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EXHIBIT 23.1
CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
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We have issued our report dated June 16, 2000, accompanying the financial
statements and schedules included in the Kent Electronics Corporation Tax-
Deferred Savings and Retirement Plan and Trust's Form 11-K for the year ended
December 31, 1999. We hereby consent to the incorporation by reference of said
report in the Registration Statement of Kent Electronics Corporation on Form S-8
(File No. 33-18527).
GRANT THORNTON LLP
Houston, Texas
June 27, 2000
