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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;
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