Amphenol was founded in 1932. The company is one of the largest  manufacturers of interconnect products in the world. The company designs,  manufactures and markets electrical, electronic and fiber optic connectors,  interconnect systems and coaxial and specialty cable. Its activities are geared towards 7 major markets: Aero space/Military,  Automotive, Broadband Communication, Industrial, Internet Equipment,  Mobile Phones and Wireless Infrastructure.  Amphenol is headquartered in Connecticut, USA and em ploys more than  16,000 people worldwide. TABLE OF CONTENTS Amphenol connecting people and tech nol o gy Financial Highlights.............................. 1 Letter to Shareholders ...........................  4 Business Strategy .................................. 10 Key Operating Indices ..........................  12 Annual Report on Form 10-K ...............  13 Additional Financial Data .....................  60 Directors and Of fi  cers ...........................  61