Ingram Micro
Industry: Computer Hardware

As the world's leading provider of technology products and supply chain services, Ingram Micro is the best way to get technology from the people who make it to the people who use it. Visit http://www.ingrammicro.com .

Business Summary
Ingram Micro Inc. is a distributor of information technology (IT) products and services worldwide. It distributes and markets IT products from computer hardware suppliers, networking equipment suppliers and software publishers worldwide. The Company has four primary product categories: networking products, software, systems and peripherals. In addition, it offers a number of supply chain management services to its suppliers and resellers. Services related to its distribution business include sales and marketing, customer care, financial services, and logistics. Geographic areas in which the Company operated during 2004 include North America, Europe Asia-Pacific and Latin America. As of January 3, 2005, the Company had 70 distribution centers worldwide and sales offices and/or Ingram Micro sales representatives in 36 countries. The Company sells its products and services to resellers in more than 100 countries.

Financial Summary
Ingram Micro is a wholesale distributor of computer based technology products & services worldwide. IM markets micro computer hardware, networking equipment, and software products to nearly 170,000 resellers. For the 26 weeks ended 7/02/05, revenues rose 16% to $13.89B. Net income increased 33% to $84.1M. Revenues reflect the strengthening of European currencies and higher sales in North American region. Net income benefited from increase in margins.