Acquisition to strengthen Celestica’s capabilities in complex
mechanical and systems integration services

TORONTO, April 21 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ – Celestica Inc. (NYSE: CLS) (TSX: CLS), a
global leader in the delivery of end-to-end product lifecycle
solutions, today announced that it has agreed to acquire the
semiconductor equipment contract manufacturing operations of Brooks
Automation. The operations, based in Portland, Oregon and Wuxi, China
specialize in manufacturing complex mechanical equipment and providing
systems integration services for some of the world’s largest
semiconductor equipment manufacturers.

The operations’ capabilities include the production of equipment
front-end modules for wafer handling and transportation, vacuum
transfer modules and uniquely designed sub-systems for industry-leading
semiconductor capital equipment OEMs. The business generated revenue of
approximately $ 135 million for the six months ended March 31, 2011, and
currently employs approximately 450 people.

“The acquisition of Brooks’ operations in Oregon and China will
significantly strengthen Celestica’s industrial market offering,
providing our customers with additional capability in complex
mechanical and systems integration services,” said Paul Nicoletti,
Executive Vice President, Diversified Markets and Chief Financial
Officer, Celestica. “The design, engineering, and technical depth of
these operations, coupled with their capital equipment supplier
management expertise, are an excellent addition to Celestica’s existing
global capabilities.”

The transaction supports Celestica’s strategy to grow and diversify its
revenue base in the Industrial, Aerospace and Defense, Healthcare and
Green Technology end markets.  The purchase price is expected to be
approximately $ 80 million and will be financed from either the
company’s credit facility or from cash on hand. The closing date is
anticipated to be in the second quarter. The operations’ senior
management team and employees will join Celestica upon completion of
the agreement. The Semiconductor manufacturing business will continue
to be managed by Greg Marvell as Vice President and General Manager.

Celestica’s Industrial division provides design, manufacturing, systems
integration and after-market services to OEMs in the automation and
test equipment, kiosk, banking equipment and semiconductor
manufacturing industries.

About Celestica

Celestica is dedicated to delivering end-to-end product lifecycle
solutions to drive our customers’ success. Through our simplified
global operations network and information technology platform, we are
solid partners who deliver informed, flexible solutions that enable our
customers to succeed in the markets they serve. Committed to providing
a truly differentiated customer experience, our agile and adaptive
employees share a proud history of demonstrated expertise and
creativity that provides our customers with the ability to overcome any
challenge.

For further information on Celestica, visit its website at www.celestica.com

The company’s security filings can also be accessed at www.sedar.com and www.sec.gov.

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SOURCE Celestica Inc.