manufacturing capacity.


	•	variation in demand for our customers’ products;

	•	our customers’ attempts to manage their inventory;

	•	electronic design changes;

	•	changes in our customers’ manufacturing strategy; and

	•	acquisitions of or consolidations among customers.

Due in part to these factors, most of our customers do not commit to firm production schedules for more than one quarter in advance. Our inability to forecast the level of customer orders with certainty makes it difficult to schedule production and maximize utilization of manufacturing capacity. In the past, we have been required to increase staffing and other expenses in order to meet the anticipated demand of our customers. Anticipated orders from many of our customers have, in the past, failed to materialize or delivery schedules have been deferred as a result of changes in our customers’ business needs, thereby adversely affecting our results of operations. On other occasions, our customers have required rapid increases in production, which have placed an excessive burden on our resources. Such customer order fluctuations and deferrals have had a material adverse effect on us in the past, and we may experience such effects in the future. In addition, the current business environment resulting from uncertainties

relating to economic recession has made planning even more complex. A business downturn resulting from any of these external factors could have a material adverse effect on our operating results. See “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operation” and “Business — Backlog.”

Our customers may cancel their orders, change production quantities or delay production.

EMS providers must provide increasingly rapid product turnaround for their customers. We generally do not obtain firm, long-term purchase commitments from our customers and we continue to experience reduced lead-times in customer orders. Customers may cancel their orders, change production quantities or delay production for a number of reasons. The success of our customers’ products in the market affects our business. Cancellations, reductions or delay by a significant customer or by a group of customers could negatively impact our operating results.

In addition, we make significant decisions, including determining the levels of business that we will seek and accept, production schedules, component procurement commitments, personnel needs and other resource requirements, based on our estimate of customer requirements. The short-term nature of our customers’ commitments and the possibility of rapid changes in demand for their products reduces our ability to accurately estimate the future requirements of those customers.

On occasion, customers may require rapid increases in production, which can stress our resources and reduce operating margins. In addition, because many of our costs and operating expenses are relatively fixed, a reduction in customer demand can harm our gross profits and operating results.

We compete with numerous EMS providers and others, including our current and potential customers who may decide to manufacture all of their products internally.

The EMS business is highly competitive. We compete against numerous domestic and foreign manufacturers, including Celestica, Inc., Flextronics International, Sanmina-SCI Corporation and Solectron Corporation. In addition, we may in the future encounter competition from other large electronic manufacturers that are selling, or may begin to sell, EMS. Most of our competitors have international operations, significant financial resources and some have substantially greater manufacturing, R&D, and marketing resources than us. These competitors may:


	•	respond more quickly to new or emerging technologies;

	•	have greater name recognition, critical mass and geographic market presence;

	•	be better able to take advantage of acquisition opportunities;

	•	adapt more quickly to changes in customer requirements;

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

	•	be better positioned to compete on price for their services.

We also face competition from the manufacturing operations of our current and potential customers, who are continually evaluating the merits of manufacturing products internally against the advantages of outsourcing to EMS providers. In addition, in recent years, ODMs, companies that provide design and manufacturing services to OEMs, have significantly increased their share of outsourced manufacturing services provided to OEMs in several markets, such as notebook and desktop computers, personal computer motherboards, and consumer electronic products. Competition from ODMs, such as Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd., may increase if our business in these markets grows or if ODMs expand further into or beyond these markets. See “Business — Competition.”

Increased competition may result in decreased demand or prices for our services.

The EMS industry is highly competitive. We compete against numerous U.S. and foreign EMS providers with global operations, as well as those who operate on a local or regional basis. In addition,

current and prospective customers continually evaluate the merits of manufacturing products internally. Some of our competitors have substantially greater managerial, manufacturing, engineering, technical, systems, R&D, sales and marketing resources than we do. Consolidation in the EMS industry results in larger and more geographically diverse competitors who have significant combined resources with which to compete against us.

We may be operating at a cost disadvantage compared to competitors who have greater direct buying power from component suppliers, distributors and raw material suppliers or who have lower cost structures as a result of their geographic location or the services they provide. As a result, competitors may procure a competitive advantage and obtain business from our customers. Our manufacturing processes are generally not subject to significant proprietary protection, and companies with greater resources or a greater market presence may enter our market or increase their competition with us. We also expect our competitors to continue to improve the performance of their current products or services, to reduce their current products or service sales prices and to introduce new products or services that may offer greater performance and improved pricing. Any of these could cause a decline in sales, loss of market acceptance of our products or services, profit margin compression, or loss of market share.

We derive a substantial portion of our revenues from our international operations, which may be subject to a number of risks and often require more management time and expense to achieve profitability than our domestic operations.

We derived 80.7% of revenues from international operations in fiscal year 2003 compared to 60.6% in fiscal year 2002. We expect our revenues from international operations to continue to increase. We currently operate outside the United States in Vienna, Austria; Bruges, Brussels and Hasselt, Belgium; Belo Horizonte, Manaus and Sao Paulo, Brazil; Huangpu, Panyu, Shanghai and Shenzhen, China; Coventry, England; Brest and Meung-sur-Loire, France; Szombathely and Tiszaujvaros, Hungary; Pimpri, India; Dublin, Ireland; Bergamo and Marcianise, Italy; Gotemba, Japan; Penang, Malaysia; Chihuahua, Guadalajara and Reynosa, Mexico; Kwidzyn, Poland; Ayr and Livingston, Scotland; and Singapore City, Singapore. We continually consider additional opportunities to make foreign acquisitions and construct new foreign facilities. Our international operations may be subject to a number of risks, including:


	•	difficulties in staffing and managing foreign operations;

	•	political and economic instability;

	•	unexpected changes in regulatory requirements and laws;

	•	longer customer payment cycles and difficulty collecting accounts receivable export duties, import controls and trade barriers (including quotas);

	•	governmental restrictions on the transfer of funds to us from our operations outside the United States;

	•	burdens of complying with a wide variety of foreign laws and labor practices;

	•	fluctuations in currency exchange rates, which could affect local payroll, utility and other expenses; and

	•	inability to utilize net operating losses incurred by our foreign operations against future income in the same jurisdiction.

In addition, several of the countries where we operate have emerging or developing economies, which may be subject to greater currency volatility, negative growth, high inflation, limited availability of foreign exchange and other risks. These factors may harm our results of operations, and any measures that we may implement to reduce the effect of volatile currencies and other risks of our international operations may not be effective. In our experience, entry into new international markets requires considerable management time as well as start-up expenses for market development, hiring and establishing office facilities before any significant revenues are generated. As a result, initial operations in a new market may

operate at low margins or may be unprofitable. See “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operation — Liquidity and Capital Resources.”

If we do not manage our growth effectively, our profitability could decline.

We have grown rapidly. Our ability to manage growth effectively will require us to continue to implement and improve our operational, financial and management information systems; continue to develop the management skills of our managers and supervisors; and continue to train, motivate and manage our employees. Our failure to effectively manage growth could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations. See “Selected Consolidated Financial Data” and “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operation.”

We cannot assure you that we will be able to successfully integrate the operations and management of our recent acquisitions. Similarly, we cannot assure you that we will be able to consummate or, if consummated, successfully integrate the operations and management of future acquisitions. Acquisitions involve significant risks, which could have a material adverse effect on us, including:


	•	Financial risks, such as (1) potential liabilities of the acquired businesses; (2) costs associated with integrating acquired operations and businesses; (3) the dilutive effect of the issuance of additional equity securities; (4) the incurrence of additional debt; (5) the financial impact of valuing goodwill and other intangible assets involved in any acquisitions, potential future impairment write-downs of goodwill and the amortization of other intangible assets; (6) possible adverse tax and accounting effects; and (7) the risk that we spend substantial amounts purchasing these manufacturing facilities and assume significant contractual and other obligations with no guaranteed levels of revenue or that we may have to close facilities at our cost.

	•	Operating risks, such as (1) the diversion of management’s attention to the assimilation of the businesses to be acquired; (2) the risk that the acquired businesses will fail to maintain the quality of services that we have historically provided; (3) the need to implement financial and other systems and add management resources; (4) the risk that key employees of the acquired businesses will leave after the acquisition; (5) unforeseen difficulties in the acquired operations; and (6) the impact on us of any unionized work force we may acquire or any labor disruptions that might occur.

We have acquired and will continue to pursue the acquisition of manufacturing and supply chain management operations from OEMs. In these acquisitions, the divesting OEM will typically enter a supply arrangement with the acquiror. Therefore, the competition for these acquisitions is intense. In addition, certain OEMs may not choose to consummate these acquisitions with us because of our current supply arrangements with other OEMs. If we are unable to attract and consummate some of these acquisition opportunities, our growth could be adversely impacted.

Arrangements entered into with divesting OEMs typically involve many risks, including the following:


	•	the integration into our business of the acquired assets and facilities may be time-consuming and costly;

	•	we, rather than the divesting OEM, may bear the risk of excess capacity;

	•	we may not achieve anticipated cost reductions and efficiencies;

	•	we may be unable to meet the expectations of the OEM as to volume, product quality, timeliness and cost reductions; and

	•	if demand for the OEM’s products declines, the OEM may reduce its volume of purchases, and we may not be able to sufficiently reduce the expenses of operating the facility or use the facility to provide services to other OEMs.

As a result of these and other risks, we may be unable to achieve anticipated levels of profitability under these arrangements, and they may not result in any material revenues or contribute positively to our earnings.

Our ability to achieve the expected benefits of the outsourcing opportunities associated with these acquisitions is subject to risks, including our ability to meet volume, product quality, timeliness and pricing requirements, and our ability to achieve the OEMs expected cost reduction. In addition, when acquiring manufacturing operations, we may receive limited commitments to firm production schedules. Accordingly, in these circumstances, we may spend substantial amounts purchasing these manufacturing facilities and assume significant contractual and other obligations with no guaranteed levels of revenues. We may also not achieve expected profitability from these arrangements. As a result of these and other risks, these outsourcing opportunities may not be profitable.

Over the past few years, we have undertaken initiatives to restructure our business operations with the intention of improving utilization and realizing cost savings in the future. These initiatives have included changing the number and location of our production facilities, largely to align our capacity and infrastructure with current and anticipated customer demand. This alignment includes transferring programs from higher cost geographies to lower cost geographies. The process of restructuring entails, among other activities, moving production between facilities, reducing staff levels, realigning our business processes and reorganizing our management. We continue to evaluate our operations and may need to undertake additional restructuring initiatives in the future. If we incur additional restructuring related charges, our financial condition and results of operations may suffer.

We depend on a limited number of suppliers for components that are critical to our manufacturing processes. A shortage of these components or an increase in their price could interrupt our operations and reduce our profits.

Substantially all of our net revenue is derived from turnkey manufacturing in which we provide materials procurement. While most of our significant long-term customer contracts permit quarterly or other periodic adjustments to pricing based on decreases and increases in component prices and other factors, we may bear the risk of component price increases that occur between any such re-pricings or, if such re-pricing is not permitted, during the balance of the term of the particular customer contract. Accordingly, certain component price increases could adversely affect our gross profit margins. Almost all of the products we manufacture require one or more components that are available from only a single source. Some of these components are allocated from time to time in response to supply shortages. In some cases, supply shortages will substantially curtail production of all assemblies using a particular component. In addition, at various times industry wide shortages of electronic components have occurred, particularly of memory and logic devices. Such circumstances have produced insignificant levels of short-term interruption of our operations, but could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations in the future. See “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operation” and “Business — Components Procurement.”

We may not be able to maintain our engineering, technological and manufacturing process expertise.

The markets for our manufacturing and engineering services are characterized by rapidly changing technology and evolving process development. The continued success of our business will depend upon our ability to:


	•	hire, retain and expand our qualified engineering and technical personnel;

	•	maintain technological leadership;

	•	develop and market manufacturing services that meet changing customer needs; and


	•	successfully anticipate or respond to technological changes in manufacturing processes on a cost-effective and timely basis.

Although we believe that our operations use the assembly and testing technologies, equipment and processes that are currently required by our customers, we cannot be certain that we will develop the capabilities required by our customers in the future. The emergence of new technology, industry standards or customer requirements may render our equipment, inventory or processes obsolete or noncompetitive. In addition, we may have to acquire new assembly and testing technologies and equipment to remain competitive. The acquisition and implementation of new technologies and equipment may require significant expense or capital investment, which could reduce our operating margins and our operating results. In facilities that we establish or acquire, we may not be able to maintain our engineering, technological and manufacturing process expertise. Our failure to anticipate and adapt to our customers’ changing technological needs and requirements or to maintain our engineering, technological and manufacturing expertise, could have a material adverse effect on our business.

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

We manufacture and design products to our customers’ specifications, and, in some cases, our manufacturing processes and facilities may need to comply with applicable statutory and regulatory requirements. For example, medical devices that we manufacture or design, as well as the facilities and manufacturing processes that we use to produce them, are regulated by the Food and Drug Administration. Similarly, items we manufacture for customers in defense and aerospace industries, as well as the processes we use to produce them, are regulated by the Department of Defense and the Federal Aviation Authority. In addition, our customers’ products and the manufacturing processes that we use to produce them often are highly complex. As a result, products that we manufacture may at times contain manufacturing or design defects, and our manufacturing processes may be subject to errors or not be in compliance with applicable statutory and regulatory requirements. Defects in the products we manufacture or design, whether caused by a design, manufacturing or component failure or error, or deficiencies in our manufacturing processes, may result in delayed shipments to customers or reduced or cancelled customer orders. If these defects or deficiencies are significant, our business reputation may also be damaged. The failure of the products that we manufacture or our manufacturing processes and facilities to comply with applicable statutory and regulatory requirements may subject us to legal fines or penalties and, in some cases, require us to shut down or incur considerable expense to correct a manufacturing process or facility. In addition, these defects may result in liability claims against us or expose us to liability to pay for the recall of a product. The magnitude of such claims may increase as we expand our medical, automotive, and aerospace and defense manufacturing services, as defects in medical devices, automotive components, and aerospace and defense systems could kill or seriously harm users of these products and others. Even if our customers are responsible for the defects, they may not, or may not have resources to, assume responsibility for any costs or liabilities arising from these defects.

Our increasing design services offerings may increase our exposure to product liability, intellectual property infringement and other claims.

We have increased our efforts to offer certain design services, primarily those relating to products that we manufacture for our customers. Providing such services can expose us to different or greater potential liabilities than those we face from providing our regular manufacturing services. Historically, we have generally not agreed in our customer contracts to be liable for product design defects. However, with the growth of our design services business, we are assuming some of those risks. As a result, we have increasing exposure to potential product liability claims resulting from injuries resulting from defects in products we design, as well as potential claims that products we design infringe on third-parties’ intellectual property. Such claims could subject us to significant liability for damages and, regardless of their merits, could be time-consuming and expensive to resolve. We also may have greater potential

exposure with respect to products we design that may be recalled due to product problems. Costs associated with possible product liability claims, intellectual property infringement claims and product recalls could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations.

Any delay in the implementation of our information systems could disrupt our operations and cause unanticipated increases in our costs.

We have completed the installation of an Enterprise Resource Planning system in sixteen of our manufacturing sites and in our corporate location. We are in the process of installing this system in certain of our remaining plants, which will replace the current Manufacturing Resource Planning system, and financial information systems. Any delay in the implementation of these information systems could result in material adverse consequences, including disruption of operations, loss of information and unanticipated increases in cost.

Compliance or the failure to comply with current and future environmental regulations could cause us significant expense.

We are subject to a variety of federal, state, local and foreign environmental regulations relating to the use, storage, discharge and disposal of hazardous chemicals used during our manufacturing process. If we fail to comply with any present and future regulations, we could be subject to future liabilities or the suspension of production. In addition, such regulations could restrict our ability to expand our facilities or could require us to acquire costly equipment, or to incur other significant expenses to comply with environmental regulations.

As of August 31, 2003, our executive officers, directors and certain of their family members collectively beneficially own 21.1% of our outstanding common stock, of which William D. Morean, our Chairman of the Board, beneficially owns 15.3%. As a result, our executive officers, directors and certain of their family members have significant influence over (1) the election of our Board of Directors, (2) the approval or disapproval of any other matters requiring stockholder approval, and (3) the affairs and policies of Jabil.

We base our tax position upon the anticipated nature and conduct of our business and upon our understanding of the tax laws of the various countries in which we have assets or conduct activities. Our tax position, however, is subject to review and possible challenge by taxing authorities and to possible changes in law. We cannot determine in advance the extent to which some jurisdictions may assess additional tax or interest and penalties on such additional taxes.

Several countries in which we are located allow for tax holidays or provide other tax incentives to attract and retain business. We have obtained holidays or other incentives where available. Our taxes could increase if certain tax holidays or incentives are retracted, or if they are not renewed upon expiration, or tax rates applicable to us in such jurisdictions are otherwise increased. In addition, further acquisitions may cause our effective tax rate to increase.

Our credit is rated by credit rating agencies. For example, our 5.875% Senior Notes were rated Baa3 by Moody’s Investor Service, which is considered “investment grade” debt and BB+ by Standard and Poor’s Rating Service, which is considered one level below “investment grade” debt. If in the future our credit rating is downgraded so that neither credit rating agency rates our 5.875% Senior Notes as “investment grade” debt, such a downgrade may increase our cost of capital should we borrow under our revolving credit facilities, may make it more expensive for us to raise additional capital in the future on

terms that are acceptable to us or at all, may negatively impact the price of our common stock and may have other negative implications on our business, many of which are beyond our control.

We are subject to risks of currency fluctuations and related hedging operations.

A portion of our business is conducted in currencies other than the U.S. dollar. Changes in exchange rates among other currencies and the U.S. dollar will affect our cost of sales, operating margins and revenues. We cannot predict the impact of future exchange rate fluctuations. We use financial instruments, primarily forward purchase contracts, to hedge U.S. dollar and other currency commitments arising from trade accounts receivable, trade accounts payable and fixed purchase obligations. If these hedging activities are not successful or we change or reduce these hedging activities in the future, we may experience significant unexpected expenses from fluctuations in exchange rates.

An adverse change in the interest rates for our borrowings could adversely affect our financial condition.

We pay interest on outstanding borrowings under our revolving credit facilities and other long term debt obligations at interest rates that fluctuate based upon changes in various base interest rates. An adverse change in the base rates upon which our interest rates are determined could have a material adverse effect on our financial position, results of operations and cash flows.

We have recorded intangible assets, including goodwill, in connection with business acquisitions. We are required to perform goodwill impairment tests at least on an annual basis and whenever events or circumstances indicate that the carrying value may not be recoverable from estimated future cash flows. As a result of our annual and other periodic evaluations, we may determine that the intangible asset values need to be written down to their fair values, which could result in material charges that could be adverse to our operating results and financial position.

Consolidation in industries that utilize electronics components may adversely affect our business.

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

Customer relationships with emerging companies may present more risks than with established companies.

Customer relationships with emerging companies present special risks because such companies do not have an extensive product history. As a result, there is less demonstration of market acceptance of their products making it harder for us to anticipate needs and requirements than with established customers. Also, due to the current economic environment, additional funding for such companies may be more difficult to obtain and these customer relationships may not continue or materialize to the extent we plan or we previously experienced. This tightening of financing for start-up customers, together with many start-

up customers’ lack of prior earnings and unproven product markets increase our credit risk, especially in accounts receivable and inventories. Although we perform ongoing credit evaluations of our customers and adjust our reserves for accounts receivable and inventories for all customers, including start-up customers, based on the information available, these reserves may not be adequate. This risk exists for any new emerging company customers in the future.

Our common stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange. The market price of our common stock has fluctuated substantially in the past and could fluctuate substantially in the future, based on a variety of factors, including future announcements covering us or our key customers or competitors, government regulations, litigation, changes in earnings estimates by analysts, fluctuations in quarterly operating results, or general conditions in the EMS, automotive, computing and storage, consumer products, instrumentation and medical, networking, peripherals and telecommunications industries. Furthermore, stock prices for many companies, and high technology companies in particular, fluctuate widely for reasons that may be unrelated to their operating results. Those fluctuations and general economic, political and market conditions, such as recessions or international currency fluctuations and demand for our services, may adversely affect the market price of our common stock.

Our certificate of incorporation, bylaws and Delaware law may have certain anti-takeover effects.

The Corporation Law of the State of Delaware and our certificate of incorporation and bylaws each contain certain provisions that may, in effect, discourage, delay or prevent a change of control of Jabil or unsolicited acquisition proposals from taking place.

Generally, we do not have employment agreements with any of our key personnel, the loss of which could hurt our operations.

Our continued success depends largely on the efforts and skills of our key managerial and technical employees. The loss of the services of certain of these key employees or an inability to attract or retain qualified employees could have a material adverse effect on us. Generally, we do not have employment agreements or non-competition agreements with our key employees.

We transact business in various foreign countries and are, therefore, subject to risk of foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations. We enter into forward contracts to hedge transactional exposure associated with commitments arising from trade accounts receivable, trade accounts payable and fixed purchase obligations denominated in a currency other than the functional currency of the respective operating entity. On September 1, 2000, the Company adopted SFAS 133, as amended by Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 138, Accounting for Certain Derivative Instruments and Certain Hedging Activity, an Amendment of SFAS 133 and Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 149, Amendment on Statement 133 on Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities. In accordance with these standards, all derivative instruments are recorded on the balance sheet at their respective fair market values.

The aggregate notional amount of outstanding contracts as of August 31, 2003 was $122.3 million. The fair value of these contracts amounted to $1.2 million and was recorded as a net liability on the Consolidated Balance Sheet. The forward contracts will generally expire in less than three months, with seven months being the maximum term of the contracts outstanding at August 31, 2003. The forward contracts will settle in British Pounds, Euros, Hungarian Forints, Mexican Pesos, Japanese Yen, Swiss Francs and U.S. dollars.

A portion of our exposure to market risk for changes in interest rates relates to our investment portfolio. We do not use derivative financial instruments in our investment portfolio. We place cash and cash equivalents with various major financial institutions. We protect our invested principal funds by limiting default risk, market risk and reinvestment risk. We mitigate default risk by investing in investment grade securities and by constantly positioning the portfolio to respond appropriately to a reduction in credit rating of any investment issuer, guarantor or depository to levels below the credit ratings dictated by our investment policy. The portfolio includes only marketable securities with active secondary or resale markets to ensure portfolio liquidity. As of August 31, 2003, the outstanding amount in the investment portfolio was $213.4 million, comprised mainly of money market funds with an average return of 0.97%.

We have issued convertible debt with a principal maturity of $345 million due in May 2021. The notes can be redeemed by the holder at par value plus accrued interest on May 15, 2004, May 15, 2006, May 15, 2009 and May 15, 2014. We are not exposed to interest rate risk on the convertible debt because (i) the interest on the principal amount is fixed at 1.75%, (ii) the principal payable at maturity is fixed and (iii) the conversion into our common stock is fixed.

We have also issued senior notes with a principal maturity of $300 million due in July 2010. The notes bear a fixed interest rate of 5.875%, which is payable semiannually on January 15 and July 15. We entered into an interest rate swap transaction to effectively convert the fixed interest rate of the 5.875% Senior Notes to a variable rate. The swap, which expires in 2010, is accounted for as a fair value hedge under SFAS 133. The notional amount of the swap is $300 million. Under the terms of the swap, we will pay an interest rate equal to the six-month LIBOR rate, set in arrears, plus a fixed spread of 1.945%. In exchange, we will receive a fixed rate of 5.875%. At August 31, 2003, $17 million has been recorded in other long-term liabilities to record the fair value of the interest rate swap, with a corresponding decrease to the carrying value of the 5.875% Senior Notes on the Consolidated Balance Sheet.

We pay interest on outstanding borrowings under our Amended Revolver and our 0.6 million JPY credit facility at interest rates that fluctuate based upon changes in various base interest rates. There were no borrowings outstanding under these revolving credit facilities at August 31, 2003.

See “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operation” and “Factors Affecting Future Results — We derive a substantial portion of our revenues from our international operations, which may be subject to a number of risks and often require more management time and expense to achieve profitability than our domestic operations, and — An adverse change in the interest rates for our borrowings could adversely affect our financial condition.” See Note 1 — “Description of Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies”, Note 5 — “Notes Payable, Long-Term Debt and Long-Term Lease Obligations” and Note 10 — “Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities” to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

Certain information required by this item is included in Item 7 of Part II of this Report under the heading “Quarterly Results” and is incorporated into this item by reference. All other information required by this item is included in Item 15 of Part IV of this Report and is incorporated into this item by reference.

There have been no changes in or disagreements with our accountants on accounting and financial disclosure.

We carried out an evaluation required by Rules 13a-15 and 15d-15 under the Exchange Act (the “Evaluation”), under the supervision and with the participation of our President and Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) and Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”), of the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures as defined in Rule 13a-15 and 15d-15 under the Exchange Act (“Disclosure Controls”). Although we believe that our pre-existing Disclosure Controls, including our internal controls, were adequate to enable us to comply with our disclosure obligations, as a result of such Evaluation, we implemented minor changes, primarily to formalize, document and update the procedures already in place. Based on the Evaluation, our CEO and CFO concluded that, subject to the limitations noted herein, our Disclosure Controls are effective in timely alerting them to material information required to be included in our periodic SEC reports.

There has not been any change in our internal control over financial reporting identified in connection with the Evaluation that occurred during the quarter ended August 31, 2003 that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, those controls.

Our management, including our CEO and CFO, does not expect that our Disclosure Controls and internal controls will prevent all error and all fraud. A control system, no matter how well conceived and operated, can provide only reasonable, not absolute, assurance that the objectives of the control system are met. Further, the design of a control system must reflect the fact that there are resource constraints, and the benefits of controls must be considered relative to their costs. Because of the inherent limitations in all control systems, no evaluation of controls can provide absolute assurance that all control issues and instances of fraud, if any, within the company have been detected. These inherent limitations include the realities that judgments in decision-making can be faulty, and that breakdowns can occur because of simple error or mistake. Additionally, controls can be circumvented by the individual acts of some persons, by collusion of two or more people, or by management override of the control.

The design of any system of controls also is based in part upon certain assumptions about the likelihood of future events, and there can be no assurance that any design will succeed in achieving its stated goals under all potential future conditions; over time, a control may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate. Because of the inherent limitations in a cost-effective control system, misstatements due to error or fraud may occur and not be detected.

Exhibits 31.1 and 31.2 are the Certifications of the CEO and the CFO, respectively. The Certifications are required in accord with Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (the “Section 302 Certifications”). This Item of this report, which you are currently reading is the information concerning the Evaluation referred to in the Section 302 Certifications and this information should be read in conjunction with the Section 302 Certifications for a more complete understanding of the topics presented.

Information regarding our directors is incorporated by reference to the information set forth under the caption “Proposal No. 1: Election of Directors” in our Proxy Statement for the Annual Meeting of

Stockholders to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “Commission”) within 120 days after the end of our fiscal year ended August 31, 2003.

Information regarding compliance with Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, is hereby incorporated herein by reference from the section entitled “Other Information — Section 16(a) Beneficial Ownership Reporting Compliance” in the Proxy Statement for the Annual Meeting of Stockholders to be filed with the Commission within 120 days after the end of our fiscal year ended August 31, 2003.

Officers are appointed by the Board of Directors and serve at the discretion of the Board. Each executive officer is a full-time employee of Jabil. There are no family relationships among our officers and directors.

Timothy L. Main (age 46) has served as Chief Executive Officer of Jabil since September 2000, as President since January 1999 and as a director since October 1999. He joined Jabil in April 1987 as a Production Control Manager, was promoted to Operations Manager in September 1987, to Project Manager in July 1989, to Vice President Business Development in May 1991, and to Senior Vice President, Business Development in August 1996. Prior to joining Jabil, Main was a commercial lending officer, international division for the National Bank of Detroit. Main has earned a B.S. from Michigan State University and Master of International Management from the American Graduate School of International Management (Thunderbird).

Mark Mondello (age 39) was promoted to Chief Operating Officer in November 2002. Mondello joined Jabil in 1992 as Production Line Supervisor and was promoted to Project Manager in 1993. Mondello was named Vice President, Business Development in 1997 and served as Senior Vice President, Business Development from January 1999 through November 2002. Prior to joining Jabil, Mondello served as project manager on commercial and defense-related aerospace programs for Moog, Inc. Mondello holds a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of South Florida.

Scott Brown (age 41) was named Executive Vice President in November 2002. Brown joined Jabil as a Project Manager in November 1988 and was promoted to Vice President, Corporate Development in September 1997. Brown has served as Senior Vice President, Strategic Planning since November 2000. Prior to joining Jabil, Brown was a financial consultant with Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc. in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. Brown holds a B.S. in Economics from the University of Michigan.

Chris Lewis (age 43) has served as Chief Financial Officer since August 1996. Lewis joined Jabil as Treasurer in June 1995. Prior to joining Jabil, Lewis served as U.S. Controller of Peek PLC and was a CPA with the accounting firm of KPMG Peat Marwick. Lewis holds a B.A. in Business Administration from Wittenberg University in Springfield, Ohio.

Michel Charriau (age 61) was named Chief Operating Officer — Europe in December 2002. Prior to joining Jabil, Charriau was Executive Vice President of Philips Consumer Electronics and the Chief Executive Officer of Philips Contract Manufacturing Services, both divisions of Philips. Charriau joined Philips in 1969 with its Semiconductor Division in France after graduating from Ecole Centrale de Lille with a degree in Engineering. Charriau held several executive positions with Philips, including Chief Purchasing Officer of Consumer Electronics and Chief Operating Officer of Car Systems in Germany.

John Lovato (age 43) was named Senior Vice President, Business Development in November 2002. Lovato joined Jabil in 1990 as Business Unit Manager, served as General Manager of Jabil’s California facility and in 1999 was named Vice President, Global Business Units. Before joining Jabil, Lovato held positions at Texas Instruments. He holds a B.S. in Electronics Engineering from McMaster University in Ontario, Canada.

William E. Peters (age 40) was named Senior Vice President, Operations in November 2000. Peters joined Jabil in 1990 as a buyer, was promoted to Purchasing Manager and in 1993 was named Operations

Manager for Jabil’s Michigan facility. Peters served as Vice President, Operations from January 1999 to November 2000. Prior to joining Jabil, Peters was a financial analyst for Electronic Data Systems. Peters earned a B.A. in Economics from Michigan State University.

Wesley “Butch” Edwards (age 51) was named Senior Vice President, Strategic Operations in November 2000. Edwards joined Jabil as Manufacturing Manager of Jabil’s Michigan facility in July 1988 and was promoted to Operations Manager of the Florida facility in July 1989. Edwards was named Vice President, Operations in May 1994 and was promoted to Senior Vice President, Operations in August 1996. He holds a B.A. and an M.B.A. from the University of Florida.

J. Patrick Redmond (age 43) has served as Jabil’s Controller since July 1999. Redmond joined Jabil in May 1995 as Plant Controller for Jabil’s Florida facility and later became Plant Controller for Jabil’s Scotland facility. Prior to joining Jabil, Redmond was Plant Controller for Loral Data Systems and held a variety of financial and business management positions at Schlumberger. Redmond earned a B.A. in Accounting from the University of South Florida.

Robert L. Paver (age 47) joined Jabil as General Counsel and Corporate Secretary in 1997. Prior to working for Jabil, Paver was a practicing attorney with the law firm of Holland & Knight in St. Petersburg, Fla. He has served as an adjunct professor of law at Stetson University College of Law since 1985. Paver holds a B.A. from the University of Florida and a J.D. from Stetson University College of Law.

Forbes I.J. Alexander (age 43) has served as Treasurer since November 1996. Alexander joined Jabil in 1993 as Controller of Jabil’s Scotland facility and was promoted to Assistant Treasurer in April 1996. Prior to joining Jabil, Alexander was Financial Controller of Tandy Electronics European Manufacturing Operations in Scotland and has held various financial positions with Hewlett Packard and Apollo Computer. Alexander is a Fellow at the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants. He holds a B.A. in Accounting from Dundee College, Scotland.

We have adopted a code of ethics that applies to our principal executive officer and senior financial officers, including the principal financial officer, principal accounting officer, controller and other persons performing similar functions. This code of ethics is posted on our website, which is located at http://www.jabil.com. We intend to satisfy the disclosure requirement under Item 10 of Form 8-K regarding an amendment to, or waiver from, a provision of this code of ethics by posting such information on our website, at the address specified above. Information contained in our website, whether currently posted or posted in the future, is not part of this document or the documents incorporated by reference in this document.

Information regarding executive compensation is incorporated by reference to the information set forth under the captions “Proposal No. 1: Election of Directors — “Compensation of Directors” and “Executive Officer Compensation” in our Proxy Statement for the 2003 Annual Meeting of Stockholders to be filed with the Commission within 120 days after the end of our fiscal year ended August 31, 2003.

Information regarding security ownership of certain beneficial owners and management is incorporated by reference to the information set forth under the caption “Other Information — Share Ownership by Principal Stockholders and Management” in our Proxy Statement for the 2003 Annual Meeting of Stockholders to be filed with the Commission within 120 days after the end of our fiscal year ended August 31, 2003.

The following table sets forth certain information relating to our equity compensation plans as of August 31, 2003:

In February 2001, we adopted a Stock Award Plan, which was not required to be approved by our stockholders. The purpose of the Stock Award Plan is to provide incentives to attract and retain key employees, motivate such persons to stay with us and to increase their efforts to make our business more successful. As of August 31, 2003, 11,650 shares have been issued to employees under the Stock Award Plan, of which 5,000 shares have lapsed. See Note 8(a) — “Stockholders’ Equity — Stock Option Plans” and Note 8(b) — “Stockholders’ Equity — Stock Purchase and Award Plans” to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

Information regarding certain relationships and related transactions is incorporated by reference to the information set forth under the caption “Certain Transactions” in our Proxy Statement for the 2003 Annual Meeting of Stockholders to be filed with the Commission within 120 days after the end of our fiscal year ended August 31, 2003.

Information regarding principal accounting fees and services is incorporated by reference to the information set forth under the captions “Ratification of Appointment of Independent Auditors — Principal Accounting Fees and Services” and “— Policy on Audit Committee Pre-Approval of Audit and Permissible Non-Audit Services of Independent Auditors” in our Proxy Statement for the 2003 Annual Meeting of Stockholders to be filed with the Commission within 120 days after the end of our fiscal year ended August 31, 2003.


	1. Financial Statements. Our consolidated financial statements, and related notes thereto, with independent auditors report thereon are included in Part IV of this report on the pages indicated by the Index to Consolidated Financial Statements and Schedule as presented on page 46 of this report.

	2. Financial Statement Schedule. Our financial statement schedule is included in Part IV of this report on the page indicated by the Index to Consolidated Financial Statements and Schedule as presented on page 46 of this report. This financial statement schedule should be read in conjunction with our consolidated financial statements, and related notes thereto.

	Schedules not listed in the Index to Consolidated Financial Statements and Schedule have been omitted because they are not applicable, not required, or the information required to be set forth therein is included in the consolidated financial statements or notes thereto.

	3. Exhibits. See Item 15(c) below.


	1. During the quarterly period ended August 31, 2003, the Registrant filed a Current Report on Form 8-K dated June 18, 2003, in which it disclosed and furnished under Items 7 and 9 of Form 8-K a press release issued by the Registrant announcing its results of operations for the third quarter ended May 31, 2003.

	2. During the quarterly period ended August 31, 2003, the Registrant filed a Current Report on Form 8-K dated July 16, 2003, in which it disclosed and furnished under Items 7 and 9 of Form 8-K a press release issued by the Registrant announcing a public offering by it of $300 million aggregate principal amount Senior Notes due 2010.

	3. During the quarterly period ended August 31, 2003, the Registrant filed a Current Report on Form 8-K dated July 21, 2003, in which it disclosed and filed under Items 5 and 7 of Form 8-K certain exhibits to Registration Statement No. 333-42992 in connection with the public offering by it of $300 million aggregate principal amount Senior Notes due 2010.

(c) Exhibits. The exhibits listed on the Exhibits Index are filed as part of, or incorporated by reference into, this Report.


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

		For the fiscal year ended August 31, 2003

or

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

		For the transition period from to


Delaware		38-1886260
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation or Organization)		(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

10560 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Street North, St. Petersburg, Florida (Address of principal executive offices)		33716 (Zip Code)


Title of each class		Name of each exchange on which registered

Common Stock, $0.001 par value per share		New York Stock Exchange


PART I
	Item 1. Business
	Item 2. Properties
	Item 3. Legal Proceedings
	Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
PART II
	Item 5. Market for Registrant’s Common Equity and Related Stockholder Matters
	Item 6. Selected Financial Data
	Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operation
	Item 7A. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
	Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data
	Item 9. Changes in and Disagreements With Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure
	Item 9A. Controls and Procedures
PART III
	Item 10. Directors and Executive Officers of the Registrant
	Item 11. Executive Compensation
	Item 12. Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters
	Item 13. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions
	Item 14. Principal Accounting Fees and Services
PART IV
	Item 15. Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules, and Reports on Form 8-K
SIGNATURES
Ex-10.22 July 14, 2003 Restated Loan Agreement
Ex-21.1 Subsidiaries of The Registrant
Ex-23.1 Auditors' Consent
Ex-31.1 Section 302 CEO Certification
Ex-31.2 Section 302 CFO Certification
Ex-32.1 Section 906 CEO Certification
Ex-32.2 Section 906 CFO Certification


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Part I.
	Item 1.	Business		2
	Item 2.	Properties		11
	Item 3.	Legal Proceedings		14
	Item 4.	Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders		14

Part II.
	Item 5.	Market for Registrant’s Common Equity and Related Stockholder Matters		14
	Item 6.	Selected Financial Data		14
	Item 7.	Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operation		17
	Item 7a.	Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk		39
	Item 8.	Financial Statements and Supplementary Data		40
	Item 9.	Changes in and Disagreements With Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure		40
	Item 9a.	Controls and Procedures		41

Part III.
	Item 10.	Directors and Executive Officers of the Registrant		41
	Item 11.	Executive Compensation		43
	Item 12.	Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters		43
	Item 13.	Certain Relationships and Related Transactions		44
	Item 14.	Principal Accounting Fees and Services		44

Part IV.
	Item 15.	Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules, and Reports on Form 8-K		45
Signatures				84



	Year ended August 31,

	2003			2002			2001

Cisco Systems, Inc.		16	%		24	%		23	%
Royal Philips Electronics		15	%		*			*
Hewlett-Packard Company		11	%		*			*
Marconi Communications plc		*			13	%		*
Dell Computer Corporation		*			*			14	%


Item 5.	*Market for Registrant’s Common Equity and Related Stockholder Matters*


		High		Low

Year Ended August 31, 2003
	First Quarter (September 1, 2002 – November 30, 2002)	$	23.65	$	11.13
	Second Quarter (December 1, 2002 – February 28, 2003)	$	22.69	$	14.51
	Third Quarter (March 1, 2003 – May 31, 2003)	$	21.50	$	15.28
	Fourth Quarter (June 1, 2003 – August 31, 2003)	$	28.20	$	20.41
Year Ended August 31, 2002
	First Quarter (September 1, 2001 – November 30, 2001)	$	28.08	$	14.00
	Second Quarter (December 1, 2001 – February 28, 2002)	$	31.45	$	18.55
	Third Quarter (March 1, 2002 – May 31, 2002)	$	26.79	$	17.75
	Fourth Quarter (June 1, 2002 – August 31, 2002)	$	22.97	$	15.15



		Years Ended August 31,

		2003			2002			2001			2000			1999


		(in thousands, except for per share data)
Consolidated Statement of Earnings Data:
Net revenue		$	4,729,482		$	3,545,466		$	4,330,655		$	3,558,321		$	2,238,391
Cost of revenue			4,294,016			3,210,875			3,936,589			3,199,972			1,992,803

Gross profit			435,466			334,591			394,066			358,349			245,588
	Selling, general and administrative		243,663			203,845			184,112			132,717			92,015
	Research and development		9,906			7,864			6,448			4,839			5,863
	Amortization of intangibles		36,870			15,113			5,820			2,724			1,225
	Acquisition-related charges		15,266	(1)		7,576	(2)		6,558	(3)		5,153	(4)		7,030	(5)
	Restructuring and impairment charges		85,308	(1)		52,143	(2)		27,366	(3)		—	(4)		—	(5)
	Goodwill write-off		—			—			—			—			3,578

Operating income			44,453			48,050			163,762			212,916			135,877
Other income			(2,600	)		—			—			—			—
	Interest income		(6,920	)		(9,761	)		(8,243	)		(7,385	)		(4,536	)
	Interest expense		17,019			13,055			5,857			7,605			7,110

Income before income taxes			36,954			44,756			166,148			212,696			133,303
	Income tax (benefit) expense		(6,053	)		10,041			47,631			67,048			48,484

Net income		$	43,007		$	34,715		$	118,517		$	145,648		$	84,819

Earnings per share:
	Basic	$	0.22		$	0.18		$	0.62		$	0.81		$	0.51

	Diluted	$	0.21		$	0.17		$	0.59		$	0.78		$	0.49

Common shares used in the calculations of earnings per share(6):
	Basic		198,495			197,396			191,862			179,032			166,754

	Diluted		202,103			200,782			202,223			187,448			174,334



	August 31,

	2003		2002		2001		2000		1999


	(in thousands)
Consolidated Balance Sheet Data:
Working capital	$	830,729	$	994,962	$	942,023	$	693,018	$	248,833

Total assets	$	3,244,745	$	2,547,906	$	2,357,578	$	2,015,915	$	1,035,421

Current installments of notes payable, long-term debt and long-term lease obligations	$	347,237	$	8,692	$	8,333	$	8,333	$	32,490

Notes payable, long-term debt and long-term lease obligations, less current installments	$	297,018	$	354,668	$	361,667	$	25,000	$	33,333

Net stockholders’ equity	$	1,588,476	$	1,506,966	$	1,414,076	$	1,270,183	$	577,811

Cash dividends paid	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—


Item 7.	*Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operation*


	*Fiscal Year Ended August 31, 2003 Compared to Fiscal Year Ended August 31, 2002*


	*Fiscal Year Ended August 31, 2002 Compared to Fiscal Year Ended August 31, 2001*



		Fiscal Year 2003												Fiscal Year 2002

		Aug. 31,			May 31,			Feb. 28,			Nov. 30,			Aug. 31,			May 31,			Feb. 28,			Nov. 30,
		2003			2003			2003			2002			2002			2002			2002			2001


		(in thousands, except per share data)
Net revenue		$	1,296,015		$	1,219,304		$	1,145,917		$	1,068,246		$	988,223		$	850,602		$	822,074		$	884,567
	Cost of revenue		1,175,611			1,106,673			1,041,030			970,702			892,597			766,737			748,582			802,959

Gross profit			120,404			112,631			104,887			97,544			95,626			83,865			73,492			81,608
Selling, general and administrative			65,051			62,462			60,310			55,840			55,106			49,404			49,732			49,603
Research and development			2,506			2,353			2,431			2,616			2,053			2,074			1,859			1,878
Amortization of intangibles			12,514			8,489			9,716			6,151			4,624			3,467			4,180			2,842
Acquisition-related charges			3,934			3,920			3,697			3,715			3,951			1,068			546			2,011
Restructuring and impairment charges			8,958			32,863			17,128			26,359			27,555			—			10,446			14,142

Operating income			27,441			2,544			11,605			2,863			2,337			27,852			6,729			11,132
Other income			—			—			—			(2,600	)
Interest income			(1,684	)		(1,465	)		(1,847	)		(1,924	)		(2,509	)		(3,073	)		(2,008	)		(2,171	)
Interest expense			5,246			3,862			4,182			3,729			3,041			3,766			3,465			2,783

Income before income taxes			23,879			147			9,270			3,658			1,805			27,159			5,272			10,520
	Income tax expense (benefit)		3,807			(4,319	)		(842	)		(4,699	)		(27	)		6,353			1,570			2,145

Net income		$	20,072		$	4,466		$	10,112		$	8,357		$	1,832		$	20,806		$	3,702		$	8,375

Earnings per share:
Basic		$	0.10		$	0.02		$	0.05		$	0.04		$	0.01		$	0.11		$	0.02		$	0.04

Diluted		$	0.10		$	0.02		$	0.05		$	0.04		$	0.01		$	0.10		$	0.02		$	0.04

Common shares used in the calculations of earnings per share:
Basic			199,059			198,596			198,351			197,972			197,787			197,481			197,305			197,012

Diluted			203,980			202,132			200,726			200,099			200,643			200,997			201,348			199,515



	Payments due by period (in thousands)

			Less than						After 5
Contractual Obligations	Total		1 Year		1-3 Years		4-5 Years		Years

Notes payable, long-term debt and long-term lease obligations	$	644,255	$	347,237	$	8,114	$	6,516	$	282,388
Operating leases		161,014		36,341		50,048		32,544		42,081

Total contractual cash obligations	$	805,269	$	383,578	$	58,162	$	39,060	$	324,469



	Year ended August 31,

	2003			2002			2001

Networking		23	%		30	%		28	%
Consumer Products		20	%		8	%		6	%
Computing and Storage		15	%		13	%		22	%
Telecommunications		14	%		23	%		19	%
Automotive		9	%		7	%		5	%
Peripherals		8	%		10	%		14	%
Instrumentation and Medical		7	%		5	%		2	%
Other		4	%		4	%		4	%

		100	%		100	%		100	%



		Fiscal Year 2003												Fiscal Year 2002

		Aug. 31,			May 31,			Feb. 28,			Nov. 30,			Aug. 31,			May 31,			Feb. 28,			Nov. 30,
		2003			2003			2003			2002			2002			2002			2002			2001

Net revenue			100.0	%		100.0	%		100.0	%		100.0	%		100.0	%		100.0	%		100.0	%		100.0	%
	Cost of revenue		90.7			90.8			90.8			90.9			90.3			90.2			91.1			90.8

Gross profit			9.3			9.2			9.2			9.1			9.7			9.8			8.9			9.2
Selling, general and administrative			5.0			5.1			5.3			5.2			5.6			5.8			6.0			5.6
Research and development			0.2			0.2			0.2			0.2			0.2			0.3			0.2			0.2
Amortization of intangibles			1.0			0.7			0.9			0.6			0.5			0.4			0.5			0.3
Acquisition-related charges			0.3			0.3			0.3			0.3			0.4			0.1			0.1			0.2
Restructuring and impairment charges			0.7			2.7			1.5			2.5			2.8			—			1.3			1.6

Operating income			2.1			0.2			1.0			0.3			0.2			3.2			0.8			1.3
Other income			—			—			—			(0.2	)
Interest income			(0.1	)		(0.1	)		(0.2	)		(0.2	)		(0.3	)		(0.4	)		(0.2	)		(0.2	)
Interest expense			0.4			0.3			0.4			0.3			0.3			0.4			0.4			0.3

Income before income taxes			1.8			0.0			0.8			0.4			0.2			3.2			0.6			1.2
Income tax expense (benefit)			0.3			(0.4	)		(0.1	)		(0.4	)		0.0			0.8			0.2			0.3

Net income			1.5	%		0.4	%		0.9	%		0.8	%		0.2	%		2.4	%		0.4	%		0.9	%


Item 8.	*Financial Statements and Supplementary Data*


Item 9.	*Changes in and Disagreements With Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure*


Item 10.	*Directors and Executive Officers of the Registrant*


Item 12.	*Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters*


Item 15.	*Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules, and Reports on Form 8-K*