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 March 31,September 30, 2011
   
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 April 20,October 19, 2011, the following numbers of shares of the Company’s common stock were outstanding:
   
Common Stock 96,425,32895,560,076
Class A Common Stock 79,482,54380,142,915
Class B Common Stock 94,255
 
 

 


 

Molex Incorporated
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Section 302 Certification of Chief Executive Officer    
Section 302 Certification of Chief Financial Officer    
Section 906 Certification of Chief Executive Officer    
Section 906 Certification of Chief Financial Officer    

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PART I
Item 1. Financial Statements
Molex Incorporated
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(in thousands)
                
 Mar. 31, June 30,  Sept. 30, June 30, 
 2011 2010  2011 2011 
 (Unaudited)  (Unaudited) 
ASSETS
  
Current assets:  
Cash and cash equivalents $447,796 $376,352  $557,376 $532,599 
Marketable securities 20,400 18,508  11,150 13,947 
Accounts receivable, less allowances of $47,275 and $43,650 respectively 780,761 734,932 
Accounts receivable, less allowances of $40,685 and $42,297 respectively 782,833 811,449 
Inventories 546,080 469,369  547,209 535,953 
Deferred income taxes 115,278 112,531  131,819 129,158 
Other current assets 36,978 64,129  40,917 32,239 
          
Total current assets 1,947,293 1,775,821  2,071,304 2,055,345 
Property, plant and equipment, net 1,139,918 1,055,144  1,144,023 1,168,448 
Goodwill 148,422 131,910  148,349 149,452 
Non-current deferred income taxes 81,767 94,191  39,404 38,178 
Other assets 189,571 179,512  177,498 186,429 
          
Total assets $3,506,971 $3,236,578  $3,580,578 $3,597,852 
          
 
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
  
 
Current liabilities:  
Current portion of long-term debt and short-term borrowings $116,724 $110,070  $129,781 $119,764 
Accounts payable 353,188 395,474  349,657 359,812 
Accrued expenses:  
Accrual for unauthorized activities in Japan 178,339 165,815  191,873 182,460 
Income taxes payable 20,906 21,505  32,349 2,383 
Other 214,809 219,832  222,930 217,628 
          
Total current liabilities 883,966 912,696  926,590 882,047 
Other non-current liabilities 22,244 19,869  22,253 23,879 
Accrued pension and postretirement benefits 130,033 135,448  96,232 100,866 
Long-term debt 202,549 183,434  176,925 222,794 
          
Total liabilities 1,238,792 1,251,447  1,222,000 1,229,586 
          
Commitments and contingencies 
Stockholders’ equity: 
Commitments and contingencies Stockholders’ equity: 
Common stock 11,268 11,207  11,302 11,285 
Paid-in capital 665,941 638,796 
Additional paid-in capital 680,869 674,494 
Retained earnings 2,365,875 2,232,445  2,453,482 2,408,083 
Treasury stock  (1,103,952)  (1,098,087)  (1,107,670)  (1,106,039)
Accumulated other comprehensive income 329,047 200,770  320,595 380,443 
          
Total stockholders’ equity 2,268,179 1,985,131  2,358,578 2,368,266 
          
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity $3,506,971 $3,236,578  $3,580,578 $3,597,852 
          
See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

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Molex Incorporated
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income
(Unaudited)
(in thousands, except per share data)
                        
 Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended  Three Months Ended 
 March 31, March 31,  September 30, 
 2011 2010 2011 2010  2011 2010 
Net revenue $874,531 $756,294 $2,673,668 $2,159,903  $935,985 $897,672 
Cost of sales 613,917 520,564 1,866,933 1,520,218  643,257 622,596 
              
Gross profit 260,614 235,730 806,735 639,685  292,728 275,076 
              
 
Selling, general and administrative 159,448 156,374 475,548 452,108  169,225 157,056 
Restructuring costs and asset impairments  9,068  90,596 
Unauthorized activities in Japan 2,855 8,032 11,110 22,129  2,922 5,542 
              
Total operating expenses 162,303 173,474 486,658 564,833  172,147 162,598 
              
 
Income from operations 98,311 62,256 320,077 74,852  120,581 112,478 
 
Interest (expense) income, net  (1,726)  (2,298)  (4,849)  (4,584)
Other income (expense) 1,325  (2,721) 5,766 62 
Interest expense, net 1,391 1,335 
Other (income) expense  (276) 351 
              
Total other (expense) income  (401)  (5,019) 917  (4,522)
Total other expense, net 1,115 1,686 
              
 
Income before income taxes 97,910 57,237 320,994 70,330  119,466 110,792 
 
Income taxes 29,765 18,790 99,462 33,179  38,949 35,688 
              
 
Net income $68,145 $38,447 $221,532 $37,151  $80,517 $75,104 
              
 
Earnings per share:  
Basic $0.39 $0.22 $1.27 $0.21  $0.46 $0.43 
Diluted $0.39 $0.22 $1.26 $0.21  $0.46 $0.43 
 
Dividends declared per share $0.1750 $0.1525 $0.5025 $0.4575  $0.2000 $0.1525 
 
Average common shares outstanding:  
Basic 174,957 173,858 174,666 173,689  175,466 174,370 
Diluted 176,449 174,838 175,678 174,523  176,585 175,156 
See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

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Molex Incorporated
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(Unaudited)
(in thousands)
                
 Nine Months Ended  Three Months Ended 
 March 31,  September 30, 
 2011 2010  2011 2010 
Operating activities:  
Net income $221,532 $37,151  $80,517 $75,104 
Add non-cash items included in net income:  
Depreciation and amortization 181,716 180,699  61,239 59,108 
Share-based compensation 17,009 21,024  5,135 5,149 
Non-cash restructuring and other costs, net  20,041 
Other non-cash items 17,719 21,817  5,991 8,634 
Changes in assets and liabilities:  
Accounts receivable  (2,143)  (122,127) 22,927  (29,343)
Inventories  (43,112)  (62,059)  (18,260)  (57,988)
Accounts payable  (63,725) 48,809   (10,702)  (24,876)
Other current assets and liabilities 3,903 21,701  28,890 27,886 
Other assets and liabilities  (5,968) 14,870   (25,188)  (1,079)
          
 
Cash provided from operating activities 326,931 181,926  150,549 62,595 
 
Investing activities:  
Capital expenditures  (196,915)  (150,001)  (42,804)  (71,192)
Proceeds from sales of property, plant and equipment 1,460 8,082  1,396 643 
Proceeds from sales or maturities of marketable securities 5,568 47,339  4,868 2,184 
Purchases of marketable securities  (6,062)  (15,259)  (2,777)  (1,257)
Acquisitions  (18,847)  (10,097)
Other investing activities  (196)  (5,308)
     
      
Cash used for investing activities  (214,992)  (125,244)  (39,317)  (69,622)
 
Financing activities:  
Proceeds from revolving credit facility 85,000 154,000  30,000 20,000 
Payments on revolving credit facility  (20,000)  (79,000)  (195,000)  (10,000)
Proceeds from short-term loans 28,856  
Payments on short-term loans  (31,843)    (27,266)  
Net change in long-term debt  (47,908)  (53,194)
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt 150,000 797 
Payments of long-term debt  (143)  (24,840)
Cash dividends paid  (83,766)  (79,420)  (35,068)  (26,565)
Exercise of stock options 5,935 2,257  620 358 
Other financing activities  (2,990)  (2,056)  (1,014)  (967)
          
 
Cash used for financing activities  (66,716)  (57,413)  (77,871)  (41,217)
 
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash 26,221 7,778   (8,584) 12,536 
          
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents 71,444 7,047 
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents 24,777  (35,708)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period 376,352 424,707  532,599 376,352 
     
      
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period $447,796 $431,754  $557,376 $340,644 
          
See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

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Molex Incorporated
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 39 manufacturing locations in 16 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 nine months ended March 31,September 30, 2011 are not necessarily an indication of the results that may be expected for the year ending June 30, 2011.2012. The Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet as of June 30, 20102011 was derived from our audited consolidated financial statements for the year ended June 30, 2010.2011. 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, 2010.2011.
     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, accrual for unauthorized activities in Japan, 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.
2. Unauthorized Activities in Japan
     As we previously reported, in April 2010, we launched an investigation into unauthorized activities in Japan. We learned that an individual working in Molex Japan’s finance group obtained unauthorized loans from third party lenders, that included in at least one instance the attempted unauthorized pledge of Molex Japan facilities as security, in Molex Japan’s name that were used to cover losses resulting from unauthorized trading, including margin trading, in Molex Japan’s name. We also learned that the individual misappropriated funds from Molex Japan’s accounts to cover losses from unauthorized trading. The individual admitted to forging documentation in arranging and concealing the transactions. We retained outside legal counsel, and they retained forensic accountants, to investigate the matter. The investigation has been completed.
     As previously reported in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended June 30, 2010, based2011, we investigated unauthorized activities at Molex Japan Ltd. Based on the results of the completed investigation, we recorded for accounting purposes an accrued liability for the effect of unauthorized activities pending the resolution of these matters including the legal proceedings reported in Note 14.14 of the Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
     We believe these unauthorized activities and related losses occurred from at least as early as 1988 through 2010, with approximately $167.4 million of losses occurring prior to June 30, 2007. The accrued liability for these potential net losses was $178.3$191.9 million as of March 31,September 30, 2011, including $12.5$26.1 million in cumulative foreign currency translation, which was recorded as a component of other comprehensive income. To the extent we prevail in not having to pay all or any portion of the outstanding unauthorized loans, we would recognize a gain in that amount. In addition, we have a contingent liability of $24.2$39.8 million for other loan-related expenses, interest expense and delay damages on the outstanding unauthorized loans.
     Cumulative investigative and legal costs through March 31, 2011 were $15.8 million, including $11.1 million in the first nine months of fiscal 2011.

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3. Restructuring Costs and Asset Impairments
     On June 30, 2010 we completed a multi-year 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 related to facilities located in North America, Europe and Japan and, in general, the movement of manufacturing activities from these plants to lower-cost facilities.

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     Changes in the accrued severancerestructuring accrual balance are summarized as follows (in thousands):
        
Balance at June 30, 2010 $26,898 
Balance at June 30, 2011 $14,049 
Cash payments  (9,390)  (752)
Non-cash related costs 1,519   (569)
      
Balance at September 30, 2010 $19,027 
Cash payments  (2,585)
Non-cash related costs 105 
Balance at September 30, 2011 $12,728 
      
Balance at December 31, 2010 $16,547 
Cash payments  (2,127)
Non-cash related costs 472 
   
Balance at March 31, 2011 $14,892 
   
4. Acquisitions
     On January 10,During the third quarter of fiscal 2011, we completed an asset acquisition of an active optical cable business for $24.6 million and recorded goodwill of $14.3$14.6 million. The purchase price includes contingent consideration up to $5.8 million payable through fiscal 2013 upon the seller meeting certain criteria. 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.complete.
5. Earnings 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 Nine Months Ended  Three Months Ended 
 March 31, March 31,  September 30, 
 2011 2010 2011 2010  2011 2010 
Net income $68,145 $38,447 $221,532 $37,151  $80,517 $75,104 
              
Basic average common shares outstanding 174,957 173,858 174,666 173,689 
Basic weighted average common shares outstanding 175,466 174,370 
Effect of dilutive stock options 1,492 980 1,012 834  1,119 786 
              
Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding 176,449 174,838 175,678 174,523  176,585 175,156 
              
 
Earnings per share:  
Basic $0.39 $0.22 $1.27 $0.21  $0.46 $0.43 
Diluted $0.39 $0.22 $1.26 $0.21  $0.46 $0.43 
     Excluded from the computations above were anti-dilutive shares of 3.35.6 million and 6.66.1 million for the three months ended September 30, 2011 and nine months ended March 31, 2011, respectively, compared with 6.0 million and 7.3 million for the same prior year periods.2010, respectively.

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6. Comprehensive Income
     Total comprehensive income is summarized as follows (in thousands):
                        
 Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended  Three Months Ended 
 March 31, March 31,  September 30, 
 2011 2010 2011 2010  2011 2010 
Net income $68,145 $38,447 $221,532 $37,151  $80,517 $75,104 
Translation adjustments 32,710 4,849 118,721 45,379   (58,724) 70,255 
Pension liability remeasurement   11,824  (5,831)
Unrealized investment (loss) gain  (3,058) 708  (2,268)  (2,185)  (1,124) 49 
              
Total comprehensive income $97,797 $44,004 $349,809 $74,514  $20,669 $145,408 
              

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     During the nine months ended March 31, 2011, we amended a defined benefit pension plan in the United States to close participation and freeze benefit accruals under the plan. We remeasured the pension liability, resulting in an $11.8 million reduction in the liability. During the nine months ended March 31, 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):
                
 Mar. 31, June 30,  Sept. 30, June 30, 
 2011 2010  2011 2011 
Raw materials $92,146 $86,338  $96,839 $91,362 
Work in process 147,777 139,922  151,132 143,888 
Finished goods 306,157 243,109  299,238 300,703 
          
Total inventories $546,080 $469,369  $547,209 $535,953 
          
8. Pensions and Other Postretirement Benefits
     The components of pension benefit cost are as follows (in thousands):
                        
 Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended  Three Months Ended 
 March 31, March 31,  September 30, 
 2011 2010 2011 2010  2011 2010 
Service cost $451 $1,990 $3,099 $5,970  $1,381 $2,197 
Interest cost 487 2,041 2,941 6,123  2,123 1,967 
Expected return on plan assets  (472)  (1,696)  (2,756)  (5,089)  (2,166)  (1,812)
Amortization of prior service cost 13 10 79 30  65 53 
Recognized actuarial losses 893 57 2,679 173  290 893 
Amortization of transition obligation 9 624 27 1,871  10 9 
Curtailment adjustment     (3,849)
              
Benefit cost $1,381 $3,026 $6,069 $5,229  $1,703 $3,307 
              
     As discussed in Note 6, we recorded a pension remeasurement during the nine months ended March 31, 2011 resulting in an $11.8 million reduction in the liability. During the nine months ended March 31, 2010, we recorded a pension remeasurement of $5.2 million related to the merger of two pension plans and $0.6 million related to a pension curtailment. During the nine months ended March 31, 2010, we recognized a $3.8 million pension curtailment gain from the merger of two pension plans.

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     The components of retiree health care benefit cost are as follows (in thousands):
                        
 Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended  Three Months Ended 
 March 31, March 31,  September 30, 
 2011 2010 2011 2010  2011 2010 
Service cost $342 $271 $1,026 $813  $274 $342 
Interest cost 617 621 1,851 1,863  586 617 
Amortization of prior service cost  (516)  (516)  (1,548)  (1,548)  (516)  (516)
Recognized actuarial losses 333 175 999 525  82 333 
              
Benefit cost $776 $551 $2,328 $1,653  $426 $776 
              

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9. Debt
     Total debt consisted of the following (in thousands):
                                
 Average      Average     
 Interest March 31, June 30,  Interest September 30, June 30, 
 Rate Maturity 2011 2010  Rate Maturity 2011 2011 
Long-term debt:  
Private Placement  2.91 — 4.28% 2016 — 2021 $150,000 $ 
U.S. Credit Facility  2.76% 2016 $165,000 $100,000   1.74% 2016 20,000 185,000 
Unsecured bonds and term loans  0.77 - 1.31% 2012 - 2013 36,347 81,431   0.77 — 1.31% 2012 — 2013 66,531 89,342 
Other debt  5.92% 2013 1,202 2,003   5.92% 2012 — 2013 1,498 1,528 
          
Total long-term debt 202,549 183,434  238,029 275,870 
Less current portion of long-term debt: 
Unsecured bonds and term loans  0.77 — 1.31% 60,070 52,156 
Other debt Varies 1,034 920 
     
Current portion of long-term debt and short-term borrowings: 
Unsecured bonds, term loans and short-term credit lines  0.77 - 2.48% 111,870 104,359 
Other short-term borrowings, including capital leases  5.92% 4,854 5,711 
Long-term debt, less current portion 176,925 222,794 
      
Total current portion of long-term debt and short-term borrowings 116,724 110,070 
Short-term borrowings 
Overdraft loan  2.48% 2012 65,265 62,060 
Other short-term borrowings  5.92% 3,412 4,628 
     
Total short-term borrowings 68,677 66,688 
          
Total debt $319,273 $293,504  $306,706 $342,558 
          
     On August 18, 2011, we issued senior notes totaling $150.0 million through an unregistered, private placement of debt (the Private Placement). The Private Placement consists of three $50.0 million series notes: Series A with an interest rate of 2.91% matures on August 18, 2016; Series B with an interest rate of 3.59% matures on August 18, 2018; and Series C with an interest rate of 4.28% matures on August 18, 2021. The Note Purchase Agreement contains customary covenants regarding liens, debt, substantial asset sales and mergers. The Note Purchase Agreement also requires us to maintain financial covenants pertaining to, among other things, our consolidated leverage and interest rate coverage. As of September 30, 2011, we were in compliance with these covenants and the balance of the senior notes was $150.0 million.
     In June 2009, we entered into a $195.0 million unsecured, three-year revolving credit facility in the United States, amended in January 2010, and September 2010 and March 2011, that was initially scheduled to mature in June 2012 (the “U.S.U.S. Credit Facility”)Facility). In connection with the September 2010 amendment, we increased the credit line on the U.S. Credit Facility to $270.0 million. In March 2011, we further amended the credit facility to increase the credit line to $350.0 million and extend the term to March 2016. Borrowings under the U.S. 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 150 basis points as of March 31,September 30, 2011. The instrument governing the U.S. Credit FacilityAgreement contains customary covenants regarding liens, debt, substantial asset sales and mergers, dividends and investments. The U.S. Credit FacilityAgreement also requires us to maintain financial covenants pertaining to, among other things, our consolidated leverage and fixed charge coverage. As of March 31,September 30, 2011, we were in compliance with these covenants and had outstanding borrowings of $165.0$20.0 million. We obtained waiver letters from the participating banks for any default of the U.S. Credit Facility arising from the unauthorized activities in Japan.
     In MarchSeptember 2011, Molex Japan renewed a ¥5.0 billion overdraft loan, with a six month term and an interest rate of approximately 2.48%. At March 31,September 30, 2011, the balance of the overdraft loan, which requires full repayment by the end of the term if not renewed, approximated $60.7$65.3 million.
     In March 2010, Molex Japan entered into a ¥3.0 billion syndicated term loan for three years, with interest rates equivalent to the six month Tokyo Interbank Offered Rate (TIBOR) plus 75 basis points and scheduled principal payments of ¥0.5 billion every six months. At March 31,September 30, 2011, the balance of the syndicated term loan approximated $24.5$19.5 million, of which $12.3$13.1 million was current.
     In September 2009, Molex Japan issued unsecured bonds totaling ¥10.0 billion with a term of three years, an interest rate of approximately 1.65% and scheduled principal payments of ¥1.6 billion every six months. At March 31,September 30, 2011, the outstanding balance of the unsecured bonds approximated $63.0$47.0 million of which $38.9 million wasis classified as current.

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     Certain assets, including equipment, secure a portion of our long-term debt. Principal payments on long-term debt obligations are due as follows (in thousands):
        
2012 $594  $61,104 
2013 36,923  6,925 
2014 32   
2015    
2016 165,000  70,000 
Thereafter $100,000 
      
Total long-term debt obligations $202,549  $238,029 
      
     We had available lines of credit totaling $282.3$406.4 million at March 31,September 30, 2011, expiringincluding a $350.0 million unsecured, five-year revolving credit facility with $330.0 million available as of September 30, 2011. The lines of credit expire between 2011 and 2016.2021.
10. Income Taxes
     The effective tax rate was 30.4%32.6% for the three months ended March 31,September 30, 2011 and 32.8%32.2% for the three months ended March 31,September 30, 2010. The effective tax rate for the nine months ended March 31, 2011 was 31.0%.
     We are subject to tax in U.S. Federal, Statestate and foreign tax jurisdictions. We have substantially completed all U.S. federal income tax matters for tax years through 2007. The tax years 2008 through 20092010 remain open to examination by all major taxing jurisdictions to which we are subject.
     It is our practice to recognize interest and penalties related to income tax matters in tax expense. As of March 31,September 30, 2011, there were no material interest or penalty amounts to accrue.
11. Fair Value Measurements
     The following table summarizes our financial assets and liabilities as of March 31,September 30, 2011, which are measured at fair value on a recurring basis (in thousands):
                                
 Quoted Prices      Quoted Prices     
 in Active Significant    in Active Significant   
 Total Markets for Other Significant  Total Markets for Other Significant 
 Measured Identical Observable Unobservable  Measured Identical Observable Unobservable 
 at Fair Assets Inputs Inputs  at Fair Assets Inputs Inputs 
 Value (Level 1) (Level 2) (Level 3)  Value (Level 1) (Level 2) (Level 3) 
Available for sale and trading securities $32,510 $32,510 $ $  $23,142 $23,142 $ $ 
Derivative financial instruments, net 9,851  9,851   4,861  4,861  
     We determine the fair value of our marketable 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.
     The carrying value of our long-term debt approximates fair value.
12. Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities
     We use derivative instruments to manage our foreign exchange and commodity cost exposures. All derivative instruments are recognized at fair value in other current assets or liabilities.
Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments
     We use one-month foreign currency forward contracts (forward contracts) to offset the impact of exchange rate volatility on certain assets and liabilities, including intercompany receivables and payables denominated in non-functionalnon-

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functional currencies. These forward contracts have not been designated as hedges, and the gains or losses on these forward contracts, along with the offsetting losses or gains due to the fluctuation of exchange rates on the underlying foreign currency denominated assets and liabilities, are recognized in other income (expense). The

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notional amounts of the forward contracts were $202.2$155.9 million and $146.7$175.6 million at March 31,September 30, 2011 and June 30, 2010,2011, respectively, with corresponding fair values of a $0.5$5.0 million liability at September 30, 2011 and a $2.7 million asset at March 31, 2011 and a $1.7 million liability at June 30, 2010.2011.
Cash Flow Hedges
     We use derivatives in the form of call options to hedge the variability of gold and copper costs. These derivative instruments are designated as cash flow hedges and hedge approximately 60% of our planned gold and copper purchases. Gains and losses of the effective hedges are recorded as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income and reclassified to cost of sales during the period the product containing the commodity is sold. The fair values of the call options were $9.4$9.9 million and $5.4$7.8 million at March 31,September 30, 2011 and June 30, 2010,2011, respectively. These call options have maturities of 12 months or less.
     For the three and nine months ended March 31,September 30, 2011 and 2010, the impact to accumulated other comprehensive income and earnings from cash flow hedges follows (in thousands):
                        
 Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended  Three Months Ended 
 March 31, March 31,  September 30, 
 2011 2010 2011 2010  2011 2010 
Unrealized (loss) gain recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income $(1,871) $(2,110) $1,647 $4,275 
Unrealized gain (loss) recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income $1,502 $(722)
Gain reclassified into earnings 1,334 2,486 4,237 3,045  1,845 2,136 
13. New Accounting Pronouncements
     In January 2010,September 2011, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (the FASB) issued updated guidance on the periodic testing of goodwill for impairment. This guidance will allow companies to assess qualitative factors to determine if it is more-likely-than-not that goodwill might be impaired and whether it is necessary to perform the two-step goodwill impairment test required under current accounting standards. This new guidance to enhance disclosure requirements related to fair value measurements by requiring certain new disclosures and clarifying certain existing disclosures. The new guidance requires additional information related to activities in the reconciliation of Level 3 fair value measurements. The new guidance also expands the disclosures related to the disaggregation of assets and liabilities and information about inputs and valuation techniques. The new guidance related to Level 3 fair value measurements becameis effective for us on Januarybeginning July 1, 2011, but did2012, with early adoption permitted. This new guidance will not have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.
     In June 2011, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) No. 2011-05, Comprehensive Income (Topic 220). This new guidance requires the components of net income and other comprehensive income to be either presented in one continuous statement, referred to as the statement of comprehensive income, or in two separate, but consecutive statements. This new guidance eliminates the current option to report other comprehensive income and its components in the statement of stockholders’ equity. While the new guidance changes the presentation of comprehensive income, there are no changes to the components that are recognized in net income or other comprehensive income under current accounting guidance. This new guidance is effective for us for the quarter ended March 31, 2012 and will amend our presentation of the components of comprehensive income.
14. Contingencies
     We are currently a party to various legal proceedings, claims and investigations including those disclosed in this note. While management presently believes that the ultimate outcome of these proceedings, individually and in the aggregate, will not materially adversely impact our financial position or overall trends in operations, legal proceedings are subject to inherent uncertainties, and unfavorable rulings or other events could occur. If unfavorable final outcomes were to occur, then there exists the possibility of a material adverse impact.

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Employment and Benefits Litigation
     In 2009, a French subsidiary of Molex, Molex Automotive SARL (MAS), decided to close a facility it operated in Villemur-sur-Tarn, France. Molex Automotive SARLMAS submitted a social plan to Molex Automotive SARL’sMAS’s labor representatives providing for payments to approximately 280 terminated employees. This social plan was adopted by Molex Automotive SARLMAS in 2009 whichand payments were made payments to those employees until September 2010. In September 2010, 188 former employees of Molex Automotive SARLMAS who were covered under the social plan filed suit against Molex Automotive SARLMAS and AGS (a state fund for wage guarantee) in the Toulouse Labor Court, requesting additional compensation on the basis that their dismissal was not economically justified.compensation. The total amount sought by the 188former employees from Molex Automotive SARL is approximately €25€24 million ($35.332.5 million). Molex International initiated liquidation of Molex Automotive SARL,MAS, and pursuant to a court proceeding, a liquidator was appointed in November 2010. One of the liquidator’s responsibilities is to assess and respond to the lawsuits involving MAS. In June 2011, the former employees of MAS noticed Molex Automotive SARL.Incorporated (Molex) as a defendant to the Toulouse Labor Court proceedings. In their court submission, the former employees claim that Molex was a co-employer of the former employees and thus jointly liable for any additional compensation the court awards. The former employees also claim that there was no economic justification for their dismissal, that MAS decided to close the facility before it consulted with the employees and their representatives and that MAS did not adequately comply with its obligation to assist the terminated employees in obtaining alternative employment. The liquidator has filed a submission on behalf of MAS and argues that the dismissal was economically justified, that the former employees have not proven the damages they are seeking but nonetheless Molex was co-employer and thus liable for any additional payments that may be awarded to the former employees. AGS filed its submission, adopting essentially the same substantive position as the liquidator on the dismissal of the former employees but arguing that Molex was the employer. Molex shall file its necessary submission in advance of the court hearings. The Toulouse Labor Court has scheduled two hearings, one on March 5, 2012 for employees who fall within the executives section and another on April 5, 2012 for all other employees. We intend to vigorously contest the attempt by the former employees to seek additional compensation from Molex.
Molex Japan Co., Ltd
     As we previously reported in our fiscal 2010 Annual Report on Form 10-K, we launched an investigation into unauthorized activities at Molex Japan Co., Ltd. in April 2010. We learned that an individual working in Molex

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Japan’s finance group obtained unauthorized loans from third party lenders, that included in at least one instance the attempted unauthorized pledge of Molex Japan facilities as security, in Molex Japan’s name that were used to cover losses resulting from unauthorized trading, including margin trading, in Molex Japan’s name. We also learned that the individual misappropriated funds from Molex Japan’s accounts to cover losses from unauthorized trading. The individual admitted to forging documentation in arranging and concealing the transactions. We retained outside legal counsel, and they retained forensic accountants, to investigate the matter. The investigation has been completed.
     On August 31, 2010, Mizuho Bank (Mizuho), which holds the unauthorized loans, filed a complaint in Tokyo District Court requesting the court to find Molex Japan liable for the payment of the outstanding unauthorized loans and to enter a judgment for such payment. Mizuho is claiming payment of outstanding principal borrowings of ¥3 billion ($36.439.2 million), ¥5 billion ($60.765.3 million), ¥5 billion ($60.765.3 million) and ¥2 billion ($24.326.1 million), other loan-related expenses of approximately ¥106 million ($1.31.4 million) and interest and delay damages of approximately ¥1.9¥2.9 billion ($22.838.4 million) as of March 31,September 30, 2011. On October 13, 2010, Molex Japan filed a written answer requesting the court to dismiss the complaint Mizuho filed plaintiff’s brief no.1 on December 15, 2010, Molex Japan filed defendant’s brief no.1 on Februaryand subsequently both parties have submitted additional briefs to the court. The next court hearing is scheduled for November 16, 2011 and Mizuho filed plaintiff’s brief no.2 on April 20, 2011. We intend to vigorously contest the enforceability of the outstanding unauthorized loans and any attempt by the lender to obtain payment. See Note 2 of the Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for accounting treatment of the accrual for unauthorized activities in Japan.
     As we reported on April 29, 2011, the Securities and Exchange Commission (the SEC) has informed us that the SEC has issued a formal order of private investigation in connection with the unauthorized activities in Molex Japan Co., Ltd.Japan. We are fully cooperating with the SEC’s investigation.

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15. 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, including connectors, 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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The Custom & Electrical segment designs and manufactures integrated and customizable electronic components, including connectors, 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.
     Information by segment is summarized as follows (in thousands):
                                
 Custom & Corporate    Custom & Corporate   
 Connector Electrical & Other Total  Connector Electrical & Other Total 
For the three months ended:  
March 31, 2011: 
Net revenues from external customers $628,367 $245,434 $730 $874,531 
September 30, 2011: 
Revenues from external customers $678,780 $256,794 $411 $935,985 
Income (loss) from operations 86,989 36,399  (25,077) 98,311  106,262 41,908  (27,589) 120,581 
Depreciation & amortization 49,967 6,927 4,017 60,911  50,075 7,127 4,037 61,239 
Capital expenditures 56,208 4,613 3,367 64,188  34,701 6,914 1,189 42,804 
  
March 31, 2010: 
Net revenues from external customers $540,822 $215,103 $369 $756,294 
September 30, 2010: 
Revenues from external customers $661,136 $236,031 $505 $897,672 
Income (loss) from operations 57,901 34,668  (30,313) 62,256  98,647 42,566  (28,735) 112,478 
Depreciation & amortization 47,304 8,309 3,823 59,436  47,536 7,523 4,049 59,108 
Capital expenditures 52,866 2,235 1,580 56,681  58,757 7,254 5,181 71,192 
 
For the nine months ended: 
March 31, 2011: 
Net revenues from external customers $1,954,733 $717,511 $1,424 $2,673,668 
Income (loss) from operations 291,551 110,969  (82,444) 320,077 
Depreciation & amortization 148,172 21,337 12,207 181,716 
Capital expenditures 173,193 13,393 10,329 196,915 
 
March 31, 2010: 
Net revenues from external customers $1,564,960 $594,011 $932 $2,159,903 
Income (loss) from operations 107,963 65,548  (98,659) 74,852 
Depreciation & amortization 144,526 25,007 11,166 180,699 
Capital expenditures 131,944 9,744 8,313 150,001 
     Corporate & Other 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 investigative and legal costs related to the unauthorized activities in Japan and the assets of certain plants that are not specific to a particular division.
     Segment assets, which are comprised of accounts receivable, inventory and fixed assets, are summarized as follows (in thousands):
                 
      Custom &  Corporate    
  Connector  Electrical  & Other  Total 
March 31, 2011 $1,887,112  $484,782  $94,865  $2,466,759 
June 30, 2010  1,720,866   437,614   100,965   2,259,445 
                 
      Custom &  Corporate    
  Connector  Electrical  & Other  Total 
September 30, 2011 $1,899,592  $479,216  $95,257  $2,474,065 
June 30, 2011  1,913,675   503,443   98,732   2,515,850 
     The reconciliation of segment assets to consolidated total assets is as follows (in thousands):
                
 Mar. 31, June 30,  Sept. 30, June 30, 
 2011 2010  2011 2011 
Segment net assets $2,466,759 $2,259,445 
Segment assets $2,474,065 $2,515,850 
Other current assets 620,452 571,520  741,262 707,943 
Other non-current assets 419,760 405,613  365,251 374,059 
          
Consolidated total assets $3,506,971 $3,236,578  $3,580,578 $3,597,852 
          

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Molex Incorporated
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, 2010.2011. 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.”
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 39 manufacturing locations in 16 countries. We also provide manufacturing services to integrate specific components into a customer’s product.
     We have two global product segments: Connector and Custom & Electrical.
  The Connector segment manufactures and sells 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 applicants.
 
  The Custom & Electrical segment designs and manufactures integrated and customizable electronic components including connectors, 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.
     Customer demand andNet revenue has improved significantly in fiscal 2010 and 2011 from the instability in the global economy in fiscal 2009. The stronger end market demand and release of new products increased our net revenue during the three and nine months ended March 31, 2011 compared with the prior year periods. Gross margins have improved over time due to lower costs resulting from our restructuring program. Gross margins decreased for the three month period ended March 31,September 30, 2011 compared with the prior year period primarily due to favorable foreign currency translation. Customer demand improved in the infotech and automotive markets with the release of new products, but was offset by decreases in the telecommunications, consumer and industrial markets. Gross profit improved due to higher material costsnet revenue, particularly in Japan, and lowerhigher absorption from increased production. We increased prices to partially offset rising input costs, which improved gross profit compared with the prior year period. The improved gross profit and cost control efforts improved our operations in Japan. Selling, general and administrative expenses as a percent of revenue decreasedoperating income during the three and nine months ended March 31,September 30, 2011 compared with the prior year periods due to higher net revenue and our lower cost structure resulting from our restructuring program and specific cost containment activities.
     On March 11, 2011, an earthquake occurred near the northeastern coast of Japan creating a tsunami that caused extensive damage. Although our operations were not materially affected, we are incurring expenses to build new equipment and address disruptions to our supply chain caused by property damage to our customers and suppliers. Business interruption, including cancelled or delayed orders and operational or logistics inefficiencies caused by disruption to our direct procurement supply chain, is still being assessed, but we do not anticipate a material adverse impact on our revenues and profits for the remainder of fiscal 2011.
     On June 30, 2010 we completed a multi-year 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 related to facilities located in North America, Europe and Japan and, in general, the movement of

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manufacturing activities from these plants to lower-cost facilities. Restructuring costs during fiscal 2010 were $116.9 million, consisting of $79.6 million of severance costs and $37.3 million for asset impairments.period.
     The markets in which we compete are highly competitive. Our financial results may be influenced by the following factors: our ability to successfully execute our business strategy; 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; natural disasters; litigation results; investigations and legal proceedings and regulatory developments. 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

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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.
Unauthorized Activities in Japan
     As we previously reported, in April 2010, we launched an investigation into unauthorized activities in Japan. We learned that an individual working in Molex Japan’s finance group obtained unauthorized loans from third party lenders, that included in at least one instance the attempted unauthorized pledge of Molex Japan facilities as security, in Molex Japan’s name that were used to cover losses resulting from unauthorized trading, including margin trading, in Molex Japan’s name. We also learned that the individual misappropriated funds from Molex Japan’s accounts to cover losses from unauthorized trading. The individual admitted to forging documentation in arranging and concealing the transactions. We retained outside legal counsel, and they retained forensic accountants, to investigate the matter. The investigation has been completed.
     As previously reported in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended June 30, 2010, based2011, we investigated unauthorized activities at Molex Japan Ltd. Based on the results of the completed investigation, we recorded for accounting purposes an accrued liability for the effect of unauthorized activities pending the resolution of these matters including the legal proceedings reported in Note 14.14 of the Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
     We believe these unauthorized activities and related losses occurred from at least as early as 1988 through 2010, with approximately $167.4 million of losses occurring prior to June 30, 2007. The accrued liability for these potential net losses was $178.3$191.9 million as of March 31,September 30, 2011, including $12.5$26.1 million in cumulative foreign currency translation, which was recorded as a component of other comprehensive income. To the extent we prevail in not having to pay all or any portion of the outstanding unauthorized loans, we would recognize a gain in that amount. In addition, we have a contingent liability of $24.2$39.8 million for other loan-related expenses, interest expense and delay damages on the outstanding unauthorized loans.
     Cumulative investigative and legal costs through March 31, 2011 were $15.8 million, including $11.1 million in the first nine months of fiscal 2011.
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, 20102011 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, which is incorporated by reference in this Form 10-Q. An update to one of those policies follows:

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Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities
     We use derivative instruments to manage our foreign exchange and commodity cost exposures. All derivative instruments are recognized at fair value in other current assets or liabilities.
     We use derivative instruments to offset the impact of exchange rate volatility on certain assets and liabilities, including intercompany receivables and payables denominated in non-functional currencies. These instruments have not been designated as hedges, and the gains or losses on these derivatives, along with the offsetting losses or gains due to the fluctuation of exchange rates on the underlying foreign currency denominated assets and liabilities, are recognized in other income (expense).
     We also use derivative instruments to hedge the variability of gold and copper costs. These instruments are designated as cash flow hedges. Gains and losses of the effective hedges are recorded as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income and reclassified to cost of sales during the period the commodity is sold.
     Derivative instruments may give rise to counterparty credit risk. To mitigate this risk, our counterparties are required to have investment grade credit ratings.
Results of Operations
     The following table sets forth consolidated statements of operations data as a percentage of net revenue for the three months ended March 31September 30 (in thousands):
                                
 Percentage Percentage  Percentage Percentage 
 2011 of Revenue 2010 of Revenue  2011 of Revenue 2010 of Revenue 
Net revenue $874,531  100.0% $756,294  100.0% $935,985  100.0% $897,672  100.0%
Cost of sales 613,917  70.2% 520,564  68.8% 643,257  68.7% 622,596  69.4%
                  
Gross profit 260,614  29.8% 235,730  31.2% 292,728  31.3% 275,076  30.6%
  
Selling, general & administrative 159,448  18.2% 156,374  20.7% 169,225  18.1% 157,056  17.5%
Restructuring costs and asset impairments   % 9,068  1.2%
Unauthorized activities in Japan 2,855  0.4% 8,032  1.1% 2,922  0.3% 5,542  0.6%
                  
Income from operations 98,311  11.2% 62,256  8.2% 120,581  12.9% 112,478  12.5%
  
Other (expense) income, net  (401)  %  (5,019)  (0.6)%
Other expense, net 1,115  0.1% 1,686  0.2%
                  
Income before income taxes 97,910  11.2% 57,237  7.6% 119,466  12.8% 110,792  12.3%
Income taxes 29,765  3.4% 18,790  2.5% 38,949  4.2% 35,688  3.9%
                  
Net income $68,145  7.8% $38,447  5.1% $80,517  8.6% $75,104  8.4%
                  

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     The following table sets forth consolidated statements of operations data as a percentage of net revenue for the nine months ended March 31 (in thousands):
                 
      Percentage      Percentage 
  2011  of Revenue  2010  of Revenue 
Net revenue $2,673,668   100.0% $2,159,903   100.0%
Cost of sales  1,866,933   69.8%  1,520,218   70.4%
              
Gross profit  806,735   30.2%  639,685   29.6%
                 
Selling, general & administrative  475,548   17.8%  452,108   20.9%
Restructuring costs and asset impairments     %  90,596   4.2%
Unauthorized activities in Japan  11,110   0.4%  22,129   1.0%
             
                 
Income from operations  320,077   12.0%  74,852   3.5%
                 
Other income (expense), net  917   %  (4,522)  (0.2)%
              
Income before income taxes  320,994   12.0%  70,330   3.3%
Income taxes  99,462   3.7%  33,179   1.6%
              
Net income $221,532   8.3% $37,151   1.7%
             
Net Revenue
     We sell our products in five primary markets. Our connectors, interconnecting devices and assemblies are used principally in the telecommunications, infotech, consumer, industrial and automotive markets. Our products are used in a wide range of applications including notebook computers, computer peripheral equipment, mobile products such as smartphones and tablets, digital electronics such as cameras and flat panel display televisions, automobile engine control units and adaptive braking systems, factory robotics and diagnostic equipment.
     Net revenue increased significantly across allin the infotech and automotive markets during the thirdfirst quarter of fiscal 20112012 compared with the thirdfirst quarter of fiscal 20102011 (comparable quarter) as customer demand improved over the prior year.year, but declined in the telecommunications, consumer and industrial markets. Net revenue increased in the infotech and automotiveconsumer markets during the thirdfirst quarter of fiscal 20112012 compared with the secondfourth quarter of fiscal 2011 (sequential quarter), but declined in the telecommunications consumer and industrial markets. The increase (decrease) in net revenue from each market during the thirdfirst quarter of fiscal 20112012 compared with the comparable quarter and the sequential quarter follows:
                
 Comparable Sequential  Comparable Sequential 
 Quarter Quarter  Quarter Quarter 
Telecommunications  14.8%  (10.1)%  (5)%  (2)%
Infotech 24.3 1.4  20 6 
Consumer 10.1  (8.3)  (2) 14 
Industrial 11.9  (2.6)  (4)  (6)
Automotive 16.8 7.7  17  
     Telecommunications market net revenue increaseddecreased against the comparable quarter due to decreases in demand for certain mobile products partially offset by increased infrastructure spending on networking. Telecommunications market net revenue decreased against the sequential quarter primarily due to decreased infrastructure spending partially offset by improved demand for mobile products, including higher demand for smartphones and our customers’ introduction of smartphone models. Revenue declined against the sequential quarter due to seasonal decline in mobile phone business, partially offset by increased activity in networking infrastructure.

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     Infotech market net revenue increased significantly against the comparable quarter primarily due to increased content and strong demand for notebook computers and tablets.tablet devices. Infotech market net revenue increased modestly against the sequential quarter ason increased demand for tablet devices.
     Consumer market net revenue decreased against the comparable quarter due to lower demand for server productsour components in flat panel display televisions, partially offset higherby increased demand in gaming equipment. Net revenue increased against the sequential quarter primarily due to delayed pre-holiday production volumes in home entertainment and gaming equipment from the prior quarter.
     Industrial market net revenue decreased against the comparable and sequential quarters due to softening demand for notebook computers.semiconductor and production equipment from our customers’ decreased production and relatively high levels of inventory in the distribution channel.
     ConsumerAutomotive market net revenue increased against the comparable quarter due to increased demand forglobal automobile production and our components in flat panel display televisions and gaming equipment. Revenue declined against the sequential quarter as the second quarter benefitted from consumer incentives and pre-holiday production volumes in home entertainment and gaming equipment based on our customers’ anticipation of increased consumer spending during the holiday season.
     Industrial market net revenue increased against the comparable quarter due to higher demand for semiconductor and other production equipment as our customers’ increased production to meet demand. Sequentially, industrial market net revenue decreased on lower demand for industrial instruments.
     Automotive market net revenue increased against the comparable and sequential quarters as global car sales and production have increased, as our customers increased vehicle builds to meet seasonal demand. The automotive market also benefitted from our customers increasing electronic content in automobiles, such as rear view cameras, navigational and entertainment systems, mobile communication and entertainment systems and products to promote fuel efficiency. The automotive market remained unchanged against the sequential quarter.

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  The following table shows the percentage of our net revenue by geographic region:
                        
 Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended  Three Months Ended 
 March 31, March 31,  September 30, 
 2011 2010 2011 2010  2011 2010 
Americas  25%  26%  24%  24%  24%  24%
Asia Pacific 60 58 62 60  63 63 
Europe 15 16 14 16  13 13 
              
Total  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 Nine Months  Three Months 
 Ended Ended  Ended 
 Mar. 31, 2011 Mar. 31, 2011  Sept. 30, 2011 
Net revenue for prior year period $756,294 $2,159,903  $897,672 
Components of net revenue change:  
Organic net revenue increase 93,951 467,649 
Organic net revenue decline  (18,595)
Currency translation 21,850 37,868  52,875 
Acquisitions 2,436 8,248  4,033 
        
Total change in net revenue from prior year period 118,237 513,765  38,313 
        
 
Net revenue for current year period $874,531 $2,673,668  $935,985 
        
 
Organic net revenue increase as a percentage of net revenue from prior year period  12.4%  21.7%
Organic net revenue decline as a percentage of net revenue from prior year period  (2.1)%
     Organic net revenue increaseddecreased during the three and nine months ended March 31,September 30, 2011 compared with the prior year periodsperiod as customer demand improveddecreased in all of ourcertain primary markets. We also completed an asset acquisition of an active optical cable business during the third quarter of fiscal 2011 and completed an asset purchase of a company in China during the second quarter of fiscal 2010.2011.
     Foreign currency translation increased net revenue approximately $21.9 million and $37.9$52.9 million for the three and nine months ended March 31,September 30, 2011 respectively, principally due to a stronger Japanese yen, partially offset by a weaker euro against the U.S. dollar. 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 March 31, 2011 Nine Months Ended March 31, 2011  Three Months Ended September 30, 2011 
 Local Currency Net Local Currency Net  Local Currency Net 
 Currency Translation Change Currency Translation Change  Currency Translation Change 
Americas $24,411 $308 $24,719 $121,551 $782 $122,333  $3,835 $384 $4,219 
Asia Pacific 59,895 25,062 84,957 293,299 65,863 359,162   (8,186) 36,888 28,702 
Europe 18,029  (3,520) 14,509 62,863  (28,777) 34,086   (9,010) 15,603 6,593 
Corporate & other  (5,948)   (5,948)  (1,816)   (1,816)
             
Corporate & Other  (1,201)   (1,201)
        
Net change $96,387 $21,850 $118,237 $475,897 $37,868 $513,765  $(14,562) $52,875 $38,313 
                    
     The change in net revenue on a local currency basis was as follows:
         
  Three Months  Nine Months 
  Ended  Ended 
  Mar. 31, 2011  Mar. 31, 2011 
Americas  12.5%  23.2%
Asia Pacific  13.6   22.7 
Europe  15.1   18.3 
         
Total  12.7%  22.0%
Three Months
Ended
Sept. 30, 2011
Americas1.8%
Asia Pacific(1.5)
Europe(7.6)
Total(1.6)%

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Gross Profit
     The following table provides a summary of gross profit and gross margin for the three and nine months ended March 31September 30 (in thousands):
                        
 Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended  Three Months Ended 
 March 31, March 31,  September 30, 
 2011 2010 2011 2010  2011 2010 
Gross profit $260,614 $235,730 $806,735 $639,685  $292,728 $275,076 
Gross margin  29.8%  31.2%  30.2%  29.6%  31.3%  30.6%
     The increase in gross profit and gross margin for the three and nine months ended March 31,September 30, 2011 was primarily due to higher revenue. Gross margins havenet revenue and higher absorption from increased production. We also increased prices to partially offset rising input costs, which improved over time due to lower costs resulting from our restructuring program.gross profit and gross margin. The improvements in gross profit and gross margin were partially offset by the impact of price erosion and material price increases. The decrease in gross margin for the three months ended March 31, 2011 compared with the prior year period was primarily due to higher material costs and lower absorption from our operations in Japan.
     A significant portion of our material cost is comprised of copper and gold. We purchased approximately 15.66.0 million pounds of copper and approximately 97,00029,000 troy ounces of gold during the first three quartersquarter of fiscal 2011.2012. The following table shows the change in average prices related to our purchases of copper and gold for the three and nine months ended March 31September 30 (in thousands):
                        
 Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended  Three Months Ended 
 March 31, March 31,  September 30, 
 2011 2010 2011 2010  2011 2010 
Copper (price per pound) $4.38 $3.28 $3.77 $3.00  $4.07 $3.30 
Gold (price per troy ounce) 1,388.00 1,110.10 1,321.00 1,057.30  1,702.00 1,228.00 
     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 reduced cost of sales by $2.2 million and $4.2$1.8 million for the three and nine months ended March 31,September 30, 2011 respectively, and reduced cost of sales by $2.5 million and $3.0$2.2 million for the three and nine months ended March 31, 2010, respectively.September 30, 2010.
     The effect of certain significant impacts on gross profit compared with the prior year periods was as follows for the three and nine months ended March 31September 30 (in thousands):
            
 Three Months Nine Months  Three Months 
 Ended Ended  Ended 
 Mar. 31, 2011 Mar. 31, 2011  Sept. 30, 2011 
Price erosion $(26,612) $(86,252) $(24,018)
Currency translation 8,260 23,744  16,975 
Currency transaction  (15,163)  (40,702)  (18,606)
     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. A significant portion of our price erosion occurred in our mobile phone connector products whichas our customers introduced new versions of mobile products. Mobile phones and smartphones are part of our telecommunications and consumer markets.market.
     The increase in gross profit due to currency translation was primarily due to a stronger Japanese yen against other currencies and a general weakening of the U.S. dollar against other currencies, during the three and nine months ended March 31,September 30, 2011.
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gross profit due to currency transactions was primarily due to a stronger Japanese yen and a general weakening of the U.S dollar against most currencies, partially offset by a weaker euro against the U.S. dollar during the three and nine months ended March 31,September 30, 2011.
Operating Expenses
     Operating expenses were as follows as of March 31September 30 (in thousands):
                        
 Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended  Three Months Ended 
 March 31, March 31,  September 30, 
 2011 2010 2011 2010  2011 2010 
Selling, general and administrative $159,448 $156,374 $475,548 $452,108  $169,225 $157,056 
Restructuring costs and asset impairments    9,068    90,596 
Unauthorized activities in Japan 2,855 8,032 11,110 22,129  2,922 5,542 
Selling, general and administrative as a percentage of revenue  18.2%  20.7%  17.8%  20.9%
Selling, general and administrative as a percentage of net revenue  18.1%  17.5%
     Selling, general and administrative expenses decreased as a percent of net revenue forincreased $12.2 million compared to the three and nine months ended March 31, 2011 from the comparable prior year periods due to the increased revenue and our lower cost structure resulting from our restructuring efforts and specific cost containment activities.period. The impact of currency translation increased selling, general and administrative expenses approximately $5.9$8.1 million and $11.3$2.6 million for the three and nine months ended March 31,September 30, 2011 respectively, and increased selling, general, and administrative expenses approximately $4.6 million and $11.1 million for the comparable year periods.2010, respectively.
     Research and development expenditures, which are classified as selling, general and administrative expense, were approximately $43.6 million, or 5.0% of net revenue and $126.3$43.9 million, or 4.7% of net revenue for the three and nine months ended March 31,September 30, 2011, respectively, compared with $39.9$40.5 million, or 5.3% of net revenue and $113.1 million, or 5.2%4.5% of net revenue for the comparable prior year periods.period.
     Net restructuring costs decreased $9.1 million and $90.6 million during the three and nine months ended March 31, 2011, compared with the comparable prior year periods, as we concluded our restructuring program. Net restructuring costs duringUnauthorized activities in Molex Japan for the three months ended March 31, 2010 were $9.1 million, consisting of $0.1 million in asset impairments and $9.0 million for employee termination benefits. Net restructuring costs during the nine months ended March 31, 2010 were $90.6 million, consisting of $20.1 million in asset impairments and $70.5 million for employee termination benefits. The cumulative expense of our restructuring program was $314.8 million with estimated annual savings of approximately $205.0 million.
     Unauthorized activities in Japan for the three and nine months ended March 31,September 30, 2011 represent investigative and legal fees. See Note 2 of the “NotesNotes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
Other (Expense) IncomeExpense (Income)
     Other (expense) incomeexpense (income) consists primarily of net interest income, investment income and currency exchange gains or losses. InterestNet expenses of $1.1 million for the three months ended September 30, 2011 compared with net expenses of $1.7 million for the three months ended September 30, 2010 as investment income partially offset interest expense and foreign currency losses principally offset investment income for the three and nine months ended March 31, 2011, respectively, compared with net expenses of $5.0 million and $4.5 million for the three and nine months ended March 31, 2010, respectively. The net expenses during the three and nine months ended March 31, 2010 was primarily related to foreign currency exchange losses resulting from weakening of the U.S. dollar against most currencies, partially offset by investment income and a stronger Japanese yen against other currencies.in both periods.

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Effective Tax Rate
     The effective tax rate was 30.4%32.6% for the three months ended March 31,September 30, 2011. During the three months ended March 31,September 30, 2011, we recorded income tax expense of $29.8 million.$3.1 million due to the reversal of estimated tax benefits resulting from expirations of employee stock options and vesting of restricted stock at amounts less than recorded book value.
     Our effective tax rate reflects tax benefits derived from significant operations outside the United States, which, other than Japan, are generally taxed at rates lower than the U.S. statutory rate of 35.0%. A change in the mix of income before income taxes from these various jurisdictions can have a significant impact on our periodic effective rate.
     The effective tax rate was 32.8%32.2% for the three months ended March 31, 2010, reflecting the impact of 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 extent they are reimbursed under Medicare Part D.September 30, 2010.

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Backlog
     Our order backlog on March 31,September 30, 2011 was approximately $425.4$387.2 million compared with order backlog of $422.2$445.5 million at March 31,September 30, 2010. Orders for the three months ended March 31,September 30, 2011 were $880.3$910.0 million compared with $838.0$868.4 million for the prior year period, representing the increase in customer demand during fiscal 2011.2012. Orders during the three months ended March 31, 2011 were consistent with the first and second quarters of fiscal 2011 and improved in all of our primary markets compared with the prior year period, except for the consumer marketindustrial and telecom markets which decreased 4.0%5.4% and 8.4% respectively over the prior year period.
Segments
     The following table sets forth information on net revenue by segment as of the three months ended March 31September 30 (in thousands):
                                
 Percentage Percentage  Percentage Percentage 
 2011 of Revenue 2010 of Revenue  2011 of Revenue 2010 of Revenue 
Connector $628,367  71.9% $540,822  71.5% $678,780  72.5% $661,136  73.6%
Custom & Electrical 245,434 28.0 215,103 28.4  256,794 27.4 236,031 26.3 
Corporate & Other 730 0.1 369 0.1  411 0.1 505 0.1 
                  
Total $874,531  100.0% $756,294  100.0% $935,985  100.0% $897,672  100.0%
                  
     The following table sets forth information on net revenue by segment as of the nine months ended March 31 (in thousands):
                 
      Percentage      Percentage 
  2011  of Revenue  2010  of Revenue 
Connector $1,954,733   73.1% $1,564,960   72.5%
Custom & Electrical  717,511   26.8   594,011   27.5 
Corporate & Other  1,424   0.1   932    
             
Total $2,673,668   100.0% $2,159,903   100.0%
             

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Connector
     The following table provides an analysis of the change in net revenue compared with the prior fiscal year (in thousands):
            
 Three Months Nine Months  Three Months 
 Ended Ended  Ended 
 Mar. 31, 2011 Mar. 31, 2011  Sept. 30, 2011 
Net revenue for prior year period $540,822 $1,564,960  $661,136 
Components of net revenue change:  
Organic net revenue increase 68,876 352,162 
Organic net revenue decrease  (23,914)
Currency translation 18,669 37,611  41,558 
        
Total change in net revenue from prior year period 87,545 389,773  17,644 
        
Net revenue for current year period $628,367 $1,954,733  $678,780 
        
 
Organic net revenue increase as a percentage of net revenue for prior year period  12.7%  22.5%
Organic net revenue decline as a percentage of net revenue for prior year period  (3.6)%
     The Connector segment sells primarily to the telecommunication, infotech, consumer and automotive markets. Organic net revenue decreased during the three months ended September 30, 2011 compared with the prior year period as customer demand decreased in the telecommunications and consumer markets. Segment net revenue increased in the three and nine months ended March 31,September 30, 2011 compared with the prior year periods as net revenue increased in all of the Connector segment’s primary markets,period primarily due to foreign currency translation, partially offset by price erosion, which is generally higher in the Connector segment compared with our other segment. Currency translation favorably impacted net revenue by $18.7 million and $37.6$41.6 million for the three and nine months ended March 31, 2011, respectively.September 30, 2011.
     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 Nine Months Ended  Three Months Ended 
 March 31, March 31,  September 30, 
 2011 2010 2011 2010  2011 2010 
Income from operations $86,989 $57,901 $291,551 $107,963  $106,262 $98,647 
Operating margin  13.8%  10.7%  14.9%  6.9%  15.7%  14.9%

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     Connector segment income from operations increased compared withimproved over the prior year periodsperiod primarily due to increasedhigher net revenue and the completion of our restructuring program on June 30, 2010. Restructuring charges for the threeimproved gross margins, partially offset by increased selling, general and nine months ended March 31, 2010 were $6.6 million and $75.6 million, respectively. Grossadministrative costs. The increase in gross margins were positively affected bywas primarily due to higher absorption from increased productionproduction. We also increased prices to partially offset rising input costs, which improved gross profit and lower costs from our restructuring program, which has improved margins over time. Connector segment income from operations also improved due to lowergross margin. Unfavorable currency translation increased selling, general and administrative costs in fiscal 2011expenses primarily due to savings from restructuringa stronger Japanese yen against other currencies and specific cost containment actions. Selling,a general and administrative expenses as a percentweakening of net revenue were 14.7% and 14.1% forthe U.S. dollar against other currencies, during the three and nine months ended March 31, 2011, compared with 16.7% and 16.6% for the same prior year periods, due primarily to increased revenue, savings from restructuring and specific cost containment actions.September 30, 2011.

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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 Nine Months  Three Months 
 Ended Ended  Ended 
 Mar. 31, 2011 Mar. 31, 2011  Sept. 30, 2011 
Net revenue for prior year period $215,103 $594,011  $236,031 
Components of net revenue change: 
Components of net revenue increase: 
Organic net revenue increase 24,708 114,992  5,395 
Currency translation 3,187 260  11,335 
Acquisitions 2,436 8,248  4,033 
        
Total change in net revenue from prior year period 30,331 123,500  20,763 
        
Net revenue for current year period $245,434 $717,511  $256,794 
        
 
Organic net revenue increase as a percentage of net revenue for prior year period  11.5%  19.4%  2.3%
     The Custom & Electrical segment sells primarily to the industrial, telecommunications and infotech markets. Custom & Electrical segment net revenue increased in the three and nine months ended March 31,September 30, 2011 compared with the prior year periodsperiod due to increased customer demand in all of the segment’s primary markets.and foreign currency translation. We also completed an asset acquisition of an active optical cable business during the third quarter of fiscal 2011 and completed an asset purchase of a company in China during the second quarter of fiscal 2010.2011.
     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 Nine Months Ended  Three Months Ended 
 March 31, March 31,  September 30, 
 2011 2010 2011 2010  2011 2010 
Income from operations $36,191 $34,668 $110,762 $65,548  $41,908 $42,566 
Operating margin  14.7%  16.1%  15.4%  11.0%  16.3%  18.0%
     Custom & Electrical segment income from operations increaseddecreased slightly compared withto the prior year periodsperiod due to lower gross margin. Gross margin was lower primarily due to increased revenuechanges in customer mix and the completion of our restructuring program on June 30, 2010. Restructuring charges for the three and nine months ended March 31, 2010 were $2.5 million and $10.7 million, respectively. Gross margins were positively affectedforeign currency transaction. The decrease in gross margin was partially offset by higher absorption and lower costs from our restructuring program, which has improved margins over time.price changes to offset rising input costs. Selling, general and administrative expenses as a percent of net revenue were 17.6% and 17.8% for the three and nine months ended March 31,September 30, 2011 respectively, compared with 19.7% and 20.9% forimproved over the same prior year periods,period, due primarily to increased net revenue savings from restructuring and specific cost containment actions.
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.
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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

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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.
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 $468.2$568.5 million and $394.9$546.5 million at March 31,September 30, 2011 and June 30, 2010,2011, respectively, of which $446.5$553.0 million was in non-U.S. accounts, including $189.0 million in China, as of March 31,September 30, 2011. Transferring cash, cash equivalents, or marketable securities to U.S. accounts from non-U.S. accounts could subject us to additional U.S. repatriation income tax. 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.
     On August 18, 2011, we issued senior notes totaling $150.0 million through a private placement of debt (the Private Placement). The Private Placement consists of three $50.0 million series notes: Series A with an interest rate of 2.91% matures on August 18, 2016; Series B with an interest rate of 3.59% matures on August 18, 2018; and Series C with an interest rate of 4.28% matures on August 18, 2021. The Note Purchase Agreement also requires us to maintain financial covenants pertaining to, among other things, our consolidated leverage and interest rate coverage. As of September 30, 2011, we were in compliance with these covenants.
In June 2009, we entered into a $195.0 million unsecured, three-year revolving credit facility in the United States, amended in January 2010, and September 2010 and March 2011, that was initially scheduled to mature in June 2012 (the “U.S.U.S. Credit Facility”)Facility). In connection with the September 2010 amendment, we increased the credit line on the U.S. Credit Facility to $270.0 million. In March 2011, we further amended the credit facility to increase the credit line to $350.0 million and extend the term to March 2016.
     Total debt including obligations under capital leases totaled $319.3$306.7 million and $293.5$342.6 million at March 31,September 30, 2011 and June 30, 2010,2011, respectively. We had available lines of credit totaling $282.3$406.4 million at March 31,September 30, 2011, including a $350.0 million unsecured, five-year revolving credit facility with $185.0$330.0 million available as of March 31,September 30, 2011. The credit facility also requires us to maintain financial covenants pertaining to, among other things, our consolidated leverage and fixed charge coverage. As of March 31,September 30, 2011, we were in compliance with these covenants. Additionally, we have three unsecured borrowing agreements in Japan totaling ¥12.2¥10.1 billion ($148.2131.8 million) as of March 31,September 30, 2011, with weighted average fixed interest rates of 1.5%1.56%. See Note 9 of the “NotesNotes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
Cash Flows
     Our cash balance increased $71.4$24.8 million during the ninethree months ended March 31,September 30, 2011. Our primary sourcessource of cash werewas operating cash flows of $326.9$150.5 million, and $65.0 million in net borrowings against the credit facility.majority of which is generated outside the United States. We used capitalcash during the period to fund capital expenditures of $196.9$42.8 million and pay dividends of $83.8$35.1 million. The translation of our cash to U.S. dollars increaseddecreased our cash balance by $26.2$8.6 million as compared with the balance as of June 30, 2010.
Below is a table setting forth the key lines of our Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (in thousands):
         
  Nine Months Ended 
  March 31, 
  2011  2010 
Cash provided from operating activities $326,931  $181,926 
Cash used for investing activities  (214,992)  (125,244)
Cash used for financing activities  (66,716)  (57,413)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash  26,221   7,778 
       
Net increase in cash $71,444  $7,047 
       
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     Below is a table setting forth the key lines of our Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (in thousands):
         
  Three Months Ended 
  September 30, 
  2011  2010 
Cash provided from operating activities $150,549  $62,595 
Cash used for investing activities  (39,317)  (69,622)
Cash used for financing activities  (77,871)  (41,217)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash  (8,584)  12,536 
       
Net increase (decrease) cash $24,777  $(35,708)
       
Operating Activities
     Cash provided from operating activities increased by $145.0$88.0 million from the prior year period due mainly to an increasea $107.2 million decrease in net incomeworking capital needs in the current period.year period compared with the prior year. Working capital needs increased $105.1 million and $113.7 million fordecreased during the ninethree months ended March 31,September 30, 2011 compared with the prior year period as we collected outstanding receivable balances and 2010, respectively, asmaintained inventory production increasedlevels after increasing inventory in the prior year due to customer demand and the conversion from air shipment to sea shipment resulting in increased inventory in our supply chain.shipment. Working capital is defined as current assets minus current liabilities. Our restructuring accrual as of March 31, 2011 was $14.9 million, which we expect to reduce through cash outlays during fiscal 2011 and fiscal 2012.
Investing Activities
     Cash used for investing activities increaseddecreased by $89.7$30.3 million from the prior year period due mainly to a $46.9 million increase in capital expenditures and a $41.7$28.4 million decrease in net proceeds from the sale of marketable securities.capital expenditures. Capital expenditures were $196.9$42.8 million for the ninethree months ended March 31,September 30, 2011 compared with $150.0 million in the prior year period. Proceeds from the sales of marketable securities were $5.6 million for the nine months ended March 31, 2011 compared with $47.3 million in the prior year period. Cash used for acquisitions was $18.8 million for the nine months ended March 31, 2011 compared with $10.1$71.2 million in the prior year period.
Financing Activities
     Cash used for financing activities increased $9.3$36.7 million during the ninethree months ended March 31,September 30, 2011, as compared with the prior year period primarily due to the increase in our quarterly cash dividend and lower net borrowings.payments on debt.
     We increased our quarterly cash dividend to $0.1750$0.2000 per share, an increase of 14.8%14.3% from the previous cash dividend of $0.1525$0.1750 per share during the nine months ended March 31, 2011.share. The increase was effective to shareholders of record on December 31, 2010.June 30, 2011.
     We issued senior notes totaling $150.0 million on August 18, 2011. Proceeds were used to pay down a portion of the U.S. Credit Facility. Net borrowings against our $350.0 million unsecured, five-yearpayments on the revolving credit facility duringwere $165.0 million for the ninethree months ended March 31,September 30, 2011 were $65.0 million compared to $75.0net borrowings of $10.0 million in the prior year period. Total borrowings against the credit facility were $165.0 million as of March 31, 2011.
     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. To the extent we are required to pay all or any portion of the unauthorized loans in Molex Japan our cash requirements may also be impacted.

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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, 2010.2011. 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. ThereSince June 30, 2011, there have been no material changes in our contractual obligations and commercial commitments since June 30, 2010 arising outside of the ordinary course of business.business other than the Private Placement. The Private Placement consists of three $50.0 million series notes: Series A that matures on August 18, 2016; Series B that matures on August 18, 2018; and Series C that matures on August 18, 2021. See Note 9 of the Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
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, business, beliefs, and 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,”

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“assume, “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, 20102011 (Form 10-K). You should carefully consider the risks described in our Form 10-K and Form 10-Q.10-K. Such risks are not the only ones we are facing. Additionalfacing; additional risks and uncertainties not presently known to us or that we currently believe to be immaterial may also impair our business operations. If any of the risks occur, our business, financial condition or operating results could be materially adversely affected.
     We have based our forward-looking statements on our management’s beliefs and assumptions based on information available to 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, competitive strengths, natural disasters and investigations and legal proceedings. 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 quarterly report, whether as a result of new information, future events, changes in assumptions, or otherwise.
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.
     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

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preserve the value of cash flows. See Note 12 of the Notes to ourthe Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for discussion of foreign exchange contracts in use at March 31,September 30, 2011 and June 30, 2010.2011.
     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. See Note 12 of the Notes to ourthe Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for discussion of derivative instruments in use at March 31,September 30, 2011 and June 30, 2010.2011.
     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 $37.9$52.9 million and increased income from operations of $12.8$6.0 million for the ninethree months ended March 31,September 30, 2011, compared with the estimated results for the comparable period in the prior year.
     Our $20.4$11.2 million of marketable securities at March 31,September 30, 2011 are principally invested in time deposits.

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     Interest rate exposure is generally limited to our marketable securities, five-year unsecured credit facility and syndicated term loan. We do not actively manage the risk of interest rate fluctuations. Our marketable securities mature in less than 12 months. We had $165.0$20.0 million outstanding on our $350.0 million credit facility with an interest rate of approximately 2.76%1.74% at March 31,September 30, 2011.
     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.
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”))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.
Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
     During the three months ended March 31,September 30, 2011, 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

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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.

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PART II
Item 1. Legal Proceedings
     Currently, we are involved in a number of legal proceedings. For a discussion of contingencies related to legal proceedings, see Note 14 of the Notes to ourthe Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements, which is hereby incorporated by reference.
Item 1A. Risk Factors
     Our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2010 contains a detailed discussion of certain risk factors that could materially adversely affect our business, our operating results, or our financial condition. An update to one of those risk factors follows:
We could suffer significant business interruptions.
     Our operations and those of our suppliers may be vulnerable to interruption by natural disasters such as earthquakes, tsunamis, typhoons, or floods, or other disasters such as fires, explosions, acts of terrorism or war, disease or failures of our management information or other systems. If a business interruption occurs, our business could be materially and adversely affected.
     On March 11, 2011, an earthquake occurred near the northeastern coast of Japan creating a tsunami that caused extensive damage. Thus far, our operations have not been materially affected. However, the long-term consequences of the disasters to our operations and the overall Japanese economy remain unclear.
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 March 31,September 30, 2011 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 
January 1 — January 31 
July 1 — July 31 
Common Stock  $    $  
Class A Common Stock 473 $20.25   2 $21.74  
February 1 — February 28 
August 1 — August 31 
Common Stock  $    $  
Class A Common Stock 95,523 $22.31   92 $16.79  
March 1 — March 31 
September 1 — September 30 
Common Stock  $    $  
Class A Common Stock  $   1 $16.98  
              
Total 95,996 $22.30   95 $16.92  
              
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Item 6. Exhibits
   
Number Description
3.24.1 By-Laws ofNote Purchase Agreement dated August 18, 2011 among Molex Incorporated as amended and restated on January 28, 2011.the Purchasers named therein. Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.24.1 to our Form 8-K filed on February 3, 2011 (File No. 000-07491).
10.1Amendment No. 2 to Credit Agreement dated March 25, 2011 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. Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to our Form 8-K filed on March 30,August 24, 2011 (File No. 000-07491).
   
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
   
101.INS XBRL Instance Document
   
101.SCH XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document
   
101.CAL XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document
   
101.LAB XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document
   
101.PRE XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document
   
101.DEF XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document

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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: May 3, 2011 /S/ DAVID D. JOHNSON
David D. Johnson
Executive Vice President, Treasurer and
Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Financial Officer)
   
   
Date: October 27, 2011 /S/ DAVID D. JOHNSON  
David D. Johnson 
Executive Vice President, Treasurer and
Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Financial Officer) 
 

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