EX-21 3 a2066171zex-21.htm EXHIBIT 21 Prepared by MERRILL CORPORATION
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Exhibit 21


SUBSIDIARIES OF
APPLE COMPUTER, INC*

Name
   Jurisdiction
of Incorporation
Apple Computer Inc. Limited   Ireland
Apple Computer Limited   Ireland
Apple Computer International   Ireland
Apple Japan Inc.   Japan
Apple Computer B.V.   Netherlands
Apple Computer (UK) Limited   United Kingdom
ACI Real Properties Inc.   United States
*
Pursuant to Item 601(b)(21)(ii) of Regulation S-K, the names of other subsidiaries of Apple Computer, Inc. are omitted because, considered in the aggregate, they would not constitute a significant subsidiary as of the end of the year covered by this report.


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SUBSIDIARIES OF APPLE COMPUTER, INC