Avnet – AVT – To Acquire Assets of USI Electronics

NYSE:AVT) announced that it has agreed to acquire substantially all of the operating assets of Universal Semiconductor, Inc., “USI Electronics,” a distributor of discrete semiconductor, passive and electromechanical components to the military and aerospace customers. USI Electronics services a broad customer base of small, medium, and large OEM business partners and differentiates itself by having the flexibility to provide same day shipping, same day tape and reeling, and personalized service while offering the technological solutions necessary to compete as a world-class global distributor. This transaction is expected to close within thirty days and will be integrated into Avnet Electronics Marketing, Americas.

“This acquisition is of strategic importance as it enhances our competitive position in the higher value defense and aerospace segment,” said Ed Smith, president Electronics Marketing, Americas. “USI is a respected leader and established player in the space with a strong emphasis on providing business partners a best-in-class experience. Their value proposition complements our strategy as we extend our leading position in serving the electronic component needs of this vital segment.”

Founded in 1982, with headquarters in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USI Electronics operates on the premise that military component purchasing is made easier by offering superior specialized service. USI’s philosophy is to solve the complex component needs of the military customer via a service team offering exceptional product knowledge and service backed by inventory depth and breadth. USI Electronics has 58 employees across five offices in US and one in Denmark. The company generated revenue of approximately US $70 million in the 2011 calendar year.

This acquisition is expected to be immediately accretive to earnings and supports Avnet’s return on capital goal of 12.5%.

About Avnet – AVT

Avnet, Inc. (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 30, 2012, Avnet generated revenue of $25.7 billion.

Avnet, Inc. (AVT) together with its subsidiaries, is an industrial distributor of electronic components, enterprise computer and storage products and embedded subsystems. AVT distributes electronic components, computer products and software as received from its suppliers or with assembly or other value added by Avnet. In addition, Avnet provides engineering design, materials management and logistics services, system integration and configuration, and supply chain services that can be customized to meet the requirements of both customers and suppliers. Avnet has two primary operating groups: Electronics Marketing (EM) and Technology Solutions (TS). In August 2012, it acquired the operating assets of the electronic components distribution business of C.R.G. Electronics Ltd. In August 2012, it acquired Pepperweed Consulting. In October 2012, it acquired Magirus Group.

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