SINGAPORE, Oct. 14 -- Flextronics said today its takeover of a pair of Nortel Networks' manufacturing plants would be delayed.

The two Canadian facilities are expected to be transfered in February and May 2005, respectively. Previously, Flextronics was to take charge of the plants in November 2004 and February 2005.

The deal is expected to add $2.5 billion of revenues for Flextronics.

In a statement Flextronics' officials said the deal would go through as otherwise planned.