Avnet Named to Fortune’s 2015 List of the “World’s Most Admired Companies” for the Ninth Year
February 23 2015 - 10:00AM
Business Wire
Avnet, Inc. (NYSE: AVT) was recognized on Fortune magazine’s
“World’s Most Admired Companies” list for 2015 in the Wholesalers:
Electronics and Office Equipment category. It marks Avnet’s ninth
year on the list. Fortune has continually recognized Avnet, a
leading global technology distributor.
“Being named to Fortune’s list of the ‘World’s Most Admired
Companies’ is a testament to our employees around the world, as
well as our company’s commitment to providing high-quality,
innovative services for the markets we serve,” said Rick Hamada,
chief executive officer of Avnet, Inc. “It reinforces how we strive
to accelerate the success of our customers, suppliers and
shareholders through the values that we respect at Avnet, and the
strategies that drive Avnet’s long-term value creation. We consider
this recognition an honor, and I am proud of our global team for
all they do every day for our broad base of partners.”
Fortune’s rankings are considered the “definitive report card on
corporate reputations.” They are based on surveys completed by
executives, directors and analysts who are asked to rate companies
in their industry based on specific criteria from investment value
to social responsibility. To make the list, a company’s score must
rank in the top half of their industry. For more information on the
Fortune “Most Admired Companies,” visit http://www.fortune.com.
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About Avnet, Inc.
Avnet, Inc. (NYSE:AVT), a Fortune 500 company, is one of the
largest distributors of electronic components, computer products
and embedded technology serving customers globally. Avnet
accelerates its partners' success by connecting the world's leading
technology suppliers with a broad base of customers by providing
cost-effective, value-added services and solutions. For the fiscal
year ended June 28, 2014, Avnet generated sales of $27.5 billion.
For more information, visit www.avnet.com.
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Brodeur Partners for Avnet, Inc.Marcia Chapman,
+1-480-308-0284mchapman@brodeur.comorAvnet, Inc.Joal Redmond,
+1-480-643-5528Vice President, Public
Relationsjoal.redmond@avnet.com
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