-----BEGIN PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE----- Proc-Type: 2001,MIC-CLEAR Originator-Name: webmaster@www.sec.gov Originator-Key-Asymmetric: MFgwCgYEVQgBAQICAf8DSgAwRwJAW2sNKK9AVtBzYZmr6aGjlWyK3XmZv3dTINen TWSM7vrzLADbmYQaionwg5sDW3P6oaM5D3tdezXMm7z1T+B+twIDAQAB MIC-Info: RSA-MD5,RSA, COqADXG7xDGj6olPwhbi3m9wzzEQVrcpZdcoYTuRDghXHU2C/N0Z4ZNhrf7mEzvm JL2xkr2SwZjGQmbxD62cBw== 0001001277-06-000372.txt : 20060905 0001001277-06-000372.hdr.sgml : 20060904 20060905172225 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0001001277-06-000372 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 425 PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 3 FILED AS OF DATE: 20060905 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20060905 SUBJECT COMPANY: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: FLEXTRONICS INTERNATIONAL LTD. CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000866374 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARDS [3672] IRS NUMBER: 000000000 STATE OF INCORPORATION: U0 FISCAL YEAR END: 0331 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 425 SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 000-23354 FILM NUMBER: 061074797 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: ONE MARINA BOULEVARD, #28-00 CITY: SINGAPORE STATE: U0 ZIP: 018989 BUSINESS PHONE: (65) 6890 7188 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: ONE MARINA BOULEVARD, #28-00 CITY: SINGAPORE STATE: U0 ZIP: 018989 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: FLEXTRONICS INTERNATIONAL LTD DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19940318 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: FLEX HOLDINGS PTE LTD DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19940201 FILED BY: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: INTERNATIONAL DISPLAYWORKS, INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000866415 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS & ACCESSORIES [3670] IRS NUMBER: 943333649 STATE OF INCORPORATION: OR FISCAL YEAR END: 1031 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 425 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 1613 SANTA CLARA DRIVE, SUITE 100 CITY: ROSEVILLE STATE: CA ZIP: 95765 BUSINESS PHONE: (916) 797-6800 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: C/O INTERNATIONAL DISPLAY WORKS, INC STREET 2: 1613 SANTA CLARA DRIVE, SUITE 100 CITY: ROSEVILLE STATE: CA ZIP: 95765 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: INTERNATIONAL DISPLAYWORKS INC DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 20020408 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: MORROW SNOWBOARDS INC DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19951006 425 1 forform425090506.htm INTERNATIONAL DISPLAYWORKS, INC.

 

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

FORM 8-K

 

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

 

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): September 5, 2006

 

INTERNATIONAL DISPLAYWORKS, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Delaware

(State or other jurisdiction of

incorporation or organization)

0-27002

(Commission File Number)

94-3333649

(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

 

 

1613 Santa Clara Drive, Suite 100

Roseville, California 95661

(Address and telephone number of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

 

(916) 797-6800

(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

 

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):

 

x

Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

o

Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

o

Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

o

Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

 

 

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Section 8 – Other Events

 

Section 8.01

Other Events

 

On September 5, 2006, International DisplayWorks, Inc. (the "Company" or "IDW") (NASDAQ: IDWK) issued a press release announcing that it has entered into a definitive agreement with Flextronics International Ltd. ("Flextronics") (NASDAQ: FLEX) for Flextronics to acquire IDW, subject to customary closing conditions, including IDW stockholder approval and certain regulatory approvals. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Report. Additionally attached as Exhibit 99.2 to this Report is the Prepared Statement read on an investor/analyst conference call that the Company held on September 5, 2006, which will also be made available on the Company's website.

 

Section 9 – Financial Statements and Exhibits

 

Section 9.01

Financial Statements and Exhibits

 

Exhibit No.

Exhibit Description

 

99.1

Press Release, Announcing Execution of Merger Agreement, dated September 5, 2006

99.2

Transcript of Prepared Statement, dated September 5, 2006

 

Safe Harbor Statement:

This Current Report on Form 8-K (including information included or incorporated by reference herein), the Press Release and the Transcript contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of federal securities laws relating to both Flextronics and IDW. These forward-looking statements include statements related to the expected closing of the acquisition of IDW by Flextronics, the expected synergies and benefits to IDW and its customers from the acquisition, the ability of the acquisition to enable IDW to capture new and larger customers, the impact of the acquisition on Flextronics’s EPS, the ability of Flextronics to successfully integrate IDW into a new business unit, and the ability of Flextronics to transition its sourcing of LCDs to IDW. The forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated by the forward-looking statements. These risks include that the acquisition may not be completed as planned or at all, that IDW may not be successfully integrated into Flextronics’s operations, the possibility that the revenues, cost savings, growth prospects and any other synergies expected from the proposed transaction may not be fully realized or may take longer to realize than expected, that growth in the EMS business may not occur as expected or at all, that production difficulties may be encountered with IDW’s products, the dependence of Flextronics on industries that continually produce technologically advanced products with short life cycles, Flextronics’s ability to respond to changes fluctuations in demand for customers’ products and the short-term nature of customers’ commitments, and the other risks affecting the combined company described in the section entitled “Risk Factors” in the proxy statement/prospectus to be provided to IDW’s shareholders as well as those described under “Risk Factors” and “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” in the reports on Form 10-K, 10-Q and 8-K filed by Flextronics and by IDW with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

The forward-looking statements in this Form 8-K (including information included or incorporated by reference herein), the Press Release and the Transcript are based on current

 

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expectations and neither Flextronics nor IDW assumes any obligation to update these forward-looking statements.

 

Additional Information and Where to find it:

In connection with the proposed merger, Flextronics intends to file with the Securities and Exchange Commission a registration statement on Form S-4 that will contain a Proxy Statement/Prospectus. Investors and security holders are urged to read the Registration Statement and the Proxy Statement/Prospectus carefully when they become available because they will contain important information about Flextronics, IDW and the acquisition. The Proxy Statement/Prospectus and other relevant materials (when they become available), and any other documents filed with the SEC, may be obtained free of charge at the SEC’s web site www.sec.gov. In addition, investors and security holders may obtain a free copy of other documents filed by Flextronics or IDW by directing a written request, as appropriate, to International DisplayWorks, Inc., 1613 Santa Clara Drive, Suite 100, Roseville, CA 95661, Attention: Corporate Secretary, or to Flextronics’s U.S. offices at 2090 Fortune Drive, San Jose, CA 95131, Attention: Investor Relations. Investors and security holders are urged to read the Proxy Statement/Prospectus and the other relevant materials when they become available before making any voting or investment decision with respect to the proposed acquisition.

 

This communication shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any securities, nor shall there be any sale of securities in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of such jurisdiction. No offering of securities shall be made except by means of a prospectus meeting the requirements of Section 10 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.

 

Participants in the Solicitation:

IDW and its directors and executive officers, and Flextronics and its directors and executive officers may be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies from the stockholders of IDW in connection with the proposed acquisition. Information regarding the special interests of these directors and executive officers in the proposed transaction will be included in the Proxy Statement/Prospectus referred to above. Additional information regarding the directors and executive officers of Flextronics is also included in Flextronics’ proxy statement (form DEF 14A) for the 2006 annual general meeting of Flextronics shareholders, which was filed with the SEC on July 31, 2006. This document is available free of charge at the SEC’s website (www.sec.gov) and by contacting Flextronics Investor Relations at flextronicsinvestorrelations@flextronics.com.

 

(Signature Page Immediately Follows)

 

 

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SIGNATURE

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

 

 

INTERNATIONAL DISPLAYWORKS, INC.,

 

a Delaware Corporation

 

 

Dated: September 5, 2006

/s/ Alan Lefko

 

Alan Lefko,

 

Vice President of Finance

 

 

 

4225782.1

 

 

EX-99 2 exh99-1.htm EXH 99.1 TO FORM 425

Exhibit 99.1

 

Filed by International DisplayWorks, Inc.

(Commission File No. 000-27002)

pursuant to Rule 425 under the

Securities Act of 1933, as amended

 

Subject Company: Flextronics International Ltd.

(Commission File No. 000-23354)

 

On September 5, 2006, International DisplayWorks, Inc. issued the following press release:

 

Flextronics contacts:

Thomas J. Smach

Chief Financial Officer

+1.408.576.7722

investor_relations@flextronics.com  

 

IDW contacts:

Thomas Lacey

Chief Executive Officer

+1.916.797.6800

investor-relations@idwusa.com

 

Renee Brotherton

Senior Director of Corporate Marketing

+1.408.576.7189

renee.brotherton@flextronics.com

 

Matt Hayden

Investor Relations

+1.843.272.4653

 

 

 

FLEXTRONICS TO ACQUIRE INTERNATIONAL DISPLAYWORKS

 

Flextronics bolsters vertical integration capabilities with addition of small form factor liquid crystal displays

 

SINGAPORE and ROSEVILLE, CA, September 5, 2006—Flextronics International Ltd. (“Flextronics”) (NASDAQ: FLEX) and International DisplayWorks, Inc. (“IDW”) (NASDAQ: IDWK) announced the two companies have entered into a definitive agreement for Flextronics to acquire IDW, which specializes in the manufacture and design of high quality small form factor liquid crystal displays (“LCDs”), modules and assemblies for a variety of applications including cell phones, MP3 players, industrial and commercial products, and eventually digital cameras.

 

Under the terms of the agreement, Flextronics will acquire IDW in a stock-for-stock merger with an aggregate value of approximately $300 million. The exchange ratio used at closing will be calculated using the Flextronics average daily closing share price for the 20 trading days ending on the fifth trading day immediately preceding the closing. The exchange ratio will float inside a 10% collar, and will be calculated using a fixed purchase price of $6.55 per share for each share of IDW common stock. The exchange ratio will be fixed inside a 10% and 15% collar resulting in a floating purchase price if the average Flextronics’ stock price increases or decreases between 10% and 15% from $11.73 per share. IDW has the right to terminate the agreement if Flextronics’ average share price falls 15% or more below $11.73, subject to a Flextronics top-up right. If Flextronics’ average share price increases to 15% or more above $11.73, the exchange ratio will float based on a fixed purchase price of $6.85 per share.

 

The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions, including IDW stockholder approval and certain regulatory approvals. The acquisition is expected to close in the fourth calendar quarter of 2006. As a result of the acquisition, IDW will become a wholly-owned subsidiary of Flextronics.

 

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Mike McNamara, chief executive officer of Flextronics, said, “IDW is an important and strategic addition to Flextronics’ product offerings and capabilities. IDW augments our strategy of providing vertically integrated solutions by adding LCD design and manufacturing capabilities. IDW’s proven track record of providing profitable, high-quality and competitive display solutions to a growing customer base fits very well with our overall strategy and provides IDW greater scale enabling them to grow more quickly with both new and larger customers. We are thrilled to add IDW customers and employees to our organization.” McNamara concluded by saying, “We expect this transaction to be neutral to our diluted EPS expectations in the first twelve months and expect it to be accretive thereafter.”

Tom Lacey, Chairman and CEO of IDW, said, “Flextronics’ proven track record, strong balance sheet and reputation as a global leader in electronics manufacturing services make the deal attractive for our customers, shareholders and employees. Specifically, the transaction will provide IDW customers with an enhanced portfolio of capabilities, greater scale, expanded supply chain leverage and the advantages of an increased global footprint.” Lacey added, “Our board and management team fully support the transaction and the opportunity it provides.”

 

Following completion of the acquisition, Flextronics intends to:

 

Combine IDW’s LCD operations with Flextronics’ Camera Module Group, TV tuner and

Wifi and TFT module assembly operations to create a new business unit within Flextronics’ Components Division.

 

Employ approximately 8,000 employees across six business unit factories.

 

Identify and implement synergies for the new business unit, capitalizing on the strengths of both organizations.

 

Transition Flextronics’s LCD sourcing to IDW wherever possible.

 

Build upon IDW’s existing business and customer relationships.

Deutsche Bank Securities Inc. is acting as exclusive financial advisor to IDW on this transaction.

About Flextronics:

 

Headquartered in Singapore (Singapore Reg. No. 199002645H), Flextronics is a leading Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) provider focused on delivering complete design, engineering and manufacturing services to aerospace, automotive, computing, consumer digital, industrial, infrastructure, medical and mobile OEMs. With fiscal year 2006 revenues from continuing operations of US$15.3 billion, Flextronics helps customers design, build, ship, and service electronics products through a network of facilities in over 30 countries on five continents. This global presence provides design and engineering solutions that are combined with core electronics manufacturing and logistics services, and vertically integrated with components technologies, to optimize customer operations by lowering costs and reducing time to market. For more information, please visit http://www.flextronics.com.

 

About International DisplayWorks:

 

International DisplayWorks, Inc. is a manufacturer and designer of high quality liquid crystal displays, modules and assemblies for a variety of customer needs including OEM applications. IDW operates 466,000 square feet of manufacturing facilities in the People's Republic of China (PRC). Sales offices are located in US, Europe, Hong Kong, Singapore, and China. For more information, please visit:http://www.idwk.com.

 

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Teleconference Information:

 

IDW management will make a prepared statement about the transaction in a conference call on September 5th at 9:00AM eastern time. Questions will not be permitted on the call. Interested parties should call 888-243-6208 if calling within the United States or 973-582-2869 if calling internationally. There will be a playback available until October 4, 2006. To listen to the playback, please call 877-519-4471 if calling within the United States or 973-341-3080 if calling internationally. Please use pass code

7416604 for the replay. This call is being web cast by ViaVid Broadcasting and can be accessed at: ViaVid's website at http://www.viavid.net. IDW intends to post on its web site the prepared management statement from the conference call shortly after the conclusion of the call.

 

Safe Harbor Statement:

 

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of federal securities laws relating to both Flextronics and IDW. These forward-looking statements include statements related to the expected closing of the acquisition of IDW by Flextronics, the expected synergies and benefits to IDW and its customers from the acquisition, the ability of the acquisition to enable IDW to capture new and larger customers, the impact of the acquisition on Flextronics’s EPS, the ability of Flextronics to successfully integrate IDW into a new business unit, and the ability of Flextronics to transition its sourcing of LCDs to IDW. The forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated by the forward-looking statements. These risks include that the acquisition may not be completed as planned or at all, that IDW may not be successfully integrated into Flextronics’s operations, the possibility that the revenues, cost savings, growth prospects and any other synergies expected from the proposed transaction may not be fully realized or may take longer to realize than expected, that growth in the EMS business may not occur as expected or at all, that production difficulties may be encountered with IDW’s products, the dependence of Flextronics on industries that continually produce technologically advanced products with short life cycles, Flextronics’s ability to respond to changes fluctuations in demand for customers’ products and the short-term nature of customers’ commitments, and the other risks affecting the combined company described in the section entitled “Risk Factors” in the proxy statement/prospectus to be provided to IDW’s shareholders as well as those described under “Risk Factors” and “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” in the reports on Form 10-K, 10-Q and 8-K filed by Flextronics and by IDW with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The forward-looking statements in this press release are based on current expectations and neither Flextronics nor IDW assumes any obligation to update these forward-looking statements.

 

Additional Information and Where to find it:

 

In connection with the proposed merger, Flextronics intends to file with the Securities and Exchange Commission a registration statement on Form S-4 that will contain a Proxy Statement/Prospectus. Investors and security holders are urged to read the Registration Statement and the Proxy Statement/Prospectus carefully when they become available because they will contain important information about Flextronics, IDW and the acquisition. The Proxy Statement/Prospectus and other relevant materials (when they become available), and any other documents filed with the SEC, may be obtained free of charge at the SEC’s web site www.sec.gov. In addition, investors and security holders may obtain a free copy of other documents filed by Flextronics or IDW by directing a written request, as appropriate, to International DisplayWorks, Inc., 1613 Santa Clara Drive, Suite 100, Roseville, CA 95661, Attention: Corporate Secretary, or to Flextronics’s U.S. offices at 2090 Fortune Drive, San Jose, CA 95131, Attention: Investor Relations. Investors and security holders are urged to read the Proxy Statement/Prospectus and the other relevant materials when they become available before making any voting or investment decision with respect to the proposed acquisition.

 

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This communication shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any securities, nor shall there be any sale of securities in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of such jurisdiction. No offering of securities shall be made except by means of a prospectus meeting the requirements of Section 10 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.

 

Participants in the Solicitation:

 

IDW and its directors and executive officers, and Flextronics and its directors and executive officers may be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies from the stockholders of IDW in connection with the proposed acquisition. Information regarding the special interests of these directors and executive officers in the proposed transaction will be included in the Proxy Statement/Prospectus referred to above. Additional information regarding the directors and executive officers of Flextronics is also included in Flextronics’ proxy statement (form DEF 14A) for the 2006 annual general meeting of Flextronics shareholders, which was filed with the SEC on July 31, 2006. This document is available free of charge at the SEC’s website (www.sec.gov) and by contacting Flextronics Investor Relations at Flextronicsinvestorrelations@flextronics.com.

 

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EX-99 3 exh99-2.htm EXH 99.2 TO FORM 425

Exhibit 99.2

 

Filed by International DisplayWorks, Inc.

(Commission File No. 000-27002)

pursuant to Rule 425 under the

Securities Act of 1933, as amended

 

Subject Company: Flextronics International Ltd.

(Commission File No. 000-23354)

 

THE FOLLOWING IS A TRANSCRIPT OF THE INTERNATIONAL DISPLAYWORKS ANALYST/INVESTOR

CONFERENCE CALL HELD ON SEPTEMBER 5, 2006

 

Good morning everyone. This is Tom Lacey, Chairman and CEO of International DisplayWorks Inc. and welcome to today’s conference call.

 

Before we begin, I would like to remind you that the matters we are about to discuss include forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, and are subject to risks and uncertainties described in IDW’s SEC reports including the annual report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2005 and our to be filed quarterly report for the period ended July 31, 2006, and other factors that will be outlined in the Proxy Statement/Prospectus that will be filed pursuant to the proposed transaction, all of which are or will be available on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov.

 

These forward-looking statements include IDW’s expectation that the merger will close in the fourth quarter of 2006.

 

Also, in connection with the proposed transaction, a registration statement on Form S-4 that will contain a Proxy Statement/Prospectus will be filed by Flextronics with the SEC. Shareholders of IDW are encouraged to carefully read the registration statement and any other relevant documents filed with the SEC, including the proxy statement/prospectus that will be part of the registration statement. These documents will contain all important information about the merger. IDW and its directors and executive officers, and Flextronics and its directors and executive officers may be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies from our stockholders in connection with the proposed transaction. Information regarding the special interests of these directors and executive officers in the proposed transaction will be included in the Proxy Statement/Prospectus to be filed, and publicly available once prepared as referenced in the Press Release.

 

Also, this communication shall not be construed as an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any securities, nor shall there be any sale or solicitation in any jurisdiction where it would be unlawful prior to registration and qualification. No offering of

 

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securities or solicitation of proxies shall be made except by means of the definitive proxy statement/prospectus meeting applicable requirements of the SEC.

 

During this call I will make a prepared statement. I will not be able to take any questions, but I would once again refer you to the proxy statement and other materials that will be filed with the SEC as a source for further information. For any questions not addressed in this statement investors are able to send their questions to  Investor-relations@idwusa.com.  Based upon the review of any questions and  as appropriate under disclosure and proxy solicitation rules and requirements, we may provide additional information regarding the transaction in our public filings.

 

This conference call is open to the public and can be accessed at International DisplayWorks' website at www.idwk.com. The web cast may also be accessed at ViaVid's website at www.viavid.net. IDW intends to post on its website a transcript of the prepared management statement from this conference call in the near term.

 

As you have no doubt seen, Flextronics and International DisplayWorks jointly announced today that we have signed a definitive agreement through which Flextronics will acquire IDW in a stock-for-stock merger with an aggregate equity value, at the time of announcement, of approximately $300 million, or $6.55 per share of IDW stock. IDW shareholders will own approximately 4.1% of the combined company after the merger is consummated.

 

At closing, IDW shareholders will receive, in exchange for each outstanding share of IDW stock held by them, a fraction of a share of Flextronics common stock, with such fraction to be based on an exchange ratio subject to the following collar.

 

If Flextronics’ average share price for the 20 consecutive trading days ending on the fifth trading day immediately preceding the closing is:

 

 

between $10.56 and $12.91, the exchange ratio shall equal the quotient obtained by dividing $6.55 by Flextronics’ average share price;

 

greater than $12.91 and less than or equal to $13.49, the exchange ratio shall be fixed at 0.5075x;

 

greater than $13.49, the Exchange Ratio shall equal the quotient obtained by dividing $6.85 by Flextronics’ average share price; or

 

less than $10.56, the Exchange Ratio shall be fixed at 0.6202x, provided that IDW shall have the right to terminate the agreement if Flextonics’ average share price is below $9.97. In this circumstance, Flextronics retains the right to exercise their top-up provision and increase the exchange ratio.

 

Based on recent market rumors regarding a potential transaction, Flextronics and IDW decided to accelerate the announcement of this transaction. The exchange ratio at announcement implies a purchase price of $6.55 per share, which represents a premium of 10.1% over Friday’s closing price of $5.95 per share. Analyzed over a longer period of time, $6.55 represents a 37.3% premium over the spot price 4 weeks prior to the

 

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announcement, a 27.0% premium over our 30-day average closing price and 27.2% over our 60-day average closing price.

 

Let me give you some background on how we arrived at today’s announcement. The details of the engagement will be detailed in our public filings. We have been exploring a variety of potential strategic engagement between Flextronics and IDW since approximately September of last year. Similarly, we have been exploring potential arrangements with other companies as well.

 

As we have previously disclosed, Flextronics has been and continues to be one of our top customers. We see some real synergies with the completion of this transaction.. After numerous meetings, analysis and research with Deutche Bank, our board of directors, our management team, consultant and Flextronics; in early August of this year, Mike McNamara and I agreed to explore the transaction structure we announced today.

 

Flextronics’ proven track record, strong balance sheet and reputation as a global leader in electronics manufacturing services make the deal an attractive one for IDW’s customers, shareholders and employees. Specifically, the transaction will provide IDW customers with an enhanced portfolio of capabilities, greater scale, expanded supply chain leverage and the advantages of an increased global footprint.

 

As outlined in our press release, the intention is for IDW to become part of a business unit within Flextronics. This business unit will employ approximately 8,000 people and will deliver more complete solutions to customers including LCDs, Camera Modules, TV tuners and WiFi modules. We expect to identify significant synergies capitalizing on the strengths of both organizations.

 

The Board of Directors of IDW is recommending shareholders approve this transaction as we believe the certainty, value and form of consideration offered shareholders is preferable to continuing as an independent public company.

 

The transaction has been approved by both companies’ Boards of Directors and is subject to customary closing conditions, including IDW stockholder approval and certain regulatory approvals. As a result of the acquisition, IDW will become a wholly-owned subsidiary of Flextronics.

 

Again, the board of directors believes this to be an excellent outcome for our shareholders. Thank you very much for your time.

 

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Additional Information and Where to Find It:

 

In connection with the proposed merger, Flextronics intends to file with the Securities and Exchange Commission a registration statement on Form S-4 that will contain a Proxy Statement/Prospectus. Investors and security holders are urged to read the Registration

 

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Statement and the Proxy Statement/Prospectus carefully when they become available because they will contain important information about Flextronics, IDW and the acquisition. The Proxy Statement/Prospectus and other relevant materials (when they become available), and any other documents filed with the SEC, may be obtained free of charge at the SEC’s web site www.sec.gov. In addition, investors and security holders may obtain a free copy of other documents filed by Flextronics or IDW by directing a written request, as appropriate, to International DisplayWorks, Inc., 1613 Santa Clara Drive, Suite 100, Roseville, CA 95661, Attention: Corporate Secretary, or to Flextronics’s U.S. offices at 2090 Fortune Drive, San Jose, CA 95131, Attention: Investor Relations. Investors and security holders are urged to read the Proxy Statement/Prospectus and the other relevant materials when they become available before making any voting or investment decision with respect to the proposed acquisition.

 

 

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