10-Q

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

(Mark one)

x QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended October 31, 2011

OR

¨ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the transition period from              to             

Commission file number 0-14625

TECH DATA CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Florida	No. 59-1578329
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)	(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
5350 Tech Data Drive, Clearwater, Florida	33760
(Address of principal executive offices)	(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (727) 539-7429

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.    Yes  x    No  ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).    Yes  x    No  ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, or a non-accelerated filer. See definition of “accelerated filer and large accelerated filer” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):

Large accelerated filer	x	Accelerated Filer	¨
Non-accelerated Filer	¨	Smaller reporting company	¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act):    Yes  ¨    No  x

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date.

Class	Outstanding at November 18, 2011
Common stock, par value $.0015 per share	41,271,012

TECH DATA CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

Form 10-Q for the Three and Nine Months Ended October 31, 2011

INDEX

		PAGE
PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1.	Financial Statements		3
	Consolidated Balance Sheet		3
	Consolidated Statement of Income		4
	Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows		5
	Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements		6
Item 2.	Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations		16
Item 3.	Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk		27
Item 4.	Controls and Procedures		27
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1.	Legal Proceedings		27
Item 1A.	Risk Factors		28
Item 2.	Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds		28
Item 3.	Defaults Upon Senior Securities		29
Item 4.	Removed and Reserved		29
Item 5.	Other Information		29
Item 6.	Exhibits		29
SIGNATURES			30
EXHIBITS
CERTIFICATIONS

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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1. Financial Statements

TECH DATA CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET

(In thousands, except share amounts)

	October 31, 2011			January 31, 2011
	(Unaudited)
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	899,666		$	839,934
Accounts receivable, less allowance for doubtful accounts of $59,037 and $56,811		2,928,041			2,896,671
Inventories		1,961,299			2,205,394
Prepaid expenses and other assets		213,952			181,147
Total current assets		6,002,958			6,123,146
Property and equipment, net		88,092			94,315
Other assets, net		319,583			270,831
Total assets	$	6,410,633		$	6,488,292
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	$	3,295,867		$	3,223,962
Accrued expenses and other liabilities		520,751			562,638
Revolving credit loans and current maturities of long-term debt, net		411,909			434,435
Total current liabilities		4,228,527			4,221,035
Long-term debt, less current maturities		61,223			60,076
Other long-term liabilities		76,864			68,754
Total liabilities		4,366,614			4,349,865
Commitments and contingencies (Note 9)
Shareholders’ equity:
Common stock, par value $.0015; 200,000,000 shares authorized; 59,239,085 shares issued at October 31, 2011 and January 31, 2011		89			89
Additional paid-in capital		765,525			768,757
Treasury stock, 17,968,073 and 12,517,538 shares at October 31, 2011 and January 31, 2011		(728,600	)		(466,635	)
Retained earnings		1,605,698			1,453,371
Accumulated other comprehensive income		371,643			358,884
Equity attributable to shareholders of Tech Data Corporation		2,014,355			2,114,466
Noncontrolling interest		29,664			23,961
Total equity		2,044,019			2,138,427
Total liabilities and equity	$	6,410,633		$	6,488,292

The accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral part of these financial statements.

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TECH DATA CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF INCOME

(In thousands, except per share amounts)

(Unaudited)

	Three months ended October 31,						Nine months ended October 31,
	2011			2010			2011			2010
Net sales	$	6,593,983		$	6,163,762		$	19,375,572		$	17,258,778
Cost of products sold		6,249,236			5,839,560			18,356,525			16,354,236
Gross profit		344,747			324,202			1,019,047			904,542
Selling, general and administrative expenses		255,178			243,230			775,020			688,326
Operating income		89,569			80,972			244,027			216,216
Interest expense		8,378			7,739			25,108			21,656
Other expense (income), net		428			122			882			(248	)
Income before income taxes		80,763			73,111			218,037			194,808
Provision for income taxes		23,600			21,948			60,398			57,169
Consolidated net income		57,163			51,163			157,639			137,639
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest		(3,644	)		(705	)		(5,312	)		(693	)
Net income attributable to shareholders of Tech Data Corporation	$	53,519		$	50,458		$	152,327		$	136,946
Net income per share attributable to shareholders of Tech Data Corporation:
Basic	$	1.27		$	1.08		$	3.42		$	2.78
Diluted	$	1.26		$	1.07		$	3.37		$	2.76
Weighted average common shares outstanding:
Basic		42,104			46,672			44,602			49,234
Diluted		42,554			47,069			45,157			49,684

The accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral part of these financial statements.

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TECH DATA CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

(In thousands)

(Unaudited)

	Nine months ended October 31,
	2011			2010
Cash flows from operating activities:
Cash received from customers	$	19,369,881		$	17,068,150
Cash paid to vendors and employees		(18,902,816	)		(17,077,193	)
Interest paid, net		(11,644	)		(8,359	)
Income taxes paid		(61,700	)		(54,424	)
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities		393,721			(71,826	)
Cash flows from investing activities:
Acquisition of businesses, net of cash acquired		(16,626	)		(139,523	)
Expenditures for property and equipment		(9,449	)		(10,468	)
Software and software development costs		(22,727	)		(10,565	)
Net cash used in investing activities		(48,802	)		(160,556	)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from the reissuance of treasury stock		31,768			1,477
Cash paid for purchase of treasury stock		(300,000	)		(200,000	)
Capital contributions and net borrowings from joint venture partner		460			27,555
Net (repayments) borrowings on revolving credit loans		(29,454	)		(10,745	)
Principal payments on long-term debt		(2,192	)		(337	)
Excess tax benefit from stock-based compensation		1,870			1,080
Net cash used in financing activities		(297,548	)		(180,970	)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents		12,361			3,314
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents		59,732			(410,038	)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year		839,934			1,116,579
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$	899,666		$	706,541
Reconciliation of net income to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
Net income attributable to shareholders of Tech Data Corporation	$	152,327		$	136,946
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest		5,312			693
Consolidated net income		157,639			137,639
Adjustments to reconcile consolidated net income to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization		42,794			33,545
Provision for losses on accounts receivable		8,962			11,301
Stock-based compensation expense		7,969			7,395
Accretion of debt discount on convertible senior debentures		7,709			7,709
Excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation		(1,870	)		(1,080	)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions:
Accounts receivable		(7,639	)		(187,226	)
Inventories		272,445			(303,208	)
Prepaid expenses and other assets		(36,981	)		(15,730	)
Accounts payable		31,821			251,620
Accrued expenses and other liabilities		(89,128	)		(13,791	)
Total adjustments		236,082			(209,465	)
Net cash provided by operating activities	$	393,721		$	(71,826	)

The accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral part of these financial statements.

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TECH DATA CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Unaudited)

NOTE 1 — BUSINESS AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Description of Business

Tech Data Corporation (“Tech Data” or the “Company”) is one of the world’s largest wholesale distributors of technology products. The Company serves as a strategic link in the technology supply chain by bringing products from the world’s leading technology vendors to market, as well as providing customers with advanced logistics capabilities and value added services. Tech Data’s customers include value added resellers, direct marketers, retailers and corporate resellers who support the diverse technology needs of end users. The Company is managed in two geographic segments: the Americas (including North America and South America) and Europe.

Principles of Consolidation

The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Tech Data and its subsidiaries. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. Noncontrolling interest is recognized for the portion of a consolidated joint venture not owned by the Company. The Company operates on a fiscal year that ends on January 31.

Basis of Presentation

The consolidated financial statements have been prepared by the Company, without audit, pursuant to the rules and regulations of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). The Company prepares its financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States (“U.S. GAAP”). These principles require management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. In the opinion of management, the accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements contain all adjustments (consisting of only normal recurring adjustments) necessary to present fairly the financial position of the Company as of October 31, 2011 and its results of operations and cash flows for the three and nine months ended October 31, 2011 and 2010.

Seasonality

The Company’s quarterly operating results have fluctuated significantly in the past and will likely continue to do so in the future as a result of currency fluctuations and seasonal variations in the demand for the products and services offered. Narrow operating margins may magnify the impact of these factors on our operating results. Recent historical seasonal variations have included an increase in European demand during the Company’s fiscal fourth quarter and decreased demand in other fiscal quarters, particularly quarters that include summer months. Given that over one half of the Company’s revenues are derived from Europe, the worldwide results closely follow the seasonality trends in Europe. Additionally, the life cycles of major products, as well as the impact of future acquisitions and dispositions, may also materially impact the Company’s business, financial condition, or consolidated results of operations. Therefore, the results of operations for the three and nine months ended October 31, 2011 and 2010 are not necessarily indicative of the results that can be expected for the entire fiscal year ending January 31, 2012.

Comprehensive (Loss) Income

Comprehensive (loss) income is defined as the change in equity (net assets) of a business enterprise during a period from transactions and other events and circumstances from non-owner sources, and is comprised of “net income” and “other comprehensive (loss) income.” Comprehensive (loss) income attributable to the shareholders of the Company for the three and nine months ended October 31, 2011 and 2010 is as follows:

	Three months ended October 31,					Nine months ended October 31,
	2011			2010		2011		2010
	(In thousands)
Comprehensive income:
Consolidated net income	$	57,163		$	51,163	$	157,639	$	137,639
Change in consolidated cumulative translation adjustments (“CTA”) (1)		(75,171	)		90,980		13,211		14,840
Total comprehensive (loss) income		(18,008	)		142,143		170,850		152,479
Less—comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interest		2,859			1,359		5,764		998
Comprehensive (loss) income attributable to shareholders of Tech Data	$	(20,867	)	$	140,784	$	165,086	$	151,481

⁽¹⁾  There were no income tax effects related to the change in cumulative translation adjustments during either the three or nine months ended October 31, 2011 or 2010.

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Comprehensive (loss) income attributable to shareholders of the Company decreased significantly during the quarter ended October 31, 2011, as compared to the same period of the prior fiscal year primarily as a result of the weakening of most currencies in which the Company operates in comparison to the U.S. dollar during the quarter ended October 31, 2011, compared to the strengthening of the U.S. dollar during the same period of the prior year.

Recently Adopted Accounting Standards

In December 2010, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued an accounting standard which modifies the two-step goodwill impairment testing process for entities that have a reporting unit with a zero or negative carrying amount. For those reporting units, an entity is required to perform step two of the goodwill impairment test if it is more likely than not that goodwill impairment exists. In determining whether it is more likely than not that a goodwill impairment exists, an entity should consider whether there are any adverse qualitative factors indicating that an impairment exists. This accounting standard is effective for the Company beginning with the quarter ending April 30, 2011. The Company has adopted this standard for the quarter ended April 30, 2011, which had no impact on its consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

In October 2009, the FASB issued an accounting standard requiring an entity to allocate revenue arrangement consideration at the inception of a multiple-deliverable revenue arrangement to all of its deliverables based on their relative selling prices. This accounting standard is effective for revenue arrangements entered into or materially modified by the Company beginning February 1, 2011 with early adoption permitted. The Company has adopted this standard effective February 1, 2011, which did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

In October 2009, the FASB issued an accounting standard addressing how entities account for revenue arrangements that contain both hardware and software elements. Due to the significant difference in the level of evidence required for separation of multiple deliverables within different accounting standards, this particular accounting standard will modify the scope of accounting guidance for software revenue recognition. Many tangible products containing software and non-software components that function together to deliver the tangible products’ essential functionality will be accounted for under the revised multiple-element arrangement revenue recognition guidance discussed above. This accounting standard is effective for revenue arrangements entered into or materially modified by the Company beginning February 1, 2011 with early adoption permitted. The Company has adopted this standard effective February 1, 2011, which did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

Recently Issued Accounting Standards

In September 2011, the FASB issued an accounting standard which simplifies how entities test goodwill for impairment. The accounting standard permits an entity to first assess qualitative factors to determine whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount as a basis for determining whether it is necessary to perform the two-step goodwill impairment test described below. The accounting standard is effective for the Company beginning February 1, 2012, with early adoption permitted. The Company does not expect the adoption of this guidance will have a material impact on its consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

In May 2011, the FASB and International Accounting Standards Board (“IASB”) issued a new accounting standard that amends the wording used to describe many of the requirements in U.S. GAAP for measuring fair value and for disclosing information about fair value measurements. This accounting standard does not extend the use of fair value accounting, but

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provides guidance on how it should be applied where its use is already required or permitted by other standards within U.S. GAAP or International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”). This accounting standard is effective for the Company beginning with the quarter ending April 30, 2012. The Company does not expect the adoption of this guidance will have a material impact on its consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

In June 2011, the FASB issued a new accounting standard related to the presentation of comprehensive income. This standard requires presentation of comprehensive income in either a single statement of comprehensive income or two separate but consecutive statements. This standard does not change the definitions of the components of net income and other comprehensive income, when an item must be reclassified from other comprehensive income to net income, or earnings per share, which is calculated using net income. The standard further defines the approach for reporting tax impacts of comprehensive income and disclosure of amounts reclassified from comprehensive income to net income. This standard is effective for the Company beginning February 1, 2012, and is required to be applied retrospectively.

NOTE 2 — EARNINGS PER SHARE (“EPS”)

The Company reports a dual presentation of basic and diluted EPS. Basic EPS is computed by dividing net income attributable to shareholders of Tech Data by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the reported period. Diluted EPS reflects the potential dilution related to equity-based incentives (as further discussed in Note 5 – Stock-Based Compensation) using the if-converted and treasury stock methods, where applicable. The computation of basic and diluted EPS is as follows:

	Three months ended October 31,
	2011						2010
	Net income attributable to Tech Data		Weighted average shares		Per share amount		Net income attributable to Tech Data		Weighted average shares		Per share amount
	(In thousands, except per share data)
Net income per common share attributable to shareholders of Tech Data—basic	$	53,519		42,104	$	1.27	$	50,458		46,672	$	1.08
Effect of dilutive securities:
Equity-based awards				450						397
Net income per common share attributable to shareholders of Tech Data—diluted	$	53,519		42,554	$	1.26	$	50,458		47,069	$	1.07

	Nine months ended October 31,
	2011						2010
	Net income attributable to Tech Data		Weighted average shares		Per share amount		Net income attributable to Tech Data		Weighted average shares		Per share amount
	(In thousands, except per share data)
Net income per common share attributable to shareholders of Tech Data—basic	$	152,327		44,602	$	3.42	$	136,946		49,234	$	2.78
Effect of dilutive securities:
Equity-based awards				555						450
Net income per common share attributable to shareholders of Tech Data—diluted	$	152,327		45,157	$	3.37	$	136,946		49,684	$	2.76

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At October 31, 2011 and 2010, there were 35,181 and 1,144,042 equity-based compensation awards, respectively, excluded from the computation of diluted earnings per share because the exercise price was greater than the average market price, thereby resulting in an antidilutive effect.

In December 2006, the Company issued $350.0 million of convertible senior debentures due 2026. The dilutive impact of the $350.0 million convertible senior debentures does not impact earnings per share at either October 31, 2011 or 2010 as the conditions for the contingent conversion feature have not been met (see further discussion in Note 3 — Debt).

NOTE 3 — DEBT

	October 31, 2011			January 31, 2011
	(In thousands)
Convertible senior debentures, interest at 2.75% payable semi-annually, due December 2026	$	350,000		$	350,000
Less—unamortized debt discount		(1,285	)		(8,993	)
Convertible senior debentures, net		348,715			341,007
Capital leases		7,080			7,325
Loan payable to Brightstar Corporation, interest at LIBOR plus 4.0% payable annually, due September 2015		15,940			15,203
Interest-free revolving credit loan payable to Brightstar Corporation		38,737			38,045
Other committed and uncommitted revolving credit facilities, average interest rate of 7.99% and 3.27% at October 31, 2011 and January 31, 2011, expiring on various dates through fiscal 2012		62,660			92,931
		473,132			494,511
Less—current maturities (included as “Revolving credit loans and current portion of long-term debt, net”)		(411,909	)		(434,435	)
Total long-term debt	$	61,223		$	60,076

Convertible Senior Debentures

In December 2006, the Company issued $350.0 million of convertible senior debentures due 2026 (“the debentures”). The debentures bear interest at 2.75% per year. The Company pays interest on the debentures on June 15 and December 15 of each year. In accordance with the accounting rules regarding the accounting treatment for convertible debt instruments requiring or permitting partial cash settlement upon conversion, the Company has accounted for the debt and equity components of the debentures in a manner that reflects the estimated non-convertible debt borrowing rate at the date of the issuance of the debentures at 6.30%. Under this accounting treatment, during the three and nine months ended October 31, 2011 and 2010, the Company has recorded contractual interest expense of $2.4 million and $7.2 million, respectively, and non-cash interest expense of $2.5 million and $7.5 million, respectively, related to the debentures. At October 31, 2011, the if-converted value of the debentures did not exceed the principal balance and the $1.3 million unamortized debt discount has a remaining amortization period of approximately two months based on the Company’s notice of redemption of the debentures in December 2011.

In accordance with the terms of the debentures, on November 16, 2011, the Company announced its election to fully redeem the debentures on December 20, 2011, at a redemption price equal to the principal amount of the debentures plus any accrued and unpaid interest to, but excluding, the redemption date. As a result of the Company’s notice of redemption, the debentures are convertible by the holders of the debentures, as provided for under the indenture. Debentures tendered for conversion will not be subject to redemption. If the holders of the debentures elect to convert, the Company will deliver cash equal to the lesser of the aggregate principal amount of the debentures to be converted and the Company’s total conversion obligation as provided for under the indenture. The Company will issue shares of common stock in respect of the remainder, if any, of the Company’s conversion obligation.

In addition, in accordance with the terms of the debentures, the holders have the right to require the Company to purchase their debentures for cash (“put option”). The put option, if exercised by the holders of the debentures, will require the Company to purchase all or part of the debentures on December 15, 2011, in cash at a price equal to the principal amount of the debentures plus accrued and unpaid interest up to, but excluding December 15, 2011. As December 15, 2011 is an interest payment date under the debentures, it is not anticipated that any interest payment will be made on those debentures that are delivered under the put option. Debentures for which the put option is not exercised will be redeemed by the Company on December 20, 2011, subject to earlier conversion by the holders of the debentures as described above.

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The Company will use cash and/or the Company’s $500.0 million Credit Agreement to satisfy the repayment of the debentures discussed above.

Loans Payable to Brightstar Corporation

In October 2010, Brightstar Corporation (“Brightstar”) entered into an agreement to loan Brightstar Europe Limited (“BEL”), a joint venture between the Company and Brightstar, its share of the funding requirements related to BEL’s acquisition of Mobile Communication Company B.V. and Mobile Communications Company Belgium N.V. (“the Acquisition Loan”). The Acquisition Loan from Brightstar, plus any accrued interest, has a repayment date of September 2015, or earlier if agreed between the two parties, and bears interest at the applicable LIBOR rate plus 4.0% per year, which is payable annually on October 1.

The Company also has an interest-free revolving credit loan from Brightstar that was issued in connection with the operations of BEL (“the Brightstar Revolver”). The terms of the Brightstar Revolver contain no contractual repayment date and allow for the revolving credit loan to increase or decrease in accordance with the working capital requirements of BEL, as determined by the Company. Effective October 2010, a resolution of BEL’s board was approved stating that the Brightstar Revolver will not be repaid for the foreseeable future and therefore the revolving credit loan is classified as long-term debt within the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheet at both October 31, 2011 and January 31, 2011.

Other Credit Facilities

The Company has an agreement (the “Receivables Securitization Program”) with a syndicate of banks that allows the Company to transfer an undivided interest in a designated pool of U.S. accounts receivable, on an ongoing basis, to provide security or collateral for borrowings up to a maximum of $300.0 million. Under this program, which was renewed in August 2011, the Company legally isolates certain U.S. trade receivables into a wholly-owned bankruptcy remote special purpose entity. Such receivables, which are recorded in the Consolidated Balance Sheet, totaled $699.0 million and $549.8 million at October 31, 2011 and January 31, 2011, respectively. As collections reduce accounts receivable balances included in the security or collateral pool, the Company may transfer interests in new receivables to bring the amount available to be borrowed up to the maximum. The Company pays interest on advances under the Receivables Securitization Program at the applicable commercial paper or LIBOR rate plus an agreed-upon margin. There are no amounts outstanding under this program at either October 31, 2011 or January 31, 2011.

In September 2011, the Company entered into a $500.0 million Credit Agreement with a syndicate of banks (the “Credit Agreement”), which replaced the Company’s $250.0 million Multi-currency Revolving Credit Facility scheduled to expire in March 2012. The Credit Agreement, among other things, i) provides for a maturity date of September 27, 2016, ii) provides for an interest rate on borrowings, facility fees and letter of credit fees based on the Company’s non-credit enhanced senior unsecured debt rating as determined by Standard & Poor’s Rating Service and Moody’s Investor Service, and iii) may be increased up to $750.0 million, subject to certain conditions. The Credit Agreement includes various covenants, limitations and events of default customary for similar facilities for similarly rated borrowers, including a maximum debt to capitalization ratio and minimum interest coverage. The Company has also provided a guarantee of certain of its significant subsidiaries. The Company pays interest on advances under the Credit Agreement at the applicable LIBOR rate plus a predetermined margin that is based on the Company’s debt rating. There are no amounts outstanding under either of these facilities at October 31, 2011 or January 31, 2011, respectively.

In addition to the facilities described above, the Company has various other committed and uncommitted lines of credit and overdraft facilities totaling approximately $578.9 million at October 31, 2011 to support its operations. Most of these facilities are provided on an unsecured, short-term basis and are reviewed periodically for renewal.

The total capacity of the other credit facilities discussed above, as well as the maximum borrowings under the facilities, was approximately $1.4 billion, of which $62.7 million was outstanding at October 31, 2011. The Company’s credit facilities contain limitations on the amounts of annual dividends and repurchases of common stock. Additionally, the credit facilities require compliance with certain warranties and covenants. The financial ratio covenants contained within the credit facilities include a debt to capitalization ratio and a minimum interest coverage ratio. At October 31, 2011, the Company was in compliance with all such covenants. The ability to draw funds under these credit facilities is dependent upon sufficient collateral (in the case of the Receivables Securitization Program) and meeting the aforementioned financial covenants, which may limit the Company’s ability to draw the full amount of these facilities. At October 31, 2011, the Company had also issued standby letters of credit of $80.5 million. These letters of credit typically act as a guarantee of payment to certain third parties in accordance with specified terms and conditions. The issuance of these letters of credit reduces the Company’s available capacity under the above-mentioned facilities by the same amount.

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NOTE 4 — INCOME TAXES

The Company’s effective tax rate was 29.1% in the third quarter of fiscal 2012 and 30.0% in the third quarter of fiscal 2011. The Company’s effective tax rate was 27.7% for the first nine months of fiscal 2012 compared to 29.3% for the same period of the prior year. The decrease in the effective rate for the third quarter and first nine months of fiscal 2012 compared to the same periods of the prior year is primarily the result of the relative mix of earnings and losses within the tax jurisdictions in which the Company operates. The effective tax rate differed from the U.S. federal statutory rate of 35% during these periods primarily due to the relative mix of earnings or losses within the tax jurisdictions in which the Company operates such as: a) losses in tax jurisdictions where the Company is not able to record a tax benefit; b) earnings in tax jurisdictions where the Company has previously recorded a valuation allowance on deferred tax assets; and c) earnings in lower-tax jurisdictions for which no U.S. taxes have been provided because such earnings are planned to be reinvested indefinitely outside the United States.

The overall effective tax rate will continue to be dependent upon the geographic distribution of the Company’s earnings or losses, changes in tax laws, or interpretations of these laws in these operating jurisdictions. The Company monitors the assumptions used in estimating the annual effective tax rate and makes adjustments, if required, throughout the year. If actual results differ from the assumptions used in estimating the Company’s annual effective income tax rates, future income tax expense could be materially affected.

The Company’s future effective tax rates could be affected by changes in the relative mix of taxable income and taxable loss jurisdictions, changes in the valuation of deferred tax assets or liabilities or changes in tax laws or interpretations thereof. In addition, the Company’s income tax returns are subject to continuous examination by the Internal Revenue Service and other tax authorities. The Company regularly assesses the likelihood of adverse outcomes from these examinations to determine the adequacy of the Company’s provision for income taxes. To the extent the Company prevails in matters for which accruals have been established or is required to pay amounts in excess of such accruals, the effective tax rate could be materially affected.

NOTE 5 — STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION

For the nine months ended October 31, 2011 and 2010, the Company recorded $8.0 million and $7.4 million, respectively, of stock-based compensation expense, which is included in “selling, general and administrative expenses” in the Consolidated Statement of Income.

At October 31, 2011, the Company had awards outstanding from four equity-based compensation plans, only one of which is currently active. The active plan was approved by the Company’s shareholders in June 2009 and includes 4.0 million shares available for grant of which approximately 3.2 million shares remain available for future grant at October 31, 2011. Under the active plan, the Company is authorized to award officers, employees, and non-employee members of the Board of Directors restricted stock, options to purchase common stock, maximum value stock-settled stock appreciation rights (“MV Stock-settled SARs”), maximum value options (“MVOs”), and performance awards that are dependent upon achievement of specified performance goals. Equity-based compensation awards have a maximum term of 10 years, unless a shorter period is specified by the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors or is required under local law. Awards under the plans are priced as determined by the Compensation Committee, and under the terms of the Company’s active equity-based compensation plan, are required to be priced at, or above, the fair market value of the Company’s common stock on the date of grant. Awards generally vest between one and four years from the date of grant.

A summary of the activity of the Company’s MV Stock-settled SARs, MVOs and stock options for the nine months ended October 31, 2011 is as follows:

	Shares
Outstanding at January 31, 2011		2,881,356
Granted		12,882
Exercised		(1,116,534	)
Canceled		(21,394	)
Outstanding at October 31, 2011		1,756,310

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A summary of the activity of the Company’s restricted stock activity for the nine months ended October 31, 2011 is as follows:

	Shares
Outstanding at January 31, 2011		543,841
Granted		267,554
Vested		(206,625	)
Canceled		(29,488	)
Outstanding at October 31, 2011		575,282

The Company’s policy is to utilize shares of its treasury stock, to the extent available, for the exercise or vesting of equity awards (see further discussion of the Company’s share repurchase program in Note 6 - Shareholders’ Equity).

NOTE 6 — SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

In March 2011, the Company’s Board of Directors authorized a share repurchase program of up to $100.0 million of the Company’s common stock and in June 2011, authorized a $100.0 million increase to the share repurchase program, resulting in a total share repurchase authorization of $200.0 million during the first six months of fiscal 2012. The Company completed the $200.0 million share repurchase program during the first six months of fiscal 2012.

In August 2011, the Company’s Board of Directors authorized an additional share repurchase program for up to $100.0 million of the Company’s common stock. The Company completed the $100.0 million share purchase program during the quarter ended October 31, 2011.

The Company’s share repurchases were made on the open market through block trades or otherwise. The number of shares purchased and the timing of the purchases were based on working capital requirements, general business conditions and other factors, including alternative investment opportunities. Shares repurchased by the Company are held in treasury for general corporate purposes, including issuances under equity incentive and employee benefit plans.

The Company’s common share repurchases and issuance activity for the nine months ended October 31, 2011 is summarized as follows:

	Shares			Weighted- average price per share
Treasury stock held at January 31, 2011		12,517,538		$	37.28
Shares of common stock repurchased under share repurchase program		6,442,542			46.57
Shares of treasury stock reissued		(992,007	)		38.34
Treasury stock held at October 31, 2011		17,968,073			40.55

NOTE 7 — FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

The Company carries its assets and liabilities at fair value and classifies and discloses its assets and liabilities in one of the following three categories: Level 1 – quoted market prices in active markets for identical assets and liabilities; Level 2 – inputs other than quoted market prices included in level 1 above that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly; and, Level 3 – unobservable inputs for the asset or liability. A financial instrument’s level within the fair value hierarchy is based on the lowest level of any input that is significant to the fair value measurement.

The Company’s foreign currency forward contracts are measured on a recurring basis based on foreign currency spot rates and forward rates quoted by banks or foreign currency dealers (level 2 criteria) and are marked-to-market each period with gains and losses on these contracts recorded in the Company’s Consolidated Statement of Income on a basis consistent with the classification of the change in the fair value of the underlying transactions giving rise to these foreign currency exchange gains and losses in the period in which their value changes, with the offsetting amount for unsettled positions being included in either other current assets or other current liabilities in the Consolidated Balance Sheet. The fair value of the Company’s outstanding foreign currency forward contracts at October 31, 2011 and 2010 was an unrealized gain of $8.6 million and $7.0 million, respectively, included in other current assets and an unrealized loss of $11.9 million and $5.3 million, respectively, included in other current liabilities (see further discussion below in Note 8 – Derivative Instruments).

The Company utilizes life insurance policies to fund certain of the Company’s nonqualified employee benefit plans. The investments contained within the life insurance policies are marked-to-market each period by analyzing the change in the underlying value of the invested assets (level 2 criteria) and the gains and losses are recorded in the Company’s Consolidated Statement of Income. The related deferred compensation liability is also marked-to-market each period based upon the various investment return alternatives selected by the participants of the nonqualified employee benefit plans (level 2 criteria) and the gains and losses are recorded in the Company’s Consolidated Statement of Income.

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The $350.0 million of convertible senior debentures are carried at cost, less unamortized debt discount. The estimated fair value of the convertible senior debentures was approximately $354.4 million at October 31, 2011, based upon quoted market information (level 1 criteria).

The carrying amounts of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, accounts payable and accrued expenses approximate fair value because of the short maturity of these items. The carrying amount of debt outstanding pursuant to revolving credit facilities and loans payable approximates fair value as the majority of these instruments have variable interest rates which approximate current market rates (level 2 criteria).

NOTE 8 — DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS

In the ordinary course of business, the Company is exposed to movements in foreign currency exchange rates resulting from the Company’s international transactions in Europe, Canada and Latin America, where the currency collected from customers can be different from the currency used to purchase the product. The Company’s foreign currency risk management objective is to protect earnings and cash flows from the impact of exchange rate changes primarily through the use of foreign currency forward contracts to hedge both intercompany and third party loans, accounts receivable, and accounts payable. These derivatives are not designated as hedging instruments.

The Company employs established policies and procedures to manage the exposure to fluctuations in the value of foreign currencies. It is the Company’s policy to utilize financial instruments to reduce risks where internal netting cannot be effectively employed. Additionally, the Company does not enter into derivative instruments for speculative or trading purposes.

The Company considers inventory as an economic hedge against foreign currency exposure in accounts payable in certain circumstances. This practice offsets such inventory against corresponding accounts payable denominated in currencies other than the functional currency of the subsidiary buying the inventory, when determining the net exposure to be hedged using traditional forward contracts. Under this strategy, the Company would expect to increase or decrease selling prices for product purchased in foreign currencies based on fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates affecting the underlying accounts payable. To the extent the Company incurs a foreign currency exchange loss (gain) on the underlying accounts payable denominated in the foreign currency, a corresponding increase (decrease) in gross profit would be expected as the related inventory is sold. This strategy can result in a certain degree of quarterly earnings volatility, as the underlying accounts payable is remeasured using the foreign currency exchange rate prevailing at the end of each period, or settlement date if earlier, whereas the corresponding increase (decrease) in gross profit may not be realized until the related inventory is sold.

The Company classifies foreign currency exchange gains and losses on its derivative instruments used to manage its exposures to foreign currency denominated accounts receivable and accounts payable as a component of “cost of products sold” which is consistent with the classification of the change in fair value upon remeasurement of the underlying hedged accounts receivable or accounts payable. The Company classifies foreign currency exchange gains and losses on its derivative instruments used to manage its exposures to foreign currency denominated financing transactions as a component of “other (income) expense, net” which is consistent with the classification of the change in fair value upon remeasurement of the underlying hedged loans. The total amount recognized in earnings on the Company’s foreign currency forward contracts, of which the majority is included as a component of “cost of products sold”, was a net foreign currency exchange gain of $1.4 million and $8.4 million for the quarters ended October 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively, and a net foreign currency exchange (loss) gain loss of $(10.0) million and $4.8 million for the nine months ended October 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively. The gains and losses on the Company’s foreign currency forward contracts are largely offset by the change in the fair value of the underlying hedged assets or liabilities. The Company’s foreign currency forward contracts are also discussed in Note 7 – Fair Value of Financial Instruments.

NOTE 9 — COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

Guarantees

As is customary in the IT industry, to encourage certain customers to purchase products from Tech Data, the Company has arrangements with certain finance companies that provide inventory financing facilities to the Company’s customers. In conjunction with certain of these arrangements, the Company would be required to purchase certain inventory in the event the inventory is repossessed from the customers by the finance companies. As the Company does not have access to information regarding the amount of inventory purchased from the Company still on hand with the customer at any point in time, the Company’s repurchase obligations relating to inventory cannot be reasonably estimated. Repurchases of inventory by the Company under these arrangements have been insignificant to date. The Company believes that, based on historical experience, the likelihood of a material loss pursuant to these inventory repurchase obligations is remote.

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The Company provides additional financial guarantees to finance companies on behalf of certain customers. The majority of these guarantees are for an indefinite period of time, where the Company would be required to perform if the customer is in default with the finance company related to purchases made from the Company. The Company reviews the underlying credit for these guarantees on at least an annual basis. As of October 31, 2011 and January 31, 2011, the aggregate amount of guarantees under these arrangements totaled approximately $58.4 million and $62.1 million, respectively, of which approximately $37.7 million and $43.0 million, respectively, was outstanding. The Company believes that, based on historical experience, the likelihood of a material loss pursuant to the above guarantees is remote.

Contingencies

Prior to fiscal 2004, one of the Company’s European subsidiaries was audited in relation to various value-added tax (“VAT”) matters. As a result of those audits, the subsidiary received notices of assessment that allege the subsidiary did not properly collect and remit VAT. It is management’s opinion, based upon the opinion of outside legal counsel, that the Company has valid defenses related to a substantial portion of these assessments. Although the Company is vigorously pursuing administrative and judicial action to challenge the assessments, no assurance can be given as to the ultimate outcome. The resolution of such assessments will not be material to the Company’s consolidated financial position or liquidity; however, it could be material to the Company’s operating results for any particular period, depending upon the level of income for such period.

In December 2010, in a non-unanimous decision, a Brazilian appellate court overturned a 2003 trial court which had previously ruled in favor of the Company’s Brazilian subsidiary related to the imposition of certain taxes on payments abroad related to the licensing of commercial software products, commonly referred to as “CIDE tax”. The Company estimates the total exposure where the CIDE tax, including interest, may be considered due, to be approximately $32.6 million as of October 31, 2011. The Brazilian subsidiary has moved for clarification of the ruling and intends to appeal if the court does not rule in its favor. However, in order to pursue the next level of appeal, the Brazilian subsidiary may be required to make a deposit or to provide a guarantee to the courts for the payment of the CIDE tax pending the outcome of the appeal, which will be reflected in the Brazilian subsidiary’s financial statements at such time. Based on the legal opinion of outside counsel, the Company believes that the chances of success on appeal of this matter are favorable and the Brazilian subsidiary intends to vigorously defend its position that the CIDE tax is not due. However, no assurance can be given as to the ultimate outcome of this matter. The resolution of this litigation will not be material to the Company’s consolidated financial position or liquidity; however, it could be material to the Company’s operating results for any particular period, depending upon the level of income for such period.

In addition to the discussion regarding the CIDE tax above, the Company’s Brazilian subsidiary has been undergoing several examinations of non-income related taxes. Due to the complex nature of the Brazilian tax system, the Company is unable to determine the likelihood of these examinations resulting in assessments. Such assessments cannot be reasonably estimated at this time, but could be material to the Company’s consolidated results of operations for any particular period, depending upon the level of income for such period. However, the Company believes such assessments, if they were to occur, would not have a material adverse effect on the Company’s consolidated financial position or liquidity.

The Company is subject to various other legal proceedings and claims arising in the ordinary course of business. The Company’s management does not expect that the outcome in any of these other legal proceedings, individually or collectively, will have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial condition, results of operations, or cash flows.

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NOTE 10 — SEGMENT INFORMATION

Tech Data operates predominately in a single industry segment as a distributor of technology products, logistics management, and other value-added services. While the Company operates primarily in one industry it is managed based on geographic segments: the Americas (including North America and South America) and Europe. The Company assesses performance of and makes decisions on how to allocate resources to its operating segments based on multiple factors including current and projected operating income and market opportunities. The Company does not consider stock-based compensation expense in assessing the performance of its operating segments, and therefore the Company reports stock-based compensation expense as a separate amount. The accounting policies of the segments are the same as those described in Note 1—Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies. Financial information by geographic segment is as follows:

	Three months  ended October 31,						Nine months ended October  31,
	2011			2010			2011			2010
	(In thousands)						(In thousands)
Net sales to unaffiliated customers:
Americas	$	2,781,263		$	2,697,809		$	8,094,723		$	7,759,140
Europe		3,812,720			3,465,953			11,280,849			9,499,638
Total	$	6,593,983		$	6,163,762		$	19,375,572		$	17,258,778
Operating income:
Americas	$	52,638		$	46,148		$	148,146		$	135,018
Europe		39,718			37,110			103,850			88,593
Stock-based compensation expense		(2,787	)		(2,286	)		(7,969	)		(7,395	)
Total	$	89,569		$	80,972		$	244,027		$	216,216
Depreciation and amortization:
Americas	$	3,798		$	4,098		$	11,567		$	12,293
Europe		10,053			7,499			31,227			21,252
Total	$	13,851		$	11,597		$	42,794		$	33,545
Capital expenditures:
Americas	$	10,085		$	3,359		$	21,340		$	11,461
Europe		3,044			3,379			10,836			9,572
Total	$	13,129		$	6,738		$	32,176		$	21,033
Identifiable assets:
Americas	$	2,129,080		$	2,059,194		$	2,129,080		$	2,059,194
Europe		4,281,553			4,354,818			4,281,553			4,354,818
Total	$	6,410,633		$	6,414,012		$	6,410,633		$	6,414,012
Goodwill and acquisition-related intangible assets, net(1)
Americas	$	2,966		$	2,966		$	2,966		$	2,966
Europe		152,553			124,502			152,553			124,502
Total	$	155,519		$	127,468		$	155,519		$	127,468

⁽¹⁾ The increase in the goodwill and acquisition-related intangible assets, net, at October 31, 2011, is primarily the result of an acquisition in Europe completed during the third quarter of fiscal 2012.

NOTE 11 — SUBSEQUENT EVENT

On November 30, 2011, as part of the Company’s ongoing initiatives to optimize profitability and return on invested capital, the decision was made to close the Company’s commercial operations in Brazil by the end of fiscal 2012. As a result of this closure, the Company expects to incur operating losses and other charges in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2012 of approximately $22.0 million to $25.0 million. The Company will also record approximately $8.0 million to $10.0 million as an impairment on the Company’s investment in Brazil due to a foreign currency exchange loss (previously recorded in shareholders’ equity as accumulated other comprehensive income). In addition, the Company will record a non-cash charge to increase its provision for income taxes by approximately $8.0 million to $10.0 million to write-off the deferred tax assets in Brazil. These estimates do not include any estimated costs associated with the Brazilian subsidiary’s contingencies related to CIDE and other non-income related tax examinations (see further discussion in Note 9—Commitments and Contingencies).

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ITEM 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

Forward-Looking Statements

This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, including this Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations (“MD&A”), contains forward-looking statements, as described in the “safe harbor” provision of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements involve a number of risks and uncertainties and actual results could differ materially from those projected. These forward-looking statements regarding future events and the future results of Tech Data Corporation are based on current expectations, estimates, forecasts, and projections about the industries in which we operate and the beliefs and assumptions of our management. Words such as “expects,” “anticipates,” “targets,” “goals,” “projects,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,” “seeks,” “estimates,” variations of such words, and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. In addition, any statements that refer to projections of our future financial performance, our anticipated growth and trends in our businesses, and other characterizations of future events or circumstances, are forward-looking statements. Readers are cautioned that these forward-looking statements are only predictions and are subject to risks, uncertainties, and assumptions. Therefore, actual results may differ materially and adversely from those expressed in any forward-looking statements. Readers are referred to the cautionary statements and important factors discussed in Item 1A. Risk Factors in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended January 31, 2011, for further information. We undertake no obligation to revise or update publicly any forward-looking statements for any reason.

Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially include the following:

• global economic downturn and political instability

• increased competition

• narrow margins

• dependence on information systems

• acquisitions and dispositions

• exposure to natural disasters, war and terrorism

• dependence on independent shipping companies

• impact of policy changes

• labor strikes

• risk of declines in inventory value

• decreased product availability

• changes to vendor terms and conditions

• loss of significant customers

• customer credit exposure

• need for liquidity and capital resources; fluctuations in interest rates

• foreign currency exchange rates; exposure to foreign markets

• international operations

• changes in income tax and other regulatory legislation

• potential adverse effects of litigation or regulatory enforcement actions

• changes in accounting rules

• volatility of Tech Data’s common stock price

Overview

Tech Data Corporation (“Tech Data” or the “Company”) is one of the world’s largest wholesale distributors of technology products. We serve as a strategic link in the technology supply chain by bringing products from the world’s leading technology vendors to market, as well as providing our customers with advanced logistics capabilities and value added services. Our customers include value added resellers (“VARs”) direct marketers, retailers and corporate resellers who support the diverse technology needs of end users. We manage our business in two geographic segments: the Americas (including North America and South America) and Europe.

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The Company’s financial objectives are to grow sales at or above the market rate of growth for technology products, gain share in select markets, improve profitability and generate return on invested capital above our weighted average cost of capital. To achieve this, we are focused on a strategy of execution, diversification and innovation that we believe differentiates our business in the marketplace.

The fundamental element of our strategy is superior execution. Our execution strategy is focused on our ability to leverage our efficient cost structure combined with our multiple service offerings to generate demand, develop markets and provide supply chain efficiencies for our vendors and customers. The technology distribution industry in which we operate is characterized by narrow gross profit as a percentage of sales (“gross margin”) and narrow income from operations as a percentage of sales (“operating margin”). Historically, our gross and operating margins have been impacted by intense price competition and declining average selling prices per unit, as well as changes in terms and conditions with our vendors, including those terms related to rebates, price protection, product returns and other incentives. We expect these conditions to continue in the foreseeable future and, therefore, we will continue to proactively evaluate our pricing policies and inventory management practices in response to potential changes in our vendor terms and conditions and the general market environment. From a balance sheet perspective, we require working capital primarily to finance accounts receivable and inventory. We have historically relied upon debt, trade credit from our vendors, and accounts receivable financing programs for our working capital needs. At October 31, 2011, we had a debt to capital ratio (calculated as total debt divided by the aggregate of total debt and total equity) of 19%.

In addition to focusing on superior execution, we continue to diversify and realign our customer and vendor portfolios to help drive long-term profitability throughout our operations. Our broadline distribution business, comprised primarily of personal computer systems, peripheral products, supplies and other similar products, continues to be a significant percentage of our revenue. However, as technology has advanced, our business model and value-added offerings have evolved to ensure our vendors have an efficient distribution channel for their products and our customers have a broad array of solutions to sell. We have responded to these technology advances with investments in specialty areas focusing on the data center, mobility, consumer electronics and software, all of which are now contributing significantly to our financial results. Our latest example of such investments is our acquisition in October 2011 of the distribution business of Mensch und Maschine Software SE, a leading value added distributor in the design software market in several European countries. This acquisition, while not material to our consolidated financial results a whole, strengthens our position as Autodesk, Inc.’s leading value added distributor by establishing a presence in Benelux and Romania, extends our product portfolio to include the Autodesk, Inc. software for the manufacturing industry in Italy, France, UK and Poland and adds a number of highly skilled and qualified professionals to our team across Europe. In addition, in April 2011, we executed an agreement with Brightstar Corporation to establish a U.S. joint venture to capitalize on the mobility market in small and medium size businesses (“SMB”). The joint venture will assist our reseller customers in providing SMB end users with wireless activation and renewal processes, along with a wide array of products and services including data services, software, hardware, technical support and billing management. We continue to invest in our integrated supply chain offerings designed to provide innovative third party logistics and other services to our business partners. Our evolving product, customer and geographic portfolios have played a key role in delivering balanced operating results and are important factors in achieving our long-term profitability goals. As we execute our diversification strategy we continuously monitor the extension of credit and other terms and conditions offered to our customers to prudently balance risk, profitability and return on invested capital.

The final tenet of our strategy is innovation. Our IT systems and e-business tools and programs have provided our business with the flexibility to effectively navigate through changes in market conditions, structural changes in the technology industry and changes created by the technology we sell. One of our most recent innovations is our StreamOne Solutions Store. The StreamOne Solutions Store provides independent software vendors and cloud providers with a platform to market software-as-a-service and other products to more than 60,000 value-added resellers in the United States, thereby opening up a previously unavailable route to market for these independent software vendors and cloud providers. An additional example of our investment in innovation is our continued deployment of internal IT systems across both the Americas and Europe. During the past few years, we have implemented several components of our European IT systems into our North America IT systems infrastructure, leveraging the experience gained from our previous pan-European IT systems implementation. We will continue this process going forward, which is providing us with the flexible and scalable IT systems needed to meet the demands of the ever-evolving technology distribution market. While we have had several positive IT system implementations in both Europe and in North America to date, we can make no assurances that we will not have disruptions, delays and/or negative operational impact from these ongoing implementations.

We believe our strategy of execution, diversification and innovation is differentiating us in the markets we serve and is delivering solid sales growth, select market share gains, improved profitability, strong earnings per share growth, and industry-leading returns on invested capital. We are constantly monitoring the factors that we can control, including our

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net sales growth, management of costs, working capital and capital spending. We also continuously evaluate the current and potential profitability and return on our investments in all geographies and consider changes in current and future investments based on risks, opportunities and current and anticipated market conditions. In connection with these evaluations, we may incur additional costs to the extent we decide to increase or decrease our investments in certain geographies. For example, during the fourth quarter of fiscal 2012, we will be realigning our resources in Europe in response to current and anticipated market conditions. As a result of this realignment, we expect a net reduction in our personnel in Europe; however, we will be increasing personnel levels in those markets and product segments we believe will provide us with greater opportunities for profitable growth. We expect to incur incremental costs of approximately $15.0 million during the fourth quarter of fiscal 2012 related to this initiative. In addition, on November 30, 2011, as part of our ongoing initiatives to optimize profitability and return on invested capital, the decision was made to close our commercial operations in Brazil by the end of fiscal 2012. As a result of this closure, we expect to incur total cash and non-cash charges of approximately $38.0 million to $45.0 million during the fourth quarter of fiscal 2012. These estimates do not include costs associated with our Brazilian subsidiary’s contingencies related to CIDE and other non-income related tax examinations previously disclosed. We will maintain a legal entity in Brazil to address our future fiscal and legal responsibilities. See further discussion in Note 11—Subsequent Event in the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

The information included within MD&A is based upon our consolidated financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States. The preparation of these financial statements requires us to make estimates and judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses, and related disclosures. On an on-going basis, we evaluate these estimates, including those related to bad debts, inventory, vendor incentives, goodwill and intangible assets, deferred taxes and contingencies. Our estimates and judgments are based on currently available information, historical results, and other assumptions we believe are reasonable. Actual results could differ materially from these estimates. We believe the critical accounting policies discussed below affect the more significant judgments and estimates used in the preparation of our consolidated financial statements.

Accounts Receivable

We maintain allowances for doubtful accounts for estimated losses resulting from the inability of our customers to make required payments. In estimating the required allowance, we take into consideration the overall quality and aging of the receivable portfolio, the existence of credit insurance and specifically identified customer risks. Also influencing our estimates are the following: (1) the large number of customers and their dispersion across wide geographic areas; (2) the fact that no single customer accounts for more than 10% of our net sales; (3) the value and adequacy of collateral received from customers, if any; (4) our historical loss experience and (5) the current economic environment. If actual customer performance were to deteriorate to an extent not expected by us, additional allowances may be required which could have an adverse effect on our consolidated financial results. Conversely, if actual customer performance were to improve to an extent not expected by us, a reduction in allowances may be required which could have a favorable effect on our consolidated financial results.

Inventory

We value our inventory at the lower of its cost or market value, with cost being determined on the first-in, first-out method. We write down our inventory for estimated obsolescence equal to the difference between the cost of inventory and the estimated market value based upon an aging analysis of the inventory on hand, specifically known inventory-related risks (such as technological obsolescence and the nature of vendor terms surrounding price protection and product returns), foreign currency fluctuations for foreign-sourced product, and assumptions about future demand. Market conditions or changes in terms and conditions by our vendors that are less favorable than those projected by management may require additional inventory write-downs, which could have an adverse effect on our consolidated financial results.

Vendor Incentives

We receive incentives from vendors related to cooperative advertising allowances, infrastructure funding, volume rebates and other incentive agreements. These incentives are generally under quarterly, semi-annual or annual agreements with the vendors; however, some of these incentives are negotiated on an ad-hoc basis to support specific programs mutually developed with the vendor. Unrestricted volume rebates and early payment discounts received from vendors are recorded when they are earned as a reduction of inventory and as a reduction of cost of products sold as the related inventory is sold. Vendor incentives for specifically identified cooperative advertising programs and infrastructure funding are recorded when earned as adjustments to product costs or selling, general and administrative expenses, depending on the nature of the programs.

We also provide reserves for receivables on vendor programs for estimated losses resulting from vendors’ inability to pay or rejections of claims by vendors. Should amounts recorded as outstanding receivables from vendors be deemed uncollectible, additional allowances may be required which could have an adverse effect on our consolidated financial results.

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Goodwill, Intangible Assets and Other Long-Lived Assets

The carrying value of goodwill is reviewed at least annually for impairment and may also be reviewed more frequently if current events and circumstances indicate a possible impairment. We also examine the carrying value of our intangible assets with finite lives, which includes capitalized software and development costs, purchased intangibles, and other long-lived assets as current events and circumstances warrant determining whether there are any impairment losses. If indicators of impairment are present and future cash flows are not expected to be sufficient to recover the assets’ carrying amount, an impairment loss is charged to expense in the period identified. Factors that may cause a goodwill, intangible asset or other long-lived asset impairment include negative industry or economic trends and significant underperformance relative to historical or projected future operating results. Our valuation methodologies include, but are not limited to, a discounted cash flow model, which estimates the net present value of the projected cash flows of our reporting units and a market approach, which evaluates comparative market multiples applied to our reporting units’ businesses to yield a second assumed value of each reporting unit. If actual results are substantially lower than our projections underlying these assumptions, or if market discount rates substantially increase, our future valuations could be adversely affected, potentially resulting in future impairment charges.

Income Taxes

We record valuation allowances to reduce our deferred tax assets to the amount expected to be realized. In assessing the adequacy of a recorded valuation allowance, we consider all positive and negative evidence and a variety of factors, including the scheduled reversal of deferred tax liabilities, historical and projected future taxable income, and prudent and feasible tax planning strategies. If we determine it is more likely than not that we will be able to use a deferred tax asset in the future in excess of its net carrying value, an adjustment to the deferred tax asset valuation allowance would be made to reduce income tax expense, thereby increasing net income in the period such determination was made. Should we determine that we are not likely to realize all or part of our net deferred tax assets in the future, an adjustment to the deferred tax asset valuation allowance would be made to income tax expense, thereby reducing net income in the period such determination was made.

Contingencies

We accrue for contingent obligations, including estimated legal costs, when the obligation is probable and the amount is reasonably estimable. As facts concerning contingencies become known, we reassess our position and make appropriate adjustments to the financial statements. Estimates that are particularly sensitive to future changes include those related to tax, legal, and other regulatory matters such as imports and exports, the imposition of international governmental controls, changes in the interpretation and enforcement of international laws (in particular related to items such as duty and taxation), and the impact of local economic conditions and practices, which are all subject to change as events evolve and as additional information becomes available during the administrative and litigation process.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements and Legislation

Refer to Note 1 of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for the discussion on recent accounting pronouncements.

Results of Operations

We do not consider stock-based compensation expense in assessing the performance of our operating segments; therefore the Company reports stock-based compensation expense separately. The following table summarizes our net sales, change in net sales and operating income by geographic region for the three and nine months ended October 31, 2011 and 2010:

	Three months ended October 31, 2011			Three months ended October 31, 2010
	$		% of net sales	$		% of net sales
Net sales by geographic region ($ in thousands):
Americas	$	2,781,263	42.2%	$	2,697,809	43.8%
Europe		3,812,720	57.8%		3,465,953	56.2%
Worldwide	$	6,593,983	100.0%	$	6,163,762	100.0%

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	Nine months ended October 31, 2011				Nine months ended October 31, 2010
	$			% of net sales	$			% of net sales
Net sales by geographic region ($ in thousands):
Americas	$	8,094,722		41.8%	$	7,759,140		45.0%
Europe		11,280,849		58.2%		9,499,638		55.0%
Worldwide	$	19,375,571		100.0%	$	17,258,778		100.0%
	Three months ended October 31,				Nine months ended October 31,
	2011			2010	2011			2010
Year-over-year increase in net sales (%):
Americas		3.1%		9.7%		4.3%		9.8%
Europe (US$)		10.0%		8.9%		18.8%		8.6%
Europe (euro)		5.6%		18.9%		10.8%		14.4%
Worldwide		7.0%		9.2%		12.3%		9.1%
	Three months ended October 31, 2011				Three months ended October 31, 2010
	$			% of net sales	$			% of net sales
Operating income ($ in thousands):
Americas	$	52,638		1.89 %	$	46,148		1.71 %
Europe		39,718		1.04 %		37,110		1.07 %
Stock-based compensation expense		(2,787	)	(0.04)%		(2,286	)	(0.04)%
Worldwide	$	89,569		1.36 %	$	80,972		1.31 %
	Nine months ended October 31, 2011				Nine months ended October 31, 2010
	$			% of net sales	$			% of net sales
Operating income ($ in thousands):
Americas	$	148,146		1.83 %	$	135,018		1.74 %
Europe		103,850		0.92 %		88,593		0.93 %
Stock-based compensation expense		(7,969	)	(0.04)%		(7,395	)	(0.04)%
Worldwide	$	244,027		1.26 %	$	216,216		1.25 %

We sell products purchased from the world’s leading peripheral, system, software and networking vendors. Products purchased from Hewlett Packard Company approximated 25% of our net sales over the past four fiscal quarters. There were no other vendors or customers which exceeded 10% of our consolidated net sales over the past four fiscal quarters.

The following table sets forth our Consolidated Statement of Income as a percentage of net sales for the three and nine months ended October 31, 2011 and 2010, as follows:

	Three months ended October 31,						Nine months ended October 31,
	2011			2010			2011			2010
Net sales		100.00	%		100.00	%		100.00	%		100.00	%
Cost of products sold		94.77			94.74			94.74			94.76
Gross profit		5.23			5.26			5.26			5.24
Selling, general and administrative expenses		3.87			3.95			4.00			3.99
Operating income		1.36			1.31			1.26			1.25
Interest expense		.13			.12			.13			.13

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	Three months  ended October 31,						Nine months ended October  31,
	2011			2010			2011			2010
Other expense (income), net		0			0			0			0
Income before income taxes		1.23			1.19			1.13			1.12
Provision for income taxes		.36			.36			.31			.33
Consolidated net income		.87			.83			.82			.79
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest		(.06	)		(.01	)		(.03	)		0
Net income attributable to shareholders of Tech Data		.81	%		.82	%		.79	%		.79	%

Three and nine months ended October 31, 2011 and 2010

Net Sales

Our consolidated net sales were $6.6 billion in the third quarter of fiscal 2012, an increase of 7.0% when compared to the third quarter of fiscal 2011. The strengthening of certain foreign currencies against the U.S. dollar positively impacted our year-over-year net sales comparison by approximately three percentage points. On a regional basis, during the third quarter of fiscal 2012, net sales in the Americas increased by 3.1% when compared to the third quarter of fiscal 2011 and increased by 10.0% in Europe (an increase of 5.6% on a euro basis). On a year-to-date basis, net sales were $19.4 billion during the first nine months of fiscal 2012, an increase of 12.3% when compared to the first nine months of fiscal 2011. The strengthening of certain foreign currencies against the U.S. dollar positively impacted our year-to-date year-over-year net sales comparison by approximately five percentage points.

The increase in net sales in the Americas during both the third quarter and first nine months of fiscal 2012 was primarily attributable to overall stronger demand for technology products in the region compared to the same periods of the prior year. For the third quarter of fiscal 2012, the increases in sales in the U.S. and our Miami-based Latin America export business offset the decreased sales in Canada and Brazil. The increase in net sales in Europe (on a euro basis) during both the third quarter and first nine months of fiscal 2012 was primarily attributable to our acquisitions of Triade Holding B.V.’s (“Triade”) mobility, consumer electronics and IT distribution businesses in October 2010 and continued demand in the commercial sector and for mobility products in the region compared to the same periods of the prior year. Excluding the acquisitions of Triade’s mobility, consumer electronics and IT distribution business, our European net sales growth in local currency was essentially flat during the third quarter of fiscal 2012 and increased in the low single digits as a percentage of net sales during the first nine months of fiscal 2012 compared to the same periods of the prior year. During the third quarter and first nine months of fiscal 2012, we experienced areas of softness in European demand within the consumer market and certain geographies experiencing weak economic environments, such as Spain, Portugal and the Czech Republic. These areas of softness in demand, however, were largely offset by strong sales performance in other European markets, such as U.K., Germany, Denmark and Norway.

Gross Profit

Gross profit as a percentage of net sales (“gross margin”) remained relatively stable at 5.23% for the third quarter of fiscal 2012 compared to 5.26% in the third quarter of fiscal 2011 despite an increased competitive pricing environment during the quarter. On a year-to-date basis, gross margin also remained stable at 5.26% for the first nine months of fiscal 2012 compared to 5.24% in the comparable period of the prior fiscal year. Our gross margin performance in both the third quarter and first nine months of fiscal 2012 reflects our product diversification efforts, disciplined approach to managing our customer and vendor portfolios and effective execution of our pricing management practices.

Selling, General and Administrative Expenses (“SG&A”)

SG&A as a percentage of net sales decreased to 3.87% for the third quarter of fiscal 2012, compared to 3.95% in the third quarter of fiscal 2011. On a year-to-date basis, SG&A as a percentage of net sales remained stable at 4.00% compared to 3.99% in the comparable period of the prior fiscal year. The relative stability of our SG&A as a percentage of sales during both the third quarter and first nine months of fiscal 2012 compared to the same periods of the prior year is the result of increased costs incurred to support our sales growth and diversification strategies being largely offset by operating leverage on the increase in net sales and cost saving initiatives during the respective periods.

In absolute dollars, SG&A increased by $11.9 million to $255.2 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2012 compared to the third quarter of fiscal 2011 and increased by $86.7 million to $775.0 million in the first nine months of fiscal 2012 compared to the same period of the prior year. The year-over-year increase in SG&A is primarily attributable to the increased costs to support our sales growth and diversification strategies discussed above and the strengthening of certain foreign currencies against the U.S. dollar.

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Interest Expense

Interest expense increased 8.3% to $8.4 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2012 compared to $7.7 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2011. On a year-to-date basis, interest expense increased 15.9% to $25.1 million in the first nine months of fiscal 2012 from $21.7 million for the same period of the prior year. The increase in interest expense for both the third quarter and first nine months of fiscal 2012 is primarily attributable to higher average outstanding debt balances compared to the same periods of the prior year.

Interest expense for both of the three and nine months ended October 31, 2011 and 2010, includes non-cash interest expense of $2.5 million and $7.5 million, respectively, related to the $350 million convertible senior debentures (see Note 3 of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for further discussion).

Other Expense (Income), Net

Other expense (income), net consists primarily of interest income, discounts on the sale of accounts receivable and net foreign currency exchange gains (losses) on certain financing transactions and the related derivative instruments used to hedge such financing transactions. Other expense (income), net approximated $0.4 million of expense in the third quarter of fiscal 2012 compared to $0.1 million of expense in the third quarter of the prior year. On a year-to-date basis, other expense (income), net, was $0.9 million of expense in the first nine months of fiscal 2012 compared to $0.2 million of income in the first nine months of the prior year. The change in other expense (income), net, during both the third quarter and first nine months of fiscal 2012 compared to the same periods of the prior year is primarily attributable to greater discount expense on the sale of accounts receivable and an increase in the premiums associated with foreign currency forward contracts compared to the same periods of the prior year.

Provision for Income Taxes

Our effective tax rate was 29.1% in the third quarter of fiscal 2012 and 30.0% in the third quarter of fiscal 2011. Our effective tax rate was 27.7% for the first nine months of fiscal 2012 compared to 29.3% for the same period of the prior year. The decrease in the effective rate for both the third quarter and first nine months of fiscal 2012 compared to the same periods of the prior year is primarily the result of the relative mix of earnings and losses within the tax jurisdictions in which we operate.

On an absolute dollar basis, the provision for income taxes increased 7.5% to $23.6 million for the third quarter of fiscal 2012 compared to $21.9 million in the same period of fiscal 2011. On a year-to-date basis, the provision for income taxes increased 5.7% to $60.4 million compared to $57.2 million for the same period of the prior fiscal year. The increase in the provision for income taxes in these periods was primarily due to an increase in taxable earnings in certain countries in which we operate compared to the same periods of fiscal 2011.

The effective tax rate differed from the U.S. federal statutory rate of 35% during these periods primarily due to the relative mix of earnings or losses within the tax jurisdictions in which we operate such as: i) losses in tax jurisdictions where we are not able to record a tax benefit; ii) earnings in tax jurisdictions where we have previously recorded a valuation allowance on deferred tax assets; and iii) earnings in lower-tax jurisdictions for which no U.S. taxes have been provided because such earnings are planned to be reinvested indefinitely outside the United States.

The overall effective tax rate will continue to be dependent upon the geographic distribution of our earnings or losses, changes in tax laws, or interpretations of these laws in our operating jurisdictions. We monitor the assumptions used in estimating the annual effective tax rate and make adjustments, if required, throughout the year. If actual results differ from the assumptions used in estimating our annual effective income tax rates, future income tax expense could be materially affected.

Our future effective tax rates could be adversely affected by lower earnings than anticipated in countries with lower statutory rates, changes in the relative mix of taxable income and taxable loss jurisdictions, changes in the valuation of our deferred tax assets or liabilities, or changes in tax laws or interpretations thereof. In addition, our income tax returns are subject to continuous examination by the Internal Revenue Service and other tax authorities. We regularly assess the likelihood of adverse outcomes from these examinations to determine the adequacy of our provision for income taxes. To the extent we prevail in matters for which accruals have been established or we are required to pay amounts in excess of such accruals, our effective tax rate could be materially affected.

Net Income Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest

Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest for the third quarter and first nine months of fiscal 2012 was $3.6 million and $5.3 million, respectively, compared to $0.7 million for the same periods of the prior fiscal year. The net income attributable to noncontrolling interest represents Brightstar Corporation’s share of the improving results of operations of Brightstar Europe Limited, a joint venture between Tech Data and Brightstar Corporation, as the joint venture is a consolidated subsidiary in our financial statements.

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Liquidity and Capital Resources

Our discussion of liquidity and capital resources includes an analysis of our cash flows and capital structure for all periods presented.

Cash Flows

The following table summarizes our Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows for the nine months ended October 31, 2011 and 2010:

	Nine months ended October 31,
	2011			2010
	(In thousands)
Net cash flow provided by (used in):
Operating activities	$	393,721		$	(71,826	)
Investing activities		(48,802	)		(160,556	)
Financing activities		(297,548	)		(180,970	)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents		12,361			3,314
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	$	59,732		$	(410,038	)

As a distribution company, our business requires significant investment in working capital, particularly accounts receivable and inventory, partially financed through our accounts payable to vendors. Overall, as our sales volume increases, our net investment in working capital typically increases, which, in general, results in decreased cash flow from operating activities. Conversely, when sales volume decreases, our net investment in working capital typically decreases, which, in general, results in increased cash flow from operating activities.

Another important driver to our operating cash flows is our cash conversion cycle (also referred to as “net cash days”). All other factors remaining constant, a decrease (increase) in our cash conversion cycle would result in an increase (decrease) in our operating cash flow. Our net cash days are defined as days of sales outstanding in accounts receivable (“DSO”) plus days of supply on hand in inventory (“DOS”), less days of purchases outstanding in accounts payable (“DPO”). We manage our cash conversion cycle on a daily basis and our reported financial results reflect that cash conversion cycle at the balance sheet date.

The following table presents the components of our cash conversion cycle, in days, as of October 31, 2011 and 2010:

	As of October 31,
	2011	2010
Days of sales outstanding	40	44
Days of supply in inventory	29	34
Days of purchases outstanding	(48)	(50)
Cash conversion cycle (days)	21	28

Net cash provided by operating activities was $393.7 million for the first nine months of fiscal 2012 compared to $71.8 million of cash used by operating activities for the same period of the prior year. The change in cash resulting from operating activities during the first nine months of fiscal 2012 compared to the same period of the prior year can be attributed primarily to solid execution in both our Americas and European operations during the third quarter of fiscal 2012 resulting in a decrease in our working capital requirements during the period, and the timing of cash receipts from our customers and payments to our vendors during the first nine months of fiscal 2012 compared to the first nine months of fiscal 2011.

Net cash used in investing activities of $48.8 million during the first nine months of fiscal 2012 is primarily the result of $16.6 million of cash used for acquisitions in Europe, $32.2 million of cash used for expenditures for the continuing expansion and upgrading of our IT systems, office facilities and equipment for our logistics centers. We expect to make total capital expenditures of approximately $44.0 million during fiscal 2012 for equipment and machinery in our logistics centers, office facilities and IT systems.

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Net cash used in financing activities of $297.5 million during the first nine months of fiscal 2012 includes $300.0 million of cash used for the repurchase of 6,442,542 shares of our common stock under our share repurchase programs and $31.6 million of net repayments on our revolving credit lines and long-term debt, partially offset by $31.8 million in proceeds received for the reissuance of treasury stock related to exercises of equity-based incentives and purchases made through our Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

Capital Resources and Debt Compliance

Our debt to capital ratio was 19% at October 31, 2011. Within our capital structure, we have a range of financing facilities, which are diversified by type and geographic region with various financial institutions worldwide. A significant portion of our cash and cash equivalents balance generally resides in our operations outside of the United States and are deposited and/or invested with various financial institutions globally which we monitor regularly for credit quality. However, we are exposed to risk of loss on funds deposited with the various financial institutions and we may experience significant disruptions in our liquidity needs if one or more of these financial institutions were to declare bankruptcy or other similar restructuring. We believe that our existing sources of liquidity, including cash resources and cash provided by operating activities, supplemented as necessary with funds available under our credit arrangements, will provide sufficient resources to meet our present and future working capital and cash requirements for at least the next 12 months. Capital and credit market conditions, changes in our credit rating or other market factors may increase our interest expense or other costs of capital or capital may not be available to us on acceptable terms to fund our working capital needs. We will continue to need additional financing, including debt financing. The inability to obtain such sources of capital could have an adverse effect on our business. Our credit facilities contain various financial and other covenants that may limit our ability to borrow or limit our flexibility in responding to business conditions. At October 31, 2011 we were in compliance with all financial ratio covenants contained within our credit facilities.

Convertible Senior Debentures

In December 2006, we issued $350.0 million of convertible senior debentures due 2026 (“the debentures”). The debentures bear interest at 2.75% per year. We pay interest on the debentures on June 15 and December 15 of each year. In accordance with the accounting rules regarding the accounting treatment for convertible debt instruments requiring or permitting partial cash settlement upon conversion, we have accounted for the debt and equity components of the debentures in a manner that reflects the estimated non-convertible debt borrowing rate at the date of the issuance of the debentures at 6.30%. Under this accounting treatment, during the three and nine months ended October 31, 2011 and 2010, we recorded contractual interest expense of $2.4 million and $7.2 million, respectively, and non-cash interest expense of $2.5 million and $7.5 million, respectively, related to the debentures. At October 31, 2011, the if-converted value of the debentures did not exceed the principal balance and the $1.3 million unamortized debt discount has a remaining amortization period of approximately two months based on our notice of redemption of the debentures in December 2011.

In accordance with the terms of the debentures, on November 16, 2011, we announced its election to fully redeem the debentures on December 20, 2011, at a redemption price equal to the principal amount of the debentures plus any accrued and unpaid interest to, but excluding, the redemption date. As a result of our notice of redemption, the debentures are convertible by the holders of the debentures, as provided for under the indenture. Debentures tendered for conversion will not be subject to redemption. If the holders of the debentures elect to convert, we will deliver cash equal to the lesser of the aggregate principal amount of the debentures to be converted and our total conversion obligation as provided for under the indenture. We will issue shares of common stock in respect of the remainder, if any, of our conversion obligation.

In addition, in accordance with the terms of the debentures, the holders have the right to require us to purchase their debentures for cash (“put option”). As required by the rules of the SEC, we filed a Tender Offer Statement on Schedule TO on November 16, 2011, specifying the terms, conditions and procedures for exercising the put option. The put option, if exercised by the holders of the debentures, will require us to purchase all or part of the debentures on December 15, 2011, in cash at a price equal to the principal amount of the debentures plus accrued and unpaid interest up to, but excluding December 15, 2011. As December 15, 2011 is an interest payment date under the debentures, it is not anticipated that any interest payment will be made on those debentures that are delivered under the put option. Debentures for which the put option is not exercised will be redeemed by us on December 20, 2011, subject to earlier conversion by the holders of the debentures as described above.

We will use cash and/or our $500.0 million Credit Agreement to satisfy the repayment of the debentures discussed above.

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Loans Payable to Brightstar Corporation

As of October 31, 2011, we have two loans payable to our joint venture partner, Brightstar Corporation (“Brightstar”). The first loan is an interest-free revolving credit loan issued in connection with BEL’s operations (“the Brightstar Revolver”). The terms of the Brightstar Revolver contain no contractual repayment date and allow the revolving credit loan to increase or decrease in accordance with the working capital requirements of BEL, as determined by the Company. The amount outstanding under the Brightstar Revolver at October 31, 2011 totaled $38.7 million. The second loan was executed in October 2010, when Brightstar entered into an agreement to loan Brightstar Europe Limited joint venture (“BEL”) its share of the funding requirements related to BEL’s acquisition of MCC (“the Acquisition Loan”) (see Note 3 of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements). The outstanding balance of the Acquisition Loan from Brightstar, plus any accrued interest, has a repayment date of September 2015, or earlier if agreed between the two parties, and bears interest at the applicable LIBOR rate plus 4.0% per year, which is payable annually on October 1. The Acquisition Loan at October 31, 2011 totaled $15.9 million.

Other Credit Facilities

We maintain a Receivables Securitization Program with a syndicate of banks which allows us to transfer an undivided interest in a designated pool of U.S. accounts receivable, on an ongoing basis, to provide security or collateral for borrowings up to a maximum of $300.0 million. This program was renewed in August 2011 and expires in August 2012. We pay interest on the Receivables Securitization Program at the applicable commercial paper or LIBOR rate plus an agreed-upon margin. There were no amounts outstanding under the Receivables Securitization Program at October 31, 2011.

In September 2011, we entered into a $500.0 million Credit Agreement with a syndicate of banks (the “Credit Agreement”), which replaced our $250 million Multi-currency Revolving Credit Facility scheduled to expire in March 2012. The Credit Agreement, among other things, i) provides for a maturity date of September 27, 2016, ii) provides for an interest rate on borrowings, facility fees and letter of credit fees based on our non-credit enhanced senior unsecured debt rating as determined by Standard & Poor’s Rating Service and Moody’s Investor Service, and iii) may be increased up to $750.0 million, subject to certain conditions. The Credit Agreement includes various covenants, limitations and events of default customary for similar facilities for similarly rated borrowers, including a maximum debt to capitalization ratio and minimum interest coverage. We have also provided a guarantee of certain of our significant subsidiaries. We pay interest on advances under the Credit Agreement at the applicable LIBOR rate plus a predetermined margin that is based on our debt rating. There are no amounts outstanding under either of these facilities at either October 31, 2011 or January 31, 2011, respectively.

In addition to the facilities described above, we have additional uncommitted lines of credit and overdraft facilities totaling approximately $578.9 million at October 31, 2011 to support our operations.

The total capacity of the other credit facilities discussed above, as well as the maximum borrowings allowable under the facility agreements was approximately $1.4 billion, of which $62.7 million was outstanding at October 31, 2011. Our credit facilities contain limitations on the amounts of annual dividends and repurchases of common stock. Additionally, the credit agreements require compliance with certain warranties and covenants. The financial ratio covenants contained within the credit facilities include a maximum debt to capitalization ratio and a minimum interest coverage ratio. At October 31, 2011, we were in compliance with all such covenants. The ability to draw funds under these credit facilities is dependent upon sufficient collateral (in the case of the Receivables Securitization Program) and meeting the aforementioned financial covenants, which may limit our ability to draw the full amount of these facilities. At October 31, 2011, we had also issued standby letters of credit of $80.5 million for the guarantee of payment to certain third parties in accordance with specified terms and conditions. The issuance of these letters of credit reduces our available capacity under the above-mentioned facilities by the same amount.

In September 2011, we filed a shelf registration statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission for the issuance of debt securities. The net proceeds from any issuance of debt securities are expected to be used for general corporate purposes, including the repayment or refinancing of debt, capital expenditures and to meet working capital needs. As of October 31, 2011, we had not issued any debt securities under this shelf registration statement, nor can any assurances be given that we will issue any debt securities under this registration in the future.

Share Repurchase Programs

In March 2011, our Board of Directors authorized a share repurchase program of up to $100.0 million of our common stock and in June 2011, authorized a $100.0 million increase to the share repurchase program, resulting in a total share repurchase authorization of $200.0 million during the first six months of fiscal 2012. As of July 31, 2011, we completed the $200.0 million share repurchase program through the repurchase of 4,229,179 shares at an average of $47.29 per share, for a total cost, including expenses, of $200.0 million under this program.

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In August 2011, our Board of Directors authorized a share repurchase program for up to $100.0 million of the Company’s common stock. As of October 31, 2011, we completed the $100.0 million share purchase program through the repurchase of 2,213,363 shares at an average of $45.18 per share, for a total cost, including expenses, of $100.0 million under this program.

The share repurchases to date were made on the open market, through block trades or otherwise. The number of shares purchased and the timing of the purchases was based on working capital requirements, general business conditions and other factors, including alternative investment opportunities.

In November 2011, our Board of Directors authorized a share repurchase program for up to $100.0 million of the Company’s common stock.

In conjunction with the share repurchase programs discussed above, we executed 10b5-1 plans that instruct the broker selected by us to repurchase shares on behalf of the Company. The amount of common stock repurchased in accordance with the 10b5-1 plans on any given trading day is determined by a formula in the plan, which is based on the market price of the Company’s common stock. Shares repurchased by the Company are held in treasury for general corporate purposes, including issuances under equity incentive and benefit plans.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

Synthetic Lease Facility

We have a synthetic lease facility (the “Synthetic Lease”), expiring in June 2013, with a group of financial institutions under which we lease certain logistics centers and office facilities from a third-party lessor. Properties leased under the Synthetic Lease are located in Clearwater and Miami, Florida; Fort Worth, Texas; Fontana, California; Suwanee, Georgia; Swedesboro, New Jersey; and South Bend, Indiana. The Synthetic Lease has been accounted for as an operating lease and rental payments are calculated at the applicable LIBOR rate plus a margin based on our credit ratings.

During the first four years of the lease term, we may, at our option, purchase any combination of the seven properties, at an amount equal to each of the property’s cost, as long as the lease balance does not decrease below a defined amount. During the last year of the lease term, until 180 days prior to the lease expiration, we may, at our option, i) purchase a minimum of two of the seven properties, at an amount equal to each of the property’s cost, ii) exercise the option to renew the lease for a minimum of two of the seven properties or iii) exercise the option to remarket a minimum of two of the seven properties and cause a sale of the properties. If we elect to remarket the properties, we have guaranteed the lessor a percentage of the cost of each property, in the aggregate amount of approximately $107.4 million (the “residual value”). We have also provided a residual value guarantee related to the Synthetic Lease, which has been recorded at the estimated fair value of the residual guarantee.

The sum of future minimum lease payments under the Synthetic Lease is approximately $2.9 million at October 31, 2011. The Synthetic Lease contains covenants that must be complied with, similar to the covenants described in certain of the credit facilities. As of October 31, 2011, we were in compliance with all such covenants.

Guarantees

As is customary in the technology industry, to encourage certain customers to purchase product from us, we have arrangements with certain finance companies that provide inventory-financing facilities for our customers. In conjunction with certain of these arrangements, we have agreements with the finance companies that would require us to repurchase certain inventory, which might be repossessed from the customers by the finance companies. Due to various reasons, including among other items, the lack of information regarding the amount of saleable inventory purchased from us still on hand with the customer at any point in time, our repurchase obligations relating to inventory cannot be reasonably estimated. Repurchases of inventory by us under these arrangements have been insignificant to date. We also provide additional financial guarantees to finance companies on behalf of certain customers. The majority of these guarantees are for an indefinite period of time, where we would be required to perform if the customer is in default with the finance company related to purchases made from the Company. The Company reviews the underlying credit for these guarantees on at least an annual basis. As of October 31, 2011 and January 31, 2011, the aggregate amount of guarantees under these arrangements totaled approximately $58.4 million and $62.1 million, respectively, of which approximately $37.7 million and $43.0 million, respectively, was outstanding. We believe that, based on historical experience, the likelihood of a material loss pursuant to the above guarantees is remote.

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ITEM 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

For a description of the Company’s market risks, see “Item 7a. Qualitative and Quantitative Disclosures About Market Risk” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 31, 2011. No material changes have occurred in our market risks since January 31, 2011.

ITEM 4. Controls and Procedures

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

The Company’s management, with the participation of the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, has evaluated the effectiveness of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures as of October 31, 2011. Based on that evaluation, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of October 31, 2011.

Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Exchange Act) identified in connection with management’s evaluation during the third quarter of fiscal 2012 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.

Additional Information

As disclosed in the Company’s Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 31, 2011, on October 1, 2010, the Company completed the acquisition of all of the outstanding shares of Triade Holding B.V. (“Triade”), a privately owned wholesale distributor of consumer electronics and information technology products based in the Netherlands with operations in Belgium, Denmark and Norway. In a related transaction, on October 1, 2010, Brightstar Europe Limited (“BEL”), a consolidated joint venture between the Company and Brightstar Corporation, also completed the acquisition of all of the outstanding shares of certain of Triade’s mobility subsidiaries in Belgium and the Netherlands (“MCC”). Management’s assessment and conclusion on the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting as of January 31, 2011, excluded the internal controls of Triade and MCC; however, as of January 31, 2012, this assessment and conclusion will include the controls of Triade and MCC.

PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 1. Legal Proceedings

Prior to fiscal 2004, one of the Company’s European subsidiaries was audited in relation to various value-added tax (“VAT”) matters. As a result of those audits, the subsidiary received notices of assessment that allege the subsidiary did not properly collect and remit VAT. It is management’s opinion, based upon the opinion of outside legal counsel, that the Company has valid defenses related to a substantial portion of these assessments. Although the Company is vigorously pursuing administrative and judicial action to challenge the assessments, no assurance can be given as to the ultimate outcome. The resolution of such assessments will not be material to the Company’s consolidated financial position; however, it could be material to the Company’s operating results for any particular period, depending upon the level of income for such period.

In December 2010, in a non-unanimous decision, a Brazilian appellate court overturned a 2003 trial court which had previously ruled in favor of the Company’s Brazilian subsidiary related to the imposition of certain taxes on payments abroad related to the licensing of commercial software products, commonly referred to as “CIDE tax”. The Company estimates the total exposure where the CIDE tax, including interest, may be considered due, to be approximately $32.6 million as of October 31, 2011. The Brazilian subsidiary has moved for clarification of the ruling and intends to appeal if the court does not rule in its favor. However, in order to pursue the next level of appeal, the Brazilian subsidiary may be required to make a deposit or to provide a guarantee to the courts for the payment of the CIDE tax pending the outcome of the appeal, which will be reflected in the Brazilian subsidiary’s financial statements at such time. Based on the legal opinion of outside counsel, the Company believes that the chances of success on appeal of this matter are favorable and the Brazilian subsidiary intends to vigorously defend its position that the CIDE tax is not due. However, no assurance can be given as to the ultimate outcome of this matter. The resolution of this matter will not be material to the Company’s consolidated financial position or liquidity; however, it could be material to the Company’s operating results for any particular period, depending upon the level of income for such period.

The Company is subject to various other legal proceedings and claims arising in the ordinary course of business. The Company’s management does not expect the outcome in any of these other legal proceedings, individually or collectively, will have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.

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ITEM 1A. Risk Factors

In addition to other information set forth in this report, you should carefully consider the factors discussed in Part I. Item 1A. “Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended January 31, 2011, which could materially affect our business, financial position and results of operations. Risk factors which could cause actual results to differ materially from those suggested by forward-looking statements include but are not limited to those discussed or identified in this document, in our public filings with the SEC, and those incorporated by reference in Part I, Item 1A. “Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended January 31, 2011.

During the second quarter of fiscal 2012, the Company added the following to the risk factors referred to above in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended January 31, 2011:

Potential Adverse Effects of Litigation or Regulatory Enforcement Actions

The Company cannot predict what losses we might incur in litigation matters, regulatory enforcement actions and contingencies that we may be involved with from time to time. There are various claims, lawsuits and pending actions against us. It is our opinion that the ultimate resolution of these matters will not have a material adverse effect on our consolidated financial position. However, the resolution of certain of these matters could be material to our operating results for any particular period, depending on the level of income for such period. We can make no assurances that we will ultimately be successful in our defense of any of these matters. See Part I, Item 3, “Legal Proceedings,” in this Form 10-K for a discussion of our material legal matters.

ITEM 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use Of Proceeds

In March 2011, our Board of Directors authorized a share repurchase program of up to $100.0 million of our common stock and in June 2011, authorized a $100.0 million increase to the share repurchase program, resulting in a total share repurchase authorization of $200 million through the first six months of fiscal 2012. As of July 31, 2011, we had completed the $200.0 million share repurchases program through the repurchase of 4,229,179 shares at an average of $47.29 per share, for a total cost, including expenses, of $200.0 million under this program.

In August 2011, our Board of Directors authorized a share repurchase program for up to $100.0 million of our common stock. As of October 31, 2011, we have completed the $100.0 million share purchase program through the repurchase of 2,213,363 shares at an average of $45.18 per share, for a total cost, including expenses, of $100.0 million under this program.

The share repurchases to date were made on the open market, through block trades or otherwise. The number of shares purchased and the timing of the purchases was based on working capital requirements, general business conditions and other factors, including alternative investment opportunities.

In November 2011, our Board of Directors authorized a share repurchase program for up to $100.0 million of the Company’s common stock.

In conjunction with the share repurchase programs discussed above, we executed 10b5-1 plans that instruct the broker selected by us to repurchase shares on behalf of the Company. The amount of common stock repurchased in accordance with the 10b5-1 plans on any given trading day is determined by a formula in the plan, which is based on the market price of our common stock. Shares repurchased by us are held in treasury for general corporate purposes, including issuances under equity incentive and benefit plans. The following table presents information with respect to purchases of common stock by the Company under the share repurchase programs during the quarter ended October 31, 2011:

	Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities
Period	Total number of shares purchased		Average price paid per share		Total number of  shares purchased as part of publicly announced plan or programs		Maximum dollar value of shares that may yet be purchased under the plan or programs
August 1 – August 31, 2011		687,741	$	44.36		687,741
September 1 – September 30, 2011		1,525,622	$	45.55		1,525,622
October 1 – October 31, 2011		0	$	0		0
Total		2,213,363	$	45.18		2,213,363	$	0

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ITEM 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities

Not applicable.

ITEM 4. Removed and Reserved

ITEM 5. Other Information

On November 30, 2011, as part of our ongoing initiatives to optimize profitability and return on invested capital, the decision was made to close our commercial operations in Brazil by the end of fiscal 2012. As a result of this closure, we expect to incur operating losses and other charges in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2012 of approximately $22.0 million to $25.0 million. We will also record approximately $8.0 million to $10.0 million as an impairment on our investment in Brazil due to a foreign currency exchange loss (previously recorded in shareholders’ equity as accumulated other comprehensive income). In addition, we will record a non-cash charge to increase our provision for income taxes by approximately $8.0 million to $10.0 million to write-off the deferred tax assets in Brazil. These estimates do not include any costs associated with our Brazilian subsidiary’s contingencies related to CIDE and other non-income related tax examinations (as further discussed in Item 1 above).

ITEM 6. Exhibits

(a) Exhibits

10-BBk	Credit Agreement dated as of September 27, 2011 (1)
31-A	Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Exchange Act Rules 13a-14(a) and 15d-14(a), As Adopted Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
31-B	Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Exchange Act Rules 13a-14(a) and 15d-14(a), As Adopted Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
32-A	Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
32-B	Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
101	Interactive data files pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T: (i) Consolidated Balance Sheets as of October 31, 2011 and January 31, 2011, (ii) Consolidated Statement of Income for the Three and Nine Months Ended October 31, 2011 and 2010, (iii) Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows for the Nine Months Ended October 31, 2011 and 2010, and (iv) Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements. (2)

⁽¹⁾ Incorporated by reference to the Exhibits included in the Company’s Schedule TO filed with the SEC on November 16, 2011.

⁽²⁾ Pursuant to the applicable securities laws and regulations, we are deemed to have complied with the reporting obligation relating to the submission of interactive data files in such exhibits and are not subject to liability under anti-fraud provisions of the federal securities laws as long as we have made a good faith attempt to comply with the submission requirements and promptly amend the interactive data files after becoming aware that the interactive data files fail to comply with the submission requirements. Users of this data are advised that, pursuant to Tule 406T, these interactive data files are deemed not filed and otherwise are not subject to liability.

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

TECH DATA CORPORATION

(Registrant)

Signature	Title	Date
/s/    ROBERT M. DUTKOWSKY       ROBERT M. DUTKOWSKY	Chief Executive Officer; Director	December 1, 2011
/s/    JEFFERY P. HOWELLS       Jeffery P. Howells	Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer; Director (principal financial officer)	December 1, 2011
/s/    JOSEPH B. TREPANI       Joseph B. Trepani	Senior Vice President and Corporate Controller (principal accounting officer)	December 1, 2011

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EX-31.A

Exhibit 31-A

Certification of Chief Executive Officer

Pursuant to

Exchange Act Rules 13a-14(a) and 15d-14(a)

As Adopted Pursuant to

Section 302 of The Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

I, Robert M. Dutkowsky, certify that:

1. I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Tech Data Corporation (the “registrant”);

2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4. The registrant’s other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)), and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:

a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

b) Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

c) Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

d) Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and

5. The registrant’s other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

a) All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

Date: December 1, 2011

/S/ ROBERT M. DUTKOWSKY

Robert M. Dutkowsky

Chief Executive Officer

EX-31.B

Exhibit 31-B

Certification of Chief Financial Officer

Pursuant to

Exchange Act Rules 13a-14(a) and 15d-14(a)

As Adopted Pursuant to

Section 302 of The Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

I, Jeffery P. Howells, certify that:

1. I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Tech Data Corporation (the “registrant”);

2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4. The registrant’s other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)), and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:

a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

b) Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

c) Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

d) Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and

5. The registrant’s other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

a) All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

Date: December 1, 2011

/S/ JEFFERY P. HOWELLS

Jeffery P. Howells

Executive Vice President and

Chief Financial Officer

EX-32.A

Exhibit 32-A

Certification of Chief Executive Officer

Pursuant to

18 U.S.C. Section 1350,

As Adopted Pursuant to

Section 906 of The Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

I, Robert M. Dutkowsky, Chief Executive Officer of Tech Data Corporation, certify, pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, that, to my knowledge:

(i) The Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of Tech Data Corporation for the quarterly period ended October 31, 2011, (the “Report”) fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, (15 U.S.C. 78m); and

(ii) The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.

Dated: December 1, 2011

/S/ ROBERT M. DUTKOWSKY

Robert M. Dutkowsky

Chief Executive Officer

EX-32.B

Exhibit 32-B

Certification of Chief Financial Officer

Pursuant to

18 U.S.C. Section 1350,

As Adopted Pursuant to

Section 906 of The Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

I, Jeffery P. Howells, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Tech Data Corporation, certify, pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, that, to my knowledge:

(i) The Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of Tech Data Corporation for the quarterly period ended October 31, 2011, (the “Report”) fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, (15 U.S.C. 78m); and

(ii) The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.

Dated: December 1, 2011

/S/ JEFFERY P. HOWELLS

Jeffery P. Howells

Executive Vice President and

Chief Financial Officer

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Commitments And Contingencies (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Oct. 31, 2011	Jan. 31, 2011
Commitments And Contingencies [Abstract]
Aggregate amount of guarantees	$ 58.4	$ 62.1
Aggregate amount of guarantees, outstanding	37.7	43.0
CIDE tax	$ 32.6

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Stock-Based Compensation (Schedule Of Stock Options Activity) (Details) (Stock Options [Member])	9 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2011
Stock Options [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Outstanding at January 31, 2011	2,881,356
Granted	12,882
Exercised	(1,116,534)
Canceled	(21,394)
Outstanding at October 31, 2011	1,756,310

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Earnings Per Share ("EPS") (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	9 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2011	Oct. 31, 2010	Oct. 31, 2011 Convertible Senior Debentures [Member]	Jan. 31, 2011 Convertible Senior Debentures [Member]	Dec. 31, 2006 Convertible Senior Debentures [Member]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Equity-based compensation awards, excluded from computation of dilutive earnings per share	35,181	1,144,042
Convertible senior debentures, issuance date			December 2006
Convertible senior debentures, face value			$ 350,000,000	$ 350,000,000	$ 350,000,000
Debt, maturity date			Dec. 01, 2026

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Fair Value Of Financial Instruments (Details) (USD $)					9 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2011	Oct. 31, 2011 Convertible Senior Debentures [Member]	Jan. 31, 2011 Convertible Senior Debentures [Member]	Dec. 31, 2006 Convertible Senior Debentures [Member]	Oct. 31, 2011 Derivatives Not Designated As Hedging Instruments [Member]	Oct. 31, 2010 Derivatives Not Designated As Hedging Instruments [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Net unrealized gain on foreign currency forward contracts					$ 8,600,000	$ 7,000,000
Net unrealized loss on foreign currency forward contracts					11,900,000	5,300,000
Convertible senior debentures, face value		350,000,000	350,000,000	350,000,000
Fair value of the convertible senior debentures	$ 354,400,000

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Income Taxes

9 Months Ended

Oct. 31, 2011

Income Taxes [Abstract]

Income Taxes

NOTE 4 — INCOME TAXES

The Company's effective tax rate was 29.1% in the third quarter of fiscal 2012 and 30.0% in the third quarter of fiscal 2011. The Company's effective tax rate was 27.7% for the first nine months of fiscal 2012 compared to 29.3% for the same period of the prior year. The decrease in the effective rate for the third quarter and first nine months of fiscal 2012 compared to the same periods of the prior year is primarily the result of the relative mix of earnings and losses within the tax jurisdictions in which the Company operates. The effective tax rate differed from the U.S. federal statutory rate of 35% during these periods primarily due to the relative mix of earnings or losses within the tax jurisdictions in which the Company operates such as: a) losses in tax jurisdictions where the Company is not able to record a tax benefit; b) earnings in tax jurisdictions where the Company has previously recorded a valuation allowance on deferred tax assets; and c) earnings in lower-tax jurisdictions for which no U.S. taxes have been provided because such earnings are planned to be reinvested indefinitely outside the United States.

The overall effective tax rate will continue to be dependent upon the geographic distribution of the Company's earnings or losses, changes in tax laws, or interpretations of these laws in these operating jurisdictions. The Company monitors the assumptions used in estimating the annual effective tax rate and makes adjustments, if required, throughout the year. If actual results differ from the assumptions used in estimating the Company's annual effective income tax rates, future income tax expense could be materially affected.

The Company's future effective tax rates could be affected by changes in the relative mix of taxable income and taxable loss jurisdictions, changes in the valuation of deferred tax assets or liabilities or changes in tax laws or interpretations thereof. In addition, the Company's income tax returns are subject to continuous examination by the Internal Revenue Service and other tax authorities. The Company regularly assesses the likelihood of adverse outcomes from these examinations to determine the adequacy of the Company's provision for income taxes. To the extent the Company prevails in matters for which accruals have been established or is required to pay amounts in excess of such accruals, the effective tax rate could be materially affected.

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Debt (Other Credit Facilities) (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)						1 Months Ended			1 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2011	Sep. 30, 2011	Jan. 31, 2011	Oct. 31, 2011 Receivables Securitization Program [Member]	Jan. 31, 2011 Receivables Securitization Program [Member]	Sep. 30, 2011 Multi-Currency Revolving Credit Facility [Member]	Jan. 31, 2011 Multi-Currency Revolving Credit Facility [Member]	Oct. 31, 2011 Other Committed And Uncommitted Revolving Credit Facilities, Expiring On Various Dates Through Fiscal 2012 [Member]	Sep. 30, 2011 Credit Agreement [Member]	Oct. 31, 2011 Credit Agreement [Member]	Oct. 31, 2011 Standby Letters Of Credit [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Maximum borrowing capacity	$ 1,400,000,000	$ 750,000,000		$ 300,000,000				$ 578,900,000	$ 500,000,000
U.S. trade receivables	2,928,041,000		2,896,671,000	699,000,000	549,800,000
Line of credit, outstanding amount	62,700,000				0.0		0			0
Revolving credit loans, expiration date						March 2012			September 27, 2016
Standby letters of credit issued											80,500,000
Multi-currency Revolving Credit Facility		$ 250,000,000

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Debt (Loans Payable To Brightstar Corporation) (Narrative) (Details) (Loan Payable To Brightstar Corporation, Interest At LIBOR Plus 4.0% Payable Annually, Due September 2015 [Member])	9 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2011	Jan. 31, 2011
Loan Payable To Brightstar Corporation, Interest At LIBOR Plus 4.0% Payable Annually, Due September 2015 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt, issuance date	October 2010
Debt, maturity date	Sep. 01, 2015
Annual interest rate on loans payable in addition to LIBOR	4.00%	4.00%

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Debt (Components Of Debt) (Details) (USD $)			9 Months Ended			9 Months Ended		9 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2011	Jan. 31, 2011	Oct. 31, 2011 Convertible Senior Debentures [Member]	Jan. 31, 2011 Convertible Senior Debentures [Member]	Dec. 31, 2006 Convertible Senior Debentures [Member]	Oct. 31, 2011 Loan Payable To Brightstar Corporation, Interest At LIBOR Plus 4.0% Payable Annually, Due September 2015 [Member]	Jan. 31, 2011 Loan Payable To Brightstar Corporation, Interest At LIBOR Plus 4.0% Payable Annually, Due September 2015 [Member]	Oct. 31, 2011 Other Committed And Uncommitted Revolving Credit Facilities, Expiring On Various Dates Through Fiscal 2012 [Member]	Oct. 31, 2010 Other Committed And Uncommitted Revolving Credit Facilities, Expiring On Various Dates Through Fiscal 2012 [Member]	Jan. 31, 2011 Other Committed And Uncommitted Revolving Credit Facilities, Expiring On Various Dates Through Fiscal 2012 [Member]	Oct. 31, 2011 Interest-Free Revolving Credit Loan Payable To Brightstar Corporation [Member]	Jan. 31, 2011 Interest-Free Revolving Credit Loan Payable To Brightstar Corporation [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Convertible senior debentures, face value			$ 350,000,000	$ 350,000,000	$ 350,000,000
Less-unamortized debt discount	(1,300,000)		(1,285,000)	(8,993,000)
Convertible senior debentures, net			348,715,000	341,007,000
Capital leases	7,080,000	7,325,000
Loan payable						15,940,000	15,203,000
Revolving credit loan								62,660,000		92,931,000	38,737,000	38,045,000
Long-term debt	473,132,000	494,511,000
Less-current maturities (included as "Revolving credit loans and current portion of long-term debt, net")	(411,909,000)	(434,435,000)
Total long-term debt	$ 61,223,000	$ 60,076,000
Convertible senior debentures, semi-annual interest rate			2.75%		2.75%
Annual interest rate on loans payable in addition to LIBOR						4.00%	4.00%
Debt, maturity date			Dec. 01, 2026			Sep. 01, 2015
Revolving credit loans, interest rate								7.99%		3.27%
Revolving credit loans, expiration date									2012

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Income Taxes (Details)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2011	Oct. 31, 2010	Oct. 31, 2011	Oct. 31, 2010
Income Taxes [Abstract]
Effective tax rate	29.10%	30.00%	27.70%	29.30%
Federal statutory rate	35.00%	35.00%	35.00%	35.00%

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Debt

9 Months Ended

Oct. 31, 2011

Debt [Abstract]

Debt

NOTE 3 — DEBT

	October 31, 2011			January 31, 2011
	(In thousands)
Convertible senior debentures, interest at 2.75% payable semi-annually, due December 2026	$	350,000		$	350,000
Less—unamortized debt discount		(1,285	)		(8,993	)
Convertible senior debentures, net		348,715			341,007
Capital leases		7,080			7,325
Loan payable to Brightstar Corporation, interest at LIBOR plus 4.0% payable annually, due September 2015		15,940			15,203
Interest-free revolving credit loan payable to Brightstar Corporation		38,737			38,045
Other committed and uncommitted revolving credit facilities, average interest rate of 7.99% and 3.27% at October 31, 2011 and January 31, 2011, expiring on various dates through fiscal 2012		62,660			92,931
		473,132			494,511
Less—current maturities (included as "Revolving credit loans and current portion of long-term debt, net")		(411,909	)		(434,435	)
Total long-term debt	$	61,223		$	60,076

Convertible Senior Debentures

In December 2006, the Company issued $350.0 million of convertible senior debentures due 2026 ("the debentures"). The debentures bear interest at 2.75% per year. The Company pays interest on the debentures on June 15 and December 15 of each year. In accordance with the accounting rules regarding the accounting treatment for convertible debt instruments requiring or permitting partial cash settlement upon conversion, the Company has accounted for the debt and equity components of the debentures in a manner that reflects the estimated non-convertible debt borrowing rate at the date of the issuance of the debentures at 6.30%. Under this accounting treatment, during the three and nine months ended October 31, 2011 and 2010, the Company has recorded contractual interest expense of $2.4 million and $7.2 million, respectively, and non-cash interest expense of $2.5 million and $7.5 million, respectively, related to the debentures. At October 31, 2011, the if-converted value of the debentures did not exceed the principal balance and the $1.3 million unamortized debt discount has a remaining amortization period of approximately two months based on the Company's notice of redemption of the debentures in December 2011.

In accordance with the terms of the debentures, on November 16, 2011, the Company announced its election to fully redeem the debentures on December 20, 2011, at a redemption price equal to the principal amount of the debentures plus any accrued and unpaid interest to, but excluding, the redemption date. As a result of the Company's notice of redemption, the debentures are convertible by the holders of the debentures, as provided for under the indenture. Debentures tendered for conversion will not be subject to redemption. If the holders of the debentures elect to convert, the Company will deliver cash equal to the lesser of the aggregate principal amount of the debentures to be converted and the Company's total conversion obligation as provided for under the indenture. The Company will issue shares of common stock in respect of the remainder, if any, of the Company's conversion obligation.

In addition, in accordance with the terms of the debentures, the holders have the right to require the Company to purchase their debentures for cash ("put option"). The put option, if exercised by the holders of the debentures, will require the Company to purchase all or part of the debentures on December 15, 2011, in cash at a price equal to the principal amount of the debentures plus accrued and unpaid interest up to, but excluding December 15, 2011. As December 15, 2011 is an interest payment date under the debentures, it is not anticipated that any interest payment will be made on those debentures that are delivered under the put option. Debentures for which the put option is not exercised will be redeemed by the Company on December 20, 2011, subject to earlier conversion by the holders of the debentures as described above.

The Company will use cash and/or the Company's $500.0 million Credit Agreement to satisfy the repayment of the debentures discussed above.

Loans Payable to Brightstar Corporation

In October 2010, Brightstar Corporation ("Brightstar") entered into an agreement to loan Brightstar Europe Limited ("BEL"), a joint venture between the Company and Brightstar, its share of the funding requirements related to BEL's acquisition of Mobile Communication Company B.V. and Mobile Communications Company Belgium N.V. ("the Acquisition Loan"). The Acquisition Loan from Brightstar, plus any accrued interest, has a repayment date of September 2015, or earlier if agreed between the two parties, and bears interest at the applicable LIBOR rate plus 4.0% per year, which is payable annually on October 1.

The Company also has an interest-free revolving credit loan from Brightstar that was issued in connection with the operations of BEL ("the Brightstar Revolver"). The terms of the Brightstar Revolver contain no contractual repayment date and allow for the revolving credit loan to increase or decrease in accordance with the working capital requirements of BEL, as determined by the Company. Effective October 2010, a resolution of BEL's board was approved stating that the Brightstar Revolver will not be repaid for the foreseeable future and therefore the revolving credit loan is classified as long-term debt within the Company's Consolidated Balance Sheet at both October 31, 2011 and January 31, 2011.

Other Credit Facilities

The Company has an agreement (the "Receivables Securitization Program") with a syndicate of banks that allows the Company to transfer an undivided interest in a designated pool of U.S. accounts receivable, on an ongoing basis, to provide security or collateral for borrowings up to a maximum of $300.0 million. Under this program, which was renewed in August 2011, the Company legally isolates certain U.S. trade receivables into a wholly-owned bankruptcy remote special purpose entity. Such receivables, which are recorded in the Consolidated Balance Sheet, totaled $699.0 million and $549.8 million at October 31, 2011 and January 31, 2011, respectively. As collections reduce accounts receivable balances included in the security or collateral pool, the Company may transfer interests in new receivables to bring the amount available to be borrowed up to the maximum. The Company pays interest on advances under the Receivables Securitization Program at the applicable commercial paper or LIBOR rate plus an agreed-upon margin. There are no amounts outstanding under this program at either October 31, 2011 or January 31, 2011.

In September 2011, the Company entered into a $500.0 million Credit Agreement with a syndicate of banks (the "Credit Agreement"), which replaced the Company's $250.0 million Multi-currency Revolving Credit Facility scheduled to expire in March 2012. The Credit Agreement, among other things, i) provides for a maturity date of September 27, 2016, ii) provides for an interest rate on borrowings, facility fees and letter of credit fees based on the Company's non-credit enhanced senior unsecured debt rating as determined by Standard & Poor's Rating Service and Moody's Investor Service, and iii) may be increased up to $750.0 million, subject to certain conditions. The Credit Agreement includes various covenants, limitations and events of default customary for similar facilities for similarly rated borrowers, including a maximum debt to capitalization ratio and minimum interest coverage. The Company has also provided a guarantee of certain of its significant subsidiaries. The Company pays interest on advances under the Credit Agreement at the applicable LIBOR rate plus a predetermined margin that is based on the Company's debt rating. There are no amounts outstanding under either of these facilities at October 31, 2011 or January 31, 2011, respectively.

In addition to the facilities described above, the Company has various other committed and uncommitted lines of credit and overdraft facilities totaling approximately $578.9 million at October 31, 2011 to support its operations. Most of these facilities are provided on an unsecured, short-term basis and are reviewed periodically for renewal.

The total capacity of the other credit facilities discussed above, as well as the maximum borrowings under the facilities, was approximately $1.4 billion, of which $62.7 million was outstanding at October 31, 2011. The Company's credit facilities contain limitations on the amounts of annual dividends and repurchases of common stock. Additionally, the credit facilities require compliance with certain warranties and covenants. The financial ratio covenants contained within the credit facilities include a debt to capitalization ratio and a minimum interest coverage ratio. At October 31, 2011, the Company was in compliance with all such covenants. The ability to draw funds under these credit facilities is dependent upon sufficient collateral (in the case of the Receivables Securitization Program) and meeting the aforementioned financial covenants, which may limit the Company's ability to draw the full amount of these facilities. At October 31, 2011, the Company had also issued standby letters of credit of $80.5 million. These letters of credit typically act as a guarantee of payment to certain third parties in accordance with specified terms and conditions. The issuance of these letters of credit reduces the Company's available capacity under the above-mentioned facilities by the same amount.

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Stock-Based Compensation (Narrative) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, except Share data in Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2011	Oct. 31, 2010	Oct. 31, 2011	Oct. 31, 2010	Jun. 30, 2009
Stock-Based Compensation [Abstract]
Stock-based compensation expense	$ 2,787	$ 2,286	$ 7,969	$ 7,395
Number of shares authorized for grant					4.0
Number of shares available for grant	3.2		3.2
Maximum term of Equity-based compensation awards, years			10
Awards vesting period, minimum (in years)			one
Awards vesting period, maximum (in years)			four

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Segment Information (Financial Information By Geographic Segment) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended				9 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2011		Oct. 31, 2010		Oct. 31, 2011		Oct. 31, 2010		Jan. 31, 2011
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales to unaffiliated customers	$ 6,593,983		$ 6,163,762		$ 19,375,572		$ 17,258,778
Operating income	89,569		80,972		244,027		216,216
Stock-based compensation expense	(2,787)		(2,286)		(7,969)		(7,395)
Depreciation and amortization	13,851		11,597		42,794		33,545
Capital expenditures	13,129		6,738		32,176		21,033
Identifiable assets	6,410,633		6,414,012		6,410,633		6,414,012		6,488,292
Goodwill and acquisition-related intangible assets, net	155,519	[1]	127,468	[1]	155,519	[1]	127,468	[1]
Americas [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales to unaffiliated customers	2,781,263		2,697,809		8,094,723		7,759,140
Operating income	52,638		46,148		148,146		135,018
Depreciation and amortization	3,798		4,098		11,567		12,293
Capital expenditures	10,085		3,359		21,340		11,461
Identifiable assets	2,129,080		2,059,194		2,129,080		2,059,194
Goodwill and acquisition-related intangible assets, net	2,966	[1]	2,966	[1]	2,966	[1]	2,966	[1]
Europe [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales to unaffiliated customers	3,812,720		3,465,953		11,280,849		9,499,638
Operating income	39,718		37,110		103,850		88,593
Depreciation and amortization	10,053		7,499		31,227		21,252
Capital expenditures	3,044		3,379		10,836		9,572
Identifiable assets	4,281,553		4,354,818		4,281,553		4,354,818
Goodwill and acquisition-related intangible assets, net	$ 152,553	[1]	$ 124,502	[1]	$ 152,553	[1]	$ 124,502	[1]

[1] The increase in the goodwill and acquisition-related intangible assets, net, at October 31, 2011, is primarily the result of an acquisition in Europe completed during the third quarter of fiscal 2012.

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Consolidated Balance Sheet (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Oct. 31, 2011	Jan. 31, 2011
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 899,666	$ 839,934
Accounts receivable, less allowance for doubtful accounts of $59,037 and $56,811	2,928,041	2,896,671
Inventories	1,961,299	2,205,394
Prepaid expenses and other assets	213,952	181,147
Total current assets	6,002,958	6,123,146
Property and equipment, net	88,092	94,315
Other assets, net	319,583	270,831
Total assets	6,410,633	6,488,292
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	3,295,867	3,223,962
Accrued expenses and other liabilities	520,751	562,638
Revolving credit loans and current maturities of long-term debt, net	411,909	434,435
Total current liabilities	4,228,527	4,221,035
Long-term debt, less current maturities	61,223	60,076
Other long-term liabilities	76,864	68,754
Total liabilities	4,366,614	4,349,865
Commitments and contingencies (Note 9)
Shareholders' equity:
Common stock, par value $.0015; 200,000,000 shares authorized; 59,239,085 shares issued at October 31, 2011 and January 31, 2011	89	89
Additional paid-in capital	765,525	768,757
Treasury stock, 17,968,073 and 12,517,538 shares at October 31, 2011 and January 31, 2011	(728,600)	(466,635)
Retained earnings	1,605,698	1,453,371
Accumulated other comprehensive income	371,643	358,884
Equity attributable to shareholders of Tech Data Corporation	2,014,355	2,114,466
Noncontrolling interest	29,664	23,961
Total equity	2,044,019	2,138,427
Total liabilities and equity	$ 6,410,633	$ 6,488,292

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Business And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies

9 Months Ended

Oct. 31, 2011

Business And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract]

Business And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies

NOTE 1 — BUSINESS AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Description of Business

Tech Data Corporation ("Tech Data" or the "Company") is one of the world's largest wholesale distributors of technology products. The Company serves as a strategic link in the technology supply chain by bringing products from the world's leading technology vendors to market, as well as providing customers with advanced logistics capabilities and value added services. Tech Data's customers include value added resellers, direct marketers, retailers and corporate resellers who support the diverse technology needs of end users. The Company is managed in two geographic segments: the Americas (including North America and South America) and Europe.

Principles of Consolidation

The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Tech Data and its subsidiaries. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. Noncontrolling interest is recognized for the portion of a consolidated joint venture not owned by the Company. The Company operates on a fiscal year that ends on January 31.

Basis of Presentation

The consolidated financial statements have been prepared by the Company, without audit, pursuant to the rules and regulations of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"). The Company prepares its financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States ("U.S. GAAP"). These principles require management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. In the opinion of management, the accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements contain all adjustments (consisting of only normal recurring adjustments) necessary to present fairly the financial position of the Company as of October 31, 2011 and its results of operations and cash flows for the three and nine months ended October 31, 2011 and 2010.

Seasonality

The Company's quarterly operating results have fluctuated significantly in the past and will likely continue to do so in the future as a result of currency fluctuations and seasonal variations in the demand for the products and services offered. Narrow operating margins may magnify the impact of these factors on our operating results. Recent historical seasonal variations have included an increase in European demand during the Company's fiscal fourth quarter and decreased demand in other fiscal quarters, particularly quarters that include summer months. Given that over one half of the Company's revenues are derived from Europe, the worldwide results closely follow the seasonality trends in Europe. Additionally, the life cycles of major products, as well as the impact of future acquisitions and dispositions, may also materially impact the Company's business, financial condition, or consolidated results of operations. Therefore, the results of operations for the three and nine months ended October 31, 2011 and 2010 are not necessarily indicative of the results that can be expected for the entire fiscal year ending January 31, 2012.

Comprehensive (Loss) Income

Comprehensive (loss) income is defined as the change in equity (net assets) of a business enterprise during a period from transactions and other events and circumstances from non-owner sources, and is comprised of "net income" and "other comprehensive (loss) income." Comprehensive (loss) income attributable to the shareholders of the Company for the three and nine months ended October 31, 2011 and 2010 is as follows:

	Three months  ended October 31,					Nine months ended October  31,
	2011			2010		2011		2010
	(In thousands)
Comprehensive income:
Consolidated net income	$	57,163		$	51,163	$	157,639	$	137,639
Change in consolidated cumulative translation adjustments ("CTA") (1)		(75,171	)		90,980		13,211		14,840
Total comprehensive (loss) income		(18,008	)		142,143		170,850		152,479
Less—comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interest		2,859			1,359		5,764		998
Comprehensive (loss) income attributable to shareholders of Tech Data	$	(20,867	)	$	140,784	$	165,086	$	151,481

⁽¹⁾  There were no income tax effects related to the change in cumulative translation adjustments during either the three or nine months ended October 31, 2011 or 2010.

Comprehensive (loss) income attributable to shareholders of the Company decreased significantly during the quarter ended October 31, 2011, as compared to the same period of the prior fiscal year primarily as a result of the weakening of most currencies in which the Company operates in comparison to the U.S. dollar during the quarter ended October 31, 2011, compared to the strengthening of the U.S. dollar during the same period of the prior year.

 Recently Adopted Accounting Standards

In December 2010, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued an accounting standard which modifies the two-step goodwill impairment testing process for entities that have a reporting unit with a zero or negative carrying amount. For those reporting units, an entity is required to perform step two of the goodwill impairment test if it is more likely than not that goodwill impairment exists. In determining whether it is more likely than not that a goodwill impairment exists, an entity should consider whether there are any adverse qualitative factors indicating that an impairment exists. This accounting standard is effective for the Company beginning with the quarter ending April 30, 2011. The Company has adopted this standard for the quarter ended April 30, 2011, which had no impact on its consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

In October 2009, the FASB issued an accounting standard requiring an entity to allocate revenue arrangement consideration at the inception of a multiple-deliverable revenue arrangement to all of its deliverables based on their relative selling prices. This accounting standard is effective for revenue arrangements entered into or materially modified by the Company beginning February 1, 2011 with early adoption permitted. The Company has adopted this standard effective February 1, 2011, which did not have a material impact on the Company's consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

In October 2009, the FASB issued an accounting standard addressing how entities account for revenue arrangements that contain both hardware and software elements. Due to the significant difference in the level of evidence required for separation of multiple deliverables within different accounting standards, this particular accounting standard will modify the scope of accounting guidance for software revenue recognition. Many tangible products containing software and non-software components that function together to deliver the tangible products' essential functionality will be accounted for under the revised multiple-element arrangement revenue recognition guidance discussed above. This accounting standard is effective for revenue arrangements entered into or materially modified by the Company beginning February 1, 2011 with early adoption permitted. The Company has adopted this standard effective February 1, 2011, which did not have a material impact on the Company's consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

Recently Issued Accounting Standards

In September 2011, the FASB issued an accounting standard which simplifies how entities test goodwill for impairment. The accounting standard permits an entity to first assess qualitative factors to determine whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount as a basis for determining whether it is necessary to perform the two-step goodwill impairment test described below. The accounting standard is effective for the Company beginning February 1, 2012, with early adoption permitted. The Company does not expect the adoption of this guidance will have a material impact on its consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

In May 2011, the FASB and International Accounting Standards Board ("IASB") issued a new accounting standard that amends the wording used to describe many of the requirements in U.S. GAAP for measuring fair value and for disclosing information about fair value measurements. This accounting standard does not extend the use of fair value accounting, but provides guidance on how it should be applied where its use is already required or permitted by other standards within U.S. GAAP or International Financial Reporting Standards ("IFRS"). This accounting standard is effective for the Company beginning with the quarter ending April 30, 2012. The Company does not expect the adoption of this guidance will have a material impact on its consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

In June 2011, the FASB issued a new accounting standard related to the presentation of comprehensive income. This standard requires presentation of comprehensive income in either a single statement of comprehensive income or two separate but consecutive statements. This standard does not change the definitions of the components of net income and other comprehensive income, when an item must be reclassified from other comprehensive income to net income, or earnings per share, which is calculated using net income. The standard further defines the approach for reporting tax impacts of comprehensive income and disclosure of amounts reclassified from comprehensive income to net income. This standard is effective for the Company beginning February 1, 2012, and is required to be applied retrospectively.

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Shareholders' Equity (Narrative) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	1 Months Ended			3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
	Aug. 31, 2011	Jun. 30, 2011	Mar. 31, 2011	Oct. 31, 2011	Jul. 31, 2011
Shareholders' Equity [Abstract]
Share repurchase authorized amount	$ 100.0	$ 100.0	$ 100.0		$ 200.0
Shares repurchased during the period				$ 100.0	$ 200.0

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Shareholders' Equity (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Oct. 31, 2011

Shareholders' Equity [Abstract]

Company's Common Share Repurchase And Issuance Activity

	Shares			Weighted- average price per share
Treasury stock held at January 31, 2011		12,517,538		$	37.28
Shares of common stock repurchased under share repurchase program		6,442,542			46.57
Shares of treasury stock reissued		(992,007	)		38.34
Treasury stock held at October 31, 2011		17,968,073			40.55

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Shareholders' Equity (Company's Common Share Repurchase And Issuance Activity) (Details) (USD $)	9 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2011
Shareholders' Equity [Abstract]
Treasury stock held at January 31, 2011, Shares	12,517,538
Treasury stock held at January 31, 2011, Weighted-average price per share	$ 37.28
Shares of common stock repurchased under share repurchase program, Shares	6,442,542
Shares of common stock repurchased under share repurchase program, Weighted-average price per share	$ 46.57
Shares of treasury stock reissued	(992,007)
Shares of treasury stock reissued, Weighted-average price per share	$ 38.34
Treasury stock held at October 31, 2011, Shares	17,968,073
Treasury stock held at October 31, 2011, Weighted-average price per share	$ 40.55

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Business And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies (Comprehensive (Loss) Income Attributable To The Shareholders) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended				9 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2011		Oct. 31, 2010		Oct. 31, 2011		Oct. 31, 2010
Business And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Consolidated net income	$ 57,163		$ 51,163		$ 157,639		$ 137,639
Change in consolidated cumulative translation adjustments ("CTA")	(75,171)	[1]	90,980	[1]	13,211	[1]	14,840	[1]
Total comprehensive (loss) income	(18,008)		142,143		170,850		152,479
Less-comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interest	2,859		1,359		5,764		998
Comprehensive (loss) income attributable to shareholders of Tech Data	(20,867)		140,784		165,086		151,481
Income tax effects related to change in cumulative translation adjustments	$ 0		$ 0		$ 0		$ 0

[1] There were no income tax effects related to the change in cumulative translation adjustments during either the three or nine months ended October 31, 2011 or 2010.

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Earnings Per Share ("EPS")

9 Months Ended

Oct. 31, 2011

Earnings Per Share ("EPS") [Abstract]

Earnings Per Share ("EPS")

NOTE 2 — EARNINGS PER SHARE ("EPS")

The Company reports a dual presentation of basic and diluted EPS. Basic EPS is computed by dividing net income attributable to shareholders of Tech Data by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the reported period. Diluted EPS reflects the potential dilution related to equity-based incentives (as further discussed in Note 5 – Stock-Based Compensation) using the if-converted and treasury stock methods, where applicable. The computation of basic and diluted EPS is as follows:

	Three months ended October 31,
	2011						2010
	Net income attributable to Tech Data		Weighted average shares		Per share amount		Net income attributable to Tech Data		Weighted average shares		Per share amount
	(In thousands, except per share data)
Net income per common share attributable to shareholders of Tech Data—basic	$	53,519		42,104	$	1.27	$	50,458		46,672	$	1.08
Effect of dilutive securities:
Equity-based awards				450						397
Net income per common share attributable to shareholders of Tech Data—diluted	$	53,519		42,554	$	1.26	$	50,458		47,069	$	1.07

	Nine months ended October 31,
	2011						2010
	Net income attributable to Tech Data		Weighted average shares		Per share amount		Net income attributable to Tech Data		Weighted average shares		Per share amount
	(In thousands, except per share data)
Net income per common share attributable to shareholders of Tech Data—basic	$	152,327		44,602	$	3.42	$	136,946		49,234	$	2.78
Effect of dilutive securities:
Equity-based awards				555						450
Net income per common share attributable to shareholders of Tech Data—diluted	$	152,327		45,157	$	3.37	$	136,946		49,684	$	2.76

At October 31, 2011 and 2010, there were 35,181 and 1,144,042 equity-based compensation awards, respectively, excluded from the computation of diluted earnings per share because the exercise price was greater than the average market price, thereby resulting in an antidilutive effect.

In December 2006, the Company issued $350.0 million of convertible senior debentures due 2026. The dilutive impact of the $350.0 million convertible senior debentures does not impact earnings per share at either October 31, 2011 or 2010 as the conditions for the contingent conversion feature have not been met (see further discussion in Note 3 — Debt).

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Consolidated Balance Sheet (Parenthetical) (USD $) In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Oct. 31, 2011	Jan. 31, 2011
Consolidated Balance Sheet [Abstract]
Accounts receivable, allowance for doubtful accounts	$ 59,037	$ 56,811
Common stock, par value	$ 0.0015	$ 0.0015
Common stock, shares authorized	200,000,000	200,000,000
Common stock, shares issued	59,239,085	59,239,085
Treasury stock, shares	17,968,073	12,517,538

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Business And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies (Policy)

9 Months Ended

Oct. 31, 2011

Business And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract]

Description Of Business

Description of Business

Tech Data Corporation ("Tech Data" or the "Company") is one of the world's largest wholesale distributors of technology products. The Company serves as a strategic link in the technology supply chain by bringing products from the world's leading technology vendors to market, as well as providing customers with advanced logistics capabilities and value added services. Tech Data's customers include value added resellers, direct marketers, retailers and corporate resellers who support the diverse technology needs of end users. The Company is managed in two geographic segments: the Americas (including North America and South America) and Europe.

Principles Of Consolidation

Principles of Consolidation

The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Tech Data and its subsidiaries. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. Noncontrolling interest is recognized for the portion of a consolidated joint venture not owned by the Company. The Company operates on a fiscal year that ends on January 31.

Basis Of Presentation

Basis of Presentation

The consolidated financial statements have been prepared by the Company, without audit, pursuant to the rules and regulations of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"). The Company prepares its financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States ("U.S. GAAP"). These principles require management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. In the opinion of management, the accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements contain all adjustments (consisting of only normal recurring adjustments) necessary to present fairly the financial position of the Company as of October 31, 2011 and its results of operations and cash flows for the three and nine months ended October 31, 2011 and 2010.

Seasonality

Seasonality

The Company's quarterly operating results have fluctuated significantly in the past and will likely continue to do so in the future as a result of currency fluctuations and seasonal variations in the demand for the products and services offered. Narrow operating margins may magnify the impact of these factors on our operating results. Recent historical seasonal variations have included an increase in European demand during the Company's fiscal fourth quarter and decreased demand in other fiscal quarters, particularly quarters that include summer months. Given that over one half of the Company's revenues are derived from Europe, the worldwide results closely follow the seasonality trends in Europe. Additionally, the life cycles of major products, as well as the impact of future acquisitions and dispositions, may also materially impact the Company's business, financial condition, or consolidated results of operations. Therefore, the results of operations for the three and nine months ended October 31, 2011 and 2010 are not necessarily indicative of the results that can be expected for the entire fiscal year ending January 31, 2012.

Comprehensive (Loss) Income

Comprehensive (Loss) Income

Comprehensive (loss) income is defined as the change in equity (net assets) of a business enterprise during a period from transactions and other events and circumstances from non-owner sources, and is comprised of "net income" and "other comprehensive (loss) income." Comprehensive (loss) income attributable to the shareholders of the Company for the three and nine months ended October 31, 2011 and 2010 is as follows:

	Three months  ended October 31,					Nine months ended October  31,
	2011			2010		2011		2010
	(In thousands)
Comprehensive income:
Consolidated net income	$	57,163		$	51,163	$	157,639	$	137,639
Change in consolidated cumulative translation adjustments ("CTA") (1)		(75,171	)		90,980		13,211		14,840
Total comprehensive (loss) income		(18,008	)		142,143		170,850		152,479
Less—comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interest		2,859			1,359		5,764		998
Comprehensive (loss) income attributable to shareholders of Tech Data	$	(20,867	)	$	140,784	$	165,086	$	151,481

⁽¹⁾  There were no income tax effects related to the change in cumulative translation adjustments during either the three or nine months ended October 31, 2011 or 2010.

Comprehensive (loss) income attributable to shareholders of the Company decreased significantly during the quarter ended October 31, 2011 as compared to the same period of the prior fiscal year primarily as a result of the weakening of most currencies in which the Company operates in comparison to the U.S. dollar during the quarter ended October 31, 2011, compared to the strengthening of the U.S. dollar during the same period of the prior year.

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Document And Entity Information	9 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2011	Nov. 18, 2011
Document And Entity Information [Abstract]
Document Type	10-Q
Amendment Flag	false
Document Period End Date	Oct. 31, 2011
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2011
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q3
Trading Symbol	TECD
Entity Registrant Name	TECH DATA CORP
Entity Central Index Key	0000790703
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--01-31
Entity Filer Category	Large Accelerated Filer
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		41,271,012

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Business And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Oct. 31, 2011

Business And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract]

Comprehensive (Loss) Income Attributable To The Shareholders

	Three months  ended October 31,					Nine months ended October  31,
	2011			2010		2011		2010
	(In thousands)
Comprehensive income:
Consolidated net income	$	57,163		$	51,163	$	157,639	$	137,639
Change in consolidated cumulative translation adjustments ("CTA") (1)		(75,171	)		90,980		13,211		14,840
Total comprehensive (loss) income		(18,008	)		142,143		170,850		152,479
Less—comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interest		2,859			1,359		5,764		998
Comprehensive (loss) income attributable to shareholders of Tech Data	$	(20,867	)	$	140,784	$	165,086	$	151,481

⁽¹⁾  There were no income tax effects related to the change in cumulative translation adjustments during either the three or nine months ended October 31, 2011 or 2010.

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Consolidated Statement Of Income (USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2011	Oct. 31, 2010	Oct. 31, 2011	Oct. 31, 2010
Consolidated Statement Of Income [Abstract]
Net sales	$ 6,593,983	$ 6,163,762	$ 19,375,572	$ 17,258,778
Cost of products sold	6,249,236	5,839,560	18,356,525	16,354,236
Gross profit	344,747	324,202	1,019,047	904,542
Selling, general and administrative expenses	255,178	243,230	775,020	688,326
Operating income	89,569	80,972	244,027	216,216
Interest expense	8,378	7,739	25,108	21,656
Other expense (income), net	428	122	882	(248)
Income before income taxes	80,763	73,111	218,037	194,808
Provision for income taxes	23,600	21,948	60,398	57,169
Consolidated net income	57,163	51,163	157,639	137,639
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest	(3,644)	(705)	(5,312)	(693)
Net income attributable to shareholders of Tech Data Corporation	$ 53,519	$ 50,458	$ 152,327	$ 136,946
Net income per share attributable to shareholders of Tech Data Corporation:
Basic	$ 1.27	$ 1.08	$ 3.42	$ 2.78
Diluted	$ 1.26	$ 1.07	$ 3.37	$ 2.76
Weighted average common shares outstanding:
Basic	42,104	46,672	44,602	49,234
Diluted	42,554	47,069	45,157	49,684

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Fair Value Of Financial Instruments

9 Months Ended

Oct. 31, 2011

Fair Value Of Financial Instruments [Abstract]

Fair Value Of Financial Instruments

NOTE 7 — FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

The Company carries its assets and liabilities at fair value and classifies and discloses its assets and liabilities in one of the following three categories: Level 1 – quoted market prices in active markets for identical assets and liabilities; Level 2 – inputs other than quoted market prices included in level 1 above that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly; and, Level 3 – unobservable inputs for the asset or liability. A financial instrument's level within the fair value hierarchy is based on the lowest level of any input that is significant to the fair value measurement.

The Company's foreign currency forward contracts are measured on a recurring basis based on foreign currency spot rates and forward rates quoted by banks or foreign currency dealers (level 2 criteria) and are marked-to-market each period with gains and losses on these contracts recorded in the Company's Consolidated Statement of Income on a basis consistent with the classification of the change in the fair value of the underlying transactions giving rise to these foreign currency exchange gains and losses in the period in which their value changes, with the offsetting amount for unsettled positions being included in either other current assets or other current liabilities in the Consolidated Balance Sheet. The fair value of the Company's outstanding foreign currency forward contracts at October 31, 2011 and 2010 was an unrealized gain of $8.6 million and $7.0 million, respectively, included in other current assets and an unrealized loss of $11.9 million and $5.3 million, respectively, included in other current liabilities (see further discussion below in Note 8 – Derivative Instruments).

The Company utilizes life insurance policies to fund certain of the Company's nonqualified employee benefit plans. The investments contained within the life insurance policies are marked-to-market each period by analyzing the change in the underlying value of the invested assets (level 2 criteria) and the gains and losses are recorded in the Company's Consolidated Statement of Income. The related deferred compensation liability is also marked-to-market each period based upon the various investment return alternatives selected by the participants of the nonqualified employee benefit plans (level 2 criteria) and the gains and losses are recorded in the Company's Consolidated Statement of Income.

The $350.0 million of convertible senior debentures are carried at cost, less unamortized debt discount. The estimated fair value of the convertible senior debentures was approximately $354.4 million at October 31, 2011, based upon quoted market information (level 1 criteria).

The carrying amounts of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, accounts payable and accrued expenses approximate fair value because of the short maturity of these items. The carrying amount of debt outstanding pursuant to revolving credit facilities and loans payable approximates fair value as the majority of these instruments have variable interest rates which approximate current market rates (level 2 criteria).

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Shareholders' Equity

9 Months Ended

Oct. 31, 2011

Shareholders' Equity [Abstract]

Shareholders' Equity

NOTE 6 — SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

In March 2011, the Company's Board of Directors authorized a share repurchase program of up to $100.0 million of the Company's common stock and in June 2011, authorized a $100.0 million increase to the share repurchase program, resulting in a total share repurchase authorization of $200.0 million during the first six months of fiscal 2012. The Company completed the $200.0 million share repurchase program during the first six months of fiscal 2012.

In August 2011, the Company's Board of Directors authorized an additional share repurchase program for up to $100.0 million of the Company's common stock. The Company completed the $100.0 million share purchase program during the quarter ended October 31, 2011.

The Company's share repurchases were made on the open market through block trades or otherwise. The number of shares purchased and the timing of the purchases were based on working capital requirements, general business conditions and other factors, including alternative investment opportunities. Shares repurchased by the Company are held in treasury for general corporate purposes, including issuances under equity incentive and employee benefit plans.

The Company's common share repurchases and issuance activity for the nine months ended October 31, 2011 is summarized as follows:

	Shares			Weighted- average price per share
Treasury stock held at January 31, 2011		12,517,538		$	37.28
Shares of common stock repurchased under share repurchase program		6,442,542			46.57
Shares of treasury stock reissued		(992,007	)		38.34
Treasury stock held at October 31, 2011		17,968,073			40.55

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Segment Information (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Oct. 31, 2011

Segment Information [Abstract]

Financial Information By Geographic Segment

	Three months  ended October 31,						Nine months ended October  31,
	2011			2010			2011			2010
	(In thousands)						(In thousands)
Net sales to unaffiliated customers:
Americas	$	2,781,263		$	2,697,809		$	8,094,723		$	7,759,140
Europe		3,812,720			3,465,953			11,280,849			9,499,638
Total	$	6,593,983		$	6,163,762		$	19,375,572		$	17,258,778
Operating income:
Americas	$	52,638		$	46,148		$	148,146		$	135,018
Europe		39,718			37,110			103,850			88,593
Stock-based compensation expense		(2,787	)		(2,286	)		(7,969	)		(7,395	)
Total	$	89,569		$	80,972		$	244,027		$	216,216
Depreciation and amortization:
Americas	$	3,798		$	4,098		$	11,567		$	12,293
Europe		10,053			7,499			31,227			21,252
Total	$	13,851		$	11,597		$	42,794		$	33,545
Capital expenditures:
Americas	$	10,085		$	3,359		$	21,340		$	11,461
Europe		3,044			3,379			10,836			9,572
Total	$	13,129		$	6,738		$	32,176		$	21,033
Identifiable assets:
Americas	$	2,129,080		$	2,059,194		$	2,129,080		$	2,059,194
Europe		4,281,553			4,354,818			4,281,553			4,354,818
Total	$	6,410,633		$	6,414,012		$	6,410,633		$	6,414,012
Goodwill and acquisition-related intangible assets, net(1)
Americas	$	2,966		$	2,966		$	2,966		$	2,966
Europe		152,553			124,502			152,553			124,502
Total	$	155,519		$	127,468		$	155,519		$	127,468

⁽¹⁾ The increase in the goodwill and acquisition-related intangible assets, net, at October 31, 2011, is primarily the result of an acquisition in Europe completed during the third quarter of fiscal 2012.

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Earnings Per Share ("EPS") (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Oct. 31, 2011

Earnings Per Share ("EPS") [Abstract]

Earnings Per Share Basic And Diluted

	Three months ended October 31,
	2011						2010
	Net income attributable to Tech Data		Weighted average shares		Per share amount		Net income attributable to Tech Data		Weighted average shares		Per share amount
	(In thousands, except per share data)
Net income per common share attributable to shareholders of Tech Data—basic	$	53,519		42,104	$	1.27	$	50,458		46,672	$	1.08
Effect of dilutive securities:
Equity-based awards				450						397
Net income per common share attributable to shareholders of Tech Data—diluted	$	53,519		42,554	$	1.26	$	50,458		47,069	$	1.07

	Nine months ended October 31,
	2011						2010
	Net income attributable to Tech Data		Weighted average shares		Per share amount		Net income attributable to Tech Data		Weighted average shares		Per share amount
	(In thousands, except per share data)
Net income per common share attributable to shareholders of Tech Data—basic	$	152,327		44,602	$	3.42	$	136,946		49,234	$	2.78
Effect of dilutive securities:
Equity-based awards				555						450
Net income per common share attributable to shareholders of Tech Data—diluted	$	152,327		45,157	$	3.37	$	136,946		49,684	$	2.76

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Segment Information

9 Months Ended

Oct. 31, 2011

Segment Information [Abstract]

Segment Information

NOTE 10 — SEGMENT INFORMATION

Tech Data operates predominately in a single industry segment as a distributor of technology products, logistics management, and other value-added services. While the Company operates primarily in one industry it is managed based on geographic segments: the Americas (including North America and South America) and Europe. The Company assesses performance of and makes decisions on how to allocate resources to its operating segments based on multiple factors including current and projected operating income and market opportunities. The Company does not consider stock-based compensation expense in assessing the performance of its operating segments, and therefore the Company reports stock-based compensation expense as a separate amount. The accounting policies of the segments are the same as those described in Note 1—Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies. Financial information by geographic segment is as follows:

	Three months  ended October 31,						Nine months ended October  31,
	2011			2010			2011			2010
	(In thousands)						(In thousands)
Net sales to unaffiliated customers:
Americas	$	2,781,263		$	2,697,809		$	8,094,723		$	7,759,140
Europe		3,812,720			3,465,953			11,280,849			9,499,638
Total	$	6,593,983		$	6,163,762		$	19,375,572		$	17,258,778
Operating income:
Americas	$	52,638		$	46,148		$	148,146		$	135,018
Europe		39,718			37,110			103,850			88,593
Stock-based compensation expense		(2,787	)		(2,286	)		(7,969	)		(7,395	)
Total	$	89,569		$	80,972		$	244,027		$	216,216
Depreciation and amortization:
Americas	$	3,798		$	4,098		$	11,567		$	12,293
Europe		10,053			7,499			31,227			21,252
Total	$	13,851		$	11,597		$	42,794		$	33,545
Capital expenditures:
Americas	$	10,085		$	3,359		$	21,340		$	11,461
Europe		3,044			3,379			10,836			9,572
Total	$	13,129		$	6,738		$	32,176		$	21,033
Identifiable assets:
Americas	$	2,129,080		$	2,059,194		$	2,129,080		$	2,059,194
Europe		4,281,553			4,354,818			4,281,553			4,354,818
Total	$	6,410,633		$	6,414,012		$	6,410,633		$	6,414,012
Goodwill and acquisition-related intangible assets, net(1)
Americas	$	2,966		$	2,966		$	2,966		$	2,966
Europe		152,553			124,502			152,553			124,502
Total	$	155,519		$	127,468		$	155,519		$	127,468

⁽¹⁾ The increase in the goodwill and acquisition-related intangible assets, net, at October 31, 2011, is primarily the result of an acquisition in Europe completed during the third quarter of fiscal 2012.

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Derivative Instruments

9 Months Ended

Oct. 31, 2011

Derivative Instruments [Abstract]

Derivative Instruments

NOTE 8 — DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS

In the ordinary course of business, the Company is exposed to movements in foreign currency exchange rates resulting from the Company's international transactions in Europe, Canada and Latin America, where the currency collected from customers can be different from the currency used to purchase the product. The Company's foreign currency risk management objective is to protect earnings and cash flows from the impact of exchange rate changes primarily through the use of foreign currency forward contracts to hedge both intercompany and third party loans, accounts receivable, and accounts payable. These derivatives are not designated as hedging instruments.

The Company employs established policies and procedures to manage the exposure to fluctuations in the value of foreign currencies. It is the Company's policy to utilize financial instruments to reduce risks where internal netting cannot be effectively employed. Additionally, the Company does not enter into derivative instruments for speculative or trading purposes.

The Company considers inventory as an economic hedge against foreign currency exposure in accounts payable in certain circumstances. This practice offsets such inventory against corresponding accounts payable denominated in currencies other than the functional currency of the subsidiary buying the inventory, when determining the net exposure to be hedged using traditional forward contracts. Under this strategy, the Company would expect to increase or decrease selling prices for product purchased in foreign currencies based on fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates affecting the underlying accounts payable. To the extent the Company incurs a foreign currency exchange loss (gain) on the underlying accounts payable denominated in the foreign currency, a corresponding increase (decrease) in gross profit would be expected as the related inventory is sold. This strategy can result in a certain degree of quarterly earnings volatility, as the underlying accounts payable is remeasured using the foreign currency exchange rate prevailing at the end of each period, or settlement date if earlier, whereas the corresponding increase (decrease) in gross profit may not be realized until the related inventory is sold.

The Company classifies foreign currency exchange gains and losses on its derivative instruments used to manage its exposures to foreign currency denominated accounts receivable and accounts payable as a component of "cost of products sold" which is consistent with the classification of the change in fair value upon remeasurement of the underlying hedged accounts receivable or accounts payable. The Company classifies foreign currency exchange gains and losses on its derivative instruments used to manage its exposures to foreign currency denominated financing transactions as a component of "other (income) expense, net" which is consistent with the classification of the change in fair value upon remeasurement of the underlying hedged loans. The total amount recognized in earnings on the Company's foreign currency forward contracts, of which the majority is included as a component of "cost of products sold", was a net foreign currency exchange gain of $1.4 million and $8.4 million for the quarters ended October 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively, and a net foreign currency exchange (loss) gain loss of $(10.0) million and $4.8 million for the nine months ended October 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively. The gains and losses on the Company's foreign currency forward contracts are largely offset by the change in the fair value of the underlying hedged assets or liabilities. The Company's foreign currency forward contracts are also discussed in Note 7 – Fair Value of Financial Instruments.

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Commitments And Contingencies

9 Months Ended

Oct. 31, 2011

Commitments And Contingencies [Abstract]

Commitments And Contingencies

NOTE 9 — COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

Guarantees

As is customary in the IT industry, to encourage certain customers to purchase products from Tech Data, the Company has arrangements with certain finance companies that provide inventory financing facilities to the Company's customers. In conjunction with certain of these arrangements, the Company would be required to purchase certain inventory in the event the inventory is repossessed from the customers by the finance companies. As the Company does not have access to information regarding the amount of inventory purchased from the Company still on hand with the customer at any point in time, the Company's repurchase obligations relating to inventory cannot be reasonably estimated. Repurchases of inventory by the Company under these arrangements have been insignificant to date. The Company believes that, based on historical experience, the likelihood of a material loss pursuant to these inventory repurchase obligations is remote.

The Company provides additional financial guarantees to finance companies on behalf of certain customers. The majority of these guarantees are for an indefinite period of time, where the Company would be required to perform if the customer is in default with the finance company related to purchases made from the Company. The Company reviews the underlying credit for these guarantees on at least an annual basis. As of October 31, 2011 and January 31, 2011, the aggregate amount of guarantees under these arrangements totaled approximately $58.4 million and $62.1 million, respectively, of which approximately $37.7 million and $43.0 million, respectively, was outstanding. The Company believes that, based on historical experience, the likelihood of a material loss pursuant to the above guarantees is remote.

Contingencies

Prior to fiscal 2004, one of the Company's European subsidiaries was audited in relation to various value-added tax ("VAT") matters. As a result of those audits, the subsidiary received notices of assessment that allege the subsidiary did not properly collect and remit VAT. It is management's opinion, based upon the opinion of outside legal counsel, that the Company has valid defenses related to a substantial portion of these assessments. Although the Company is vigorously pursuing administrative and judicial action to challenge the assessments, no assurance can be given as to the ultimate outcome. The resolution of such assessments will not be material to the Company's consolidated financial position or liquidity; however, it could be material to the Company's operating results for any particular period, depending upon the level of income for such period.

In December 2010, in a non-unanimous decision, a Brazilian appellate court overturned a 2003 trial court which had previously ruled in favor of the Company's Brazilian subsidiary related to the imposition of certain taxes on payments abroad related to the licensing of commercial software products, commonly referred to as "CIDE tax". The Company estimates the total exposure where the CIDE tax, including interest, may be considered due, to be approximately $32.6 million as of October 31, 2011. The Brazilian subsidiary has moved for clarification of the ruling and intends to appeal if the court does not rule in its favor. However, in order to pursue the next level of appeal, the Brazilian subsidiary may be required to make a deposit or to provide a guarantee to the courts for the payment of the CIDE tax pending the outcome of the appeal, which will be reflected in the Brazilian subsidiary's financial statements at such time. Based on the legal opinion of outside counsel, the Company believes that the chances of success on appeal of this matter are favorable and the Brazilian subsidiary intends to vigorously defend its position that the CIDE tax is not due. However, no assurance can be given as to the ultimate outcome of this matter. The resolution of this litigation will not be material to the Company's consolidated financial position or liquidity; however, it could be material to the Company's operating results for any particular period, depending upon the level of income for such period.

In addition to the discussion regarding the CIDE tax above, the Company's Brazilian subsidiary has been undergoing several examinations of non-income related taxes. Due to the complex nature of the Brazilian tax system, the Company is unable to determine the likelihood of these examinations resulting in assessments. Such assessments cannot be reasonably estimated at this time, but could be material to the Company's consolidated results of operations for any particular period, depending upon the level of income for such period. However, the Company believes such assessments, if they were to occur, would not have a material adverse effect on the Company's consolidated financial position or liquidity.

The Company is subject to various other legal proceedings and claims arising in the ordinary course of business. The Company's management does not expect that the outcome in any of these other legal proceedings, individually or collectively, will have a material adverse effect on the Company's financial condition, results of operations, or cash flows.

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Subsequent Event

9 Months Ended

Oct. 31, 2011

Subsequent Event [Abstract]

Subsequent Event

NOTE 11 — SUBSEQUENT EVENT

On November 30, 2011, as part of the Company's ongoing initiatives to optimize profitability and return on invested capital, the decision was made to close the Company's commercial operations in Brazil by the end of fiscal 2012. As a result of this closure, the Company expects to incur operating losses and other charges in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2012 of approximately $22.0 million to $25.0 million. The Company will also record approximately $8.0 million to $10.0 million as an impairment on the Company's investment in Brazil due to a foreign currency exchange loss (previously recorded in shareholders' equity as accumulated other comprehensive income). In addition, the Company will record a non-cash charge to increase its provision for income taxes by approximately $8.0 million to $10.0 million to write-off the deferred tax assets in Brazil. These estimates do not include any estimated costs associated with the Brazilian subsidiary's contingencies related to CIDE and other non-income related tax examinations (see further discussion in Note 9—Commitments and Contingencies).

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Stock-Based Compensation (Schedule Of Restricted Stock Activity) (Details) (Restricted Stock [Member])	9 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2011
Restricted Stock [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Outstanding at January 31, 2011	543,841
Granted	267,554
Vested	(206,625)
Canceled	(29,488)
Outstanding at October 31, 2011	575,282

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Stock-Based Compensation (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Oct. 31, 2011

Stock-Based Compensation [Abstract]

Schedule Of Stock Options Activity

	Shares
Outstanding at January 31, 2011		2,881,356
Granted		12,882
Exercised		(1,116,534	)
Canceled		(21,394	)
Outstanding at October 31, 2011		1,756,310

Schedule Of Restricted Stock Activity

	Shares
Outstanding at January 31, 2011		543,841
Granted		267,554
Vested		(206,625	)
Canceled		(29,488	)
Outstanding at October 31, 2011		575,282

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Earnings Per Share ("EPS") (Earnings Per Share Basic And Diluted) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2011	Oct. 31, 2010	Oct. 31, 2011	Oct. 31, 2010
Earnings Per Share ("EPS") [Abstract]
Net income attributable to Tech Data-basic	$ 53,519	$ 50,458	$ 152,327	$ 136,946
Net income attributable to Tech Data-diluted	$ 53,519	$ 50,458	$ 152,327	$ 136,946
Weighted average shares, basic	42,104	46,672	44,602	49,234
Equity-based awards, Weighted average shares	450	397	555	450
Weighted average shares, diluted	42,554	47,069	45,157	49,684
Net income attributable to Tech Data-basic, Per share amount	$ 1.27	$ 1.08	$ 3.42	$ 2.78
Net income attributable to Tech Data-diluted, Per share amount	$ 1.26	$ 1.07	$ 3.37	$ 2.76

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Subsequent Event (Details) (Brazilian Commercial Operations [Member], USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Nov. 30, 2011
Minimum [Member]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Expected operating losses and other charges	$ 22.0
Expected impairment on investment due to a foreign currency exchange loss	8.0
Expected provison for income taxes	8.0
Maximum [Member]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Expected operating losses and other charges	25.0
Expected impairment on investment due to a foreign currency exchange loss	10.0
Expected provison for income taxes	$ 10.0

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Consolidated Statement Of Cash Flows (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	9 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2011	Oct. 31, 2010
Cash flows from operating activities:
Cash received from customers	$ 19,369,881	$ 17,068,150
Cash paid to vendors and employees	(18,902,816)	(17,077,193)
Interest paid, net	(11,644)	(8,359)
Income taxes paid	(61,700)	(54,424)
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	393,721	(71,826)
Cash flows from investing activities:
Acquisition of businesses, net of cash acquired	(16,626)	(139,523)
Expenditures for property and equipment	(9,449)	(10,468)
Software and software development costs	(22,727)	(10,565)
Net cash used in investing activities	(48,802)	(160,556)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from the reissuance of treasury stock	31,768	1,477
Cash paid for purchase of treasury stock	(300,000)	(200,000)
Capital contributions and net borrowings from joint venture partner	460	27,555
Net (repayments) borrowings on revolving credit loans	(29,454)	(10,745)
Principal payments on long-term debt	(2,192)	(337)
Excess tax benefit from stock-based compensation	1,870	1,080
Net cash used in financing activities	(297,548)	(180,970)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	12,361	3,314
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	59,732	(410,038)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year	839,934	1,116,579
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	899,666	706,541
Reconciliation of net income to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
Net income attributable to shareholders of Tech Data Corporation	152,327	136,946
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest	5,312	693
Consolidated net income	157,639	137,639
Adjustments to reconcile consolidated net income to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	42,794	33,545
Provision for losses on accounts receivable	8,962	11,301
Stock-based compensation expense	7,969	7,395
Accretion of debt discount on convertible senior debentures	7,709	7,709
Excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation	(1,870)	(1,080)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions:
Accounts receivable	(7,639)	(187,226)
Inventories	272,445	(303,208)
Prepaid expenses and other assets	(36,981)	(15,730)
Accounts payable	31,821	251,620
Accrued expenses and other liabilities	(89,128)	(13,791)
Total adjustments	236,082	(209,465)
Net cash provided by operating activities	$ 393,721	$ (71,826)

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Stock-Based Compensation

9 Months Ended

Oct. 31, 2011

Stock-Based Compensation [Abstract]

Stock-Based Compensation

NOTE 5 — STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION

For the nine months ended October 31, 2011 and 2010, the Company recorded $8.0 million and $7.4 million, respectively, of stock-based compensation expense, which is included in "selling, general and administrative expenses" in the Consolidated Statement of Income.

At October 31, 2011, the Company had awards outstanding from four equity-based compensation plans, only one of which is currently active. The active plan was approved by the Company's shareholders in June 2009 and includes 4.0 million shares available for grant of which approximately 3.2 million shares remain available for future grant at October 31, 2011. Under the active plan, the Company is authorized to award officers, employees, and non-employee members of the Board of Directors restricted stock, options to purchase common stock, maximum value stock-settled stock appreciation rights ("MV Stock-settled SARs"), maximum value options ("MVOs"), and performance awards that are dependent upon achievement of specified performance goals. Equity-based compensation awards have a maximum term of 10 years, unless a shorter period is specified by the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors or is required under local law. Awards under the plans are priced as determined by the Compensation Committee, and under the terms of the Company's active equity-based compensation plan, are required to be priced at, or above, the fair market value of the Company's common stock on the date of grant. Awards generally vest between one and four years from the date of grant.

A summary of the activity of the Company's MV Stock-settled SARs, MVOs and stock options for the nine months ended October 31, 2011 is as follows:

	Shares
Outstanding at January 31, 2011		2,881,356
Granted		12,882
Exercised		(1,116,534	)
Canceled		(21,394	)
Outstanding at October 31, 2011		1,756,310

A summary of the activity of the Company's restricted stock activity for the nine months ended October 31, 2011 is as follows:

	Shares
Outstanding at January 31, 2011		543,841
Granted		267,554
Vested		(206,625	)
Canceled		(29,488	)
Outstanding at October 31, 2011		575,282

The Company's policy is to utilize shares of its treasury stock, to the extent available, for the exercise or vesting of equity awards (see further discussion of the Company's share repurchase program in Note 6 - Shareholders' Equity).

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Debt (Convertible Senior Debentures) (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)			3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2011	Sep. 30, 2011	Oct. 31, 2011 Convertible Senior Debentures [Member]	Oct. 31, 2010 Convertible Senior Debentures [Member]	Oct. 31, 2011 Convertible Senior Debentures [Member]	Oct. 31, 2010 Convertible Senior Debentures [Member]	Jan. 31, 2011 Convertible Senior Debentures [Member]	Dec. 31, 2006 Convertible Senior Debentures [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Convertible senior debentures, issuance date					December 2006
Convertible senior debentures, face value			$ 350,000,000		$ 350,000,000		$ 350,000,000	$ 350,000,000
Debt, maturity date					Dec. 01, 2026
Convertible senior debentures, annual interest rate			2.75%		2.75%			2.75%
Borrowing rate of non-convertible debt					6.30%
Interest expense			2,400,000	2,400,000	7,200,000	7,200,000
Non-cash interest expense			2,500,000	2,500,000	7,500,000	7,500,000
Unamortized debt discount	1,300,000		1,285,000		1,285,000		8,993,000
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity	$ 1,400,000,000	$ 750,000,000

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Derivative Instruments (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2011	Oct. 31, 2010	Oct. 31, 2011	Oct. 31, 2010
Derivative Instruments [Abstract]
Net foreign currency exchange gain (loss)	$ 1.4	$ 8.4	$ (10.0)	$ 4.8

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Debt (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Oct. 31, 2011

Debt [Abstract]

Components Of Debt

	October 31, 2011			January 31, 2011
	(In thousands)
Convertible senior debentures, interest at 2.75% payable semi-annually, due December 2026	$	350,000		$	350,000
Less—unamortized debt discount		(1,285	)		(8,993	)
Convertible senior debentures, net		348,715			341,007
Capital leases		7,080			7,325
Loan payable to Brightstar Corporation, interest at LIBOR plus 4.0% payable annually, due September 2015		15,940			15,203
Interest-free revolving credit loan payable to Brightstar Corporation		38,737			38,045
Other committed and uncommitted revolving credit facilities, average interest rate of 7.99% and 3.27% at October 31, 2011 and January 31, 2011, expiring on various dates through fiscal 2012		62,660			92,931
		473,132			494,511
Less—current maturities (included as "Revolving credit loans and current portion of long-term debt, net")		(411,909	)		(434,435	)
Total long-term debt	$	61,223		$	60,076