Avnet's Analyst Day to Be Held in New York on December 14, 2011

November 15, 2011

PHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Avnet, Inc. (NYSE: AVT) today announced it will host its 2011 Analyst Day at The New York Marriott Marquis in New York City on Wednesday, December 14, 2011. The event will begin with Avnet management presentations at 8:30 a.m. (Eastern Time) and will conclude at 1:30 p.m.Avnet presenters include: Rick Hamada, chief executive officer; Ray Sadowski, senior vice president and 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 website. On the day of the event, interested parties should log on to the website 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), a Fortune 500 Company, 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 July 2, 2011, Avnet generated revenue of $26.5 billion. For more information, visit www.avnet.com. (AVT_IR)

Avnet, Inc.
Andrea Miner, 480-643-7394
Manager, Investor Relations
investorrelations@avnet.com

Source: Avnet, Inc.

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