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C-MAC Industries Inc. Announces Record Second-Quarter Results

19 July 2000

Sales Reach $1 Billion in First Six Months

    MONTREAL - C-MAC Industries Inc., a world leader in the manufacture of fully integrated electronic systems and engineering solutions, announced today the financial results for its second quarter.

    Second-quarter financial highlights include:



* Revenues increase by 126% over the corresponding period last year
* Net earnings before goodwill amortization rise by 190 %
* Net earnings before goodwill amortization per share grow by 149 %



    For the second quarter ended July 1st 2000, C-MAC Industries Inc. reports consolidated revenues of $582 million. This represents an increase of $324 million, or 126 % over the corresponding period in 1999, when the Corporation generated revenues of $258 million. Net earnings grew by 171 % to $24.2 million, compared to second-quarter 1999 earnings of $8.9 million. Net earnings per share increased by 132 % to $0.36 for the second quarter of 2000, compared to $0.15 per share for the same period in 1999. Net earnings before goodwill amortization per share increased to $0.41 per share compared to $0.16 per share in the second quarter of 1999.

    Cash flow from operations for the second quarter totaled $66 million, representing an increase of more than 120 % over the corresponding results of the previous year. As of July 1st, 2000, the C-MAC order book was valued at $900 million.

    For the six-month period ended July 1st 2000, C-MAC generated $1.0003 billion in revenue. This represents an increase of $499 million, or 99.6 % over the corresponding period in 1999, when the Corporation generated revenues of $501.2 million. Net earnings grew by 159 % to $40.9 million, compared to $15.8 million in 1999. Net earnings per share increased by 122 % to $0.60 for the first six months of 2000, compared to $0.27 per share for the same period in 1999. Net earnings before goodwill amortization per share increased to $0.68 per share compared to $0.29 per share in 1999.

    "For the first time, we have reached $1 billion in sales in six months," said Dennis Wood, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. "I'm extremely pleased with C-MAC's performance and commitment to keep pace with the growing demands of our customer base."



KEY SECOND-QUARTER HIGHLIGHTS

	   * In May, C-MAC announced an agreement with Hong Kong-based Wong's
Electronics (Holdings) Co. Ltd. to form a joint venture operation in
Mexicali, Mexico. The 50,000 square-foot facility-which was completed
at the end of 1999 and began production in April-is enabling C-MAC to
satisfy customer demands for low-cost manufacturing solutions in this
strategic market region.

	   * On June 20, C-MAC announced the completion of a public financing
of $189,000,000, which will be used to finance working capital and to
fund planned capital expenditures and the company's acquisition
program.



PROVIDING READY SOLUTIONS FOR HIGH GROWTH

    C-MAC's focus during the last quarter has centered on the required ramp activities to meet growing volumes from all sectors of its business, which include optical network solutions in the telecommunications sector as well as increased demand from the automotive industry. In addition to the area of manufacturing ramp activities, the Company's design expertise in the final box-build stage is receiving increased interest and demand from customers.

    "Our business is growing," said Wood, "as the trend toward outsourcing continues, C-MAC intends to be there with ready solutions and a successful business model that has us working closely with our customers to understand their needs, deliver innovative solutions, and exceed expectations."

ABOUT C-MAC

    C-MAC is a leading internationally diversified designer and manufacturer of integrated electronic manufacturing solutions, from components to full systems, primarily serving the communications, automotive, instrumentation, defense and aerospace equipment markets worldwide. C-MAC services also include product design, supply chain management, and assembly and testing. C-MAC, headquartered in Montreal (Quebec, Canada), employs more than 7,100 employees and operates 43 manufacturing facilities located in Belgium, Canada, China, France, Germany, India, Mexico, the United Kingdom and the United States. C-MAC's manufacturing operations are supported by six strategically located design centers in North America and Europe. C-MAC (CMS) stock is traded on The Toronto Stock Exchange.



C-MAC INDUSTRIES INC.

Consolidated Earnings and Retained Earnings
(In thousands of dollars, except earnings per share)
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                                  period ended          period ended

                           July 1st   July 3rd   July 1st   July 3rd
                               2000       1999       2000       1999
                              (unau-     (unau-     (unau-     (unau-
                              dited)     dited)     dited)     dited)
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Revenue                  $1,000,342   $501,218   $581,898   $257,779

Operating expenses:
  Cost of goods sold        831,641    416,542    483,558    213,861
  Selling and adminitra-
   tive                      46,419     32,503     26,069     16,058
  Research and development   13,420      6,702      7,682      3,194
  Amortization               17,076     10,502      9,702      5,245
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                            908,556    466,249    527,011    238,358
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Earnings from operations     91,786     34,969     54,887     19,421
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Financial expenses           18,483      7,857     10,617      4,327

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Earnings before income
 taxes, non-controlling
 interest and goodwill
 amortization                73,303     27,112     44,270     15,094
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Income taxes                 27,020      9,613     16,582      5,495
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Non-controlling interest        190        288        (29)        50

Net earnings before goodwill
 amortization                46,093     17,211     27,717      9,549
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Goodwill amortization net
 of income tax                5,169      1,402      3,504        607

Net earnings                 40,924     15,809     24,213      8,942
Retained earnings, at
 beginning                  134,879     89,707    134,879     89,707
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Retained earnings, at end  $175,803   $105,516   $159,092    $98,649
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  Earnings before goodwill
   amortization per share     $0.68      $0.29      $0.41      $0.16
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  Earnings per share          $0.60      $0.27      $0.36      $0.15
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Weighted average number
 of outstanding common
 shares                      68,133     58,454     68,133     58,454
(in thousands)


C-MAC INDUSTRIES INC.
Consolidated Balance Sheets
(In thousands of dollars)
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                                         July 1 st       Dec. 31 st
                                              2000             1999
                                       (unaudited)        (audited)
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ASSETS

Current assets:
  Cash and cash equivalents               $435,468         $269,262
  Trade receivables                        376,890          249,728
  Income taxes receivable                    3,677            2,303
  Inventories                              370,088          190,853
  Future income taxes                       17,461           14,623
  Prepaid expenses                          10,177            6,582
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                                         1,213,761          733,351

Capital assets                             255,946          188,030
Goodwill, net of accumulated amortization  376,218          230,540
Other assets                                16,776           10,526
Future income taxes                         12,684            7,545
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                                        $1,875,385       $1,169,992
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LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

Current liabilities:
  Bank indebtedness                       $323,640         $108,489
  Accounts payable and
   accrued liabilities                     392,937          273,414
  Income taxes payable                      30,891           22,336
  Future income taxes                           11               23
  Current portion of long-term debt          6,988            4,205
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                                           754,467          408,467

Long-term debt                             334,899          209,156
Other liabilities                            8,416           13,194
Future income taxes                         12,795            9,629
Non-controlling interest                     2,490            2,295

Shareholders' Equity
  Share capital                            582,345          391,696
  Retained earnings                        175,803          134,879
  Cumulative translation adjustments         4,170              676
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                                           762,318          527,251
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                                        $1,875,385       $1,169,992
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C-MAC INDUSTRIES INC.
Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows
(In thousands of dollars)
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                                         July 1 st        July 3 rd
                                             2000              1999
                                       (unaudited)       (unaudited)
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Cash flows from operating activities:
Net earnings                              $40,924           $15,809
Adjustments to reconcile
 net earnings to cash provided
 by operating activities:
  Capital asset amortization               16,303             9,836
  Goodwill amortization                     6,068             2,013
  Other asset amortization                  1,275               859
  Future income taxes                       1,508             1,376
  Non controlling Interest                    190               288
  Others                                       16              (280)
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Cash flows from operations                 66,284            29,901

Net Change in operating assets and
 liabilities net of acquisitions         (150,770)          (43,353)
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Cash provided by operating activities     (84,486)          (13,452)

Cash flows from financing activities:
Increase in bank indebtedness             194,952             7,968
Increase in long-term debt                156,032            52,188
Repayment of long-term debt               (41,345)          (17,655)
Issuance of common shares                 183,776               389
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Cash flows from financing activities      493,415            42,890

Cash flows from investing activities:
Business acquisitions                    (169,649)          (19,083)
Additions to capital assets               (60,208)          (13,570)
Other                                     (16,759)           (1,101)
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Cash flows from investing activities     (246,616)          (33,754)

Impact of changes in exchanges rates        3,893            (5,811)
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Net change in cash and cash equivalents   166,206           (10,127)
Cash and cash equivalents,
 beginning of year                        269,262           147,665
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Cash and cash equivalents, end of year   $435,468          $137,538
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Supplemental cash flow information:
Cash paid during the period:
  Interest                                $18,839            $6,146
  Income taxes                             20,528             4,701

Cash received during the period:
  Interest                                  6,669             3,222

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Segmented information:

	   The Company's operations fall into one dominant industry segment,
the electronic manufacturing services industry (EMS). The Company
monitors enterprise-wide performance based on operating income.

	   Accounting policies relating to each geographic operating segment
are identical to those used for the purposes of the consolidated
financial statements. Intersegment sales are made at values which
approximate those prevailing in the markets serviced.

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                                                period ended
                                         July 1 st        July 3 rd
                                              2000             1999
                                        (unaudited)      (unaudited)
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Geographical Activities
Revenue:
  Canada                                  $509,052         $118,415
  United States of America                 511,075          334,467
  Europe                                   240,321          104,398
  Asia                                       4,800            5,631
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                                         1,265,248          562,911

  Elimination of intersegment transfers   (271,295)         (64,754)
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  Unallocated items                          6,389            3,061
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Total revenue                           $1,000,342         $501,218
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Earnings from operations:
  Canada                                   $47,457          $14,103
  United States of America                  34,504           17,731
  Europe                                    16,149            3,756
  Asia                                        (188)             615
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                                            97,922           36,205

  Elimination of intersegment transfers    (12,525)          (4,297)
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  Unallocated items                          6,389            3,061
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Total earnings from operations:            $91,786          $34,969
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Segmented information
                                         July 1 st    December 31st
                                              2000             1999
                                       (unaudited)        (audited)
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Assets:
  Canada                                 $625,328          $453,760
  United States of America                947,189           433,124
  Europe                                  284,061           269,314
  Asia                                     18,807            13,794
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Total assets                           $1,875,385        $1,169,992
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Change in accounting policies:

	   The company has adopted the new income tax accounting standard
Section 3465 and has applied the provisions of the standard
retroactively to January 1, 1993. The cumulative effect on
consolidated balance sheets of this change of accounting for income
taxes as of January 1, 2000 and as January 1, 1999 as are follows:

                                              2000             1999
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Reduction of capitals assets                $2,818           $2,812
Increase to goodwill                         2,416            2,416
Increase in share capital                    3,422            3,422
Increase to future income tax assets,
 formerly the deferred income tax assets     3,824            3,824
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	   The consolidated financials statements for the six months ended
July 3, 1999 have been restated to comply with the provisions of
Section 3465. The impact of applying Section 3465 on net income and
earnings per share for the six months ended July 3, 1999 has been
minimal.