8-K

UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

December 9, 2013

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)

SANMINA CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware	000-21272	77-0228183
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)	(Commission File Number)	(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

2700 North First Street

San Jose, California 95134

(Address of principal executive offices)

(408) 964-3500

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

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ITEM 5.02  DEPARTURE OF DIRECTORS OR CERTAIN OFFICERS; ELECTION OF DIRECTORS; APPOINTMENT OF CERTAIN OFFICERS; COMPENSATORY ARRANGEMENTS OF CERTAIN OFFICERS

Appointment of New Directors

On December 9, 2013, the Board of Directors of Sanmina Corporation (the “Company”) appointed two new members of the Board of Directors as follows.

Michael J. Clarke. Mr. Clarke, age 59, has more than 25 years of senior executive, business development and hands-on operational experience managing global companies in a myriad of industries, including electronics, telecommunications, industrial, aerospace and automotive.  Mr. Clarke is currently President and Chief Executive Officer of Nortek, Inc. a leading global manufacturer of innovative, branded air management, security and technology products for home and work environments.  He was President of Flex Infrastructure and Group President of Integrated Networks Solutions at Flextronics International from 2006 to 2011 and President and General Manager for Sanmina Corporation’s Enclosure Systems Division from 1999 to 2005.

Eugene A. Delaney. Mr. Delaney, age 57, is a retired executive from the communications industry. Prior to retiring, Mr. Delaney was Executive Vice President, Product & Business Operations, responsible for global products, supply chain, IT, procurement and back office operations for Motorola Solutions, Inc. (MSI).  MSI is a leading provider of mission-critical communications solutions and services for enterprise and government customers. Over a 35 year career at MSI and its predecessor company, Motorola, Inc., Mr. Delaney led several businesses including, Enterprise Mobility Solutions, Government and Public Safety and Cellular Infrastructure business.

The Board further appointed Mr. Clarke to serve as a member of the Nominating and Governance Committee of the Board and appointed Mr. Delaney to serve as a member of the Audit Committee of the Board.

Messrs. Clarke and Delaney are eligible to receive the standard Board member compensation previously approved by the Board, prorated for their period of service since the last Annual Meeting of Stockholders.

The press release announcing these appointments is included as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K.

Executive Compensation Matters

Also, on December 9, 2013, the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors of the Company approved the Fiscal Year 2014 Corporate Bonus Plan (the “2014 Plan”). The 2014 Plan contains targets for the Company’s revenue, non-GAAP operating margin, cash flow from operations and other, inventory turns and return on invested capital for fiscal 2014. The Company’s performance for fiscal 2014 will be measured against these targets.  Should the Company not achieve a minimum performance against these targets, no incentive compensation shall be payable under the 2014 Plan. Each 2014 Plan participant’s actual incentive compensation for fiscal 2014 will be determined by reference to his or her target incentive compensation, the Company’s achievement against its targets and achievement of the participant’s individual/divisional performance goals for fiscal 2014. Target individual incentive compensation payable under the 2014 Plan is expressed as a percentage of base salary and, for executive officers of the Company, ranges from 75% to 150%.  The Compensation Committee retains the right to terminate or amend the 2014 Plan in any respect, including increasing or decreasing Company and individual incentive compensation targets, and can also adjust an individual’s incentive compensation up or down on a discretionary basis.

ITEM 9.01  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS

(d)    Exhibits.

Exhibit No	Description
99.1	Press release dated December 9, 2013 announcing appointment of new directors

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SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this Report on Form 8-K to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

	SANMINA CORPORATION
	By:	/s/ Robert K. Eulau
		Robert K. Eulau
		Executive Vice President and Chief
		Financial Officer
Date:  December 13, 2013

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EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit No.	Description
99.1	Press release dated December 9, 2013 announcing appointment of new directors

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EX-99.1

Exhibit 99.1

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

SANMINA APPOINTS TWO NEW MEMBERS TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

SAN JOSE, CA (December 9, 2013) Sanmina Corporation (NASDAQ: SANM), a leading integrated manufacturing solutions company making some of the world’s most complex and innovative optical, electronic and mechanical products, announces the appointment of Michael J. Clarke and Eugene A. Delaney to the Company’s Board of Directors effective December 9, 2013.

About Michael J. Clarke

Michael Clarke has more than 25 years of senior executive, business development and hands-on operational experience managing global companies in a myriad of industries; including electronics, telecommunications, industrial, aerospace and automotive.  Michael Clarke is currently President and Chief Executive Officer of Nortek, Inc. a leading global manufacturer of innovative, branded air management, security and technology products for home and work environments.  He was Group President of Integrated Networks Solutions at Flextronics International from 2005 to 2011 and President and General Manager for Sanmina Corporation’s Enclosure Systems Division from 1999 to 2005.

Michael Clarke was educated in mechanical engineering in England at Bradford Polytechnic.

About Eugene (Gene) A. Delaney

Gene Delaney is a retired executive from the communications industry. Prior to retiring, Mr. Delaney was Executive Vice President, Product & Business Operations, responsible for global products, supply chain, IT, procurement and back office operations for Motorola Solutions, Inc. (MSI).  MSI is a leading provider of mission-critical communications solutions and services for enterprise and government customers. Over a 35 year career at MSI and predecessor company, Motorola, Inc., Delaney led several businesses including, Enterprise Mobility Solutions, Government and Public Safety and Cellular Infrastructure business.

Gene Delaney holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting from Southern Illinois University and a Master of Business Administration Degree from DePaul University.

“We are pleased to have Mr. Clarke and Mr. Delaney join Sanmina’s Board.  The combination of their industry and market experience will be a great asset.  We look forward to working with them and gaining their perspective as we continue to position the company for the future,” said Jure Sola, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Sanmina Corporation.

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About Sanmina

Sanmina Corporation is a leading integrated manufacturing solutions provider serving the fastest-growing segments of the global Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) market. Recognized as a technology leader, Sanmina provides end-to-end manufacturing solutions, delivering superior quality and support to Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) primarily in the communications networks, computing and storage, defense and aerospace, industrial, medical, multimedia, automotive and clean technology sectors. Sanmina has facilities strategically located in key regions throughout the world. More information regarding the company is available at http://www.sanmina.com.

Contact:  Paige Bombino, Investor Relations (408) 964-3610

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