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    Avnet expands Share Repurchase Authorization by $500 Million

    PHOENIX, a leading global technology solutions provider, announced that the Board of Directors approved an expansion of the company’s current share repurchase authorization by $500 million. Avnet now has $722 million available for share repurchases when combined with prior authorizations.

    In addition, Avnet’s Board of Directors approved a 5.3% increase in the quarterly cash dividend to $0.20 per share. The dividend will be paid on September 20, 2018 to shareholders of record as of the close of business on September 10, 2018.
    Chief Executive Officer Bill Amelio commented, “The Board’s decision to expand our share repurchase program and increase Avnet’s dividend sends a strong positive signal to the investment community. These actions underscore Avnet’s commitment to create and deliver increased value to shareholders in the short term, while providing confidence that we’re successfully driving toward our longer-term growth goals.”

    The company may repurchase shares from time to time at the discretion of management in open market, privately negotiated transactions, or otherwise, subject to applicable laws, regulations and approvals, strategic considerations, market conditions and other factors. The company may terminate or limit the share repurchase program at any time without prior notice.

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