Avnet has been listed among the top ten overseas distributors by International Electronic Business Information for 16 consecutive years.

On October 23, 2017, Avnet (NYSE: AVT), a leading global technology distributor, announced that it has been awarded the 2017 Electronic Business Intelligence Distributor Excellence Award and selected as one of the "Top Ten Overseas Distributors". This is the 16th consecutive year that Avnet has received this honor. The award ceremony was held at the 2017 Global Distribution and Supply Chain Leaders Summit in Shenzhen.

Mr. Xu Jiaying, Sales President of Avnet China and Korea, stated, “Since Avnet was first selected as one of the top ten best overseas brand distributors in 2002, the electronics distribution industry has experienced rapid development. With the improvement of automation capabilities, the rise of digital ecosystems and the Internet of Things, our industry has undergone unprecedented changes. We are honored to once again stand out in the highly competitive Chinese electronics industry and win praise from our partners and industry professionals. We also thank them for recognizing Avnet's contributions in helping customers and partners cope with and take advantage of the ever-changing market environment.”

Despite the increasing complexity of supply chains, Avnet remains committed to providing customized solutions and meeting customers' supply chain needs through its extensive distribution channels, global footprint, advanced technological expertise, and highly localized support.

The Distributor Excellence Awards, hosted by China's leading electronics industry media outlet, *International Electronics Business*, aims to recognize outstanding electronic component distributors in terms of performance and innovation, customer service, technical support, and driving the upstream and downstream of the electronics supply chain. Winners are selected through online voting by managers, engineers, and purchasing experts in China.