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		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			AVNET INC
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000008858
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	WHOLESALE-ELECTRONIC PARTS & EQUIPMENT, NEC [5065]
		IRS NUMBER:				111890605
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			NY
		FISCAL YEAR END:			0628

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		FORM TYPE:		8-K
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	001-04224
		FILM NUMBER:		10956010

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		2211 SOUTH 47TH STREET
		CITY:			PHOENIX
		STATE:			AZ
		ZIP:			85034
		BUSINESS PHONE:		4806432000

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		STREET 1:		2211 SOUTH 47TH STREET
		CITY:			PHOENIX
		STATE:			AZ
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	CURRENT REPORT
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On July 16, 2010, Avnet, Inc. announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Bell Microproducts, Inc. ("Bell")  is notifying holders of the Bell&#x2019;s 3 &#190;% Convertible Subordinated Notes, and 3 &#190;% Convertible Subordinated Notes, Series B due 2024 (together, the "Notes") that a Change in Control has occurred on July 6, 2010 as a result of the merger between Avnet, Inc. and Bell. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.
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<P align="right" style="font-size: 10pt"><FONT style="font-size: 10pt"><B>Exhibit&nbsp;99.1</B></FONT>



<P align="center" style="font-size: 10pt"><B>AVNET, INC. ANNOUNCES CHANGE IN CONTROL NOTIFICATION<BR>
FOR BELL MICROPRODUCTS, INC.<BR>
3 <FONT style="font-size: 75%">3/4</FONT>% CONVERTIBLE SUBORDINATED NOTES, DUE 2024<BR>
3 <FONT style="font-size: 75%">3/4</FONT>% CONVERTIBLE SUBORDINATED NOTES, SERIES B DUE 2024</B>



<P align="left" style="font-size: 10pt">Phoenix, Ariz. &#151; July&nbsp;16, 2010 &#151; Avnet, Inc. (NYSE &#150;AVT) today announced that its wholly-owned
subsidiary, Bell Microproducts, Inc. (&#147;Bell&#148;), is notifying holders of its 3 <FONT style="font-size: 75%">3/4</FONT>% Convertible
Subordinated Notes, due 2024 and 3 <FONT style="font-size: 75%">3/4</FONT>% Convertible Subordinated Notes, Series&nbsp;B due 2024 (together,
the &#147;Notes&#148;) that a Change in Control has occurred on July&nbsp;6, 2010 as a result of the merger
between Avnet, Inc. and Bell. Pursuant to the terms of the Notes and the notice, holders have the
right to require Bell to purchase, on August&nbsp;31, 2010, all or a portion of such holders&#146; Notes by
way of delivering a Change in Control Purchase Notice to the Trustee, at a price equal to $1,000
per $1,000 principal amount of the Notes, plus any accrued and unpaid interest up to, but not
including August&nbsp;31, 2010. The aggregate principal amount of the Notes is $110&nbsp;million.


<P align="left" style="font-size: 10pt">As required by rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission, Bell will file a Tender Offer
Statement on Schedule&nbsp;TO later today. In addition, a copy of Bell&#146;s notice to holders (a copy of
which will be attached as an exhibit to such Schedule&nbsp;TO) specifying the terms, conditions and
procedures for exercising the Change in Control Purchase Notice will be available through The
Depository Trust Company and the paying agent, which is Wells Fargo Bank. None of Bell, its board
of directors, or its employees has made or is making any representation or recommendation to any
holder as to whether to exercise or refrain from exercising its rights under the Change in Control
Purchase Notice.


<P align="left" style="font-size: 10pt">Note holders&#146; opportunity to exercise the Change in Control Purchase Notice will commence on July
16, 2010, and will terminate at 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on August&nbsp;30, 2010. Holders may
withdraw any previously delivered purchase notice pursuant to the terms of the Change in Control
Purchase Notice at any time prior to 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on August&nbsp;30, 2010.


<P align="left" style="font-size: 10pt">The address of the paying agent is: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., Corporate Trust Services, MAC
N9311-110, 625 Marquette Avenue, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55479, Attention: Corporate Trust
Administration &#151; Bell Micro Account Manager.


<P align="left" style="font-size: 10pt">This press release is for informational purposes only and is not an offer to purchase, or the
solicitation of an offer to purchase, the Notes.


<P align="left" style="font-size: 10pt"><U><B>Forward Looking Statements</B></U>
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This press release contains certain &#147;forward-looking statements&#148; within the meaning of Section&nbsp;27A
of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section&nbsp;21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,
as amended. These statements are based on management&#146;s current expectations and are subject to
uncertainty and changes in facts and circumstances. The forward-looking statements herein include
statements addressing future financial and operating results of Avnet and may include words such as
&#147;will,&#148; &#147;anticipate,&#148; &#147;expect,&#148; believe,&#148; and &#147;should,&#148; and other words and terms of similar
meaning in connection with any discussions of future operating or financial performance or business
prospects. Actual results may vary materially from the expectations contained in the
forward-looking statements.


<P align="left" style="font-size: 10pt">The following factors, among others, could cause actual results to differ materially from those
described in the forward-looking statements: the Company&#146;s ability to retain and grow market share
and to generate additional cash flow, risks associated with any acquisition activities and the
successful integration of acquired companies, any significant and unanticipated sales decline,
changes in business conditions and the economy in general, changes in market demand and pricing
pressures, any material changes in the allocation of product or product rebates by suppliers,
allocations of products by suppliers, other competitive and/or regulatory factors affecting the
businesses of Avnet generally.


<P align="left" style="font-size: 10pt">More detailed information about these and other factors is set forth in Avnet&#146;s filings with the
Securities and Exchange Commission, including the Company&#146;s reports on Form 10-K, Form 10-Q and
Form 8-K. Avnet is under no obligation to update any forward-looking statements, whether as a
result of new information, future events or otherwise.


<P align="left" style="margin-right:1%; font-size: 10pt"><U><B>About Avnet</B></U>
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Avnet, Inc. (NYSE:AVT) is one of the largest distributors of electronic components, computer
products and embedded technology serving customers in more than 70 countries worldwide. Avnet
accelerates its partners&#146; success by connecting the world&#146;s leading technology suppliers with a
broad base of more than 100,000 customers by providing cost-effective, value-added services and
solutions. For the fiscal year ended June&nbsp;27, 2009, Avnet generated revenue of US $16.23&nbsp;billion.
For more information, visit <U>www.avnet.com</U>. (AVT&#151;IR)


<P align="left" style="font-size: 10pt">Visit Avnet&#146;s Investor Relations Website at <U>www.ir.avnet.com</U> or contact us at
<U>investorrelations@avnet.com</U>.


<P align="left" style="font-size: 10pt">For more information, please contact:


<P align="left" style="font-size: 10pt">Investor Relations
<BR>
Vincent Keenan
<BR>
Vice President, Investor Relations
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Vincent.keenan@avnet.com
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(480)&nbsp;643-7053



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