Unassociated Document
  
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C.  20549

FORM 10-Q
 
x
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
 
For the quarterly period ended April 2, 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 1-4482

ARROW ELECTRONICS, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
 
New York
   
11-1806155
(State or other jurisdiction of
   
(I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization)
   
Identification Number)
       
50 Marcus Drive, Melville, New York
   
11747
(Address of principal executive offices)
   
(Zip Code)
 
(631) 847-2000
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

No Changes
(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)
 
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 for 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, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company.  See the definitions of "large accelerated filer," "accelerated filer," and "smaller reporting company" in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act:  
 
Large accelerated filer x
 
Accelerated filer ¨
Non-accelerated filer ¨ (do not check if a smaller reporting company)
  
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

There were 115,507,387 shares of Common Stock outstanding as of April 22, 2011.
 
 
 

 
 
ARROW ELECTRONICS, INC.
 
INDEX
 
   
Page
Part I.
Financial Information
   
         
 
Item 1.
Financial Statements
   
   
Consolidated Statements of Operations
 
3
   
Consolidated Balance Sheets
 
4
   
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
 
5
   
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
 
6
         
 
Item 2.
Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
 
26
         
 
Item 3.
Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk
 
34
         
 
Item 4.
Controls and Procedures
 
35
         
Part II.
Other Information
   
         
 
Item 1A.
Risk Factors
 
36
         
 
Item 2.
Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
 
36
         
 
Item 6.
Exhibits
 
37
         
Signature
   
38
 
 
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PART I.  FINANCIAL INFORMATION
 
Item 1.Financial Statements.

ARROW ELECTRONICS, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(In thousands except per share data)
(Unaudited)
 
   
Quarter Ended
 
   
April 2,
2011
   
April 3,
2010
 
                 
Sales
 
$
5,223,003
   
$
4,235,366
 
Costs and expenses:
               
Cost of sales
   
4,500,495
     
3,697,433
 
Selling, general and administrative expenses
   
464,920
     
366,749
 
Depreciation and amortization
   
22,938
     
18,477
 
Restructuring, integration, and other charges
   
9,607
     
7,437
 
Settlement of legal matter
   
5,875
     
-
 
     
5,003,835
     
4,090,096
 
Operating income
   
219,168
     
145,270
 
Equity in earnings of affiliated companies
   
1,213
     
1,148
 
Gain on bargain purchase
   
1,755
     
-
 
Interest and other financing expense, net
   
25,767
     
19,086
 
Income before income taxes
   
196,369
     
127,332
 
Provision for income taxes
   
59,872
     
40,291
 
Consolidated net income
   
136,497
     
87,041
 
Noncontrolling interests
   
188
     
(5
)
Net income attributable to shareholders
 
$
136,309
   
$
87,046
 
                 
Net income per share:
               
Basic
 
$
1.18
   
$
.72
 
Diluted
 
$
1.16
   
$
.71
 
                 
Average number of shares outstanding:
               
Basic
   
115,215
     
120,223
 
Diluted
   
117,428
     
121,906
 
 
See accompanying notes.
 
 
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ARROW ELECTRONICS, INC.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(In thousands except par value)
 
 
April 2,
2011
 
December 31,
2010
 
 
(Unaudited)
         
                 
ASSETS
               
Current assets:
               
Cash and cash equivalents
 
$
521,302
   
$
926,321
 
Accounts receivable, net
   
4,124,118
     
4,102,870
 
Inventories
   
2,074,970
     
1,908,953
 
Other current assets
   
181,524
     
147,690
 
Total current assets
   
6,901,914
     
7,085,834
 
                 
Property, plant and equipment, at cost:
               
Land
   
24,340
     
24,213
 
Buildings and improvements
   
144,253
     
136,732
 
Machinery and equipment
   
901,062
     
863,773
 
     
1,069,655
     
1,024,718
 
Less: Accumulated depreciation and amortization
   
(539,674
)
   
(519,178
)
Property, plant and equipment, net
   
529,981
     
505,540
 
                 
Investments in affiliated companies
   
60,308
     
59,455
 
Cost in excess of net assets of companies acquired
   
1,381,474
     
1,336,351
 
Other assets
   
705,798
     
613,358
 
Total assets
 
$
9,579,475
   
$
9,600,538
 
                 
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
               
Current liabilities:
               
Accounts payable
 
$
3,220,826
   
$
3,644,988
 
Accrued expenses
   
630,789
     
637,045
 
Short-term borrowings, including current portion of long-term debt
   
449,914
     
61,210
 
Total current liabilities
   
4,301,529
     
4,343,243
 
Long-term debt
   
1,558,577
     
1,761,203
 
Other liabilities
   
251,886
     
244,897
 
                 
Equity:
               
Shareholders' equity:
               
Common stock, par value $1:
               
Authorized – 160,000 shares in 2011 and 2010
               
Issued – 125,382 and 125,337 shares in 2011 and 2010, respectively
   
125,382
     
125,337
 
Capital in excess of par value
   
1,050,598
     
1,063,461
 
Treasury stock (9,969 and 10,690 shares in 2011 and 2010, respectively), at cost
   
(308,330
)
   
(318,494
)
Retained earnings
   
2,310,456
     
2,174,147
 
Foreign currency translation adjustment
   
290,793
     
207,914
 
Other
   
(4,843
)
   
(1,170
)
Total shareholders' equity
   
3,464,056
     
3,251,195
 
  Noncontrolling interests
   
3,427
     
-
 
Total equity
   
3,467,483
     
3,251,195
 
Total liabilities and equity
 
$
9,579,475
   
$
9,600,538
 
 
See accompanying notes.
 
 
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ARROW ELECTRONICS, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)
 
   
Quarter Ended
 
   
April 2,
 2011
   
April 3,
 2010
 
                 
Cash flows from operating activities:
               
Consolidated net income
 
$
136,497
   
$
87,041
 
Adjustments to reconcile consolidated net income to net used for operations:
               
Depreciation and amortization
   
22,938
     
18,477
 
Amortization of stock-based compensation
   
10,357
     
8,467
 
Amortization of deferred financing costs and discount on notes
   
717
     
558
 
Equity in earnings of affiliated companies
   
(1,213
)
   
(1,148
)
Deferred income taxes
   
(1,057
)
   
15,091
 
Restructuring, integration, and other charges
   
7,199
     
5,545
 
Settlement of legal matter
   
3,609
     
-
 
Gain on bargain purchase
   
(1,078
)
   
-
 
Excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation arrangements
   
(5,728
)
   
(1,762
)
Change in assets and liabilities, net of effects of acquired businesses:
               
Accounts receivable
   
278,549
     
8,094
 
Inventories
   
37,981
     
(99,247
)
Accounts payable
   
(574,003
)
   
(272,909
)
Accrued expenses
   
(43,109
)
   
(26,951
)
Other assets and liabilities
   
(51,328
)
   
(23,473
)
Net cash used for operating activities
   
(179,669
)
   
(282,217
)
                 
Cash flows from investing activities:
               
Cash consideration paid for acquired businesses
   
(379,013
)
   
(3,060
)
Acquisition of property, plant and equipment
   
(18,177
)
   
(27,514
)
Proceeds from sale of properties
   
-
     
6,806
 
Net cash used for investing activities
   
(397,190
)
   
(23,768
)
                 
Cash flows from financing activities:
               
Change in short-term and other borrowings
   
(3,900
)
   
14,160
 
Net proceeds from revolving credit facility borrowings
   
190,800
     
-
 
Proceeds from exercise of stock options
   
27,150
     
1,579
 
Excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation arrangements
   
5,728
     
1,762
 
Repurchases of common stock
   
(46,447
)
   
(6,185
)
Net cash provided by financing activities
   
173,331
     
11,316
 
                 
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash
   
(1,491
)
   
(32,287
)
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents
   
(405,019
)
   
(326,956
)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
   
926,321
     
1,137,007
 
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
 
$
521,302
   
$
810,051
 

See accompanying notes.
 
 
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ARROW ELECTRONICS, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Dollars in thousands except per share data)
(Unaudited)

Note A – Basis of Presentation

The accompanying consolidated financial statements of Arrow Electronics, Inc. (the "company" or "Arrow") were prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States and reflect all adjustments of a normal recurring nature, which are, in the opinion of management, necessary for a fair presentation of the consolidated financial position and results of operations at and for the periods presented.  The consolidated results of operations for the interim periods are not necessarily indicative of results for the full year.

These consolidated financial statements do not include all of the information or notes necessary for a complete presentation and, accordingly, should be read in conjunction with the company's audited consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes for the year ended December 31, 2010, as filed in the company's Annual Report on Form 10-K.

Revenue Recognition

Effective January 1, 2011, the company adopted the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") Accounting Standards Update No. 2009-13, "Multiple-Deliverable Revenue Arrangements" ("ASU No. 2009-13") and Accounting Standards Update No. 2009-14, "Certain Revenue Arrangements That Include Software Elements" ("ASU No. 2009-14"). ASU No. 2009-13 amends guidance included within ASC Topic 605-25 to require an entity to use an estimated selling price when vendor specific objective evidence or acceptable third party evidence does not exist for any products or services included in a multiple element arrangement. The arrangement consideration should be allocated among the products and services based upon their relative selling prices, thus eliminating the use of the residual method of allocation. ASU No. 2009-13 also requires expanded qualitative and quantitative disclosures regarding significant judgments made and changes in applying this guidance.  ASU No. 2009-14 amends guidance included within ASC Topic 985-605 to exclude tangible products containing software components and non-software components that function together to deliver the product’s essential functionality.  Entities that sell joint hardware and software products that meet this scope exception will be required to follow the guidance of ASU No. 2009-13. The adoption of the provisions of ASU No. 2009-13 and ASU No. 2009-14 did not materially impact the company's consolidated financial position and results of operations.
 
Quarter End

The company operates on a quarterly reporting calendar that closes on the Saturday following the end of the calendar quarter.

Reclassification

Certain prior period amounts were reclassified to conform to the current period presentation.

Note B – Acquisitions

The results of operations of the following acquisitions were included in the company's consolidated results from their respective dates of acquisition.

2011

On March 1, 2011, the company acquired all the assets and operations of the RF, Wireless and Power Division ("RFPD") of Richardson Electronics, Ltd. ("Richardson") for a purchase price of $235,973, which is subject to a post-closing working capital adjustment.  Richardson RFPD is a leading value-added global component distributor and provider of engineered solutions serving the global radio frequency and wireless communications market. Based in Illinois, with approximately 400 employees, Richardson RFPD’s product set includes devices for infrastructure and wireless networks, power management and alternative energy markets.  
 
 
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ARROW ELECTRONICS, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Dollars in thousands except per share data)
(Unaudited)
 
On January 3, 2011, the company acquired Nu Horizons Electronics Corp. ("Nu Horizons") for a purchase price of $161,125, which included cash acquired of $18,085 and debt paid at closing of $26,375.  Nu Horizons is a leading global distributor of advanced technology semiconductor, display, illumination, and power solutions to a wide variety of commercial original equipment manufacturers and electronic manufacturing services providers in the components business.  Nu Horizons has sales facilities and logistics centers in more than 50 locations throughout the world, serving a wide variety of end markets including industrial, military, networking, and data communications. Nu Horizons is headquartered in New York, and has over 700 employees globally.

The fair value of the net assets acquired, including identifiable intangible assets, relating to the Nu Horizons acquisition was approximately $162,880, which exceeds the purchase price discussed above of $161,125.  Accordingly, the company recognized the excess of the fair value of the net assets acquired over purchase price paid of $1,755 ($1,078 net of related taxes or $.01 per share on both a basic and diluted basis) as a gain on bargain purchase.  Prior to recognizing the gain, the company reassessed the fair value of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed in the acquisition.  The company believes it was able to acquire Nu Horizons for less than the fair value of its net assets due to Nu Horizons stock trading below its book value for an extended period of time prior to the announcement of the acquisition.  The company offered a purchase price per share for Nu Horizons that was above the prevailing stock price thereby representing a premium to the shareholders.  The acquisition of Nu Horizons by Arrow was approved by Nu Horizons’ shareholders. The company continues to evaluate the purchase price allocation and may be required to adjust the recorded gain. 
 
Since the dates of the acquisitions, Richardson and Nu Horizon sales of $186,269 were included in the company's consolidated results of operations for the first quarter of 2011. 

The following table summarizes the preliminary allocation of the net consideration paid to the fair value of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed for the Richardson and Nu Horizons acquisitions (collectively, the "2011 acquisitions"):

Accounts receivable, net
  $ 196,565  
Inventories
    167,756  
Property, plant and equipment
    11,278  
Other assets
    8,137  
Identifiable intangible assets
    90,900  
Cost in excess of net assets of companies acquired
    30,524  
Accounts payable
    (98,168 )
Accrued expenses
    (18,905 )
Other liabilities
    (4,080 )
Noncontrolling interest
    (3,239 )
Fair value of net assets acquired
    380,768  
Gain on bargain purchase
    (1,755 )
Cash consideration paid, net of cash acquired
  $ 379,013  
 
 
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ARROW ELECTRONICS, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Dollars in thousands except per share data)
(Unaudited)
 
In connection with the 2011 acquisitions, the company allocated the following amounts to identifiable intangible assets:
 
   
Weighted-
Average Life
     
             
Customer relationships
 
8 years
 
$
35,400
 
Trade names
 
indefinite
   
49,000
 
Other intangible assets
 
(a)
   
6,500
 
Total identifiable intangible assets
     
$
90,900
 

 
(a)
Consists of non-competition agreements and sales backlog with useful lives ranging from 1 to 3 years.

The cost in excess of net assets acquired related to the Nu Horizons and Richardson acquisitions were recorded in the company's global components business segment.  The intangible assets related to the Nu Horizons acquisition are not expected to be deductible for income tax purposes.  Substantially all of the intangible assets related to the Richardson acquisition are expected to be deductible for income tax purposes.
 
The following table summarizes the company's unaudited consolidated results of operations for the first quarters of 2011 and 2010 as well as the unaudited pro forma consolidated results of operations of the company, as though the 2011 acquisitions occurred on January 1:

   
Quarter Ended
 
   
April 2, 2011
   
April 3, 2010
 
   
As Reported
   
Pro Forma
   
As Reported
   
Pro Forma
 
                         
Sales
  $ 5,223,003     $ 5,295,029     $ 4,235,366     $ 4,528,900  
Net income attributable to shareholders
    136,309       138,779       87,046       89,118  
Net income per share:
                               
Basic
  $ 1.18     $ 1.20     $ .72     $ .74  
Diluted
  $ 1.16     $ 1.18     $ .71     $ .73  

The unaudited pro forma consolidated results of operations does not purport to be indicative of the results obtained had the 2011 acquisitions occurred as of the beginning of 2011 and 2010, or of those results that may be obtained in the future.  Additionally, the above table does not reflect any anticipated cost savings or cross-selling opportunities expected to result from these acquisitions.
 
2010

On December 16, 2010, the company acquired all of the assets and operations of INT Holdings, LLC, doing business as Intechra ("Intechra"), which provides fully customized information technology asset disposition services to many Fortune 1000 customers throughout the world.  Intechra's product offerings include legislative compliance, data security and destruction, risk management, redeployment, remarketing, lease return, logistics management, and environmentally responsible recycling of all types of information technology. Intechra is headquartered in Jackson, Mississippi, and has approximately 300 employees.  

On September 8, 2010, the company acquired Shared Technologies Inc. ("Shared"), which sells, installs, and maintains communications equipment, including the latest in unified communications, voice and data technologies, contact center, network security, and traditional telephony.  Shared is based in Irving, Texas, with locations throughout the U.S. and has approximately 1,000 employees.  
 
 
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ARROW ELECTRONICS, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Dollars in thousands except per share data)
(Unaudited)
 
On June 1, 2010, the company acquired PCG Parent Corp., doing business as Converge ("Converge"), a provider of reverse logistics services, headquartered in Peabody, Massachusetts.  Converge, with approximately 350 employees, also has offices in Singapore and Amsterdam, with support centers throughout Europe, Asia, and the Americas.  
 
During 2010, the company also acquired Verical Incorporated, an e-commerce business geared towards meeting the end-of-life components and parts shortage needs of customers; Sphinx Group Limited, a United Kingdom-based value-added distributor of security and networking products; Transim Technology Corporation, a leading service provider of online component design and engineering solutions for technology manufacturers; Eshel Technology Group, Inc., a leading solid-state lighting distributor and value-added service provider; and Diasa Informática, S.A., a leading European value-added distributor of servers, storage, software, and networking products in Spain and Portugal.  The impacts of these acquisitions were not individually significant to the company's consolidated financial position and results of operations.  

The following table summarizes the company's unaudited consolidated results of operations for the first quarter of 2010, as well as the unaudited pro forma consolidated results of operations of the company, as though the aforementioned acquisitions (collectively, the "2010 acquisitions") occurred on January 1, 2010:

   
Quarter Ended
April 3, 2010
 
   
As Reported
   
Pro Forma
 
             
Sales
  $ 4,235,366     $ 4,450,387  
Net income attributable to shareholders
    87,046       90,697  
Net income per share:
               
Basic
  $ .72     $ .75  
Diluted
  $ .71     $ .74  

The unaudited pro forma consolidated results of operations do not purport to be indicative of the results obtained had the 2010 acquisitions occurred as of the beginning of 2010, or of those results that may be obtained in the future. Additionally, the above table does not reflect any anticipated cost savings or cross-selling opportunities expected to result from these acquisitions.
 
Other
 
Amortization expense related to identifiable intangible assets was $6,883 and $4,644 for the first quarters of 2011 and 2010, respectively.

In March 2010, the company made a payment of $3,060 to increase its ownership in a majority-owned subsidiary.  The payment was recorded as a reduction to capital in excess of par value, partially offset by the carrying value of the noncontrolling interest.
 
 
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ARROW ELECTRONICS, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Dollars in thousands except per share data)
(Unaudited)

Note C – Cost in Excess of Net Assets of Companies Acquired

Cost in excess of net assets of companies acquired, allocated to the company's business segments, is as follows:

   
Global
Components
   
Global ECS
   
Total
 
                   
December 31, 2010
  $ 670,871     $ 665,480     $ 1,336,351  
Acquisitions
    30,524       -       30,524  
Other (primarily foreign currency translation)
    552       14,047       14,599  
April 2, 2011
  $ 701,947     $ 679,527     $ 1,381,474  

Goodwill represents the excess of the cost of an acquisition over the fair value of the assets acquired.  The company tests goodwill for impairment annually as of the first day of the fourth quarter, or more frequently if indicators of potential impairment exist.

Note D – Investments in Affiliated Companies

The company owns a 50% interest in several joint ventures with Marubun Corporation (collectively "Marubun/Arrow") and a 50% interest in Arrow Altech Holdings (Pty.) Ltd. ("Altech Industries"), a joint venture with Allied Technologies Limited.  These investments are accounted for using the equity method.

The following table presents the company's investment in Marubun/Arrow and the company's investment and long-term note receivable in Altech Industries:

   
April 2,
2011
   
December 31,
2010
 
             
Marubun/Arrow
  $ 42,775     $ 41,971  
Altech Industries
    17,533       17,484  
    $ 60,308     $ 59,455  

The equity in earnings of affiliated companies consists of the following:

   
Quarter Ended
 
   
April 2,
2011
   
April 3, 
2010
 
             
Marubun/Arrow
  $ 817     $ 915  
Altech Industries
    396       233  
    $ 1,213     $ 1,148  

Under the terms of various joint venture agreements, the company is required to pay its pro-rata share of the third party debt of the joint ventures in the event that the joint ventures are unable to meet their obligations.  At April 2, 2011, the company's pro-rata share of this debt was approximately $11,125. The company believes that there is sufficient equity in the joint ventures to meet their obligations.
 
 
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ARROW ELECTRONICS, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Dollars in thousands except per share data)
(Unaudited)
 
Note E– Accounts Receivable
 
Accounts receivable, net, consists of the following:
 
   
April 2,
2011
   
December 31,
2010
 
             
Accounts receivable
  $ 4,167,375     $ 4,140,868  
Allowances for doubtful accounts
    (43,257 )     (37,998 )
Accounts receivable, net
  $ 4,124,118     $ 4,102,870  

The company maintains allowances for doubtful accounts for estimated losses resulting from the inability of its customers to make required payments.  The allowances for doubtful accounts are determined using a combination of factors, including the length of time the receivables are outstanding, the current business environment, and historical experience.
 
Note F – Debt

Short-term borrowings, including current portion of long-term debt, consist of the following:
 
   
April 2,
2011
   
December 31,
2010
 
             
Revolving credit facility
  $ 190,800     $ -  
Bank term loan, due 2012
    200,000       -  
Short-term borrowings in various countries
    59,114       61,210  
    $ 449,914     $ 61,210  

Short-term borrowings in various countries are primarily utilized to support the working capital requirements of certain international operations.  The weighted average interest rates on these borrowings at April 2, 2011 and December 31, 2010 were 5.0% and 1.9%, respectively.
 
Long-term debt consists of the following:
 
   
April 2,
2011
   
December 31,
2010
 
             
Bank term loan, due 2012
  $ -     $ 200,000  
6.875% senior notes, due 2013
    349,850       349,833  
3.375% notes, due 2015
    249,199       249,155  
6.875% senior debentures, due 2018
    198,503       198,450  
6.00% notes, due 2020
    299,920       299,918  
5.125% notes, due 2021
    249,218       249,199  
7.5% senior debentures, due 2027
    197,785       197,750  
Interest rate swaps designated as fair value hedges
    10,102       14,082  
Other obligations with various interest rates and due dates
    4,000       2,816  
    $ 1,558,577     $ 1,761,203  
 
The 7.5% senior debentures are not redeemable prior to their maturity.  The 6.875% senior notes, 3.375%
 
 
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Dollars in thousands except per share data)
(Unaudited)
 
notes, 6.875% senior debentures, 6.00% notes, and 5.125% notes may be called at the option of the company subject to "make whole" clauses.
 
The estimated fair market value, using quoted market prices, is as follows:
 
   
April 2,
2011
   
December 31,
2010
 
             
6.875% senior notes, due 2013
  $ 382,000     $ 385,000  
3.375% notes, due 2015
    248,000       243,000  
6.875% senior debentures, due 2018
    218,000       218,000  
6.00% notes, due 2020
    315,000       306,000  
5.125% notes, due 2021
    245,000       238,000  
7.5% senior debentures, due 2027
    210,000       204,000  

The carrying amount of the company's short-term borrowings, revolving credit facility, bank term loan, and other obligations approximate their fair value.

The company has an $800,000 revolving credit facility with a group of banks that matures in January 2012.  Interest on borrowings under the revolving credit facility is calculated using a base rate or a euro currency rate plus a spread based on the company's credit ratings (.425% at April 2, 2011). The facility fee related to the credit facility is .125%.  At April 2, 2011, the company had $190,800 in outstanding borrowings under the revolving credit facility.  There were no outstanding borrowings under the revolving credit facility at December 31, 2010.

The company has a $600,000 asset securitization program collateralized by accounts receivable of certain of its United States subsidiaries which expires in April 2012.  The asset securitization program is conducted through Arrow Electronics Funding Corporation, a wholly-owned, bankruptcy remote subsidiary. The asset securitization program does not qualify for sale treatment.  Accordingly, the accounts receivable and related debt obligation remain on the company's consolidated balance sheets.  Interest on borrowings is calculated using a base rate or a commercial paper rate plus a spread, which is based on the company's credit ratings (.50% at April 2, 2011).  The facility fee is .50%.  The company had no outstanding borrowings under the asset securitization program at April 2, 2011 and December 31, 2010.  

Both the revolving credit facility and asset securitization program include terms and conditions that limit the incurrence of additional borrowings, limit the company's ability to pay cash dividends or repurchase stock, and require that certain financial ratios be maintained at designated levels. The company was in compliance with all covenants as of April 2, 2011 and is currently not aware of any events that would cause non-compliance with any covenants in the future.  

Interest and other financing expense, net, includes interest income of $1,368 and $339 for the first quarters of 2011 and 2010, respectively.

Note G – Financial Instruments Measured at Fair Value

Fair value is defined as the exchange price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date.  The company utilizes a fair value hierarchy, which maximizes the use of observable inputs and minimizes the use of unobservable inputs when measuring fair value.  The fair value hierarchy has three levels of inputs that may be used to measure fair value:
 
 
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Dollars in thousands except per share data)
(Unaudited)
 
Level 1
Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets that are accessible at the measurement date for identical, unrestricted assets or liabilities.

Level 2
Quoted prices in markets that are not active; or other inputs that are observable, either directly or indirectly, for substantially the full term of the asset or liability.

Level 3
Prices or valuation techniques that require inputs that are both significant to the fair value measurement and unobservable.

The following table presents assets/(liabilities) measured at fair value on a recurring basis at April 2, 2011:
 
   
Level 1
   
Level 2
   
Level 3
   
Total
 
                         
Cash equivalents
  $ 50,541     $ -     $ -     $ 50,541  
Available-for-sale securities
    61,613       -       -       61,613  
Interest rate swaps
    -       10,102       -       10,102  
Foreign exchange contracts
    -       (807 )     -       (807 )
    $ 112,154     $ 9,295     $ -     $ 121,449  

The following table presents assets/(liabilities) measured at fair value on a recurring basis at December 31, 2010:

   
Level 1
   
Level 2
   
Level 3
   
Total
 
                         
Cash equivalents
  $ 254,296     $ 282,900     $ -     $ 537,196  
Available-for-sale securities
    68,746       -       -       68,746  
Interest rate swaps
    -       14,082       -       14,082  
Foreign exchange contracts
    -       (494 )     -       (494 )
    $ 323,042     $ 296,488     $ -     $ 619,530  

Available-For-Sale Securities

The company has a 2.0% equity ownership interest in WPG Holdings Co., Ltd. ("WPG") and an 8.4% equity ownership interest in Marubun Corporation ("Marubun"), which are accounted for as available-for-sale securities.

The fair value of the company's available-for-sale securities is as follows:

   
April 2, 2011
   
December 31, 2010
 
   
Marubun
   
WPG
   
Marubun
   
WPG
 
                         
Cost basis
  $ 10,016     $ 10,798     $ 10,016     $ 10,798  
Unrealized holding gain
    1,516       39,283       3,726       44,206  
Fair value
  $ 11,532     $ 50,081     $ 13,742     $ 55,004  

The fair value of these investments are included in "Other assets" in the company’s consolidated balance sheets, and the related unrealized holding gains or losses are included in "Other" in the shareholders' equity section in the company’s consolidated balance sheets.
 
 
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Dollars in thousands except per share data)
(Unaudited)
 
Derivative Instruments
 
The company uses various financial instruments, including derivative financial instruments, for purposes other than trading.  Derivatives used as part of the company's risk management strategy are designated at inception as hedges and measured for effectiveness both at inception and on an ongoing basis.

The fair values of derivative instruments in the consolidated balance sheets are as follows:

   
Asset/(Liability) Derivatives
 
       
Fair Value
 
   
Balance Sheet
Location
 
April 2, 
2011
   
December 31,
2010
 
Derivative instruments designated as hedges:
               
Interest rate swaps designated as fair value hedges
 
Other assets
  $ 12,567     $ 14,756  
Interest rate swaps designated as fair value hedges
 
Other liabilities
    (2,465 )     (674 )
Foreign exchange contracts designated as cash flow hedges
 
Other current assets
    662       271  
Foreign exchange contracts designated as cash flow hedges
 
Accrued expenses
    (113 )     (177 )
Total derivative instruments designated as hedging instruments
        10,651       14,176  
Derivative instruments not designated as hedges:
                   
Foreign exchange contracts
 
Other current assets
    1,781       1,778  
Foreign exchange contracts
 
Accrued expenses
    (3,137 )     (2,366 )
Total derivative instruments not designated as hedging instruments
        (1,356 )     (588 )
Total
      $ 9,295     $ 13,588  
 
The effect of derivative instruments on the consolidated statement of operations is as follows:
 
   
Gain/(Loss) Recognized in
Income
 
   
Quarter Ended
 
   
April 2, 
2011
   
April 3, 
2010
 
                 
Derivative instruments not designated as hedges:
               
Foreign exchange contracts (a)
 
$
1,703
   
$
2,029
 
Total
 
$
1,703
   
$
2,029
 
 
 
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Dollars in thousands except per share data)
(Unaudited)
 
    
Quarter Ended April 2, 2011
   
Quarter Ended April 3, 2010
 
   
Effective Portion
   
Ineffective
Portion
   
Effective Portion
   
Ineffective
Portion
 
   
Gain/(Loss)
Recognized in
Other
Comprehensive
Income
   
Gain/(Loss)
Reclassified
into Income
   
Gain/(Loss)
Recognized
in Income
   
Gain/(Loss)
Recognized in
Other
Comprehensive
Income
   
Gain/(Loss)
Reclassified
into Income
   
Gain/(Loss)
Recognized
in Income
 
                                     
Cash Flow Hedges:
                                   
Foreign exchange contracts (b)
  $ 500     $ 44     $ -     $ (154 )   $ (92 )   $ -  
       Total
  $ 500     $ 44     $ -     $ (154 )   $ (92 )   $ -  
                                                 
Net Investment Hedges:
                                               
Cross-currency swaps (c)
  $ -     $ -     $ -     $ 20,346     $ -     $ 86  
       Total
  $ -     $ -     $ -     $ 20,346     $ -     $ 86  

(a) 
The amount of gain/(loss) recognized in income on derivatives is recorded in "Cost of sales" in the company’s consolidated statements of operations.

(b) 
Both the effective and ineffective portions of any gain/(loss) reclassified or recognized in income are recorded in "Cost of sales" in the company’s consolidated statements of operations.

(c) 
Both the effective and ineffective portions of any gain/(loss) reclassified or recognized in income is recorded in "Interest and other financing expense, net" in the company’s consolidated statements of operations.

Interest Rate Swaps

The company enters into interest rate swap transactions that convert certain fixed-rate debt to variable-rate debt or variable-rate debt to fixed-rate debt in order to manage its targeted mix of fixed- and floating-rate debt.  The effective portion of the change in the fair value of interest rate swaps designated as fair value hedges is recorded as a change to the carrying value of the related hedged debt, and the effective portion of the change in fair value of interest rate swaps designated as cash flow hedges is recorded in the shareholders' equity section in the company’s consolidated balance sheets in "Other."  The ineffective portion of the interest rate swap, if any, is recorded in "Interest and other financing expense, net" in the company’s consolidated statements of operations.

In June 2004 and November 2009, the company entered into interest rate swaps, with an aggregate notional amount of $275,000.  The swaps modify the company's interest rate exposure by effectively converting a portion of the fixed 6.875% senior notes to a floating rate, based on the six-month U.S. dollar LIBOR plus a spread (an effective rate of 4.07% and 4.37% at April 2, 2011 and December 31, 2010, respectively), through its maturity.  The swaps are classified as fair value hedges and had a fair value of $12,567 and $14,756 at April 2, 2011 and December 31, 2010, respectively.

In December 2010, the company entered into interest rate swaps, with an aggregate notional amount of $250,000.  The swaps modify the company's interest rate exposure by effectively converting the fixed 3.375% notes to a floating rate, based on the three-month U.S. dollar LIBOR plus a spread (an effective rate of approximately 1.35% and 1.38% at April 2, 2011 and December 31, 2010, respectively), through its maturity.  The swaps are classified as fair value hedges and had a negative fair value of $2,465 and $674 at April 2, 2011 and December 31, 2010, respectively.
 
 
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Dollars in thousands except per share data)
(Unaudited)
 
Cross-Currency Swaps
 
The company occasionally enters into cross-currency swaps to hedge a portion of its net investment in euro-denominated net assets. The company’s cross-currency swaps are derivatives designated as net investment hedges.  The effective portion of the change in the fair value of derivatives designated as net investment hedges is recorded in "Foreign currency translation adjustment" included in the company’s consolidated balance sheets and any ineffective portion is recorded in "Interest and other financing expense, net" in the company’s consolidated statements of operations.  As the notional amounts of the company’s cross-currency swaps are expected to equal a comparable amount of hedged net assets, no material ineffectiveness is expected.  The company uses the hypothetical derivative method to assess the effectiveness of its net investment hedges on a quarterly basis.  

Foreign Exchange Contracts

The company enters into foreign exchange forward, option, or swap contracts (collectively, the "foreign exchange contracts") to mitigate the impact of changes in foreign currency exchange rates.  These contracts are executed to facilitate the hedging of foreign currency exposures resulting from inventory purchases and sales and generally have terms of no more than six months. Gains or losses on these contracts are deferred and recognized when the underlying future purchase or sale is recognized or when the corresponding asset or liability is revalued. The company does not enter into foreign exchange contracts for trading purposes. The risk of loss on a foreign exchange contract is the risk of nonperformance by the counterparties, which the company minimizes by limiting its counterparties to major financial institutions.  The fair value of the foreign exchange contracts, which are nominal, are estimated using market quotes.  The notional amount of the foreign exchange contracts at April 2, 2011 and December 31, 2010 was $316,311 and $297,868, respectively.

Other

The carrying amounts of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, net, and accounts payable approximate their fair value due to the short maturities of these financial instruments.

Cash equivalents consist primarily of overnight time deposits and institutional money market funds with quality financial institutions.  These financial institutions are located in many different geographical regions, and the company's policy is designed to limit exposure with any one institution.  As part of its cash and risk management processes, the company performs periodic evaluations of the relative credit standing of these financial institutions.  

Note H – Restructuring, Integration, and Other Charges

During the first quarters of 2011 and 2010, the company recorded restructuring, integration, and other charges of $9,607 ($7,199 net of related taxes or $.06 per share on both a basic and diluted basis) and $7,437 ($5,545 net of related taxes or $.05 per share on both a basic and diluted basis), respectively.  
 
 
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Dollars in thousands except per share data)
(Unaudited)
 
The following table presents the components of the restructuring, integration, and other charges:
 
   
Quarter Ended
 
   
April 2,
2011
   
April 3,
2010
 
             
Restructuring charges – current period actions
  $ 4,355     $ 5,189  
Restructuring and integration charges – actions taken in prior periods
    (79 )     2,149  
Acquisition-related expenses
    5,331       99  
    $ 9,607     $ 7,437  

2011 Restructuring Charge

The following table presents the components of the 2011 restructuring charge of $4,355 and activity in the related restructuring accrual for the first quarter of 2011:

   
Personnel
Costs
   
Facilities
   
Other
   
Total
 
                         
Restructuring charge
  $ 2,072     $ 2,272     $ 11     $ 4,355  
Payments
    (651 )     (234 )     -       (885 )
Foreign currency translation
    48       -       -       48  
April 2, 2011
  $ 1,469     $ 2,038     $ 11     $ 3,518  

The restructuring charge of $4,355 for the first quarter of 2011 primarily includes personnel costs of $2,072 and facilities costs of $2,272.  The personnel costs are related to the elimination of approximately 60 positions within the global components business segment and approximately 10 positions within the global ECS business segment.  The facilities costs are related to exit activities for 3 vacated facilities in the Americas due to the company's continued efforts to streamline its operations and reduce real estate costs. These initiatives are due to the company's continued efforts to lower cost and drive operational efficiency.

2010 Restructuring Charge

The following table presents the activity in the restructuring accrual for the first quarter of 2011 related to the 2010 restructuring:

   
Personnel
Costs
   
Facilities
   
Other
   
Total
 
                         
December 31, 2010
  $ 2,084     $ 1,322     $ 974     $ 4,380  
Restructuring charge (credit)
    17       434       (21 )     430  
Payments
    (1,161 )     (362 )     (1,010 )     (2,533 )
Non-cash usage
    -       -       -       -  
Foreign currency translation
    55       -       57       112  
April 2, 2011
  $ 995     $ 1,394     $ -     $ 2,389  

 
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Dollars in thousands except per share data)
(Unaudited)
 
Restructuring and Integration Accruals Related to Actions Taken Prior to 2010
 
The following table presents the activity in the restructuring and integration accruals for the first quarter of 2011 related to restructuring and integration actions taken prior to 2010:
 
   
Personnel
Costs
   
Facilities
   
Other
   
Total
 
                         
December 31, 2010
  $ 2,020     $ 6,237     $ 1,410     $ 9,667  
Restructuring and integration credits
    (30 )     (445 )     (34 )     (509 )
Payments
    (389 )     (802 )     -       (1,191 )
Foreign currency translation
    63       246       -       309  
April 2, 2011
  $ 1,664     $ 5,236     $ 1,376     $ 8,276  

Restructuring and Integration Accrual Summary

In summary, the restructuring and integration accruals aggregate $14,183 at April 2, 2011, all of which is expected to be spent in cash, and are expected to be utilized as follows:

·
The accruals for personnel costs of $4,128 to cover the termination of personnel are primarily expected to be spent within one year. 

·
The accruals for facilities totaling $8,668 relate to vacated leased properties that have scheduled payments of $3,451 in 2011, $2,732 in 2012, $1,688 in 2013, $461 in 2014, $268 in 2015, and $68 thereafter.

·
Other accruals of $1,387 are expected to be utilized over several years.

Acquisition-Related Expenses

Included in restructuring, integration, and other charges for the first quarters of 2011 and 2010 are $5,331 and $99, respectively, of other acquisition-related expenses, primarily consisting of professional fees directly related to recent acquisition activity.
 
 
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Dollars in thousands except per share data)
(Unaudited)
 
Note I – Net Income per Share
 
The following table sets forth the computation of net income per share on a basic and diluted basis (shares in thousands):
 
   
Quarter Ended
 
   
April 2,
2011
   
April 3,
2010
 
                 
Net income attributable to shareholders
 
$
136,309
   
$
87,046
 
                 
Weighted average shares outstanding - basic
   
115,215
     
120,223
 
Net effect of various dilutive stock-based compensation awards
   
2,213
     
1,683
 
Weighted average shares outstanding - diluted
   
117,428
     
121,906
 
                 
Net income per share:
               
Basic
 
$
1.18
   
$
.72
 
Diluted (a)
 
$
1.16
   
$
.71
 
 
(a) 
Stock-based compensation awards for the issuance of 256 and 2,776 shares for the first quarters of 2011 and 2010, respectively, were excluded from the computation of net income per share on a diluted basis as their effect was anti-dilutive.

Note J – Shareholders' Equity

Comprehensive Income

The components of comprehensive income are as follows:

   
Quarter Ended
 
   
April 2,
2011
   
April 3,
2010
 
             
Consolidated net income
  $ 136,497     $ 87,041  
Foreign currency translation adjustments (a)
    82,879       (64,314 )
Other (b)
    (3,673 )     (428 )
Comprehensive income
    215,703       22,299  
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests
    188       -  
Comprehensive income attributable to shareholders
  $ 215,515     $ 22,299  

(a) 
The foreign currency translation adjustments have not been tax effected as investments in international affiliates are deemed to be permanent.

(b) 
Other includes unrealized gains or losses on securities and other employee benefit plan items.  Each of these items is net of related taxes.
 
 
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Dollars in thousands except per share data)
(Unaudited)

Share-Repurchase Program

In March 2010 and July 2010, the company announced its Board of Directors approved the repurchase of up to $200,000 of the company's common stock through share-repurchase programs (collectively the "2010 Share-Repurchase Programs").  As of April 2, 2011, the company repurchased 6,876,627 shares under the 2010 Share-Repurchase Programs with a market value of $200,000 at the dates of repurchase.

In February 2011, the company announced its Board of Directors approved the repurchase of up to an additional $50,000 of the company's common stock through a share-repurchase program (the "2011 Share-Repurchase Program").  As of April 2, 2011, the company repurchased 6,473 shares under the 2011 Share-Repurchase Program with a market value of $251 at the dates of repurchase.

Note K – Employee Benefit Plans

The company maintains supplemental executive retirement plans and a defined benefit plan.  The components of the net periodic benefit costs for these plans are as follows:

   
Quarter Ended
 
   
April 2,
2011
   
April 3,
2010
 
                 
Components of net periodic benefit costs:
               
Service cost
 
$
381
   
$
411
 
Interest cost
   
2,274
     
2,248
 
Expected return on plan assets
   
(1,656
)
   
(1,498
)
Amortization of unrecognized net loss
   
858
     
967
 
Amortization of prior service cost
   
11
     
20
 
Amortization of transition obligation
   
-
     
7
 
Net periodic benefit costs
 
$
1,868
   
$
2,155
 

Note L – Contingencies

Settlement of Legal Matter

During the first quarter of 2011, the company recorded a charge of $5,875 ($3,609 net of related taxes or $.03 per share on both a basic and diluted basis) in connection with the settlement of a legal matter, inclusive of related legal costs.  This matter related to a customer dispute that originated in 1997.  The company had successfully defended itself in a trial, but the verdict was subsequently overturned, in part, by an appellate court and remanded for a new trial.  The company ultimately decided to settle this matter to avoid further legal expense and the burden on management’s time that such a trial would entail.

Tekelec Matter

In 2000, the company purchased Tekelec Europe SA ("Tekelec") from Tekelec Airtronic SA ("Airtronic") and certain other selling shareholders.  Subsequent to the closing of the acquisition, Tekelec received a product liability claim in the amount of €11,333.  The product liability claim was the subject of a French legal proceeding started by the claimant in 2002, under which separate determinations were made as to whether the products that are subject to the claim were defective and the amount of damages sustained by the purchaser. The manufacturer of the products also participated in this proceeding. The claimant has commenced legal proceedings against Tekelec and its insurers to recover damages in the amount of €3,742 and expenses of €312 plus interest.  The company believes that any amount in addition to the amount accrued by the company would not materially adversely impact the company’s consolidated
 
 
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Dollars in thousands except per share data)
(Unaudited)
 
financial position, liquidity, or results of operations.
  
Environmental and Related Matters

Wyle Claims

In connection with the 2000 purchase of Wyle from the VEBA Group ("VEBA"), the company assumed certain of the then outstanding obligations of Wyle, including Wyle's 1994 indemnification of the purchasers of its Wyle Laboratories division for environmental clean-up costs associated with any then existing contamination or violation of environmental regulations. Under the terms of the company’s purchase of Wyle from VEBA, VEBA agreed to indemnify the company for costs associated with the Wyle environmental indemnities, among other things. The company is aware of two Wyle Laboratories facilities (in Huntsville, Alabama and Norco, California) at which contaminated groundwater was identified.  Each site will require remediation, the final form and cost of which is undetermined.  

Wyle Laboratories has demanded indemnification from the company with respect to the work at both sites (and in connection with the litigation discussed below), and the company has, in turn, demanded indemnification from VEBA. VEBA merged with a publicly–traded, German conglomerate in June 2000.  The combined entity, now known as E.ON AG, remains responsible for VEBA’s liabilities. E.ON AG acknowledged liability under the terms of the VEBA contract in connection with the Norco and Huntsville sites and made an initial, partial payment.  Neither the company’s demands for subsequent payments nor its demand for defense and indemnification in the related litigation and other costs associated with the Norco site were met.  

Related Litigation

In October 2005, the company filed suit against E.ON AG in the Frankfurt am Main Regional Court in Germany.  The suit seeks indemnification, contribution, and a declaration of the parties’ respective rights and obligations in connection with the Riverside County litigation (discussed below) and other costs associated with the Norco site.  In its answer to the company’s claim filed in March 2009 in the German proceedings, E.ON AG filed a counterclaim against the company for approximately $16,000.  The company believes it has reasonable defenses to the counterclaim and plans to defend its position vigorously.  The company believes that the ultimate resolution of the counterclaim will not materially adversely impact the company’s consolidated financial position, liquidity, or results of operations.  The litigation is currently suspended while the company engages in a court-facilitated mediation with E.ON AG.  The mediation commenced in December 2009 and is ongoing.

The company was named as a defendant in several suits related to the Norco facility, all of which were consolidated for pre-trial purposes. In January 2005, an action was filed in the California Superior Court in Riverside County, California (Gloria Austin, et al. v. Wyle Laboratories, Inc. et al.).  Approximately 90 plaintiff landowners and residents sued a number of defendants under a variety of theories for unquantified damages allegedly caused by environmental contamination at and around the Norco site. Also filed in the Superior Court in Riverside County were Jimmy Gandara, et al. v. Wyle Laboratories, Inc. et al. in January 2006, and Lisa Briones, et al. v. Wyle Laboratories, Inc. et al. in May 2006; both of which contain allegations similar to those in the Austin case on behalf of approximately 20 additional plaintiffs.  All of these matters have now been resolved to the satisfaction of the parties.

The company was also named as a defendant in a lawsuit filed in September 2006 in the United States District Court for the Central District of California (Apollo Associates, L.P., et anno. v. Arrow Electronics, Inc. et al.) in connection with alleged contamination at a third site, an industrial building formerly leased by Wyle Laboratories, in El Segundo, California. The lawsuit was settled, though the possibility remains that government entities or others may attempt to involve the company in further characterization or remediation of groundwater issues in the area.
 
 
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Dollars in thousands except per share data)
(Unaudited)

Environmental Matters – Huntsville

Characterization of the extent of contaminated soil and groundwater continues at the site in Huntsville, Alabama.  Under the direction of the Alabama Department of Environmental Management, approximately $3,000 was spent to date.  The pace of the ongoing remedial investigations, project management and regulatory oversight is likely to increase somewhat and though the complete scope of the activities is not yet known, the company currently estimates additional investigative and related expenditures at the site of approximately $500 to $1,000.  The nature and scope of both feasibility studies and subsequent remediation at the site has not yet been determined, but assuming the outcome includes source control and certain other measures, the cost is estimated to be between $2,500 and $4,000.

Despite the amount of work undertaken and planned to date, the company is unable to estimate any potential costs in addition to those discussed above because the complete scope of the work is not yet known, and, accordingly, the associated costs have yet to be determined.

Environmental Matters – Norco

In October 2003, the company entered into a consent decree with Wyle Laboratories and the California Department of Toxic Substance Control (the "DTSC") in connection with the Norco site.  In April 2005, a Remedial Investigation Work Plan was approved by DTSC that provided for site-wide characterization of known and potential environmental issues. Investigations performed in connection with this work plan and a series of subsequent technical memoranda continued until the filing of a final Remedial Investigation Report early in 2008.  The development of a final Remedial Action Work Plan is ongoing.  An estimated $30,000 was expended to date on project management, regulatory oversight, and investigative and feasibility study activities.  

Work is under way pertaining to the remediation of contaminated groundwater at certain areas on the Norco site and of soil gas in a limited area immediately adjacent to the site.  In the first quarter of 2008, a hydraulic containment system was installed to capture and treat groundwater before it moves into the adjacent offsite area.  Approximately $10,000 was expended on remediation to date, and it is anticipated that these activities, along with the initial phases of the treatment of contaminated groundwater in the offsite area and remaining Remedial Action Work Plan costs, will give rise to an additional estimated $12,700 to $24,500.

Costs categories related to environmental activities at Norco include those for project management and regulatory oversight, remedial investigations, feasibility studies, and interim remedial actions.  Project management and regulatory oversight include costs incurred by Wyle Laboratories and project consultants for project management and costs billed by DTSC to provide regulatory oversight.

The company currently estimates that the additional cost of project management and regulatory oversight will range from $400 to $500. Ongoing remedial investigations (including costs related to soil and groundwater investigations), and the preparation of a final remedial investigation report are projected to cost between $400 to $700.

Despite the amount of work undertaken and planned to date, the company is unable to estimate any potential costs in addition to those discussed above because the complete scope of the work under the consent decree is not yet known, and, accordingly, the associated costs have yet to be determined.
 
Impact on Financial Statements
 
The company believes that any cost which it may incur in connection with environmental conditions at the Norco, Huntsville, and El Segundo sites and the related litigation is covered by the contractual indemnifications (except, under the terms of the environmental indemnification, for the first $450),
 
 
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Dollars in thousands except per share data)
(Unaudited)

 
discussed above.  The company believes that the recovery of costs incurred to date associated with the environmental clean-up of the Norco and Huntsville sites, is probable.  Accordingly, the company increased the receivable for amounts due from E.ON AG by $2,451 during 2011 to $46,654. The company’s net costs for such indemnified matters may vary from period to period as estimates of recoveries are not always recognized in the same period as the accrual of estimated expenses.  

As successor-in-interest to Wyle, the company is the beneficiary of various Wyle insurance policies that covered liabilities arising out of operations at Norco and Huntsville.  Certain of the insurance carriers implicated in the Riverside County litigation have undertaken substantial portions of the defense of the company, and the company has recovered approximately $13,000 from them to date.  However, the company has sued certain other umbrella liability policy carriers because they have yet to make payment on claims filed by the company. These disputes generally relate to the umbrella liability policy carriers’ proportional share of the total liability as opposed to the applicability of coverage.

The company believes strongly in the merits of its positions regarding the E.ON AG indemnity and the liabilities of the insurance carriers.

Also included in the proceedings against E.ON AG is a claim for the reimbursement of pre-acquisition tax liabilities of Wyle in the amount of $8,729 for which E.ON AG is also contractually liable to indemnify the company.  E.ON AG has specifically acknowledged owing the company not less than $6,335 of such amounts, but its promises to make payments of at least that amount were not kept.  The company also believes that the recovery of these amounts is probable.

In connection with the acquisition of Wyle, the company acquired a $4,495 tax receivable due from E.ON AG (as successor to VEBA) in respect of certain tax payments made by Wyle prior to the effective date of the acquisition, the recovery of which the company also believes is probable.

The receivable for amounts due from E.ON AG for the previously mentioned tax and environmental matters and related litigation are included in "Other Assets" on the company’s consolidated balance sheets. The company's basis for the conclusion that recovery of these amounts are probable is based upon its determination that it has appropriate legal defenses to seek reimbursement under the indemnification agreement with E.ON AG, as well as the company's ability to seek reimbursement under the various Wyle insurance policies. The timing of the collection of these amounts is contingent upon resolution of the court-facilitated mediation with E.ON AG, the completion of settlement agreements with certain insurers, and the resolution of litigation currently pending with certain other insurance carriers.  The resolution of these matters could likely take several years.

Other

From time to time, in the normal course of business, the company may become liable with respect to other pending and threatened litigation, environmental, regulatory, labor, product, and tax matters. While such matters are subject to inherent uncertainties, it is not currently anticipated that any such matters will materially impact the company’s consolidated financial position, liquidity, or results of operations.

Note M – Segment and Geographic Information

The company is a global provider of products, services, and solutions to industrial and commercial users of electronic components and enterprise computing solutions.  The company distributes electronic components to original equipment manufacturers and contract manufacturers through its global components business segment and provides enterprise computing solutions to value-added resellers through its global ECS business segment.  As a result of the company's philosophy of maximizing operating efficiencies through the centralization of certain functions, selected fixed assets and related depreciation, as well as borrowings, are not directly attributable to the individual operating segments and are included in the corporate business segment.  

 
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Dollars in thousands except per share data)
(Unaudited)

Sales and operating income (loss), by segment, are as follows:

   
Quarter Ended
 
   
April 2, 
2011
   
April 3, 
2010
 
Sales:
           
Global components
  $ 3,886,600     $ 3,128,022  
Global ECS
    1,336,403       1,107,344  
Consolidated
  $ 5,223,003     $ 4,235,366  
Operating income (loss):
               
Global components
  $ 228,881     $ 154,108  
Global ECS
    39,080       23,913  
Corporate (a)
    (48,793 )     (32,751 )
Consolidated
  $ 219,168     $ 145,270  

(a)
Includes restructuring, integration, and other charges of $9,607 and $7,437 for the first quarters of 2011 and 2010, respectively.  Also included in the first quarter of 2011 is a charge of $5,875 related to the settlement of a legal matter.

Total assets, by segment, are as follows:

   
April 2,
   
December 31,
 
   
2011
   
2010
 
             
Global components
  $ 6,638,137     $ 5,862,386  
Global ECS
    2,284,401       2,836,006  
Corporate
    656,937       902,146  
Consolidated
  $ 9,579,475     $ 9,600,538  

Sales, by geographic area, are as follows:

   
Quarter Ended
 
   
April 2, 
2011
   
April 3, 
2010
 
             
Americas (b)
  $ 2,481,891     $ 1,891,756  
EMEA
    1,789,851       1,317,354  
Asia/Pacific
    951,261       1,026,256  
Consolidated
  $ 5,223,003     $ 4,235,366  

(b)
Includes sales related to the United States of $2,251,440 and $1,681,573 for the first quarters of 2011 and 2010, respectively.

 
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Dollars in thousands except per share data)
(Unaudited)
 
Net property, plant and equipment, by geographic area, is as follows:

   
April 2,
   
December 31,
 
   
2011
   
2010
 
             
Americas (c)
  $ 451,019     $ 431,066  
EMEA
    59,612       55,607  
Asia/Pacific
    19,350       18,867  
Consolidated
  $ 529,981     $ 505,540  

(c)
Includes net property, plant and equipment related to the United States of $449,767 and $429,922 at April 2, 2011 and December 31, 2010, respectively.

 
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Item 2.    Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.

Overview

Arrow Electronics, Inc. (the "company") is a global provider of products, services, and solutions to industrial and commercial users of electronic components and enterprise computing solutions.  The company provides one of the broadest product offerings in the electronic components and enterprise computing solutions distribution industries and a wide range of value-added services to help customers reduce time to market, introduce innovative products through demand creation opportunities, lower their total cost of ownership, and enhance their overall competitiveness. The company has two business segments, the global components business segment and the global enterprise computing solutions ("ECS") business segment.  The company distributes electronic components to original equipment manufacturers and contract manufacturers through its global components business segment and provides enterprise computing solutions to value-added resellers through its global ECS business segment.   For the first quarter of 2011, approximately 74% of the company's sales were from the global components business segment, and approximately 26% of the company's sales were from the global ECS business segment.

The company's financial objectives are to grow sales faster than the market, increase the markets served, grow profits faster than sales, and increase return on invested capital.  To achieve its objectives, the company seeks to capture significant opportunities to grow across products, markets, and geographies.  To supplement its organic growth strategy, the company continually evaluates strategic acquisitions to broaden its product offerings, increase its market penetration, and/or expand its geographic reach.  Cash flow needed to fund this growth is primarily expected to be generated through continuous corporate-wide initiatives to improve profitability and increase effective asset utilization.

On March 1, 2011, the company acquired all of the assets and operations of the RF, Wireless and Power Division ("RFPD") of Richardson Electronics, Ltd. ("Richardson") for a purchase price of $236.0 million, which is subject to a post-closing working capital adjustment.  On January 3, 2011, the company acquired Nu Horizons Electronics Corp. ("Nu Horizons"), for a purchase price of $161.1 million, which included cash acquired of $18.1 million and debt paid at closing of $26.4 million.  On December 16, 2010, the company acquired all of the assets and operations of INT Holdings, LLC, doing business as Intechra ("Intechra") for a purchase price of $101.1 million, which included cash acquired of $.1 million.  On September 8, 2010, the company acquired Shared Technologies Inc. ("Shared") for a purchase price of $252.8 million, which included debt paid at closing of $61.9 million.  On June 1, 2010, the company acquired PCG Parent Corp., doing business as Converge ("Converge") for a purchase price of $138.4 million, which included cash acquired of $4.8 million and debt paid at closing of $27.5 million.  During 2010, the company also acquired Verical Incorporated (“Verical”), Sphinx Group Limited (“Sphinx”), Transim Technology Corporation (“Transim”), Eshel Technology Group, Inc. (“Eshel”), and Diasa Informática, S.A. (“Diasa”).  The impacts of these acquisitions were not individually significant to the company's consolidated financial position and results of operations.  Results of operations of Richardson, Nu Horizons, Intechra, Converge, Verical, Transim, and Eshel are included within the company's global components business segment and the results of operations of Shared, Sphinx, and Diasa are included within the company's global ECS business segment.

Consolidated sales for the first quarter of 2011 increased by 23.3%, compared with the year-earlier period, due to a 24.3% increase in the global components business segment sales and a 20.7% increase in the global ECS business segment sales.  The translation of the company's international financial statements into U.S. dollars resulted in an increase in consolidated sales of $67.3 million for the first quarter of 2011, compared with the year-earlier period, due to a weaker U.S. dollar.  Excluding the impact of foreign currency and pro forma for acquisitions, the company's consolidated sales increased by 10.1% for the first quarter of 2011.

Net income attributable to shareholders increased to $136.3 million in the first quarter of 2011, compared with net income attributable to shareholders of $87.0 million in the year-earlier period.  The following items impacted the comparability of the company's results for the first quarters of 2011 and 2010:

 
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restructuring, integration, and other charges of $9.6 million ($7.2 million net of related taxes) in 2011 and $7.4 million ($5.5 million net of related taxes) in 2010;
 
·
a charge of $5.9 million ($3.6 million net of related taxes) related to the settlement of a legal matter in 2011; and
 
·
a gain on bargain purchase of $1.8 million ($1.1 million net of related taxes) in 2011.

Excluding the above-mentioned items, the increase in net income attributable to shareholders for the first quarter of 2011 was primarily the result of the sales increases in both the global components business segment and the global ECS business segment and increased gross profit margins. This was offset, in part, by increased selling, general and administrative expenses primarily attributable to acquisitions and the increase in sales, increased interest expense due to higher average debt outstanding primarily to fund acquisitions, and increased depreciation and amortization expense due primarily to increased acquisition activity.
 
Substantially all of the company's sales are made on an order-by-order basis, rather than through long-term sales contracts.  As such, the nature of the company's business does not provide for the visibility of material forward-looking information from its customers and suppliers beyond a few months.

Sales

Following is an analysis of net sales by reportable segment (in millions):

   
Quarter Ended
       
   
April 2,
2011
   
April 3,
2010
   
Change
 
                   
Global components
  $ 3,887     $ 3,128       24.3 %
Global ECS
    1,336       1,107       20.7 %
Consolidated
  $ 5,223     $ 4,235       23.3 %

Consolidated sales for the first quarter of 2011 increased by $987.6 million, or 23.3%, compared with the year-earlier period.  The increase for the first quarter of 2011 was driven by an increase in the global components business segment sales of $758.6 million, or 24.3% and an increase in the global ECS business segment sales of $229.1 million, or 20.7%, compared with the year-earlier period.  The translation of the company's international financial statements into U.S. dollars resulted in an increase in consolidated sales of $67.3 million for the first quarter of 2011, compared with the year-earlier period, due to a weaker U.S. dollar.  Excluding the impact of foreign currency and pro forma for acquisitions, the company's consolidated sales increased by 10.1% for the first quarter of 2011.

The growth in the global components business segment for the first quarter of 2011 was primarily driven by the sales increase in EMEA of 38.4% and the sales increase in the Americas, excluding acquisitions, of 15.7% due primarily to increased demand for the company’s products in these geographic regions, and the impact of acquisitions.  This was offset by a sales decrease in the Asia/Pacific region of 7.3% due primarily to continued weakness in sales of low-end mobile handset components. Excluding the impact of foreign currency and pro forma for acquisitions, the company's global components business segment sales increased by 10.5% for the first quarter of 2011.  

In the global ECS business segment, sales for the first quarter of 2011 increased due to higher demand for products in both North America and EMEA.  The increase in sales for the first quarter of 2011 was due to growth in storage, software, services, industry standard servers, and proprietary servers.   Excluding the impact of foreign currency and pro forma for acquisitions, the company's global ECS business segment sales increased by 8.7% for the first quarter of 2011.

 
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Gross Profit

The company recorded gross profit of $722.5 million in the first quarter of 2011, compared with $537.9 million in the year-earlier period.  The increase in gross profit was primarily due to the aforementioned 23.3% increase in sales during the first quarter of 2011 and an increase in the gross profit margin of approximately 110 basis points, compared with the year-earlier period. The increase in gross profit margin was due to improved pricing in connection with improving global economic conditions, a favorable mix towards higher profit margin products in both the global components and global ECS businesses, and higher margins attributable to acquisitions relative to the company’s core businesses.

Restructuring, Integration, and Other Charges

2011 Charges

The company recorded restructuring, integration, and other charges of $9.6 million ($7.2 million net of related taxes or $.06 per share on both a basic and diluted basis) for the first quarter of 2011.  Included in the restructuring, integration, and other charges for the first quarter of 2011 are restructuring charges of $4.4 million related to initiatives taken by the company to improve operating efficiencies. Also included in the restructuring, integration, and other charges for the first quarter of 2011 is a credit of $.1 million related to restructuring and integration actions taken in prior periods and acquisition-related expenses of $5.3 million.  

The restructuring charge of $4.4 million for the first quarter of 2011 primarily includes personnel costs of $2.1 million and facilities costs of $2.3 million.  The personnel costs are related to the elimination of approximately 60 positions within the global components business segment and approximately 10 positions within the global ECS business segment.  The facilities costs are related to exit activities for 3 vacated facilities in the Americas due to the company's continued efforts to streamline its operations and reduce real estate costs. These initiatives are due to the company's continued efforts to lower cost and drive operational efficiency.

2010 Charges

The company recorded restructuring, integration, and other charges of $7.4 million ($5.5 million net of related taxes or $.05 per share on both a basic and diluted basis) for the first quarter of 2010.  Included in the restructuring, integration, and other charges for the first quarter of 2010 are restructuring charges of $5.2 million related to initiatives taken by the company to improve operating efficiencies. Also included in the restructuring, integration, and other charges for the first quarter of 2010 is a charge of $2.1 million related to restructuring and integration actions taken in prior periods and acquisition-related expenses of $.1 million.  

The restructuring charge of $5.2 million for the first quarter of 2010 primarily includes personnel costs of $4.8 million and facilities costs of $.2 million.  The personnel costs are related to the elimination of approximately 55 positions within the global components business segment and approximately 10 positions within the global ECS business segment.  The facilities costs are related to exit activities for 4 vacated facilities in Europe due to the company's continued efforts to streamline its operations and reduce real estate costs. These initiatives are due to the company's continued efforts to lower cost and drive operational efficiency.

As of April 2, 2011, the company does not anticipate there will be any material adjustments relating to the aforementioned restructuring plans.  Refer to Note H, “Restructuring, Integration, and Other Charges,” of the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements for further discussion of the company’s restructuring and integration activities.

 
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Settlement of Legal Matter

During the first quarter of 2011, the company recorded a charge of $5.9 million ($3.6 million net of related taxes or $.03 per share on both a basic and diluted basis) in connection with the settlement of a legal matter, inclusive of related legal costs.  This matter related to a customer dispute that originated in 1997.  The company had successfully defended itself in a trial, but the verdict was subsequently overturned, in part, by an appellate court and remanded for a new trial.  The company ultimately decided to settle this matter to avoid further legal expense and the burden on management’s time that such a trial would entail.

Operating Income

The company recorded operating income of $219.2 million in the first quarter of 2011 as compared with operating income of $145.3 million in the year-earlier period.  Included in operating income for the first quarters of 2011 and 2010 were the previously discussed restructuring, integration, and other charges of $9.6 million and $7.4 million, respectively, and a charge of $5.9 million related to the settlement of a legal matter in the first quarter of 2011.

Selling, general and administrative expenses increased by $98.2 million, or 26.8%, in the first quarter of 2011 on a sales increase of 23.3% compared with the first quarter of 2010.  The dollar increase in selling, general and administrative expenses was primarily due to approximately $75 million of selling, general and administrative expenses attributable to acquisitions, higher selling, general and administrative expenses to support the increased sales, and the impact of a weaker U.S. dollar on the translation of the company's international financial statements for the first quarter of 2011 compared with the year-earlier period. Selling, general and administrative expenses as a percentage of sales for the first quarters of 2011 and 2010 increased to 8.9% from 8.7%, respectively. This increase was primarily due to higher operating cost structures relating to recently acquired businesses.  

Depreciation and amortization expense increased by $4.5 million, or 24.1% for the first quarter of 2011, compared with the year-earlier period, primarily due to acquisitions.

Pro forma for acquisitions, operating expenses (which include both selling, general and administrative expenses and depreciation and amortization expense) increased 4.7% in the first quarter of 2011, as compared with the year-earlier period, on a pro forma sales increase of 11.6%.

Gain on Bargain Purchase

During the first quarter of 2011, the company acquired Nu Horizons for less than the fair value of its net assets due to Nu Horizons stock trading below its book value for an extended period of time prior to the announcement of the acquisition.  The company offered a purchase price per share for Nu Horizons that was above the prevailing stock price thereby representing a premium to the shareholders.  The acquisition of Nu Horizons by Arrow was approved by Nu Horizons’ shareholders.  The excess of the fair value of the net assets acquired over the purchase price paid of $1.8 million ($1.1 million net of related taxes or $.01 per share on both a basic and diluted basis) was recognized as a gain on bargain purchase.

Interest and Other Financing Expense, Net

Net interest and other financing expense increased by $6.7 million, or 35.0%, in the first quarter of 2011, compared with the year-earlier period, due primarily to higher average debt outstanding primarily to fund acquisitions.

Income Taxes

The company recorded a provision for income taxes of $59.9 million (an effective tax rate of 30.5%) for the first quarter of 2011.  The company's provision for income taxes and effective tax rate for the first quarter of 2011 was impacted by the previously discussed restructuring, integration, and other charges, charge related to the settlement of a legal matter, and the gain on bargain purchase.  Excluding the 

 
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impact of the above-mentioned items, the company's effective tax rate for the first quarter of 2011 was 30.4%. 
 
The company recorded a provision for income taxes of $40.3 million (an effective tax rate of 31.6%) for the first quarter of 2010.  The company's provision for income taxes and effective tax rate for the first quarter of 2010 was impacted by the previously discussed restructuring, integration, and other charges.  Excluding the impact of the previously discussed restructuring, integration, and other charges the company's effective tax rate for the first quarter of 2010 was 31.3%.  

The company's provision for income taxes and effective tax rate are impacted by, among other factors, the statutory tax rates in the countries in which it operates and the related level of income generated by these operations.  

Net Income Attributable to Shareholders

The company recorded net income attributable to shareholders of $136.3 million in the first quarter of 2011, compared with net income attributable to shareholders of $87.0 million in the year-earlier period.  Included in net income attributable to shareholders for the first quarter of 2011 was the previously discussed restructuring, integration, and other charges of $7.2 million, charge of $3.6 million related to the settlement of a legal matter, and the gain on bargain purchase of $1.1 million. Included in net income attributable to shareholders for the first quarter of 2010 was the previously discussed restructuring, integration, and other charges of $5.5 million. Excluding the above-mentioned items, the increase in net income attributable to shareholders for the first quarter of 2011 was primarily the result of the sales increases in both the global components business segment and the global ECS business segment and increased gross profit margins. This was offset, in part, by increased selling, general and administrative expenses primarily attributable to acquisitions and the increase in sales, increased interest expense due to higher average debt outstanding primarily to fund acquisitions, and increased depreciation and amortization expense due primarily to increased acquisition activity.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

At April 2, 2011 and December 31, 2010, the company had cash and cash equivalents of $521.3 million and $926.3 million, respectively, of which $475.9 million and $592.2 million, respectively, were held outside the United States. Liquidity is affected by many factors, some of which are based on normal ongoing operations of the company’s business and some of which arise from fluctuations related to global economics and markets.  Cash balances are generated and held in many locations throughout the world.  It is the company’s current intent to permanently reinvest these funds outside the United States and its current plans do not demonstrate a need to repatriate them to fund its United States operations. If these funds were to be needed for the company’s operations in the United States, it would be required to record and pay significant United States income taxes to repatriate these funds. Additionally, local government regulations may restrict the company’s ability to move cash balances to meet cash needs under certain circumstances.  The company currently does not expect such regulations and restrictions to impact its ability to make acquisitions or to pay vendors and conduct operations throughout the global organization.

During the first quarter of 2011, the net amount of cash used for the company's operating activities was $179.7 million, the net amount of cash used for investing activities was $397.2 million, and the net amount of cash provided by financing activities was $173.3 million.  The effect of exchange rate changes on cash was a decrease of $1.5 million.

During the first quarter of 2010, the net amount of cash used for the company's operating activities was $282.2 million, the net amount of cash used for investing activities was $23.8 million, and the net amount of cash provided by financing activities was $11.3 million.  The effect of exchange rate changes on cash was a decrease of $32.3 million.

 
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Cash Flows from Operating Activities

The company maintains a significant investment in accounts receivable and inventories.  As a percentage of total assets, accounts receivable and inventories were approximately 64.7% and 62.6% at April 2, 2011 and December 31, 2010, respectively.

The net amount of cash used for the company's operating activities during the first quarter of 2011 was $179.7 million and was primarily due to a decrease in accounts payable and accrued expenses offset, in part, by earnings from operations, adjusted for non-cash items, and a decrease in accounts receivable and inventories.

The net amount of cash used for the company's operating activities during the first quarter of 2010 was $282.2 million and was primarily due to an increase in inventories and a reduction in accounts payable and accrued expenses offset, in part, by earnings from operations, adjusted for non-cash items.

Working capital as a percentage of sales was 14.3% in the first quarter of 2011 compared with 12.4% in the first quarter of 2010.

Cash Flows from Investing Activities

The net amount of cash used for investing activities during the first quarter of 2011 was $397.2 million, primarily reflecting $379.0 million of cash consideration paid for acquired businesses and $18.2 million for capital expenditures. Included in capital expenditures for the first quarter of 2011 is $13.3 million related to the company's global enterprise resource planning ("ERP") initiative.

During the first quarter of 2011, the company acquired Richardson RFPD, a leading value-added global component distributor and provider of engineered solutions serving the global radio frequency and wireless communications market and Nu Horizons, a leading global distributor of advanced technology semiconductor, display, illumination, and power solutions, for aggregate cash consideration of $379.0 million.

The net amount of cash used for investing activities during the first quarter of 2010 was $23.8 million, primarily reflecting $27.5 million for capital expenditures and $3.1 million for cash consideration paid for acquired businesses, offset, in part, by proceeds from the sale of facilities of $6.8 million.  Included in capital expenditures is $16.8 million related to the company's global ERP initiative.  

The company has initiated a global ERP effort to standardize processes worldwide and adopt best-in-class capabilities.  Implementation is expected to be phased-in over the next several years.  For the full year 2011, the estimated cash flow impact of this initiative is expected to be in the $40 to $60 million range with the impact decreasing by approximately $10 million in 2012.  The company expects to finance these costs with cash flows from operations.   

 
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Cash Flows from Financing Activities

The net amount of cash provided by financing activities during the first quarter of 2011 was $173.3 million. The primary sources of cash from financing activities during the first quarter of 2011 were $190.8 million of proceeds for revolving credit facility borrowings, $27.2 million of proceeds from the exercise of stock options, and $5.7 million related to excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation arrangements.  The primary use of cash for financing activities included $46.4 million of repurchases of common stock and a $3.9 million decrease in short-term and other borrowings.

The net amount of cash provided by financing activities during the first quarter of 2010 was $11.3 million. The primary sources of cash from financing activities during the first quarter of 2010 were $1.6 million of proceeds from the exercise of stock options, a $14.2 million increase in short-term borrowings, and $1.8 million related to excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation arrangements.  The primary use of cash for financing activities included $6.2 million of repurchases of common stock.  

The company has an $800.0 million revolving credit facility with a group of banks that matures in January 2012.  Interest on borrowings under the revolving credit facility is calculated using a base rate or a euro currency rate plus a spread based on the company's credit ratings (.425% at April 2, 2011). The facility fee related to the credit facility is .125%.  At April 2, 2011, the company had $190.8 million in outstanding borrowings under the revolving credit facility.  There were no outstanding borrowings under the revolving credit facility at December 31, 2010. During the first quarter of 2011, the average daily balance outstanding under the revolving credit facility was $32.2 million.  The company did not utilize the revolving credit facility during the first quarter of 2010.

The company has a $600.0 million asset securitization program collateralized by accounts receivable of certain of its United States subsidiaries which expires in April 2012. Interest on borrowings is calculated using a base rate or a commercial paper rate plus a spread, which is based on the company's credit ratings (.50% at April 2, 2011). The facility fee is .50%.  The company had no outstanding borrowings under the asset securitization program at April 2, 2011 and December 31, 2010.  During the first quarter of 2011, the average daily balance outstanding under the asset securitization program was $229.7 million. The company did not utilize the asset securitization program during the first quarter of 2010.

Both the revolving credit facility and asset securitization program include terms and conditions that limit the incurrence of additional borrowings, limit the company's ability to pay cash dividends or repurchase stock, and require that certain financial ratios be maintained at designated levels.  The company was in compliance with all covenants as of April 2, 2011 and is currently not aware of any events that would cause non-compliance with any covenants in the future.

Management believes that the company's current cash availability, its current borrowing capacity under its revolving credit facility and asset securitization program, its expected ability to generate future operating cash flows, and the company's access to capital markets are sufficient to meet its projected cash flow needs for the foreseeable future. The company continually evaluates its liquidity requirements and would seek to amend its existing borrowing capacity or access the financial markets as deemed necessary.

Contractual Obligations

The company has contractual obligations for long-term debt, interest on long-term debt, capital leases, operating leases, purchase obligations, and certain other long-term liabilities that were summarized in a table of Contractual Obligations in the company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2010.  Since December 31, 2010, there were no material changes to the contractual obligations of the company, outside the ordinary course of the company’s business, except as follows:

 
·
at April 2, 2011, the company had $190.8 million in outstanding borrowings under the revolving credit facility which matures in January 2012.

 
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Share-Repurchase Program

In March 2010 and July 2010, the company announced its Board of Directors approved the repurchase of up to $200 million of the company's common stock through share-repurchase programs (collectively the "2010 Share-Repurchase Programs").  As of April 2, 2011, the company repurchased 6,876,627 shares under the 2010 Share-Repurchase Programs with a market value of $200 million at the dates of repurchase.

In February 2011, the company announced its Board of Directors approved the repurchase of up to an additional $50 million of the company's common stock through a share-repurchase program (the "2011 Share-Repurchase Program").  As of April 2, 2011, the company repurchased 6,473 shares under the 2011 Share-Repurchase Program with a market value of $.3 million at the dates of repurchase.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

The company has no off-balance sheet financing or unconsolidated special purpose entities.  

Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

The company's consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States.  The preparation of these financial statements requires the company to make significant estimates and judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues, and expenses and related disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities.  The company evaluates its estimates on an ongoing basis.  The company bases its estimates on historical experience and on various other assumptions that are believed reasonable under the circumstances; the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources.  Actual results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions.

There were no significant changes during the first quarter of 2011 to the items disclosed as Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates in Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations in the company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2010.

Information Relating to Forward-Looking Statements

This report includes forward-looking statements that are subject to numerous assumptions, risks, and uncertainties, which could cause actual results or facts to differ materially from such statements for a variety of reasons, including, but not limited to: industry conditions, the company's implementation of its new enterprise resource planning system, changes in product supply, pricing and customer demand, competition, other vagaries in the global components and global ECS markets, changes in relationships with key suppliers, increased profit margin pressure, the effects of additional actions taken to become more efficient or lower costs, and the company’s ability to generate additional cash flow.  Forward-looking statements are those statements, which are not statements of historical fact.  These forward-looking statements can be identified by forward-looking words such as "expects," "anticipates," "intends," "plans," "may," "will," "believes," "seeks," "estimates," and similar expressions.  Shareholders and other readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date on which they are made.  The company undertakes no obligation to update publicly or revise any of the forward-looking statements.

 
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Item 3.   Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk.

There were no material changes in market risk for changes in foreign currency exchange rates and interest rates from the information provided in Item 7A – Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk in the company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2010, except as follows:

Foreign Currency Exchange Rate Risk

The notional amount of the foreign exchange contracts at April 2, 2011 and December 31, 2010 was $316.3 million and $297.9 million, respectively. The fair values of foreign exchange contracts, which are nominal, are estimated using market quotes.  The translation of the financial statements of the non-United States operations is impacted by fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates.  The change in consolidated sales and operating income was impacted by the translation of the company's international financial statements into U.S. dollars.  For the first quarter of 2011, sales and operating income would have increased $67.3 million and $1.8 million, respectively, compared with the year-earlier period, based on 2010 sales and operating income at the average rate for 2011.  Sales and operating income would decrease by approximately $178.9 million and $9.3 million, respectively, if average foreign exchange rates declined by 10% against the U.S. dollar in the first quarter of 2011.  These amounts were determined by considering the impact of a hypothetical foreign exchange rate on the sales and operating income of the company's international operations.

Interest Rate Risk

At April 2, 2011, approximately 51% of the company's debt was subject to fixed rates, and 49% of its debt was subject to floating rates.  A one percentage point change in average interest rates would not materially impact net interest and other financing expense for the first quarter of 2011. This was determined by considering the impact of a hypothetical interest rate on the company's average floating rate on investments and outstanding debt.  This analysis does not consider the effect of the level of overall economic activity that could exist.  In the event of a change in the level of economic activity, which may adversely impact interest rates, the company could likely take actions to further mitigate any potential negative exposure to the change.  However, due to the uncertainty of the specific actions that might be taken and their possible effects, the sensitivity analysis assumes no changes in the company's financial structure.

In June 2004 and November 2009, the company entered into interest rate swaps, with an aggregate notional amount of $275.0 million.  The swaps modify the company's interest rate exposure by effectively converting a portion of the fixed 6.875% senior notes to a floating rate, based on the six-month U.S. dollar LIBOR plus a spread (an effective rate of 4.07% and 4.37% at April 2, 2011 and December 31, 2010, respectively), through its maturity.  The swaps are classified as fair value hedges and had a fair value of $12.6 million and $14.8 million at April 2, 2011 and December 31, 2010, respectively.

In December 2010, the company entered into interest rate swaps, with an aggregate notional amount of $250.0 million.  The swaps modify the company's interest rate exposure by effectively converting the fixed 3.375% notes to a floating rate, based on the three-month U.S. dollar LIBOR plus a spread (an effective rate of approximately 1.35% and 1.38% at April 2, 2011 and December 31, 2010, respectively), through its maturity.  The swaps are classified as fair value hedges and had a negative fair value of $2.5 million and $.7 million at April 2, 2011 and December 31, 2010, respectively.

 
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Item 4.   Controls and Procedures.

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

The company’s management, under the supervision and with the participation of the company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, carried out an evaluation of the effectiveness of the design and operation of the company’s disclosure controls and procedures as of April 2, 2011 (the "Evaluation"). Based upon the Evaluation, the company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that the company’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934) are effective.

Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting

There was no change in the company's internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the company's most recent fiscal quarter that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the company's internal control over financial reporting.

 
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PART II.  OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1A.  Risk Factors.

Except as set forth below, there were no material changes to the company's risk factors as discussed in Item 1A – Risk Factors in the company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2010:

Add the following risk factor:

The recent earthquake and tsunami, and other collateral events, in Japan may negatively impact our supply of products or cause shortages of some components, which could have a material adverse effect on the company’s business.

As a result of the effects of the earthquake and tsunami that recently occurred in Japan, including the resultant nuclear crisis, certain of the company’s vendors may be unable to deliver sufficient quantities of components or deliver them in a timely manner.   Further, depending on the length of these disruptions, we may need to locate alternate suppliers to fulfill our customers’ needs.  While it is too early to predict what impact this crisis will have, it could have a material adverse affect on the company’s business.

Item 2.  Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds.

In March 2010 and July 2010, the company announced its Board of Directors approved the repurchase of up to $200 million of the company's common stock through share-repurchase programs (collectively the "2010 Share-Repurchase Programs").  

In February 2011, the company announced its Board of Directors approved the repurchase of up to an additional $50 million of the company's common stock through a share-repurchase program (the "2011 Share-Repurchase Program").   

The following table shows the share-repurchase activity for the quarter ended April 2, 2011:

Month
 
Total
Number of
Shares
Purchased(1)
   
Average
Price Paid
per Share
   
Total Number of
Shares
Purchased as
Part of Publicly
Announced
Program(2)
   
Approximate
Dollar Value of
Shares that May
Yet be
Purchased
Under the
Program
 
                         
January 1 through January 31, 2011
    -     $ -       -     $ 32,748,546  
February 1, through February 28, 2011
    974,911       40.58       687,800       54,433,022  
March 1 through April 2, 2011
    197,308       34.90       120,700       49,748,787  
Total
    1,172,219               808,500          
 
(1) 
Includes share repurchases under the 2010 and 2011 Share-Repurchase Programs and those associated with shares withheld from employees for stock-based awards, as permitted by the plan, in order to satisfy the required tax withholding obligations.

(2) 
The difference between the "total number of shares purchased" and the "total number of shares purchased as part of publicly announced program" for the quarter ended April 2, 2011 is 363,719 shares, which relate to shares withheld from employees for stock-based awards, as permitted by the plan, in order to satisfy the required tax withholding obligations.  The purchase of these shares were not made pursuant to any publicly announced repurchase plan.

 
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Item 6.   Exhibits.

Exhibit
Number
 
Exhibit
     
31(i)
 
Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
     
31(ii)
 
Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
     
32(i)
 
Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
     
32(ii)
 
Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
     
101.INS*
 
XBRL Instance Document
     
101.SCH*
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document
     
101.CAL*
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document
     
101.LAB*
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document
     
101.PRE*
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document

XBRL (Extensible Business Reporting Language) information is furnished and not filed or a part of a registration statement or prospectus for purposes of sections 11 or 12 of the Securities Act of 1933, is deemed not filed for purposes of section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and otherwise is not subject to liability under these sections.
 
 
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SIGNATURE

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.

 
ARROW ELECTRONICS, INC.
   
Date:  April 27, 2011
By:
/s/ 
Paul J. Reilly
     
Paul J. Reilly
     
Executive Vice President, Finance and Operations,
     
and Chief Financial Officer
 
 
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