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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSIONWashington, D.C. 20549

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FORM 10-Q

(Mark One)

|/x/ | QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
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For the quarterly period ended November 25, 2000

OR

|/ / | TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
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Commission file number 0-23818

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MERIX CORPORATION(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

OREGON(State or other Jurisdiction of
Incorporation or Organization)

93-1135197(I.R.S. Employer
Identification Number)1521 Poplar Lane, Forest Grove, Oregon(Address of principal executive offices)

97116(Zip Code)


(503) 359-9300(Registrant's telephone number)

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Indicate
by check mark whether the Registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the
preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to the filing requirements for the past
90 days. Yes /x/  No / /

The
number of shares of the Registrant's Common Stock outstanding as of January 3, 2001 was 13,563,805 shares.

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MERIX CORPORATION  FORM 10-Q  TABLE OF CONTENTS

|        |  |                                                                                                                |  | Page
|------- |  | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |  | ----
|Part I  |  | Financial Information                                                                                          |  |     
|Item 1. |  | Financial Statements:                                                                                          |  |     
|        |  | Balance Sheets as of November 25, 2000 and May 27, 2000                                                        |  | 2   
|        |  | Statements of Operations for the three months and six months ended
    November 25, 2000 and November 27, 1999 |  | 3   
|        |  | Statements of Cash Flows for the six months ended
    November 25, 2000 and November 27, 1999                  |  | 4   
|        |  | Notes to Financial Statements                                                                                  |  | 5   
|Item 2. |  | Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and
Results of Operations                          |  | 7   
|Item 3. |  | Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosure About Market Risk                                                      |  | 11  
|Part II |  | Other Information                                                                                              |  |     
|Item 4. |  | Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders                                                            |  | 12  
|Item 6. |  | Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K                                                                               |  | 12  
|        |  | Signature                                                                                                      |  | 13  

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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION    MERIX CORPORATION  BALANCE SHEETS  (Unaudited, in thousands)

|                                                       |                                                                                                                                        | Nov. 25,
2000                              |        | May 27,
2000
|------------------------------------------------------ | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------ | ------ | ------------
|Assets                                                 |                                                                                                                                        |                                            |        |             
|Cash and short-term investments                        |                                                                                                                                        | $                                          | 71,026 |             
|Accounts receivable, net of allowance of $646 and $337 |                                                                                                                                        |                                            | 27,633 |             
|Inventories                                            |                                                                                                                                        |                                            | 11,671 |             
|Deferred tax asset                                     |                                                                                                                                        |                                            | 5,771  |             
|Other current assets                                   |                                                                                                                                        |                                            | 1,762  |             
|                                                       |                                                                                                                                        |                                            |        |             
|                                                       | Total current assets                                                                                                                   |                                            |        | 117,863     
|Property, plant and equipment, net                     |                                                                                                                                        |                                            | 62,228 |             
|Other assets                                           |                                                                                                                                        |                                            | 592    |             
|                                                       |                                                                                                                                        |                                            |        |             
|                                                       | Total assets                                                                                                                           |                                            | $      | 180,683     
|                                                       |                                                                                                                                        |                                            |        |             
|Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity                   |                                                                                                                                        |                                            |        |             
|Accounts payable                                       |                                                                                                                                        | $                                          | 14,640 |             
|Accrued compensation                                   |                                                                                                                                        |                                            | 4,566  |             
|Current portion of long-term debt                      |                                                                                                                                        |                                            | 9,149  |             
|Income taxes payable                                   |                                                                                                                                        |                                            |       |             
|Other accrued liabilities                              |                                                                                                                                        |                                            | 3,138  |             
|                                                       |                                                                                                                                        |                                            |        |             
|                                                       | Total current liabilities                                                                                                              |                                            |        | 31,493      
|Long-term debt                                         |                                                                                                                                        |                                            | 20,000 |             
|Deferred tax liability                                 |                                                                                                                                        |                                            | 4,806  |             
|                                                       |                                                                                                                                        |                                            |        |             
|                                                       | Total liabilities                                                                                                                      |                                            |        | 56,299      
|Shareholders' equity:                                  |                                                                                                                                        |                                            |        |             
|                                                       | Preferred stock, no par value; authorized 10,000 shares; none issued                                                                   |                                            |        |            
|                                                       | Common stock, no par value; authorized 50,000 shares; issued and outstanding Nov. 25, 2000: 13,552 shares, May 27, 2000: 13,312 shares |                                            |        | 93,708      
|                                                       | Retained earnings                                                                                                                      |                                            |        | 30,676      
|                                                       |                                                                                                                                        |                                            |        |             
|                                                       | Total shareholders' equity                                                                                                             |                                            |        | 124,384     
|                                                       |                                                                                                                                        |                                            |        |             
|                                                       |                                                                                                                                        | Total liabilities and shareholders' equity |        | $           
|                                                       |                                                                                                                                        |                                            |        |             

The
accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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MERIX CORPORATION  STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS  (Unaudited, in thousands, except per share amounts)

|                                         |                                     | Three Months Ended |        | Six Months Ended |  
|---------------------------------------- | ----------------------------------- | ------------------ | ------ | ---------------- | -
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|Net sales                                |                                     | $                  | 58,362 |                  | $
|Cost of sales                            |                                     |                    | 37,021 |                  |  
|                                         |                                     |                    |        |                  |  
|Gross profit                             |                                     |                    | 21,341 |                  |  
|Operating expenses:                      |                                     |                    |        |                  |  
|                                         | Engineering                         |                    |        | 1,485            |  
|                                         | Selling, general and administrative |                    |        | 3,617            |  
|                                         |                                     |                    |        |                  |  
|Total operating expenses                 |                                     |                    | 5,102  |                  |  
|Operating income                         |                                     |                    | 16,239 |                  |  
|Interest and other income (expense), net |                                     |                    | 512    |                  |  
|                                         |                                     |                    |        |                  |  
|Income before income taxes               |                                     |                    | 16,751 |                  |  
|Income tax expense                       |                                     |                    | (6,533 | )                |  
|                                         |                                     |                    |        |                  |  
|Net income                               |                                     | $                  | 10,218 |                  | $
|                                         |                                     |                    |        |                  |  
|Net income per share:                    |                                     |                    |        |                  |  
|                                         | Basic                               |                    | $      | 0.76             |  
|                                         |                                     |                    |        |                  |  
|                                         | Diluted                             |                    | $      | 0.70             |  
|                                         |                                     |                    |        |                  |  
|Shares used in per share calculations:   |                                     |                    |        |                  |  
|                                         | Basic                               |                    |        | 13,528           |  
|                                         |                                     |                    |        |                  |  
|                                         | Diluted                             |                    |        | 14,611           |  
|                                         |                                     |                    |        |                  |  

The
accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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MERIX CORPORATION  STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS  (Unaudited, in thousands)

|                                                    |                                                                                   | Six Months Ended                                              |        
|--------------------------------------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------- | -------
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|Cash flows from operating activities:               |                                                                                   |                                                               |        
|                                                    | Net income                                                                        |                                                               | $      
|                                                    | Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: |                                                               |        
|                                                    |                                                                                   | Depreciation and amortization                                 |        
|                                                    |                                                                                   | Tax benefit related to exercise of nonqualified stock options |        
|                                                    |                                                                                   | Deferred income taxes                                         |        
|                                                    |                                                                                   | Contribution of common stock to defined contribution plan     |        
|                                                    |                                                                                   | Other                                                         |        
|                                                    | Changes in assets and liabilities:                                                |                                                               |        
|                                                    |                                                                                   | Accounts receivable                                           |        
|                                                    |                                                                                   | Inventories                                                   |        
|                                                    |                                                                                   | Other current assets                                          |        
|                                                    |                                                                                   | Accounts payable                                              |        
|                                                    |                                                                                   | Accrued compensation                                          |        
|                                                    |                                                                                   | Income taxes payable                                          |        
|                                                    |                                                                                   | Other accrued liabilities                                     |        
|                                                    |                                                                                   |                                                               |        
|Net cash provided by operating activities           |                                                                                   |                                                               | 24,178 
|                                                    |                                                                                   |                                                               |        
|Cash flows from investing activities:               |                                                                                   |                                                               |        
|                                                    | Short-term investments:                                                           |                                                               |        
|                                                    |                                                                                   | Purchases                                                     |        
|                                                    |                                                                                   | Maturities                                                    |        
|                                                    | Capital expenditures                                                              |                                                               |        
|                                                    | Net proceeds from sale-leaseback of equipment                                     |                                                               |        
|                                                    | Proceeds from sale of assets                                                      |                                                               |        
|                                                    |                                                                                   |                                                               |        
|Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities |                                                                                   |                                                               | (56,430
|                                                    |                                                                                   |                                                               |        
|Cash flows from financing activities:               |                                                                                   |                                                               |        
|                                                    | Principal payments on long-term debt                                              |                                                               |        
|                                                    | Proceeds from exercise of stock options                                           |                                                               |        
|                                                    |                                                                                   |                                                               |        
|Net cash used in financing activities               |                                                                                   |                                                               | (3,853 
|                                                    |                                                                                   |                                                               |        
|Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents    |                                                                                   |                                                               | (36,105
|Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period    |                                                                                   |                                                               | 61,615 
|                                                    |                                                                                   |                                                               |        
|Cash and cash equivalents at end of period          |                                                                                   |                                                               | 25,510 
|Short-term investments                              |                                                                                   |                                                               | 45,516 
|                                                    |                                                                                   |                                                               |        
|Cash and short-term investments at end of period    |                                                                                   | $                                                             | 71,026 
|                                                    |                                                                                   |                                                               |        
|Supplemental Disclosures:                           |                                                                                   |                                                               |        
|Cash paid for:                                      |                                                                                   |                                                               |        
|                                                    | Interest                                                                          |                                                               | $      
|                                                    | Taxes                                                                             |                                                               |        

The
accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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MERIX CORPORATION  NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS  (Dollars in thousands)

Note 1.  BASIS OF PRESENTATION

The accompanying unaudited financial statements of Merix Corporation (the Company) have been prepared pursuant to Securities and Exchange Commission rules and
regulations. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles have been condensed or omitted
pursuant to such rules and regulations. These financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company's annual report on
Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended May 27, 2000.

The
financial information included herein reflects all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring adjustments), which are, in the opinion of management, necessary for a fair
presentation of the results for interim periods. The results of operations for the three and six months ended November 25, 2000 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for
the full year.

The
Company's fiscal year is the 52 or 53-week period ending the last Saturday in May. Fiscal year 2001 is a 52-week year ending May 26, 2001 and fiscal
year 2000 was a 52-week year ended May 27, 2000.

Note 2.  INVENTORIES

|                |       | Nov. 25,
2000 |       | May 27,
2000
|--------------- | ----- | ------------- | ----- | ------------
|Raw materials   |       | $             | 678   |             
|Work in process |       |               | 5,785 |             
|Finished goods  |       |               | 5,208 |             
|                |       |               |       |             
|                | Total |               | $     | 11,671      
|                |       |               |       |             

Note 3.  PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT

|                                   |  | Nov. 25,
2000 |         | May 27,
2000 |  
|---------------------------------- |  | ------------- | ------- | ------------ | -
|Land                               |  | $             | 2,190   |              | $
|Buildings and grounds              |  |               | 28,259  |              |  
|Machinery and equipment            |  |               | 92,525  |              |  
|Construction in progress           |  |               | 720     |              |  
|                                   |  |               |         |              |  
|                                   |  |               | 123,694 |              |  
|Less accumulated depreciation      |  |               | (61,466 | )            |  
|                                   |  |               |         |              |  
|Property, plant and equipment, net |  | $             | 62,228  |              | $
|                                   |  |               |         |              |  

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Note 4.  NET INCOME PER SHARE

Basic net income per share is computed using the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding for the period. Diluted net income per share is
computed using the weighted average number of shares of common stock and dilutive common equivalent shares related to stock options outstanding during the period. Incremental shares of 1,082,963 and
1,063,711 related to outstanding stock options, were included in the calculations of diluted net income per share for the second quarter and first six months of fiscal year 2000, respectively.

Note 5.  SUBSEQUENT EVENT

On December 20, 2000, the Board of Directors approved the Merix Corporation 2000 Nonqualified Stock Option Plan (the 2000 Plan). The 2000 Plan covers
2,000,000 shares of common stock and permits the grant of nonqualified stock options to employees and directors. Options granted to officers and directors in any given year cannot exceed 25% of the
total options granted in that year. A committee of the Board of Directors has the authority to determine non-qualified stock option prices.

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ITEM 2.  MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Overview

We are a leading manufacturer of technologically advanced electronic interconnect solutions for use in sophisticated electronic equipment. Our principal
products are complex multilayer printed circuit boards, which are the platforms used to interconnect microprocessors, integrated circuits and other components that are essential to the operation of
electronic products and systems.

Results of Operations

Net Sales

Our net sales for the second quarter of fiscal 2001 were $58.4 million, which represented an increase of 62.6% from net sales of $35.9 million in
the second quarter of fiscal 2000. Net sales for the first six months of fiscal 2001 were $109.4 million, which represented an increase of 56.3% from net sales of $70.0 million in the
first six months of fiscal 2000. The increase in net sales was the result of a higher level of units shipped and a favorable sales mix. Higher level of units shipped was in response to the increased
demand from new and existing customers. The favorable sales mix was a result of higher levels of advanced technology printed circuit boards and quick-turn printed circuit boards, which
have higher average selling prices. Quick-turn revenue consists of both prototype and compressed lead-time volume orders. Sales in the communications market segment drove
increases in sales in the second quarter and first six months of fiscal 2001 compared to the same periods in fiscal 2000. This increase was the result of strong demand from our optical networking,
wireless and broadband customers.

In
the first six months of fiscal 2001, our customers increased their demand for quick-turn printed circuit boards, primarily compressed lead-time volume
orders. Quick-turn revenue in the second quarter and the first six months of fiscal 2001 comprised 40% and 39% of net sales, respectively, compared to
quick-turn revenue of 21% and 23% of net sales in the second quarter and the first six months of fiscal 2000, respectively. Currently, we are seeing a reduction in demand for compressed
lead-time volume orders, postponement or cancellation of orders previously placed and a slowdown in demand from our customers. We expect this softening in demand to significantly reduce
quick-turn revenue in the last half of fiscal 2001 compared to the first half of fiscal 2001. We currently estimate net sales in the last half of fiscal 2001 will be slightly less than in
the first half of fiscal 2001. Future demand and product pricing are dependent on a variety of factors including continued strength of customer orders; continued strength in the markets we serve;
product mix, including levels of advanced technology and quick-turn printed circuit boards; competitive pressure in the circuit board industry; and economic conditions affecting the
electronics industry in general.

Our
90-day backlog was approximately $40.5 million at November 25, 2000, compared to approximately $47.1 million at August 26, 2000 and
$35.4 million at May 27, 2000. The level and timing of orders placed by our customers vary due to many factors, including customer attempts to manage inventory, changes in customers'
manufacturing strategies and variation in demand for customer products. Accordingly, our backlog is not necessarily indicative of future quarterly or annual financial results.

Our
five largest original equipment manufacturer, or OEM, customers represented 64.5% of net sales in the second quarter of fiscal 2001 and 69.9% of net sales in the second quarter of
fiscal 2000. Our five largest OEM customers represented 65.1% of net sales in the first six months of fiscal 2001 and 71.6% of net sales in the first six months of fiscal 2000. Our sales to
OEMs include sales made through contract manufacturers. Our sales to contract manufacturers were 57.2% of net sales in the second quarter of fiscal 2001 and 48.5% of net sales in the second
quarter of fiscal 2000. Our sales to contract manufacturers were 58.1% of net sales in the first six months of fiscal 2001 and 50.1% of net sales in the first six months of

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fiscal 2000. We expect to continue to depend upon a small number of customers for a significant portion of our net sales for the foreseeable future. The loss of or decrease in orders from one or more
major customers could reduce our revenues.

The
following table shows, for the periods indicated, the percentage of our net sales to the principal end-user markets we serve ($ in thousands):

|                |                      | Three Months Ended |    | Six Months Ended
|--------------- | -------------------- | ------------------ | -- | ----------------
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|Market Segments |                      |                    |    |                 
|                | Communications       |                    | 60 | %               
|                | Computers            |                    | 19 |                 
|                | Test and Instruments |                    | 20 |                 
|                | Other                |                    | 1  |                 
|                |                      |                    |    |                 
|                |                      | Total              |    | 100             
|                |                      |                    |    |                 

Gross Profit

Our gross margin was 36.6% in the second quarter of fiscal 2001 and 17.2% in the second quarter of fiscal 2000. Our gross margin was 35.4% in the first six
months of fiscal 2001 and 17.5% in the first six months of fiscal 2000. Gross profit increased in the second quarter of fiscal 2001 and in the first six months of fiscal 2001 principally as a result
of increased sales, a favorable product mix and cost reductions. Our product mix was favorable because we produced a greater proportion of advanced technology printed circuit boards and
quick-turn printed circuit boards, which provide significantly higher gross margins. Our cost reductions included higher production yields, manufacturing process improvements and lower raw
material costs because of better supplier arrangements. Although we expect product shipments in the last half of fiscal 2001 to be approximately the same as in the first half of fiscal 2001, we expect
our gross profit in the last half of fiscal 2001 to decrease approximately 15% compared to the first half of fiscal 2001 due to an anticipated reduction in orders for our quick-turn
printed circuit boards, primarily compressed lead-time volume orders. Our gross profit may be affected by various other factors including product mix, capacity utilization, production
yields, price changes and changes in our cost structure.

Engineering

Our engineering expenses were $1.5 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2001 and $1.1 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2000,
representing 2.5% and 3.0% of our net sales in those periods, respectively. Our engineering expenses were $2.8 million in the first six months of fiscal 2001 and $2.1 million in the
first six months of fiscal 2000, representing 2.5% and 3.0% of our net sales in those periods, respectively. Engineering expenses increased in the second quarter and first six months of fiscal 2001
due to increased headcount. The decreases as a percentage of sales were a result of a higher level of sales in the second quarter and first six months of fiscal 2001.

Selling, General and Administrative

Our selling, general and administrative expenses were $3.6 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2001 and $2.5 million in the second quarter of
fiscal 2000, representing 6.2% and 7.0% of our net sales in
those periods, respectively. Our selling, general and administrative expenses were $7.1 million in the first six months of fiscal 2001 and $4.9 million in the first six months of fiscal
2000, representing 6.5% and 7.0% of our net sales in those periods, respectively. The increase in selling, general and administrative expenses in the second quarter and in the first six months of
fiscal 2001 was due to increased selling expenses resulting from a larger sales force and higher commissions on increased net sales, an increase in

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customer allowances, and an increase in general and administrative headcount and related costs to support our growth.

Interest and Other Income (Expense), net

Our interest and other income (expense), net was $512,000 in the second quarter of fiscal 2001 and $(600,000) in the second quarter of fiscal 2000. Interest
and other income (expense), net was $801,000 in the first six months of fiscal 2001 and $(1,581,000) in the first six months of fiscal 2000. The change principally resulted from changes in interest
income and interest expense. Interest income increased in the second quarter of fiscal 2001 and in the six months of fiscal 2001 due to higher levels of cash, primarily as a result of approximately
$41.3 million of net proceeds from the May 2000 public offering of our common stock. Interest expense decreased in the second quarter of fiscal 2001 and in the six months of fiscal 2001
as the balance of long-term debt is lower compared to the same periods of fiscal 2000.

Income Taxes

Our effective tax rate was approximately 39% in the first six months of fiscal 2001 and during fiscal 2000. We expect our effective tax rate will be
approximately 39% for fiscal 2001.

The
Internal Revenue Service has examined our federal income tax returns for fiscal years 1995, 1996 and 1997. Their proposed adjustments are principally related to the timing of
deductions. We are currently appealing some of their proposed adjustments. We expect the resolution of these issues to result in the payment of previously deferred federal and state income taxes and
interest on these taxes
becoming currently payable. These tax and interest payments could range from $1.5 million to $2.5 million. These payments are not expected to affect income tax expense.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

Cash provided by operating activities in the first six months of fiscal 2001 was $24.2 million. Cash provided by operating activities primarily
consisted of net income for the period, adjustments for depreciation and amortization, deferred income taxes, and stock option exercises. This increase is primarily offset by an increase in accounts
receivable and inventories and a decrease in accounts payable. In the first six months of fiscal 2001, our accounts receivable increased as a result of higher sales, inventories increased as a result
of a higher level of production and accounts payable increased as a result of timing of payments related to our expansion projects.

Cash
used in investing activities in the first six months of fiscal 2001 was $56.4 million. Cash used in investing activities primarily consisted of purchases of
short-term investments and capital expenditures for manufacturing equipment, offset by maturities of short-term investments. We have capital commitments of approximately
$15.7 million, primarily for manufacturing equipment.

Cash
used in financing activities in the first six months of fiscal 2001 was $3.9 million, which primarily consisted of principal payments on our senior unsecured notes offset
by proceeds from the exercise of stock options.

We
have $28.0 million outstanding under 7.9% senior unsecured notes held by two insurance companies, with interest payable semi-annually. Semi-annual
principal payments of $4.0 million are payable in September and March, with a final principal payment of $8.0 million due in September 2003. The notes contain certain financial
covenants, including minimum net worth, debt ratio and interest coverage and a make-whole provision covering potential prepayment penalties. As of November 25, 2000, we were in
compliance with all covenants.

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In March 2000, we obtained an $8.0 million unsecured line of credit from a bank, which expires in February 2001. Borrowings under this line of credit would bear
interest at the bank's prime rate or alternative LIBOR based rates available at the time of borrowing. To date, we have not made any borrowings under this line of credit.

Capacity Expansion

We continue to execute on our expansion plans. Our expansion projects, announced in March and July of 2000, are expected to increase production capacity by
approximately 100%, will cost approximately $90.0 million and are progressing on schedule. Pursuant to these expansion projects, we entered into a lease agreement for a 90,000 square foot
facility in Wood Village, Oregon. We expect a portion of this new capacity to be complete in the fall of 2001, with full capacity expected to be available in the summer of 2003. Upon the completion of
these expansion projects, we expect our manufacturing facilities will support a revenue run rate of approximately $400.0 million annually. We expect to fund our expansion projects with existing
capital resources, internally generated funds and lease financing.

Our
planned capacity expansions involve significant risks. For example, we may encounter construction delays, equipment delays, labor shortages or disputes and production
start-up problems that could prevent us from meeting our customers' delivery schedules. We also expect to incur new fixed operating expenses associated with our expansion efforts,
including increases in depreciation expenses and lease expenses. If our revenues do not increase sufficiently to offset these expenses, our operating results may be harmed. In addition, the
electronics industry has historically been cyclical and subject to significant economic downturns characterized by diminished product demand, rapid declines in average selling prices and
over-capacity. The electronics industry is likely to experience recessionary periods in the future. Unfavorable economic conditions affecting the electronics industry in general, or any of
our major customers, may affect our ability to successfully utilize our additional manufacturing capacity in an effective manner, which could adversely affect our operating results.

We
believe that our existing capital resources and cash generated from operations should be sufficient to meet our working capital and capital expenditure requirements through at
least the next 12 months.

Risk Factors Affecting Business and Results of Operations

This report contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. These statements relate to future events or our future financial
performance. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by terminology including "could," "may," "will," "should," "expect," "plan," "anticipate," "believe," "estimate," "predict,"
"potential" or "continue," the negative of these terms or other comparable terminology. Statements discussing gross margin, customer demand and increases in manufacturing capacity constitute
forward-looking statements and are only predictions. Actual events or results may differ materially. In evaluating these statements, you should specifically consider various factors, including those
listed in "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of OperationsRisk Factors Affecting Business and Results of Operations" contained in our
Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended May 27, 2000, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission and other risk factors otherwise disclosed by us.
These factors may cause our actual results to differ materially from any forward-looking statement. Although we believe the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements are reasonable, we
cannot guarantee future results, levels of activity, performance or achievements. We are under no duty to update any of the forward-looking statements after the date of this report, to conform them to
actual results or to make changes in our expectations.

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ITEM 3.  QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

We do not currently use derivative financial instruments for speculative purposes that expose us to market risk. We are exposed to fair value risk due to
changes in interest rates with respect to our outstanding debt. Information required by this item is included in "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of
Operations."

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PART II.  OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 4.  SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS

Our annual meeting of shareholders was held on September 28, 2000. Items considered at the meeting were the election of directors and the approval of
amendment to the 1994 Stock Incentive Plan. The results of the voting are as follows:

Election of Directors

Votes For

Votes WithheldDeborah A. Coleman

7,610,952

334,272Carlene M. Ellis

7,611,502

333,722Mark R. Hollinger

5,721,613

2,223,611William C. McCormick

7,611,407

333,817Dr. Koichi Nishimura

7,611,357

333,867Robert C. Strandberg

7,611,407

333,817


Approval of Amendment to 1994 Stock Incentive Plan

Votes For

Votes Against

Abstain4,434,771

3,498,844

21,608


ITEM 6.  EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K

No
reports on Form 8-K were filed during the quarter ended November 25, 2000.

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SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned,
thereunto duly authorized this 8th day of January, 2001.

| |  | MERIX CORPORATION
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| |  | By:              

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EXHIBIT INDEX

|Exhibit
Number |  | Document Description                                                                                                                                               
|-------------- |  | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
|3.1            |  | Articles of Incorporation of the Company (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Company's Registration Statement on Form S-1, Registration No. 33-77348).
|3.2            |  | Bylaws of the Company, as amended (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to the Company's Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended May 31, 1997).                    
|4.1            |  | Instruments defining the rights of security holders (included in Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws filed as Exhibits 3.1 and 3.2 respectively).                 
|10.33          |  | Indemnity Agreement between the Company and Dr. William Lattin dated as of September 28, 2000 (filed herewith).                                                    

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