Technology >> Analyst Interviews >> April 18, 2005

INVESTING IN THE ELECTRONIC SUPPLY CHAIN: CHRISTOPHER LIPPINCOTT – KEYBANC CAPITAL MARKETS

CHRISTOPHER B. LIPPINCOTT is a First Vice President, Equity Research Analyst, with KeyBanc Capital Markets, a division of McDonald Investments Inc. With the company since July 2000, his research coverage focuses on the electronic manufacturing services (EMS) industry. Mr. Lippincott has six years of experience as a sellside analyst, five of which have been focused on the EMS industry. His Wall Street career started at Prudential Securities, where he was involved in the company's quantum portfolio management group. He subsequently worked at several other firms, including the Cowan Financial Group, Alexander, Wescott & Company and most recently Auerbach, Pollak and Richardson. Mr. Lippincott has been quoted in publications such as Buyside Magazine, Forbes, Dow Jones News, Investor's Business Daily and Electronic Buyer's News. He holds a Master of Business Administration degree in Finance from Fordham University's Graduate School of Business as well as a Bachelor of Arts degree from Vassar College. In addition, he is a member of the New York Society of Security Analysts. Mr. Lippincott was recently recognized by The Wall Street Journal's 'Best on the Street' survey for his recommendations in the electronic components and equipment category. He was also named a Top 3 Earnings Estimator in the electronic equipment and instruments sector by StarMine. Profile
TWST: Chris, let's start with an overview of what you're covering in

electronics manufacturing services.

Mr. Lippincott: We cover the complete electronic supply chain. This

consists of three