Avnet, Inc. Announces Acquisition of TSSLink, Inc.
Further strengthens Avnet's solutions portfolio by expanding expertise in storage and virtualization services
"This acquisition supports the strategic expansion of our services
portfolio and further strengthens our ability to deliver a comprehensive
IT solution for our business partners," said
Founded in 2004, TSSLink also provides IT audit and compliance leadership, disaster recovery and business continuity planning consulting and technical support.
"In our data-reliant world, the services TSSLink delivers are integral
components of every business' operations," said
This acquisition is expected to be immediately accretive to earnings and supports Avnet's return on capital goal of 12.5%.
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