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<title><![CDATA[Avnet, Inc. Reports Third Quarter Fiscal Year 2013 Results]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Avnet, Inc. (NYSE:AVT) today announced results for the third quarter fiscal year 2013 ended March 30, 2013.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2013 15:05:00 +0100</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Avnet, Inc. Reports Second Quarter Fiscal Year 2013 Results]]></title>
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<title><![CDATA[Avnet Technology Solutions, EMEA, Announces Executive Management Structure Following the Integration of Magirus]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Avnet Technology Solutions, a global IT solutions distribution leader and an operating group of Avnet, Inc. (NYSE: AVT), has announced its EMEA executive management structure following the completion of the Magirus acquisition and resulting additional presence in Italy, Portugal, Spain and Denmark.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 29 Oct 2012 15:39:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Avnet, Inc. Reports First Quarter Fiscal Year 2013 Results]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Avnet,        Inc. (NYSE:AVT) today announced results for the first quarter fiscal        year 2013 ended September 29, 2012.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 26 Oct 2012 16:20:00 +0100</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Avnet, Inc. Completes the Acquisition of Magirus Group, Expands Footprint of Strategic Technologies in the EMEA Region]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Avnet, Inc. (NYSE:AVT) announced today that it has closed the  acquisition of the Magirus Group (Magirus), a leading pan-European  distributor of data center solutions and services. Magirus is a leading  value-add distributor of software, systems and related services  encompassing virtualization, storage management, cloud computing,  security, intelligent networks, open source and information life-cycle  management services. Through its professional services portfolio and  knowledge of the IT sector, Magirus enables business partners to take  new technologies to market in 11 markets throughout Europe and the  Middle East. The company generated revenue of approximately US$530  million in the 2011 calendar year.  Phil Gallagher, president of Avnet Technology Solutions, Global,  commented, "We are very excited with the addition of Magirus to our  existing resources and footprint in EMEA. We believe we have the  opportunity to create an exciting and, in some cases, unique value-added  distribution offering in the market. Their talented team and key  customer relationships will enhance our competitive position in Europe  and the Middle East. In addition, Magirus&rsquo; portfolio of services expands  our suite of solutions in high-growth market segments which helps us  satisfy the increasing customer appetite for integrated and virtualized  solutions. Magirus increased its revenue 20% in calendar 2011,  delivering powerful, flexible and cost-effective data center solutions  from a breadth of suppliers, including Cisco, VMware and EMC."]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 01 Oct 2012 11:57:00 +0100</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Avnet, Inc. Reports Fourth Quarter Fiscal Year 2012 Results]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Avnet,        Inc. (NYSE:AVT) today announced results for the fourth quarter and        fiscal year ended June 30, 2012.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 09 Aug 2012 08:42:00 +0100</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Avnet, Inc. Announces Agreement to Acquire the Magirus Group]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Avnet, Inc. (NYSE:AVT) announced today that it has agreed to acquire  the Magirus Group (Magirus), a leading pan-European distributor of data  center solutions and services. Magirus is a leading value-add  distributor of software, systems and related services encompassing  virtualization, storage management, cloud computing, security,  intelligent networks and information life-cycle management services.  Through its professional services portfolio and knowledge of the IT  sector, Magirus enables business partners to take new technologies to  market in eleven markets throughout Europe and the Middle East. The  transaction, which is subject to normal regulatory approvals, is  expected to close in October 2012.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 02 Jul 2012 16:48:00 +0100</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Avnet Reaches No. 108 on the FORTUNE 500 Largest Companies List]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[FORTUNE magazine announced today that global technology distributor Avnet, Inc. (NYSE:AVT) ranked No. 108 on the 2012 FORTUNE 500 list of largest U.S. companies. With $26.5 billion in sales in fiscal 2011, Avnet moved up 24 positions in the ranking from No. 132 on the 2011 list. In addition, Avnet was recently named No. 1 by FORTUNE on its "FORTUNE&rsquo;S Most Admired&rdquo; list in the Wholesaler: Electronics category for the fourth year in a row.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 07 May 2012 11:05:00 +0100</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Avnet, Inc. Reports Second Quarter Fiscal Year 2012 Results]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Avnet, Inc. (NYSE:AVT) today announced results for the second quarter fiscal year 2012 ended December 31, 2011.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 26 Jan 2012 14:17:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Avnet Technology Solutions Expands Virtualisation Offerings in Europe with VMware Distribution Agreement in Ireland]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Avnet Technology Solutions, the global IT solutions distribution leader and an operating group of Avnet, Inc. (NYSE:AVT), today announced that it has expanded its distribution agreement with VMware, Inc. (NYSE: VMW), the global leader in virtualisation and cloud computing products, solutions and services. Avnet Technology Solutions can now offer VMware&rsquo;s complete portfolio of virtualisation solutions to its value-added reseller (VAR) partners in Ireland.]]></description>
<link>http://www.ts.avnet.com/ie/press_centre/press_release/8258/avnet_technology_solutions_expands_virtualisation_offerings_in_europe_with_vmware_distribution_agreement_in_ireland.html</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 06 Dec 2011 10:31:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Avnet, Inc. Announces Corporate Officer Promotions]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Avnet, Inc. &nbsp;(NYSE:AVT) &nbsp;today announced two corporate officer promotions.&nbsp; Steve Phillips, chief information officer, has been promoted to a corporate officer position of senior vice president for Avnet, Inc. from vice president. In addition, Graeme Watt, president of Avnet Technology Solutions EMEA, was elected as a new corporate vice president for Avnet, Inc.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 05 Dec 2011 15:17:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Avnet, Inc. Reports First Quarter Fiscal Year 2012 Results]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Avnet, Inc. (NYSE:AVT) today  announced results for the first quarter fiscal year 2012 ended October 1,  2011.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 27 Oct 2011 16:34:00 +0100</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Avnet Technology Solutions UK Partners with LifeSize to Deliver the Latest Video Technology]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Avnet Technology Solutions UK, a global solutions distribution leader and an operating group of Avnet, Inc. (NYSE: AVT), today announced that it has signed a UK and Ireland agreement with LifeSize, a leader in HD video communications and a division of Logitech, to deliver the latest audio visual and high-definition video conferencing technology.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 14 Jul 2011 16:30:00 +0100</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Avnet, Inc. Reports Third Quarter Fiscal Year 2011 Results]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Avnet, Inc. (NYSE:AVT) today  announced results for the third fiscal quarter ended April 2, 2011.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 28 Apr 2011 09:17:00 +0100</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Avnet Technology Solutions to Distribute Motorola Mobility’s Video and Broadband Solutions Across Europe, Middle East and Africa]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Avnet Technology Solutions, a solutions distribution leader and an operating group of Avnet, Inc. (NYSE: AVT) announced today it has signed an agreement with Motorola Mobility Inc. to distribute its full Home business portfolio across EMEA.&nbsp; Products include the latest HDTV Internet Protocol (IP) set-tops, video infrastructure, voice and data gateways, software and digital security solutions.&nbsp;]]></description>
<link>http://www.ts.avnet.com/ie/press_centre/press_release/8160/avnet_technology_solutions_to_distribute_motorola_mobilitys_video_and_broadband_solutions_across_europe_middle_east_and_africa.html</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 13 Apr 2011 12:11:00 +0100</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Avnet Names Rick Hamada Chief Executive Officer, Effective July 4, 2011]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Avnet, Inc. (NYSE:AVT), a leading global technology distributor, announced today that the Board of Directors has promoted Rick Hamada, 53, to Chief Executive Officer (CEO) effective July 4, 2011, concurrent with the beginning of Avnet's new fiscal year. Hamada, who currently serves as Avnet's President and Chief Operating Officer (COO), has also been appointed to the Company's Board of Directors, effective immediately. Roy Vallee, Avnet's current Chairman and CEO, will continue to serve as Executive Chairman. These moves are a culmination of a multi-year CEO succession planning process.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 14 Feb 2011 19:39:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Avnet, Inc. Reports Second Quarter Fiscal Year 2011 Results]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Avnet, Inc. (NYSE:AVT) today announced results for the second quarter fiscal year 2011 ended January 1, 2011.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 27 Jan 2011 11:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Avnet, Inc. Celebrates 50 Years on the NYSE]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Avnet, Inc. (NYSE:AVT), a leading global technology distributor, will commemorate its 50th anniversary as a public company on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) by ringing the Closing Bell on Wednesday, December 15, 2010.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 15 Dec 2010 18:37:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Avnet, Inc. to Ring “Closing Bell” Marking 50 Years on the NYSE]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Avnet, Inc. (NYSE:AVT), a leading global technology distributor, will commemorate its 50th anniversary as a public company on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) by ringing the Closing Bell on Wednesday, December 15, 2010. As part of its celebration, Avnet is counting down 50 days of interesting facts until the bell ringing and sharing them via Twitter and Facebook.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 01 Nov 2010 17:07:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Avnet, Inc. reports first quarter fiscal year 2011 results: record sales; EPS more than doubles]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[During the first quarter of fiscal year 2011, Avnet Inc. achieved its first $6 billion quarter and more than doubled earnings per share year over year. The company leveraged its scale and scope, along with a beneficial market, to grow 26.4% year over year organically, with return on capital employed (ROCE) at more than 14.8%. Avnet&rsquo;s earnings increased by 111.4% to a record $0.93 adjusted diluted earnings per share in the first quarter of fiscal year 2011, compared to the same quarter in fiscal 2010.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 28 Oct 2010 10:09:00 +0100</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Avnet, Inc. Recognized Among the Top 250 Technology Innovators for the Seventh Consecutive Year in the 2010 InformationWeek 500]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Avnet, Inc. (NYSE:AVT), a leading global technology distributor, today announced that it was selected for this year&rsquo;s prestigious InformationWeek 500, an annual listing of the most innovative users of business technology. Ranking 203 overall on the 2010 list, this marks the seventh consecutive year that Avnet has been honored as one of the top 250 information technology (IT) users. InformationWeek recognized Avnet based on the redesign of its warehouse management processes and systems in Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) for the Avnet Technology Solutions operating group. Avnet&rsquo;s warehouse management project is estimated to result in a total five-year cost savings of $5.6 million USD.]]></description>
<link>http://www.ts.avnet.com/ie/press_centre/press_release/8026/avnet_inc_recognized_among_the_top_250_technology_innovators_for_the_seventh_consecutive_year_in_the_2010_informationweek_500.html</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 17 Sep 2010 15:56:00 +0100</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Avnet Inc. reports record quarterly revenue, EPS and returns]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Avnet,  Inc. (NYSE:AVT) today announced results for the fourth quarter and fiscal  year 2010 ended July 3, 2010.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 11 Aug 2010 09:14:00 +0100</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Avnet Technology Solutions and Clickfree Sign Pan-European Distribution Agreement]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Avnet Technology Solutions, the solutions distribution leader and an operating group of Avnet, Inc. (NYSE: AVT), announced today that it has entered into a pan-European distribution agreement with Clickfree. The agreement enables Avnet to distribute Clickfree&rsquo;s line of storage backup products, which includes both hard drive-based and DVD-based solutions, to its extensive group of channel partners.]]></description>
<link>http://www.ts.avnet.com/ie/press_centre/press_release/8004/avnet_technology_solutions_and_clickfree_sign_paneuropean_distribution_agreement.html</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 29 Jul 2010 09:38:00 +0100</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Graeme Watt Named President of Avnet Technology Solutions, EMEA]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Following the completion of Avnet&rsquo;s acquisition of Bell Microproducts Inc. (Bell Micro), Avnet Technology Solutions, the IT solutions distribution leader and an operating group of Avnet, Inc. (NYSE: AVT), today named Graeme Watt to the role of president for its Avnet Technology Solutions business in Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA). Effective immediately, Watt will be responsible for the strategic direction and profitable growth of Avnet&rsquo;s value-added IT solutions distribution business throughout the region. Watt will report to Phil Gallagher, president, Avnet Technology Solutions, Global. Previously, he served as president of Worldwide Distribution for Bell Micro.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 07 Jul 2010 08:55:00 +0100</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Avnet, Inc. Completes the Acquisition of Bell Microproducts Inc.]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Avnet, Inc. (NYSE:AVT) announced today that it has completed its acquisition of Bell Microproducts Inc. (&ldquo;Bell Micro&rdquo;) in an all cash merger for $7.00 per share, which equates to an equity value of approximately $252 million and a transaction value of approximately $631 million assuming a net debt position for Bell Micro of $379 million at face value as of March 31, 2010. &nbsp;The acquisition was approved by Bell Micro shareholders representing over 98% of the votes cast and has received all required regulatory approvals. The transaction is expected to be immediately accretive to earnings excluding integration and transaction costs.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 06 Jul 2010 19:55:00 +0100</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Avnet, Inc. Reports Third Quarter Fiscal Year 2010 Results]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Avnet,  Inc. (NYSE:AVT) today announced results for the third quarter fiscal 2010  ended April 3, 2010.]]></description>
<link>http://www.ts.avnet.com/ie/press_centre/press_release/7933/avnet_inc_reports_third_quarter_fiscal_year_2010_results.html</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 29 Apr 2010 13:33:00 +0100</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Avnet Technology Solutions Wins Intel EU+ Expansion Growth Award]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Avnet Technology Solutions, the solutions distribution leader and an operating group of Avnet, Inc. (NYSE: AVT), was awarded the Intel EU+ Expansion Growth Award by Intel Corporation (NASDAQ: INTC&lrm;) at the recent Intel Distributor Enabling Conference in Barcelona,  Spain. Avnet was recognized amongst more than 40 EMEA distributors for excelling and maximizing growth opportunities in 2009. The award was presented to Francesco Capizzi, European Intel product manager, Computer Components, Avnet Technology Solutions, EMEA.]]></description>
<link>http://www.ts.avnet.com/ie/press_centre/press_release/7925/avnet_technology_solutions_wins_intel_eu_expansion_growth_award.html</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 22 Apr 2010 10:04:00 +0100</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Avnet Rises to No. 142 on 2010 FORTUNE 500 List]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[FORTUNE announced Thursday that Avnet, Inc. (NYSE:AVT) has been ranked No. 142 on the 2010 FORTUNE 500 list.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 16 Apr 2010 13:47:00 +0100</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Avnet, Inc. Announces Agreement to Acquire Bell Microproducts Inc.]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Avnet, Inc. (NYSE:AVT) ("Avnet") announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Bell Microproducts Inc. ("Bell") in an all cash merger for $7.00 per share, which equates to an equity value of approximately $252 million and a transaction value of approximately $594 million assuming a net debt position for Bell of $342 million at face value as of December 31, 2009. The acquisition has been approved by the Boards of Directors of both companies and is subject to the approval of Bell's shareholders as well as customary regulatory approvals. The transaction is expected to close in 60 to 120 days, deliver at least 12.5% ROCE post integration and should be immediately accretive to earnings excluding integration and transaction costs.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Avnet, Inc. Reports Second Quarter Fiscal Year 2010 Results]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Avnet, Inc. (NYSE:AVT) today reported revenue of $4.83 billion for the second quarter fiscal 2010 ended January 2, 2010, representing an        increase of 13.2% over the second quarter fiscal 2009 and 10.0% excluding the impact of changes in foreign currency exchange rates. On a pro forma (organic) basis, as defined in the Non-GAAP Financial Information Section, revenue was up 9.6% over the prior year second quarter. Net income for second quarter fiscal 2010 was $103.9 million, or $0.68 per share on a diluted basis, as compared with a net loss of $1.205 billion, or $7.99 per share, for the second quarter last year. The prior-year quarter results included a non-cash goodwill and other        intangible asset impairment charge of $1.349 billion pre-tax and $1.315        billion after-tax. Excluding the non-cash impairment charge and certain        items in both periods as described in the Non-GAAP Financial Information        Section, net income for the current year second quarter was $100.5 million, or $0.66 per share on a diluted basis, as compared with prior        year net income of $95.0 million, or $0.63 per share.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 28 Jan 2010 14:10:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Avnet Signs Pan-European Distribution Agreement with Foxconn]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Avnet Technology Solutions, the solutions distribution leader and an operating group of Avnet, Inc. (NYSE: AVT), announced today that it has entered into a pan-European agreement with Foxconn. The agreement enables Avnet to distribute Foxconn&rsquo;s AMD- and Intel-based motherboards and Barebone chassis components to its extensive group of channel partners, including system developers and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) throughout Europe. The new relationship expands Avnet&rsquo;s ability to provide its partners with components instrumental in developing desktop gaming solutions and small form factor computing devices, such as nettops, for enterprise applications.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 07 Dec 2009 10:21:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Avnet Brings Together Industry Leaders to Create  “One Vision” for Growth]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Avnet Technology Solutions, the solutions distribution leader and an operating group of Avnet, Inc. (NYSE: AVT), held its annual Computer Components European sales conference the 15th to 18th October 2009 in Malta. Attended by more than 150 Avnet Business Partners, the conference was themed &ldquo;One Vision,&rdquo; which underlines Avnet&rsquo;s solutions-driven approach to technology sales and marketing. The event provided attendees with an in-depth look into the business strategies and industry trends they need to create opportunities for accelerated success throughout the region.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 09 Nov 2009 14:36:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Avnet and Kodak Service Agreement Enhances Customer Service and Choice]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Avnet Technology Solutions, a value-added distributor of enterprise computing products and an operating group of Avnet, Inc. (NYSE:AVT) today announced that it has signed a service agreement with Kodak, the world&rsquo;s foremost imaging innovator.&nbsp; Under the terms of the agreement, Kodak will service the majority of document scanners distributed by Avnet in the UK and Ireland for various manufacturers, enhancing Avnet&rsquo;s existing service offerings in these regions. &nbsp;Further European countries will be added to the agreement later in the year.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2009 16:55:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Avnet, Inc. Reports First Quarter Fiscal Year 2010 Results]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Avnet, Inc. (NYSE:AVT) today reported revenue of $4.36 billion for the first  quarter fiscal 2010 ended October 3, 2009, representing a decrease of 3.1% over  the first quarter fiscal 2009 and a 0.6% decrease excluding the impact of  changes in foreign currency exchange rates. On a pro forma (organic) basis, as  defined in the Non-GAAP Financial Information Section, revenue declined 6.5%  over the prior year first quarter. Net income for the first quarter fiscal 2010  was $50.9 million, or $0.33 per share on a diluted basis, as compared with net  income of $90.3 million, or $0.59 per share on a diluted basis, for the first  quarter last year. Included in the current and prior year quarters are  restructuring, integration and other items amounting to $16.3 million after-tax,  or $0.11 per share on a diluted basis, and $11.4 million after-tax, or $0.08 per  share on a diluted basis, respectively. Details on these items are more fully  described in the Non-GAAP Financial Information section of this release.  Excluding these items in both periods, net income for the current year first  quarter was $67.2 million, or $0.44 per share on a diluted basis, as compared  with $101.7 million, or $0.67 per share on a diluted basis, in the prior year  period. Due to the Company's 52/53-week fiscal calendar, the results for the  first quarter of fiscal year 2010 included a fourteenth week as compared with  the typical thirteen weeks.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2009 09:17:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Avnet Recognised as AMD’s Global Distributor of the Year]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Avnet Technology Solutions, the solutions distribution leader and an operating group of Avnet, Inc. (NYSE: AVT), announced today that it was named AMD&rsquo;s (NYSE:AMD) top-performing global distributor during the recent AMD Executive Forum 2009, held in Austin, Texas. AMD selected Avnet for this honor based on its ability to expand AMD&rsquo;s market presence and revenues globally. AMD also awarded Avnet three regional distinctions, naming Avnet as distributor of the year in ANZ, EMEA and North America.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2009 18:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Avnet Technology Solutions Receives TANDBERG’s Channel Development Partner of the Year Award]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Avnet Technology Solutions, the solutions distribution leader and an operating group of Avnet, Inc. (NYSE: AVT), announced today that they have been recognized as the Channel Development Partner of the Year for EMEA by TANDBERG, the leading global provider of video conferencing and telepresence solutions. Avnet received the award on the 11th October at the TANDBERG EMEA Partner Summit in Lisbon, Portugal.]]></description>
<link>http://www.ts.avnet.com/ie/press_centre/press_release/7111/avnet_technology_solutions_receives_tandbergs_channel_development_partner_of_the_year_award.html</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2009 16:19:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[AIB reveals significant savings at IT Risk and Compliance seminar]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Allied Irish Bank (AIB) has revealed it has made significant reductions in operating costs and was able to redeploy a number of IT staff by using IT Risk and Compliance solutions from BMC Software, to support its new IT Service Management processing model.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2009 11:43:00 +0100</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Avnet Technology Solutions Expands capabilities in EMEA and Adds Two New Solution Practices]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Avnet Technology Solutions, a value-added distributor of enterprise computing solutions and an operating group of Avnet, Inc. (NYSE:AVT), today announced the expansion of its EMEA business and has appointed Wayne Gratton as director of Unified Communications&nbsp;EMEA&nbsp;and Mickey Bharat as director&nbsp;of Independent Software&nbsp;EMEA. These promotions will strengthen Avnet Technology Solutions' focus on two high-growth technology market segments - unified communications and independent software solutions.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2009 11:35:00 +0100</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Avnet, Inc. Reports Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2009 Results]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[(BUSINESS WIRE) -- Avnet, Inc. (NYSE:AVT) today reported revenue of $3.77 billion for the        fourth quarter fiscal 2009 ended June 27, 2009, representing a decrease        of 19.5% over the fourth quarter fiscal 2008 and 14.7% excluding the        impact of changes in foreign currency exchange rates. On a pro forma        (organic) basis, as defined in the Non-GAAP Financial Information        Section, revenue declined 24.7% over the prior year fourth quarter. Net        loss for the fourth quarter fiscal 2009 was $30.9 million, or $0.20 per        share, as compared with net income of $144.1 million, or $0.95 per share        on a diluted basis, for the fourth quarter last year. Included in the        current quarter are impairment charges and restructuring, integration        and other items amounting to $78.9 million after-tax, or $0.52 per        share. Included in the prior year quarter is income of $15.9 million, or        $0.10 per share on a diluted basis, related to the gain on the sale of        Calence LLC, partially offset by restructuring, integration and other        charges. Details on these items are more fully described in the Non-cash        Impairment Charges section and the Non-GAAP Financial Information        section of this release. Excluding these items in both periods, net        income for the current year fourth quarter was $48.0 million, or $0.32        per share, as compared with $128.2 million, or $0.85 per share on a        diluted basis, in the prior year period.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2009 15:07:00 +0100</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Avnet Rises to No. 144 on Fortune 500]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Avnet, Inc., (NYSE: AVT) a global technology marketing, distribution and services company, climbed to No. 144 on the annual Fortune 500 list of America's largest corporations and has also been named to Fortune&rsquo;s top 20 most profitable tech companies .]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2009 14:45:00 +0100</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Avnet, Inc. Reports Third Quarter Fiscal Year 2009 Results]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Avnet, Inc. (NYSE:AVT) today reported revenue of $3.70 billion for the third quarter fiscal 2009 ended March 28, 2009, representing a decrease of 16.3% over the third quarter fiscal 2008 and 10.5% excluding the impact of changes in foreign currency exchange rates. On a pro forma (organic) basis, as defined in the Non-GAAP Financial Information Section, revenue was down 22.3% over the prior year third quarter. Net income for the third quarter fiscal 2009 was $18.0 million, or $0.12 per share on a diluted basis, as compared with net income of $107.2 million, or $0.71 per share on a diluted basis, for the third quarter last year. Included in the current quarter and year-ago quarter are restructuring, integration and other items amounting to $0.18 and $0.05 per share on a diluted basis, respectively, as more fully described in the Non-GAAP Financial Information section of this release. Excluding these charges in both periods, net income for the current year third quarter was $44.8 million, or $0.30 per share on a diluted basis, as compared with the prior year quarter's net income of $114.8 million, or $0.76 per share on a diluted basis.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2009 09:18:00 +0100</pubDate>
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