Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

Note 1 - Nature of the Business

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Note 1 - Nature of the Business
12 Months Ended
Dec. 28, 2014
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Nature of the business


SMTC Corporation (the “Company”) is a worldwide provider of advanced electronics manufacturing services to original equipment manufacturers. The Company services its customers through manufacturing and technology centers located in the United States, Mexico and China. All facilities provide a full suite of integrated manufacturing services including assembly, testing, box build, final product integration, and expanded supply chain capabilities. In addition, the Company operates an international sourcing and procurement office in Hong Kong.


The Company’s financial reporting year is a 52 or 53 week fiscal period, ending on the Sunday nearest December 31. Accordingly, the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income (loss), the consolidated statements of changes in shareholders’ equity, and consolidated statements of cash flows are reported for the periods from December 30, 2013 to December 28, 2014 (“period ended December 28, 2014”), December 31, 2012 to December 29, 2013 (“period ended December 29, 2013”), and January 2, 2012 to December 30, 2012 (“period ended December 30, 2012”).