A M P H E N O L C O R P O R A T I O N 2 0 0 4 A N N U A L R E P O R T  Balance at  beginning of  period  Charged to  cost and  expenses  Acquisitions  Deductions  Balance at end  of period  2004 Allowance for doubtful accounts  $ 9,244  $ 1,618  $ 14  $ (2,210)  $ 8,666  2003 Allowance for doubtful accounts  $ 8,812  $ 1,837  $ 521  $ (1,926)  $ 9,244  2002 Allowance for doubtful accounts  $ 5,191  $ 3,691  $ 650  $ (720)  $ 8,812  58  SCHEDULE II  AMPHENOL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES  VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS  For the years ended December 31, 2004, 2003 and 2002  (Dollars in thousands)