Avnet Completes Acqusition of Acal

PHOENIX -- Avnet, Inc. (NYSE:AVT) today announced that it has completed its acquisition of the IT Solutions Division of Acal plc. The acquired business, which has annual revenues of approximately $200 million, is a leading European value-added distributor for Storage Networking (SAN), Networking, Security, Electronic Document Management, as well as managed and professional services. The division, which has operations in the UK, the Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, France and Sweden, will be integrated into Avnet Technology Solutions EMEA business.

Dick Borsboom, President of Avnet Technology Solutions EMEA, commented, “This acquisition extends our depth of expertise in the IT solutions and services arena by adding new competencies in high growth areas and expanding our ability to deliver multi-vendor solutions. The addition of 200 skilled employees and 2000 Acal resellers broadens our solutions-selling portfolio and creates additional opportunities for cross selling.”

Following on the recently completed acquisition of the Magirus Enterprise Division, Avnet Technology Solutions is substantially building its market presence in the areas of managed and professional services, SAN, Networking and Security solutions. The acquisition also opens new markets to Avnet Technology Solutions, such as Electronic Document Management today operating under the name Headway Technologies.

“We are executing well on our goal to be the premier, value-add distributor in Europe”, added Mr. Borsboom “The acquisition of Acal is another clear affirmation of our vision to be the leader in delivering solutions that can accelerate the growth of our trading partners.”

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