Avnet, Inc. (NYSE: AVT)

2211 S. 47th St.
Phoenix, AZ 85034 (Map)
Phone: 480-643-2000
Fax: 480-643-7370
Toll Free: 800-332-8638
http://www.avnet.com

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Overview

If you're after an electronic component, Avnet probably has it. The company is one of the world's largest distributors of electronic components and computer products, alongside rival Arrow Electronics. Avnet's suppliers include 300-plus component and systems makers; the company distributes these suppliers' products to some 100,000 manufacturers and resellers. Avnet Electronics Marketing offers semiconductors and other components. Avnet Technology Solutions provides computer products and services to resellers, large end-users, systems integrators, and software vendors. The company distributes products in more than 70 countries; customers located in the Americas account for more than 45% of sales.

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Key financials for Avnet, Inc. (NYSE: AVT)

Company Type Public (NYSE: AVT)
Fiscal Year-End July#
2009 Sales (mil.) £9,824.0
1-Year Sales Growth (9.6%)
2009 Net Income (mil.) (£679.4)
2009 Employees 12,900
1-Year Employee Growth 0.8%
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Key people and executives for Avnet, Inc. (NYSE: AVT)

Chairman and CEO Roy A. Vallee
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SVP and COO Richard (Rick) Hamada
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SVP, CFO, and Assistant Secretary Raymond (Ray) Sadowski
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  • #144 in FORTUNE 500
  • S&P 400
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