**EXHIBIT 14.1**

 

**Code of Ethics**

**Chief Executive and Senior Financial Officers**

 

MerixCorporation (“Merix” or the “Company”) is committed to conducting its business in accordance with applicable laws, rules and regulations, to the highest standards of business ethics and with full and accurate financialdisclosure. This Code of Ethics for the Chief Executive and Senior Financial Officers (“Code of Ethics”), is applicable to the Company’s Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer and Corporate Controller (together, “SeniorOfficers”) and sets forth specific policies as a guide in the performance of their duties. 

 

Senior Officers of Merix must comply with applicable laws, rules and regulations. They also have a responsibility to conduct themselves in an honest and ethical manner. They have leadership responsibilities thatinclude creating a culture of high ethical standards and commitment to compliance, and maintaining a work environment that deters wrongdoing, encourages employees to raise concerns, and promptly addresses employee compliance concerns. 

 

All Merix employees are subject to the Merix Code of Business Practice, which sets forth thefundamental principles and key policies and procedures that govern them in the conduct of Merix business. In addition, Senior Officers are bound by the requirements and standards set forth in this Code of Ethics. 

 

**Compliance with Laws, Rules and Regulations**

 

Senior Officers are required to comply with all applicable laws, rules and regulationsgoverning the conduct of our business and to report any suspected violations to the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors (“Audit Committee”). 

 

**Conflicts of Interest**

 

A conflict of interest occurs when a Senior Officer’s private interests interfere in any way with the interests of the Company as a whole. SeniorOfficers should conduct the Company’s business in an honest and ethical manner, which includes the ethical handling of actual or apparent conflicts of interest between personal and professional relationships. 

 

Before making any investment, accepting any position or benefits,participating in any transaction or business arrangement or otherwise acting in a manner that creates or appears to create a conflict of interest, Senior Officers must obtain prior approval from the Audit Committee. 

 

**Disclosures**

 

As a public company, Merix is required to file various periodic and other reports with the Securities and ExchangeCommission (“SEC”). It is the Company policy to make full, fair, accurate, timely and understandable disclosure in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations in all reports and documents that the Company files with, or submits to,the SEC and in all other public communications made by the Company. Senior Officers are required to promote compliance with this policy in their area of responsibility and amongst their colleagues and to abide by all Company standards, policies andprocedures designed to promote compliance with this policy. 

 

**Compliance withthe Code**

 

If a Senior Officer knows of or suspects aviolation of the Code of Ethics, the information must immediately be reported to the Audit Committee. 

 

Violations of this Code of Ethics may result in disciplinary action, up to and including discharge. 

 

**Waivers of the Code**

 

Should Senior Officers wish to seek a waiver of the Code of Ethics they must make full disclosure of their particularcircumstances to the Audit Committee. Only the Audit Committee may grant waivers of or a change to a provision of the Code. Changes in and waivers of this Code of Ethics will be disclosed as required under applicable laws and regulations.

 

**Personal Commitment to the Merix Corporation Code of Ethics for Chief Executive and Senior Financial Officers**

 

I acknowledge that I have received and read the Merix Corporation Code ofEthics for Chief Executive and Senior Financial Officers, dated June 2003, and understand my obligation to comply with the Code of Ethics. To the best of my knowledge and ability, I will adhere to the Code of Ethics and promptly report any violationthat I become aware of to the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors. 

 

Date: July 8, 2003
  
/s/ Mark R. Hollinger

Mark R. Hollinger, Chief Executive Officer

Date: July 8, 2003
  
/s/ Janie S. Brown

Janie S. Brown, Chief Financial Officer

Date: July 8, 2003
  
/s/ Lynda C. Ramsey

Lynda C. Ramsey, Corporate Controller