Viasystems and Merix Complete Merger

ST. LOUIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Viasystems Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:VIAS) today completed a merger with Merix Corporation, forming an industry leader in printed circuit boards (PCBs) and electro-mechanical solutions. The companies had announced on October 6, 2009 their intention to merge.

The combined company will go forward under the name Viasystems Group, Inc. and will maintain its headquarters in St. Louis, Missouri. Viasystems is newly listed on the NASDAQ Global Market under the ticker VIAS and expects trading in its shares to begin tomorrow, February 17.

“Viasystems is a world-class leader in PCB fabrication and related electro-mechanical solutions,” said David M. Sindelar, Chief Executive Officer of Viasystems. “With the addition of Merix, we now have the capability to manufacture high layer count PCBs using leading-edge technology in both North America and Asia. In addition, the combined company now has the ability to respond better to the rapid prototyping and quick-turn requirements of our customers globally. This portfolio of capabilities enables us to expand our service offerings to customers of both Viasystems and Merix and provides an opportunity for growth with existing and new customers.”