Industry recognition affirms Avnet’s commitment to growth and transformation

PHOENIX - Media OutReach - 24 January 2019 - FORTUNE magazine todaynamed Avnet (Nasdaq: AVT) among the "World's Most AdmiredCompanies" for 2019. This marks the 14^th timethe global technology solutions provider has been recognized by FORTUNE for itsstrong reputation. Based on a survey of executives, directors and analysts, Avnetranks among the most admired companies in the category of "Wholesalers:Electronics and Office Equipment."

"Our corevalues inspire us to evolve, transform and deliver innovative technologysolutions that enable companies around the world to succeed," said Bill Amelio,Chief Executive Officer, Avnet. "This recognition honors our employees and theunique technology ecosystem Avnet provides for our customers that helps thembring new innovations to market faster, easier and at a lower cost. It's also atestament to the commitment we have to our customers, suppliers, shareholdersand employees. We are incredibly proud to once again be named to FORTUNE's MostAdmired Companies."

FORTUNEranks the best-regarded companies in 52 industries, based on nine criteria,from investment value and quality of management and products to socialresponsibility and ability to attract talent. To make the list, a company'sscore must rank in the top half of their industry. The full list of FORTUNE'sMost Admired Companies is available at https://fortune.com/worlds-most-admired-companies.

FollowAvnet on Twitter: @Avnet  

FollowAvnet on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Avnet

Connectwith Avnet on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AvnetInc

Connectwith Avnet on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/avnet

About Avnet

Avnet is a global technologysolutions provider with an extensive ecosystem delivering design, product,marketing and supply chain expertise for customers at every stage of theproduct lifecycle. We transform ideas into intelligent solutions, reducing the time,cost and complexities of bringing products to market. For nearly a century,Avnet has helped its customers and suppliers around the world realize thetransformative possibilities of technology. Learn more about Avnet at www.avnet.com.

All brands and trade names are trademarks or registeredtrademarks, and are the properties of their respective owners. Avnet disclaimsany proprietary interest in marks other than its own.