CLEARWATER, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--November 23, 2009--Tech Data Corporation (NASDAQ:TECD), a leading distributor of IT products, today announced results for the third quarter ended October 31, 2009.

Results At A Glance
($ in millions, except per share amounts)	Three months ended October 31, 2009		Three months ended October 31, 2008 (As Adjusted)⁽¹⁾		Nine months ended October 31, 2009		Nine months ended October 31, 2008 (As Adjusted)⁽¹⁾

Net sales	$	5,642,046	$	6,136,112	$	15,816,736	$	18,367,947
Operating income	$	66,032	$	59,093	$	169,645	$	143,611
Net income attributable to shareholders of Tech Data Corporation	$	43,142	$	16,803	$	110,064	$	60,275
Net income per diluted share attributable to shareholders of Tech Data Corporation	$	.84	$	.33	$	2.17	$	1.16

⁽ ¹⁾ In May 2008, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued a new standard which changes the accounting treatment for convertible debt instruments that require or permit partial cash settlement upon conversion. The provisions of this standard were effective for the company’s fiscal year beginning February 1, 2009 and require retrospective application to all periods presented. Further discussion is available in the company’s Form 10-Q for the six months ended July 31, 2009 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on September 1, 2009.

Net sales for the third quarter ended October 31, 2009, were $5.6 billion, a decrease of 8.1 percent from $6.1 billion in the prior-year third quarter, reflecting some moderation in the overall decline in IT spending. The strengthening of certain foreign currencies against the U.S. dollar positively impacted the year-over-year third-quarter net sales comparison by approximately two percentage points. Sequentially, net sales for the third quarter ended October 31, 2009 increased 8.8 percent over the second quarter. The stronger foreign currencies contributed approximately three percentage points to the sequential growth.

Operating income for the third quarter was $66.0 million, or 1.17 percent of net sales. This compared to operating income of $59.1 million, or .96 percent of net sales in the prior-year third quarter. Third-quarter net income attributable to shareholders of Tech Data Corporation increased 157 percent to $43.1 million, or $.84 per diluted share compared to $16.8 million, or $.33 per diluted share for the prior-year period. The prior-year period included a $23.5 million foreign currency exchange loss related to extreme foreign currency volatility in the third quarter of fiscal 2009 and the use of certain portions of inventory as a hedge against foreign currency exposures in accounts payable. As previously reported, the company recovered a significant portion of the foreign currency exchange loss through gross profit in the third and fourth quarters of last year. For the third quarter of fiscal 2010, the company recorded $1.0 million in foreign currency exchange losses.

“Tech Data continues to execute very well in a challenging environment. Our third-quarter results exceeded our expectations for the fourth consecutive quarter, validating the power of our business model and the strength of our leadership team,” said Robert M. Dutkowsky, chief executive officer, Tech Data Corporation. “The continued expansion of our IT solutions portfolio combined with disciplined pricing, cost control and working capital management practices delivered an improved operating margin and an exceptional return on capital employed of 14.5 percent for the quarter. Although the magnitude and timing of an economic recovery remain uncertain, there are clearly signs of an improving outlook. In our 35 years of serving the distribution channel, we’ve weathered many economic and IT spending cycles while continuing to invest in our business for the long-term. Our performance this year is a testament to our strength and Tech Data is well-positioned to continue to prosper in the future.”

Net sales for the nine-month period ended October 31, 2009 were $15.8 billion, a decrease of 13.9 percent from $18.4 billion for the nine-month period ended October 31, 2008. The strengthening of the U.S. dollar against certain foreign currencies negatively impacted the year-over-year nine-month period net sales comparison by approximately five percentage points. On a regional basis, net sales in the Americas represented 45 percent of worldwide net sales and decreased 14.5 percent to $7.1 billion from $8.3 billion for the prior-year period. Europe represented 55 percent of worldwide net sales and decreased 13.4 percent (6.3 percent on a euro basis) to $8.7 billion from $10.1 billion for the nine-month period ended October 31, 2008.

For the nine-month period ended October 31, 2009, the company recorded operating income of $169.6 million, or 1.07 percent of net sales, compared with operating income of $143.6 million, or .78 percent of net sales, in the prior-year period. The company recorded net income attributable to shareholders of Tech Data Corporation of $110.1 million, or $2.17 per diluted share, for the nine-month period ended October 31, 2009. This compared to net income attributable to shareholders of Tech Data Corporation of $60.3 million, or $1.16 per diluted share, in the prior-year period.

Statements made regarding the company’s business outlook are based on current expectations and the company’s internal plan. Assuming the recent signs of improving IT demand continue, combined with the strength of certain foreign currencies against the U.S. dollar, net sales for the fourth quarter ending January 31, 2010 are anticipated to increase in the low-to-mid single digit range year-over-year.

Tech Data will be discussing its third-quarter results and fourth-quarter business outlook on a conference call today at 9:00 a.m. ET. A webcast of the call, including supplemental schedules, will be available to all interested parties and can be accessed at www.techdata.com (Investor Relations section). The webcast will be available for replay until 5:00 p.m. ET on Monday, November 30, 2009.

Certain matters discussed in this news release are forward-looking statements, based on the company's current expectations that involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially include the following: downturns in the global economy; intense competition both domestically and internationally; narrow profit margins; dependence on information systems; potential adverse effects of acquisitions; exposure to natural disasters, war and terrorism; dependence on independent shipping companies; the impact of increases in freight and handling fees charged to customers; potential impact of labor strikes; risk of declines in inventory value; product supply and availability; changes in vendor terms and conditions; loss of significant customers; credit exposure due to the deterioration in the financial condition of our customers; the inability to obtain required capital; fluctuations in interest rates; foreign currency exchange risks and exposure to foreign markets; the impact of changes in income tax and other regulatory legislation; changes in accounting rules; and the volatility of common stock. Additional discussion of these and other factors affecting the company's business and prospects is contained in the company's periodic filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, copies of which can be obtained at the company's Investor Relations website at www.techdata.com. All information in this release is as of November 23, 2009. The company undertakes no duty to update any forward-looking statements herein to actual results or changes in the company's expectations.

Tech Data Corporation (NASDAQ GS:TECD) is one of the world’s largest distributors of technology products from leading IT hardware and software producers. Tech Data serves more than 125,000 IT solution providers in over 100 countries. Every day, these resellers depend on Tech Data to cost-effectively support the technology needs of end users, including small and medium businesses (SMB), large enterprises and government agencies. Ranked 102^nd on the FORTUNE 500(R), Tech Data generated $24.1 billion in net sales for its fiscal year ended January 31, 2009. To learn more, visit www.techdata.com.

TECH DATA CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS (UNAUDITED)
(In thousands, except per share amounts)

	Three months ended				Nine months ended
	October 31,				October 31,
		2009	2008⁽¹⁾ (As Adjusted)			2009	2008⁽¹⁾ (As Adjusted)
Net sales	$	5,642,046	$	6,136,112	$	15,816,736	$	18,367,947
Cost of products sold		5,345,472		5,838,138		14,987,944		17,476,190
Gross profit		296,574		297,974		828,792		891,757
Selling, general and administrative expenses		230,542		238,881		659,147		748,146
Operating income		66,032		59,093		169,645		143,611
Net interest expense and other		5,813		9,159		18,985		24,362
Net foreign currency exchange loss		962		23,489		2,872		25,459
Income before income taxes		59,257		26,445		147,788		93,790
Provision for income taxes		16,148		9,880		38,076		35,823
Consolidated net income		43,109		16,565		109,712		57,967
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest		33		238		352		2,308
Net income attributable to shareholders of Tech Data Corporation	$	43,142	$	16,803	$	110,064	$	60,275

Net income per common share attributable to shareholders of Tech Data Corporation:
Basic	$	.85	$	.33	$	2.19	$	1.17
Diluted	$	.84	$	.33	$	2.17	$	1.16
Weighed average common shares outstanding:
Basic		50,556		50,163		50,322		51,697
Diluted		51,158		50,368		50,622		51,962

⁽¹⁾ In May 2008, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued a new standard which changes the accounting treatment for convertible debt instruments that require or permit partial cash settlement upon conversion. The provisions of this standard were effective for the company’s fiscal year beginning February 1, 2009 and require retrospective application to all periods presented. Further discussion is available in the company’s Form 10-Q for the six months ended July 31, 2009 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on September 1, 2009.


TECH DATA CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
(In thousands)

	October 31,		January 31,
ASSETS	2009 (Unaudited)		2009 (As Adjusted)⁽¹⁾
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	1,235,946	$	528,023
Accounts receivable, net		2,743,728		2,346,185
Inventories		1,697,006		1,728,916
Prepaid expenses and other assets		176,928		168,673
Total current assets		5,853,608		4,771,797
Property and equipment, net		93,203		102,937
Other assets, net		172,928		148,362
Total assets	$	6,119,739	$	5,023,096
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Revolving credit loans	$	113,869	$	57,906
Accounts payable		2,925,389		2,325,702
Accrued expenses and other liabilities		589,626		496,292
Total current liabilities		3,628,884		2,879,900
Long-term debt, net		336,169		331,233
Other long-term liabilities		70,569		69,950
Total liabilities		4,035,622		3,281,083
Equity attributable to shareholders of Tech Data Corporation		2,079,549		1,737,693
Noncontrolling interest		4,568		4,320
Total equity		2,084,117		1,742,013
Total liabilities and equity	$	6,119,739	$	5,023,096

⁽¹⁾ In May 2008, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued a new standard which changes the accounting treatment for convertible debt instruments that require or permit partial cash settlement upon conversion. The provisions of this standard were effective for the company’s fiscal year beginning February 1, 2009 and require retrospective application to all periods presented. Further discussion is available in the company’s Form 10-Q for the six months ended July 31, 2009 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on September 1, 2009.

TECH DATA CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION (UNAUDITED)
(In thousands)

	Three months ended October 31, 2009					Three months ended October 31, 2008
Operating Income by Segment	Operating Income			Operating Margin		Operating Income			Operating Margin
Americas	$	39,338		1.60	%	$	38,799		1.41	%
Europe		29,709		.93	%		23,375		.69	%
Stock-based compensation		( 3,015	)	(.05	)%		(3,081	)	(.05	)%
Worldwide total	$	66,032		1.17	%	$	59,093		.96	%

	Nine months ended October 31, 2009					Nine months ended October 31, 2008
Operating Income by Segment	Operating Income			Operating Margin		Operating Income			Operating Margin
Americas	$	98,654		1.40	%	$	118,998		1.44	%
Europe		79,637		.91	%		33,388		.33	%
Stock-based compensation		( 8,646	)	(.05	)%		(8,775	)	(.05	)%
Worldwide total	$	169,645		1.07	%	$	143,611		.78	%

CONTACT:
Tech Data Corporation
Jeffery P. Howells, Executive Vice President and Chief
Financial Officer, 727-538-7825
jeff.howells@techdata.com
or
Kristin Wiemer Bohnsack, Director, Investor Relations and
Shareholder Services, 727-532-8866
kristin.wiemer@techdata.com