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Company's profit increased 120 percent for third quarter.
Phillip Gallagher will rejoin Avnet after a three year absence.
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.
Tech Data has agreed to acquire business unit.
William Amelio appointed to position.

Sonepar, Crescent Electric acquire growth amid tepid start to 3Q.
Year-to-date sales up 6 percent year-over-year.
Acquisition to strengthen global digital footprint.

Diversified manufacturer facing 'different market realities.'
