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ACCESSION NUMBER:		0000898318-05-000021
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	4
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		1
CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT:	20050721
FILED AS OF DATE:		20050722
DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20050722

ISSUER:		

	COMPANY DATA:	
		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:			0703

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

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		2211 SOUTH 47TH STREET
		CITY:			PHOENIX
		STATE:			AZ
		ZIP:			85034

REPORTING-OWNER:	

	OWNER DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			Schroder Venture Managers (Guernsey) LTD
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001333161
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			XX
		FISCAL YEAR END:			0630

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		4
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	001-04224
		FILM NUMBER:		05968147

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		TRAFALGAR COURT, LES BANQUES
		CITY:			ST. PETER PORT, GUERNSEY CH IS
		STATE:			XX
		ZIP:			GY13QL
		BUSINESS PHONE:		011-44-1481-745514

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		TRAFALGAR COURT, LES BANQUES
		CITY:			ST. PETER PORT, GUERNSEY CH IS
		STATE:			XX
		ZIP:			GY13QL

REPORTING-OWNER:	

	OWNER DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			Schroder Ventures Investment LTD
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001333162
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			XX
		FISCAL YEAR END:			0630

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		4
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	001-04224
		FILM NUMBER:		05968148

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		TRAFALGAR COURT, LES BANQUES
		CITY:			ST. PETER PORT, GUERNSEY CH IS
		STATE:			XX
		ZIP:			GY13QL
		BUSINESS PHONE:		011-44-1481-745514

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		TRAFALGAR COURT, LES BANQUES
		CITY:			ST. PETER PORT, GUERNSEY CH IS
		STATE:			XX
		ZIP:			GY13QL

REPORTING-OWNER:	

	OWNER DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			Permira Europe II Nominees Ltd
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001333164
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			XX
		FISCAL YEAR END:			0630

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		4
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	001-04224
		FILM NUMBER:		05968150

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		TRAFALGAR COURT, LES BANQUES
		CITY:			ST. PETER PORT, GUERNSEY CH IS
		STATE:			XX
		ZIP:			GY13QL
		BUSINESS PHONE:		011-44-1481-745514

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		TRAFALGAR COURT, LES BANQUES
		CITY:			ST. PETER PORT, GUERNSEY CH IS
		STATE:			XX
		ZIP:			GY13QL

REPORTING-OWNER:	

	OWNER DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			Permira UK Venture IV Nominees Ltd
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001333166
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			XX
		FISCAL YEAR END:			0630

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		4
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	001-04224
		FILM NUMBER:		05968152

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		TRAFALGAR COURT, LES BANQUES
		CITY:			ST. PETER PORT, GUERNSEY CH IS
		STATE:			XX
		ZIP:			GY13QL
		BUSINESS PHONE:		011-44-1481-745514

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		TRAFALGAR COURT, LES BANQUES
		CITY:			ST. PETER PORT, GUERNSEY CH IS
		STATE:			XX
		ZIP:			GY13QL

REPORTING-OWNER:	

	OWNER DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			Permira (Europe) Ltd.
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001333167
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			XX
		FISCAL YEAR END:			0630

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		4
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	001-04224
		FILM NUMBER:		05968153

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		TRAFALGAR COURT, LES BANQUES
		CITY:			ST. PETER PORT, GUERNSEY CH IS
		STATE:			XX
		ZIP:			GY13QL
		BUSINESS PHONE:		011-44-1481-745514

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		TRAFALGAR COURT, LES BANQUES
		CITY:			ST. PETER PORT, GUERNSEY CH IS
		STATE:			XX
		ZIP:			GY13QL

REPORTING-OWNER:	

	OWNER DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			SV (Nominees) LTD
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001333163
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			XX
		FISCAL YEAR END:			0630

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		4
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	001-04224
		FILM NUMBER:		05968149

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		TRAFALGAR COURT, LES BANQUES
		CITY:			ST. PETER PORT, GUERNSEY CH IS
		STATE:			XX
		ZIP:			GY13QL
		BUSINESS PHONE:		011-44-1481-745514

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		TRAFALGAR COURT, LES BANQUES
		CITY:			ST. PETER PORT, GUERNSEY CH IS
		STATE:			XX
		ZIP:			GY13QL

REPORTING-OWNER:	

	OWNER DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			Permira Europe II Managers L.P.
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001333165
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			XX
		FISCAL YEAR END:			0630

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		4
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	001-04224
		FILM NUMBER:		05968151

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		TRAFALGAR COURT, LES BANQUES
		CITY:			ST. PETER PORT, GUERNSEY CH IS
		STATE:			XX
		ZIP:			GY13QL
		BUSINESS PHONE:		011-44-1481-745514

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		TRAFALGAR COURT, LES BANQUES
		CITY:			ST. PETER PORT, GUERNSEY CH IS
		STATE:			XX
		ZIP:			GY13QL
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        <footnote id="F1">Acquired pursuant to the Securities Acquisition Agreement, dated as of April 26, 2005 among Avnet, Inc., the Sellers named therein and Memec Group Holdings Limited.</footnote>
        <footnote id="F2">These shares are owned directly by Permira Europe II Nominees Limited, a company incorporated in Guernsey (&quot;PE2&quot;).  The shares acquired by PE2 in the reported transaction include (i) 2,929,149 shares acquired on behalf of four limited partnerships that comprise the Permira Europe Fund II, and (ii) 28,542 shares acquired on behalf of the Permira Europe II Co-Investment Scheme.  The shares beneficially owned by PE2 following the reported transaction include (i) 15,997,914 shares held on behalf of four limited partnerships that comprise the Permira Europe Fund II, and (ii) 155,883 shares held on behalf of the Permira Europe II Co-Investment Scheme.</footnote>
        <footnote id="F3">These shares are owned directly by Permira UK Venture IV Nominees Limited, a company incorporated in Guernsey (&quot;VF4&quot;).  The shares acquired by VF4 in the reported transaction include (i) 213,026 shares acquired on behalf of one trust and two limited partnerships that comprise the Permira UK Venture Fund IV, and (ii) 1,809 shares acquired on behalf of the Schroder UK Venture Fund IV Co-Investment Scheme.  The shares held of record by VF4 following the reported transaction include (i) 1,163,468 shares held on behalf of one trust and two limited partnerships that comprise the Permira UK Venture Fund IV, and (ii) 9,882 shares held on behalf of the Schroder UK Venture Fund IV Co- Investment Scheme.</footnote>
        <footnote id="F4">Permira (Europe) Limited is the general partner of Permira Europe II Managers L.P., which is the general partner for each of the partnerships comprising the Permira Europe Fund II.  Both Permira (Europe) Limited and Permira Europe II Managers L.P. are indirect beneficial owners of the reported securities and disclaim beneficial ownership of these securities except to the extent of their pecuniary interest therein.</footnote>
        <footnote id="F5">Schroder Venture Managers (Guernsey) Limited acts as the manager of Schroder Venture Managers Inc., the general partner of the two limited partnerships, and Barings (Guernsey) Limited, the trustee of the trust, which comprise the Permira UK Venture IV.  Schroder Venture Managers (Guernsey) Limtied is an indirect beneficial owner of the reported securities and disclaims beneficial ownership of these securities except to the extent of its pecuniary interest therein.</footnote>
        <footnote id="F6">These shares are owned directly by SV (Nominees) Limtied (&quot;SV&quot;) a company incorporated in Guernsey.  SV is the nominee for Schroder Ventures Investment Limited, who is an indirect beneficial owner of the reported securities and disclaims beneficial ownership of these securities except to the extent of its pecuniary interest therein.</footnote>
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