AVNET INC
8-K, 1999-11-04
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                       SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

                             WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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                                    FORM 8-K
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                                 CURRENT REPORT

                     PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
                        SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

       DATE OF REPORT (DATE OF EARLIEST EVENT REPORTED) OCTOBER 20, 1999

                                  AVNET, INC.
             (EXACT NAME OF REGISTRANT AS SPECIFIED IN ITS CHARTER)

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           NEW YORK                         1-4224                        11-1890605
 (STATE OR OTHER JURISDICTION             (COMMISSION                  (I.R.S. EMPLOYER
       OF INCORPORATION)                 FILE NUMBER)                 IDENTIFICATION NO.)
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<S>                                                          <C>
          2211 SOUTH 47TH STREET, PHOENIX, ARIZONA                        85034
          (ADDRESS OF PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICES)                     (ZIP CODE)
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      REGISTRANT'S TELEPHONE NUMBER, INCLUDING AREA CODE -- (480) 643-2000

                                 NOT APPLICABLE
          (FORMER NAME OR FORMER ADDRESS IF CHANGED SINCE LAST REPORT)

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ITEM 2.  ACQUISITION OR DISPOSITION OF ASSETS.

     On October 20, l999, Avnet, Inc. ("Avnet") completed its acquisition of
Marshall Industries ("Marshall") following approval on October 19, 1999, by the
Avnet and Marshall shareholders of an Amended and Restated Agreement and Plan of
Merger dated as of June 25, 1999 (the "Merger Agreement") between Avnet and
Marshall. Pursuant to the Merger Agreement, Marshall was merged into Avnet and
its separate existence ceased. Holders of Marshall common stock who elected to
receive all Avnet common stock in the merger received 0.82063 of a share of
Avnet common stock for each share of Marshall common stock held by them at the
effective time of the merger, and cash in lieu of any fractional share interest
based upon the amount of $42.7719 for each full share of Avnet common stock. The
other holders of Marshall common stock received the following for each share of
Marshall common stock held by them at the effective time of the merger: (1)
$22.91835 in cash, (2) 0.33839 of a share of Avnet common stock and (3) cash in
lieu of any fractional share interest based upon the amount of $42.7719 for each
full share of Avnet common stock. The exchange ratio was based upon the average
($42.7719) of the closing trade prices of Avnet common stock as reported on the
New York Stock Exchange Composite Tape for the twenty consecutive trading days
ending on October 12, 1999, the fifth trading day before the date of the
Marshall shareholders' meeting at which the merger was approved.

     The acquisition of Marshall has a total value of approximately $615
million, as described in more detail on page 26 of this Report, plus the
assumption of Marshall's net debt of $127 million. In order to finance the cash
portion of the merger consideration of approximately $327 million and the
retirement of the outstanding net debt of Marshall, Avnet initially borrowed the
funds under its existing $700 million five-year credit facility with a syndicate
of banks led by Bank of America, and under a new $500 million 364-day bank
credit facility which was established in October 1999 with a syndicate of banks
also led by Bank of America. Avnet has since repaid those funds and replaced
such borrowings by issuing commercial paper. As reflected in the unaudited pro
forma financial statements in Item 7 of this report, management of Avnet is
contemplating issuing longer term fixed rate senior notes in the public market.

     Additional information required by Item 2 of Form 8-K was previously
reported (as defined in Rule 12b-2 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934) in
Avnet's Registration Statement on Form S-4, Registration No. 333-86721.

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ITEM 7.  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.

     (a)-(b) The following documents are filed as part of this Report:

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1. Financial Statements of Marshall Industries and
Subsidiaries:
                                                              PAGE
                                                              ----
Report of Independent Public Accountants....................     4
Consolidated Balance Sheets at May 31, 1998 and 1999........     5
Consolidated Statements of Income for the years ended May
  31, 1997, 1998 and 1999...................................     6
Consolidated Statements of Shareholders' Investment for the
  years ended May 31, 1997, 1998 and 1999...................     7
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for years ended May
  31, 1997, 1998 and 1999...................................     8
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for the years
  ended May 31, 1997, 1998 and 1999.........................     9
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets at August 31, 1999 and
  May 31, 1999..............................................    21
Condensed Consolidated Income Statements for the three
  months ended August 31, 1999 and 1998.....................    22
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the
  three months ended August 31, 1999 and 1998...............    23
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for the
  three months ended August 31, 1999........................    24

          2. Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Consolidated
          Financial Statements:
Introduction................................................    26
Condensed Consolidated Statement of Income for the year
  ended July 2, 1999........................................    27
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet at July 2, 1999........    28
Notes to Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Consolidated
  Financial Statements......................................    29
     (c) Exhibits:
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EXHIBIT NO.                           DESCRIPTION
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     2        Amended and Restated Agreement and Plan of Merger dated as
              of June 25, 1999, between Avnet, Inc. and Marshall
              Industries, filed as Appendix A to the Joint Proxy
              Statement/Prospectus constituting Part I of Avnet's
              Registration Statement on Form S-4, Registration No.
              333-86721, and incorporated herein by reference.

    23        Consent of Arthur Andersen LLP.
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                    REPORT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS

To the Shareholders and Board of Directors of Marshall Industries:

     We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Marshall
Industries (a California corporation) and subsidiaries as of May 31, 1998 and
1999, and the related consolidated statements of income, shareholders'
investment and cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended May
31, 1999. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's
management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial
statements based on our audits.

     We conducted our audits in accordance with generally accepted auditing
standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain
reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material
misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting
the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes
assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by
management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation.
We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

     In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly,
in all material respects, the financial position of Marshall Industries and
subsidiaries as of May 31, 1998 and 1999, and the results of their operations
and their cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended May 31,
1999, in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles.

                                          ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP

Los Angeles, California
August 25, 1999

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                              MARSHALL INDUSTRIES

                          CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

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<CAPTION>
                                                                     MAY 31,
                                                              ----------------------
                                                                1998         1999
                                                              ---------    ---------
                                                              (DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)
<S>                                                           <C>          <C>
                           ASSETS
CURRENT ASSETS:
Cash........................................................  $  4,796     $  2,831
Receivables, less reserves of $10,632 in 1998 and $9,089 in
  1999......................................................   212,956      215,041
Inventories.................................................   387,655      340,476
Prepaid expenses and other current assets...................    13,464        5,106
Deferred income tax benefits (Note 8).......................    22,872       20,985
                                                              --------     --------
Total current assets........................................   641,743      584,439
                                                              --------     --------
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT, at cost (Note 1):
Land........................................................     9,068        6,837
Buildings and improvements..................................    39,052       34,816
Equipment, furniture, fixtures and other....................    32,285       34,056
Computer equipment..........................................    22,550       24,707
                                                              --------     --------
                                                               102,955      100,416
Accumulated depreciation and amortization...................   (57,099)     (61,691)
                                                              --------     --------
                                                                45,856       38,725
INVESTMENTS (Notes 4 and 5).................................    43,486       30,571
GOODWILL, NET (Note 3)......................................   120,744      117,179
OTHER ASSETS -- NET.........................................     1,995        1,614
                                                              --------     --------
                                                              $853,824     $772,528
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          LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' INVESTMENT
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
Current portion of long-term debt (Note 7)..................  $  7,500     $ 17,500
Accounts payable............................................   168,008      167,598
Other accrued liabilities including salaries and wages......    30,639       27,771
                                                              --------     --------
Total current liabilities...................................   206,147      212,869
                                                              --------     --------
LONG-TERM DEBT (Note 7).....................................   245,500      144,000
DEFERRED INCOME TAX LIABILITIES AND OTHER (Notes 5, 6 and
  8)........................................................     1,738        5,468
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Note 10)
SHAREHOLDERS' INVESTMENT (Notes 1 and 12):
Common stock, $1.00 par value Shares
  authorized -- 40,000,000 Shares issued and
  outstanding -- 16,616,364 in 1998 and in 1999.............    16,616       16,616
Additional paid-in capital..................................    41,019       41,019
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (Note 11).....    (3,869)       3,583
Retained earnings...........................................   346,673      348,973
                                                              --------     --------
                                                               400,439      410,191
                                                              --------     --------
                                                              $853,824     $772,528
                                                              ========     ========
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  The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial
                                  statements.

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                              MARSHALL INDUSTRIES

                       CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

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<CAPTION>
                                                              FOR THE YEARS ENDED MAY 31,
                                                         --------------------------------------
                                                            1997          1998          1999
                                                         ----------    ----------    ----------
                                                          (IN THOUSANDS EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA)
<S>                                                      <C>           <C>           <C>
Net sales..............................................  $1,184,604    $1,461,363    $1,722,646
Cost of sales..........................................     988,371     1,232,026     1,457,256
                                                         ----------    ----------    ----------
Gross profit...........................................     196,233       229,337       265,390
Selling, general and administrative expenses...........     128,927       163,556       204,879
                                                         ----------    ----------    ----------
Income from operations.................................      67,306        65,781        60,511
Write-down of equity investment (Note 4)...............          --            --        19,500
Interest expense (income) and other, net (Note 1)......      (1,197)        7,480        18,812
                                                         ----------    ----------    ----------
Income before income taxes and extraordinary gain......      68,503        58,301        22,199
Provision for income taxes (Notes 1 and 8).............      28,850        24,958        19,899
                                                         ----------    ----------    ----------
Income before extraordinary gain.......................      39,653        33,343         2,300
Extraordinary gain from termination of joint venture
  (Net of income taxes of $10,535) (Note 15)...........          --        14,615            --
                                                         ----------    ----------    ----------
NET INCOME.............................................  $   39,653    $   47,958    $    2,300
                                                         ==========    ==========    ==========
EARNINGS PER SHARE (BASIC):
Income per share before extraordinary gain.............  $     2.35    $     2.01    $     0.14
Extraordinary gain per share...........................          --          0.88            --
                                                         ==========    ==========    ==========
NET INCOME PER SHARE (Note 13).........................  $     2.35    $     2.89    $     0.14
                                                         ==========    ==========    ==========
EARNINGS PER SHARE (DILUTED):
Income per share before extraordinary gain.............  $     2.33    $     1.99    $     0.14
Extraordinary gain per share...........................          --          0.87            --
                                                         ==========    ==========    ==========
NET INCOME PER SHARE (Note 13).........................  $     2.33    $     2.86    $     0.14
                                                         ==========    ==========    ==========
</TABLE>

  The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial
                                  statements.

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                              MARSHALL INDUSTRIES

              CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS' INVESTMENT

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<CAPTION>
                                                                                         RETAINED
                                                    COMMON STOCK         ADDITIONAL      EARNINGS
                                                ---------------------     PAID-IN       AND OTHER
                                                  SHARES      AMOUNT      CAPITAL      EQUITY ITEMS
                                                ----------    -------    ----------    ------------
                                                              (DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)
<S>                                             <C>           <C>        <C>           <C>
BALANCE, MAY 31, 1996.........................  17,278,864    $17,279     $ 53,653       $259,062
Purchase of company stock (Note 10)...........    (725,000)      (725)     (21,094)            --
Exercise of stock options.....................      62,500         62          531             --
Tax benefit from stock options exercised......          --         --          521             --
Net income....................................          --         --           --         39,653
                                                ----------    -------     --------       --------
BALANCE, MAY 31, 1997.........................  16,616,364     16,616       33,611        298,715
Stock options issued (Note 12)................          --         --        7,408             --
Other comprehensive loss (Note 11)............          --         --           --         (3,869)
Net income....................................          --         --           --         47,958
                                                ----------    -------     --------       --------
BALANCE, MAY 31, 1998.........................  16,616,364     16,616       41,019        342,804
Other comprehensive income, net (Note 11).....          --         --           --          7,452
Net income....................................          --         --           --          2,300
                                                ----------    -------     --------       --------
BALANCE, MAY 31, 1999.........................  16,616,364    $16,616     $ 41,019       $352,556
                                                ==========    =======     ========       ========
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  The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial
                                  statements.

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                              MARSHALL INDUSTRIES

                     CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

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<CAPTION>
                                                                FOR THE YEARS ENDED MAY 31,
                                                              -------------------------------
                                                                1997       1998        1999
                                                              --------   ---------   --------
                                                                  (DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)
<S>                                                           <C>        <C>         <C>
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net income..................................................  $ 39,653   $  47,958   $  2,300
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by
  (used for) operating activities:
  Extraordinary gain from termination of joint venture, net
    of income taxes.........................................        --     (14,615)        --
  Depreciation and amortization.............................     8,756       9,195     13,070
  Provision for bad debts...................................     2,370       2,540      3,477
  Write-down of equity investment...........................        --          --     19,500
  Loss on equity investment.................................        --          --      2,359
  Gain on sale of facilities, net...........................        --          --       (281)
  Interest on note receivable...............................    (2,421)       (172)        --
  Change in current assets and liabilities net of business
    acquired:
    Decrease (increase) in receivables......................   (29,354)      9,733     (5,562)
    Decrease (increase) in inventories......................   (43,537)    (24,119)    47,179
    Decrease (increase) in prepaid expenses.................        --      (1,114)       588
    Increase (decrease) in accounts payable.................    21,463      16,679       (410)
    Increase (decrease) in other accrued liabilities,
     including salaries and wages...........................     2,329        (533)    (5,643)
    Increase (decrease) in income taxes payable.............       326      (7,346)     7,770
  Deferred income tax benefit, net..........................    (1,431)     (2,541)       738
  Other.....................................................      (140)        260         10
                                                              --------   ---------   --------
         Total adjustments..................................   (41,639)    (12,033)    82,795
                                                              --------   ---------   --------
         Net cash provided by (used for) operating
           activities.......................................    (1,986)     35,925     85,095
                                                              --------   ---------   --------
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Cash consideration paid for acquired business...............        --    (174,460)        --
Net proceeds from termination of joint venture..............        --      14,615         --
Investment in Serial System Ltd.............................        --      (7,229)        --
Capital expenditures, net...................................    (2,706)    (12,216)    (7,441)
Proceeds on sale of facilities..............................        --          --     11,772
Deferred software costs.....................................      (124)         --         --
Other.......................................................        --         312         35
                                                              --------   ---------   --------
         Net cash provided by (used in) investing
           activities.......................................    (2,830)   (178,978)     4,366
                                                              --------   ---------   --------
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Net borrowings (repayments) under bank credit lines.........    50,000      67,787    (84,000)
Net term loan borrowings (repayments).......................   (25,000)     79,761     (7,500)
Purchase of common stock....................................   (21,819)         --         --
Exercise of stock options...................................     1,114          --         --
Capitalized financing costs.................................        --      (1,384)        --
Other.......................................................        --          (2)        74
                                                              --------   ---------   --------
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities.........     4,295     146,162    (91,426)
                                                              --------   ---------   --------
Net increase (decrease) in cash.............................      (521)      3,109     (1,965)
         Cash at beginning of year..........................     2,208       1,687      4,796
                                                              ========   =========   ========
         Cash at end of year................................  $  1,687   $   4,796   $  2,831
                                                              --------   ---------   --------
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION:
Cash paid during the year for the following:
Interest....................................................  $  1,237   $   7,323   $ 15,156
                                                              ========   =========   ========
    Income taxes............................................  $ 29,558   $  43,911   $ 11,440
                                                              ========   =========   ========
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SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF NON-CASH INVESTING ACTIVITIES:

     In March 1999, the Company sold its Irvine, California facility for $2.3
million in cash and a $2.5 million non-recourse note due in March 2000. The
Company has leased this facility under a 12-month operating lease. The cash
proceeds, all future note payments to and lease payments from the Company and
the net gain related to this transaction have been deferred until the
transaction is complete in March 2000 in accordance with SFAS No. 98, as
described in Note 6.

  The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial
                                  statements.

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                              MARSHALL INDUSTRIES

                   NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

NOTE 1.  SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

  Nature of Operations:

     Through a network of sales and distribution facilities and corporate
support and distribution centers in the United States, Canada and Mexico, the
Company supplies and services a broad range of products, including
semiconductor, passive component, connector and interconnect products, and
computer and peripheral products, as well as production supplies.

  Principles of Consolidation:

     The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company
and its wholly owned subsidiaries. All significant intercompany transactions
have been eliminated in consolidation.

  Revenue Recognition:

     Sales are recognized at the time of product shipment.

  Depreciation and Amortization:

     Depreciation on buildings is computed using the straight-line method over
useful lives of 25 years. Building and leasehold improvements are amortized on
the straight-line method over the shorter of the lives of the buildings or the
remaining terms of the leases or useful lives of the assets. Depreciation on all
other plant and equipment is computed on the straight-line and declining balance
methods over useful lives of two to ten years. Maintenance and repairs and minor
replacements of property are charged to expense when incurred. Major
expenditures for additions and improvements are capitalized at cost. When assets
are retired, or otherwise disposed of, the cost and related reserves are removed
from the accounts, and any resulting gain or loss is included in income.

  Excess of Cost Over Fair Value:

     Goodwill represents the excess of the purchase price over the fair value of
net assets acquired. The goodwill amounts related to the purchase of Sterling
and the investment in Eurotronics (see Notes 3 and 4) are being amortized on a
straight-line basis over 40 and 30 years, respectively. On an ongoing basis, the
Company will evaluate the carrying value and the remaining economic useful life
of all goodwill, and will adjust the carrying value and the related amortization
period if and when appropriate.

  Interest Expense and Other, Net:

     Interest income of $2.6 million, $0.4 million and $0.3 million is netted
against interest expense in fiscal 1997, 1998 and 1999, respectively. In
addition, amounts for 1998 and 1999 included the amortization of goodwill
related to the Company's equity investment in Eurotronics and the Company's
portion of SEI's net losses of $0.3 million and $4.0 million, respectively.

  Income Taxes:

     The Company accounts for income taxes in accordance with Statement of
Financial Accounting Standards ("SFAS") No. 109, "Accounting for Income Taxes."
Under SFAS No. 109, deferred tax assets and liabilities are computed based on
the difference between the financial statement and income tax bases of assets
and liabilities using the enacted tax rates.

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                              MARSHALL INDUSTRIES

           NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)

  Cash and Accounts Payable:

     The Company's banking arrangements provide for the daily replenishment of
its bank accounts for check clearing requirements. Accordingly, outstanding
checks of $33.5 million and $27.1 million that had not yet been paid by the
Company's banks at May 31, 1998 and 1999, respectively, are reflected in cash
and accounts payable in the accompanying consolidated financial statements.

  Inventories:

     The Company values its inventories at the lower of weighted average cost or
market.

  Foreign Currency:

     Investments held in foreign entities are valued at the exchange rate in
effect at the balance sheet date. The Company's pro-rata share of the earnings
or loss from the investment in the SEI companies are translated at the monthly
average exchange rates.

  Shareholders' Investment:

     The Company has authorized 200,000 shares of no par value preferred stock,
of which none was outstanding at May 31, 1998 or 1999.

  Use of Estimates:

     The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally
accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and
assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and
disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial
statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the
reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Management
believes that these estimates and assumptions provide a reasonable basis for the
fair presentation of the consolidated financial statements.

  Concentration of Credit Risk:

     The Company places its cash in what it believes to be credit-worthy
financial institutions. However, cash balances exceed FDIC insured levels at
various institutions. In addition, the Company has significant receivable
balances from certain customers.

  Wholly Owned Subsidiaries:

     During fiscal 1997, the Company established the following wholly owned
subsidiaries: Marshall Industries Technology Products to conduct U.S. sales
activities, GS Marshall-Canada Inc. to conduct Canadian sales activities, and At
Once, Inc. to conduct certain catalogue and telemarketing sales activities.

     In the second quarter of calendar 1998, the Company established Marshall
Industries Investments B.V., a wholly owned subsidiary incorporated in the
Netherlands, which holds a 16% minority interest in Eurotronics as discussed in
Note 4 to the accompanying consolidated financial statements.

     During the third quarter of fiscal 1998, the Company acquired all of the
capital stock of Sterling Electronics Corporation as described in Note 3 to the
accompanying consolidated financial statements.

     During fiscal 1999, the Company established MI Technology Products de
Mexico, S. de R.L. de C.V. in order to conduct sales in Mexico.

     The Company is engaged in one business, the sales and distribution of
electronic components, passive and connector components, computer products and
production supplies.

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                              MARSHALL INDUSTRIES

           NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)

NOTE 2. PROPOSED AVNET ACQUISITION OF MARSHALL INDUSTRIES

     On June 25, 1999, the Company entered into a definitive agreement to merge
with Avnet, one of the world's largest industrial distributors of electronic
components and computer products, with net sales in the fiscal year ended July
2, 1999 of $6.3 billion and distribution operations in the Americas, Europe,
South Africa and the Asia/Pacific region. Under the terms of the agreement, in
connection with the merger, each outstanding share of Marshall common stock will
be converted into the right to receive either $39.00 in cash or .81569 shares of
the common stock of Avnet, subject to adjustment, or a combination thereof, in
exchange for each Marshall share. This proposed acquisition of the Company by
Avnet is subject to various regulatory approvals and approval by the
shareholders of both companies.

NOTE 3. ACQUISITION OF STERLING ELECTRONICS CORPORATION

     On January 16, 1998, the Company acquired all of the outstanding capital
stock of Sterling Electronics Corporation, a distributor of electronic
components, for $21 per share or $169.0 million in cash plus the assumption of
Sterling's outstanding debt of $55.5 million and other acquisition costs of $5.5
million. This acquisition was accounted for using the purchase method of
accounting. The excess of cost over fair market value of the net assets acquired
at the date of acquisition was estimated at $120.7 million, which is being
amortized over 40 years. Accumulated amortization relating to this goodwill was
$1.2 million and $4.2 million at May 31, 1998 and 1999, respectively. The
operating results of Sterling are included with those of the Company from the
date of acquisition. Sterling's net sales of $140.7 million and $347.0 million
were included in the Company's fiscal 1998 and 1999 results, respectively.

     The following unaudited pro forma information presents a summary of
consolidated results of operations of the Company and Sterling as if the
acquisition had occurred on June 1, 1996 and June 1, 1997, respectively. The
unaudited pro forma results include estimates of goodwill amortization and
increased interest expense (in thousands, except per share data):

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                YEARS ENDED MAY 31,
                                                              ------------------------
                                                                 1997          1998
                                                              ----------    ----------
<S>                                                           <C>           <C>
Net sales...................................................  $1,535,348    $1,741,163
Income before extraordinary gain............................      38,770        32,554
Net income..................................................      38,770        47,169
Income per share before extraordinary gain, basic...........        2.30          1.96
Net income per share, basic.................................        2.30          2.84
Income per share before extraordinary gain, diluted.........        2.28          1.94
Net income per share, diluted...............................        2.28          2.81
                                                              ==========    ==========
</TABLE>

     This unaudited pro forma sales and earnings information is not necessarily
indicative of the combined results that would have occurred had the acquisition
been completed as of such date, nor is it necessarily indicative of results that
may occur in the future.

NOTE 4. INVESTMENT IN EUROTRONICS

     During the first quarter of fiscal 1998, the Company converted the note
receivable from SEI plus accrued interest into a minority equity interest of 16%
in Eurotronics, the holding company for SEI's electronics distribution
companies. In connection with this conversion, the Company granted a stock
option to SEI, which is exercisable until September 15, 1999, to purchase
874,545 shares of the Company's stock at a price of $34.5685 per share, which
was based on the average trading price of the Company's stock for the 90 days
preceding the conversion date. The Company has accounted for this investment
using the equity method. The Company believes that it has significant influence
on the operations of SEI through its board membership and

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                              MARSHALL INDUSTRIES

           NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)

its veto rights on certain significant aspects of the operations of the
business. At conversion of the note receivable, the Company's investment,
including the value of the stock option at $7.4 million, exceeded the net assets
of Eurotronics by $30 million. Goodwill is being amortized over a period of
thirty years. Goodwill amortization of $307,000 and $1,622,000 was recorded
during fiscal 1998 and 1999, respectively. During fiscal 1998 and fiscal 1999
the Company recorded non-cash currency translation losses of $192,000 and
$474,000, respectively, on the investment with an offsetting charge against
shareholders' investment. The Company recorded $291,000 and $2,359,000 in net
losses in fiscal 1998 and 1999, respectively, as its share of SEI's results of
operations for such periods. The amortization of goodwill and the Company's
share of SEI's operating results are included in "Interest expense (income) and
other, net" in the Company's accompanying Consolidated Statements of Income.

     As reported by Avnet, it has entered into an agreement with the
shareholders of Eurotronics to purchase the 84% of Eurotronics not owned by the
Company. Due to the significant changes in market conditions affecting the
industry, particularly in Europe, the net book value of the Company's 16%
position in Eurotronics exceeds its current realization value. Accordingly, the
Company has written down its investment in Eurotronics to $16.0 million to
reflect its estimated current market value. The $19.5 million write-down does
not include any income tax benefit and will not affect the pending acquisition
of the Company by Avnet as described in Note 2 to these consolidated financial
statements.

NOTE 5. INVESTMENT IN SERIAL SYSTEMS, LTD.

     In April 1998, the Company purchased 17,814,138 shares, comprising
approximately 9%, of the common stock of Serial Systems Ltd., an electronic
components distributor based in Singapore, the shares of which are traded on the
Stock Exchange of Singapore. The purchase price for the shares, which were newly
issued shares, was $7.2 million. In connection with this transaction, Marshall
and Serial entered into a joint marketing agreement to increase each company's
ability to service the global marketplace. The investment in Serial is accounted
for as marketable securities available for sale. Consequently, the investment in
Serial was written down by $3.6 million to $3.6 million at May 31, 1998 due to
the market decline of Serial's common stock and the decline of the Singapore
dollar to the U.S. dollar. In May 1999, Serial issued a one-third stock dividend
to all of its shareholders which increased the number of shares held by the
Company to 23,752,184 shares, comprising approximately 9% of the common stock of
Serial as of May 31, 1999. As of May 31, 1999, the investment in Serial is
carried at $14.6 million due to an increase in its stock price. The Company did
not record a tax benefit in fiscal 1998 as a result of the investment
write-down, but recorded tax expense of $3.0 million in other comprehensive
income in fiscal 1999 related to the total investment gain over cost of $7.4
million. These adjustments are reflected in the Company's shareholders'
investment in accordance with SFAS No. 115, "Accounting for Certain Investments
in Debt and Equity Securities."

NOTE 6. SALES OF FACILITIES

     In October 1998, the Company sold its Dallas, Texas facility for cash
proceeds of $2.6 million. The facility had been leased to a third party. The
gain recorded on the sale of the Dallas facility was $0.8 million. In March
1999, the Company received $5.1 million for the sale of its Milpitas, California
facility. The Company has leased this facility under a five-year operating
lease. This sale is accounted for as a sale-leaseback transaction under SFAS No.
98, "Accounting for Leases." SFAS No. 98 requires that the Company recognize any
gain in excess of the present value of the minimum lease payments, with the
remaining gain allocated over the term of the lease. The gain recognized in
fiscal 1999 was not material to the Company's financial position or results of
operations. The remaining gain to be allocated over the term of the

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                              MARSHALL INDUSTRIES

           NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)

lease amounted to $2.5 million. The future minimum lease payments under the
terms of this lease are as follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
YEAR ENDING MAY 31,                                               AMOUNT
- -------------------                                           --------------
                                                              (IN THOUSANDS)
<S>                                                           <C>
2000........................................................      $  593
  2001......................................................         593
  2002......................................................         593
  2003......................................................         593
  2004......................................................         544
                                                                  ------
          Total.............................................      $2,916
                                                                  ======
</TABLE>

     In March 1999, the Company also sold its Irvine, California facility for
$2.3 million in cash and a $2.5 million non-recourse note due in March 2000. The
Company has leased this facility under a 12-month operating lease. This
transaction is accounted for under the financing method of sale-leaseback
accounting in accordance with SFAS No. 98. The financing method requires that
the cash proceeds on the sale, the payments received on the note and the lease
payments made, net of imputed interest expense, be deferred until the
transaction is complete in March 2000. At that time, the total net gain of $3.0
million will be recognized. At May 31, 1999, the deferred balance for this
transaction totaled $2.2 million.

NOTE 7. LONG-TERM DEBT

     Long-term debt consists of the following (in thousands):

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                    MAY 31,
                                                              --------------------
                                                                1998        1999
                                                              --------    --------
<S>                                                           <C>         <C>
Bank credit lines...........................................  $153,000    $ 69,000
Term loan...................................................   100,000      92,500
                                                              --------    --------
                                                               253,000     161,500
Less current portion........................................     7,500      17,500
                                                              --------    --------
                                                              $245,500    $144,000
                                                              ========    ========
</TABLE>

  Bank Credit Lines

     Concurrent with the acquisition of Sterling, the Company entered into an
agreement for a $325 million unsecured credit facility expiring in November 2002
with a group of banks (the "Agreement") to finance the purchase of Sterling,
retire all existing debt of both companies and provide for ongoing working
capital requirements. The credit facility consists of a $100 million term loan
and a revolving facility of $225 million. The facility, which replaced the
Company's previous bank line of credit, provides for interest on borrowings at
either LIBOR plus a margin or at a prime rate of interest. At May 31, 1999, the
prime rate was 7.75%. The facility is subject to a commitment fee on the unused
line of credit and has no compensating balance requirements. Both the LIBOR
margin on the borrowing and the fees on the unused line of credit are based on
the Company's ratio of total funded debt to operating cash flow, as defined in
the Agreement, calculated on a rolling four quarter basis. Based on the
Company's performance under this calculation, the LIBOR margin on borrowings is
expected to range from .375% to .950%, and fees for the unused line of credit
will range from .125% to .375%.

     The Agreement requires the Company, among other things, to meet certain
interest coverage ratios and maintain certain minimum tangible net worth levels
and current ratios. In addition, the Agreement prohibits the Company from making
investments in other companies (with certain exceptions) or paying dividends in

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                              MARSHALL INDUSTRIES

           NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)

excess of certain amounts. Pursuant to the terms of the Agreement, there is a
first priority lien on 100% (65% for foreign) of the equity or other ownership
interests of all material subsidiaries of the Company and all material
subsidiaries of the Company have jointly and severally guaranteed the Agreement.
The Company's current material subsidiaries, as defined in the Agreement, are
Sterling and Marshall Industries Technology Products.

  Term Loan

     Beginning February 28, 1999, there were quarterly reductions on the $100
million term loan portion of the credit facility totaling $7.5 million for
fiscal 1999 and increasing in amounts from $17.5 million in the aggregate for
fiscal 2000 to a total reduction of $100 million over the term of the Agreement.

  Interest Rate Swap Agreements

     At May 31, 1999, the Company had interest rate swap agreements with two
banks for the notional amounts of $40 million and $30 million to manage variable
interest rate exposure. The agreements expire in January 2003 and are accounted
for as hedge instruments. The Company agreed to exchange, at quarterly
intervals, the difference between the Company's floating rate interest
obligations with fixed pay rates of 5.775% and 5.725% per annum, respectively.
The notional amounts of these agreements do not represent amounts exchanged by
the parties, and thus, are not a measure of the exposure to the Company. During
fiscal 1999, the Company reduced the notional amounts of the currently existing
agreements and terminated two other swap agreements. Fees paid to reduce the
notional amounts and terminate the swap agreements were not material to the
Company's position or results of operations. Additional interest expense
resulting from these agreements totaled $0.5 million in fiscal 1999.

  Maturities of long-term debt

     The maturities of long-term debt are as follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                  AMOUNT
                                                              --------------
                                                              (IN THOUSANDS)
<S>                                                           <C>
Fiscal Year Ended May 31,
2000........................................................     $ 17,500
  2001......................................................       22,500
  2002......................................................       32,500
  2003......................................................       89,000
                                                                 --------
                                                                 $161,500
                                                                 ========
</TABLE>

  Fair Value

     The Company's bank credit lines and term loan approximate fair value as
they bear floating interest rates.

NOTE 8. INCOME TAXES

     The provision for income taxes consists of the following (in thousands):

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           NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                         1997       1998       1999
                                                        -------    -------    -------
<S>                                                     <C>        <C>        <C>
Current:
Federal...............................................  $23,386    $26,292    $15,520
  State...............................................    6,895      6,660      3,641
                                                        -------    -------    -------
                                                         30,281     32,952     19,161
                                                        -------    -------    -------
Deferred:
  Federal.............................................   (1,144)     2,247      1,251
  State...............................................     (287)       294       (513)
                                                        -------    -------    -------
                                                         (1,431)     2,541        738
                                                        -------    -------    -------
          Total.......................................  $28,850    $35,493    $19,899
                                                        =======    =======    =======
</TABLE>

     The difference between the income tax provision at the Federal statutory
rate and the recorded income tax provision is reconciled as follows (in
thousands):

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                         1997       1998       1999
                                                        -------    -------    -------
<S>                                                     <C>        <C>        <C>
Computed Federal income taxes at the statutory rate...  $23,976    $29,208    $ 7,770
Permanent items -- goodwill amortization..............       --         --      1,851
State income taxes, net of Federal income tax
  benefit.............................................    4,295      5,207      2,033
Temporary difference not benefitted...................       --         --      7,800
Other, net............................................      579      1,078        445
                                                        -------    -------    -------
Provision for income taxes............................  $28,850    $35,493    $19,899
                                                        =======    =======    =======
</TABLE>

     As of May 31, 1998 and 1999, deferred tax assets (liabilities) were
comprised of the following (in thousands):

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                               1998       1999
                                                              -------    -------
<S>                                                           <C>        <C>
Operating reserves..........................................  $14,854    $11,250
Tax depreciation in excess of book amounts..................   (3,255)    (2,014)
Deferred gain on sale of buildings..........................       --      1,575
Capitalization of inventory costs for income tax purposes...    1,253      1,249
State tax provision.........................................    1,921        617
Write-down equity investment................................       --      7,800
Provision for unrealized gain on investment.................       --     (3,000)
Vacation expense accrued for book purposes..................    1,151      1,272
Other, net..................................................    5,210      6,447
Valuation allowance.........................................       --     (7,800)
                                                              -------    -------
          Total net deferred tax asset......................  $21,134    $17,396
                                                              =======    =======
</TABLE>

     As of May 31, 1999, the Company had total deferred tax assets of $21.0
million and total deferred tax liabilities of $3.6 million. The valuation
allowance against deferred tax assets at May 31, 1999 relates to a write-down in
an equity investment where no tax benefits have been recorded.

NOTE 9. EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS

  Tax Deferred Profit Sharing Plan:

     Effective October 1, 1998, the Sterling Electronics Corporation 401(k) Plan
was merged with the Marshall Industries Tax Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (the
"Plan"). Under the provisions of the Plan,

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           NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)

participating employees may defer from two to fifteen percent, with certain
limitations, of their earnings, and such amount is deposited in a
nonforfeitable, fully vested trust account for the employees' benefit. The
Company contributes quarterly an amount equal to 50 percent of the employees'
contributions, limited to 3% of each such employee's earnings for the quarter.
Forfeitures of matching contributions are used to reduce the employer's matching
contributions. Company contributions may be limited to the extent of net profits
and must be invested in the Company's outstanding shares. At May 31, 1999, the
Plan owned less than 2% of the Company's outstanding shares. Company
contributions to the Plan amounted to $1.2 million in 1997, $1.4 million in 1998
and $1.9 million in 1999.

  Employee Compensation Plans:

     Sterling has supplemental compensation plans for certain key employees.
These plans provide certain benefits upon retirement or termination. The expense
related to these plans for fiscal year 1998 and 1999 are not material to the
Company's results of operations.

NOTE 10. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

  Lease Commitments:

     The Company leases certain facilities and equipment under operating leases
expiring at various dates through fiscal year 2007. The aggregate rent expense
for all operating leases was $2.6 million in 1997, $4.0 million in 1998 and $7.3
million in 1999.

     The future minimum lease payments under all leases are shown below (in
thousands):

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                              OPERATING
                                                               LEASES
                                                              ---------
<S>                                                           <C>
Year Ending May 31,
2000........................................................   $ 5,090
  2001......................................................     4,083
  2002......................................................     3,305
  2003......................................................     2,305
  2004......................................................     1,817
  Thereafter................................................     2,145
                                                               -------
                                                               $18,745
                                                               =======
</TABLE>

  Stock Buy-Back:

     During fiscal 1997, the Company purchased 725,000 shares of the Company's
common stock at an aggregate amount of $21.8 million under the stock repurchase
plan authorized by the Board of Directors in May 1996.

  Litigation:

     In February 1999, a lawsuit was filed against the Company under the private
citizen enforcement provisions of the California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic
Enforcement Act of 1986 or "Proposition 65," Cal. Health & Safety Code Sections
25249.5-25249.13, and under the California Unfair Competition Act, Cal. Bus. &
Prof. Code Section 17200. This lawsuit was settled in May 1999. The results of
the settlement were not material to the Company's financial position or results
of operations.

     There are currently no material pending legal proceedings to which the
Company or any of its subsidiaries is a party.

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           NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)

  Income Taxes:

     During fiscal 1997, the Internal Revenue Service ("IRS") completed its
examination of the Company's Federal income tax returns for taxable years 1991
through 1994 which resulted in the issuance of a deficiency notice seeking
additional taxes. This assessment was appealed by the Company at the
administrative appeals level. During fiscal 1999, the IRS concluded its review
of this administrative appeal in favor of the Company on all of the material
issues and the final assessment did not have a material impact on the Company's
financial position or results of operations.

NOTE 11. COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

     During fiscal 1999, the Company adopted SFAS No. 130, "Reporting
Comprehensive Income," which requires disclosure of comprehensive income defined
as the aggregate change in shareholders' equity excluding changes in ownership
interests. The Company recognized comprehensive income as follows (in
thousands):

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                         1997       1998       1999
                                                        -------    -------    -------
<S>                                                     <C>        <C>        <C>
Net income............................................  $39,653    $47,958    $ 2,300
Foreign currency translation loss.....................       --       (228)      (918)
Unrealized gain (loss) on Serial System, Ltd..........       --     (3,641)    11,370
Tax provision on gain on Serial System Ltd............       --         --     (3,000)
                                                        -------    -------    -------
Comprehensive income..................................  $39,653    $44,089    $ 9,752
                                                        =======    =======    =======
</TABLE>

NOTE 12. STOCK OPTIONS

     The Company has two active stock option plans which provide for the
granting of incentive and nonqualified stock options covering 1,100,000 shares
of common stock. There was one other plan, which was inactive with respect to
the granting of new options, during the periods reported. Nonqualified stock
options may have an exercise price which is less than market value at the date
of grant; incentive stock options must have an exercise price equal to market
value at the date of grant. There were 35,000, 250,000 and 260,000 options
granted in fiscal 1997, 1998 and 1999, respectively, at exercise prices ranging
from $17.625 to $35.625 per share. At May 31, 1999, 218,750 shares were
available for additional grants.

     In March and April 1999, the Company reduced the exercise price of 455,000
stock options outstanding from market value at date of grant to $17.625 per
share. The market price of the Company's common stock was $14.625 as of the
March repricing and $17.00 as of the April repricing. In fiscal 1999, the
Company did not record any compensation expense related to these repricings
since the option price was above market price at the date of repricing.

     As permitted by SFAS No. 123, "Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation,"
effective for fiscal 1999, the Company continues to account for stock
compensation costs in accordance with the provisions of Accounting Principles
Board Opinion No. 25, "Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees." Had
compensation costs for the Company's stock plans been determined in accordance
with SFAS No. 123, the Company's

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                              MARSHALL INDUSTRIES

           NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)

net income and earnings per share would have been reduced to the following pro
forma amounts (in thousands except per share data):

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                           1997       1998       1999
                                                          -------    -------    ------
<S>                                        <C>            <C>        <C>        <C>
Net income                                 As reported    $39,653    $47,958    $2,300
                                           Pro forma      $39,490    $47,564    $   (7)
Net income per share, basic                As reported    $  2.35    $  2.89    $ 0.14
                                           Pro forma      $  2.34    $  2.86    $ 0.00
Net income per share, diluted              As reported    $  2.33    $  2.86    $ 0.14
                                           Pro forma      $  2.32    $  2.84    $ 0.00
</TABLE>

     Because the SFAS No. 123 method of accounting has not been applied to
options granted prior to May 31, 1995, the resulting pro forma compensation
costs may not be representative of those to be expected in future years. The
fair value of each option grant is estimated on the date of grant using the
Black-Scholes option pricing model with the following weighted-average
assumptions used for options granted in fiscal 1997, 1998 and 1999: risk-free
interest rate of approximately 7%, 6% and 5%, respectively; expected dividend
yields of 0%; expected volatility of approximately 29%; and expected life of 6
years.

     The following is a summary of changes in outstanding options for the
Company's stock option plans for the three years ended May 31, 1999:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                        WEIGHTED-AVERAGE
                                                             SHARES      EXERCISE PRICE
                                                             -------    ----------------
<S>                                                          <C>        <C>
OPTIONS OUTSTANDING AT MAY 31, 1996........................  483,500        $17.531
Options granted............................................   35,000         30.089
Options exercised..........................................  (62,500)         9.494
Options expired or canceled................................   (5,000)        30.000
                                                             -------        -------
OPTIONS OUTSTANDING AT MAY 31, 1997........................  451,000         19.481
Options granted............................................  250,000         32.684
                                                             -------        -------
OPTIONS OUTSTANDING AT MAY 31, 1998........................  701,000         24.190
Options granted............................................  260,000         19.173
Options forfeited..........................................  (38,750)        27.867
                                                             -------        -------
OPTIONS OUTSTANDING AT MAY 31, 1999........................  922,250        $18.618
                                                             =======        =======
Options exercisable at May 31, 1997........................  111,000        $21.138
Options exercisable at May 31, 1998........................  153,500         23.363
Options Exercisable at May 31, 1999........................  253,500         17.982
                                                             =======        =======
</TABLE>

     The following table outlines the detail of options outstanding at May 31,
1999:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                 WEIGHTED-AVERAGE                     WEIGHTED-AVERAGE
  NUMBER                      WEIGHTED-AVERAGE      REMAINING       EXERCISABLE AT   EXERCISE PRICE OF
OF OPTIONS    OPTION PRICE     EXERCISE PRICE    CONTRACTUAL LIFE    MAY 31, 1999    EXERCISABLE SHARES
- ----------   --------------   ----------------   ----------------   --------------   ------------------
<S>          <C>              <C>                <C>                <C>              <C>
 260,000     $        14.00       $ 14.00              11.9             50,000            $ 14.00
 455,000             17.625        17.625               7.9            147,500             17.625
 186,250      23.375-35.625        28.585               8.8             35,000             30.634
  21,000         8.675-8.90          8.89               1.7             21,000               8.89
 -------     --------------       -------              ----            -------            -------
 922,250     $8.675-$35.625       $18.618               9.1            253,500            $17.982
 =======     ==============       =======              ====            =======            =======
</TABLE>

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           NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)

     The difference between the quoted market value of the shares at the date of
grant and the option price for grants made under the nonqualified plans is
charged to income as compensation expense over the vesting periods of the
related options. No amounts were charged in fiscal 1997, 1998 and 1999. Options
granted vest over periods from four to ten years and are exercisable over
periods from ten to twenty years. The income tax effect of any difference
between the market price at the grant date and the market price at the exercise
date is credited to additional paid-in capital as the options are exercised.
Upon a change in control of the Company, all options become fully vested and
exercisable.

     There are an additional 874,545 shares of options outstanding at $34.5685
per share as discussed in Note 4, which expire in September 1999.

NOTE 13. INCOME PER SHARE

     In February 1997, the FASB issued SFAS No. 128, "Earnings per Share" (EPS),
which requires dual presentation of basic EPS and diluted EPS, simplifies
existing computational guidelines, and increases the comparability of earnings
per share on an international basis. SFAS 128 was effective for periods ending
after December 15, 1997. All prior periods have been restated.

     Income, average weighted shares outstanding and earnings per share data as
restated for SFAS No. 128 are as follows (in thousands, except per share data):

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                          FOR THE YEARS ENDED MAY 31,
                           ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                       1997                           1998                           1999
                           ----------------------------   ----------------------------   ----------------------------
                                              PER SHARE                      PER SHARE                      PER SHARE
                           INCOME    SHARES    AMOUNT     INCOME    SHARES    AMOUNT     INCOME    SHARES    AMOUNT
                           -------   ------   ---------   -------   ------   ---------   -------   ------   ---------
<S>                        <C>       <C>      <C>         <C>       <C>      <C>         <C>       <C>      <C>
BASIC EARNINGS PER SHARE
Income before
extraordinary gain.......  $39,653   16,861     $2.35     $33,343   16,616     $2.01     $ 2,300   16,616     $0.14
  Extraordinary gain.....       --       --        --      14,615   16,616      0.88          --       --        --
  Net income.............   39,653   16,861      2.35      47,958   16,616      2.89       2,300   16,616      0.14
  Options................       --      136                    --      156        --                   44
                           -------   ------     -----     -------   ------     -----     -------   ------     -----
  DILUTED EARNINGS PER
    SHARE
  Income before
    extraordinary gain...  $39,653   16,997     $2.33     $33,343   16,772     $1.99     $ 2,300   16,660     $0.14
  Extraordinary gain.....       --       --        --      14,615   16,772      0.87          --       --        --
  Net income.............   39,653   16,997      2.33      47,958   16,772      2.86     $ 2,300   16,660     $0.14
                           =======   ======     =====     =======   ======     =====     =======   ======     =====
</TABLE>

     The effect of this accounting change on previously reported earnings per
share (EPS) data was as follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                              FOR THE YEAR ENDED
                                                                 MAY 31, 1997
                                                              ------------------
<S>                                                           <C>
PER SHARE AMOUNTS
Diluted EPS as reported.....................................        $2.32
  Effect of SFAS No. 128....................................          .01
                                                                    -----
  Diluted EPS as restated...................................        $2.33
</TABLE>

     Options to purchase 1,059,545 shares of common stock at option prices
ranging from $23.375 to $35.625 per share were outstanding as of May 31, 1999,
but were not included in the computation of diluted EPS because the options'
exercise price was greater than the average market price of the common shares
for the year ended May 31, 1999. The options expire on September 15, 1999
through July 31, 2008.

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                              MARSHALL INDUSTRIES

           NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)

     In fiscal 1998, options to purchase 115,000 shares of common stock at
$35.625 and $35.875 per share were outstanding as of May 31, 1998, but were not
included in the computation of diluted EPS because the options' exercise price
was greater than the average market price of the common shares for the year
ended May 31, 1998.

     In fiscal 1997, options to purchase 50,000 shares of common stock at
$35.875 per share were outstanding as of May 31, 1997, but were not included in
the computation of diluted EPS because the options' exercise price was greater
than the average market price of the common shares for the year ended May 31,
1997.

NOTE 14. BUSINESS SEGMENT

     The Company is engaged in the distribution of industrial electronic
components, passive and connector components, computer products and production
supplies through a nationwide network of sales and distribution facilities. In
the opinion of management, the Company's products are identifiable to only one
segment.

     The Company's Canadian and Mexican operations are currently not material to
its results of operations or financial position.

     The Company's revenues are derived from four main product lines as
described below (in thousands of dollars):

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                    1997          1998          1999
                                                 ----------    ----------    ----------
<S>                                              <C>           <C>           <C>
Semiconductors.................................  $  850,647    $  940,645    $1,064,847
Passive Components, Connectors and Interconnect
Products.......................................     128,667       203,204       294,874
Computer and Peripheral Products...............     134,062       241,048       292,222
Industrial Production Supplies.................      71,229        76,466        70,703
                                                 ----------    ----------    ----------
                                                 $1,184,604    $1,461,363    $1,722,646
</TABLE>

NOTE 15. ACCORD CONTRACT SERVICES JOINT VENTURE

     In August 1996, the Company formed a joint venture with Wyle Electronics
("Wyle"), another distributor of semiconductors and computer products. The
venture, known as Accord Contract Services LLC ("Accord"), was 50% owned by each
of the Company and Wyle.

     On or about August 6, 1997 Raab Karcher AG, an indirect wholly owned
subsidiary of VEBA AG, consummated a tender offer for all or substantially all
of the common stock of Wyle. Under the terms of the Agreement, such a change in
the ownership of Wyle entitled the Company, at its option, to initiate the
dissolution of Accord. In such event, the Agreement provided that the Company
was entitled to receive termination fees in the aggregate amount of
approximately $25 million from Wyle. The Company elected to terminate the joint
venture and received a termination fee of $25.1 million on September 30, 1997,
which was recorded in the Company's second quarter fiscal 1998 results of
operations as an extraordinary item, net of the related income taxes.

NOTE 16. SHAREHOLDER RIGHTS PLAN

     In February 1999 the Board of Directors adopted a Shareholder Rights Plan.
The Plan was designed to protect all shareholders of the Company against hostile
acquirers who may seek to take advantage of the Company without paying all
shareholders of the Company a full and fair price. As part of this Plan, a
special type of dividend was declared on the common stock of the Company in the
form of a distribution of rights to all shareholders of record on February 19,
1999.

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                              MARSHALL INDUSTRIES

           NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)

                              MARSHALL INDUSTRIES

                     CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
                                (000'S OMITTED)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                              AUGUST 31,       MAY 31,
                                                                 1999           1999
                                                              -----------    -----------
                                                              (UNAUDITED)     (AUDITED)
<S>                                                           <C>            <C>
ASSETS
Current Assets:
  Cash......................................................   $  1,697       $  2,831
  Receivables -- net........................................    227,939        215,041
  Inventories...............................................    343,993        340,476
  Deferred income tax benefits..............................     20,985         20,985
  Prepaid expenses and other current assets.................      4,232          5,106
                                                               --------       --------
Total current assets........................................    598,846        584,439
                                                               --------       --------
Property, Plant and Equipment, net of accumulated
  depreciation and amortization of $63,512 at August 31,
  1999 and $61,691 at May 31, 1999..........................     37,612         38,725
Investments.................................................     41,260         30,571
Goodwill -- net.............................................    116,427        117,179
Other Assets -- net.........................................      1,557          1,614
                                                               --------       --------
Total Assets................................................   $795,702       $772,528
                                                               ========       ========
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' INVESTMENT
Current Liabilities:
Current portion of long-term debt...........................   $ 18,750       $ 17,500
  Accounts payable and accrued expenses.....................    198,077        195,369
  Income taxes payable......................................      5,487             --
                                                               --------       --------
Total current liabilities...................................    222,314        212,869
                                                               --------       --------
Long-Term Debt..............................................    141,000        144,000
Deferred Income Tax Liabilities and other...................      8,462          5,468
Shareholders' Investment....................................    415,181        406,608
Accumulated other comprehensive income......................      8,745          3,583
                                                               --------       --------
Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Investment..............   $795,702       $772,528
                                                               ========       ========
</TABLE>

  The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated
                                balance sheets.

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                              MARSHALL INDUSTRIES

           NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)

                              MARSHALL INDUSTRIES

                    CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENTS
                     (000'S OMITTED EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA)
                                  (UNAUDITED)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                               THREE MONTHS ENDED
                                                                   AUGUST 31,
                                                              --------------------
                                                                1999        1998
                                                              --------    --------
<S>                                                           <C>         <C>
Net sales...................................................  $446,937    $460,879
Cost of sales...............................................   379,628     388,023
                                                              --------    --------
Gross profit................................................    67,309      72,856
  Selling, general and administrative expenses..............    49,178      54,300
                                                              --------    --------
Income from operations......................................    18,131      18,556
  Interest expense and other-net............................     3,340       4,154
                                                              --------    --------
Income before income taxes..................................    14,791      14,402
  Provision for income taxes................................     6,343       6,532
                                                              --------    --------
Net income..................................................  $  8,448    $  7,870
                                                              ========    ========
Net income per share (basic)................................  $    .51    $    .47
                                                              ========    ========
Net income per share (diluted)..............................  $    .50    $    .47
                                                              ========    ========
Average number of shares outstanding:
  Basic.....................................................    16,618      16,616
                                                              ========    ========
  Diluted...................................................    16,847      16,701
                                                              ========    ========
</TABLE>

  The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated
                               income statements.

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                              MARSHALL INDUSTRIES

           NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)

                              MARSHALL INDUSTRIES

                CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
                                  (UNAUDITED)
                                (000'S OMITTED)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                              THREE MONTHS ENDED
                                                                  AUGUST 31,
                                                              -------------------
                                                               1999        1998
                                                              -------    --------
<S>                                                           <C>        <C>
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income..................................................  $ 8,448    $  7,870
  Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided
     by (used for) operating activities:
     Depreciation and amortization..........................    2,793       3,140
     Loss (gain) on equity investments......................      500        (741)
     Gain on sale of fixed assets...........................     (123)         --
     Provision for bad debts................................      812         937
     Net increase in current assets and liabilities.........   (8,158)    (11,670)
     Other operating activities.............................       --         223
                                                              -------    --------
Net cash provided by (used for) operating activities........    4,272        (241)
Cash flows from investing activities:
  Investment in marketable securities.......................   (3,000)         --
  Capital expenditures, net.................................     (853)     (1,911)
  Other investing activities................................       21          --
                                                              -------    --------
Net cash used in investing activities.......................   (3,832)     (1,911)
Cash flows from financing activities:
  Net borrowings under bank lines of credit.................    2,000       9,000
  Repayments of term loan...................................   (3,750)         --
  Exercise of stock options.................................      130          --
  Other.....................................................       46        (123)
                                                              -------    --------
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities.........   (1,574)      8,877
                                                              -------    --------
Net increase (decrease) in cash.............................   (1,134)      6,725
Cash at the beginning of the period.........................    2,831       4,796
                                                              -------    --------
Cash at the end of the period...............................  $ 1,697    $ 11,521
                                                              =======    ========
Cash payments during the three months for the following:
     Interest...............................................  $ 2,690    $  4,451
                                                              =======    ========
     Income taxes...........................................  $    18    $    589
                                                              =======    ========
</TABLE>

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated cash
                                flow statements.

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                              MARSHALL INDUSTRIES

           NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)

                              MARSHALL INDUSTRIES

              NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

NOTE 1: GENERAL

     The condensed consolidated financial statements included herein have been
prepared by the Company, without audit, pursuant to the rules and regulations of
the Securities and Exchange Commission. Certain information and footnote
disclosures normally included in consolidated financial statements prepared in
accordance with generally accepted accounting principles have been condensed or
omitted pursuant to such rules and regulations, although the Company believes
that the disclosures are adequate to make the information presented not
misleading. These condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in
conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and the notes thereto in
the Company's Form 10-K for the year ended May 31, 1999.

     In the opinion of the Company, the unaudited condensed consolidated
financial statements reflect all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring
accruals) considered necessary to present fairly the Company's financial
position as of August 31, 1999 and the results of its operations for the
three-month periods and its cash flows for the three-month periods ended August
31, 1999 and 1998.

NOTE 2: ACCOUNTING POLICIES

     Reference is made to Note 1 of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
in the Company's Form 10-K for the summary of significant accounting policies.

NOTE 3: PROPOSED AVNET ACQUISITION OF MARSHALL INDUSTRIES

     The Company has entered into a definitive agreement to merge with Avnet,
one of the world's largest industrial distributors of electronic components and
computer products. Under the terms of the agreement, in connection with the
merger, each outstanding share of Marshall common stock will be converted into
the right to receive either $39 in cash or .81569 shares of the common stock of
Avnet, subject to possible adjustment, or a combination thereof, in exchange for
each Marshall share. This proposed acquisition of the Company by Avnet is
subject to various regulatory approvals and approval by the shareholders of both
companies. The shareholders' meetings are scheduled for October 19, 1999. The
acquisition is expected to be complete subsequent to the end of the quarter.

NOTE 4: EARNINGS PER SHARE AND CAPITAL STRUCTURE

     The Company calculates its earnings per share in accordance with the
Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 128, "Earnings Per Share" ("SFAS
128"). Basic earnings per share is computed based on the weighted average number
of common shares outstanding and excludes any potential dilution; diluted
earnings per share reflects potential dilution from the exercise or conversion
of securities into common stock. The number of dilutive securities for the first
quarters of fiscal years 2000 and 1999 amounted to 229,000 shares and 85,000
shares, respectively.

     Options to purchase 889,545 shares of common stock at option prices ranging
from $34.5685 to $35.625 per share were outstanding as of August 31, 1999, but
were not included in the computation of diluted EPS because the options'
exercise price was greater than the average market price of the shares for the
three months ended August 31, 1999. The options expire on dates ranging from
September, 1999 through October, 2007.

     Options to purchase 1,219,545 shares of common stock at option prices
ranging from $27.875 to $35.875 per share were outstanding as of August 31,
1998, but were not included in the computation of diluted EPS because the
options' exercise price was greater than the average market price of the shares
for the three months ended August 31, 1998. The options expire on dates ranging
from September, 1999 through November, 2017.

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                              MARSHALL INDUSTRIES

      NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)

NOTE 5: COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

     During fiscal 1999 the Company adopted Statement of Financial Accounting
Standards No. 130, "Reporting Comprehensive Income" ("SFAS 130") which requires
disclosure of comprehensive income defined as the aggregate change in
shareholders' equity excluding changes in ownership interests. The Company
recognized comprehensive income as follows (in thousands):

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                              THREE MONTHS ENDED
                                                                  AUGUST 31,
                                                              ------------------
                                                               1999       1998
                                                              -------    -------
<S>                                                           <C>        <C>
Net income..................................................  $ 8,448    $ 7,870
Foreign currency translation loss...........................      324       (262)
Unrealized gain (loss) on marketable securities, net of
  taxes.....................................................    4,838     (1,916)
                                                              -------    -------
Comprehensive income........................................  $13,610    $ 5,692
                                                              =======    =======
</TABLE>

NOTE 6: INVESTMENTS

     The investments balance includes the Company's 16% equity interest in
Eurotronics, B.V. ("Eurotronics"), investments in Serial Systems, Ltd.
("Serial"), and Agile Software Corporation ("Agile"). The investment in
Eurotronics is accounted for under the equity method while the investments in
Serial and Agile are accounted for as marketable securities.

     The Company recorded a reduction of $.6 million in its investment in
Eurotronics during the first quarter of fiscal 2000 representing the
amortization of goodwill associated with the investment and its pro-rata share
of Eurotronics' net operating loss for the period.

     As reported by Avnet, it has entered into a definitive agreement, subject
to certain regulatory approvals, with the shareholders of Eurotronics to acquire
the 84% of Eurotronics not owned by the Company. In September 1999, Avnet also
entered into a definitive agreement with the Company to purchase its investment
in Eurotronics. The sale will be at estimated fair market value, for cash, and
will approximate the carrying value.

     At August 31, 1999, the fair market value of the Company's investments in
Serial and Agile increased by $7.9 million. This unrealized gain on these
investments for the current quarter, net of a $3.1 million income tax provision,
was credited to Shareholders' Investment and is also included in the net
increases to comprehensive income as described in Note 5.

     (b) Pro forma financial information.

     Pursuant to the instructions to Item 7 of Form 8-K, the financial
information required by Item 7(b) will be filed by amendment within 60 days
after the date that this report is required to be filed.

     (c) Exhibits:

     2.1 Amended and Restated Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of June 25,
1999, between Avnet and Marshall (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.1 to
Avnet's Registration Statement on Form S-4 (Registration No. 333-86721) filed
September 8, 1999).

     23.1 Consent of Arthur Andersen LLP (incorporated by reference to Exhibit
23 to Marshall Industries' Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended
May 31, 1999, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 27,
1999).

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<PAGE>   26

        UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

                                  INTRODUCTION

     The following unaudited pro forma condensed consolidated financial
statements have been prepared to illustrate the effect of the merger of Marshall
into Avnet and include Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Consolidated Statements of
Income for the year ended July 2, 1999 and an Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed
Consolidated Balance Sheet as of July 2, 1999. The pro forma financial
statements are based on the historical consolidated financial statements of
Avnet as of and for the year ended July 2, 1999 and the historical financial
statements of Marshall as of and for the year ended May 31, 1999.

     The Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income for the
year ended July 2, 1999 assume that the merger had been consummated as of the
first day of the fiscal year presented, and the Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed
Consolidated Balance Sheet as of July 2, 1999 assumes that the merger was
consummated on July 2, 1999.

     The pro forma adjustments are based on the Merger Agreement and related
agreements, under which Marshall shareholders received cash and/or Avnet common
stock for their shares of Marshall common stock. For purposes of preparing the
unaudited pro forma condensed consolidated financial statements, the value of
the Avnet common stock issued is based upon the average closing price of Avnet
common stock for a period commencing two trading days before and ending two
trading days after the October 12, 1999 measurement date, the day on which the
exchange ratio for the Avnet stock component of the purchase price was
determined pursuant to the Merger Agreement, and on the 16,687,614 shares of
Marshall common stock outstanding on the October 20, 1999 effective date of the
merger, plus the number of options on Marshall common stock outstanding on the
effective date which were converted to options on Avnet common stock. The
estimated aggregate amount to be allocated to the assets acquired consists of
(in thousands):

<TABLE>
<S>                                                           <C>
Avnet common shares issued to Marshall shareholders.........  $269,309
Cash paid to Marshall shareholders..........................   326,798
Avnet stock options (net of tax effect).....................     6,985
Estimated costs and expenses of the merger..................    11,500
                                                              --------
                                                              $614,592
                                                              ========
</TABLE>

     The pro forma adjustments are based on preliminary estimates, which are
derived from available information and certain assumptions. Although Avnet
believes, based on available information, that the fair values and allocation of
the merger consideration included in the unaudited pro forma condensed
consolidated financial statements are reasonable estimates, final purchase
accounting adjustments will be made on the basis of evaluations and estimates
made after the effective time of the merger. As a result, the final allocation
of costs related to the merger may differ significantly from that presented
herein. The Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income
exclude any potential benefits that might result from the acquisition due to
synergies that may be derived and from the elimination of any duplicate costs.
In addition, the pro forma adjustments do not reflect possible acquisition
related costs relating to restructuring, integration, abandonment of assets and
other similar items, which could result in significant other charges. The
unaudited pro forma condensed consolidated financial statements do not purport
to be indicative of the results that actually would have occurred if the merger
occurred on the dates indicated or of results which may be obtained in the
future. The unaudited pro forma condensed consolidated financial statements
should be read in conjunction with the notes to the unaudited pro forma
condensed consolidated financial statements and the historical consolidated
financial statements and accompanying notes for Marshall, which appears above in
this Item 7, and for Avnet, which appear in its Annual Report on Form 10-K for
the fiscal year ended July 2, 1999.

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<PAGE>   27

                      AVNET, INC. AND MARSHALL INDUSTRIES

              PRO FORMA CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF INCOME
                        FOR THE YEAR ENDED JULY 2, 1999
                     (IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA)
                                  (UNAUDITED)

     The following unaudited pro forma condensed consolidated statement of
income for the fiscal year ended July 2, 1999 assumes that the merger was
completed as of June 27, 1998.

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                            YEAR ENDED JULY 2, 1999
                                            --------------------------------------------------------
                                                                          PRO FORMA
                                             AVNET(1)    MARSHALL(2)    ADJUSTMENTS(A)    PRO FORMA
                                            ----------   -----------    --------------    ----------
<S>                                         <C>          <C>            <C>               <C>
Sales.....................................  $6,350,042   $1,722,646                       $8,072,688
Cost of sales.............................   5,401,472    1,457,256                        6,858,728
                                            ----------   ----------                       ----------
Gross profit..............................     948,570      265,390                        1,213,960
Operating expenses........................     775,337      204,879       $   3,908(b)       984,124
                                            ----------   ----------       ---------       ----------
Operating income..........................     173,233       60,511          (3,908)         229,836
Interest expense..........................     (52,096)     (15,163)        (18,587)(c)      (85,846)
Other income (expense), net...............       1,875      (23,149)                         (21,274)
Gain on disposition of business...........     252,279           --                          252,279
                                            ----------   ----------       ---------       ----------
Income before taxes.......................     375,291       22,199         (22,495)         374,995
Income taxes..............................     200,834       19,899          (7,637)(d)      213,096
                                            ----------   ----------       ---------       ----------
Net income................................  $  174,457   $    2,300       $ (14,858)      $  161,899
                                            ==========   ==========       =========       ==========
Earnings per share(e):
  Basic...................................  $     4.90                                    $     3.82
                                            ==========                                    ==========
  Diluted.................................  $     4.86                                    $     3.77
                                            ==========                                    ==========
Shares used to compute earnings per
  share(e):
  Basic...................................      35,595                                        42,413
                                            ==========                                    ==========
  Diluted.................................      35,917                                        42,912
                                            ==========                                    ==========
</TABLE>

- ---------------
(1) The consolidated statement of income for Avnet for its fiscal year ended
    July 2, 1999 includes the net gain on exiting the printed catalog business
    offset by special charges associated with the reorganization of Avnet's
    Electronics Marketing Group. The net positive effect on fiscal 1999 pre-tax
    income, net income and diluted earnings per share were $183,028, $63,969 and
    $1.78, respectively.

(2) The consolidated statement of income for Marshall for its fiscal year ended
    May 31, 1999 includes a write-down of Marshall's investment in Eurotronics
    B.V. amounting to $19,500 pre-tax and after-tax, or $1.17 per share on a
    diluted basis.

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<PAGE>   28

                      AVNET, INC. AND MARSHALL INDUSTRIES

                 PRO FORMA CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
                               AS OF JULY 2, 1999
                                 (IN THOUSANDS)
                                  (UNAUDITED)

     The following unaudited pro forma condensed consolidated balance sheet as
of July 2, 1999 assumes that the merger was completed at that date.

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                              AS OF JULY 2, 1999
                                              ---------------------------------------------------
                                                                         PRO FORMA
                                                AVNET       MARSHALL    ADJUSTMENTS    PRO FORMA
                                              ----------    --------    -----------    ----------
<S>                                           <C>           <C>         <C>            <C>
Assets:
Current assets:
     Cash and interest-bearing
       investments..........................  $  311,982    $  2,831     $(264,798)(a) $   50,015
     Receivables............................     960,639     215,041                    1,175,680
     Inventories............................     997,247     340,476                    1,337,723
     Other..................................      43,455      26,091                       69,546
                                              ----------    --------     ---------     ----------
       Total current assets.................   2,313,323     584,439      (264,798)     2,632,964
  Property, plant & equipment at cost,
     net....................................     194,012      38,725                      232,737
  Goodwill..................................     385,648     117,179       213,989(b)     716,816
  Investments in unconsolidated
     affiliates.............................          --      30,571        (9,588)(b)     20,983
  Other assets..............................      91,714       1,614                       93,328
                                              ----------    --------     ---------     ----------
       Total assets.........................  $2,984,697    $772,528     $ (60,397)    $3,696,828
                                              ==========    ========     =========     ==========
Liabilities:
  Current liabilities:
     Borrowings due within one year.........  $      288    $ 17,500     $ (17,500)(c) $      288
     Accounts payable.......................     480,377     167,598                      647,975
     Accrued expenses and other.............     315,198      33,239        (4,760)(d)    343,677
                                              ----------    --------     ---------     ----------
       Total current liabilities............     795,863     218,337       (22,260)       991,940
  Long-term debt, less due within one
     year...................................     791,226     144,000        91,000(c)   1,026,226
                                              ----------    --------     ---------     ----------
       Total liabilities....................   1,587,089     362,337        68,740      2,018,166
                                              ----------    --------     ---------     ----------
Shareholders' equity:
  Common stock..............................      44,416      16,616        (9,798)(e)     51,234
  Additional paid-in capital................     435,930      41,019       233,217(e)     710,166
  Retained earnings.........................   1,496,357     348,973      (348,973)(f)  1,496,357
  Cumulative translation adjustments........     (46,041)     (1,146)        1,146(f)     (46,041)
  Valuation adjustment......................          --       4,729        (4,729)(f)         --
  Common stock held in treasury.............    (533,054)         --                     (533,054)
                                              ----------    --------     ---------     ----------
       Total shareholders' equity...........   1,397,608     410,191      (129,137)     1,678,662
                                              ----------    --------     ---------     ----------
       Total liabilities and shareholders'
          equity............................  $2,984,697    $772,528     $ (60,397)    $3,696,828
                                              ==========    ========     =========     ==========
</TABLE>

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<PAGE>   29

                          NOTES TO UNAUDITED PRO FORMA

                  CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
                    ($ IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA)

1. AVNET HISTORICAL FINANCIAL DATA

     The historical data presented represents the statements of income of Avnet
for the fiscal year ended July 2, 1999 and the balance sheet of Avnet as of July
2, 1999. The statement of income for the fiscal year ended July 2, 1999 includes
the net gain on exiting the printed catalog business offset by special charges
associated with the reorganization of Avnet's Electronics Marketing Group. The
net positive effect on fiscal 1999 pre-tax income, net income and diluted
earnings per share were $183,028, $63,969 and $1.78, respectively. More detailed
information can be found in the consolidated financial statements and the
accompanying notes which appear in Avnet's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the
fiscal year ended July 2, 1999.

2. MARSHALL HISTORICAL FINANCIAL DATA

     The historical data presented represents the balance sheet of Marshall as
of May 31, 1999, and the statement of income for the fiscal year ended May 31,
1999. The statement of income for the fiscal year ended May 31, 1999 includes a
write-down of Marshall's investment in Eurotronics B.V. amounting to $19,500
pre-tax and after-tax, or $1.17 per share on a diluted basis. In addition, the
amount included in the line entitled "Interest expense and other" on Marshall's
consolidated statement of income for the fiscal year ended May 31, 1999 which is
not interest expense (see page 6 above) has been reclassified to "Other income
(expense), net" on the Pro Forma Condensed Consolidated Statement of Income.
Fiscal 1999 amounts reflect the acquisition of Sterling Electronic Corporation
as of January 16, 1998.

3. PRO FORMA ADJUSTMENTS -- CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

     (a) Avnet expects to achieve operating efficiencies from the merger. It is
         anticipated that cost savings will result principally from such areas
         as warehousing, sales facilities, administration, operations and
         computer systems. Such anticipated cost savings have not been reflected
         in the accompanying pro forma condensed consolidated financial
         statements.

         In addition, the pro forma condensed consolidated statements of income
         do not reflect any sales attrition which may result from the merger or
         the portion of costs of the integration into Avnet of the Marshall
         business which will be charged to operations in fiscal 2000. Such
         one-time costs, which cannot be accurately estimated at this time,
         represent only those integration expenses related to Avnet. Costs
         related to Marshall as a result of the integration, which also cannot
         be accurately estimated at this time, will eventually be included in
         goodwill.

     (b) Adjustment to reflect: (1) the incremental amortization of estimated
         goodwill determined on a straight-line basis over 40 years resulting
         from the purchase accounting related to the merger amounting to $3,648
         and (2) the amortization of deferred financing costs resulting from the
         proposed borrowing discussed in Note (c) below amounting to $260. The
         amount of the incremental amortization of estimated goodwill takes into
         account the fact that the Marshall historical statements of income
         already include amortization of goodwill which will be part of the
         goodwill recorded by Avnet once the merger is consummated.

                                       29
<PAGE>   30
                          NOTES TO UNAUDITED PRO FORMA

           CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)

     (c) Adjustment to reflect the net increase in interest expense, based upon
         a presumption of, but not a commitment for, the execution of the two
         transactions described below:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                        YEAR ENDED
                                                                       JULY 2, 1999
                                                                      --------------
                                                                      (IN THOUSANDS)
        <S>                                                           <C>
        Proposed issuance of $400,000 of ten-year senior notes at an
          assumed interest rate of 7.5% and short-term borrowings of
          $75,000 at an assumed interest rate of 5.0%...............     $ 33,750
        Elimination of interest on certain Marshall debt which is
        assumed repaid..............................................      (15,163)
                                                                         --------
        Net increase in interest expense                                 $ 18,587
                                                                         ========
</TABLE>

       The amount of interest expense based on the incremental debt to be issued
       as indicated above assumes that the $377,000 of cash received by Avnet on
       July 2, 1999, the last day of its fiscal 1999, in connection with the
       disposition of Allied Electronics was not available during fiscal 1999.
       Of the $377,000 received on July 2, 1999, $136,000 was used to pay down
       debt and $241,000 was included in "cash and interest-bearing investments"
       on July 2, 1999.

       A 1/8% change in interest rates will result in a change in interest
       expense of $594 per annum.

     (d) The income tax impact, assuming an effective tax rate of 40.525%,
         applied to the deductible pro forma adjustments to the condensed
         consolidated statements of income described above. (Note: the
         amortization of goodwill described in note (b)(1) above is not tax
         benefitted.)

     (e) Assumes the issuance of 6,818,000 shares of Avnet common stock to
         consummate the merger and additional diluted shares of 177,000 relating
         to the conversion of Marshall stock options into Avnet stock options.

4. PRO FORMA ADJUSTMENTS -- CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET

     (a) Adjustments to reflect: (1) proceeds from the issuance of new debt
         ($235,000), (2) payment of the cash portion of the merger consideration
         ($326,798), (3) repayment of certain Marshall debt discussed in Note
         (c) to the condensed consolidated statement of income (borrowings due
         within one year $17,500 and long-term debt $144,000) and (4) payment of
         direct costs associated with the merger ($11,500).

     (b) Adjustments to reflect the increase in cost in excess of net assets
         acquired attributable to the merger, as follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                      (IN THOUSANDS)
                                                                      --------------
        <S>                                                           <C>
        Components of purchase price:
        Common stock portion of merger consideration................     $269,309
        Cash portion of merger consideration........................      326,798
        Issuance of Avnet stock options in exchange for outstanding
          Marshall stock options....................................        6,985
        Estimated direct costs related to the merger (excludes
          write-off of assets and liabilities to be incurred as a
          result of the integration of Marshall into Avnet, the
          amount of which cannot be accurately estimated at this
          time).....................................................       11,500
                                                                         --------
                                                                          614,592
        Less:
        Book value of net assets acquired including cost in excess
          of net assets acquired on the books of Marshall amounting
          to $126,767...............................................      410,191
                                                                         --------
        Cost in excess of net assets acquired.......................     $204,401
                                                                         ========
</TABLE>

        Note -- The total goodwill to be recorded by Avnet resulting from this
        transaction is $331,168 ($204,401 indicated above and the $126,767 on
        the books of Marshall).

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                          NOTES TO UNAUDITED PRO FORMA

           CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)

     (c) Adjustment to reflect (1) retirement of Marshall debt (borrowings due
         within one year $17,500 and long-term debt $144,000) and (2) proposed
         issuance of debt in connection with the merger taking into account the
         cash available at July 2, 1999 which includes the cash proceeds
         received in connection with the disposition of Allied as discussed in
         Note (c) to the condensed consolidated statements of income ($235,000).

     (d) Adjusted to record tax benefit related to the issuance of Avnet stock
         options in exchange for Marshall stock options.

     (e) Adjustment to reflect: (1) issuance of Avnet common stock in exchange
         for Marshall common stock (common stock $6,818 and additional paid-in
         capital $262,491), (2) effect on additional paid in capital of the
         deferred compensation related to the issuance of Avnet stock options in
         exchange for outstanding Marshall stock options ($11,745) and (3)
         elimination of Marshall common stock and additional paid-in capital
         (common stock $16,616 and additional paid-in capital $41,019).

     (f) Adjustment to reflect the elimination of Marshall retained earnings,
         cumulative translation adjustments and valuation adjustment.

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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.

                                          AVNET, INC.
                                          (Registrant)

                                          By:     /s/ RAYMOND SADOWSKI
                                            ------------------------------------
                                            Raymond Sadowski
                                            Senior Vice President and
                                            Chief Financial Officer

Date: November 4, 1999

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                                 EXHIBIT INDEX

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
EXHIBIT NO.                           DESCRIPTION
- -----------                           -----------
<C>           <S>
     2        Amended and Restated Agreement and Plan of Merger dated as
              of June 25, 1999, between Avnet, Inc. and Marshall
              Industries, filed as Appendix A to the Joint Proxy
              Statement/Prospectus constituting Part I of Avnet's
              Registration Statement on Form S-4, Registration No.
              333-86721, and incorporated herein by reference.

    23        Consent of Arthur Andersen LLP.
</TABLE>

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<PAGE>   1

                                   EXHIBIT 23
                   CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS

     As independent public accountants, we hereby consent to the incorporation
by reference of our report included in this Form 8-K, into the Company's
Registration Statement on Form S-3 No. 333-53691 relating to debt securities of
Avnet, Inc., Registration Statement on Form S-4 No. 333-86721 relating to common
stock of Avnet, Inc. issuable in connection with the proposed merger of Marshall
Industries into Avnet, Inc., Registration Statements on Form S-8 No. 333-84671
and No. 033-62583 relating to common stock of Avnet, Inc. issuable under the
Avnet Employee Stock Purchase Plan, and Registration Statements on Form S-8 No.
2-84883, No. 2-96800, No. 33-29475, No. 33-43855, No. 033-64765, No. 333-17271,
No. 333-45735, No. 333-00129, No. 333-45267 and No. 333-89297 relating to common
stock of Avnet, Inc. issuable under the 1981, 1984, 1988, 1990, 1995, 1996 and
1997 Stock Option Plans, the 1994 Avnet Incentive Stock Program, the Avnet
Deferred Compensation Plan and the Marshall Industries 1984, 1992 and 1997 Stock
Option Plans, respectively.

                                          /s/ ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP
                                          --------------------------------------

Los Angeles, California
November 1, 1999


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