8-K

 

UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): August 6, 2010

AVNET, INC.
__________________________________________
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

New York	1-4224	11-1890605
_____________________ (State or other jurisdiction	_____________ (Commission	______________ (I.R.S. Employer
of incorporation)	File Number)	Identification No.)
2211 South 47th Street, Phoenix, Arizona		85034
_________________________________ (Address of principal executive offices)		___________ (Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: 480-643-2000

Not Applicable
______________________________________________
Former name or former address, if changed since last report

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Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On August 6, 2010, Avnet issued a press release announcing that on August 11, 2010 it will publish a review of its fiscal fourth quarter and fiscal year 2010 results by Ray Sadowski, chief financial officer. This document will be in addition to the earnings release and will be available for download at www.ir.avnet.com immediately following the release of Avnet’s earnings press release at approximately 8:00 AM Eastern time (5:00 AM Arizona Time).

The review provides details that have typically been part of the conference call in the past. Providing the materials in advance of the conference call will give investors more time to digest the substance of the earnings call and allow more time for interactive questions and answers with management during the conference call.

A copy of the press release is furnished with this Current Report as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits.

The following materials are attached as exhibits to this Current Report on Form 8-K:

The information in this Current Report on Form 8-K and the Exhibit attached hereto is being furnished and shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”) or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933 except as shall be expressly set forth in such filing.

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 hereunto duly authorized.

	AVNET, INC.
August 9, 2010	By:	/s/ Raymond Sadowski
		Name: Raymond Sadowski
		Title: Senior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer

Exhibit Index

Exhibit No.	Description
99.1	Press Release, dated August 6, 2010.

EX-99.1

Exhibit 99.1

Avnet, Inc. to Publish CFO Review Prior to Fiscal Fourth Quarter
And Fiscal Year 2010 Earnings Conference Call

Phoenix, August 6, 2010 - Avnet, Inc. (NYSE:AVT) today announced that on August 11, 2010 it will publish a review of its fiscal fourth quarter and fiscal year 2010 results by Ray Sadowski, chief financial officer. This document will be in addition to the earnings release and will be available for download at www.ir.avnet.com immediately following the release of Avnet’s earnings press release at approximately 8:00 AM Eastern time (5:00 AM Arizona Time).

The review provides details that have typically been part of the conference call in the past. Providing the materials in advance of the conference call will give investors more time to digest the substance of the earnings call and allow more time for interactive questions and answers with management during the conference call.

About Avnet

Avnet, Inc. (NYSE:AVT) is one of the largest distributors of electronic components, computer products and embedded technology serving customers in more than 70 countries worldwide. Avnet accelerates its partners’ success by connecting the world’s leading technology suppliers with a broad base of more than 100,000 customers by providing cost-effective, value-added services and solutions. For the fiscal year ended July 3, 2010, Avnet generated revenue of $19.16 billion. For more information, visit www.avnet.com. (AVT—IR)

Visit Avnet’s Investor Relations Website at www.ir.avnet.com or contact us at investorrelations@avnet.com.

CONTACT: Avnet, Inc.
Vincent Keenan
Investor Relations
(480) 643-7053
investorrelations@avnet.com