Steven B. Fox

STEVEN B. FOX is Merrill Lynch’s lead analyst following the electronics
supply chain industry and is co-global coordinator for this sector. In
addition to following EMS, he also covers specialty wire and cable,
passive components, connectors and distribution for Merrill Lynch. He
was named to this role in February 2003. Previously, he had lead
coverage on Corning, the electronics distribution industry and a number
of companies in the specialty wire and cable industry. Mr. Fox has also
been responsible for co-covering the connector and passive components
industry and wire and cable industries with Jerry Labowitz since joining
Merrill Lynch in 1995. He has a total of 13 years of experience as a
Wall Street equity analyst. Mr. Fox graduated from Pennylvania State
University with a Bachelor’s degree in Economics and a minor in Finance
and has been a Chartered Financial Analyst since 1995.