SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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FORM 11-K
ANNUAL REPORT
PURSUANT TO SECTION 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
(Mark One)
[X] ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF
1934 [NO FEE REQUIRED, EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 7, 1996]
For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2002
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OR
[ ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES
EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 [NO FEE REQUIRED]
For the transition period from __________________ to _________________
Commission file number 1-6016
A. Full title of the plan and the address of the Plan, if different from
that of the issuer named below:
ALLEN TELECOM INC. EMPLOYEE BEFORE-TAX SAVINGS PLAN
B. Name of issuer of the securities held pursuant to the Plan and the
address of its principal executive office:
ALLEN TELECOM INC.
25101 Chagrin Boulevard
Suite 350
Beachwood, OH 44122
ALLEN TELECOM INC.
EMPLOYEE BEFORE-TAX
SAVINGS PLAN
Financial Statements for the Years Ended
December 31, 2002 and 2001 Supplemental
Schedule as of December 31, 2002
and Independent Auditors' Report
ALLEN TELECOM INC.
EMPLOYEE BEFORE-TAX SAVINGS PLAN
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT 1
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEARS ENDED
DECEMBER 31, 2002 AND 2001:
Statements of Net Assets Available for Benefits 2
Statements of Changes in Net Assets Available for Benefits 3
Notes to Financial Statements 4-10
SUPPLEMENTAL SCHEDULE--Schedule H, Line 4(i)--Schedule of Assets
(Held At End of Year) 12
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT
To the Employee Before-Tax Savings Plan Committee
and the Participants in the Allen Telecom Inc.
Employee Before-Tax Savings Plan:
We have audited the accompanying statements of net assets available for benefits
of the Allen Telecom Inc. Employee Before-Tax Savings Plan (the "Plan") as of
December 31, 2002 and 2001, and the related statements of changes in net assets
available for benefits for the years then ended. These financial statements are
the responsibility of the Plan's management. Our responsibility is to express an
opinion on these financial statements based on our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted
in the United States of America. Those standards require that we plan and
perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial
statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a
test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial
statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and
significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall
financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a
reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, such financial statements present fairly, in all material
respects, the net assets available for benefits of the Plan as of December 31,
2002 and 2001, and the changes in net assets available for benefits for the
years then ended in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in
the United States of America.
Our audits were conducted for the purpose of forming an opinion on the basic
financial statements taken as a whole. The accompanying supplemental schedule
listed in the table of contents is presented for the purpose of additional
analysis and is not a required part of the basic financial statements, but is
supplementary information required by the Department of Labor's Rules and
Regulations for Reporting and Disclosure under the Employee Retirement Income
Security Act of 1974. This schedule is the responsibility of the Plan's
management. This schedule has been subjected to the auditing procedures applied
in our audit of the basic 2002 financial statements and, in our opinion, is
fairly stated in all material respects when considered in relation to the basic
financial statements taken as a whole.
/s/ DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP
June 19, 2003
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ALLEN TELECOM INC.
EMPLOYEE BEFORE-TAX SAVINGS PLAN
STATEMENTS OF NET ASSETS AVAILABLE FOR BENEFITS
DECEMBER 31, 2002 AND 2001
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2002 2001
ASSETS:
Investments $27,740,271 $27,318,332
Contribution receivable:
Participants 142,335 151,844
Employer 377,795 389,681
Other receivables 7,564 9,301
Cash and equivalents 11,353
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Total assets 28,279,318 27,869,158
LIABILITIES--Accrued expenses and other liabilities 24,648 14,672
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Net assets available for benefits $28,254,670 $27,854,486
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS AVAILABLE FOR BENEFITS
YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2002 AND 2001
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2002 2001
ADDITIONS:
Contributions:
Participants $ 2,106,211 $ 2,346,665
Employer 639,878 686,172
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Total contributions 2,746,089 3,032,837
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Investment income:
Dividends 227,361 383,837
Interest and other income 101,841 119,514
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Total investment income 329,202 503,351
Transfer from other plan 1,609,147
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Total additions 4,684,438 3,536,188
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DEDUCTIONS:
Investment loss--net depreciation in fair value of investments 2,115,570 8,202,487
Withdrawals and distributions 2,063,466 1,998,562
Administrative expenses 105,218 110,262
Transfer to other plan 10,019
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Total deductions 4,284,254 10,321,330
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NET INCREASE (DECREASE) 400,184 (6,785,142)
NET ASSETS AVAILABLE FOR BENEFITS:
Beginning of year 27,854,486 34,639,628
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End of year $28,254,670 $ 27,854,486
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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ALLEN TELECOM INC.
EMPLOYEE BEFORE-TAX SAVINGS PLAN
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2002 AND 2001
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1. DESCRIPTION OF THE PLAN
The following general description of the Allen Telecom Inc. Employee
Before-Tax Savings Plan (the "Plan") is provided for general information
purposes only. Participants should refer to the Plan document or the
Summary Plan Description for complete information. The Plan is a defined
contribution plan administered by Allen Telecom Inc. (the "Company"). The
assets of the Plan are maintained and transactions therein are executed by
Charles Schwab Trust Company (the "Trustee").
On December 31, 2002 (the "Merger Date"), the Forem USA Employee Before-Tax
Savings Plan (the "Forem Plan") was merged into the Plan. Participants of
the Forem Plan became participants of the Plan on the Merger Date.
a. ELIGIBILITY--All employees of the Company and its eligible
subsidiaries in the United States who were employees on October 1,
1985 or who thereafter have completed the required eligibility period
and are not covered by a collective bargaining agreement, unless that
collective bargaining agreement expressly provides for the employee's
eligibility, are eligible to participate in the Plan. Eligible
employees become participants in the Plan as soon as practicable
following the receipt of their enrollment form by the Employee
Before-Tax Savings Plan Committee (the "Committee").
b. VESTING--Participant contributions are fully vested. Employer matching
contributions and earnings thereon are fully vested. Employees of the
Company's Comsearch division ("Comsearch") and Northern Virginia
participants of Grayson Wireless division ("Northern Virginia
Grayson") may receive an additional employer contribution which vests
in equal amounts over the period of three to seven years of credited
service. Any amounts which are forfeited shall be used first to
provide for reasonable expenses of administration of the Plan, second
to restore accounts previously forfeited and then any remaining
amounts are applied to reduce future Company contributions and pay
administrative costs.
c. CONTRIBUTIONS--Eligible participants may elect to contribute into the
Plan from 1% to 25% of their pre-tax compensation including wages,
commissions, and bonuses, excluding bonuses under the Company's Key
Management Deferred Bonus Plan up to $11,000 in a calendar year.
Participants may contribute after-tax contributions into the Plan from
1% to 12% of his or her compensation. In any event, a participant's
contributions may not, in the aggregate, exceed 25% of his or her
compensation including wages, commissions, and bonuses, excluding
bonuses under the Company's Key Management Deferred Bonus Plan. Plan
participants can elect to have their contributions invested in 1%
increments in different investment funds available.
The Company matches participant contributions equal to 25% of each of
the first 2% and 50% of the third percent, of compensation contributed
by the participant during such month, up to a maximum Company
contribution. The maximum Company contribution for 2002 and 2001 was
$2,000 and $1,700 per year, respectively. The maximum compensation of
any participant that can be considered for any purpose under this Plan
shall be $200,000 plus such adjustments for
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increases in the cost of living as shall be prescribed by the
Secretary of the Treasury pursuant to Section 401(a)(17)(B) of the
Internal Revenue Code ("IRC"). All Company matching contributions are
invested in the same investment options based on the allocation
percentage determined by the participant.
The Plan provides employees from Comsearch and Northern Virginia
Grayson an annual profit-sharing contribution to each participant who
is employed on the last day of the Plan year in an amount equal to 3%
of the participant's compensation. The benefit is in lieu of
participating in the Company's defined benefit pension plan.
In addition, a Plan participant, who is age 50 or older, by the end of
the Plan year, can make an additional contribution to the Plan if no
other election deferrals can be made due to Plan or IRS Code
limitations. The amount of the catch-up contribution is up to $1,000
for 2002 and $0 for 2001.
Annually, the Board of Directors of Allen Telecom Inc. authorizes the
Company to make available to the Plan additional shares of the
Company's Common Stock, from Treasury, for purchase at prices 15%
below the market prices of the Company's Common Stock with
Participants' before-tax contributions and Company matching
contributions. The Trustee purchases shares of the Company's common
stock for transactions other than before-tax contributions and Company
matching contributions in open market transactions. The Trustee
purchases shares or units of the other Investment Funds (as directed
by the participant) on a national securities exchange at current
market prices. The Company has no control over the time or prices at
which the Trustee makes such purchases and investments or the amounts
thereof. The number of shares or units purchased and credited to the
participants account depends on the prices paid by the Trustee.
d. INVESTMENTS--Effective January 2002, the Nationwide Family of Funds
changed its name to Gartmore Funds. Therefore, the Morley Stable Value
Fund was renamed the Gartmore Morley Stable Value Fund. The investment
strategy remains the same.
The Trustee of the Plan maintained the following investment funds
under the Plan. A participant can direct contributions into any of the
following investment options:
1. ALLEN TELECOM INC. COMMON STOCK FUND--This fund invests entirely
in shares of Common Stock of Allen Telecom Inc., which are traded
on the New York Stock Exchange.
2. GARTMORE MORLEY STABLE VALUE FUND--This fund is a collective
investment fund consisting of a diversified portfolio of
investment contracts issued by life insurance companies, banks
and other financial institutions. The average interest rate of
the underlying investment contracts was 5.35% and 5.66% for the
years ended December 31, 2002 and 2001, respectively. The average
yield of the fund was 5.79% and 6.09% for the years ended
December 31, 2002 and 2001, respectively. Interest rates reset
periodically.
3. AMERICAN CENTURY EQUITY GROWTH INVESTMENT FUND--This fund
primarily invests in common stocks drawn from a universe of the
largest 1,500 companies (ranked by market capitalization) traded
in the United States.
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4. INVESCO TECHNOLOGY II FUND--This fund invests in the equity
securities of companies engaged in technology-related fields.
These related fields may include computers, communications,
video, electronics, oceanography, office and factory automation,
and robotics.
5. MANAGERS U.S. STOCK MARKET PLUS FUND--This fund invests in short
duration, fixed-income securities and maintains positions in S&P
500 futures, options and similar instruments. It typically hedges
against interest rate risk of its fixed-income securities. This
fund seeks a return greater than the S&P 500 Composite Stock
Index without additional equity market risk.
6. JANUS WORLDWIDE FUND--This fund invests primarily in foreign and
domestic common stocks. Investments are usually spread across at
least five different countries, including the United States,
though it may at times invest in a single country. The fund may
also invest in preferred stocks, warrants, government securities,
and corporate debt. It may use derivatives for hedging purposes
or as a means of enhancing return.
7. SCHWAB S&P 500 INDEX FUND--This fund seeks to track the total
return performance of stocks that compose the S&P 500 Index. The
fund invests in common stocks that compose the index. It buys and
sells stocks in order to match the index, to invest cash from
share purchases, or to obtain cash for redemption of shares.
8. WEITZ VALUE FUND--This fund invests primarily in equity
securities. The fund also invests in foreign securities and
securities that are not readily marketable.
9. OAKMARK FUND--This fund invests primarily in common stocks and
convertibles. The fund seeks securities that are priced
significantly lower than their long-term value.
10. STRONG CORPORATE BOND FUND--This fund normally invests in
corporate bonds and fixed- income securities, including U.S.
government obligations and mortgage-backed securities. The
average maturity typically ranges from 7 to 12 years.
The assets of the Forem Plan were maintained by State Street Bank &
Trust Company until January 31, 2003 at which time the assets were
transferred to the Trustee into investment funds of the Trustee. Upon
the merger of the Forem Plan into the Plan, participants of the Forem
Plan were only permitted to direct contributions into investment funds
maintained by the Trustee.
e. PARTICIPANT ACCOUNTS--A separate account is maintained for each
participant in the Plan, reflecting contributions, investments,
investment gains and losses, distributions, loans, withdrawals, and
transfers.
f. PLAN WITHDRAWALS AND DISTRIBUTIONS--Active participants may withdraw
certain amounts from their accounts up to their entire vested interest
if they attain the age of 59-1/2 or qualify for financial hardship.
All active participants may withdraw after-tax contributions (minimum
withdrawal of $250) that have been credited to their account for at
least two years. Participant vested amounts are payable upon
retirement, death, or other termination of employment. Any non-vested
amounts which are forfeited shall be used first to provide for
reasonable expenses of administration of the Plan, second to restore
accounts previously forfeited and then any remaining amounts are
applied to reduce future Company contributions and pay administrative
costs. The participant can elect for distributions to be made in a
single sum or in installments.
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g. PARTICIPANT LOANS--A participant may obtain a loan in an amount as
defined by the loan document (not less than $500 and not greater than
$50,000 or 50% of the participant's account balance) from the balance
of the participant's account. Interest is charged at a rate which is
equal to the prime rate charged by the Company's principal lending
banks plus 1% at the time the loan is made and will carry such an
interest rate throughout the term of the loan. The loans are repaid
through payroll deductions over periods ranging up to 60 months.
Monthly principal and interest repayments are credited to the
participant's own account and are reinvested in the Investment Funds
in the same manner as the participant's contributions are invested. A
participant may have up to three loans outstanding at any one time.
There is a fixed charge of $50 for second and third loan applications
which is borne by those specific individuals who choose to have more
than one loan outstanding. If a loan is declared in default as defined
by the loan document, the entire outstanding principal balance will
become immediately due and payable, and if not immediately paid the
loan will be canceled and the outstanding balance will be treated as a
distribution or withdrawal from the Plan depending on the
participant's tax circumstances.
2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
a. BASIS OF ACCOUNTING--The Plan is accounted for using the accrual basis
of accounting.
b. INVESTMENT VALUATION--Investments in securities, short-term
investments and mutual funds are stated at fair value as measured by
the National Association of Security Dealers on the last business day
of the year; investments in the Allen Telecom Inc. Common Stock Fund
are valued at the last sale price of the common stock on the New York
Stock Exchange Composite Tape on the last business day of the year;
investments in the Gartmore Morley Stable Value Fund and the Managers
U.S. Stock Market Plus Fund are reported at the amount deposited plus
credited interest income, which due to its nature, approximates the
fair value of these investments.
c. SECURITY TRANSACTIONS AND INVESTMENT INCOME--Purchases and sales of
securities are reported on a trade date basis. Dividend income is
recorded on the ex-dividend date and interest income is recorded on
the accrual basis.
d. PLAN EXPENSES--Any amounts not vested and not eligible for withdrawal
at termination of a participant's employment ("Forfeiture Funds") are
available to the Plan to pay administrative costs and reduce Company
contributions. Forfeiture Funds are maintained in the Gartmore Morley
Stable Value Fund. To the extent that Forfeiture Funds are not
available, administrative expenses are paid by the Company. Available
forfeitures as of December 31, 2002 and 2001 were $47,822 and $37,680,
respectively. Fees associated with hardship withdrawals and quarterly
administrative fees for participants with outstanding loans are paid
by the participant.
e. USE OF ESTIMATES--The preparation of financial statements and footnote
disclosures in conformity with accounting principles generally
accepted in the United States of America requires Plan management to
make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of net
assets available for benefits and disclosure of contingent assets and
liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported
amounts of additions and deductions to the Plan's net assets available
for benefits during the reporting period. Actual results could differ
from those estimates.
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3. INVESTMENTS
The following presents investments of the Plan's assets. Investments that
represent 5% or more of plan net assets available for benefits are
separately identified.
DECEMBER 31,
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2002 2001
Common stock:
Allen Telecom Inc. Common Stock Fund--
727,340 and 605,438 shares, respectively $6,887,910 $5,146,223
Mutual Funds:
American Century Equity Growth Investment
Fund--159,374 and 164,036 shares, respectively 2,420,896 3,156,050
Managers U.S. Stock Market Plus Fund--
302,206 and 297,426 shares, respectively 2,245,393 3,057,535
Oakmark Fund--
51,175 and 44,261 shares, respectively 1,539,356 1,561,081
Janus Worldwide Fund--
46,823 and 45,889 shares, respectively 1,504,423 2,011,755
Schwab S&P 500 Index Fund--
106,081 and 98,965 shares, respectively 1,436,338 1,749,704
Invesco Technology II Fund--
44,594 and 48,217 shares, respectively 766,572 1,570,418
Other mutual funds 2,187,723 1,524,521
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Total mutual funds 12,100,701 14,631,064
Common/Collective trust:
Gartmore Morley Stable Value Fund--
415,480 and 402,674 shares, respectively 6,945,333 6,394,662
Other common/collective trust 735,040
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Total common/collective trust 7,680,373 6,394,662
Loans to participants 1,071,287 1,146,383
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Total $27,740,271 $27,318,332
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During 2002 and 2001, the Plan's investments (including gains and losses on
investments bought and sold, as well as held during the year) (depreciated)
appreciated in value as follows:
DECEMBER 31,
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2002 2001
Common stock $ 1,227,192 $(5,092,133)
Mutual funds (3,676,488) (3,457,488)
Common/collective trust 333,726 347,134
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Total net depreciation $(2,115,570) $(8,202,487)
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4. TRANSFER OF ASSETS
On September 8, 1995, the Company's Board of Directors declared a spin-off
distribution of 100% of the common shares of a newly formed subsidiary,
TransPro, Inc. ("TransPro") to the Company's common shareholders of record
at the close of business on September 29, 1995 (the "Spin-off"). Following
the Spin-off, TransPro became an independent, publicly traded corporation.
Prior to the initial transfer of assets to TransPro, participants who
became employees of TransPro were given an "open-window" period whereby
they could transfer their assets in and out of Allen Telecom Inc. common
stock, as desired. Participants with account balances remaining in Allen
Telecom Inc. common stock remained in the Plan as inactive participants.
During the year ended December 31, 2001, TransPro's participants
transferred $10,019 of Plan money into the TransPro Inc. 401(k) Plan as
permitted by the Company. During the year ended December 31, 2002, the
Company did not provide TransPro's participants an opportunity to transfer
Plan money into the TransPro Inc. 401(k) plan.
5. PLAN TERMINATION
Although the Company has not expressed any intent to terminate the Plan, it
reserves the right to do so at any time. In the event of termination, the
interests of each participant with respect to Company contributions and
earnings thereon will vest immediately and be nonforfeitable.
6. TAX STATUS
The Internal Revenue Service has determined and informed the Company by a
letter dated March 17, 2003 that the Plan is designed in accordance with
the applicable sections of the IRC.
7. RECONCILIATION OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS TO FORM 5500
The Form 5500 includes the transfer of assets during the plan year ended
December 31, 2001 to the TransPro Inc. 401(k) plan as a reconciling item to
the net decrease in assets available for benefits. The following is a
reconciliation of the net decrease per the financial statements to the Form
5500:
YEAR ENDED
DECEMBER 31,
2001
Net decrease per the financial statements $(6,785,142)
Add--transfer of assets 10,019
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Net decrease per the Form 5500 $(6,775,123)
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8. SUBSEQUENT EVENT
On February 18, 2003, Andrew Corporation (Andrew) and the Company announced
the signing of a definitive agreement under which Andrew will acquire the
Company in a stock-for-stock transaction. Under the terms of the agreement,
which has been unanimously approved by the Board of Directors of both
companies, the Company's shareholders will receive 1.775 shares of
newly-issued Andrew stock for each share of the Company that they own.
Completion of the transaction, which is expected to occur in the second
half of 2003, is subject to approval of shareholders of both companies and
other customary closing conditions. Upon completion of the merger, Andrew
is to provide all employees of the Company who remain employees of Andrew
benefits substantially comparable to that which was received prior to the
merger or Andrew shall include employees of the Company in the compensation
and benefit programs applicable to similarly situated employees of Andrew.
Service performed as an employee of the Company prior to the merger is to
be recognized by Andrew.
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SUPPLEMENTAL SCHEDULE
ALLEN TELECOM INC.
EMPLOYEE BEFORE-TAX SAVINGS PLAN
SCHEDULE H, LINE 4(i)--SCHEDULE OF ASSETS (HELD AT END OF YEAR)
EIN 38-0290950 - PLAN NO. 025
DECEMBER 31, 2002
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(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
IDENTITY OF ISSUER,
BORROWER, CURRENT
LESSOR OR SIMILAR PARTY DESCRIPTION OF INVESTMENT COST VALUE
Gartmore Morley Stable Value Fund Common/Collective Trust $ 6,945,333
* Allen Telecom Inc. Common Stock Fund Registered Investment Company 6,887,910
American Century Equity Growth Investment Fund Registered Investment Company 2,420,896
Managers U.S. Stock Market Plus Fund Registered Investment Company 2,245,393
Oakmark Fund Registered Investment Company 1,539,356
Janus Worldwide Fund Registered Investment Company 1,504,423
* Schwab S&P 500 Index Fund Registered Investment Company 1,436,338
Weitz Value Fund Registered Investment Company 873,186
Invesco Technology II Fund Registered Investment Company 766,572
Strong Corporate Bond Fund Registered Investment Company 508,046
* SSgA S&P 500 Index Fund Common/Collective Trust 295,317
* Janus Advisor Worldwide Fund--Class I Registered Investment Company 292,617
* SSgA Government Money Market Fund Common/Collective Trust 224,483
PIMCO Total Return Fund--Class A Registered Investment Company 184,625
Fidelity Advisor Growth Opportunity Fund--Class T Registered Investment Company 151,246
* SSgA Life Solutions Growth Fund Common/Collective Trust 97,952
Putnam OTC & Emerging Growth Fund--Class M Registered Investment Company 95,828
* SSgA Life Solutions Balanced Growth Fund Common/Collective Trust 75,802
* SSgA Life Solutions Income & Growth Fund Common/Collective Trust 41,486
Alliance Growth & Income Fund--Class A Registered Investment Company 34,043
Oppenheimer Capital Appreciation Fund--Class A Registered Investment Company 25,451
MFS Mid Cap Growth Fund--Class A Registered Investment Company 19,024
American Century International Growth Fund Registered Investment Company 3,151
* Charles Schwab U.S. Treasury Money Market Fund 506
* Participants Loans to participants 5.25 - 11.50% 1,071,287
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Total investments - all funds $ 27,740,271
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* Party-in-interest.
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SIGNATURES
The Plan. Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,
the trustees (or other persons who administer the employee benefit plan) have
duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto
duly authorized.
NAME OF PLAN: ALLEN TELECOM INC. EMPLOYEE BEFORE-TAX SAVINGS PLAN
ALLEN TELECOM INC. EMPLOYEE BEFORE-TAX SAVINGS PLAN COMMITTEE
Date: June 30, 2003 By: /s/ James L. LePorte, III
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James L. LePorte, III
Committee Member
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INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' CONSENT
We consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statements of
Allen Telecom Inc. (File Nos. 33-53487, 2-99919, 333-69369 and 333-96805) on
Form S-8 of our report dated June 19, 2003, appearing in this Annual Report on
Form 11-K of the Allen Telecom Inc. Employee Before-Tax Savings Plan for the
year ended December 31, 2002.
/s/ DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP
Cleveland, Ohio
June 30, 2003
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CERTIFICATION OF PRINCIPAL OFFICER
PURSUANT TO 18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350
In connection with the Annual Report on Form 11-K of Allen Telecom Inc. for the
Allen Telecom Inc. Employee Before-Tax Savings Plan (the "Plan") for the year
ended December 31, 2002, I, Robert A. Youdelman, Executive Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer of Allen Telecom Inc., hereby certify pursuant to 18
U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley
Act of 2002, to the best of my knowledge and belief, that: (1) such Annual
Report on Form 11-K of Allen Telecom Inc. for the year ended December 31, 2002,
fully complies with the requirements of section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities
Act of 1934; and (2) the information contained in such Annual Report on Form
11-K of Allen Telecom Inc. for the Plan for the year ended December 31, 2002,
fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial conditions and results
of operations of the Plan.
Date: June 30, 2003 By: /s/ Robert A. Youdelman
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Robert A. Youdelman
Executive Vice President
(Chief Financial Officer)
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CERTIFICATION OF PRINCIPAL OFFICER
PURSUANT TO 18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350
In connection with the Annual Report on Form 11-K of Allen Telecom Inc. for the
Allen Telecom Inc. Employee Before-Tax Savings Plan (the "Plan") for the year
ended December 31, 2002, I, Robert G. Paul, President and Chief Executive
Officer of Allen Telecom Inc., hereby certify pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section
1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, to
the best of my knowledge and belief, that: (1) such Annual Report on Form 11-K
of Allen Telecom Inc. for the year ended December 31, 2002, fully complies with
the requirements of section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Act of 1934; and
(2) the information contained in such Annual Report on Form 11-K of Allen
Telecom Inc. for the Plan for the year ended December 31, 2002, fairly presents,
in all material respects, the financial conditions and results of operations of
the Plan.
Date: June 30, 2003 By: /s/ Robert G. Paul
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Robert G. Paul
President
(Chief Executive Officer)
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