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To: Jeff Sheeran who wrote (29883)	4/22/1999 10:24:00 AM
From: Moonray	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 45548

Flextronics International and 3Com Expand Business Relationship SAN JOSE, Calif., April 22 /PRNewswire/ -- Flextronics International Ltd. (Nasdaq: FLEX), a leading global full-service supplier of innovative design, engineering and manufacturing solutions, today announced that Palm Computing, Inc., a 3Com company (Nasdaq: COMS), and Flextronics are expanding their business relationship in which Flextronics will serve as one of the primary sources for manufacturing services and production of the Palm(TM) line of connected organizers. Flextronics will be providing support for Palm Computing's North American product requirements from its Industrial Park located in Guadalajara, Mexico. As a leader in optimizing supply chain, distribution and manufacturing efficiencies, Palm Computing chose Flextronics based on its global reach, innovative engineering and advanced manufacturing and logistical services. The new relationship provides Palm Computing with competitive advantages by decreasing time-to-market, reducing production costs and improving quality and service. "Flextronics is proud of our long-standing relationship with Palm Computing and excited about our new expanded business relationship to provide manufacturing services for Palm Computing connected organizers," said Michael Marks, chairman and CEO, Flextronics International. "This strategic relationship with Flextronics complements Palm Computing's advanced virtual manufacturing organization with enhanced logistical services and the most sophisticated manufacturing technologies and processes for its popular Palm products," Marks added. "Flextronics' competitive pricing and global manufacturing operations provide logistical advantages, and the company's engineering expertise in providing advanced product development and testing for future Palm Computing products ensures the highest standards of quality and reliability are maintained for our customers," said Robin Abrams, president, Palm Computing and senior vice president, 3Com. "Palm Computing's strategic outsourcing relationship with Flextronics gives us a distinct competitive advantage by allowing Palm Computing to focus on developing cutting edge technologies and solutions for our customers," said Abrams. About Flextronics Flextronics International Ltd. is a global EMS (Electronic Manufacturing Services) provider of a full spectrum of value-added services. Its OEM customers include leaders in fast-growth communications, computers, medical and consumer markets where innovation, time-to-market, product miniaturization and cost reduction are paramount. This news release contains forward-looking information within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and is subject to the safe harbor created by those sections. These forward-looking statements include statements related to future benefits of acquisitions, customer demands and anticipated charges. These forward-looking statements involve a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause the actual results to differ materially from those anticipated by these forward-looking statements. These risks, and other risks, are described in Flextronics' periodic reports filed with the SEC including its most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and Quarterly Report on form 10-Q. Flextronics assumes no obligation to update the information contained in these documents. NOTE: Palm Computing is a registered trademark and Palm is a trademark of Palm Computing, Inc., 3Com Corporation or its subsidiaries. /CONTACT: Cheryl Scritchfield of Flextronics, 408-576-7901, or cheryl.scritchfield@flextronics.com; or Bob Hopkins of Cunningham Communication, Inc., 650-858-3849, or bhopkins@ccipr.com, for Flextronics/ o~~~ O