Reliant FORM 10-K manual 2003 2002 2001

Although the outcome of the APA applications are uncertain, Nortel Networks does not believe the ultimate resolution of these negotiations will have a material adverse effect on its consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows. However, if this matter is resolved unfavorably, it could have a material adverse effect on Nortel Networks consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

The following is a reconciliation of income taxes, calculated at the Canadian combined federal and provincial income tax rate, to the income tax benefit (expense) included in the consolidated statements of operations for each of the years ended December 31:

		2003		2002		2001
Income taxes at Canadian rates
(2003 — 35.8%, 2002 — 39.4%, 2001 — 40.8%)	$	(101)	$	1,320	$	10,541
Reduction of Canadian taxes applicable to manufacturing profits		–		(54)		(64)
Difference between Canadian rates and rates applicable to subsidiaries in the U.S. and other jurisdictions		(23)		(33)		(524)
Difference between basic Canadian rates and rates applicable to gain (loss) on sale of businesses		–		(4)		(128)
Non-deductible amortization of acquired intangibles and IPR&D expense		–		(219)		(6,800)
Foreign operation tax credit		–		–		902
Valuation allowances on tax benefits		(15)		(811)		(1,348)
Utilization of losses		98		71		24
Other		121		198		148
Income tax benefit (expense)	$	80	$	468	$	2,751
Details of Nortel Networks income (loss):
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes, minority interests and equity in net loss of associated
companies:
Canadian, excluding gain (loss) on sale of businesses and assets	$	(201)	$	(1,270)	$	(3,457)
U.S. and other, excluding gain (loss) on sale of businesses and assets		478		(2,100)		(22,242)
Gain (loss) on sale of businesses and assets		4		21		(138)
	$	281	$	(3,349)	$	(25,837)
Income tax benefit (expense):
Canadian, excluding gain (loss) on sale of businesses and assets	$	188	$	140	$	329
U.S. and other, excluding gain (loss) on sale of businesses and assets		(108)		335		2,510
Gain on sale of businesses and assets		–		(7)		(88)
	$	80	$	468	$	2,751
Income tax benefit (expense):
Current	$	30	$	43	$	1,238
Deferred		50		425		1,513
Income tax benefit (expense)	$	80	$	468	$	2,751

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