UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
 
FORM 10-Q
   
þ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the Quarterly Period Ended DecemberMarch 31, 20092010
   
o TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from                    to                    
Commission File Number 0-7491
 
MOLEX INCORPORATED
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
   
Delaware
36-2369491
(State or other jurisdiction of
(I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization) 36-2369491
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)
2222 Wellington Court, Lisle, Illinois 60532
(Address of principal executive offices)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (630) 969-4550
 
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     On January 25,April 22, 2010, the following numbers of shares of the Company’s common stock were outstanding:
   
Common Stock95,560,076 95,560,076
Class A Common Stock78,373,57078,148,338
Class B Common Stock94,225 94,255
 
 

 


 

Molex Incorporated
INDEX
PART I — FINANCIAL INFORMATION
  
Page
PART I — FINANCIAL INFORMATION
     
Item 1. Financial Statements Page
     
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of DecemberMarch 31, 20092010 and June 30, 2009  3 
     
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three and sixnine months ended DecemberMarch 31, 20092010 and 20082009  4 
     
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the sixnine months ended DecemberMarch 31, 20092010 and 20082009  5 
     
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements  6 
     
Item 2.Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations  1415 
     
Item 3.Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk  2627 
     
Item 4.Controls and Procedures  2728 
     
PART II — OTHER INFORMATION    
     
Item 1.Legal Proceedings27
Item 1A.Risk Factors27
Item 2.Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds28
Item 4.Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders28
Item 6.Exhibits  29 
     
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds29
Item 6. Exhibits30
  
SIGNATURES  3031 
Section 302 Certification of Chief Executive Officer
Section 302 Certification of Chief Financial Officer
Section 906 Certification of Chief Executive Officer
Section 302 Certification of Chief Executive OfficerSection 302 Certification of Chief Financial OfficerSection 906 Certification of Chief Executive OfficerSection 906 Certification of Chief Financial Officer

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PART I
Item 1.Financial Statements
Item 1. Financial Statements
Molex Incorporated
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

(in thousands)
                
 Dec. 31, June 30,  Mar. 31, June 30, 
 2009 2009  2010 2009 
 (Unaudited)  (Unaudited) 
ASSETS
 ASSETS
 
Current assets:  
Cash and cash equivalents $486,318 $424,707  $431,754 $424,707 
Marketable securities 9,645 43,234  11,636 43,234 
Accounts receivable, less allowances of $40,679 and $32,593, respectively 626,449 528,907 
Accounts receivable, less allowances of $42,445 and $32,593 respectively 657,280 528,907 
Inventories 372,166 354,337  419,864 354,337 
Deferred income taxes 25,068 27,939  42,793 27,939 
Other current assets 63,091 68,449  70,093 68,449 
          
Total current assets 1,582,737 1,447,573  1,633,420 1,447,573 
Property, plant and equipment, net 1,064,197 1,080,417  1,054,575 1,080,417 
Goodwill 129,306 128,494  130,099 128,494 
Non-current deferred income taxes 79,396 89,332  78,163 89,332 
Other assets 190,564 196,341  189,549 196,341 
          
Total assets $3,046,200 $2,942,157  $3,085,806 $2,942,157 
          
  
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
 LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
 
Current liabilities:  
Current portion of long-term debt and short-term loans $3,821 $224,340 
Current portion of long-term debt and short-term borrowings $103,048 $224,340 
Accounts payable 285,904 266,633  325,398 266,633 
Accrued expenses 239,355 218,429  253,121 218,429 
Income taxes payable 17,492 4,750  7,493 4,750 
          
Total current liabilities 546,572 714,152  689,060 714,152 
Other non-current liabilities 20,353 21,862  19,330 21,862 
Accrued pension and postretirement benefits 116,342 113,268  114,949 113,268 
Long-term debt 287,232 30,311  182,459 30,311 
     
     
Total liabilities 970,499 879,593  1,005,798 879,593 
          
  
Commitments and contingencies  
 
  
Stockholders’ equity:  
Common stock 11,170 11,138  11,193 11,138 
Paid-in capital 620,092 601,459  631,848 601,459 
Retained earnings 2,315,918 2,355,991  2,307,993 2,355,991 
Treasury stock  (1,092,414)  (1,089,322)  (1,097,518)  (1,089,322)
Accumulated other comprehensive income 220,935 183,298  226,492 183,298 
          
Total stockholders’ equity 2,075,701 2,062,564  2,080,008 2,062,564 
     
     
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity $3,046,200 $2,942,157  $3,085,806 $2,942,157 
          
See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

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Molex Incorporated
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations

(Unaudited)
(in thousands, except per share data)
                                
 Three Months Ended Six Months Ended  Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended 
 December 31, December 31,  March 31, March 31, 
 2009 2008 2009 2008  2010 2009 2010 2009 
Net revenue $729,576 $666,728 $1,403,609 $1,505,713  $756,294 $505,539 $2,159,903 $2,011,252 
Cost of sales 517,040 490,656 999,654 1,080,169  520,564 412,143 1,520,218 1,492,312 
                  
Gross profit 212,536 176,072 403,955 425,544  235,730 93,396 639,685 518,940 
                  
  
Selling, general and administrative 150,105 144,612 295,734 310,963  156,374 139,071 452,108 450,034 
Restructuring costs and asset impairments 25,635 39,782 81,528 61,560  9,068 44,344 90,596 105,904 
Loss on unauthorized activities in Molex Japan 30,967  30,967  
Goodwill impairment  93,140  93,140     93,140 
                  
Total operating expenses 175,740 277,534 377,262 465,663  196,409 183,415 573,671 649,078 
                  
  
Income (loss) from operations 36,796  (101,462) 26,693  (40,119) 39,321  (90,019) 66,014  (130,138)
  
Interest (expense) income, net  (1,286) 843  (2,286) 2,036   (2,298) 251  (4,584) 2,287 
Other (expense) income  (701) 18,386 2,783 20,993   (2,721) 3,259 62 24,252 
         
         
Total other (expense) income  (1,987) 19,229 497 23,029   (5,019) 3,510  (4,522) 26,539 
                  
  
Income (loss) before income taxes 34,809  (82,233) 27,190  (17,090) 34,302  (86,509) 61,492  (103,599)
  
Income taxes 15,523 5,011 19,499 25,857  10,476  (27,909) 29,975  (2,052)
                  
  
Net income (loss) $19,286 $(87,244) $7,691 $(42,947) $23,826 $(58,600) $31,517 $(101,547)
                  
  
Earnings (loss) per share:  
Basic $0.11 $(0.50) $0.04 $(0.24) $0.14 $(0.34) $0.18 $(0.58)
Diluted $0.11 $(0.50) $0.04 $(0.24) $0.14 $(0.34) $0.18 $(0.58)
  
Dividends declared per share $0.1525 $0.1525 $0.3050 $0.3050  $0.1525 $0.1525 $0.4575 $0.4575 
  
Average common shares outstanding:  
Basic 173,743 174,636 173,605 175,736  173,858 173,228 173,689 174,985 
Diluted 174,575 174,636 174,356 175,736  174,838 173,228 174,523 174,985 
See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

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Molex Incorporated
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(Unaudited)
(in thousands)
                
 Six Months Ended  Nine Months Ended 
 December 31,  March 31, 
 2009 2008  2010 2009 
Operating activities:  
Net income (loss) $7,691 $(42,947) $31,517 $(101,547)
Add non-cash items included in net income (loss):  
Depreciation and amortization 121,263 126,349  180,699 190,085 
Share-based compensation 15,127 13,075  21,024 19,393 
Goodwill impairment  93,140   93,140 
Non-cash restructuring and other costs, net 19,922 7,092  20,041 20,041 
Other non-cash items 27,428  (7,326) 21,817  (10,649)
Changes in assets and liabilities:  
Accounts receivable  (58,715) 141,592   (122,127) 282,082 
Inventories  (18,589) 2,637   (62,059) 93,916 
Accounts payable 9,128  (110,047) 48,808  (167,781)
Other current assets and liabilities 9,511 10,822  31,147  (50,148)
Other assets and liabilities 9,072  (44,144) 11,059  (56,947)
          
Cash provided from operating activities 141,838 190,243  181,926 311,585 
  
Investing activities:  
Capital expenditures  (93,320)  (96,637)  (150,001)  (127,688)
Proceeds from sales of property, plant and equipment 6,554 2,324  8,082 7,561 
Proceeds from sales or maturities of marketable securities 35,319 7,230  47,339 11,694 
Purchases of marketable securities  (1,485)  (15,111)  (15,259)  (33,399)
Acquisitions  (10,090)  (73,447)  (10,097)  (73,447)
Other investing activities 222  (188)  (5,308) 655 
          
Cash used for investing activities  (62,800)  (175,829)  (125,244)  (214,624)
  
Financing activities:  
Proceeds from revolving credit facility and short term loans 110,000 115,000  154,000 115,000 
Payments on revolving credit facility  (70,000)  (50,000)  (79,000)  (105,000)
Payments on long-term debt  (15,336)  (197)
Net change in long-term debt  (53,194) 47,300 
Cash dividends paid  (52,919)  (46,807)  (79,420)  (73,222)
Exercise of stock options 991 1,187  2,257 1,233 
Purchase of treasury stock   (76,342)   (76,342)
Other financing activities  (1,183)  (960)  (2,056)  (870)
          
Cash used for financing activities  (28,447)  (58,119)  (57,413)  (91,901)
  
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash 11,020  (13,229) 7,778  (23,019)
          
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents 61,611  (56,934) 7,047  (17,959)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period 424,707 475,507  424,707 475,507 
          
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period $486,318 $418,573  $431,754 $457,548 
          
See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

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Molex Incorporated

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

(Unaudited)
1. Basis of Presentation
     Molex Incorporated (together with its subsidiaries, except where the context otherwise requires, “we,” “us,” and “our”) manufactures electronic components, including electrical and fiber optic interconnection products and systems, switches and integrated products in 4140 manufacturing locations in 17 countries.
     The accompanying Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (GAAP) for interim financial information and with instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by GAAP for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments consisting of normal recurring accruals considered necessary for a fair statement of results for the interim period have been included. Operating results for the three and sixnine months ended DecemberMarch 31, 20092010 are not necessarily an indication of the results that may be expected for the year ending June 30, 2010. The Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet as of June 30, 2009 was derived from our audited consolidated financial statements for the year ended June 30, 2009. These financial statements and related notes should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and notes thereto included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended June 30, 2009.
     The preparation of the unaudited financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires the use of estimates and assumptions related to the reporting of assets, liabilities, revenues, expenses and related disclosures. Significant estimates and assumptions are used in the estimation of income taxes, pension and retiree health care benefit obligations, stock options, allowances for accounts receivable and inventory and impairment reviews for goodwill, intangible and other long-lived assets. Estimates are revised periodically. Actual results could differ from these estimates. Material subsequent events are evaluated and disclosed through the report issuance date, January 29, 2010.date.
2. Loss on Unauthorized Activities in Molex Japan
     In April 2010, we launched an investigation into unauthorized activities in Molex Japan. We learned that an individual working in Molex Japan’s finance group obtained unauthorized loans from third party lenders that included unauthorized liens in Molex Japan’s name which we believe were used to cover losses resulting from unauthorized trading activities, including margin trading, in Molex Japan’s name. We also believe that the individual has misappropriated cash from Molex Japan to cover losses from unauthorized trading activities. The individual has admitted to forging documentation in arranging the transactions. We have retained outside legal counsel, and they have retained forensic accountants, to investigate the matter and the extent of Molex Japan’s liability, if any, for the unauthorized loans and any possible recourse to recover the misappropriated cash. The investigation includes a review of the facts and circumstances surrounding the unauthorized transactions, including a search of relevant physical and electronic documents and interviews with officers and employees.
     Following is a summary of our preliminary findings of the unauthorized loans and misappropriated cash, which we conducted with the assistance of our legal counsel:
The amount of unauthorized loans outstanding as of March 31, 2010 was ¥16.0 billion ($173.0 million). The dates, terms and amounts of the original borrowings are unclear. These unauthorized loans were not recorded in Molex’s books and records.
The amount of misappropriated cash was ¥1.864 billion ($20.2 million) as of March 31, 2010. Molex Japan repaid a ¥1.0 billion ($10.8 million) unauthorized loan on April 5, 2010. As of March 31, 2010, we recognized an expense for the amount of misappropriated cash and repayment of the unauthorized loan pending the investigation of the unauthorized activity.
     We believe that if Molex Japan is liable for the unauthorized loans, our maximum loss would be approximately $193.2 million, of which $31.0 million has been reflected as a charge in the current quarter and $162.2 million is a contingent liability. With respect to the contingent liability, we do not believe that a loss is probable at this time and consequently did not record any loss pending the results of the investigation and extent of our liability, if any. The total amount of unauthorized loans and misappropriated cash referred to above are based on the status of the investigation.

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      Moreover, we have also learned that the actual timing, terms and amounts of authorized loans with an authorized Japanese bank were inconsistent with documents provided to Molex Japan by the above referenced individual. These differences have been resolved and the terms of our authorized borrowings in Molex Japan are included in Note 9.
3. Restructuring Costs and Asset Impairments
     During fiscal 2007, we undertook a restructuring plan designed to reduce costs and to improve return on invested capital in connection with a new global organization that was effective July 1, 2007. A majority of the plan relates to facilities located in North America and Europe and, in general, the movement of manufacturing activities at these plants to other facilities. Net restructuring cost during the three months ended March 31, 2010 was $9.0 million, consisting of $8.9 million of severance costs and $0.1 million in asset impairments. Net restructuring cost during the three months ended December 31, 2009 was $25.6 million, consisting of $6.8 million in asset impairments and $18.8 million of employee termination benefits. Net restructuring cost during the three months ended September 30, 2009 was $55.9 million, consisting of $13.2for severance costs and $6.8 million of asset impairments and $42.7 million for employee termination benefits that were net of $3.8 million pension curtailment gain.impairments. Net restructuring costs during the three months ended DecemberMarch 31, 2008,2009, was $39.8$44.3 million, consisting of $4.4$28.9 million of severance costs and $15.4 million in asset impairments and $35.4 million of severance.impairments. The cumulative restructuring costs and related asset impairments since we announced the restructuring plan totaled $279.4$288.5 million.
     We expect to incur total restructuring and asset impairment costs related to restructuring actions approximating $300 million. Management approved several actions related to this plan. The total cost estimates increased as we formulated detailed plans for the latest additions to the restructuring actions, which included reorganization of our global product divisions in fiscal 2009. A portion of this plan involves cost savings or other actions that do not result in incremental expense, such as better utilization of assets, reduced spending and organizational efficiencies. This plan includes employee reduction targets throughout the company, and we expect to achieve these targets through ongoing employee attrition and terminations.

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     The following table sets forth restructuring costs and asset impairments by segment (in thousands):
                                
 Custom & Corporate    Custom & Corporate   
 Connector Electrical and Other Total  Connector Electrical and Other Total 
Cumulative costs at June 30, 2009 $116,066 $38,555 $43,278 $197,899  $116,066 $38,555 $43,278 $197,899 
Net restructuring costs during the first quarter:  
Severance costs 37,469 4,639 595 42,703  37,469 4,639 595 42,703 
Asset impairments 13,191   13,191  13,191   13,191 
                  
Cumulative restructuring costs and asset impairments at Sept 30, 2009 $166,726 $43,194 $43,873 $253,793 
Cumulative restructuring costs and asset impairments at Sept. 30, 2009 $166,726 $43,194 $43,873 $253,793 
Net restructuring costs during the second quarter:  
Severance costs 12,209 3,189 3,455 18,853  12,209 3,189 3,455 18,853 
Asset impairments 6,119 459 204 6,782  6,119 459 204 6,782 
                  
Cumulative restructuring costs and asset impairments at Dec. 31, 2009 $185,054 $46,842 $47,532 $279,428  $185,054 $46,842 $47,532 $279,428 
Net restructuring costs during the third quarter: 
Severance costs 6,459 2,490  8,949 
Asset impairments 85  34 119 
                  
Cumulative restructuring costs and asset impairments at Mar. 31, 2010 $191,598 $49,332 $47,566 $288,496 
         

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     The cumulative change in the accrued employee termination benefitsseverance costs balance related to restructuring charges is summarized as follows (in thousands):
    
    
Balance at June 30, 2009 $69,928  $69,928 
Cash payments  (17,677)  (17,677)
Charges to expense 46,604  46,604 
Non-cash related costs 3,598  3,598 
      
 
Balance at September 30, 2009 $102,453  $102,453 
Cash payments  (31,754)  (31,754)
Charges to expense 18,853  18,853 
Non-cash related costs  (5,538)  (5,538)
      
 
Balance at December 31, 2009 $84,014  $84,014 
Cash payments  (33,074)
Charges to expense 8,949 
Non-cash related costs  (3,218)
      
 
Balance at March 31, 2010 $56,671 
   
     The accrued employee termination benefitsseverance costs balance at DecemberMarch 31, 20092010 is recorded in accrued expenses.
3. Goodwill Impairment4. Acquisitions
     We recorded a $93.1 million goodwill impairment charge duringIn the second quarter of fiscal 2009 to write-off goodwill based on lower projected future revenue and profit growth in our Transportation business unit. During the second quarter of fiscal 2009, we determined that there were indicators of impairment in our Transportation business unit resulting from the sudden economic downturn and potential liquidity risk in the automotive industry. The economic downturn had a negative impact on the business unit’s operating results and the potential liquidity risk extended our estimate for the industry’s economic recovery. These factors resulted in lower growth and profit expectations for the business unit, which resulted in the goodwill impairment charge.
4. Acquisitions
     On November 18, 2009,2010, we completed an asset purchase of a company in China for $10.1 million and recorded goodwill of $1.9$2.2 million. The purchase price allocation for this acquisition is preliminary and subject to revision as more detailed analysis is completed and additional information about the fair value of assets and liabilities becomes available. On December 19, 2008, we completed an asset purchase of a company in Japan and recorded goodwill of $3.5 million. On July 1, 2008, we completed the acquisition of a company in Taiwan and recorded goodwill of $23.0 million.

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5. Earnings (Loss) Per Share
     A reconciliation of the basic average common shares outstanding to diluted average common shares outstanding is as follows (in thousands):
                 
  Three Months Ended  Six Months Ended 
  December 31,  December 31, 
  2009  2008  2009  2008 
Basic average common shares outstanding  173,743   174,636   173,605   175,736 
Effect of dilutive stock options  832      751    
             
 
Diluted average common shares outstanding  174,575   174,636   174,356   175,736 
             
                 
  Three Months Ended  Nine Months Ended 
  March 31,  March 31, 
  2010  2009  2010  2009 
Basic weighted average common shares outstanding  173,858   173,228   173,689   174,985 
Effect of dilutive stock options  980      834    
             
Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding  174,838   173,228   174,523   174,985 
             
     Excluded from the computations above were anti-dilutive shares of 6.86.0 million and 8.47.3 million for the three months and sixnine months ended DecemberMarch 31, 2009,2010, respectively, compared to 9.89.5 million and 8.78.9 million for the same prior year periods. During the three months and sixnine months ended DecemberMarch 31, 2008,2009, we incurred a net loss. As common stock equivalents have an anti-dilutive effect on the net loss, the equivalents were not included in the computation of diluted loss per share for the three and sixnine months ended DecemberMarch 31, 2008.2009.

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6. Comprehensive Income (Loss)
     Total comprehensive income (loss) is summarized as follows (in thousands):
                                
 Three Months Ended Six Months Ended  Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended 
 December 31, December 31,  March 31, March 31, 
 2009 2008 2009 2008  2010 2009 2010 2009 
Net income (loss) $19,286 $(87,244) $7,691 $(42,947) $23,826 $(58,600) $31,517 $(101,547)
Translation adjustments  (2,306)  (19,176) 40,530  (92,289) 4,849  (67,650) 45,379  (159,939)
Accumulated actuarial loss    (5,831)      (5,831)  
Unrealized investment gain (loss) 2,584  (5,985)  (2,893)  (11,516) 708 5,564  (2,185)  (5,952)
                  
Total comprehensive income (loss) $19,564 $(112,405) $39,497 $(146,752) $29,383 $(120,686) $68,880 $(267,438)
                  
     During the sixnine months ended DecemberMarch 31, 2009,2010, we recognized a pension liability remeasurement of $5.2 million related to the merger of two pension plans and $0.6 million related to a pension curtailment.
7. Inventories
     Inventories are valued at the lower of first-in, first-out cost or market. Inventories, net of allowances, consist of the following (in thousands):
                
 Dec. 31, June 30,  Mar. 31, June 30, 
 2009 2009  2010 2009 
Raw materials $73,903 $58,720  $79,524 $58,720 
Work in process 118,161 113,782  134,493 113,782 
Finished goods 180,102 181,835  205,847 181,835 
          
Total inventories $372,166 $354,337  $419,864 $354,337 
          
8. Pensions and Other Postretirement Benefits
     During the sixnine months ended DecemberMarch 31, 2009,2010, we recognized a $3.8 million pension curtailment gain from the merger of two pension plans. During the three months ended DecemberMarch 31, 2008,2009, we recognized curtailment expenses of $1.2 million related to our U.S. and Japan pension plans and a curtailment$0.3 million special termination benefits expense in our postretirement medical benefit plan in connection with the early termination of participants resulting from our restructuring plans. During the nine months ended March 31, 2009, we also recognized a $4.0 million curtailment gain in our postretirement medical benefit plan by reducing the number of employees eligible for retiree medical coverage. The curtailment adjustmentadjustments and special termination benefits reduced cost of sales by $1.6 million and reduced selling, general and administrative expense by $2.4 million and increased restructuring expense by $1.5 million for the threenine months ended DecemberMarch 31, 2008.2009.

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     The components of pension benefit cost are as follows (in thousands):
                                
 Three Months Ended Six Months Ended  Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended 
 December 31, December 31,  March 31, March 31, 
 2009 2008 2009 2008  2010 2009 2010 2009 
Service cost $1,990 $2,066 $3,980 $4,132  $1,990 $2,066 $5,970 $6,198 
Interest cost 2,041 2,064 4,082 4,128  2,041 2,064 6,123 6,192 
Expected return on plan assets  (1,696)  (2,180)  (3,392)  (4,360)  (1,696)  (2,180)  (5,089)  (6,540)
Amortization of prior service cost 10 11 20 22  10 11 30 33 
Recognized actuarial losses 57 62 114 124  57 62 173 186 
Amortization of transition obligation 624 106 1,248 212  624 106 1,871 318 
Curtailment adjustment    (3,849)    1,151  (3,849) 1,151 
                  
 
Benefit cost $3,026 $2,129 $2,203 $4,258  $3,026 $3,280 $5,229 $7,538 
                  
     The components of retiree health care benefit cost are as follows (in thousands):
                 
  Three Months Ended  Six Months Ended 
  December 31,  December 31, 
  2009  2008  2009  2008 
Service cost $271  $611  $542  $1,222 
Interest cost  621   796   1,242   1,592 
Amortization of prior service cost  (516)  (160)  (1,032)  (320)
Recognized actuarial losses  175   157   350   314 
Curtailment adjustment     (4,000)     (4,000)
             
                 
Benefit (credit) cost $551  $(2,596) $1,102  $(1,192)
             
     Our overall investment strategy for the assets in the pension funds is to achieve a balance between the goals of growing plan assets and keeping risks at a reasonable level over a long-term investment horizon. In order to reduce unnecessary risk, the pension funds are diversified across several asset classes with a focus on total return. We measure the fair value of our plan assets using quoted prices in active markets, which is level 1 in the fair value hierarchy.
     The fair value of plan assets and weighted-average asset allocations for our pension plans at June 30 are as follows (in thousands):
                 
  2009  2008 
      Non-U.S.      Non-U.S. 
  U.S. Plan  Plan  U.S. Plan  Plan 
  Assets  Assets  Assets  Assets 
Fair value of plan assets at June 30 $48,565  $46,577  $58,840  $66,463 
Asset category:                
Equity  65%  58%  65%  64%
Bonds  35%  29%  35%  19%
Other     13%     17%
                 
  Three Months Ended  Nine Months Ended 
  March 31,  March 31, 
  2010  2009  2010  2009 
Service cost $271  $611  $813  $1,833 
Interest cost  621   796   1,863   2,388 
Amortization of prior service cost  (516)  (160)  (1,548)  (480)
Recognized actuarial losses  175   157   525   471 
Curtailment adjustment     299      (3,701)
             
 
Benefit cost $551  $1,703  $1,653  $511 
             
9. Debt
     We had available lines of credit totaling $232.8$197.2 million at DecemberMarch 31, 20092010 expiring between 20092010 and 2013. In June 2009, we entered into a $195.0 million committed, unsecured, three-year revolving credit facility, amended in January 2010, that matures in June 2012 (the Credit Facility). Borrowings under the Credit Facility bear interest at a fluctuating interest rate (based on London InterBank Offered Rate) plus an applicable percentage based on our consolidated leverage. The applicable percentage was 250 basis points as of DecemberMarch 31, 2009.2010. On up to two occasions we may, at our option, increase the credit line by an amount not to exceed $75.0 million upon satisfaction of certain conditions. The instrument governing the Credit Facility contains customary covenants regarding liens, debt, substantial asset sales and mergers, dividends and investments.

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The Credit Facility also requires us to maintain financial covenants pertaining to, among other things, our consolidated leverage, fixed charge coverage and liquidity. As of DecemberMarch 31, 2009,2010, we were in compliance with all of these covenants and had outstanding borrowings of $65$100.0 million.
     In September 2009, we refinancedWe have three unsecured borrowing agreements into a three-year term loan approximating 20in Japan totaling ¥18 billion Japanese yen ($217.3194.7 million) with weighted average fixed rates of 1.53%. As of March 31, 2010, we had a fixed rateremaining balance on these agreements of 1.64% (the Term Loan)¥16.4 billion ($177.4 million). Interest on the loan is payable semi-annually with the principal due in September 2012.
     The current portion of our long-term debt and short-term loans as of DecemberMarch 31, 20092010 consists principally of unsecured term loans approximating $3.8 million¥9.2 billion ($99.5 million) with weighted-average fixed interest rates approximating 9.7%1.53%. Our long-term debt, including capital lease obligations, approximates $287.2$184.0 million, including an outstanding balance of $65.0$100.0 million on the Credit Facility at DecemberMarch 31, 2009,2010, the Term LoanJapanese yen borrowings approximating $217.3$77.9 million and other unsecured term loans and capital lease obligations approximating $4.9$6.1 million.

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10. Income Taxes
     The effective tax rate was 44.6%30.5% for the three months ended DecemberMarch 31, 2009, reflecting the tax cost of repatriating dividends during fiscal 2010 from certain non-U.S. subsidiaries having earnings that had previously been indefinitely reinvested. Additionally, the effective tax rate increased due to tax losses generated in non-U.S. jurisdictions for which no tax benefit has been recognized. The effective tax rate for the six months ended December 31, 2009, was also impacted by income tax expense recognized for the reversal of an estimated tax benefit resulting from a significant number of employee stock options that expired unexercised.
     The effective tax rate was 6.1%and 32.3% for the three months ended DecemberMarch 31, 2008, reflecting the goodwill impairment charge that does not result in a tax benefit.
2009. As of DecemberMarch 31, 2009,2010, unrecognized tax benefits were $20.5$21.2 million, which if recognized, would reduce the effective income tax rate. Changes in the amount of unrecognized tax benefits in the sixnine months ended DecemberMarch 31, 20092010 were not significant.
     We are subject to tax in U.S. Federal, State and foreign tax jurisdictions. We have substantially completed all U.S. federal income tax matters for tax years through 2005. The tax years 2006 through 2009 remain open to examination by all other major taxing jurisdictions to which we are subject.
     It is our practice to recognize interest and/or penalties related to income tax matters in tax expense. As of DecemberMarch 31, 2009,2010, there were no material interest or penalty amounts to accrue.
11. Fair Value MeasurementMeasurements
     The following table summarizes our financial assets and liabilities as of DecemberMarch 31, 2009,2010, which are measured at fair value on a recurring basis (in thousands):
                 
      Quoted Prices       
      in Active  Significant    
  Total  Markets for  Other  Significant 
  Measured  Identical  Observable  Unobservable 
  at Fair  Assets  Inputs  Inputs 
  Value  (Level 1)  (Level 2)  (Level 3) 
Available-for-sale securities $19,216  $19,216  $  $ 
Derivative financial instruments, net  7,182      7,182    
             
 
Total $26,398  $19,216  $7,182  $ 
             
                 
      Quoted Prices       
      in Active  Significant    
  Total  Markets for  Other  Significant 
  Measured  Identical  Observable  Unobservable 
  at Fair  Assets  Inputs  Inputs 
  Value  (Level 1)  (Level 2)  (Level 3) 
Marketable and available for sale securities $25,840  $25,840  $  $ 
Debt  283,602      283,602    
Derivative financial instruments, net  4,381      4,381    
     We determine the fair value of our available-for-salemarketable and available for sale securities based on quoted market prices (Level 1). We generally use derivatives for hedging purposes, which are valued based on Level 2 inputs in the fair value hierarchy. The fair value of our financial instruments is determined by a mark-to-market valuation based on forward curves using observable market prices.
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12. New Accounting Pronouncements
     Effective September 30, 2009, we adopted ASC 105, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (the FASB) Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) and the Hierarchy of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. The Codification is now the single source of authoritative GAAP for all non-governmental entities. ASC 105, which was effective July 1, 2009, changes the referencing and organization of accounting guidance. The adoption of ASC 105 will only affect how specific references to GAAP literature are disclosed in the notes to our consolidated financial statements.
     We adopted ASC 805-10, Business Combinations, effective July 1, 2009. ASC 805-10 requires that acquisition-related costs are recognized separately from an acquisition and expensed as incurred and that restructuring costs are expensed in periods after the acquisition date. ASC 805-10 also requires that acquired assets and liabilities are recorded at fair value. The impact of the adoption of ASC 805-10 did not have a material impact on our financial statements.
     We adopted ASC 810-10, Consolidation, effective July 1, 2009. ASC 810-10 requires interests in subsidiaries held by parties other than us to be reported separately within the equity section of the consolidated financial statements and purchases or sales of equity interests that do not result in a change of control be accounted for as equity transactions. It also requires net income attributable to the noncontrolling interest to be clearly identified and presented on the face of the consolidated statement of income and when a subsidiary is deconsolidated, any retained noncontrolling interest in a former subsidiary and resulting gain or loss on the deconsolidation of the subsidiary, is measured at fair value. The adoption of ASC 810-10 did not have a material impact on our financial statements.

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     We adopted ASC 815-10, Derivatives and Hedging, effective July 1, 2009. ASC 815-10 requires enhanced disclosures about an entity’s derivative and hedging activities. The adoption of ASC 815-10 did not have a material impact on our financial statements.
     In February 2010, the FASB issued amended guidance on subsequent events. Under this amended guidance, SEC filers are no longer required to disclose the date through which subsequent events have been evaluated in originally issued and revised financial statements. This guidance was effective immediately and we adopted these new requirements for the quarter ended March 31, 2010.
     In October 2009, the FASB issued Accounting Standard Update (ASU) No. 2009-13, Revenue Recognition (Topic 605). The accounting standard update addresses the accounting for multiple-deliverable arrangements to enable vendors to account for products or services separately rather than as a combined unit. Specifically, this subtopic addresses how to separate deliverables and how to measure and allocate arrangement consideration to one or more units of accounting. ASU 2009-13 will be effective for us on July 1, 2010. We are currently evaluating the requirements of ASU 2009-13, but do not expect it to have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.
     In June 2009, the FASB expanded ASC 810-10, to provide guidance for variable interest entities (VIEs). The change modifies our approach for determining the primary beneficiary of a VIE by assessing whether we have control over such entities. This change is effective for us on July 1, 2010. We are currently evaluating the requirements of the VIE provisions of ASC 810-10, but do not expect it to have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.
13. Segments and Related Information
     Our reportable segments consist of the Connector and Custom & Electrical segments:
  The Connector segment designs and manufactures products for high-speed, high-density, high signal-integrity applications as well as fine-pitch, low-profile connectors for the consumer and commercial markets. It also designs and manufactures products that withstand environments such as heat, cold, dust, dirt, liquid and vibration for automotive and other transportation applications.
 
  The Custom & Electrical segment designs and manufactures integrated and customizable electronic components across all industries that provide original, differentiated solutions to customer requirements. It also leverages expertise in the use of signal, power and interface technology in industrial automation and other harsh environment applications.

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     Information by segment is summarized as follows (in thousands):
                 
      Custom & Corporate  
  Connector Electrical & Other Total
For the three months ended:                
 
December 31, 2009:                
 
Revenues from external customers $534,997  $194,137  $442  $729,576 
Income (loss) from operations (1)  45,388   19,728   (28,320)  36,796 
Depreciation & amortization  48,709   8,315   3,650   60,674 
Capital expenditures  38,487   4,909   4,290   47,686 
                 
December 31, 2008:                
 
Revenues from external customers $451,606  $214,194  $928  $666,728 
Income (loss) from operations (1)  (119,389)  13,633   4,294   (101,462)
Depreciation & amortization  50,110   8,535   4,191   62,836 
Capital expenditures  37,357   6,487   7,501   51,345 
                 
For the six months ended:                
 
December 31, 2009:                
 
Revenues from external customers $1,024,138  $378,908  $563  $1,403,609 
Income (loss) from operations (1)  50,063   30,879   (54,249)  26,693 
Depreciation & amortization  97,222   16,698   7,343   121,263 
Capital expenditures  79,078   7,508   6,734   93,320 
                 
December 31, 2008:                
 
Revenues from external customers $1,032,716  $471,528  $1,469  $1,505,713 
Income (loss) from operations (1)  (60,885)  36,163   (15,397)  (40,119)
Depreciation & amortization  100,447   17,149   8,753   126,349 
Capital expenditures  74,678   12,628   9,331   96,637 
(1)Operating results include the following restructuring costs and asset impairments (in thousands):
                 
      Custom & Corporate  
  Connector Electrical & Other Total
Three months ended:                
December 31, 2009 $18,328  $3,648  $3,659  $25,635 
December 31, 2008  26,841   6,324   6,617   39,782 
                 
Six months ended:                
December 31, 2009 $68,988  $8,287  $4,253  $81,528 
December 31, 2008  42,112   10,103   9,345   61,560 
                 
      Custom & Corporate  
  Connector Electrical & Other Total
For the three months ended:                
March 31, 2010:                
Revenues from external customers $540,822  $215,103  $369  $756,294 
Income (loss) from operations  26,934   34,668   (22,281)  39,321 
Depreciation & amortization  47,304   8,309   3,823   59,436 
Capital expenditures  52,866   2,235   1,580   56,681 
                 
March 31, 2009:                
Revenues from external customers $349,834  $155,178  $527  $505,539 
Income (loss) from operations  (51,477)  586   (39,128)  (90,019)
Depreciation & amortization  51,410   8,111   4,215   63,736 
Capital expenditures  24,396   2,985   3,671   31,052 
                 
For the nine months ended:                
March 31, 2010:                
Revenues from external customers $1,564,960  $594,011  $932  $2,159,903 
Income (loss) from operations  76,996   65,548   (76,530)  66,014 
Depreciation & amortization  144,526   25,007   11,166   180,699 
Capital expenditures  131,944   9,744   8,313   150,001 
                 
March 31, 2009:                
Revenues from external customers $1,382,550  $626,706  $1,996  $2,011,252 
Income (loss) from operations  (112,362)  36,749   (54,525)  (130,138)
Depreciation & amortization  151,857   25,260   12,968   190,085 
Capital expenditures  99,074   15,613   13,001   127,688 
     Corporate & Otherother includes expenses primarily related to corporate operations that are not allocated to segments such as executive management, human resources, legal, finance and information technology. We also include in Corporate & Other the assets of certain plantsfacilities that are not specific to a particular division. The loss from operations for the Connector segment includes a $93.1 million goodwill impairment charge in our Transportation business unit during the second quarter of fiscal 2008.2009.

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     Segment assets, which are comprised of accounts receivable, inventory and fixed assets, are summarized as follows (in thousands):
                            
 Custom & Corporate   Custom & Corporate  
 Connector Electrical & Other Total Connector Electrical & Other Total
December 31, 2009 $1,551,593 $407,400 $103,819 $2,062,812 
March 31, 2010 $1,601,239 $430,932 $99,548 $2,131,719 
June 30, 2009 1,388,110 390,906 184,645 1,963,661  1,388,110 390,906 184,645 1,963,661 
     The reconciliation of segment assets to consolidated total assets is as follows (in thousands):
                
 Dec. 31, June 30,  Mar. 31, June 30, 
 2009 2009  2010 2009 
Segment net assets $2,062,812 $1,963,661  $2,131,719 $1,963,661 
Other current assets 584,122 564,329  556,276 564,329 
Other non-current assets 399,266 414,167 
     
Non current assets 397,811 414,167 
     
Consolidated total assets $3,046,200 $2,942,157  $3,085,806 $2,942,157 
          

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Molex Incorporated
Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
Item 2.Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
     Unless otherwise indicated or the content otherwise requires, the terms “we,” “us” and “our” and other similar terms in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q refer to Molex Incorporated and its subsidiaries.
     The following discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with our condensed consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes contained herein and our consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes and management’s discussion and analysis of results of operations and financial condition contained in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2009. This discussion and analysis contains forward-looking statements that involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions. Our actual results may differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements as a result of many factors, including but not limited to those described below under the heading “Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Information.”Information ”.
Overview
     Our core business is the manufacture and sale of electromechanical components. Our products are used by a large number of leading original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) throughout the world. We design, manufacture and sell more than 100,000 products including terminals, connectors, planar cables, cable assemblies, interconnection systems, backplanes, integrated products and mechanical and electronic switches in 4140 manufacturing locations in 17 countries. We also provide manufacturing services to integrate specific components into a customer’s product.
     Our reportable segments consist of the Connector and Custom & Electrical segments:
  The Connector segment designsmanufactures and manufacturessells products for high-speed, high-density, high signal-integrity applications as well as fine-pitch, low-profile connectors for the consumer and commercial markets. It also designs and manufactures products that withstand environments such as heat, cold, dust, dirt, liquid and vibration for automotive and other transportation applications.applicants.
 
  The Custom & Electrical segment designs and manufactures integrated and customizable electronic components across all industries that provide original, differentiated solutions to customer requirements. It also leverages expertise in the use of signal, power and interface technology in industrial automation and other harsh environment applications.
     Worldwide economic conditions and instability in the global economy led to a significant drop in demand for our connectorsproducts beginning in the second quarter of fiscal 2009. The drop in revenue was significant as our customers attempted to manage their inventory. Customer demand and revenue has improved significantly in fiscal 2010 due to rapid recovery in the world’s gross domestic product, particularly in Asia. The stronger end market demand and release of new product strengthproducts increased net revenue and gross margins during the three and nine months ended DecemberMarch 31, 20092010 compared with the prior year period and the three months ended September 30, 2009.periods. Selling, general and administrative expenses as a percent of revenue also decreased during the three and nine months ended DecemberMarch 31, 20092010 compared with the prior year period and the three months ended September 30, 2009periods due to our lower cost structure resulting from our restructuring efforts and specific cost containment activities.
     During fiscal 2007, we undertook a restructuring plan designed to reduce costs and to improve return on invested capital in connection with a new global organization that was effective July 1, 2007. A majority of the plan relates to facilities located in North America and Europe and, in general, the movement of manufacturing activities at these plants to other facilities. Net restructuring cost during the three months ended March 31, 2010 was $9.0 million, consisting of $8.9 million of severance costs and $0.1 million in asset impairments. Net restructuring cost during the three months ended December 31, 2009 was $25.6 million, consisting of $6.8 million in asset impairments and $18.8 million of employee termination benefits. Net restructuring cost during the three months ended September 30, 2009 was $55.9 million, consisting of $13.2for severance costs and $6.8 million of asset impairments and $42.7 million for employee termination benefits that were net of $3.8 million pension curtailment gain.impairments. Net restructuring costs during the three months ended DecemberMarch 31, 2008,2009, was $39.8,$44.3 million, consisting of $4.4$28.9 million of severance costs and $15.4 million in asset impairments, $35.4 million of severance.impairments. The cumulative restructuring costs and related asset impairments since we announced the restructuring plan totaled $279.4$288.5 million.

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     We expect to incur total restructuring and asset impairment costs related to theserestructuring actions approximating $300 million. Management approved several actions related to this plan. The total cost estimates increased due to additional non-cash impairmentsas we formulated detailed plans for buildings resulting from continued weakness in the commercial real estate markets and the latest additions to the restructuring actions, which included reorganization of our global product divisions in fiscal 2009. A portion of this plan involves cost savings or other actions that do not result in incremental expense, such as better utilization of assets, reduced spending and organizational efficiencies. This plan includes employee reduction targets throughout the company, and we expect to achieve these targets through ongoing employee attrition and terminations. See Note 23 of the “Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements” for further discussion. We expect to complete the actions under this plan by June 30, 2010 with estimated annual cost savings of $205 million.
     We recorded a $93.1 million goodwill impairment charge during the second quarter of fiscal 2009 to write-off goodwill based on lower projected future revenue growth in our Transportation business unit. During the second quarter, we determined that there were indicators of impairment in our Transportation business unit resulting from the sudden economic downturn and potential liquidity risk in the automotive industry. The economic downturn had a negative impact on the business unit’s operating results and the potential liquidity risk extended our estimate for the industry’s economic recovery.
     Our financial results are influenced by factors in the markets in which we operate and by our ability to successfully execute our business strategy. Marketplace factors include competition for customers, raw material prices, product and price competition, economic conditions in various geographic regions, foreign currency exchange rates, interest rates, changes in technology, fluctuations in customer demand, patent and intellectual property issues, availability of credit and general market liquidity, litigation results and legal and regulatory developments. We expect that the marketplace environment will remain highly competitive. Our ability to execute our business strategy successfully will require that we meet a number of challenges, including our ability to accurately forecast sales demand and calibrate manufacturing to such demand, manage volatile raw material costs, develop, manufacture and successfully market new and enhanced products and product lines, control operating costs, and attract, motivate and retain key personnel to manage our operational, financial and management information systems. Our sales are also dependent on end markets impacted by consumer, industrial and infrastructure spending, and our operating results can be adversely affected by reduced demand in those end markets.
Loss on Unauthorized Activities in Molex Japan
     In April 2010, we launched an investigation into unauthorized activities in Molex Japan. We learned that an individual working in Molex Japan’s finance group obtained unauthorized loans from third party lenders that included unauthorized liens in Molex Japan’s name which we believe were used to cover losses resulting from unauthorized trading activities, including margin trading, in Molex Japan’s name. We also believe that the individual has misappropriated cash from Molex Japan to cover losses from unauthorized trading activities. The individual has admitted to forging documentation in arranging the transactions. We have retained outside legal counsel, and they have retained forensic accountants, to investigate the matter and the extent of Molex Japan’s liability, if any, for the unauthorized loans and any possible recourse to recover the misappropriated cash. The investigation includes a review of the facts and circumstances surrounding the unauthorized transactions, including a search of relevant physical and electronic documents and interviews with officers and employees.
     Following is a summary of our preliminary findings of the unauthorized loans and misappropriated cash, which we conducted with the assistance of our legal counsel:
The amount of unauthorized loans outstanding as of March 31, 2010 was ¥16.0 billion ($173.0 million). The dates, terms and amounts of the original borrowings are unclear. These unauthorized loans were not recorded in Molex’s books and records.
The amount of misappropriated cash was ¥1.864 billion ($20.2 million) as of March 31, 2010. Molex Japan repaid a ¥1.0 billion ($10.8 million) unauthorized loan on April 5, 2010. As of March 31, 2010, we recognized an expense for the amount of misappropriated cash and repayment of the unauthorized loan pending the investigation of the unauthorized activity.

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     We believe that if Molex Japan is liable for the unauthorized loans, our maximum loss would be approximately $193.2 million, of which $31.0 million has been reflected as a charge in the current quarter and $162.2 million is a contingent liability. With respect to the contingent liability, we do not believe that a loss is probable at this time and consequently did not record any loss pending the results of the investigation and extent of our liability, if any. The total amount of unauthorized loans and misappropriated cash referred to above are based on the status of the investigation.
     Moreover, we have also learned that the actual timing, terms and amounts of authorized loans with an authorized Japanese bank were inconsistent with documents provided to Molex Japan by the above referenced individual. These differences have been resolved and terms of our authorized borrowings in Molex Japan are included in Note 9 of the “Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements”.
Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates
     This discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations is based on our condensed consolidated financial statements, which have been prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States. The preparation of these financial statements requires the use of estimates and assumptions related to the reporting of assets, liabilities, revenues, expenses and related disclosures. In preparing these financial statements, we have made our best estimates and judgments of certain amounts included in the financial statements. Estimates are revised periodically. Actual results could differ from these estimates.
     The information concerning our critical accounting policies can be found under Management’s Discussion of Financial Condition and Results of Operations in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2009 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, which is incorporated by reference in this Form 10-Q.

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Results of Operations
     The following table sets forth consolidated statements of operations data as a percentage of net revenue for the three months ended DecemberMarch 31 (in thousands):
                                
 Percentage Percentage  Percentage Percentage 
 2009 of Revenue 2008 of Revenue  2010 of Revenue 2009 of Revenue 
Net revenue $729,576  100.0% $666,728  100.0% $756,294  100.0% $505,539  100.0%
Cost of sales 517,040  70.9% 490,656  73.6% 520,564  68.8% 412,143  81.5%
                  
Gross profit 212,536  29.1% 176,072  26.4% 235,730  31.2% 93,396  18.5%
  
Selling, general & administrative 150,105  20.6% 144,612  21.7% 156,374  20.7% 139,071  27.5%
Restructuring costs and asset impairments 25,635  3.5% 39,782  5.9% 9,068  1.2% 44,344  8.8%
Goodwill impairment   0.0% 93,140  14.0%
         
Loss on unauthorized activities in Molex Japan 30,967  4.1%   %
         
Income (loss) from operations 36,796  5.0%  (101,462)  (15.2)% 39,321  5.2%  (90,019)  (17.8)%
  
Other (expense) income, net  (1,987)  (0.3)% 19,229  2.9%  (5,019)  (0.7)% 3,510  0.7%
                  
Income (loss) before income taxes 34,809  4.7%  (82,233)  (12.3)% 34,302  4.5%  (86,509)  (17.1)%
Income taxes 15,523  2.1% 5,011  0.8% 10,476  1.4%  (27,909)  (5.5)%
                  
Net income (loss) $19,286  2.6% $(87,244)  (13.1)% $23,826  3.2% $(58,600)  (11.6)%
                  
     The following table sets forth consolidated statements of operationsincome data as a percentage of net revenue for the sixnine months ended DecemberMarch 31 (in thousands):
                                
 Percentage Percentage  Percentage Percentage 
 2009 of Revenue 2008 of Revenue  2010 of Revenue 2009 of Revenue 
Net revenue $1,403,609  100.0% $1,505,713  100.0% $2,159,903  100.0% $2,011,252  100.0%
Cost of sales 999,654  71.2% 1,080,169  71.7% 1,520,218  70.4% 1,492,312  74.2%
                  
Gross profit 403,955  28.8% 425,544  28.3% 639,685  29.6% 518,940  25.8%
  
Selling, general & administrative 295,734  21.1% 310,963  20.7% 452,108  20.9% 450,034  22.4%
Restructuring costs and asset impairments 81,528  5.8% 61,560  4.1% 90,596  4.2% 199,044  9.9%
Goodwill impairment   93,140  6.2%
         
Loss on unauthorized activities in Molex Japan 30,967��  1.4%   %
         
Income (loss) from operations 26,693  1.9%  (40,119)  (2.7)% 66,014  3.1%  (130,138)  (6.5)%
  
Other income, net 497  23,029  1.6%
         
Other (expense) income, net  (4,522)  (0.2)% 26,539  1.3%
         
Income (loss) before income taxes 27,190  1.9%  (17,090)  (1.1)% 61,492  2.9%  (103,599)  (5.2)%
Income taxes 19,499  1.4% 25,857  1.7% 29,975  1.4%  (2,052)  (0.1)%
                  
Net income (loss) $7,691  0.5% $(42,947)  (2.8)% $31,517  1.5% $(101,547)  (5.0)%
                  

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Net Revenue
     We sell our products in five primary markets. Revenue increased significantly across all markets during the secondthird quarter of fiscal 2010 compared with the first quarter of fiscal 2010 (sequential quarter) and the secondthird quarter of fiscal 2009 (comparable quarter), except for Telecommunications which decreased over the comparable quarter. Revenue increased significantly during fiscal 2010 as economic conditions in key geographies improved over the prior year. Revenue increased in the Industrial and Automotive markets, but remained flat or declined slightly in the Consumer, Telecommunications and Data markets reflecting lower than expected seasonality decline during the third quarter of fiscal 2010 compared with the second quarter of fiscal 2010 (sequential quarter). The change in revenue from each market during the secondthird quarter of fiscal year 2010 compared with the comparable quarter and the sequential quarter follows:

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  Comparable  Sequential 
  Quarter  Quarter 
Telecommunications  (2.8)%  6.0%
Consumer  13.1   0.2 
Data  23.8   14.5 
Industrial  0.1   6.1 
Automotive  29.8   14.3 
     Telecommunications market revenue declined against the comparable quarter as demand for our mobile products has not returned to levels realized prior to the significant slow down and related supply chain inventory reductions during the second and third quarters of fiscal 2009. Telecommunications market revenue increased sequentially due in part to increased infrastructure spending, higher demand for smartphones and our customers’ introduction of new smartphone models that include our connector and antenna products.
         
  Comparable  Sequential 
  Quarter  Quarter 
Consumer  45.7%  (2.3)%
Telecommunications  30.8   (0.8)
Automotive  72.6   5.9 
Data  57.4   (1.8)
Industrial  49.6   17.7 
     Consumer market revenue increased against the comparable quarter. Revenue returned to levels prior to the significant slow down in fiscal 2009quarter due to government incentives in certain countries, customers replenishing inventory levels and increased demand for our components in portable navigation devices, home appliances, digital cameras and flat panel display televisions. The increased revenue from consumer markets wastelevisions partially offset by price erosion.a decline in gaming equipment. Consumer market revenue increaseddeclined modestly against the sequential quarter as the firstsecond quarter benefitted from pre-holiday production volumes in home entertainment and gaming equipment based on our customers’ anticipation of increased consumer spending during the holiday season.
     DataTelecommunications market revenue increased against the comparable and sequential quarter primarily because of increased demand for notebook, networking, server and storage products. Data market revenue also increased against the comparable quarter due to deferred enterpriseincreased infrastructure spending, in the prior year.
     Industrial market revenue had modest revenue growth against the comparable quarter as the recovery in the industrial market was slower thanhigher demand for smartphones and our other primary markets. Industrial market revenue increasedcustomers’ introduction of smartphone models that include our connector products. Revenue declined slightly against the sequential quarter as our customersseasonal decline in mobile phone business was partially offset by increased production to meet demand after delaying many industrial automation projects in prior quarters due to poor economic conditions.infrastructure spending.
     Automotive market revenue increased substantially against the comparable quarter as global car sales have increased, particularly in North America, China and Europe, dueas improving global economic conditions led to government stimulus programs. Automotive market revenue increased sequentially as more consumers took advantage of global government incentive programs before they expired at the end of the 2009 calendar year.our customers increasing vehicle builds to replenish inventory levels. The automotive market also benefited from our customers’ increasing electronic content in automobiles, such as rear view cameras, navigational systems, mobile communication and entertainment systems.
     Data market revenue increased against the comparable quarter primarily because of depressed enterprise spending in the prior year and increased demand for notebook, networking and storage products in the current period. Data market revenue declined modestly against the sequential quarter primarily due to a seasonal drop in revenue for server products, which also benefitted from the deferred enterprise spending increase in the second quarter. Seasonal decline against the sequential quarter was partially offset by increased content and demand for notebook computers.
     Industrial market revenue increased against both the comparable quarter and the sequential quarter as global economic conditions improved and our customers increased production to meet demand after delaying many industrial automation projects in prior quarters due to uncertainties about the economic conditions.

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The following table shows the percentage of our net revenue by geographic region:
                                
 Three Months Ended Six Months Ended  Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended 
 December 31, December 31,  March 31, March 31, 
 2009 2008 2009 2008  2010 2009 2010 2009 
Americas  23%  29%  23%  28%  26%  27%  24%  27%
Asia Pacific 61 54 61 54  58 54 60 54 
Europe 16 17 16 18  16 19 16 19 
                  
Total  100%  100%  100%  100%  100%  100%  100%  100%
                  

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     The following table provides an analysis of the change in net revenue compared with the prior fiscal year period (in thousands):
                
 Three Months Six Months  Three Months Nine Months 
 Ended Ended  Ended Ended 
 Dec. 31, 2009 Dec. 31, 2009  Mar. 31, 2010 Mar. 31, 2010 
Net revenue for prior year period $666,728 $1,505,713  $505,539 $2,011,252 
 
Components of net revenue change:  
Organic net revenue change 24,168  (139,733)
Organic net revenue increase 228,427 88,694 
Currency translation 31,923 26,137  20,653 46,790 
Acquisitions 6,757 11,492  1,675 13,167 
          
Total change in net revenue from prior year period 62,848  (102,104) 250,755 148,651 
          
Net revenue for current year period $729,576 $1,403,609  $756,294 $2,159,903 
          
  
Organic net revenue change as a percentage of net revenue from prior year period  3.6%  (9.3)%
Organic net revenue increase as a percentage of net revenue from prior year period  45.2%  4.4%
     Organic revenue increased significantly during the three months ended DecemberMarch 31, 20092010 compared with the prior year period as customer demand improved in the consumer, data and automotiveall of our primary markets. Revenue decreased during fiscal 2009 across all of our primary markets due to deterioration in global economic conditions and subsequent inventory reductions in the supply chain. This decrease in demand for our products began during the second quarter of fiscal 2009, which causedresulting in the smaller increase in organic revenue decline for the sixnine months ended DecemberMarch 31, 20092010 compared with the prior year period. We also completed an asset purchase of a company in Japan during the second quarter of fiscal 2009 and a company in China during the second quarter of fiscal 2010.
     The general weakening of the U.S. dollar against the euro and Japanese yen increased revenue by approximately $31.9$20.7 million and $26.1$46.8 million for the three and sixnine months ended DecemberMarch 31, 2009,2010, respectively. The following tables show the effect on the change in geographic net revenue from foreign currency translations to the U.S. dollar (in thousands):
                                                
 Three Months Ended December 31, 2009 Six Months Ended December 31, 2009  Three Months Ended March 31, 2010 Nine Months Ended March 31, 2010 
 Local Currency Net Local Currency Net  Local Currency Net Local Currency Net 
 Currency Translation Change Currency Translation Change  Currency Translation Change Currency Translation Change 
Americas $(20,854) $339 $(20,515) $(86,531) $41 $(86,490) $56,098 $837 $56,935 $(30,433) $878 $(29,555)
Asia Pacific 65,549 22,487 88,036 16,367 27,654 44,021  155,839 13,364 169,203 172,206 41,018 213,224 
Europe  (8,756) 9,097 341  (47,791)  (1,558)  (49,349) 15,604 6,452 22,056  (32,187) 4,894  (27,293)
Corporate & other  (5,014)   (5,014)  (10,286)   (10,286) 2,561  2,561  (7,725)   (7,725)
                          
Net change $30,925 $31,923 $62,848 $(128,241) $26,137 $(102,104) $230,102 $20,653 $250,755 $101,861 $46,790 $148,651 
                          

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     The change in revenue on a local currency basis was as follows:
         
  Three Months  Six Months 
  Ended  Ended 
  Dec. 31, 2009  Dec. 31, 2009 
Americas  (10.9)%  (20.9)%
Asia Pacific  18.4   2.0 
Europe  (7.6)  (17.5)
 
Total  4.6%  (8.5)%

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     The following table sets forth information on revenue by segment as of the three months ended December 31 (in thousands):
                 
      Percentage      Percentage 
  2009  of Revenue  2008  of Revenue 
Connector $534,997   73.3% $451,606   67.7%
Custom & Electrical  194,137   26.6   214,194   32.1 
Corporate & Other  442   0.1   928   0.2 
             
 
Total $729,576   100.0% $666,728   100.0%
             
     The following table sets forth information on revenue by segment as of the six months ended December 31 (in thousands):
                 
      Percentage      Percentage 
  2009  of Revenue  2008  of Revenue 
Connector $1,024,138   72.9% $1,032,716   68.6%
Custom & Electrical  378,908   27.0   471,528   31.3 
Corporate & Other  563   0.1   1,469   0.1 
             
 
Total $1,403,609   100.0% $1,505,713   100.0%
             
         
  Three Months Nine Months
  Ended Ended
  Mar. 31, 2010 Mar. 31, 2010
Americas  40.4%  (5.5)%
Asia Pacific  57.8   16.0 
Europe  16.0   (8.7)
 
Total  45.5%  5.1%
Gross Profit
     The following table provides a summary of gross profit and gross margin for the three and sixnine months ended DecemberMarch 31 (in thousands):
                                
 Three Months Ended Six Months Ended Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
 December 31, December 31, March 31, March 31,
 2009 2008 2009 2008 2010 2009 2010 2009
Gross profit $212,536 $176,072 $403,955 $425,544  $235,730 $93,396 $639,685 $518,940 
Gross margin  29.1%  26.4%  28.8%  28.3%  31.2%  18.5%  29.6%  25.8%
     The increase in gross marginprofit for the three and sixnine month periods ended DecemberMarch 31, 20092010 was primarily due to the expansion ofhigher absorption from increased production and lower costs resulting from our restructuring program, which has improved margins over time, and higher absorption from increased production.time. The increaseimprovements in gross margin wasprofit were partially offset by the impact of price erosion and material price increases.
     A significant portion of our material cost is comprised of copper and gold. We purchased approximately 1016 million pounds of copper and approximately 53,00081,000 troy ounces of gold during the first twothree quarters of fiscal 2010. The following table shows the change in average prices related to our purchases of copper and gold for the three months and sixnine months ended DecemberMarch 31 (in thousands):
                                
 Three Months Ended Six Months Ended Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
 December 31, December 31, March 31, March 31,
 2009 2008 2009 2008 2010 2009 2010 2009
Copper (price per pound) $3.01 $2.66 $2.83 $3.20  $3.28 $1.56 $3.00 $2.96 
Gold (price per troy ounce) 1,099 795 1,030 834  1,110.10 908.00 1,057.30 854.30 
     Generally, we are able to pass through to our customers only a small portion of changes in the cost of copper and gold. However, we mitigate the impact of any significant increases in gold and copper prices by hedging with call options a portion of our projected net global purchases of gold and copper. The hedges did not materially affect operating resultsreduced cost of sales by $2.5 million and $3.0 million for the three and sixnine months ended DecemberMarch 31, 20092010. The spot prices for gold and 2008.copper were below our strike price during the three and nine months ended March 31, 2009.

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     The effect of certain significant impacts on gross profit compared with the prior year periods was as follows for the three and sixnine months ended DecemberMarch 31 (in thousands):
                
 Three Months Six Months Three Months Nine Months
 Ended Ended Ended Ended
 Dec. 31, 2009 Dec. 31, 2009 Mar. 31, 2010 Mar. 31, 2010
Price erosion $(36,163) $(72,502) $(34,354) $(106,856)
Currency translation 7,857 7,351  5,834 13,185 
Currency transaction  (8,621)  (10,947)  (3,826)  (15,451)
     Price erosion is measured as the reduction in prices of our products year over year, which reduces our gross profit, particularly in our Connector segment, where we have the largest impacts of price erosion.

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     The increase in gross profit due to currency translation was primarily due to a generally weaker U.S. dollar against other currencies during the three and sixnine months ended DecemberMarch 31, 2009.2010.
     Certain products that we manufacture in Japan and Europe are sold in other regions of the world at selling prices primarily denominated in or closely linked to the U.S. dollar. As a result, changes in currency exchange rates may affect our cost of sales reported in U.S. dollars without a corresponding effect on net revenue. The decrease in gross profit due to currency transactions was primarily due to the weakening U.S. dollar against the Japanese yen and euro during the three and sixnine months ended DecemberMarch 31, 2009.2010.
Operating Expenses
     Operating expenses were as follows as of DecemberMarch 31 (in thousands):
                            
 Three Months Ended Six Months Ended Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended 
 December 31, December 31, March 31, March 31, 
 2009 2008 2009 2008 2010 2009 2010 2009 
Selling, general and administrative $150,105 $144,612 $295,734 $310,963  $156,374 $139,071 $452,108 $450,034 
Restructuring costs and asset impairments 9,068 44,344 90,596 105,904 
Loss on unauthorized activities in Molex Japan 30,967  30,967  
Goodwill impairment    93,140 
         
Total operating expenses $196,409 $183,415 $573,671 $647,078 
         
 
Selling, general and administrative as a percentage of revenue  20.6%  21.7%  21.1%  20.7%  20.7%  27.5%  20.9%  22.4%
Restructuring costs and asset impairments $25,635 $39,782 $81,528 $61,560 
Goodwill impairment  93,140  93,140 
     Selling, general and administrative expenses decreased as a percent of net revenue for the three months ended DecemberMarch 31, 20092010 over the prior year period primarily due to our lower cost structure resulting from our restructuring efforts and specific cost containment activities. One-time cost reductions related to employee benefits reduced selling, general and administrative expenses by $9.2 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2009. Selling, general and administrative expenses in fiscal 2010 increased as a percent of net revenue for the six months ended December 31, 2009 over the prior year period primarily due to the significant drop in revenuecertain employee benefits that were suspended during the second quarter of fiscal 2009. The impact of currency translation increased selling, general and administrative expenses by approximately $7.3$4.6 million and $6.6$11.1 million for the three and sixnine months ended DecemberMarch 31, 2009,2010 and decreased selling, general and administrative expenses by $1.7 million and $9.9 million, respectively, versusfor the comparable period.same prior year periods.
     Research and development expenditures, which are classified as selling, general and administrative expense, were approximately $36.7$39.9 million, or 5.0%5.3% of net revenue, and $73.2$113.1 million, or 5.2% of net revenue, for the three and sixnine months ended DecemberMarch 31, 2009,2010, respectively, compared to $41.2$34.9 million, or 6.2%6.9% of net revenue, and $84.7$119.6 million, or 5.6%5.9% of net revenue, for the same prior year periods.
     Net restructuring costcosts decreased $35.3 million during the sixthree months ended DecemberMarch 31, 2009 was $81.52010, compared to the prior year period, as we conclude our planned actions under the restructuring plan. Net restructuring costs during the nine months ended March 31, 2010 were $90.6 million, consisting of $20.0$20.1 million of asset impairments and $61.5$70.5 million for employee termination benefits.severance costs. Net restructuring costs during the sixnine months ended DecemberMarch 31, 20082009 included $54.5 million for employee termination benefits and $7.1$22.5 million for asset impairments. Net restructuring cost during the quarter ended September 30, 2009 was $55.9 million, consisting of $13.2 million of asset impairments and $42.7$83.4 million of employee termination benefits.for severance costs. The cumulative expense since we announced the restructuring plan totals $279.4$288.5 million.

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     We recorded a $31.0 million loss on unauthorized activities in Molex Japan during the third quarter of fiscal 2010. See Note 2 of the “Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements”.


     We recorded a $93.1 million goodwill impairment charge during the second quarter of fiscal 2009 to write-off goodwill based on lower projected future revenue growth in our Transportation business unit. During the second quarter of fiscal 2009, we determined that there were indicators of impairment in our Transportation business unit resulting from the sudden economic downturn and potential liquidity risk in the automotive industry. The economic downturn had a negative impact on the business unit’s operating results and the potential liquidity risk extended our estimate for the industry’s economic recovery. These factors resulted in lower growth and profit expectations for the business unit,segment, which resulted in the goodwill impairment charge.

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Other Income (Expense)
     Other income (expense) consists primarily of net interest income, investment income and currency exchange gains or losses. We recorded a lossnet expenses of $2.0 million$5.0 and a gain of $0.5$4.5 million for the three and sixnine months ended DecemberMarch 31, 2009,2010, respectively, compared with net gains of $19.2$3.5 million and $23.0$26.5 million for the same prior year periods. The decrease betweengains during the threenine months ended DecemberMarch 31, 2009 and the prior year period primarily related to foreign currency exchange gains during the second quarter of fiscal 2009 resulting from strengthening of the U.S. dollar against most currencies during that period.currencies.
Effective Tax Rate
     The effective tax rate was 44.6%30.5% for the three months ended DecemberMarch 31, 2009, reflecting the tax cost of repatriating dividends during fiscal 2010 from certain non-U.S. subsidiaries having earnings that had previously been indefinitely reinvested. The dividends support the completion of our restructuring activities. Additionally, the effective tax rate increased due to tax losses generated in non-U.S. jurisdictions for which no tax benefit has been recognized.2010. The effective tax rate for the sixthree and nine months ended DecemberMarch 31, 2009,2010 was also impacted by income tax expense recognized due to the passage of the Federal health care legislation, which includes a provision that reduces the deductibility, for Federal income tax purposes, of retiree prescription drug benefits to the reversal of an estimated tax benefit resulting from a significant number of employee stock options that expired unexercised.extent they are reimbursed under Medicare Part D.
     The effective tax rate was 6.1%32.3% for the three months ended DecemberMarch 31, 2008, reflecting the goodwill impairment charge that does not result in a tax benefit.2009.
Backlog
     Our order backlog on DecemberMarch 31, 20092010 was approximately $340.6$422.2 million, an increase of 19.4%68.2% compared with order backlog of $285.3$251.0 million at DecemberMarch 31, 2008.2009. Orders for the secondthird quarter of fiscal 2010 were $777.9$838.0 million compared with $562.2$474.5 million for the prior year period, representing the significant increase in demand during fiscal 2010 as economic conditions in key geographies improved over the prior year. Orders during the secondthird quarter of fiscal 2010 improved in all of our primary markets compared with the prior year period.
Segments
     The following table sets forth information on revenue by segment as of the three months ended March 31 (in thousands):
                 
      Percentage      Percentage 
  2010  of Revenue  2009  of Revenue 
Connector $540,822   71.5% $349,834   69.2%
Custom & Electrical  215,103   28.4   155,178   30.7 
Corporate & Other  369   0.1   527   0.1 
             
Total $756,294   100.0% $505,539   100.0%
             

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Segments     The following table sets forth information on revenue by segment as of the nine months ended March 31 (in thousands):
                 
      Percentage      Percentage 
  2010  of Revenue  2009  of Revenue 
Connector $1,564,960   72.4% $1,382,550   68.7%
Custom & Electrical  594,011   27.5   626,706   31.2 
Corporate & Other  932   0.1   1,996   0.1 
             
Total $2,159,903   100.0% $2,011,252   100.0%
             
Connector
     The following table provides an analysis of the change in net revenue compared with the prior fiscal year (in thousands):
                
 Three Months Six Months  Three Months Nine Months 
 Ended Ended  Ended Ended 
 Dec. 31, 2009 Dec. 31, 2009  Mar. 31, 2010 Mar. 31, 2010 
Net revenue for prior year period $451,606 $1,032,716  $349,834 $1,382,550 
Components of net revenue change:  
Organic net revenue change 51,348  (46,564)
Organic net revenue increase 175,867 162,172 
Currency translation 26,819 28,027  15,121 10,279 
Acquisitions 5,224 9,959   9,959 
          
Total change in net revenue from prior year period 83,391  (8,578) 190,988 182,410 
          
Net revenue for current year period $534,997 $1,024,138  $540,822 $1,564,960 
          
Organic net revenue change as a percentage of net revenue for prior year period  11.4%  (4.5)%
 
Organic net revenue increase as a percentage of net revenue for prior year period  50.3%  11.7%
     The Connector segment sells primarily to the telecommunication, data products consumer and automotiveconsumer markets, which are discussed above. RevenueSegment net revenue increased in the three and nine months ended DecemberMarch 31, 2009,2010 compared with the prior year period primarilyperiods due to data, consumer and automotive growth,increased demand in all of the Connector segment’s primary markets, partially offset by lower revenue in the mobile sector of the telecommunications market and price erosion, which is generally higher in the Connector segment compared with our other segment. Revenue declined across all markets in the six months ended December 31, 2009, compared with the prior year period, due to the poor global economic conditions that began during the second quarter of fiscal 2009. Currency translation favorably impacted revenue for the three and six month periodsnine months ended DecemberMarch 31, 2009.2010. We also completed an asset purchase of a company in Japan during the second quarter of fiscal 2009.
     The following table provides information on income from operations and operating margins for the Connector segment for the periods indicated (in thousands):
                               
 Three Months Ended Six Months Ended Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
 December 31, December 31, March 31, March 31,
 2009 2008 2009 2008 2010 2009 2010 2009
Income from operations $45,388 $(119,389) $50,063 $(60,885)
Income (loss) from operations $26,934 $(51,477) $76,996 $(112,362)
Operating margin  8.5%  (26.4)%  4.9%  (5.9)%  5.0%  (14.7)%  5.0%  (8.1)%
     Connector segment income from operations increased compared with the prior year periods primarily due to increased revenue and the $93.1 million goodwill impairment charge during the second quarter of fiscal 2009 to write-off goodwill based on lower projected future revenue and profit growth in our Transportation business unit. Gross margins were positively affected by higher absorption and restructuring. Connector segment income from operations also improved due to lower selling, general and administrative costs in fiscal 2010. Selling, general and administrative expenses decreased $11.5 millionas a percent of revenue were 16.7% and $25.5 million16.5% for the three and sixnine months ended DecemberMarch 31, 2009,2010, respectively, compared with 22.8% and 19.9% for the same prior year periodperiods, due to savings from restructuring and specific cost-containment actions. Income from operations was also unfavorably impacted by restructuring costs of $18.3$6.6 million and $69.0$75.6 million for the three and sixnine months ended DecemberMarch 31, 2009,2010, respectively, compared with $26.8$30.6 million and $42.1$72.7 million for the same prior year periods.

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Custom & Electrical
     The following table provides an analysis of the change in net revenue compared with the prior fiscal year (in thousands):
                
 Three Months Six Months  Three Months Nine Months 
 Ended Ended  Ended Ended 
 Dec. 31, 2009 Dec. 31, 2009  Mar. 31, 2010 Mar. 31, 2010 
Net revenue for prior year period $214,194 $471,528  $155,178 $626,706 
Components of net revenue change:  
Organic net revenue decline  (26,692)  (92,281)
Organic net revenue change 52,702  (39,579)
Currency translation 5,102  (1,872) 5,548 3,676 
Acquisitions 1,533 1,533  1,675 3,208 
          
Total change in net revenue from prior year period  (20,057)  (92,620) 59,925  (32,695)
          
Net revenue for current year period $194,137 $378,908  $215,103 $594,011 
          
Organic net revenue decline as a percentage of net revenue for prior year period  (12.5)%  (19.6)%
 
Organic net revenue change as a percentage of net revenue for prior year period  34.0%  (6.3)%
     The sale of Custom and Electrical segment’s products is concentrated in the industrial, telecommunications and data markets. Custom and Electrical segment revenue increased in the three months ended March 31, 2010 due to increased demand in all of the segment’s primary markets. We also completed an asset purchase of a company in China during the second quarter of fiscal 2010. Segment revenue declined in the three and six month periodsnine months ended DecemberMarch 31, 20092010 due to the slowerdelayed recovery from the economic recession in the industrial market discussed above.market.
     The following table provides information on income from operations and operating margins for the Custom & Electrical segment for the periods indicated (in thousands):
                                
 Three Months Ended Six Months Ended Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
 December 31, December 31, March 31, March 31,
 2009 2008 2009 2008 2010 2009 2010 2009
Income from operations $19,728 $13,633 $30,879 $36,163  $34,668 $586 $65,548 $36,749 
Operating margin  10.2%  6.4%  8.1%  7.7%  16.1%  0.4%  11.0%  5.9%
     Custom & Electrical segment operating marginincome from operations increased compared with the prior year periods primarily due to increased revenue and lower selling, general and administrative costs.costs in fiscal 2010. Gross margins were positively affected by higher absorption and restructuring. Selling, general and administrative costs declined approximately $10.0 millionexpenses as a percent of revenue were 19.8% and $22.6 million during20.7% for the three and sixnine months ended DecemberMarch 31, 2009,2010, respectively, compared with 26.0% and 23.1% for the same prior year periods, due to savings from restructuring and specific cost-containment activities.actions. Income from operations was also unfavorably impacted by restructuring costs of $3.6$2.5 million and $8.3$10.7 million for the three and sixnine months ended DecemberMarch 31, 2009,2010, respectively, compared with $6.3$7.5 million and $10.1$17.6 million infor the same prior year periods.
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
     Organic net revenue growth, which is included in the discussion above, is a non-GAAP financial measure. The tables presented in Results of Operations above provide reconciliations of U.S. GAAP reported net revenue growth (the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure) to organic net revenue growth.
     We believe organic net revenue growth provides useful information to investors because it reflects the underlying growth from the ongoing activities of our business and provides investors with a view of our operations from management’s perspective. We use organic net revenue growth to monitor and evaluate performance, as it is an important measure of the underlying results of our operations. It excludes items that are not completely under management’s control, such as the impact of changes in foreign currency exchange rates, and items that do not reflect the underlying growth of the company, such as acquisition activity. Management uses organic net revenue growth together with GAAP measures such as net revenue growth and operating income in its decision making processes related to the operations of our reporting segments and our overall company.

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Financial Condition and Liquidity
     We fund capital projects and working capital needs principally out of operating cash flows and cash reserves. Cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities totaled $496.0$443.4 million and $467.9 million at DecemberMarch 31, 20092010 and June 30, 2009, respectively, of which $489.0$417.0 million was in non-U.S. accounts as of DecemberMarch 31, 2009. During the three months ended December 31, 2009, we transferred cash to U.S. accounts from non-U.S. accounts to support the completion of our restructuring activities, which resulted in additional U.S. repatriation income tax.2010. The primary source of our cash flow is cash generated by operations. Principal uses of cash are capital expenditures, dividend payments and business investments.
     Our long-term financing strategy is to primarily rely on internal sources of funds for investing in plant, equipment and acquisitions. Long-term debt and obligations under capital leases totaled $287.2$184.0 million and $30.3 million at DecemberMarch 31, 20092010 and June 30, 2009, respectively. We had available lines of credit totaling $232.8$197.2 million at DecemberMarch 31, 2009,2010, including a $195.0 million committed, unsecured, three-year revolving credit facility with $130.0$95.0 million available as of DecemberMarch 31, 2009.2010. The Credit Facilitycredit facility also requires us to maintain financial covenants pertaining to, among other things, our consolidated leverage, fixed charge coverage and liquidity. As of DecemberMarch 31, 2009,2010, we were in compliance with all of these covenants. Additionally, in September 2009, we refinancedhave three unsecured borrowing agreements into a three-year term loan approximating 20totaling ¥18 billion Japanese yen ($217.3194.7 million) with weighted average fixed rates of 1.53%. As of March 31, 2010, we had a fixed rateremaining balance on these agreements of 1.64%¥16.4 billion ($177.4 million). See Note 2 of the “Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements”.
Cash Flows
     Our cash balance increased $61.6$7.0 million during the sixnine months ended DecemberMarch 31, 2009.2010. Operating cash flow for the six months ended December 31, 2009 was $141.8$181.9 million, of which we used $93.3$150.0 million to fund capital expenditures. Our primary sources of cash were operating cash flows and $24.6$75.0 million in net borrowings.borrowings against the credit facility. We used capital during the period to fund capital expenditures of $93.3 million, acquire a business totaling $10.1 million, and pay dividends of $52.9$79.5 million. The translation of our cash to U.S. dollars increasedreduced our cash balance by $11.0$7.8 million as compared with the balance as of June 30, 2009.
     Below is a table setting forth the key lines of our Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (in thousands):
                
 Six Months Ended  Nine Months Ended 
 December 31,  March 31, 
 2009 2008  2010 2009 
Cash provided from operating activities $141,838 $190,243  $181,926 $311,585 
Cash used for investing activities  (62,800)  (175,829)  (125,244)  (214,624)
Cash used for financing activities  (28,447)  (58,119)  (57,413)  (91,901)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash 11,020  (13,229) 7,778  (23,019)
          
Net increase (decrease) in cash $7,047 $(17,959)
      
Net increase (decrease) increase in cash $61,611 $(56,934)
     

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Operating Activities
     Cash provided from operating activities declined by $48.4$129.7 million from the prior year period due mainly to an increase in working capital needs in the current year period compared with the prior year. Working capital is defined as current assets minus current liabilities. Our restructuring accrual as of DecemberMarch 31, 20092010 was $84.0$56.7 million, which we expect to reduce through cash outlays during fiscal 2010 and 2011.
Investing Activities
     Capital expenditures were $93.3$150.0 million for the sixnine months ended DecemberMarch 31, 20092010 compared with $96.6$127.7 million in the prior year period, reflecting our efforts to increase asset efficiency by lowering the incremental investment required to drive future growth.period. Cash used for investing activities declined by $113.0$89.4 million from the prior year period due mainly to $10.1 million invested in acquisitions during the first sixnine months of fiscal 2010 compared to $73.4 million in the prior year period. Additionally, in fiscal 2010, we had $35.3$32.1 million in net sales of marketable securities, which increased cash flow and we had $1.5$21.7 million of net purchases in fiscal 2009, which decreased cash flow.

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Financing Activities
     Cash used for financing activities decreased $28.4$34.5 million during the sixnine months ended DecemberMarch 31, 2009,2010, as compared with the prior year period primarily due to repurchasesa $54.1 million reduction of treasury stock during fiscal 2009.outstanding loans for Molex Japan.
     We borrowed $110.0$154.0 million against our $195.0 million committed, unsecured, three-year revolving credit facility, which was used to pay down other uncommitted debt balances. Total borrowings against the credit facility were $65.0$100.0 million as of DecemberMarch 31, 2009.2010.
     As part of our growth strategy, in the future we may acquire other companies in the same or complementary lines of business and pursue other business ventures. The timing and size of any new business ventures or acquisitions we complete may impact our cash requirements. Any liability for unauthorized loans in Molex Japan may also impact our cash requirements.
Contractual Obligations and Commercial Commitments
     We have contractual obligations and commercial commitments as described in “Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations — Contractual Obligations and Commercial Commitments” of our Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the Commission) for the year ended June 30, 2009. In addition, we have obligations under open purchase orders and the long-term liabilities reflected in our consolidated balance sheet, which principally consist of pension and retiree health care benefit obligations. There have been no material changes in our contractual obligations and commercial commitments since June 30, 2009 arising outside of the ordinary course of business.
Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Information
     This Quarterly Report contains forward-looking statements that are based on current expectations, estimates, forecasts and projections about our future performance, our business, our beliefs, and our management’s assumptions. In addition, we, or others on our behalf, may make forward-looking statements in press releases or written statements, or in our communications and discussions with investors and analysts in the normal course of business through meetings, web casts, phone calls, and conference calls. Words such as “expect,” “anticipate,” “outlook,” “forecast,” “could,” “project,” “intend,” “plan,” “continue,” “believe,” “seek,” “estimate,” “should,” “may,” “assume,” variations of such words and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve certain risks, uncertainties, and assumptions that are difficult to predict. We describe our respective risks, uncertainties, and assumptions that could affect the outcome or results of operations in Part 1, Item 1A of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended June 30, 2009 (Form 10-K) and in Part II, Item 1A of our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended DecemberMarch 31, 20092010 (Form 10-Q). You should carefully consider the risks described in our Form 10-K and Form 10-Q. Such risks are not the only ones facing our Company. Additional risks and uncertainties not presently known to us or that we currently believe to be immaterial may also affectimpair our business operations. If any of the risks occur, our business, financial condition or operating results could be materially adversely affected.

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     We have based our forward-looking statements on our management’s beliefs and assumptions based on information available to our management at the time the statements are made. We caution you that actual outcomes and results may differ materially from what is expressed, implied, or forecast by our forward-looking statements. Reference is made in particular to forward looking statements regarding growth strategies, industry trends, financial results, cost reduction initiatives, the ability to realize cost savings from restructuring activities, unauthorized activities in Molex Japan, acquisition synergies, manufacturing strategies, product development and sales, regulatory approvals, and competitive strengths. Except as required under the federal securities laws, we do not have any intention or obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statements after the distribution of this report, whether as a result of new information, future events, changes in assumptions, or otherwise.
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
Item 3.Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
     We are subject to market risk associated with changes in foreign currency exchange rates, interest rates and certain commodity prices.

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     We mitigate our foreign currency exchange rate risk principally through the establishment of local production facilities in the markets we serve. This creates a “natural hedge” since purchases and sales within a specific country are both denominated in the same currency and therefore no exposure exists to hedge with a foreign exchange forward or option contract (collectively, “foreign exchange contracts”). Natural hedges exist in most countries in which we operate, although the percentage of natural offsets, compared with offsets that need to be hedged by foreign exchange contracts, will vary from country to country.
     We also monitor our foreign currency exposure in each country and implement strategies to respond to changing economic and political environments. Examples of these strategies include the prompt payment of intercompany balances utilizing a global netting system, the establishment of contra-currency accounts in several international subsidiaries, and the development of natural hedges and use of foreign exchange contracts to protect or preserve the value of cash flows. No material foreign exchange contracts were in use at DecemberMarch 31, 20092010 or June 30, 2009.
     We have implemented a formalized treasury risk management policy that describes procedures and controls over derivative financial and commodity instruments. Under the policy, we do not use derivative financial or commodity instruments for speculative or trading purposes, and the use of such instruments is subject to strict approval levels by senior management. Typically, the use of derivative instruments is limited to hedging activities related to specific foreign currency cash flows, net receivable and payable balances and call options on certain commodities. No material derivative instruments were in use at DecemberMarch 31, 20092010 or June 30, 2009.
     The translation of the financial statements of the non-North American operations is impacted by fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates. Consolidated net revenue and income from operations was impacted by the translation of our international financial statements into U.S. dollars resulting in increased net revenue of $26.1$46.8 million and increased income from operations of $2.0$3.0 million for the sixnine months ended DecemberMarch 31, 2009,2010, compared with the estimated results for the comparable period in the prior year.
     Our $9.6$11.6 million of marketable securities at DecemberMarch 31, 20092010 are principally invested in time deposits.
     Interest rate exposure is generally limited to our marketable securities and three-year unsecured credit facility. We do not actively manage the risk of interest rate fluctuations. Our marketable securities mature in less than 12 months. We had $65.0$100 million outstanding on our $195.0$195 million credit facility with an interest rate of approximately 2.7% at DecemberMarch 31, 2009.2010.
     Due to the nature of our operations, we are not subject to significant concentration risks relating to customers or products.
     We monitor the environmental laws and regulations in the countries in which we operate. We have implemented an environmental program to reduce the generation of potentially hazardous materials during our manufacturing process and believe we continue to meet or exceed local government regulations.

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Item 4. Controls and Procedures
Item 4.Controls and Procedures
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
     Our management has evaluated, under the supervision and with the participation of our chief executive officer and chief financial officer, the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”)) as of the end of the period covered by this report. Based on that evaluation, our chief executive officer and chief financial officer have concluded that, as of the end of the period covered by this report, our disclosure controls and procedures are effective in ensuring that information required to be disclosed in our Exchange Act reports is (1) recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in SEC’s rules and forms, and (2) accumulated and communicated to our management, including our chief executive officer and chief financial officer, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

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Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
     During the three months ended DecemberMarch 31, 2009,2010, there were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Exchange Act) or in other factors that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
Inherent Limitations on Effectiveness of Controls
     Our management, including the CEO and CFO, do not expect that our disclosure controls or our internal control over financial reporting will prevent or detect all error and all fraud. A control system, no matter how well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable, not absolute, assurance that the control system’s objectives will be met. The design of a control system must reflect the fact that there are resource constraints, and the benefits of controls must be considered relative to their costs. Further, because of the inherent limitations in all control systems, no evaluation of controls can provide absolute assurance that misstatements due to error or fraud will not occur or that all control issues and instances of fraud, if any, will be detected. These inherent limitations include the realities that judgments in decision-making can be faulty and that breakdowns can occur because of simple error or mistake. Controls can also be circumvented by the individual acts of some persons, by intentionally falsified documentation, by collusion of two or more individuals within Molex or third parties, or by management override of the controls. The design of any system of controls is based in part on certain assumptions about the likelihood of future events, and there can be no assurance that any design will succeed in achieving its stated goals under all potential future conditions. Projections of any evaluation of controls effectiveness to future periods are subject to risks. Over time, controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions or deterioration in the degree of compliance with policies or procedures.
PART II
Item 1. Legal Proceedings
     None
Item 1A. Risk Factors
     There have been no material changes tofrom the risk factors disclosed in Part 1, Item 1A, of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended June 30, 2009.

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Item 2.Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
     Share purchases of Molex Common and/or Class A Common Stock for the quarter ended DecemberMarch 31, 20092010 were as follows (in thousands, except price per share data):
                        
 Total Number  Total Number 
 of Shares  of Shares 
 Total Number Purchased as  Total Number Purchased as 
 of Shares Average Price Part of Publicly  of Shares Average Price Part of Publicly 
 Purchased Paid per Share Announced Plan  Purchased Paid per Share Announced Plan 
October 1 – October 31 
January 1 – January 31        
Common Stock  $    $  
Class A Common Stock 26 $17.32   3 $16.71  
November 1 – November 30 
February 1 – February 28        
Common Stock  $    $  
Class A Common Stock 8 $16.55   274 $18.16  
December 1 – December 31 
March 1 – March 31        
Common Stock  $    $  
Class A Common Stock 4 $17.59   4 $17.70  
              
Total 38 $17.19   281 $18.14  
              
The shares purchased represent exercises of employee stock options.

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Item 4.Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
     Our annual meeting of stockholders was held on October 30, 2009. Our stockholders elected all of the Board’s nominees for director and ratified the selection of Ernst & Young LLP as our independent auditors for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2010. The voting results were as follows:
(1) Election of Directors
     
Director For Withheld
Michelle L. Collins 82,239,854 1,504,001
Fred L. Krehbiel 80,621,840 3,122,015
David L. Landsittel 81,980,642 1,763,213
Joe W. Laymon 76,862,730 6,881,125
James S. Metcalf 82,468,793 1,275,062
The terms of the following directors continued after the annual meeting:Item 6. Exhibits
   
Michael J. BirckJohn H. Krehbiel, Jr.
Anirudh DhebarDonald G. Lubin
Edgar D. JannottaRobert J. Potter
Frederick A. KrehbielMartin P. Slark
(2) Ratification of the selection of Ernst & Young LLP
For: 82,565,123
Against: 1,148,632
Abstentions: 30,099
Broker Nonvotes: 0

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Item 6.Exhibits
Number Description
10Amendment No. 1 to Credit Agreement dated June 24, 2009 among Molex Incorporated, the Lenders named therein, J.P.Morgan Chase Bank, N.A., as Administrative Agent, Standard Charter Bank as Syndication Agent, The Northern Trust Company as Documentation Agent
31 Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certifications
 
  
  31.1 Section 302 certification by Chief Executive Officer
  31.2 Section 302 certification by Chief Financial Officer
 
  
32 Section 1350 Certifications
 
  
  32.1 Section 906 certification by Chief Executive Officer
  32.2 Section 906 certification by Chief Financial Officer

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SIGNATURES
     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 thereunto duly authorized.

     
 MOLEX INCORPORATED
(Registrant)
  
Date: January 29,April 27, 2010   /s/S/ DAVID D. JOHNSON   
  David D. Johnson  
  Executive Vice President, Treasurer and
Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Financial Officer) 
 

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