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The following notice was distributed to holders of Solectron stock options and restricted stock on
August 30, 2007.
SOLECTRON CORPORATION
August 29, 2007
Dear Option and/or Restricted Stock Holder:
You are receiving this letter because you are a Solectron employee that has been issued (i)
options (the Options) to purchase shares of Solectron common stock and/or (ii) shares of
restricted Solectron common stock issued upon the deemed exercise of discounted options. These
Options and/or shares of restricted stock have been issued under either the Solectron Corporation
Amended and Restated 1992 Stock Option Plan, the Solectron Corporation 2002 Stock Plan, the C-MAC
Industries, Inc. Stock Option Plan, the Centennial Technologies, Inc. 1994 Stock Option Plan, the
Centennial Technologies, Inc. 1999 Stock Incentive Plan, the iPhotonics, Inc. 2000 Stock Incentive
Plan, and the SMART Modular Technologies, Inc. 1995 Stock Plan (collectively, the Plans).
Please read this notice carefully. Your Options will be treated differently, depending on
whether the exercise price of your Options is greater than or less than $5.00 per share. It is
important that you understand these distinctions so that you may make the right decision for you.
Your shares of restricted stock will be converted into cash or Flextronics ordinary shares as a
result of the Merger on the same terms as shares that are not otherwise restricted. However, the
Flextronics ordinary shares or cash payable in exchange for such restricted stock will be subject
to the same terms and conditions that were applicable to the restricted stock prior to the Merger
(including the same vesting requirements).
As you know, Solectron Corporation (Solectron) has entered into an Agreement and
Plan of Merger (the Merger Agreement) by and among Solectron, Flextronics International
Ltd. (Flextronics), and Saturn Merger Corp., which provides for the acquisition of
Solectron by Flextronics (the Merger).
We want to take a moment to inform you about how your Options and shares of restricted stock
are being treated in connection with the Merger.
The treatment of your Options differs depending on the exercise price of your Options. In
connection with the Merger, Flextronics will assume all Options with an exercise price of $5.00 or
less that are outstanding as of the closing of the Merger (the Assumed Options).
Following the closing of the Merger, the Assumed Options will become options to purchase ordinary
shares of Flextronics rather than options to purchase shares of Solectron common stock. The
Assumed Options generally will be subject to the same vesting schedule and other terms and
conditions as set forth in the applicable Plan and your individual stock option agreement, except
that the exercise price of each Assumed Option and the number of Flextronics ordinary shares
subject to such Assumed Option will be adjusted as described in the Questions and Answers below.
Options with an exercise price greater than $5.00 will not be assumed by Flextronics.
Because these Options will not be assumed by Flextronics, the vesting of these unassumed Options
(to the extent that the unassumed Options are unvested) will accelerate in full as of August 29,
2007. Following such acceleration, these Options will be exercisable until immediately prior to the
closing of the Merger (subject to the terms of the applicable Plan and insider trading rules and
any blackout periods that Solectron has or may impose). However, the acceleration of the vesting
of any of your Options and
your right to exercise the accelerated Options will be contingent upon (i) the closing of the
Merger and (ii) your continued employment by Solectron through the closing date. If the unassumed
Options are not exercised immediately prior to the closing of the Merger, these Options will
terminate subject to and as of the closing of the Merger without any conversion, assumption or
substitution thereof.
Of course, you may also exercise your vested Options for shares of Solectron common stock at
any time prior to the earlier of the expiration of the Options and immediately prior to the closing
of the Merger (subject to the terms of the applicable Plan and insider trading rules and any
blackout periods that Solectron has or may impose) if you wish to receive the Merger
consideration for the underlying shares, regardless of whether such Options would be Assumed
Options.
If you timely exercise any vested Options (including Options that are accelerated in
connection with the Merger), you will be entitled to receive the consideration payable in the
Merger with respect to Solectron common stock for the shares issued to you upon exercise. In
accordance with the terms of the Merger Agreement, each Solectron stockholder is entitled to make
an election to receive either, but not a combination of, 0.3450 of an ordinary share of Flextronics
(i.e., the stock consideration) or $3.89 in cash, without interest (i.e., the cash consideration)
for each share of Solectron common stock that he or she owns, provided that such election is timely
and properly made and subject to certain limitations agreed to by Solectron and Flextronics, which
are described in further detail below.
The deadline for making and submitting this election is 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on the later
of: (i) the date of the Solectron special stockholder meeting, and (ii) a date mutually agreed to
by Flextronics and Solectron that is as near as practicable to 10 business days prior to the
expected closing date of the Merger (the Election Deadline). The Solectron special
stockholder meeting will be held on September 27, 2007, and the closing of the Merger is expected
to occur in October 2007. Flextronics and Solectron will issue a press release announcing the date
of the Election Deadline not more than 15, but at least 10, business days prior to the Election
Deadline.
If you wish to exercise your vested Options and make an election for either stock
consideration or cash consideration as described above, you must timely submit a properly executed
exercise notice and pay the applicable exercise price in accordance with the terms of your Options.
Election forms will then be provided to you by the broker that processes your exercise (either
E*Trade or Smith Barney (the Broker)), and you must submit a properly completed election
form to the Broker in accordance with the instructions the Broker provides you. IN ORDER TO ENSURE
A TIMELY ELECTION, YOU SHOULD BE SURE TO EXERCISE YOUR OPTIONS AND SUBMIT THE ELECTION FORM IN
ADVANCE OF THE ELECTION DEADLINE AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE BROKERS INSTRUCTIONS, WHICH MAY
REQUIRE THAT YOU SUBMIT YOUR ELECTION BY AN EARLIER DEADLINE. If you do not exercise your vested
Options as described above, you will not be entitled to make an election with respect to the Merger
consideration for the shares underlying the vested Options. In addition, if you fail to make a
valid election with respect to Options that you exercise in accordance with the instructions of the
Broker (including by the deadline established by the Broker, which may be earlier than the Election
Deadline), your shares of Solectron common stock will be converted automatically in the manner as
provided for in the Merger Agreement and as described in more detail below.
Enclosed with this letter are Questions and Answers that describe the treatment of your
Options in greater detail. You can find additional information on the Merger and related
transactions in the joint proxy statement/prospectus, which is part of a Registration Statement on
Form S-4/A filed by Flextronics with the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 7, 2007, and
in the Merger Agreement attached to the joint proxy statement/prospectus as Annex A-1, which are
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the Securities and Exchange Commissions website at www.sec.gov. The information contained in
the joint proxy statement/prospectus speaks as of August 7, 2007, and does not reflect subsequent
developments. However, it incorporates by reference subsequent filings with the Securities and
Exchange Commission by Flextronics and Solectron. You should rely only on the information contained
or expressly incorporated by reference in the joint proxy statement/prospectus. We have not
authorized anyone to provide you with information that is different from what is contained or
incorporated by reference in that document. BEFORE DECIDING WHETHER TO EXERCISE YOUR OPTIONS OR
MAKE AN ELECTION WITH RESPECT TO YOUR SHARES, YOU ARE URGED TO READ THE JOINT PROXY
STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS AND THE MERGER AGREEMENT IN THEIR ENTIRETY.
Please note that if the Merger is not completed for any reason, your unexercised Options will
continue in accordance with their present terms. Please note that this notice is the only notice
you will receive regarding your Options (unless the Merger is not completed).
Thank you for all your hard work in helping Solectron achieve its success.
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Solectron Corporation
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/s/ Roger Petersen
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
WITH RESPECT TO SOLECTRON OPTIONS
AND MERGER CONSIDERATION
Q.1 Why am I being sent this notice?
A.1 As you know, Solectron has entered into a Merger Agreement with Flextronics. This notice is
intended to inform you about how your outstanding Options or shares of restricted stock granted
under the Solectron Corporation Amended and Restated 1992 Stock Option Plan, the Solectron
Corporation 2002 Stock Plan, the C-MAC Industries, Inc. Stock Option Plan, the Centennial
Technologies, Inc. 1994 Stock Option Plan, the Centennial Technologies, Inc. 1999 Stock Incentive
Plan, the iPhotonics, Inc. 2000 Stock Incentive Plan, and the SMART Modular Technologies, Inc. 1995
Stock Plan (collectively, the Plans) will be treated in connection with the Merger.
OPTIONS
Q.2 How will my Options be treated in the Merger?
A.2 The treatment of your Options differs depending on the exercise price of your Options. Options
with an exercise price of $5.00 or less that are outstanding immediately prior to the closing of
the Merger will be assumed by Flextronics and converted into options to purchase ordinary shares of
Flextronics (the Assumed Options). The Assumed Options generally will be subject to the
terms and conditions set forth in the applicable Plan under which the Options were granted and the
individual stock option agreements, including the vesting schedule. However, the exercise price of
each Assumed Option and the number of Flextronics ordinary shares subject to such Assumed Option
will be adjusted as described in Question and Answer 3.
Options with an exercise price greater than $5.00 will not be assumed by Flextronics.
Instead, in accordance with the terms of the Plan under which the Options were granted, these
unassumed Options will become fully vested (to the extent that the unassumed Options are unvested)
and exercisable as of August 29, 2007. Following such acceleration, these Options will be
exercisable until immediately prior to the closing of the Merger (subject to the terms of the
applicable Plan and insider trading rules and any blackout periods that Solectron has or may
impose). However, the acceleration of the vesting of your Options will be contingent upon (i) the
closing of the Merger and (ii) your continued employment by Solectron through the closing date of
the Merger. If these unassumed Options are not exercised immediately prior to the closing of the
Merger, these Options will terminate subject to and as of the closing of the Merger without any
conversion, assumption or substitution thereof.
The treatment of your Options in the Merger is subject to the closing of the Merger. If the
Merger is not completed for any reason, your unexercised Options will continue in accordance with
their present terms.
Q.3 What will be the terms of my Assumed Options?
A.3 Assumed Options generally will be subject to the terms and conditions set forth in the
applicable Plan under which the Options were granted and the individual stock option agreements
(including the vesting schedule), except for certain terms as described below.
(a) Number of Shares. Each Assumed Option will be exercisable, subject to any applicable
vesting, for the number of Flextronics ordinary shares equal to the product of the number of
Solectron shares that were issuable upon exercise of the Option immediately prior to the closing of
the Merger multiplied by 0.3450, rounded down to the nearest whole share.
(b) Exercise price. Each Assumed Option will have a new exercise price equal to the quotient
determined by dividing the Options original exercise price by 0.3450, rounded up to the nearest
whole cent.
(c) Underlying Shares. As mentioned above, your Assumed Options will be exercisable for
ordinary shares of Flextronics, instead of Solectron common stock.
(d) Other terms. All references to Solectron in the applicable Plan and in your individual
stock option agreements will be references to Flextronics. All other terms and conditions of your
Assumed Options, including the vesting schedule, will remain the same as the terms and conditions
of your Options immediately prior to the closing of the Merger.
Example: If before the Merger, you held an Option to purchase 1,000 shares of Solectron
common stock with an exercise price of $3.11 per share, your Option will be assumed by Flextronics
and adjusted so that your Option will be exercisable for 345 ordinary shares of Flextronics at an
adjusted exercise price of $9.02.
Q.4 Can I exercise my vested Options prior to the closing of the Merger?
A.4 You can exercise your vested Options (including Options that are accelerated in connection with
the Merger) at any time prior to the earlier of the expiration of the Options and immediately prior
to the closing of the Merger (subject to the terms of the applicable Plan and insider trading rules
and any blackout periods that Solectron has or may impose) if you wish to receive Merger
consideration for the underlying shares. Note, however, that if you wish to make an election as to
the type of Merger consideration in connection with the Merger, you must exercise your Options
prior to the Election Deadline, or such earlier time as the Broker may require. Please see
Question and Answer 5 for more information on this procedure. Upon exercise of your vested
Options, payment of the applicable exercise price and issuance of certificates representing the
shares of Solectron common stock (which may be in book entry form), you will become a Solectron
stockholder and be entitled to receive the Merger consideration payable with respect to Solectron
common stock. However, the acceleration of the vesting of any of your Options that are not assumed
in the Merger and your right to exercise the accelerated Options will be contingent upon (i) the
closing of the Merger and (ii) your continued employment by Solectron through the closing date.
Q.5 What is the Merger consideration payable with respect to Solectron common stock?
A.5 Pursuant to the Merger Agreement, each Solectron stockholder may elect to receive either, but
not a combination of, 0.3450 of an ordinary share of Flextronics (i.e., the stock consideration) or
$3.89 in cash, without interest (i.e., the cash consideration) for each share of Solectron common
stock that he or she owns, subject to certain limits on the aggregate number of Solectron shares
that can be converted to stock consideration and cash consideration in the Merger as described in
Question and Answer 6.
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Solectron stockholders may make an election for either the stock consideration or the cash
consideration with respect to all of their shares of Solectron common stock, but not a combination
of both. The deadline for making and submitting this election is 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on the
later of: (i) the date of the Solectron special stockholder meeting, and (ii) a date mutually
agreed to by Flextronics and Solectron that is as near as practicable to 10 business days prior to
the expected closing date of the Merger (the Election Deadline). However, if you
exercise Options, you will be required to make an election in accordance with the instructions of
the broker that processes your exercise (either E*Trade or Smith Barney (the Broker)),
who may establish an earlier deadline for your election. The Solectron special stockholder meeting
will be held on September 27, 2007, and the closing of the Merger is expected to occur in October
2007. Therefore, the Election Deadline is currently expected to be September 27, 2007. Flextronics
and Solectron will issue a press release announcing the date of the Election Deadline not more than
15, but at least 10, business days prior to the Election Deadline.
Consequently, if you wish to exercise your vested Options and make an election for either
stock consideration or cash consideration with respect to the shares of Solectron common stock
issuable upon exercise of your vested Options, you must timely submit a properly executed exercise
notice and pay the applicable exercise price in accordance with the terms of your Options.
Election forms will then be provided to you by the Broker, and you must submit a properly completed
election form to the Broker in accordance with the instructions the Broker provides you. IN ORDER
TO ENSURE A TIMELY ELECTION, YOU SHOULD BE SURE TO EXERCISE YOUR OPTIONS AND SUBMIT THE ELECTION
FORM IN ADVANCE OF THE ELECTION DEADLINE AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE BROKERS INSTRUCTIONS, WHICH
MAY REQUIRE THAT YOU SUBMIT YOUR ELECTION BY AN EARLIER DEADLINE.
If you do not exercise your vested Options as described above, you will not be entitled to
make an election with respect to the Merger consideration for the shares underlying the vested
Options. In addition, if you fail to make a valid election with respect to Options that you
exercise in accordance with the instructions of the Broker (including by the deadline established
by the Broker, which may be earlier than the Election Deadline), your shares of Solectron common
stock will be converted automatically into either cash, Flextronics ordinary shares or a
combination of the two, depending on the results of the elections made by electing Solectron
stockholders and the limits on the aggregate number of shares of Solectron common stock that can
be converted into stock consideration and cash consideration in the Merger, as described in
Question and Answer 6.
Please note that even if you timely exercise your vested Options and properly complete and
timely submit your Election of Merger Consideration, it is possible that you may receive Merger
consideration other than the type which you elected to receive. Please see Question and Answer 6
for an explanation of the allocation of the Merger consideration.
You should consult with your tax advisor to determine the tax effect to you of receiving
Flextronics ordinary shares and/or cash, including the application and effect of any foreign,
state, local or other tax laws.
Q.6 If I timely exercise my vested Options and properly complete and timely submit an Election of
Merger Consideration, are there any limitations on the Merger consideration that I will receive for
my shares of Solectron common stock regardless of my election?
A.6 Yes. Regardless of the elections made by Solectrons stockholders all Elections are subject
to the limitation, pursuant to the Merger Agreement, that at least 50%, but no more than 70%, of
the shares of Solectron common stock outstanding immediately prior to the closing of the Merger
will be converted
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into the right to receive Flextronics ordinary shares (i.e., the stock consideration), and at least
30%, but no more than 50%, of the shares of Solectron common stock outstanding immediately prior to
the closing of the Merger will be converted into the right to receive cash (i.e., the cash
consideration). If these limits are exceeded, the cash and stock elections made by Solectrons
stockholders will be subject to proration, which is described in further detail in the joint proxy
statement/prospectus, a copy of which can be obtained by contacting Investor Relations via email at
InvestorRelations@Solectron.com or via phone at (408) 957-2611. As a result, Solectron stockholders
that have elected to receive either cash or Flextronics ordinary shares could in certain
circumstances receive a combination of both cash and Flextronics ordinary shares. Solectron
stockholders that fail to make an election will receive either cash, Flextronics ordinary shares or
a combination of the two, depending on the results of the elections made by electing Solectron
stockholders and the limits on the aggregate number of Solectron shares that can be converted into
stock consideration and cash consideration in the Merger.
Q.7 Should I exercise my Options with an exercise price higher than $5.00 that will be cancelled in
connection with the Merger?
A.7 Neither Solectron nor Flextronics can advise you with respect to whether you should exercise
your Options that will not be assumed by Flextronics and will thereby be cancelled subject to and
as of the closing of the Merger.
If you have Options with an exercise price greater than $5.00 and are considering exercising
such Options, you should consult with your financial and/or other tax advisors as to the specific
financial, tax and other implications of doing so. Please note that holders of shares of Solectron
common stock are receiving either 0.3450 of an ordinary share of Flextronics or $3.89 in cash
pursuant to the Merger for each share of Solectron common stock. Based on the current trading
price of Solectron common stock, if you exercise Options with an exercise price greater than $5.00,
you will receive Solectron common stock with a cash value that is less than the amount you paid for
the Solectron common stock. Based on the current trading price of Flextronics ordinary shares, the
Merger consideration that you would receive in exchange for such shares of Solectron common stock
will be less than the amount you paid for the Solectron common stock and, therefore, exercising
Options with an exercise price greater than $5.00 may be counter to your interests.
Q.8 Are there tax consequences in connection with the exercise of my vested Options?
A.8 You should consult your own tax advisor as to the specific tax implications to you of
exercising your vested Options, including the applicability and effect of federal, state, local and
foreign tax laws. Your federal, state, local and foreign tax consequences depend upon your unique
circumstances.
The following discussion, however, provides a general summary of the current United States income
tax consequences of exercising your vested Options.
Exercise of Incentive Stock Options
To the extent you exercise vested Options that are intended to qualify as incentive
stock options and you receive cash consideration in connection with the Merger, a
disqualifying disposition of the shares of Solectron common stock underlying your Option
will be deemed to have occurred. Upon the disqualifying disposition, you will recognize
ordinary income equal to the excess, if any, of the lesser of (i) the fair market value of
the shares of Solectron common stock at the time you exercise your Option less the aggregate
exercise price you pay for those
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shares or (ii) the amount you realize for the shares of Solectron common stock disposed
of in the Merger less the aggregate exercise price you pay for those shares. Such income
will constitute wages but will not be subject to withholding of applicable federal
and state income and employment withholding taxes. Any additional gain or loss will be
short-term capital gain or loss (assuming you hold such shares as a capital asset).
To the extent you exercise vested Options that are intended to qualify as incentive
options and you receive stock consideration in connection with the Merger, the ordinary
shares of Flextronics issued in exchange for your shares of Solectron common stock
underlying your Option should not be treated as a disposition under applicable U.S. tax
rules. Consequently, you should not be required to immediately recognize gain or loss to the
extent of the stock for stock exchange. However, the determinations regarding the amount
and character of income in the acquisition context are complex, and the law governing the
taxation of the exchange of shares issued upon exercise of an incentive stock option for
merger consideration is not entirely clear. Again, you should consult your own tax advisor
as to the applicability of the tax rules to you.
Exercise of Nonstatutory Stock Options
To the extent you exercise vested Options that are nonstatutory stock options, you will
recognize ordinary income equal to the excess, if any, of (i) the fair market value of those shares
of Solectron common stock at the time of exercise over (ii) the aggregate exercise price paid for
those shares. If you were an employee on the date of your Option grant, such income will
constitute wages subject to payment of applicable federal and state income and employment
withholding taxes. Any additional gain or loss will be short-term capital gain or loss (assuming
you hold such shares as a capital asset).
RESTRICTED STOCK (DISCOUNTED STOCK OPTIONS)
Q.9 What if I own shares of restricted stock that were issued upon the deemed exercise of
discounted options?
A.9 Shares of restricted stock that were issued upon the deemed exercise of discounted options and
any other shares of Solectron common stock that are unvested or subject to a repurchase option,
risk of forfeiture or other similar condition under a restricted stock purchase agreement or other
similar arrangement (collectively referred to as Restricted Stock) will be converted into
cash or Flextronics ordinary shares as a result of the Merger on the same terms as shares that are
not subject to such restrictions. If you hold Restricted Stock, you will have the same right to
elect to receive cash or Flextronics ordinary shares as other Solectron stockholders. However, the
Flextronics ordinary shares or cash payable in exchange for such Restricted Stock will be subject
to the same terms and conditions that were applicable to the Restricted Stock prior to the Merger
(including the same vesting requirements).
Q.10 Am I entitled to vote my shares of Restricted Stock with respect to the approval of the Merger
Agreement?
A.10 Yes, you are considered the owner of record of your shares of Restricted Stock, subject to the
Solectrons reacquisition right, repurchase option or other similar condition, and are thus
entitled to vote your shares of Restricted Stock with respect to the approval of the Merger
Agreement if you owned those shares on August 6, 2007, which was the record date for the
stockholders meeting.
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Q.11 Are there tax consequences in connection with exchange of my shares of Restricted Stock for
Merger consideration?
A.11 You should consult your own tax advisor as to the specific tax implications to you of the
Merger with respect to your shares of Restricted Stock, including the applicability and effect of
federal, state, local and foreign tax laws. Your federal, state, local and foreign tax
consequences depend upon your unique circumstances.
In general, however, the Merger consideration received in exchange for your shares of
Restricted Stock for which you made a valid and timely election under Section 83(b) of the Internal
Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (hereinafter, an 83(b) Election) should be subject to the same
rules that apply to other holders of Solectron common stock as more fully discussed in the joint
proxy statement/prospectus, which is part of a Registration Statement on Form S-4/A filed by
Flextronics with the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 7, 2007.
Merger consideration received in exchange for your shares of Restricted Stock for which you
did not make a valid and timely 83(b) Election will generally be taxable to you if and when such
Merger consideration is released to you (i.e., the applicable restrictions have lapsed). Any such
amounts would be ordinary income and generally would constitute wages subject to income and
employment tax withholding.
Q.12 If I receive cash in exchange for my Restricted Stock, will I receive interest on those
amounts prior to vesting?
A.12 No interest will be paid on any cash consideration exchanged for your unvested shares of
Restricted Stock that will be paid upon vesting following the closing of the Merger.
MISCELLANEOUS
Q.13 What if I own shares purchased through Solectrons Employee Stock Purchase Plan?
If you hold shares of Solectron common stock purchased through Solectrons Employee Stock Purchase
Plan, you will have the same right to elect to receive cash or Flextronics ordinary shares as other
Solectron stockholders.
Q.14 Do I also need to make elections if I hold other shares of Solectron common stock?
A.14 If you hold other Solectron shares, you may receive one or more election forms with respect to
those shares. If you wish to make an election for those shares, you should complete and return
each election form that you receive by the election deadline. You must elect either cash
consideration or stock consideration for all of your Solectron shares.
Q.15 Whom can I contact if I have questions regarding my Options?
A.15 If you have questions regarding your Options, you may contact Stock Administration via phone
at (408) 956-6731. In addition, you may contact E*Trade or Smith Barney regarding the exercise of
your Options and the election process as follows:
E*Trade
Stock Plan Customer Service
(800) 838-3908
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Smith Barney
Attention: Solectron Shareholder Representative
(800) 965-2765 or (650) 926-7140 for international calls
You should also consult your personal tax advisor to determine the tax effect to you of
receiving Flextronics ordinary shares and/or cash, including the application and effect of any
foreign, state, local or other tax laws. You can find additional information on the merger and
related transactions in the joint proxy statement/prospectus, which was filed as part of a
Registration Statement on Form S-4/A filed by Flextronics on August 7, 2007, and in the merger
agreement attached to the joint proxy statement/prospectus as Annex A-1, which are available
through the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commissions website at www.sec.gov. BEFORE DECIDING
WHETHER TO EXERCISE YOUR OPTIONS OR MAKE AN ELECTION WITH RESPECT TO YOUR SHARES, YOU ARE URGED TO
READ THE JOINT PROXY STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS AND THE MERGER AGREEMENT, WHICH IS ATTACHED TO THE JOINT
PROXY STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS AS ANNEX A-1, IN THEIR ENTIRETY.
Safe Harbor Statement
This communication contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of federal
securities laws relating to both Flextronics and Solectron. These forward-looking statements
include statements related to expectations as to the closing of the acquisition of Solectron by
Flextronics. These forward-looking statements are based on current assumptions and expectations and
involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those
anticipated by the forward-looking statements. These risks include the ability of Flextronics and
Solectron to satisfy the conditions to closing (including obtaining required regulatory approvals,
Solectron stockholder approval and Flextronics shareholder approval); if and when the acquisition
occurs, the revenues, cost savings, growth prospects and any other synergies expected from the
acquisition may not be fully realized due to difficulties integrating the businesses, operations
and product lines of Flextronics and Solectron or may take longer to realize than expected; any
delay in completing the acquisition (including any delay in obtaining the required clearances and
approvals or resulting from any litigation or similar proceedings) may significantly reduce the
benefits expected to be obtained from the acquisition; a failure to complete the acquisition could
materially and adversely affect Flextronicss results of operations and stock price; and
Flextronics may incur significant costs associated with the acquisition, including charges to
operations to reflect costs associated with integrating the businesses and operations of
Flextronics and Solectron. Additional information concerning these and other risks is described
under Risk Factors and Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results
of Operations in Flextronicss reports on Form 10-K, 10-Q and 8-K that Flextronics has filed with
the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and under Cautionary Statement Regarding
Forward Looking Information and Risk Factors included in the joint proxy statement/prospectus
which forms a part of Flextronicss registration statement on Form S-4/A, filed by Flextronics with
the SEC on August 7, 2007. The forward-looking statements in this communication are based on
current expectations and Flextronics assumes no obligation to update these forward-looking
statements.
Additional Information and Where to Find it:
On August 7, 2007, Flextronics filed a Registration Statement on Form S-4/A (SEC File No.
333-14486) with the SEC that contains a definitive joint proxy statement/prospectus. Before making
any voting or investment decision with respect to the proposed merger, investors and security
holders are urged to read carefully the Registration Statement and the definitive joint proxy
statement/prospectus and related materials, because they contain important information about
Flextronics, Solectron and the
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proposed merger. Documents filed with the SEC, including the preliminary joint proxy
statement/prospectus, the definitive joint proxy statement/prospectus, when it is made available,
and other relevant materials, may be obtained free of charge at the SECs web site www.sec.gov. In
addition, investors and security holders may obtain a free copy of any documents that Flextronics
and Solectron have filed with the SEC by directing a written request to:
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2090 Fortune Drive
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Attention: Investor Relations
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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:
Flextronics, Solectron and their respective directors and executive officers may be deemed to
be participants in the solicitation of proxies in connection with the proposed merger. Information
regarding the interests of these directors and executive officers in the proposed transaction is
included in the definitive joint proxy statement/prospectus referred to above. This document is
available free of charge at the SECs website (www.sec.gov) or by contacting Flextronics and
Solectron at their respective addresses listed above.
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