Avnet's Analyst Day to Be Held in New York on December 17, 2009

November 18, 2009

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PHOENIX, Nov 18, 2009 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Avnet, Inc. (NYSE:AVT) today announced it will host its 2009 Analyst Day at The New York Stock Exchange on Thursday, December 17, 2009. The event begins with a luncheon at 11:30 a.m. (Eastern Time) and Avnet management presentations begin at 12:00 p.m. and conclude at 4:00 p.m. Avnet presenters include: Roy Vallee, chairman and chief executive officer; Rick Hamada, chief operating officer; Ray Sadowski, chief financial officer; Harley Feldberg, president, Electronics Marketing; and Phil Gallagher, president, Technology Solutions.

Avnet will provide a webcast of the day's events. Information regarding the webcast will be posted to Avnet's Web site. On the day of the event, interested parties should log on to the Web site at www.ir.avnet.com 15 minutes prior to the start of the event to register and download any necessary software.

About Avnet

Avnet, Inc. (NYSE:AVT) is one of the largest distributors of electronic components, computer products and embedded technology serving customers in more than 70 countries worldwide. Avnet accelerates its partners' success by connecting the world's leading technology suppliers with a broad base of more than 100,000 customers by providing cost-effective, value-added services and solutions. For the fiscal year ended June 27, 2009, Avnet generated revenue of $16.23 billion. For more information, visit www.avnet.com. (AVT_IR)

SOURCE: Avnet, Inc.

Avnet, Inc.
Whitney Crutchley
Manager, Investor Relations
480-643-7394
investorrelations@avnet.com