Avnet, Inc. (AVT) Announces Acquisition of Canvas Systems

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Avnet, Inc. (NYSE: AVT) announced today that it has acquired Canvas Systems, a leading independent supplier of IT hardware and services with operating units in the United States, the United Kingdom and the Netherlands, from Platinum Equity. Canvas Systems specializes in providing services that span the IT lifecycle. These services include remarketing, refurbishment and environmentally compliant asset disposal services. Canvas Systems provides a secure way for customers to refresh their data center infrastructure while reducing costs and minimizing risk. This transaction is expected to be immediately accretive to earnings and supports Avnet's long-term return on capital goal of 12.5%.

“The acquisition of Canvas Systems enhances our IT lifecycle management services capabilities and supports our strategy to deliver best in class solutions that help our business partners consistently achieve profitable growth,” stated Jeff Bawol, president, Avnet Technology Solutions, Americas. “The addition of Canvas Systems enhances Avnet Technology Solutions’ ability to deliver a seamless solution at any phase in the IT lifecycle and provides its suppliers an additional channel for capturing brand loyalty in the secondary market.”

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