25 November 2003 Fremont, CA Lightwave-- Avanex announced today that it plans to discontinue operations in Livingston, Scotland, UK, subject to the normal regulatory processes and consultations with the workforce.

Walter Alessandrini, Avanex chairman and chief executive officer, said today that the company is "investigating all of our options with regard to Livingston."

Headdquartered in Fremont, CA, Avanex also maintains facilities in Erwin Park, NY; Nozay, France; and San Donato, Italy.