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Efficient and adaptable. These are the two most

important attributes you need to be a successful

electronics manufacturing services (EMS) provider.

The world’s top technology developers – the

companies who create advanced information

technology, communication networks or leading-

edge consumer products – rely on EMS providers

to provide them with the most efficient and adaptable

supply chain and manufacturing model regardless

of the economic environment. 

Whether introducing new technology, scaling up

for volume production or scaling down to meet swift

changes in demand, EMS providers are focused on

manufacturing as their core competency. The more

focused we are, the more efficient we can be for our

customers. Celestica is a technology manufacturing

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CORPORATE PROFILE

Celestica is a world leader in the delivery

of innovative electronics manufacturing

services (EMS). With 2001 revenues in excess

of US $10 billion, Celestica is a global operator

of a highly sophisticated manufacturing network,

providing a broad range of services to leading

OEMs (original equipment manufacturers) in the

information technology and communications

industries. Unrivalled in quality, technology and

supply chain management, Celestica provides

competitive advantage to its customers

by improving time-to-market, scalability

and manufacturing efficiency. Celestica has

more than 40,000 employees in over 40

locations in the Americas, Europe and Asia.

For further information on Celestica, visit its

Web site at www.celestica.com. 

The company’s securities filings can also be 

accessed at www.sedar.com and www.sec.gov.

investor
highlights

2001

strong balance sheet

Cash balances of $1.3 billion and unused credit
facilities of $1 billion at December 31

strong cash flow

Record cash flow from operations of $1.3 billion 

stable operating margins

Operating margins of 3.7% unchanged from 2000

more

contents

CORPORATE PROFILE

Inside front cover

CHAIRMAN’S MESSAGE

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CELESTICA'S 2001 OVERVIEW

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UNAUDITED QUARTERLY FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

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MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS

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AUDITORS’ REPORT

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CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

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SHARE INFORMATION

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CORPORATE INFORMATION

DIRECTORS

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OFFICERS OF THE COMPANY

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CORPORATE VALUES

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ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY

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GLOBAL LOCATIONS

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quarterly performance

2001

revenue 
(U.S.$ billions)

$2.7

$2.7

$2.4

$2.2

operating margins(1) 
(percentage of revenue)

3.9%

4.0%

3.7%

3.2%

Q1

Q2

Q3

Q4

Q1

Q2

Q3

Q4

earnings (loss) per share
(U.S.$ diluted) 

adjusted earnings per share(2)
(U.S.$ diluted)

$0.25

$0.39

$0.41

$0.06

($0.20)

($0.33)

$0.31

$0.27

Q1

Q2

Q3

Q4

Q1

Q2

Q3

Q4

cash flow from operations
(U.S. $ millions)

$889

$450

$212

($261)

Q1

Q2

Q3

Q4

(1) Earnings before interest, amortization of intangible assets, income taxes, integration costs related to acquisitions and other charges (also referred to as EBIAT).
(2) Based on adjusted net earnings defined as net earnings (loss) adjusted for amortization of intangible assets, integration costs related to acquisitions and other

charges, net of related income taxes. Adjusted net earnings is not a GAAP measure. See page 18.

(3) Restated to reflect the treasury stock method, retroactively applied.

annual performance

revenue 
(U.S. $ billions)

operating margins(1) 
(percentage of revenue)

$9.8

$10.0

3.7%

3.7%

3.4%

3.1%

$5.3

$3.2

1998

1999

2000

2001

1998

1999

2000

2001

earnings (loss) per share(3) 
(U.S. $ diluted)

adjusted earnings per share(2)(3) 
(U.S. $ diluted)

$0.98

$0.40

$1.44

$1.38

$(0.47)

$(0.26)

$0.72

$0.42

1998

1999

2000

2001

1998

1999

2000

2001

cash flow from operations
(U.S. $ millions)

$1291

$82

($94)

($85)

1998

1999

2000

2001

Dear fellow shareholders,

The “perfect tech storm.“ It’s the best way to describe the unprecedented economic

turmoil that technology end markets faced in 2001. 

Rapid deterioration in telecommunications end markets, retrenching capital markets and

significant corporate restructuring all contributed to making 2001 the most challenging

year we have faced in our brief three and a half year history as a public company.

Yet, against the backdrop of this challenging environment, Celestica’s execution was

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strong and our response to these conditions decisive:

• We  responded  quickly  to  the  needs  of  our  customers  by  focusing  on  operating

efficiency to drive meaningful cost reduction solutions.

• We  generated  record  cash  flow  from  operations  of  $1.3  billion,  providing  enough

internal funding to meet the cash acquisition needs of our busiest acquisition year

to date.

• Our balance sheet strengthened and was the strongest in our industry, ending the

year with $1.3 billion in cash and short-term investments.

• Our operating margins were unchanged from 2000, the only top-tier EMS provider

to achieve this.

• We dealt compassionately with the difficult reality of having to restructure our global

footprint, including layoffs on a global basis.

• We  grew  modestly  in  a  year  of  major  economic  contraction  through  acquisitions

which added key capabilities, expanded customer relationships and increased our

lower cost manufacturing footprint.

In  summary,  we  responded  quickly  and  decisively  to  the  environment  and  ended

the year  in  a  stronger  financial  position  and  with  a  more  superior  manufacturing

footprint than when we began the year.

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Financial Highlights
Revenue for the year was $10 billion, a 3% increase over 2000. Core business was down

11%, but was offset by acquisition revenue growth of 14%.

Net  loss  was  $40  million  or  a  loss  of  $0.26  per  share  compared  to  net  earnings  of

$207 million  or  $0.98  per  share  in  2000.  The  net  loss  includes  $273  million  in

restructuring and other costs of which half were cash costs.

Adjusted net earnings were $321 million or $1.38 per share compared to $304 million or

$1.44 per share in 2000.

Operating margins were 3.7%, unchanged from 2000.

Cash flow from operations was a record $1,291 million compared to negative cash flow

of $85 million in 2000.

Inventory decreased from $1,664 million to $1,373 million.

Cash and short-term investments increased to $1,343 million compared to $884 million

last year.

Restructuring and Acquisitions
We  implemented  some  major  changes  to  our  global  footprint  in  2001  in  response to

weakening  end  markets  and  targeted  strategic  acquisitions.  When  we  began  our

restructuring  activities  in  2001,  81%  of  our  facilities  were  in  higher-cost  geographies.

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When  the  process  is  complete,  that  number  will  drop  to  45%  giving  the  company  a 

better-balanced manufacturing footprint. 

While  restructuring  was  an  important  part  of  our  activities  in  2001,  so  was  investing

in the  company  for  the  future.  In  all,  we  invested  $1.9  billion  in  key  acquisitions  that

expanded  our  capabilities  in  end  markets  such  as  communications  and  broadened

our low-cost footprint. 

The net of both restructuring and investing activities was that we ended the year with

more  than  40,000  employees  and  a  very  robust  global  manufacturing  footprint

with deep technical capabilities at all cost points.

Performance Versus Key Financial Goals
In  2000,  we  established  four  key  financial  goals  for  2003  and  our  performance  was

as follows:

Revenue  of  $20  billion: This  goal  has  been  deferred  based  on  the  uncertainty  of  end 
markets  however longer-term outsourcing opportunities remain significant and Celestica

expects to benefit from this trend. Anticipating growth in revenue is important to Celestica

as it drives the timing and scope of future investment in information technology, human

resources and Celestica’s manufacturing footprint.

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Operating  margins  of  greater  than  5%:  In  2001  our margins  were  3.7%,  unchanged
from 2000.  We  believe  this  goal  is  still  achievable  based  on  our  ongoing  focus  on

operating efficiency; a rebalancing of our global footprint to lower cost geographies; the

achievement  of  future  benefits  from  our  restructuring  efforts;  and  our  mix  of  business

which is biased towards more advanced and higher value-add products.

Cash  Cycle  of  25  days:  Cash  cycle  for  2001  was  49  days  versus  35  days  for  2000.
The rapid deterioration of end markets impacted progress on this metric. We feel this

goal  is  still  attainable  based  on  the  investments  we  continue  to  make  in  our  supply

chain  systems  and  supporting  infrastructure. As  business  stabilized  at  the  end of  the

year, cash cycle improvement resumed. 

Pre-tax return on invested capital (ROIC) of greater than 30%: Our performance on this
metric was  14.8%  in  2001  compared  to  21.6%  in  2000. The  significant  deterioration

of end  markets  impacted  items  such  as  inventory  efficiency  and  accounts  receivable
as we  worked  with  our  customers  to  manage  working  capital  during  this  downturn.

We believe  this  goal  is  still  attainable  based  on  attaining  greater  working  capital

efficiencies with our supply chain capabilities. 

Outlook
As we enter 2002, near-term revenue visibility for our communications and information

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we don’t  feel  this  should  limit  our  commitment  to  drive  value  for  our  shareholders.

technology  customers  remains  limited.  While  we  can’t  control  end-market  demand,

Despite  the  weaker economic  environment  last  year,  Celestica  became  a  stronger

company and we are well positioned to capitalize on growth opportunities when end

markets recover.

Continually improving efficiency is where our priorities will lie and as our 2003 goals

reflect, operating efficiency is a company-wide priority with the potential for significant

value generation for our shareholders.

Longer-term, the trend for outsourcing is alive and well. Customers continue to look for

strong  financial  partners  with  focused  core  competencies  capable  of  offering  optimal

manufacturing solutions that limit execution risk yet provide global scale and flexibility,

a superior technical offering and the most advanced supply chain capabilities.

Our Company is Financially Strong and Values Driven
Celestica  is  a  company  driven  by  corporate  values  (page  52  of  this  report)  based  on

respect and the highest degree of integrity. In an era where investors are questioning

the practices and behaviours of companies, we are proud of the way we conduct our

affairs. Our values are real and have been part of the fabric of Celestica from the beginning.

I encourage you to read them to gain additional insight into how our company operates.

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We  are  also  an  organization  whose  behaviour  is  completely  aligned  with  our  primary

stakeholders as we believe that to sustainably drive our success, we have to be aligned

with  our  customers  and  shareholders.  This  is  reflected  in  our  culture  and  further

emphasized by aligning our compensation at all levels of the company to performance

metrics such as earnings, returns and customer satisfaction. 

Through these beliefs and approaches we have produced a powerful culture that cannot

be adequately  captured  in  an  annual  report. The  true  test  of  this  culture  was  seen  in

2001 when  despite  the  numerous  challenges  we  faced,  our  third-party  review  of

corporate-wide  customer  satisfaction  increased  and  employee  satisfaction  was

maintained despite the difficult environment.

I would like to conclude by thanking our employees for their accomplishments this year.

They are consummate professionals and have demonstrated their ability to adapt and

rise  to  the  significant  challenges  of  2001.  In  our  brief  history,  we  have  dealt  with
unprecedented business extremes – both intense growth and swift contractions – and we

have executed well. While we can’t predict the timing or strength of current or future

economic  cycles,  I  do  believe  that  the  quality  of  this  organization  has  positioned

Celestica  to  manage effectively  and  continue  to  participate  successfully  in  the

significant outsourcing opportunity ahead.

Eugene V. Polistuk

Chairman and
Chief Executive Officer

From left to right:

Thomas Tropea – Vice Chair,
Global Customer Units and
Worldwide Marketing and
Business Development

Marvin MaGee – President
and Chief Operating Officer

Eugene Polistuk – Chairman
and Chief Executive Officer

Anthony Puppi – Executive 
Vice President, Chief Financial
Officer and General Manager,
Global Services

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outsourcing

network

Celestica doesn’t just run plants, it runs a network – a manufacturing

network. A network consisting of a robust, global set of skills and

tools that efficiently manages production regardless of geography, 

cost-point, technology or end-market demand. The success of

this network is determined by how well it can respond to both

the challenges and opportunities in outsourcing.

Increasingly, global technology OEMs are turning to EMS companies to handle

the manufacturing of electronics. By leveraging significant global scale and

the capability to provide a wide array of manufacturing services to a diverse

customer set, EMS companies are able to be extremely efficient and pass on

significant cost savings and flexibility advantages to their customers.

Dynamic Outsourcing Markets Require Flexibility: The total demand for outsourcing has
three  primary  drivers. The  first  is  general  electronics  demand.  Last  year,  a  difficult
demand environment for technology products resulted in our base business declining
by  11%.  However,  the  second  driver  of  outsourcing  –  the  trend  toward  outsourcing  –
continued  to  be  strong.  The  weak  economic  environment  last  year  drove  all  our
customers  to  increasingly  outsource  their  products  to  reduce  costs  and  increase 
flexibility. Customers are increasingly outsourcing existing and new programs to EMS
providers, and some customers outsource because they don’t have any manufacturing
facilities. The  third  driver  of  outsourcing  is  OEM  divestitures  –  where  OEMs  take  a
significant  step  towards  the  outsourcing  model  by  transferring  entire  manufacturing
operations to EMS partners. Last year revenue from acquisitions grew 14% as Celestica
completed  some  of  its  largest  acquisitions.  OEM  divestures  are  fundamentally  a
transition of business to the EMS provider as the purchase price is primarily based on
working capital needed for production.

A Manufacturing Networks’ Response to the Outsourcing Market:Managing this dynamic
outsourcing  market  requires  a  commitment  to  key  technologies  and  a  focus  on
intellectual  assets.  It  may  sound  counter-intuitive,  but  production  equipment  and
buildings are actually the least critical aspects of being a successful EMS provider. To be 
efficient, EMS companies must be able to seamlessly manage the inflow of components
worldwide,  optimize  production  between  factories  and  continually  balance  inventories
with demand. Managing this pulsing network is not easy. What makes Celestica a leader
in the EMS industry is the employment of highly skilled manufacturing and supply chain
management professionals who deploy extremely disciplined processes and leverage a
wide variety of IT tools to help them manage a very complex global business. 

Since supply chain management forges the links between our factories, our customers
and our suppliers, the systems our professionals use are critical to the efficiency of the
company. From its inception, Celestica has viewed supply chain IT investment as a vital
component to being a world-class EMS provider. Our supply chain IT strategy is simple:
make the system homogenous, deploy it globally, and run it with the singular focus of
maximizing efficiency and adaptability for the needs of the customer. Our investments
have resulted in common enterprise resource planning systems that use best-of-breed
applications in the areas of advanced planning, engineering, manufacturing and data
management. 

It is this systematic integration of our manufacturing network – the tools, the people, the
processes  –  that  gives  Celestica  a  competitive  advantage  to  respond  to  the  growing
outsourcing opportunity.

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competency

A singular focus on

core manufacturing

services enabled

Celestica to manage

effectively through

the technology storm

of 2001.

In its simplest form, Celestica’s “horizontal” manufacturing model is based

on an advanced supply chain offering including design services, advanced

circuit board assembly, highly-advanced testing services, order fulfillment

and after-market support such as repair services. A focus on these core

competencies allows Celestica to drive efficiency for its customers.

Horizontal  versus  vertical  manufacturing  models.  Different  approaches  as  to  how  to
best  service  customers.  A  horizontal  model  focuses  on  providing  a  core  set  of
manufacturing  services  while  using  a  network  of  leading  suppliers  to  manage  other
parts of the manufacturing supply chain. A vertical model is similar but also provides
additional parts of the supply chain such as component or board manufacturing as well
as  other  services.  One  model  is  not  necessarily  better  than  the  other  –  they’re  just 
different, with different attributes in areas such as requirements for capital investment
and operating margin volatility.

Celestica  has  focused  on  a  horizontal  model  since  its  inception.  Our  view  is  that  a
horizontal model is the simplest model and allows for maximum efficiency for customers.
In  our  current  horizontal  service  offerings  (design,  assembly,  test,  repair),  we have
the best capability and global scale to provide the most competitive and most flexible
offering.  Outside  of  these  horizontal  services,  where  we  have  chosen  not to  build
the scale or focus, we partner with suppliers who have made those areas their singular
core competency. Our approach is to establish a “virtual verticalization” model, one that
allows us to provide our customers with the best solution without owning those services
or having to divert capital to non-core operations or competing with suppliers. 

We  feel  strongly  that  our  suppliers  (who  can  sometimes  be  competitors  as  well)
typically will have better scale, better focus or better deployment of what is a non-core
service to us but core to them. Our approach is to leverage the best practices in costs and
technologies  wherever  they  exist.  From  a  customer  offering  perspective,  our  focus
is to provide the best solution regardless of how that solution can be provided.

From  a  financial  perspective,  an  optimized  horizontal  model  can  produce  greater
stability in operating margins. We saw this in a very turbulent 2001, where our operating
margins were unchanged from 2000. A horizontal model can also be less capital intensive,
with capital expenditures on average running between 1% and 3% of revenue. We also
believe that a predominantly horizontal model with superior supply chain capabilities
can potentially drive better and more consistent inventory turns, a lower cash cycle and
ultimately higher returns.

At  Celestica,  we  continually  evaluate  our  manufacturing  model  because  adaptability 
is  a  key  aspect  of  being  a  successful  EMS  provider.  We’re  a  firm  believer  that  a
company can afford to make changes, but it can’t afford to be confused as to what is its
core competency.

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global

scope

While 2001 was a year of restructuring for Celestica and the technology

industry as a whole, it was also a year of global investment for Celestica

as the company looked to rebalance its global manufacturing footprint. 

In 2001, Celestica incurred $237 million in restructuring charges as the

company responded decisively to the rapid change in end-market demand.

At the same time, Celestica invested strategically in acquisitions that

better positioned the company for future outsourcing opportunities.

Celestica restructured its corporate footprint in 2001. It was the first major restructuring
the  company  has  undergone  since  becoming  a  dedicated  outsourcing  provider  in
the mid-1990s. These actions included closing 18 facilities, reducing overall capacity by
25% and reducing staffing levels by 30%.

Offsetting the restructuring were the major investments of $1.9 billion for acquisitions.
Importantly, our operations internally generated the cash flow to fund the $1.3 billion in
cash required for these acquisitions. The acquisitions included expanded OEM outsourcing
divestitures – such as transactions with Lucent Technologies in the U.S. and Sagem S.A.
in the Czech Republic – as well as EMS industry consolidations which included Omni
Industries of Singapore. These transactions play an important role in building the global
scope  of  the  company’s  manufacturing  footprint  by  adding  intellectual  assets,  key
customer relationships, low-cost geographic capabilities and leading-edge technologies.

The primary focus of the restructuring and acquisitions was to adjust capacity to meet
lower  demand  and  increase  capacity  in  lower-cost  geographies. At  the  start  of  2001,
81%  of  our  facilities  were  in  higher-cost  geographies. At  the  end  of  the  restructuring,
that number will drop to 45%. 

While low-cost manufacturing locations are an important part of the company’s global
footprint, not all technology products – now or in the future – will be made exclusively
in these geographies. This is particularly true of the most advanced technology products
–  a  dominant  market  for  Celestica  –  where  new  product  introductions  and  volume
production  are  more  suited  to  locations  with  deep  engineering  infrastructure,
sophisticated manufacturing capability and advanced testing techniques. 

In the future, Celestica will participate in additional outsourcing acquisitions, but only
those that can meet our very strict criteria in the areas of financial returns, capability,
customer quality and geographic footprint. While acquisitions pose integration challenges
and risks, Celestica has developed one of the industry’s most experienced integration
teams,  with  approximately  30  acquisitions  completed  in  the  past  five  years.  By
continuing with our highly-disciplined approach, future acquisitions will continue to play
a key role in value creation at Celestica.

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financial
performance

With the significant end-market volatility

experienced in 2001, Celestica focused

on improving operating efficiency and

produced solid results.

In a challenging economic environment, Celestica ended 2001 in a

stronger financial position than when it started the year. The company

drove record cash flow and ended the year with the industry’s strongest

balance sheet. Operating margins were unchanged and the company

improved revenue diversification in its top 10 customers.

Revenue Growth: In 2001, Celestica had revenue of $10,004 million, a 3% increase over
$9,752 million last year. This modest growth was based on a 14% increase from revenue
through acquisitions, offset by an 11% decrease in our base business volumes. Organic
revenue was impacted by a broad, across-the-board decrease in demand in multiple IT
and communications end markets. Acquisition growth was driven by EMS consolidation
transactions and OEM divestitures.

Revenue Segmentation: In 2001, Celestica continued to focus on building its diversified
revenue  portfolio  with  industry-leading  OEMs.  Communications  represented  36%  of
revenue, servers was 31%, storage and other 18%, workstations 10% and PC’s 5%. The
company had three customers over 10% – Sun, IBM and Lucent – and the company’s top
10  customers  represented  84%  of  total  revenue.  On  a  geographic  basis,  the Americas
represented 62% of production, Europe was 29% and Asia was 9%.

Operating Margins: Despite the drop in the company’s base revenue volumes, operating
margins remained unchanged in 2001 at 3.7%. This was achieved through the company’s
focus on reducing costs and improving operating efficiencies. Also contributing were the
restructuring activities announced in 2001. Costs associated with restructuring and other
charges  were  $273  million,  of  which  $138  million  were  cash  costs. This  included  the
consolidation of 18 facilities in higher-cost locations. Celestica targeted a payback of the
cash costs within 12 months from when these costs are incurred. 

Returns  and  Cash  Cycle:  Pre-tax  return  on  invested  capital  (ROIC)  was  14.8%  in  2001
compared  to  21.6%  in  2000. The  decrease  was  due  to  the  overall  weaker  economic
environment that impacted working capital performance. Correspondingly, cash cycle
in 2001 was 49 days compared to 35 days in 2000. The company has goals for 2003 of
getting ROIC to greater than 30% with a cash cycle of 25 days.

Balance Sheet: Celestica’s balance sheet is very strong. Cash and short-term investments
balance at the end of 2001 was $1,343 million and debt to capitalization ratio was 21%
(including  convertible  notes  as debt). The  company  also  has  unused  credit  facilities  of
$1 billion, giving Celestica ample financial capacity to pursue growth opportunities.

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quarterly
quarterly

highlights
highlights

Unaudited Quarterly Financial Highlights (in millions of U.S. dollars, except per share amounts)

2001

First Quarter

Second Quarter

Third Quarter

Fourth Quarter

$ 2,692.6
104.3
$

$ 2,660.7
105.8
$

$ 2,203.0
70.1
$

$ 2,448.2
90.9
$

$
$

3.9%

54.8
87.3

3.2%

$
$

4.0%

15.8
93.1

3.5%

$
$

3.2%

(38.7)
64.7

2.9%

$
$

3.7%

(71.8)
75.5

3.1%

Total Year

$ 10,004.4
371.1
$

$
$

3.7%

(39.8)
320.6

3.2%

$ 2,471.3

$ 2,674.8

$ 2,740.1

$ 2,479.1

$ 2,506.3

Basic earnings (loss) per share
Diluted earnings (loss) per share (3)
Diluted adjusted earnings per share (4)

$
$
$

203.6
223.1
0.25
0.25
0.39

207.0
225.5
0.06
0.06
0.41

$
$
$

218.1
218.1
(0.20)
(0.20)
0.27

$
$
$

227.1
227.1
(0.33)
(0.33)
0.31

$
$
$

213.9
213.9
(0.26)
(0.26)
1.38

$
$
$

16.9%

15.8%

10.2%

14.7%

14.8%

First Quarter

Second Quarter

Third Quarter

Fourth Quarter

$ 1,612.3
52.6
$

$ 2,091.9
72.3
$

$ 2,600.1
98.4
$

$ 3,447.8
138.6
$

$
$

3.3%

26.1
39.5

2.4%

$
$

3.5%

41.4
63.7

3.0%

$
$

3.8%

55.7
83.9

3.2%

$
$

4.0%

83.5
117.0

3.4%

Total Year

$ 9,752.1
361.9
$

$
$

3.7%

206.7
304.1

3.1%

$ 1,160.6

$ 1,518.2

$ 1,912.9

$ 2,131.3

$ 1,674.7

Revenue
EBIAT (1)
% (1)
Net earnings (loss)
Adjusted net earnings (2)
%
Average net invested capital (5)
Weighted average # of 
shares outstanding (in millions)

– basic
– diluted (3)

ROIC (5)

2000

Revenue
EBIAT (1)
% (1)
Net earnings
Adjusted net earnings (2)
%
Average net invested capital (5)
Weighted average # of 
shares outstanding (in millions)

– basic
– diluted (6)

Basic earnings per share
Diluted earnings per share (6)
Diluted adjusted earnings per share (6)

$
$
$

190.1
199.5
0.14
0.13
0.20

202.7
211.9
0.20
0.20
0.30

$
$
$

203.0
220.0
0.26
0.25
0.38

$
$
$

203.2
222.6
0.39
0.38
0.53

$
$
$

199.8
211.8
1.01
0.98
1.44

$
$
$

15

ROIC (5)

18.1%

19.1%

20.6%

26.0%

21.6%

(1) Earnings before interest, amortization of intangible assets, income taxes, integration costs related to acquisitions and other charges (also referred to as operating margin). 

(2) Net  earnings  (loss)  adjusted  for  amortization  of  intangible  assets,  integration  costs  related  to  acquisitions  and  other  charges,  net  of  related  income  taxes.  Adjusted  net

earnings is not a GAAP measure. See page 18.

(3) For the third and fourth quarter and total year 2001, excludes the effect of options and convertible debt as they are anti-dilutive due to the net loss.

(4) For purposes of calculating diluted adjusted earnings per share for the third and fourth quarter and total year 2001, the weighted average number of shares outstanding

in millions was 235.7, 244.5 and 232.9, respectively. 

(5) ROIC  is  calculated  as  EBIAT/average  net  invested  capital.  Net  invested  capital  includes  tangible  assets  less  cash,  accounts  payable,  accrued  liabilities  and  income

taxes payable.

(6) Shares outstanding and per share amounts for 2000 have been restated to reflect the treasury stock method, retroactively applied.

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The following discussion of the financial condition and results of operations of the Company should be read in conjunction with the
Consolidated Financial Statements for the year ended December 31, 2001.

Certain  statements  contained  in  the  following  Management’s  Discussion  and  Analysis  of  Financial  Condition  and  Results  of
Operations,  including,  without  limitation,  statements  containing  the  words  believes,  anticipates,  estimates,  expects,  and  words
of similar import, constitute forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and
involve risks and uncertainties which could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking
statements.  Among  the  key  factors  that  could  cause  such  differences  are:  the  level  of  overall  growth  in  the  electronics
manufacturing services (EMS) industry; lower-than-expected customer demand; component constraints; our variability of operating
results among periods; our dependence on the computer and communications industries; our dependence on a limited number of
customers; and our ability to manage expansion, consolidation and the integration of acquired businesses. These and other factors
are discussed in the Company’s filings with SEDAR and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

General
Celestica is a leading provider of electronics manufacturing services to OEMs worldwide with 2001 revenue of $10.0 billion. Celestica
provides a wide variety of products and services to its customers, including the high-volume manufacture of complex PCAs and the full
system assembly of final products. In addition, the Company is a leading-edge provider of design, repair and engineering services,
supply chain management and power products. Celestica operates facilities in North America, Europe, Asia and Latin America.

Celestica  prepares  its  financial  statements  in  accordance  with  accounting  principles  which  are  generally  accepted  in  Canada
with a reconciliation  to  accounting  principles  generally  accepted  in  the  United  States,  as  disclosed  in  Note  22  to  the  2001
Consolidated Financial Statements.

Acquisitions
A  significant  portion  of  Celestica’s  growth  has  been  generated  by  strengthening  its  customer  relationships  and  increasing  the
breadth of its service offerings through facility and business acquisitions.

2000 Acquisitions:
In February and May, 2000, the Company acquired certain assets from the Enterprise Systems Group and Microelectronics Division
of IBM in Rochester, Minnesota and Vimercate and Santa Palomba, Italy, respectively, for a total purchase price of $470.0 million.
The purchase price, including capital assets, working capital and intangible assets, was financed with cash on hand. The Company
signed two three-year strategic supply agreements with IBM to provide a complete range of electronics manufacturing services.
The Rochester, Minnesota operation provides printed circuit board assembly and test services. The Vimercate operation provides
printed  circuit  board  assembly  services  and  the  Santa  Palomba  operation  provides  system  assembly  services.  Approximately
1,800 employees joined Celestica from the IBM acquisition.

In  June  2000,  Celestica  acquired  NDB  Industrial  Ltda.,  NEC  Corporation’s  wholly-owned  manufacturing  subsidiary  in  Brazil.
The Company  signed  a  five-year  supply  agreement  to  manufacture  NEC  communications  network  equipment  for  the  Brazilian
market. Approximately 680 employees joined Celestica. This acquisition enhanced the Company’s presence in South America and
put Celestica in a leadership position with communications and internet infrastructure customers. In August 2000, the Company
acquired Bull Electronics Inc., the North American contract manufacturing operation of Groupe Bull of France. In November 2000,
Celestica  acquired  NEC  Technologies  (UK)  Ltd.,  in  Telford,  UK.  The  aggregate  price  for  these  three  acquisitions  in  2000  was
$169.8 million. In 2000, Celestica also established a greenfield operation in Singapore.

2001 Asset Acquisitions:
In  February  2001,  Celestica  acquired  certain  manufacturing  assets  in  Dublin,  Ireland  and  Mt.  Pleasant,  Iowa  from  Motorola  Inc.  and
signed supply agreements for two and three years, respectively. This acquisition expanded the Company’s business relationship with
Motorola, a leading telecom wireless customer. In March 2001, Celestica acquired certain assets relating to N.K. Techno Co. Ltd ’s repair
business, which expanded the Company’s presence in Japan, and established a greenfield operation in Shanghai. In May 2001, Celestica
acquired  certain  assets  from  Avaya  Inc.  in  Little  Rock,  Arkansas  and  Denver,  Colorado  and  in  August  2001,  acquired  certain  assets
in Saumur,  France.  The  Company  signed  a  five-year  supply  agreement  with  Avaya  which  positioned  Celestica  as  Avaya’s  primary
outsourcing partner in the area of printed circuit board and system assembly, test, repair and supply chain management for a broad
range of its telecommunications products. In August 2001, Celestica acquired certain assets in Columbus, Ohio and Oklahoma City,
Oklahoma from Lucent Technologies Inc. The Company signed a five-year supply agreement with Lucent, which positions Celestica as
the leading EMS provider for Lucent’s North American switching, access and wireless networking systems products.

The aggregate price for these asset acquisitions in 2001 of $834.1 million was financed with cash.

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2001 Business Combinations:
In January 2001, Celestica acquired Excel Electronics, Inc. through a merger with Celestica (U.S.) Inc. which enhanced the Company’s
prototype service offering in the southern region of the United States. In June 2001, Celestica acquired Sagem CR s.r.o., in the Czech
Republic, from Sagem SA, of France, which enhanced the Company’s presence in central Europe and positioned Celestica as Sagem’s
primary  EMS  provider.  In  August  2001,  Celestica  acquired  Primetech  Electronics  Inc.  (Primetech),  an  electronics  manufacturer  in
Canada.  This  acquisition  provided  Celestica  with  additional  high  complexity  manufacturing  capability  and  an  expanded  global
customer base. The purchase price for Primetech was financed primarily with the issuance of 3.4 million subordinate voting shares
and the issuance of options to purchase 0.3 million subordinate voting shares of the Company.

In October 2001, Celestica acquired Omni Industries Limited (Omni). Omni is an EMS provider, headquartered in Singapore, with
locations in Singapore, Malaysia, China, Indonesia and Thailand and has approximately 9,000 employees. Omni provides printed
circuit  board  assembly  and  system  assembly  services,  as  well  as  other  related  supply  chain  services  including  plastic  injection
molding and distribution. Omni manufactures products for industry leading OEMs in the PC, storage and communications sectors.
The acquisition significantly enhanced Celestica’s EMS presence in Asia. The purchase price of Omni of $865.8 million was financed
with the issuance of 9.2 million subordinate voting shares and the issuance of options to purchase 0.3 million subordinate voting
shares of the Company and $479.5 million in cash.

The aggregate purchase price for these business combinations in 2001 was $1,093.3 million, of which $526.3 million was financed
with cash.

The  Company  is  in  the  process  of  obtaining  third-party  valuations  of  certain  assets  for  the  Primetech  and  Omni  acquisitions.
The fair value allocations of the purchase price are subject to refinement and could result in adjustments between goodwill and
other net assets.

Consistent with its past practices and as a normal course of business, Celestica may at any time be engaged in ongoing discussions
with respect to several possible acquisitions of widely varying sizes, including small single facility acquisitions, significant multiple
facility acquisitions and corporate acquisitions. Celestica has identified several possible acquisitions that would enhance its global
operations, increase its penetration in several industries and establish strategic relationships with new customers. There can be no
assurance that any of these discussions will result in a definitive purchase agreement and, if they do, what the terms or timing of
any agreement would be. Celestica expects to continue any current discussions and actively pursue other acquisition opportunities.

Results of Operations
Celestica’s revenue and margins can vary from period to period as a result of the level of business volumes, seasonality of demand,
component supply availability and the timing of acquisitions. There is no certainty that the historical pace of Celestica’s acquisitions
will continue in the future.

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Celestica’s  contractual  arrangements  with  its  key  customers  generally  provide  a  framework  for  its  overall  relationship  with  the
customer.  Celestica  recognizes  product  revenue  upon  shipment  to  the  customer  as  performance  has  occurred,  all  customer
specified  acceptance  criteria  have  been  tested  and  met,  and  the  earnings  process  is  considered  complete.  Actual  production
volumes  are  based  on  purchase  orders  for  the  delivery  of  products.  These  orders  typically  do  not  commit  to  firm  production
schedules for more than 30 to 90 days in advance. Celestica minimizes its risk relative to its inventory by ordering materials and
components only to the extent necessary to satisfy existing customer orders. Celestica is largely protected from the risk of inventory
cost fluctuations as these costs are generally passed through to customers.

Celestica’s  annual  and  quarterly  operating  results  are  primarily  affected  by  the  level  and  timing  of  customer  orders,  fluctuations
in materials  costs,  and  relative  mix  of  value  add  products  and  services.  The  level  and  timing  of  customers’  orders  will  vary  due
to customers’ attempts to balance their inventory, changes in their manufacturing strategies, variation in demand for their products
and general economic conditions. Celestica’s annual and quarterly operating results are also affected by capacity utilization and other
factors,  including  price  competition,  manufacturing  effectiveness  and  efficiency,  the  degree  of  automation  used  in  the  assembly
process, the ability to manage inventory and capital assets effectively, the timing of expenditures in anticipation of increased sales,
the timing of acquisitions and related integration costs, customer product delivery requirements and shortages of components or
labour. Historically, Celestica has experienced some seasonal variation in revenue, with revenue typically being highest in the fourth
quarter and lowest in the first quarter. In 2001, weak end-market conditions in the telecommunications and information technology
industries resulted in customers rescheduling and cancelling orders. This has impacted Celestica’s results of operations. 

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The table below sets forth certain operating data expressed as a percentage of revenue for the years indicated:

Revenue
Cost of sales

Gross profit
Selling, general and administrative expenses
Amortization of intangible assets
Integration costs related to acquisitions
Other charges

Operating income (loss)
Interest expense (income), net

Earnings (loss) before income taxes
Income taxes 

Net earnings (loss)

adjusted net earnings 
(in millions)

$304.1

$320.6

$123.0

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$45.3

1998

1999

2000

2001

Net earnings (loss)
Amortization of intangible assets
Integration costs related to acquisitions
Other charges
Income tax effect of above
Adjusted net earnings

As a percentage of revenue

1999

100.0%
92.8

7.2
3.8
1.0
0.2
0.0

2.2
0.2

2.0
0.7

1.3%

Year ended December 31
2000

100.0%
92.9

7.1
3.3
1.0
0.2
0.0

2.6
(0.2)

2.8
0.7

2.1%

2001

100.0%
92.9

7.1
3.4
1.3
0.2
2.7

(0.5)
(0.1)

(0.4)
0.0

(0.4)%

Adjusted net earnings
As a result of the significant number of acquisitions made by Celestica over
the past few years, management of Celestica uses adjusted net earnings as
a measure of operating performance on an enterprise-wide basis. Adjusted
net  earnings  exclude  the  effects  of  acquisition-related  charges  (most
significantly, amortization of intangible assets and integration costs related
to acquisitions), other charges (most significantly, restructuring costs and
the write-down of goodwill and intangible assets) and the related income
tax effect of these adjustments. Adjusted net earnings is not a measure of
performance under Canadian GAAP or U.S. GAAP. Adjusted net earnings
should  not  be  considered  in  isolation  or as  a  substitute  for  net  earnings
(loss) prepared in accordance with Canadian GAAP or U.S. GAAP or as a
measure  of  operating  performance  or  profitability.  Adjusted  net  earnings
does  not  have  a  standardized  meaning prescribed  by  GAAP  and  is  not
necessarily comparable to similar measures presented by other companies.
The following table reconciles net earnings (loss) to adjusted net earnings:

1999

68.4
55.6
9.6
–
(10.6)
123.0

2.3%

$

$

Year ended December 31
2000

(in millions)

$

$

206.7
88.9
16.1
–
(7.6)
304.1

3.1%

$

$

2001

(39.8)
125.0
22.8
273.1
(60.5)

320.6

3.2%

Revenue
Revenue increased 3%, to $10,004.4 million in 2001 from $9,752.1 million in 2000. Acquisition revenue grew by 14%, offset by an
11% decline in base business volumes. The acquisition growth was a result of strategic acquisitions in the communications industry,
primarily in the U.S. and Asia. The Company defines acquisition revenue as revenue from businesses acquired in the preceding
12 months. Organic revenue declined in 2001 due to the softening of end markets. The visibility of future end-market conditions
is limited.

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Revenue from the Americas operations decreased 3% to $6,334.6 million
in 2001  from  $6,542.7  million  in  2000  primarily  due  to  continued
end-market softening which was partially offset by acquisitions. Revenue
from European operations increased 6% to $3,001.3 million in 2001 from
$2,823.3 million  in  2000  due  to  the  flow  through  of  the  IBM  acquisition
from 2000 and from the 2001 acquisitions, partially offset by the general
industry  downturn.  Revenue  from  Asian  operations  increased  14%  to
$991.1 million  in 2001  from  $871.6  million  in  2000  primarily  due  to  the
Omni  acquisition  offset  in  part  by  the  general  industry  downturn.
Inter-segment  revenue  in  2001  was  $322.6  million,  compared  to
$485.5 million in 2000. We expect that the Americas and Asian operations
will benefit in the future from the flowthrough of the 2001 acquisitions.

Revenue  from  customers  in  the  communications  industry  in  2001
was 36% of revenue compared to 31% and 25% of revenue in 2000 and
1999,  respectively.  Revenue  from  customers  in  the  server-related
business in 2001 was 31% compared to 33% and 25% of revenue in 2000
and  1999,  respectively.  Revenue  in  the  communications  industry
benefited from our recent acquisitions.

revenue 
(in billions)

$9.8

$10.0

$5.3

$3.2

1998

1999

2000

2001

Revenue increased 84%, to $9,752.1 million in 2000 from $5,297.2 million in 1999. This increase resulted from growth achieved both
organically and through strategic acquisitions. This growth was driven by customers in the communications and server industries.
Organic revenue growth in 2000 was 50% and represented approximately 59% of the total year-over-year growth. Organic growth
came from growth in existing business and new customers across all geographic segments. The IBM acquisition accounted for the
majority  of  the  acquisition  growth  in  2000.  Revenue  from  the  Americas  operations  grew  82%,  to  $6,542.7  million  in  2000  from
$3,587.5 million in 1999. Revenue from European operations grew 155%, to $2,823.3 million in 2000 from $1,108.6 million in 1999.
The Italian facilities generated over half of Europe’s increase from the prior year, with the remainder due to an overall increase in
Europe’s  base  business.  Revenue  from  Asian  operations  increased  23%,  to  $871.6  million  in  2000  from  $710.2  million  in  1999.
Inter-segment revenue in 2000 was $485.5 million, compared to $109.1 million in 1999.

The following customers represented more than 10% of total revenue for each of the indicated years:

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Sun Microsystems
IBM
Lucent Technologies 
Hewlett-Packard
Cisco Systems

1999
y

y
y

2000
y
y

2001
y
y
y

Celestica’s top-five customers represented in the aggregate 67% of total revenue in 2001 compared to 69% in 2000 and 68% in 1999.
The Company is dependent upon continued revenue from its top customers. There can be no assurance that revenue from these or any
other customers will not increase or decrease as a percentage of total revenue either individually or as a group. Any material decrease in
revenue  from  these  or  other  customers  could  have  a  material  adverse  effect  on  the  Company’s  results  of  operations.  See notes  17
(concentration of risk) and 19 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

Gross profit
Gross profit increased 4%, to $712.5 million in 2001 from $688.0 million in 2000. Gross margin was 7.1% in 2001, consistent with
2000. Margins were maintained due to continued focus on costs and supply chain initiatives and the benefits of restructuring actions.

Gross profit increased 80%, to $688.0 million in 2000 from $382.5 million in 1999. Gross margin decreased to 7.1% in 2000 from 7.2%
in 1999. Gross margin decreased as a result of a change in product mix and start-up costs for new programs, particularly in Mexico.

For the foreseeable future, the Company’s gross margin is expected to depend primarily on product mix, production efficiencies,
utilization  of  manufacturing  capacity,  start-up  activity,  new  product  introductions  and  pricing  within  the  electronics  industry.
Over time, gross margins at individual sites and for the Company as a whole are expected to fluctuate. Changes in product mix,
additional  costs  associated  with  new  product  introductions  and  price  erosion  within  the  electronics  industry  could  adversely
affect the Company’s gross margin. Also, the availability of raw materials, which are subject to lead time and other constraints, could
possibly limit the Company’s revenue growth.

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SG & A percentage
(percentage of revenue)

4.0%

3.8%

3.3%

3.4%

1998

1999

2000

2001

Selling, general and administrative expenses
Selling,  general  and  administrative 
increased
5% to $341.4  million  (3.4%  of  revenue)  in  2001  from  $326.1  million
(3.3% of revenue)  in  2000.  The  increase  in  expenses  was  primarily
due to operations acquired during 2000 and 2001.

(SG&A)  expenses 

SG&A  increased  61%,  in  2000  to  $326.1  million  (3.3%  of  revenue)  from
$202.2  million  (3.8%  of  revenue)  in  1999.  The  increase  in  expenses  was
a result  of  increased  staffing  levels  and  higher  selling,  marketing  and
administrative  costs  to  support  sales  growth,  as  well  as  the  impact  of
expenses incurred by operations acquired during 1999 and 2000.

Research  and  development  costs  decreased  to  $17.1  million  (0.2%  of
revenue)  in  2001  compared  to  $19.5  million  (0.2%  of  revenue)  in  2000
and $19.7 million (0.4% of revenue) in 1999.

Intangible assets and amortization
Amortization  of  intangible  assets  increased  41%,  to  $125.0  million  in
2001 from  $88.9  million  in  2000.  This  increase  is  attributable  to  the
intangible assets arising from the 2000 and 2001 acquisitions.

Amortization of intangible assets increased 60%, to $88.9 million in 2000 from $55.6 million in 1999. This increase is attributable to the
intangible assets arising from the 1999 and 2000 acquisitions, with the largest portion relating to the IBM and NEC acquisitions.

At December 2001, intangible assets represented 23% of Celestica’s total assets compared to 10% at December 2000. The increase
is due principally to the Omni acquisition.

Effective  July  1,  2001,  the  Company  adopted  the  new  accounting  standards  for  “Business  Combinations”  and  “Goodwill  and
Other Intangible  Assets”  as  they  relate  to  acquisitions  consummated  after  June  30,  2001.  Accordingly,  the  goodwill  related  to
the acquisitions of Primetech and Omni has not been amortized. Effective January 1, 2002, amortization will be discontinued for
all other goodwill. Amortization expense in 2001 related to goodwill was $39.2 million. See “Recent Accounting Developments.”

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Integration costs related to acquisitions
Integration costs related to acquisitions represent one-time costs incurred within 12 months of the acquisition date, such as the costs
of implementing  compatible  information  technology  systems  in  newly  acquired  operations,  establishing  new  processes  related  to
marketing  and  distribution  processes  to  accommodate  new  customers  and  salaries  of  personnel  directly  involved  with  integration
activities. All of the integration costs incurred related to newly acquired facilities, and not to the Company’s existing operations.

Integration costs were $22.8 million in 2001 compared to $16.1 million in 2000 and $9.6 million in 1999. The integration costs incurred
in 2001 primarily relate to the completion of the IBM acquisition from 2000 and the Avaya and Motorola acquisitions.

Integration costs vary from period to period due to the timing of acquisitions and related integration activities. Celestica expects
to incur  additional  integration  costs  in  2002  as  it  completes  the  integration  of  its  2001  acquisitions.  Celestica  will  incur  future
additional integration costs as the Company continues to make acquisitions as part of its growth strategy.

Other charges
Other charges are non-recurring items or items that are unusual in nature. In 2001, Celestica incurred $273.1 million in other charges.
$237.0 million relates to restructuring, of which approximately 40% is non-cash. The remainder of $36.1 million relates to a non-cash
charge to write-down the carrying value of certain assets, primarily goodwill and intangible assets.

The Company has been impacted by numerous order reductions, reschedulings and cancellations since the beginning of fiscal 2001,
which the Company believes is consistent with the EMS industry in general. The Company has taken restructuring actions to resolve
surpluses as a result of the end-market slowdown.

These  restructuring  actions  include  facility  consolidations  and  workforce  reductions.  Employee  terminations  were  made  across  all
geographic regions with the majority being manufacturing and plant employees. The Company took a non-cash charge to write-down
certain long-lived assets across all geographic regions, which became impaired as a result of the rationalization of facilities. These asset
impairments relate to goodwill and other intangible assets, machinery and equipment, buildings and improvements. The restructuring
charge includes a number of estimates and assumptions based on information available at the time, and are subject to change.

A further description of these charges is included in Note 13 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

The Company expects to benefit from the restructuring measures through margin improvements and reduced operating costs in
the upcoming  year.  The  Company  expects  to  complete  the  major  components  of  the  restructuring  plan  by  the  end  of  2002.
Cash outlays are funded from cash on hand.

Celestica did not incur other charges in 2000 or 1999.

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Interest income, net
Interest income, net of interest expense, in 2001 and 2000 amounted to $7.9 million and $19.0 million, respectively. The Company
incurred net interest expense of $10.7 million in 1999. Interest income decreased in 2001 compared to 2000 due to the Company
earning lower interest rates on its cash balance. In 2001 and 2000, the Company earned interest income on its cash balance which
more than offset the interest expense incurred on the Company’s Senior Subordinated Notes.

Income taxes
The Company’s income tax recovery in 2001 was $2.1 million, reflecting an effective tax recovery rate of 5%. This is compared to an
income tax expense of $69.2 million in 2000, reflecting an effective tax rate of 25%, and an income tax expense of $36.0 million in
1999, reflecting an effective tax rate of 34%.

The  Company’s  effective  tax  rate  decreased  from  24%  to  17%  in  the  second  quarter  of  2001  as  a  result  of  the  mix  and  volume
of business in lower tax jurisdictions within Europe and Asia. These lower tax rates include tax holidays and tax incentives that
Celestica  has  negotiated  with  the  respective  tax  authorities  which  expire  between  2002  and  2012.  The  2001  effective  tax  rate  is
impacted  by  the  occurrence  of  losses  in  the  third  and  fourth  quarters,  which  are  tax  benefited  at  these  lower  tax  rates.
Notwithstanding the anomaly created by these losses in determining the year-to-date tax rate, the Company’s current tax rate of
17% is expected to continue for the foreseeable future.

Celestica has recognized a net deferred tax asset at December 31, 2001 of $102.8 million compared to $83.5 million at December 31,
2000. The net asset relates to the recognition of net operating losses and future income tax deductions available to reduce future
years’ income for income tax purposes. Celestica’s current projections demonstrate that it will generate sufficient taxable income in
the future to realize the benefit of these deferred income tax assets in the carry-forward periods. A portion of the net operating losses
have an indefinite carry-forward period. The other portion will expire over a 20-year period commencing in 2005.

Convertible Debt
In  August  2000,  Celestica  issued  LYONs  with  a  principal  amount  at  maturity  of  $1,813.6  million,  payable  August  1,  2020.
The Company  received  gross  proceeds  of  $862.9  million  and  incurred  $12.5  million  in  underwriting  commissions,  net  of  tax
of $6.9 million.  No  interest  is  payable  on  the  LYONs  and  the  issue  price  of  the  LYONs  represents  a  yield  to  maturity  of  3.75%.
The LYONs are subordinated in right of payment to all existing and future senior indebtedness of the Company.

The  LYONs  are  convertible  at  any  time  at  the  option  of  the  holder,  unless  previously  redeemed  or  repurchased,  into  5.6748
subordinate voting shares for each $1,000 principal amount at maturity. Holders may require the Company to repurchase all or a
portion of their LYONs on August 2, 2005, August 1, 2010 and August 1, 2015 and the Company may redeem the LYONs at any time
on or after August 1, 2005 (and, under certain circumstances, before that date). The Company is required to offer to repurchase the
LYONs if there is a change in control or a delisting event. Generally, the redemption or repurchase price is equal to the accreted
value of the LYONs. The Company may elect to pay the principal amount at maturity of the LYONs, or the repurchase price that is
payable in certain circumstances, in cash or subordinate voting shares or any combination thereof.

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The  Company  has  recorded  the  LYONs  as  an  equity  instrument  pursuant  to  Canadian  GAAP.  The  LYONs  are  bifurcated  into  a
principal equity component (representing the present value of the notes) and an option component (representing the value of the
conversion features of the notes). The principal equity component is accreted over the 20-year term through periodic charges to
retained earnings. Under U.S. GAAP, the LYONs are classified as a long-term liability and, accordingly, the accrued yield on the
LYONs during any period (at 3.75% per year) is classified as interest expense for that period.

To calculate basic earnings (loss) per share for Canadian GAAP, the accretion of the convertible debt is deducted from net earnings
(loss) for the period to determine earnings available to shareholders.

Liquidity and Capital Resources
In  2001,  operating  activities  provided  Celestica  with  $1,290.5  million  in  cash  principally  from  earnings  and  a  reduction  in
working capital.  The  primary  factors  contributing  to  the  positive  cash  flow  for  the  year  were  the  reduction  of  inventory  due  to
better  inventory  management,  strong  accounts  receivable  collections,  the  sale  of  $400.0  million  in  accounts  receivable  under  a
revolving facility which is available until September 2004 offset by a decrease in accounts payable and accrued liabilities. Investing
activities in 2001 included capital expenditures of $199.3 million and $1,299.7 million for acquisitions. See “Acquisitions.” Celestica
fully funded the cash portion of its 2001 acquisitions with cash from operations and will continue to focus on improving working
capital management. The Company’s 2001 financing activities included the issuance in May of 12.0 million subordinate voting shares
for gross proceeds of $714.0 million less expenses and underwriting commissions of $10.0 million (pre-tax) and the repayment of
$56.0 million of debt acquired in connection with the acquisition of Omni.

For  the  year  ended  December  31,  2000,  Celestica’s  operating  activities  utilized  $85.1  million  in  cash.  Investing  activities  in  2000
included  capital  expenditures  of  $282.8  million  and  $634.7  million  for  acquisitions.  In  March  2000,  Celestica  issued  16.6  million
subordinate  voting  shares  for  gross  proceeds  of  $757.4  million  less  expenses  and  underwriting  commissions  of  $26.8  million
(pre-tax).  In  August  2000,  Celestica  completed  the  LYONs  offering,  raising  gross  proceeds  of  $862.9  million  less  underwriting
commissions of $19.4 million (pre-tax).

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Management’s Discussion and Analysis of financial condition and results of operations

net debt to capitalization improves 
(percentage)

11%

(17%)

(28%)

(34%)

1998

1999

2000

2001

Capital Resources
Celestica  has  two  $250.0  million  and  one  $500.0  million  unsecured,
revolving credit facilities totalling $1 billion, each provided by a syndicate
of  lenders.  The  credit  facilities  permit  Celestica  and  certain  designated
subsidiaries  to  borrow  funds  directly  for  general  corporate  purposes
(including  acquisitions)  at  floating  rates.  The  credit  facilities  are  available
until  July  2003,  April  2004  and  July 2005,  respectively.  Under  the  credit
facilities:  Celestica  is  required  to  maintain  certain  financial  ratios;  its
ability and  that  of  certain  of  its  subsidiaries  to  grant  security  interests,
dispose of assets, change the nature of its business or enter into business
combinations, is restricted; and a change in control is an event of default.
No  borrowings  were  outstanding  under  the  revolving  credit  facilities
at December 31, 2001.

In addition, there is an incurrence covenant contained in Celestica’s Senior
Subordinated Notes due 2006. This covenant is based on Celestica’s fixed
charge  coverage  ratio,  as  defined  in  the  indenture  governing  the  Senior
Subordinated Notes. Celestica was in compliance with this debt covenant
as at December 31, 2001.

A subsidiary of the Company has secured loan facilities of which $13.0 million was outstanding at December 31, 2001. The weighted
average  interest  rates  on  these  facilities  in  2001  was  4.4%.  The  loans  are  denominated  in  Singapore  dollars  and  are  repayable
through quarterly payments.

Celestica believes that cash flow from operating activities, together with cash on hand and borrowings available under its credit
facilities, will be sufficient to fund currently anticipated working capital, planned capital spending and debt service requirements for
the  next  12  months.  The  Company  expects  capital  spending  for  2002  to  be  approximately  $170.0  million  to  $220.0  million.
At December  31,  2001,  Celestica  had  committed  $21.0  million  in  capital  expenditures.  In  addition,  Celestica  regularly  reviews
acquisition opportunities, and may therefore require additional debt or equity financing.

Celestica prices the majority of its products in U.S. dollars, and the majority of its material costs are also denominated in U.S. dollars.
However,  a  significant  portion  of  its  non-material  costs  (including  payroll,  facilities  costs  and  costs  of  locally  sourced  supplies  and
inventory) are denominated in various currencies. As a result, Celestica may experience transaction and translation gains or losses
because of currency fluctuations. At December 31, 2001, Celestica had forward foreign exchange contracts covering various currencies
in an aggregate notional amount of $704.8 million with expiry dates up to May 2003. The fair value of these contracts at December 31,
2001  was  an  unrealized  loss  of  $7.4  million.  Celestica’s  current  hedging  activity  is  designed  to  reduce  the  variability  of its  foreign
currency costs and involves entering into contracts to sell U.S. dollars to purchase Canadian dollars, British pounds sterling, Mexican
pesos, euros, Thailand baht and Czech koruna at future dates. In general, these contracts extend for periods of less than 18 months.
Celestica may, from time to time, enter into additional hedging transactions to minimize its exposure to foreign currency and interest
rate risks. There can be no assurance that such hedging transactions, if entered into, will be successful.

As at December 31, 2001, the Company has contractual obligations that require future payments as follows:

(in millions)

Long-term debt
Operating leases and

license commitments

$

Total

147.4

359.4

$

2002

10.0

104.1

$

2003

4.5

81.3

$

2004

1.3

38.0

$

2005

0.7

26.4

2006

Thereafter

$

130.6

$

0.3

20.4

89.2

The  Company  has  a  convertible  instrument  with  a  principal  amount  at  maturity  of  $1,813.6  million  payable  August  1,  2020.
The Company may elect to settle in cash or shares or any combination thereof. See further details in Note 10 to the Consolidated
Financial Statements.

As at December 31, 2001, the Company has commitments that expire as follows:

(in millions)

Foreign currency contracts
Letters of credit and guarantees

Total

704.8
24.1

2002

654.0
24.1

2003

50.8
—

2004

—
—

2005

—
—

2006

Thereafter

—
—

—
—

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Management’s Discussion and Analysis of financial condition and results of operations

Recent Development
In January 2002, the Company entered into an agreement with NEC Corporation to purchase certain manufacturing assets in Miyagi
and Yamanashi, Japan. This acquisition is expected to close in the first quarter of 2002.

Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make
estimates  and  assumptions  that  affect  the  reported  amounts  of  assets  and  liabilities  and  disclosures  of  contingent  assets  and
liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting period.
Significant  estimates  are  used  in  determining  the  allowance  for  doubtful  accounts,  inventory  valuation  and  the  useful  lives  of
intangible assets. Actual results could differ materially from those estimates and assumptions.

Celestica records an allowance for doubtful accounts for estimated credit losses based on customer and industry concentrations and
the Company’s knowledge of the financial condition of its customers. A change to these factors could impact the estimated allowance.

Celestica values its inventory on a first-in, first-out basis at the lower of cost and replacement cost for production parts and at the
lower of cost and net realizable value for work in progress and finished goods. Celestica adjusts its inventory valuation based on
estimates of net realizable value and shrinkage. A change to these assumptions could impact the valuation of inventory.

Celestica’s  estimate  of  the  useful  life  of  intangible  assets  reflects  the  periods  in  which  the  projected  future  net  cash  flows  are
generated. A significant change in the projected future net cash flows could impact the estimated useful life.

Recent Accounting Developments
Earnings per share:
As  a  result  of  the  new  Canadian  Institute  of  Chartered  Accountants  (CICA)  Handbook  Section  3500  “Earnings  per  share,”  the
Company was required to retroactively use the treasury stock method for calculating diluted earnings per share. This change results
in an earnings per share calculation which is consistent with United States GAAP. Previously reported diluted earnings per share
have been restated to reflect this change.

Business combinations and goodwill:
In September 2001, the CICA issued Handbook Sections 1581 “Business Combinations” and 3062 “Goodwill and Other Intangible
Assets.” The  new  standards  mandate  the  purchase  method  of  accounting  for  business  combinations  and  require  that  goodwill
no longer be amortized but instead be tested for impairment at least annually. The standards also specify criteria that intangible
assets must meet to be recognized and reported apart from goodwill. The standards require that the value of the shares issued in a
business combination be measured using the average share price for a reasonable period before and after the date the terms of the
acquisition are agreed to and announced. Previously, the consummation date was used to value the shares issued in a business
combination. The new standards are substantially consistent with United States GAAP.

Effective  July  1,  2001  and  for  the  remainder  of  the  fiscal  year,  goodwill  acquired  in  business  combinations  completed  after
June 30, 2001 was not amortized. In addition, the criteria for recognition of intangible assets apart from goodwill and the valuation
of the shares issued in a business combination has been applied to business combinations completed after June 30, 2001.

Upon full adoption of the standards beginning January 1, 2002, the Company will discontinue amortization of all existing goodwill,
evaluate  existing  intangible  assets  and  make  any  necessary  reclassifications  in  order  to  conform  with  the  new  criteria  for
recognition of intangible assets apart from goodwill and will test for impairment in accordance with the new standards.

In connection with Section 3062’s transitional goodwill impairment evaluation, the Company is required to assess whether goodwill
is impaired as of January 1, 2002. The Company has up to six months to determine the fair value of its reporting units and compare
that  to  the  carrying  amounts  of  the  reporting  units.  To  the  extent  a  reporting  unit’s  carrying  amount  exceeds  its  fair  value, the
Company must perform a second step to measure the amount of impairment in a manner similar to a purchase price allocation. This
second step is to be completed no later than December 31, 2002. The change to assessing fair value by reporting unit could result
in an impairment charge. Any transitional impairment will be recognized as an effect of a change in accounting principle and will be
charged to opening retained earnings as of January 1, 2002.

As of December 31, 2001, the Company had unamortized goodwill of $1,128.8 and unamortized other intangible assets including
intellectual property of $427.2, all of which are subject to the transitional provisions of Sections 1581 and 3062. Amortization expense
related to goodwill was $39.2 for 2001. Because of the extensive effort required to comply with the remaining provisions of Sections
1581 and 3062, the Company has not estimated the impact of these provisions on its financial statements, beyond discontinuing
goodwill amortization.

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Management’s Discussion and Analysis of financial condition and results of operations

Stock-based compensation and other stock-based payments:
In  December  2001,  the  CICA  issued  Handbook  Section  3870,  which  establishes  standards  for  the  recognition,  measurement,
and disclosure of stock-based compensation and other stock-based payments made in exchange for goods and services provided by
employees and non-employees. The standard requires that a fair value based method of accounting be applied to all stock-based
payments to non-employees and to employee awards that are direct awards of stock, that call for settlement in cash or other assets
or are stock appreciation rights that call for settlement by the issuance of equity instruments. However, the new standard permits
the  Company  to  continue  its  existing  policy  of  recording  no  compensation  cost  on  the  grant  of  stock options  to employees.
Consideration  paid  by  employees  on  the  exercise  of  stock  options  is  recorded  as  share  capital.  The standard  is  effective  for  the
Company’s  fiscal  year  beginning  January  1,  2002  for  awards  granted  on  or  after  that  date.  The Company’s  current accounting
policies are consistent with the new standard.

Foreign currency translation and hedging relationships:
CICA Handbook Section 1650 has been amended to eliminate the deferral and amortization of foreign currency translation gains and
losses on long-lived monetary items, effective January 1, 2002 with retroactive restatement of prior periods. The Company is not
impacted by this change. The CICA issued Accounting Guideline AcG-13, which establishes criteria for hedge accounting effective
for the Company’s 2003 fiscal year. The Company has complied with the requirements of AcG-13 and has determined that all of its
current hedges will continue to qualify for hedge accounting when the guideline becomes effective.

Transfer of receivables:
In March 2001, the CICA issued Accounting Guideline AcG-12, which applies to transfers of receivables after June 30, 2001. AcG-12
requires that transfers of receivables in which the transferor surrenders control over the assets, be accounted for as a sale to the
extent that consideration other than beneficial interests in the transferred assets, are received in exchange. The Company’s current
accounting policies are consistent with the new standard.

Impairment of long-lived assets:
In  October  2001,  FASB  issued  Statement  No.  144  “Accounting  for  the  Impairment  or  Disposal  of  Long-Lived  Assets,”  which  retains
the fundamental provisions of SFAS 121 for recognizing and measuring impairment losses of long-lived assets other than goodwill.
Statement 144 also broadens the definition of discontinued operations to include all distinguishable components of an entity that will be
eliminated from ongoing operations. This Statement is effective for the Company’s fiscal year commencing January 1, 2002, to be applied
prospectively. In August 2001, SFAS 143, “Accounting for Asset Retirement Obligations” was approved and requires that the fair value
of  an  asset  retirement  obligation  be  recorded  as  a  liability,  at  fair  value, in  the  period  in which  the  Company  incurs  the  obligation.
SFAS 143 is effective for the Company’s fiscal year commencing January 1, 2003. The Company expects the adoption of these standards
will have no material impact on its financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

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Management’s Responsibility for financial statements

The accompanying Consolidated Financial Statements have been prepared by management and approved by the Board of Directors
of the Company. Management is responsible for the information and representations contained in these financial statements and in
other sections of this Annual Report.

The  Company  maintains  appropriate  processes  to  ensure  that  relevant  and  reliable  financial  information  is  produced.
The Consolidated Financial Statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in Canada.
The significant accounting policies, which management believes are appropriate for the Company, are described in note 2 to the
Consolidated Financial Statements.

The  Board  of  Directors  is  responsible  for  reviewing  and  approving  the  Consolidated  Financial  Statements  and overseeing
management’s  performance  of  its  financial  reporting  responsibilities.  An  Audit  Committee  of  three non-management  Directors
is appointed by the Board.

The  Audit  Committee  reviews  the  Consolidated  Financial  Statements,  adequacy  of  internal  controls,  audit  process  and  financial
reporting with management and with the external auditors. The Audit Committee reports to the Directors prior to the approval of the
audited Consolidated Financial Statements for publication.

KPMG LLP, the Company’s external auditors, who are appointed by the shareholders, audited the Consolidated Financial Statements
in  accordance  with  Canadian  generally  accepted  auditing  standards  and  United  States  generally  accepted  auditing  standards  to
enable them to express to the shareholders their opinion on the Consolidated Financial Statements. Their report is below.

Anthony P. Puppi
Executive Vice President, 
Chief Financial Officer
January 21, 2002

Auditors’ Report

To the Shareholders of Celestica Inc.

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We  have  audited  the  consolidated  balance  sheets  of  Celestica  Inc.  as  at  December  31,  2000  and  2001  and  the  consolidated
statements  of  earnings  (loss),  shareholders’  equity  and  cash  flows  for  each  of  the  years  in  the  three  year  period  ended
December 31, 2001. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express
an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits.

With respect to the consolidated financial statements for each of the years in the two year period ended December 31, 2001, we
conducted  our  audits  in  accordance  with  Canadian  generally  accepted  auditing  standards  and  United  States  generally  accepted
auditing  standards.  With  respect  to  the  consolidated  financial  statements  for  the  year  ended  December  31,  1999,  we  conducted
our audit in accordance with Canadian generally accepted auditing standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform
an audit  to  obtain  reasonable  assurance  whether  the  financial  statements  are  free  of  material  misstatement.  An  audit  includes
examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes
assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial
statement presentation.

In our opinion, these consolidated financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Company
as at December 31, 2000 and 2001 and the results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the years in the three year period
ended December 31, 2001 in accordance with Canadian generally accepted accounting principles.

Chartered Accountants
Toronto, Canada
January 21, 2002

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As at December 31

2000

2001

$

883.8
1,785.7
1,664.3
138.8
48.4

4,521.0
633.4
578.3
205.3

$ 1,342.8
1,054.1
1,372.7
177.3
49.7

3,996.6
915.1
1,556.0
165.2

$ 5,938.0

$ 6,632.9

$ 1,730.4
466.3
52.6
7.7
1.4

2,258.4
130.6
38.1
38.6
3.0

2,468.7
3,469.3

$ 1,198.3
405.7
21.0
21.8
10.0

1,656.8
137.4
47.3
41.5
4.3

1,887.3
4,745.6

$ 5,938.0

$ 6,632.9

Consolidated Balance Sheets (in millions of U.S. dollars)

Assets
Current assets:

Cash and short-term investments
Accounts receivable (note 4)
Inventories (note 5)
Prepaid and other assets
Deferred income taxes

Capital assets (note 6)
Intangible assets (note 7)
Other assets (note 8)

Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity
Current liabilities:

Accounts payable
Accrued liabilities
Income taxes payable
Deferred income taxes
Current portion of long-term debt (note 9)

Long-term debt (note 9)
Accrued post-retirement benefits (note 16)
Deferred income taxes
Other long-term liabilities

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Shareholders’ equity

Commitments and contingencies (note 18)
Subsequent event (note 21)
Canadian and United States accounting policy differences (note 22)

On behalf of the Board:

Robert L. Crandall
Director

Eugene V. Polistuk
Director

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

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Consolidated Statements of Earnings (Loss) (in millions of U.S. dollars, except per share amounts)

Revenue
Cost of sales

Gross profit
Selling, general and administrative expenses
Amortization of intangible assets (note 7)
Integration costs related to acquisitions (note 3)
Other charges (note 13)

Operating income (loss)
Interest on long-term debt
Interest income, net

Earnings (loss) before income taxes

Income taxes (note 14):

Current
Deferred (recovery)

Net earnings (loss)

Basic earnings (loss) per share (note 12)
Diluted earnings (loss) per share (notes 2, 12)

Weighted average number of shares outstanding (note 12)

Basic (in millions)
Diluted (in millions) (note 2)

Net earnings (loss) in accordance with U.S. GAAP (note 22)
Basic earnings (loss) per share, in accordance with U.S. GAAP (note 22)
Diluted earnings (loss) per share, in accordance with U.S. GAAP (note 22)

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

1999

$ 5,297.2
4,914.7

Year ended December 31
2000

2001

$ 9,752.1
9,064.1

$ 10,004.4
9,291.9

382.5
202.2
55.6
9.6
—

267.4

115.1
17.3
(6.6)

104.4

30.7
5.3

36.0

68.4

0.41
0.40

167.2
171.2
66.5
0.40
0.39

$

$
$

$
$
$

688.0
326.1
88.9
16.1
—

431.1

256.9
17.8
(36.8)

275.9

80.1
(10.9)

69.2

206.7

1.01
0.98

199.8
211.8
197.4
0.99
0.96

$

$
$

$
$
$

712.5
341.4
125.0
22.8
273.1

762.3

(49.8)
19.8
(27.7)

(41.9)

25.8
(27.9)

(2.1)

(39.8)

(0.26)
(0.26)

213.9
213.9
(51.3)
(0.24)
(0.24)

$

$
$

$
$
$

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Consolidated Statements of Shareholders’ Equity (in millions of U.S. dollars)

Convertible
Debt
(note 10)

Capital Stock
(note 11)

Retained
Earnings
(Deficit)

Foreign
Currency
Translation
Adjustment

Total
Shareholders’
Equity

$

Balance — December 31, 1998
Shares issued, net
Currency translation
Net earnings for the year

Balance — December 31, 1999
Convertible debt issued, net
Convertible debt accretion, net of tax
Shares issued, net
Net earnings for the year

Balance — December 31, 2000
Convertible debt accretion, net of tax
Shares issued, net
Currency translation
Net loss for the year

Balance — December 31, 2001

$

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

—
—
—
—

—
850.4
10.1
—
—

860.5
26.3
—
—
—

886.8

$

$

912.1
734.0
—
—

1,646.1
—
—
749.3
—

2,395.4
—
1,303.6
—
—

$ 3,699.0

$

(52.2)
—
—
68.4

16.2
—
(5.4)
—
206.7

217.5
(15.0)
—
—
(39.8)

162.7

$

$

(0.6)
—
(3.5)
—

(4.1)
—
—
—
—

(4.1)
—
—
1.2
—

(2.9)

$

859.3
734.0
(3.5)
68.4

1,658.2
850.4
4.7
749.3
206.7

3,469.3
11.3
1,303.6
1.2
(39.8)

$ 4,745.6

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

Cash provided by (used in):
Operations:

Net earnings (loss)
Items not affecting cash:

Depreciation and amortization
Deferred income taxes
Other charges (note 13)
Other

Cash from earnings

Changes in non-cash working capital items:

Accounts receivable
Inventories
Other assets
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities
Income taxes payable

Non-cash working capital changes

Cash provided by (used in) operations

Investing:

Acquisitions, net of cash acquired
Purchase of capital assets
Other

Cash used in investing activities

Financing:

Bank indebtedness
Repayments of long-term debt
Deferred financing costs
Issuance of convertible debt
Convertible debt issue costs, pre-tax
Issuance of share capital
Share issue costs, pre-tax
Other

Cash provided by financing activities

Increase in cash
Cash, beginning of year

Cash, end of year

Supplemental information
Paid during the year:

Interest
Taxes

Non-cash financing activities:

Convertible debt accretion, net of tax (note 10)
Shares issued for acquisitions

Cash is comprised of cash and short-term investments.

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

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Year ended December 31
2000

1999

2001

$

68.4

$

206.7

$

(39.8)

126.5
5.3
—
(2.9)

197.3

(227.7)
(265.0)
1.7
194.6
4.7

(291.7)

(94.4)

(64.8)
(211.8)
(0.6)

(277.2)

—
(10.0)
(1.5)
—
—
758.2
(34.3)
(1.0)

711.4

339.8
31.7

371.5

17.2
26.1

—
—

$

$
$

$
$

212.5
(10.9)
—
(4.4)

403.9

(995.3)
(656.7)
(94.7)
1,230.4
27.3

(489.0)

(85.1)

(634.7)
(282.8)
(59.5)

(977.0)

(8.6)
(2.2)
(0.1)
862.9
(19.4)
766.6
(26.8)
2.0

1,574.4

512.3
371.5

883.8

15.9
55.0

5.4
—

$

$
$

$
$

319.5
(27.9)
134.7
1.7

388.2

887.2
822.5
45.7
(854.0)
0.9

902.3

1,290.5

(1,299.7)
(199.3)
1.4

(1,497.6)

(2.8)
(56.0)
(3.9)
—
—
737.7
(10.0)
1.1

666.1

459.0
883.8

$ 1,342.8

$
$

$
$

20.7
89.0

15.0
567.0

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (in millions of U.S. dollars, except per share amounts)

1. Nature of business:
The  primary  operations  of  the  Company  include  providing  a  full  range  of  electronics  manufacturing  services  including  design,
prototyping,  assembly,  testing,  product  assurance,  supply  chain  management,  worldwide  distribution  and  after-sales  service  to  its
customers primarily in the computer and communications industries. The Company has operations in the Americas, Europe and Asia.

The  Company’s  accounting  policies  are  in  accordance  with  accounting  principles  generally  accepted  in  Canada  and,  except  as
outlined in note 22, are, in all material respects, in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States.

Principles of consolidation:

2. Significant accounting policies:
(a)
These  consolidated  financial  statements  include  the  accounts  of  the  Company  and  its  subsidiaries.  The  results  of  subsidiaries
acquired during the year are consolidated from their respective dates of acquisition. The Company’s business combinations are
accounted for using the purchase method. Inter-company transactions and balances are eliminated on consolidation.

(b) Revenue:
Revenue is comprised of product sales and service revenue earned from engineering, design and repair services. Revenue from
product sales is recognized upon shipment of the goods. Service revenue is recognized as services are performed.

(c) Cash and short-term investments:
Cash and short-term investments include cash on account, demand deposits and short-term investments with original maturities of
less than three months.

Inventories:

(d)
Inventories are valued on a first-in, first-out basis at the lower of cost and replacement cost for production parts and at the lower
of cost  and  net  realizable  value  for  work  in  progress  and  finished  goods.  Cost  includes  materials  and  an  application  of  relevant
manufacturing value-add.

(e) Capital assets:
Capital assets are carried at cost and amortized over their estimated useful lives on a straight-line basis. Estimated useful lives for the
principal asset categories are as follows:

Buildings
Buildings/leasehold improvements
Office equipment
Machinery and equipment
Software

25 years
Up to 25 years or term of lease
5 years
5 years
1 to 5 years

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Intangible assets:

(f)
Intangible  assets  are  comprised  of  goodwill,  intellectual  property  including  process  technology,  and  other  intangible  assets.
Goodwill acquired in business combinations with acquisition dates prior to July 1, 2001 and other intangible assets are amortized
on a straight-line basis over 10 years and intellectual property over 5 years. Goodwill acquired in business combinations subsequent
to June 30, 2001 has not been amortized, but will be tested for impairment annually. Also see Note 2(n).

Impairment of long-lived assets:

(g)
The Company reviews long-lived assets for impairment on a regular basis or whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate
that  the  carrying  amount  of  an  asset  may  not  be  recoverable.  Recoverability  of  capital  assets  is  assessed  by  comparison  of  the
carrying amount to the projected future net cash flows the long-lived assets are expected to generate.

The Company assesses the recoverability of enterprise-level goodwill by determining whether the unamortized goodwill balance
can be recovered through undiscounted projected future net cash flows of the acquired operation. An impairment in the value of
intellectual property and other intangible assets is assessed based on projected future net cash flows. See note 2(n).

(h) Pension and non-pension, post-retirement benefits:
The Company accrues its obligations under employee benefit plans and the related costs, net of plan assets. The cost of pensions
and  other  retirement  benefits  earned  by  employees  is  actuarially  determined  using  the  projected  benefit  method  pro-rated  on
service  and  management’s  best  estimate  of  expected  plan  investment  performance,  salary  escalation,  retirement  ages  of
employees  and  expected  health  care  costs.  For  the  purpose  of  calculating  the  expected  return  on  plan  assets,  those  assets  are
valued  at  fair  value.  Past  service  costs  arising  from  plan  amendments  are  amortized  on  a  straight-line  basis  over  the  average
remaining service period of employees active at the date of amendment. The net actuarial gain (loss) is amortized over the average
remaining service period of active employees. The average remaining service period of active employees covered by the pension
plans is 14 years for 2000 and 2001. The average remaining service period of active employees covered by the other retirement
benefit plans is 21 years for 2000 and 2001.

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (in millions of U.S. dollars, except per share amounts)

Deferred financing costs:

(i)
Costs relating to long-term debt are deferred in other assets and amortized over the term of the related debt and debt facilities.

Income taxes:

(j)
The Company uses the asset and liability method of accounting for income taxes. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized
for future  tax  consequences  attributable  to  differences  between  the  financial  statement  carrying  amounts  of  existing  assets  and
liabilities and their respective tax bases. When necessary, a valuation allowance is recorded to reduce tax assets to an amount for
which realization is more likely than not. The effect of changes in tax rates is recognized in the period in which the rate change occurs.

Foreign currency translation and hedging:

(k)
The functional currency of the majority of the Company’s subsidiaries is the United States dollar. For such subsidiaries, monetary
assets  and  liabilities  denominated  in  foreign  currencies  are  translated  into  U.S.  dollars  at  the  year-end  rate  of  exchange.
Non-monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated at historic rates and revenue and expenses are
translated  at  average  exchange  rates  prevailing  during  the  month  of  the  transaction.  Exchange  gains  or  losses  are  reflected  in
the consolidated statements of earnings (loss).

The accounts of the Company’s self-sustaining foreign operations, for which the functional currency is other than the U.S. dollar are
translated into U.S. dollars using the current rate method. Assets and liabilities are translated at the year-end exchange rate and
revenue and expenses are translated at average exchange rates. Gains and losses arising from the translation of financial statements
of foreign operations are deferred in the “foreign currency translation adjustment” account included as a separate component of
shareholders’ equity.

The  Company  enters  into  forward  exchange  contracts  to  hedge  the  cash  flow  risk  associated  with  certain  firm  purchase
commitments and forecasted transactions. Gains and losses on hedges of firm commitments are included in the cost of the hedged
transactions when they occur. Gains and losses on hedges of forecasted transactions are recognized in earnings in the same period
as the underlying hedged transaction. The Company does not enter into derivatives for speculative purposes.

Research and development:

(l)
The Company annually incurs costs on activities that relate to research and development which are expensed as incurred unless
development costs meet certain criteria for capitalization. Total research and development costs recorded in selling, general and
administrative expenses for 2001 were $17.1 (2000 – $19.5; 1999 – $19.7). No amounts have been capitalized.

(m) Use of estimates:
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make
estimates  and  assumptions  that  affect  the  reported  amounts  of  assets  and  liabilities  and  disclosures  of  contingent  assets  and
liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting period.
Significant  estimates  are  used  in  determining  the  allowance  for  doubtful  accounts,  inventory  valuation  and  the  useful  lives  of
intangible assets. Actual results could differ materially from those estimates and assumptions.

(n) Changes in accounting policies:
Earnings per share:
As  a  result  of  the  new  Canadian  Institute  of  Chartered  Accountants  (CICA)  Handbook  Section  3500  “Earnings  per  share,”  the
Company is required to retroactively use the treasury stock method for calculating diluted earnings per share. This change results
in an earnings per share calculation which is consistent with United States GAAP. Previously reported diluted earnings per share
have been restated to reflect this change.

Business combinations and goodwill:
In September 2001, the CICA issued Handbook Sections 1581 “Business Combinations” and 3062 “Goodwill and Other Intangible
Assets.”  The  new  standards  mandate  the  purchase  method  of  accounting  for  business  combinations  and  require  that  goodwill
no longer be amortized but instead be tested for impairment at least annually. The standards also specify criteria that intangible
assets must meet to be recognized and reported apart from goodwill. The standards require that the value of the shares issued in a
business combination be measured using the average share price for a reasonable period before and after the date the terms of the
acquisition are agreed to and announced. Previously, the consummation date was used to value the shares issued in a business
combination. The new standards are substantially consistent with United States GAAP.

Effective July 1, 2001 and for the remainder of the fiscal year, goodwill acquired in business combinations completed after June 30,
2001 was not amortized. In addition, the criteria for recognition of intangible assets apart from goodwill and the valuation of the
shares issued in a business combination has been applied to business combinations completed after June 30, 2001.

Upon full adoption of the standards beginning January 1, 2002, the Company will discontinue amortization of all existing goodwill,
evaluate  existing  intangible  assets  and  make  any  necessary  reclassifications  in  order  to  conform  with  the  new  criteria  for
recognition of intangible assets apart from goodwill and test for impairment in accordance with the new standards.

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (in millions of U.S. dollars, except per share amounts)

In connection with Section 3062’s transitional goodwill impairment evaluation, the Company is required to assess whether goodwill
is impaired as of January 1, 2002. The Company has up to six months to determine the fair value of its reporting units and compare
that to the reporting units’ carrying amounts. To the extent a reporting unit’s carrying amount exceeds its fair value, the Company
must perform a second step to measure the amount of impairment in a manner similar to a purchase price allocation. This second
step is to be completed no later than December 31, 2002. Any transitional impairment will be recognized as an effect of a change in
accounting principle and will be charged to opening retained earnings as of January 1, 2002.

As of December 31, 2001, the Company had unamortized goodwill of $1,128.8 and unamortized other intangible assets including
intellectual  property  of  $427.2,  all  of  which  are  subject  to  the  transitional  provisions  of  Sections  1581  and  3062.  Amortization
expense related to goodwill was $39.2 for 2001. Because of the extensive effort required to comply with the remaining provisions
of Sections 1581 and 3062, the Company has not estimated the impact of these provisions on its financial statements, beyond
discontinuing goodwill amortization.

(o) Recently issued accounting pronouncements:
Stock-based compensation and other stock-based payments:
In  December  2001,  the  CICA  issued  Handbook  Section  3870,  which  establishes  standards  for  the  recognition,  measurement,
and disclosure of stock-based compensation and other stock-based payments made in exchange for goods and services provided
by employees and non-employees. The standard requires that a fair value based method of accounting be applied to all stock-based
payments to non-employees and to employee awards that are direct awards of stock, that call for settlement in cash or other assets
or are stock appreciation rights that call for settlement by the issuance of equity instruments. However, the new standard permits
the  Company  to  continue  its  existing  policy  of  recording  no  compensation  cost  on  the  grant  of  stock  options  to employees.
Consideration  paid  by  employees  on  the  exercise  of  stock  options  is  recorded  as  share  capital.  The  standard  is  effective  for  the
Company’s  fiscal  year  beginning  January  1,  2002  for  awards  granted  on  or  after  that  date.  The  Company’s  current accounting
policies are consistent with the new standard.

Foreign currency translation and hedging relationships:
CICA Handbook Section 1650 has been amended to eliminate the deferral and amortization of foreign currency translation gains and
losses on long-lived monetary items, effective January 1, 2002 with retroactive restatement of prior periods. The Company is not
impacted by this change. The CICA issued Accounting Guideline AcG-13 which establishes criteria for hedge accounting effective for
the Company’s 2003 fiscal year. The Company has complied with the requirements of AcG-13 and has determined that all of its
current hedges will continue to qualify for hedge accounting when the guideline becomes effective.

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IBM:

3. Acquisitions:
2000 ACQUISITIONS:
(a)
In February and May, 2000, the Company acquired certain assets from the Enterprise Systems Group and Microelectronics Division
of  IBM  in  Rochester,  Minnesota  and  Vimercate  and  Santa  Palomba,  Italy,  respectively.  The  total  purchase  price  of  $470.0 was
financed with cash.

(b) Other acquisitions:
In  June  2000,  the  Company  acquired  100%  of  the  issued  and  outstanding  shares  of  NDB  Industrial  Ltda.  in  Brazil  from
NEC Corporation. In August 2000, the Company acquired 100% of the issued and outstanding shares of Bull Electronics Inc. in Lowell,
Massachusetts  from  Groupe  Bull.  In  November  2000,  the  Company  acquired  100%  of  the  issued  and  outstanding  shares of
NEC Technologies (UK) Ltd. in Telford, U.K. from NEC Corporation. The total purchase price for these acquisitions of $169.8 was
financed with cash.

Details of the net assets acquired in these acquisitions, at fair value, are as follows:

Current assets
Capital assets
Other long-term assets
Goodwill and intellectual property
Other intangible assets
Liabilities assumed

Net assets acquired

$

IBM

301.1
98.2
2.3
213.9
12.2
(157.7)

Other
Acquisitions

$

86.5
35.1
—
74.1
—
(25.9)

$

470.0

$

169.8

Other intangible assets represent the excess of purchase price over the fair value of tangible assets and intellectual property acquired
in asset acquisitions.

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (in millions of U.S. dollars, except per share amounts)

2001 ACQUISITIONS:
(c) Asset Acquisitions:
In  February  2001,  the  Company  acquired  certain  assets  located  in  Dublin,  Ireland  and  Mt.  Pleasant,  Iowa  from  Motorola  Inc.
In March 2001, the Company acquired certain assets of a repair facility in Japan from N.K. Techno Co., Ltd. In May 2001, the Company
acquired certain assets in Little Rock, Arkansas and Denver, Colorado from Avaya Inc., and in August 2001, acquired certain assets in
Saumur, France. In August 2001, the Company acquired certain assets in Columbus, Ohio and Oklahoma City, Oklahoma from Lucent
Technologies Inc. The total purchase price for these acquisitions of $834.1 was financed with cash and was allocated to the net assets
acquired, including intangible assets of $195.7, based on their relative fair values at the date of acquisition.

(d) Business Combinations:
Omni:
In October 2001, the Company acquired Omni Industries Limited (Omni), an electronics manufacturer headquartered in Singapore.
This acquisition significantly enhanced the Company’s presence in Asia. The purchase price of $865.8 was financed with the issuance
of  9.2  million  subordinate  voting  shares  and  the  issuance  of  options  to  purchase  0.3  million  subordinate  voting  shares  of the
Company and $479.5 in cash. The goodwill recorded for Omni is not tax deductible. The Company is in the process of obtaining
third-party valuations of certain assets. The fair value allocation of the purchase price is subject to refinement.

Other business combinations:
In  January  2001,  the  Company  acquired  Excel  Electronics,  Inc.  through  a  merger  with  Celestica  (US)  Inc.,  a  subsidiary  of  the
Company. This acquisition expanded the Company’s presence in the southern United States. In June 2001, the Company acquired
Sagem CR s.r.o., in the Czech Republic, from Sagem SA, of France, which positions Celestica as Sagem’s primary EMS provider.
In August  2001,  the  Company  acquired  Primetech  Electronics  Inc.  (Primetech),  an  electronics  manufacturer  in  Canada.  This
acquisition provided the Company with additional high complexity manufacturing capability and an expanded global customer base.
The purchase price of Primetech was financed primarily with the issuance of 3.4 million subordinate voting shares and the issuance
of options to purchase 0.3 million subordinate voting shares of the Company. The Company is in the process of obtaining third-party
valuations of certain assets. The fair value allocation of the purchase price is subject to refinement.

The value of the shares issued in the Primetech and Omni acquisitions was determined based on the average market price of the
shares for a reasonable period before and after the date the terms of the acquisitions were agreed to and announced.

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Details of the net assets acquired in these business combinations, at fair value, are as follows:

Current assets
Capital assets
Other long-term assets
Goodwill
Intellectual property
Liabilities assumed

Net assets acquired

Financed by:
Cash
Issuance of shares and options

Omni

255.2
91.8
4.1
764.4
50.0
(299.7)

865.8

479.5
386.3
865.8

$

$

$

$

Other Business
Combinations

$

$

$

$

63.2
46.3
0.1
135.5
10.0
(27.6)

227.5

46.8
180.7
227.5

Integration costs related to acquisitions:
The  Company  incurred  costs  of  $22.8  in  2001  (2000  –  $16.1;  1999  –  $9.6)  relating  to  the  establishment  of  business  processes,
infrastructure and information systems for acquired operations. None of the integration costs incurred related to existing operations.

4. Accounts receivable:
Accounts receivable are net of an allowance for doubtful accounts of $74.6 at December 31, 2001 (2000 – $40.7).

5.

Inventories:

Raw materials
Work in progress
Finished goods

2000

$ 1,298.5
215.2
150.6

$ 1,664.3

2001

$

903.6
220.6
248.5
$ 1,372.7

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (in millions of U.S. dollars, except per share amounts)

6. Capital assets:

Land
Buildings
Buildings/leasehold improvements
Office equipment
Machinery and equipment
Software

Land
Buildings
Buildings/leasehold improvements
Office equipment
Machinery and equipment
Software

$

$

$

Cost

18.0
131.9
42.8
64.5
510.2
76.9

844.3

Cost

53.3
258.8
66.0
86.8
727.2
136.6

2000
Accumulated
Amortization

$

$

—
8.7
9.1
25.4
152.4
15.3

210.9

2001
Accumulated
Amortization

$

—
17.4
24.8
40.2
291.2
40.0

413.6

Net Book
Value

18.0
123.2
33.7
39.1
357.8
61.6

633.4

Net Book
Value

53.3
241.4
41.2
46.6
436.0
96.6

915.1

$

$

$

$

$ 1,328.7

$

The above amounts include $13.3 (2000 – $8.1) of assets under capital lease and accumulated amortization of $6.8 (2000 – $6.1)
related thereto.

Depreciation  and  rental  expense  for  the  year  ended  December  31,  2001  was  $192.8  (2000  –  $121.9;  1999  –  $69.5)  and  $79.8
(2000 – $46.7; 1999 – $21.1), respectively.

7.

Intangible assets:

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Goodwill
Other intangible assets
Intellectual property

Goodwill
Other intangible assets
Intellectual property

$

$

Cost

434.1
100.9
250.1

785.1

Cost

$ 1,261.1
209.3
388.6

$ 1,859.0

2000
Accumulated
Amortization

$

$

104.0
27.7
75.1

206.8

2001
Accumulated
Amortization

$

$

132.3
26.8
143.9

303.0

Net Book
Value

$

$

330.1
73.2
175.0

578.3

Net Book
Value

$ 1,128.8
182.5
244.7

$ 1,556.0

Other intangible assets represent the excess of cost over the fair value of tangible assets and intellectual property acquired in asset
acquisitions.

The intellectual property primarily represents the cost of certain non-patented intellectual property and process technology.

Amortization expense is as follows:

Amortization of goodwill
Amortization of other intangible assets
Amortization of intellectual property

1999

31.1
8.3
16.2

55.6

$

$

Year ended December 31
2000

$

$

39.1
10.7
39.1

88.9

$

$

2001

39.2
17.0
68.8
125.0

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (in millions of U.S. dollars, except per share amounts)

8. Other assets:

Deferred pension (note 16)
Deferred income taxes
Commodity taxes recoverable
Other

$

2000

25.8
81.5
78.3
19.7

$

205.3

Amortization of deferred financing costs for the year ended December 31, 2001 was $1.7 (2000 – $1.7; 1999 – $1.5).

9. Long-term debt:

Global, unsecured, revolving credit facility due 2003 (a)
Global, unsecured, revolving credit facility due 2004 (b)
Unsecured revolving credit facility due 2005 (c)
Senior Subordinated Notes due 2006 (d)
Other (e)

Less current portion

2000

—
—
—
130.0
2.0

132.0
1.4

130.6

$

$

2001

28.4
116.4
10.7
9.7

165.2

2001

—
—
—
130.0
17.4

147.4
10.0

137.4

$

$

$

$

(a) Concurrently with the initial public offering on July 7, 1998, the Company entered into a global, unsecured, revolving credit
facility providing up to $250.0 of borrowings. The credit facility permits the Company and certain designated subsidiaries to borrow
funds for general corporate purposes (including acquisitions). Borrowings under the facility bear interest at LIBOR plus a margin and
are repayable in July 2003. There were no borrowings on this facility during 2000 and 2001. Commitment fees in 2001 were $0.4.

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(b)
In  February  2000,  the  Company  renewed  its  second  global,  unsecured,  revolving  credit  facility  providing  up  to  $250.0
of borrowings including a swing line facility that provides for short-term borrowings up to a maximum of seven days. The credit
facility  permits  the  Company  and  certain  designated  subsidiaries  to  borrow  funds  for  general  corporate  purposes  (including
acquisitions). The revolving facility is repayable in April 2004. Borrowings under the facility bear interest at LIBOR plus a margin
except that borrowings under the swing line facility bears interest at a base rate. There were no borrowings on this facility during
2000 and 2001. Commitment fees in 2001 were $0.6.

(c)
In July 2001, the Company entered into an unsecured, revolving credit facility providing up to $500.0 of borrowings including a
swing line facility that provides for short-term borrowings up to a maximum of seven days. The credit facility permits the Company
and certain designated subsidiaries to borrow funds for general corporate purposes (including acquisitions). The revolving facility
is repayable in July 2005. Borrowings under the facility bear interest at LIBOR plus a margin except that borrowings under the swing
line facility bear interest at a base rate. There were no borrowings on this facility in 2001. Commitment fees in 2001 were $0.5.

(d) The Senior Subordinated Notes bear interest at 10.5%, are unsecured and are subordinated to the payment of all senior debt of
the Company. The Senior Subordinated Notes may be redeemed at various premiums above face value.

(e) Other  long-term  debt  includes  secured  loan  facilities  of  one  of  the  Company’s  subsidiaries  of  which  $13.0  is  outstanding
at December 31, 2001. The weighted average interest rate on these facilities was 4.4%. The loans are denominated in Singapore
dollars and are repayable through quarterly payments. There were no commitment fees for 2001.

As at December 31, 2001, principal repayments due within each of the next five years on all long-term debt are as follows:

2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
Thereafter

$

10.0
4.5
1.3
0.7
130.6
0.3

The unsecured, revolving credit facilities have restrictive covenants relating to debt incurrence and sale of assets and also contain
financial covenants that indirectly restrict the Company’s ability to pay dividends. A change of control is an event of default. The
Company’s Senior Subordinated Notes due 2006 include a covenant restricting the Company’s ability to pay dividends.

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (in millions of U.S. dollars, except per share amounts)

10. Convertible debt:
In  August  2000,  Celestica  issued  Liquid  Yield  Option™  Notes  (LYONs)  with  a  principal  amount  at  maturity  of  $1,813.6,  payable
August 1, 2020. The Company received gross proceeds of $862.9 and incurred $12.5 in underwriting commissions, net of tax of $6.9.
No  interest  is  payable  on  the  LYONs  and  the  issue  price  of  the  LYONs  represents  a  yield  to  maturity  of  3.75%.  The  LYONs  are
subordinated in right of payment to all existing and future senior indebtedness of the Company.

The  LYONs  are  convertible  at  any  time  at  the  option  of  the  holder,  unless  previously  redeemed  or  repurchased,  into  5.6748
subordinate  voting  shares  for  each  one  thousand  dollars  principal  amount  at  maturity.  Holders  may  require  the  Company  to
repurchase all or a portion of their LYONs on August 2, 2005, August 1, 2010 and August 1, 2015 and the Company may redeem the
LYONs at any time on or after August 1, 2005 (and, under certain circumstances, before that date). The Company is required to offer
to repurchase the LYONs if there is a change in control or a delisting event. Generally, the redemption or repurchase price is equal
to the accreted value of the LYONs. The Company may elect to pay the principal amount at maturity of the LYONs or the repurchase
price that is payable in certain circumstances, in cash or subordinate voting shares or any combination thereof.

Pursuant to Canadian generally accepted accounting principles, the LYONs are recorded as an equity instrument and bifurcated into
a principal equity component (representing the present value of the notes) and an option component (representing the value of the
conversion features of the notes). The principal equity component is accreted over the 20-year term through periodic charges to
retained earnings.

11. Capital stock:
(a) Authorized:
An  unlimited  number  of  subordinate  voting  shares,  which  entitle  the  holder  to  one  vote  per  share,  and  an  unlimited  number  of
multiple voting shares, which entitle the holder to twenty-five votes per share. Except as otherwise required by law, the subordinate
voting shares and multiple voting shares vote together as a single class on all matters submitted to a vote of shareholders, including
the election of directors. The holders of the subordinate voting shares and multiple voting shares are entitled to share ratably, as a
single class, in any dividends declared subject to any preferential rights of any outstanding preferred shares in respect of the payment
of dividends. Each multiple voting share is convertible at any time at the option of the holder thereof into one subordinate voting
share. The Company is also authorized to issue an unlimited number of preferred shares, issuable in series.

(b)

Issued and outstanding:

Number of Shares (in millions)

Balance December 31, 1999
Equity offering (i)
Other share issuances (ii)
Issued as consideration for acquisitions (iii)

Balance December 31, 2000
Equity offering (iv)
Other share issuances (v)
Issued as consideration for acquisitions (vi)

Balance December 31, 2001

Amount

Balance December 31, 1999
Equity offering, net of issue costs (i)
Other share issuances (ii)
Issued as consideration for acquisitions (iii)

Balance December 31, 2000
Equity offering, net of issue costs (iv)
Other share issuances (v)
Issued as consideration for acquisitions (vi)

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Subordinate
Voting Shares

Multiple
Voting Shares

146.3
16.6
1.3
0.1

164.3
12.0
1.1
13.2

190.6

39.1
—
—
—

39.1
—
—
—

39.1

Total
Subordinate 
and Multiple 
Voting Shares
Outstanding

185.4
16.6
1.3
0.1

203.4
12.0
1.1
13.2

229.7

Subordinate
Voting Shares

Multiple
Voting Shares

Shares to
be issued

$

$ 1,504.5
740.1
9.2
1.1

2,254.9
707.4
29.2
562.8

138.8
—
—
—

138.8
—
—
—

138.8

$

$

2.8
—
—
(1.1)

1.7
—
—
4.2

5.9

Shares to
be issued

0.5
—
—
(0.1)

0.4
—
—
0.1

0.5

Total
Amount

$ 1,646.1
740.1
9.2
—

2,395.4
707.4
29.2
567.0

$ 3,699.0

Balance December 31, 2001

$ 3,554.3

$

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (in millions of U.S. dollars, except per share amounts)

2000 CAPITAL TRANSACTIONS:
(i)
in share issue costs, net of tax of $9.5.

In March 2000, the Company issued 16.6 million subordinate voting shares for gross cash proceeds of $757.4 and incurred $17.3

(ii) During  2000,  pursuant  to  employee  share  purchase  and  option  plans  and  LTIP  awards,  the  Company  issued  1.3  million
subordinate voting shares as a result of the exercise of options for cash of $9.2.

(iii) During 2000, the Company issued 0.1 million of reserved shares at an ascribed value of $1.1 for $0.2 cash. As at December 31,
2000, 0.4 million subordinate voting shares remain reserved for issuance at an ascribed value of $1.7.

2001 CAPITAL TRANSACTIONS:
(iv)
share issuance costs, net of tax of $3.4.

In May 2001, the Company issued 12.0 million subordinate voting shares for gross cash proceeds of $714.0 and incurred $6.6 in

(v) During  2001,  pursuant  to  employee  share  purchase  and  option  plans  and  LTIP  awards,  the  Company  issued  1.1  million
subordinate voting shares as a result of the exercise of options for cash of $23.7 and recorded a tax benefit of $5.5.

(vi)
In 2001, the Company issued 12.7 million subordinate voting shares, as consideration for acquisitions, for an ascribed value of
$558.5 and reserved 0.6 million shares at an ascribed value of $8.5. During 2001, the Company issued 0.5 million of reserved shares
at an ascribed value of $4.3. As at December 31, 2001, 0.5 million subordinate voting shares remain reserved for issuance at an
ascribed value of $5.9.

Long-Term Incentive Plan (LTIP)

(c) Stock option plans:
(i)
The Company established the LTIP prior to the closing of its initial public offering. Under this plan, the Company may grant stock
options,  performance  shares,  performance  share  units  and  stock  appreciation  rights  to  directors,  permanent  employees  and
consultants (“eligible participants”) of the Company, its subsidiaries and other companies or partnerships in which the Company
has a significant investment. Under the LTIP, up to 23.0 million subordinate voting shares may be issued from treasury. Options are
granted at prices equal to the market value of the day prior to the date of the grant and are exercisable during a period not to exceed
ten years from such date.

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(ii) Employee Share Purchase and Option Plans (ESPO)
The Company has ESPO plans that were available to certain of its employees and executives. As a result of the establishment of
the LTIP, no further options or shares may be issued under the ESPO plans. Pursuant to the ESPO plans, employees and executives
of the  Company  were  offered  the  opportunity  to  purchase,  at  prices  equal  to  market  value,  subordinate  voting  shares  and,  in
connection with such purchase, receive options to acquire an additional number of subordinate voting shares based on the number
of subordinate voting shares acquired by them under the ESPO plans. The exercise price for the options is equal to the price per
share paid for the corresponding subordinate voting shares acquired under the ESPO plans.

Stock option transactions were as follows:

Number of options (in millions)

Outstanding at December 31, 1998
Granted
Exercised
Cancelled

Outstanding at December 31, 1999
Granted
Exercised
Cancelled

Outstanding at December 31, 2000
Granted/assumed
Exercised
Cancelled

Outstanding at December 31, 2001

Cash consideration received on options exercised

Shares reserved for issuance upon exercise of stock options or awards (in millions)

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Weighted
Average
Exercise Price

Shares

$
$
$
$

$
$
$
$

$
$
$
$

$

5.41
30.05
8.25
7.37

14.84
55.40
6.85
7.33

25.16
42.54
14.89
23.36

31.67

11.5
5.2
(1.7)
(0.4)

14.6
4.2
(1.4)
(0.2)

17.2
8.5
(1.6)
(0.2)

23.9

$

23.7

28.8

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (in millions of U.S. dollars, except per share amounts)

The following options were outstanding as at December 31, 2001:

Outstanding
Options
(in millions)

Weighted
Average
Exercise Price

Exercisable
Options
(in millions)

Weighted
Average
Exercise Price

Remaining
Life
(years)

Plan

ESPO
LTIP

Other
Other

Range of
Exercise Prices

$ 5.00 - $ 7.50
$ 8.75 - $ 13.69
$ 24.18 - $ 24.18
$ 24.91 - $ 36.89
$ 39.03 - $ 39.03
$ 41.89 - $ 41.89
$ 44.23 - $ 54.15
$ 55.40 - $ 60.06
$ 73.04 - $ 74.90
$ 0.93 - $ 13.31
$ 29.73 - $ 72.84

5.3
1.7
0.8
0.8
2.9
6.4
0.6
4.1
0.1
1.0
0.2

23.9

$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$

5.34
12.16
24.18
30.58
39.03
41.89
49.46
55.96
73.42
5.73
46.28

3.9
0.9
0.4
—
1.4
—
—
1.0
—
0.9
—

$
$
$

$

$

$

5.42
11.96
24.18
—
39.03
—
—
55.96
—
5.67
—

12. Earnings per share:
The following table sets forth the calculation of basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share:

Numerator:

Net earnings (loss)
Convertible debt accretion, net of tax

Earnings (loss) available to common shareholders

Denominator:

Weighted average shares – basic (in millions)
Effect of dilutive securities (in millions):

Employee stock options (1)
Convertible debt

Weighted average shares – diluted (in millions) (2)

Earnings (loss) per share:

Basic
Diluted

$

$

1999

68.4
—

68.4

167.2

4.0
—

171.2

Year ended December 31
2000

$

$

206.7
(5.4)

201.3

$

$

199.8

7.8
4.2

211.8

$
$

0.41
0.40

$
$

1.01
0.98

$
$

(0.26)
(0.26)

6
7
8
10
8
10
9
9
9
5
5

2001

(39.8)
(15.0)

(54.8)

213.9

—
—

213.9

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(1) For 1999 and 2000, excludes the effect of 3.4 million and 3.3 million “out of the money” options, respectively, as they are anti-dilutive.

(2) For 2001, excludes the effect of options and convertible debt as they are anti-dilutive due to the loss.

13. Other charges:

Restructuring (a)
Other (b)

1999

—
—

—

$

$

Year ended December 31
2000

$

$

—
—

—

$

$

2001

237.0
36.1

273.1

(a) Restructuring:
The  Company  recorded  a  pre-tax  restructuring  charge  of  $237.0  in  2001,  in  response  to  a  slowing  end  market.  The  Company’s
restructuring  plan  focused  on  facility  consolidations  and  a  workforce  reduction.  The  following  table  details  the  components  of
the restructuring charge:

Employee termination costs
Lease and other contractual obligations
Facility exit costs and other
Asset impairment (non-cash)

Year ended December 31
2000

1999

$

$

—
—
—
—

—

$

$

—
—
—
—

—

$

$

2001

90.7
35.3
12.4
98.6
237.0

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (in millions of U.S. dollars, except per share amounts)

The following table details the activity in the accrued restructuring liability:

Balance at January 1, 2001
Provision
Cash payment

Balance at December 31, 2001

Employee
termination
costs

$

$

—
90.7
(51.2)

39.5

Lease and
other
contractual
obligations

$

$

—
35.3
(1.6)

33.7

Facility
exit costs
and other

$

$

—
12.4
(2.9)

9.5

Total

—
138.4
(55.7)

82.7

$

$

Employee terminations were made across all geographic regions of the Company with the majority pertaining to manufacturing and
plant employees. A total of 12,041 employees have been identified to be terminated, of which 9,711 employees were terminated
during 2001. The remaining termination costs are expected to be paid out during 2002.

The  non-cash  charges  for  asset  impairment  reflects  the  write-down  of  certain  long-lived  assets  across  all  geographic  regions
that have become impaired as a result of the rationalization of facilities. The asset impairments relate to goodwill and intangible
assets,  machinery  and  equipment,  buildings  and  improvements.  The  assets  were  written  down  to  their  recoverable  amounts
using estimated cash flows.

The Company expects to complete the major components of the restructuring plan by the end of 2002, except for certain long-term
lease contractual obligations.

(b) Other:
In 2001, the Company recorded a non-cash charge of $36.1. This is comprised of a write-down of the carrying value of certain assets,
primarily goodwill and intangible assets.

14. Income taxes:

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Income (loss) before tax:
Canadian operations
Foreign operations

Current income tax expense:
Canadian operations
Foreign operations

Deferred income tax expense (recovery):

Canadian operations
Foreign operations

1999

84.8
19.6

104.4

25.4
5.3

30.7

14.4
(9.1)

5.3

$

$

$

$

$

$

Year ended December 31
2000

$

$

$

$

$

$

179.4
96.5

275.9

51.2
28.9

80.1

33.0
(43.9)

(10.9)

$

$

$

$

$

$

2001

34.7
(76.6)

(41.9)

17.2
8.6

25.8

(5.4)
(22.5)

(27.9)

The overall income tax provision differs from the provision computed at the statutory rate as follows:

Combined Canadian federal and provincial income tax rate

Income taxes (recovery) based on earnings (loss) before

income taxes at statutory rates
Increase (decrease) resulting from:

Manufacturing and processing deduction
Foreign income taxed at lower rates
Amortization of non-deductible costs
Other, including large corporations tax

Income tax expense (recovery)

1999

44.6%

Year ended December 31
2000

44.0%

2001

42.1%

$

46.6

$

121.4

$

(17.7)

(8.1)
(11.4)
9.5
(0.6)

36.0

$

(17.7)
(43.9)
8.9
0.5

69.2

$

(5.0)
(2.9)
15.4
8.1

(2.1)

$

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (in millions of U.S. dollars, except per share amounts)

Deferred  income  taxes  are  recognized  for  future  income  tax  consequences  attributable  to  differences  between  the  financial
statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their tax bases. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are comprised of
the following as at December 31, 2000 and 2001:

Deferred tax assets:
Income tax effect of net operating losses carried forward
Accounting provisions not currently deductible
Capital, intangible and other assets
Share issue and convertible debt issue costs
Other

Total deferred tax assets

Deferred tax liabilities:
Capital, intangible and other assets
Deferred pension asset
Other

Total deferred tax liabilities
Deferred income tax asset, net

2000

2001

$

$

52.5
21.6
6.7
23.0
1.8

105.6

(12.4)
(8.9)
(0.8)

(22.1)
83.5

$

$

51.9
63.5
17.0
17.2
4.5

154.1

(37.7)
(9.1)
(4.5)

(51.3)
102.8

Celestica has been granted tax incentives, including tax holidays, for its Czech Republic, China, Malaysia, Thailand and Singapore
subsidiaries. These tax incentives expire between 2002 and 2012, and are subject to certain conditions with which the Company
expects to comply.

As at December 31, 2001, the Company had $340.0 of non-capital (net operating) losses, the income tax benefits of which have been
recognized in the financial statements. A portion of these losses have an indefinite carry-forward period. The other portion of these
losses will expire over a 20-year period commencing in 2005.

The Company also has net capital losses amounting to $11.5, and has recognized the benefit of these losses in the financial statements.

In assessing the realizability of deferred tax assets, management considers whether it is more likely than not that some portion or all of
the deferred tax assets will not be realized. The ultimate realization of deferred tax assets is dependent upon the generation of future
taxable income during the periods in which those temporary differences become deductible. Management considers the scheduled
reversal of deferred tax liabilities, projected future taxable income, the character of the tax asset and tax planning strategies in making
this  assessment.  In  order  to  fully  realize  the  deferred  tax  assets,  the  Company  will  need  to  generate  future  taxable  income  of
approximately $295.0. Based upon projections of future taxable income over the periods in which the deferred tax assets are deductible,
management believes that it is more likely than not that the Company will realize the benefits of these assets.

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15. Related party transactions:
In  2001,  the  Company  expensed  acquisition  and  management  related  fees  of  $2.1  (2000  –  $2.1;  1999  –  $2.0)  and  capitalized
acquisition related fees of $Nil (2000 – $0.5; 1999 – $Nil) charged by its parent company. Management believes that the fees charged
were reasonable in relation to the services provided.

16. Pension and non-pension post-retirement benefit plans:
The  Company  provides  various  pension  and  non-pension  post-retirement  benefit  plans  for  its  employees.  Non-pension  post-
retirement  benefits  are  available  to  all  Company  retirees.  The  benefits  include  medical,  surgical,  hospitalization  coverage,
supplemental health, dental and group life insurance. Certain employees participate in defined benefit plans; all other employees
participate in defined contribution plans.

The following information is provided with respect to the defined contribution plans:

Period cost, plans providing pension benefits

1999

8.6

$

Year ended December 31
2000

$

12.8

$

2001

18.9

For the defined benefit pension plans, actuarial estimates are based on projections of employees’ compensation levels at the time of
retirement. Maximum retirement benefits are based upon the employees’ best three consecutive years’ earnings. The Company has
funded the plans over the past four years based on actuarial calculations to maintain the plans on a fully funded basis. The most
recent actuarial valuations were completed as at March and April 2000 and January 2001. The Company accrues the expected costs
of providing non-pension, post-retirement benefits during the periods in which the employees render service.

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (in millions of U.S. dollars, except per share amounts)

The estimated present value of accrued plan benefits and the estimated market value of the net assets available to provide for these
benefits at December 31, 2000 and 2001 are as follows:

Plan assets, at fair value
Projected benefit obligations

Excess (deficit) of plan assets over projected

benefit obligations

Unamortized past service costs
Unrecognized net loss from past experience
and effects of changes in assumptions
Foreign currency exchange rate changes

Deferred amount

Pension Plans

Other Benefit Plans

2000

188.6
170.3

18.3
—

9.7
(2.2)

25.8

$

$

2001

174.5
179.1

(4.6)
—

33.6
(0.6)

28.4

$

$

$

2000

—
47.7

(47.7)
4.3

5.3
—

$

2001

—
56.4

(56.4)
4.1

5.0
—

$

(38.1)

$

(47.3)

The Company has one pension plan with accumulated benefit obligations in excess of plan assets. This plan has an accumulated
benefit obligation of $114.2 and plan assets of $95.1.

The  Company  continues  to  make  contributions  to  support  ongoing  plan  obligations.  These  contributions  have  been  included  in
the deferred pension amount on the consolidated balance sheets.

Pension fund assets consist primarily of fixed income and equity securities, valued at market value. The following information is
provided on pension fund assets:

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Opening plan assets
Actual return on plan assets
Foreign currency exchange rate changes
Contributions by employees
Contributions by employer
Benefits paid

Vested benefit obligations

Accumulated benefit obligations

There are no assets recorded for the other benefit plans.

Projected benefit obligations are outlined below:

Opening projected benefit obligations
Service cost
Interest cost
Benefits paid
Actuarial gains and losses
Plan amendments
Acquisitions
Changes in assumptions
Foreign currency exchange rate changes

2000

191.1
1.5
(11.1)
2.1
7.5
(2.5)

188.6

100.6

143.2

2000

147.3
7.5
10.6
(2.5)
7.3
—
—
7.4
(7.3)

170.3

$

$

$

$

$

$

Pension Plans

2001

188.6
(13.1)
(8.0)
2.1
10.1
(5.2)

174.5

174.6

174.6

$

$

$

$

Pension Plans

Other Benefit Plans

2001

170.3
8.6
11.3
(5.2)
—
1.9
—
(1.9)
(5.9)

179.1

$

$

2000

17.5
1.5
1.5
(0.2)
0.4
0.7
26.3
0.5
(0.5)

47.7

$

$

2001

47.7
7.6
2.0
(3.8)
4.6
—
1.1
(1.4)
(1.4)

56.4

$

$

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (in millions of U.S. dollars, except per share amounts)

Net plan expense is outlined below:

Plan cost:
Service cost – benefits earned
Interest cost on projected benefit

obligations

Actual return on plan assets
Amortization of past service costs
Net amortization and deferral

Actuarial assumptions (percentages):
Weighted average discount rate for

projected benefit obligations

Weighted average rate of 
compensation increase

Weighted average expected long-term 

rate of return on plan assets

Health care cost trend rate

Pension Plans
Year ended December 31
2000

1999

2001

1999

Other Benefit Plans
Year ended December 31
2000

2001

$

6.5

$

7.5

$

8.6

$

1.2

$

1.5

$

9.0
(30.0)
—
18.6

10.6
(1.5)
2.4
(15.0)

11.3
13.1
(5.8)
(21.4)

$

4.1

$

4.0

$

5.8

$

1.1
—
—
1.4

3.7

$

1.5
—
—
0.3

3.3

7.6

2.0
—
—
0.8

$

10.4

6.0 - 6.5

6.5 - 7.0

5.8 - 7.8

6.5 - 8.0

7.0 - 8.0

7.0 - 7.8

3.5 - 4.0

4.0

4.5

4.5

4.5

4.5

7.5
—

7.3 - 7.5
—

7.3 - 7.8
—

—
5.1 - 7.4

—
5.1 - 6.8

—
3.5 - 8.0

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A  one-percentage  point  increase  and  decrease  in  the  assumed  healthcare  cost  trend  rate  would  increase  by  $0.9  and  decrease
by $0.7 the service cost and increase by $5.1 and decrease by $4.0 the accumulated obligation for other benefit plans for the year
ended December 31, 2001.

17. Financial instruments:
Fair values:
The following methods and assumptions were used to estimate the fair value of each class of financial instruments:

The  carrying  amounts  of  cash,  short-term  investments,  accounts  receivable,  accounts  payable  and  accrued  liabilities

(a)
approximate fair value due to the short-term nature of these instruments.

(b) The  fair  values  of  the  Company’s  long-term  debt,  including  the  current  portion  thereof,  is  estimated  based  on  the  current
trading value, where available, or with reference to similarly traded instruments with similar terms.

The fair values of foreign currency contract obligations are estimated based on the current trading value, as quoted by brokers

(c)
active in these markets.

The carrying amounts and fair values of the Company’s financial instruments, where there are differences at December 31, 2000 and
2001, are as follows:

Senior Subordinated Notes and other long-term debt
Foreign currency contracts – asset (liability)

December 31, 2000

December 31, 2001

Carrying
Amount

130.0
—

$

Fair
Value

135.2
7.5

$

Carrying
Amount

143.0
—

$

Fair
Value

149.5
(7.4)

$

Derivatives and hedging activities:
The  Company  has  entered  into  foreign  currency  contracts  to  hedge  foreign  currency  risk  relating  to  cash  flow  exposures.
The Company’s forward exchange contracts do not subject the Company to risk from exchange rate movements because gains and
losses on such contracts offset losses and gains on transactions being hedged. The counterparties to the contracts are multinational
commercial banks and therefore the credit risk of counterparty non-performance is remote. As at December 31, 2001, the Company
had outstanding foreign exchange contracts to sell $379.5 in exchange for Canadian dollars over a period of 17 months at a weighted
average exchange rate of U.S. $0.65. In addition, the Company had exchange contracts to sell $191.8 in exchange for Euros over a
period of 15 months at a weighted average exchange rate of U.S. $0.88, $56.6 in exchange for British pounds sterling over a period
of 15 months at a weighted average exchange rate of U.S. $1.40, $46.3 in exchange for Mexican pesos over a period of 12 months at
a  weighted  average  exchange  rate  of  U.S.  $0.10,  $24.2  in  exchange  for  Thailand  baht  over  a  period  of  12  months  at  a  weighted
average  exchange  rate  of  U.S.  $0.02  and  $6.4  in  exchange  for  Czech  koruna  over  a  period  of  12  months  at  a  weighted  average
exchange rate of U.S. $0.03. At December 31, 2001, these contracts had a fair value liability of $7.4 (2000 – asset of $7.5).

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (in millions of U.S. dollars, except per share amounts)

Concentration of risk:
The Company is a turnkey manufacturer of sophisticated electronics for original equipment manufacturers engaged in the electronics
manufacturing  industry.  Financial  instruments  that  potentially  subject  the  Company  to  concentrations  of  credit  risk  are  primarily
inventory  repurchase  obligations  of  customers,  accounts  receivable  and  cash  equivalents.  The  Company  performs  ongoing  credit
evaluations  of  its  customers’  financial  conditions.  In  certain  instances,  the  Company  obtains  letters  of  credit  from  its  customers.
The Company considers its concentrations of credit risk in determining its estimates of reserves for potential credit losses. The Company
maintains cash and cash equivalents in high quality short-term investments or on deposit with major financial institutions.

18. Commitments and contingencies:
The Company has operating leases and license commitments that require future payments as follows:

2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
Thereafter

Operating
Leases

License
Commitments

$

103.5
81.3
38.0
26.4
20.4
89.2

$

0.6
–
–
–
–
–

$

Total

104.1
81.3
38.0
26.4
20.4
89.2

Contingent  liabilities  in  the  form  of  letters  of  credit  and  guarantees,  including  guarantees  of  employee  share  purchase  loans,
amounted to $24.1 at December 31, 2001 (2000 - $12.0).

In  the  normal  course  of  operations  the  Company  may  be  subject  to  litigation  and  claims  from  customers,  suppliers  and  former
employees. Management believes that adequate provisions have been recorded in the accounts where required. Although it is not
possible to estimate the extent of potential costs, if any, management believes that the ultimate resolution of such contingencies
would not have a material adverse effect on the financial position of the Company.

19. Significant customers:
During  2001,  three  customers  individually  comprised  23%,  21%  and  11%  of  total  revenue  across  all  geographic  segments.
At December 31, 2001, two customers represented 14% and 26% of total accounts receivable.

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During 2000, two customers individually comprised 25% and 21% of total revenue across all geographic segments. At December 31,
2000, two customers represented 21% and 26% of total accounts receivable.

During  1999,  three  customers  individually  comprised  25%,  18%  and  12%  of  total  revenue  across  all  geographic  segments.
At December 31, 1999, two customers represented 14% and 15% of total accounts receivable.

20. Segmented information:
The Company’s operations fall into one dominant industry segment, the electronics manufacturing services industry. The Company
manages its operations, and accordingly determines its operating segments, on a geographic basis. The performance of geographic
operating  segments  is  monitored  based  on  EBIAT  (earnings  before  interest,  income  taxes,  amortization  of  intangible  assets,
integration  costs  related  to  acquisitions  and  other  charges).  The  Company  monitors  enterprise-wide  performance  based  on
adjusted net earnings, which is calculated as net earnings (loss) before amortization of intangible assets, integration costs related
to acquisitions and other charges, net of related income taxes. Inter-segment transactions are reflected at market value.

The following is a breakdown of: revenue; EBIAT, adjusted net earnings (which is after income taxes); capital expenditures; total
assets;  intangible  assets;  and  capital  assets  by  operating  segment.  Certain  comparative  information  has  been  restated  to  reflect
changes in the management of operating segments.

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (in millions of U.S. dollars, except per share amounts)

Revenue
Americas
Europe
Asia
Elimination of inter-segment revenue

EBIAT
Americas
Europe
Asia

Interest, net
Amortization of intangible assets
Integration costs related to acquisitions
Other charges

Earnings (loss) before income taxes

Adjusted net earnings

Capital expenditures
Americas
Europe
Asia

Total assets
Americas
Europe
Asia

Intangible assets
Americas
Europe
Asia

Capital assets
Americas
Europe
Asia

Year ended December 31
2000

1999

2001

$ 3,587.5
1,108.6
710.2
(109.1)

$ 5,297.2

$ 6,542.7
2,823.3
871.6
(485.5)

$ 9,752.1

$ 6,334.6
3,001.3
991.1
(322.6)

$ 10,004.4

1999

114.2
42.8
23.3

180.3
(10.7)
(55.6)
(9.6)
—

104.4

123.0

1999

138.0
29.1
44.7

211.8

$

$

$

$

$

Year ended December 31
2000

$

$

$

200.1
121.1
40.7

361.9
19.0
(88.9)
(16.1)
—

275.9

304.1

$

$

$

Year ended December 31
2000

$

$

154.0
86.9
41.9

282.8

$

$

2001

192.9
128.5
49.7

371.1
7.9
(125.0)
(22.8)
(273.1)

(41.9)

320.6

2001

107.9
55.4
36.0

199.3

As at December 31

2000

2001

$ 3,444.6
1,904.7
588.7

$ 5,938.0

$

$

$

$

307.8
196.6
73.9

578.3

327.0
216.0
90.4

633.4

$ 3,408.2
1,626.3
1,598.4

$ 6,632.9

$

516.4
165.6
874.0

$ 1,556.0

$

$

468.0
279.1
168.0

915.1

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (in millions of U.S. dollars, except per share amounts)

The  following  table  details  the  Company’s  external  revenue  allocated  by  manufacturing  location  among  foreign  countries
exceeding 10%:

Revenue
Canada
United States
Italy
United Kingdom

Year ended December 31
2000

28%
30%
10%
17%

1999

43%
22%
—
19%

2001

20%
35%
13%
11%

21. Subsequent event:
In January 2002, the Company entered into an agreement with NEC Corporation to purchase certain manufacturing assets in Miyagi
and Yamanashi, Japan. This acquisition is expected to close in the first quarter of 2002.

22. Canadian and United States accounting policy differences:
The  consolidated  financial  statements  of  the  Company  have  been  prepared  in  accordance  with  generally  accepted  accounting
principles (“GAAP”) as applied in Canada. The significant differences between Canadian and United States GAAP and their effect on
the consolidated financial statements of the Company are described below:

Consolidated statements of earnings (loss):
The following table reconciles net earnings (loss) as reported in the accompanying consolidated statements of earnings (loss) to net
earnings (loss) that would have been reported had the consolidated financial statements been prepared in accordance with United
States GAAP:

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Net earnings (loss) in accordance with Canadian GAAP
Compensation expense (a)
Interest expense on convertible debt, net of tax of $9.5 (2000 – $3.8) (b)
Other charges (c)
Gain on foreign exchange contract, net of tax of $3.6 (d)

Net earnings (loss) in accordance with United States GAAP

$

$

Other comprehensive income:
Cumulative effect of a change in accounting policy, net of tax of $1.9 (e)
Net loss on derivatives designated as hedges, net of tax of $3.2 (e)
Minimum pension liability, net of tax of $6.4 (f)
Foreign currency translation adjustment

Year ended December 31
2000

$

$

206.7
(2.5)
(6.8)
—
—

197.4

$

$

—
—
—
—

1999

68.4
(1.9)
—
—
—

66.5

—
—
—
(3.5)

Comprehensive income (loss) in accordance with United States GAAP

$

63.0

$

197.4

$

The following table sets forth the computation of United States GAAP basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share:

Earnings (loss) available to shareholders – basic
Add: Interest expense on convertible debt, net of tax

Earnings (loss) available to shareholders – diluted

Weighted average shares – basic (in millions)
Weighted average shares – diluted (in millions) (1)

Basic earnings (loss) per share
Diluted earnings (loss) per share

(1) For 2001, excludes the effect of options and convertible debt as they are anti-dilutive due to the loss.

1999

66.5
—

66.5

167.2
171.2

0.40
0.39

$

$

$
$

Year ended December 31
2000

$

$

$
$

197.4
6.8

204.2

199.8
211.8

0.99
0.96

$

$

$
$

2001

(39.8)
(3.2)
(17.7)
(2.7)
12.1

(51.3)

5.6
(11.7)
(14.9)
1.2

(71.1)

2001

(51.3)
17.7

(33.6)

213.9
213.9

(0.24)
(0.24)

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (in millions of U.S. dollars, except per share amounts)

The cumulative effect of these adjustments on shareholders’ equity of the Company is as follows:

Shareholders’ equity in accordance with Canadian GAAP
Compensation expense (a)
Capital stock (a)
Interest expense on convertible debt, net of tax (b)
Convertible debt (b)
Convertible debt accretion, net of tax (b)
Other charges (c)
Gain on foreign exchange contract, net of tax (d)
Net loss on cash flow hedges (e)
Minimum pension liability, net of tax (f)

Shareholders’ equity in accordance with United States GAAP

1999

$ 1,658.2
(8.1)
6.1
—
—
—
—
—
—
—

$ 1,656.2

As at December 31
2000

$ 3,469.3
(10.6)
8.6
(6.8)
(860.5)
5.4
—
—
—
—

$ 2,605.4

2001

$ 4,745.6
(13.8)
11.8
(24.5)
(886.8)
20.4
(2.7)
12.1
(6.1)
(14.9)

$ 3,841.1

(a)
In 1998, the Company amended the vesting provisions of 6.2 million employee stock options issued in 1997 and 1998. Under
the previous vesting provisions, such options vested based on the achievement of earnings targets. A portion of these options now
vest over a specified time period and the balance vested on completion of the initial public offering in 1998. Under United States
GAAP, this amendment required a new measurement date for purposes of accounting for compensation expense, resulting in a
charge  equal  to  the  aggregate  difference  between  the  fair  value  of  the  underlying  subordinate  voting  shares  at  the  date  of
the amendment and the exercise price for such options. As a result, under United States GAAP the Company has and will record an
aggregate $15.6 non-cash stock compensation charge to be reflected in earnings and capital stock over the vesting period as follows:
1998 – $4.2; 1999 – $1.9; 2000 – $2.5; 2001 – $3.2; 2002 – $3.8. No similar charge is required to be recorded by the Company under
Canadian GAAP.

(b) Under Canadian GAAP, the Company recorded the convertible debt as an equity instrument and recorded accretion charges
to retained  earnings.  Under  United  States  GAAP,  the  convertible  debt  was  recorded  as  a  long-term  liability  and  accordingly,
the Company recorded the accretion charges and amortization of debt issue costs to interest expense.

In 2001, the Company recorded a charge to write-down goodwill, which was measured using undiscounted cash flows. United

(c)
States GAAP requires the use of discounted cash flows, resulting in an additional charge of $2.7.

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(d)
In  2001,  the  Company  entered  into  a  forward  exchange  contract  to  hedge  the  cash  portion  of  the  purchase  price  for  the
Omni acquisition. The transaction does not qualify for hedge accounting treatment under SFAS No. 133 which specifically precludes
hedges of forecasted business combinations. As a result, the gain on the exchange contract of $15.7, less tax of $3.6, is recognized in
income for United States GAAP. For Canadian GAAP, the gain on the contract was included in the cost of the acquisition, resulting in
a goodwill value that is $15.7 lower for Canadian GAAP than United States GAAP.

The  Financial  Accounting  Standards  Board  (FASB)  has  issued  SFAS  No.  133,  “Accounting  for  Derivative  Instruments
(e)
and Hedging  Activities”  and  SFAS  No.  138  which  amends  SFAS  No.  133.  SFAS  No.  133  establishes  methods  of  accounting  for
derivative financial instruments and hedging activities related to those instruments as well as other hedging activities. The standard
requires that all derivatives be recorded on the balance sheet at fair value. The Company has implemented SFAS No. 133 for 2001
for  purposes  of  the  United  States  GAAP  reconciliation.  The  Company  enters  into  forward  exchange  contracts  to  hedge  certain
forecasted cash flows. The contracts are for periods consistent with the forecasted transactions. All relationships between hedging
instruments and hedged items, as well as risk management objectives and strategies, are documented. Changes in the spot value
of  the  foreign  currency  contracts  that  are  designated,  effective  and  qualify  as  cash  flow  hedges  of  forecasted  transactions  are
reported in accumulated other comprehensive income and are reclassified into the same component of earnings and in the same
period as the hedged transaction is recognized. Accordingly, on January 1, 2001, the Company recorded an asset in the amount
of $7.5  and  a  corresponding  credit  to  other  comprehensive  income  as  a  cumulative  effect  type  adjustment  to  reflect  the  initial
mark-to-market  on  the  foreign  currency  contracts  pursuant  to  United  States  GAAP.  At  December  31,  2001,  the  Company  has
recorded  a  liability  of  $7.4  and  has  recorded  the  corresponding  adjustments  to  other  comprehensive  income  and  earnings.  It  is
expected  that  $7.0  of  net  losses  reported  in  accumulated  other  comprehensive  income  will  be  reclassified  into  earnings  during
the period ended December 31, 2002. Under Canadian GAAP, the derivative instruments are not marked to market and the related,
off-balance sheet gains and losses are recognized in earnings in the same period as the hedged transactions.

(f) Under United States GAAP, the Company is required to record an additional minimum pension liability for one of its plans to
reflect the excess of the accumulated benefit obligations over the fair value of the plan assets. Other comprehensive income has
been charged with $14.9, net of tax of $6.4. No such adjustments are required under Canadian GAAP.

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (in millions of U.S. dollars, except per share amounts)

Other disclosures required under United States GAAP:
(a) Stock based compensation:

The  Company  measures  compensation  costs  related  to  stock  options  granted  to  employees  using  the  intrinsic  value  method
as prescribed  by  APB  Opinion  No.  25,  “Accounting  for  Stock  Issued  to  Employees”  as  permitted  by  SFAS  No.  123.  However,
SFAS No.  123  does  require  the  disclosure  of  pro  forma  net  earnings  (loss)  and  earnings  (loss)  per  share  information  as  if  the
Company had accounted for its employee stock options under the fair value method prescribed by SFAS No. 123. Accordingly, the
fair  value  of  the  options  issued  was  determined  using  the  Black-Scholes  option  pricing  model  with  the  following  assumptions:
risk-free rate of 5.4% (2000 – 5.4%; 1999 – 5%), dividend yield of 0%, a volatility factor of the expected market price of the Company’s
shares  of  70%  (2000  –  70%;  1999  –  47%);  and  a  weighted-average  expected  option  life  of  7.5  years  in  2001  (2000  –  7.5  years;
1999 – 5 years). The weighted-average grant date fair values of options issued in 2001 was $34.31 per share (2000 – $40.49 per share;
1999 – $10.24 per share). For purposes of pro forma disclosures, the estimated fair value of the options is amortized to income over
the vesting period. For the year ended December 31, 2001, the Company’s United States GAAP pro forma loss is $97.1 and basic
loss per share is $0.45 (2000 – earnings of $176.2 and $0.88 per share; 1999 – earnings of $52.3 and $0.31 per share).

(b) Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss):

Opening balance of accumulated net gain on cash flow hedges
Cumulative effect of a change in accounting policy, net of tax (e)
Net loss on derivatives designated as hedges (e)

Closing balance of accumulated net loss on cash flow hedges

Opening balance of foreign currency translation account
Foreign currency translation gain (loss)

Closing balance of foreign currency translation account

Minimum pension liability, net of tax (f)

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

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1999

—
—
—

—

(0.6)
(3.5)

(4.1)

—

(4.1)

$

$

Year ended December 31
2000

$

$

—
—
—

—

(4.1)
—

(4.1)

—

(4.1)

$

$

2001

—
5.6
(11.7)

(6.1)

(4.1)
1.2

(2.9)

(14.9)

(23.9)

(c) Under United States GAAP, the subtotal “cash from earnings” would be excluded from the consolidated statements of cash flows.

(d) New United States accounting pronouncements:

In  July  2001,  the  FASB  issued  Statement  No.  141,  “Business  Combinations,”  and  Statement  No.  142,  “Goodwill  and  Intangible
Assets.” These statements are substantially consistent with CICA Sections 1581 and 3062 (refer to note 2(n)) except that under United
States GAAP, any transitional impairment charge is recognized in earnings as a cumulative effect of a change in accounting principle.
Under Canadian GAAP, the cumulative adjustment is recognized in opening retained earnings.

In  October  2001,  FASB  issued  Statement  No.  144  “Accounting  for  the  Impairment  or  Disposal  of  Long-Lived  Assets,”  which
retains the fundamental provisions of SFAS 121 for recognizing and measuring impairment losses of long-lived assets other than
goodwill. Statement 144 also broadens the definition of discontinued operations to include all distinguishable components of an
entity  that  will  be  eliminated  from  ongoing  operations.  This  Statement  is  effective  for  the  Company’s  fiscal  year  commencing
January 1, 2002, to be applied prospectively. In August 2001, SFAS 143, “Accounting for Asset Retirement Obligations” was approved
and requires that the fair value of an asset retirement obligation be recorded as a liability, at fair value, in the period in which the
Company incurs the obligation. SFAS 143 is effective for the Company’s fiscal year commencing January 1, 2003. The Company
expects the adoption of these standards will have no material impact on its financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

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share

information
information

Share Information

shares and options outstanding at December 31, 2001 (in millions)

Subordinate Voting Shares (NYSE, TSE)

Multiple Voting Shares

Shares issued and outstanding

Shares for Convertible Debt

Employee Stock Options

190.6

39.1

229.7

10.3

23.9

institutional/retail split

global ownership

24%

20%

76%

80%

institutional

retail

Source: Celestica estimates, Thomson Financial

U.S./International
Source: Celestica estimates, Thomson Financial

Canada

average daily trading volumes
(in millions)

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NYSE

TSE

2.4

1.1

0.3

0.5

0.4

0.6

0.8

1.3

1998
Source: Bloomberg

1999

2000

2001

top 20 CLS broker volumes 

total volumes traded
(in millions)

NYSE

TSE

702

315

116

143

202

408

1999

2000

2001

22
34

1998
Source: Bloomberg

Banc of America Securities
Salomon Smith Barney

1
2
3 Merrill Lynch
4 Morgan Stanley
ABN-AMRO
5
CIBC World Markets
6
National Bank Financial
7
Lehman Brothers
8
9
Royal Bank Financial
10 BMO Nesbitt Burns

(Volume Millions)
97.3
80.6
65.7
65.1
46.7
41.7
41.6
35.7
33.7
33.6

11 Goldman Sachs
12 Credit Suisse First Boston
13 JP Morgan H&Q
14 UBS Warburg
15 Yorkton Securities
16 TD Securities
17 Knight/Trimark Group
18 Robertson Stephens
19 Thomas Weisel
20 Bear Stearns

(Volume Millions)
27.4
27.0
24.7
23.2
21.1
20.8
19.0
18.2
11.2
11.0

Source: AutEx/BlockDATA, Toronto Stock Exchange. NYSE and TSE combined totals.

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ABN AMRO
A.G. Edwards & Sons
Banc of America Securities
Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi
Bear Stearns
BMO Nesbitt Burns
Canaccord Capital
CIBC World Markets
Credit Suisse First Boston

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10 Deutsche Banc Alex. Brown
11 Dlouhy Merchant
12 Edward Jones
13 Goldman, Sachs & Co.
14 Griffiths, McBurney & Partners
15 JP Morgan H & Q
16 Lehman Brothers
17 McDonald Investments
18 Merrill Lynch
19 Midwest Research
20 Morgan Stanley Dean Witter
21 National Bank Financial
22 Needham and Company
23 Paradigm Capital
24 Prudential Securities
25 Raymond James
26 RBC Capital Markets
27 Robertson Stephens
28 Royal Bank of Scotland
29 Salomon Smith Barney
30 Scotia Capital
31 SoundView Technology Group
32 Sprott Securities
33 TD Newcrest
34 Thomas Weisel Partners
35 Yorkton Securities

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CELESTICA INC. PUBLIC CREDIT RATINGS
Standard & Poor’s

Corporate credit rating
Subordinated notes rating
Bank loan rating
Outlook

Moody’s Investor Service

Senior implied rating
Subordinated notes rating
Bank loan rating
Outlook

BB+
BB-
BB+
Stable

Ba1
Ba2
Ba1
Stable

AUDIT AND NON-AUDIT FEES
The  Company’s  auditors  are  KPMG  LLP.  In  2001,  KPMG  LLP
billed the Company $1.5 million for the audit of the Company‘s
annual  financial  statements  and  $2.9  million  for  tax,
audit-related and other services. KPMG LLP did not provide any
financial  information  systems  design  and  implementation
services to the Company.

The  audit  committee  of  the  Company’s  board  of  directors
has considered  that  the  provision  of  the  non-audit  services  is
compatible with maintaining KPMG’s independence.

The  Company  also  used  other  public  accounting  firms  for
consulting and other services totalling $3.1 million.

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* Has earned fees in the past for financial services provided to Celestica.

Corporate Information

ANNUAL MEETING
The 2001 annual meeting of Celestica
shareholders will be held at 10:00 a.m.
Eastern Standard Time, April 17, 2002 at:

Imperial Room
Fairmont Royal York Hotel
100 Front Street
Toronto, Ontario
Canada  M5J 1E3

HEAD OFFICE
Celestica Inc.
12 Concorde Place, 8th Floor
Toronto, Ontario
Canada  M3C 3R8

WEB SITE
http://www.celestica.com

AUDITORS
KPMG LLP
Yonge Corporate Centre
4120 Yonge Street, Suite 500
Toronto, Ontario
Canada  M2P 2B8

TRANSFER AGENTS AND REGISTRAR
Subordinate Voting Shares

Canada:
Computershare Trust Company

of Canada

100 University Avenue, 9th Floor
Toronto, Ontario  M5J 2Y1
Tel: 1-800-663-9097
Fax: 416-644-3804

U.S.:
Computershare Trust Company, Inc.
12039 West Alameda Parkway
Lakewood, Colorado
80228
USA
Tel: 303-986-5400
Fax: 303-986-2444

INVESTOR RELATIONS
Celestica Investor Relations
12 Concorde Place, 8th Floor
Toronto, Ontario
Canada M3C 3R8
416-448-2211
Tel:
Fax:
416-448-2280
E-mail: clsir@celestica.com

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Directors

EUGENE V. POLISTUK
Eugene V. Polistuk is the founder,
Chairman of the Board of Directors
and Chief Executive Officer of Celestica.
He has been the Chief Executive Officer
of Celestica since its establishment in
1994, and was the company’s President
until February 2001.

Since 1986, Mr. Polistuk has been
instrumental in charting Celestica’s
transformation and executing the
company’s successful evolution from
its early history as an operating unit
with IBM, to a standalone company,
to a US$10 billion public company
and leader in the electronics manufac-
turing services industry. Previously,
Mr. Polistuk spent 25 years with IBM
Canada where, over the course of his
career, he managed all key functional
areas of the business. Mr. Polistuk
holds a Bachelor of Applied Science
degree in Electrical Engineering
from the University of Toronto and
a Doctor of  Engineering (Hon.) from
Ryerson University. His vision and
leadership have been consistently
acknowledged by both industry and his
peers. In 1994, he was presented with
the ’2T5  Meritorious Service Medal’
in recognition of his meritorious
service in and for the profession, by
his peers in the University of Toronto
Engineering Alumni Association. He
has been the recipient of Electronic
Business’ Outstanding CEO award,
and most recently, under Mr. Polistuk’s
leadership, Celestica has been
recognized as the number one ranking
company on BusinessWeek ’s 2001
InfoTech 100 list, and as Canadian
Business’ Company of the Year in the
publication’s 2001 Tech 100 issue.

ANTHONY P. PUPPI
Anthony P. Puppi has been the Chief
Financial Officer of Celestica since
its establishment and a director of
Celestica since October 1996. He was
appointed Executive Vice President in
October 1999 and General Manager,
Global Services in January 2001.
Mr. Puppi is responsible for Celestica’s
global financial activities, as well as a
number of global service businesses,
including design, repair and power

systems. From 1980 to 1992, he held
positions of increasing financial manage-
ment responsibility with IBM Canada.
Mr. Puppi holds a Bachelor of Business
Administration degree in Finance and
a Master of Business Administration
degree from York University.

ROBERT L. CRANDALL
Robert L. Crandall is the retired
Chairman of the Board and
Chief Executive Officer of AMR
Corporation/American Airlines Inc.
Mr. Crandall has been a director of
Celestica since July 1998. He is also
a director of Allied World Assurance
Company, Anixter International Inc.,
Clear Channel Communications Inc.,
the Halliburton Company, and
i2 Technologies Inc. He also serves
on the International Advisory Board
of American International Group Inc.
Mr. Crandall holds a Bachelor of
Science degree from the University
of Rhode Island and a Master of
Business Administration degree
from the Wharton School of the
University of Pennsylvania. 

WILLIAM A. ETHERINGTON
William A. Etherington is the former
Senior Vice President and Group
Executive, Sales and Distribution,
IBM Corporation and Chairman,
President and Chief Executive Officer
of IBM World Trade Corporation.
Mr. Etherington has been a director
of Celestica since October 2001.
After joining IBM Canada in 1964,
Mr. Etherington ran successively larger
portions of the company’s business in
Canada, Latin America, Europe and
from the corporate office in Armonk,
New York. He retired from IBM after a
37-year career. Mr. Etherington holds
a Bachelor of Science in Electrical
Engineering and a Doctor of Laws
(Hon.) degree from the University
of Western Ontario.

MARK L. HILSON
Mark L. Hilson is a Vice President of
Onex and has acted as a director of
Celestica since 1996. Mr. Hilson joined
Onex in 1988 and was appointed
Vice President in 1993. Prior to 1988,
he was an associate in the Mergers &
Acquisitions Group at Merrill Lynch.
Mr. Hilson is also a director of

MAGNATRAX Corporation (metal
fabrication), Unitive Inc. (advanced
semi conductor packaging), Vincor
International Inc. (vintner) and a
governor of Wilfrid Laurier University
and the Shaw Festival. Mr. Hilson
holds an Honours Bachelor of Business
Administration (gold medallist) from
Wilfrid Laurier University and a
Master of Business Administration
(George F. Baker Scholar) from the
Harvard University Graduate School
of Business Administration.

RICHARD S. LOVE
Richard S. Love is a former Vice
President of Hewlett-Packard and
a former General Manager of the
Computer Order Fulfillment and
Manufacturing Group for Hewlett-
Packard’s Computer Systems
Organization. Mr. Love has been a
director of Celestica since July 1998.
From 1962 until 1997, he held positions
of increasing responsibility with
Hewlett-Packard, becoming Vice
President in 1992. He is a former
director of HMT Technology Corpo-
ration (electronics manufacturing) and
the Information Technology Industry
Council. Mr. Love holds a Bachelor
of Science degree in Business
Administration and Technology from
Oregon State University and a Master
of Business Administration degree
from Fairleigh Dickinson University. 

ROGER L. MARTIN
Roger L. Martin is Dean and Professor
of Strategy at the Joseph L. Rotman
School of Management at the
University of Toronto and has been
a director of Celestica since July 1998.
Mr. Martin was formerly a director
of Monitor Company, a Cambridge,
Massachusetts-based consulting firm
and is Chair of the Ontario Task Force
on Competitiveness, Productivity,
and Economic Progress. Mr. Martin
also serves as a director for Thomson
Corporation, Ontario SuperBuild
Corporation, the Canadian Film Centre,
and as a trustee of the Hospital for
Sick Children. Mr. Martin holds an
AB degree (cum laude) from Harvard
College, and a Master of Business
Administration degree from the
Harvard University Graduate School
of Business Administration.

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Officers of the Company

EUGENE V. POLISTUK
Chairman, Chief Executive Officer

J. MARVIN MAGEE 
President, Chief Operating Officer

ANTHONY P. PUPPI
Executive Vice President,
Chief Financial Officer and
General Manager, Global Services

R. THOMAS TROPEA
Vice Chair, Global Customer Units
and Worldwide Marketing and
Business Development

ANDREW G. GORT
Executive Vice President,
Global Supply Chain Management

ALASTAIR KELLY
Executive Vice President,
Corporate Development

ARTHUR P. CIMENTO
Senior Vice President,
Corporate Strategies

LISA J. COLNETT 
Senior Vice President,
Worldwide Process Management
and Chief Information Officer

IAIN S. KENNEDY
Senior Vice President, Integration

DONALD S. MCCREESH
Senior Vice President,
Human Resources

DANIEL P. SHEA
Senior Vice President and
Chief Technology Officer

RAHUL SURI
Senior Vice President,
Mergers and Acquisitions

PETER J. BAR
Vice President and Corporate Controller

ELIZABETH L. DELBIANCO
Vice President,
General Counsel and Secretary

F. GRAHAM THOURET
Vice President and Corporate Treasurer

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ANTHONY R. MELMAN
Anthony R. Melman is a Vice President
of Onex and has been a director of
Celestica since 1996. Dr. Melman
joined Onex Corporation in 1984 and
is actively involved in negotiating
acquisitions, divestitures, and the
financing thereof. He serves on the
boards of various Onex subsidiaries.
From 1977 to 1984, Dr. Melman was
Senior Vice President of Canadian
Imperial Bank of Commerce in charge
of worldwide merchant banking,
project financing, acquisitions and other
specialized financing activities. Prior to
emigrating to Canada in 1977, he had
extensive merchant banking experience
in South Africa and the U.K. Dr. Melman
is also a director of The Baycrest Centre
Foundation, The Baycrest Centre for
Geriatric Care, the University of Toronto
Asset Management Corporation, and
a member of the Board of Governors
of Mount Sinai Hospital. Dr. Melman
holds a Bachelor of Science from the
University of The Witwatersrand, a
Master of Business Administration
(gold medalist) from Cape Town
University and a Ph.D. in Finance from
the University of The Witwatersrand.

MICHIO NARUTO
Michio Naruto has been Chairman of the
Board of ICL (International Computer
Ltd.) since 1997. He has been special
representative of Fujitsu since June,
2000 and was Vice Chairman of Fujitsu
until April, 2000. Mr Naruto is currently
Chairman of Toyota InfoTechnology
Center, a subsidiary of Toyota Motor
Corporation. He has been a director of
Celestica since October 2001. Mr. Naruto
joined Fujitsu Limited in February 1962.
In 1981, when the company entered into
the technology agreement with ICL, he
held the position of General Manager,
Business Administration of International
Operations. He was appointed to the
board of Fujitsu Limited in 1985, in
charge of International Operations. Later
his responsibility in Fujitsu covered the
ICL Business Group; Legal and Industry
Relations; External Affairs and Export
Control. In his current capacity, he
attends various international conferences
as special representative of Fujitsu and
also takes a role as chairman of Fujitsu
Research Institute. Mr. Naruto holds a
Bachelor of Laws degree from the
University of Tokyo.

GERALD W. SCHWARTZ
Gerald W. Schwartz is the Chairman
of the Board, President and Chief
Executive Officer of Onex Corporation
and has been a director of Celestica
since July 1998. Prior to founding Onex
in 1983, Mr. Schwartz was a co-founder
(in 1977) of CanWest Capital Corp.,
now CanWest Global Communications
Corp. He is a director of Onex, The
Bank of Nova Scotia, SC International
Services, Inc. (airline catering) and
Phoenix Pictures Inc. (entertainment).
Mr. Schwartz is also Vice Chairman and
member of the Executive Committee of
Mount Sinai Hospital and is a director,
governor or trustee of a number of
other organizations, including Junior
Achievement, Canadian Council of
Christians and Jews and The Board
of Associates of the Harvard Business
School. He holds a Bachelor of
Commerce degree and a Bachelor
of Laws degree from the University
of Manitoba, a Master of Business
Administration degree from the Harvard
University Graduate School of Business
Administration and a Doctor of Laws
(Hon.) from St. Francis Xavier University.

DON TAPSCOTT
Don Tapscott is an internationally
sought authority, consultant and
speaker on business strategy and
organizational transformation. He
is the author of several widely read
books on the application of technology
in business. Mr. Tapscott is the
co-founder of Digital 4Sight, a company
that researches and designs new
business models for Global 2000 organ-
izations; President of New Paradigm
Learning Corporation, Chairman of
Maptuit, and an adjunct Professor
of Management at the University of
Toronto’s Joseph L. Rotman School
of Management. He is also a founding
member of the Committee of Advisers
of the Business and Economic
Roundtable on Addiction and Mental
Health. Mr. Tapscott has been a director
of Celestica since September 1998. He
holds a Bachelor of Science degree in
Psychology and Statistics and a Master
of Education degree, specializing in
Research Methodology, as well as
a Doctor of Laws (Hon.) from the
University of Alberta.

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values

At  Celestica,  we  are  proud  of  our  history  in  the  technology  industry.  We  compete  to  win  in  the  global
marketplace with products and services that delight our customers. We are committed to providing superior
value to our stakeholders. Our key competitive advantage is our people – technology alone will not guarantee
our  future.  Creativity,  commitment  and  our  passion  for  responsiveness  allow  us  to  thrive  in  a  changing
business environment. To ensure continued financial success, pride in our workplace and high morale, we
are committed to achieving Celestica’s goals through adherence to these stated values and principles:

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People
We are responsible and trustworthy.
We have a sense of ownership and
perform best when:

• Respect for the individual is

demonstrated and we treat each
other with dignity and fairness.
• Diversity and equity are embraced
in all our policies and practices.
• Status differentials are based only

on business requirements.

• Conflict is resolved in a direct and

timely manner.

• Work is stimulating and challenging.
• There is a balance between work

and personal life.

• The leadership team sets an example
by demonstrating commitment to
these values and principles.

Partnerships
Mutually beneficial relationships with
customers, suppliers, educational institu-
tions and the community are essential.

• The highest standards of ethical
behaviour are followed in all of
our dealings.

• We understand and anticipate our
partners’ needs and capabilities,
and help them plan for future
requirements.

• Suppliers and other partners

are recognized as an extension
of our team.

• We support and encourage
community involvement.

• Decisions are made:
– at the source;
– based on input from those affected;
– considering both business and

individual needs.

• We are accountable for our actions

and responsibilities.

• We challenge boundaries and

practices to initiate improvement.
• We encourage activities that build

teamwork and high morale.

Technology and Processes
Our success is based on innovation
and technology leadership.

• We make optimal use of resources
and adhere to defined processes.
• We strive for simplicity and ease-
of-use in the design of processes.
• Processes and systems are under-
stood and developed with input
from those responsible for execution.

• We use tools, technology and

processes best suited to sustain
our competitive advantage.

Communication
We take time to listen and ensure
understanding.

•

Information is shared to maximize
understanding, commitment and
ownership.

• Communication is clear, timely,
honest, accurate and takes place
directly between concerned parties.

• We constructively offer and

accept feedback.

Customers
Celestica’s success is driven by our
customers’ success.

It is easy to do business with us.

•
• We respond to our customers’
needs with speed, agility and
a ‘can do’ attitude.

• We are competitive with our

commitments and we meet them.

Quality
Quality is defined by the customer.

• Requirements are clearly defined,
communicated and understood.
• We strive for error-free work and

defect prevention.

• Variances are detected and

permanently corrected at the source,
ensuring that defects do not escape
to the customer.

• Continuous improvement is

designed into every aspect of
our business.

• Quality is everyone’s responsibility.
• We do not compromise quality.

Teamwork and Empowerment
We work together to achieve
Celestica’s goals.

• We support Celestica’s goals over a

team’s or individual’s business goals.

• Teams have the necessary skills,

resources, information and authority
to self-manage both social and
technical issues.

• Roles and responsibilities are clearly

defined and understood.

• Adaptability, flexibility and initiative

are expected from all.

• We willingly undertake any task

required for the effective operation
of our business.

• Leadership roles and activities

are shared.

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High-Calibre Workforce
We maintain a high-calibre workforce.

• We attract and retain people with the
best qualifications, skills, aptitudes
and attitudes that match our long-
term requirements and work culture.

• We are trained and qualified to be

proficient in our jobs.

• The development of appropriate
technical, interpersonal and team
skills is a shared responsibility
between Celestica and each
employee.

• We are responsible for effective

knowledge transfer, skills develop-
ment and succession planning.
• Developmental and job opportu-
nities are known and accessible
to all employees.

• We are committed to continuous

learning.

• We have a flexible workforce in

which employment arrangements
may differ. We are committed to
making employment a rewarding
experience for both Celestica and
the individual.

Compensation and Recognition
Our compensation programs are
competitive and influenced by overall
company success.

• We know what is expected of us and
how our contribution is measured.
• Ongoing poor performance is not

tolerated.

• We encourage innovation and
risk-taking, and treat errors as
opportunities to learn and grow.

• Skills, knowledge and contributions
to the achievement of goals are key
elements that influence compensa-
tion, recognition and opportunity.
Individual, team and company
achievements are recognized in
a fair and consistent manner.
• We celebrate our successes.

•

Environment
We take pride in our workplace and are
a responsible corporate citizen.

• Each of us is obligated to maintain
a safe, clean, healthy and secure
work environment.

• Our workplace is a showcase of

our capabilities.

• We promote a healthy lifestyle.
• We protect the environment.

environmental policy

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Celestica has adopted the following Environmental Policy – to protect the environment and to conduct its
operations in the electronics manufacturing industry using sound management practices. This policy is
the foundation for our environmental objectives listed below.

• Be an environmentally responsible

neighbour in the communities where
we operate. We will act responsibly
to correct conditions that impact
health, safety or the environment.

• Commit to a ‘prevention of

pollution’ program and achieve
continual improvement in our
environmental objectives.

• Environmental objectives and targets
will be set each year based on the
previous year’s results and trends.

• Practice conservation in all areas

of our business.

• Develop safe, energy efficient and

environmentally conscious products
and manufacturing processes.

• Assist in the development of

technological solutions to environ-
mental problems.

• Comply with or exceed all applicable

and anticipated environmental
Legislation and Regulations. Where
none exist, we will set and adhere
to stringent standards of our own.

• Conduct rigorous self-assessments

and audits to ensure our compliance
with this policy on an ongoing basis.

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Celestica Global Locations

CORPORATE HEAD OFFICE
12 Concorde Place
8th Floor
Toronto, Ontario
Canada M3C 3R8

OPERATIONS

THE AMERICAS
Canada
844 Don Mills Road
Toronto, Ontario
Canada M3C 1V7

18107 Trans-Canada Highway
Kirkland, Quebec
Canada H9J 3K1

U.S.A.
7400 Scott Hamilton Drive
Little Rock, Arkansas
U.S.A. 72209

25902 Town Centre Drive
Foothill Ranch, California
U.S.A. 92610

5325 Hellyer Avenue
San Jose, California
U.S.A. 95138

1200 West 120th Avenue
Westminster, Colorado
U.S.A. 80234

4701 Technology Parkway
Fort Collins, Colorado
U.S.A. 80528

1615 East Washington Street
Mt. Pleasant, Iowa 
U.S.A. 52641

20 Alpha Road
Chelmsford, Massachusetts
U.S.A. 01824

3050 Superior Drive NW
Rochester, Minnesota
U.S.A. 55901

9 Northeastern Boulevard
Salem, New Hampshire
U.S.A. 03079

3600 Tarheel Drive
Raleigh, North Carolina
U.S.A. 27609

6200 E. Broad Street
Columbus, Ohio
U.S.A. 43213

7725 West Reno Avenue, 4th Floor
P.O. Box 26060
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
U.S.A. 73126

4607 SE International Parkway
Milwaukie, Oregon
U.S.A. 9722

4616 West Howard Lane
Building 1, Suite 100
Austin, Texas
U.S.A. 78728

1050 Venture Court
Carrollton, Texas
U.S.A. 75006

925 First Avenue
P.O. Box 5000
Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin
U.S.A. 54729

Mexico
Av. Iteso #8900-2
Col. Pinar de la Calma
Tlaquepaque, Jalisco
Mexico C.P. 45080

Blvd. Parque Industrial
Monterrey No. 208
Apocada, Nuevo Leon
Mexico C.P. 66600

Av. De la Noria
No 125 Parque Industrial Queretaro
Santa Rosa Jauregui, Queretaro
Mexico

Brazil
Rod. SP 340 S/N Km 128, 7B
Jaguariuna, Sao Paolo
Brazil CEP 13820-000

EUROPE
Czech Republic
Billundska 3111
Kladno, Czech Republic
CZ 272 01

Ulice Osvobezni 363
Rájecko, Czech Republic
CZ 679 02

France
ZI de Saint Lambert
49412 Saumur Cedex
France

Ireland
Holybanks
Swords
Co. Dublin
Ireland

Italy
Via Ardeatina 2491
00040 Santa Palomba (Roma)
Italia

Via Lecco 61
20059 Vimercate (Milano)
Italia

United Kingdom
Westfields House
West Avenue
Kidsgrove, Stoke-on-Trent
Staffordshire
U.K. ST7 1TL

Castle Farm
Priorslee
Telford
Shropshire
U.K. TF2 9SA

ASIA
China
Mai Yuen Guan Li Qu, Changping
Dongguan, Guangdong
P.R.C. 511737

2005 Yang Gao Bei Road
318 Fa Sai Road, Wai Gao Qiao

Free Trade Zone
Pudong, Shanghai
P.R.C. 200131

No. 158-58 Hua Shan Road
Suzhou New District, Jiangsu Province
P.R.C. 215219

4th Floor, Block B, No. 5, Xinghan Street
Suzhou Industrial Park, Jiangsu Province
P.R.C. 215021

No. 33 Xiangxing Road 1st
Xiangyu Free Trade Zone
Huli District, Xiamen
P.R.C. 361006

Hong Kong
4/F, Goldlion Holdings Centre
13-15 Yuen Shun Circuit
Siu Lek Yuen, Shatin
Hong Kong

Indonesia
Lot 509, Jalan Delima
Batamindo Industrial Park
Mukakuning, Batam
Indonesia 29433

Kawasan Industri Bintan
Jln Terati Lot D13
Lobam, Tanjong Uban
Indonesia 29152

Japan
450-3 Higashishinmachi, Ota-shi
Gunma, Japan 373-0015

Malaysia
No 9, Jalan Tampoi 7/4
81200 Johor Bahru
Johor Darul Takzim, Malaysia

No 10 & 10A, Jalan Bayu
Kawasan Perindustrian Hasil
81200 Johor Bahru, Malaysia

Plot 15, Jalan Hi-Tech
2/3 Phase 1
Kulim Hi-Tech Park
0900 Kulim, Kedah
Malaysia

Lot 7294 Jalan Perusahaan 2
Parit Buntar Industrial Estate
34200 Parit Buntar
Perak, Malaysia

Singapore
2 Ang Mo Kio Street 64, Level 2
Ang Mo Kio Industrial Park 3
Singapore, Singapore
569084

39 Tuas Basin Link
Singapore, Singapore
638772

Blk 33 Marsiling Industrial Estate Road 3
Woodlands Avenue 5 #07-01
Singapore, Singapore
739256

Taiwan
4f, 113, Sec. 1, Chung Chen Road
Taipei, Taiwan
R.O.C.

Thailand
49/12 Moo 5
Laem Chabang
Industrial Estate
Siracha District
Chon Buri Province
Thailand 20230

64/65 Moo 4, Highway 331, T. Pluakdaeng
A. Pluakdaeng, Rayong
Thailand 21140

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