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Organic growth in the Americas fell, in part due to supplier channel changes.

Top building materials & construction distributors also acquire growth.
The acquisition will further enhances Avnets role in developing new technology products.
Year-to-date sales up 6.8 percent year-over-year.





Rebranding campaign centered on unified message of "reaching further."
Profit increased 7 percent in the first quarter.
Company's profit increased 120 percent for third quarter.
Phillip Gallagher will rejoin Avnet after a three year absence.
Profits grew 5 percent year-over-year.
Profit for the manufacturer fell 11 percent.
Year-to-date sales down 3.4 percent year-over-year.
Chris Goodman named to Electronic components distributor's top financial post.





Dearth of blockbuster activity sets tone for mild year in M&A.
Graham McBeth replaces interim President Steven Webb.
Acquisition expands design strategy in the idea generation phase.
Year-to-date, sales increased 5.2 percent year-over-year.
Year-to-date sales down 6.4 percent year-over-year.
Profit declines 47.1 percent to $68.8 million.





Multibillion-dollar divestiture to spark shakeup in electronics sector.

