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ITEM 15. EXHIBITS, FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES

UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

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JDS UNIPHASE CORPORATION
430 North McCarthy Boulevard
Milpitas, California 95035
(408) 546-5000

Notice of Annual Meeting of Stockholders
and Proxy Statement
2011 Annual Report

         
    YOUR VOTE IS IMPORTANT. WHETHER OR NOT YOU PLAN TO ATTEND THE
MEETING, WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO READ THIS PROXY STATEMENT AND SUBMIT
YOUR PROXY OR VOTING INSTRUCTIONS AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. FOR SPECIFIC
INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO VOTE YOUR SHARES, PLEASE REFER TO INSTRUCTIONS
(A) OR (B) BELOW, AS APPLICABLE.
   

 

 

(A) IF YOU ARE A HOLDER OF COMMON STOCK, PLEASE REFER TO (I) THE
INSTRUCTIONS OF THE NOTICE OF INTERNET AVAILABILITY OF PROXY MATERIALS
YOU RECEIVED IN THE MAIL, (II) THE SECTION ENTITLED GENERAL INFORMATION
BEGINNING ON PAGE 1 OF THIS PROXY STATEMENT, OR (III) IF YOU REQUESTED TO
RECEIVE PRINTED PROXY MATERIALS, YOUR ENCLOSED PROXY CARD.

 

 

 

 

(B) IF YOU ARE A HOLDER OF EXCHANGEABLE SHARES, PLEASE REFER TO (I) THE
SECTION ENTITLED GENERAL INFORMATION BEGINNING ON PAGE 1 OF THIS PROXY
STATEMENT OR (II) YOUR ENCLOSED PROXY CARD.

 

 
         


CONSIDERING REGISTERING ELECTRONICALLY FOR STOCKHOLDER MATERIALS?

           JDS Uniphase Corporation is pleased to take advantage of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") rule allowing companies to furnish this Proxy Statement and Annual Report over the Internet to our Stockholders who hold Common Stock. We believe that this e-proxy process, also known as "Notice and Access" will expedite the receipt of proxy materials by our Stockholders, reduce our printing and mailing expenses and reduce the environmental impact of producing the materials required for our Annual Meeting.

           Holders of Common Stock should refer to the "General Information" portion of the following Proxy Statement (beginning on page 1) or contact our Investor Relations hotline at 408-546-4445 for assistance regarding instructions on how to register for and thereafter access our Proxy Statement and Annual Report online.

           Holders of Exchangeable Shares remain unaffected by the SEC rule and will continue to receive paper copies of the Proxy Statement and Annual Report.


Dear Stockholders,

Our financial performance in fiscal 2011 emphasized our focus on collaborative innovation with our customers. This focus resulted in total revenues in excess of $1.8 billion, a 32% increase in revenue, a 41% increase in gross profit, and a 137% increase in operating income, when comparing our non-gaap results for fiscal 2011 to the prior fiscal year's non-gaap results1. These strong results helped us generate over $200 million of cash from operations. In conjunction with our collaborative customer focus, a number of additional factors contributed to our outstanding financial performance.

First, market drivers for our core businesses remained strong. We operate in three business segments: Communications and Commercial Optical Products ("CCOP"), Communications Test & Measurement ("CommTest") and Advanced Optical Technologies ("AOT"). The majority of the revenue in the CCOP segment and the CommTest segment are from the telecommunications industry. In Fiscal 2011, growth in video and other high-bandwidth traffic continued to strain access, metro, and core networks. Service providers worldwide are provisioning bandwidth to manage dynamic, latency sensitive media rich traffic to their broadband subscribers. The growth in traffic and the resulting provisioning requirements drive a growing need for optical components, modules and subsystems as well as test and monitoring solutions and services to support steep network traffic growth and manage increasingly complex IP and mobile networks.

Second, we continued to leverage our communications and commercial optical technology portfolio by expanding our commercial optical product offerings to markets outside of the telecommunications industry. Our AOT segment's revenue growth continued to come from products that are also focused at markets outside of the telecommunications industry. These non-telecom related revenues came from commercial lasers, currency pigments, brand protection, transaction cards, gesture recognition, solar, and 3D markets, just to name a few.

Third, our strong fiscal 2011 results were a product of execution of our business model and strategy driven by the following principles:

Grow Revenue through Collaborative Innovation

Our ability to leverage our knowledge of our customers' operations with JDSU's technology portfolio resulted in solutions that helped our customers grow and manage their business. The result of collaborative innovation is highly differentiated, first-to-market products such as the Tunable XFP product line that resulted in a leading market position. In the fourth quarter, revenue from Tunable XFPs grew 300% year-over-year. We were also recognized as the market leader for ROADMs by Infonetics in 2011, as we continued to work collaboratively with our customers to bring more innovation to market, such as lower port count ROADMs, which expanded our addressable market. In the same way, new features helped grow fiber optic test revenue by 25% in fiscal 2011, which allowed JDSU to once again be recognized by Frost and Sullivan as the worldwide leader in fiber optic test.

Collaborative innovation was a key driver for our fiscal 2011 revenue growth. As we exited the year, fourth quarter revenue from new products was over 71% of our CCOP revenue and over 52% of our CommTest revenue.

Drive Operational Excellence

Our focus on collaborative innovation yielded numerous new products, features, and advancements that helped our customers reduce costs and improve operating efficiency. The higher percentage of revenue from new products along with our continued focus on cost reduction, process improvements, factory utilization, and optimizing the scale of our contract manufacturing partners propelled JDSU into record gross margins for the fiscal year and a 41% increase in gross profit on a year -over-year basis.


Throughout fiscal 2011, we continued to increase our ability to supply key products in greater volume, adding operating capacity for all three of our business segments either through capital investments or working with our contract manufacturers to increase their production capacity. Continuous improvement of operations, business processes, and support systems created the foundation for sustaining and potentially growing gross margins and operating margins for each of the business segments.

Expand Globally, Locally

The third part of our strategy is expanding market share in high-growth regions. During fiscal 2011, we introduced a number of products from the CommTest segment designed specifically for these markets, including the MTS-2200 and the MTS-5800 Ethernet field testers. JDSU was awarded the 2011 Asia Pacific Test and Measurement Company of the Year, citing our industry-leading portfolio of LTE, mobile video, next generation broadband, and fiber optic test solutions. Over 33% of revenue came from areas outside of North America and Western Europe, representing a 34% increase over fiscal 2010.

To grow globally, we are investing in local leadership, sales and R&D to create centers of excellence in high-growth regions. Expanding our presence with highly talented local individuals is central to our strategy. To meet demand for optical coatings and filters and improve our business across Asia, we opened an operation in China to manufacture optical coatings for a wide variety of markets. For all JDSU business units, significant customer wins in Eastern Europe, the Middle East, Africa, South America, Latin America as well as across the Asia Pacific region are due to our improved local presence in these markets.

Business Segments

Communications & Commercial Optical Products

The CCOP segment designs optical components, modules, and subsystems to support customers in telecommunications and enterprise data communications, as well as laser solutions for biotechnology, semiconductor manufacturing, and materials processing and concentrated photovoltaic (CPV) cells and receivers.

Fiscal 2011 Highlights:

Revenues of $770.8 million, up 54.4% from the prior year

Non-GAAP operating margin of 16.9%, compared to 6.7% in fiscal 2010.

Communications Test and Measurement

The CommTest segment delivers broadband test and measurement solutions, including instruments and services for network operators and equipment manufacturers, as well as Customer Experience Management solutions that help service providers ensure a high quality of experience for users.

Fiscal 2011 Highlights:

Revenues of $814.7 million, up 24.9% from the prior year

Non-GAAP operating margin of 14.7%, compared to 12.5% in fiscal 2010.

Advanced Optical Technologies

The AOT segment provides custom optics, authentication, custom color, and printing services that rely upon the management of optics, light and color for security and effects. Major applications include currency pigments and threads, holograms to secure transaction cards and consumer products, and color shifting paint for leading automobile manufacturers.

Fiscal 2011 Highlights:

Revenues of $230.7 million, up 4% from the prior year

Non-GAAP operating margin of 33.7%, compared to 37.2% in fiscal 2010.

Final Thoughts

We enter the new fiscal year with strong momentum from our successes in the previous year.. In fiscal 2012, we will continue to focus on our strategic priorities to grow revenue through collaborative innovation, drive operational excellence, and expand our business globally. We will remain focused on our strategy of profitability and cash flow generation while continuing to invest in R&D and new products that will further differentiate us in the marketplace. To learn more about JDSU, please visit us at www.jdsu.com/investors or contact our Investor Relations Department at investor.relations@jdsu.com or +1 (408) 546-4445.

All of JDSU's accomplishments are made possible because of the in-depth knowledge, extensive skill set, dedication, and global teamwork of our employees. I would like to thank our employees whose focused commitment and tremendous efforts continue to advance JDSU's success. I would also like to thank our customers, partners, vendors and long-term stockholders for their continued support of JDSU.

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Thomas H. Waechter
President and CEO


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Fiscal year 2011 non-GAAP financial information excludes $11.7 million of adjustments from net revenue related to the deferred revenue on purchase accounting adjustment; $74.5 million of adjustment from gross profit related primarily to the deferred revenue on purchase accounting adjustment, amortization of acquired developed technologies, stock based compensation expenses and other non-recurring charges; and $165.3 million of adjustment from operating income related primarily to the deferred revenue on purchase accounting adjustment, amortization of acquired developed technologies, amortization of intangibles, restructuring charges and other non-recurring charges. JDSU's management uses these non-GAAP measures to evaluate and forecast JDSU's performance before gains, losses, or other charges that are considered by JDSU's management to be outside of JDSU's core business segment operating results. JDSU believes that presenting these non-GAAP measures provides investors with greater transparency to the information used by JDSU's management in its financial and operational decision making. JDSU further believes that providing this non-GAAP information helps investors understand JDSU's operating performance and evaluate the efficacy of the methodology and information used by management to evaluate and measure such performance. This non-GAAP information is not intended to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for GAAP measures. Please see our Annual Report on Form 10-K, which is attached as Appendix A to the accompanying proxy statement, for the comparable GAAP results.

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JDS UNIPHASE CORPORATION
NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING OF STOCKHOLDERS
TO BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 16, 2011


 

DATE AND
TIME

 

9:00 a.m., Pacific Time, on November 16, 2011
LOCATION   690 North McCarthy Boulevard
Milpitas, California 95035
(408) 546-5000
PROPOSALS   1.   To elect three Class III directors to serve until the 2014 annual meeting of Stockholders and until their successors are elected and qualified.
    2.   To ratify the appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as JDS Uniphase Corporation's independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2012.
    3.   To consider a non-binding advisory vote on the compensation of our named executive officers ("NEOs").
    4.   To consider a non-binding advisory vote on the frequency of the advisory vote on the compensation of our NEOs.
    5.   To consider such other business as may properly come before the annual meeting and any adjournment or postponement thereof.
    These items of business are more fully described in the Proxy Statement which is attached and made a part hereof.
RECORD
DATE
  You are entitled to vote at the 2011 Annual Meeting of Stockholders (the "Annual Meeting") and any adjournment or postponement thereof if you were a Stockholder at the close of business on September 20, 2011.
VOTING   YOUR VOTE IS IMPORTANT. WHETHER OR NOT YOU EXPECT TO ATTEND THE ANNUAL MEETING, YOU ARE URGED TO VOTE PROMPTLY TO ENSURE YOUR PRESENCE AND THE PRESENCE OF A QUORUM AT THE ANNUAL MEETING. For specific instructions on how to vote your shares, and if you are a holder of Common Stock, please refer to (i) the Notice of Internet Availability of Proxy Materials (the "Notice") you received in the mail, (ii) the section entitled General Information beginning on page 1 of this Proxy Statement, or (iii) if you requested to receive printed proxy materials, your enclosed Proxy Card. If you are a holder of Exchangeable Shares, please refer to (i) the section entitled General Information beginning on page 1 of this Proxy Statement or (ii) your enclosed Proxy Card. As specified in the Notice, holders of Common Stock may vote their respective shares by using the Internet or the telephone. All Stockholders (whether you hold Common Stock or Exchangeable Shares) may also vote shares by marking, signing, dating and returning the Proxy Card in the enclosed postage-prepaid envelope. If you send in your Proxy Card and then decide to attend the Annual Meeting to vote your shares in person, you may still do so. Your proxy is revocable in accordance with the procedures set forth in the Proxy Statement.

    By Order of the Board of Directors,

 

 

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    Thomas Waechter
Chief Executive Officer and President

Milpitas, California
October 3, 2011


JDS UNIPHASE CORPORATION
430 North McCarthy Boulevard
Milpitas, California 95035
(408) 546-5000



PROXY STATEMENT



GENERAL INFORMATION

Why am I receiving these proxy materials?

        The Board of Directors (the "Board" or "Board of Directors") of JDS Uniphase Corporation, a Delaware corporation (the "Company"), is furnishing these proxy materials to you in connection with the Company's 2011 Annual Meeting of Stockholders (the "Annual Meeting"). The Annual Meeting will be held at 690 North McCarthy Boulevard, Milpitas, California 95035, on November 16, 2011 at 9:00 a.m., Pacific Time. You are invited to attend the Annual Meeting and are entitled and requested to vote on the proposals outlined in this proxy statement ("Proxy Statement"). This Proxy Statement and the accompanying proxy were first sent by mail to the Trustee for the Special Voting Share and holders of Exchangeable Shares on or about October 15, 2010. The Company has also sent printed copies of the proxy materials by mail to holders of Common Stock to each holder of Common Stock who has requested such copy.

What is "Notice and Access"?

        The Securities and Exchange Commission adopted amendments to the proxy rules that change how companies must provide proxy materials. These rules are often referred to as "Notice and Access." Under the Notice and Access model, a company may select either of the following two options for making proxy materials available to stockholders:

    The full set delivery option; or

    The notice only option.

        A company may use a single method for all its stockholders, or use full set delivery for some while adopting the notice only option for others.

        This process reduces the amount of time it takes for stockholders to obtain the materials, reduces the printing and mailing expenses paid by the Company, and reduces the environmental impact of producing the materials. The Company is required to comply with these "Notice and Access" rules in connection with its Annual Meeting.

        Other than holders of Exchangeable Shares, who will continue to receive printed copies of the proxy materials, most of our Stockholders who hold Common Stock will not receive printed copies of the proxy materials unless they request them. Instead, the "Notice of Internet Availability of Proxy Materials" (referred herein as the "Notice"), which was mailed to our Stockholders who hold Common Stock, will instruct you as to how you may access and review all of the proxy materials on the Internet. The Notice also instructs you as to how you may submit your proxy on the Internet. If you would like to receive a paper or e-mail copy of our proxy materials, you should follow the instructions in the Notice for requesting such materials.

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If I am a holder of Exchangeable Shares, do the "Notice and Access" rules apply to me?

        No. The "Notice and Access" rules apply only to Stockholders of the Company who hold Common Stock. Accordingly, as a holder of Exchangeable Shares, you will continue to receive printed copies of the proxy materials.

What is the Full Set Delivery Option?

        Under the full set delivery option, a company delivers all proxy materials to its stockholders as it would have done prior to the change in the rules. This can be by mail or, if a stockholder has previously agreed, by e-mail. In addition to delivering proxy materials to stockholders, a company must post all proxy materials on a publicly-accessible website and provide information to stockholders about how to access that website.

What is the Notice Only Option?

        Under the notice only option, a company must post all its proxy materials on a publicly accessible website. However, instead of delivering its proxy materials to stockholders, the company instead delivers a Notice. This Notice includes, among other matters:

    information regarding the date and time of the meeting of stockholders as well as the items to be considered at the meeting and the company's recommendations regarding those items;

    information regarding the website where the proxy materials are posted; and

    various means by which a stockholder can request paper or e-mail copies of the proxy materials.

        If a stockholder requests paper copies of the proxy materials, these materials must be sent to the stockholder within three business days. Additionally, paper copies must be sent via first class mail.

        In connection with its Annual Meeting, the Company has elected to use the notice only delivery option with respect to the Company's holders of Common Stock. Accordingly, if you are a holder of Common Stock, you should have received the Notice, which provides instructions on how to access the proxy materials on-line.

Will the Company use the Notice Only option in the future?

        The Company may choose to continue to use the notice only option in the future as a delivery option of its proxy materials with respect to its holders of Common Stock. By reducing the amount of materials that the Company is required to print and mail, the notice only option provides an opportunity for cost savings as well as conservation of natural resources. The Company plans to evaluate the possible cost savings as well as the possible impact on Stockholder participation as it considers future use of the notice only option.

As a Holder of Common Stock, what do I need to do?

        If you would prefer to continue receiving paper copies of proxy materials, please mark the "Paper Copies" box on your Proxy Card (or provide this information when you vote telephonically or via the internet).

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        As noted above, the Company must provide paper copies via first class mail to any Stockholder who, after receiving the Notice, nevertheless requests paper copies. Accordingly, even if you do not check the "Paper Copies" box now, you will still have the right to request delivery of a free set of proxy materials upon receipt of any Notice in the future. Because first class postage is significantly costlier than bulk mail rates and because each such request must be processed on a stockholder-by-stockholder basis, the cost of responding to a single request for paper copies is likely to be significantly greater than the per stockholder cost the Company currently incurs in delivering proxy materials in bulk. Therefore, requests for paper copies could significantly undermine or eliminate expected cost savings associated with the notice only option.

        By developing in advance a database of Common Stock holders who would prefer to continue receiving paper copies of proxy materials, the Company would be able to use the full set delivery option for these Stockholders—using bulk mail to deliver the paper copies—while using the notice only option for other Common Stock holders. We believe this would significantly reduce the number of requests for paper copies that the Company would need to process on a stockholder-by-stockholder basis and would position the Company to better capture cost savings should it continue to use the notice only option in the future. We appreciate your assistance in helping us develop this database through the Proxy Card, telephonic and internet voting processes.

If I am a holder of Common Stock, how do I obtain electronic access to the proxy materials?

        The Notice will provide you with instructions regarding how to:

    View our proxy materials for the Annual Meeting on the Internet; and

    Instruct us to send our future proxy materials to you electronically by e-mail.

        Choosing to receive your future proxy materials by e-mail will save us the cost of printing and mailing documents to you and will reduce the impact of printing and mailing these materials on the environment. If you choose to receive future proxy materials by e-mail, you will receive an e-mail next year with instructions containing a link to those materials and a link to the proxy voting site. Your election to receive proxy materials by e-mail will remain in effect until you terminate it.

What if I prefer to receive paper copies of the materials?

        If you are a holder of Exchangeable Shares, you will continue to receive printed copies of the proxy materials. If you are a holder of Common Shares and if you prefer to receive paper copies of the materials, you can still do so. You may request a paper copy of the materials by (i) calling 1-800-579-1639; (ii) sending an e-mail to sendmaterial@proxyvote.com; or (iii) logging onto www.ProxyVote.com. There is no charge to receive the materials by mail. If requesting material by e-mail, please send a blank e-mail with the 12 digit "Control Number" (located on the second page of the Notice) in the subject line.

What proposals will be voted on at the Annual Meeting?

        There are four proposals scheduled to be voted on at the Annual Meeting:

            1. To elect three Class III directors to serve until the 2014 annual meeting of Stockholders and until their successors are elected and qualified.

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            2. To ratify the appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the Company's independent registered public accounting firm (hereinafter referred to as "independent auditors") for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2012.

            3. To consider a non-binding advisory vote on the compensation of our named executive officers ("NEOs").

            4. To consider a non-binding advisory vote on the frequency of the advisory vote on the compensation of our NEOs.

            5. To consider such other business as may properly come before the Annual Meeting and any adjournment or postponement thereof.

        As to any other business which may properly come before the Annual Meeting, the persons named on the enclosed proxy card will vote according to their best judgment. The Company does not know now of any other matters to be presented or acted upon at the Annual Meeting.

What are the recommendations of the Company's Board of Directors?

        The Board recommends that you vote "FOR" each of the four proposals presented in this Proxy Statement.

        Specifically, the Board recommends you vote:

    "FOR" the election of the three Class III directors,

    "FOR" the approval of the Company's executive compensation programs

    "FOR" the advisory vote on the compensation of the Company's NEOs to be held annually, and

    "FOR" the ratification of the appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the Company's independent auditors for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2012.

What is the record date and what does it mean?

        The record date for the Annual Meeting is September 20, 2011. The record date is established by the Board of Directors as required by Delaware law. Holders of shares of the Company's Common Stock and holders of Exchangeable Shares of JDS Uniphase Canada Ltd., a subsidiary of the Company, at the close of business on the record date are entitled to receive notice of the Annual Meeting and to vote at the Annual Meeting and any adjournments or postponements thereof.

What shares can I vote?

        Each Stockholder of the Company's common stock, par value $.001 per share ("Common Stock"), is entitled to one vote for each share of Common Stock owned as of the record date, and CIBC Mellon Trust Company (the "Trustee"), the holder of the Company's special voting share ("Special Voting Share"), is entitled to one vote for each exchangeable share of JDS Uniphase Canada Ltd., a subsidiary of the Company ("Exchangeable Shares"), outstanding as of the record date (other than Exchangeable Shares owned by the Company and its affiliates). Holders of Common Stock and the Exchangeable Shares are collectively referred to as "Stockholders". Votes cast with respect to Exchangeable Shares will be voted through the Special Voting Share by the Trustee as directed by the

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holders of Exchangeable Shares, except votes cast with respect to Exchangeable Shares whose holders request to vote directly in person as proxy for the Trustee at the Annual Meeting.

        At the record date, 225,073,840 shares of Common Stock were issued and outstanding, one share of the Company's Special Voting Share was issued and outstanding, and 4,009,915 Exchangeable Shares were issued and outstanding (excluding Exchangeable Shares owned by the Company and its affiliates which are not voted). Each Exchangeable Share is exchangeable at any time, at the option of its holder, for one share of the Company's Common Stock.

What constitutes a quorum?

        The presence at the Annual Meeting, in person or by proxy, of the holders of a majority of the shares of Common Stock and Exchangeable Shares outstanding and entitled to vote on the record date will constitute a quorum permitting the Annual Meeting to conduct its business.

How are abstentions and broker non-votes treated?

        Under the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware, an abstaining vote and a broker non-vote are counted as present and are, therefore, included for purposes of determining whether a quorum of shares is present at the Annual Meeting.

        Broker non-votes are not included in the tabulation of the voting results on the election of directors or issues requiring approval of a majority of the shares present or represented by proxy and entitled to vote at the Annual Meeting and, therefore, do not have an effect on Proposals 1, 2, 3 or 4. A broker non-vote occurs when a nominee holding shares for a beneficial owner does not vote on a particular proposal because the nominee does not have discretionary voting authority with respect to that item and has not received instructions from the beneficial owner. Under the rules that govern brokers who are voting with respect to shares held by them as nominee, brokers have the discretion to vote such shares only on routine matters. Where a matter is not considered routine, shares held by your broker will not be voted absent specific instruction from you, which means your shares may go unvoted and not affect the outcome if you do not specify a vote. None of the matters to be voted on at the Annual Meeting are considered routine, except for the ratification of the Company's independent auditors.

        For the purpose of determining whether the Stockholders have approved matters, other than the election of directors and the frequency vote (Proposal 4), abstentions will have the same effect as a vote against the proposal.

What is the voting requirement to approve each of the proposals?

        Proposal 1. The three candidates receiving the greatest number of affirmative votes of the shares of Common Stock and the votes represented by the Special Voting Share (all taken together as one class, collectively, the "Voting Shares") present in person, or represented by proxy, and entitled to vote at the Annual Meeting will be elected. Abstentions and broker non-votes will not be counted toward a nominee's total.

        Proposal 2. Ratification of the appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the Company's independent auditors requires the affirmative vote of a majority of the Voting Shares present or represented by proxy and entitled to vote on this proposal at the Annual Meeting. As a result, abstentions will have the same effect as votes against the proposal. Broker non-votes will have no effect on the outcome of this vote.

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        Proposal 3. Approval of the non-binding advisory vote on the Company's executive compensation programs requires the affirmative vote of a majority of the Voting Shares present or represented by proxy and entitled to vote on this proposal at the Annual Meeting. As a result, abstentions will have the same effect as votes against the proposal. Broker non-votes will have no effect on the outcome of this vote.

        Proposal 4. The non-binding advisory vote on the frequency (every one year, every two years or every three years) of the advisory vote on the compensation of the Company's NEOs receiving the votes of the greatest number of Voting Shares present in person, or represented by proxy, and entitled to vote at the Annual Meeting will be considered as the selection of the Company's Stockholders. Abstentions and broker non-votes will have no effect on the outcome of this vote.

        All shares of Common Stock and the Special Voting Share represented by valid proxies will be voted in accordance with the instructions contained therein. Votes with respect to Exchangeable Shares represented by valid voting instructions received by the Trustee will be cast by the Trustee in accordance with those instructions. In the absence of instructions, proxies from holders of Common Stock will be voted in accordance with the recommendations set forth in the Proxy Statement. If no instructions are received by the Trustee from a holder of Exchangeable Shares, the votes to which such holder is entitled will not be exercised.

How do I vote my shares?

        If you are a record holder of Common Stock, you can either attend the Annual Meeting and vote in person or give a proxy to be voted at the Annual Meeting:

    by mailing the enclosed proxy card;

    over the telephone by calling a toll-free number; or

    electronically, using the Internet and following the instructions provided in the Notice you received by mail.

        The Internet and telephone voting procedures have been set up for your convenience and are designed to authenticate the Common Stock holders' identities, to allow the holders of Common Stock to provide their voting instructions, and to confirm that their instructions have been recorded properly. The Company believes the procedures which have been put in place are consistent with the requirements of applicable law. Specific instructions for record holders of Common Stock who wish to use the Internet or telephone voting procedures are set forth on the enclosed proxy card or in the Notice you received by mail.

        If you are a record holder of Exchangeable Shares, you can either attend the Annual Meeting and vote in person or give a proxy to be voted at the Annual Meeting by mailing the enclosed voting instruction card to the Trustee.

        If a holder of Exchangeable Shares does not provide the Trustee with voting instructions, your Exchangeable Shares will not be voted.

Who will tabulate the votes?

        An automated system administered by Broadridge Financial Services, Inc. ("Broadridge") will tabulate votes cast by proxy at the Annual Meeting and a representative of the Company will tabulate votes cast in person at the Annual Meeting.

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Is my vote confidential?

        Proxy instructions, ballots and voting tabulations that identify individual Stockholders are handled in a manner that protects your voting privacy. Your vote will not be disclosed either within the Company or to third parties, except (i) as necessary to meet applicable legal requirements, or (ii) to allow for the tabulation and/or certification of the vote.

Can I change my vote after submitting my proxy?

        You may revoke your proxy at any time before the final vote at the Annual Meeting. You may do so by one of the following four ways:

    submitting another proxy card bearing a later date;

    sending a written notice of revocation to the Company's Corporate Secretary at 430 North McCarthy Boulevard, Milpitas, California, 95035;

    submitting new voting instructions via telephone or the Internet; or

    attending AND voting in person at the Annual Meeting.

        If you hold Exchangeable Shares and you wish to direct the Trustee to change the vote attached to the Special Voting Share on your behalf, you should follow carefully the instructions provided by the Trustee, which accompany this Proxy Statement. The procedure for instructing the Trustee differs in certain respects from the procedure for delivering a proxy, including the place for depositing the instructions and the manner for revoking the proxy.

Who is paying for this proxy solicitation?

        This solicitation is made by the Company. The Company will bear the cost of soliciting proxies, including preparation, assembly, printing and mailing of the Proxy Statement. If you are a holder of Common Stock and if you choose to access the proxy materials and/or vote over the Internet, you are responsible for Internet access charges you may incur. If you choose to vote by telephone, you are responsible for telephone charges you may incur. The Company has retained the services of MacKenzie Partners as its proxy solicitor for this year for a fee of approximately $12,500 plus reasonable out-of-pocket costs and expenses. In addition, the Company will reimburse brokerage firms and other persons representing beneficial owners of shares for their expenses in forwarding solicitation materials to such beneficial owners. Proxies may be solicited by certain of the Company's directors, officers and regular employees, without additional compensation, either personally, by telephone, facsimile, or telegram.

How can I find out the voting results?

        The Company will announce the preliminary results at the Annual Meeting and publish the final results in a Current Report on Form 8-K within four business days after the Annual Meeting. Stockholders may also find out the final results by calling the Company's Investor Relations Department at (408) 546-4445.

How do I receive electronic access to proxy materials for the current and future annual meetings?

        Stockholders who have previously elected to receive the Proxy Statement and Annual Report over the Internet will be receiving an e-mail on or about October 3, 2011 with information on how to access

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Stockholder information and instructions for voting over the Internet. Stockholders of record may vote via the Internet until 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time, November 15, 2011.

        If your shares are registered in the name of a brokerage firm and you have not elected to receive your Proxy Statement and Annual Report over the Internet, you still may be eligible to vote your shares electronically over the Internet. A large number of brokerage firms are participating in the ADP online program, which provides eligible Stockholders who receive a paper copy of this Proxy Statement the opportunity to vote via the Internet. If your brokerage firm is participating in ADP's program, your proxy card will provide instructions for voting online.

        Stockholders can elect to view future proxy statements and annual reports over the Internet instead of receiving paper copies, which results in cost savings for the Company. If you are a Stockholder of record and would like to receive future Stockholder materials electronically, you can elect this option by following the instructions provided when you vote your proxy over the Internet at www.ProxyVote.com.

        If you chose to view future proxy statements and annual reports over the Internet, you will receive an e-mail notification next year with instructions containing the Internet address of those materials. Your choice to view future proxy statements and annual reports over the Internet will remain in effect until you contact either your broker or the Company to rescind your instructions. You do not have to elect Internet access each year.

        If you elected to receive this Proxy Statement electronically over the Internet and would now like to receive a paper copy of this Proxy Statement so that you may submit a paper proxy in lieu of an electronic proxy, you should contact your broker or the Company.

How can I avoid having duplicate copies of the Proxy Statement sent to my household?

        Some brokers and other nominee record holders may be participating in the practice of "householding" proxy statements and annual reports, which results in cost savings for the Company. The practice of "householding" means that only one copy of the Proxy Statement and Annual Report,or notice of internet availability of proxy materials will be sent to multiple Stockholders who share an address. The Company will promptly deliver a separate copy of either document to any Stockholder who contacts the Company's Investor Relations Department at (408) 546-4445 requesting such copies. If a Stockholder is receiving multiple copies of the Proxy Statement and Annual Report at the Stockholder's household and would like to receive a single copy of those documents for a Stockholder's household in the future, that Stockholder should contact their broker, other nominee record holder, or the Company's Investor Relations Department to request mailing of a single copy of the Proxy Statement and Annual Report.

When are Stockholder proposals due for next year's annual meeting?

        In order for Stockholder proposals to be considered properly brought before an annual meeting by a Stockholder, the Stockholder must have given timely notice in writing to the Secretary of the Company. To be timely for the 2012 annual meeting of Stockholders (the "2012 Annual Meeting"), a Stockholder's notice must be received by the Company at its principal executive offices not less than 30 days nor more than 60 days prior to the meeting; provided, however, that in the event that less than 40 days' notice or prior public disclosure of the date of the meeting is given or made to Stockholders, notice by the Stockholder to be timely must be so received not later than the close of business on the 10th day following the day on which such notice of the date of the annual meeting was mailed or such public disclosure was made. A Stockholder's notice to the Secretary must set forth as to each matter the Stockholder proposes to bring before the 2012 Annual Meeting: (i) a brief description of the

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business desired to be brought before the 2012 Annual Meeting and the text of the proposal or business; (ii) the name and record address of the Stockholder proposing such business and the beneficial owner, if any, on whose behalf the proposal is being made; (iii) a representation that the Stockholder is a holder of record of the Company's stock, is entitled to vote at the meeting and intends to appear in person or by proxy to propose the business specified in the notice; (iv) any material interest of the Stockholder or any proposing person in such business; (v) the number of shares owned beneficially and of record by the Stockholder or proposing person, including derivative interests, contracts or other agreements related to ownership or rights to vote the Company's shares and other economic interests in the Company's securities; and (vi) any other information required pursuant to Section 14 of the Exchange Act. Our Bylaws specify in greater detail the requirements as to the form and content of a Stockholder's notice. We recommend that any Stockholder wishing to bring any item before an annual meeting review a copy of our Bylaws, as amended and restated to date, which can be found at www.jdsu.com. Subject to applicable laws and regulations, the Company has discretion over what Stockholder proposals will be included in the agenda for the 2012 Annual Meeting and/or in the related proxy materials.

        Subject to applicable laws and regulations, the Company will also have discretionary authority to vote all shares for which it has proxies regarding a Stockholder proposal if the Company fails to receive notice of the Stockholder proposal for next year's annual meeting at least 45 days before the date in 2011 on which the Company filed this Proxy Statement (specifically, assuming the Company files this fiscal year 2011 proxy on October 3, 2011, the Company will have this discretionary authority if notice of a Stockholder proposal for the 2012 Annual Meeting is not received by the Company by August 19, 2012).

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PROPOSAL 1

ELECTION OF CLASS I DIRECTORS

        The Board is divided into three classes as nearly equal in number as possible. The members of each class of directors serve staggered three-year terms. As of October 3, 2011, the Board is composed of the following nine members:

Class(1)
  Directors   Term Expiration (as of October 3, 2011)
I   Martin A. Kaplan and Kevin J. Kennedy   2013 Annual Meeting of Stockholders
II   Richard E. Belluzzo, Harold L. Covert, Penelope A. Herscher and Masood Jabbar   2012 Annual Meeting of Stockholders
III   Richard T. Liebhaber, Casimir S. Skrzypczak and Thomas Waechter   2011 Annual Meeting of Stockholders

(1)
On August 10, 2011, Richard Liebhaber and Casimir Skrzypczak notified the Company that they would not stand for re-election at the 2011 annual meeting of Stockholders. Mr. Liebhaber's and Mr. Skrzypczak's current terms on the Board are set to expire at the 2011 annual meeting of Stockholders. In connection with the retirements of Mr. Skrzypczak and Mr. Liebhaber, the Board reclassified Penelope Herscher and Masood Jabbar as Class III directors, effective November 16, 2011. Accordingly, as Class III directors effective with the Annual Meeting of Stockholders, Ms. Herscher's and Mr. Jabbar's terms will expire at the 2011 annual meeting.

        At each Annual Meeting of Stockholders, directors will be elected for a full term of three years to succeed those directors whose terms are expiring.

        Due to the resignation of Mr. Liebhaber and Mr. Skrzypczak, the authorized number of directors will decrease to seven effective as of the 2011 annual meeting of Stockholders.

        At this Annual Meeting, the Stockholders will elect three Class III directors recommended by the Corporate Governance Committee (which serves as the Company's Nominating Committee) and nominated by the Board, each to serve a three year term until the 2014 Annual Meeting of Stockholders and until a qualified successor is elected and qualified or until the director's earlier resignation or removal. The Board has no reason to believe that the nominees named below will be unable or unwilling to serve as a director if elected.

Considerations in Director Selection

        The Company's Governance Committee is responsible for reviewing, evaluating and nominating individuals for election to the Company's Board. The Committee selects nominees from a broad base of potential candidates. The Committee's Charter instructs it to seek qualified candidates regardless of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, etc. It is the Committee's goal to nominate candidates with diverse backgrounds and capabilities, to reflect the diverse nature of the Company's stakeholders (security holders, employees, customers and suppliers), while emphasizing core excellence in areas pertinent to the Company's long term business and strategic objectives.

        The Board of Directors believes that it is necessary for each of the Company's directors to possess many qualities and skills. When searching for new candidates, the Committee seeks individuals of the highest ethical and professional character who will exercise sound business judgment. The Committee also seeks people who are accomplished in their respective field, with superior credentials and recognition. In selecting nominees, the Committee generally seeks active and former leaders of major complex organizations. The Committee seeks individuals who can work effectively together to further

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the interests of the Corporation, while preserving their ability to differ with each other on particular issues. A candidate's specific background and qualifications are also reviewed in light of the particular needs of the Board at the time of an opening.

        Each candidate must have an employment and professional record which demonstrates, in the judgment of the Committee, that the candidate has sufficient and relevant experience and background, taking into account positions held and industries, markets and geographical locations served, to serve on the Board in the proposed capacity. In particular, the Committee seeks candidates with at least two years of experience serving as the Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer, Chief Operating Officer, or a Director, or the equivalent of such positions, of a well respected publicly traded company.

        Certain individual qualifications and skills of our directors that contribute to the Board's effectiveness as a whole are described in the following paragraphs.

        Certain information about the Board of Directors nominees is furnished below.

Class III Directors—Nominees For Three Year Terms That Will Expire in 2014

Penelope A. Herscher
Age 51
  Ms. Herscher joined the Company's Board in July 2008. She currently holds the position of President and Chief Executive Officer of FirstRain, a search-driven research firm. Prior to joining FirstRain, Ms. Herscher held the position of Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer at Cadence Design Systems. From 1996 to 2002, Ms. Herscher was President and Chief Executive Officer of Simplex Solutions, which was acquired by Cadence in 2002. Before Simplex, she was an executive at Synopsys for eight years and started her career as an R&D engineer with Texas Instruments. Ms. Herscher serves on the board of directors of Rambus (where she is the Chair of the Compensation Committee) and FirstRain.

 

 

The Board determined that Ms. Herscher's experience as chief executive officer of several technology companies, her extensive marketing and technical background and her position on the Board and compensation committee at Rambus enables her to significantly contribute as a member of the Company's Board and in its Compensation Committee.

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Masood Jabbar
Age 61
  Mr. Jabbar joined the Company's Board in March 2006. Mr. Jabbar worked at Sun Microsystems Inc. from 1986 to 2003, where he served in a series of progressively responsible roles including President of the Computer Systems Division, Chief Financial Officer of the $10 billion Sun Microsystems Computer Corporation, and Executive Vice President of Global Sales Operations. Mr. Jabbar's career at Sun culminated as Executive Vice President and Advisor to the Chief Executive Officer, where he was responsible for advising the CEO on critical strategic issues. Prior to joining Sun, Mr. Jabbar spent ten years in finance and accounting at Xerox Corporation, and two years at IBM Corporation. Mr. Jabbar is currently on the board of directors of Silicon Image, Inc. (where he is on the Audit and Compensation Committees) and RF Micro Devices, Inc. (where he is on the Audit and Corporate Development Committees). Within the past five years, Mr. Jabbar also served on the board of directors of MSC Software Corporation and Openwave Systems.

 

 

The Board determined that Mr. Jabbar brings significant mergers and acquisitions, global sales and marketing and operational expertise gained from his experience in executive roles at Sun Microsystems,  Inc. In addition, Mr. Jabbar's experiences at Xerox and IBM and as a senior executive of Sun Microsystems provide the Board with valuable accounting and financial reporting expertise particular relevant to his service on the Company's Audit Committee. Finally, Mr. Jabbar's service on the Board's of several other technology companies provides valuable perspective in his role as a director and chair of the Company's Corporate Development Committee.

Thomas Waechter
Age 58

 

Thomas Waechter became Chief Executive Officer and President of the Company in January 2009, prior to which he was Executive Vice President of the Communications Test & Measurement Group. Prior to joining the Company, Mr. Waechter was the chief operating officer of Harris Stratex Networks, an independent supplier of wireless transmission systems. As president and chief executive officer of Stratex Networks, he was instrumental in the merging of Stratex and Harris, while growing revenues substantially and improving profitability. Prior to that, Mr. Waechter was the president and chief executive officer of REMEC Corporation and has also served as president and chief executive officer of Spectrian Corporation. Additionally, he held a number of executive level global operations positions during his 14 year career with Schlumberger. He holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from The College of William and Mary. Within the past five years, Mr. Waechter also served on the board of directors of Stratex Networks.

 

 

The Board determined that Mr. Waechter's day-to-day leadership of the Company provides him with intimate knowledge of the Company's operations. The Board also determined that Mr. Waechter's extensive operational and senior executive and Chief Executive Officer experience at other technology companies add substantial value to the Board and the Company.

THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS RECOMMENDS A VOTE "FOR" THE ELECTION
TO THE BOARD OF EACH OF THE NOMINEES NAMED ABOVE.

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        The Company's directors listed below will continue in office for the remainder of their terms or earlier in accordance with the Company's Bylaws. Information regarding the business experience of each such director is provided below.

Class I Directors Whose Terms Will Expire in 2013

Martin A. Kaplan
Age 74
  Mr. Kaplan has been a member of the Company's Board since October 1997. Mr. Kaplan has served as the Chairman of the Board since May 2000. From May 1998 until his retirement in May 2000 after 40 years in the technology industry, Mr. Kaplan was Executive Vice President of Pacific Telesis, responsible for integration following the merger of SBC Communications, Inc. and Pacific Telesis Group, followed by the same role for other SBC mergers. From 1986 to 1997, he was Executive Vice President of Pacific Bell and President of Network Services. Mr. Kaplan also is a Director of Superconductor Technologies. Earlier in his career he was the Finance Director for Pacific Bell. Within the past five years, Mr. Kaplan also served on the board of directors of Tekelek and Redback Networks.

 

 

The Board determined that Mr. Kaplan has extensive business leadership, operational and technical experience in the telecommunications industry, including substantial experience in mergers and acquisitions. The Board also determined that his tenure as the Chairman of the Board gives him substantial insights into the workings of the Board and the operations of the Company. Finally, his experience on the Boards of Tekelek and Redback Networks, and as a member of the Governance and Nominating and Compensation Committee at Superconductor Technologies, the Compensation and Governance Committees of Tekelec and the Audit and Compensation Committee of Redback is useful in his service on the Company's Governance, Corporate Development and Compensation Committees.

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Kevin J. Kennedy
Age 55
  Mr. Kennedy became Vice Chairperson in January 2009 and has been a member of the Company's Board in November 2001. Mr. Kennedy was the Company's Chief Executive Officer from September 2003 through December 2008 and also President of the Company from March 2004 to December 2008. Currently, Mr. Kennedy is Chief Executive Officer of Avaya Incorporated. From August 2001 to September 2003, Mr. Kennedy was the Chief Operating Officer of Openwave Systems, Inc. Prior to joining Openwave Systems Inc., Mr. Kennedy served seven years at Cisco Systems, Inc., and 17 years at Bell Laboratories. Mr. Kennedy is a director of Avaya Incorporated and KLA-Tencor Corporation (and Chair of their Compensation Committee). Within the past five years, Mr. Kennedy also served on the board of directors of Rambus Inc., Openwave, PolyCom and Freescale.

 

 

The Board determined that Mr. Kennedy's experience as the Company's former Chief Executive Officer gives him unique insights into the Company's challenges, opportunities and operations. The Board also determined that Mr. Kennedy's Ph.D. in engineering, technical background, experience in the telecommunications industry, former role as Chairman of the Board at Rambus, leadership roles at Cisco and Openwave and extensive participation in corporate development at Cisco and as the chairman of a compensation committee brings an important perspective to the Company.

Class II Directors Whose Terms Will Expire in 2012

Richard E. Belluzzo
Age 57
  Mr. Belluzzo joined the Company's Board in February 2005. He currently serves as Executive Chairman of Quantum Corporation, a provider of backup, recovery and archive products and services. From 2002 to 2011, he was Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Quantum Corporation. Prior to that, Mr. Belluzzo was President and Chief Operating Officer of Microsoft Corporation ("Microsoft"). Prior to becoming its President and Chief Operating Officer, Mr. Belluzzo served as Microsoft's group Vice President of the Personal Services and Devices Group, and was Group Vice President for the Consumer Group. Prior to Microsoft, Mr. Belluzzo was Chief Executive Officer of Silicon Graphics Inc. ("SGI"). Before SGI, Mr. Belluzzo held a series of increasingly senior roles at Hewlett Packard Company, culminating in his service as Executive Vice President of the Computer Products Organization. Mr. Belluzzo is a member of the board of directors of PMC-Sierra (Vancouver, Canada) and Quantum Corporation.

 

 

The Board determined that Mr. Belluzzo's background and experience as the Chief Executive Officer of public companies, as well as his deep knowledge of the technology industry, senior leadership roles and service on the boards of other prominent public companies allow him to contribute significantly to the Board and to its Compensation and Governance Committees.

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Harold L. Covert
Age 64
  Mr. Covert joined the Company's Board in January 2006. Since October 2010, Mr. Covert has been an independent business consultant and private investor. From 2007-2010, Mr. Covert was President, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer of Silicon Image, Inc., a provider of semiconductors for storage, distribution and presentation of high-definition content. Prior to joining Silicon Image, Mr. Covert was Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at Openwave Systems, Inc., a software and services company, from 2005 to 2007. Mr. Covert served on Openwave's Board from 2003-2005 and as chairman of its audit committee. Prior to Openwave, Mr. Covert was Chief Financial Officer of Extreme Networks, a network infrastructure company, from 2001-2003 and Silicon Graphics, Inc., a computer systems company, from 2000-2001. Prior to Silicon Graphics, he held a variety of financial and accounting positions over the course of over 20 years in the high-technology industry including Chief Financial Officer of Adobe Systems, Inc. Mr. Covert is a member of the board of directors of Harmonic, Inc., and Solta Medical, Inc., and is the Chairman of each of their Audit Committees.

 

 

The Board determined that Mr. Covert has significant experience and service in leadership roles in finance and accounting obtained through his tenure as Chief Financial Officer of five publicly traded technology companies. The compliance, financial reporting and audit experience Mr. Covert gained in these positions in particular allows him to significantly contribute to the Company's Audit Committee as its chairman.

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CORPORATE GOVERNANCE

Code of Ethics

        The Board and management of the Company believe that good corporate governance is an important component in enhancing investor confidence in the Company and increasing Stockholder value. The imperative to continue to develop and implement best practices throughout our corporate governance structure is fundamental to our strategy to enhance performance by creating an environment that increases operational efficiency and ensures long-term productivity growth. Good corporate governance practices also ensure alignment with Stockholder interests by promoting fairness, transparency and accountability in business activities among employees, management and the Board.

        Our corporate governance practices represent our firm commitment to the highest standards of corporate ethics, compliance with laws, financial transparency and reporting with objectivity and the highest degree of integrity. Representative steps we have taken to fulfill this commitment include, among others:

    All members of the Board are independent with the exception of its Vice Chairman and the Company's Chief Executive Officer.

    All members of our key Board committees—the Audit Committee, the Governance Committee and the Compensation Committee—are independent.

    The charters of the Board committees clearly establish their respective roles and responsibilities.

    All employees and members of the Board are responsible for complying with our Code of Business Conduct and our Insider Trading Policy.

    We have an anonymous hotline to encourage employees to report questionable activities to our Internal Audit and Legal Departments, and Audit Committee.

    Our independent public accountants report directly to the Audit Committee.

    Our internal audit control function maintains critical supervision over the key areas of our business and financial controls and reports directly to our Audit Committee.

    We have established procedures for Stockholders to communicate with the Board by contacting the Investor Relations Department.

    The independent members of our Board and Board committees meet regularly without the presence of management.

        The Company has adopted a Code of Ethics (known as the Code of Business Conduct) for its directors, officers and other employees. The Company will post on its website any amendments to, or waivers from, any provision of its Code of Business Conduct. A copy of the Code of Business Conduct is available on the Company's website at www.jdsu.com.

Director Independence

        In accordance with current NASDAQ listing standards, the Board, on an annual basis, affirmatively determines the independence of each director and nominee for election as a director. Our director

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independence standards include all elements of independence set forth in the NASDAQ listing standards, which can be found in the "Corporate Governance" section of our website at www.jdsu.com. The Board has determined that each of its directors, except for Mr. Waechter, was "independent" as determined by the relevant NASDAQ listing standard for board independence and for any committee on which such director served during fiscal year 2011.

Board Leadership

        The Board has determined that it is in the best interests of the Company to maintain the Board chairperson and chief executive officer positions separately. The Board believes that having an outside, independent director serve as chairperson is the most appropriate leadership structure, as this enhances its independent oversight of management and the Company's strategic planning, reinforces the Board's ability to exercise its independent judgment to represent Stockholder interests, and strengthens the objectivity and integrity of the Board. Moreover, an independent chairperson can more effectively lead the Board in objectively evaluating the performance of management, including the chief executive officer, and guide it through appropriate Board governance processes.

Board Oversight of Risk

        The Company takes a comprehensive approach to risk management. We believe risk can arise in every decision and action taken by the Company, whether strategic or operational. The Company, therefore, seeks to include risk management principles in all of its management processes and in the responsibilities of its employees at every level. Our comprehensive approach is reflected in the reporting processes by which our management provides timely and comprehensive information to the Board to support the Board's role in oversight, approval and decision-making.

        Management is responsible for the day-to-day supervision of risks the Company faces, while the Board of Directors, as a whole and through its committees, has the ultimate responsibility for the oversight of risk management. Senior management attends meetings of the Board, provides presentations on operations including significant risks, and is available to address any questions or concerns raised by the Board. Additionally, our board committees assist the Board in fulfilling its oversight responsibilities in certain areas of risk. Generally, the board committee with subject matter expertise in a particular area is responsible for overseeing the management of risk in that area. For example, the Audit Committee coordinates the Board's oversight of the Company's internal control over financial reporting and disclosure controls and procedures. Management regularly reports to the Audit Committee on these areas. Also, the Compensation Committee assists the Board in fulfilling its oversight responsibilities with respect to the management of risks arising from our compensation policies and programs as well as succession planning for senior executives. The Governance Committee assists the Board in fulfilling its oversight responsibilities with respect to the management of risks associated with board organization, membership and structure, and corporate governance topics. When any of the committees receives a report related to material risk oversight, the Chairman of the relevant committee reports on the discussion to the full Board.

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Board Committees and Meetings

        During fiscal year 20111, the Board held five meetings. The Board has four committees: Audit Committee, Compensation Committee, Corporate Governance Committee, and Corporate Development Committee. The members of the committees during fiscal year 2011 are identified in the following table:

 
 
  DIRECTOR    
  AUDIT    
  COMPENSATION    
  CORPORATE
DEVELOPMENT
   
  GOVERNANCE    

 

  Richard E. Belluzzo               X               CHAIR    

 

  Harold L. Covert       CHAIR                            

 

  Bruce D. Day2       X               X            

 

  Penelope A. Herscher               CHAIR3                    

 

  Masood A. Jabbar       X               CHAIR4            

 

  Martin A. Kaplan               X       X       X    

 

  Kevin J. Kennedy                       X            

 

  Richard T. Liebhaber                       X       X    

 

  Casimir S. Skrzypczak       X       X                    

 

  Thomas Waechter                                    

        Each director attended 100% of all Board meetings and committees on which he or she served after becoming a member of the Board. The Company encourages, but does not require, its Board members to attend the annual Stockholders meeting. All then-current directors except for Mr. Kennedy attended the 2010 Annual Meeting.

        The Audit Committee met nine times in fiscal year 2011. The Audit Committee is responsible for assisting the full Board of Directors in fulfilling its oversight responsibilities relative to the Company's financial statements, financial reporting practices, systems of internal accounting and financial control, the internal audit function, annual independent audits of the Company's financial statements, and such legal and ethics programs as may established from time to time by the Board. The Audit Committee is empowered to investigate any matter brought to its attention with full access to all books, records, facilities, and personnel of the Company and may retain external consultants at its sole discretion. In addition, the Audit Committee considers whether the Company's independent auditors' provision of non-audit services is compatible with maintaining the independence of the independent auditors. The Board has determined that all members of the Audit Committee are "independent" as defined in the applicable rules and regulations of the SEC and NASDAQ. The Board has further determined that Harold L. Covert and Masood A. Jabbar are "audit committee financial expert(s)" as defined by Item 401(h) of Regulation S-K of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"). A copy of the Audit Committee charter can be viewed at the Company's website at www.jdsu.com.


1
In fiscal 2001, the Company changed its year-end from fiscal year on June 30 to a 52-week fiscal year ending on the Saturday closest to June 30. The Company's fiscal year 2011 ended on July 2, 2011, whereas fiscal 2010 and 2009 ended on July 3, 2010 and June 27, 2009, respectively. For comparative presentation purposes, all accompanying tables and notes have been shown as ended on June 30.
2
Mr. Day did not stand for re-election at the 2010 annual meeting. Therefore, his term expired on November 30, 2010.
3
On May 16, 2011, Ms. Herscher replaced Mr. Skrzypczak as chair of the Compensation Committee.
4
On November 30, 2010, Mr. Jabbar replaced Mr. Liebhaber as chair of the Corporate Development Committee.

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        The Compensation Committee met five times in fiscal year 2011. The Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors is responsible for ensuring that the Company adopts and maintains responsible and responsive compensation programs for its employees, officers and directors consistent with the long-range interests of Stockholders. The Compensation Committee also has the exclusive responsibility for the administration of the Company's employee stock purchase plans and equity incentive plans. The chair of the Compensation Committee reports on the Compensation Committee's actions and recommendations at Board meetings. In addition, the Compensation Committee has the authority to engage the services of outside advisors, experts and others to provide assistance as needed. During fiscal year 2011, the Compensation Committee engaged Compensia, Inc., a national compensation consulting firm, to assist with the Committee's analysis and review of the compensation of our executive officers. Compensia attends all Compensation Committee meetings, works directly with the Committee Chair and Committee members, and sends all invoices, including descriptions of services rendered, to the Committee Chair for review and payment approval. Compensia performed no work for the Company that was not in support of the Committee's charter nor authorized by the Committee Chair during fiscal year 2011. All members of the Compensation Committee are "independent" as that term is defined in the applicable NASDAQ rules and regulations. A copy of the Compensation Committee charter can be viewed at the Company's website at www.jdsu.com. Additional information on the Compensation Committee's processes and procedures for consideration of executive compensation are addressed in the "Compensation Discussion and Analysis" below.

        The Corporate Development Committee met two times in fiscal year 2011. The Corporate Development Committee oversees the Company's strategic acquisition and investment activities. The Corporate Development Committee reviews and approves certain strategic transactions for which approval of the full Board of Directors is not required and makes recommendations to the Board of Directors regarding those transactions for which the consideration of the full Board of Directors is appropriate. A copy of the Corporate Development Committee charter can be viewed at the Company's website at www.jdsu.com.

        The Corporate Governance Committee met four times in fiscal year 2011. The Corporate Governance Committee, which serves as the Company's nominating committee, reviews current trends and practices in corporate governance and recommends to the Board of Directors the adoption of programs pertinent to the Company. As provided in the charter of the Corporate Governance Committee, nominations for director may be made by the Corporate Governance Committee or by a Stockholder of record entitled to vote. The Corporate Governance Committee will consider and make recommendations to the Board of Directors regarding any Stockholder recommendations for candidates to serve on the Board of Directors. Stockholders wishing to recommend candidates for consideration by the Corporate Governance Committee may do so by writing to the Company's Investor Relations Department-Attention Corporate Governance Committee at 430 North McCarthy Boulevard, Milpitas, California 95035 providing the candidate's name, biographical data and qualifications, a document indicating the candidate's willingness to act if elected, and evidence of the nominating Stockholder's ownership of Company's stock not less than 30 days nor more than 60 days prior to the next annual meeting to assure time for meaningful consideration by the Corporate Governance Committee. There are no differences in the manner in which the Corporate Governance Committee evaluates nominees for director based on whether the nominee is recommended by a Stockholder. All members of the Corporate Governance Committee are "independent" as that term is defined in the applicable NASDAQ rules and regulations.

        In reviewing potential candidates for the Board, the Corporate Governance Committee considers the individual's experience in the Company's industry, the general business or other experience of the candidate, the needs of the Company for an additional or replacement director, the personality of the candidate, the candidate's interest in the business of the Company, as well as numerous other subjective criteria. Of greatest importance is the individual's integrity, willingness to be involved and

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ability to bring to the Company experience and knowledge in areas that are most beneficial to the Company. The Board intends to continue to evaluate candidates for election to the Board on the basis of the foregoing criteria. A detailed description of the criteria used by the Corporate Governance Committee in evaluating potential candidates may be found in the charter of the Corporate Governance Committee.

        The Corporate Governance Committee operates under a written charter setting forth the functions and responsibilities of the committee. A copy of the charter can be viewed at the Company's website at www.jdsu.com.

Compensation Committee Interlocks and Insider Participation

        No interlocking relationship exists between any member of the Company's Board or Compensation Committee and any member of the board of directors or compensation committee of any other companies, nor has such interlocking relationship existed in the past. None of Messrs. Belluzo, Kaplan and Skrzypczak or Ms. Herscher, who served on the Company's Compensation Committee during fiscal year 2011, were not at any time an officer or employee of JDSU. In addition, none of our executive officers serves as a member of the board of directors or compensation committee of any company that has one or more of its executive officers serving as a member of our Board or Compensation Committee.

Communication between Stockholders and Directors

        Stockholders may communicate with the Company's Board of Directors through the Company's Secretary by sending an email to bod@jdsu.com, or by writing to the following address: Chairman of the Board, c/o Company Secretary, JDSU, 430 North McCarthy Boulevard, Milpitas, California 95035. The Company's Secretary will forward all correspondence to the Board of Directors, except for spam, junk mail, mass mailings, product complaints or inquiries, job inquiries, surveys, business solicitations or advertisements, or patently offensive or otherwise inappropriate material. The Company's Secretary may forward certain correspondence, such as product-related inquiries, elsewhere within the Company for review and possible response.

Director Compensation

        Each non-employee director of the Company has received an annual cash retainer of $60,000 which is paid in quarterly installments of $15,000. During fiscal year 2011, each non-employee director received an annual grant of restricted stock units having a value on the date of grant of $100,000, net of applicable taxes at the discretion of each non-employee director. The restricted stock units are subject to a grant agreement which provides for annual vesting over a three year period. Upon vesting each restricted stock unit is converted into one share of the Company's Common Stock.

        Effective June 2011, upon initial appointment to the Board, each non-employee director will receive a grant of restricted stock units having a value on the date of grant of $200,000, net of applicable taxes at the discretion of each non-employee director. Effective immediately after the Annual Meeting, the value of the annual grant, which is typically awarded the day after the Annual Meeting, will be increased from $100,000 to $150,000.

        In addition, each non-employee director serving on the Audit Committee of the Board receives an annual cash retainer of $15,000, whereas the director serving as the Audit Committee chair receives an annual cash retainer of $30,000. Each non-employee director serving on the Compensation Committee of the Board receives an annual cash retainer of $10,000, whereas the director serving as the Compensation Committee chair receives an annual cash retainer of $20,000. Each non-employee

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director serving on the Governance or Corporate Development Committees of the Board receives an annual cash retainer of $7,500, whereas the directors serving as the Governance or Corporate Development Committee chairs receive an annual cash retainer of $15,000.

        In addition to the compensation described above, Mr. Kaplan, who serves as Chairman of the Board, receives an additional annual cash retainer of $100,000 as compensation for his services which is paid in quarterly installments of $25,000.

        Directors who are also employed by the Company do not receive any compensation for their services as directors. All directors are reimbursed for expenses incurred in connection with attending Board and committee meetings.

        All director compensation described above is summarized in the following table in the column titled "Board Compensation":

 
 
  Compensation Element for Role
  Board Compensation
   
    General Board Service—Cash                    
   

•       Retainer

 

•       $60,000

   
   

•       Meeting Fees

 

•       Not applicable ("NA")

   
    General Board Service—Equity                    
   

•       Number of Options (Initial/Annual)

 

•       NA/NA

   
   

•       RSU Value (Initial/Annual)

 

•       $200,000/$150,000(1)

   
   

•       Vesting Schedule

 

•       Initial and annual grant vest annually over 3 years

   
       

•       Number of shares determined using 30 calendar day average stock price prior to date of grant

   
    Committee Service                    
    (No meeting fees)       Chair     Member      
        Audit   $ 30,000   $ 15,000    
        Compensation   $ 20,000   $ 10,000    
        Governance/Corporate Development   $ 15,000     7,500    
    Non-Employee Board Chair                    
   

•       Additional Board Retainer

 

•       $100,000

   
   

•       Additional Board Meeting Fee

 

•       NA

   
   

•       Additional Equity

 

•       NA

   

(1) On June 17, 2011, the Compensation Committee approved an increase in the value of the initial grant from $150,000 to $200,000, effective immediately. An increase of the value of the annual grant value from $100,000 to $150,000 was also approved, effective following the Annual Meeting.

Compensation Program Risk Assessment

        Consistent with SEC disclosure requirements, in fiscal year 2011 a team composed of senior members of our human resources, finance and legal departments inventoried and reviewed elements of our compensation policies and practices. This team then reviewed these policies and practices with Company management in an effort to assess whether any of our policies or practices creates risks that are reasonably likely to have a material adverse effect on the Company. This assessment included a review of the primary design features of the Company's compensation policies and practices, the

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process for determining executive and employee compensation and consideration of features of our compensation program that help to mitigate risk. Management reviewed and discussed the results of this assessment with the Compensation Committee, which consulted with Compensia, Inc., a national compensation consulting firm that the Compensation Committee works with on executive compensation design matters. Based on this review, we believe that our compensation policies and practices, individually and in the aggregate, do not create risks that are reasonably likely to have a material adverse effect on the Company.

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Non-Management Directors' Compensation for Fiscal Year 2011

        The director compensation policies summarized above resulted in the following total compensation for our non-management directors in fiscal year 2011:


DIRECTOR COMPENSATION TABLE

Name (1)
  Fees Earned or
Paid in Cash
($)
  Stock Awards
($)(2)
  Option Awards
($)
  Total
($)
 

Richard E. Belluzzo (3)

    85,000     104,209     0     189,209  

Harold L. Covert (4)

    90,000     104,209     0     194,209  

Bruce D. Day (5)

    15,000     0     0     15,000  

Penelope A. Herscher (6)

    70,000     104,209     0     174,209  

Masood A. Jabbar (7)

    90,000     104,209     0     194,209  

Martin A. Kaplan (8)

    185,000     104,209     0     289,209  

Kevin J. Kennedy (9)

    67,500     104,209     0     171,709  

Richard T. Liebhaber (10)

    75,000     104,209     0     179,209  

Casimir S. Skrzypczak (11)

    95,000     104,209     0     199,209  

(1)
Thomas Waechter, the Company's Chief Executive Officer and President, is not included in this table as he is an employee of the Company and as such receives no compensation for his services as a director. Mr. Waechter's compensation is disclosed in the Summary Compensation Table.
(2)
The amounts shown in this column are the grant date fair value in the period presented as determined pursuant to stock-based compensation accounting rule FASB ASC Topic 718, excluding the effect of estimated forfeitures. The assumptions used to calculate these amounts are set forth under Note 15 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for fiscal year 2011 filed with the SEC on August 30, 2011. Each non-employee director's annual grant was calculated by using the 30 calendar day average stock price prior to the date of grant. The intended value of the annual grant is then divided by this average in order to determine the number of restricted stock units granted.
(3)
Mr. Belluzzo had 9,875 options outstanding at the end of fiscal year 2011. Mr. Belluzzo had 25,014 restricted stock units outstanding at the end of fiscal year 2011.
(4)
Mr. Covert had 8,250 options outstanding at the end of fiscal year 2011. Mr. Covert had 25,014 restricted stock units outstanding at the end of fiscal year 2011.
(5)
Mr. Day (who retired from the Board effective November 30, 2010) had 7,375 options outstanding at the end of fiscal year 2011. Mr. Day had no restricted stock units outstanding at the end of fiscal year 2011.
(6)
Ms. Herscher had no options outstanding at the end of fiscal year 2011. Ms. Herscher had 31,015 restricted stock units outstanding at the end of fiscal year 2011.
(7)
Mr. Jabbar had 7,500 options outstanding at the end of fiscal year 2011. Mr. Jabbar had 25,014 restricted stock units outstanding at the end of fiscal year 2011.
(8)
Mr. Kaplan had 18,750 options outstanding at the end of fiscal year 2011. Mr. Kaplan had 25,014 restricted stock units outstanding at the end of fiscal year 2011.
(9)
Mr. Kennedy had 18,975 restricted stock units outstanding at the end of fiscal year 2011 from his duties as a director.
(10)
Mr. Liebhaber had 8,125 options outstanding at the end of fiscal year 2011. Mr. Liebhaber had 25,014 restricted stock units outstanding at the end of fiscal year 2011.
(11)
Mr. Skrzypczak had 8,125 options outstanding at the end of fiscal year 2011. Mr. Skrzypczak had 25,014 restricted stock units outstanding at the end of fiscal year 2011.

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Relationships Among Directors or Executive Officers

        There are no family relationships among any of the Company's directors or executive officers.

Certain Relationships and Related Person Transactions

    Review and Approval of Related Person Transactions

        We review all relationships and transaction in which the Company and our directors and executive officers or their immediate family members are participants to determine whether such persons have a direct or indirect material interest. The Company's legal staff is primarily responsible for the development and implementation of processes and controls to obtain information from the directors and executive officers with respect to related person transactions and for then determining, based on the facts and circumstances, whether the Company or a related person has a direct or indirect material interest in the transaction. On an annual basis, all directors and executive officers must respond to a questionnaire requiring disclosure about any related person transactions, arrangements or relationships (including indebtedness). As required under SEC rules, any transactions that are determined to be directly or indirectly material to the Company or a related person are disclosed in the Company's Proxy Statement. In addition, the Audit Committee reviews and approves or ratifies any related person transaction that is required to be disclosed.

    Related Person Transactions

        The Company has entered into an employment agreement with Thomas Waechter (see "Employment Contracts, Termination of Employment and Change in Control Arrangements" below).

Executive Officers

        The following sets forth certain information regarding the Company's executive officers as of June 30, 2011:

Executive Officer
  Age   Position

Thomas Waechter

    58   Chief Executive Officer and President

David Vellequette

    55   Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

Roy Bie

    53   Senior Vice President, Advanced Optical Technologies Products

Alan Lowe

    49   Executive Vice President and President, Communications & Commercial Optical Products

David Heard

    43   Executive Vice President and President, Communications Tests & Measurement

Rex Jackson

    51   Senior Vice President, Business Services

Andrew Pollack

    46   Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary

        Thomas Waechter became Chief Executive Officer and President of the Company in January 2009, prior to which he was Executive Vice President of the Communications Test & Measurement Group. Prior to joining the Company, Mr. Waechter was the chief operating officer of Harris Stratex Networks, an independent supplier of wireless transmission systems. Prior to that, Mr. Waechter was the president and chief executive officer of REMEC Corporation and has also served as president and chief executive officer of Spectrian Corporation. Additionally, he held a number of executive level global operations positions during his 14 year career with Schlumberger as well as a senior executive position with Asyst Technologies. He holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from The College of William and Mary. Mr. Waechter also serves as a trustee for the College of William and Mary Foundation.

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        David Vellequette joined the Company in July 2004 as Vice President and Operations Controller and served in this capacity until June 2005 when he accepted the position of Chief Financial Officer. Prior to joining the Company, Mr. Vellequette was vice president of worldwide sales and services operations at Openwave Systems, Inc., from April 2002 to July 2004. Between 1992 and 2002, Mr. Vellequette held increasingly responsible positions at Cisco Systems, first as corporate controller of StrataCom Corporation (acquired by Cisco in 1996) and later as vice president of finance. Mr. Vellequette is a Certified Public Accountant and holds a B.S. degree in accounting from the University of California, Berkeley. Mr. Vellequette serves on the board of directors of Superconductor Technologies Inc.

        Roy Bie became Senior Vice President, Advanced Optical Technologies Products Group in 2006, prior to which he was Vice President and General Manager of the Flex Products Group from 2000 until 2006, and Vice President of Operations for Flex Products from 1996 to 2000. From 1993 to 1996, Mr. Bie served as Director of Operations for Flex Products. Prior to joining the Company, Mr. Bie held operational and management leadership positions with Xicor (now part of Intersil), Material Progress (now part of Komag), Mag-Media (bought by Polaroid), and began his career at National Semiconductor.

        Alan Lowe joined the Company in September 2007 as Senior Vice President of the Commercial Lasers business, and he became Executive Vice President and President, Communications & Commercial Optical Products in October 2008. Prior to joining the Company, Mr. Lowe was senior vice president, Customer Solutions Group at Asyst Technologies, Inc. a leader in automating semiconductor and flat panel display fabs. From 2000 to 2003, he was president and chief executive officer of Read-Rite Corporation, a manufacturer of thin-film recording heads for disk and tape drives. From 1989 to 2000, Mr. Lowe served in roles of increasing responsibility at Read-Rite, including president and chief operating officer, and senior vice president, customer business units. Prior to joining Read-Rite, he served in various sales positions with Microcom Corporation and IBM Corporation. Mr. Lowe holds bachelor's degrees in computer science and business economics from the University of California, Santa Barbara, and also completed the Stanford Executive Program in 1994.

        David Heard joined the Company in October 2010 as Executive Vice President and President of the Communications Test & Measurement business. Prior to joining the Company, Mr. Heard was chief operating officer from 2007 to 2010 at BigBand Networks, Inc., a leading provider of digital video networking solutions. From 2004 to 2006, Mr. Heard served as president and chief executive officer of Somera Communications. From 2000 to 2004 Mr. Heard was president of the Systems Switching division at Tekelek/Santera, a leading VoIP gateway supplier. Prior to this role, Mr. Heard served for 10 years in broadband access and wireless networking, including VP/GM of Access Networks and various international posts at AT&T/Lucent. Mr. Heard was a Sloan Fellow and holds a M.S. in management from Stanford University, an MBA from the University of Dayton, Ohio, and BA in production and operations management from The Ohio State University.

        Rex Jackson joined the Company in January 2011 as Senior Vice President, Business Services. Prior to joining the Company, Mr. Jackson served as executive vice president and chief financial officer at Symyx Technologies from 2007 to 2010 where he had responsibility for finance, legal, IT and other corporate functions. From 2006 to 2007, Mr. Jackson served as senior vice president and general counsel for Avago Technologies. Prior to that, he held senior executive positions with Synopsys, Inc., AdForce, Inc. and Read-Rite Corporation. Mr. Jackson holds a B.A. from Duke University and a J.D. from Stanford University Law School.

        Andrew Pollack joined the Company in August 2000 as Corporate Counsel. Mr. Pollack held increasingly senior roles within the company's legal department, and became the Company's Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary in January 2011. Before joining the Company, Mr. Pollack

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was in private practice in the San Francisco Bay Area, focusing on general litigation, corporate and labor and employment maters. Mr. Pollack holds a B.A. in History from the University of California, Santa Barbara and a J.D. from Santa Clara University School of Law.

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PROPOSAL 2

RATIFICATION OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS

        The Audit Committee of the Board of Directors has appointed PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the Company's independent auditors for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2012, and the Board has directed that the selection of the independent auditors be submitted for ratification by the Stockholders at the Annual Meeting.

        Although the Company is not required to seek Stockholder approval of its selection of the independent auditors, the Board believes it to be sound corporate governance to do so. If the appointment is not ratified, the Board will investigate the reasons for Stockholder rejection and will reconsider its selection of the independent auditors. Even if the appointment is ratified, the Audit Committee, in its discretion, may direct the appointment of a different independent registered public accounting firm at any time during the fiscal year if the Audit Committee determines that such a change would be in the Company's and its Stockholders' best interests.

        Representatives of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP are expected to be present at the Annual Meeting. They will have an opportunity to make a statement if they so desire and will be available to respond to appropriate questions.

Audit and Non-Audit Fees

        The following table presents fees billed for professional audit services rendered by PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP for the audit of the Company's annual financial statements for the years ended June 30, 2011 and June 30, 2010, respectively, and fees billed for other services rendered by PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP and during those periods.

 
  Fiscal 2011   Fiscal 2010  

Audit Fees (1)

  $ 3,968,990   $ 4,366,956  

Audit-Related Fees (2)

    86,056     900,960  

Tax Fees (3)

    338,561     191,659  

All Other Fees (4)

    3,000     8,000  
           
   

Total

  $ 4,396,607   $ 5,467,575  
           

(1)
Audit Fees related to professional services rendered in connection with the audit of the Company's annual financial statements, the audit of internal control over financial reporting in accordance with Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, reviews of financial statements included in the Company's Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, and audit services provided in connection with other statutory and regulatory filings.
(2)
Audit-Related Fees include professional services related to the audit of the Company's financial statements and consultation on accounting standards or corporate transactions.
(3)
Tax Fees for fiscal 2011 include $193,638 for professional services rendered in connection with transfer pricing tax consulting and compliance, and $144,923 for tax audits, planning services and other tax consulting.
(4)
All Other Fees in fiscal 2011 are related to certain software subscriptions.

        For fiscal year 2011, the Audit Committee considered whether audit-related services and services other than audit-related services provided by PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP are compatible with maintaining the independence of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP and concluded that the independence of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP was maintained.

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Audit Committee Pre-Approval of Audit and Permissible Non-Audit Services of Independent Auditors

        The Audit Committee pre-approves all audit and permissible non-audit services provided by the independent auditors. These services may include audit services, audit-related services, tax services and other services. The Audit Committee has adopted a policy for the pre-approval of services provided by the independent auditors. Under the policy, pre-approval is generally provided for up to one year and any pre-approval is detailed as to the particular service or category of services and is subject to a specific budget. In addition, the Audit Committee may also pre-approve particular services on a case-by-case basis. For each proposed service, the independent auditors are required to provide detailed back-up documentation at the time of approval. Pursuant to the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, the fees and services provided as noted in the table above were authorized and approved by the Audit Committee in compliance with the pre-approval policies and procedures described herein.

THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS RECOMMENDS A VOTE "FOR" THE RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR THE YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2012.

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PROPOSAL 3

ADVISORY VOTE ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION

        The Company's goal for its executive compensation program is to attract, motivate and retain the executive talent necessary to achieve its business objectives. The Company believes that it can best drive long-term Stockholder value by establishing a strong pay for performance system, which provides the opportunity to earn above average compensation in return for achieving aggressive strategic and financial goals.

        The Compensation Discussion and Analysis ("CD&A") section of this Proxy Statement includes a detailed description of its compensation philosophy, as well as an analysis of how the compensation of the Company's Named Executive Officers ("NEOs") in fiscal year 2011 aligned with that philosophy. Highlights of the Company's compensation practices include:

    The Company annually benchmarks each of the base salary, incentive payment and equity award components of its NEO compensation against a peer group to ensure that its compensation remains competitive.

    Approximately 75% of each executive's total target compensation is performance-based, consisting of cash incentive compensation and options, as described below.

    The Company emphasizes pay for performance. All cash incentive compensation paid to its NEOs is paid pursuant to the Company's Variable Pay Plan (the "VPP"). The VPP is generally available to all employees, and payments under the VPP are closely tied to actual Company performance.

    The majority of the Company's equity compensation will only provide value to the NEO if the Company's stock price increases:

    25% of the equity awards are stock options, which only have value to the extent that the Company's stock price increases above the exercise price of the option.

    50% of the equity awards granted to the Company's NEOs are performance-based options which will only become exercisable if the price of the Company's common stock has traded at a minimum of a 25% premium to the exercise price of these options for at least 30 consecutive trading days.

    The Company has stock ownership requirements which are designed to align the interest of its NEOs with those of its Stockholders and regularly monitors compliance with these requirements. Additionally, consistent with our practice of evaluating our programs and modifying our policies to address evolving best practices, we amended our stock ownership policy in fiscal year 2011 to significantly increase the minimum equity interest required to be held by our Chief Executive Officer.

    The Company does not generally provide perquisites or other benefits to its NEOs that are not available to all employees.

    We regularly evaluate our compensation practices and modify our programs as appropriate to address evolving best practices. For example, we amended our stock ownership policy in fiscal year 2011 to significantly increase the minimum equity interest required of our Chief Executive Officer.

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        We urge Stockholders to read the CD&A section of this Proxy Statement beginning on page 34 which describes in more detail how our executive compensation practices operate and are designed to achieve our compensation objectives.

        In accordance with section 14A of the Securities Exchange Act, Stockholders will have the opportunity to cast a non-binding, advisory vote on the compensation of our NEOs. You are encouraged to read the Executive Compensation section of this Proxy Statement, including the CD&A, along with the accompanying tables and narrative disclosure. Accordingly, we are asking you to approve, on an advisory basis, the compensation of the Company's NEOs, as described in the CD&A, the accompanying tables and the related narrative disclosure contained therein.

        The following resolution will be submitted for Stockholder vote at the Annual Meeting:

        "RESOLVED, that the stockholders approve, on an advisory basis, the compensation of the Company's named executive officers, as disclosed in the Company's proxy statement for the 2011 Annual Meeting of Stockholders pursuant to the compensation disclosure rules of the SEC, including the Compensation Discussion and Analysis, compensation tables and related narrative discussion."

        Although the advisory vote is non-binding, the Compensation Committee and the Board will review the results of the vote and the Compensation Committee will consider the results of the vote when making future compensation decisions.

THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS RECOMMENDS A VOTE, ON AN ADVIOSRY BASIS,
"FOR" THE APPROVAL OF THE COMPENSATION OF THE COMPANY'S NAMED EXECUTIVE
OFFICERS, AS DESCRIBED IN THE CD&A, THE COMPENSATION TABLES
AND THE RELATED NARRATIVE DISCUSSION OF THIS PROXY STATEMENT.

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PROPOSAL 4

ADVISORY VOTE ON FREQUENCY OF
ADVISORY VOTE ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION

        In accordance with section 14A of the Securities Exchange Act, Stockholders will have the opportunity to cast a non-binding, advisory vote on how frequently the advisory vote described under Proposal No. 3 (the "Say on Pay Vote") should occur. Although this vote is non-binding, the Compensation Committee and the Board will take the results of the vote into consideration when determining how often to hold the Say on Pay Vote.

        The Board has determined that the Say on Pay Vote should be held every year to give Stockholders a regular opportunity to express their opinion of the Company's compensation practices. You have the opportunity to vote on whether the Company should hold the Say on Pay Vote every "One year," every "Two years" or every "Three years" or to "Abstain" from voting.

THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS RECOMMENDS A VOTE, ON AN ADVISORY BASIS,
FOR THE SAY ON PAY VOTE TO OCCUR EVERY "ONE YEAR."

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SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT

        The following table sets forth certain information known to the Company with respect to the beneficial ownership as of August 15, 2011, by (i) all persons who are beneficial owners of five percent (5%) or more of the Company's Common Stock, including Exchangeable Shares, (ii) each director and nominee, (iii) the Company's executive officers, and (iv) all current directors and executive officers as a group.

        As of August 15, 2011, 228,748,470 shares of the Company's Common Stock were outstanding, including 4,009,915 Exchangeable Shares. The amounts and percentages of Common Stock beneficially owned are reported on the basis of regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") governing the determination of beneficial ownership of securities. Under the SEC rules, a person is deemed to be a "beneficial owner" of a security if that person has or shares "voting power," which includes the power to vote or to direct the voting of such security, or "investment power," which includes the power to dispose of or to direct the disposition of such security. A person is also deemed to be a beneficial owner of any securities of which that person has a right to acquire beneficial ownership within 60 days. Under these rules, more than one person may be deemed a beneficial owner of securities as to which such person has no economic interest.

 
  Number of Shares
Beneficially Owned
 
Name   Number   Percentage  

5% or more Stockholders (1)

             

T. Rowe Price Associates, Inc.
100 East Pratt Street
Baltimore, MD 21202

    22,194,371     9.73 %

The Vanguard Group
100 Vanguard Boulevard
Malvern, PA 19355-2331

    14,253,742     6.25 %

Directors and Executive Officers

             

Kevin Kennedy (2)

    585,232     *  

Thomas Waechter (3)

    222,591     *  

Richard E. Belluzzo (4)

    22,189     *  

Harold L. Covert (5)

    32,473     *  

Penny Herscher

    14,978     *  

Masood Jabbar (6)

    31,211     *  

Martin A. Kaplan (7)

    36,401     *  

Richard T. Liebhaber (8)

    36,963     *  

Casimir S. Skrzypczak (9)

    25,494     *  

Roy Bie (10)

    201,574     *  

David Heard

    0     *  

Rex S. Jackson

    0     *  

Alan Lowe (11)

    125,060     *  

Andrew R. Pollack (12)

    35,193     *  

David Vellequette (13)

    186,030     *  

All directors and executive officers as a group (15 persons) (14)

    1,555,389     *  

*
Less than 1%.
(1)
Based on information set forth in various Schedule 13 filings with the SEC current as of June 30, 2011and the Company's outstanding common stock data contained in its 201110-K filing.

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(2)
Includes 481,250 shares subject to stock options currently exercisable or exercisable within 60 days of August 15, 2011 and RSUs which vest within 60 days of August 15, 2011.
(3)
Includes 189,000 shares subject to stock options currently exercisable or exercisable within 60 days of August 15, 2011 and RSUs which vest within 60 days of August 15, 2011.
(4)
Includes 9,875 shares subject to stock options currently exercisable or exercisable within 60 days of August 15, 2011 and RSUs which vest within 60 days of August 15, 2011.
(5)
Includes 8,250 shares subject to stock options currently exercisable or exercisable within 60 days of August 15, 2011 and RSUs which vest within 60 days of August 15, 2011.
(6)
Includes 7,500 shares subject to stock options currently exercisable or exercisable within 60 days of August 15, 2011 and RSUs which vest within 60 days of August 15, 2011.
(7)
Includes 18,750 shares subject to stock options currently exercisable or exercisable within 60 days of August 15, 2011 and RSUs which vest within 60 days of August 15, 2011.
(8)
Includes 28,838 shares held by Liebhaber & Associates, Inc., of which Mr. Liebhaber is President and Director, and (ii) 8,125 shares subject to stock options currently exercisable or exercisable within 60 days of August 15, 2011 and RSUs which vest within 60 days of August 15, 2011.
(9)
Includes 8,125 shares subject to stock options currently exercisable or exercisable within 60 days of August 15, 2011 and RSUs which vest within 60 days of August 15, 2011.
(10)
Includes 159,702 shares subject to stock options currently exercisable or exercisable within 60 days of August 15, 2011 and RSUs which vest within 60 days of August 15, 2011.
(11)
Includes 103,829 shares subject to stock options currently exercisable or exercisable within 60 days of August 15, 2011 and RSUs which vest within 60 days of August 15, 2011.
(12)
Includes 27,103 shares subject to stock options currently exercisable or exercisable within 60 days of August 15, 2011 and RSUs which vest within 60 days of August 15, 2011.
(13)
Includes 109,637 shares subject to stock options currently exercisable or exercisable within 60 days of August 15, 2011 and RSUs which vest within 60 days of August 15, 2011.
(14)
Includes (i) 1,131,146 shares subject to stock options currently exercisable or exercisable within 60 days of August 15, 2011 and RSUs which vest within 60 days of August 15, 2011, and (ii) indirect holdings attributable to executive officers in the amount of 28,838 shares.

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EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION

Compensation Discussion and Analysis

Compensation Philosophy

        We believe that the quality, experience, skills, engagement and dedication of our executive officers are critical factors affecting the Company's performance and our ability to drive long-term growth of Stockholder value. These factors guide our primary executive compensation philosophy: that total compensation should be established at a competitive level to attract, motivate and retain the superior executive talent necessary to achieve our business objectives. Our compensation philosophy recognizes that retention of superior executive talent is enabled through reinforcement of a strong pay for performance compensation system which provides the opportunity to earn above average compensation in return for achieving business and financial success, and the sustained delivery of the results, leadership and innovation necessary to drive long-term growth of Stockholder value. Additionally, our compensation philosophy continues to evolve to align compensation with our diversified technology structure. We recognize that we compete for executive talent in a highly competitive market not only within our industry, but also with companies outside our immediate product and geographic markets and thus should consider role-specific factors when determining executive compensation. Because we strive to maintain an egalitarian work environment, we do not normally provide perquisites or other benefits to our named executive officers that are not generally available to all eligible employees.

        In support of this compensation philosophy, the Compensation Committee of the Board (the "Committee") utilizes three primary compensation elements: (a) base salary, to attract and retain highly qualified executive talent; (b) the opportunity to earn semi-annual and other cash incentive bonuses to incentivize and reward delivery of financial and business results that enable sustained profitability and revenue growth within each operating segment and at a corporate level; and (c) equity grants, including performance–based restricted stock units ("RSUs"), performance-based stock options with stock price appreciation vesting requirements, intended to align our executives' interests with those of our Stockholders by providing opportunities to derive compensation through equity ownership and appreciation in the fair market value of our stock, time-based RSUs and time-based stock options. Each of these compensation elements are discussed in detail below.

        Throughout this proxy statement, the individuals who served as the Company's Chief Executive Officer ("CEO") and Chief Financial Officer ("CFO") during the fiscal year 2011, as well as the other individuals included in the Summary Compensation Table, are referred to as the "named executive officers" (or "NEOs").

Determining Executive Compensation

        The Committee sets target cash and equity compensation amounts, relative to market data utilized for benchmarking purposes (as discussed below). The following table sets forth a summary of the Committee's cash and equity compensation targets utilized for all NEO compensation decisions for fiscal year 2011. A detailed discussion of the Committee's objectives for each compensation element, the principles underlying the compensation targets relative to applicable benchmarks and the basis for actual compensation paid can be found in the paragraphs below.

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  Base Salary
   
  Cash Incentive
Compensation

   
  Total Target
Cash
Compensation5

   
  Long-Term
Incentive
Compensation
(Equity)

   
  Total
Direct
Compensation

   

 

  Target Percentile       50th – 60th       60th       60th       60th – 75th       50th – 60th    

        The Committee believes that these percentile levels and targets are necessary and appropriate to achieve the Committee's primary executive compensation goals discussed above in the highly competitive market for quality executive talent and taking into account the Company's current phase in its evolution and business cycles. The Committee views these targets as a continuum, and recognizes that NEOs may be compensated below, at or above these targets depending upon relevant Company business objectives and the particular mix of skills and attributes the particular NEO can contribute to achieving those objectives. The Committee therefore has the discretion to adjust the above targets for the components of compensation in order to achieve the Committee's overall target of the 50th to 60th percentiles, or above the 60th percentile under certain circumstances, for total direct compensation (the "TDC Target") relative to the peer group discussed below.

        To assist the Committee in its review of executive compensation, the Company's Human Resources Department and the Committee's primary external compensation consultant, Compensia, Inc., provide compensation data compiled both from executive compensation surveys (including proprietary surveys conducted by Radford Surveys + Consulting, Inc., and Compensia, Inc.), and annual reports and proxy statements from companies that the Committee selects as a "peer group" of technology companies for executive compensation analysis purposes. The peer group utilized for this benchmarking purpose is determined based upon geographic location, annual revenue (generally ranging from approximately 50% to 200% of the Company's annual revenue) and other financial performance metrics including earnings, market capitalization, operating income, headcount, position within relevant business cycles, and the Company's competition in recruiting executive talent. The Committee's policy is to select peer group members that have one or more attributes significantly similar to JDSU, including markets, manufacturing profile, level of integration and enterprises with global operations. The peer group is reviewed annually by the Committee and may be amended from time to time based on the criteria stated above. The list of peer group companies (the "Peer List") for fiscal year 2011 is as follows:

    ARRIS Group, Inc., Avago Technologies Limited, AVX Corporation, Beckman Coulter, Inc., Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc., Brocade Communications Systems, Inc., Ciena Corporation, Hughes Communications, Inc., Juniper Networks, Inc., KLA-Tencor Corporation, LSI Corporation, Network Appliance Inc., PerkinElmer, Inc., Polycom, Inc., Tellabs, Inc., Teradyne, Inc. and XO Holdings, Inc.

        In determining appropriate levels of executive compensation for fiscal 2011, the Committee considered the Company's financial performance in fiscal 2010 relative to the 2010 Peer List, as well as significant operational improvements and new product development. Financial and other performance metrics considered by the Committee included (all numbers except stock performance and segment information are non-GAAP—see Appendix B for a reconciliation to the most comparable GAAP numbers):

    the Company's operating income increased from 2.4% in fiscal year 2009 to 7.1% in fiscal year 2010;

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In February 2011, the Committee broadened the target range for total target cash compensation (base salary plus cash incentive compensation) to the 50th to 75th percentile for use with future NEO compensation decisions to allow for additional flexibility in attracting and retaining highly qualified individuals at all levels of experience, but did not adjust NEO compensation as a result of this change. The target range for equity compensation remained unchanged.

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    net income more than doubled to $91.9M or 41 cents per share, up from $42.4M or 20 cents a share in fiscal year 2009;

    despite global macroeconomic pressures, the Company's net revenue grew 7% during fiscal 2010, which was in the 66th percentile of the 2010 Peer List;

    net revenue in the fourth fiscal quarter of fiscal year 2010 was $398.1M, an increase of 45% over the fourth fiscal quarter of fiscal year 2009, indicating a strong exit from the fiscal year;

    the Company closed the acquisition of the Network Solutions Division from Agilent, adding significant revenue and an important product set to the Company's test and measurement portfolio;

    net revenue for the CCOP segment increased $18.2M and operating income for CCOP increased $42M during fiscal year 2010; and

    the Company's stock price increased 70% during fiscal 2010, which was in the 76th percentile of the 2010 Peer List.

        Total NEO compensation is determined as a result of both the company's performance as discussed above and each NEO's individuals performance against their objectives. To enable alignment of compensation decisions with actual individual performance the CEO periodically apprises the Committee of his personal assessment of each executive officer's performance. In assessing each executive officer, the CEO reviews and documents each executive officer's performance during the relevant year or portion thereof, including accomplishments, areas of strength, areas for development and long-term potential. The CEO bases this evaluation on his personal knowledge of each executive officer's performance, actual results achieved and feedback provided by others. In addition, the independent members of the Committee have periodic formal and informal interactions with each NEO multiple times during the year, including discussions relative to the functions and/or business units for which such NEO is responsible. Prior to any Committee decision on compensation for NEOs, the CEO, working with the Senior Vice President of Human Resources, the Compensation and Benefits group within the Human Resources Department, and Compensia, reviews the compensation data obtained as described in the preceding paragraph and budgetary data obtained from the Company's Finance Department, and provides a recommendation to the Committee for each NEO's compensation, except for himself. The Committee ultimately is responsible for the final determination of all compensation for NEOs other than the CEO.

        The CEO's annual performance is reviewed periodically by the Committee and the independent members of the full Board using performance criteria developed by the Committee and approved by the full Board's independent directors. The CEO's performance criteria established for fiscal year 2011 and methodology used for their determination are discussed below. In assessing CEO performance, the Committee and independent members of the Board review Company business, operational and financial performance and other factors that may be included in the CEO performance criteria and feedback that may be obtained from the CEO's direct reports and other employees. Additionally, the CEO performs a self-assessment which he provides to the Chairpersons of the Committee and the Board. The Committee recommends all elements of compensation for the CEO to the independent members of the Board, including salary and incentive-based and equity-based compensation, for the Board's review, consideration and approval.

        NEOs are not present for, nor do they participate in, Committee or Board discussions or approvals regarding their own compensation.

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Elements of Executive Compensation

        The fundamental policy of the Committee is to provide NEOs with competitive compensation opportunities based upon the overall financial and operational performance of the Company and the Company's individual operating segments, their specific current and anticipated future contributions to the financial success of the Company and their personal performance relative to associated business performance objectives. It is the Committee's objective to have a significant portion of each NEO's compensation contingent upon the Company's performance, and as applicable, individual operating segment performance, as well as upon his or her own individual contributions to the achievement of business objectives. The compensation package for NEOs is, and in fiscal year 2011 was, comprised of (i) base salary; (ii) the opportunity to earn semi-annual variable cash incentive payments; and (iii) long-term equity-based incentive awards. As an executive officer's level of responsibility increases, a greater proportion of such executive's total target compensation is comprised of cash incentive bonuses and equity compensation vehicles in order to align total target compensation with the actual achievement of Company and operating segment business and financial performance objectives.

        The factors which the Committee considered in establishing the individual components of each NEO's compensation package for fiscal year 2011 are summarized below. The Committee may in its discretion apply different factors, particularly different measures of financial and business performance, in setting future NEO compensation.

        Base Salary. The Company provides NEOs and other executives with a fixed base salary set at a level to allow the Company to attract, motivate and retain qualified executives. The base salary for each NEO is determined on the basis of the following factors: scope of responsibilities, experience, skill level, personal performance, and salary levels in effect for comparable positions within and outside the industry against which the Company competes for executive talent. The Committee also compares the compensation of NEOs with the compensation of other executive officers for internal pay equity purposes. The weight given to each of these factors differs from individual to individual as the Committee deems appropriate and necessary to support the Company's business objectives. In fiscal year 2011 the Committee targeted setting each NEO's base salaries in the 50th to, and under certain circumstances, greater than, the 60th percentiles when compared to market data, as described above, which such targeted levels may be reached over time depending upon the various factors described above and the performance of the individual NEO. Salary levels generally are considered annually as part of the Company's performance review process as well as upon a promotion or other change of position or level of responsibility. Merit based increases to salaries of the Company's NEOs other than the CEO are recommended by the CEO to the Committee, and all increases are based on the Committee's (and in the case of the CEO, the independent directors of the full Board) review and assessment of the individual's performance, skill set and competitive market factors.

        The Committee reviewed all NEO base salaries in August and October 2010 and determined that, in light of the Company's significantly improved year over year financial and operational performance and total stockholder return, as summarized above, and the individual contributions of the NEOs, combined with the fact that none of the Company's NEOs received increases in base salary during fiscal year 2010, that each of Mr. Waechter, Mr. Lowe and Mr. Vellequette merited an increase in base salary for the remainder of fiscal year 2011. Accordingly, the Committee approved an increase in Mr. Lowe's base salary from $425,000 to $475,000, an increase in Mr. Vellequette's base salary from $405,000 to $415,000 and recommended that the Board approve, which it did, an increase in Mr. Waechter's base salary from $700,000 to $750,000, in each case effective as of October 10, 2010.

        Mr. Heard joined the Company in October 2010. In connection with his appointment to the position of Executive Vice President and President of the Company's Communications Test & Measurement segment ("CommTest"), the Committee approved a base salary of $400,000. Mr. Jackson

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joined the Company in January 2011. In connection with his appointment to the position of Senior Vice President, Business Services, the Committee approved a base salary of $365,000.

        In conducting its review of base salaries and setting the base salaries for Mr. Heard and Mr. Jackson, the Committee determined that each of their base salaries were consistent with the compensation philosophy discussed above. The Committee further determined that Mr. Jackson's and Mr. Heard's base salaries were consistent with the Committee's target for NEO base salaries, Mr. Vellequette's base salary was determined to be at the 75th percentile, but the Committee noted that there was a less than 5% difference in actual base salary between the 50th and 75th percentiles and believed a merit increase of 2.4% was consistent with the Committee's overall compensation philosophy. Mr. Lowe's base salary was determined to be slightly below the 75th percentile, but the Committee noted that Mr. Lowe's total target cash compensation (including the proposed base salary increase plus and his target cash incentive compensation) was at the 60th percentile. The Committee further believed Mr. Lowe's base salary increase was warranted due to his level of experience, growth potential and continued significant contributions given the aggressive business objectives set by the Company for, and actual results delivered by the Commercial and Consumer Optics Products segment ("CCOP") led by Mr. Lowe.

        Cash Incentive Compensation. The Company utilizes a single cash incentive program for the significant majority of its employees globally, including all NEOs, known as the Variable Pay Plan ("VPP"). Under the VPP, semi-annual incentive bonuses, designed to reward short-term performance and achievement of designated results, may be earned by each participating employee. The Committee believes that having NEOs participate in the same incentive program as all other eligible employees promotes a common sense of purpose, alignment, and fairness while reducing the complexity of the Company's compensation programs. The goals used to determine whether payments are made are determined in a manner designed to align executives', other employees and Stockholders' interests by making such payments under the VPP contingent on business performance objectives consistent with growing profitability and sustainable, long-term appreciation in Stockholder value.

        Each participant in the VPP is assigned a target incentive opportunity ("TIO") of a percentage of his or her base salary, based upon the individual's grade level within the Company's standard leveling structure for all Company employees. For fiscal year 2011 the assigned TIOs for each of the Company's NEOs were unchanged from the previous year for each grade level and were: 100% for Mr. Waechter, 75% for each of Mr. Vellequette, Mr. Lowe and Mr. Heard, and 50% for Mr. Jackson. The actual cash incentive payments earned by each employee annually under the VPP may be either less or greater than these target incentive percentages depending on whether and the extent to which the objectives of the Company operating segment to which they are assigned, and Company performance goals (as discussed below) are achieved in the fiscal year, and may range from 0% to 200% of each employee's assigned target cash incentive. Additionally, the actual incentive payment earned by all employees within any individual operating segment participating in the VPP may be adjusted lower or higher by a factor of 15% based upon the discretion of the CEO to adjust payments to under and over-performing segments or corporate functions, although any adjustment that would affect the CEO must be approved by the independent members of the Board. Mr. Waechter did not exercise this discretion to recommend discretionary adjustments to incentive payments earned by any operating segment in fiscal year 2011. Actual incentive payments earned by our NEOs in fiscal year 2011 are indicated in the "Non-Equity Incentive Plan Compensation" column of the Summary Compensation Table.

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        Actual payments under the VPP are subject to two factors, specifically achievement of each of (a) a threshold level of company and operating segment financial performance (known as "Funding"), and (b) operating income targets, as follows:

        Funding: In order to align the VPP with the Company's portfolio structure, in fiscal year 2011 Funding of the VPP was determined based upon the Company as a whole, with respect to central function ("Corporate") employees, and individual operating segment, with respect to employees assigned to a specific segment, satisfying the following minimum funding objectives measured on a quarterly basis: (a) for Corporate employees, the achievement of 85% of the Company's Annual Operating Plan ("AOP") net controllable operating expense target for each fiscal quarter, and (b) for segment employees, achievement of a minimum of 85% of the AOP Contribution Margin target for each fiscal quarter. Although the Funding requirement percentages were unchanged from the previous fiscal year, the absolute dollar value of the targets for most employees increased in fiscal year 2011 due to an increase in the absolute dollar value of the AOP targets. Accordingly, for CommTest, CCOP and Corporate employees, the Funding objectives were intended to be, and were, more challenging than the corresponding actual results achieved in the previous fiscal year in order to align VPP incentive payments with the Company's objective of continuously driving operating performance improvements. The Funding objective for the Advanced Optical Technologies segment ("AOT") was set at approximately the same level as the previous fiscal year, since it was determined to be performing within its targeted operating model. For fiscal year 2011, Mr. Waechter, Mr. Vellequette and Mr. Jackson were treated as Corporate employees, Mr. Lowe as an employee of CCOP, and Mr. Heard as an employee of the Communications Test & Measurement segment ("CommTest").6

        Operating Income: Subject to achieving the minimum Funding thresholds, actual payments under the VPP in fiscal year 2011 were determined based upon full Company non-GAAP operating income as a percentage of revenue. As reflected in the chart below, in order for NEOs to receive their target cash incentives for the full fiscal year, and subject to the application of CEO's and independent members of the Board's discretion as discussed above, the Company was required to improve operating income a minimum of 41% over that actually achieved by the Company in fiscal year 2010. The Committee


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The methods for determination of the VPP Funding threshold are recommended by management and reviewed and approved by the Committee (and the independent members of the Board relative to the CEO's participation in the VPP) prior to the start of the fiscal year. The contribution margin and operating expense targets utilized for purposes of determining Funding under the VPP reflect the actual financial and business performance objectives, projections and estimates approved by the Board upon the start of the fiscal year and reviewed mid-year which are used by management and the Board for purposes of annual financial and business planning and analysis. As such, these targets reflect the Company's confidential and commercially sensitive analysis, expectations and objectives for its financial, operating and overall business performance, taking into consideration then current forecasted economic conditions, the outlook for the industry and the Company's businesses, technology and new product development, and strategic objectives intended to drive growth in long-term Stockholder value, among other factors. Due to the confidential and commercially sensitive nature of these analyses, expectations and objectives and elements of the corresponding VPP Funding objectives thresholds (as described above), their specific disclosure would result in competitive harm to the Company. It is for this reason that some elements of the Company's specific financial performance objectives and estimates used for purposes of determination of VPP Funding, while frequently referenced in this document, are not disclosed. The use of financial metrics and defined operating objectives for the establishment of the Company's incentive bonus (and for equity compensation as discussed below) performance criteria is intended to set challenging but reasonably achievable goals and is designed to ensure that all participants, including our NEOs, are focused on operating the Company in a disciplined manner in accordance with the Committee's and Board's compensation objectives discussed above.

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    anticipated that the incentive compensation which would be earned by NEOs for achieving the fiscal year 2011 AOP operating income objective of 11% would result in incentive payments of approximately 125% of target incentive payments due to the fact that the AOP set an aggressive Company-wide operating income target approximately 55% higher than that actually achieved in fiscal year 2010. The Committee determined that this structure was warranted given the performance metrics achieved during fiscal year 2010, as noted above, and the Company's aggressive operating income target for fiscal year 2011.

        In order to determine actual payments under the VPP in fiscal year 2011 for any given level of operating income, the Company utilized an approximately linear scale of full Company operating income, measured on a quarterly basis, where the operating income as a percentage of revenue level shown on the horizontal axis would yield the corresponding percentage of each individual's TIO on the vertical axis (as illustrated in the below graph). Participation also was separated into two tiers throughout the Company based upon employee grade level. Employees at the director level and above, representing the approximately 200 most senior managers in the Company, received VPP compensation at a reduced rate relative to achievement of operating income objectives than was required for VPP compensation received by those employees below the director level for all operating income levels below 10% of revenue. The fiscal year 2011 scale is as follows:

         
    Non-GAAP Operating Income % and VPP Achievement    

 

 

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        The actual semi-annual VPP payment to each participant thus was calculated based upon the following formula (assuming Funding and excluding CEO and Board discretion):

    Quarterly Base Pay Earnings (for the employee) × TIO % × Achievement % (based upon Company operating income)

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        Actual achievement for the Company for each fiscal quarter 2011, for segments applicable to the Company's NEOs only, was as follows:

 
 
   
   
  H1 FY11 VPP
Achievement

   
  H2 FY11 VPP
Achievement

   
 
   
   
  Q1'11
   
  Q2'11
   
  Q3'11
   
  Q4'11
   

  

 

Participating Segments

      All       All       Corporate,
AOT, CCOP
      Corporate,
AOT, CCOP
   

  

 

Senior Manager & below

      121%       173%       120%       126.5%    

  

 

Director & above

      121%       173%       120%       126.5%    

        In addition to annual incentive bonus payments, executive officers are eligible for individual recognition bonuses at the discretion of the Committee or, in the case of the CEO, the independent members of the Board, for exceptional achievement that exceeds the performance metrics set for that executive through the VPP or any other incentive bonus program. None of the Company's NEOs earned an individual recognition bonus in fiscal year 2011.

        Long-Term Incentive Compensation. Long-term incentives are provided through RSUs and stock option grants. The Committee believes that stock-based compensation aligns the interests of employees with long-term Stockholder value creation, providing each NEO with an incentive to manage the Company from the perspective of an owner driving long-term Stockholder value. The Committee also believes stock-based compensation provides the Company with an important long-term retention tool in a highly competitive market for executive talent. The Committee sets equity grant levels to executive officers based on a variety of factors, including the individual performance of the executive officer, an assessment of the value of the individual's current and anticipated future services to the Company, relative business criticality of the position held, the awards given to other executives, and the desire to keep the Company's overall compensation competitive. The number of shares of Common Stock subject to each grant is set at a level intended to create a meaningful opportunity for stock ownership and resulting compensation opportunity based on the executive officer's current position with the Company, the average size and potential returns of comparable awards made to executive officers in similar positions within the industry, the executive officer's potential for increased responsibility and promotion over the grant term, and the executive officer's personal performance in recent periods. The Committee also takes into account the value of vested and unvested equity incentives held by the executive officer in order to maintain an appropriate level of equity incentives for that executive officer. Additionally, the Committee generally grants equity awards to executive officers upon commencement of their employment with the Company or their promotion, with the level of award based on factors similar to those considered in connection with awards to existing executive officers. Finally, the Committee considers the number of shares of Common Stock which would be subject to proposed equity incentive awards to individual NEOs for consistency with the Committee's objective to limit actual net dilution attributable to equity awards to all Company employees to at or below a long-term average of 3% per annum.

        RSUs and stock options are granted with vesting requirements related to (a) the passage of time, to encourage continued service and retention, or (b) the satisfaction of performance or financial goals or other conditions that are aligned with the Company's business and financial objectives and designed to support growth in long-term Stockholder value. In all cases, vesting of RSUs and stock options is contingent upon the executive officer's continued service with the Company. All stock options are granted at a fixed price per share equal to or greater than the market price on the grant date and have a term not to exceed eight years. Performance-based stock options ("Performance Options") include vesting criteria providing that each such option will vest as to 1/3 of the options granted on the first anniversary of the grant date with the remaining options vesting in equal quarterly installments over the

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next two years (each, a "Vesting Date") but will not become exercisable until the later of the Vesting Date and the date on which the price of the Company's common stock has traded at a minimum of a 25% premium to the exercise price of these options for at least 30 consecutive trading days (the "Premium Condition"). All stock options issued by the Company will provide the maximum return to the executive officer only if the officer remains employed by the Company for the full vesting period, and then only if the market price of the underlying shares of Common Stock appreciate over the option term. In January 2011, the Premium Condition was met so that the Performance Options which were outstanding at that time will become exercisable when they vest equally on the first, second and third anniversaries of their respective grant dates.

        In order to ensure equity compensation awards are aligned with the Committee's commitment to pay-for-performance, it is the Committee's practice that:

    at least 50% of the number of shares of all such equity awards to the Company's NEOs are performance-based and are earned or otherwise vest based on the achievement of reasonable performance targets; and

    performance criteria applicable to such performance-based equity awards and the difficulty of achievement of such criteria are disclosed in the proxy statement for each applicable fiscal year.

        All equity compensation awards issued to the Company's NEOs in fiscal year 2011 complied with this practice which is illustrated below.


Equity Compensation

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        All of the Company's NEOs were awarded RSUs and stock options in August 2010 as an element of the Company's fiscal year 2011 equity award and review process, except for Mr. Heard and Mr. Jackson, both of whom received RSUs and stock options complying with the practice described above when they joined the Company in October 2010 and January 2011, respectively. Management recommended and the Committee determined target award levels for each grade level of senior management consistent with the 60th-75th percentile level of market data based upon grant value. Actual recommended awards for each of the Company's NEOs were then adjusted based upon an analysis of each NEO's positioning relative to the TDC Target, individual performance and position assessments as discussed above. Consistent with the Company's commitment discussed above to ensure that at least 50% of the number of shares subject to equity awards to NEOs are performance-based, each NEO was

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then awarded 50% of the target award level shares in the form of Performance Options. The remaining 50% of the shares subject to award were then apportioned equally between time-based RSUs and time-based stock options (together the "2011 Time Based Awards"). All of the 2011 Time Based Awards were subject to a vesting schedule providing that one third of the award will vest on the first anniversary of the grant date, with the remaining two thirds of the award vesting in eight equal quarterly installments thereafter. Actual awards to NEOs are shown in the Grants of Plan-Based Awards Table.

        The Committee determined that when all components of compensation were considered for purposes of determining total direct compensation relative to the TDC Target, Mr. Jackson and Mr. Heard were at or about the 60th percentile, Mr. Waechter was at the 55th percentile, and Mr. Vellequette and Mr. Lowe were slightly above the 60th percentile. The Committee determined that all actual annual equity awards to NEOs in fiscal year 2011 were consistent with or below the 60th-75th percentile level equity target discussed in the preceding paragraph.

        In connection with Mr. Lowe's promotion in October 2008, the Company committed to awarding up to 269,607 RSUs to be granted upon achievement of specific performance criteria determined by the CEO and the Committee (the "Lowe Performance RSUs"). The relative value of Mr. Lowe's equity award associated with his promotion was determined by the Committee at the time of the promotion to be consistent with the Committee's compensation philosophy discussed above. Additionally, in approving the award the Committee considered the fact that Mr. Lowe would not be eligible to participate in the Company's fiscal year 2009 focal equity incentive program.7 In general, the performance targets assigned to the Lowe Performance RSUs were as follows:

    70% of the Lowe Performance RSUs (188,725 RSUs) had performance targets tied to specific product line margin improvements and manufacturing outsourcing objectives (the "Product and Manufacturing Targets"); and

    30% of the Lowe Performance RSUs (80,882 RSUs) had performance targets tied to step level improvements in CCOP's contribution margin (the "Contribution Margin Targets").

        Pursuant to the terms of the Lowe Performance RSUs, upon Committee determination of the achievement of the relevant performance target(s), the corresponding portion of the Lowe Performance RSUs would be granted, 50% of which would be immediately vested, and the remaining 50% will vest on the first anniversary of the grant date. However, no portion of the Lowe Performance RSUs could vest prior to May 15, 2009, and any portion of the Lowe Performance RSUs for which the applicable performance targets have not been met by the end of the third quarter of the Company's fiscal year 2011 were to be cancelled. The Committee approved the above performance criteria in order to incentivize specific operational actions which the Board and Committee believed would accelerate the Company's objectives of sustained profitability and cash generation through margin improvements and reduction in fixed manufacturing expenses. In each case the performance targets were intended by the Committee to be challenging yet reasonably achievable.

        The Product and Manufacturing Targets were achieved prior to fiscal year 2011. In August 2010 the Committee determined that Mr. Lowe had achieved the Contribution Margin Targets, and accordingly 80,882 RSUs were granted and began vesting on the schedule described in the preceding paragraph.


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The specific performance criteria applicable to the Lowe Performance RSUs were approved by the Committee in November 2008 and, like elements of the objectives discussed above with respect to the VPP, reflect the Company's confidential and commercially sensitive financial and business planning and performance objectives, projections and estimates, the specific disclosure of which would result in competitive harm to the Company.

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        Other Compensation Programs and Policies. In addition to the components of compensation that the Company currently pays to its NEOs, below are two additional potential elements of compensation available to NEOs:

        Deferred Compensation Plan. The Company maintains a deferred compensation plan, pursuant to which certain members of management in the United States (including executive officers) may elect to defer a portion of his or her annual compensation. The participants' funds are invested among various funds designated by the plan administrator and which are identical to those available in the Company's 401(k) Retirement Plan, and may not be invested in the Company's Common Stock or other Company securities. Upon the death or retirement of a participant, the funds attributable to the participant (including any earnings on contributions) are distributed to the participant or the participant's beneficiary in a lump sum or in annual installments over a period not to exceed fifteen years. During fiscal year 2011, none of the Company's NEOs participated in the deferred compensation plan, and new contributions to the plan were suspended as of January 1, 2011.

        Perquisites and Other Personal Benefits. We believe that it is critical that the Company maintains an egalitarian culture in our facilities and operations, and that our executive officers are not entitled to operate under different standards than other employees. The Company's healthcare, insurance, and other welfare and employee benefit programs are the same for all eligible employees, including executive officers. The Company shares the cost of health and welfare benefits with its employees, a cost that is dependent on the level of benefits coverage that each employee elects. The Company generally does not have programs for providing personal benefit perquisites to NEOs, such as defraying the cost of financial or legal advice, personal entertainment, recreational club memberships or family travel, nor does it provide its officers with reserved parking spaces or separate dining or other facilities or services. Mr. Heard received a total of $95,125 to assist with his relocation to Germantown, Maryland. Additionally, Mr. Heard received a commuter allowance of $20,000 for the period from October 2010 through May 2011. The Committee considered many factors when determining to provide the relocation benefits described above to Mr. Heard, including the unique skills Mr. Heard possesses with respect to network operators, the communications test & measurement market and relevant technologies. The Company has no outstanding loans of any kind to any of its executive officers, and it expects its officers to be role models under its Code of Business Conduct, which applies equally to all employees.

Compensation Recovery Policy

        The Committee adopted the "JDSU Compensation Clawback Policy" (the "Policy") in February 2010. The Policy applies to cash incentive payments and equity compensation awards provided to Section 16 officers and directors under any applicable JDSU incentive plan. In the event of fraud or intentional misconduct of Section 16 officers or directors, the Committee may seek:

        (a)   repayment of any cash incentive payment,

        (b)   cancellation of unvested or unexercised equity incentive awards, and

        (c)   repayment of any compensation earned on previously exercised equity incentive awards,

where such payments, equity incentive awards and/or compensation earned on previously exercised equity incentive awards was predicated on results that were augmented by such fraud or intentional misconduct ("Excess Compensation"), whether or not such activity resulted in a financial restatement. The Committee will have sole discretion under the Policy, consistent with any applicable statutory requirements, to seek reimbursement of Excess Compensation.

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        Further, following a restatement of the Company's financial statements, the Company will recover any compensation received by the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer that is required to be recovered by Section 304 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

        For purposes of the Policy, Excess Compensation will be measured as the positive difference, if any, between the compensation earned by an Executive Officer and the compensation that would have been earned by the Executive Officer had the fraud or misconduct not occurred.

Executive Stock Ownership Policy

        The Committee recommended and the full Board approved formal stock ownership requirements for non-employee directors and executive officers of the Company in fiscal year 2005 and amended this policy in August 2010. Under the policy in effect during fiscal year 2011, each non-employee director of the Company was required to have a minimum equity interest in the Company's stock at least equal to three times that non-employee director's annual cash retainer by the later to occur of the fifth anniversary of his or her first election to the Board or June 30, 2012. Likewise, each executive officer of the Company (except for the CEO) was required to have a minimum equity interest in the Company's stock at least equal to that executive officer's annual base salary by the later to occur of the fifth anniversary of his or her commencement of employment with the Company or June 30, 2010, and the CEO was required to have a minimum equity interest in the Company's stock at least equal to three times the CEO's then current annual base salary by the later to occur of the fifth anniversary of his or her commencement of employment with the Company or June 30, 2012. The shares that count towards this Company policy include stock owned outright, unvested and vested restricted stock and RSUs, and any stock options exercisable within 60 days of the valuation date. The equity incentive awards granted in fiscal year 2011 to each of the current named executive officers are listed in the Outstanding Equity At Fiscal Year End Table. Each of the non-employee directors and executive officers of the Company were in compliance with this policy during fiscal year 2011.

 
 
   
   
  Ownership Requirement
   
  Deadline for Compliance
(the later of)

   
     Non-Employee Directors       3x annual cash retainer       5th anniversary of election to the Board         June 30, 2012    
     Chief Executive Officer       3x annual base salary       5th anniversary of commencement of employment         June 30, 2012    
     Executive Officers (excluding CEO)       1x annual base salary       5th anniversary of commencement of employment         June 30, 2010    

Equity Grant Practices

        All stock option awards made to our NEOs, as well as all other Company employees, have an exercise price equal to the fair market value of our common stock on the date of grant (though as noted above the Performance Options only vest upon significant stock price appreciation over the exercise price). Fair market value is defined under our equity compensation plans as the closing market price of one share of our common stock on the NASDAQ Stock Market on the date of grant. The Committee generally makes grants to our NEOs and other senior management on a once-a-fiscal year basis, but the Committee retains the discretion to make additional awards to NEOs at other times in connection with the initial hiring of a new officer, for retention purposes, or otherwise. All new hire equity incentive awards for all employees, including officers, are granted on the 15th day of the month immediately following the first day of employment of such new employee.

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        The Company does not have any program, plan or practice to time equity compensation grants to its executives in coordination with the release of material nonpublic information. The Company has not timed, nor does it plan to time, the release of material nonpublic information for the purpose of affecting the value of executive compensation, nor are equity compensation grants timed with regard to current share price or factors which may affect future share price.

Tax Considerations

        The Committee endeavors to maximize deductibility of compensation under Section 162(m) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the "Code") to the extent practicable while maintaining a competitive, performance-based compensation program. Based on the amount of deductions the Company can take each year, the actual impact of the loss of deduction for compensation paid to any NEO over the $1 million limitation is extremely small and has a de minimus impact on the Company's overall tax position. For the foregoing reasons, the Committee, while considering tax deductibility as one of the factors in determining compensation, will not limit compensation to those levels or types of compensation that will be deductible. The Committee will, of course, consider alternative forms of compensation that, consistent with its compensation goals, preserve deductibility.

        The Company's 2003 Equity Incentive Plan (the "2003 Plan") is structured such that compensation deemed paid to an executive officer when he or she exercises an outstanding option under the 2003 Plan, with an exercise price equal to the fair market value of the option shares on the grant date, will qualify as performance-based compensation which will not be subject to the $1 million limitation. In addition, other stock based awards issued under the 2003 Plan may be exempt from the $1 million limitation if such awards are subject to performance criteria and administered in accordance with Section 162(m) of the Code. The Company has discretion to issue other stock based awards which are intended to be exempt from the $1 million limitation as well as other stock based awards that are not intended to be exempt from the $1 million limitation.

Payments Upon a Termination or Change of Control

        In August 2008, the Committee adopted a Change of Control Benefits Plan, pursuant to which eligible executives, including the NEOs (except for the CEO), will receive payments and accelerated vesting of options and other securities in the event of a qualifying termination within 12 months after a change of control of the Company. In addition, pursuant to the employment agreement between the Company and Mr. Waechter, Mr. Waechter will receive payments and, in certain circumstances, acceleration of options and other securities, in the event he is terminated without Cause or resigns for Good Reason in connection with a change of control of the Company.

        The Committee believes these agreements are beneficial to our stockholders because they minimize the uncertainty presented to our valuable workforce in the case of a change of control.

        See "Potential Payments Made Upon Termination or Change of Control" below for a more complete summary of the terms of the Change of Control Benefits Plan and the employment agreement with Mr. Waechter, including estimates of the compensation that would have been payable to the NEOs had they been triggered on July 2, 2011.

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COMPENSATION COMMITTEE REPORT

        The information contained in the following report shall not be deemed to be "soliciting material" or to be "filed" with the Securities and Exchange Commission, except to the extent that the Company specifically requests that the information be treated as soliciting material or incorporates it by reference into a document filed under the Securities Act or the Exchange Act. The information will not be deemed to be incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act or the Exchange Act, except to the extent that the registrant specifically incorporates it by reference.

        The Compensation Committee has reviewed and discussed the Compensation Discussion and Analysis required by Item 402(b) of Regulation S-K with management. Based on this review and discussion, the Compensation Committee recommended to the Board of Directors that the Compensation Discussion and Analysis be included in this Proxy Statement.

    COMPENSATION COMMITTEE

 

 

Penelope A. Herscher, Chair
Richard E. Belluzzo
Martin A. Kaplan
Casimir S. Skrzypczak

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SUMMARY COMPENSATION TABLE

        The following table summarizes the total compensation of our chief executive officer, chief financial officer, and the three other most highly-paid executive officers (collectively, the "NEOs") in fiscal years 2011, 2010 and 2009.

Name and Principal Position
  Year   Salary
($)
  Bonus
($)(1)
  Stock
Awards
($)(2)
  Option
Awards
($)(2)
  Non-Equity
Incentive Plan
Compensation
($)(3)
  All Other
Compensation
($)(4)
  Total
($)
 
Thomas Waechter     2011     734,615     0     1,027,000     1,555,000     985,385     4,000     4,306,000  
Chief Executive Officer and     2010     686,539     0     528,300     764,100     331,962     6,762     2,317,663  
President     2009     551,923     0     730,000     1,475,000     0     56,325     2,813,248  

David Vellequette

 

 

2011

 

 

411,923

 

 

0

 

 

372,287

 

 

563,688

 

 

414,133

 

 

4,000

 

 

1,766,031

 
Executive Vice President and     2010     397,211     0     205,450     297,150     144,048     6,667     1,050,526  
Chief Financial Officer     2009     397,211     0     124,600     584,850     0     0     1,106,661  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
Alan Lowe     2011     459,615     0     1,329,133     563,688     462,663     4,000     2,819,099  
Executive Vice President     2010     416,827     0     1,189,972     233,475     151,161     6,826     1,998,261  
and President, Communications     2009     372,596     230,625     1,077,887     0     0     0     1,681,108  
and Commercial Optical Products                                                  

Rex Jackson
Senior Vice President, Business Services

 

 

2011

 

 

161,442

 

 

0

 

 

666,375

 

 

981,375

 

 

93,788

 

 

0

 

 

1,902,980

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
David Heard
Executive Vice President and President, Communications Test & Measurement
    2011     269,231     0     548,020     817,330     89,827     116,422     1,840,830  

(1)
Bonuses paid to the NEOs include the following:
Mr. Lowe received the bonus payments shown in fiscal year 2009 per the terms of his employment agreement.

(2)
Amounts shown do not reflect compensation actually received by the NEO. Instead, the amounts shown are the grant date fair value in the period presented as determined pursuant to stock-based compensation accounting rule FASB ASC Topic 718, excluding the effect of estimated forfeitures. The assumptions used to calculate these amounts are set forth under Note 15 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for fiscal year 2011 filed with the SEC on August 30, 2011.

(3)
Non-equity incentive plan compensation paid to each NEO include the following:
All bonuses for fiscal year 2011 were paid pursuant to the Variable Pay Plan.

(4)
All amounts represent 401k matching or 401k contributions by the Company other than the following:
The Company paid $56,325 in commuting costs and related tax gross-ups for Mr. Waechter during the first half of fiscal year 2009 when he was still the head of the Communications Test & Measurement Group.
The Company paid $115,125 in relocation expenses to Mr. Heard during fiscal year 2011 to assist with his relocation to Germantown, Maryland.

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Employment Contracts, Termination of Employment and Change in Control Arrangements

        On December 17, 2008, the Company and Mr. Waechter entered into an employment agreement (the "Waechter Agreement"), pursuant to which Mr. Waechter became the Chief Executive Officer and President of the Company, effective January 1, 2009. Mr. Waechter's base salary under the Waechter Agreement was initially set at $700,000. In addition, Mr. Waechter is eligible to earn a cash incentive under the Company's established incentive plan(s) for senior executives with a target bonus of 100% of his annual base salary, based upon achievement of objectives determined by the Company from time to time, commencing in the second half of the Company's fiscal year 2009. Effective October 2010, the Board approved an increase in Mr. Waechter's base salary from $700,000 to $750,000. In addition, in August 2011, the Board approved an increase in Mr. Waechter's target bonus for fiscal year 2012, from 100% to 120%. The Waechter Agreement was not amended in connection with these increases.

        Mr. Waechter also received the following equity incentive awards pursuant to the Waechter Agreement, each granted on January 1, 2009:

    An award of 450,000 Performance Stock Options (the "Performance Options"), which will vest in three equal installments on the first, second and third anniversaries of the grant date. The Performance options will become exercisable upon the latter to occur of (i) the vesting schedule mentioned in the prior sentence and (ii) the appreciation of the price of the Company's common stock such that it will have traded at a minimum of a 25% premium to the exercise price of the Performance Options for at least 30 consecutive trading days;

    An award of 250,000 time-based stock options, which will vest in three equal installments on the first, second and third anniversaries of the grant date (the "Time Based Options"); and

    An award of 200,000 restricted stock units ("RSUs"), which will vest in three equal installments on the first, second and third anniversaries of the grant date (the "Time Based RSUs").

        For a complete summary of the termination and change of control provisions of the above agreement, please see the section "Potential Payments Made Upon Termination or Change of Control" below. A complete summary of the 2008 Change of Control Benefits Plan that the Company adopted on August 29, 2008, as amended on August 9, 2011, which explains the termination benefits available to the NEOs other than Mr. Waechter, can also be found under that section heading below.

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GRANTS OF PLAN-BASED AWARDS TABLE

        The following table provides information about equity and non-equity awards granted to the NEOs in fiscal year 2011:

 
   
   
  Estimated Future Payouts
Under Non-Equity
Incentive Plan Awards(1)
  Estimated Future Payouts
Under Equity
Incentive Plan Awards
  All Other
Stock Awards:
Number of
Shares of
Stock or Units
(#)
   
   
 
 
   
   
  Exercise or
Base Price
Of Option
Awards
($/Sh)
  Grant Date
Fair Value of
Stock and
Option Awards
($)(9)
 
Name
  Grant
Date
  Approval
Date
  Threshold
($)
  Target
($)
  Maximum
($)
  Threshold
(#)
  Target
(#)
  Maximum
(#)
 

Thomas Waechter

    8/15/2010     8/11/2010                       200,000 (2)   200,000 (2)   200,000 (2)       $ 10.27     1,042,000  

    8/15/2010     8/11/2010                                         100,000 (5) $ 10.27     513,000  

    8/15/2010     8/11/2010                                         100,000 (6)         1,027,000  

    N/A     N/A     75,000     750,000     1,500,000                                   N/A  

David Vellequette

   
8/15/2010
   
8/10/2010
                     
72,500

(2)
 
72,500

(2)
 
72,500

(2)
     
$

10.27
   
377,725
 

    8/15/2010     8/10/2010                                         36,250 (5) $ 10.27     185,963  

    8/15/2010     8/10/2010                                         36,250 (6)         372,288  

    N/A     N/A     31,125     311,250     622,500                                   N/A  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Alan Lowe

    8/15/2010     8/10/2010                       72,500 (2)   72,500 (2)   72,500 (2)       $ 10.27     377,725  

    8/15/2010     8/10/2010                                         36,250 (5) $ 10.27     185,963  

    8/15/2010     8/10/2010                                         36,250 (6)         372,288  

    9/15/2010     8/27/2010                       53,921 (3)   53,921 (3)   53,921 (3)               637,885  

    9/15/2010     8/27/2010                       26,962 (3)   26,962 (3)   26,962 (3)               318,960  

    N/A     N/A     35,625     356,250     712,500                                   N/A  

Rex Jackson

   
1/15/2011
   
12/23/2010
                     
75,000

(4)
 
75,000

(4)
 
75,000

(4)
     
$

17.77
   
676,500
 

    1/15/2011     12/23/2010                                         37,500 (7) $ 17.77     304,875  

    1/15/2011     12/23/2010                                         37,500 (8)         666,375  

    N/A     N/A     18,250     182,500     365,000                                   N/A  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

David Heard

    11/15/2010     10/5/2010                       94,000 (4)   94,000 (4)   94,000 (4)       $ 11.66     556,480  

    11/15/2010     10/5/2010                                         47,000 (7) $ 11.66     260,850  

    11/15/2010     10/5/2010                                         47,000 (8)         548,020  

    N/A     N/A     30,000     300,000     600,000                                   N/A  

(1)
These columns show the potential cash value of the payout for each NEO under the Company's Variable Pay Plan ("VPP"), as described in the Compensation Discussion and Analysis above. The potential payouts are performance-driven and therefore completely at risk. The amounts actually earned by each NEO in fiscal year 2011 are summarized in the Summary Compensation Table above.
(2)
These grants are stock options which vest 1/3 of the shares on the first anniversary of the grant date and the remainder of the shares in equal quarterly installments for two years thereafter. The options become exercisable upon the latter to occur of (i) the vesting schedule noted above and (ii) the appreciation of the price of the Company's common stock such that it will have traded at a minimum of a 25% premium to the exercise price of the options for at least 30 consecutive trading days.
(3)
These grants are performance-based RSUs which were granted upon the achievement of certain performance metrics. 50% of the RSUs were vested on the grant date and 50% will vest on the first anniversary of the grant date.
(4)
These grants are stock options which vest 1/4 of the shares on the first anniversary of the grant date and in equal quarterly installments for three years thereafter. The options become exercisable upon the latter to occur of (i) the vesting schedule noted above and (ii) the appreciation of the price of the Company's common stock such that it will have traded at a minimum of a 25% premium to the exercise price of the options for at least 30 consecutive trading days.
(5)
These grants are time-based options that vest 1/3 of the awarded options on the first anniversary of the grant date and the remainder of the options in equal quarterly installments for two years thereafter.
(6)
These grants are time-based RSUs that vest 1/3 of the awarded units on the first anniversary of the grant date and the remainder of the units in equal quarterly installments for two years thereafter.
(7)
These grants are stock options which vest 1/4 of the shares on the first anniversary of the grant date and the remainder of the options in equal quarterly installments for three years thereafter.
(8)
These grants are stock options which vest 1/4 of the shares on the first, second, third and fourth anniversaries of the grant date.
(9)
The amounts shown in this column are the grant date fair value in the period presented as determined pursuant to stock-based compensation accounting rule FASB ASC Topic 718, excluding the effect of estimated forfeitures. The assumptions used to calculate these amounts are set forth under Note 15 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for fiscal year 2011 filed with the SEC on August 30, 2011. The NASDAQ closing price of our Common Stock was $10.27 on August 15, 2010, $11.83 on September 15, 2010, $11.66 on November 15, 2010 and $17.77 on January 15, 2011.

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OUTSTANDING EQUITY AWARDS AT FISCAL YEAR-END TABLE

        The following table provides information regarding outstanding equity awards, including stock options and RSUs, and applicable market values at the end of fiscal year 2011.

 
  Option Awards   Stock Awards  
 
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
  Equity
Incentive
Plan Awards:
Market or
Payout Value
of Unearned
Shares, Units
or Other
Rights That
Have Not
Vested
($)(1)
 
 
   
   
   
   
   
   
  Equity Incentive
Plan Awards:
Number of
Unearned
Shares, Units
or Other
Rights That
Have Not
Vested
(#)
 
 
  Number of
Securities
Underlying
Unexercised
Options
(#)
  Number of
Securities
Underlying
Unexercised
Options
(#)
   
   
   
   
 
 
   
   
   
  Market
Value of
Shares or
Units of
Stock That
Have Not
Vested
($)(1)
 
 
   
   
  Number of
Shares or
Units of
Stock That
Have Not
Vested
(#)
 
 
  Option
Exercise
Price
($)
   
 
 
  Option
Expiration
Date
 
Name
  Exercisable   Unexercisable  

Thomas Waechter

                            28,111 (2)   478,168              

    0 (3)   83,334     3.65     1/1/2017                          

    0 (4)   150,000     3.65     1/1/2017                          

                            66,667 (5)   1,134,006              

    0 (4)   120,000     5.87     8/15/2017                          

    0 (3)   60,000     5.87     8/15/2017                          

                            60,000 (5)   1,020,600              

    0 (6)   200,000     10.27     8/15/2018                          

    0 (7)   100,000     10.27     8/15/2018                          

                            100,000 (8)   1,701,000              

David Vellequette

   
21,875

(9)
 
0
   
24.96
   
7/18/2012
                         

    16,875 (9)   0     22.80     5/16/2014                          

    0 (3)   40,834     3.56     2/15/2017                          

    0 (4)   52,500     3.56     2/15/2017                          

                            11,667 (5)   198,456              

    0 (4)   46,667     5.87     8/15/2017                          

    0 (3)   23,334     5.87     8/15/2017                          

                            23,334 (5)   396,911              

    0 (6)   72,500     10.27     8/15/2018                          

    0 (7)   36,250     10.27     8/15/2018                          

                            36,250 (8)   616,613              

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Alan Lowe

                            12,500 (2)   212,625              

                            89,869 (5)   1,528,672              

    0 (4)   36,667     5.87     8/15/2017                          

    0 (3)   18,334     5.87     8/15/2017                          

                            18,334 (5)   311,861              

    0 (6)   72,500     10.27     8/15/2018                          

    0 (7)   36,250     10.27     8/15/2018                          

                            36,250 (8)   616,613              

                                        26,961 (12)   458,607  

                                        13,481 (12)   229,312  

Rex Jackson

   
0

(10)
 
75,000
   
17.77
   
1/15/2019
                         

    0 (11)   37,500     17.77     1/15/2019                          

                            37,500 (2)   637,875              

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

David Heard

    0 (10)   94,000     11.66     11/15/2018                          

    0 (11)   47,000     11.66     11/15/2018                          

                            47,000 (2)   799,470              

(1)
Amounts reflecting market value of RSUs are based on the price of $17.01 per share, which was the closing price of our common stock as reported on NASDAQ on July 2, 2011.
(2)
Time-based RSUs with 1/4 of the units vesting on each of the first four anniversaries of the grant date.
(3)
Time-based stock option with 1/3 of the grant vesting on the first three anniversaries of the grant date.

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(4)
Performance-based stock options which vest in three equal annual installments. The options become exercisable upon the latter to occur of (i) the vesting schedule noted above and (ii) the appreciation of the price of the Company's common stock such that it will have traded at a minimum of a 25% premium to the exercise price of the options for at least 30 consecutive trading days.
(5)
Time-based RSUs with 1/3 of the units vesting on each of the first three anniversaries of the grant date.
(6)
Performance-based stock options which vest 1/3 of the awarded options on the first anniversary of the grant date and the remainder of the awarded options in equal quarterly installments for two years thereafter. The options become exercisable upon the latter to occur of (i) the vesting schedule noted above and (ii) the appreciation of the price of the Company's common stock such that it will have traded at a minimum of a 25% premium to the exercise price of the options for at least 30 consecutive trading days.
(7)
Time-based stock options that vest 1/3 of the awarded options on the first anniversary of the grant date and the remainder of the options in equal quarterly installments for two years thereafter.
(8)
Time-based RSUs that vest 1/3 of the awarded units on the first anniversary of the grant date and the remainder of the units in equal quarterly installments for three years thereafter.
(9)
Fully vested stock option.
(10)
Performance-based stock options which vest 1/4 of the awarded options on the first anniversary of the grant date and the remainder of the awarded options in equal quarterly installments for three years thereafter. The options become exercisable upon the latter to occur of (i) the vesting schedule noted above and (ii) the appreciation of the price of the Company's common stock such that it will have traded at a minimum of a 25% premium to the exercise price of the options for at least 30 consecutive trading days.
(11)
Time-based stock options that vest 1/4 of the awarded options on the first anniversary of the grant date and the remainder of the awarded options in equal quarterly installments for three years thereafter.
(12)
Performance-based RSUs granted upon the achievement of performance metrics (as discussed in the Compensation Discussion & Analysis) with 50% of the units granted vested immediately upon grant, and the remaining 50% of the granted units vested on the first anniversary of the grant date.

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OPTION EXERCISES AND STOCK VESTED TABLE

        The following Option Exercises and Stock Vested Table provides additional information about the value realized by the NEOs due to the vesting of restricted stock units during fiscal year 2011.

 
  Option Awards   Stock Awards  
Name
  Number of Shares
Acquired on Exercise
(#)
  Value Realized
on Exercise
($)(1)
  Number of Shares
Acquired on Vesting
(#)
  Value Realized
on Vesting
($)(2)
 

Thomas Waechter

    323,333     3,368,524     97,898     2,215,547  

David Vellequette

    309,165     4,211,222     32,379     864,665  

Alan Lowe

    27,499     403,229     142,437     3,097,741  

Rex Jackson

    0     0     0     0  

David Heard

    0     0     0     0  

(1)
Represents the amounts realized based on the difference between the market price of our Common Stock on NASDAQ on the date of exercise and the exercise price.
(2)
Represents the amounts realized based on the product of the number of units vested and the closing price of our Common Stock on NASDAQ on the vesting day, minus the value on the vesting day of the number of shares withheld to cover taxes owed.

Potential Payments Made Upon Termination or Change of Control

        The descriptions and table below reflect the amount of compensation to each of the NEOs of the Company in the event of termination of such executive's employment. The amounts of compensation shown below are payable to each NEO upon termination without cause or for good reason, following a change of control, for non-renewal of an employment contract and in the event of death or disability of the executive. The figures shown below assume that such termination was effective as of June 30, 2011 (and therefore use the closing price of our Common Stock on NASDAQ as of July 1, 2011 for all equity-based calculations), and thus include amounts earned through such time and are estimates of the amounts which would be paid out to the executives upon their termination. The actual amounts that would be paid can only be determined at the time of such executive's separation from the Company.

        For a complete summary of the salary and bonus provisions of the employment agreement between the Company and Thomas Waechter, our Chief Executive Officer and President (the "Waechter Agreement"), please see the section "Employment Contracts, Termination of Employment and Change in Control Arrangements" following the Summary Compensation Table above. What follows below summarizes only the termination and change of control provisions of the Waechter Agreement.

        The Waechter Agreement provides that in the event that Mr. Waechter's employment is terminated by the Company for reasons other than for Cause prior to any Change of Control (as both terms are defined in the Waechter Agreement) of the Company, subject to execution of a separation agreement and release of claims reasonably acceptable to the Company, Mr. Waechter will be entitled to receive: (i) a cash payment equivalent to two times his annual base salary as of the date of termination of employment; and (ii) Company paid COBRA benefits continuation for a period of the lesser of the maximum allowable COBRA period or 24 months.

        The Waechter Agreement further provides that in the event that Mr. Waechter's employment is terminated by the Company for reasons other than for Cause or by Mr. Waechter for Good Reason upon or following any change of control (as these terms are defined in the Waechter Agreement) of the Company, subject to execution of a separation agreement and release of claims reasonably acceptable to the Company, Mr. Waechter will be entitled to receive: (i) a cash payment equivalent to

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three times his annual base salary as of the date of termination of employment; (ii) right, title and entitlement to any unvested options, restricted stock units, or any other securities or similar incentives which have been granted or issued as of the date of termination of his employment, shall immediately vest; and (iii) Company paid COBRA benefits continuation for a period of the lesser of the maximum allowable COBRA period or 24 months.

        The other NEOs are subject to the 2008 Change of Control Benefits Plan (the "Change of Control Plan"). The Change of Control Plan provides that in the event of a qualifying termination, and conditioned upon execution and delivery of an effective release of claims against the Company and related parties, each of the eligible executives will be entitled to receive (i) accelerated vesting of any unvested stock options and other securities or similar incentives held at the time of termination (including accelerated vesting of any performance-based awards at 100% of the target achievement level), (ii) a lump sum payment equal to eighteen months' base salary (less applicable tax and other withholdings), and (iii) reimbursement of COBRA premiums for up to one year. A qualifying termination under the Change of Control Plan is any involuntary termination without cause, any voluntary termination for good reason, or any termination due to disability or death, in each case occurring upon or within twelve months following a change of control of the Company, as such terms are defined in the Change of Control Plan.


POTENTIAL PAYMENTS UPON TERMINATION OR CHANGE IN CONTROL TABLE

Name
  Benefit   Before Change in
Control
Termination
w/o Cause ($)(1)
  Within Twelve
Months
After Change in
Control
Termination
w/o Cause or
for Good
Reason($)(2)
  Non-Renewal of
Employment
Contract($)
  Death or
Disability($)(3)
 

Thomas Waechter

  Salary     1,500,000     2,250,000     0     0  

  Securities     0     11,478,316     0     0  

  COBRA     26,766     26,766     0     0  

David Vellequette

  Salary     0     622,500     0     622,500  

  Securities     0     3,980,108     0     3,980,108  

  COBRA     0     36     0     36  

Rex Jackson

  Salary     0     547,500     0     547,500  

  Securities     0     637,875     0     637,875  

  COBRA     0     19,416     0     19,416  

Alan Lowe

  Salary     0     712,500     0     712,500  

  Securities     0     4,703,375     0     4,703,375  

  COBRA     0     19,416     0     19,416  

David Heard

  Salary     0     600,000     0     600,000  

  Securities     0     1,553,820     0     1,553,820  

  COBRA     0     19,416     0     19,416  

(1)
Mr. Waechter's benefits in the column represent (a) a cash payment equivalent to two times his annual base salary as of the date of termination of employment; and (b) Company-paid COBRA benefits continuation for a period of the lesser of the maximum allowable COBRA period or 24 months. The other NEOs do not receive any potential payments in the event of their termination without cause before a change of control.
(2)
All benefits in this column except for Mr. Waechter's represent (a) accelerated vesting of any unvested stock options and other securities or similar incentives held at the time of termination (including accelerated vesting of any performance-based awards at 100% of the target achievement level), (b) a lump sum payment equal to eighteen months' base salary (less

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    applicable tax and other withholdings), and (c) reimbursement of COBRA premiums for up to one year. Mr. Waechter's benefits in this column represent (x) a cash payment equivalent to three times his annual base salary as of the date of termination of employment; (y) right, title and entitlement to any unvested options, restricted stock units, or any other securities or similar incentives which have been granted or issued as of the date of termination of his employment, shall immediately vest; and (z) Company paid COBRA benefits continuation for a period of the lesser of the maximum allowable COBRA period or 24 months.

(3)
The 2008 Change of Control Benefits Plan, which covers all the NEOs other than Mr. Waechter, only provides benefits if a termination due to death or disability occurs within twelve months following a change of control. All benefits in this column therefore presume that the termination due to death or disability occurs within twelve months following a change of control and represent (a) accelerated vesting of any unvested stock options and other securities or similar incentives held at the time of termination, (including accelerated vesting of any performance-based awards at 100% of the target achievement level), (b) a lump sum payment equal to eighteen months' base salary (less applicable tax and other withholdings), and (c) reimbursement of COBRA premiums for up to one year.

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EQUITY COMPENSATION PLANS

        The following table sets forth information about shares of the Company's Common Stock and Exchangeable Shares that may be issued under the Company's equity compensation plans, including compensation plans that were approved by the Company's Stockholders as well as compensation plans that were not approved by the Company's Stockholders. Information in the table is as of July 2, 2011.

Plan Category
  Number of
securities to
be issued upon
exercise
of outstanding
options, warrants
and rights (a)
  Weighted-average
exercise price
of outstanding
options,
warrants
and rights (b)
  Number of securities
remaining available
for future issuance
under equity
compensation
plans (excluding
securities reflected
in column (a)) (c)
 

Equity compensation plans
Approved by security holders

    15,504,265 (1) $ 6.40     24,239,405 (2)

Equity compensation plans
Not approved by security holders (3)

    1,303,495     10.60     907,229  
               

Total / Weighted Ave./ Total

    16,807,760   $ 6.72     26,122,263  
               

(1)
Represents shares of the Company's Common Stock issuable upon exercise of options and restricted stock units outstanding under the Company's 2003 Equity Incentive Plan.
(2)
Represents shares of the Company's Common Stock authorized for future issuance under the following equity compensation plans: 2003 Equity Incentive Plan (under which 17,192,690 shares remain available for grant); Amended and Restated 1998 Employee Stock Purchase Plan (under which 7,046,715 shares remain available for grant).
(3)
Represents shares of the Company's Common Stock issuable upon exercise of options outstanding or authorized for future issuance under the following equity compensation plans: Amended and Restated 1993 Flexible Stock Incentive Plan, 1996 Non-Qualified Stock Option Plan and the 2005 Acquisition Equity Incentive Plan.
(4)
As of July 2, 2011, options and rights to purchase an aggregate of 34,725 shares of the Company's Common Stock at a weighted average exercise price of $6.55 were outstanding under the following equity compensation plans, which options and rights were assumed in connection with the following merger and acquisition transactions: SDL, Inc. 1995 Stock Option Plan; Photonic Power System 2002 Stock Option Plan; ABNH 2000 Stock Incentive Plan; and ABNH 2005 Stock Incentive Plan. No further grants or awards will be made under the assumed equity compensation plans, and the options outstanding under the assumed plans are not reflected in the table above.

        The following are descriptions of the material features of the Company's equity compensation plans that were not approved by the Company's Stockholders:

1996 Non-Qualified Stock Option Plan

        The Board of Directors adopted the 1996 Non-Qualified Stock Option Plan (the "1996 Plan") in November 1996. The 1996 Plan is administered by the Compensation Committee. Pursuant to the 1996 Plan, the Compensation Committee may grant nonqualified stock options only to employees, independent contractors and consultants of the Company or any parent or subsidiary corporation of the Company. Only nonqualified stock options may be issued under the 1996 Plan. Stock options may not be granted to officers and directors of the Company. The 1996 Plan will continue in effect until terminated by the Board of Directors. The Company last granted stock options under the 1996 Plan on

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April 17, 1998. The Company presently does not intend to grant any additional options under the 1996 Plan.

        An aggregate of 2,392,000 shares has been reserved for the grant of stock options under the 1996 Plan. Shares underlying awards that are forfeited or canceled are not counted as having been issued under the 1996 Plan. Stock options issued under the 1996 Plan must have an exercise price of not less than 85% of the fair market value of the Company's Common Stock on the date of grant of the option. Options are generally non-transferable. The term of all options granted under the Plan shall not exceed eight years from the date of grant.

2005 Acquisition Equity Incentive Plan

        The Board of Directors adopted the 2005 Acquisition Equity Incentive Plan (the "2005 Plan") in August 2005. The 2005 Plan is administered by the Compensation Committee. Pursuant to the 2005 Plan, the Compensation Committee may grant stock options, SARs, Dividend Equivalent Rights, Restricted Stock, Restricted Stock Units and Performance Units to employees (including directors and officers) of the Company or any parent or subsidiary corporation of the Company, or any other such entity in which the Company holds a substantial ownership interest. Pursuant to NASDAQ listing rules regarding equity compensation plans not approved by security holders, the Company can and will only issue awards under the 2005 Plan to individuals joining the Company as a result of acquisitions or related strategic transactions, and not for new grants to continuing employees of the Company, nor to regular new hires. The 2005 Plan will continue in effect until terminated by the Board of Directors.

        An aggregate of 2,800,000 shares has been reserved for the grant of awards under the 2005 Plan. As of July 2, 2011, there were 907,229 shares remaining available for future grants under the 2005 Plan. Shares underlying awards that are forfeited, canceled or expired are not counted as having been issued under the 2005 Plan. Stock options and any awards intended to qualify as performance-based compensation issued under the 2005 Plan must have an exercise price of not less than 100% of the fair market value of the Company's Common Stock on the date of grant of the award. Awards are generally non-transferable. The term of all awards granted under the Plan shall not exceed eight years from the date of grant.

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AUDIT COMMITTEE REPORT

        The information contained in the following report shall not be deemed to be "soliciting material" or to be "filed" with the Securities and Exchange Commission, except to the extent that the Company specifically requests that the information be treated as soliciting material or incorporates it by reference into a document filed under the Securities Act or the Exchange Act. The information will not be deemed to be incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act or the Exchange Act, except to the extent that the registrant specifically incorporates it by reference.

        The Audit Committee of the Board of Directors is responsible for assisting the full Board of Directors in fulfilling its oversight responsibilities relative to the Company's financial statements, financial reporting practices, systems of internal accounting and financial control, the internal audit function, annual independent audits of the Company's financial statements, and such legal and ethics programs as may be established from time to time by the Board. The Audit Committee is empowered to investigate any matter brought to its attention with full access to all books, records, facilities, and personnel of the Company and may retain external consultants at its sole discretion. The Audit Committee is composed solely of non-employee directors, as such term is defined in Rule 16b-3 under the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, all of whom satisfy the independence, financial literacy and experience requirements of Section 10A of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, rules applicable to NASDAQ-listed issuers, and any other regulatory requirements. All members of the Committee are required to have a working knowledge of basic finance and accounting, and at all times at least one member of the Committee qualifies as a "financial expert" as defined by the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

        Management has the primary responsibility for the financial statements and the reporting process, including the system of internal controls. The independent registered public accounting firm is responsible for performing an independent audit of the Company's consolidated financial statements in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards and for issuing a report thereon. The Audit Committee has the general oversight responsibility with respect to the Company's financial reporting and reviews the scope of the independent audits, the results of the audits and other non-audit services provided by the Company's independent registered public accounting firm.

        The following is the Report of the Audit Committee with respect to the Company's audited financial statements included in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended July 2, 2011, which includes the consolidated balance sheets of the Company as of July 2, 2011 and July 3, 2010, and the related consolidated statements of operations, stockholders' equity and cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended July 2, 2011, and the notes thereto.

Review with Management

        The Audit Committee has reviewed and discussed the Company's audited financial statements with management.

Review and Discussions with Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

        The Audit Committee has discussed with PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP ("PricewaterhouseCoopers"), the Company's independent registered public accounting firm, the matters required to be discussed by Statement on Accounting Standards No. 61, "Communications with Audit Committees" which as amended (AICPA, Professional Standards, Vol. 1. section 380), as adopted by the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board in Rule 3200T, which includes, among other items, matters related to the conduct of the audit of the Company's financial statements, and both with and

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without management present, discussed and reviewed the results of PricewaterhouseCoopers' examination of the financial statements.

        The Audit Committee has received the written disclosures letter from PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP required by the applicable requirements of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board regarding the independent public accountant's communications with the Audit Committee concerning independence, and has discussed with PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP the independent public accountant's independence.

        During the course of fiscal year 2011 management engaged in documentation, testing and evaluation of the Company's system of internal control over financial reporting in response to the requirements set forth in Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 and related regulations. The Audit Committee was kept apprised of the progress of the evaluation and provided oversight and advice to management during the process. In connection with this oversight, the Audit Committee received periodic updates provided by management and PricewaterhouseCoopers at Audit Committee meetings. At the conclusion of the process, management provided the Audit Committee with, and the Audit Committee reviewed, a report on the effectiveness of the Company's internal control over financial reporting. The Audit Committee continues to oversee the Company's efforts related to its internal control over financial reporting and management's preparations for the evaluation for fiscal year 2012.

Conclusion

        Based on the review and discussions referred to above, the Audit Committee recommended to the Company's Board that the Company's audited financial statements be included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended July 2, 2011.

    AUDIT COMMITTEE

 

 

Harold L. Covert, Chair
Masood Jabbar
Casimir S. Skrzypczak

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BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP REPORTING COMPLIANCE

        Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, requires the Company's directors, executive officers and any persons who directly or indirectly hold more than 10 percent of the Company's Common Stock ("Reporting Persons") to file reports of ownership and changes in ownership with the SEC. Reporting Persons are required by SEC regulations to furnish the Company with copies of all Section 16(a) forms they file.

        Based solely on its review of the copies of such forms received and written representations from certain Reporting Persons that no such forms were required, the Company believes that during fiscal year 2011, with the exception of an amended Form 3 filing for Alan Lowe and a late Form 4 filing for David Vellequette, all Reporting Persons complied with the applicable filing requirements on a timely basis.


OTHER MATTERS

        The Company knows of no other matters that will be presented for consideration at the Annual Meeting. If any other matters properly come before the Annual Meeting, it is intended that proxies in the enclosed form will be voted in respect thereof in accordance with the judgments of the persons voting the proxies.


ANNUAL REPORT ON FORM 10-K AND ANNUAL REPORT TO STOCKHOLDERS

        THE COMPANY WILL PROVIDE, WITHOUT CHARGE, TO EACH PERSON SOLICITED A COPY OF THE FISCAL YEAR 2011 ANNUAL REPORT, INCLUDING FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SCHEDULES FILED THEREWITH UPON WRITTEN REQUEST TO THE CORPORATE SECRETARY, SENT TO:

JDS UNIPHASE CORPORATION
430 NORTH MCCARTHY BOULEVARD
MILPITAS, CALIFORNIA 95035.

    By Order of the Board of Directors,

 

 

SIGNATURE

 

 

Thomas Waechter
Chief Executive Officer and President

Milpitas, California
October 3, 2011

 

 

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APPENDIX A

2011 Annual Report


Table of Contents

UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549


Form 10-K

(Mark One)    

þ

 

ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

 

For the fiscal year ended July 2, 2011

 

 

OR

o

 

TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

 

For the transition period from                                    to                                   

Commission File Number 0-22874

JDS UNIPHASE CORPORATION
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
  94-2579683
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification Number)

430 North McCarthy Boulevard, Milpitas, California 95035
(Address of principal executive offices including Zip code)

(408) 546-5000
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class   Name of exchange on which registered
Common Stock, par value of $0.001 per share   The NASDAQ Stock Market LLC
Preferred Stock Purchase Rights    

         Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act:
None

         Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act. Yes ý    No o

         Indicate by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Act. Yes o    No ý

         Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the Registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes ý    No o

         Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). Yes ý    No o

         Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-K is not contained herein, and will not be contained to the best of the Registrant's knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to this Form 10-K. ý

         Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of "large accelerated filer," "accelerated filer" and "smaller reporting company" in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

Large accelerated filer ý   Accelerated filer o   Non-accelerated filer o   Smaller reporting company o

         Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes o    No ý

         As of January 1, 2011 the aggregate market value of the voting common equity held by non-affiliates of the Registrant was approximately $3.2 billion, based upon the closing sale prices of the common stock as reported on the NASDAQ Stock Market LLC. Shares of common stock held by executive officers and directors have been excluded from this calculation because such persons may be deemed to be affiliates. This determination of affiliate status is not necessarily a conclusive determination for other purposes.

         As of July 29, 2011, the Registrant had 228,070,114 shares of common stock outstanding, including 4,009,915 exchangeable shares of JDS Uniphase Canada Ltd. Each exchangeable share is exchangeable at any time into common stock on a one-for-one basis, entitles a holder to dividend and other rights economically equivalent to those of the common stock, and through a voting trust, votes at meetings of stockholders of the Registrant.

         Documents Incorporated by Reference: Portions of the Registrant's Notice of Annual Meeting of stockholders and Proxy Statement to be filed pursuant to Regulation 14A within 120 days after Registrant's fiscal year end of July 2, 2011 are incorporated by reference into Part III of this Report.


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TABLE OF CONTENTS

 
   
   
  PAGE
PART I    
    ITEM 1.   BUSINESS   4
    ITEM 1A.   RISK FACTORS   20
    ITEM 1B.   UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS   28
    ITEM 2.   PROPERTIES   28
    ITEM 3.   LEGAL PROCEEDINGS   29
    ITEM 4.   REMOVED AND RESERVED   29
PART II    
    ITEM 5.   MARKET FOR REGISTRANT'S COMMON EQUITY, RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS AND ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES   30
    ITEM 6.   SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA   32
    ITEM 7.   MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS   34
    ITEM 7A.   QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK   64
    ITEM 8.   FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA   66
    ITEM 9.   CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE   131
    ITEM 9A.   CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES   131
    ITEM 9B.   OTHER INFORMATION   131
PART III    
    ITEM 10.   DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE   132
    ITEM 11.   EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION   132
    ITEM 12.   SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS   132
    ITEM 13.   CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS, AND DIRECTOR INDEPENDENCE   132
    ITEM 14.   PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTING FEES AND SERVICES   132
PART IV    
    ITEM 15.   EXHIBITS, FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES   133

SIGNATURES

 

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FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

        Statements contained in this Annual Report on Form 10-K which are not historical facts are forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. A forward-looking statement may contain words such as "anticipates," "believes," "can impact," "could," "continue," "estimates," "expects," "intends," "may," "ongoing," "plans," "potential," "projects," "should," "will," "will continue to be," "would," or the negative thereof or other comparable terminology regarding beliefs, plans, expectations or intentions regarding the future. Forward-looking statements include statements such as:

    our expectations regarding demand for our products, including continued trends in end-user behavior and technological advancements that may drive such demand;

    our belief that the Company is well positioned to benefit from certain industry trends and advancements, and our expectations of the role we will play in those advancements;

    our plans for growth and innovation opportunities;

    our plans to continue to operate as a Company comprised of a portfolio of businesses with a focus on optical and broadband innovation;

    financial projections and expectations, including profitability of certain business units, plans to reduce costs and improve efficiencies, the effects of seasonality on certain business units, continued reliance on key customers for a significant portion of our revenue, sources of revenue, sources of competition and pricing pressures, the future impact of certain accounting pronouncements and our estimation of the potential impact and materiality of litigation that arises in the ordinary course of business;

    our plans for continued development, use and protection of our intellectual property;

    our strategies for achieving our current business objectives, including related risks and uncertainties;

    our plans relating to investments, acquisitions, partnerships and other strategic opportunities;

    our strategies for reducing our dependence on sole suppliers or otherwise mitigating the risk of supply chain interruptions;

    our research and development plans; and

    our expectations related to our products, including costs associated with the development of new products, product yields, quality and other issues.

        Management cautions that forward-looking statements are based on current expectations and assumptions and are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause our actual results to differ materially from those projected in such forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are only predictions and are subject to risks and uncertainties including those set forth in Part I, Item 1A "Risk Factors" and elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K and in other documents we file with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Moreover, neither we assume nor any other person assumes responsibility for the accuracy and completeness of the forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are made only as of the date of this Report and subsequent facts or circumstances may contradict, obviate, undermine or otherwise fail to support or substantiate such statements. We are under no duty to update any of the forward-looking statements after the date of this Form 10-K to conform such statements to actual results or to changes in our expectations.

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PART I

ITEM 1.    BUSINESS

General

Overview

        JDS Uniphase Corporation ("JDSU," also referred to as "the Company," "we," "our," and "us") is a leading provider of communications test and measurement solutions and optical products for telecommunications service providers, wireless operators, cable operators, network-equipment manufacturers ("NEMs"), and enterprises. JDSU is also a leading provider of optical solutions for gesture-recognition, biomedical and environmental instrumentation, semiconductor processing, aerospace and defense, brand authentication, display systems, and custom color product differentiation applications.

        To serve its markets, JDSU operates in the following business segments: Communications Test and Measurement ("CommTest"), which accounted for approximately 44.5% of net revenue in fiscal 2011; Communications and Commercial Optical Products ("CCOP"), which accounted for approximately 42.7% of net revenue in fiscal 2011; and Advanced Optical Technologies ("AOT"), which accounted for approximately 12.8% of net revenue in fiscal 2011.

Industry Trends

        The trends that drive the broadband communications industry influence our CommTest and our CCOP businesses. Demand for high-bandwidth communications is increasing, powered by the growing number of broadband users worldwide and the greater reliance on high-bandwidth capabilities in our daily lives. For example, media-rich content such as video and music downloads, Internet Protocol TV ("IPTV"), gaming, social networking, and other online interactive applications are growing rapidly. Optical networks are being extended closer to the end user with fiber-to-the-home ("FTTH") and other fiber ("FTTx") networks. Mobile data traffic also is increasing as smartphones, tablets, and other mobile devices continue to proliferate with increasingly sophisticated audio, photo, video, e-mail and Internet capabilities. The resulting traffic, in turn, cascades through the network, which depends on optical technology. JDSU is well positioned to continue to benefit from these industry trends, and the network complexity they create, due to its leadership in the broadband test and measurement and optical-networking markets.

        In addition to communications, optical technologies are increasingly applied to solve complex problems and deliver unique solutions in other industries. For example, our high-precision lasers enable the trend toward smaller integrated circuits for use in today's compact consumer electronics, the classification and sorting of biological cells using induced fluorescence, and deoxyribonucleic acid ("DNA") sequencing through the appropriate application of monochromatic light. New concentrator photovoltaic ("CPV") cell technology from JDSU captures concentrated sunlight for electrical power generation. Also, our optically variable pigment, holographic, and microtaggant technologies protect global brands, including medicines and electronics, and government documents, including currency and high-security credentials, against counterfeiting. Precision optical coatings are used for emerging gesture-recognition and 3D applications as well as high-performance applications in aerospace, entertainment, and biomedical instrumentation.

Sales and Marketing

        JDSU markets its products to telecommunications and cable television service providers, NEMs, original equipment manufacturers ("OEM"), enterprises, distributors and strategic partners worldwide. Each business segment has a dedicated sales force that communicates directly with customers'

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executive, technical, manufacturing, and purchasing personnel as needed to determine design, performance, and cost requirements. In addition, all business segments are working to expand opportunities in emerging geographic markets and through alternate channels of distribution.

        A high level of support is necessary to develop and maintain long-term collaborative relationships with our customers. JDSU engages the customer at the initial design phase and continues to build the relationship as customer needs change and develop. Service and support are provided through JDSU offices and those of its partners worldwide.

Additional Information

        JDSU was incorporated in California in 1979 and reincorporated in Delaware in 1993. JDSU is the product of several significant mergers and acquisitions including, among others, the combination of Uniphase Corporation and JDS FITEL in 1999, and the acquisition of Acterna, Inc. in 2005. Our strategy is to operate as a company comprised of a portfolio of business with a focus on optical and broadband innovation.

        We are subject to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or the Exchange Act, pursuant to which we file annual, quarterly and periodic reports, proxy statements and other information with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"). Such reports, proxy statements and other information may be obtained by visiting the Public Reference Room of the SEC at 100 F Street, NE, Washington, DC 20549 or by calling the SEC at 1-800-SEC-0330. In addition, the SEC maintains a website (www.sec.gov) that contains reports, proxy and information statements, and other information regarding issuers that file electronically with the SEC. We also post all of our SEC filings on our website at www.jdsu.com/investors as soon as reasonably practicable after they are electronically filed with or furnished to the SEC.

Corporate Strategy

        Our objective is to continue to be a leading provider for all markets and industries we serve. In support of our business segments, we are pursuing a corporate strategy that we believe will best position us for future opportunities. The key elements of our corporate strategy include:

    Enable our customers' innovation in broadband and optical markets

    We remain committed to working closely with our customers from initial product design and manufacturing through to solution deployment and training. We strive to engage with our customers at the early stages of development to provide them with the most innovative and timely products and services and ensure that our focus remains aligned with their emerging requirements. Our sales, customer support, product marketing, and development efforts are organized to maximize effectiveness in our customer interactions.

    Maintain and improve our financial flexibility

    We will continue to take actions to maintain and improve our financial flexibility to support our global business operations and additional investments in growth and innovation. Key elements of this strategy include maintaining a healthy balance sheet with a strong liquidity position, continued generation of positive cash flow, diligent management of our cash conversion cycle, managing our capital structure to minimize cost of capital and preserve access to additional financing, managing capital market risk and refinancing risk with periodic issuances, and maintaining healthy bank relationships.

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    Build a lean and scalable business

    We remain committed to streamlining our manufacturing operations and reducing costs by using contract manufacturers where appropriate and consolidating to reduce our footprint and total fixed costs. As a result, we are moving from a fixed cost model to a variable one that is efficient, highly scalable and capable of consistently meeting our customers' quality and performance requirements. In addition, our shared corporate functions model cost-effectively provides our business segments with the centralized strength and depth of a larger company, while allowing each segment to remain focused and responsive to its own market needs.

    Invest in profitable, market-based innovation

    Based on current and anticipated demand, we will continue to invest in research and development ("R&D") and through acquisitions and partnerships in new technologies, products and services that offer our customers increased efficiency, higher performance, improved functionality, and/or higher levels of integration. In fiscal 2011, we continued to invest in product development in line with our profitability and growth objectives.

    Expand our global market presence

    Long term, we expect higher rates of growth internationally than we do domestically, with the highest rates of expected growth in our Asia-Pacific, Latin America and Eastern Europe regions. Therefore, we are developing products, sales, marketing and customer support to meet the specific needs in these regions in order to serve these customers better. In fiscal 2011, JDSU opened a facility in Suzhou, China to manufacture high-precision optical coatings for a wide variety of markets that include 3D, gesture recognition, theater projection and sensing applications.

        Although we expect to successfully implement our strategy, internal and/or external factors could impact our ability to meet any, or all, of our objectives. These factors are discussed under Item 1A—Risk Factors.

Business Segments

        JDSU operates in the following business segments: CommTest, CCOP and AOT. Each segment has its own engineering, manufacturing, sales, and marketing groups to better serve customers and respond quickly to the market needs. In addition, our business segments share common corporate services that provide capital, infrastructure, resources, and functional support, allowing them to focus on core technological strengths to compete and innovate in their markets.

Communications Test and Measurement

        The CommTest business segment products and services enable the design, deployment, and maintenance of communication equipment and broadband networks and ensure the quality of services delivered to the end user. These products and services provide solutions that help accelerate the deployment of new services and lower operating expenses while improving performance and reliability. Included in the product portfolio are test tools, platforms, software, solutions, and services for wireless and wireline networks. These products address the test requirements across and at all layers of the network and are used in all phases of a component life cycle, from research and development in the lab to production line validation. JDSU also provides protocol test solutions for the development and field deployment of storage and storage-network technologies.

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Markets

        JDSU provides instruments and customer experience management ("CEM") systems and services for communications network operators and equipment manufacturers that deliver and/or operate broadband/IP networks (cable, wireline and mobile) deploying triple- and quad-play services (voice, video, data, and wireless). JDSU test solutions support the research, development and manufacture of network equipment; field service test for wireline and wireless networks, including triple-play deployments for cable, telecom, FTTx and home networking; and CEM, which includes monitoring and maintaining quality of experience ("QoE") for cable, wireless and wireline/telecom networks. JDSU also provides protocol-test solutions for the development and field deployment of storage and storage-network technologies.

Customers

        JDSU customers for CommTest include the world's largest communications service providers, communications-equipment manufacturers, government organizations, and large corporate customers. These include major telecom and cable operators such as AT&T, Bell Canada, Bharti Airtel Limited, British Telecom, China Mobile, China Telecom, Chunghwa Telecom, Comcast, CSL, Deutsche Telecom, France Telecom, Saudi Telecom Company, TalkTalk, Telefónica, Telmex, TimeWarner Cable, Verizon and many others. JDSU test and measurement customers also include many of the network-equipment manufacturers served by our CCOP segment, including Alcatel-Lucent, Ciena, Cisco Systems, Fujitsu, Huawei, and Motorola. JDSU test and measurement customers also include chip and infrastructure vendors, storage-device manufacturers, storage-network and switch vendors, and deployed private enterprise customers. Storage-segment customers include Brocade, Cisco Systems, EMC, Hewlett-Packard and IBM.

Trends

        As content providers in the communications industry are developing new business models to expand their distribution capabilities, they are increasingly adopting online channels for rich broadband content such as music, gaming, video programming, and movies. Telecommunications and cable service providers are, in turn, planning to increase their revenues and profitability by expanding their network capacity and delivering the sophisticated levels of quality of service required to meet the requirements of content providers and consumers.

        Telecommunications, cable television, satellite, and wireless service providers are competing with each other to offer content providers and consumers the ability to carry virtually any type of content via bundled services. With more applications and content available, potential benefits for service providers include increased average revenue per user ("ARPU") and less customer turnover due to better service quality, thus increasing profitability and long-term competitive advantage. As a result, many providers are developing consolidated network architectures intended to enable a triple-play (integrated voice, data and video services) offering from a single provider rather than three separate services from separate providers over separate networks.

        Also adding to network complexity is the growth of worldwide mobile subscribers and the increased adoption of bandwidth-intensive mobile applications which continues to drive significant network investment. As a result, mobile providers are upgrading the fiber network, re-engineering backhaul of mobile traffic from cell towers, and rolling out next-generation wireless-access technologies including 3G and 4G/Long Term Evolution ("LTE").

        Additionally, the proliferation of new and higher bandwidth services, including video-based content such as news, movies, and gaming, is generating strong growth in demand for network capacity and bandwidth rates, which in turn drives demand for many types of networking, access and transport systems.

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        Increasing deployments of broadband access, the expansion of IP-based services, and the need to reduce deployment time and cost results in demand for communications test and measurement instruments, systems, software, and services. These communications test and measurement solutions support the rapid deployment of new services, increase customer satisfaction by helping technicians complete installation and repair work quickly and correctly, and lower operating expenses by automating and improving network installation, maintenance, and management processes. Our broad portfolio of test and measurement solutions positions us well to benefit from these developments.

Strategy

        The CommTest business segment plans to improve profitability and increase revenue by providing communications test and measurement solutions that address the business challenges of network operators and communications equipment manufacturers. Its focus is to enable network operators to accelerate the deployment of new services, improve customer experience, reduce customer churn, and lower network operating expenses.

Competition

        JDSU competes against various companies, including Agilent, Anritsu, Danaher (i.e. Fluke and Tektronix), Exfo, Spirent, Sunrise, and VeEX. While JDSU faces multiple competitors for each of its product families, it continues to have one of the broadest portfolios of wireline and wireless products and solutions available in the communications test and measurement industry.

Offerings

        JDSU provides one of the industry's most expansive set of communications-focused test and measurement solutions. This portfolio provides end-to-end test support across wireless and wireline communications networks, including the core, metro, access, and home networking environments. JDSU is a leader in the test and measurement market and has an installed base of hundreds of thousands of test instruments and systems deployed in communications networks around the world.

Instruments

        JDSU provides devices that perform various communications test and monitoring functions. Designed to be mobile, these products assist service provider technicians in assessing the performance of network elements and segments or verifying the integrity of the information being transmitted across the network. These instruments incorporate high levels of intelligence and have user interfaces that are designed to simplify operation and minimize training. JDSU test instruments also include those used by NEMs in the design and manufacture of next-generation network equipment. Thorough testing by NEMs plays a critical role in producing the components and equipment that are the building blocks of network infrastructure.

Software

        JDSU provides software products and custom software development services to its customers. Software products address applications for network capacity management, test operations support systems and workflow solutions. Software services are provided to customize software applications and to interface JDSU software with customer operations support systems.

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Solutions

        JDSU solutions typically consist of integrated hardware and software components that reside in communication networks, such as CEM solutions. Using an integrated test and measurement system, JDSU customers are able to analyze a variety of network elements, transmission technologies and protocols from a single console, simplifying the process of deploying, provisioning and managing network equipment and services. From a centralized location, technicians can access the test systems within the network and perform simultaneous test and monitoring functions on one or more elements, either manually or automatically. These capabilities allow network operators to initiate service to new customers faster, decrease the need for technicians to make on-site service calls, help to make necessary repairs faster and, as a result, lower costs while providing higher quality and more reliable services.

Services

        JDSU offers a range of product support and professional services geared to comprehensively address its customers' requirements. These services include repair, calibration, software support services and technical assistance for its products. JDSU also offers product and technology training as well as consulting services. JDSU professional services, provided in conjunction with system integration projects, include project management installation and implementation.

Communications and Commercial Optical Products

        The CCOP business segment provides optical communications products used by NEMs for telecommunications and enterprise data communications. These products enable the transmission and transport of video, audio and text data over high-capacity fiber optic cables. Transmission products primarily consist of optical transceivers, optical transponders, and their supporting components such as modulators and source lasers, including innovative products such as vertical-cavity surface-emitting lasers ("VCSELs"). Transport products primarily consist of amplifiers and reconfigurable optical add/drop multiplexers ("ROADMs") and their supporting components such as pump lasers, passive devices, and array waveguides ("AWGs"). In fact, many of today's most advanced optical networks are built on our transport and transmission components, modules and subsystems.

        This business segment also provides lasers employed in a wide variety of OEM applications. JDSU laser products serve customers in markets and applications such as biotechnology, graphics and imaging, remote sensing, and materials processing and precision machining such as micro via drilling in printed circuit boards, wafer singulation, and solar cell scribing. These products include diode, direct-diode, diode-pumped solid-state, fiber, and gas lasers.

        In addition, our photovoltaics ("PV") products include CPV cells and receivers for generating energy from sunlight, as well as fiber optic-based systems for delivering and measuring electrical power.

Markets

        The CCOP business segment participates in the optical communications, laser, and PV markets.

        JDSU optical communications products include a wide range of components, modules, and subsystems to support and maintain customers in our two market segments: telecommunications, including carrier networks for access (local), metro (intracity), long-haul (city-to-city and worldwide), and submarine (undersea) networks; and enterprise data communications, including storage-access networks ("SANs"), local-area networks ("LANs"), and Ethernet wide-area networks ("WANs").

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        The JDSU portfolio of laser products includes components and subsystems used in a wide variety of OEM applications that range in output power from milliwatts to kilowatts and include ultraviolet ("UV"), visible, and infrared ("IR") wavelengths. JDSU supports customer applications in the biotechnology, graphics and imaging, remote sensing, materials processing and other precision machining arenas.

        The PV business unit provides photonic power for a range of remote sensing applications, including those used by the electric power industry to measure power transmission and is also developing high efficiency concentrator PV cells for the generation of electric power from solar radiation.

Customers

        CCOP serves optical communications equipment manufacturers such as Alcatel-Lucent, Ciena, Cisco Systems, Ericsson, Fujitsu, Hewlett-Packard, Huawei, IBM, Nokia Siemens Networks, and Tellabs, and OEM laser customers such as Amada, ASML, Beckman Coulter, Becton Dickinson, Disco, Electro Scientific Industries, and Han's Laser. Customers for PV products include Amplifier Research, ETS-Lindgren, Nanjing Xinning Optoelectronics Automation, and Siemens.

Trends

        The business cycle notwithstanding, long-term trends suggest growing opportunities for CCOP. These trends are discussed, by market, below:

        Optical Communications: To remain competitive, network operators worldwide must offer broader suites of digital services. To do this, they are migrating to Internet-protocol ("IP") networks, which effectively deliver triple-play services while lowering capital and operating costs of dense-wavelength-division multiplexing ("DWDM") networks. In data communications, demand for broadband is driven by the growing needs of intracompany LAN and intercompany WAN networks. The growing demand for capacity encourages the adoption of optical communications products across the telecom sector, including long-haul, metro (core and access), cable television ("CATV"), submarine, and FTTP or FTTx. It also increases demand for optical products in the storage and enterprise sectors, including LAN, SAN and WAN.

        New, bandwidth-intensive applications can result in sudden and severe changes in demand almost anywhere on the network. Increasing agility in optical networks by employing ROADMs, tunable transponders, and other agile optical products provides an effective way to respond to unpredictable bandwidth demands and manage expenses. With more agile optical networks, a service provider can add capacity by using remote management applications rather than by dispatching technicians to perform manual operations in the field.

        In addition, the high-end routers, switches, and cross-connect equipment that must handle legacy and IP traffic are becoming increasingly complex in order to meet higher bandwidth, scalability, speed, and reliability needs. Products must provide higher levels of functionality and performance in compact designs that must also meet requirements for emissions, cost, and reduced power consumption.

        Deployment of fiber closer to the end user increases the availability of high-bandwidth services and should result in increased demand on the metro and long-haul networks into which these services feed. The dynamically reconfigurable nature of today's agile networks enables lower operating costs and other competitive advantages, allowing service providers to use and scale network capacity more flexibly, streamline service provisioning, accelerate rerouting around points of failure, and modify network topology through simple point-and-click network management systems.

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        JDSU is a leading provider of the optical products mentioned above which support the trends in this market. JDSU innovation, particularly in the area of photonic integrated circuits, which can replace many discrete components with a single photonic chip, is resulting in products that have more functionality, are smaller, require less power, and are more cost-effective. For example, the tunable XFP transceiver is 85% smaller than previous tunable models. Higher levels of integration have also led to development of the Super Transport Blade ("STB"), which delivers all transport functions in a single, integrated platform, essentially replacing three blades with one.

        JDSU, with its innovative optical communications and flexible, cost-effective transport portfolio, is positioned to be the supplier of choice for next-generation networks.

        Lasers: As technology advances, high-tech and other vital industries increasingly turn to lasers when they need more precision, higher productivity, and energy efficient or "green" alternatives for problems that can not be solved by mechanical, electronic or other means. For example, lasers have been used for years to help achieve the scale and precision needed in semiconductor processing. In biotech applications, lasers have been instrumental for advances (and new standard procedures) in cytology, hematology, genome sequencing, and crime scene investigations, among others. The long term trends in these industries should lead to increased demand for lasers.

        In addition, demand continues for electronic products, as well as products and components in other industries, to offer greater functionality while becoming smaller, lighter, and less expensive. Product designs that achieve this are requiring precise micromachining and materials processing, such as micro bending, soldering and welding—especially for plastics. At the scale and processing speed needed, lasers are replacing mature mechanical tools such as drills for tiny holes, or "vias," in printed circuit boards and saws and scribes for singulating silicon wafers, resulting in greater precision and productivity. As these trends continue, we believe that manufacturers and industries will increase their reliance on lasers in order to maintain or increase their competitiveness.

        There is an increasing trend towards energy efficiency and "green" industry. Industries are using lasers to develop products that are smaller and lighter, and that increase productivity and yield, thereby lowering their energy consumption. More directly, this trend has provided for significant growth in the solar power market segment and applications for lasers used in the production of solar panels.

        JDSU is well-positioned with key OEM providers of laser solutions to these industries. We continue to develop our laser portfolio to offer smaller and more cost-effective products designed specifically for the performance, integration, reliability and support needs of our OEM customers.

        Photonic Power and Photovoltaics: The trend toward lighter, cleaner, efficient solutions has led to opportunities for photonics in a variety of applications. The use of photonic power for remote sensors solves the problem of electromagnetic interference ("EMI"), radio frequency ("RF") and other interference associated with the use of electrical power. The need for clean energy is fueling a strong increase in demand for concentrated photovoltaic power. JDSU proprietary technology already in use for powering remote sensors has led to high efficiency products applicable to electric power generation from solar energy.

        On July 7, 2011, JDSU acquired critical product design, patented intellectual property and other assets from QuantaSol, a CPV provider based in the United Kingdom. The acquisition allows JDSU to leverage industry-leading multiple-quantum-well ("MQW") technology from QuantaSol for its CPV cell product platform. MQW technology allows more light to be converted to electrical power by raising the efficiency of CPV cells, the most important metric in the solar industry.

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Strategy

        In optical communications, we are focused on technology leadership, cost leadership through innovation and collaboration with our customers, and functional integration. We will continue to align the latest technologies with best-in-class, scalable manufacturing and operations to drive the next phase of optical communications with highly integrated technologies that are faster, more agile, and more reliable, making us a valuable business and technology partner for NEMs.

        In the laser markets, JDSU works to establish long-term business partnerships with its OEM customers. Leveraging established manufacturing, engineering, telecommunications, and photonics expertise, JDSU delivers products that meet cost-of-ownership and reliability needs while delivering on volume production demands.

        In photonic power and PV, JDSU is developing best-in-class performance technology applicable to the fast-growing solar power market.

Competition

        JDSU competes against numerous public and private companies in markets served by CCOP. A partial list of public company competitors providing optical communications includes Oclaro, Finisar, Fujitsu, Furukawa Electric, Opnext, Oplink Communications, and Sumitomo Electric. JDSU competitors in the laser market include Coherent, IPG Photonics, Rofin-Sinar, CVI-Melles, and the Spectra-Physics division of Newport Corporation. JDSU competes against Spectrolab and Emcore in the PV market.

        In addition to these established companies, JDSU faces significant and focused competition from other companies and emerging startups. While each of its product families has multiple competitors, JDSU has a broad range of products and leading technologies that are aligned with industry trends and the needs of its customers.

Offerings

        CCOP serves the optical communications, laser, and PV markets.

Optical Communications

        JDSU optical communications offerings address two market segments: telecommunications and enterprise data communications. In addition to a full selection of active and passive components, JDSU offers increasing levels of functionality and integration in modules, circuit packs, and subsystems for transmission, amplification, wavelength management, and more. Our optical communications product offerings are described below:

        In the telecommunications market segment, we offer transmission and transport solutions for the synchronous optical network ("SONET"), synchronous-digital-hierarchy ("SDH") and wavelength-division multiplexer ("WDM") applications. Transmission products, such as our tunable transponder, transceiver, and transmitter modules, transmit and receive signals. JDSU also offers transmission components for the previously mentioned products, which include active components such as tunable lasers, detectors/receivers, and modulators.

        JDSU transport products, such as ROADMs and other amplifiers, provide switching, routing and conditioning of signals. JDSU also provides components for transport, including passive components

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such as our attenuators, circulators, couplers/splitters/WDMs, gain flattening filters, hybrid interleavers, multiplexer/demultiplexers polarization components, switches, and wavelength lockers.

        Industry-leading innovation led to the STB, which integrates all major optical transport functions (wavelength switching, preamplification, postamplification, and monitoring) into a single-slot blade. This all-in-one solution reduces the size, cost, and power requirements of optical components, incorporates nano wavelength selective switch ("WSS") technology, and enables greater chassis density and a smaller footprint.

        In the enterprise data communications market segment, which relies on storing and moving vast amounts of data, JDSU offers transmission products, such as our optical transceivers for Fibre Channel and Gigabit Ethernet applications. JDSU transceivers are also used in Ethernet connections for servers, routers, hubs, and switches for Internet and e-mail services.

        JDSU integrated fiber optic transceivers provide a high-speed, serial electrical interface for connecting processors, switches, and peripherals. They are available in hot-pluggable or pin-through-hole versions with a small footprint for use in compact system designs. This allows manufacturers to double the density of transceivers on a board compared to conventional designs.

        For higher data transfer rates of 40 and 100G, JDSU offers VCSELs. VCSELs reduce power consumption, heat, EMI, and cost while increasing speed, reliability, and link distance. Our compact arrays offer an innovative solution for the LANs, SANs, broadband Internet, and metro-area network applications that currently depend on high-end routers, switches, and cross-connect equipment to handle legacy and IP traffic.

Lasers

        Our broad range of products includes diode-pumped solid-state, fiber, diode, direct-diode, and gas lasers such as argon-ion and helium-neon ("HeNe") lasers.

        Diode-pumped solid-state and fiber lasers that provide excellent beam quality, low noise, and exceptional reliability are used in biotechnology, graphics and imaging, remote sensing, materials processing, and precision machining applications.

        Diode and direct-diode lasers address a wide variety of applications, including laser pumping, thermal exposure, illumination, ophthalmology, image recording, printing, plastic welding, and selective soldering.

        Gas lasers such as argon-ion and helium-neon lasers provide a stable, low-cost and reliable solution over a wide range of operating conditions, making them well suited for complex, high-resolution OEM applications such as flow cytometry, DNA sequencing, graphics and imaging, and semiconductor inspection.

Photonic power and photovoltaics

        Photonic power is an innovative power-over-fiber delivery system that converts optical power to electrical power. Since it is delivered over nonconducting fiber optic cable, it is not affected by RF or EMI, is lighter, generates less heat, is spark-free, and can be used to drive sensors, gauges, actuators, low-power communications devices, and other electronic devices.

        JDSU capabilities in converting optical power to electrical power are now being applied to the solar energy market. Multijunction CPV cells generate power under concentrated sunlight. JDSU has developed CPV cells to be available both as chips and in receiver assemblies for generating solar power.

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Advanced Optical Technologies

        The AOT business segment leverages its core technology strengths of optics and materials science to manage light and color effects. With decades of experience in optical coating and holographic technology, AOT develops innovative solutions that meet the needs of a variety of markets—from counterfeit protection to gesture-recognition.

Markets

        Our AOT segment spans several markets. Its multilayer product security technologies provide overt and covert product verification for protection against diversion, brand erosion, and lost revenue due to counterfeiting. These technologies safeguard high security government documents as well as brands in the transaction card, pharmaceutical, consumer electronics, printing/imaging supplies, and fast-moving consumer goods industries through innovative optically variable pigment, holographic, and microtaggant technologies.

        AOT also produces precise, high-performance, optical thin-film coatings for a variety of applications in government and aerospace, biomedical, consumer electronics, telecommunications, office automation, and other markets. These applications include gesture-recognition, night-vision goggles, satellite solar covers, medical instrumentation, computer-driven projectors, 3D cinema and event lighting.

        In addition, we offer, custom color solutions for product finishes and decorative packaging that can be applied to a wide variety of substrates. These include innovative optically-based color-shifting and other solutions that provide product enhancement for brands in the pharmaceutical, automotive, consumer electronics, sports apparel, and fast-moving consumer goods industries.

Customers

        The AOT business segment serves customers such as 3M, Dolby, Kingston, Lockheed Martin, Northrup Grumman, Pan Pacific, and SICPA. JDSU technology is used to protect the currencies of China, the European Union, the United States, and other governments around the world. Leading pharmaceutical companies worldwide also use JDSU solutions to protect their brands, as do major issuers of transaction cards such as MasterCard and American Express. JDSU custom color product differentiation and brand enhancement solutions are used by customers such as DuPont.

Trends

        Product integrity is a worldwide, multi-billion dollar issue that poses consumer health and safety risks as well as issues such as, corporate liability, devaluation of brand image, weakening of brand loyalty, and lost revenues. Favored targets include pharmaceuticals, imaging supplies, apparel, automotive parts, consumer electronics, and electronic media. Other issues, such as product diversion where distributors divert products intended for lower-priced markets to higher-priced markets, increasingly require brand protection. The spread of counterfeiting can be attributed to several factors, including using the Internet to facilitate distribution, a ready availability of low-cost, high-quality printing equipment to reproduce product packaging, the elimination of international trade barriers, and an increasingly mobile global society.

        JDSU technology has become a worldwide standard for currency protection. Meanwhile, the need to protect high-value documents and offer solutions for authenticating personal, identification, and financial documents is also growing. Our authentication products can be combined to offer multilayer

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solutions for creating effective security programs that combine secure authentication, flexible aesthetics, and ease of application.

        Demand for optical solutions to solve complex problems extends to the aerospace, defense and medical/environmental instrumentation markets, which require customized, high-precision coated products and optical components that selectively absorb, transmit, or reflect light to meet the performance requirements of sophisticated systems. Our custom optics products offer an array of advanced technologies and precision optics—from the UV to the far IR portion of the light spectrum. Most products are custom optical filters, on either a simple or complex irregular shape, that require from one to several hundred layers to create the coating.

        Another challenge is the need to differentiate products in order to build brands. Global competition and an increasing range of product offerings are driving designers to look for innovative ways to increase the aesthetic value of their products and make them stand out. Our custom color solutions are used in coatings and packaging to create unique and striking visual effects.

Strategy

        The AOT business segment develops technologies that differentiate and effectively protect valuable brands via a secure, flexible, aesthetically striking optical platform. It also strives to supply the highest-quality, best-in-class optical components and assemblies with innovative thin-film coating processes that help customers protect and/or differentiate their products. JDSU will continue to leverage its intellectual property and leading expertise in optics, light management and material technology to develop solutions that provide a unique advantage to customers.

Competition

        In these markets, JDSU faces competition from providers of special-effect pigments like Merck KGA and from manufacturers of security holograms including Kurz, De La Rue and OpSec; from coating companies such as Nidek, Toppan, and Toray; from display-component companies such as Asahi, Fuji Photo-Optical, Nikon, and Nitto Optical; and from optics companies such as Barr Associates and Deposition Sciences.

Offerings

        AOT consists of the Authentication Solutions Group ("ASG"), which has offerings for brand protection and document authentication; the Custom Optics Product Group ("COPG"), which offers optical thin-film coatings for a range of markets; and the Flex Products Group ("Flex"), which offers custom color solutions, currency protection, printing services, and solar window films.

Brand Protection

        To strengthen brand integrity, many corporate brand owners are introducing overt protective measures in packaging that provide consumers and/or inspection personnel with the ability to quickly determine product authenticity by visually detecting a color effect on the package. Covert solutions provide an additional layer of protection that cannot be seen or detected without a visual aid.

        JDSU offers both overt and covert solutions for security, including SecureShift® light-interference technology (which allows inks or plastics to exhibit different colors and visual effects from different viewing angles), holographic technology, and Charms™ microstructured taggants. Applications include transaction cards, pharmaceuticals, imaging supplies, electronics, computer, and other consumer goods.

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JDSU offers these solutions in a wide range of choices by incorporating them into printing inks, product labels, and product packaging.

Document authentication

        JDSU optically variable pigment ("OVP®") technology, which produces color-shifting and other optical effects, and our holographic technologies are used to combat forgery and counterfeiting, protect against alteration of data, and allow for immediate authentication of high-value documents. JDSU works closely with its customers to design these solutions to meet their specific needs for passports, personal identification, and other government and secure documents.

Custom Optics

        Optical thin-film coatings are submicroscopic (nanometer to micrometer) layers of materials, such as silicon and magnesium fluoride, that are applied to the surface of a substrate, including glass, plastic or metal. Thin-film coatings control the behavior of light to produce effects such as reflection, refraction, absorption, abrasion resistance, antiglare, oxygen and/or moisture transmission, and electrical conductivity for a variety of applications.

        Aerospace and defense: JDSU provides customized optics for solar-cell coverglass, thermal-control mirror technology, and optical sensors for aerospace applications. JDSU thin-film optics products can be found on spacecraft and satellites. In addition, JDSU supplies filters used in military applications such as infrared night-vision goggles and electronic countermeasures.

        Consumer and commercial electronics: JDSU manufactures and sells coated optics for use in home and business display systems and 3D entertainment systems. These products include bandpass filters, mirrors, polarization compensators, heater panels and other coated optics, and assemblies. Products for the automation market include photo receptors and mirrors for photocopiers, scanners, computer-driven projectors, and facsimile machines.

        Instrumentation and lighting: JDSU provides multicavity and linear variable optical filters on a variety of substrates for applications including gas monitoring and analysis, thermal imaging, smart munitions, fire detection, spectroscopy, and pollution monitoring. These filters are also used in biomedical applications, semiconductor test systems, and test and measurement equipment. JDSU also provides advanced optical filters used to create dramatic lighting effects and rich, saturated color in intelligent lighting systems for entertainment and architectural lighting.

Custom Color Solutions

        For product differentiation and brand enhancement, JDSU provides custom color solutions for a variety of applications using our ChromaFlair® and SpectraFlair® pigments to create color effects that emphasize body contours, create dynamic environments, or enhance products in motion. These pigments are added to paints, plastics, or textiles for products and packaging.

        Our line of custom color products uses proprietary manufacturing processes and light interference or diffractive technology to provide specific color characteristics that can be designed to meet the needs of individual products, brands or markets. The products create a durable finish with striking color properties for automotive, consumer electronics, and other applications.

        The design process is critical to delivering custom color solutions that meet the needs of specific customers, markets and brands. JDSU color specialists, Color Lab, and prototyping capabilities help customers overcome color design challenges during the design stage.

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Currency Protection

        Our OVP technology for overt security technology has become a standard used by governments worldwide for currency protection. OVP provides a color-shifting effect that enables positive, easy visual verification and deters counterfeiting.

Printing Services

        Proprietary printing processes and a current good manufacturing practices ("cGMP")-compliant environment deliver solutions for labels, closures, hang tags, and flexible packaging for authentication and custom color solutions. In addition, JDSU provides high quality flexographic and gravure printing for labels for retail and apparel, healthcare, food and beverage, automotive, consumer goods and personal care.

Acquisitions

        As part of our strategy, we are committed to the ongoing evaluation of strategic opportunities and, where appropriate, the acquisition of additional products, technologies or businesses that are complementary to, or broaden the markets for our products. We believe we have strengthened our business model by expanding our addressable markets, customer base, and expertise, diversifying our product portfolio, and fortifying our core businesses through acquisition as well as through organic initiatives.

        In May 2010, we completed the acquisition of the Network Solutions Division ("NSD") of Agilent Technologies, Inc. ("Agilent"), where we acquired certain assets and assumed certain liabilities of NSD for a total cash purchase price consideration of approximately $163.8 million.

        In July 2009, we completed the acquisition of the Storage Network Tools business ("SNT") of Finisar Corporation. Under the terms of the agreement, we acquired SNT for approximately $40.7 million.

        Please refer to "Note 5. Mergers and Acquisitions" of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements under Item 8 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K for further discussion of the acquisitions completed during fiscal 2011, 2010 and 2009.

Restructuring Programs and Divestitures

        We continue to consolidate the manufacturing of our products based on core competencies, cost efficiency, and alternative manufacturers, where appropriate. Among other things, we continue to strengthen our partnerships with contract manufacturers. We completed the process of centralizing in-house manufacturing from North America primarily pertaining to the CCOP segment product lines to a third-party owned lower-cost facility in Shenzhen, China during fiscal 2009. With regard to the Lasers business, we completed the transition to a lower cost contract manufacturer in fiscal 2010. In the last three fiscal years, including the current fiscal year, we restructured and reorganized our CommTest segment to improve the efficiency of the manufacturing, research and development and sales organization by reducing/rationalizing headcount, moving significant work to less expensive offshore contractors, and consolidating and centralizing similar functions to fewer sites designed to improve leverage. Additionally, we continue to centralize many administrative functions such as information technology, human resources, and finance to take advantage of common processes and controls, and economies of scale.

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        Please refer to Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations under Item 7 and the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements under Item 8 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K for further discussion on these charges.

Research and Development

        During fiscal 2011, 2010, and 2009, we incurred R&D expenses of $239.9 million, $174.9 million, and $167.1 million, respectively. The number of employees engaged in R&D was approximately 1,450 as of July 2, 2011, 1,350 as of July 3, 2010, and 950 as of June 27, 2009.

        We devote substantial resources to R&D to develop new and enhanced products to serve our markets. Once the design of a product is complete, our engineering efforts shift to enhancing both the performance of that product and our ability to manufacture it in greater volume and at lower cost.

        In our CommTest segment, the addressable markets include portable instruments for telecom, cable, and wireless field service personnel, systems and software used in operations centers, and instruments used in the design and production of network equipment deployed in telecom, cable, and wireless networks. We have increased our focus on test and monitoring for wireless applications, IP-based service delivery, and CEM to address the required changes in network architecture as they relate to our target market. At the same time, we maintain our capability to continue to serve all major network architectures and protocols.

        In our CCOP segment, we are increasing our focus on the most promising markets while maintaining our capability to provide products throughout the network. We are increasing our emphasis on the next generation Agile Optical Networks ("AON") components and modules, such as ROADMs and tunable devices needed for long-haul and metro market segments as well as expanding our transmission transceiver portfolio to support telecom, local area network, storage area network, and enterprise market segments. We are also responding to our customers' requests for higher levels of integration, including the integration of optics, electronics and software in our modules, subsystems, and circuit packs. We are providing optical technology for gesture-recognition systems that enable the control of technology by natural body gestures instead of using a remote, mouse, or other device. Emerging gesture recognition systems simplify the way that people interact with technology, and are initially being used in applications for home entertainment and computing. In addition, our CCOP and AOT segments have been working together to develop CPV cells for the solar market aimed at large commercial and utility scale installations. We continue to develop new product offerings in both solid-state and fiber lasers that take advantage of technologies and components developed within our CCOP segment. All these developments are targeted at serving customers engaging in biotechnology, graphics and imaging, remote sensing, and materials processing and precision micromachining markets.

        In our AOT segment, our research and development efforts concentrate on developing more innovative solutions for our markets. We are advancing our 3D technology development efforts for both cinema and home entertainment. We continue to develop and evaluate new products in the rapidly growing sensor market. We also are responding to customer demand in the emerging gesture-recognition markets and for new product applications in the currency security markets. Our AOT segment continues to advance light interference micro-flakes, color separation and birefringent filters, holographic images, components and assemblies for optical systems.

Manufacturing

        As of July 2, 2011 our significant manufacturing facilities were located in the United States, China, France, and Germany. Additionally, our significant contract manufacturing partners were located in China, Malaysia, Mexico, Taiwan and Thailand.

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Sources and Availability of Raw Materials

        JDSU uses various suppliers and contract manufacturers to supply parts and components for the manufacture and support of multiple product lines. Although our intention is to establish at least two sources of supply for materials whenever possible, for certain components we have sole or limited source supply arrangements. We may not be able to procure these components from alternative sources at acceptable prices within a reasonable time or at all; therefore the loss or interruption of such arrangements could have an impact on our ability to deliver certain products on a timely basis.

Patents and Proprietary Rights

        Intellectual property rights that apply to our various products include patents, trade secrets, and trademarks. We do not intend to broadly license our intellectual property rights unless we can obtain adequate consideration or enter into acceptable patent cross-license agreements. As of July 2, 2011, we owned approximately 1,560 U.S. patents and approximately 670 foreign patents, and we are processing over 850 pending applications throughout the world.

Backlog

        Backlog consists of purchase orders for products for which we have assigned shipment dates within the following 12 months. As of July 2, 2011 our backlog was approximately $398 million as compared to $457 million at July 3, 2010. Because of possible changes in product delivery schedules and cancellation of product orders and because our sales often reflect orders shipped in the same quarter in which they are received, our backlog at any particular date is not necessarily indicative of actual revenue or the level of orders for any succeeding period.

Employees

        We employed approximately 5,000 employees as of July 2, 2011, compared to approximately 4,700 and 4,000 as of July 3, 2010 and June 27, 2009, respectively. Our workforce as of July 2, 2011 included approximately 1,950 employees in manufacturing, 1,450 employees in R&D, 600 employees in general and administration, and 1,000 employees in sales and marketing.

        Similar to other technology companies, particularly those in Silicon Valley, we rely upon our ability to use stock options, "Full Value Awards", and other forms of stock-based compensation as key components of our executive and employee compensation structure. Full Value Awards include Restricted Stock, Restricted Stock Units, Performance Units and Performance Shares that are granted with the exercise price equal to zero and are converted to shares immediately upon vesting. Historically, these components have been critical to our ability to retain important personnel and offer competitive compensation packages. Without these components, we would be required to significantly increase cash compensation levels or develop alternative compensation structures to retain our key employees.

        Outside of the United Sates, our businesses are subject to labor laws that differ from those in the United States. The Company follows statutory requirements and in certain European countries, it is common for a works council, consisting of elected employees, to represent the sites when discussing matters such as compensation, benefits or terminations of employment. We consider our employee relations to be very good.

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ITEM 1A.    RISK FACTORS

We have a history of net losses, and our future profitability is not assured.

        Although we had net profits of $71.6 million in fiscal 2011, we incurred net losses of $61.8 million and $909.5 million in fiscal years 2010 and 2009, respectively. As a portfolio company, comprised of many product lines, with diverse operating metrics and markets, our profit performance in a particular period is generally a function of both revenue and product mix factors. For example, our product portfolio has a broad gross margin range. Moreover, the profit contribution of each of our business segments currently varies materially. Additionally, for the last several years, we have undergone multiple manufacturing, facility, organizational and product line transitions. We expect some of these activities to continue for the foreseeable future. These activities are costly and impair our profitability objectives while ongoing. Specific factors that may undermine our financial objectives include, among others:

    uncertain future telecom carrier and cable operator capital and R&D spending levels, which particularly affects our CCOP and CommTest segments;

    adverse changes to our product mix, both fundamentally (resulting from new product transitions, the declining profitability of certain legacy products and the termination of certain products with declining margins, among other things) and due to quarterly demand fluctuations;

    intense pricing pressure across our product lines due to competitive forces, increasingly from Asia, and to a highly concentrated customer base for many of our product lines, which continues to offset many of the cost improvements we are realizing quarter over quarter;

    availability and cost of components for our products, particularly in our CCOP segment;

    increasing commoditization of previously differentiated products, and the attendant negative effect on average selling prices and profit margins, particularly in our CCOP segment;

    execution challenges, which limit revenue opportunities and harm profitability, market opportunities and customer relations;

    revenue declines periodically associated with terminated or divested product lines;

    redundant costs related to periodic transitioning of manufacturing to low-cost locations;

    ongoing costs associated with organizational transitions, consolidations and restructurings, which are expected to continue in the nearer term;

    continuing high levels of selling, general and administrative, ("SG&A") expenses; and

    seasonal fluctuations in revenue from our CommTest segment, which is the largest of our business segments.

        Taken together, these factors limit our ability to predict future profitability levels and to achieve our long-term profitability objectives. While some of these factors may diminish over time as we improve our cost structure and focus on enhancing our product mix, several factors, such as continuous pricing pressure, increasing Asia-based competition, increasing commoditization of previously-differentiated products, a highly concentrated customer base for many of our product lines and seasonal CommTest segment revenue fluctuations, are likely to remain endemic to our businesses. If we fail to achieve profitability expectations, the price of our debt and equity securities, as well as our business and financial condition, may be materially adversely impacted.

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Our operating results may be adversely affected by unfavorable economic and market conditions.

        Economic conditions worldwide have from time to time contributed to slowdowns in the technology industry at large, as well as to the specific segments and markets in which we operate. When combined with ongoing customer consolidation activity and periodic manufacturing and inventory initiatives, the current worldwide economic downturn, including but not limited to the effects of deteriorating credit markets, could lead to reduced demand from our customers and increased price competition for our products, increased risk of excess and obsolete inventories and higher overhead costs as a percentage of revenue. The worldwide economic downturn may further negatively impact our operations by affecting the solvency of our customers, the solvency of our key suppliers or the ability of our customers to obtain credit to finance purchases of our products. If the global economy and credit markets deteriorate and our future sales decline, our financial condition and results of operations would likely be materially adversely impacted.

        In addition, we have significant intangible assets and long-lived assets recorded on our balance sheet. We will continue to evaluate the recoverability of the carrying amount of our goodwill and intangible assets on an ongoing basis, and we may incur substantial impairment charges, which would adversely affect our financial results. There can be no assurance that the outcome of such reviews in the future will not result in substantial impairment charges. Impairment assessment inherently involves judgment as to assumptions about expected future cash flows and the impact of market conditions on those assumptions. Future events and changing market conditions may impact our assumptions as to prices, costs, holding periods or other factors that may result in changes in our estimates of future cash flows. Although we believe the assumptions we used in testing for impairment are reasonable, significant changes in any one of our assumptions could produce a significantly different result. If, in any period, our stock price decreases to the point where the fair value of the Company, as determined by our market capitalization, is less than our book value, this too could indicate a potential impairment and we may be required to record an impairment charge in that period.

The manufacture, quality and distribution of our products, as well as our customer relations, may be affected by several factors, including the rapidly changing market for our products, supply issues and internal restructuring efforts. We expect the impact of these issues will become more pronounced as we continue to introduce new product offerings and when overall demand increases.

        Our success depends upon our ability to deliver both our current product offerings and new products and technologies on time and at acceptable cost to our customers. The markets for our products are characterized by rapid technological change, frequent new product introductions, substantial capital investment, changes in customer requirements and a constantly evolving industry. Our future performance will depend on the successful development, introduction and market acceptance of new and enhanced products that address these issues and provide solutions that meet our customers' current and future needs. As a technology company, we also constantly encounter quality, volume and cost concerns such as:

    Our continuing cost reduction programs, which include site and organization consolidations, asset divestitures, outsourcing the manufacture of certain products to contract manufacturers and reductions in employee headcount, require the re-establishment and re-qualification by our customers of complex manufacturing lines, as well as modifications to systems, planning and operational infrastructure. During this process, we have experienced, and continue to experience additional costs, delays in re-establishing volume production levels, planning difficulties, inventory issues, factory absorption concerns, and systems integration problems.

    We have experienced increases in demand for certain of our products, in the midst of our cost reduction programs, which are straining our execution abilities as well as those of our suppliers. Because of this, we are experiencing periodic and varying capacity, workforce and materials constraints, enhanced by the impact of our ongoing product and operational transfers.

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    We have experienced variability of manufacturing yields caused by difficulties in the manufacturing process, the effects from a shift in product mix, changes in product specifications and the introduction of new product lines. These difficulties can reduce yields or disrupt production and thereby increase our manufacturing costs and adversely affect our margin.

    We may incur significant costs to correct defective products (despite rigorous testing for quality both by our customers and by us), which could include lost future sales of the affected product and other products, and potentially severe customer relations problems, litigation and damage to our reputation.

    We are dependent on a limited number of vendors, who are often small and specialized, for raw materials, packages and standard components. Our business and results of operations have been, and could continue to be adversely affected by this dependency. Specific concerns we periodically encounter with our suppliers include stoppages or delays of supply, insufficient vendor resources to supply our requirements, substitution of more expensive or less reliable products, receipt of defective parts or contaminated materials, increases in the price of supplies, and an inability to obtain reduced pricing from our suppliers in response to competitive pressures.

    New product programs and introductions involve changing product specifications and customer requirements, unanticipated engineering complexities, difficulties in reallocating resources and overcoming resource limitations and with their increased complexity, which expose us to yield and product risk internally and with our suppliers.

        These factors have caused considerable strain on our execution capabilities and customer relations. We have and could continue to see (a) periodic difficulty responding to customer delivery expectations for some of our products, (b) yield and quality problems, particularly with some of our new products and higher volume products, and (c) additional funds and other resources to respond to these execution challenges. We are also, in the short-term, diverting resources from new product research and development and other functions to assist with resolving these matters. If we do not improve our performance in all of these areas, our operating results will be harmed, the commercial viability of new products may be challenged and our customers may choose to reduce or terminate their purchases of our products and purchase additional products from our competitors.

We rely on a limited number of customers for a significant portion of our sales.

        We believe that we will continue to rely upon a limited number of customers for a significant portion of our revenues for the foreseeable future. Any failure by us to continue capturing a significant share of these customers could materially harm our business. Dependence on a limited number of customers exposes us to the risk that order reductions from any one customer can have a material adverse effect on periodic revenue. Further, to the extent that there is consolidation between our direct communications equipment manufacturer customer base and their customer base, the service providers, we will have increased dependence on fewer customers who may be able to exert increased pressure on our prices and contractual terms in general. Customer consolidation activity and periodic manufacturing and inventory initiatives could also create the potential for disruptions in demand for our products as a consequence of such customers streamlining, reducing or delaying purchasing decisions.

        We have a strategic alliance with SICPA, our principal customer for our light interference microflakes that are used to, among other things, provide security features in currency. Under a license and supply agreement, we rely exclusively on SICPA to market and sell one of these product lines, OVP, for document authentication applications worldwide. The agreement requires SICPA to purchase minimum quantities of these pigments over the term of the agreement. If SICPA fails to purchase these

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quantities, as and when required by the agreement, our business and operating results (including, among other things, our revenue and gross margin) will be harmed as we may be unable to find a substitute marketing and sales partner or develop these capabilities ourselves.

We face a number of risks related to our strategic transactions.

        Our strategy continues to include periodic acquisitions and divestitures of businesses and technologies. Strategic transactions of this nature involve numerous risks, including the following:

    difficulties and costs in integrating or disintegrating the operations, technologies, products, IT and other systems, facilities, and personnel of the affected businesses;

    inadequate internal control procedures and disclosure controls to comply with the requirements of Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, or poor integration of a target company's or businesses' procedures and controls;

    diversion of management's attention from normal daily operations of the business;

    potential difficulties in completing projects associated with in-process research and development;

    difficulties in entering markets in which we have no or limited prior experience and where competitors have stronger market positions;

    difficulties in obtaining or providing sufficient transition services and accurately projecting the time and cost associated with providing these services;

    an acquisition may not further our business strategy as we expected or we may overpay for, or otherwise not realize the expected return on, our investments;

    insufficient net revenue to offset increased expenses associated with acquisitions;

    potential loss of key employees of the acquired companies; and

    difficulty in forecasting revenues and margins.

        Acquisitions may also cause us to:

    issue common stock that would dilute our current shareholders' percentage ownership and may decrease earnings per share;

    assume liabilities, some of which may be unknown at the time of such acquisitions;

    record goodwill and non-amortizable intangible assets that will be subject to impairment testing and potential periodic impairment charges;

    incur additional debt to finance such acquisitions;

    incur amortization expenses related to certain intangible assets; or

    acquire, assume, or become subject to litigation related to the acquired businesses or assets.

Certain of our products are subject to governmental and industry regulations, certifications and approvals.

        The commercialization of certain of the products we design, manufacture and distribute through our AOT and CCOP segments may be more costly due to required government approval and industry acceptance processes. Development of applications for our light interference and diffractive microflakes may require significant testing that could delay our sales. For example, certain uses in cosmetics may be regulated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, which has extensive and lengthy approval

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processes. Durability testing by the automobile industry of our decorative microflakes used with automotive paints can take up to three years. If we change a product for any reason, including technological changes or changes in the manufacturing process, prior approvals or certifications may be invalid and we may need to go through the approval process again. If we are unable to obtain these or other government or industry certifications in a timely manner, or at all, our operating results could be adversely affected.

We face risks related to our international operations and revenue.

        Our customers are located throughout the world. In addition, we have significant offshore operations and operations outside North America, including product development, manufacturing, sales and customer support operations.

        In particular, as a result of our efforts to reduce costs, we have expanded our use of contract manufacturers in Shenzhen, China, and we expect to expand our research and development activities there. Our ability to operate in China may be adversely affected by changes in Chinese laws and regulations, such as those relating to taxation, import and export tariffs, environmental regulations, land use rights, intellectual property and other matters, which laws and regulations remain highly underdeveloped and subject to change, with little or no prior notice, for political or other reasons.

        Our international presence exposes us to certain risks, including the following:

    currency fluctuations;

    our ability to comply with customs, import/export and other regulations of the countries in which we do business, together with any unexpected changes in such regulations;

    difficulties in establishing and enforcing our intellectual property rights;

    tariffs and other trade barriers;

    political, legal and economic instability in foreign markets, particularly in those markets in which we maintain manufacturing and product development facilities;

    difficulties in staffing and management;

    language and cultural barriers;

    seasonal reductions in business activities in the countries where our international customers are located;

    integration of foreign operations;

    longer payment cycles;

    difficulties in management of foreign distributors; and

    potential adverse tax consequences.

        Net revenue from customers outside the Americas accounted for 51.4%, 51.5% and 54.8% of our total net revenue for fiscal 2011, 2010 and 2009, respectively. We expect that net revenue from customers outside North America will continue to account for a significant portion of our total net revenue. Lower sales levels that typically occur during the summer months in Europe and some other overseas markets may materially and adversely affect our business. In addition, the revenues we derive from many of our customers depend on international sales and consequently further expose us to the risks associated with such international sales.

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Our business and operations would be adversely impacted in the event of a failure of our information technology infrastructure.

        We rely upon the capacity, reliability and security of our information technology infrastructure and our ability to expand and continually update this infrastructure in response to our changing needs. For example, we are currently implementing a global Oracle system rollout to improve system integration and performance. In addition, we rely upon certain third party hosting and support services. Any failure to manage, expand and update our information technology infrastructure, any failure in the extension or operation of this infrastructure, or any failure by our hosting and support partners in the performance of their services could materially and adversely harm our business.

        Despite our implementation of security measures, our systems are vulnerable to damages from computer viruses, natural disasters, unauthorized access and other similar disruptions. Any system failure, accident or security breach could result in disruptions to our operations. To the extent that any disruptions or security breach results in a loss or damage to our data, or in inappropriate disclosure of confidential information, it could cause significant damage to our reputation and affect our relationships with our customers and ultimately harm our business. In addition, we may be required to incur significant costs to protect against damage caused by these disruptions or security breaches in the future.

Failure to maintain effective internal controls may adversely affect our stock price.

        Effective internal controls are necessary for us to provide reliable financial reports and to effectively prevent fraud. The SEC, as directed by Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, adopted rules requiring public companies to include a report by management on the effectiveness of the Company's internal control over financial reporting in their annual reports on Form 10-K. In addition, our independent registered public accounting firm must report on the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting. Although we review our internal control over financial reporting in order to ensure compliance with these requirements, if we or our independent registered public accounting firm is not satisfied with our internal control over financial reporting or the level at which these controls are documented, designed, operated or reviewed, or if our independent registered public accounting firm interprets the requirements, rules and/or regulations differently from our interpretation, then they may issue a qualified report . This could result in a loss of investor confidence in the reliability of our financial statements, which ultimately could negatively impact our stock price.

In 2006 we issued $425 million of 1% Senior Convertible Notes due 2026, which could cause dilution to our existing stockholders and lower our reported per share earnings.

        We issued $425 million of indebtedness in May and June 2006 in the form of 1% Senior Convertible Notes due 2026. As of July 2, 2011, $325 million of these notes remained outstanding. The issuance of these notes substantially increased our principal payment obligations and we may not have enough cash to repay the notes when due. The degree to which we are leveraged could materially and adversely affect our ability to successfully obtain financing for working capital, acquisitions, or other purposes and could make us more vulnerable to industry downturns and competitive pressures. In addition, the holders of those notes are entitled to convert those notes into shares of our common stock or a combination of cash and shares of common stock under certain circumstances which would cause dilution to our existing stockholders and lower our reported per share earnings.

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If we have insufficient proprietary rights or if we fail to protect those we have, our business would be materially harmed.

Our intellectual property rights may not be adequate to protect our products or product roadmaps.

        We seek to protect our products and our product roadmaps in part by developing and/or securing proprietary rights relating to those products, including patents, trade secrets, know-how and continuing technological innovation. The steps taken by us to protect our intellectual property may not adequately prevent misappropriation or ensure that others will not develop competitive technologies or products. Other companies may be investigating or developing other technologies that are similar to our own. It is possible that patents may not be issued from any of our pending applications or those we may file in the future and, if patents are issued, the claims allowed may not be sufficiently broad to deter or prohibit others from making, using or selling products that are similar to ours. We do not own patents in every country in which we sell or distribute our products, and thus others may be able to offer identical products in countries where we do not have intellectual property protection. In addition, the laws of some territories in which our products are or may be developed, manufactured or sold, including Europe, Asia-Pacific or Latin America, may not protect our products and intellectual property rights to the same extent as the laws of the United States.

        Any patents issued to us may be challenged, invalidated or circumvented, and recent Supreme Court precedent may make it easier to invalidate patents than in the past. Additionally, we are currently a licensee in all of our operating segments for a number of third-party technologies, software and intellectual property rights from academic institutions, our competitors and others, and are required to pay royalties to these licensors for the use thereof. Unless we are able to obtain such licenses on commercially reasonable terms, patents or other intellectual property held by others could inhibit our development of new products, impede the sale of some of our current products, substantially increase the cost to provide these products to our customers, and could have a significant adverse impact on our operating results. In the past, licenses generally have been available to us where third-party technology was necessary or useful for the development or production of our products. In the future licenses to third-party technology may not be available on commercially reasonable terms, if at all.

Our products may be subject to claims that they infringe the intellectual property rights of others.

        Lawsuits and allegations of patent infringement and violation of other intellectual property rights occur in our industry on a regular basis. We have received in the past, and anticipate that we will receive in the future, notices from third parties claiming that our products infringe their proprietary rights. Over the past few years there has been a marked increase in the number and potential severity of third-party patent infringement claims, primarily from two distinct sources. First, large technology companies, including some of our customers and competitors, are seeking to monetize their patent portfolios and have developed large internal organizations that have approached us with demands to enter into license agreements. Second, numerous patent-holding companies, entities that do not make or sell products (often referred to as "patent trolls"), have claimed that our products infringe upon their proprietary rights. We will continue to respond to these claims in the course of our business operations. In the past, the settlement and disposition of these disputes has not had a material adverse impact on our business or financial condition, however this may not be the case in the future. Further, the litigation or settlement of these matters, regardless of the merit of the claims, could result in significant expense to us and divert the efforts of our technical and management personnel, whether or not we are successful. If we are unsuccessful, we could be required to expend significant resources to develop non-infringing technology or to obtain licenses to the technology that is the subject of the litigation. We may not be successful in such development, or such licenses may not be available on terms acceptable to us, if at all. Without such a license, we could be enjoined from future sales of the infringing product or products, which could adversely affect our revenues and operating results.

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The use of open source software in our products, as well as those of our suppliers, manufacturers and customers, may expose us to additional risks and harm our intellectual property position.

        Certain of the software and/or firmware that we use and distribute (as well as that of our suppliers, manufacturers and customers) may be, derived from, or contain, "open source" software, which is software that is generally made available to the public by its authors and/or other third parties. Such open source software is often made available under licenses which impose obligations in the event the software or derivative works thereof are distributed or re-distributed. These obligations may require us to make source code for the derivative works available to the public, and/or license such derivative works under a particular type of license, rather than the forms of license customarily used to protect our own software products. While we believe we have complied with our obligations under the various applicable licenses for open source software, in the event that a court rules that these licenses are unenforceable, or in the event the copyright holder of any open source software were to successfully establish in court that we had not complied with the terms of a license for a particular work, we could be required to release the source code of that work to the public and/or stop distribution of that work. Additionally, open source licenses are subject to occasional revision. In the event future iterations of open source software are made available under a revised license, such license revisions may adversely affect our ability to use such future iterations.

We face certain litigation risks that could harm our business.

        We are and may become subject to various legal proceedings and claims that arise in or outside the ordinary course of business. The results of complex legal proceedings are difficult to predict. Moreover, many of the complaints filed against us do not specify the amount of damages that plaintiffs seek, and we therefore are unable to estimate the possible range of damages that might be incurred should these lawsuits be resolved against us. While we are unable to estimate the potential damages arising from such lawsuits, certain of them assert types of claims that, if resolved against us, could give rise to substantial damages. Thus, an unfavorable outcome or settlement of one or more of these lawsuits could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition, liquidity and results of operations. Even if these lawsuits are not resolved against us, the uncertainty and expense associated with unresolved lawsuits could seriously harm our business, financial condition and reputation. Litigation is costly, time-consuming and disruptive to normal business operations. The costs of defending these lawsuits, particularly the securities class actions and stockholder derivative actions, have been significant, will continue to be costly and may not be covered by our insurance policies. The defense of these lawsuits could also result in continued diversion of our management's time and attention away from business operations, which could harm our business. For additional discussion regarding litigation in which we are involved, see the "Legal Proceedings" portion of this Annual Report.

We may be subject to environmental liabilities which could increase our expenses and harm our operating results.

        We are subject to various federal, state and foreign laws and regulations governing the environment, including those governing pollution and protection of human health and the environment and, recently, those restricting the presence of certain substances in electronic products and holding producers of those products financially responsible for the collection, treatment, recycling and disposal of certain products. Such laws and regulations have been passed in several jurisdictions in which we operate. We will need to ensure that we comply with such laws and regulations as they are enacted, as well as all environmental laws and regulations, and as appropriate or required, that our component suppliers also comply with such laws and regulations. If we fail to comply with such laws, we could face sanctions for such noncompliance, and our customers may refuse to purchase our products, which would have a materially adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.

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        With respect to compliance with environmental laws and regulations in general, we have incurred and in the future could incur substantial costs for the cleanup of contaminated properties, either those we own or operate or to which we have sent wastes in the past, or to comply with such environmental laws and regulations. Additionally, we could be subject to disruptions to our operations and logistics as a result of such clean-up or compliance obligations. If we were found to be in violation of these laws, we could be subject to governmental fines and liability for damages resulting from such violations. If we have to make significant capital expenditures to comply with environmental laws, or if we are subject to significant expenditures in connection with a violation of these laws, our financial condition or operating results could be materially adversely impacted.

Our rights plan and certain provisions in our charter and under Delaware laws could hinder a takeover attempt.

        In February 2003, we amended and restated our Stockholder Rights Agreement, which contains provisions that may have the effect of discouraging a third party from making an acquisition proposal for us and may thereby inhibit a change in control. We are also subject to the provisions of Section 203 of the Delaware General Corporation Law prohibiting, under some circumstances, publicly-held Delaware corporations from engaging in business combinations with some stockholders for a specified period of time without the approval of the holders of substantially all of our outstanding voting stock. Such provisions could delay or impede the removal of incumbent directors and could make more difficult a merger, tender offer or proxy contest involving us, even if such events could be beneficial, in the short-term, to the interests of the stockholders. In addition, such provisions could limit the price that some investors might be willing to pay in the future for shares of our common stock. Our certificate of incorporation and bylaws contain provisions providing for the limitations of liability and indemnification of our directors and officers, dividing our board of directors into three classes of directors serving staggered, three-year terms, allowing vacancies on our board of directors to be filled by the vote of a majority of the remaining directors, granting our board of directors the authority to establish additional series of preferred stock and to designate the rights, preferences and privileges of such shares (commonly known as "blank check preferred") and providing that our stockholders can take action only at a duly called annual or special meeting of stockholders, which may only be called by the Chairman of the board, the Chief Executive Officer or the board of directors. These provisions also may have the effect of deterring hostile takeovers or delaying changes in control or management of us.

ITEM 1B.    UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS

        None.

ITEM 2.    PROPERTIES

        We own and lease various properties in the United States and in 24 other countries around the world. We use the properties for executive and administrative offices, data centers, product development offices, customer service offices, and manufacturing facilities. Our corporate headquarters of approximately 148,953 square feet is located in Milpitas, California. As of July 2, 2011, our leased and owned properties provided us with aggregate square footage of approximately 2.0 million and 0.4 million, respectively. The only large owned site is located in Eningen, Germany. Larger leased sites include properties located in the United States, China, Canada, France, and Singapore. We believe that our existing properties, including both owned and leased sites, are in good condition and suitable for the conduct of our business.

        From time to time we consider various alternatives related to our long-term facilities needs. While we believe our existing facilities are adequate to meet our immediate needs, it may become necessary to lease, acquire, or sell additional or alternative space to accommodate future business needs.

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ITEM 3.    LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

        The material set forth under the heading "Legal Proceedings" in Note 18 of our Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in this Annual Report on Form 10-K is incorporated herein by reference.

ITEM 4.    REMOVED AND RESERVED

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PART II

ITEM 5.    MARKET FOR REGISTRANT'S COMMON EQUITY, RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS AND ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES

        Our common stock is traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the symbol "JDSU" and our exchangeable shares of JDS Uniphase Canada Ltd. are traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol "JDU." Holders of exchangeable shares may tender their holdings for common stock on a one-for-one basis at any time. As of July 29, 2011, we had 228,070,114 shares of common stock outstanding, including 4,009,915 exchangeable shares. The closing price on July 29, 2011 was $13.15 for the common stock and Canadian $12.70 for the exchangeable shares. The following table summarizes the high and low closing sales prices for our common stock as reported on the NASDAQ Global Select Market during fiscal 2011 and 2010.

 
  High   Low  

Fiscal 2011:

             
 

Fourth Quarter

  $ 22.06   $ 15.51  
 

Third Quarter

    28.16     14.78  
 

Second Quarter

    14.63     10.24  
 

First Quarter

    12.82     9.19  

Fiscal 2010:

             
 

Fourth Quarter

  $ 13.82   $ 9.67  
 

Third Quarter

    12.57     7.86  
 

Second Quarter

    8.51     5.52  
 

First Quarter

    7.90     4.85  

        As of July 29, 2011, we had 5,681 holders of record of our common stock and exchangeable shares. We have not paid cash dividends on our common stock and do not anticipate paying cash dividends in the foreseeable future.

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STOCK PERFORMANCE GRAPH

        The information contained in the following graph shall not be deemed to be "soliciting material" or to be "filed" with the Securities and Exchange Commission, nor shall such information be incorporated by reference into any future filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, except to the extent that the Company specifically incorporates it by reference in such filing.

        The following graph and table set forth the Company's total cumulative stockholder return, assuming reinvestment of dividends, of an investment of $100 in June 2006 and ending June 2011 in: (i) the Company's Common Stock, (ii) the S&P 500 Index, (iii) the NASDAQ Stock Market (U.S.) Index and, (iv) the NASDAQ Telecommunications Index. Historical stock price performance is not necessarily indicative of future stock price performance.

COMPARISON OF 5 YEAR CUMULATIVE TOTAL RETURN*
Among JDS Uniphase Corporation

CHART

          *$100 invested on 6/30/06 in stock or index.

 
  6/06   6/07   6/08   6/09   6/10   6/11  

JDS Uniphase Corporation

    100.00       66.35       56.13       28.26       48.62       84.04  

S&P 500

    100.00     118.36     100.77       72.38       81.15     103.97  

NASDAQ Composite

    100.00     119.85     105.57       84.48       97.11     127.69  

NASDAQ Telecommunications

    100.00     134.95     120.26       97.32       96.94     109.90
 

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ITEM 6.    SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA

        This table sets forth selected financial data of JDSU, in millions, except share and per share amounts, for the periods indicated. This data should be read in conjunction with and is qualified by reference to "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" included in Item 7 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K and our audited consolidated financial statements, including the notes thereto and our independent registered public accounting firm's report thereon and the other financial information included in Item 8 of this Form 10-K. The selected data in this section are not intended to replace the consolidated financial statements included in this report.

 
  Years Ended  
 
  July 2,
2011(4)
  July 3,
2010(1)(2)(3)
  June 27,
2009(1)(2)
  June 28,
2008(1)(2)
  June 30,
2007(1)(2)
 

Consolidated Statement of Operations Data:

                               

Net revenue

  $ 1,804.5   $ 1,363.9   $ 1,283.3   $ 1,512.0   $ 1,378.4  

Gross profit

    790.9     547.1     486.6     579.6     459.5  

Amortization of other intangibles

    32.2     27.8     27.0     30.0     26.8  

Acquired in-process research and development

                    5.1  

Impairment of goodwill

            741.7     37.0      

(Gain) loss on disposal and impairment of long-lived assets

        (2.0 )   13.2     6.7     7.8  

Restructuring and related charges

    14.8     17.7     38.5     6.7     14.7  

Total operating expense

    725.5     601.3     1,386.5     713.8     581.4  

Income (loss) from operations

    65.4     (54.2 )   (899.9 )   (134.2 )   (121.9 )

Income (loss) from continuing operations, net of tax

    71.6     (59.7 )   (906.2 )   (41.5 )   (46.3 )

Net income (loss)

    71.6     (61.8 )   (909.5 )   (40.3 )   (43.7 )

Income (loss) from continuing operations per share—basic

    0.32     (0.27 )   (4.20 )   (0.19 )   (0.22 )

Income (loss) from continuing operations per share—diluted

    0.31     (0.27 )   (4.20 )   (0.19 )   (0.22 )

Net income (loss) per share—basic

    0.32     (0.28 )   (4.22 )   (0.18 )   (0.21 )

Net income (loss) per share—diluted

    0.31     (0.28 )   (4.22 )   (0.18 )   (0.21 )

 

 
  Years Ended  
 
  July 2,
2011
  July 3,
2010(1)(3)
  June 27,
2009(1)
  June 28,
2008(1)
  June 30,
2007(1)
 

Consolidated Balance Sheet Data:

                               

Cash, cash equivalents, short-term investments, and restricted cash

  $ 728.7   $ 600.1   $ 695.5   $ 884.7   $ 1,142.7  

Working capital

    885.5     723.7     797.9     983.8     1,313.2  

Total assets

    1,950.7     1,703.6     1,668.1     2,904.6     3,021.6  

Long-term obligations

    466.7     444.0     423.7     524.8     803.6  

Total stockholders' equity

    1,065.4     908.7     934.5     1,934.5     1,871.1  

(1)
Effective June 28, 2009, the first day of fiscal 2010, we adopted authoritative guidance which applies to convertible debt securities that, upon conversion, may be settled by the issuer fully or partially in cash. As a result, we have retrospectively applied this guidance to all past periods presented.

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(2)
On September 4, 2009, we sold certain non-core assets related to our wholly owned subsidiary da Vinci Systems LLC ("da Vinci"). As a result, the operations of da Vinci have been presented as discontinued operations for all periods presented.

(3)
On May 1, 2010, we acquired the Network Solutions Division ("NSD") of Agilent Technologies, Inc. ("Agilent") in a transaction accounted for as a purchase. The Consolidated Statement of Operations for fiscal 2010 included the results of operations from NSD subsequent to May 1, 2010 and the Consolidated Balance Sheet as of July 3, 2010 included NSD's financial position.

(4)
Effective July 4, 2010, the first day of fiscal 2011, we adopted authoritative guidance which applies to revenue arrangements with multiple deliverables and to certain software arrangements. We adopted both sets of guidance on a prospective basis for applicable transactions originating or materially modified on or after July 4, 2010.

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ITEM 7.    MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Our Industries and Developments

        JDSU is a leading provider of communications test and measurement solutions and optical products for telecommunications service providers, cable operators, and NEMs. JDSU also provides laser components and subsystems for a broad range of applications, including solid-state, direct-diode, fiber and gas lasers. JDSU is also a leading provider of optical solutions for biomedical and environmental instrumentation, semiconductor processing, aerospace and defense, brand authentication, visual display, and custom color product-differentiation applications.

        To serve its markets, JDSU operates in the following business segments: CommTest, CCOP, and AOT.

Communications Test and Measurement

        The CommTest business segment provides instruments, software and services for communications network operators and equipment manufacturers that deliver and/or operate wireline and mobile networks.

        JDSU test and measurement solutions help accelerate the deployment of new services, lower operating expenses, reduce customer turnover, and increase productivity across each critical phase of the network lifecycle, including research and development, production, deployment, and CEM. JDSU enables the effective management of services, such as voice-over-Internet protocol ("VoIP") and Internet-protocol TV ("IPTV"), by providing visibility into the end-user experience and also by providing repair, calibration, instrument management, and other services to aid its customers in the rapid deployment and repair of networks and services.

        JDSU test solutions address lab and production (capacity expansion, 40G/100G), field service (triple-play deployments for cable, telecom, FTTx, and home networking), wireless (drive test, protocol test), and CEM (quality of experience for wireless and wireline networks). JDSU also provides protocol test solutions for the development and field deployment of storage and storage-network technologies.

        JDSU test and measurement customers include the world's largest communications service providers, communications-equipment manufacturers, and government organizations. These include major telecom service providers, wireless operators and cable operators including AT&T, Bell Canada, Bharti Airtel Limited, British Telecom, China Mobile, China Telecom, Chunghwa Telecom, Comcast, CSL, Deutsche Telecom, France Telecom, Saudi Telecom Company, SingTel, TalkTalk, Telefónica, Telmex, TimeWarner, and Verizon. Network equipment manufacturing customers include Alcatel-Lucent, Ciena, Cisco Systems, Fujitsu, Huawei, and Motorola. Customers in the storage group are chip and infrastructure vendors, storage-device manufacturers, storage-network and switch vendors, and deployed private enterprise customers. Storage group customers include Brocade, Cisco Systems, EMC, Hewlett-Packard, and IBM.

Communications and Commercial Optical Products

        The CCOP business segment is a leading provider of products and technologies used in the optical communications and commercial laser markets.

        CCOP optical communications products include a wide range of components, modules, subsystems, and solutions for two markets: telecommunications, including access (local), metro (intracity), long-haul (city-to-city and worldwide), and submarine (undersea) networks; and, enterprise data communications including SANs, LANs, and Ethernet WANs. CCOP products enable the transmission and transport of

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video, audio, and data over high-capacity, fiber-optic cables. Transmission products primarily consist of optical transceivers, optical transponders, and their supporting components such as modulators and source lasers including VCSELs. Transport products primarily consist of amplifiers, ROADMs, and STBs, and their supporting components such as 980 nanometer ("nm") pumps, passive devices, and array waveguides ("AWG"s).

        CCOP laser products serve a wide variety of OEM applications from low- to high-power output and with UV, visible, and IR wavelengths. The broad portfolio addresses the needs of laser clients in applications such as micromachining, materials processing, bioinstrumentation, consumer electronics, graphics, medical/dental, and optical pumping. Core laser technologies include continuous-wave ("cw"), q-switched, and mode-locked lasers addressing application needs from cw to megahertz repetition rates. Laser products include diode, direct-diode, diode-pumped solid-state ("DPSS"), fiber and gas lasers.

        CCOP provides two lines of PV products. CPV cell products convert light into electrical energy, enabling high efficiency multijunction solar cells and receiver assemblies. Photonic power ("PP") products transport energy over optical fiber, enabling electromagnetic- and radio-interference-free power and data transmission for remote sensors such as high-voltage line current monitors.

        Today's most advanced optical networks are built with JDSU transport and transmission components, modules, and subsystems. Customers for Optical Communications products include network equipment manufacturers such as Alcatel-Lucent, Ciena, Cisco Systems, Ericsson, Fujitsu, Hewlett-Packard, Huawei, IBM, Nokia Siemens Networks, and Tellabs. Customers for JDSU Commercial Lasers include Amada, ASML, Beckman Coulter, Becton Dickinson, Disco, Electro Scientific Industries, and Han's Laser. Customers for Photovoltaic Products include Amplifier Research, ETS-Lindgren, Nanjing Xinning Optoelectronics Automation and Siemens.

Advanced Optical Technologies

        The AOT business segment leverages its core technology strengths in optics and materials science to manage light and/or color effects for a wide variety of markets—from product security to space exploration. AOT consists of the Authentication Solutions group, the Custom Optics Products group, and the Flex Products group.

        The Authentication Solutions group provides multilayer authentication solutions that include overt, covert, forensic, and digital technologies for protection from product and document counterfeiting and tampering. These solutions, many of which leverage AOT color-shifting and holographic technologies, safeguard brands in the secure document, transaction card, pharmaceutical, consumer electronics, printing/imaging supplies, licensing, and fast-moving consumer goods industries.

        The Custom Optics group produces precise, high-performance, optical thin-film coatings for a variety of applications in government and aerospace, biomedical, display, office automation, entertainment, and other emerging markets. These applications include night-vision goggles, satellite solar covers, medical instrumentation, information displays, office equipment, computer-driven projectors, 3D cinema and gesture recognition.

        The Flex Products group includes custom color solutions, a product line of unique solutions for product finishes and a wide variety of decorative packaging. These include innovative, optically-based, light-management solutions that provide product enhancement for brands in the pharmaceutical, automotive, consumer electronics, and fast-moving consumer goods industries. The group's high-end printing services produce labels for a wide variety of commercial and industrial products, and its color-shifting pigments protect the currencies of more than 90 countries including China, the European Union, and the United States.

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        The AOT business segment serves customers such as 3M, Dolby, Kingston, Lockheed Martin, Northrup Grumman, Pan Pacific, and SICPA. Leading issuers of transaction cards such as MasterCard and American Express. Also, pharmaceutical companies worldwide use AOT business segment solutions to protect their brands.

Overview

    Net revenue in fiscal 2011 increased 32.3%, or $440.6 million, to $1,804.5 million from $1,363.9 million in fiscal 2010. Net revenue in fiscal 2011 consisted of $ 803.0 million, or approximately 44.5% of net revenue, from CommTest, $ 770.8 million, or approximately 42.7% of net revenue, from CCOP, and $ 230.7 million, or approximately 12.8% of net revenue, from AOT. CommTest net revenue excludes $11.7 million related to fair value adjustments of acquired deferred revenue.

    Gross margin in fiscal 2011 increased 3.7 percentage points to 43.8% from 40.1% in fiscal 2010. The increase in gross margin was primarily related to lower infrastructure costs, benefits from economies of scale resulting from increased sales volumes, favorable product mix in CommTest and CCOP, and the introduction of new products in CommTest and CCOP in the last two years, as well as products acquired through the NSD acquisition.

    R&D expense in fiscal 2011 increased 37.2%, or $65.0 million, to $239.9 million from $174.9 million in fiscal 2010. The increase is primarily due to additional investment associated with the NSD acquisition and an increased investment in organic R&D projects. As a percentage of revenue, R&D expense slightly increased to 13.3% from 12.8% in fiscal 2010.

    SG&A expense in fiscal 2011 increased 14.2%, or $54.2 million, to $437.1 million from $382.9 million in fiscal 2010. The increase is primarily a result of higher selling costs due to increased revenue and an increased investment in information technology, together with increases associated with the NSD acquisition. As a percentage of revenue, SG&A expenses decreased to 24.2% from 28.1% in fiscal 2010.

Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements

        In June 2011, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued amended guidance on the presentation of comprehensive income. The amended guidance eliminates one of the presentation options provided by current U.S. GAAP that is to present the components of other comprehensive income as part of the statement of changes in stockholders' equity. In addition, it gives an entity the option to present the total of comprehensive income, the components of net income, and the components of other comprehensive income either in a single continuous statement of comprehensive income or in two separate but consecutive statements. This guidance is effective for us in the third quarter of fiscal 2012, and will be applied retrospectively. We are currently evaluating the disclosure impact of the adoption of this guidance on our consolidated financial statements.

        In May 2011, the FASB issued amended guidance on fair value measurement and related disclosures. The new guidance clarified the concepts applicable for fair value measurement and requires new disclosures, with a particular focus on Level 3 measurements. This guidance is effective for us in the third quarter of fiscal 2012, and will be applied prospectively. We do not anticipate a material impact on our consolidated financial statements as a result of the adoption of this amended guidance.

        In November 2010, the FASB issued authoritative guidance on application of goodwill impairment model when a reporting unit has a zero or negative carrying amount. When a reporting unit has a zero or negative carrying value, Step 2 of the goodwill impairment test should be performed if qualitative factors indicate that it is more likely than not that a goodwill impairment exists. The guidance is

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effective for us beginning in the first quarter of fiscal 2012. We do not anticipate a material impact on our consolidated financial statements as a result of the adoption of this guidance.

        In November 2010, the FASB issued authoritative guidance on disclosure of supplementary pro forma information for business combinations. The new guidance requires that pro forma financial information should be prepared as if the business combination occurred as of the beginning of the prior annual period. The guidance is effective for business combinations with acquisition dates occurring in and from the first quarter of fiscal 2012.

Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

        The preparation of our consolidated financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States requires us to make estimates and judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, net revenue and expenses, and the related disclosures. We base our estimates on historical experience, our knowledge of economic and market factors and various other assumptions that we believe to be reasonable under the circumstances. Estimates and judgments used in the preparation of our financial statements are, by their nature, uncertain and unpredictable, and depend upon, among other things, many factors outside of our control, such as demand for our products and economic conditions. Accordingly, our estimates and judgments may prove to be incorrect and actual results may differ from these estimates under different estimates, assumptions or conditions. We believe the following critical accounting policies are affected by significant estimates, assumptions and judgments used in the preparation of our consolidated financial statements:

Revenue Recognition

        We recognize revenue when it is realized or realizable and earned. We consider revenue realized or realizable and earned when there is persuasive evidence of an arrangement, delivery has occurred, the sales price is fixed or determinable, and collectability is reasonably assured. Delivery does not occur until products have been shipped or services have been provided, risk of loss has transferred and in cases where formal acceptance is required, customer acceptance has been obtained or customer acceptance provisions have lapsed. In situations where a formal acceptance is required but the acceptance only relates to whether the product meets its published specifications, revenue is recognized upon shipment provided all other revenue recognition criteria are met. The sales price is not considered to be fixed or determinable until all contingencies related to the sale have been resolved.

        We reduce revenue for rebates and other similar allowances. Revenue is recognized only if these estimates can be reliably determined. Our estimates are based on historical results taking into consideration the type of customer, the type of transaction and the specifics of each arrangement.

        In addition to the aforementioned general policies, the following are the specific revenue recognition policies for multiple-element arrangements and for each major category of revenue.

Multiple-Element Arrangements

        In October 2009, the FASB issued authoritative guidance that applies to arrangements with multiple deliverables. The guidance eliminates the residual method of revenue recognition, on non-software arrangements, and allows the use of management's best estimate of selling price ("BESP") for individual elements of an arrangement when vendor-specific objective evidence ("VSOE") or third-party evidence ("TPE") is unavailable. In addition, the FASB issued authoritative guidance which removes non-software components of tangible products and certain software components of tangible products from the scope of existing software revenue guidance, resulting in the recognition of revenue similar to that for other tangible products. We have adopted these standards at

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the beginning of our first quarter of fiscal 2011 on a prospective basis for applicable transactions originating or materially modified on or after July 3, 2010.

        When a sales arrangement contains multiple deliverables, such as sales of products that include services, the multiple deliverables are evaluated to determine the units of accounting, and the entire fee from the arrangement is allocated to each unit of accounting based on the relative selling price. Under this approach, the selling price of a unit of accounting is determined by using a selling price hierarchy which requires the use of VSOE of fair value if available, TPE if VSOE is not available, or BESP if neither VSOE nor TPE is available. Revenue is recognized when the revenue recognition criteria for each unit of accounting are met.

        We establish VSOE of selling price using the price charged for a deliverable when sold separately and, in remote circumstances, using the price established by management having the relevant authority. TPE of selling price is established by evaluating similar and interchangeable competitor goods or services in sales to similarly situated customers. When VSOE or TPE are not available then we use BESP. Generally, we are not able to determine TPE because our product strategy differs from that of others in our markets, and the extent of customization varies among comparable products or services from our peers. We establish BESP using historical selling price trends and considering multiple factors including, but not limited to geographies, market conditions, competitive landscape, internal costs, gross margin objectives, and pricing practices. When determining BESP, we apply significant judgment in establishing pricing strategies and evaluating market conditions and product lifecycles.

        The determination of BESP is made through consultation with and approval by the Segment management. Segment management may modify or develop new pricing practices and strategies in the future. As these pricing strategies evolve, we may modify our pricing practices in the future, which may result in changes in BESP. The aforementioned factors may result in a different allocation of revenue to the deliverables in multiple element arrangements from the current fiscal quarter, which may change the pattern and timing of revenue recognition for these elements but will not change the total revenue recognized for the arrangement.

        To the extent that a deliverable(s) in a multiple-element arrangement is subject to specific guidance (for example, software that is subject to the authoritative guidance on software revenue recognition) we allocate the fair value of the units of accounting using relative selling price and that unit of accounting is accounted for in accordance with the specific guidance. Some of our product offerings include hardware that are integrated with or sold with software that delivers the functionality of the equipment. We believe that this equipment is not considered software related and would therefore be excluded from the scope of the authoritative guidance on software revenue recognition.

        If the transactions entered into or materially modified on or after July 3, 2010 were subject to the previous accounting guidance, the reported net revenue amount during the year ended July 2, 2011, would decrease by approximately $7 million.

Hardware

        Revenue from hardware sales is recognized when the product is shipped to the customer and when there are no unfulfilled company obligations that affect the customer's final acceptance of the arrangement. Any cost of warranties and remaining obligations that are inconsequential or perfunctory are accrued when the corresponding revenue is recognized.

Services

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rates as labor hours are delivered and direct expenses are incurred. Revenue related to extended warranty and product maintenance contracts is deferred and recognized on a straight-line basis over the delivery period. We also generate service revenue from hardware repairs and calibration which is recognized as revenue upon completion of the service.

Software

        Our software arrangements generally consist of a perpetual license fee and Post-Contract Support ("PCS"). Generally we have established VSOE of fair value for PCS contracts based on the renewal rate or the bell curve methodology. Revenue from maintenance, unspecified upgrades and technical support is recognized over the period such items are delivered. In multiple-element revenue arrangements that include software, software related and non software-related elements are accounted for in accordance with the following policies.

    Non software and software related products are bifurcated based on a relative selling price

    Software related products are separated into units of accounting if all of the following criteria are met:

    The functionality of the delivered element(s) is not dependent on the undelivered element(s).

    There is VSOE of fair value of the undelivered element(s).

    Delivery of the delivered element(s) represents the culmination of the earnings process for that element(s).

        If these criteria are not met, the software revenue is deferred until the earlier of when such criteria are met or when the last undelivered element is delivered. If there is VSOE of the undelivered item(s) but no such evidence for the delivered item(s), the residual method is used to allocate the arrangement consideration. Under the residual method, the amount of consideration allocated to the delivered item(s) equals the total arrangement consideration less the aggregate VSOE of the undelivered elements. In cases where VSOE is not established for PCS, revenue is recognized ratably over the PCS period after all software deliverables have been made and the only undelivered item is PCS.

Allowances for Doubtful Accounts

        We perform credit evaluations of our customers' financial condition. We maintain allowances for doubtful accounts for estimated losses resulting from the inability of our customers to make required payments. We record our bad debt expenses as SG&A expenses. When we become aware that a specific customer is unable to meet its financial obligations to us, for example, as a result of bankruptcy or deterioration in the customer's operating results or financial position, we record a specific allowance to reflect the level of credit risk in the customer's outstanding receivable balance. In addition, we record additional allowances based on certain percentages of our aged receivable balances. These percentages are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to, current economic trends, historical payment and bad debt write-off experience. We are not able to predict changes in the financial condition of our customers, and if circumstances related to our customers deteriorate, our estimates of the recoverability of our trade receivables could be materially affected and we may be required to record additional allowances. Alternatively, if we provide more allowances than we need, we may reverse a portion of such provisions in future periods based on our actual collection experience.

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Stock-based Compensation

        We estimate the fair value of stock options with service conditions and employee stock purchase plan awards ("ESPP") using the Black-Scholes-Merton option-pricing model and a single option award approach. This option-pricing model requires the input of highly subjective assumptions, including the award's expected life and the price volatility of the underlying stock. The expected stock price volatility assumption is determined using a combination of historical and implied volatility of our common stock. We use the Lattice model to estimate the fair value of certain performance based options with market conditions. The fair value of the Full Value Awards is based on the closing market price of our common stock on the date of award.

        Pursuant to the authoritative guidance, we are required to estimate the expected forfeiture rate and only recognize expense for those shares expected to vest. When estimating forfeitures, we consider voluntary termination behavior as well as future workforce reduction programs. Estimated forfeiture rates are trued-up to actual forfeiture as the equity awards vest. The total fair value of the equity awards, net of forfeiture, is recorded on a straight-line basis over the requisite service periods of the awards, which is generally the vesting period, except for performance based Full Value Awards and options with market conditions which are amortized based upon a graded vesting method.

Investments

        Our investments in debt securities and marketable equity securities are primarily classified as available-for-sale investments or trading securities and are recorded at fair value. The cost of securities sold is based on the specific identification method. Unrealized gains and losses on available-for-sale investments, net of tax, are reported as a separate component of stockholders' equity. Gains or losses on trading securities resulting from changes in fair value are recognized currently in earnings. Our short-term investments include securities with stated maturities of longer than twelve months which are classified as current assets as they are highly liquid and available to support current operations. When we hold minority investments in privately held companies, they are generally carried at cost and classified as long-term investments.

        We periodically review our investments for impairment. If a debt security's market value is below amortized cost and we either intend to sell the security or it is more likely than not that we will be required to sell the security before its anticipated recovery, we record an other-than-temporary impairment charge to investment income (loss) for the entire amount of the impairment. For the remaining debt securities, if an other-than-temporary impairment exists, we separate the other-than-temporary impairment into the portion of the loss related to credit factors, or the credit loss portion, and the portion of the loss that is not related to credit factors, or the noncredit loss portion. The credit loss portion is the difference between the amortized cost of the security and our best estimate of the present value of the cash flows expected to be collected from the debt security. The noncredit loss portion is the residual amount of the other-than-temporary impairment. The credit loss portion is recorded as a charge to earnings (loss), and the noncredit loss portion is recorded as a separate component of other comprehensive income (loss).

Inventory Valuation

        We assess the value of our inventory on a quarterly basis and write-down those inventories which are obsolete or in excess of our forecasted usage to their estimated realizable value. Our estimates of realizable value are based upon our analysis and assumptions including, but not limited to, forecasted sales levels by product, expected product lifecycle, product development plans and future demand requirements. Our product line management personnel play a key role in our excess review process by providing updated sales forecasts, managing product rollovers and working with manufacturing to maximize recovery of excess inventory. If actual market conditions are less favorable than our forecasts

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or actual demand from our customers is lower than our estimates, we may be required to record additional inventory write-downs. If actual market conditions are more favorable than anticipated, inventory previously written down may be sold, resulting in lower cost of sales and higher income from operations than expected in that period.

Goodwill Valuation

        We test goodwill for possible impairment on an annual basis in our fourth quarter and at any other time if events occur or circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of goodwill may not be recoverable. Circumstances that could trigger an impairment test include but are not limited to: a significant adverse change in the business climate or legal factors; an adverse action or assessment by a regulator; unanticipated competition; loss of key personnel; the likelihood that a reporting unit or significant portion of a reporting unit will be sold or otherwise disposed; results of testing for recoverability of a significant asset group within a reporting unit; and recognition of a goodwill impairment loss in the financial statements of a subsidiary that is a component of a reporting unit.

        Application of the goodwill impairment test requires judgments. They include the identification of the reporting units, assigning assets and liabilities to reporting units, assigning goodwill to reporting units, determining the fair value of each reporting unit, forecasting of future operating results used in the preparation of the estimated future cash flows, including forecasted revenues and costs, timing of overall market growth and our percentage of that market, discount rates and growth rates in terminal values.

Long-lived Asset Valuation (Property, Plant and Equipment and Intangible Assets)

Long-lived assets held and used

        We test long-lived assets or asset groups for recoverability when events or changes in circumstances indicate that their carrying amounts may not be recoverable. Circumstances which could trigger a review include, but are not limited to: significant decreases in the market price of the asset; significant adverse changes in the business climate or legal factors; accumulation of costs significantly in excess of the amount originally expected for the acquisition or construction of the asset; current period cash flow or operating losses combined with a history of losses or a forecast of continuing losses associated with the use of the asset; and current expectation that the asset will more likely than not be sold or disposed of significantly before the end of its estimated useful life.

        Recoverability is assessed based on the carrying amounts of the asset and its fair value which is generally determined based on the sum of the undiscounted cash flows expected to result from the use and the eventual disposal of the asset, as well as specific appraisals in certain instances. An impairment loss is recognized when the carrying amount is not recoverable and exceeds fair value.

Income Taxes

        In accordance with the authoritative guidance on accounting for income taxes, we recognize income taxes using an asset and liability approach. This approach requires the recognition of taxes payable or refundable for the current year and deferred tax liabilities and assets for the future tax consequences of events that have been recognized in our consolidated financial statements or tax returns. The measurement of current and deferred taxes is based on provisions of the enacted tax law and the effects of future changes in tax laws or rates are not anticipated.

        The authoritative guidance provides for recognition of deferred tax assets if the realization of such deferred tax assets is more likely than not to occur. With the exception of certain international jurisdictions, we have determined that at this time it is more likely than not that deferred tax assets

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attributable to the remaining jurisdictions will not be realized, primarily due to uncertainties related to our ability to utilize our net operating loss carryforwards before they expire. Accordingly, we have established a valuation allowance for such deferred tax assets. If there is a change in our ability to realize our deferred tax assets, then our tax provision may decrease in the period in which we determine that realization is more likely than not.

        The authoritative guidance on accounting for uncertainty in income taxes clarifies the accounting for uncertainty in income taxes recognized in an entity's financial statements and prescribes the recognition threshold and measurement attributes for financial statement recognition and measurement of a tax position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return. Additionally, it provides guidance on recognition, classification, and disclosure of tax positions. We are subject to income tax audits by the respective tax authorities in all of the jurisdictions in which we operate. The determination of tax liabilities in each of these jurisdictions requires the interpretation and application of complex and sometimes uncertain tax laws and regulations. We recognize liabilities based on our estimate of whether, and the extent to which, additional tax liabilities are more likely than not. If we ultimately determine that the payment of such a liability is not necessary, then we reverse the liability and recognize a tax benefit during the period in which the determination is made that the liability is no longer necessary.

        The recognition and measurement of current taxes payable or refundable and deferred tax assets and liabilities requires that we make certain estimates and judgments. Changes to these estimates or a change in judgment may have a material impact on our tax provision in a future period.

Restructuring Accrual

        In accordance with authoritative guidance on accounting for costs associated with exit or disposal activities, generally costs associated with restructuring activities are recognized when they are incurred. However, in the case of leases, the expense is estimated and accrued when the property is vacated. Given the significance of, and the timing of the execution of such activities, this process is complex and involves periodic reassessments of estimates made at the time the original decisions were made, including evaluating real estate market conditions for expected vacancy periods and sub-lease rents. A liability for post-employment benefits for workforce reductions related to restructuring activities is recorded when payment is probable, the amount is reasonably estimable, and the obligation relates to rights that have vested or accumulated. We continually evaluate the adequacy of the remaining liabilities under our restructuring initiatives. Although we believe that these estimates accurately reflect the costs of our restructuring plans, actual results may differ, thereby requiring us to record additional provisions or reverse a portion of such provisions.

Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits

        The funded status of our retirement-related benefit plans is recognized in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. The funded status is measured as the difference between the fair value of plan assets and the benefit obligation at fiscal year end, the measurement date. For defined benefit pension plans, the benefit obligation is the projected benefit obligation ("PBO") and for the nonpension postretirement benefit plan the benefit obligation is the accumulated postretirement benefit obligation ("APBO"). The PBO represents the actuarial present value of benefits expected to be paid upon retirement. The APBO represents the actuarial present value of postretirement benefits attributed to employee services already rendered. The fair value of plan assets represents the current market value of cumulative Company contributions made to an irrevocable trust fund, held for the sole benefit of participants. Unfunded or partially funded plans, with the benefit obligation exceeding the fair value of plan assets, are aggregated and recorded as a retirement and nonpension postretirement benefit obligation equal to this excess. The current portion of the retirement-related benefit obligation

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represents the actuarial present value of benefits payable in the next 12 months in excess of the fair value of plan assets, measured on a plan-by-plan basis. This liability is recorded in other current liabilities in the Consolidated Balance Sheets.

        (Gains) losses and prior service cost (credit) not recognized as a component of net periodic pension cost (income) in the Consolidated Statement of Operations as they arise are recognized as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income in the Consolidated Balances Sheets, net of tax. Those (gains) losses and prior service cost (credit) are subsequently recognized as a component of net periodic pension period cost (income) pursuant to the recognition and amortization provisions of applicable accounting standards. (Gains) losses arise as a result of differences between actual experience and assumptions or as a result of changes in actuarial assumptions. Prior service cost (credit) represents the cost of benefit improvements attributable to prior service granted in plan amendments.

        Net periodic pension cost (income) is recorded in the Consolidated Statement of Operations and includes service cost, interest cost, expected return on plan assets, amortization of prior service cost and (gains) losses previously recognized as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income. Service cost represents the actuarial present value of participant benefits earned in the current year. Interest cost represents the time value of money cost associated with the passage of time. Certain events, such as changes in employee base, plan amendments and changes in actuarial assumptions, result in a change in the benefit obligation and the corresponding change in other comprehensive income. The result of these events is amortized as a component of net periodic cost (income) over the service lives of the participants, provided such amounts exceed thresholds which are based upon the benefit obligation or the value of plan assets.

        The measurement of the benefit obligation and net periodic pension cost (income) is based on our estimates and actuarial valuations provided by third-party actuaries which are approved by our management. These valuations reflect the terms of the plans and use participant-specific information such as compensation, age and years of service, as well as certain assumptions, including estimates of discount rates, expected return on plan assets, rate of compensation increases, and mortality rates. In estimating the expected return on plan assets, we consider historical returns on plan assets, adjusted for forward-looking considerations, inflation assumptions and the impact of the active management of the plan's invested assets. While we believe that our assumptions are appropriate, significant differences in our actual experience or significant changes in our assumptions that may be required under new legislation, accounting pronouncements, or otherwise, may materially affect our pension and other post-retirement obligations and our future expense.

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Results of Operations

        The following table sets forth the components of our Consolidated Statements of Operations as a percentage of net revenue:

 
  Years Ended  
 
  July 2,
2011
  July 3,
2010
  June 27,
2009
 

Segment net revenue:

                   
   

CommTest

    44.5 %   47.1 %   46.3 %
   

CCOP

    42.7     36.6     37.5  
   

AOT

    12.8     16.3     16.2  
               

Net revenue

    100.0     100.0     100.0  

Cost of sales

    53.0     56.2     57.9  

Amortization of acquired technologies

    3.2     3.7     3.8  

Impairment of acquired technologies

             
               

Gross profit

    43.8     40.1     38.0  
               

Operating expenses:

                   
   

Research and development

    13.3     12.8     13.0  
   

Selling, general and administrative

    24.2     28.1     31.1  
   

Amortization of other intangibles

    1.8     2.0     2.1  
   

Impairment of goodwill

            57.8  
   

(Loss) gain on disposal and impairment of long-lived assets

            1.0  
   

Restructuring and related charges

    0.8     1.3     3.0  
               

Total operating expenses

    40.2     44.1     108.0  
               

Income (loss) from operations

    3.6     (4.0 )   (70.1 )

Interest and other income (expense), net

    0.1     0.7     2.6  

Interest expense

    (1.4 )   (1.8 )   (2.0 )

Impairment of investments

            (1.4 )

Gain on sale of investments

        1.0      
               

Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes

    2.5     (4.2 )   (70.8 )

Provision for (benefit from) income taxes

    (1.4 )        
               

Income (loss) from continuing operations, net of tax

    4.0     (4.4 )   (70.6 )

Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax

        (0.2 )    
               

Net income (loss)

    4.0 %   (4.5 )%   (70.9 )%
               

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Financial Data for Fiscal 2011, 2010, and 2009

        The following table summarizes selected Consolidated Statement of Operations items (in millions, except for percentages):

 
  2011   2010   Change   Percentage
Change
  2010   2009   Change   Percentage
Change
 

Segment net revenue:

                                                 
   

CommTest

  $ 803.0   $ 642.7   $ 160.3         $ 642.7   $ 593.8   $ 48.9        
   

CCOP

    770.8     499.3     271.5           499.3     481.1     18.2        
   

AOT

    230.7     221.9     8.8           221.9     208.4     13.5        
                                       

Net revenue

  $ 1,804.5   $ 1,363.9   $ 440.6     32.3 % $ 1,363.9   $ 1,283.3   $ 80.6     6.3 %
                                       

Gross profit

   
790.9
   
547.1
   
243.8
   
44.6

%
 
547.1
   
486.6
   
60.5
   
12.4

%

Gross margins

    43.8 %   40.1 %               40.1 %   37.9 %            

Research and development

   
239.9
   
174.9
   
65.0
   
37.2

%
 
174.9
   
167.1
   
7.8
   
4.7

%

Percentage of net revenue

    13.3 %   12.8 %               12.8 %   13.0 %            

Selling, general and administrative

   
437.1
   
382.9
   
54.2
   
14.2

%
 
382.9
   
399.0
   
(16.1

)
 
(4.0

)%

Percentage of net revenue

    24.2 %   28.1 %               28.1 %   31.1 %            

Amortization of intangibles

   
89.1
   
78.4
   
10.7
   
13.6

%
 
78.4
   
75.9
   
2.5
   
3.3

%

Percentage of net revenue

    4.9 %   5.7 %               5.7 %   5.9 %            

Impairment of goodwill

   
   
   
   

%
 
   
741.7
   
(741.7

)
 
(100.0

)%

Percentage of net revenue

    %   %               %   57.8 %            

Gain (loss) on disposal and impairment of long-lived assets

   
1.5
   
(2.0

)
 
3.5
   
(175.0

)%
 
(2.0

)
 
18.1
   
(20.1

)
 
(111.0

)%

Percentage of net revenue

    0.1 %   (0.1 )%               (0.1 )%   1.4 %            

Restructuring and related charges

   
14.8
   
17.7
   
(2.9

)
 
(16.4

)%
 
17.7
   
38.5
   
(20.8

)
 
(54.0

)%

Percentage of net revenue

    0.8 %   1.3 %               1.3 %   3.0 %            

Net Revenue

        Net revenue in fiscal 2011 increased 32.3%, or $440.6 million, to $1,804.5 million from $1,363.9 million in fiscal 2010. This increase is primarily due to an increased demand in the markets we serve. CommTest revenue increased $160.3 million largely due to the NSD acquisition in May of fiscal 2010, which contributed $112.3 million of the increase in revenue. CCOP revenue increased $271.5 million due to an increase in demands for our Pluggables, High Powered Lasers, Modulators, Tunables, ROADMS, Commercial Lasers and Circuit Pack product lines. AOT revenue increased $8.8 million due to higher demand for Gesture Recognition and Transaction Card products.

        Net revenue in fiscal 2010 increased 6.3%, or $80.6 million, to $1,363.9 million from $1,283.3 million in fiscal 2009. The increase was primarily due to upturn in the global economy. CommTest revenue increased $48.9 million largely due to the acquisition of SNT in July 2009 and NSD in May 2010, contributing $34.4 million and $8.9 million, respectively, in revenue during fiscal 2010. CCOP revenue increased $18.2 million due to a rebound in our Pluggables, High Powered Lasers, Commercial Lasers and Amplifiers product lines. AOT segment increased $13.5 million due to higher demand for 3D cinema and Currency products, partially offset by lower transaction card revenue.

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        Going forward, we expect to continue to encounter a number of industry and market structural risks and uncertainties that will limit our business climate and market visibility, and consequently, our ability to predict future revenue, profitability and general financial performance, and that could create quarter over quarter variability in our financial measures. These structural risks and uncertainties include: (a) strong pricing pressures, particularly within our CCOP markets, due to, among other things, a highly concentrated customer base, increasing Asian-based competition, excess device manufacturing capacity within the communications and commercial optical industry and a general commoditization trend for many of our products; (b) high product mix variability, particularly in our CCOP markets, which causes revenue variability, as well as gross profit variability due to, among other things, factory utilization fluctuations and inventory and supply chain management complexities; (c) seasonal buying patterns; and (d) continuing service provider business model uncertainty, which causes demand, revenue and profitability measure unpredictability at each level of the communications industry. Moreover, the current trend of communication industry consolidations is expected to continue, directly affecting our CCOP and CommTest customer base and adding additional risk and uncertainty to our financial and business predictability.

        Our program of assembly manufacturing transitions will continue, but until completed, these activities will continue to present additional supply chain and product delivery disruption risks, yield and quality concerns and increased cost risks. These risks, while expected to diminish over the next several quarters, also currently limit our ability to predict future revenue, profitability and general financial performance.

        We operate primarily in three geographic regions: Americas, Europe and Asia-Pacific. The following table presents net revenue by geographic regions (in millions):

 
  Years Ended  
 
  July 2,
2011
  July 3,
2010
  June 27,
2009
 

Net revenue:

                   
   

Americas

  $ 877.6   $ 662.0   $ 580.5  
   

Europe

    475.5     374.6     402.1  
   

Asia-Pacific

    451.4     327.3     300.7  
               

Total net revenue

  $ 1,804.5   $ 1,363.9   $ 1,283.3  
               

        Net revenue was assigned to geographic regions based on the customers' shipment locations. Net revenue for Americas included net revenue from United States of $695.9 million, $532.8 million and $474.0 million, for the fiscal years ended 2011, 2010, and 2009, respectively, based on customers' shipment location. Net revenue from customers outside the Americas represented 51.4%, 51.5%, and 54.8% of net revenue for the fiscal years ended 2011, 2010, and 2009, respectively. We expect revenue from our customers outside of North America to continue to be an important part of our overall net revenue and an increasing focus for net revenue growth.

        During fiscal 2011, 2010, and 2009, no one single customer accounted for more than 10% of net revenue.

Gross Margin

        Gross margin in fiscal 2011 increased 3.7 percentage points to 43.8% from 40.1% in fiscal 2010. The increase in gross margin is primarily due to the increase in volume of Pluggables, High Powered Lasers, Modulators, Tunables, ROADMS, Commercial Lasers and Circuit Pack product lines in our CCOP segment and higher absorption of manufacturing cost driven by the increased demand in our

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CCOP segment; and improved product mix, which in part was driven by the acquisition of the NSD business in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2010 and higher absorption of manufacturing cost driven by increased demand in our CommTest segment. Gross margin decreased slightly in the AOT segment due to change in product mix.

        Gross margin in fiscal 2010 increased 2.2 percentage points to 40.1% from 37.9% in fiscal 2009. The increase in gross margin was primarily due to increased cost reductions and containment in our CCOP segment, increased absorption and product mix improvement within the segment. This increase was partially offset by the decrease in gross margin in the CommTest segment, primarily due to product mix and overall pricing pressure on large strategic transactions.

        As discussed in more detail under "Net Revenue" above, we sell products in certain markets that are consolidating, undergoing product, architectural and business model transitions, have high customer concentrations, are highly competitive (increasingly due to Asia-Pacific based competition), are price sensitive and are affected by customer seasonal and mix variant buying patterns. These factors along with our continuing ongoing product and manufacturing transitions, certain suppliers' constraints, and factory utilization and execution issues, could result in quarterly variability of our gross margin.

        Additionally, we face risks and uncertainties associated with new product introductions that could impact future gross margins. New product programs and introductions, which due to their large scale, restricted field testing and limited production manufacturers with adequate capabilities, have incurred and are expected to continue to incur relatively higher start-up costs and increased yield and product quality risk. Issues associated with some of these products have negatively impacted and could continue to negatively impact our gross margin.

Research and Development ("R&D")

        R&D expense in fiscal 2011 increased 37.2%, or $65.0 million, to $239.9 million from $174.9 million in fiscal 2010. The increase is primarily a result of increased investment in development projects, together with higher compensation and benefits costs due to increased headcount, partly as a result of the acquisition of NSD in fiscal 2010, but also as a result of increased organic investment. Total R&D headcount increased from approximately 1,350 in fiscal 2010 to 1,450 in fiscal 2011. As a percentage of revenue, R&D expense slightly increased from 12.8% in fiscal 2010 to 13.3% in fiscal 2011.

        R&D expense in fiscal 2010 increased 4.7%, or $7.8 million, to $174.9 million from $167.1 million in fiscal 2009. The increase was primarily a result of higher compensation and benefits costs. Additionally, R&D headcount increased through the acquisitions of SNT and NSD in fiscal 2010. Total R&D headcount increased from 950 in fiscal 2009 to 1,350 in fiscal 2010. As a percentage of revenue, R&D expense slightly decreased from 13.0% in fiscal 2009 to 12.8% in fiscal 2010.

        We believe that investment in R&D is critical to attaining our strategic objectives. Historically, we have devoted significant engineering resources to assist with production, quality and delivery challenges which can impact our new product development activities. Despite our continued efforts to reduce total operating expenses, there can be no assurance that our R&D expenses will continue to remain at the current level. In addition, there can be no assurance that such expenditures will be successful or that improved processes or commercial products, at acceptable volumes and pricing, will result from our investment in R&D.

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Selling, General and Administrative ("SG&A")

        SG&A expense in fiscal 2011 increased 14.2%, or $54.2 million, to $437.1 million from $382.9 million in fiscal 2010. The increase is primarily related to higher sales commissions due to increased revenues, increased variable incentive pay due to improved operating performance and increased investment in information technology, together with increases associated with the NSD acquisition. As a percentage of revenue, SG&A expenses decreased from 28.1% in fiscal 2010 to 24.2% in fiscal 2011.

        SG&A expense in fiscal 2010 decreased 4.0%, or $16.1 million, to $382.9 million from $399.0 million in fiscal 2009. The decrease is primarily due to cost reduction initiatives across the Company that were implemented in late 2009 but took full effect in fiscal 2010. These initiatives included reductions in consulting, headcount, recruitment and other outside services. The reductions in costs from these initiatives were partially offset by an increase in compensation and benefits costs. As a percentage of revenue, SG&A expenses decreased from 31.1% in fiscal 2009 to 28.1% in fiscal 2010.

        We intend to continue to aggressively address our SG&A expenses and reduce these expenses as and when opportunities are identified. We have, in the recent past, experienced and expect to continue to experience in the future, certain non-core expenses, such as mergers and acquisitions related expenses, which could increase our SG&A expenses, and impair our profitability, in any particular quarter. We are also increasing SG&A expenses to complete improvement projects with respect to business infrastructure and information technology matters. None of these non-core expenses, however, is expected to have a material adverse impact on our financial condition. There can be no assurance that our SG&A expense will decline in the future or that, more importantly, we will develop a cost structure (including our SG&A expense), which will result in profitability under current and expected revenue levels.

Amortization of Other Intangibles

        Amortization of other intangibles for fiscal 2011 increased 13.6%, or $10.7 million, to $89.1 million from $78.4 million in fiscal 2010, due to additional intangible assets acquired through the NSD acquisition during the fourth quarter of fiscal 2010.

        Amortization of other intangibles for fiscal 2010 increased 3.3%, or $2.5 million, to $78.4 million from $75.9 million in fiscal 2009.

        The other intangibles balance is adjusted quarterly to record the effect of currency translation adjustments.

Acquired In-Process Research and Development ("IPR&D")

        In accordance with authoritative guidance, we recognize IPR&D at fair value as of the acquisition date, and subsequently account for it as an indefinite-lived intangible asset until completion or abandonment of the associated research and development efforts. We periodically review the stage of completion and likelihood of success of each IPR&D project. The nature of the efforts required to develop IPR&D projects into commercially viable products principally relates to the completion of all planning, designing, prototyping, verification and testing activities that are necessary to establish that the products can be produced to meet their design specifications, including functions, features and

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technical performance requirements. During fiscal 2010, we acquired IPR&D through the acquisitions of SNT and NSD. The current status of our significant IPR&D projects from acquisitions is as follows:

SNT Acquisition

        SNT was acquired in July 2009 and was accounted for in accordance with the authoritative guidance on business combinations. At the time of acquisition, SNT was in the process of developing technology, on two projects, to be used in the next generation of test and measurement platform. During the fourth quarter of fiscal 2010 we completed one project and began amortizing the developed technology over a 5 year useful life. During the second quarter of fiscal 2011 we completed the second project and began amortizing the developed technology over an 8 year useful life.

NSD Acquisition

        NSD was acquired in May 2010 and was accounted for in accordance with the authoritative guidance on business combinations. At the time of acquisition, NSD was in the process of developing next generation network probes. We have incurred post-acquisition costs of approximately $0.8 million in fiscal 2010 and $6.3 million in fiscal 2011, respectively, and estimate that additional investment of approximately $2.0 million in research and development will be required to complete the project. The project is currently in the development stage and we expect to complete the project in the third quarter of fiscal 2012.

Impairment of Goodwill

        We test for impairment of goodwill on an annual basis in the fourth quarter and at any other time when events occur or circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of goodwill may not be recoverable.

        In fiscal 2011 and 2010, we performed our annual impairment analysis noting the fair value of each reporting unit was significantly above its carrying amount. As a result, we did not record any impairment charges. Refer to "Note 8. Goodwill" for further details.

        In fiscal 2009, due to the impact of weakening market conditions on our forecasts and a sustained, significant decline in our market capitalization, we recorded a $741.7 million goodwill impairment. The total impairment of $741.7 million consisted of $448.2 million related to the da Vinci reporting unit ("da Vinci") and CommTest reporting unit within the CommTest segment, $233.5 million related to the CCOP reporting unit within the CCOP segment, $39.1 million related to the ASG reporting unit within the AOT segment, and $20.9 million related to the Custom Optics Product Group reporting unit ("COPG") within the AOT segment. See "Note 8. Goodwill" of our Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

Loss (gain) on Disposal and Impairment of Long-Lived Assets

        During fiscal 2011, 2010 and 2009, we recorded $1.5 million, $(2.0) million, and $18.1 million, respectively, of loss (gain) on disposal and impairments in the carrying value of our long-lived assets in accordance with the authoritative accounting guidance regarding impairment or disposal of long-lived assets.

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        The following table summarizes the components of the impairment of intangibles and loss (gain) on long-lived assets (in millions):

 
  Years Ended  
 
  July 2,
2011
  July 3,
2010
  June 27,
2009
 

Loss (gain) on Disposal and Impairment of Long-Lived Assets:

                   
   

Assets held and used

  $   $   $ 7.7  
   

Assets held for sale

            7.4  
   

(Gain) loss on the sale of assets

    (0.1 )   (0.1 )   (1.2 )
   

Long-lived assets to be disposed of other than sale

    1.6     (1.9 )   4.2  
               

Total loss (gain) on disposal and impairment of long-lived assets

  $ 1.5   $ (2.0 ) $ 18.1  
               

Fiscal 2011

Asset Disposal Other than Sale:

        During fiscal 2011, we recorded loss of $1.6 million on the disposal of assets other than sale primarily related to accelerated depreciation in facilities at Ottawa and Fort Collins sites.

Fiscal 2010

Asset Disposal Other than Sale:

        During fiscal 2010, we recorded a gain of $1.9 million for the disposal of assets other than sale primarily related to cash receipts from Sanmina-SCI on leasehold improvements related to the sale of certain assets and liabilities related to manufacturing operations in Shenzhen, China in fiscal 2009 that had previously been written-off, partially offset by accelerated depreciation.

Fiscal 2009

Assets Held and Used:

        During fiscal 2009, we recorded an impairment charge of $7.7 million for certain intangible assets related to our da Vinci business due to weakening market conditions. Out of this total, $4.9 million and $2.8 million were recorded in cost of sales and operating expenses, respectively.

Assets Held for Sale:

        In February 2009 we entered into a definitive agreement to sell certain assets and liabilities related to manufacturing operations in Shenzhen, China (the "Disposal group") to Sanmina-SCI and one of its subsidiaries ("the Buyer"). The related sale closed in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2009. The Disposal group was historically part of the CCOP segment. Concurrently, the Company entered into an agreement where the Buyer would manufacture and supply certain of the Company's products.

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        The Company recorded a loss of $7.4 million in connection with the sale of Shenzhen facilities in fiscal 2009. The loss was calculated as follows (in millions):

Gross proceeds

  $ 30.0  

Less: adjustment for inter-company payment

    (5.4 )

Less: carrying value of assets

    (30.8 )

Less selling costs

    (1.2 )
       

Loss

  $ (7.4 )
       

        The loss is recorded in the Consolidated Statements of Operations as a component of Loss (gain) on disposal and impairment of long-lived assets.

Asset Disposal Other than Sale:

        During fiscal 2009, we recorded a charge of $4.2 million for the disposal of assets other than sale primarily related to the accelerated depreciation of Micralyne assets and Louisville site.

Restructuring and Related Charges

        We continue to take advantage of opportunities to further reduce costs through targeted restructuring events intended to consolidate and rationalize the manufacturing of our products based on core competencies and cost efficiencies, together with the need to align the business in response to the market conditions. We estimate annual cost savings of approximately $28 million as a result of the restructuring activities initiated in fiscal 2011. See "Note 12. Restructuring and Related Charges" for more detail.

        During fiscal 2011, we recorded $14.8 million in restructuring and related charges. The charges are a combination of new and a continuation of the previously announced restructuring plans and is primarily of the following:

      (i)
      In the third quarter of fiscal 2011, management approved a plan for the CommTest segment to focus on higher growth products and services in lower cost markets with higher growth potential. This will result in termination of employment, exit of facilities and manufacturing transfer cost over the next 12 months. As a result, a restructuring charge of $6.2 million was recorded, consisting of $0.3 million towards manufacturing transfer costs and $5.9 million towards severance and employee benefits for approximately 140 employees in manufacturing, research and development and selling, general and administrative functions. The employees being affected are located in North America, Europe and Asia. Payments related to severance and benefits are expected to be paid off by the third quarter of fiscal 2012.

      (ii)
      In the third quarter of fiscal 2011, management approved a plan to outsource a portion of manufacturing in the AOT segment to a contract manufacturer resulting in termination of employment and manufacturing transfer costs over the next 6 months. As a result, a restructuring charge of $1.1 million was recorded consisting of $0.4 million towards manufacturing transfer costs and $0.7 million towards severance and related employee benefits for approximately 35 employees in manufacturing operations. The employees being affected are located in North America. Payments related to severance and benefits are expected to be paid off by the first quarter of fiscal 2012.

      (iii)
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        segment's sales organization and re-align the research and development projects towards the overall growth strategy of the segment. This will result in a reduction of headcount over the next 9 months. As a result, a restructuring charge of $4.6 million was recorded towards severance and employee benefits for approximately 110 employees in manufacturing, research and development and selling, general and administrative functions. The employees being affected are located in North America, Latin America, Europe and Asia. Payments related to severance and benefits are expected to be paid off by the third quarter of fiscal 2012.

      (iv)
      The Company also incurred restructuring and related charges from previously announced restructuring plans in fiscal 2011 on the following: (i) $1.2 million on severance and employee benefits, primarily on continued implementation of the EMEA early retirement program; (ii) $2.1 million for manufacturing transfer costs in the CommTest and CCOP segments which were the result of the transfer of certain production processes into existing sites in the U.S. or to contract manufacturers; and (iii) $0.4 million benefit arising primarily from $0.8 million benefit to adjust the accrual for previously restructured leases in the CommTest segment which were the result of our continued efforts to reduce and/or consolidate manufacturing locations offset by accrual for previously restructured leases.

        During fiscal 2010, we recorded $17.7 million in restructuring and related charges. The charges were primarily a result of the following:

      (i)
      $7.1 million for severance and benefits primarily in the CommTest segment which relates to the sale of certain non-core assets, the expansion of the Europe, Middle East, and Africa ("EMEA") sales force from a primarily direct customer-only team to include a channel partners-oriented sales force, and the implementation of the EMEA early retirement program. These activities were completed by the third quarter of fiscal 2011. We also restructured and reorganized our CommTest segment to improve the efficiency of the research and development organization by reducing/rationalizing headcount, transitioning research and development investment to lower cost locations, and consolidating and centralizing similar functions to fewer sites designed to improve leverage. These activities were completed by the end of the fourth quarter of fiscal 2010;

      (ii)
      $8.5 million for manufacturing transfer cost primarily in the CCOP segment, which were the result of a production site closure in California, the consolidation of Lasers manufacturing operations at a contract manufacturer in Asia, the transfer of certain production processes into existing sites in California, and the reduction in force of our manufacturing support organization across all sites. We completed these activities by the end of the third quarter of fiscal 2010; and

      (iii)
      $2.1 million for charges for restructured leases primarily in the CommTest segment, which were the result of our continued efforts to reduce and consolidate manufacturing locations. Payments related to lease costs are expected to be paid by the second quarter of 2015.

        As of July 2, 2011, we reduced our total headcount by 107 employees, in manufacturing, research and development, selling, general and administrative functions due to the above restructuring events in fiscal 2010. The employees affected were located in North America, in Europe, in Latin America, and in Asia. As of July 2, 2011, payments related to severance and benefits related to these employees were completed.

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        During fiscal 2009, we recorded $38.5 million in restructuring and related charges. The charges were primarily a result of the following:

      (i)
      $25.9 million for severance and benefits primarily in the CommTest and the CCOP segment. The CommTest segment restructured and reorganized to improve the efficiency of the research and development organization. The strategy included reducing/rationalizing headcount, transitioning research and development investment to lower cost locations, and consolidating and centralizing similar functions to fewer sites designed to improve leverage. We completed these activities by the end of the fourth quarter of fiscal 2010. Additionally, we implemented a restructuring plan for our Germany site to significantly change the overall cost structure and complexity of the site, and to align the cost of the site more with market demand. Activities included outsourcing of manufacturing to a contract manufacturer and other initiatives to reduce the overall complexity of processes and the organization. We expect these activities to be completed by the end of the fourth quarter of fiscal 2016. The CCOP segment outsourced its manufacturing capability at the Shenzhen facility to Sanmina-SCI, which was completed in the third quarter of fiscal 2009;

      (ii)
      $7.9 million for manufacturing transfer costs primarily in the CCOP segment, which were the result of simplifying our operating model by reducing its manufacturing costs. A majority of these charges were due to (a) the closure of sites in Colorado and California and the related transfer of certain production processes into existing sites in California, which we completed by the end of the fourth quarter of fiscal 2010, (b) the transition of our North American manufacturing to Asia related to certain products, which was completed by the end of the second quarter of fiscal 2011, and (c) the consolidation and relocation of a portion of its Lasers manufacturing operations to a contract manufacturer, which we completed by the end of the second quarter of fiscal 2010; and

      (iii)
      $4.7 million for lease costs primarily in the CommTest segment as we vacated the office space to reduce operating costs and improve synergies by consolidating the operations into the existing Ottawa, Canada site.

        As of July 2, 2011, we reduced our total headcount by 2,814 employees, comprised in manufacturing, research and development, and selling, general and administrative functions due to the above restricting events in fiscal 2009. The employees affected were located in North America, in Europe, and Asia. Payments related to severance and benefits are expected to be paid by the fourth quarter of fiscal 2016. Payments related to lease costs are expected to be paid by the fourth quarter of 2012.

        Our ability to generate sublease income, as well as our ability to terminate lease obligations at the amounts estimated, is highly dependent upon the economic conditions, particularly commercial real estate market conditions in certain geographies, at the time we negotiate the lease termination and sublease arrangements with third parties as well as the performances by such third parties of their respective obligations. While the amount we have accrued represents the best estimate of the remaining obligations we expect to incur in connection with these plans, estimates are subject to change. Routine adjustments are required and may be required in the future as conditions and facts change through the implementation period. Our restructuring and other lease exit cost obligations are net of sublease income or lease settlement estimates of approximately $4.4 million. If adverse macroeconomic conditions continue, particularly as they pertain to the commercial real estate market, or if, for any reason, tenants under subleases fail to perform their obligations, we may be required to reduce estimated future sublease income and adjust the estimated amounts of future settlement agreements, and accordingly, increase estimated cost to exit certain facilities. Amounts related to the lease expense, net of anticipated sublease proceeds, will be paid over the respective lease terms through fiscal 2018.

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Interest and Other Income (Expense), Net

        During fiscal 2011, interest and other income (expense), net, decreased by 75.0%, or $7.2 million, to $2.4 million from $9.6 million in fiscal 2010. The decrease is primarily due to $3.4 million of gains recorded in fiscal 2010 related to the distribution of proceeds from a class action settlement with Nortel and $2.0 million of gains on sale of equity investments in fiscal 2010 and to a $2.4 million reduction in interest income due to lower interest rates and lower average cash balances.

        During fiscal 2010, interest and other income (expense), net decreased by 71.3%, or $23.9 million, to $9.6 million from $33.5 million in fiscal 2009. The decrease primarily relates to the gain on repurchase and redemption of Convertible Debt of $17.0 million recognized in fiscal 2009. Additionally, interest income was $6.3 million, a decrease of $12.7 million from $19.0 million compared to the same period a year ago resulting from lower average cash balances and lower interest rates. The decrease is partially offset by $3.4 million of gains recorded in fiscal 2010 related to the distribution of proceeds from a class action settlement with Nortel compared to none in fiscal 2009.

Interest Expense

        During 2011, interest expense increased by 4.5%, or $1.1 million, to $25.4 million from $24.3 million in fiscal 2010, primarily due to an increase in amortized debt discount cost.

        During fiscal 2010, interest expense decreased by 4.7%, or $1.2 million, to $24.3 million from $25.5 million in fiscal 2009. The decrease was primarily due to decreased amortization of the Zero and 1% coupon convertible notes resulting from previous note repurchases.

Impairment of Investments

        During fiscal 2011, we recorded an impairment charge of investments of $0.2 million.

        During fiscal 2010, we recorded an impairment charge of investments of $1.4 million. During fiscal 2009, we recorded an impairment charge of investments of $18.4 million, primarily due to the impairment of $13.0 million recorded in the second quarter of fiscal 2009 related to a long-term equity investment due to the significant weakening in market conditions at that time.

        In April 2009, the existing authoritative guidance on determining whether impairment for investments in debt securities is other-than-temporary was amended. Effective in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2009, if a debt security's market value is below amortized cost and the Company either intends to sell the security or it is more likely than not that the Company will be required to sell the security before its anticipated recovery, the Company records an other-than-temporary impairment charge to investment income (loss) for the entire amount of the impairment. For the remaining debt securities, if an other-than-temporary impairment exists, the Company separates the other-than-temporary impairment into the portion of the loss related to credit factors, or the credit loss portion, and the portion of the loss that is not related to credit factors, or the noncredit loss portion. The credit loss portion is the difference between the amortized cost of the security and the Company's best estimate of the present value of the cash flows expected to be collected from the debt security. The noncredit loss portion is the residual amount of the other-than-temporary impairment. The credit loss portion is recorded as a charge to earnings (loss), and the noncredit loss portion is recorded as a separate component of other comprehensive income (loss). Prior to the fourth quarter of fiscal 2009, the entire other-than-temporary impairment charge was recognized in earnings (loss) for all debt securities.

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flows, the probability of default and the timing and amount of recoveries on a security-by-security basis. These calculations use inputs primarily based on observable market data, such as credit default swap spreads, historical default and recovery statistics, rating agency data, credit ratings and other data relevant to analyzing the collectability of the security. The amortized cost basis of a debt security is adjusted for any credit loss portion of the impairment recorded to earnings.

        As a result of our adoption of the aforementioned amended authoritative guidance in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2009, we reviewed all debt securities and all the conditions described above did not exist, except for one of the debt securities. As a result, we recorded a one-time adjustment to reclassify the $1.3 million non-credit portion of the $2.2 million other-than-temporary impairment loss recognized in the previous period related to one of its securities from accumulated deficit to accumulated other comprehensive income.

Gain on Sale of Investments

        During fiscal 2011, we recorded net gains on sale of investment of $3.4 million, primarily due to the sale of 393,150 shares of common stock in Fabrinet at $10.00 per share, receiving net proceeds of $3.7 million after deduction of 7% for underwriting fees. These shares of common stock had a carrying value of $1.00 per share.

        During fiscal 2010, we recorded net gains on sale of investments of $13.1 million, primarily due to the sale of 1,606,850 shares of common stock in Fabrinet, in connection with their initial public offering, receiving net proceeds of $14.9 million or $9.30 per share, after deduction of 7% for underwriting fees, on June 30, 2010. These shares of common stock had a carrying value of $1.00 per share. As of July 3, 2010, we still owned 393,150 shares of Fabrinet's common stock that was previously reported as a long-term investment at a carrying cost of $1.00 per share. As noted above, management subsequently sold the remaining shares in the first quarter of fiscal 2011, therefore we reported the investment in Fabrinet as a short-term available-for-sale investment held at a fair value of $10.76 per share as of July 3, 2010 and recorded an unrealized gain of approximately $3.8 million in accumulated other comprehensive income.

        During fiscal 2009, we recorded net gains on sale of investments of $1.8 million. The fair value of our marketable equity securities at June 27, 2009 was zero.

        See "Note 7. Investments" for more details.

Provision for (Benefit from) Income Tax

Fiscal 2011 Tax Benefit

        We recorded an income tax benefit of $26.0 million for fiscal 2011. The expected tax expense derived by applying the federal statutory rate to our income before income taxes for fiscal 2011 differed from the income tax benefit recorded primarily due to a net reduction in our valuation allowance related to the valuation allowance release and utilization of domestic and foreign net operating losses.

        During fiscal 2011, we determined that it is more likely than not that a portion of the deferred tax assets of a non-U.S. jurisdiction will be realized after considering all positive and negative evidence. Positive evidence included cumulative profitability, finalization of our reorganization activity during the year and a forecast of future taxable income sufficient to realize a portion of such deferred tax assets prior to the expiration of certain net operating loss and credit carryforwards. Accordingly, a deferred tax valuation allowance release of $34.9 million was recorded as an income tax benefit during the year. Our conclusion that it is more likely than not that a portion of such deferred tax assets will be realized

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is strongly influenced by our forecast of future taxable income. We believe our forecast of future taxable income is reasonable; however, it is inherently uncertain. Therefore, if we realize materially less future taxable income than forecasted or have material unforeseen losses, then our ability to generate sufficient income necessary to realize a portion of the deferred tax assets may be reduced and an additional charge to increase the valuation allowance may be recorded. Conversely, if we generate taxable income materially greater than what was forecasted, then a further release of valuation allowance may be possible.

        Based on a jurisdiction by jurisdiction review of anticipated future income and due to the continued economic uncertainty in the industry, management has determined that in most of our jurisdictions, it is more likely than not that our net deferred tax assets will not be realized in those jurisdictions. During fiscal 2011, the valuation allowance for deferred tax assets decreased by $91.4 million. The decrease was primarily related to the valuation release mentioned above and the utilization and expiration of domestic and foreign net operating losses. We are currently subject to various federal, state and foreign audits by taxing authorities. We believe that adequate amounts have been provided for any adjustments that may result from these examinations.

Fiscal 2010 Tax Expense

        We recorded an income tax expense of $2.5 million for fiscal 2010. The expected tax benefit derived by applying the federal statutory rate to our loss before income taxes for fiscal 2010 differed from the income tax expense recorded primarily due to a net increase in our valuation allowance related to the increase in domestic and foreign tax net operating losses sustained during the fiscal year.

        Based on a jurisdiction by jurisdiction review of anticipated future income and due to the continued economic uncertainty in the industry, management has determined that in most of our jurisdictions, it is more likely than not that our net deferred tax assets will not be realized in those jurisdictions. During fiscal 2010, the valuation allowance for deferred tax assets increased by $26.0 million. The increase was primarily due to domestic and foreign tax net operating losses sustained during the fiscal year, offset by utilization and expiration of domestic and foreign net operating losses.

        We are currently subject to various federal, state and foreign audits by taxing authorities. We believe that adequate amounts have been provided for any adjustments that may result from these examinations.

Fiscal 2009 Tax Expense

        We recorded an income tax benefit of $2.3 million for fiscal 2009. The expected tax benefit derived by applying the federal statutory rate to our loss before income taxes for fiscal 2009 differed from the income tax benefit recorded primarily due to non-deductible acquisition-related goodwill charges, the federal enactment of the refundable research credit, and a net increase in our valuation allowance related to the increase in domestic and foreign tax net operating losses sustained during the fiscal year.

        During fiscal 2009, Congress enacted the Housing Assistance Tax Act of 2008, which was signed by the President on July 30, 2008, and extended by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, which was signed by the President on February 17, 2009. The Act provides that a taxpayer may elect to forego bonus depreciation on certain additions of qualified eligible property purchased and placed in service between April 1, 2008 and December 31, 2009 and, in turn, claim a refundable credit for a portion of its unused AMT and research credits. We recognized a tax benefit of $5.5 million in fiscal 2009 attributable to the utilization of our refundable research credits.

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        Based on a jurisdiction by jurisdiction review of anticipated future income and due to the continued economic uncertainty in the industry, management has determined that in most of our jurisdictions it is more likely than not that our net deferred tax assets will not be realized in those jurisdictions. During fiscal 2009, the valuation allowance for deferred tax assets increased by $24.1 million. The increase was primarily due to domestic and foreign tax net operating losses sustained during the fiscal year, offset by utilization and expiration of domestic and foreign net operating losses.

        We are currently subject to various federal, state and foreign audits by taxing authorities. We believe that adequate amounts have been provided for any adjustments that may result from these examinations.

Discontinued Operations

        On September 4, 2009, we sold certain non-core assets related to our wholly owned subsidiary da Vinci Systems LLC ("da Vinci"). Da Vinci represented a separate component of the CommTest segment and was considered as discontinued operations for financial reporting purposes. The sale generated total gross proceeds of $2.5 million and a gain of $0.2 million, which was recognized in the first fiscal quarter of 2010. We transferred net liabilities of $0.1 million, which comprised of $1.0 million in net property plant and equipment, $1.0 million in deferred revenue, and $0.1 million in warranty reserve. Net revenue for fiscal 2010 and 2009 was $0.8 million, and $11.1 million, respectively. Net loss for fiscal 2010 was $2.3 million, primarily due to inventory write-downs. Net loss for fiscal 2009 was $3.3 million. Total loss from discontinued operations for fiscal 2010 and 2009 were $2.1 million and $3.3 million, respectively. There is no tax effect associated with this transaction.

Operating Segment Information (dollars in millions)

 
  2011   2010   Change   Percentage Change   2010   2009   Change   Percentage Change  

Communications Test and Measurement

                                                 
   

Net Revenue

  $ 803.0   $ 642.7   $ 160.3     24.9 % $ 642.7   $ 593.8   $ 48.9     8.2 %
   

Operating income

    119.4     81.5     37.9     46.5     81.5     86.4     (4.9 )   (5.7 )

Communications and Commercial Optical Products

                                                 
   

Net Revenue

    770.8     499.3     271.5     54.4     499.3     481.1     18.2     3.8  
   

Operating income (loss)

    130.0     33.4     96.6     289.2     33.4     (8.6 )   42.0     N/A  

Advanced Optical Technologies

                                                 
   

Net Revenue

    230.7     221.9     8.8     4.0     221.9     208.4     13.5     6.5  
   

Operating income

    77.7     82.5     (4.8 )   (5.8 )   82.5     80.3     2.2     2.7  

Communications Test and Measurement:

        The increase in CommTest net revenue between fiscal 2011 and fiscal 2010 was mainly related to the NSD acquisition, which contributed a further $112.3 million to revenue in fiscal 2011, combined with continued improvement in macro-economic conditions during the whole of the year. Operating income increased due to increased revenue and continued focus on expense management, offset by increased investments in research and development.

        The increase in CommTest net revenue between fiscal 2010 and fiscal 2009 was mainly related to the SNT and NSD acquisitions, which contributed $34.4 million and $8.9 million, respectively, to revenue in fiscal 2010, combined with improvement in macro-economic conditions during the second

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half of the year. Operating income decreased due to higher costs from acquisitions and lower margins resulting from changes in product mix, which was partially offset by increased revenue from acquisitions.

Communications and Commercial Optical Products:

        The increase in CCOP net revenue between fiscal 2011 and 2010 was due to an increase in demand in most product lines, such as Pluggables, High Powered Lasers, Modulators, Tunables, ROADMS, Commercial Lasers and Circuit Packs, and the introduction of new product platforms which improved the profitability of our portfolio. Operating income increased year over year due to the increased volumes, together with an improved mix of higher margin products, offset by increased investments in research and development.

        The increase in CCOP net revenue between fiscal 2010 and 2009 was due to an increase in demand for our ROADMs, Pluggables, High Powered Lasers, Commercial Lasers and Amplifiers product lines. Operating income increased year over year due in large part to lower infrastructure costs as the result of the numerous restructuring activities that were initiated in fiscal 2009 that took full effect in fiscal 2010, as well the effects of moving to the contract manufacturing model for the full year.

Advanced Optical Technologies:

        The increase in AOT net revenue between fiscal 2011 and fiscal 2010 was primarily due to greater demand in our Gesture Recognition and Transaction Card product markets. Operating income declined as a result of lower margins resulting from changes in product mix, together with increased investments in research and development.

        The increase in AOT net revenue between fiscal 2010 and fiscal 2009 was primarily due to greater demand in Currency, 3D and Office Automation product markets. Operating income improved as a result of higher revenue and gross profit which was partially offset by increased operating expenses.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

        Our cash investments are made in accordance with an investment policy approved by the Audit Committee of our Board of Directors. In general, our investment policy requires that securities purchased be rated A-1/P-1, A/A2 or better. Securities that are downgraded subsequent to purchase are evaluated and may be sold or held at management's discretion. No security may have an effective maturity that exceeds 37 months, and the average duration of our holdings may not exceed 18 months. At any time, no more than 5% of the investment portfolio may be concentrated in a single issuer other than the U.S. government or U.S. agencies. Our investments in debt securities and marketable equity securities are primarily classified as available-for-sale investments or trading securities and are recorded at fair value. The cost of securities sold is based on the specific identification method. Unrealized gains and losses on available-for-sale investments are reported as a separate component of stockholders' equity. We did not hold any investments in auction rate securities, mortgage backed securities, collateralized debt obligations, or variable rate demand notes at July 2, 2011 and virtually all debt securities held were of investment grade (at least BBB-/Baa3). As of July 2, 2011, approximately 85% of our cash, cash equivalents, and short-term investments were held in the U.S.

        As of July 2, 2011, the majority of our cash investments have maturities of 90 days or less and are of high credit quality. During fiscal 2011, we recognized $0.2 million of investment losses and can provide no assurances that the value or the liquidity of our other investments will not also be impacted by adverse conditions in the financial markets. In addition, we maintain cash balances in operating accounts that are with third party financial institutions. These balances in the U.S. may exceed the

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Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation ("FDIC") insurance limits. While we monitor the cash balances in our operating accounts and adjust the cash balances as appropriate, these cash balances could be impacted if the underlying financial institutions fail.

Fiscal 2011

        We had a combined balance of cash and cash equivalents, short-term investments and restricted cash of $728.7 million at July 2, 2011, an increase of $128.6 million from July 3, 2010. Significant inflows included $205.3 million provided by operating activities and $38.1 million from the exercise of stock options and the issuance of stock under employee stock plans. Significant outflows included $116.7 million of cash used for purchases of property, plant and equipment. Cash and cash equivalents increased by $55.2 million in fiscal 2011, primarily due to the above-referenced items offset by purchases of available-for-sale investments in excess of sales and maturities of $70.0 million.

        Operating activities provided $205.3 million of cash during fiscal 2011, resulting from our net income adjusted for non-cash items such as depreciation, amortization, and various gains and losses of $288.8 million, together with changes in operating assets and liabilities that used $83.5 million related primarily to an increase in trade receivable of $52.8 million due to the increase in sales, an increase in inventories of $38.6 million to meet the higher volume of shipments resulting from the growth and to improve lead time, an increase in other current and non-current assets of $23.7 million and a decrease in accrued expenses and other current and non-current liabilities of $17.2 million, offset by an increase in deferred revenue of $44.1 million primarily related to our CommTest segment and an increase of $9.7 million in accounts payable.

        Cash used by investing activities was $188.3 million during fiscal 2011, primarily due to $116.7 million of cash used for purchases of property and equipment, $73.6 million for purchase of available-for-sale investments, net of maturities and sales of investments, offset by $3.6 million from the sale of our Fabrinet investment. Since we continue to invest in new technology, lab equipment, and manufacturing capacity to support revenue growth across all three segments, significant investments were made during fiscal 2011 to increase our manufacturing capacity in China and the United States, to set up and/or improve facilities and purchase equipment to support our NSD business, and to upgrade our information technology systems.

        Our financing activities provided cash of $31.1 million, primarily related to proceeds from the exercise of stock options and issuance of stock under employee stock plans of $38.1 million offset by the payments on debt and capital lease obligations of $6.8 million.

Fiscal 2010

        We had a combined balance of cash and cash equivalents, short-term investments and restricted cash of $600.1 million at July 3, 2010, a decrease of $95.4 million from June 27, 2009. Significant inflows included $119.2 million provided by operating activities, $14.9 million from the sale of our Fabrinet investment, and $9.6 million from the exercise of stock options and the issuance of stock under employee stock plans. Significant outflows included $207.3 million of cash used in acquisitions and $41.4 million for purchases of property, plant and equipment. Cash and cash equivalents increased by $53.3 million in fiscal 2010, primarily due to the above-referenced items and sales and maturities of investments in excess of purchases of $181.5 million.

        Operating activities provided $119.2 million of cash during fiscal 2010, resulting from our net loss adjusted for non-cash items such as depreciation, amortization, and various gains and losses of $118.2 million, together with changes in operating assets and liabilities that provided $1.0 million related primarily to an increase in deferred revenue of $33.4 million, a decrease in inventory of

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$22.2 million, an increase in accounts payable of $20.8 million, a decrease in other current and non-current assets of $18.3 million and an increase in accrued payroll and related of $11.7 million, offset by an increase in accounts receivable of $62.3 million due to the increase in sales, a decrease in accrued expenses and other current and non-current liabilities of $33.6 million and a decrease in income taxes payable of $9.5 million.

        Cash used by investing activities was $65.4 million during fiscal 2010, primarily due to $207.3 million of cash used for acquisitions, net of cash acquired and $41.4 million used for purchases of property and equipment offset by $196.4 million from sales and maturities of investments in excess of purchases, including $14.9 million from the sale of our Fabrinet investment.

        Our financing activities provided cash of $1.0 million, primarily related to proceeds from the exercise of stock options and issuance of stock under employee stock plans of $9.6 million offset by the payments on debt and capital lease obligations of $8.6 million.

Fiscal 2009

        We had a combined balance of cash and cash equivalents, short-term investments and restricted cash of $695.5 million at June 27, 2009, a decrease of $189.2 million from June 28, 2008. Significant inflows included $107.4 million provided by operating activities, $8.7 million (net) primarily from the sale of our Shenzhen facility to Sanmina, and $5.2 million from the exercise of stock options and the issuance of stock under employee stock plans. Significant outflows included $139.2 million of cash used to repurchase a portion of the company's Senior Convertible Notes, $86.8 million of cash used to repurchase JDSU's common stock, $54.7 million for purchases of property, plant and equipment and $12.5 million of cash used in acquisitions. Cash and cash equivalents increased by $21.3 million in fiscal 2009, primarily due to the above-referenced items and sales and maturities of investments in excess of purchases of $201.5 million.

        Operating activities provided $107.4 million of cash during fiscal 2009, resulting from our net loss adjusted for non-cash items such as depreciation, amortization, and various gains and losses, of $67.3 million, together with changes in operating assets and liabilities that provided $40.1 million related primarily to a decrease in accounts receivable of $105.5 million due to reduced sales and improved collection efforts and a decrease in inventories of $15.4 million, offset by a decrease in accrued expense and other current and non-current liabilities of $36.3 million, a decrease in deferred revenue of $15.2 million, a decrease in accounts payable of $12.6 million, a decrease in accrued payroll and related expenses of $11.3 million, and an increase in other current and non-current assets of $10.3 million.

        Cash provided by investing activities was $140.8 million during fiscal 2009, primarily due to $201.5 million from sales and maturities of investments in excess of purchases, $8.7 million (net) primarily from the sale of our Shenzhen facility and $2.3 million of proceeds from the sale of assets. Partially offsetting these sources of cash were $54.7 million used for purchases of property and equipment, and $12.5 million of cash used for acquisitions, net of cash acquired.

        Our financing activities used cash of $220.9 million, primarily related to $139.2 million used to repurchase a portion of the company's Senior Convertible Notes, and $86.8 million used to repurchase common stock, offset by proceeds from the exercise of stock options and issuance of stock under employee stock plans of $5.2 million.

        During fiscal 2009, the Company repurchased approximately 7.6 million shares of common stock in open market purchases at an average price of $11.40 per share, completing the $200 million share repurchase program authorized by the Company's Board of Directors on May 15, 2008. The total

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purchase price of $86.8 million was reflected as a decrease to common stock based on the stated par value per share with the remainder to accumulated deficit.

Contractual Obligations

        The following summarizes our contractual obligations at July 2, 2011, and the effect such obligations are expected to have on our liquidity and cash flow over the next five years (in millions):

 
  Payments due by period  
 
  Total   Less than
1 year
  1-3
years
  3-5
years
  More than
5 years
 

Contractual Obligations

                               

Asset retirement obligations—expected cash payments

  $ 10.3   $ 0.9   $ 2.6   $ 4.1   $ 2.7  

Long-Term Debt: (1)

                               
   

1% Senior convertible notes

    325.0         325.0          
   

Estimated interest payments

    6.1     3.3     2.8          

Purchase obligations (2)

    146.2     145.1     1.1          

Operating lease obligations (2)

    148.4     25.4     40.4     28.6     54.0  

Software lease obligations (2)

    15.3     11.4     3.9          

Pension and postretirement benefit payments (3)

    86.2     5.7     11.2     12.0     57.3  

Other non-current liabilities

    1.3         0.2         1.1  
                       

Total

  $ 738.8   $ 191.8   $ 387.2   $ 44.7   $ 115.1  
                       

(1)
See "Note 11. Convertible Debt and Letters of Credit" for more information.

(2)
See "Note 18. Commitments and Contingencies" for more information.

(3)
See "Note 16. Employee Benefit Plans" for more information.

        As of July 2, 2011, operating lease obligations of $3.0 million in connection with our restructuring program were accrued in our Consolidated Balance Sheet. Operating lease obligations of $1.7 million were included in "Other current liabilities" and $1.3 million was accrued in "Other non-current liabilities."

        Purchase obligations represent legally-binding commitments to purchase inventory and other commitments made in the normal course of business to meet operational requirements. Of the $146.2 million of purchase obligations as of July 2, 2011, $58.4 million are related to inventory and the $87.8 million are non-inventory items.

        As of July 2, 2011, other non-current liabilities primarily represent other long-term employment related obligations.

        As we are unable to reasonably predict the timing of settlement of liabilities related to unrecognized tax benefits including penalties and interest, the table does not include $28.6 million of such liabilities recorded on our consolidated balance sheet as of July 2, 2011.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

        We do not have any off-balance sheet arrangements, as such term is defined in rules promulgated by the SEC, that have or are reasonably likely to have a current or future effect on our financial condition, changes in financial condition, revenues or expenses, results of operations, liquidity, capital expenditures or capital resources that are material to investors.

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Acquisitions

        As part of our strategy, we are committed to the ongoing evaluation of strategic opportunities and, where appropriate, the acquisition of additional products, technologies or businesses that are complementary to, or broaden the markets for our products. We believe we strengthened our business model by expanding our addressable market, customer base, and expertise, diversifying our product portfolio, and fortifying our core businesses through acquisition as well as through organic initiatives.

        In May 2010, we completed the acquisition of NSD from Agilent, where we acquired certain assets and assumed certain liabilities of NSD, for a total purchase price consideration of approximately $163.8 million.

        In July 2009, we completed the acquisition of the SNT business of Finisar Corporation. Under the terms of the agreement, we acquired the SNT business for approximately $40.7 million.

        Please refer to "Note 5. Mergers and Acquisitions" of our Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

Employee Stock Options

        Our stock option and Full Value Award program is a broad-based, long-term retention program that is intended to attract and retain employees and align stockholder and employee interests. As of July 2, 2011, we have available for issuance 18.1 million shares of common stock for grant primarily under our Amended and Restated 2003 Equity Incentive Plan (the "2003 Plan") and 2005 Acquisition Equity Incentive Plan (the "2005 Plan"). The exercise price for the options is equal to the fair market value of the underlying stock at the date of grant. Options generally become exercisable over a four-year or three-year period and, if not exercised, expire from five to ten years post grant date. The majority of our employees participate in our stock option program. "Full Value Awards" refer to Restricted Stock, Restricted Stock Units, Performance Units and Performance Shares that are granted with the exercise price equal to zero and are converted to shares immediately upon vesting. These Full Value Awards are performance based, time based, or a combination of both and are expected to vest over one to five years except with respect to awards with performance conditions, which are achieved on a different timeline. The fair value of the Full Value Awards is based on the closing market price of our common stock on the date of award. See "Note 15. Stock-Based Compensation" for more detail.

Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits

        As a result of acquiring Acterna in August 2005 and NSD in May 2010, we sponsor pension plans for certain past and present employees in the United Kingdom ("UK") and Germany. We also are responsible for the nonpension postretirement benefit obligation of a previously acquired subsidiary. Most of these plans have been closed to new participants and no additional service costs are being accrued, except for the plans assumed during fiscal 2010 in connection with the NSD acquisition. The UK plan is partially funded and the German plans, which were initially established as "pay-as-you-go" plans, are unfunded. The authoritative guidance of pension and other postretirement benefits requires the recognition of the funded status of the pension plans and nonpension postretirement benefit plans (retirement-related benefit plans) as an asset or a liability in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. The authoritative guidance also requires the recognition of changes in that funded status in the year in which they occur through the Gains and (losses) not affecting retained earnings, net of tax, and the recognition of previously unrecognized gains/(losses), prior service costs/(credits) and transition assets as a component of Accumulated gains and (losses) not affecting retained earnings in the Consolidated Statement of Stockholders' Equity. The funded status of a retirement plan is the difference between the projected benefit obligation and the fair value of its plan assets. The projected benefit obligation is

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the actuarial present value of all benefits attributed by the plan's benefit formula to employee service. At July 2, 2011, our pension plans were under funded by $85.3 million since the projected benefit obligation exceeded the fair value of its plan assets. Similarly, we had accrued $0.9 million related to our non-pension postretirement benefit plan.

        We anticipate future annual outlays related to the German plans will approximate estimated future benefit payments. These future benefit payments have been estimated based on the same actuarial assumptions used to measure our projected benefit obligation and currently are forecasted to range between $4.6 million and $5.2 million per annum. In addition, we expect to contribute approximately $0.6 million to the UK plan during fiscal 2012.

        During fiscal 2011 and fiscal 2010, we contributed GBP 0.2 million and GBP 0.2 million or approximately $0.3 million and $0.3 million, respectively, to our UK pension plan. These contributions allowed the Company to comply with regulatory funding requirements.

        A key actuarial assumption in calculating the net periodic cost and the accumulated benefit obligation ("ABO") is the discount rate. Changes in the discount rate impact the interest cost component of the net periodic benefit cost calculation and ABO due to the fact that the accumulated benefit obligation ("ABO") is calculated on a net present value basis. Decreases in the discount rate will generally increase pre-tax cost, recognized expense and the ABO. Increases in the discount rate tend to have the opposite effect. We estimate a 50 basis point decrease or increase in the discount rate would cause a corresponding increase or decrease, respectively, in the ABO of approximately $6.0 million based upon July 2, 2011 data.

Liquidity and Capital Resources Requirement

        Our primary liquidity and capital spending requirements over the next 12 months will be the funding of our operating activities, capital expenditures, and making periodic interest payments on our debt outstanding. As of July 2, 2011 our expected commitments for capital expenditures is approximately $27.0 million. We believe that our existing cash balances and investments will be sufficient to meet our liquidity and capital spending requirements at least through the next 12 months. However, there are a number of factors that could positively or negatively impact our liquidity position, including:

    global economic conditions which affect demand for our products and services and impact the financial stability of our suppliers and customers;

    increase in accounts receivables, inventory and capital expenditures to support the revenue growth of our business;

    the tendency of customers to delay payments or to negotiate favorable payment term to manage their own liquidity positions;

    timing of payments to our suppliers;

    factoring or sale of accounts receivable;

    volatility in fixed income, credit, and foreign exchange markets which impact the liquidity and valuation of our investment portfolios;

    possible investments or acquisitions of complementary businesses, products or technologies;

    issuance or repurchase of debt or equity securities; and

    potential funding of pension liabilities either voluntarily or as required by law or regulation.

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ITEM 7A.    QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

Foreign Exchange Risk

        We utilize foreign exchange forward contracts and other instruments, including option contracts, to hedge foreign currency risk associated with foreign currency denominated assets and liabilities, primarily short-term certain intercompany receivables and payables. Our foreign exchange forward contracts and other instruments are accounted for as derivatives whereby the fair value of the contracts are reflected as other current assets or other current liabilities and the associated gains and losses are reflected in Interest and other income (expense), net in the Consolidated Statements of Operations. Our hedging programs reduce, but do not eliminate, the impact of currency exchange rate movements. The gains and losses on those derivatives are expected to be offset by re-measurement gains and losses on the foreign currency denominated assets and liabilities.

        The following table provides information about our foreign currency forward and option contracts outstanding as of July 2, 2011. The forward contracts, most with a term of less than 120 days, were transacted near month end; therefore, the fair value of the contracts is approximately zero.

(in millions)
  Contract
Amount
(Local Currency)
  Contract
Amount
(USD)
 

Canadian Dollar (contracts to buy CAD / sell USD)

    CAD 46.2   $ 47.5  

Chinese Renmimbi (contracts to buy CNY / sell USD)

    CNY 160.4     24.8  

British Pound (contracts to buy GBP / sell USD)

    GBP 5.0     8.0  

Euro (contracts to buy EUR / sell USD)

    EUR 20.0     28.8  

Hong Kong Dollar (contracts to sell HKD / buy USD)

    HKD 112.3     14.4  

Singapore Dollar (contracts to sell SGD / buy USD)

    SGD 51.9     42.1  

Mexican Peso (contracts to buy MXN / sell USD)

    MXN 67.1     5.6  

Australian Dollar (contracts to sell AUD / buy USD)

    AUD 6.9     7.3  

Brazilian Real (contracts to sell BRL / buy USD)

    BRL 3.9     2.4  

Japanese Yen (contracts to sell JPY / buy USD)

    JPY 200.2     2.5  
             

Total notional amount of outstanding Foreign Exchange Contracts

        $ 183.4  
             

        The counterparties to these hedging transactions are creditworthy multinational banks. The risk of counterparty nonperformance associated with these contracts is not considered to be material. Notwithstanding our efforts to mitigate some foreign exchange risks, we do not hedge all of our foreign currency exposures, and there can be no assurances that our mitigating activities related to the exposures that we do hedge will adequately protect us against the risks associated with foreign currency fluctuations.

Investments

        We maintain an investment portfolio in a variety of financial instruments, including, but not limited to, U.S. government and agency bonds, corporate obligations, money market funds, asset-backed securities, and other investment-grade securities. The majority of these investments pay a fixed rate of interest. The securities in the investment portfolio are subject to market price risk due to changes in interest rates, perceived issuer creditworthiness, marketability, and other factors. These investments are generally classified as available-for-sale and, consequently, are recorded on our Consolidated Balance Sheets at fair value with unrealized gains or losses reported as a separate component of stockholders' equity.

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floating-rate securities may produce less income than expected if interest rates fall. Due in part to these factors, our future investment income may be less than expectations because of changes in interest rates or we may suffer losses in principal if we sell securities that have experienced a decline in market value because of changes in interest rates.

        The following table (in millions) presents the hypothetical changes in fair value in the available-for-sale debt instruments held at July 2, 2011 that are sensitive to changes in interest rates. These instruments are not leveraged or hedged and are held for purposes other than trading. Investments in money market funds and similar investment funds that seek to maintain a constant net asset value per unit of investment are not considered to be subject to market price risk and are not included in this sensitivity analysis. The modeling technique used measures the change in fair values arising from selected potential changes in interest rates. Market changes reflect immediate hypothetical parallel shifts in the yield curve of plus or minus 50 basis points ("BPS"), 100 BPS, and 150 BPS over a 12-month horizon. Beginning fair values represent the market value, excluding accrued interest and dividends at July 2, 2011.

 
  Valuation of Securities Given an
Interest Rate Decrease of
"X" BPS
   
  Valuation of Securities Given an
Interest Rate Increase of
"X" BPS
 
 
  150
BPS
  100
BPS
  50
BPS
  Fair Value as
of July 2,
2011
  50
BPS
  100
BPS
  150
BPS
 

U.S. treasuries

  $ 28.1   $ 28.0   $ 27.9   $ 27.8   $ 27.7   $ 27.6   $ 27.5  

U.S. agencies

    49.9     49.5     49.2     48.8     48.4     48.1     47.7  

Foreign agencies

    3.3     3.3     3.2     3.2     3.2     3.1     3.1  

Municipals

    7.3     7.3     7.2     7.2     7.1     7.1     7.0  

Asset-backed securities

    20.8     20.7     20.7     20.6     20.5     20.5     20.4  

Corporate securities

    210.7     210.2     209.8     209.3     208.9     208.5     207.9  
                               

Total

  $ 320.1   $ 319.0   $ 318.0   $ 316.9   $ 315.8   $ 314.9   $ 313.6  
                               

        We seek to mitigate the credit risk of our portfolio of fixed-income securities by holding only high-quality, investment-grade obligations with effective maturities of 37 months or less. We also seek to mitigate marketability risk by holding only highly liquid securities with active secondary or resale markets. However, the investments may decline in value or marketability due to changes in perceived credit quality or changes in market conditions.

Long-term Debt

        The fair market value of the 1% Senior Convertible Notes ("Convertible Notes") is subject to interest rate and market price risk due to the convertible feature of the notes and other factors. Generally the fair market value of fixed interest rate debt will increase as interest rates fall and decrease as interest rates rise. The fair market value of the notes may also increase as the market price of JDSU stock rises and decrease as the market price of the stock falls. Interest rate and market value changes affect the fair market value of the notes but do not impact our financial position, cash flows or results of operations. Based on quoted market prices, as of July 2, 2011 and July 3, 2010, the fair market value of the 1% Senior Convertible Notes were approximately $332.1 million and $289.7 million, respectively. During the second quarter of fiscal 2011, the Company repaid the remaining outstanding amount of the Zero Coupon Senior Convertible Notes. The fair market value of the Zero Coupon Senior Convertible Notes as of July 3, 2010 was approximately $0.2 million. The fair values of Convertible Notes are based on quoted prices in active markets. Changes in fair market value reflect both the change in the market price of the notes. For additional information, see "Note 11. Convertible Debt and Letters of Credit".

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ITEM 8.    FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA

REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

To the Board of Directors and Stockholders of JDS Uniphase Corporation:

        In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements listed in the index appearing under Item 15(a)(1) present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of JDS Uniphase Corporation and its subsidiaries at July 2, 2011 and July 3, 2010, and the results of their operations and their cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended July 2, 2011 in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. Also in our opinion, the Company maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of July 2, 2011, based on criteria established in Internal Control—Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). The Company's management is responsible for these financial statements, for maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting and for its assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting, included in the accompanying Management's Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting. Our responsibility is to express opinions on these financial statements and on the Company's internal control over financial reporting based on our integrated audits. We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audits to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement and whether effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained in all material respects. Our audits of the financial statements included examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, and evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. Our audit of internal control over financial reporting included obtaining an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, assessing the risk that a material weakness exists, and testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control based on the assessed risk. Our audits also included performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinions.

        As discussed in Note 1 to the consolidated financial statements, the Company adopted the authoritative guidance which applies to revenue arrangements with multiple deliverables and to certain software arrangements on a prospective basis for applicable transactions originating or materially modified on or after July 4, 2010.

        A company's internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. A company's internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (i) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the company; (ii) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the company; and (iii) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of the company's assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.

        Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.

/s/ PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP

San Jose, California
August 30, 2011

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JDS UNIPHASE CORPORATION

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(
in millions, except per share data)

 
  Years Ended  
 
  July 2,
2011
  July 3,
2010
  June 27,
2009
 

Net revenue

  $ 1,804.5   $ 1,363.9   $ 1,283.3  

Cost of sales

    956.7     766.2     742.9  

Amortization of acquired technologies

    56.9     50.6     48.9  

Impairment of acquired technologies

            4.9  
               

Gross profit

    790.9     547.1     486.6  
               

Operating expenses:

                   
   

Research and development

    239.9     174.9     167.1  
   

Selling, general and administrative

    437.1     382.9     399.0  
   

Amortization of other intangibles

    32.2     27.8     27.0  
   

Impairment of goodwill

            741.7  
   

Loss (gain) on disposal and impairment of long-lived assets

    1.5     (2.0 )   13.2  
   

Restructuring and related charges

    14.8     17.7     38.5  
               

Total operating expenses

    725.5     601.3     1,386.5  
               

Income (loss) from operations

    65.4     (54.2 )   (899.9 )

Interest and other income (expense), net

    2.4     9.6     33.5  

Interest expense

    (25.4 )   (24.3 )   (25.5 )

Impairment of investments

    (0.2 )   (1.4 )   (18.4 )

Gain on sale of investments

    3.4     13.1     1.8  
               

Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes

    45.6     (57.2 )   (908.5 )

Provision for (benefit from) income taxes

    (26.0 )   2.5     (2.3 )
               

Income (loss) from continuing operations, net of tax

    71.6     (59.7 )   (906.2 )

Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax

        (2.1 )   (3.3 )
               

Net income (loss)

  $ 71.6   $ (61.8 ) $ (909.5 )
               

Basic net income (loss) per share from:

                   
   

Continuing operations

  $ 0.32   $ (0.27 ) $ (4.20 )
   

Discontinued operations

        (0.01 )   (0.02 )
               
   

Net income (loss)

  $ 0.32   $ (0.28 ) $ (4.22 )
               

Diluted net income (loss) per share from:

                   
   

Continuing operations

  $ 0.31   $ (0.27 ) $ (4.20 )
   

Discontinued operations

        (0.01 )   (0.02 )
               
   

Net income (loss)

  $ 0.31   $ (0.28 ) $ (4.22 )
               

Shares used in per share calculation:

                   

Basic

    224.4     218.9     215.6  

Diluted

    232.6     218.9     215.6  

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(
in millions, except share and par value data)

 
  July 2,
2011
  July 3,
2010
 

ASSETS

             

Current assets:

             
   

Cash and cash equivalents

  $ 395.4   $ 340.2  
   

Short-term investments

    297.4     227.4  
   

Restricted cash

    35.9     32.5  
   

Accounts receivable, net (Note 6)

    334.0     271.8  
   

Inventories, net

    171.2     125.7  
   

Prepayments and other current assets

    70.2     77.0  
           
       

Total current assets

    1,304.1     1,074.6  

Property, plant and equipment, net

    248.9     183.0  

Goodwill

    67.4     66.0  

Other intangibles, net

    275.4     357.4  

Long-term investments

    2.9     5.1  

Other non-current assets

    52.0     17.5  
           
       

Total assets

  $ 1,950.7   $ 1,703.6  
           

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

             

Current liabilities:

             
   

Accounts payable

  $ 145.4   $ 137.4  
   

Accrued payroll and related expenses

    76.7     62.9  
   

Income taxes payable

    21.5     19.8  
   

Deferred revenue

    83.5     45.3  
   

Accrued expenses

    50.5     47.7  
   

Other current liabilities

    41.0     37.8  
           
       

Total current liabilities

    418.6     350.9  
           

Long-term debt

    285.8     267.1  

Other non-current liabilities

    180.9     176.9  

Commitments and contingencies (Note 18)

             

Stockholders' equity:

             
   

Preferred Stock, $0.001 par value; 1 million shares authorized; none issued and outstanding

             
   

Common Stock, $0.001 par value; 1 billion shares authorized; 228 million shares at July 2, 2011 and 221 million shares at July 3, 2010, issued and outstanding

    0.2     0.2  
   

Additional paid-in capital

    69,641.4     69,574.0  
   

Accumulated deficit

    (68,609.0 )   (68,680.6 )
   

Accumulated other comprehensive income

    32.8     15.1  
           
       

Total stockholders' equity

    1,065.4     908.7  
           
           

Total liabilities and stockholders' equity

  $ 1,950.7   $ 1,703.6  
           

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(
in millions)

 
  Years Ended  
 
  July 2,
2011
  July 3,
2010
  June 27,
2009
 

OPERATING ACTIVITIES:

                   

Net income (loss)

  $ 71.6   $ (61.8 ) $ (909.5 )

Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities:

                   
 

Depreciation expense

    64.1     58.3     68.5  
 

Asset retirement obligations and deferred rent expenses

    0.7     (7.1 )   0.1  
 

Amortization expense of acquired technologies and other intangibles

    89.1     78.4     75.9  
 

Amortization of stock-based compensation expense

    41.4     43.1     50.6  
 

Amortization of debt issuance costs and debt discount

    19.5     17.9     19.0  
 

Non-cash changes in short term investments

    3.5     2.9     (0.3 )
 

Loss (gain) on disposal and impairment of long-lived assets

    1.5     (1.3 )   18.1  
 

Impairment of goodwill

            741.7  
 

Gain on sale of investments, net

    (3.4 )   (13.1 )   (1.8 )
 

Impairment in fair value of investments

    0.2     1.4     18.4  
 

Change in equity investments

        (2.0 )   0.9  
 

Gain on repurchase of debt

            (17.0 )
 

Allowance for doubtful accounts and sales returns

    0.6     1.5     2.7  
 

Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of impact of acquisitions of businesses and dispositions of assets:

                   
     

Accounts receivable

    (52.8 )   (62.3 )   105.5  
     

Inventories

    (38.6 )   22.2     15.4  
     

Other current and non-current assets

    (23.7 )   18.3     (10.3 )
     

Accounts payable

    9.7     20.8     (12.6 )
     

Income taxes payable

    (4.0 )   (9.5 )   4.9  
     

Deferred revenue, current and non-current

    44.1     33.4     (15.2 )
     

Accrued payroll and related expenses

    (1.0 )   11.7     (11.3 )
     

Accrued expenses and other current and non-current liabilities

    (17.2 )   (33.6 )   (36.3 )
               

Net cash provided by operating activities

    205.3     119.2     107.4  
               

INVESTING ACTIVITIES:

                   

Purchases of available-for-sale investments

    (355.3 )   (427.1 )   (543.6 )

Maturities and sales of investments

    285.3     623.5     745.1  

Changes in restricted cash

    (2.3 )   (21.1 )   (1.2 )

Acquisitions, net of cash acquired

        (207.3 )   (12.5 )

Purchases of long-term investments

        (0.5 )   (4.0 )

Proceeds received from divestiture of business, net of selling costs

        2.0      

Acquisition of property and equipment

    (116.7 )   (41.4 )   (54.7 )

Proceeds from sale of assets, net of selling costs

    0.7     1.0     2.3  

Proceeds from sale of subsidiary

        3.5     8.7  

Dividends received from long-term investments

        2.0     0.7  
               

Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities

    (188.3 )   (65.4 )   140.8  
               

FINANCING ACTIVITIES:

                   

Payments on debt and capital lease obligations

    (6.8 )   (8.6 )   (0.4 )

Redemption of convertible debt

    (0.2 )       (139.2 )

Proceeds from finance lease

            0.3  

Repurchase of common stock

            (86.8 )

Proceeds from exercise of employee stock options and employee stock purchase plan

    38.1     9.6     5.2  
               

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities

    31.1     1.0     (220.9 )
               

Effect of exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents

    7.1     (1.5 )   (6.0 )

Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

    55.2     53.3     21.3  

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

    340.2     286.9     265.6  
               

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

  $ 395.4   $ 340.2   $ 286.9  
               

Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:

                   
 

Cash paid for interest

  $ 5.8   $ 6.1   $ 6.5  
 

Cash paid for taxes

    15.3     9.6     12.9  
 

Cash received for tax refunds

    1.6     10.5     1.2  

Non-cash transactions:

                   
 

Purchase of software licenses

    7.1         11.1  

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
(
in millions)

 
  Common Stock    
   
  Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income
   
 
 
  Additional
Paid-In
Capital
  Accumulated
Deficit
   
 
 
  Shares   Amount   Total  

Balance at June 28, 2008

    222.0   $ 0.2   $ 69,480.1   $ (67,623.7 ) $ 77.9   $ 1,934.5  
 

Net loss

                (909.5 )       (909.5 )
 

Change in net unrealized gains on available-for-sale investments

                    (0.4 )   (0.4 )
 

Foreign currency translation adjustment

                    (52.8 )   (52.8 )
 

Defined benefit obligation, net of tax

                    (0.8 )   (0.8 )
                                     
 

Comprehensive income (loss)

                          (963.5 )
                                     
 

Shares issued under employee stock plans, net of tax effects

    2.6         (0.1 )           (0.1 )
 

Repurchase of common stock

    (7.6 )           (86.9 )       (86.9 )
 

Stock-based compensation

            50.5             50.5  
 

Noncredit portion of losses related to investment securities

                1.3     (1.3 )    
                           

Balance at June 27, 2009

    217.0     0.2     69,530.5     (68,618.8 )   22.6     934.5  
 

Net loss

                (61.8 )       (61.8 )
 

Change in net unrealized gains on available-for-sale investments

                    6.2     6.2  
 

Foreign currency translation adjustment

                    (4.6 )   (4.6 )
 

Defined benefit obligation, net of tax

                    (9.1 )   (9.1 )
                                     
 

Comprehensive income (loss)

                          (69.3 )
                                     
 

Shares issued under employee stock plans, net of tax effects

    4.1         0.4             0.4  
 

Stock-based compensation

            43.1             43.1  
                           

Balance at July 3, 2010

    221.1     0.2     69,574.0     (68,680.6 )   15.1     908.7  
 

Net income

                71.6         71.6  
 

Change in net unrealized loss on available-for-sale investments

                    (2.3 )   (2.3 )
 

Foreign currency translation adjustment

                    12.1     12.1  
 

Defined benefit obligation, net of tax

                    7.9     7.9  
                                     
 

Comprehensive income (loss)

                        89.3  
                                     
 

Shares issued under employee stock plans, net of tax effects

    6.5         25.7             25.7  
 

Stock-based compensation

            41.7             41.7  
                           

Balance at July 2, 2011

    227.6   $ 0.2   $ 69,641.4   $ (68,609.0 ) $ 32.8   $ 1,065.4  
                           

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Note 1. Description of Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Description of Business

        JDS Uniphase Corporation ("JDSU") is a leading provider of communications test and measurement solutions and optical products for telecommunications service providers, wireless operators, cable operators, and network equipment manufacturers. JDSU is also a leading provider of optical solutions for biomedical and environmental instrumentation, semiconductor processing, aerospace and defense, brand authentication, display systems, and custom color product differentiation applications.

Fiscal Years

        The Company utilizes a 52-53 week fiscal year ending on the Saturday closest to June 30th. The Company's fiscal 2011 ended on July 2, 2011 and was a 52 week year. The Company's fiscal 2010 ended on July 3, 2010 was a 53 week year. The Company's fiscal 2009 ended on June 27, 2009 was a 52 week year.

Principles of Consolidation

        The consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States and include the Company and its wholly-owned subsidiaries. All inter-company accounts and transactions have been eliminated.

Use of Estimates

        The preparation of the Company's consolidated financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amount of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amount of net revenue and expenses during the period. The Company bases estimates on historical experience and on various assumptions about the future that are believed to be reasonable based on available information. The Company's reported financial position or results of operations may be materially different under different conditions or when using different estimates and assumptions, particularly with respect to significant accounting policies, which are discussed below. In the event that estimates or assumptions prove to differ from actual results, adjustments are made in subsequent periods to reflect more current information.

Cash and Cash Equivalents

        The Company considers highly liquid instruments such as treasury bills, commercial paper and money market instruments with original maturities of 90 days or less at the time of purchase to be cash equivalents.

Restricted Cash

        At July 2, 2011 and July 3, 2010, the Company's short-term restricted cash balances were $35.9 million and $32.5 million, respectively. They primarily include interest-bearing investments in bank certificates of deposit and money market funds which act as collateral supporting the issuance of letters of credit and performance bonds for the benefit of third parties.

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Investments

        The Company's investments in debt securities and marketable equity securities are primarily classified as available-for-sale investments or trading securities and are recorded at fair value. The cost of securities sold is based on the specific identification method. Unrealized gains and losses on available-for-sale investments, net of tax, are reported as a separate component of stockholders' equity. Gains or losses on trading securities resulting from changes in fair value are recognized currently in earnings. The Company's short-term investments include securities with stated maturities of longer than twelve months which are classified as current assets as they are highly liquid and available to support current operations. When the Company holds minority investments in privately held companies, they are generally carried at cost and classified as long-term investments.

        The Company periodically reviews these investments for impairment. Effective from the fourth quarter of fiscal 2009, if a debt security's market value is below amortized cost and the Company either intends to sell the security or it is more likely than not that the Company will be required to sell the security before its anticipated recovery, the Company records an other-than-temporary impairment charge to investment income (loss) for the entire amount of the impairment. For the remaining debt securities, if an other-than-temporary impairment exists, the Company separates the other-than-temporary impairment into the portion of the loss related to credit factors, or the credit loss portion, and the portion of the loss that is not related to credit factors, or the noncredit loss portion. The credit loss portion is the difference between the amortized cost of the security and the Company's best estimate of the present value of the cash flows expected to be collected from the debt security. The noncredit loss portion is the residual amount of the other-than-temporary impairment. The credit loss portion is recorded as a charge to earnings (loss), and the noncredit loss portion is recorded as a separate component of other comprehensive income (loss).

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

        The carrying amounts of certain of the Company's financial instruments, including cash equivalents, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and deferred compensation liability, approximate fair value because of their short maturities. Estimates of fair value of fixed-income securities are based on third party, market-based pricing sources which the Company believes to be reliable. These estimates represent the third parties' good faith opinion as to what a buyer in the marketplace would pay for a security in a current sale. For instruments that are not actively traded, estimates may be based on current treasury yields adjusted by an estimated market credit spread for the specific instrument. The use of different valuation methodologies or market assumptions could have a material impact on estimated fair value amounts. Fair value for investments in public companies is determined using quoted market prices for those securities. Fair value for investments in privately held companies is estimated based upon one or more of the following: assessment of the investees' historical and forecasted financial condition; operating results and cash flows; the values of recent rounds of financing; or quoted market prices of comparable public companies. The fair market value of the Company's Senior Convertible Notes fluctuates with interest rates and with the market price of the stock, but does not affect the carrying value of the debt on the balance sheet, which remains at the par value of $1,000 per bond. Refer to the Company's "Note 11. Convertible Debt and Letters of Credit" for more detail.

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Inventories

        Inventory is valued at standard cost, which approximates actual cost computed on a first-in, first-out basis, not in excess of net realizable market value. The Company assesses the valuation on a quarterly basis and writes down the value for estimated excess and obsolete inventory based upon estimates of future demand, including warranty requirements.

Property, Plant and Equipment

        Property, plant and equipment are stated at cost. Depreciation is computed by the straight-line method over the following estimated useful lives of the assets: 5 to 50 years for building and improvements, 2 to 10 years for machinery and equipment, and 2 to 5 years for furniture, fixtures, software and office equipment. Leasehold improvements are amortized by the straight-line method over the shorter of the estimated useful lives of the assets or the term of the lease.

        Costs related to software acquired, developed or modified solely to meet the Company's internal requirements and for which there are no substantive plans to market are capitalized in accordance with the authoritative guidance on accounting for the costs of computer software developed or obtained for internal use. Costs incurred after the preliminary planning stage of the project and after management has authorized and committed funds to the project are capitalized. Costs capitalized for computer software developed or obtained for internal use are included in Property, Plant and Equipment on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.

Goodwill

        Goodwill represents the excess of the purchase price of an acquired enterprise or assets over the fair value of the identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed. The Company tests for impairment of goodwill on an annual basis in the fourth quarter and at any other time when events occur or circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of goodwill may not be recoverable. See "Note 8. Goodwill" for more detail.

        Circumstances that could trigger an impairment test include, but are not limited to: a significant adverse change in the business climate or legal factors; an adverse action or assessment by a regulator; unanticipated competition; loss of key personnel; the likelihood that a reporting unit or significant portion of a reporting unit will be sold or otherwise disposed; results of testing for recoverability of a significant asset group within a reporting unit; or recognition of a goodwill impairment loss in the financial statements of a subsidiary that is a component of a reporting unit.

        If the carrying amount of the reporting unit goodwill exceeds the implied fair value of that goodwill, an impairment loss is recorded in the Statement of Operations as "Impairment of goodwill". Measurement of the fair value of a reporting unit is based on one or more of the following fair value measures including: amounts at which the unit as a whole could be bought or sold in a current transaction between willing parties; using present value techniques of estimated future cash flows; or using valuation techniques based on multiples of earnings or revenue, or a similar performance measure.

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Intangible Assets

        Intangible assets consist primarily of intellectual property acquired and purchased intangible assets. Purchased intangible assets primarily include acquired developed technologies (developed and core technology), proprietary know-how, trade secrets, trademarks and trade names, and customer base. Intangible assets are amortized using the straight-line method over estimated useful lives ranging from 1 to 16 years.

Loss (gain) on disposal and impairment of long-lived assets

Long-lived assets held and used

        The Company tests long-lived assets or asset groups for recoverability when events or changes in circumstances indicate that their carrying amount may not be recoverable. Circumstances which could trigger a review include, but are not limited to: significant decreases in the market price of the asset; significant adverse changes in the business climate or legal factors; accumulation of costs significantly in excess of the amount originally expected for the acquisition or construction of the asset; current period cash flow or operating losses combined with a history of losses or a forecast of continuing losses associated with the use of the asset; or current expectation that the asset will more likely than not be sold or disposed significantly before the end of its estimated useful life. See "Note 10. Loss (gain) on Disposal and Impairment of Long-Lived Assets" for more detail.

        Recoverability is assessed based on the carrying amount of the asset and its fair value which is generally determined based on the sum of the undiscounted cash flows expected to result from the use and the eventual disposal of the asset, as well as specific appraisal in certain instances. An impairment loss is recognized in the Statement of Operations as "Loss (gain) on disposal and impairment of long-lived assets" when the carrying amount is not recoverable and exceeds fair value.

Long-lived assets held for sale

        Long-lived assets are classified as held for sale when certain criteria are met, which include: management commitment to a plan to sell the assets; the availability of the assets for immediate sale in their present condition; an active program to locate buyers and other actions to sell the assets has been initiated; whether the sale of the assets is probable and their transfer is expected to qualify for recognition as a completed sale within one year; whether the assets are being marketed at reasonable prices in relation to their fair value; and how unlikely it is that significant changes will be made to the plan to sell the assets. See "Note 10. Loss (gain) on Disposal and Impairment of Long-Lived Assets" for more detail.

        The Company measures long-lived assets to be disposed of by sale at the lower of carrying amount or fair value less cost to sell. Fair value is determined using quoted market prices or the anticipated cash flows discounted at a rate commensurate with the risk involved.

Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits

        The funded status of the Company's retirement-related benefit plans is recognized in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. The funded status is measured as the difference between the fair value of plan assets and the benefit obligation at fiscal year end, the measurement date. For defined benefit pension plans, the benefit obligation is the projected benefit obligation ("PBO") and for the

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nonpension postretirement benefit plan the benefit obligation is the accumulated postretirement benefit obligation ("APBO"). The PBO represents the actuarial present value of benefits expected to be paid upon retirement. The APBO represents the actuarial present value of postretirement benefits attributed to employee services already rendered. The fair value of plan assets represents the current market value of cumulative company contributions made to an irrevocable trust fund, held for the sole benefit of participants, which are invested by the trust fund. Unfunded or partially funded plans, with the benefit obligation exceeding the fair value of plan assets, are aggregated and recorded as a retirement and nonpension postretirement benefit obligation equal to this excess. The current portion of the retirement-related benefit obligation represents the actuarial present value of benefits payable in the next 12 months in excess of the fair value of plan assets, measured on a plan-by-plan basis. This liability is recorded in other current liabilities in the Consolidated Balance Sheets.

        (Gains) losses and prior service cost (credit) not recognized as a component of net periodic pension cost (income) in the Consolidated Statement of Operations as they arise are recognized as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income in the Consolidated Balances Sheets, net of tax. Those (gains) losses and prior service cost (credit) are subsequently recognized as a component of net periodic pension period cost (income) pursuant to the recognition and amortization provisions of applicable accounting standards. (Gains) losses arise as a result of differences between actual experience and assumptions or as a result of changes in actuarial assumptions. Prior service cost (credit) represents the cost of benefit improvements attributable to prior service granted in plan amendments.

        Net periodic pension cost (income) is recorded in the Consolidated Statement of Operations and includes service cost, interest cost, expected return on plan assets, amortization of prior service cost and (gains) losses previously recognized as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income. Service cost represents the actuarial present value of participant benefits earned in the current year. Interest cost represents the time value of money cost associated with the passage of time. Certain events, such as changes in employee base, plan amendments and changes in actuarial assumptions, result in a change in the benefit obligation and the corresponding change in other comprehensive income. The result of these events is amortized as a component of net periodic cost (income) over the service lives of the participants, provided such amounts exceed thresholds which are based upon the benefit obligation or the value of plan assets.

        The measurement of the benefit obligation and net periodic pension cost (income) is based on the Company's estimates and actuarial valuations provided by third-party actuaries which are approved by the Company's management. These valuations reflect the terms of the plans and use participant-specific information such as compensation, age and years of service, as well as certain assumptions, including estimates of discount rates, expected return on plan assets, rate of compensation increases, and mortality rates. In estimating the expected return on plan assets, the Company considers historical returns on plan assets, adjusted for forward-looking considerations, inflation assumptions and the impact of the active management of the plan's invested assets. While the Company believes that these assumptions are appropriate, significant differences in the actual experience or significant changes in the assumptions that may be required under new legislation, or accounting pronouncements, or otherwise may materially affect the Company's pension and other post-retirement obligations and related future expense.

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Concentration of Credit and Other Risks and Allowance for Doubtful Accounts

        Financial instruments that potentially subject the Company to concentrations of credit risk consist primarily of cash equivalents, investments and trade receivables. The Company's cash equivalents and short-term investments are held in safekeeping by large, creditworthy financial institutions. The Company invests its excess cash primarily in U.S. government and agency bonds, corporate obligations, money market funds, asset-backed securities, and other investment-grade securities. The Company has established guidelines relative to credit ratings, diversification and maturities that seek to maintain safety and liquidity.

        The Company performs credit evaluations of its customers' financial condition and generally does not require collateral from its customers. These evaluations require significant judgment and are based on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, current economic trends, historical payment, bad debt write-off experience, and financial review of the customer.

        The Company maintains an allowance for doubtful accounts for estimated losses resulting from the inability of its customers to make required payments. When the Company becomes aware that a specific customer is unable to meet its financial obligations, the Company records a specific allowance to reflect the level of credit risk in the customer's outstanding receivable balance. In addition, the Company records additional allowances based on certain percentages of aged receivable balances. The Company classifies bad debt expenses as selling, general and administrative expenses.

        The Company is not able to predict changes in the financial stability of its customers. Any material change in the financial status of any one or a group of customers could have a material adverse effect on the Company's results of operations and financial condition. Although such losses have been within management's expectations to date, there can be no assurance that such allowances will continue to be adequate. The Company has significant trade receivables concentrated in the telecommunications industry. While the Company's allowance for doubtful accounts balance is based on historical loss experience along with anticipated economic trends, unanticipated financial instability in the telecommunications industry could lead to higher than anticipated losses. No one customer accounted for greater than 10% of accounts receivables or revenue for the periods presented.

        The Company generally uses a rolling twelve month forecast based on anticipated product orders, customer forecasts, product order history and backlog to determine its material requirements. Lead times for the parts and components that the Company orders vary significantly and depend on factors such as the specific supplier, contract terms and demand for a component at a given time. If the forecast does not meet actual demand, the Company may have excess or shortfalls of some materials and components, as well as excess inventory purchase commitments. The Company could experience reduced or delayed product shipments or incur additional inventory write-downs and cancellation charges or penalties, which would increase costs and could have a material adverse impact on the Company's results of operations.

Foreign Currency Forward Contracts

        The Company conducts its business and sells its products directly to customers primarily in North America, Europe and Asia. In the normal course of business, the Company's financial position is routinely subject to market risks associated with foreign currency rate fluctuations due to balance sheet positions in foreign currencies. The Company evaluates foreign exchange risks and utilizes foreign currency forward contracts to reduce such risks. The change in fair value of these foreign currency

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forward contracts is recorded as income or loss in the Company's Consolidated Statements of Operations as a component of Interest and other income (expense), net. Such changes were not material during any of the periods presented.

        The forward contracts, most with a term of less than 120 days, were transacted near month end; therefore, the fair value of the contracts as of both July 2, 2011 and July 3, 2010, is approximately zero.

Foreign Currency Translation

        Assets and liabilities of non-U.S. subsidiaries that operate in a local currency environment, where that local currency is the functional currency, are translated into U.S. dollars at exchange rates in effect at the balance sheet date, with the resulting translation adjustments directly recorded to a separate component of accumulated other comprehensive income, within Shareholder's Equity. Income and expense accounts are translated at the prior month balance sheet exchange rates. Gains and losses from re-measurement of assets and liabilities denominated in currencies other than the respective functional currencies are included in the Consolidated Statements of Operations, and have not been significant for all periods.

Revenue Recognition

        The Company recognizes revenue when it is realized or realizable and earned. The Company considers revenue realized or realizable and earned when it has persuasive evidence of an arrangement, delivery has occurred, the sales price is fixed or determinable, and collectability is reasonably assured. Delivery does not occur until products have been shipped or services have been provided, risk of loss has transferred and in cases where formal acceptance is required, customer acceptance has been obtained or customer acceptance provisions have lapsed. In situations where a formal acceptance is required but the acceptance only relates to whether the product meets its published specifications, revenue is recognized upon shipment provided all other revenue recognition criteria are met. The sales price is not considered to be fixed or determinable until all contingencies related to the sale have been resolved.

        The Company reduces revenue for rebates and other similar allowances. Revenue is recognized only if these estimates can be reliably determined. The Company's estimates are based on its historical results taking into consideration the type of customer, the type of transaction and the specifics of each arrangement.

        In addition to the aforementioned general policies, the following are the specific revenue recognition policies for multiple-element arrangements and for each major category of revenue.

Multiple-Element Arrangements

        In October 2009, the FASB issued authoritative guidance that applies to arrangements with multiple deliverables. The guidance eliminates the residual method of revenue recognition, on non-software arrangements, and allows the use of management's best estimate of selling price ("BESP") for individual elements of an arrangement when vendor-specific objective evidence ("VSOE") or third-party evidence ("TPE") is unavailable. In addition, the FASB issued authoritative guidance which removes non-software components of tangible products and certain software components of tangible products from the scope of existing software revenue guidance, resulting in the

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recognition of revenue similar to that for other tangible products. The Company adopted these standards at the beginning of its first quarter of fiscal year 2011 on a prospective basis for applicable transactions originating or materially modified on or after July 3, 2010.

        When a sales arrangement contains multiple deliverables, such as sales of products that include services, the multiple deliverables are evaluated to determine the units of accounting, and the entire fee from the arrangement is allocated to each unit of accounting based on the relative selling price. Under this approach, the selling price of a unit of accounting is determined by using a selling price hierarchy which requires the use of VSOE of fair value if available, TPE if VSOE is not available, or BESP if neither VSOE nor TPE is available. Revenue is recognized when the revenue recognition criteria for each unit of accounting are met.

        The Company establishes VSOE of selling price using the price charged for a deliverable when sold separately and, in remote circumstances, using the price established by management having the relevant authority. TPE of selling price is established by evaluating similar and interchangeable competitor goods or services in sales to similarly situated customers. When VSOE or TPE are not available the Company then use BESP. Generally, the Company is not able to determine TPE because its product strategy differs from that of others in our markets, and the extent of customization varies among comparable products or services from its peers. The Company establishes BESP using historical selling price trends and considering multiple factors including, but not limited to geographies, market conditions, competitive landscape, internal costs, gross margin objectives, and pricing practices. When determining BESP, the Company applies significant judgment in establishing pricing strategies and evaluating market conditions and product lifecycles.

        The determination of BESP is made through consultation with and approval by the segment management. Segment management may modify or develop new pricing practices and strategies in the future. As these pricing strategies evolve, we may modify our pricing practices in the future, which may result in changes in BESP. The aforementioned factors may result in a different allocation of revenue to the deliverables in multiple element arrangements from fiscal 2011, which may change the pattern and timing of revenue recognition for these elements but will not change the total revenue recognized for the arrangement.

        To the extent that a deliverable(s) in a multiple-element arrangement is subject to specific guidance (for example, software that is subject to the authoritative guidance on software revenue recognition) the Company allocates the fair value of the units of accounting using relative selling price and that unit of accounting is accounted for in accordance with the specific guidance. Some product offerings include hardware that are integrated with or sold with software that delivers the functionality of the equipment. The Company believes that this equipment is not considered software related and would therefore be excluded from the scope of the authoritative guidance on software revenue recognition.

        If the transactions entered into or materially modified on or after July 3, 2010 were subject to the previous accounting guidance, the reported net revenue amount during the year ended July 2, 2011, would decrease by approximately $7 million.

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Hardware

        Revenue from hardware sales is recognized when the product is shipped to the customer and when there are no unfulfilled company obligations that affect the customer's final acceptance of the arrangement. Any cost of warranties and remaining obligations that are inconsequential or perfunctory are accrued when the corresponding revenue is recognized.

Services

        Revenue from services and system maintenance is typically recognized on a straight-line basis over the term of the contract. Revenue from time and material contracts is recognized at the contractual rates as labor hours are delivered and direct expenses are incurred. Revenue related to extended warranty and product maintenance contracts is deferred and recognized on a straight-line basis over the delivery period. The Company also generate service revenue from hardware repairs and calibration which is recognized as revenue upon completion of the service.

Software

        The Company's software arrangements generally consist of a perpetual license fee and PCS. Generally the Company has established VSOE of fair value for PCS contracts based on the renewal rate or the bell curve methodology. Revenue from maintenance, unspecified upgrades and technical support is recognized over the period such items are delivered. In multiple-element revenue arrangements that include software, software related and non software-related elements are accounted for in accordance with the following policies.

    Non software and software related products are bifurcated based on a relative selling price

    Software related products are separated into units of accounting if all of the following criteria are met:

    The functionality of the delivered element(s) is not dependent on the undelivered element(s).

    There is VSOE of fair value of the undelivered element(s).

    Delivery of the delivered element(s) represents the culmination of the earnings process for that element(s).

        If these criteria are not met, the software revenue is deferred until the earlier of when such criteria are met or when the last undelivered element is delivered. If there is VSOE of the undelivered item(s) but no such evidence for the delivered item(s), the residual method is used to allocate the arrangement consideration. Under the residual method, the amount of consideration allocated to the delivered item(s) equals the total arrangement consideration less the aggregate VSOE of the undelivered elements. In cases where VSOE is not established for PCS, revenue is recognized ratably over the PCS period after all software deliverables have been made and the only undelivered item is PCS.

Warranty

        The Company provides reserves for the estimated costs of product warranties at the time revenue is recognized. It estimates the costs of its warranty obligations based on its historical experience of

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known product failure rates, use of materials to repair or replace defective products and service delivery costs incurred in correcting product failures. In addition, from time to time, specific warranty accruals may be made if unforeseen technical problems arise.

Shipping and Handling Costs

        The Company records costs related to shipping and handling of revenue in cost of sales for all periods presented.

Advertising Expense

        The Company expenses advertising costs as incurred. Advertising costs totalled $1.4 million, $1.5 million, and $2.4 million in fiscal 2011, 2010, and 2009, respectively.

Research and Development ("R&D") Expense

        Costs related to research and development, which primarily consists of labor and benefits, supplies, facilities, consulting, and outside service fees, are charged to expense as incurred, except as follows: capitalization of material software development costs begins when a product's technological feasibility has been established in accordance with the authoritative accounting guidance. To date, the period between achieving technological feasibility, which the Company has defined as the establishment of a working model, and which typically occurs when beta testing commences, and the general availability of such software has been very short. Accordingly, software development costs have been expensed as incurred.

Stock-Based Compensation

        The Company estimates the fair value of stock options with service conditions and employee stock purchase plan awards ("ESPP") using the Black-Scholes-Merton option-pricing model and a single option award approach. This option-pricing model requires the input of highly subjective assumptions, including the award's expected life and the price volatility of the underlying stock. The expected stock price volatility assumption is determined using a combination of historical and implied volatility of the Company's common stock. The Company uses the Lattice model to estimate the fair value of certain performance based options with market conditions. The fair value of the Full Value Awards is based on the closing market price of the Company's common stock on the date of award.

        The Company estimates the expected forfeiture rate and only recognizes expense for those shares expected to vest. When estimating forfeitures, the Company considers voluntary termination behavior as well as future workforce reduction programs. Estimated forfeiture rates are trued-up to actual forfeiture as the equity awards vest. The total fair value of the equity awards, net of forfeiture, is recorded on a straight-line basis over the requisite service periods of the awards, which is generally the vesting period, except for performance based Full Value Awards and options with market conditions which are amortized based upon graded vesting method.

Income Taxes

        In accordance with the authoritative guidance on accounting for income taxes, the Company recognizes income taxes using an asset and liability approach. This approach requires the recognition of

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taxes payable or refundable for the current year and deferred tax liabilities and assets for the future tax consequences of events that have been recognized in its consolidated financial statements or tax returns. The measurement of current and deferred taxes is based on provisions of the enacted tax law and the effects of future changes in tax laws or rates are not anticipated.

        The authoritative guidance provides for recognition of deferred tax assets if the realization of such deferred tax assets is more likely than not to occur. With the exception of certain international jurisdictions, the Company has determined that at this time it is more likely than not that deferred tax assets attributable to the remaining jurisdictions will not be realized, primarily due to uncertainties related to its ability to utilize its net operating loss carryforwards before they expire. Accordingly, the Company has established a valuation allowance for such deferred tax assets. If there is a change in the Company's ability to realize its deferred tax assets, then its tax provision may decrease in the period in which it determines that realization is more likely than not.

        The authoritative guidance on accounting for uncertainty in income taxes clarifies the accounting for uncertainty in income taxes recognized in an entity's financial statements and prescribes the recognition threshold and measurement attributes for financial statement recognition and measurement of a tax position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return. Additionally, it provides guidance on recognition, classification, and disclosure of tax positions. The Company is subject to income tax audits by the respective tax authorities in all of the jurisdictions in which it operates. The determination of tax liabilities in each of these jurisdictions requires the interpretation and application of complex and sometimes uncertain tax laws and regulations. The Company recognizes liabilities based on its estimate of whether, and the extent to which, additional tax liabilities are more likely than not. If the Company ultimately determines that the payment of such a liability is not necessary, then it reverses the liability and recognizes a tax benefit during the period in which the determination is made that the liability is no longer necessary.

        The recognition and measurement of current taxes payable or refundable and deferred tax assets and liabilities requires that the Company make certain estimates and judgments. Changes to these estimates or a change in judgment may have a material impact on the Company's tax provision in a future period.

Restructuring Accrual

        In accordance with authoritative guidance on accounting for costs associated with exit or disposal activities, generally costs associated with restructuring activities are recognized when they are incurred. However, in the case of leases, the expense is estimated and accrued when the property is vacated. Given the significance of, and the timing of the execution of such activities, this process is complex and involves periodic reassessments of estimates made at the time the original decisions were made, including evaluating real estate market conditions for expected vacancy periods and sub-lease rents. A liability for post-employment benefits for workforce reductions related to restructuring activities is recorded when payment is probable, the amount is reasonably estimable, and the obligation relates to rights that have vested or accumulated. The Company continually evaluates the adequacy of the remaining liabilities under its restructuring initiatives. Although the Company believes that these estimates accurately reflect the costs of its restructuring plans, actual results may differ, thereby requiring the Company to record additional provisions or reverse a portion of such provisions.

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Loss Contingencies

        The Company is subject to the possibility of various loss contingencies arising in the ordinary course of business. The Company considers the likelihood of loss or impairment of an asset or the incurrence of a liability, as well as its ability to reasonably estimate the amount of loss in determining loss contingencies. An estimated loss is accrued when it is probable that an asset has been impaired or a liability has been incurred and the amount of loss can be reasonably estimated. The Company regularly evaluates current information available to determine whether such accruals should be adjusted and whether new accruals are required.

Asset Retirement Obligations

        Asset retirement obligations ("ARO") are legal obligations associated with the retirement of long-lived assets. These liabilities are initially recorded at fair value and the related asset retirement costs are capitalized by increasing the carrying amount of the related assets by the same amount as the liability. Asset retirement costs are subsequently depreciated over the useful lives of the related assets. Subsequent to initial recognition, the Company records period-to-period changes in the ARO liability resulting from the passage of time and revisions to either the timing or the amount of the original estimate of undiscounted cash flows. The Company derecognizes ARO liabilities when the related obligations are settled. At July 2, 2011 and July 3, 2010, $0.9 million and $0.5 million of ARO was included in the Consolidated Balance Sheets in "Other current liabilities" and the remainder of $9.4 million and $7.4 million was included in "Other non-current liabilities".

(in millions)
  Balance at
Beginning of
Period
  Liabilities
Incurred
  Liabilities
Settled
  Accretion
Expense
  Revisions
to
Estimates
  Balance at
End of
Period
 

Asset Retirement Obligations:

                                     

Year ended July 2, 2011

  $ 7.9     1.9     0.1     0.5     (0.1 ) $ 10.3  

Year ended July 3, 2010

  $ 13.9     0.7     (7.2 )   0.5       $ 7.9  

Note 2. Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements

        In June 2011, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued amended guidance on the presentation of comprehensive income. The amended guidance eliminates one of the presentation options provided by current U.S. GAAP, that is to present the components of other comprehensive income as part of the statement of changes in stockholders' equity. In addition, it gives an entity the option to present the total of comprehensive income, the components of net income, and the components of other comprehensive income either in a single continuous statement of comprehensive income or in two separate but consecutive statements. This guidance is effective for the Company beginning in the third quarter of fiscal 2012, and will be applied retrospectively. The Company is currently evaluating the disclosure impact of the adoption of this guidance on its consolidated financial statements.

        In May 2011, the FASB issued amended guidance on fair value measurement and related disclosures. The new guidance clarified the concepts applicable for fair value measurement and requires new disclosures, with a particular focus on Level 3 measurements. This guidance is effective for the Company beginning in the third quarter of fiscal 2012, and will be applied retrospectively. The Company does not anticipate a material impact on its consolidated financial statements as a result of the adoption of this amended guidance.

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        In November 2010, the FASB issued authoritative guidance on application of goodwill impairment model when a reporting unit has a zero or negative carrying amount. When a reporting unit has a zero or negative carrying value, Step 2 of the goodwill impairment test should be performed if qualitative factors indicate that it is more likely than not that a goodwill impairment exists. The guidance is effective for the Company beginning in the first quarter of fiscal 2012. The Company does not anticipate a material impact on its consolidated financial statements as a result of the adoption of this guidance.

        In November 2010, the FASB issued authoritative guidance on disclosure of supplementary pro forma information for business combinations. The new guidance requires that pro forma financial information should be prepared as if the business combination occurred as of the beginning of the prior annual period. The guidance is effective for the Company for business combinations with acquisition dates occurring in and from the first quarter of fiscal 2012.

Note 3. Earnings Per Share

        The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted net income (loss) per share (in millions, except per share data):

 
  Years Ended  
 
  July 2,
2011
  July 3,
2010
  June 27,
2009
 

Numerator:

                   
   

Income (loss) from continuing operations, net of tax

  $ 71.6   $ (59.7 ) $ (906.2 )
   

Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax

        (2.1 )   (3.3 )
               
   

Net income (loss)

  $ 71.6   $ (61.8 ) $ (909.5 )
               

Denominator:

                   
   

Weighted-average number of common shares outstanding

                   
       

Basic

    224.4     218.9     215.6  
       

Effect of dilutive securities from stock-based benefit plans

    8.2          
               
       

Diluted

    232.6     218.9     215.6  
               

Income (loss) from continuing operations, net of tax—basic

  $ 0.32   $ (0.27 ) $ (4.20 )

Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax—basic

        (0.01 )   (0.02 )
               

Net income (loss) per share—basic

  $ 0.32   $ (0.28 ) $ (4.22 )
               

Income (loss) from continuing operations, net of tax—diluted

  $ 0.31   $ (0.27 ) $ (4.20 )

Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax—diluted

        (0.01 )   (0.02 )
               

Net income (loss) per share—diluted

  $ 0.31   $ (0.28 ) $ (4.22 )
               

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        The following table sets forth the weighted average potentially dilutive securities excluded from the computation because their effect would have been anti-dilutive (in millions):

 
  Years Ended  
 
  July 2,
2011
  July 3,
2010
  June 27,
2009
 

Stock options and ESPP

    3.8     12.4     15.5  

Restricted shares and stock units

        6.4     7.7  

Zero coupon senior convertible notes

            0.8  
               

Total potentially dilutive securities

    3.8     18.8     24.0  
               

        The 1% convertible notes are not included in the table above. The par amount of convertible notes is payable in cash equal to the principal amount of the notes plus any accrued and unpaid interest and then the "in-the-money" conversion benefit feature at the conversion price above $30.30 per share is payable in shares of the Company's common stock or cash. See "Note 11. Convertible Debt and Letters of Credit" for more details.

Note 4. Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income

        The Company's accumulated other comprehensive income consists of the accumulated net unrealized gains or losses on available-for-sale investments, foreign currency translation adjustments, and pension liability. At July 2, 2011 and July 3, 2010, balances for the components of accumulated other comprehensive income were as follows (in millions):

 
  Years Ended  
 
  July 2,
2011
  July 3,
2010
 

Unrealized (loss) gains on investments, net of tax

  $ (1.6 ) $ 0.7  

Foreign currency translation gains

    20.0     7.9  

Defined benefit obligation, net of tax

    14.4     6.5  
           
   

Accumulated other comprehensive income

  $ 32.8   $ 15.1  
           

        The components of comprehensive income (loss), net of tax, were as follows (in millions):

 
  Years Ended  
 
  July 2,
2011
  July 3,
2010
  June 27,
2009
 

Net income (loss)

  $ 71.6   $ (61.8 ) $ (909.5 )

Other comprehensive income (loss):

                   

Net change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments, net of tax

    (2.3 )   6.2     (0.4 )

Net change in cumulative translation adjustment

    12.1     (4.6 )   (52.8 )

Net change in defined benefit obligation, net of tax

    7.9     (9.1 )   (0.8 )
               

Net change in other comprehensive income (loss)

    17.7     (7.5 )   (54.0 )
               

Comprehensive income (loss)

  $ 89.3   $ (69.3 ) $ (963.5 )
               

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Note 5. Mergers and Acquisitions

Fiscal 2010 Acquisitions

Network Solutions Division of Agilent Technologies, Inc. ("NSD")

        In May 2010, the Company purchased NSD from Agilent Technologies, Inc. for a total purchase price consideration of approximately $163.8 million in cash. NSD is included in the Company's CommTest segment.

        The purchase price was allocated as follows (in millions):

Net tangible assets acquired

  $ 27.9  

Intangible assets acquired:

       
   

Developed technology

    42.7  
   

Customer relationships

    30.8  
   

In-process research and development

    9.8  
   

Customer backlog

    5.8  

Goodwill

    46.8  
       

Total purchase price

  $ 163.8  
       

        The following table summarizes the components of the tangible assets acquired at fair value (in millions):

Accounts receivable

  $ 26.8  

Inventories

    4.7  

Property and equipment

    4.8  

Accounts payable

    (4.8 )

Deferred revenue

    (6.3 )

Other assets and liabilities, net

    2.7  
       

Net tangible assets acquired

  $ 27.9  
       

        The acquired intangible assets, except for in-process research and development (IPR&D), are being amortized over their estimated useful lives, which are presented in the table below:

Developed technology   5 years
Customer relationships   5 to 9 years
Customer backlog   1 to 2 years

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results of operations of the Company and NSD, on a pro forma basis, as though the companies have been combined as of the beginning of each of the years presented:

(in millions, except per share data)
  July 3,
2010
  June 27,
2009
 

Pro forma net revenue

    1,497.5     1,464.4  

Pro forma net loss

    (79.1 )   (926.4 )

Pro Forma net loss per share—basic and diluted

    (0.36 )   (4.30 )

Storage Network Tools Business of Finisar Corporation ("SNT")

        In July 2009, the Company purchased the Storage Network Tools business of Finisar Corporation ("SNT") for approximately $40.7 million in cash. SNT is included in JDSU's Communications Test and Measurement segment.

        The purchase price was allocated as follows (in millions):

Net tangible assets acquired

  $ 1.8  

Intangible assets acquired:

       
   

Developed technology

    16.2  
   

Customer relationships

    10.0  
   

In-process research and development

    1.5  
   

Other

    1.3  

Goodwill

    9.9  
       

Total purchase price

  $ 40.7  
       

        The following table summarizes the components of the tangible assets acquired at fair value (in millions):

Inventories

  $ 1.5  

Property and equipment

    0.6  

Deferred revenue

    (0.1 )

Other assets and liabilities, net

    (0.2 )
       

Net tangible assets acquired

  $ 1.8  
       

        The acquired intangible assets, except for in-process research and development (IPR&D), are being amortized over their estimated useful lives, which are presented in the table below:

Developed technology   5 years
Customer relationships   6 years
Trademark/tradename   5 years
Internally used software   3 years

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Note 6. Balance Sheet and Other Details

Accounts Receivable Reserves and Allowances

        The components of account receivable reserves and allowances were as follows (in millions):

 
  Years Ended  
 
  July 2,
2011
  July 3,
2010
 

Allowance for doubtful accounts

  $ 2.3   $ 2.6  

Allowance for sales returns and other

    0.5     0.4  
           

Total accounts receivable reserves and allowances

  $ 2.8   $ 3.0  
           

        The activities and balances for allowance for doubtful accounts are as follows (in millions):

 
  Balance at
Beginning of Period
  Charged to Costs
and Expenses
  Deduction(1)   Balance at
End of Period
 

Allowance for doubtful accounts:

                         

Year ended July 2, 2011

  $ 2.6   $ 0.5   $ (0.8 ) $ 2.3  

Year ended July 3, 2010

    2.3     1.2     (0.9 )   2.6  

Year ended June 27, 2009

    4.7     2.7     (5.1 )   2.3  

(1)
Write-offs of uncollectible accounts, net of recoveries.

Inventories

        Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market, and include material, labor, and manufacturing overhead costs. The components of inventories were as follows (in millions):

 
  Years Ended  
 
  July 2,
2011
  July 3,
2010
 

Finished goods

  $ 86.5   $ 60.7  

Work in process

    30.4     25.4  

Raw materials and purchased parts

    54.3     39.6  
           
   

Total inventories, net

  $ 171.2   $ 125.7  
           

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Property, Plant and Equipment, Net

        The components of property, plant and equipment, net were as follows (in millions):

 
  Years Ended  
 
  July 2,
2011
  July 3,
2010
 

Land

  $ 16.5   $ 17.0  

Buildings and improvements

    39.9     35.2  

Machinery and equipment

    370.8     295.5  

Furniture, fixtures, software and office equipment

    152.4     146.2  

Leasehold improvements

    79.5     57.7  

Construction in progress

    43.8     25.0  
           

    702.9     576.6  

Less: Accumulated depreciation

    (454.0 )   (393.6 )
           
   

Property, plant and equipment, net

  $ 248.9   $ 183.0  
           

        At July 2, 2011 and July 3, 2010, property, plant and equipment, net included $17.3 million and $20.0 million in land and buildings related to the Santa Rosa sale and leaseback transactions accounted for under the financing method, respectively. See "Note 18. Commitments and Contingencies" for more detail.

        During fiscal 2011, 2010, and 2009, the Company recorded $64.1 million, $58.3 million, and $68.5 million, respectively, of depreciation expense.

        During fiscal years 2011, 2010 and 2009, the Company recorded a loss (gain) on disposal and impairment of long-lived assets of $1.5 million, $(2.0) million and $18.1 million, respectively. See "Note 10. Loss (gain) on Disposal and Impairment of Long-Lived Assets" for more detail.

Prepayments and Other Current Assets

        The components of prepayments and other current assets were as follows (in millions):

 
  Years Ended  
 
  July 2,
2011
  July 3,
2010
 

Prepayments

  $ 46.6   $ 42.5  

Deferred income tax

    2.0     1.8  

Refundable income taxes

    2.5     4.0  

Other receivables

    10.0     21.8  

Other current assets

    9.1     6.9  
           
   

Total prepayments and other current assets

  $ 70.2   $ 77.0  
           

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Other Current Liabilities

        The components of other current liabilities were as follows (in millions):

 
  Years Ended  
 
  July 2,
2011
  July 3,
2010
 

Deferred compensation plan

  $ 5.7   $ 5.2  

Warranty accrual

    7.9     7.3  

VAT liabilities

    3.2     4.6  

Restructuring accrual

    11.0     7.1  

Deferred income tax

    1.5     2.1  

Other

    11.7     11.5  
           
   

Total other current liabilities

  $ 41.0   $ 37.8  
           

Other Non-Current Liabilities

        The components of other non-current liabilities were as follows (in millions):

 
  Years Ended  
 
  July 2,
2011
  July 3,
2010
 

Pension accrual and post employment benefits

  $ 81.3   $ 77.1  

Deferred taxes

    8.6     8.5  

Restructuring accrual

    4.4     6.7  

Financing obligation

    29.4     30.2  

Non-current income taxes payable

    10.2     14.1  

Asset retirement obligations

    9.4     7.4  

Long-term deferred revenue

    22.1     16.2  

Other

    15.5     16.7  
           
   

Total other non-current liabilities

  $ 180.9   $ 176.9  
           

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Interest and other income (expense), net

        The components of interest and other income (expense), net were as follows (in millions):

 
  Years Ended  
 
  July 2,
2011
  July 3,
2010
  June 27,
2009
 

Interest income

  $ 3.9   $ 6.3   $ 19.0  

Foreign exchange (losses) gains, net

    (1.5 )   (0.7 )   1.1  

Proceeds from Nortel class action settlement (1)

    0.3     3.4      

Gains on repurchase of Convertible Notes

            17.0  

Gain (loss) on equity investments

        2.0     (0.9 )

Other income (expense), net

    (0.3 )   (1.4 )   (2.7 )
               
   

Total interest and other income (expense), net

  $ 2.4   $ 9.6   $ 33.5  
               

(1)
In February 2001, the Company received approximately 65.7 million shares (the "Nortel Shares") of Nortel Networks Corporation ("Nortel") common stock in connection with the sale of its Zurich, Switzerland subsidiary to Nortel. Beginning in February 2001 Nortel has been involved with two class action lawsuits on behalf of persons who purchased Nortel common stock during the class period. The Company began selling the Nortel Shares in 2001 and had sold all of its holdings by July 2005.

    In December 2007, the Company was notified by the settlement administrator that its Proof of Claim and Release submitted in relation to the case had been accepted. The initial distribution of cash and common shares to participants in the settlement was approved in March and April of 2008. The Company continues to periodically receive payments related to the settlement, including approximately $0.3 million in cash during the fourth quarter of fiscal 2011 and approximately $3.4 million in cash during the third quarter of fiscal 2010.

Note 7. Investments and Fair Value Measurements

Available-For-Sale Investments

        The Company's investments in marketable debt and equity securities were primarily classified as available-for-sale investments.

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        At July 2, 2011 the Company's available-for-sale securities were as follows (in millions):

 
  Amortized
Cost /
Carrying
Cost
  Gross
Unrealized
Gains
  Gross
Unrealized
Losses
  Estimated
Fair Value
 

Debt securities:

                         
   

U.S. treasuries

  $ 27.7   $ 0.1   $   $ 27.8  
   

Agencies

                         
       

U.S. 

    48.5     0.3         48.8  
       

Foreign

    3.2             3.2  
   

Municipal bonds & sovereign debt instruments

    7.2             7.2  
   

Asset-backed securities

    20.0     1.0     (0.4 )   20.6  
   

Corporate securities

    209.1     1.6         210.7  
                   

Total available-for-sale securities

  $ 315.7   $ 3.0   $ (0.4 ) $ 318.3  
                   

        As of July 2, 2011, of the total estimated fair value, $23.7 million was classified as cash and cash equivalents, $291.7 million was classified as short-term investments and $2.9 million was classified as long-term investments.

        In addition to the amounts presented above, at July 2, 2011, the Company's short-term investments classified as trading securities, which includes both debt and equity securities, were $5.7 million. Trading securities are reported at fair value, with gains or losses resulting from changes in fair value recognized in interest and other income (expense), net.

        In April 2009, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") amended the existing authoritative guidance on determining whether impairment for investments in debt securities is other-than-temporary. As a result of its adoption of this guidance in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2009, the Company reviewed all debt securities and recorded a one-time adjustment to reclassify the $1.3 million noncredit portion of the $2.2 million other-than-temporary impairment loss recognized in the previous period related to one of its securities from accumulated deficit to accumulated other comprehensive income.

        During fiscal 2009, based on the quarterly impairment reviews performed and having considered the authoritative guidance on determining whether impairment for investments in debt securities is other-than-temporary, the Company recorded $18.4 million, net of other-than-temporary impairment in earnings, primarily consisting of $13.0 million related to a long-term privately held equity security, approximately $3.2 million of investment losses due to the bankruptcy of Lehman Brothers, and $0.9 million of losses resulted from changes in credit spreads related to an asset-backed security due to the significant weakening in market conditions at the time.

        During fiscal 2011 and 2010, the Company recorded $0.2 million and $1.4 million of other-than-temporary impairment, respectively.

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        At July 2, 2011, the Company's gross unrealized losses on available-for-sale securities, aggregated by type of investment instrument were as follows (in millions):

 
  Less than
12 Months
  Greater than
12 Months
  Total  

Asset-backed securities

  $   $ 0.4   $ 0.4  
               

Total gross unrealized losses

  $   $ 0.4   $ 0.4  
               

        At July 2, 2011, contractual maturities of the Company's debt securities classified as available-for-sale securities and trading securities were as follows (in millions):

 
  Amortized
Cost
  Estimated
Fair Value
 

Amounts maturing in less than 1 year

  $ 225.8   $ 227.3  

Amounts maturing in 1 - 5 years

    88.5     89.0  

Amounts maturing more than 5 years

    2.3     2.9  
           

Total debt securities

  $ 316.6   $ 319.2  
           

        At July 3, 2010, the Company's available-for-sale securities were as follows (in millions):

 
  Amortized
Cost /
Carrying
Cost
  Gross
Unrealized
Gains
  Gross
Unrealized
Losses
  Estimated
Fair Value
 

Debt securities:

                         
   

U.S. treasuries

  $ 27.1   $ 0.1   $   $ 27.2  
   

Agencies

                         
       

U.S. 

    47.0     0.4         47.4  
       

Foreign

    2.9             2.9  
   

Municipal bonds & sovereign debt instruments

    1.5             1.5  
   

Asset-backed securities

    30.1         (1.1 )   29.0  
   

Corporate securities

    128.8     2.0     (0.1 )   130.7  
                   

Total debt securities

    237.4     2.5     (1.2 )   238.7  

Marketable equity investments

    0.4     3.8         4.2  
                   

Total available-for-sale securities

  $ 237.8   $ 6.3   $ (1.2 ) $ 242.9  
                   

        As of July 3, 2010, of the total estimated fair value, $15.3 million was classified as cash and cash equivalents, $222.5 million was classified as short-term investments, and $5.1 million was classified as long-term investments.

        In addition to the amounts presented above, at July 3, 2010, the Company's short-term investments classified as trading securities, which include both debt and equity securities, were $4.9 million. Trading securities are reported at fair value, with gains or losses resulting from changes in fair value recognized in interest and other income (expense), net.

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        At July 3, 2010, the Company's gross unrealized losses on available-for-sale securities, aggregated by type of investment instrument were as follows (in millions):

 
  Less than
12 Months
  Greater than
12 Months
  Total  

Asset-backed securities

  $   $ 1.1   $ 1.1  

Corporate securities

    0.1         0.1  
               

Total gross unrealized losses

  $ 0.1   $ 1.1   $ 1.2  
               

Marketable Equity Investments

        During the first quarter of fiscal 2011, the Company sold the remaining 393,150 shares of common stock in Fabrinet at $10.0 per share and recognized a gain of $3.3 million, the difference between the net proceeds of $3.7 million and the cost of $0.4 million. As of July 2, 2011, the Company did not any hold marketable equity securities that are classified as available-for-sale securities

        During fiscal 2010, the Company recorded net gains on sale of investments of $13.1 million, primarily due to the sale of 1,606,850 shares of common stock in Fabrinet, in connection with their initial public offering, receiving net proceeds of $14.9 million or $9.30 per share, after deduction of 7% of underwriting fees, on June 30, 2010. These shares of common stock had a carrying value of $1.00 per share. As of July 3, 2010, the Company owned 393,150 shares of Fabrinet's common stock that was previously reported as a long-term investment at a carrying cost of $1.00 per share. Since the Company subsequently sold the remaining shares in the first quarter of fiscal 2011, the Company reported the investment in Fabrinet as a short-term available-for-sale investment held at a fair value of $10.76 per share as of July 3, 2010 and recorded an unrealized gain of approximately $3.8 million in accumulated other comprehensive income.                                    .

Long-Term Investments

        The components of the Company's long-term investments were as follows (in millions):

 
  Years Ended  
 
  July 2,
2011
  July 3,
2010
 

Available-for-sale debt securities

  $ 2.9   $ 5.1  
           

Total long-term investments

  $ 2.9   $ 5.1  
           

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Fair Value Measurements

        Assets measured at fair value at July 2, 2011 are summarized below (in millions):

 
   
  Fair value measurement as of July 2, 2011  
 
  Total   Quoted Prices in
Active Markets
for Identical
Assets
(Level 1)
  Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
 

Assets:

                   
   

Debt available-for-sale securities

                   
       

U.S. treasuries

  $ 27.8   $ 27.8   $  
       

Agencies

                   
           

U.S. 

    48.8     42.8     6.0  
           

Foreign

    3.2         3.2  
       

Municipal bonds and sovereign debt instruments

    7.2         7.2  
       

Asset-backed securities

    20.6         20.6  
       

Corporate securities

    210.7         210.7  
               
           

Total debt available-for-sale securities

    318.3     70.6     247.7  
   

Money market instruments and funds

    341.5     341.5      
   

Trading securities

    5.7     5.7      
               
   

Total assets (1)

  $ 665.5   $ 417.8   $ 247.7  
               

(1)
$323.9 million in cash and cash equivalents, $297.4 million in short-term investments, $35.9 million in restricted cash, $5.4 million in other non-current assets, and $2.9 million in long-term investments on the Company's consolidated balance sheets.

        Fair value is defined as the exit price, or the amount that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants as of the measurement date. There is an established hierarchy for inputs used in measuring fair value that maximizes the use of observable inputs and minimizes the use of unobservable inputs by requiring the most observable inputs be used when available. Observable inputs are inputs market participants would use in valuing the asset or liability and are developed based on market data obtained from sources independent of the Company. Unobservable inputs are inputs that reflect the assumptions about the factors that market participants would use in valuing the asset or liability.

        The Company's cash and investment instruments are classified within Level 1 or Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy based on quoted prices, broker or dealer quotations, or alternative pricing sources with reasonable levels of price transparency.

    Level 1 includes financial instruments for which quoted market prices for identical instruments are available in active markets. Level 1 assets of the Company include money market funds and U.S. Treasury and Agency securities as they are traded in active markets with sufficient volume and frequency of transactions.

    Level 2 includes financial instruments for which the valuations are based on quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities, quoted prices in markets that are not active, or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable data for substantially the full term of the

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      assets or liabilities. Level 2 instruments of the Company include certain U.S. and foreign government securities, commercial paper, corporate and municipal bonds and notes, asset-backed securities, and foreign currency forward contracts. To estimate their fair value, the Company utilizes pricing models based on market data. The significant inputs for the valuation model usually include benchmark yields, reported trades, broker and dealer quotes, issuer spreads, two-sided markets, benchmark securities, bids, offers and reference data, and industry and economic events.

    Level 3 includes financial instruments for which fair value is derived from valuation based on inputs that are unobservable and significant to the overall fair value measurement.

        The bond parity derivatives related to the convertible notes are classified within Level 1 because they are valued using quoted market prices in active markets. The fair value of the derivatives is approximately zero.

        As of July 3, 2010 and July 2, 2011, the Company did not hold any Level 3 instruments.

Note 8. Goodwill

Goodwill

        The following table presents the changes in goodwill allocated to the reportable segments (in millions):

 
  Communications
& Commercial
Optical Products
  Communications
Test &
Measurement
  Advanced
Optical
Technologies
  Total  

Balance as of June 27, 2009 (1)

  $   $   $ 8.3   $ 8.3  
 

Goodwill from SNT Acquisition (2)

        9.9         9.9  
 

Goodwill from NSD Acquisition (2)

        46.4         46.4  
 

Purchase price adjustment related to the achievement of milestones (2)

        1.0         1.0  
 

Other purchase price adjustment

        0.4         0.4  
                   

Balance as of July 3, 2010 (3)

        57.7     8.3     66.0  
 

Goodwill from Acquisition

                 
 

Adjustments primarily including currency translation adjustments related to NSD Acquisition

        1.4         1.4  
                   

Balance as of July 2, 2011 (4)

  $   $ 59.1   $ 8.3   $ 67.4  
                   

(1)
Gross goodwill balances for CCOP, CommTest, and AOT were $5,111.3 million, $483.1 million, and $92.8 million, respectively as of June 27, 2009.
Accumulated impairment for CCOP, CommTest, and AOT were $5,111.3 million, $483.1 million, and $84.5 million, respectively as of June 27, 2009.
(2)
See "Note 5. Mergers and Acquisitions" of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for detail.
(3)
Gross goodwill balances for CCOP, CommTest, and AOT were $5,111.3 million, $540.8 million, and $92.8 million, respectively as of July 3, 2010.
Accumulated impairment for CCOP, CommTest, and AOT were $5,111.3 million, $483.1 million, and $84.5 million, respectively as of July 3, 2010.

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(4)
Gross goodwill balances for CCOP, CommTest, and AOT were $5,111.3 million, $542.2 million, and $92.8 million, respectively as of July 2, 2011.
Accumulated impairment for CCOP, CommTest, and AOT were $5,111.3 million, $483.1 million, and $84.5 million, respectively as of July 2, 2011.

        The following table presents gross goodwill and accumulated impairment balances for the fiscal years ended July 2, 2011, and July 3, 2010 (in millions):

 
  Years Ended  
 
  July 2,
2011
  July 3,
2010
 

Gross goodwill balance

  $ 5,746.3   $ 5,744.9  

Accumulated impairment losses

    (5,678.9 )   (5,678.9 )
           

Net goodwill balance

  $ 67.4   $ 66.0  
           

Impairment of Goodwill

Fiscal 2011 and 2010:

        The Company reviews goodwill for impairment annually during the fourth quarter of the fiscal year or more frequently if events or circumstances indicate that an impairment loss may have occurred. No triggering events were noted during the interim periods of fiscal 2011 or fiscal 2010 and thus, the Company reviewed goodwill for impairment during the fourth quarter. The Company determined that, based on its cash flow structure, organizational structure and the financial information that is provided to and reviewed by management and the Board of Directors, its reporting units are: CommTest, CCOP, COPG, ASG, and Flex.

        Under the first step of the authoritative guidance for impairment testing, the fair value of the reporting units was determined based on a combination of the income approach, which estimates the fair value based on the future discounted cash flows, and the market approach, which estimates the fair value based on comparable market prices. Based on the first step of the analysis, the Company determined that the fair value of each reporting unit is significantly above its carrying amount. As such, the Company was not required to perform the second step analysis on any reporting unit to determine the amount of the impairment loss. The Company recorded no impairment charge in accordance with its annual impairment test.

Fiscal 2009:

        In the second quarter of fiscal 2009, in connection with the impact of weakening market conditions on the Company's forecasts and a sustained, significant decline in the market capitalization to a level lower than the net book value of the Company, the Company concluded that triggering events existed and were required to test long-lived assets and goodwill for impairment.

        Under the corresponding authoritative guidance, the Company's long-lived assets and liabilities are grouped at the lowest level for which there is identifiable cash flow. Goodwill is tested for impairment at a reporting unit level. The Company has determined that, based on its cashflow structure, organizational structure and the financial information that is provided to and reviewed by management

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and the Board of Directors, its long-lived asset groups and reporting units are: CommTest (excluding da Vinci), da Vinci, CCOP, COPG, ASG, and Flex.

        In accordance with authoritative guidance, the Company estimated the future net undiscounted cash flows expected to be generated from the use of the long-lived asset groups and their eventual disposal and then compared the estimated undiscounted cash flows to the carrying amount of the long-lived asset groups. The cash flow period was based on the remaining useful lives of the primary asset in each long-lived asset group which ranges from 5 to 13 years. The result of the analysis indicated that the estimated undiscounted cash flows exceed the carrying amount of the long-lived asset groups, the long-lived asset groups are recoverable; therefore, an impairment does not exist, except for da Vinci. As a result of the test, the Company recorded da Vinci's long-lived asset impairment charge of $7.7 million which approximates the full amount of the intangible assets associated with this asset group in the second quarter of fiscal year 2009.

        Under the first step of the authoritative guidance for impairment testing , the income approach, which estimates the fair value based on the future discounted cash flows, and the market approach, which estimates the fair value based on comparable market prices, are considered. The fair value of the reporting units was determined based on the income approach and then compared to the results of the market approach for reasonableness. The Company assumed a cash flow period of 10 years, long-term annual growth rates of 4.1% to 20.5%, discount rates of 19.2% to 31.7% and terminal value growth rates of 4% to 5%. The discount rates are higher than the ones used in the last annual impairment test due to the increase in the inherent risks in the CommTest and CCOP products market that the Company serves. The Company believes that the assumptions and rates used in the interim impairment test are reasonable, but they are judgmental, and variations in any of the assumptions or rates could result in materially different calculations of impairment amounts. The sum of the fair values of the reporting units was reconciled to the Company's current market capitalization plus an estimated control premium. Based on the first step of the analysis, the Company determined that the carrying amounts of all reporting units, except Flex, were in excess of their fair value. The result of the preliminary analysis indicated that there would be no remaining implied value attributable to goodwill in its COPG reporting unit within the AOT segment and its CCOP reporting unit within the CCOP segment. Accordingly, the Company wrote off all $254.4 million of goodwill associated with these reporting units in fiscal year 2009. The Company was required to perform the second step analysis on CommTest and ASG reporting units to determine the amount of the impairment loss.

        Under the second step, the implied fair value of goodwill requires valuation of a reporting unit's tangible and intangible assets and liabilities in a manner similar to the allocation of purchase price in a business combination. If the carrying value of a reporting unit's goodwill exceeds its implied fair value, goodwill is deemed impaired and is written down to the extent of the difference. As a result, the Company impaired the value of its goodwill by $487.3 million on CommTest and ASG reporting units in fiscal year 2009. For CommTest and ASG, the second step goodwill impairment test estimate assumed the carrying value of assets approximated their fair value. With regard to CommTest reporting unit, the goodwill impairment charge of $448.2 million approximated the difference between the reporting unit's fair value and its carrying value. With regard to ASG reporting unit, the goodwill impairment charge of $39.1 million approximated the full amount of the goodwill associated with this reporting unit.

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Note 9. Acquired Developed Technology and Other Intangibles

        The following tables present details of the Company's acquired developed technology and other intangibles (in millions):

As of July 2, 2011
  Gross
Carrying
Amount
  Accumulated
Amortization
  Net  

Acquired developed technology

  $ 517.4   $ (344.1 ) $ 173.3  

Other

    300.5     (208.2 )   92.3  
               

Total intangibles subject to amortization

    817.9     (552.3 )   265.6  

Indefinite life intangibles

    9.8         9.8  
               

Total intangibles

  $ 827.7   $ (552.3 ) $ 275.4  
               

 

As of July 3, 2010
  Gross
Carrying
Amount
  Accumulated
Amortization
  Net  

Acquired developed technology

  $ 517.4   $ (288.1 ) $ 229.3  

Other

    275.5     (158.7 )   116.8  
               

Total intangibles subject to amortization

    792.9     (446.8 )   346.1  

Indefinite life intangibles

    11.3         11.3  
               

Total intangibles

  $ 804.2   $ (446.8 ) $ 357.4  
               

        Other intangibles consists of patents, trademarks, trade names, proprietary know-how and trade secrets, customer and secure government relationships, customer backlog, and non-competition agreements.

        During fiscal 2011, 2010, and 2009, the Company recorded $89.1 million, $78.4 million, and $75.9 million, respectively, of amortization related to acquired developed technology and other intangibles. The following table presents details of the Company's amortization (in millions):

 
  Years Ended  
 
  July 2,
2011
  July 3,
2010
  June 27,
2009
 

Cost of sales

  $ 56.9   $ 50.6   $ 48.9  

Operating expense

    32.2     27.8     27.0  
               

Total

  $ 89.1   $ 78.4   $ 75.9  
               

        During fiscal 2011, 2010, and 2009, the Company recorded zero, zero, and $7.7 million, respectively, of impairments in the carrying value of acquired developed technology and other intangibles as a result of impairment analyses performed in accordance with authoritative guidance.

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        Based on the carrying amount of other intangibles as of July 2, 2011, and assuming no future impairment of the underlying assets, the estimated future amortization is as follows (in millions):

Fiscal Years
   
 

2012

  $ 83.0  

2013

    65.4  

2014

    39.9  

2015

    32.4  

2016

    12.5  

Thereafter

    32.4  
       

Total amortization

  $ 265.6  
       

Note 10. Loss (gain) on Disposal and Impairment of Long-Lived Assets

        During fiscal 2011, 2010, and 2009, the Company recorded $1.5 million, ($2.0) million, and $18.1 million, respectively, of loss (gain) on disposal and impairments in the carrying value of long-lived assets in accordance with the authoritative accounting guidance regarding impairment or disposal of long-lived assets. The carrying values of assets held for sale at July 2, 2011 and July 3, 2010 were both zero. The following table summarizes the components of the impairments and gain/losses of long-lived assets (in millions):

 
  Years Ended  
 
  July 2,
2011
  July 3,
2010
  June 27,
2009
 

Loss (gain) on Disposal and Impairment of Long-Lived Assets:

                   
   

Assets held and used

  $     $   $ 7.7  
   

Assets held for sale

              7.4  
   

(Gain) loss on the sale of assets

    (0.1 )   (0.1 )   (1.2 )
   

Long-lived assets to be disposed of other than sale

    1.6     (1.9 )   4.2  
               

Total loss (gain) on disposal and impairment of long-lived assets

  $ 1.5   $ (2.0 ) $ 18.1  
               

Fiscal 2011

Asset Disposal Other than Sale:

        During fiscal 2011, the Company recorded loss of $1.6 million on the disposal of assets other than sale primarily related to accelerated depreciation on facilities at Ottawa and Fort Collins.

Fiscal 2010

Asset Disposal Other than Sale:

        During fiscal 2010, the Company recorded a gain of $1.9 million for the disposal of assets other than sale primarily related to cash receipts from Sanmina-SCI on leasehold improvements related to the sale of certain assets and liabilities related to manufacturing operations in Shenzhen, China in fiscal 2009 that had previously been written-off, partially offset by accelerated depreciation.

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Assets Held and Used:

        During fiscal 2009, the Company recorded an impairment charge of $7.7 million for certain intangible assets related to its da Vinci business. Out of this total, $4.9 million and $2.8 million were recorded in cost of sales and operating expenses, respectively.

Assets Held for Sale:

        In February 2009 the Company entered into a definitive agreement to sell certain assets and liabilities related to manufacturing operations in Shenzhen, China (the "Disposal group") to Sanmina-SCI and one of its subsidiaries ("the Buyer"). The related sale closed in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2009. The Disposal group was historically part of the Communication and Commercial Optical Products Segment. Concurrently, the Company entered into an agreement where the Buyer would manufacture and supply certain of the Company's products.

        The Company recorded a loss of $7.4 million in connection with the sale of certain assets and liabilities related to manufacturing operations in Shenzhen, China in fiscal 2009. The loss was calculated as follows (in millions):

Gross proceeds

  $ 30.0  

Less: adjustment for inter-company payment

    (5.4 )

Less: carrying value of assets

    (30.8 )

Less selling costs

    (1.2 )
       

Loss

  $ (7.4 )
       

        The loss is recorded in the Consolidated Statements of Operations as a component of Loss (gain) on disposal and impairment of long-lived assets.

Asset Disposal Other than Sale:

        During fiscal 2009, we recorded a charge of $4.2 million for the disposal of assets other than sale primarily related to accelerated depreciation of Micralyne assets and Louisville site.

Note 11. Convertible Debt and Letters of Credit

        The following table presents details of the Company's long-term debt as of July 2, 2011 and July 3, 2010 (in millions):

 
  Years Ended  
 
  July 2,
2011
  July 3,
2010
 

1% senior convertible notes

  $ 285.8   $ 267.1  

Zero coupon senior convertible notes

        0.2  
           

Total convertible debt

    285.8     267.3  

Less: current portion

        (0.2 )
           

Total long-term debt

  $ 285.8   $ 267.1  
           

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        Based on quoted market prices, as of July 2, 2011 and July 3, 2010, the fair market value of the 1% Senior Convertible Notes was approximately $332.1 million and $289.7 million, respectively. During the second quarter of fiscal 2011 the company repaid the remainder of Zero Coupon Senior Convertible Notes outstanding. As of July 3, 2010, the fair market value of the Zero Coupon Senior Convertible Notes was approximately $0.2 million. Changes in fair market value reflect the change in the market price of the notes.

        The Company was in compliance with all debt covenants as of July 2, 2011.

1% Senior Convertible Notes

        On June 5, 2006, the Company completed an offering of $425 million aggregate principal amount of 1% Senior Convertible Notes due 2026. Proceeds from the notes amounted to $415.9 million after issuance costs. The notes bear interest at a rate of 1.00% per year and are convertible into a combination of cash and shares of the Company's common stock at a conversion price of $30.30 per share. Interest on the notes is payable semi-annually in arrears on May 15 and November 15 of each year, beginning on November 15, 2006. The notes mature on May 15, 2026.

        Pursuant to the indenture, holders of the notes may require the Company to purchase all or a portion of the notes on each of May 15, 2013, May 15, 2016 and May 15, 2021 at a price equal to 100% of the principal amount of the notes to be purchased plus any accrued and unpaid interest to, but excluding, the purchase date. In addition, upon certain fundamental changes, holders may require the Company to purchase for cash the notes at a price equal to 100% of the principal amount of the notes to be purchased plus any accrued and unpaid interest to, but excluding, the purchase date. The Company may not redeem the notes before May 20, 2013. On or after that date, the Company may redeem all or part of the notes for cash at 100% of the principal amount of the notes to be redeemed, plus accrued and unpaid interest to, but excluding, the redemption date.

        The Company calculated the carrying value of the liability component at issuance as the present value of its cash flows using a discount rate of 8.1%, based on the 7-year swap rate plus credit spread as of the issuance date. The credit spread for JDSU is based on the historical average "yield to worst" rate for BB-rated issuers. The carrying value of the liability component was determined to be $266.5 million. The equity component, or debt discount, of the notes was determined to be $158.5 million. The debt discount is being amortized using the effective interest rate of 8.1% over the period from issuance date through May 15, 2013 as a non-cash charge to interest expense. As of July 2, 2011, the remaining term of the 1% Senior Convertible Notes is 1.9 years.

        The $9.1 million of costs incurred in connection with the issuance of the notes were capitalized and bifurcated into debt issuance cost of $5.7 million and equity issuance cost of $3.4 million. The debt issuance cost is being amortized to interest expense using the effective interest method from issuance date through May 15, 2013. As of July 2, 2011, the unamortized portion of the debt issuance cost related to the notes is $1.4 million and is included in Other current assets and Other non-current assets on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.

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        The following table presents the carrying amounts of the liability and equity components (in millions):

 
  Years Ended  
 
  July 2,
2011
  July 3,
2010
 

Carrying amount of equity component

  $ 158.5   $ 158.5  
           

Principal amount of 1% Senior Coupon Notes

    325.0     325.0  

Unamortized discount of liability component

    (39.2 )   (57.9 )
           

Carrying amount of liability component

  $ 285.8   $ 267.1  
           

        The following table presents the interest expense for the contractual interest and the amortization of debt discount:

 
  Years Ended  
 
  July 2,
2011
  July 3,
2010
 

Effective interest rate

    8.1 %   8.1 %

Interest expense-contractual interest

  $ 3.3   $ 3.3  

Interest expense-amortization of debt discount

    18.7     17.2  

Zero Coupon Senior Convertible Notes

        On October 31, 2003, the Company completed the sale of $475.0 million aggregate principal amount of Zero Coupon Senior Convertible Notes due in 2010. Proceeds from the notes amounted to $462.3 million after issuance costs. Between March 2007 and March 2009, the Company repurchased or redeemed $474.8 million aggregate principal amount of the notes for $455.1 million in cash. The Company repaid the remaining outstanding amount of the Zero Coupon Senior Convertible Note during the second quarter of fiscal 2011.

Outstanding Letters of Credit

        As of July 2, 2011, the Company had 15 standby letters of credit totalling $40.2 million.

Note 12. Restructuring and Related Charges

        The Company continues to take advantage of opportunities to further reduce costs through targeted restructuring events intended to consolidate the Company and rationalize the manufacturing of its products based on core competencies and cost efficiencies, together with the need to align the business in response to the market conditions. As of July 2, 2011, the Company's total restructuring accrual was $15.4 million.

        During fiscal 2011, the Company recorded $14.8 million in restructuring and related charges. The charges are a combination of new and continuation of the previously announced restructuring plans and is as follows:

    In the third quarter of fiscal 2011, management approved a plan for CommTest segment to focus on higher growth products and services in lower cost markets with higher growth

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      potential. This will result in termination of employment, exit of facilities and manufacturing transfer cost over the next 12 months. As a result, a restructuring charge of $6.2 million was recorded, consisting of $0.3 million towards manufacturing transfer costs and $5.9 million towards severance and employee benefits for approximately 140 employees in manufacturing, research and development and selling, general and administrative functions. The employees being affected are located in North America, Europe and Asia. Payments related to severance and benefits are expected to be paid off by the third quarter of fiscal 2012.

    In the third quarter of fiscal 2011, management approved a plan to outsource a portion of manufacturing in the AOT segment to a contract manufacturer resulting in termination of employment and manufacturing transfer costs over the next 6 months. As a result, a restructuring charge of $1.1 million was recorded consisting of $0.4 million towards manufacturing transfer costs and $0.7 million towards severance and related employee benefits for approximately 35 employees in manufacturing operations. The employees being affected are located in North America. Payments related to severance and benefits are expected to be paid off by the first quarter of fiscal 2012.

    In the fourth quarter of fiscal 2011, the Company reorganized the sales organization and one of our product portfolios in CommTest segment to focus efforts on higher growth technologies and regions. This re-organization will improve the effectiveness of the segment's sales organization and re-align the research and development projects towards the overall growth strategy of the segment. This will result in a reduction of headcount over the next 9 months. As a result, a restructuring charge of $4.6 million was recorded towards severance and employee benefits for approximately 110 employees in manufacturing, research and development and selling, general and administrative functions. The employees being affected are located in North America, Latin America, Europe and Asia. Payments related to severance and benefits are expected to be paid off by the third quarter of fiscal 2012.

    The Company also incurred restructuring and related charges from previously announced restructuring plans in fiscal 2011 relating to the following: (i) $1.2 million on severance and employee benefits, primarily on continued implementation of the EMEA early retirement program; (ii) $2.1 million for manufacturing transfer costs in CommTest and CCOP segment which were the result of the transfer of certain production processes into existing sites in U.S. or to contract manufacturers; and (iii) $0.4 million benefit arising primarily from $0.8 million benefit to adjust the accrual for previously restructured leases in the CommTest segment which were the result of our continued efforts to reduce and/or consolidate manufacturing locations offset by accrual for previously restructured leases.

        During the first quarter of fiscal 2010, the Company sold certain non-core assets related to its wholly owned subsidiary da Vinci Systems LLC, a component of CommTest segment which was considered as discontinuing operations for financial reporting purposes. As part of the discontinued operations, the Company exited its office facility in the state of Florida, United States spread over two fiscal quarters. The fair value of the remaining contractual obligations, net of sublease income as of July 2, 2011 is $0.3 million. Payments related to the lease costs are expected to be paid by second quarter of fiscal 2012.

        During fiscal 2010, the Company exited facilities in the state of Maryland and Indiana in the United States as part of its restructuring plan in CommTest segment to reduce and/or consolidate manufacturing locations. The fair value of the remaining contractual obligations, net of sublease income as of July 2, 2011 is $1.8 million. Payments related to the lease costs are expected to be paid by second quarter of fiscal 2012 and second quarter of fiscal 2015 for its facilities in the state of Maryland and Indiana, respectively.

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        During the fourth quarter of fiscal 2009, the Company implemented a restructuring plan for its site in Germany in its CommTest segment to significantly change the overall cost structure and complexity of the site, and to align the cost of the site more with market demand. 77 employees in manufacturing, research and development and selling, general and administrative functions were affected by the plan. As of July 2, 2011, 51 employees have been terminated. Payments related to severance and benefits are expected to be paid by the fourth quarter of fiscal 2016.

        During the fourth quarter of fiscal 2008, the Company entered into an early retirement program for certain employees within the research and development function in its site in Germany in the CommTest segment to improve cost and operational efficiencies. 10 employees were affected by the plan. As of July 2, 2011, 8 employees have been terminated. Payment related to severance and benefits are expected to be paid by third quarter of fiscal 2013.

        The Company had previously recorded $5.4 million lease exit charge, net of assumed sub-lease income in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2008 which was also included in selling, general and administrative expenses towards a different portion of the Ottawa facility. The payments related to these lease costs are expected to be paid by the third quarter of fiscal 2018.

        The following table summarizes the various restructuring plans (in millions):

 
  Workforce
Reduction
  Facilities and
Equipment
  Lease
Costs
  Total   Other Lease
Exit Costs
 

Accrual balance as of June 28, 2008

    4.4         7.1     11.5     6.0  
   

Restructuring and related charges

    26.1     7.9     4.7     38.7     (0.5 )
   

Adjustment from non-restructuring accounts

    (2.7 )       0.5     (2.2 )    
   

Cash payments

    (15.6 )   (7.9 )   (3.2 )   (26.7 )   (0.4 )
   

Amount charged to intangible assets

    0.7             0.7      
                       

Accrual balance as of June 27, 2009

    12.9         9.1     22.0     5.1  
   

Restructuring and related charges

    6.9     8.5     2.5     17.9     1.7  
   

Adjustment from non-restructuring accounts

    (0.4 )       7.0     6.6      
   

Cash payments

    (14.9 )   (8.5 )   (9.3 )   (32.7 )   (0.7 )
                       

Accrual balance as of July 3, 2010

    4.5         9.3     13.8     6.1  
   

Restructuring and related charges

    12.4     2.8     (0.4 )   14.8     0.8  
   

Adjustment from non-restructuring accounts

    0.5             0.5     (0.1 )
   

Cash payments

    (5.0 )   (2.8 )   (5.9 )   (13.7 )   (0.9 )
                       

Accrual balance as of July 2, 2011

  $ 12.4   $   $ 3.0   $ 15.4   $ 5.9  
                       

        The total restructuring accrual is disclosed in the Company's Consolidated Balance Sheets as follows (in millions):

 
  Years Ended  
 
  July 2,
2011
  July 3,
2010
 

Current

  $ 11.0   $ 7.1  

Non-current

    4.4     6.7  
           

Total

  $ 15.4   $ 13.8  
           

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        The non-current portion of the restructuring accrual is included as a component of "Other non-current liabilities" in the Company's Consolidated Balance Sheets. In addition, restructuring expenses are not allocated to the reporting segments level.

        Other lease exit costs are included in other liabilities as follows (in millions):

 
  Years Ended  
 
  July 2,
2011
  July 3,
2010
 

Current

  $ 0.9   $ 0.7  

Non-current

    5.0     5.4  
           

Total

  $ 5.9   $ 6.1  
           

Note 13. Income Taxes

        The Company's income (loss) before income taxes consisted of the following (in millions):

 
  Years Ended  
 
  July 2,
2011
  July 3,
2010
  June 27,
2009
 

Domestic

  $ 44.6   $ (65.6 ) $ (657.6 )

Foreign

    1.0     6.3     (211.1 )
               

Income (Loss) before income taxes

  $ 45.6   $ (59.3 ) $ (868.7 )
               

        The Company's income tax expense (benefit) consisted of the following (in millions):

 
  Years Ended  
 
  July 2,
2011
  July 3,
2010
  June 27,
2009
 

Federal:

                   
   

Current

  $ (0.1 ) $ (0.4 ) $ (5.5 )
   

Deferred

    1.4     0.4     (2.2 )
               

    1.3         (7.7 )
               

State:

                   
   

Current

    0.1     (0.1 )   (0.5 )
   

Deferred

    0.2         (0.3 )
               

    0.3     (0.1 )   (0.8 )
               

Foreign:

                   
   

Current

    11.6     7.1     10.0  
   

Deferred

    (39.2 )   (4.5 )   (3.8 )
               

    (27.6 )   2.6     6.2  
               

Total income tax (benefit) expense

  $ (26.0 ) $ 2.5   $ (2.3 )
               

        During fiscal 2011, the Company determined that it is more likely than not that a portion of the deferred tax assets of a non-US jurisdiction will be realized after considering all positive and negative

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evidence. Positive evidence included cumulative profitability, finalization of the Company's reorganization activity during the year, and a forecast of future taxable income sufficient to realize a portion of such deferred tax assets prior to the expiration of certain net operating loss and credit carryforwards. Accordingly, a deferred tax valuation allowance release of $34.9 million was recorded as an income tax benefit during the year. The Company's conclusion that it is more likely than not that a portion of such deferred tax assets will be realized is strongly influenced by its forecast of future taxable income. The Company believes its forecast of future taxable income is reasonable; however, it is inherently uncertain. Therefore, if the Company realizes materially less future taxable income than forecasted or has material unforeseen losses, then its ability to generate sufficient income necessary to realize a portion of the deferred tax assets may be reduced and an additional charge to increase the valuation allowance may be recorded. Conversely, if the Company generates taxable income materially greater than what was forecasted, then a further release of valuation allowance may be possible.

        The federal current tax benefit primarily relates to the refund attributable to the Company's unused Alternative Minimum Tax credits. The federal deferred tax expense primarily relates to the amortization of tax deductible goodwill. The foreign current expense primarily relates to the Company's profitable operations in certain foreign jurisdictions. The foreign deferred tax benefit primarily relates to the release of the deferred tax valuation allowance for a non-US jurisdiction and amortization of foreign intangibles.

        There was no material tax benefit associated with exercise of stock options for the fiscal years ended July 2, 2011, July 3, 2010, and June 27, 2009.

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        A reconciliation of the Company's income tax expense (benefit) at the federal statutory rate to the income tax expense (benefit) at the effective tax rate is as follows (in millions):

 
  Years Ended  
 
  July 2,
2011
  July 3,
2010
  June 27,
2009
 

Income tax expense (benefit) computed at federal statutory rate

  $ 15.9   $ (20.8 ) $ (303.6 )

Foreign rate differential

    (1.0 )   (1.0 )   0.3  

Reduction of goodwill

            212.2  

Valuation allowance

    (44.0 )   24.1     86.7  

Reversal of previously accrued taxes

    (6.1 )   (1.3 )   (0.4 )

Withholding tax

    1.6     1.0     2.5  

Tax credits

        (1.0 )   (6.1 )

Non-deductible Expenses

    4.0     2.2     3.8  

Other

    3.6     (0.7 )   2.3  
               

Income tax (benefit) expense

  $ (26.0 ) $ 2.5   $ (2.3 )
               

        The components of the Company's net deferred taxes consisted of the following (in millions):

 
  Years Ended  
 
  July 2,
2011
  July 3,
2010
  June 27,
2009
 

Gross deferred tax assets:

                   
   

Tax credit carryforwards

  $ 140.1   $ 158.4   $ 153.6  
   

Net operating loss carryforwards

    2,273.4     2,334.1     2,312.1  
   

Inventories

    15.5     18.1     15.2  
   

Accruals and reserves

    43.6     27.1     17.5  
   

Other

    102.1     92.5     103.5  
   

Acquisition-related items

    155.4     186.3     220.2  
               
   

Gross deferred tax assets

    2,730.1     2,816.5     2,822.1  
   

Valuation allowance

    (2,611.2 )   (2,702.6 )   (2,676.6 )
               

Deferred tax assets

    118.9     113.9     145.5  
               

Gross deferred tax liabilities:

                   
   

Acquisition-related items

    (65.1 )   (86.3 )   (111.2 )
   

Undistributed foreign earnings

    (2.3 )   (4.0 )   (29.7 )
   

Other

    (20.4 )   (29.2 )   (15.7 )
               

Deferred tax liabilities

    (87.8 )   (119.5 )   (156.6 )
               

Total net deferred tax asset (liabilities)

  $ 31.1   $ (5.6 ) $ (11.1 )
               

        As of July 2, 2011, the Company had federal, state and foreign tax net operating loss carryforwards of $5,809.3 million, $2,045.1 million and $896.3 million, respectively, and federal, state and foreign research and other tax credit carryforwards of $69.3 million, $35.7 million and $49.5 million, respectively. Of this amount, approximately $25.5 million when realized will be credited to additional paid-in capital. The Company's policy is to account for the utilization of tax attributes under a with-and-without approach. The tax net operating loss and tax credit carryforwards will expire at

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various dates through 2031 if not utilized. Utilization of the tax net operating losses may be subject to a substantial annual limitation due to the ownership change limitations provided by the Internal Revenue Code and similar state and foreign provisions. Loss carryforward limitations may result in the expiration or reduced utilization of a portion of the Company's net operating losses.

        U.S. income and foreign withholding taxes associated with the repatriation of earnings of foreign subsidiaries have not been provided on $135.4 million of undistributed earnings for certain foreign subsidiaries. The Company intends to reinvest these earnings indefinitely outside of the United States. The Company estimates that an additional $5.2 million of U.S. income or foreign withholding taxes would have to be provided if these earnings were repatriated back to the U.S.

        The valuation allowance decreased by $91.4 million in fiscal 2011, increased by $26.0 million in fiscal 2010, and increased by $24.1 million in fiscal 2009. The decrease during fiscal 2011 was primarily due to release of the deferred tax valuation allowance for a non-US jurisdiction and the utilization and expiration of domestic and foreign net operating losses. The increase during fiscal 2010 was primarily due to increases in domestic and foreign tax net operating losses sustained during the year, offset by utilization of foreign net operating losses. The increase during fiscal 2009 was primarily due to increases in domestic and foreign tax net operating losses sustained during the year, offset by utilization and expiration of domestic and foreign net operating losses.

        Approximately $514.7 million of the valuation allowance as of July 2, 2011 was attributable to pre-fiscal 2006 windfall stock option deductions, the benefit of which will be credited to paid-in-capital if and when realized through a reduction in income tax payable. Beginning with fiscal 2006, the Company began to track the windfall stock option deductions off-balance sheet. If and when realized, the tax benefit associated with those deductions will be credited to additional paid-in-capital.

        During fiscal 2009, Congress enacted the Housing Assistance Tax Act of 2008, which was signed by the President on July 30, 2008, and extended by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, which was signed by the President on February 17, 2009. The Act provides that a taxpayer may elect to forego bonus depreciation on certain additions of qualified eligible property purchased and placed in service between April 1, 2008 and December 31, 2009 and, in turn, claim a refundable credit for a portion of its unused AMT and research credits. We recognized a tax benefit of $5.5 million in fiscal 2009 attributable to the utilization of our refundable research credits.

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        A reconciliation of unrecognized tax benefits between June 28, 2008 through July 2, 2011 is as follows (in millions):

Balance at June 28, 2008

  $ 71.9  

Additions based on the tax positions related to the current year

    2.5  

Additions based on the tax positions related to the prior year

    0.3  

Reductions for lapse of statute of limitations

    (0.5 )

Reductions due to foreign currency rate fluctuation

    (4.9 )
       

Balance at June 27, 2009

    69.3  

Additions based on the tax positions related to the current year

    1.1  

Reductions for lapse of statute of limitations

    (7.3 )

Additions due to foreign currency rate fluctuation

    2.7  

Reductions based on the tax positions related to the prior year

    (0.6 )
       

Balance at July 3, 2010

    65.2  

Additions based on the tax positions related to the current year

    3.6  

Reductions for lapse of statute of limitations

    (3.6 )

Reductions due to foreign currency rate fluctuation

    (0.5 )

Reductions based on the tax positions related to the prior year

    (0.7 )
       

Balance at July 2, 2011

  $ 64.0  
       

        The liabilities for unrecognized tax benefits relate primarily to the allocations of revenue and costs among the Company's global operations. In addition, utilization of the Company's tax net operating losses may be subject to a substantial annual limitation due to the ownership change limitations provided by the Internal Revenue Code and similar state and foreign provisions. As a result, loss carryforward limitations may result in the expiration or reduced utilization of a portion of the Company's net operating losses.

        Included in the balance of unrecognized tax benefits at July 2, 2011 are $4.8 million of tax benefits that, if recognized, would impact the effective tax rate. Also included in the balance of unrecognized tax benefits at July 2, 2011 are $59.2 million of tax benefits that, if recognized, would result in adjustments to the valuation allowance.

        The Company's policy is to recognize accrued interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits within the income tax provision. The amount of interest and penalties accrued as of July 2, 2011 and July 3, 2010 was approximately $23.8 million and $26.4 million, respectively. During fiscal 2011, the Company's accrued interest and penalties was reduced by $2.6 million primarily because of the lapse of statute of limitations and foreign currency rate fluctuations. Due to the uncertainties related to current examinations in various jurisdictions, other changes could occur in the amount of unrecognized tax benefits during the next twelve months which the Company is unable to estimate at this time.

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        The following table summarizes the Company's major tax jurisdictions and the tax years that remain subject to examination by such jurisdictions as of July 2, 2011:

Tax Jurisdictions
  Tax Years

United States

  2007 and onward

Canada

  2004 and onward

China

  2006 and onward

France

  2006 and onward

Germany

  2005 and onward

Note 14. Stockholders' Equity

Preferred Stock

        In February 2003, the Company amended and restated its Stockholder Rights Agreement (the "Company Rights Agreement") and currently each share of the Company's outstanding common stock is associated with eight rights. Each right entitles stockholders to purchase 1/100,000 share of the Company's Series B Preferred Stock at an exercise price of $21.00. The rights only become exercisable in certain limited circumstances following the tenth day after a person or group announces an acquisition of or tender offers for 15% or more of the Company's common stock. For a limited period of time following the announcement of any such acquisition or offer, the rights are redeemable by the Company at a price of $0.01 per right. If the rights are not redeemed, each right will then entitle the holder to purchase common stock having the value of twice the then-current exercise price. For a limited period of time after the exercisability of the rights, each right, at the discretion of the Company's Board of Directors, may be exchanged for either 1/100,000 share of Series B Preferred Stock or one share of common stock per right. The rights expire on June 22, 2013.

        The Company's Board of Directors has the authority to issue up to 499,999 shares of undesignated preferred stock (in addition to the 500,000 shares of designated Series B Preferred Stock) and to determine the powers, preferences and rights and the qualifications, limitations or restrictions granted to or imposed upon any wholly unissued shares of undesignated preferred stock and to fix the number of shares constituting any series and the designation of such series, without the consent of the Company's stockholders. The preferred stock could be issued with voting, liquidation, dividend and other rights superior to those of the holders of common stock. The issuance of Series B Preferred Stock or any preferred stock subsequently issued by the Company's Board of Directors, under some circumstances, could have the effect of delaying, deferring or preventing a change in control.

Exchangeable Shares of JDS Uniphase Canada Ltd.

        On June 30, 1999, in connection with the merger with JDS FITEL, JDS Uniphase Canada Ltd., a subsidiary of the Company, adopted a Rights Agreement (the "Original Exchangeable Rights Agreement") substantially equivalent to the Company Rights Agreement. In February 2003, in connection with the amendment and restatement of the Company Rights Agreement, the Original Exchangeable Rights Agreement was amended and restated (as amended and restated, the "Exchangeable Rights Agreement"). Under the Exchangeable Rights Agreement, each exchangeable share issued has an associated right (an "Exchangeable Share Right") entitling the holder of such Exchangeable Share Right to acquire additional exchangeable shares on terms and conditions substantially the same as the terms and conditions upon which a holder of shares of common stock is entitled to acquire either 1/100,000 share of the Company's Series B Preferred Stock or, in certain

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circumstances, shares of common stock under the Company Rights Agreement. The definitions of beneficial ownership, the calculation of percentage ownership and the number of shares outstanding and related provisions of the Company Rights Agreement and the Exchangeable Rights Agreement apply, as appropriate, to shares of common stock and exchangeable shares as though they were the same security. The Exchangeable Share Rights are intended to have characteristics essentially equivalent in economic effect to the Rights granted under the Company Rights Agreement. The Company has the right to force conversion of the exchangeable shares in fiscal 2014.

Note 15. Stock-Based Compensation

Stock-Based Benefit Plans

Stock Option Plans

        As of July 2, 2011, the Company had 16.9 million shares of stock options and Full Value Awards (as defined below) issued and outstanding to employees and directors under the Company's 2005 Acquisition Equity Incentive Plan (the "2005 Plan"), Amended and Restated 2003 Equity Incentive Plan (the "2003 Plan"), and various other plans the Company assumed through acquisitions. The exercise price for stock options is equal to the fair value of the underlying stock at the date of grant. Options generally become exercisable over a four-year period and, if not exercised, expire from five to ten years after the date of grant.

        On November 14, 2006, the Company's shareholders approved an amendment and restatement of the 2003 Plan, under which (1) 12,500,000 shares of Common Stock were added to the pool of shares reserved for issuance under the 2003 Plan and (2) all future grants of "Full Value Awards" (as defined below) will reduce the share reserve by one and one-half shares for each share subject to such Awards. On November 12, 2008, the Company's shareholders approved the following amendments to the 2003 Equity Incentive Plan. The first amendment increased the number of shares that may be issued under 2003 Equity Plan by 12,000,000. The second amendment increased the maximum number of shares granted to any employee in any fiscal year to 1,000,000. On November 30, 2010, the Company's shareholders approved an amendment to the 2003 Plan to increase the number of shares that may be issued under this plan by 12,200,000 shares.

        On August 17, 2005, the Company's Board of Directors adopted and approved the Flexible Stock Incentive—2005 Plan (the "2005 Plan"). Pursuant to Section 3(a) of the 2005 Plan, and in accordance with the registration requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, the Company registered 16.0 million shares, which have been reserved for issuance under the 2005 Plan. The adoption and approval of the 2005 Plan did not affect any of the options granted under the Flexible Stock Incentive—Amended and Restated 1993 Plan which was adopted in fiscal 1993, as amended, and currently outstanding, all of which remain exercisable in accordance with their terms. On May 2, 2010, the Company's Board of Directors approved to increase the 2005 Acquisition Equity Incentive Plan by 800,000 shares.

        As of July 2, 2011, 18.1 million shares of common stock, primarily under the 2003 Plan and the 2005 Plan, were available for grant.

Employee Stock Purchase Plans

        In June 1998, the Company adopted the JDS Uniphase Corporation 1998 Employee Stock Purchase Plan, as amended (the "1998 Purchase Plan"). The 1998 Purchase Plan, which became

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effective August 1, 1998, provides eligible employees with the opportunity to acquire an ownership interest in the Company through periodic payroll deductions and provides a discounted purchase price as well as a look-back period. The 1998 Purchase Plan is structured as a qualified employee stock purchase plan under Section 423 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. However, the 1998 Purchase Plan is not intended to be a qualified pension, profit sharing or stock bonus plan under Section 401(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and is not subject to the provisions of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974. The 1998 Purchase Plan will terminate upon the earlier of August 1, 2018 or the date on which all shares available for issuance have been sold. Of the 50.0 million shares authorized to be issued under the 1998 Purchase Plan, 7.0 million shares remained available for issuance as of July 2, 2011.

        Effective with the purchase period that began on February 1, 2006, the 1998 Purchase Plan was modified to provide a 5% discount and a six month look-back period. Previously, the 1998 Purchase Plan had provided a 15% discount and up to a two year look-back period.

Full Value Awards

        "Full Value Awards" refer to Restricted Stock, Restricted Stock Units, Deferred Stock Units, Performance Units, and Performance Shares that are granted with the exercise price equal to zero and are converted to shares immediately upon vesting. These Full Value Awards are performance based, time based, or a combination of performance and time based and expected to vest over one to four years. The fair value of the Full Value Awards is based on the closing market price of the Company's common stock on the date of award.

Stock-Based Compensation Expense

        Stock-based compensation cost is measured at grant date, based on the fair value of the award, and recognized in expense over the requisite service period. As required by the authoritative guidance, management has made an estimate of expected forfeitures and is recognizing compensation costs only for those equity awards expected to vest. The impact on the Company's results of operations of recording stock-based compensation by function for fiscal 2011, 2010, and 2009 was as follows (in millions):

 
  Years Ended  
 
  July 2,
2011
  July 3,
2010
  June 27,
2009
 

Cost of sales

  $ 5.4   $ 5.3   $ 6.7  

Research and development

    8.7     8.8     9.1  

Selling, general and administrative

    27.3     29.0     34.8  
               

  $ 41.4   $ 43.1   $ 50.6  
               

        Approximately $1.4 million of stock-based compensation was capitalized to inventory at July 2, 2011.

Stock Option Exchange

        On November 5, 2010, the Company completed an Offer to Exchange Certain Stock Options for a Number of Restricted Stock Units, Replacement Options or Cash (the "Exchange Offer"). Pursuant to

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the Exchange Offer, 3,555,241 eligible stock options were tendered, representing approximately 83% of the total stock options eligible for exchange. The Company granted a total of 230,494 new restricted stock units ("RSU") and 64,763 replacement options in exchange for the eligible stock options surrendered. The grant date fair value of the new RSUs and the exercise price of the replacement options is $11.40, which was the closing price of the Company's common stock on November 5, 2010 as reported by the NASDAQ Stock Market. The Company also paid a total of $0.2 million to certain participating employees who would have received in the aggregate less than 100 RSUs or replacement options upon exchange.

        The stock option exchange was accounted for as a modification of the options tendered for exchange pursuant to the authoritative guidance of stock-based compensation. Approximately $0.4 million of incremental cost, as well as approximately $0.2 million of unamortized expense related to the cancelled options will be recognized over one or two years, the modified requisite service period of the replaced awards.

Stock Option Activity

        The weighted average exercise price of options granted during the year ended July 2, 2011 was $11.91 per share, and the weighted average fair value of options granted during fiscal 2011 was $5.82 per share. The total intrinsic value of options exercised during the year ended July 2, 2011 was $47.7 million. In connection with these exercises, the tax benefit realized by the Company was immaterial due to the fact that the Company has no material benefit in foreign jurisdictions and a full valuation allowance on its domestic deferred tax assets.

        The Company issues new shares of common stock upon exercise of stock options. All new hire stock option grants vest over four years with 25% vesting on the first anniversary of the date of grant and 6.25% vesting every quarter thereafter. Focal stock option grants vest over three or four years with various vesting schedules. Beginning in fiscal 2009, the Company started granting performance-based options with market conditions ("the market-condition options") to named executives. The market-condition options are amortized based upon the graded vesting method.

        As of July 2, 2011, $15.3 million of unrecognized stock-based compensation cost related to stock options remains to be amortized. That cost is expected to be recognized over an estimated amortization period of 1.7 years.

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        The following is a summary of option activities (amount in millions except per share amounts):

 
  Options Outstanding  
 
  Number
Of Shares
  Weighted-Average
Exercise Price
 

Balance as of June 28, 2008

    15.1   $ 56.71  

Granted

    5.0     3.62  

Exercised

         

Forfeited

    (0.9 )   15.99  

Canceled

    (2.4 )   123.17  
             

Balance as of June 27, 2009

    16.8     33.65  

Granted

    5.2     6.13  

Exercised

    (1.1 )   4.56  

Forfeited

    (1.1 )   6.37  

Canceled

    (3.0 )   74.57  
             

Balance as of July 3, 2010

    16.8     21.54  

Granted

    3.6     11.91  

Exercised

    (4.1 )   7.71  

Forfeited

    (0.5 )   5.99  

Canceled

    (4.9 )   52.52  
             

Balance as of July 2, 2011

    10.9     10.42  
             

        The following table summarizes significant ranges of outstanding and exercisable options as of July 2, 2011:

 
  Options Outstanding   Options Exercisable  
Range of Exercise Prices
  Number
of
Shares
  Weighted
Average
Remaining
Contractual
Life
(in years)
  Weighted
Average
Exercise
Price
  Aggregate
Intrinsic
Value
(in millions)
  Number
of
Shares
  Weighted
Average
Remaining
Contractual
Life
(in years)
  Weighted
Average
Exercise
Price
  Aggregate
Intrinsic
Value
(in millions)
 
$  0.00 —  10.00     4,953,677     5.9   $ 5.09   $ 59.1     845,165     5.7   $ 4.56   $ 10.5  
  10.01 —  20.00     4,516,582     6.0     11.59     24.7     1,069,486     2.6     13.22     4.1  
  20.01 —  30.00     1,194,721     3.0     24.12         932,170     1.6     24.48      
  30.01 — 100.00     196,248     0.7     34.84         196,248     0.7     34.84      
                                           
      10,861,228     5.6     10.42   $ 83.8     3,043,069     3.0     15.66   $ 14.6  
                                           

        The aggregate intrinsic value in the table above represents the total pretax intrinsic value, based on the Company's closing stock price of $17.01 as of July 2, 2011, which would have been received by the option holders had all option holders exercised their options as of that date. The total number of in-the-money options exercisable as of July 2, 2011 was 1.9 million.

Employee Stock Purchase Plan ("ESPP") Activity

        The compensation expense in connection with the Company's employee stock purchase plan for the year ended July 2, 2011 was $1.7 million. The expense related to the plan is recorded on a straight-line basis over the relevant subscription period.

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        The following table summarizes the shares issued and the fair market value at purchase date, pursuant to the Company's employee stock purchase plan during the year ended July 2, 2011:

Purchase date
  January 31,
2011
  July 30,
2010
 

Shares Issued

    368,498     416,478  

Fair market value at purchase date

  $ 16.97   $ 10.85  

        As of July 2, 2011, $0.2 million of unrecognized stock-based compensation cost related to ESPP remains to be amortized. That cost is expected to be recognized through the first quarter of fiscal 2012.

Full Value Awards

        During the year ended July 2, 2011, the Compensation Committee of the Company's Board of Directors approved the grant of 3.6 million Full Value Awards to the Company's Board of Directors and employees. Time based Full Value Awards are amortized on a straight-line basis over the probable vesting periods. Performance based Full Value Awards are amortized based upon the graded vesting method. During fiscal years 2011, 2010, and 2009, the Company recorded $27.0 million, $26.2 million, and $32.6 million of such compensation expenses, respectively.

        As of July 2, 2011, $45.9 million of unrecognized stock-based compensation cost related to Full Value Awards remains to be amortized. That cost is expected to be recognized over an estimated amortization period of 2.0 years.

        A summary of the status of the Company's nonvested Full Value Awards as of July 2, 2011 and changes during the same period is presented below (amount in millions, except per share amounts):

 
  Full Value Awards  
 
  Performance
shares
  Non-
performance
shares
  Total
number of
shares
  Weighted-average
grant-dated fair
value
 

Nonvested at June 28, 2008

    1.0     6.0     7.0   $ 13.14  

Awards granted

    0.6     2.7     3.3     5.14  

Awards vested

    (0.5 )   (2.1 )   (2.6 )   12.65  

Awards forfeited

    (0.4 )   (0.9 )   (1.3 )   12.63  
                     

Nonvested at June 27, 2009

    0.7     5.7     6.4     9.38  

Awards granted

    0.1     2.8     2.9     8.41  

Awards vested

    (0.4 )   (2.5 )   (2.9 )   10.05  

Awards forfeited

    (0.1 )   (0.9 )   (1.0 )   9.47  
                     

Nonvested at July 3, 2010

    0.3     5.1     5.4     8.49  

Awards granted

    0.1     3.5     3.6     12.34  

Awards vested

    (0.4 )   (2.1 )   (2.5 )   9.02  

Awards forfeited

        (0.5 )   (0.5 )   9.43  
                     

Nonvested at July 2, 2011

        6.0     6.0     10.49  
                     

        Full Value Awards are converted into shares upon vesting. Shares equivalent in value to the minimum withholding taxes liability on the vested shares are withheld by the Company for the payment. As Full Value Awards are exercised immediately upon vesting, there were none exercisable as of July 2, 2011.

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Valuation Assumptions

        The Company estimates the fair value of the majority of stock options using a Black-Scholes-Merton (BSM) valuation model. The fair value is estimated on the date of grant using the BSM option valuation model with the following weighted-average assumptions:

 
  Employee Stock Option Plans   Employee Stock Purchase Plans  
 
  2011   2010   2009   2011   2010   2009  

Expected term (in years)

    4.7         4.7         4.7         0.5         0.5         0.5      

Expected volatility

    58.2%     56.0%     73.0%     49.9%     64.0%     47.0%  

Risk-free interest rate

    1.4%     2.4%     1.8%     0.2%     0.3%     2.0%  

Expected Term: The Company's expected term represents the period that the Company's stock-based awards are expected to be outstanding and was determined based on historical experience of similar awards, giving consideration to the contractual terms of the stock-based awards, vesting schedules and expectations of future employee behavior.

Expected Volatility: The Company determined that a combination of the implied volatility of its traded options and historical volatility of its stock price based on the expected term of the equity instrument most appropriately reflects market expectation of future volatility. Implied volatility is based on traded options of the Company's common stock with a remaining maturity of six months or greater.

Risk-Free Interest Rate: The Company bases the risk-free interest rate used in the BSM valuation method on the implied yield currently available on U.S. Treasury zero-coupon issues with an equivalent remaining term. Where the expected term of the Company's stock-based awards do not correspond with the terms for which interest rates are quoted, the Company performed a straight-line interpolation to determine the rate from the available maturities.

Expected Dividend: The BSM valuation model calls for a single expected dividend yield as an input. The Company has not paid and does not anticipate paying any dividends in the near future.

Estimated Pre-vesting Forfeitures: When estimating forfeitures, the Company considers voluntary termination behavior as well as future workforce reduction programs. Estimated forfeiture rates are trued-up to actual forfeiture results as the stock-based awards vest.

        During the twelve month period ended July 2, 2011, the Company granted 874,000 shares of stock options with market conditions for which the fair values are estimated on the dates of grant using a Lattice valuation model.

Note 16. Employee Benefit Plans

Employee 401(k) Plans

        The Company sponsors the JDS Uniphase Corporation Employee 401(k) Retirement Plan (the "401(k) Plan"), a Defined Contribution Plan under ERISA, which provides retirement benefits for its eligible employees through tax deferred salary deductions. The 401(k) Plan allows employees to contribute up to 50% of their annual compensation, with such contributions limited to $16,500 in calendar year 2011 as set by the Internal Revenue Service.

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        Effective January 1, 2007, the Plan provided for a 100% match of employees' contributions up to the first 3% of annual compensation and 50% match on the next 2% of compensation. Effective January 1, 2009, through the remainder of fiscal 2009, there was no Company match. Effective April 2010, the Company restored employer matching contributions to all eligible participants who have completed 180 days of service with JDSU. All matching contributions are made in cash and vest immediately. The Company's matching contributions to the 401(k) Plan were $7.7 million, $4.3 million, and $2.6 million in fiscal 2011, 2010, and 2009, respectively.

        The Company also provides a non-qualified retirement plan for the benefit of certain eligible employees in the U.S. This plan is designed to permit employee deferral of a portion of salaries in excess of certain tax limits and deferral of bonuses. This plan's assets are designated as trading securities in the Company's Consolidated Balance Sheets. See "Note 7. Investments and Fair Value Measurements" for more detail. Effective January 1, 2011, the Company suspended all employee contribution into the plan.

Employee Defined Benefit Plans

        The Company sponsors qualified and non-qualified pension plans for certain past and present employees in the UK and Germany. The Company also is responsible for the nonpension postretirement benefit obligation of a previously acquired subsidiary. Most of the plans have been closed to new participants and no additional service costs are being accrued, except for the plans assumed during fiscal 2010 in connection with the NSD acquisition. Benefits are generally based upon years of service and compensation or stated amounts for each year of service. As of July 2, 2011 the UK plan was partially funded while the other plans were unfunded. The Company's policy for funded plans is to make contributions equal to or greater than the requirements prescribed by law or regulation. For unfunded plans, the Company pays the postretirement benefits when due. Future estimated benefit payments are summarized below. No other required contributions to defined benefit plans are expected in fiscal 2012, but the Company, at its discretion, can make contributions to one or more of the defined benefit plans.

        The Company accounts for its obligations under these pension plans in accordance with authoritative guidance which requires the Company to record its obligation to the participants, as well as the corresponding net periodic cost. The Company determines its obligation to the participants and its net periodic cost principally using actuarial valuations provided by third-party actuaries. The obligation the Company records in its Consolidated Balance Sheets is reflective of the total projected benefit obligation ("PBO") and the fair value of plan assets.

        Effective June 30, 2007, the Company adopted authoritative guidance which requires recognition of the funded status of each defined benefit pension plan and nonpension postretirement benefit plan on the Company's balance sheet. The impact of adopting the guidance due to previously unrecognized actuarial gains and losses and prior service costs or credits is recognized as a component of Accumulated other comprehensive income (net of tax) in Stockholders' equity.

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        The following table presents the components of the net periodic cost for the pension and benefits plans (in millions):

 
  Pension Benefits   Other Post Retirement Benefit Plans  
 
  2011   2010   2009   2011   2010   2009  

Service cost

  $ 0.3   $ 0.1   $   $   $   $  

Interest cost

    5.3     5.7     5.8     0.1         0.1  

Expected return on plan assets

    (1.2 )   (1.1 )   (1.4 )            

Recognized actuarial gains

        (0.8 )   (0.5 )           (0.1 )
                           

Net periodic benefit cost

  $ 4.4   $ 3.9   $ 3.9   $ 0.1   $   $  
                           

        The Company's accumulated other comprehensive income includes unrealized net actuarial loss/(gain). The amount expected to be recognized in net periodic benefit cost during fiscal 2012 is $0.4 million.

        The changes in the benefit obligations and plan assets of the pension and benefits plans were (in millions):

 
  Pension Benefits   Other Post Retirement
Benefit Plans
 
 
  2011   2010   2011   2010  

Change in benefit obligation:

                         

Benefit obligation at beginning of year

  $ 99.9   $ 97.1   $ 0.8   $ 0.8  
   

Service cost

    0.3     0.1          
   

Interest cost

    5.3     5.7     0.1      
   

Actuarial (gains)/losses

    (6.4 )   11.3          
   

Acquisitions

        3.2          
   

Benefits paid

    (5.0 )   (4.6 )        
   

Plan amendment and curtailment

                 
   

Foreign exchange impact

    14.6     (12.9 )        
                   

Benefit obligation at end of year

  $ 108.7   $ 99.9   $ 0.9   $ 0.8  
                   

Change in plan assets:

                         
   

Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year

  $ 19.4   $ 19.4   $   $  
   

Actual return on plan assets

    2.9     2.2          
   

Acquisitions

                 
   

Employer contributions

    4.6     4.3          
   

Benefits paid

    (5.0 )   (4.6 )        
   

Foreign exchange impact

    1.5     (1.9 )        
                   

Fair value of plan assets at end of year

  $ 23.4   $ 19.4   $   $  
                   

Funded status

  $ (85.3 ) $ (80.5 ) $ (0.9 ) $ (0.8 )
                   

Accumulated benefit obligation

  $ 108.2   $ 99.4              
                       

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  Pension Benefits   Other Post Retirement Benefit Plans  
 
  2011   2010   2011   2010  

Amount recognized in the Consolidated Balance Sheets at end of year

                         
   

Current liabilities

  $ 4.9   $ 4.2   $   $  
   

Non-current liabilities

    80.4     76.3     0.9     0.8  
                   

Net amount recognized at end of year

  $ 85.3   $ 80.5   $ 0.9   $ 0.8  
                   

Amount recognized in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income at end of year

                         
   

Actuarial gains, net of tax

                         

Net amount recognized at end of year

  $ 14.4   $ 6.5   $   $  
                   

  $ 14.4   $ 6.5   $   $  
                   

Other changes in plan assets and benefit obligations recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)

                         
   

Net actuarial gains/(losses)

  $ 7.9   $ (8.4 ) $   $  
   

Amortization of accumulated net actuarial gains

        (0.7 )        
                   

Total recognized in other comprehensive income (loss)

  $ 7.9   $ (9.1 ) $   $  
                   

        During fiscal 2011 and fiscal 2010, the Company contributed GBP 0.2 million and GBP 0.2 million or approximately $0.3 million and $0.3 million, respectively, to its UK pension plan. These contributions allowed the Company to comply with regulatory funding requirements.

Assumptions

        Underlying both the calculation of the PBO and net periodic cost are actuarial valuations. These valuations use participant-specific information such as salary, age, years of service, and assumptions about interest rates, compensation increases and other factors. At a minimum, the Company evaluates these assumptions annually and makes changes as necessary.

        The discount rate reflects the estimated rate at which the pension benefits could be effectively settled. In developing the discount rate, the Company considered the yield available on an appropriate AA corporate bond index, adjusted to reflect the term of the scheme's liabilities as well as a yield curve model developed by the Company's actuaries.

        The expected return on assets was estimated by using the weighted average of the real expected long term return (net of inflation) on the relevant classes of assets based on the target asset mix and adding the chosen inflation assumption.

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        Weighted average assumptions used to determine net periodic cost and benefit obligation are as follows:

 
  Pension Benefits   Other Post Retirement Benefit Plans  
 
  2011   2010   2009   2011   2010   2009  

Weighted-average assumptions used to determine net periodic cost:

                                     

Discount rate

    5.4 %   4.8 %   6.0 %   5.6 %   5.8 %   6.0 %

Expected long-term return on plan assets

    6.0     6.0     6.0              

Rate of compensation increase

    1.8     1.8     2.0              

Weighted-average assumptions used to determine benefit obligation at end of year:

                                     

Discount rate

    5.4 %   4.8 %   6.0 %   5.6 %   5.8 %   6.0 %

Rate of compensation increase

    1.8     1.8     2.0              

Investment Policies and Strategies

        The Company's investment objectives for its funded pension plan are to ensure that there are sufficient assets available to pay out members' benefits as and when they arise and that should the plan be discontinued at any point in time there would be sufficient assets to meet the discontinuance liabilities. To achieve the objectives, the trustees of the plan are responsible for regularly monitoring the funding position and managing the risk by investing in assets expected to outperform the increase in value of the liabilities in the long term and by investing in a diversified portfolio of assets in order to minimize volatility in the funding position. The trustees invest in a range of frequently traded funds ("pooled funds") rather than direct holdings in individual securities to maintain liquidity, achieve diversification and reduce the potential for risk concentration. The funded plan assets are managed by professional third-party investment managers.

Fair Value Measurement of Plan Assets

        The following table sets forth the plan's assets at fair value and the percentage of assets allocations as of July 2, 2011.

 
   
   
   
  Fair value measurement
as of July 2, 2011
 
 
  Target Allocation   Total   Percentage of
Plan Assets
  Quoted Prices in
Active Markets
for Identical
Assets
(Level 1)
  Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
 

Assets:

                               
   

Global equity

    36-44 % $ 9.3     40.0 % $   $ 9.3  
   

Fixed income

    45-55     11.6     49.0         11.6  
   

Other

    8-12     2.5     11.0         2.5  
                         

Total assets

        $ 23.4     100.0 % $   $ 23.4  
                         

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        The following table sets forth the plan's assets at fair value and the percentage of assets allocations as of July 3, 2010.

 
   
   
   
  Fair value measurement
as of July 3, 2010
 
 
  Target Allocation   Total   Percentage of
Plan Assets
  Quoted Prices in
Active Markets
for Identical
Assets
(Level 1)
  Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
 

Assets:

                               
   

Global equity

    36-44 % $ 7.1     37.0 % $   $ 7.1  
   

Fixed income

    45-55     10.3     53.0         10.3  
   

Other

    8-12     1.9     10.0         1.9  
   

Cash

          0.1         0.1      
                         

Total assets

        $ 19.4     100.0 % $ 0.1   $ 19.3  
                         

        The Company's pension assets consist of four institutional funds ("pension funds") of which the fair values are based on the quoted prices of the underlying funds. Pension funds are classified as Level 2 assets since such funds are not directly traded in actual markets.

        Global equity fund consists primarily of index funds that invest approximately 60% in UK equities as represented by the FTSE All-Share Index and 40% in overseas equities as represented by the appropriate sub-divisions of FTSE All-World Index.

        Fixed income consists of two funds that invest primarily in index-linked Gilts (over 5 year) and sterling-denominated investment grade corporate bonds.

        Other consists of the diversified growth fund that invests in equity index, private equity, global real estate, infrastructure, and the high yield bonds funds.

Future Benefit Payments

        The following table reflects the total expected benefit payments to defined benefit pension plan participants. These payments have been estimated based on the same assumptions used to measure the Company's PBO at year end and include benefits attributable to estimated future compensation increases.

(in millions)
  Pension Benefits   Other Post
Retirement
Benefit Plans
 

2012

  $ 5.7   $  

2013

    5.5     0.1  

2014

    5.6      

2015

    5.6      

2016

    6.3     0.1  

2017 and Thereafter

    56.6     0.7  
           

Total

  $ 85.3   $ 0.9  
           

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Note 17. Related Party Transactions

Fabrinet Inc. ("Fabrinet")

        During fiscal 2010, the Company held an investment in Fabrinet, a publicly held contract manufacturing company. As of July 3, 2010, the Company owned 393,150 shares of Fabrinet's common stock that was reported as short-term available-for-sale investment. Since the Company subsequently sold the remaining shares on July 6, 2010, Fabrinet was no longer a related party from that date forward. The Company did not engage in any material transactions with Fabrinet between July 4, 2010, and July 6, 2010, the period in fiscal 2011 when Fabrinet was a related party.

KLA-Tencor Corporation ("KLA-Tencor")

        As of July 2, 2011, one member of the Board of Directors of JDSU was also a member of the Board of Directors of KLA-Tencor, a publicly held company which provides process control and yield management solutions for the semiconductor manufacturing. KLA-Tencor is a customer of the Company.

Micralyne, Inc. ("Micralyne")

        Micralyne Inc., a privately held manufacturer of microfabricated and MEMS (Micro-Electro-Mechanical-Systems) based products in which the Company has a long-term investment, is a supplier of the Company. As of June 27, 2009, the carrying value of the Company's investment in Micralyne was $0.5 million. During fiscal 2010, the Company recorded an other-than-temporary impairment of $0.5 million due to concern about Micralyne's ability to continue as a going concern. As of July 3, 2010, the carrying value of the investment was zero.

        Transactions and balances with the Company's related parties were as follows (in millions):

 
  Years Ended    
  Years Ended  
 
  July 2,
2011
  July 3,
2010
  June 27,
2009
   
  July 2,
2011
  July 3,
2010
 

Sales:

                   

Accounts Receivable:

             
   

Fabrinet (1) *

  $   $ 10.3   $ 12.1  

        Fabrinet (1)

  $   $ 3.5  
   

KLA-Tencor

    6.4     2.6     5.0  

        KLA-Tencor

    0.7     0.3  
                           

  $ 6.4   $ 12.9   $ 17.1       $ 0.7   $ 3.8  
                           

Purchases:

                   

Accounts Payable:

             
   

Fabrinet (1)

  $   $ 78.3   $ 78.5  

        Fabrinet (1)

  $   $ 21.1  
   

Micralyne

            2.8  

        Micralyne

         
                           

  $   $ 78.3   $ 81.3       $   $ 21.1  
                           

*
Sales are related to sale of inventory

(1)
No amounts are reported for Fabrinet for the year ended July 2, 2011 as Farbrinet was no longer a related party as of July 6, 2010.

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Note 18. Commitments and Contingencies

Operating Leases

        The Company leases facilities under operating lease agreements that expire at various dates through fiscal 2021. As of July 2, 2011, future minimum annual lease payments under non-cancellable operating leases were as follows (in millions):

2012

  $ 25.4  

2013

    21.7  

2014

    18.7  

2015

    15.6  

2016

    13.0  

Thereafter

    54.0  
       

Total minimum operating lease payments

  $ 148.4  
       

        Included in the future minimum lease payments table above is $3.0 million related to lease commitments in connection with the Company's restructuring activities. See "Note 12. Restructuring and Related Charges" for more detail.

        The aggregate future minimum rentals to be received under non-cancellable subleases totalled $1.8 million as of July 2, 2011. Rental expense relating to building and equipment was $25.2 million, $20.1 million, and $27.5 million in fiscal 2011, 2010, and 2009, respectively.

Purchase Obligations

        Purchase obligations of $146.2 million as of July 2, 2011, represent legally-binding commitments to purchase inventory and other commitments made in the normal course of business to meet operational requirements. Although open purchase orders are considered enforceable and legally binding, the terms generally allow the option to cancel, reschedule and adjust the requirements based on the Company's business needs prior to the delivery of goods or performance of services. Obligations to purchase inventory and other commitments are generally expected to be fulfilled within one year.

        The Company depends on a limited number of contract manufacturers, subcontractors, and suppliers for raw materials, packages and standard components. The Company generally purchases these single or limited source products through standard purchase orders or one-year supply agreements and has no significant long-term guaranteed supply agreements with such vendors. While the Company seeks to maintain a sufficient safety stock of such products and maintains ongoing communications with its suppliers to guard against interruptions or cessation of supply, the Company's business and results of operations could be adversely affected by a stoppage or delay of supply, substitution of more expensive or less reliable products, receipt of defective parts or contaminated materials, increases in the price of such supplies, or the Company's inability to obtain reduced pricing from its suppliers in response to competitive pressures.

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Financing Obligations—Santa Rosa and Payment Plan Agreement for Software Licenses

Santa Rosa

        On August 21, 2007, the Company entered into a sale and lease back of certain buildings and land in Santa Rosa, California. The Company sold approximately 45 acres of land, 13 buildings with approximately 492,000 rentable square feet, a building pad, and parking areas. The Company leased back 7 buildings with approximately 286,000 rentable square feet. The net cash proceeds received from the transaction were $32.2 million. The lease terms range from a five year lease with a one year renewal option to a ten year lease with two five year renewal options.

        The Company has an ongoing obligation to remediate an environmental matter required by the North Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board which existed at the time of sale. Concurrent with the sale and lease back, the Company has issued an irrevocable letter of credit for $3.8 million as security for the remediation of the environmental matter that remains in effect until the issuance of a notice of no further action letter from the North Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board. In addition, the lease agreement for one building included an option to purchase at fair market value, at the end of the lease term. Due to these various forms of continuing involvement the transaction was recorded under the financing method in accordance with the authoritative accounting guidance for leases and real estate sales.

        Accordingly, the value of the buildings and land will remain on the Company's books and the buildings will continue to be depreciated over their remaining useful lives. The proceeds received have been recorded as a financing obligation and a portion of the lease payments are recorded as a decrease to the financing obligation and a portion is recognized as interest expense. Imputed rental income from the buildings sold but not leased back is recorded as a reduction in the financing obligation.

        The guarantee of up to $3.8 million was accounted for in accordance with authoritative accounting guidance for guarantees. The present value of the guarantee approximates the liability of $0.2 million which was included in Other non-current liabilities as of July 2, 2011.

        As of July 2, 2011, $0.7 million was included in Other current liabilities, and $29.4 million was included in Other non-current liabilities. As of July 3, 2010, $0.6 million was included in Other current liabilities, and $30.2 million was included in Other non-current liabilities.

        The lease payments due under the agreement reset to fair market rental rates upon the Company's execution of the renewal options.

Payment Plan Agreements for Software Licenses

        During fiscal 2011 and 2009, the Company capitalized approximately $7.1 million and $11.1 million, respectively, of cost incurred for the purchase of perpetual software licenses from the same supplier, in accordance with the authoritative accounting guidance. The Company entered into a three-year payment plan agreement ("PPA") with the supplier towards software licenses and technical support purchased in fiscal 2009. Under this PPA, payments are made on a quarterly basis starting the first quarter of fiscal 2010. The Company entered into a four-year payment plan agreement ("PPA") with the supplier towards software licenses and technical support purchased in fiscal 2011. Under this PPA, payments are made on a annual basis starting the first quarter of fiscal 2012. The principal

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portion of the payment is accounted for as a financing activity and the remaining interest portion is accounted for as an operating activity in the statement of cash flows.

        During the fiscal years 2011, 2010, and 2009 the Company recorded amortization expense of $2.2 million, $2.2 million, and $0.2 million respectively.

Future Minimum Financing Payments—Payment Plan Agreement for Software Licenses

        As of July 2, 2011, the future minimum financing payments for the perpetual software licenses are as follows (in millions):

Fiscal Years
   
 

2012

  $ 11.4  

2013

    2.0  

2014

    1.9  
       

Total

  $ 15.3  
       

Guarantees

        In accordance with authoritative guidance which requires that upon issuance of a guarantee, the guarantor must recognize a liability for the fair value of the obligation it assumes under that guarantee. In addition, disclosures about the guarantees that an entity has issued, including a tabular reconciliation of the changes of the entity's product warranty liabilities, are required.

        The Company from time to time enters into certain types of contracts that contingently require the Company to indemnify parties against third-party claims. These contracts primarily relate to: (i) divestiture agreements, under which the Company may provide customary indemnifications to purchasers of the Company's businesses or assets; (ii) certain real estate leases, under which the Company may be required to indemnify property owners for environmental and other liabilities, and other claims arising from the Company's use of the applicable premises; and (iii) certain agreements with the Company's officers, directors and employees, under which the Company may be required to indemnify such persons for liabilities arising out of their employment relationship.

        The terms of such obligations vary. Generally, a maximum obligation is not explicitly stated. Because the obligated amounts of these types of agreements often are not explicitly stated, the overall maximum amount of the obligations cannot be reasonably estimated. Historically, the Company has not been obligated to make significant payments for these obligations, and no liabilities have been recorded for these obligations on its balance sheet as of July 2, 2011 and July 3, 2010.

Product Warranties

        In general, the Company offers a three-month to one-year warranty for most of its products. The Company provides reserves for the estimated costs of product warranties at the time revenue is recognized. The Company estimates the costs of its warranty obligations based on its historical experience of known product failure rates, use of materials to repair or replace defective products and service delivery costs incurred in correcting product failures. In addition, from time to time, specific warranty accruals may be made if unforeseen technical problems arise with specific products. The

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Company periodically assesses the adequacy of its recorded warranty liabilities and adjusts the amounts as necessary.

        The following table presents the changes in the Company's warranty reserve during fiscal 2011 and fiscal 2010 (in millions):

 
  Years Ended  
 
  July 2,
2011
  June 27,
2010
 

Balance as of beginning of year

  $ 7.3   $ 7.3  

Provision for warranty

    6.7     7.7  

Utilization of reserve

    (6.1 )   (7.7 )
           

Balance as of end of year

  $ 7.9   $ 7.3  
           

Legal Proceedings

        The Company is subject to a variety of claims and suits that arise from time to time in the ordinary course of our business. While management currently believes that resolving claims against the Company, individually or in aggregate, will not have a material adverse impact on its financial position, results of operations or statement of cash flows, these matters are subject to inherent uncertainties and management's view of these matters may change in the future. Were an unfavorable final outcome to occur, there exists the possibility of a material adverse impact on the Company's financial position, results of operations or statement of cash flows for the period in which the effect becomes reasonably estimable.

Tax Matters

        The Company has been subject to Texas franchise tax audits related to allocated taxable surplus capital for Texas report years 2001 through 2006. While the Company believes that it is reasonably possible this audit may result in additional tax liabilities, based on currently available information, the Company believes the ultimate outcome of this audit will not have a material adverse effect on the Company's financial position, cash flows or overall trends in results of operations. There is the possibility of a material adverse effect on the Company's financial position, cash flows or overall trends in results of operations for the period in which this matter is ultimately resolved, if it is resolved unfavorably, or in the period in which an unfavorable outcome becomes probable. The range of the potential total tax liability related to these matters is estimated to be from $0 million to $34.2 million, plus interest and penalties.

Note 19. Operating Segments and Geographic Information

        The Company evaluates its reportable segments in accordance with the authoritative guidance on segment reporting. The Company's Chief Executive Officer, Thomas Waechter, is the Company's Chief Operating Decision Maker ("CODM") pursuant to the guidance. The CODM allocates resources to the segments based on their business prospects, competitive factors, net revenue, and operating results. During the second quarter of fiscal year 2009, the Company changed its reporting structure to combine the All Others, Commercial Lasers business segment with the Optical Communications business segment to form a new business segment: Communications and Commercial Optical Products.

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        The Company is a leading provider of communications test and measurement solutions and optical products for telecommunications service providers, cable operators, and network equipment manufacturers. JDSU technologies also enable broadband and optical innovation in many essential industries such as biomedical and environmental instrumentation, semiconductor processing, aerospace and defense, and brand protection. In addition, our optical coatings are used in visual display and decorative product differentiation applications. The major segments the Company serves are:

    (i)
    Communications Test and Measurement Business Segment:

      The CommTest segment supplies instruments, software, and services to enable the design, deployment, and maintenance of communication equipment and networks as well as to ensure the quality of services delivered to the end customer. These solutions accelerate the deployment of new products and services that lower operating expenses while improving performance and reliability. Included in the product portfolio are test tools, platforms, software, and services for wireless and fixed networks.

    (ii)
    Communications and Commercial Optical Products Business Segment:

      The CCOP segment provides components, modules, subsystems, and solutions used by communications equipment providers for telecommunications and enterprise data communications. These products enable the transmission of video, audio, and text data over high-capacity, fiber-optic cables. The product portfolio includes transmitters, receivers, amplifiers, ROADMs, optical transceivers, multiplexers and demultiplexers, switches, optical-performance monitors and couplers, splitters, and circulators.

      This segment also provides a broad laser portfolio that addresses the needs of OEM clients for applications such as micromachining, materials processing, bioinstrumentation, consumer electronics, graphics, medical/dental, and optical pumping. JDSU products include diode, direct-diode, diode-pumped solid-state, fiber, and gas lasers. Additionally, the segment's PV products include CPV cells and receivers for generating energy from sunlight as well as fiber-optic-based systems for delivering and measuring electrical power.

    (iii)
    Advanced Optical Technologies Business Segment:

      The AOT segment provides innovative optical solutions for security and brand-differentiation applications and thin film coatings for a range of public- and private-sector markets. These products enhance and manage the behavior of light by using its reflection, absorption, and transmission properties to achieve specific effects such as high reflectivity, antiglare, and spectral filtering. Specific product applications include computer-driven projectors, intelligent lighting systems, office equipment, security products, and decorative surface treatments. AOT also provides multilayer product-security solutions for a number of markets. These solutions deliver overt, covert, forensic and digital product and document verification for protection against counterfeiting and tampering.

        The accounting policies of the reportable segments are the same as those described in the summary of significant accounting policies. The Company evaluates segment performance based on operating income (loss) excluding unallocated amounts. The Company does not maintain total assets information by reportable segment.

        The amounts shown as Corporate consist of certain unallocated corporate-level operating expenses. In addition, the Company does not allocate stock-based compensation, acquisition-related charges and

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amortization of intangibles, restructuring and related charges, income taxes, or non-operating income and expenses to its segments.

        Information on reportable segments is as follows (in millions):

 
  Years Ended  
 
  July 2,
2011
  July 3,
2010
  June 27,
2009
 

Net revenue:

                   
   

Communications Test and Measurement

  $ 814.7   $ 652.2   $ 595.1  
   

Communications and Commercial Optical Products

    770.8     499.3     481.1  
   

Advanced Optical Technologies

    230.7     221.9     208.4  
   

Deferred revenue related to purchase accounting adjustment

    (11.7 )   (9.5 )   (1.3 )
               
       

Net revenue

  $ 1,804.5   $ 1,363.9   $ 1,283.3  
               

Operating income (loss):

                   
   

Communications Test and Measurement

  $ 119.4   $ 81.5   $ 86.4  
   

Communications and Commercial Optical Products

    130.0     33.4     (8.6 )
   

Advanced Optical Technologies

    77.7     82.5     80.3  
   

Corporate

    (96.4 )   (100.0 )   (127.8 )
               
       

Total segment operating income

    230.7     97.4     30.3  
   

Unallocated amounts:

                   
       

Stock based compensation

    (41.4 )   (43.1 )   (50.6 )
       

Acquisition-related charges and amortization of intangibles

    (100.9 )   (88.0 )   (82.1 )
       

Impairment of goodwill

            (741.7 )
       

(Loss) gain on disposal and impairment of long-lived assets

    (1.5 )   2.0     (13.2 )
       

Restructuring and related charges

    (14.8 )   (17.7 )   (38.5 )
       

Realignment and other charges

    (6.7 )   (4.8 )   (4.1 )
       

Interest and other income (expense), net

    2.4     9.6     33.5  
       

Interest expense

    (25.4 )   (24.3 )   (25.5 )
       

Gain on sale of investments

    3.4     13.1     1.8  
   

Impairment of investments

    (0.2 )   (1.4 )   (18.4 )
               
   

Income (loss) before income taxes

  $ 45.6   $ (57.2 ) $ (908.5 )
               

        The Company operates primarily in three geographic regions: Americas, Europe and Asia-Pacific. The following table presents net revenue and identifiable assets by geographic regions (in millions):

 
  Years Ended  
 
  July 2,
2011
  July 3,
2010
  June 27,
2009
 

Net revenue:

                   
   

Americas

  $ 877.6   $ 662.0   $ 580.5  
   

Europe

    475.5     374.6     402.1  
   

Asia-Pacific

    451.4     327.3     300.7  
               

Total net revenue

  $ 1,804.5   $ 1,363.9   $ 1,283.3  
               

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        Net revenue was assigned to geographic regions based on the customers' shipment locations. Net revenue for Americas included net revenue from United States of $695.9 million, 532.8 million and 474.0 million, for the fiscal years ended 2011, 2010, and 2009, respectively, based on customers' shipment location. Long-lived assets, namely net property, plant and equipment were identified based on the operations in the corresponding geographic areas.

 
  Years Ended  
 
  July 2,
2011
  July 3,
2010
 
   

United States

  $ 115.7   $ 107.8  
   

Other Americas

    13.7     10.9  
   

China

    61.5     30.1  
   

Other Asia-Pacific

    33.5     13.5  
   

Germany

    15.3     14.8  
   

Other Europe

    9.2     5.9  
           

Total long-lived assets

  $ 248.9   $ 183.0  
           

        During fiscal 2011, 2010, and 2009, no customer accounted for more than 10% of net revenue.

Note 20. Discontinued Operations

        On September 4, 2009, the Company sold certain non-core assets related to its wholly owned subsidiary da Vinci Systems LLC ("da Vinci"). Da Vinci represented a separate component of the CommTest segment and was considered as discontinued operations for financial reporting purposes. The sale generated total gross proceeds of $2.5 million and a gain of $0.2 million, which was recognized in the first fiscal quarter of 2010. The Company transferred net liabilities of $0.1 million, which comprised of $1.0 million in net property plant and equipment, $1.0 million in deferred revenue, and $0.1 million in warranty reserve. Net revenue for fiscal 2010 and 2009 was $0.8 million and $11.1 million, respectively. Net loss for fiscal 2010 was $2.3 million, primarily due to inventory write-downs. Net loss for fiscal 2009 was $3.3 million. Total loss from discontinued operations for fiscal 2010 and 2009 was $2.1 million and $3.3 million, respectively. There is no tax effect associated with this transaction.

Note 21. Subsequent Events

        On July 7, 2011, the Company consummated the acquisition of critical product design, patented intellectual property and other assets from QuantaSol Limited ("QuantaSol"), where the Company acquired certain assets and assumed certain liabilities of QuantaSol for a cash purchase price of approximately $3.7 million, subject to a post-closing working capital adjustment.

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Note 22. Quarterly Financial Information (Unaudited)

        The following table presents the Company's quarterly consolidated statements of operations for fiscal 2011 and 2010 (in millions, except per share data):

 
  July 2,
2011
  April 2,
2011
  January 1,
2011
  October 2,
2010
  July 3,
2010
  April 3,
2010
  January 2,
2009
  October 3,
2009
 

Net revenue

  $ 471.8   $ 454.0   $ 473.5   $ 405.2   $ 390.9   $ 332.3   $ 342.9   $ 297.8  

Cost of sales

    253.3     240.0     245.6     217.8     217.5     188.1     192.2     168.4  

Amortization of acquired technologies

    14.4     14.3     14.1     14.1     13.5     12.3     12.5     12.3  
                                   

Gross profit

    204.1     199.7     213.8     173.3     159.9     131.9     138.2     117.1  

Operating expenses:

                                                 
   

Research and development

    62.7     60.6     60.2     56.4     51.4     42.2     41.5     39.8  
   

Selling, general and administrative

    109.7     110.7     109.5     107.2     103.7     92.3     94.7     92.2  
   

Amortization of other intangibles

    7.6     8.0     8.0     8.6     8.0     6.3     6.5     7.0  
   

Loss (gain) on disposal and impairment of long-lived assets (2)

    1.3     0.2             (3.5 )   0.5     0.5     0.5  
   

Restructuring and related charges

    4.4     7.6     2.5     0.3     3.4     1.2     8.0     5.1  
                                   

Total operating expenses

    185.7     187.1     180.2     172.5     163.0     142.5     151.2     144.6  
                                   

Income (loss) from operations

    18.4     12.6     33.6     0.8     (3.1 )   (10.6 )   (13.0 )   (27.5 )

Interest and other income (expense), net

    0.4     0.2     1.5     0.3     (0.2 )   4.3     2.3     3.2  

Interest expense

    (6.5 )   (6.2 )   (6.4 )   (6.3 )   (6.2 )   (5.9 )   (6.3 )   (5.9 )

Impairment of investments

        (0.2 )           (0.2 )   (0.6 )   (0.6 )    

Gain (loss) on sale of investments (3)

        0.1     0.1     3.2     13.2     (0.2 )   (0.1 )   0.2  
                                   

Income (loss) before income taxes, net

    12.3     6.5     28.8     (2.0 )   3.5     (13.0 )   (17.7 )   (30.0 )

Income tax expense (benefit) (4)

    3.0     (32.1 )   5.2     (2.1 )   1.8     (1.7 )   1.7     0.7  
                                   

Gain (loss) from continuing operations, net of tax

    9.3     38.6     23.6     0.1     1.7     (11.3 )   (19.4 )   (30.7 )

Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax

                    (0.2 )   (0.6 )   (0.1 )   (1.2 )
                                   

Net income (loss)

  $ 9.3   $ 38.6   $ 23.6   $ 0.1   $ 1.5   $ (11.9 ) $ (19.5 ) $ (31.9 )
                                   

Net income (loss) per share—basic (1)

  $ 0.04   $ 0.17   $ 0.11   $   $ 0.01   $ (0.05 ) $ (0.09 ) $ (0.15 )
                                   

Net income (loss) per share—diluted (1)

  $ 0.04   $ 0.16   $ 0.10   $   $ 0.01   $ (0.05 ) $ (0.09 ) $ (0.15 )
                                   

Shares used in per share calculation:

                                                 

Basic

    227.2     225.6     222.9     221.8     220.4     219.4     218.3     217.5  

Diluted

    235.7     235.4     229.1     227.5     227.6     219.4     218.3     217.5  

(1)
Net income (loss) per share is computed independently for each of the quarters presented. Therefore, the sum of the fiscal 2011 quarterly diluted net income per share amounts do not equal the annual diluted net income per share amount.

(2)
For the quarterly period ended July 3, 2010, gain of long-lived asset includes gain on sale of leasehold improvement of $3.5 million relating to the sale of Shenzhen facilities in fiscal 2009, where the Company collected the cash from the Buyer in the current quarter as a result of the Buyer entering into a lease extension with the landlord.

(3)
For the quarterly period ended July 3, 2010, the Company sold 1,606,850 shares of common stock in Fabrinet at $10.00 per share in connection with the initial public offering of Fabrinet and realized a gain of $13.3 million.

(4)
For the quarterly period ended April 2, 2011, the Company determined that it is more likely than not that a portion of the deferred tax assets of a non-US jurisdiction will be realized after considering all positive and negative evidence. Accordingly, a deferred tax valuation allowance release of $34.9 million was recorded as an income tax benefit during the quarter.

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ITEM 9.    CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE

        None.

ITEM 9A.    CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

(a)   EVALUATION OF DISCLOSURE CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

        Based on the evaluation of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in the Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, or the Exchange Act) required by Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(b) or 15d-15(b), our chief executive officer and our chief financial officer have concluded that as of the end of the period covered by this report, our disclosure controls and procedures were effective.

(b)   MANAGEMENT'S REPORT ON INTERNAL CONTROL OVER FINANCIAL REPORTING

        Our management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting. Our management, including our chief executive officer and chief financial officer, conducted an evaluation of the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting based on the framework in Internal Control—Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission. Based on its evaluation under the framework in Internal Control—Integrated Framework, our management concluded that our internal control over financial reporting was effective as of July 2, 2011. The Company's internal control over financial reporting as of July 2, 2011 has been audited by PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, an independent registered public accounting firm, as stated in their report which appears in this Annual Report on Form 10-K under Item 8.

(c)   CHANGES IN INTERNAL CONTROL OVER FINANCIAL REPORTING

        There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting as defined in Exchange Act Rule 13a-15(f) that occurred during our most recently completed fiscal quarter that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

ITEM 9B.    OTHER INFORMATION

    None.

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PART III

ITEM 10.    DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE

        Information regarding the Company's executive officers and directors required by this Item is incorporated by reference to the section entitled "Proposal One—Elections of Directors" in the Company's Definitive Proxy Statement in connection with the 2011 Annual Meeting of Stockholders (the "Proxy Statement"), which will be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission within 120 days after the fiscal year ended July 2, 2011. Information required by Item 405 of Regulation S-K is incorporated by reference to the section entitled "Beneficial Ownership Reporting Compliance" in the Proxy Statement.

        The Company has adopted a code of ethics entitled the "JDS Uniphase Code of Business Conduct," which is applicable to all employees, officers and directors of the Company. The full text of the JDS Uniphase Code of Business Conduct is included under the Company's Corporate Governance information available at the Company's website at www.jdsu.com.

ITEM 11.    EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION

        Information required by this Item is incorporated by reference to the sections entitled "Executive Compensation," "Compensation Discussion and Analysis," "Director Compensation," "Corporate Governance—Compensation Committee Interlocks and Insider Participation," and "Compensation Committee Report" in the Proxy Statement.

ITEM 12.    SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS

        Information regarding security ownership of certain beneficial owners and management is incorporated by reference to the section entitled "Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management" in the Proxy Statement.

        Information regarding the Company's stockholder approved and non-approved equity compensation plans is incorporated by reference to the section entitled "Equity Compensation Plans" in the Proxy Statement.

ITEM 13.    CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS, AND DIRECTOR INDEPENDENCE

        Information required by this Item is incorporated by reference to the sections entitled "Certain Relationships and Related Person Transactions," and "Code of Ethics" and "Board Committees and Meetings" under the "Corporate Governance" heading in the Proxy Statement.

ITEM 14.    PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTING FEES AND SERVICES

        Information required by this item is incorporated by reference to the section entitled "Audit and Non-Audit Fees" in the Proxy Statement.

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PART IV

ITEM 15.    EXHIBITS, FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES

(a)
The following items are filed as part of this Annual Report on Form 10-K:

1.
Financial Statements:

    2.
    Financial Statement Schedules:

      All financial statement schedules have been omitted because the required information is not present in amounts sufficient to require submission of the schedule, not applicable, or because the required information is included in the Consolidated Financial Statements or Notes thereto.

    3.
    Exhibits:

      See Item 15(b)

(b)
Exhibits:

    The following exhibits are filed herewith or are incorporated by reference to exhibits previously filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

 
   
  Incorporated by Reference    
Exhibit
No.
 
Exhibit Description
  Form   Exhibit   Filing
Date
  Filed
Herewith
  3.1   Second Restated Certificate of Incorporation   8/K   3.1   8/29/11    
  3.3   Certificate of Designation of the Series B Preferred Stock   8-K   3.1   8/29/11    
  3.4   Certificate of Designation of the Special Voting Stock   8-K   3.1   8/29/11    
  3.5   Amended and Restated Bylaws of JDS Uniphase Corporation   8-K   3.5   8/15/11    
  3.6   Certificate of Amendment of Certificate of Designation of the Series B Preferred Stock   8-K   3.6   8/29/11    
  4.1   Exchangeable Share Provisions attaching to the Exchangeable Shares of JDS Uniphase Canada Ltd. (Formerly 3506967 Canada Inc.)   14A       6/2/99    

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  Incorporated by Reference    
Exhibit
No.
 
Exhibit Description
  Form   Exhibit   Filing
Date
  Filed
Herewith
  4.2   Voting and Exchange Trust Agreement dated July 6, 1999, between JDS Uniphase, JDS Uniphase Canada Ltd. and CIBC Mellon Trust Company   10-K   4.2   9/1/99    
  4.3   Exchangeable Share Support Agreement dated July 6, 1999, between JDS Uniphase, JDS Uniphase Canada Ltd. and JDS Uniphase Nova Scotia Company   10-K   4.3   9/1/99    
  4.4   Registration Rights Agreement dated July 6, 1999, between JDS Uniphase, JDS Uniphase Canada Ltd. and The Furukawa Electric Co., Ltd   10-K   4.5   9/1/99    
  4.5   Fifth Amended and Restated Rights Agreement dated February 15, 2003, between JDS Uniphase and American Stock Transfer & Trust Company   8-A12G/A   1   2/18/03    
  4.6   Amended and Restated Rights Agreement dated February 6, 2003, between JDS Uniphase Canada Ltd. and CIBC Mellon Trust Company   10-K   4.6   9/24/03    
  4.7   Indenture dated October 31, 2003   S-3   4.7   11/14/03    
  4.8   Registration Rights Agreement dated October 27, 2003, between JDS Uniphase, Morgan Stanley & Co., Inc, Goldman Sachs & Co. and CIBC World Markets Corp   S-3   4.9   11/14/03    
  10.1   Support Agreement dated April 29, 1999, between Uniphase Corporation, 3506967 Canada Inc., The Furukawa Electric Company, Ltd., and JDS FITEL Inc.   10-K   10.23   9/1/99    
  10.2   Amended and Restated 1993 Flexible Stock Incentive Plan (Amended and Restated as of November 9, 2001)   10-Q   10.1   2/11/02    
  10.3   Amended and Restated 1998 Employee Stock Purchase Plan               X
  10.4   Amended and Restated 1999 Canadian Employee Stock Purchase Plan (Amended and Restated as of July 31, 2002)   10-K   10.4   9/17/02    
  10.5   2005 Acquisition Equity Incentive Plan               X
  10.6   2005 Acquisition Equity Incentive Plan Form of Stock Option Award Agreement   10-K   10.6   9/30/05    
  10.7   2005 Acquisition Equity Incentive Plan Form of Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement   10-K   10.7   9/30/05    
  10.8   2008 Change of Control Benefits Plan   8-K   10.8   8/15/11    
  10.9   Form of Indemnification Agreement   8-K   10.9   8/15/11    

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  Incorporated by Reference    
Exhibit
No.
 
Exhibit Description
  Form   Exhibit   Filing
Date
  Filed
Herewith
  10.10   Amended and Restated 2003 Equity Incentive Plan   14A   App. A   9/26/08    
  10.12   Promotion Letter for Alan Lowe   10-Q   10.22   11/12/09    
  10.16   Employment Agreement for Thomas Waechter   8-K   10.25   12/18/08    
  10.17   Form of Deferred Stock Unit Award Agreement   8-K   10.18   10/9/07    
  10.20   2003 Equity Incentive Plan Form of Stock Option Award Agreement (for the U.S.)   10-K   10.20   8/31/10    
  10.21   2003 Equity Incentive Plan Form of Stock Option Award Agreement (for China)   10-K   10.21   8/31/10    
  10.22   2003 Equity Incentive Plan Form of Stock Option Award Agreement (for France)   10-K   10.22   8/31/10    
  10.23   2003 Equity Incentive Plan Form of Stock Option Award Agreement (for the Rest of World)   10-K   10.23   8/31/10    
  10.24   2003 Equity Incentive Plan Form of Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement (for the U.S.)   10-K   10.24   8/31/10    
  10.25   2003 Equity Incentive Plan Form of Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement (for China)   10-K   10.25   8/31/10    
  10.26   2003 Equity Incentive Plan Form of Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement (for France)   10-K   10.26   8/31/10    
  10.27   2003 Equity Incentive Plan Form of Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement (for the Rest of World)   10-K   10.27   8/31/10    
  10.28   Amendment to Amended and Restated 1998 Employee Stock Purchase Plan   14A   App. E   9/25/09    
  21.1   Subsidiaries of JDS Uniphase Corporation               X
  23.1   Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm (PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP)               X
  31.1   Certification of the Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002               X
  31.2   Certification of the Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002               X
  32.1   Certification of the Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002               X
  32.2   Certification of the Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002               X
  101.INS ** XBRL Instance Document               X

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  Incorporated by Reference    
Exhibit
No.
 
Exhibit Description
  Form   Exhibit   Filing
Date
  Filed
Herewith
  101.SCH ** XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document               X
  101.CAL ** XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document               X
  101.DEF ** XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document               X
  101.LAB ** XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document               X
  101.PRE ** XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document               X

**
Pursuant to Rule 406T of Regulation S-T, XBRL (Extensible Business Reporting Language) information is furnished and not filed herewith, is not a part of a registration statement or prospectus for purposes of sections 11 or 12 of the Securities Act of 1933, is deemed not filed for purposes of section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and otherwise is not subject to liability under these sections.
(c)
See Item 15(a) 2.

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SIGNATURES

        Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report on Form 10-K to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

Date: August 30, 2011   JDS UNIPHASE CORPORATION

 

 

By:

 

/s/ DAVID VELLEQUETTE

David Vellequette
Executive Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)

        Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this Annual Report on Form 10-K has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the Registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.

Signature
 
Title
 
Date

 

 

 

 

 
/s/ THOMAS WAECHTER

Thomas Waechter
  President, Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer) and Director   August 30, 2011

/s/ DAVID VELLEQUETTE

David Vellequette

 

Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)

 

August 30, 2011

/s/ RICHARD BELLUZZO

Richard Belluzzo

 

Director

 

August 30, 2011

/s/ HAROLD L. COVERT

Harold L. Covert

 

Director

 

August 30, 2011

/s/ PENELOPE HERSCHER

Penelope Herscher

 

Director

 

August 30, 2011

/s/ MASOOD JABBAR

Masood Jabbar

 

Director

 

August 30, 2011

/s/ MARTIN A. KAPLAN

Martin A. Kaplan

 

Chairman

 

August 30, 2011

/s/ RICHARD T. LIEBHABER

Richard T. Liebhaber

 

Director

 

August 30, 2011

/s/ CASIMIR S. SKRZYPCZAK

Casimir S. Skrzypczak

 

Director

 

August 30, 2011

/s/ KEVIN KENNEDY

Kevin Kennedy

 

Director

 

August 30, 2011

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Exhibit 23.1

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

        We hereby consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statements on Form S-4 (No. 333-148292), Form S-3 (Nos. 333-27931, 333-70351, 333-91827, 333-39436, 333-48930, 333-70858, 333-75590, 333-110527 and 333-139181) and S-8 (Nos. 333-39423, 333-62465, 333-70339, 333-81911, 333-81909, 333-90301, 333-91313, 333-96481, 333-36114, 333-40696, 333-46846, 333-50176, 333-50502, 333-53642, 333-55182, 333-55560, 333-55796, 333-58718, 333-74226, 333-99745, 333-110497, 333-125647, 333-128737, 333-139182 and 333-149399) of JDS Uniphase Corporation of our report dated August 30, 2011 relating to the financial statements and the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting, which appears in this Annual Report on Form 10-K.

/S/ PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP

San Jose, California
August 30, 2011



Exhibit 31.1

JDS UNIPHASE CORPORATION
CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 302
OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

I, Thomas Waechter, certify that:

1.
I have reviewed this Annual Report on Form 10-K of JDS Uniphase Corporation;

2.
Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3.
Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4.
The registrant's other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:

a)
Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

b)
Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

c)
Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

d)
Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant's most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant's fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant's internal control over financial reporting; and

5.
The registrant's other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant's auditors and the audit committee of the registrant's board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

a)
All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant's ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

b)
Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting.

Dated: August 30, 2011

/s/ THOMAS WAECHTER

Thomas Waechter
Chief Executive Officer
(Principal Executive Officer)
   


Exhibit 31.2

JDS UNIPHASE CORPORATION
CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 302
OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

I, David Vellequette, certify that:

1.
I have reviewed this Annual Report on Form 10-K of JDS Uniphase Corporation;

2.
Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3.
Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4.
The registrant's other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:

a)
Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

b)
Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

c)
Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

d)
Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant's most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant's fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant's internal control over financial reporting; and

5.
The registrant's other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant's auditors and the audit committee of the registrant's board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

a)
All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant's ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

b)
Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting.

Dated: August 30, 2011

/s/ DAVID VELLEQUETTE

David Vellequette
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)
       


Exhibit 32.1

JDS UNIPHASE CORPORATION
CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 906
OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

        In connection with the Annual Report on Form 10-K of JDS Uniphase Corporation (the "Company") for the year ended July 2, 2011 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "Report"), I, Thomas Waechter, Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer) of the Company, hereby certify as of the date hereof, solely for purposes of Title 18, Chapter 63, Section 1350 of the United States Code, that to the best of my knowledge:

1.
The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d), as applicable, of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and

2.
The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company at the dates and for the periods indicated.

        This Certification has not been, and shall not be deemed, "filed" with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Dated: August 30, 2011

/s/ THOMAS WAECHTER

Thomas Waechter
Chief Executive Officer
(Principal Executive Officer)
       


Exhibit 32.2

JDS UNIPHASE CORPORATION
CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 906
OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

        In connection with the Annual Report on Form 10-K of JDS Uniphase Corporation (the "Company") for the year ended July 2, 2011 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "Report"), I, David Vellequette, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial and Accounting Officer) of the Company, hereby certify as of the date hereof, solely for purposes of Title 18, Chapter 63, Section 1350 of the United States Code, that to the best of my knowledge:

1.
The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d), as applicable, of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and

2.
The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company at the dates and for the periods indicated.

        This Certification has not been, and shall not be deemed, "filed" with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Dated: August 30, 2011

/s/ DAVID VELLEQUETTE

David Vellequette
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)
       


APPENDIX B

RECONCILIATION OF NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES
TO MOST DIRECTLY COMPARABLE GAAP MEASURES

        The Compensation Discussion and Analysis ("CD&A") beginning on page 34 of this Proxy Statement contains non-GAAP financial measures. The tables below reconcile the non-GAAP financial measures in the CD&A to the most directly comparable financial measures prepared in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles ("GAAP"). For GAAP operating income, please see Note 19 in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements filed on Form 10-K for the year ended July 2, 2011, attached as Appendix A to this Proxy Statement.


JDS UNIPHASE CORPORATION
RECONCILIATION OF GAAP MEASURES TO NON-GAAP MEASURES

(in millions, except per share data)
(unaudited)

 
  Twelve Months Ended  
 
  July 3,
2010
  June 27,
2009
 
 
  Net income (loss)   Net income (loss)  

GAAP measures

  $ (61.8 ) $ (909.5 )
 

Items reconciling GAAP net income & EPS to Non-GAAP net income & EPS:

             
   

Deferral of revenues related purchase accounting adjustment

    9.5     1.3  
   

Cost of sales

    5.4     7.8  
   

Amortization of acquired developed technologies

    50.6     48.9  
   

Impairment of acquired developed technologies

        4.9  
           
 

Total related to gross profit

    65.5     62.9  
           
   

Research and development

    8.6     9.5  
   

Selling, general and administrative

    34.0     37.4  
   

Amortization of intangibles

    27.8     27.0  
   

Impairment of goodwill

        741.7  
   

(Gain) loss on disposal and impairment of long-lived assets

    (2.0 )   13.2  
   

Restructuring and related charges

    17.7     38.5  
           
 

Total related to operating expenses

    86.1     867.3  
           
 

Non-operating expenses

        18.5  
 

Discontinued operations

    2.1     3.2  
           
 

Total related to net income & EPS

    153.7     951.9  
           

Non-GAAP measures

  $ 91.9   $ 42.4  
           

 

 

Diluted
EPS

 

Diluted
EPS

 

Fully diluted Non-GAAP EPS

  $ 0.41   $ 0.20  

Diluted shares used in per share calculation

    223.2     216.4  

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JDS UNIPHASE CORPORATION
RECONCILIATION OF GAAP NET REVENUE TO NON-GAAP NET REVENUE

(in millions, unaudited)

 
  Three Months Ended   Twelve Months Ended  
 
  July 3,
2010
  June 27,
2009
  July 3,
2010
  June 27,
2009
 

GAAP net revenue

  $ 390.9   $ 273.2   $ 1,363.9   $ 1,283.3  
 

Deferral of revenues related to purchase accounting adjustment

    7.2     0.9     9.5     1.3  
                   

Non-GAAP net revenue

  $ 398.1   $ 274.1   $ 1,373.4   $ 1,284.6  
                   

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0000115130_2 R1.0.0.11699 Important Notice Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials for the Annual Meeting: The NPS/10K is/are available at www.proxyvote.com . THIS PROXY IS SOLICITED ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS JDS UNIPHASE CORPORATION ANNUAL MEETING OF STOCKHOLDERS November 16, 2011 The undersigned hereby appoints ANDREW POLLACK and DAVID VELLEQUETTE, or either of them, each with the power of substitution, and hereby authorizes each of them to represent and to vote, as designated on the reverse side, all of the shares of Common Stock of JDS Uniphase Corporation that the undersigned is entitled to vote at the Annual Meeting of Stockholders to be held at 9:00 a.m. Pacific Time on November 16, 2011 at 690 North McCarthy Boulevard, Milpitas, California 95035, or any adjournment or postponement thereof. THIS PROXY, WHEN PROPERLY EXECUTED, WILL BE VOTED AS DIRECTED BY THE UNDERSIGNED STOCKHOLDER. IF NO SUCH DIRECTIONS ARE MADE, THIS PROXY WILL BE VOTED FOR THE ELECTION OF THE NOMINEES LISTED ON THE REVERSE SIDE FOR THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, FOR PROPOSALS 2 AND 3 AND FOR EVERY 1 YEAR FOR PROPOSAL 4. (If you noted any Address Changes and/or Comments above, please mark corresponding box on the reverse side.) Address change/comments: Continued and to be signed on reverse side