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a n n u a l

  r e p o r t   2 0 0 2

the power to do great things®…

Wilson Greatbatch
Technologies, Inc.

®

…the power to do great things ®

the power to do even greater things…

For more than 30 years, the Wilson Greatbatch Technologies brand has symbolized 
our belief that we are a company with “The Power to do Great Things®.”
It is our tradition to focus on our customers and anticipate their needs. Our heritage of 
creating innovative products has been our engine for growth. Personal integrity and respect 
for each other are the values that guide us. The result: a reputation for excellence that is 
synonymous with our name.

Today, as we build on our strong foundation with new complementary capabilities and 
exciting growth opportunities, we believe Wilson Greatbatch Technologies has

“the power to do even greater things.”

2002

2001

2000

1999

1998

$ 167,296
70,898 

$ 135,575 
60,859 

$ 97,790 
42,344 

$ 79,235 
38,178 

$ 77,361 
40,907 

Financial Highlights

(in thousand, except per share data and ratio analysis section)

Operations
Revenues
Gross profit
Research, development and engineering 

costs, net
Operating Income
Net income (loss)

14,440 
26,664 
14,631 

12,575 
22,384 
8,597 

Diluted earnings (loss) per common share 

from continuing operations

Diluted net earnings  (loss) per common 

share

$

$

0.68 

0.68 

$

$

0.58 

0.43 

Diluted average shares outstanding 

21,227 

19,945 

Cash Flow and Balance Sheet
Depreciation and amortization
Cash flow from operations
Inventories
Total assets
Total debt
Total liabilities
Total stockholders’ equity

Ratio Analysis and other
Debt, net of cash, to total capitalization
Current ratio
Inventory turns
Days sales outstanding
Number of employees
Number of registered shareholders

$ 12,100 
27,810 
34,908 
312,251 
85,000 
105,388 
206,863 

28%
2.42 
3.0 
39.5 
1,378 
278 

$ 14,241 
21,455 
29,026 
283,520 
74,000 
94,676 
188,844 

12%
2.85 
3.5 
40.3 
1,152 
233 

9,941 
14,400 
(548)

$

$

0.07 

(0.04)

14,434 

$ 13,009 
18,160 
13,643 
181,647 
33,602 
45,813 
135,834 

20%
2.01 
4.1 
44.2 
834 
87 

9,339 
12,449 
(2,272)

$

$

(0.14)

(0.18)

12,491 

$ 12,335 
8,992 
13,573  
189,779 
132,402 
143,372 
46,407 

72%
2.12 
3.1 
52.2 
734 
NA

$

$

$

12,190 
12,036 
690 

0.06 

0.06 

10,677 

9,889 
9,083 
13,291 
194,390 
130,733 
148,795 
45,595 

72%
1.66 
3.1 
42.3 
579 
NA

Table of contents Financial Highlights 1;   Letter to Shareholders 2;   The Power to Recharge a Life 6;   The Power to Explore New Frontiers 8;   

The Power to Lead an Industry 10;   The Power to Do Even Greater Things 12;   Financials  14.

to our shareholders, 
customers and employees

We posted record revenues and profits in 2002, while making 
significant progress in implementing our growth strategies. Almost any way
you look at it, Wilson Greatbatch Technologies had an outstanding year.

02

Our results reflect the fast-paced growth of the 
medical technology industry and its demand for the
implantable power sources and other components 
we produce. 

These results also underscore our ability to 
capitalize on emerging opportunities by increasing
the number – and the value – of the solutions we
offer. Approximately half of our revenues in fact, 
were generated by products we’ve either introduced
or acquired in the last four years. 

RECORD-SETTING FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE
Growth across most of our medical product lines
drove revenues up 23 percent to $167.3 million, an 
all-time record high. We also achieved record net
income of $14.6 million or $0.68 per diluted share, an
increase of 58% compared with earnings per diluted
share of $0.43 in 2001. 

In 2002, products other than our medical batteries
accounted for almost 70 percent of our revenues –
compared to 28 percent just five years ago. This 
is no accident.  While medical batteries remain a 
key part of our strategy, it is just that – a part of 
our strategy. Our larger focus is on our evolution 

from a medical battery company to a single-source
supplier of integrated solutions for the next generation
of medical therapies. 

WGT has, in other words, evolved from a company
with the Power to Do Great Things®, to one with the
power to do even greater things.

THE POWER TO RECHARGE A LIFE
We first made our mark in the implantable cardiac
rhythm management (CRM) device industry more than
a quarter century ago, with technology that today
powers the vast majority of the world’s pacemakers
and defibrillators. 

Today WGT offers a host of batteries, capacitors 
and components designed to help achieve life-saving,
life-enhancing cardiac rhythm management. All are
manufactured to support markets that are growing 
as much as 20 percent or more a year. Increased
demand is being driven by: 

Operating Income

167.3

135.6

97.8

77.4

79.2

Net Sales

$180

160

140

120

100

80

60

40

20

0

$30

25

20

15

10

5

0

26.7

22.4

14.4

12.0

12.5

(in millions)

1998

1999

2000

2001

2002

(in millions)

1998

1999

2000

2001

2002

New, more sophisticated implantable devices– 
Our customers, the device manufacturers, are 
developing new CRM devices and adding new features
to their existing products. We are responding with
solutions that meet or exceed their requirements 
for smaller, uniquely shaped units with increasingly
powerful capabilities. 

Our lithium carbon monoflouride (CFx) battery, for
example, has been designed into new cardiac 
resynchronization devices that may someday provide
pacing and defibrillation therapy to as many as three
million heart failure patients around the world. 

New generation pacemakers include enhanced 
diagnostic and treatment capabilities that demand
more sophisticated power sources. We are not only
providing these power sources, we’re also developing
and providing highly engineered components such 
as integrated filtered feedthroughs that eliminate 
the effects of electromagnetic interference on 
pacemaker performance.  

Our proprietary implantable wet tantalum capacitors
– which deliver more robust energy in a smaller size –
are a new alternative to existing technologies used to
power implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs).
Higher voltage versions of our implantable capacitors
are also helping increase our products’ value.

New indications for CRM devices– Demand for ICDs
is on the rise, due in large part to the expanding list of
patient groups now eligible to receive them. Clinical
research shows that heart attack survivors who
receive ICDs reduce their risk of death by more than
30% over two years. This one new application for
ICDs approximately doubles the market potential in
the U.S. to more than 600,000 patients a year.
Likewise, patients with congestive heart failure – the
progressive loss of the heart’s pumping capability –
as well as asymptomatic patients at risk for sudden
cardiac arrest are also now candidates for ICD

implants. Given the current backlog of such patients,
along with more than 400,000 new cases of conges-
tive heart failure diagnosed in the U.S. each year
alone, double digit growth in this market is expected
for the next three to five years. Indications are that 
insurance guidelines may allow device reimburse-
ment for these expanding patient populations.

Expanded indications for ICDs should positively
impact sales of our lithium silver vanadium oxide
(SVO) battery, considered the industry standard
among defibrillator batteries, as well as our capacitor
and filtered feedthrough products.

Increasing customer penetration – We continue to
increase market share by adding new customers.
Three of the five major worldwide ICD manufacturers
have now adopted – or are in the process of adopting –
WGT’s proprietary implantable wet tantalum capaci-
tors. We are also leveraging our acquisitions to
increase our customer penetration. Take for example
our July 2002 acquisition of Globe Tool, a designer
and manufacturer of custom cases and enclosures
for implantable devices. Globe not only expands our
capabilities and customer base, it also provides new
products we can sell to our existing customers.  

New performance requirements – Government 
regulators are increasingly requiring that implantable
medical electronics be protected from interference
from devices like cell-phones and two-way pagers. 

03

Earnings Per Share

$0.70

0.60

0.50

0.40

0.30

0.20

0.10

0.00

$(0.10)

0.68

0.43

0.06

(0.18)

(0.04)

1998

1999

2000

2001

2002

04

Currently, we believe less than half of all implantable
devices are so protected. We are capitalizing on 
this opportunity with the development of proprietary
filtering technology that can be applied to a wide
range of implantable devices. Work also continues on
technology that integrates a filtering capacitor with a
feedthrough, resulting in a single integrated assembly
with better performance.  

An aging population – Almost 34 million Americans –
nearly 13 percent of the U.S. population – are age 
65 and over. This number is expected to more than
double in the next 30 years. People over 85, those
most likely to have chronic care needs, are the
fastest growing age group. These demographics
alone should contribute to the growth of our business
for the foreseeable future.

THE POWER TO EXPLORE NEW FRONTIERS
Looking further into our future, we know that a 
technology company like ours must continually 
reinvent itself as advances in medical technologies
provide new approaches to therapy for millions of
people worldwide. We believe emerging medical
device markets will contribute to our long-term
growth, as will non-medical markets that can benefit
from our technologies and value-added assemblies.
These include:

New medical markets– Diabetes is now the most
costly chronic condition facing the U.S. healthcare
system, with more than $44 billion spent annually in
direct medical costs. WGT provides components to
an implantable drug pump that makes it easier for
insulin-dependent patients to manage their illnesses.
The same type of device is also expected to offer
greater precision and lower cost for pain manage-
ment and other emerging indications. 

More than 25 million people in the U.S. suffer from
significant hearing loss. Less than 20% of those 
who could benefit from conventional hearing aids,
however, actually use them. New implantable hearing
devices are eliminating the discomfort and feedback
issues associated with conventional devices. With

our new lithium-ion rechargeable batteries, we are
playing an important role in their development. 

That same rechargeable battery technology has 
further applications in artificial heart and left 
ventricular assist devices, as well as the 
neurostimulators used to treat Parkinson’s disease
and epilepsy, all growing markets.

New commercial applications – Just as our medical
businesses have expanded their scope in recent
years, so has our commercial power business. WGT
produces commercial batteries and battery packs.
We provide services for demanding commercial
applications, primarily in oil and gas exploration 
and production. We have begun work on new 
value-added products and assemblies and are 
consolidating operations into a single facility in
Canton, Massachusetts for greater efficiencies.  

New acquisitions and alliances – Looking forward,
we will also be exploring ways to further expand 
our scope, both geographically and by entering new
markets. WGT will continue to acquire businesses
that are financially sound and future-driven, that
complement our current operations and that provide
new ways to add value to our products. 

THE POWER TO LEAD 
It takes great effort to become a leader. It takes 
even more to remain one. That is why we continue 
to commit substantial resources to our RD&E, quality
and people development programs.

Our goals are threefold: first, to position our products
to be designed into new devices from the start, second,
to ensure rigorous process discipline, and third, to
place relentless focus on customer satisfaction.

RD&E Expenses, Net

14.4

12.6

12.2

9.3

9.9

$15

12

8

4

0

(in millions)

1998

1999

2000

2001

2002

Entering 2003, our challenge will be to continue to
focus on our customers and operational efficiency,
while also investing in our infrastructure in support 
of future growth opportunities.

As always, I thank our shareholders, customers,
employees, business partners and suppliers for 
their support. I look forward to sharing our future 
with you as we demonstrate the power to do even
greater things.

Sincerely,

05

Edward F. Voboril
Chairman, President & Chief Executive Officer

To achieve these goals, we continue to invest 
significantly in research, development and 
engineering. We have also bolstered our capabilities
with the addition of a new RD&E center this past
June. It includes a self-contained pilot line that
allows us to build experimental units without 
interrupting regular production. A record number 
of patents resulted from these efforts.

RD&E is just the beginning. To help ensure consistent
high quality and performance as we grow, we 
continue to invest heavily in creating an ever more
robust quality system. Our quality system is currently
ISO 9001-certified, and we’re now moving toward the
new standard, 9001-2000.

A key pillar in our quality program is our Six SigmaTM
initiative. Having now completed the second year of
this initiative, I can report that we have made impor-
tant strides in reducing variability and improving the
efficiency of our organization. The goal of Six Sigma
is to ensure our customers receive the products, the
value and the service they require.

These efforts are aided by our outstanding 
employees, whose commitment and innovation I
applaud. We are also guided by a strong manage-
ment team and an independent board of directors, 
all of which recognize the importance of Six Sigma
quality to our future. During the past year, our team
benefited from several key additions. Larry Reinhold
joined our company as Executive Vice President 
and Chief Financial Officer in June 2002. As 2003
began, Joe Almeida joined us as Executive Vice
President and Chief Operating Officer. Earlier, 
Pam Bailey, President of the Advanced Medical
Technology Association, and Peter Soderberg, 
CEO of Welch Allyn, Inc., were elected to our Board
of Directors. 

WGT ended 2002 with great confidence in the future
of our industry and our company. The medical 
world is on the cusp of a new generation of 
medical therapies – and we are positioned to play 
an important role in their creation. The market is 
fast-growing, and we’re keeping pace. 

Six Sigma™ is a trademark of Motorola, Inc.

the power to recharge  

New implantable medical devices and other emerging technologies

are enabling people to enjoy richer, potentially longer lives – and 

creating a new range of product development opportunities.

06

If your heart pumped all by itself today, count 
yourself lucky.  

Millions of people around the world are not so fortunate.
They have hearts that pump too quickly or too slowly, 
or that produce irregular or unsynchronized heartbeats.
These are people who suffer from any of a wide range
of health problems, ranging from bradycardia and 
congestive heart failure to tachycardia and sudden 
cardiac arrest.  Collectively, their numbers are 
now growing.

Millions of these people, both in the U.S. and around 
the world, help control their conditions with the use of
pacemakers and defibrillators that are powered by our
technology.  Millions more are expected to benefit from
the new generation of implantable cardiac rhythm 
management devices now being introduced, as well 
as from the expanded capabilities of existing devices.  

These new-generation devices are smaller, more 
powerful, have longer useful lives and serve broader
applications than their predecessors.  Their increased
capabilities are due in part, to the more sophisticated
power sources WGT is providing for them.  Many will
increasingly contain highly engineered components that

we have developed, such as our proprietary filtering
technology that protects against electronic interference
from cell phones and paging systems.  They will be
housed in cases and enclosures we produce and will
include electrodes with coatings we apply.   

With the help of our technology, these devices have the
power to recharge the lives of an ever-widening list of
patient groups – all of which count themselves lucky to
be alive during a time of rapid medical progress.  

CHALLENGE
Cardiac Rhythm 
Management

SOLUTIONS
Bradycardia Pacemakers

WGT’S CONTRIBUTIONS
Power Sources, 

Components and 
Enclosures

Implantable Cardioverter 
Defibrillators and Cardiac 
Resynchronization Devices

Power Sources, Capacitors, 

Components and 
Enclosures

See “wire man” illustration on page 13 for a complete list of our product offerings.

Implantable capacitors and 
implantable batteries that WGT designs
and produces are used in a variety of
implantable medical devices.

Custom-designed
feedthroughs and 
engineered components.

 a life

the power to explore  

We are leveraging our reputation for high quality and high 

reliability as we develop new solutions for emerging applications

in both medical and commercial markets.  

08

In the not-too-distant future, the world may look at 
the pacemaker not just as a life-enhancing medical
device, but as the inspiration for a revolution in 
disease management. 

People with Parkinson’s disease and epilepsy now 
routinely receive drug treatment as their primary therapy.
Soon, however, they may receive electrical stimulation
targeted at areas deep within the brain from an
implantable device, similar to a pacemaker. 

Millions of people who suffer significant hearing loss
today also suffer the inconvenience associated with
wearing conventional hearing aids. Looking ahead, 
however, many may improve their hearing with
implantable hearing devices, also inspired, in part, 
by the pacemaker. New artificial eye implants offer 
similar hope to the blind. Heart failure patients may be
given new life with artificial hearts and left ventricular
assist devices.

Each of these devices is powered by our rechargeable
lithium-ion battery technology. It’s one of the ways 
we are leveraging our capabilities to serve new 
emerging markets. 

The new frontiers in medicine are taking us in other
directions as well. People with diabetes may soon be
able to control their insulin levels with more precision,
thanks to implantable drug pumps we are helping to
develop. Similar devices may help people with chronic
pain better manage their  conditions. 

In the commercial arena, our newly developed Super D
platform will help power pipeline inspection systems,
lightning detectors and seismic applications. We’re also
developing solutions for the petroleum exploration and
space flight markets – and other demanding markets
where the highest quality and reliability are paramount. 

CHALLENGE
Diabetes and
Chronic Pain

Heart Failure 

SOLUTIONS
Implantable Drug Pumps 

Artificial Heart
Left Ventricular Assist 

Devices

WGT’S CONTRIBUTIONS
Pump Mechanisms, 
Power Sources, 
Components and 
Enclosures

Cells, Value Added 

Assembly, Components
and Enclosures

Parkinson’s Disease
and Epilepsy

Neurostimulators

Cells, Components and

Enclosures

Hearing Loss

Implantable Hearing 

Cells, Components and

Devices

Pipeline Security

Pipeline Inspection 

Gauges

Enclosures

Super D cell
Batteries

WGT’s implantable drug pump
technology.

Low and high rate cells.

See “wire man” illustration on page 13 for a complete list of our product offerings.

 new frontiers

the power to lead an  

From our ability to anticipate customer needs to our focus on

rigorous process discipline, we continue to define what it means

to be an industry leader. 

Finally, the best people are those who pursue excellence.
We support this pursuit through our investment in training
programs and an ever more robust quality system. 

With the leadership of our management team and the
guidance of our board of directors, we believe we are
developing just such a team of leaders. With a focus on
innovation, integrity, respect and teamwork, we expect
to continue to create standards that the rest of our
industry will follow.

10

Our ideas and our technology alone aren’t enough to
make us leaders unless we also have the best people. 

The best people are those who understand that our 
success is inextricably linked to the success of our 
customers. That’s why today WGT is doing its best to
focus on our customers’ needs. Through our Six Sigma®
Quality initiative, we’re changing how we work, think and
interact with our customers. The goal is to build an
organization designed around their needs.  

The best people are also those who embrace change. 
In the fast-changing industry in which we participate, 
we must have people who view change as an 
opportunity and source of excitement. Our intent is 
to create standards of excellence that are embraced 
by every one of our businesses. As we grow, we want
our customers to experience the same level of quality
and service no matter where they go to find a solution.

Joe Almeida, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer; Larry Reinhold,
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer; Ed Voboril, Chairman, President
and Chief Executive Officer; and Larry DeAngelo, Senior Vice President
Administration and Corporate Secretary

The board of directors of Wilson Greatbatch Technologies, Inc.

Pamela G. Bailey

Robert E. Rich

Bill R. Sanford

Peter H. Soderberg

William B. Summers Jr.

Edward F. Voboril

Henry Wendt

 industry

the power to do even

12

Individually, the people of Wilson Greatbatch Technologies 

do great things.  Working together, we realize the power to do 

even greater things. 

Wilson Greatbatch Technologies manufactures a wide
range of medical power sources, medical components,
medical enclosures and commercial power sources. 
As our business grows, we will look for more ways to
work together and combine resources, creating integrated
solutions to meet our customers’ needs. Our major 
product areas consist of:

Medical Power Sources 
WGT designs and manufactures capacitors and batteries
for implantable medical devices. Its products include:

• GreatCapTM high energy capacitors for ICDs
• Lithium silver vanadium oxide cells for ICDs
• Lithium iodine cells for pacemakers
• Lithium carbon monoflouride cells for other devices
• ReVive® implantable rechargeable lithium ion 

batteries

Medical Components 
WGT engineers and manufactures critical components
and assemblies used in implantable medical devices 
such as:

• Feedthroughs, unfiltered and EMI filtered
• Distal tips and proximal stimulating electrodes
• Biocompatible coatings
• Drug pump assemblies
• Machined and molded components for implantable 

medical devices

Medical Enclosures
WGT designs and manufactures cases and enclosures
using unique tooling and processes to customer 
specifications.

Commercial Power Sources
WGT designs and manufactures batteries and battery
packs for a wide range of commercial and industrial
applications, including:

• Batteries in standard and special cell sizes 

for oil exploration

• Non-magnetic signature cells
• Custom performance battery packs

One company. 

Many solutions.

greater things

Hearing Devices 

For these devices, 
WGT provides:
Lithium Ion Cells
Feedthroughs
Custom Designed and
Engineered Precision
Components, Pump
Components

Precision Enclosures

ICD/CHF Devices 

For these devices, 
WGT provides:

Silver Vanadium Oxide Cells
Carbon Monofluoride Cells
Wet Tantalum Capacitors
Feedthroughs
Header/Connector Assembly,
Injection Molded Plastic
Components, 1-piece Battery
Lid, Set Screws, Connector
Pins, Precision Components

Precision Enclosures

Insulin Pumps 

For these devices, 
WGT provides:

Carbon Monofluoride 

Cells

Clean Room Assembly
Welding
Custom Designed and
Engineered Precision
Components

Precision Enclosures

Incontinence Devices
For these devices, 
WGT provides:

Silver Vanadium Oxide Cells
Carbon Monofluoride Cells
Clean Room Assembly
Welding
Feedthroughs
Precision Enclosures

Bone Growth Stimulators 

For these devices, 
WGT provides:
Lithium Iodine Cells
Carbon Monofluoride Cells
Precision Enclosures

13

Neuro-stimulators 

For these devices, 
WGT provides:

Carbon Monofluoride Cells
Lithium Ion Cells
Rings, Lamitrodes 

(electrodes for the spine)

Precision Enclosures

Pacemakers 

For these devices, 
WGT provides:
Lithium Iodine Cells
Lithium Carbon Monofluoride

Cells

Rings, Tips, Helices,

Feedthroughs

Header/Connector Assembly,
Injection Molded Plastic
Components, 1-piece Battery
Lid, Set Screws, Connector
Pins, Precision Components

Precision Enclosures

LVAD/Artificial Hearts
For these devices, 
WGT provides:
Lithium Ion Cells
Value Added Assembly
Welding
Clean Room Assembly
Machining
Precision Enclosures

Drug Pumps 

For these devices, 
WGT provides:

Carbon Monofluoride Cells
Clean Room Assembly
Welding
Feedthroughs
Custom Designed and
Engineered Precision
Components, Pump
Components

Precision Enclosures

Selected Consolidated Financial Data

The following table provides selected financial data of our Company for the periods indicated. You should read
the selected consolidated financial data set forth below in conjunction with “Management’s Discussion and
Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations,” and with our consolidated financial statements 
and related notes appearing elsewhere in this report. The consolidated statement of operations data and the
consolidated balance sheet data for the periods indicated have been derived from our financial statements and
related notes.

December 31,(5)

2002(4)

2001(3)

2000(2)

1999

1998(1)

Years/periods ended

(In thousands, except per share data)

Consolidated Income 
Statement Data:

14

Revenues

$ 167,296

$ 135,575

$ 97,790

$ 79,235

$ 77,361

Income (loss) before income taxes, 
extraordinary loss and cumulative 
effect of accounting change

Income (loss) per share from 
continuing operations

$ 20,965

$ 18,530

$

1,631

$ (2,314)

$

1,100

Basic

Diluted

$

$

0.69 

0.68 

$

$

0.59

0.58

$

$

0.07

0.07

$

$

(0.14)

(0.14)

$

$

0.07

0.06

Consolidated Balance Sheet Data:

Working capital

Total assets

$ 40,204

$ 61,596

$ 15,079

$ 17,621

$ 12,756

$ 312,251

$ 283,520

$181,647

$ 89,779

$194,390

Long-term obligations

$ 77,040

$ 61,397

$ 30,951

$127,623

$129,563

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

In August 1998, we acquired the assets and liabilities of Greatbatch-Hittman. These figures include the results of operations of Greatbatch-Hittman subsequent to its
acquisition.

In August 2000, we acquired the capital stock of Battery Engineering, Inc. (BEI). These figures include the results of operations of BEI subsequent to its acquisition.

In June 2001, we acquired substantially all of the assets and liabilities of Greatbatch-Sierra. These figures include the results of operations of Greatbatch-Sierra 
subsequent to its acquisition.

In July 2002, we acquired the capital stock of Greatbatch-Globe. These figures include the results of operations of Greatbatch-Globe subsequent to its acquisition.

The Company’s fiscal year ends on the Friday closest to December 31. For clarity of presentation, the Company describes all periods as if the year-end is December 31.
Fiscal 2002 contained 53 weeks.

Table of contents Selected Consolidated Financial Data 14;  Management’s Discussion & Analysis 15;  Report of Independent Auditors 21;

Consolidated Financial Statements 22;  Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 26;  Corporate Information 40;  Corporate Leadership 41.

Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition 
and Results of Operations

Cost of revenues includes materials, labor and other
manufacturing costs associated with the products we
sell. Selling, general, and administrative expenses
include salaries, facility costs, professional service
fees, and patent-related and other legal expenses.
Research, development, and engineering costs
include expenses associated with the design, 
development, testing, deployment and enhancement
of our products. We record cost reimbursements
received for research, development and engineering
conducted on behalf of customers as an offset to
research, development and engineering expenses.

We utilize a fifty-two, fifty-three week fiscal year 
ending on the Friday nearest December 31st. For 
clarity of presentation, the Company describes all
periods as if the year-end is December 31st. Fiscal
2002 included 53 weeks.

The commentary that follows should be read in 
conjunction with our consolidated financial 
statements and related notes.

15

YOU SHOULD READ THE FOLLOWING DISCUSSION
AND ANALYSIS OF OUR FINANCIAL CONDITION AND
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS IN CONJUNCTION WITH
OUR FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND RELATED NOTES
INCLUDED ELSEWHERE IN THIS REPORT.

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND 
FINANCIAL CONDITION

We are a leading developer and manufacturer 
of batteries, capacitors, filtered feedthroughs, 
engineered components and enclosures used in
implantable medical devices. We also develop 
and manufacture high performance batteries 
and battery packs used in other demanding 
non-medical applications.

Our medical battery revenues are derived from sales
of batteries for pacemakers, implantable cardioverter
defibrillators (ICDs) and other implantable medical
devices. Our capacitor revenues are derived from
sales of our wet tantalum capacitors, which we
developed for use in ICDs. Our component revenues
are derived from sales of feedthroughs, electrodes,
electromagnetic interference (EMI) filters, enclo-
sures, and other precision components principally
used in pacemakers and ICDs. Our commercial power
sources revenues are derived primarily from sales 
of batteries and battery packs for use in oil and gas
exploration. We also supply batteries to NASA for its
space shuttle program and other similarly demanding
commercial applications.

A substantial part of our business is conducted with 
a limited number of customers. Our two largest 
customers accounted for approximately 66% of 
revenues in 2002. We have entered into long-term 
supply agreements with most of our large customers.
For each of our products, we recognize revenue
when the products are shipped and title passes. 

Results of Operations

Year ended Dec. 31,

Year ended Dec. 31,

(In thousands, except per share data)

2002

2001

Change % Change

2001

2000

Change % Change

Revenues

$ 167,296 

$ 135,575 

$ 31,721 

Cost of revenues

96,398

74,716

Gross profit

70,898

60,859

21,682

10,039

23%

29%

16%

$ 135,575 

$ 97,790 

$ 37,785 

74,716

60,859

55,446

19,270

42,344

18,515

39%

35%

44%

Gross profit as 

a % of revenues

Selling, general, and 

administrative 

expenses (SG&A)

42%

45%

45%

43%

24,369

18,174

6,195

34%

18,174

11,473

6,701

58%

SG&A as a % of revenues

15%

13%

13%

12%

16

Research, development 

and engineering costs, 

net (RD&E)

14,440

12,575

1,865

15%

12,575

9%

7,726

(4,024)

-52%

RD&E as a % of revenues

Intangible amortization

Writeoff of noncompete 

agreement

Interest expense

9%

3,702

1,723

3,752

—

4,011

Interest income

(442)

(423)

Writeoff of investment in 

unrelated company

Other expense, net

Provision for income taxes

Effective tax rate

Income before 

extraordinary loss

1,547

842

6,604

32%

—

266

6,939

37%

(259)

(19)

-6%

4%

576

217%

(335)

-5%

2,634

26%

1,196

18%

9,941

10%

6,530

—

13,212

(9,201)

-70%

9%

7,726

—

4,011

(423)

(254)

(169)

67%

—

266

6,939

37%

—

(189)

611

38%

455

-241%

6,328

1036%

14,631

11,591

3,040

26%

11,591

1,020

10,571

1036%

Extraordinary loss

—

(2,994)

(2,994)

(1,568)

Net income

$

14,631 

$

8,597 

$ 6,034 

70%

$

8,597 

$

(548)

$ 9,145 

-1669%

Diluted earnings per 

share from continuing 

operations

$

0.68 

$

0.58 

$

0.10 

17%

$

0.58 

$

0.07 

$

0.51 

729%

Extraordinary loss 

per diluted share

Diluted net earnings 

per share

—

(0.15)

(0.15)

(0.11)

$

0.68 

$

0.43 

$

0.25 

58%

$

0.43 

$

(0.04)

$

0.47 

-1175%

Revenues

Year ended Dec. 31,

Year ended Dec. 31,

(In thousands)

2002

2001

Change % Change

2001

2000

Change % Change

Medical Technology

Medical Batteries:

ICDs

$ 28,518 

$ 22,215 

$ 6,303 

28%

$ 22,215 

$14,171 

$ 8,044 

Pacemakers

20,354

22,923

(2,569)

-11%

22,923

22,516

407

57%

2%

Other Devices

Royalties

3,035

—

722

991

2,313

320%

(991)

-100%

Total Medical Batteries

51,907

46,851

Capacitors

Components

24,679

20,290

65,315

40,513

Total Medical Technology

141,901

107,654

5,056

4,389

24,802

34,247

Commercial Power Sources

25,395

27,921

(2,526)

Total Revenues

$167,296 

$135,575 

$31,721 

11%

22%

61%

32%

-9%

23%

722

991

46,851

20,290

40,513

1,664

2,937

41,288

12,611

(942)

-57%

(1,946)

-66%

5,563

7,679

29,890

10,623

107,654

83,789

23,865

27,921

14,001

13,920

$135,575 

$97,790 

$ 37,785 

13%

61%

36%

28%

99%

39%

17

CAUTIONARY FACTORS THAT MAY AFFECT FUTURE RESULTS

Some of the statements contained in this Annual Report and other written and oral statements made from time to time by us and our
representatives, are not statements of historical or current fact. As such, they are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of
Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. We have
based these forward-looking statements on our current expectations, which are subject to known and unknown risks, 
uncertainties and assumptions. They include statements relating to:

•

•

future revenues, expenses and profitability;

the future development and expected growth of our business and the implantable medical device industry;

• our ability to successfully execute our business model and our business strategy;

• our ability to identify trends within the implantable medical devices, medical components, and commercial power sources 

industries and to offer products and services that meet the changing needs of those markets;

• projected capital expenditures; and

•

trends in government regulation.

You can identify forward-looking statements by terminology such as "may," "will," "should," "could," "expects," "intends," "plans," 
"anticipates," "believes," "estimates," "predicts," "potential" or "continue" or the negative of these terms or other comparable terminology.
These statements are only predictions. Actual events or results may differ materially from those suggested by these forward-looking
statements. In evaluating these statements and our prospects generally, you should carefully consider the factors set forth below. 
All forward-looking statements attributable to us or persons acting on our behalf are expressly qualified in their entirety by these 
cautionary factors and to others contained throughout this report. We are under no duty to update any of the forward-looking 
statements after the date of this report or to conform these statements to actual results.

Although it is not possible to create a comprehensive list of all factors that may cause actual results to differ from the results 
expressed or implied by our forward-looking statements or that may affect our future results, some of these factors include the 
following: dependence upon a limited number of customers, product obsolescence, inability to market current or future products, 
pricing pressure from customers, reliance on third party suppliers for raw materials, products and subcomponents, fluctuating operating
results, inability to maintain high quality standards for our products, challenges to our intellectual property rights, product liability
claims, inability to successfully consummate and integrate acquisitions, unsuccessful expansion into new markets, competition, inability
to obtain licenses to key technology, regulatory changes or consolidation in the healthcare industry, and other risks and uncertainties
that arise from time to time and are described in the Company's periodic filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

18

Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition
and Results of Operations

FISCAL 2002 COMPARED WITH FISCAL 2001

Revenues
The increase in total revenues for 2002 included 
revenues of Greatbatch-Globe, which we acquired in
July 2002. 

Medical. Medical battery revenues increased mainly
due to our customers’ increased demand for ICD 
batteries. Partially offsetting this increase was a
decline in royalty revenues from Medtronic on
patents that have expired. Capacitor revenues
increased as a result of increased demand by our
existing customer for capacitors. The increase in
sales of medical components was primarily due to the
inclusion of revenues from Greatbatch-Sierra during
the full year of 2002 and Greatbatch-Globe for the
second half of 2002. Substantially all of the revenue
changes during 2002 were attributable to volume.    

Commercial. Commercial power sources revenues
decreased principally due to a decreased level of
exploration in the oil and gas industry in the first six
months of 2002 compared to 2001.

Gross profit
Gross profit increased as a result of increased rev-
enues. Production yield issues at Greatbatch-Sierra,
reduced royalty revenues in 2002 compared to 2001,
and the inclusion of lower margin Greatbatch-Globe
operations were the primary contributors to the
reduced gross profit rate.

SG&A expenses
SG&A expenses increased both in dollars and as 
a percentage of total revenues. The increase is 
primarily due to the inclusion of costs associated 
with Greatbatch-Sierra and Greatbatch-Globe, costs
associated with our Six Sigma™ quality initiatives, 
the general development of our infrastructure to 
support the Company growth, and expenses related
to ongoing patent activity.

RD&E expenses
RD&E expenses increased in dollars, but as a 
percentage of total revenues were at the same level
for both years. The decrease in the percentage of
expenses as related to sales is primarily attributable
to the low level of RD&E expenses at Greatbatch-
Globe. We expect to maintain our spending on RD&E
at a level that will support the new technologies
demanded by the implantable medical device markets.

Amortization expense
Intangible amortization decreased significantly due 
to the cessation of the amortization for goodwill and
other intangible assets with indefinite lives effective
the beginning of our fiscal year 2002.

If the provisions of Statement of Financial Accounting
Standards No. 142, Goodwill and Other Intangible
Assets (SFAS No. 142) had been implemented on
January 1, 2001, income from continuing operations
and diluted earnings per share from continuing 
operations for 2001 would have been $13.8 million 
and $0.69, respectively. 

If SFAS No. 142 had been implemented on January 1,
2001, net income and diluted earnings per share 
for 2001 would have been $10.8 million and $0.54,
respectively. 

Other expenses
The non-recurring charge of $1.7 million represents
the write-off of the noncompete agreement after the
passing of Mr. Fred Hittman in September 2002.

Interest expense declined as a result of reduced
interest rates during the year. The rate reductions
arose from reduced market rates as well as 
contracted rate reductions due to the reduction in
leverage measurements during the year. Interest
income increased slightly as the Company’s
investable cash was higher in 2002 than 2001 due to
the timing of its follow-on public offering and the
acquisition of Greatbatch-Globe.

The non-recurring charge of $1.5 million represents
the write-off of the investment in an unrelated com-
pany based on an analysis of the financial viability of
that company. It was determined that the Company’s
investment in the unrelated company had a fair value
that is less than its carrying value.

Provision for income taxes
Our effective tax rate declined primarily as a result of
increased research and development credits, as well
as the benefits of state tax planning strategies, net of
anticipated increased state taxes related to the
Greatbatch-Globe acquisition. 

Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition 
and Results of Operations

Extraordinary loss
The extraordinary loss in 2001 was associated with
the restructuring of our long-term debt and the
related write-off of deferred financing fees, a call
premium paid, and loan discounts associated with 
the previous long-term debt.

FISCAL 2001 COMPARED WITH FISCAL 2000

Revenues
The increase in total revenues for 2001 included 
revenues of Greatbatch-Sierra, which we acquired 
in June 2001. 

Medical. Medical battery revenues increased 
primarily due to higher demand for our ICD batteries
from our customers, both foreign and domestic. This
increase was partially offset due to the expiration of
implantable power source patents on which we had
been receiving royalty fees. Capacitor revenues
increased primarily due to market acceptance and
demand for the ICDs using our capacitor, which was
first introduced in the fourth quarter of 1999. Medical
component revenues increased mainly due to the
acquisition of Greatbatch-Sierra in June 2001, whose
primary product line of EMI filters for implantable
devices complements our other component lines well.
Substantially all of the revenue changes during 2001
were attributable to volume.

Commercial. The higher commercial power sources
revenues were primarily related to the inclusion of
revenues for a full year from our Battery Engineering,
Inc. (BEI) acquisition that was completed in August
2000. This acquisition, combined with our pre-existing
commercial business, allowed us to participate
strongly in the increased demand for products used
in oil and gas exploration activity, which was up
sharply in 2001.

Gross profit
The increase in gross margin was primarily due to
increased efficiencies and cost leveraging based 
on the higher production volumes in 2001 over 2000.
In addition, in 2000 there were substantial start-up
costs that accompanied the ramp-up of capacitors to
production volumes.

SG&A expenses
The increase in SG&A expenses was due to the
inclusion of such expenses from Greatbatch-Sierra
since its acquisition in June 2001, a full year of

expenses from BEI in 2001 versus only five months in
2000, a full year of “public company” expenses (annual
stock listing and registrar fees, investor relation
expenses, etc.), and increased training costs in 
support of our adoption of a Six Sigma quality initiative.

RD&E expenses
RD&E increased in dollars, but declined as a percent-
age of total revenues. This decrease was primarily
due to the rapid growth in capacitor and commercial
revenues and not to a decrease in our research and
development initiatives. 

Other expenses
The increase in intangible amortization primarily
reflects the amortization of intangible assets that
arose from our acquisition of Greatbatch-Sierra. 

Interest expense declined as the result of the 
prepayment of $84.0 million of senior debt using 
proceeds from our fall 2000 initial public offering. 
The favorable terms of the refinanced debt in the first
quarter of 2001 also reduced interest rates. These
favorable conditions were tempered by the additional
borrowing of $47 million during the last half of 2001 to
finance the Greatbatch-Sierra acquisition.

Interest income increased as the result of the 
investment of proceeds from our follow-on public
offering in the last half of 2001. 

Other expense for 2001 increased from 2000 levels.
Losses on disposition of assets comprised the 
majority of the balance in 2001. These recurring items
were offset in 2000, when we sold, for a gain, interest
rate cap agreements that were no longer needed 
due to the prepayment of our senior debt. 

Provision for income taxes
Our effective tax rate decreased slightly due to the
effect of state taxes and available credits.

Extraordinary loss
Senior and subordinated debt that remained 
outstanding at year-end 2000 was refinanced in the
first quarter 2001. The extraordinary charge related 
to the call premium and write-off of fees and other
expenses incurred to establish the original debt
financing. The extraordinary charge, net of tax,
recorded in 2000 resulted from that year’s prepayment
of debt with proceeds from our initial public offering.

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20

Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition
and Results of Operations

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

Our principal source of short-term liquidity is our
working capital of $40.2 million at December 31, 2002
combined with our unused $20 million credit line with
our lending syndicate. Over the past three years the
cash we have generated from operations has been
sufficient to meet our capital expenditure and debt
service needs, other than for acquisitions, and we
anticipate that this will continue for 2003. We believe
our relationship with our lending syndicate is good
and that additional short-term financing would be
available to us from the syndicate on reasonable
terms if needed. 

We anticipate higher than historical capital spending
during 2003 as we build out our new medical battery
manufacturing factory that we purchased during the
fourth quarter of 2002 and invest in information tech-
nology and other infrastructure to support the current
business level and anticipated organic growth.

The Company regularly engages in discussions 
relating to potential acquisitions and has identified
several possible acquisition opportunities. The
Company currently does not have any commitments,
understandings, or agreements to acquire any other
business; however, the Company may announce an
acquisition transaction at any time.

At December 31, 2002 our capital structure consisted
of our $120 million credit facility and our 21.1 million
shares of common stock outstanding. We have histor-
ically financed our acquisitions with proceeds from
our debt arrangements and public stock offerings.
Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and
amortization (EBITDA) is a primary measure of our
ability to utilize debt financing. We believe that our
historical growth in EBITDA and our expectation that
it will continue to grow in the future positions us well
to access increased debt from commercial lenders if
needed. We are authorized to issue 100 million shares
of common stock and 100 million shares of preferred
stock. The market value of our outstanding common
stock since our IPO has exceeded our book value and
the average daily trading volume of our common
stock has also increased; accordingly, we believe
that if needed we can access public markets to sell
additional common stock, preferred stock, debt or
convertible securities if conditions are appropriate in
the public markets.

Inflation
We do not believe that inflation has had a significant
effect on our operations.

Impact of Recently Issued Accounting Standards
In August 2001, the Financial Accounting Standards
Board (FASB) issued Statement of Financial
Accounting Standards No. 143, Accounting for
Obligations Associated with the Retirement of 
Long-Lived Assets (SFAS No. 143). SFAS No. 143
establishes accounting standards for the recognition
and measurement of an asset retirement obligation
and its associated asset retirement cost. It also 
provides accounting guidance for legal obligations
associated with the retirement of tangible long-lived
assets. We plan to adopt SFAS No. 143 effective
January 1, 2003.

In July 2002, the FASB also issued Statement of
Financial Accounting Standards No. 146, Accounting
for Costs Associated with Exit and Disposal Activities
(SFAS No. 146). SFAS No. 146 revises the accounting
for exit and disposal activities under Emerging Issues
Task Force Issue 94-3, Liability Recognition for Certain
Employee Termination Benefits and Other Costs to
Exit an Activity. The provisions of SFAS No. 146 are
effective prospectively for exit or disposal activities
initiated after December 31, 2002. 

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About
Market Risk.
Under the Company’s existing credit facility both the
term loan and any borrowings under the line of credit
bear interest at fluctuating market rates. An analysis
of the impact on our interest rate sensitive financial
instruments of a hypothetical 10% change in short-
term interest rates shows an impact on expected
2003 earnings of approximately $0.3 million of higher
or lower earnings, depending on whether short-term
rates rise or fall by 10%. The discussion and the 
estimated amounts referred to above include 
forward-looking statements of market risk that involve
certain assumptions as to market interest rates.
Actual future market conditions may differ materially
from such assumptions. Accordingly, the forward-
looking statements should not be considered
projections of future events by the Company. 

INDEPENDENT AUDITORS’ REPORT

Board of Directors and Stockholders
Wilson Greatbatch Technologies, Inc.
Clarence, New York

We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Wilson Greatbatch Technologies, Inc. and
subsidiaries (the “Company”) as of January 3, 2003 and December 28, 2001, and the related consolidated 
statements of operations, stockholders’ equity, and cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended
January 3, 2003. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility
is to express an opinion on the financial statements and financial statement schedule based on our audits.

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

In our opinion, such consolidated financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position
of Wilson Greatbatch Technologies, Inc. and subsidiaries as of January 3, 2003 and December 28, 2001, and the
results of their operations and their cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended January 3, 2003 in
conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. 

21

As discussed in Note 2 to the consolidated financial statements, in 2002 the Company changed its method of
accounting for goodwill and other intangible assets to conform to Statement of Financial Accounting Standards
No. 142, “Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets.”

Buffalo, New York
January 24, 2003

Consolidated Balance Sheet

(In thousands)

Assets

Current assets:

Cash and cash equivalents

Accounts receivable, net 

Inventories

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

Refundable income taxes

Deferred income taxes

Total current assets

Property, plant, and equipment, net

22

Intangible assets, net

Goodwill

Deferred income taxes

Other assets

Total assets

Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity

Current liabilities:

Accounts payable

Accrued expenses and other current liabilities

Current portion of long-term debt

Total current liabilities

Long-term debt, net of current portion

Other long-term liabilities

Total liabilities

Commitments and contingencies (Note 13)

Stockholders‘ equity:

Preferred stock

Common stock

Capital in excess of par value

Retained earnings (accumulated deficit)

Treasury stock, at cost

Total stockholders‘ equity

Total liabilities and stockholders‘ equity

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements

December 31, 

2002

2001

$

4,608 

$

43,272 

19,310

34,908

3,339

3,038

3,349

68,552

64,699

55,804

119,407

—

3,789

17,373

29,026

1,977

339

2,888

94,875

44,149

58,328

76,883

5,417

3,868

$ 312,251 

$ 283,520 

$

5,726 

$

6,553 

13,872

8,750

28,348

76,250

790

105,388

—

21

202,279

5,426

(863)

206,863

$ 312,251 

13,721

13,005

33,279

61,000

397

94,676

—

21

200,880

(8,935)

(3,122)

188,844

$ 283,520 

Consolidated Statement of Operations

(In thousands except per share amounts)

Revenues

Cost of revenues

Gross profit

Selling, general and administrative expenses

Research, development and engineering costs, net

Amortization of intangible assets

Write-off of noncompete agreement

Operating income

Interest expense

Interest income

Write-off of investment in unrelated company

Other expense (income), net

Income before income taxes and extraordinary loss

Provision for income taxes

Income before extraordinary loss

Extraordinary loss on retirement of debt, net of tax

Basic earnings (loss) per share:

Income before extraordinary loss

Extraordinary loss on retirement of debt

Net earnings (loss) 

Diluted earnings (loss) per share:

Income before extraordinary loss

Extraordinary loss on retirement of debt

Net earnings (loss) 

Weighted average shares outstanding

Basic

Diluted

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements

Year Ended December 31, 

2002

2001

2000

$ 167,296 

$ 135,575 

$

97,790 

96,398

70,898

24,369

14,440

3,702

1,723

26,664

3,752

(442)

1,547

842

20,965

6,604

14,361

—

74,716

60,859

18,174

12,575

7,726

—

22,384

4,011

(423)

—

266

18,530

6,939

11,591

(2,994)

$

$

$

$

0.69

—

0.69

0.68

—

0.68

$

$

$

$

0.59

(0.15)

0.44 

0.58 

(0.15)

0.43

23

55,446

42,344

11,473

9,941

6,530

—

14,400

13,212

(254)

—

(189)

1,631

611

1,020

(1,568)

(548)

0.07 

(0.11)

(0.04)

0.07 

(0.11)

(0.04)

$

$

$

$

$

20,941

21,227

19,563

19,945

14,167

14,434

Net income (loss)

$

14,361 

$

8,597 

Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows

(In thousands)

Cash flows from operating activities:

Net income (loss)

Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to

net cash provided by operating activities:

Depreciation and amortization

Write-off of noncompete agreement

Write-off of investment in unrelated company

Extraordinary loss on retirement of debt

Deferred income taxes

Loss on disposal of property, plant, and equipment

Changes in operating assets and liabilities:

24

Accounts receivable

Inventories

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

Accounts payable

Accrued expenses and other current liabilities

Income taxes

Net cash provided by operating activities

Cash flows from investing activities:

Acquisition of property, plant and equipment

Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment

Increase in intangible assets

Increase in other assets

Net cash effect of acquisitions

Net cash used in investing activities

Cash flows from financing activities:

Borrowings (repayments) under line of credit, net

Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt

Principal payments of long-term debt

Issuance of common stock

Purchase of treasury stock

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year

Year Ended December 31, 

2002

2001

2000

$ 14,361 

$ 8,597 

$

(548)

12,100

14,241

13,009

1,723

1,547

—

3,765

762

(379)

(2,752)

(1,450)

(1,685)

691

(873)

27,810

(20,501)

14

—

(1,459)

(47,124)

(69,070)

—

32,000

(29,880)

476

—

2,596

(38,664)

43,272

—

—

3,019

2,358

132

(4,396)

(10,030)

(928)

3,025

4,760

677

21,455

(9,715)

5

(574)

(2,235)

(46,913)

(59,432)

—

87,000

(48,278)

42,511

—

81,233

43,256

16

—

—

2,407

(369)

68

(1,018)

914

2,144

(128)

1,536

145

18,160

(4,528)

4

(417)

—

1,583

(3,358)

(4,300)

—

(98,191)

86,407

(2,565)

(18,649)

(3,847)

3,863

Cash and cash equivalents, end of year

$

4,608 

$ 43,272 

$

16 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements

Consolidated Statement of Stockholders’ Equity

(in thousands)

Common Stock

Common Stock

Shares 

Amount

Shares 

Amount

Subscribed

Capital

In Excess

of Par

Value

Retained

Earnings

(Accumulated

Treasury

Stock

Subscribed

Common

Stock

Deficit)

Shares 

Amount Receivable

Balance, December 31, 1999

12,288

$ 12

337

$ 1,684

$ 63,488

$ (16,984)

7

$

(109)

$ 1,684

— (337) 

(1,684) 

1,684 

Common stock issued

5,950 

Common stock acquired 

for treasury

Shares contributed to ESOP

Shares issued to acquire 

— 

57 

6 

—

— 

Battery Engineering, Inc.

340 

1 

—

—

—

—

— 

— 

— 

—

Settlement of common stock 

subscriptions

Exercise of stock options

Net loss

337 

— 

— 

Balance, December 31, 2000

18,972 

Common stock issued

2,000 

Shares contributed to ESOP

Exercise of stock options

Net income

— 

11 

— 

Balance, December 31, 2001

20,983 

Common stock issuance 

expenses

Shares contributed to ESOP

Reissuance of treasury stock

Exercise of stock options

Net income

— 

— 

— 

67 

— 

— 

— 

19 

2 

—

— 

—

21 

—

—

— 

— 

— 

—

— 

—

—

— 

—

— 

—

— 

— 

—

—

— 

—

—

—

—

— 

—

— 

— 

— 

— 

—

— 

— 

86,401 

— 

—

—

— 

855 

5,097 

1 

—

—

—

— 

— 

— 

(548) 

266 

(12) 

(4,250) 

180 

—

— 

— 

—

— 

— 

—

— 

157,526 

(17,532) 

261 

(4,179) 

42,427 

843 

84 

— 

200,880 

(39) 

761 

9 

668 

— 

—

— 

—

8,597 

(8,935) 

— 

— 

—

— 

14,361 

—

1,057 

— 

— 

(3,122) 

— 

2,254 

5 

— 

— 

—

(66) 

—

— 

195 

— 

(140) 

(1) 

— 

— 

54 

— 

— 

— 

— 

(1,684) 

25

—

— 

— 

—

— 

—

— 

— 

— 

— 

— 

— 

— 

Balance, December 31, 2002

21,050 

$ 21 

— $ — 

$ 202,279 

$

5,426 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements

$

(863) 

$ — 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

1. DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS

The Company – The consolidated financial statements
include the accounts of Wilson Greatbatch
Technologies, Inc. and its wholly owned subsidiaries
(collectively, the “Company”). All significant inter-
company balances and transactions have been
eliminated in consolidation.

Nature of Operations – The Company operates in 
two reportable segments – medical technology and
commercial power sources. The medical technology
segment designs and manufactures batteries, capaci-
tors, filtered feedthroughs, engineered components
and enclosures used in implantable medical devices.
The commercial power sources segment designs and
manufactures high performance batteries and battery
packs for use in oil and gas exploration, oceano-
graphic equipment and aerospace.

2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT 
ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Financial Statement Year End – The Company 
utilizes a fifty-two, fifty-three week fiscal year ending
on the Friday nearest December 31st. For clarity of
presentation, the Company describes all periods as if
the year-end is December 31st. Fiscal 2002 included
53 weeks.

Cash and Cash Equivalents – Cash and cash 
equivalents consist of cash and highly liquid, short-
term investments with maturities at the time of
purchase of three months or less. 

Inventories – Inventories are stated at the lower of
cost, determined using the first-in, first-out method,
or market.

Property, Plant and Equipment – Property, plant and
equipment is carried at cost. Depreciation is com-
puted primarily by the straight-line method over the
estimated useful lives of the assets, which are as 
follows: buildings and building improvements 7-40
years; machinery and equipment 3-10 years; office
equipment 3-10 years; and leasehold improvements
over the remaining lives of the improvements or the
lease term, if less.

The cost of repairs and maintenance is charged to
expense as incurred; renewals and betterments are
capitalized. Upon retirement or sale of an asset, its
cost and related accumulated depreciation or amorti-
zation are removed from the accounts and any gain
or loss is recorded in income or expense.

Goodwill – Effective January 1, 2002, the Company
adopted Statement of Financial Accounting
Standards No. 142, Goodwill and Other Intangible
Assets (SFAS No. 142). SFAS No. 142 addresses the
financial accounting and reporting for acquired good-
will and other intangible assets with indefinite lives.
Under the new rules, the Company reassessed the
useful lives of trademarks and names and deemed
them to have an indefinite life because they are
expected to generate cash flows indefinitely. Note 14
– Business Segment information contains an analysis
of goodwill by segment.

Also, in accordance with the transition provisions
under Statement of Financial Accounting Standards
No. 141, Business Combinations (SFAS No. 141), the
carrying amount of assembled workforce totaling
$4,642,000 has been reclassified as goodwill effective
January 1, 2002. 

As a result of the adoption of SFAS No. 141 and the
transition provisions of SFAS No. 142, goodwill and
trademark and names will no longer be amortized but
will be periodically tested for impairment. An analysis
of the proforma effects of these standards had the
adoption occurred as of the beginning of fiscal 2000 
is included in Note 6 – Intangible Assets.

SFAS No. 142 requires the Company to assess good-
will for impairment by comparing the fair value of the
reporting units to their carrying amounts on an annual
basis to determine if there is potential impairment. 
If the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its 
carrying value, an impairment loss is recorded to 
the extent that the implied fair value of the goodwill
within the reporting unit is less than its carrying
value. Fair values for goodwill are determined based
on discounted cash flows, market multiples or
appraised values as appropriate. The Company has
determined that, based on the transitional goodwill
impairment test, no impairment of goodwill and other
indefinite-lived intangible assets has occurred.

Stock-Based Compensation – In 2002, the Company
adopted Statement of Financial Accounting
Standards No. 148, Accounting for Stock-Based
Compensation – Transition and Disclosure. This 
standard provides alternative methods of transition
for a voluntary change to the fair value based method
of accounting for stock-based employee compensa-
tion. Additionally, the standard also requires
prominent disclosures in the Company’s financial
statements about the method of accounting used for
stock-based employee compensation, and the effect
of the method used when reporting financial results.

The Company accounts for stock-based compensa-
tion in accordance with Statement of Financial
Accounting Standards No. 123, Accounting for Stock-
Based Compensation (SFAS No. 123). As permitted in
that standard, the Company has chosen to account
for stock-based compensation using the intrinsic
value method prescribed in Accounting Principles
Board No. 25, Accounting for Stock Issued to
Employees, and related interpretations.

The Company has determined the pro forma informa-
tion as if the Company had accounted for stock
options granted under the fair value method of 
SFAS No. 123. The Black-Scholes option pricing
model was used with the following weighted average
assumptions. These pro forma calculations assume
the common stock is freely tradable for all years 
presented and, as such, the impact is not necessarily
indicative of the effects on reported net income of
future years.

27

Risk-free interest rate

Expected volatility

Expected life (in years)

Expected dividend yield

Year Ended December 31,
2001
5.00%

2000
6.37%

2002
3.79%

55%

5

0%

55%

7

0%

48%

7

0%

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

Intangible Assets – Acquired intangible assets 
apart from goodwill consist primarily of patented
technology, trademarks and names and unpatented
technology. The Company continues to amortize its
definite-lived assets on a straight-line basis over their
estimated useful lives as follows: patented technology,
8-17 years; unpatented technology, 5-15 years; and
other intangible assets, 3-10 years.

The Company tests long-lived assets, exclusive of
goodwill, for recoverability whenever events or
changes in circumstances indicate that their carrying
amounts may not be recoverable. An impairment loss
is recognized if the carrying amount of long-lived
assets is not recoverable and exceeds its fair 
value based on the sum of the undiscounted cash
flows expected to result from the use and eventual
disposition of the asset.

Fair Value of Financial Instruments – The fair value of
financial instruments is determined by reference to
various market data and other valuation techniques,
as appropriate. Unless otherwise disclosed, the fair
value of cash and cash equivalents approximates
their recorded values due to the nature of the 
instruments. The floating rate debt carrying value
approximates the fair value based on the floating
interest rate resetting on a regular basis. 

Concentration of Credit Risk – Financial instruments
which potentially subject the Company to concentra-
tion of credit risk consist principally of trade
receivables. A significant portion of the Company’s
sales are to customers in the medical device industry,
and, as such, the Company is directly affected by the
condition of that industry. However, the credit risk
associated with trade receivables is minimal due to
the Company’s stable customer base. The Company
maintains cash deposits with major banks, which
from time to time may exceed federally insured limits. 

Derivative Financial Instruments – The Company has
only limited involvement with derivative financial
instruments and does not enter into financial 
instruments for trading purposes. Interest rate cap
agreements have historically been used to reduce 
the potential impact of increases in interest rates on
floating-rate long-term debt. At December 31, 2002
and 2001, the Company was not a party to any 
interest rate cap agreements.

Stock-based employee 
compensation cost 
determined using the fair  
value based method, net  
of related tax effects

$

460 

Pro forma net income (loss)

$13,901 

28

Net earnings (loss) per share:

$

717 

$ 7,880 

$

817 

$ (1,365)

Net research, development and engineering costs are
as follows (in thousands):

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

The Company’s net income (loss) and earnings (loss)
per share as if the fair value based method had been
applied to all outstanding and unvested awards in
each year is as follows (in thousands except per
share data):

Year Ended December 31,
2001

2000

2002

Net income (loss) 
as reported

Stock based employee 
compensation cost 
included in net income 
as reported

$14,361 

$ 8,597 

$ (548)

$ —

$ — $ —

Basic – as reported

Basic – pro forma

$ 0.69 

$ 0.66 

$ 0.44 

$ 0.40 

$ (0.04)

$ (0.10)

Diluted – as reported

Diluted – pro forma

$ 0.68 

$ 0.65 

$ 0.43 

$ 0.40 

$ (0.04)

$ (0.10)

Income Taxes – The Company provides for income
taxes using the liability method whereby deferred 
tax liabilities and assets are recognized based on
temporary differences between the financial reporting
and tax basis of assets and liabilities using the 
anticipated tax rate when taxes are expected to be
paid or reversed.

Revenue Recognition – Revenue from the sale of
products is primarily recognized at the time product 
is shipped to customers. The Company allows 
customers to return defective or damaged products
for credit, replacement, or exchange. Revenue is 
recognized as the net amount to be received after
deducting estimated amounts for product returns, 
and allowances. The Company provides credit, in 
the normal course of business, to its customers. The
Company also maintains an allowance for doubtful
customer accounts and charges actual losses
against this allowance when incurred.

Warranties – The Company generally warrants that its
products will meet customer specifications and will
be free from defects in materials and workmanship.
The Company’s sole obligation under the warranties

is repair or replacement of a product that is defective
without charge. Returns have been minimal on a 
historical basis. 

Research, Development and Engineering Costs –
Research, development and engineering costs are
expensed as incurred. The Company recognizes 
cost reimbursements from customers for whom 
the Company designs products upon achieving 
development milestones. The cost reimbursements
charged to customers represent actual costs
incurred by the Company in the design and testing 
of prototypes built to customer specifications and 
are recorded as an offset to research, development
and engineering costs.

Year Ended December 31,
2001

2000

2002

Research and 

development costs

$ 7,156 

$6,728 

$ 5,716 

Engineering costs

8,882

8,323

7,384

Total gross research, 
development, and 
engineering costs

Less cost 

reimbursements

Research, development 

and engineering costs, 
net

16,038

15,051

13,100

(1,598)

(2,476)

(3,159)

$ 14,440 

$ 12,575 

$ 9,941 

Earnings (Loss) Per Share – Basic earnings (loss) per
share is calculated by dividing net income (loss) by
the weighted average number of shares outstanding
during the period. Diluted earnings (loss) per share 
is calculated by adjusting for common stock equiva-
lents, which consist of stock options. All shares held
in the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (“ESOP”) are
considered outstanding for both basic and diluted
earnings (loss) per share calculations. 

Comprehensive Income – Comprehensive income
includes all changes in stockholders’ equity during 
a period except those resulting from investments 
by owners and distribution to owners. For all 
periods presented, the Company’s only component 
of comprehensive income is its net income (loss) 
for those periods.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

Use of Estimates – The preparation of financial 
statements in conformity with accounting principles
generally accepted in the United States of America
requires management to make estimates and
assumptions that affect the reported amounts of
assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent
assets and liabilities at the date of the financial 
statements and reported amounts of revenues and
expenses during the reporting period. Actual results
could differ materially from those estimates.

Supplemental Cash Flow Information (in thousands):

Year Ended December 31,
2001

2000

2002

Cash paid during the

year for:
Interest
Income taxes

Noncash investing and 
financing activities:

$ 3,092 
6,055

$ 3,717 
2,214

$ 12,833 
122

In July 2002, the FASB also issued Statement of
Financial Accounting Standards No. 146, Accounting
for Costs Associated with Exit and Disposal Activities
(SFAS No. 146). SFAS No. 146 revises the accounting
for exit and disposal activities under Emerging Issues
Task Force Issue 94-3, Liability Recognition for Certain
Employee Termination Benefits and Other Costs to
Exit an Activity. The provisions of SFAS No. 146 are
effective prospectively for exit or disposal activities
initiated after December 31, 2002. 

Reclassifications – Certain reclassifications were
made to the prior years’ financial statements to 
conform with the current year presentation. None of
the reclassifications affected net income (loss) or
stockholders’ equity.

3. ACQUISITIONS

During 2000, 2001 and 2002, the Company completed
three acquisitions as follows:

29

$ — $ 5,098 

•  Battery Engineering, Inc. (BEI), a specialty battery

$ —

Common stock issued 
for acquisition
Common stock contributed 
to ESOP
Settlement of subscribed 
common stock receivable —

3,019

1,902

—

1,036

1,684

Recent Accounting Pronouncements – In August
2001, the Financial Accounting Standards Board
(FASB) issued Statement of Financial Accounting
Standards No. 143, Accounting for Obligations
Associated with the Retirement of Long-Lived Assets
(SFAS No. 143). SFAS No. 143 establishes accounting
standards for the recognition and measurement of an
asset retirement obligation and its associated asset
retirement cost. It also provides accounting guidance
for legal obligations associated with the retirement of
tangible long-lived assets. The Company plans to
adopt SFAS No. 143 effective January 1, 2003, the
beginning of fiscal year 2003.

manufacturer.

•  Substantially all of the assets of the Sierra-KD

Components division of Maxwell Technologies, Inc.
(Sierra), a developer and manufacturer of electro-
magnetic interference filtering capacitors for
implantable medical devices.

•  Globe Tool and Manufacturing Company, Inc.

(Globe Tool), a manufacturer of precision titanium
enclosures for implantable medical devices. Globe
Tool was acquired to further broaden our product
offering to include enclosures.

These acquisitions have been accounted for using 
the purchase method of accounting and accordingly,
the results of the operations of these acquisitions
have been included in the consolidated financial
statements from the date of acquisition.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

Acquisition information (in thousands):

Acquisition date

Shares issued

Purchase price:

Value of shares issued
Cash paid
Transaction costs

Total purchase price

30

Purchase price allocation:
Property and equipment
Assets/(Liabilities)
Trademark and names
Patented Technology
Unpatented Technology
Noncompete/Employment Agreements
Goodwill

Total purchase price

BEI

August 4, 
2000

340

$

$

5,098 
—
100
5,198 

$ 3,554
808
—

—

—

—
836
5,198 

$

Acquired Company
Sierra

June 18, 
2001

—

$

—
46,656
257
$ 46,913 

$

4,124 
3,288
—
8,445
4,743
—
26,313
$ 46,913 

Globe Tool

July 9, 
2002

—

$

—
46,637
487
$ 47,124 

$

8,490 
(7,079)
1,760
—
7,392
1,177
35,384
$ 47,124 

The allocation of purchase price to intangible assets,
goodwill, and identifiable assets acquired in the
Globe-Tool acquisition has not been finalized, and any
required adjustments will be recorded as necessary.
Amounts reported above for 2002 include the Globe
Tool intangible assets based on the most recent 
information available.

PROFORMA RESULTS (UNAUDITED)

The following unaudited pro forma summary presents
the Company’s consolidated results of operations 
for 2002 and 2001 as if the acquisitions had been 
consummated at January 1, 2001. The pro forma 
consolidated results of operations include certain 
pro forma adjustments, including the amortization 
of intangible assets and interest on a term loan.

In thousands except per share amounts:

December 31,

2002

2001

Revenues

$ 178,159

$ 162,190 

Income before extraordinary 

item

$ 23,249

$ 11,476 

Net income

$ 15,298

$

8,482 

Diluted earnings per share:

Income before 

extraordinary item

Net income

$

$

0.73 

0.73 

$

$

0.58 

0.43 

The proforma results are not necessarily indicative 
of those that would have actually occurred had the
acquisitions taken place at the beginning of the 
periods presented.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

4. INVENTORIES

6. INTANGIBLE ASSETS

Inventories comprised the following (in thousands):

December 31,

2002

2001

Raw material

$ 15,693 

$ 13,894 

Work-in-process

Finished goods

13,592

5,623

9,955

5,177

Total

$ 34,908 

$ 29,026

5. PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT, NET

Property, plant and equipment comprised the 
following (in thousands):

Intangible assets comprised the following 
(in thousands):

As of December 31, 2002
Accumulated 
Amortization 

Net
Carrying
Amount 

Gross 
Carrying 
Amount

Amortizing intangible 

assets:
Patented technology

$ 21,875 

$ (7,015)

$ 14,860 

Unpatented technology

15,335

(3,615)

11,720

Other

7,740

(6,701)

1,039

44,950

(17,331)

27,619

Unamortizing intangible 

assets:
Trademark and names

31,420

(3,235)

28,185

December 31,

2002

2001

Total intangible assets

$ 76,370 

$ (20,566)

$ 55,804 

31

Machinery and 
equipment

$ 48,384 

$ 37,000 

8,632

4,630

3,742

3,749

1,991

3,771

270

63,785

Buildings and building

improvements

14,752

Computers and 

information technology

Leasehold improvements

6,621

4,819

Land and land improvements

4,659

Furniture and fixtures

2,496

Construction work in 

process

Other

Less accumulated 

depreciation

Total

8,778

308

90,817

(26,118)

(19,636)

$ 64,699 

$ 44,149  

Depreciation expense during 2002, 2001 and 2000 was
approximately $7,610,000, $5,917,000, and $4,943,000,
respectively.

As of December 31, 2001
Accumulated 
Amortization 

Net
Carrying
Amount 

Gross 
Carrying 
Amount

Amortizing intangible 

assets:
Patented technology

$ 21,875 

$ (5,363)

$ 16,512 

Unpatented technology

7,943

(2,417)

Other

18,389

(11,022)

5,526

7,367

48,207

(18,802)

29,405

Unamortizing intangible 

assets:
Trademark and names

32,158

(3,235)

28,923

Total intangible assets

$ 80,365 

$ (22,037)

$ 58,328 

Aggregate amortization expense for 2002, 2001 and
2000 was: $4,278,000, $5,855,000, and $5,242,000,
respectively.

Estimated amortization expense for years subsequent
to 2002 are as follows (in thousands):

2003

2004

2005

2006

2007

$ 3,276 

2,958

2,476

2,447

2,429

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

During September 2002, the remaining $1.7 million net
book value attributable to the Greatbatch-Hittman
Noncompete/Employment Agreement was written off
upon Mr. Fred Hittman’s death.

Deferred financing fees have been reclassed from
intangible assets to other assets on the consolidated
balance sheet. These fees are being amoritized over
the term of the credit facility. The net book value of
$1,781,000 and $1,924,000 for 2002 and 2001 respec-
tively has been removed from the “Other” caption of
the table on the previous page.

The following table reflects consolidated results for
the years ended 2002 and 2001, with data adjusted 
as though the adoption of SFAS No. 141 and SFAS 
No. 142, Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets, had
occurred as of the beginning of 2000 (in thousands
except per share amounts):

32

Year Ended December 31,
2001

2000

2002

Reported income before 
extraordinary item

$ 14,361

$ 11,591

$ 1,020

Reported net income (loss)

$ 14,361  

$

8,597  

$ (548) 

Add back to reported net 
income before extraordinary 
item and to reported net 
income (loss):

Goodwill amortization, 

net of tax

Assembled workforce 

amortization, net of tax

Trademark and names 

amortization, net of tax

$ — $

1,339  

$

984  

—

—

397  

506  

397  

463  

$ — $

2,242

$ 1,844  

Adjusted income before 
extraordinary item

$ 14,361

$ 13,833

$ 2,864  

Adjusted net income

$ 14,361

$ 10,839

$ 1,296  

Basic earnings per share:

Reported income before 

extraordinary item

$

Reported net income (loss) $

Adjusted income before 

extraordinary item

Adjusted net income

$

$

0.69

0.69

0.69

0.69

Diluted earnings per share:

Reported income before 

extraordinary item

$

0.68

Reported net income (loss) $

0.68

Adjusted income before 

extraordinary item

Adjusted net income

$

$

0.68

0.68

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

0.59

0.44

0.71

0.55

0.58

0.43

0.69

0.54

$ 0.07  

$ (0.04) 

$ 0.20  

$ 0.09  

$ 0.07  

$ (0.04) 

$ 0.20  

$ 0.09  

7. ACCRUED EXPENSES AND OTHER 
CURRENT LIABILITIES

Accrued expenses and other current liabilities 
comprised the following (in thousands):

December 31,

2002

2001

Salaries and benefits

$ 5,302 

$ 3,979 

Profit sharing and bonuses

5,164

3,406

5,196

4,546

$ 13,872 

$ 13,721  

Other

Total

8. LONG-TERM DEBT

In July 2002, in conjunction with the acquisition of
Globe Tool, the Company amended its existing $100.0
million credit facility with a consortium of banks by
increasing the total size of the facility to $120.0 million.
The amended facility consists of a $100.0 million term
loan and a $20.0 million revolving line of credit. As of
December 31, 2002 the balance outstanding under the
term loan was $85.0 million, and there was no amount
outstanding under the revolving line of credit. Both
the term loan and the revolving line of credit mature
in July 2007. The credit agreement is secured by the
Company’s accounts receivable and inventories and
requires the Company to comply with various quar-
terly financial covenants, as defined, related to net
earnings or loss before interest, taxes, depreciation,
and amortization (“EBITDA”), and ratios of leverage,
interest, fixed charges, and capitalization as they
relate to EBITDA. Both the term loan and the revolv-
ing line of credit bear interest at a rate that varies
with the Company’s level of leverage. At current
leverage levels, the applicable interest rates for both
the term loan and revolving line of credit are prime
plus 0.00% or LIBOR (London InterBank Offered Rate),
plus 2.000%, at the Company’s option. At December
31, 2002, the weighted average interest rate for the
term loan was 3.4%. 

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

Maturities of long-term debt outstanding at December
31, 2002 are as follows: $8.75 million in 2003; $18.75
million in 2004; $21.25 million in 2005; $23.75 million in
2006; and $12.5 million in 2007.

9. EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS

Employee Stock Ownership Plan – The Company
sponsors a non-leveraged Employee Stock Ownership
Plan (‘‘ESOP’’) and related trust as a long-term benefit
for substantially all of its employees. Under the terms
of the ESOP plan documents there are two compo-
nents to ESOP contributions. The first component is 
a defined contribution equal to five percent of each
employee’s annual compensation. The second com-
ponent is two-thirds of a discretionary profit sharing
contribution as determined by the Board of Directors.
Both the defined contribution and two-thirds compo-
nent of the profit sharing contribution are contributed
to the ESOP in the form of Company stock. The ESOP
is subject to contribution limitations and vesting
requirements as defined in the plan. The remaining
one-third of the discretionary profit sharing is paid to
employees in cash. 

Compensation cost under the two components of the
ESOP recognized by the Company was approximately
$3.7 million, $3.0 million, and $1.9 million in 2002, 2001
and 2000, respectively. As of December 31, 2002, the
Company had contributed 445,342 shares under the
ESOP and approximately 127,774 committed-to-be
released shares under the ESOP, which equals the
estimated number of shares to settle the liability
based on the closing market price of the shares at
December 31, 2002. The final number of shares con-
tributed to the plan was 143,609, computed based on
the closing market price of the shares on the actual
contribution date of February 18, 2003, with an 
adjustment for forfeitures remaining in the plan.

Savings Plan – The Company sponsors a defined 
contribution 401(k) plan, which covers substantially 
all of its employees. The plan provides for the deferral
of employee compensation under Section 401(k) 
and a Company match. Net pension costs related 
to this defined contribution pension plan were
approximately $718,000, $622,000 and $468,000 in 
2002, 2001 and 2000, respectively.

Total costs to the Company for all of the above plans
were approximately $5,774,000, $5,470,000 and
$3,367,000 in 2002, 2001 and 2000, respectively.

Education Assistance Program – The Company 
reimburses tuition, textbooks and laboratory fees for
college or other lifelong learning programs for all of
its employees. The Company also reimburses college
tuition for the dependent children of its full-time
employees. The dependent children benefit generally
vests on a straight-line basis over ten years. Minimum
academic achievement is required in order to receive
reimbursement under both programs. Aggregate
expenses under the programs were approximately
$621,000, $460,000 and $409,000 during 2002, 2001 and
2000, respectively.

10. STOCK OPTION PLANS  

The Company has stock option plans that provide for
the issuance of nonqualified and incentive stock
options to employees of the Company. The Company’s
1997 Stock Option Plan (‘‘1997 Plan’’) authorizes the
issuance of options to purchase up to 480,000 shares
of the Company’s common stock. The stock options
generally vest over a five year period and may vary
depending upon the achievement of earnings targets.
The stock options expire 10 years from the date of the
grant. Stock options are granted at exercise prices
equal to or greater than the fair market value of the
Company’s common stock at the date of the grant.

The Company’s 1998 Stock Option Plan (‘‘1998 Plan’’)
authorizes the issuance of nonqualified and incentive
stock options to purchase up to 1,220,000 shares the
Company’s common stock, subject to the terms of the
plan. The stock options vest over a three to five year
period and may vary depending upon the achieve-
ment of earnings targets. The stock options expire 
10 years from the date of the grant. Stock options are
granted at exercise prices equal to or greater than
the fair value of the Company’s common stock at the
date of the grant.

On November 16, 2001, the Company adopted and
approved the Non-Employee Director Stock Incentive
Plan (the “Director Plan”). The Director Plan author-
izes the issuance of nonqualified stock options to

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

purchase up to 100,000 shares of the Company’s com-
mon stock from its treasury, subject to the terms of
the plan. The stock options vest over a three-year
period. The stock options expire 10 years from the
date of grant. Stock options are granted at exercise
prices equal to or greater than the fair value of the
Company’s common stock at the date of the grant.

On November 15, 2002, the Company approved a
Restricted Stock Plan for key management members.
The Restricted Stock Plan authorizes the issuance of
up to 200,000 shares of restricted stock, subject to the
terms of the plan. Stock may not be issued under the
Restricted Stock Plan until shareholder approval has
been received. 

As of December 31, 2002, options for 816,569 shares
were available for future grants under the plans. 
The weighted average remaining contractual life is
seven years.

Of the options outstanding as of December 31, 2002,
271,934 options were at an exercise price of $5.00,
192,874 options were at a range of exercise prices of
$15.00 to $20.64, and 410,841 options were at a range
of exercise prices of $23.85 to $32.48. The weighted
average grant date fair value of options granted was
$12.22, $16.02, and $9.06 for 2002, 2001, and 2000,
respectively.

A summary of the transactions under the 1997 Plan,
1998 Plan, and the Director Plan for 2000, 2001 and
2002 follows:

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Option
Activity

510,257

83,472

(47)

(2,997) 

590,685

101,934

(11,340) 

(14,960) 

666,319

344,774

(67,783)

(67,661)

Average
Exercise 
Price

$ 7.60 

15.49

15.00

15.00

$ 8.70 

26.06

6.06

9.58

$11.38 

24.97

7.77

12.78

Balance at 

December 31, 1999

Options granted

Options exercised

Options forfeited

Balance at 

December 31, 2000

Options granted

Options exercised

Options forfeited

Balance at 

December 31, 2001

Options granted

Options exercised

Options forfeited

Balance at 

December 31, 2002

875,649

$16.92 

Options exercisable at:

December 31, 2001

December 31, 2002

442,526

451,037

$ 8.38 

$12.09 

11. INCOME TAXES

The components of the provision for income taxes
before extraordinary loss comprised the following 
(in thousands):

Year Ended December 31,
2001

2000

2002

Federal:

Current

Deferred

State:

Current

Deferred

$ 2,574 

$ 3,839 

$ —       

4,136

6,710

266

(372)

(106)

2,365

6,204

742

(7)

735

411

411

41

159

200

Provision for income taxes

$ 6,604 

$ 6,939 

$ 611 

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

The tax effect of major temporary differences that
give rise to the Company’s net deferred tax accounts
are as follows (in thousands):

The provision for income taxes differs in each of 
the years from the federal statutory rate due to 
the following:

December 31,

2002

2001

Inventory valuation

$ 2,019 

$ 1,546 

Tax credits

2,298

2,614

Amortization of intangible 

assets

Investments

Accrued expenses and 
deferred compensation

Other

Depreciation

Net deferred tax asset

1,969

565

1,607

129

(4,809)

3,778

Less valuation allowance

(565)

Net deferred tax asset

3,213

4,501

—

1,661

152

(2,169)

8,305

—

8,305

In assessing the realizability of deferred tax assets,
management considers, within each taxing jurisdic-
tion, whether it is more likely than not that some
portion or all of the deferred tax assets will not be
realized. Management considers the scheduled
reversal of deferred tax liabilities, projected future
taxable income, and tax planning strategies in making
this assessment. Based on the consideration of the
weight of both positive and negative evidence, 
management has determined that it is more likely
than not that a portion of the deferred tax asset
remaining at December 31, 2002 related to the 
valuation of an investment will not be realized.

Year Ended December 31,
2001

2000

2002

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Statutory rate

35.0%

35.0%

35.0%

State taxes, net of federal 

benefit

Valuation allowance

3.3

2.7

Federal and state tax credits

(10.7)

Other

1.2

2.9

—   

—   

(0.5)

(1.7)

—   

—   

4.2

Effective tax rate

31.5%

37.4%

37.5%

12. CAPITAL STOCK

The authorized capital stock of the Company consists
of 100,000,000 shares of common stock, $.001 par
value per share and 100,000,000 shares of preferred
stock, $.001 par value per share. There are no 
preferred shares issued or outstanding. Under the
terms of the credit facility, the Company’s ability to
pay dividends is restricted to an amount up to 50% of
net income. Holders of common stock have one vote
per share.

13. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

The Company is a party to various legal actions 
arising in the normal course of business. The
Company does not believe that the ultimate resolution
of any such pending activities will have a material
adverse effect on its consolidated results of 
operations, financial position, or cash flows.

The Company is a party to various license 
agreements through 2018 to manufacture and sell
components for use in medical implants and various
commercial applications. The most significant of
these is an agreement with Evans Capacitor Company
to license the basic technology used for wet tantalum
capacitor development. The original agreement 
covered the years 2000, 2001, and 2002 at a cost of

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

$800,000. Various amendments to this agreement
require the Company to pay royalties annually based
on agreed upon terms during each consecutive three
year period beginning December 6, 2002 and ending
on the expiration date of the last patent subject to the
agreement, or August, 2014. At December 31, 2002,
amounts due to be paid under this agreement were
$1.1 million.

In addition, the Company is subject to a license
agreement with Motorola, Inc. covering the exclusive
use of a patent for a hybrid electrode until December
2016 when the patent expires. The initial cost of this
agreement was $100,000 paid in 2000 and 2001. If 
the Company develops a product embodying the
technology covered by the licensed patent, amounts
reflecting 6% of the selling price of the product are
due to Motorola, Inc. There are no plans at this time
to develop products using the licensed technology.

Operating Leases  – The Company is a party to 
various operating lease agreements for office and
manufacturing space. The Company incurred operat-
ing lease expense of $928,000, $909,000 and $834,000
for 2002, 2001 and 2000, respectively. 

If all lease extension options are exercised as
expected by Company management, minimum future
annual operating lease payments are $355,000 in
2003; $285,000 in 2004; $290,000 in 2005; $259,000 in
2006; and $261,000 in 2007.

14. BUSINESS SEGMENT INFORMATION

The Company operates its business in two reportable
segments: medical technology and commercial
power sources. The medical technology segment
designs and manufactures batteries, capacitors, 

filtered feedthroughs, engineered components and
enclosures used in implantable medical devices. The
commercial power sources segment designs and
manufactures high performance batteries for use in
oil and gas exploration, oceanographic equipment,
and aerospace.

The Company’s medical technology segment includes
multiple business units that have been aggregated
because they share similar economic characteristics
and similarities in the areas of products, production
processes, types of customers, methods of distribu-
tion and regulatory environment. The reportable
segments are separately managed, and their 
performance is evaluated based on numerous factors,
including income from operations. Management
defines segment income from operations as gross
profit less costs and expenses attributable to seg-
ment specific selling, general and administrative and
research, development and engineering expenses.
Non-segment specific selling, general and adminis-
trative, research, development and engineering
expenses, interest expense, intangible amortization
and non-recurring items are not allocated to
reportable segments. Transactions between the two
segments are not significant. The accounting policies
of the segments are the same as those described and
referenced in Note 2. All dollars are in thousands.

An analysis and reconciliation of the Company’s 
business segment information to the respective 
information in the consolidated financial statements
is as follows (dollars in thousands):

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

Year Ended December 31,

2002

2001

2000

Revenues:

Medical technology

Medical batteries:

Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators

$ 28,518

37

$ 22,215

22,923  

722  

991  

46,851  

20,290  

40,513  

107,654  

27,921

$ 135,575 

$ 14,171  

22,516  

1,664  

2,937  

41,288  

12,611  

29,890  

83,789  

14,001

$ 97,790 

$ 39,008 

$ 30,005 

8,796

47,804

(29,274)

3,494

33,499

(31,868)

$ 18,530 

$

1,631 

$ 12,440 

778

13,218

1,023

$ 10,860 

874

11,734

1,275

$ 14,241 

$ 13,009 

20,354  

3,035  

—

51,907  

24,679  

65,315  

141,901  

25,395

$ 167,296 

$ 40,969 

8,262

49,231

(28,266)

$ 20,965 

$ 10,090 

807

10,897

1,203

$ 12,100 

Pacemakers

Other devices

Royalties

Total medical batteries

Capacitors

Components

Total medical technology

Commercial power sources

Total revenues

Segment income from operations:

Medical technology

Commercial power sources

Total segment income from operations

Unallocated 

income (loss) before income taxes

Depreciation and amortization:

Medical technology

Commercial power sources

Total depreciation included in segment 

income from operations

Unallocated depreciation and amortization

Total depreciation and amortization

Expenditures for tangible long-lived assets,

excluding acquisitions:

Medical technology

Commercial power sources

Total reportable segments

Unallocated long-lived tangible assets

$

6,616 

$

7,074 

$

4,061 

1,119

7,735

12,766

504

7,578

2,137

82

4,143

385

Total expenditures

$ 20,501 

$

9,715 

$

4,528 

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

Identifiable assets, net:

Medical technology

Commercial power sources

Total reportable segments

Unallocated assets

Total assets

Year Ended December 31,

2002

$ 256,313 

22,385

278,698

33,553

$ 312,251 

2001

$ 188,813 

24,971

213,784

69,736

$ 283,520 

The changes in the carrying amount of goodwill are as follows (amounts in thousands):

Balance at December 31, 2001

Reclass of assembled workforce

Goodwill recorded during the year

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Medical 
Technology

$ 74,703 

6,754

35,384

Commercial 
Power Sources

Total

$

2,180 

$ 76,883 

386

—

7,140

35,384

Balance at December 31, 2002

$ 116,841 

$

2,566 

$ 119,407

Net revenues by geographic area are presented by attributing revenues from external customers based on where
the products are shipped. All dollars are in thousands.

Revenues by geographic area:

United States

Foreign countries

Consolidated revenues

Long-lived assets:

United States

Foreign countries

Consolidated long-lived assets

Year Ended December 31,

2002

2001

2000

$ 127,145 

40,151

$ 167,296 

$ 92,391 

43,184

$ 135,575 

$ 68,179 

29,611

$ 97,790 

December 31, 

2002

2001

$ 243,699 

—

$ 243,699 

$ 188,645 

—

$ 188,645 

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

Two customers accounted for a significant portion of the Company’s revenues and accounts receivable 
as follows:

Revenues

Accounts Receivable

Year Ended December 31,
2001

2000

2002

Customer A

Customer B

Total

41%

25%

66%

39%

27%

66%

34%

31%

65%

15. QUARTERLY SALES AND EARNINGS DATA – UNAUDITED

(In thousands except per share data)

December 31, 
2001
2002

34%

18%

52%

35%

17%

52%

2002

Revenues

Gross profit

Net income 

Earnings per share – basic 

Earnings per share – diluted 

2001

Revenues

Gross profit

Income before extraordinary loss

Net income (loss)

Earnings per share before

extraordinary loss – basic 

Earnings per share before

extraordinary loss – diluted

Earnings per share – basic 

Earnings per share – diluted 

4th Qtr.

3rd Qtr.

2nd Qtr.

1st Qtr.

$ 47,315 

$ 45,350 

$ 38,328 

$ 36,303 

20,475 

4,959 

0.24 

0.23 

18,872 

2,477 

0.12 

0.12 

15,599 

3,586 

0.17 

0.17 

15,952 

3,339 

0.16 

0.16 

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$ 34,692 

$ 38,325 

$ 32,987 

$ 29,571 

15,591 

2,711 

2,711 

0.13 

0.13 

0.13 

0.13 

16,648 

3,312 

3,312 

0.17 

0.16 

0.17 

0.16 

14,609 

2,649 

2,649 

0.14 

0.14 

0.14 

0.14 

14,011 

2,919 

(75) (a)

0.16 

0.15 

0.00 

0.00 

(a) Amount includes an extraordinary loss for the extinguishment of debt in the amount of $2,994,000, net of tax.

Corporate Information

TRANSFER AGENT AND REGISTRAR:

INVESTOR INFORMATION:

Please direct questions about address changes,
stock transfers, lost or stolen certificates, and any
other account questions to:

Mellon Investor Services
Eleventh Floor
111 Founders Plaza
East Hartford, CT 06108
860-282-3509

INDEPENDENT AUDITORS:

Deloitte & Touche LLP
Buffalo, NY

CORPORATE COUNSEL:

Hodgson Russ LLP
Buffalo, NY

ANNUAL MEETING:

The Annual Meeting will be held on 
Friday, May 9, 2003 at 10:00 a.m. 
Samuel’s Grande Manor
8750 Main Street
Williamsville, NY 14221

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Shareholders, securities analysts, and investors
seeking more information about the Company can
access the following information via the internet at
www.greatbatch.com

•  news releases and significant company events

•  Form 10-K Annual and Form 10-Q Quarterly Reports
and Form 8-K Disclosures to the Securities and
Exchange Committee describing WGT’s business
and financial condition.

The information above may also be obtained upon
request from the Investor Relations Department, 
9645 Wehrle Drive, Clarence, NY 14031.

STOCK LISTING:

New York Stock Exchange (Stock Symbol: GB)

Price Range of WGT Stock

2002 Fiscal Qtr. 1st Qtr.

2nd Qtr.

3rd Qtr.

4th Qtr.

High

Low

$37.60

$28.40

$28.69

$31.50

$24.18

$21.20

$20.10

$24.50

CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS:

2001 Fiscal Qtr. 1st Qtr.

2nd Qtr.

3rd Qtr.

4th Qtr.

9645 Wehrle Drive
Clarence, NY 14031
716-759-6901

High

Low

$28.00

$33.38

$29.30

$38.85

$18.50

$17.26

$23.00

$25.50

Corporate Leadership

BOARD OF DIRECTORS:

CORPORATE LEADERSHIP:

Edward F. Voboril, Chairman of the Board
President and Chief Executive Officer
Wilson Greatbatch Technologies, Inc.

Pamela G. Bailey, Director(3)
President and CEO
AdvaMed

Robert E. Rich, Jr., Director(1) 
President
Rich Products Corporation

Bill R. Sanford, Director(1)
Chairman
SYMARK LLC

Peter H. Soderberg, Director(3)
President and CEO
Welch Allyn, Inc.

William B. Summers, Jr., Director(1)(2)
Chairman
McDonald Investments, Inc.

Henry Wendt, Director(2)(3)
Chairman
Computerized Medical Systems, Inc.

(1) Member of the Audit Committee
(2) Member of the Compensation and Organization Committee
(3) Governance and Nominating Committee

OPERATIONS:

Implantable Power Sources
10,000 Wehrle Drive
Clarence, NY 14031

65 Lawrence Bell Drive
Williamsville, NY 14221

Capacitor Operations
4455 Genesee Street
Cheektowaga, NY 14225

Engineered Components
4096 Barton Road
Clarence, NY 14031

Edward F. Voboril, Chairman of the Board,
President and Chief Executive Officer

Jose E. Almeida
Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer

V.W. Brinkerhoff, III
Group Vice President, Medical Power Group

Larry T. DeAngelo
Senior Vice President, Administration and Secretary

Curtis F. Holmes, PhD
Group Vice President, Medical Components Group

William M. Paulot
Vice President and General Manager, Commercial 
Power Group

Lawrence P. Reinhold
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

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the power to do even greater things…

Wilson Greatbatch
Technologies, Inc.

®

…the power to do great things ®

9645 Wehrle Drive, Clarence, New York 14031

716-759-6901

www.greatbatch.com