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the ability to leverage the available capacity at MFS’ established manufacturing
operations;

 

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advancing the company’s stated strategy of achieving customer diversification;

 

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enhanced design capabilities by allowing us to tap into MFS’ Singapore-based
design center, as MFS’ design center has developed new product platforms, many
of which are targeted to high-growth Asian markets;

 

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enhanced marketing resources and research and development activities through
expanded geographic presence;

 

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broadened development and acceleration in obtaining new customer opportunities
and new product applications;

 

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reduced exposure to geographic-related risks through the addition of added
facilities in other countries;

 

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reduced overall effective tax rate through expansion of operations and
activities in countries with lower tax rates;

 

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improved operational efficiencies by streamlining the manufacturing capabilities
of both companies;

 

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decreased manufacturing costs in connection with purchased materials commonly
used by both companies;

 

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the current industry, economic and market conditions and trends, including the
possibility of industry consolidation;

 

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the nature and effectiveness of existing products to be sold by the combined
company and the fact that the customer base to be served will be broader and
more diverse;

 

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the opportunity for our stockholders to participate in a larger company and, as
stockholders of the combined company, benefit from future growth of the combined
company;