FORM 6-K
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Report of Foreign Private Issuer
Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16
under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For the month of December, 2023
001-14832
(Commission File Number)
CELESTICA INC.
(Translation of registrant’s name into English)
5140 Yonge Street, Suite 1900
Toronto, Ontario
Canada M2N 6L7
(416) 448-5800
(Address of principal executive offices)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files
or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F:
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by check mark whether the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(1): ¨
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Furnished Herewith (and incorporated by reference
herein)
The information contained in Exhibit 99.1 of this Form 6-K
is not incorporated by reference into any registration statement (or into any prospectus that forms a part thereof) filed by Celestica
Inc. with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,
the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
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CELESTICA INC. |
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| Date: December 12, 2023 |
By: |
/s/ Robert Ellis |
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Robert Ellis |
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Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary |
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit 99.1
| FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE |
December 12, 2023 |
CELESTICA ANNOUNCES TSX ACCEPTANCE OF NORMAL
COURSE ISSUER BID
TORONTO, Canada - Celestica Inc. (NYSE: CLS)
(TSX: CLS), a leader in design, manufacturing, hardware platform and supply chain solutions for the world's most innovative companies,
today announced that the Toronto Stock Exchange (the “TSX”) has accepted the Company's notice to launch a Normal Course Issuer
Bid (the “Bid”).
Under the Bid, the Company may, and intends to,
repurchase on the open market, at its discretion during the period commencing on December 14, 2023 and ending on the earlier of
December 13, 2024 and the completion of purchases under the Bid, up to 11,763,330 subordinate voting shares, representing approximately
9.9% of the issued and outstanding subordinate voting shares and approximately 10.0% of the "public float" (within the meaning
of the rules of the TSX), subject to the normal terms and limitations of such bids. Under the TSX rules, the average daily trading
volume of the subordinate voting shares on the TSX during the six months ended November 30, 2023 was approximately 367,542 and,
accordingly, daily purchases on the TSX pursuant to the Bid will be limited to 91,885 subordinate voting shares, other than purchases
made pursuant to the block purchase exception. The actual number of subordinate voting shares which may be purchased pursuant to the
Bid and the timing of any such purchases will be determined by the management of the Company, subject to applicable law and the rules of
the TSX. In accordance with the TSX rules, the maximum number of subordinate voting shares which may be repurchased for cancellation
under the Bid will be reduced by the number of subordinate voting shares purchased by non-independent brokers for delivery pursuant to
stock-based compensation plans.
Purchases are expected to be made through the
facilities of TSX, the New York Stock Exchange, other designated exchanges and/or alternative Canadian trading systems, or by such other
means as may be permitted by the Ontario Securities Commission or other applicable Canadian Securities Administrators, at prevailing
market prices, including through one or more automatic share purchase plans. The Bid will be funded using existing cash resources and
draws on its credit facility, and any subordinate voting shares repurchased by the Company under the Bid will be cancelled.
As of November 29, 2023, the Company had
119,041,272 issued and outstanding subordinate voting shares and a "public float" (within the meaning of the rules of
the TSX) of 117,633,300 subordinate voting shares.
The Company believes that the purchases are in
the best interest of the Company and constitute a desirable use of its funds.
The Company previously implemented a normal course
issuer bid for its subordinate voting shares which expires on December 12, 2023. Under its prior bid, the Company was authorized
to purchase up to 8,776,134 subordinate voting shares and repurchased and cancelled 2,792,748 subordinate voting shares (through November 30,
2023) at a weighted average price of US$13.14 per share.
About Celestica
Celestica enables the world's best brands. Through
our recognized customer-centric approach, we partner with leading companies in Aerospace and Defense, Communications, Enterprise, HealthTech, Industrial,
and Capital Equipment to deliver solutions for their most complex challenges. As a leader in design, manufacturing, hardware platform
and supply chain solutions, Celestica brings global expertise and insight at every stage of product development - from the drawing board
to full-scale production and after-market services. With talented teams across North America, Europe and Asia, we imagine, develop and
deliver a better future with our customers. For more information on Celestica, visit www.celestica.com. Our securities filings
can be accessed at www.sedarplus.com and www.sec.gov.
Cautionary Note
Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
This press release
contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E
of the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and forward-looking information within the meaning of Canadian securities laws,
including, without limitation, statements related to: the Company's intention to commence the Bid, the timing, quantity and funding of
any purchases of subordinate voting shares under the Bid, and the expected facilities through which any such purchases may be
made. For those statements, we claim the protection of the safe harbor for forward-looking statements contained in the U.S. Private Securities
Litigation Reform Act of 1995, and for forward-looking information under applicable Canadian securities laws.
Forward-looking statements
are provided to assist readers in understanding management’s current expectations and plans relating to the future. Readers are
cautioned that such information may not be appropriate for other purposes. The forward-looking statements herein are not guarantees of
future performance and are subject to risks that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in such
forward-looking statements, including, among others, risks related to: the availability of cash resources for, and the permissibility
under our credit facility of, repurchases of outstanding subordinate voting shares under the Bid; compliance with applicable laws and
regulations pertaining to normal course issuer bids; a reduction in the size of our "public float" as a result of repurchases
made under the Bid; changes to our business model; the Company's future capital requirements; market and general economic conditions;
demand for our customers' products; and unforeseen legal or regulatory developments, as well as the other risks and uncertainties discussed
in our public filings at www.sedarplus.com and www.sec.gov, including in our 2022 Annual Report on Form 20-F (see,
among other risk disclosures, Item 3(D), “Key Information — Risk Factors”, Item 5 “Operating and Financial
Review and Prospects,” and Item 11, “Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk”) filed with, and our
most recent Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations (MD&A), and other subsequent reports
on Form 6-K furnished to, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, and as applicable, the Canadian Securities Administrators.
The forward-looking
statements contained in this press release are based on various assumptions, many of which involve factors that are beyond our control.
Our material assumptions include the following: the Company's view with respect to its financial condition and prospects; general economic
and market conditions and currency exchange rates; the availability of cash resources for, and the permissibility under our credit facility
of, repurchases of outstanding subordinate voting shares under the Bid; the existence of potentially superior uses for the Company’s
cash resources than subordinate voting share repurchases; compliance by third parties with their contractual obligations; compliance
with applicable laws and regulations pertaining to the Bid; that we will continue to have sufficient financial resources to fund currently
anticipated financial actions and obligations and to pursue desirable business opportunities, as well as the other assumptions discussed
in our public filings at www.sedarplus.com and www.sec.gov, under the heading “Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking
Statements”, or similarly named sections, including in our 2022 Annual Report on Form 20-F filed with, and our most recent
MD&A, and other subsequent reports on Form 6-K furnished to, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, and as applicable,
the Canadian Securities Administrators. While management believes these assumptions to be reasonable under the current circumstances,
they may prove to be inaccurate, which could cause actual results to differ materially (and adversely) from those that would have been
achieved had such assumptions been accurate. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date on which they are made, and we disclaim
any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events
or otherwise, except as required by applicable law
All forward-looking statements attributable to us are expressly
qualified by these cautionary statements.
Contacts:
| Celestica Global Communications |
Celestica Investor Relations |
| (416) 448-2211 |
(416) 448-2200 |
| clsir@celestica.com |
media@celestica.com |
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