10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C.  20549

FORM 10-Q

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

For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2012

OR

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

For the transition period from to 

Commission file number 1-4482

ARROW ELECTRONICS, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

New York	11-1806155
(State or other jurisdiction of	(I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization)	Identification Number)
7459 S. Lima Street, Englewood, Colorado	80112
(Address of principal executive offices)	(Zip Code)

(303) 824-4000

(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

No Changes

(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.

Yes x   No o

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).

Yes x   No o

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company.  See the definitions of "large accelerated filer," "accelerated filer," and "smaller reporting company" in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act:

Large accelerated filer x	Accelerated filer o
Non-accelerated filer o  (do not check if a smaller reporting company)	Smaller reporting company o

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).

Yes o   No x

There were 108,802,347 shares of Common Stock outstanding as of July 26, 2012.

ARROW ELECTRONICS, INC.

INDEX

			Page
Part I.	Financial Information
	Item 1.	Financial Statements
		Consolidated Statements of Operations	3
		Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income	4
		Consolidated Balance Sheets	5
		Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows	6
		Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements	7
	Item 2.	Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations	23
	Item 3.	Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk	30
	Item 4.	Controls and Procedures	30
Part II.	Other Information
	Item 1A.	Risk Factors	31
	Item 2.	Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds	31
	Item 6.	Exhibits	32
Signature			33

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PART I.  FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1.     Financial Statements

ARROW ELECTRONICS, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(In thousands except per share data)

(Unaudited)

	Quarter Ended				Six Months Ended
	June 30, 2012		July 2, 2011		June 30, 2012		July 2, 2011
Sales	$	5,150,563	$	5,539,931	$	10,040,092	$	10,762,934
Costs and expenses:
Cost of sales	4,463,419		4,769,784		8,672,369		9,270,279
Selling, general and administrative expenses	457,073		490,590		912,910		955,510
Depreciation and amortization	28,035		26,006		57,085		48,944
Restructuring, integration, and other charges	13,347		5,221		21,590		14,828
Settlement of legal matter	—		—		—		5,875
	4,961,874		5,291,601		9,663,954		10,295,436
Operating income	188,689		248,330		376,138		467,498
Equity in earnings of affiliated companies	1,428		1,408		3,612		2,621
Gain on bargain purchase	—		—		—		1,755
Interest and other financing expense, net	28,555		26,536		55,687		52,303
Income before income taxes	161,562		223,202		324,063		419,571
Provision for income taxes	47,081		66,891		95,859		126,763
Consolidated net income	114,481		156,311		228,204		292,808
Noncontrolling interests	98		114		193		302
Net income attributable to shareholders	$	114,383	$	156,197	$	228,011	$	292,506
Net income per share:
Basic	$	1.04	$	1.35	$	2.05	$	2.54
Diluted	$	1.02	$	1.33	$	2.02	$	2.49
Average number of shares outstanding:
Basic	110,433		115,434		111,218		115,323
Diluted	112,031		117,469		113,079		117,463

See accompanying notes.

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ARROW ELECTRONICS, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

(In thousands)

(Unaudited)

	Quarter Ended						Six Months Ended
	June 30, 2012			July 2, 2011			June 30, 2012			July 2, 2011
Consolidated net income	$	114,481		$	156,311		$	228,204		$	292,808
Other comprehensive income:
Foreign currency translation adjustments	(95,669		)	30,646			(47,634		)	113,525
Unrealized gain (loss) on investment securities, net	(5,582		)	(1,057		)	1,047			(4,722		)
Unrealized loss on interest rate swaps designated as cash    flow hedges, net	(6,528		)	—			(3,764		)	—
Other employee benefit plan items, net	677			(7		)	1,166			(15		)
Other comprehensive income (loss)	(107,102		)	29,582			(49,185		)	108,788
Comprehensive income	7,379			185,893			179,019			401,596
Less: Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling    interests	94			114			(5		)	302
Comprehensive income attributable to shareholders	$	7,285		$	185,779		$	179,024		$	401,294

See accompanying notes.

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ARROW ELECTRONICS, INC.

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(In thousands except par value)

	June 30, 2012			December 31, 2011
	(Unaudited)
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	325,832		$	396,887
Accounts receivable, net	4,401,677			4,482,117
Inventories	2,074,777			1,963,910
Other current assets	223,138			181,677
Total current assets	7,025,424			7,024,591
Property, plant and equipment, at cost:
Land	23,776			23,790
Buildings and improvements	145,934			147,215
Machinery and equipment	975,385			934,558
	1,145,095			1,105,563
Less: Accumulated depreciation and amortization	(573,124		)	(549,334		)
Property, plant and equipment, net	571,971			556,229
Investments in affiliated companies	62,182			60,579
Intangible assets, net	406,324			392,763
Cost in excess of net assets of companies acquired	1,638,862			1,473,333
Other assets	330,139			321,584
Total assets	$	10,034,902		$	9,829,079
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	$	3,440,928		$	3,264,088
Accrued expenses	611,878			660,996
Short-term borrowings, including current portion of long-term debt	27,412			33,843
Total current liabilities	4,080,218			3,958,927
Long-term debt	1,957,873			1,927,823
Other liabilities	273,085			267,069
Equity:
Shareholders' equity:
Common stock, par value $1:
Authorized - 160,000 shares in 2012 and 2011
Issued - 125,424 and 125,382 shares in 2012 and 2011, respectively	125,424			125,382
Capital in excess of par value	1,068,529			1,076,275
Treasury stock (16,637 and 13,568 shares in 2012 and 2011, respectively), at cost	(555,110		)	(434,959		)
Retained earnings	3,000,968			2,772,957
Foreign currency translation adjustment	110,916			158,550
Other	(30,944		)	(29,393		)
Total shareholders' equity	3,719,783			3,668,812
Noncontrolling interests	3,943			6,448
Total equity	3,723,726			3,675,260
Total liabilities and equity	$	10,034,902		$	9,829,079

See accompanying notes.

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ARROW ELECTRONICS, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(In thousands)

(Unaudited)

	Six Months Ended
	June 30, 2012			July 2, 2011
Cash flows from operating activities:
Consolidated net income	$	228,204		$	292,808
Adjustments to reconcile consolidated net income to net cash provided by (used for) operations:
Depreciation and amortization	57,085			48,944
Amortization of stock-based compensation	14,146			21,178
Equity in earnings of affiliated companies	(3,612		)	(2,621		)
Deferred income taxes	16,332			(484		)
Restructuring, integration, and other charges	15,843			10,783
Settlement of legal matter	—			3,609
Excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation arrangements	(4,981		)	(6,880		)
Other	(2,897		)	373
Change in assets and liabilities, net of effects of acquired businesses:
Accounts receivable	119,977			113,584
Inventories	(105,821		)	(113,804		)
Accounts payable	109,425			(410,915		)
Accrued expenses	(74,629		)	(45,251		)
Other assets and liabilities	(58,118		)	(56,026		)
Net cash provided by (used for) operating activities	310,954			(144,702		)
Cash flows from investing activities:
Cash consideration paid for acquired businesses	(187,197		)	(442,337		)
Acquisition of property, plant and equipment	(48,864		)	(60,340		)
Purchase of cost method investment	(15,000		)	—
Net cash used for investing activities	(251,061		)	(502,677		)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Change in short-term and other borrowings	(12,577		)	(6,364		)
Proceeds from long-term bank borrowings, net	37,800			292,500
Proceeds from exercise of stock options	10,766			46,146
Excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation arrangements	4,981			6,880
Repurchases of common stock	(157,798		)	(96,861		)
Net cash provided by (used for) financing activities	(116,828		)	242,301
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash	(14,120		)	9,781
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents	(71,055		)	(395,297		)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	396,887			926,321
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$	325,832		$	531,024

See accompanying notes.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIALSTATEMENTS

(Dollars in thousands except per share data)

(Unaudited)

Note A – Basis of Presentation

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

These consolidated financial statements do not include all of the information or notes necessary for a complete presentation and, accordingly, should be read in conjunction with the company's Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended March 31, 2012, as well as the audited consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes for the year ended December 31, 2011, as filed in the company's Annual Report on Form 10-K.

Quarter End

During the first quarter of 2012, the company began operating on a revised quarterly reporting calendar that closes on the Saturday closest to the end of the calendar quarter. There were 64 shipping days for both the second quarters of 2012 and 2011 and there were 128 shipping days for both the first six months of 2012 and 2011.

Reclassification

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

Note B – Acquisitions

The company accounts for acquisitions using the acquisition method of accounting. The results of operations of acquisitions are included in the company's consolidated results from their respective dates of acquisition. The company allocates the purchase price of each acquisition to the tangible assets, liabilities, and identifiable intangible assets acquired based on their estimated fair values. In certain circumstances, a portion of purchase price may be contingent upon the achievement of certain operating results. The fair values assigned to identifiable intangible assets acquired and contingent consideration were determined primarily by using an income approach which was based on assumptions and estimates made by management. Significant assumptions utilized in the income approach were based on company specific information and projections, which are not observable in the market and are thus considered Level 3 measurements by authoritative guidance. The excess of the purchase price over the fair value of the identified assets and liabilities has been recorded as goodwill. Any change in the estimated fair value of the net assets prior to the finalization of the allocation for acquisitions could change the amount of the purchase price allocable to goodwill. The company is not aware of any information that indicates the final purchase price allocations will differ materially from the preliminary estimates.

2012 Acquisitions

During the first six months of 2012, the company completed five acquisitions. The aggregate consideration for these five acquisitions was $232,161, which included cash acquired of $37,100, debt paid at closing of $28,861, and $10,390 of contingent consideration. The impact of these acquisitions was not material, individually or in the aggregate, to the company's consolidated financial position or results of operations. The pro forma consolidated results of operations of the company for the second quarter and first six months of 2012 as though the 2012 acquisitions occurred on January 1, 2012 were also not material.

2011 Acquisitions

On March 1, 2011, the company acquired all of the assets and operations of the RF, Wireless and Power Division ("RFPD") of Richardson Electronics, Ltd. ("Richardson") for a purchase price of $235,973. Richardson RFPD is a leading value-added global component distributor and provider of engineered solutions serving the global radio frequency and wireless communications market. Richardson RFPD's product set includes devices for infrastructure and wireless networks, power management and alternative energy markets.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Dollars in thousands except per share data)

(Unaudited)

On January 3, 2011, the company acquired Nu Horizons Electronics Corp. ("Nu Horizons") for a purchase price of $161,125, which included cash acquired of $18,085 and $26,375 of debt paid at closing. Nu Horizons is a leading global distributor of advanced technology semiconductor, display, illumination, and power solutions to a wide variety of commercial original equipment manufacturers and electronic manufacturing service providers in the components industry. The fair value of the net assets acquired relating to the Nu Horizons acquisition, including identifiable intangible assets, exceeded the purchase price paid. Accordingly, during the first six months of 2011, the company recognized the excess of the fair value of the net assets acquired over the purchase price paid of $1,755 ($1,078 net of related taxes or $.01 per share on both a basic and diluted basis) as a gain on bargain purchase which was subsequently adjusted downward by $667 ($410 net of related taxes) during the fourth quarter of 2011.

During 2011, the company also completed six additional acquisitions. The aggregate consideration for these six acquisitions was $175,892, which included $22,337 of cash acquired. The impact of these acquisitions was not material, individually or in the aggregate, to the company's consolidated financial position or results of operations.

The following table summarizes the company's unaudited consolidated results of operations for the second quarter and first six months of 2011, as well as the unaudited pro forma consolidated results of operations of the company, as though the 2012 and 2011 acquisitions occurred on January 1:

	Quarter Ended				Six Months Ended
	July 2, 2011				July 2, 2011
	As Reported		Pro Forma		As Reported		Pro Forma
Sales	$	5,539,931	$	5,690,257	$	10,762,934	$	11,164,868
Net income attributable to shareholders	156,197		158,842		292,506		302,518
Net income per share:
Basic	$	1.35	$	1.38	$	2.54	$	2.62
Diluted	$	1.33	$	1.35	$	2.49	$	2.58

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

Other

During the first six months of 2012, the company made a payment of $2,526 to increase its ownership interest in a majority-owned subsidiary. The payment was recorded as a reduction to capital in excess of par value, partially offset by the carrying value of the noncontrolling interest.

Note C – Cost in Excess of Net Assets of Companies Acquired and Intangible Assets, Net

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

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

	Global Components			Global ECS			Total
Balance as of December 31, 2011	$	763,952		$	709,381		$	1,473,333
Acquisitions	135,921			35,416			171,337
Other (primarily foreign currency translation)	(2,279		)	(3,529		)	(5,808		)
Balance as of June 30, 2012	$	897,594		$	741,268		$	1,638,862

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ARROW ELECTRONICS, INC.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Dollars in thousands except per share data)

(Unaudited)

Intangible assets, net, are comprised of the following as of June 30, 2012:

	Weighted-Average Life	Gross Carrying Amount		Accumulated Amortization			Net
Trade names	indefinite	$	179,000	$	—		$	179,000
Customer relationships	11 years	298,442		(83,677		)	214,765
Developed technology	5 years	11,791		(1,490		)	10,301
Other intangible assets	(a)	9,446		(7,188		)	2,258
		$	498,679	$	(92,355	)	$	406,324

Intangible assets, net, are comprised of the following as of December 31, 2011:

	Weighted-Average Life	Gross Carrying Amount		Accumulated Amortization			Net
Trade names	indefinite	$	179,000	$	—		$	179,000
Customer relationships	11 years	267,729		(69,762		)	197,967
Developed technology	6 years	11,029		(693		)	10,336
Procurement agreement	5 years	12,000		(11,400		)	600
Other intangible assets	(a)	14,573		(9,713		)	4,860
		$	484,331	$	(91,568	)	$	392,763

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

For a period of time during the second quarter of 2012 the company's stock price traded below book value per share and as such, the company performed an interim impairment test of goodwill. The first step of the impairment test requires the identification of the company's reporting units and comparison of the fair values of each of these reporting units to their respective carrying values. Based upon the results of this step-one analysis, the fair values of each of the company's reporting units were higher than their carrying values and, therefore, goodwill was not deemed to be impaired and a step-two analysis was not required. For purposes of this analysis, the company estimated the fair value for each reporting unit utilizing the income approach in which fair value is determined based on the present value of estimated future cash flows, discounted at an appropriate risk-adjusted rate. The assumptions included in the income approach include forecasted revenues, gross profit margins, operating income margins, working capital cash flow, perpetual growth rates, and long-term discount rates, among others, all of which require significant judgments by management. Actual results may differ from those assumed in the forecasts.

During the second quarter of 2012, the company also tested indefinite-lived intangible assets for impairment by comparing the fair value of these assets to their respective carrying values. Based upon the results of such tests, the company's indefinite-lived intangible assets were not impaired.

Amortization expense related to identifiable intangible assets was $8,959 and $18,630 for the second quarter and first six months of 2012 and $9,280 and $16,163 for the second quarter and first six months of 2011, respectively.

Note D – Investments in Affiliated Companies

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

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ARROW ELECTRONICS, INC.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Dollars in thousands except per share data)

(Unaudited)

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

	June 30, 2012		December 31, 2011
Marubun/Arrow	$	47,222	$	45,626
Altech Industries	14,960		14,953
	$	62,182	$	60,579

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

	Quarter Ended				Six Months Ended
	June 30, 2012		July 2, 2011		June 30, 2012		July 2, 2011
Marubun/Arrow	$	1,228	$	1,175	$	2,844	$	1,992
Altech Industries	200		233		768		629
	$	1,428	$	1,408	$	3,612	$	2,621

Under the terms of various joint venture agreements, the company is required to pay its pro-rata share of the third party debt of the joint ventures in the event that the joint ventures are unable to meet their obligations.  At June 30, 2012, the company's pro-rata share of this debt was approximately $6,650. The company believes that there is sufficient equity in each of the joint ventures to meet their obligations.

Note E – Accounts Receivable

Accounts receivable, net, consists of the following:

	June 30, 2012			December 31, 2011
Accounts receivable	$	4,449,070		$	4,530,242
Allowances for doubtful accounts	(47,393		)	(48,125		)
Accounts receivable, net	$	4,401,677		$	4,482,117

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

Note F – Debt

At June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, short-term borrowings of $27,412 and $33,843, respectively, were primarily utilized to support the working capital requirements of certain international operations. The weighted average interest rates on these borrowings at June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011 were 4.2% and 3.6%, respectively.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Dollars in thousands except per share data)

(Unaudited)

Long-term debt consists of the following:

	June 30, 2012		December 31, 2011
Revolving credit facility	$	191,800	$	74,000
Asset securitization program	200,000		280,000
6.875% senior notes, due 2013	338,661		341,937
3.375% notes, due 2015	259,096		260,461
6.875% senior debentures, due 2018	198,764		198,660
6.00% notes, due 2020	299,931		299,927
5.125% notes, due 2021	249,317		249,278
7.5% senior debentures, due 2027	197,960		197,890
Other obligations with various interest rates and due dates	22,344		25,670
	$	1,957,873	$	1,927,823

The 7.5% senior debentures are not redeemable prior to their maturity.  The 6.875% senior notes, 3.375% notes, 6.875% senior debentures, 6.00% notes, and 5.125% notes may be called at the option of the company subject to "make whole" clauses.

The estimated fair market value, using quoted market prices, is as follows:

	June 30, 2012		December 31, 2011
6.875% senior notes, due 2013	$	348,700	$	352,000
3.375% notes, due 2015	257,500		250,000
6.875% senior debentures, due 2018	234,000		216,000
6.00% notes, due 2020	330,000		315,000
5.125% notes, due 2021	262,500		247,500
7.5% senior debentures, due 2027	226,000		244,000

The carrying amount of the company's short-term borrowings in various countries, revolving credit facility, asset securitization program, and other obligations approximate their fair value.

The company has a $1,200,000 revolving credit facility, maturing in August 2016. This facility may be used by the company for general corporate purposes including working capital in the ordinary course of business, letters of credit, repayment, prepayment or purchase of long-term indebtedness and acquisitions, and as support for the company's commercial paper program, as applicable. Interest on borrowings under the revolving credit facility is calculated using a base rate or a euro currency rate plus a spread based on the company's credit ratings (1.275% at June 30, 2012). The facility fee related to the revolving credit facility is .225%.  The company had outstanding borrowings under the revolving credit facility of $191,800 and $74,000 at June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively.

The company has a $775,000 asset securitization program collateralized by accounts receivable of certain of its United States subsidiaries, maturing in December 2014. The asset securitization program is conducted through Arrow Electronics Funding Corporation ("AFC"), a wholly-owned, bankruptcy remote subsidiary. The asset securitization program does not qualify for sale treatment. Accordingly, the accounts receivable and related debt obligation remain on the company's consolidated balance sheets. Interest on borrowings is calculated using a base rate or a commercial paper rate plus a spread, which is based on the company's credit ratings (.40% at June 30, 2012).  The facility fee is .40%.

At June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, the company had $200,000 and $280,000, respectively, in outstanding borrowings under the asset securitization program, which was included in "Long-term debt" in the company's consolidated balance sheets, and total collateralized accounts receivable of approximately $1,516,599 and $1,562,613, respectively, were held by AFC and were included in "Accounts receivable, net" in the company's consolidated balance sheets. Any accounts receivable held by AFC would likely

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Dollars in thousands except per share data)

(Unaudited)

not be available to other creditors of the company in the event of bankruptcy or insolvency proceedings before repayment of any outstanding borrowings under the asset securitization program.

Both the revolving credit facility and asset securitization program include terms and conditions that limit the incurrence of additional borrowings, limit the company's ability to pay cash dividends or repurchase stock, and require that certain financial ratios be maintained at designated levels. The company was in compliance with all covenants as of June 30, 2012 and is currently not aware of any events that would cause non-compliance with any covenants in the future.  

Interest and other financing expense, net, includes interest income of $650 and $1,235 for the second quarter and first six months of 2012 and $1,411 and $2,779 for the second quarter and first six months of 2011, respectively.

Note G – Financial Instruments Measured at Fair Value

Fair value is defined as the exchange price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date.  The company utilizes a fair value hierarchy, which maximizes the use of observable inputs and minimizes the use of unobservable inputs when measuring fair value.  The fair value hierarchy has three levels of inputs that may be used to measure fair value:

Level 1 Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets that are accessible at the measurement date for identical, unrestricted assets or liabilities.

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

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

The following table presents assets (liabilities) measured at fair value on a recurring basis at June 30, 2012:

	Level 1		Level 2			Level 3			Total
Available-for-sale securities	$	46,478	$	—		$	—		$	46,478
Interest rate swaps	—		(9,088		)	—			(9,088		)
Foreign exchange contracts	—		(1,339		)	—			(1,339		)
Contingent consideration	—		—			(11,156		)	(11,156		)
	$	46,478	$	(10,427	)	$	(11,156	)	$	24,895

The following table presents assets (liabilities) measured at fair value on a recurring basis at December 31, 2011:

	Level 1		Level 2			Level 3		Total
Available-for-sale securities	$	45,421	$	—		$	—	$	45,421
Interest rate swaps	—		(3,009		)	—		(3,009		)
Foreign exchange contracts	—		(649		)	—		(649		)
	$	45,421	$	(3,658	)	$	—	$	41,763

The following table summarizes the Level 3 activity for the first six months of 2012:

Balance as of December 31, 2011	$	—
Fair value of initial contingent consideration	(10,390		)
Change in fair value of contingent consideration included in earnings	(766		)
Balance as of June 30, 2012	$	(11,156	)

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Dollars in thousands except per share data)

(Unaudited)

The change in the fair value of contingent consideration is included in "Restructuring, integration, and other charges," in the company's consolidated statements of operations.

During the first six months of 2012 and 2011, there were no transfers of assets (liabilities) measured at fair value between the three levels of the fair value hierarchy.

Available-For-Sale Securities

The company has a 1.9% equity ownership interest in WPG Holdings Co., Ltd. ("WPG") and an 8.4% equity ownership interest in Marubun Corporation ("Marubun"), which are accounted for as available-for-sale securities.

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

	June 30, 2012				December 31, 2011
	Marubun		WPG		Marubun			WPG
Cost basis	$	10,016	$	10,798	$	10,016		$	10,798
Unrealized holding gain (loss)	203		25,461		(371		)	24,978
Fair value	$	10,219	$	36,259	$	9,645		$	35,776

The fair value of these investments are included in "Other assets" in the company's consolidated balance sheets, and the related unrealized holding gains or losses are included in "Other" in the shareholders' equity section in the company's consolidated balance sheets.

Derivative Instruments

The company uses various financial instruments, including derivative financial instruments, for purposes other than trading.  Derivatives used as part of the company's risk management strategy are designated at inception as hedges and measured for effectiveness both at inception and on an ongoing basis.

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

	Asset (Liability) Derivatives
		Fair Value
	Balance Sheet Location	June 30, 2012			December 31, 2011
Derivative instruments designated as hedges:
Interest rate swaps designated as cash flow hedges	Other liabilities	$	(9,088	)	$	(3,009	)
Foreign exchange contracts designated as cash flow hedges	Other current assets	28			73
Foreign exchange contracts designated as cash flow hedges	Accrued expenses	(418		)	(641		)
Total derivative instruments designated as hedging instruments		(9,478		)	(3,577		)
Derivative instruments not designated as hedges:
Foreign exchange contracts	Other current assets	964			2,218
Foreign exchange contracts	Accrued expenses	(1,913		)	(2,299		)
Total derivative instruments not designated as hedging instruments		(949		)	(81		)
Total		$	(10,427	)	$	(3,658	)

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(Dollars in thousands except per share data)

(Unaudited)

The effect of derivative instruments on the consolidated statements of operations is as follows:

	Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income
	Quarter Ended						Six Months Ended
	June 30, 2012			July 2, 2011			June 30, 2012			July 2, 2011
Derivative instruments not designated as hedges:
Foreign exchange contracts (a)	$	(552	)	$	(1,474	)	$	(1,345	)	$	(3,177	)

	Cash Flow Hedges
	Quarter Ended						Six Months Ended
	June 30, 2012						June 30, 2012
	Interest Rate Swaps (b)			Foreign Exchange Contracts (c)			Interest Rate Swaps (b)			Foreign Exchange Contracts (c)
Effective portion:
Gain (loss) recognized in other comprehensive income	$	(10,625	)	$	(204	)	$	(6,079	)	$	236
Gain (loss) reclassified into income	$	—		$	(16	)	$	—		$	(57	)
Ineffective portion:
Gain (loss) recognized into income	$	—		$	—		$	—		$	—

	Cash Flow Hedges
	Quarter Ended				Six Months Ended
	July 2, 2011				July 2, 2011
	Interest Rate Swaps (b)		Foreign Exchange Contracts (c)		Interest Rate Swaps (b)		Foreign Exchange Contracts (c)
Effective portion:
Gain (loss) recognized in other comprehensive income	$	—	$	215	$	—	$	715
Gain (loss) reclassified into income	$	—	$	83	$	—	$	39
Ineffective portion:
Gain (loss) recognized into income	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—

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

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

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

Interest Rate Swaps

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

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(Dollars in thousands except per share data)

(Unaudited)

In September 2011, the company entered into a ten-year forward-starting interest rate swap (the "2011 swap") locking in a treasury rate of 2.63% with an aggregate notional amount of $175,000. This swap manages the risk associated with changes in treasury rates and the impact of future interest payments. The 2011 swap relates to the interest payments for anticipated debt issuances. Such anticipated debt issuances are expected to replace the outstanding debt maturing in July 2013. The 2011 swap is classified as a cash flow hedge and had a negative fair value of $9,088 and $3,009 at June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively.

Foreign Exchange Contracts

The company enters into foreign exchange forward, option, or swap contracts (collectively, the "foreign exchange contracts") to mitigate the impact of changes in foreign currency exchange rates.  These contracts are executed to facilitate the hedging of foreign currency exposures resulting from inventory purchases and sales and generally have terms of no more than six months. Gains or losses on these contracts are deferred and recognized when the underlying future purchase or sale is recognized or when the corresponding asset or liability is revalued. The company does not enter into foreign exchange contracts for trading purposes. The risk of loss on a foreign exchange contract is the risk of nonperformance by the counterparties, which the company minimizes by limiting its counterparties to major financial institutions.  The fair value of the foreign exchange contracts are estimated using market quotes.  The notional amount of the foreign exchange contracts at June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011 was $306,531 and $332,881, respectively.

Contingent Consideration

In connection with one of the 2012 acquisitions, payment of a portion of the respective purchase price is contingent upon the achievement of certain operating results, with a maximum possible payout of $18,000 over a three-year period. The company estimated the fair value of the contingent consideration as the present value of the expected contingent payments, determined using the weighted probabilities of the possible payments. The company reassesses the fair value of the contingent consideration on a quarterly basis. Of the total contingent consideration as of June 30, 2012, $3,456 is included in "Accrued expenses" and $7,700 is included in "Other liabilities" in the company's consolidated balance sheets.

Other

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

Note H – Restructuring, Integration, and Other Charges

During the second quarters of 2012 and 2011, the company recorded restructuring, integration, and other charges of $13,347 ($9,702 net of related taxes or $.09 per share on both a basic and diluted basis) and $5,221 ($3,584 net of related taxes or $.03 per share on both a basic and diluted basis), respectively.

During the first six months of 2012 and 2011, the company recorded restructuring, integration, and other charges of $21,590 ($15,843 net of related taxes or $.14 per share on both a basic and diluted basis) and $14,828 ($10,783 net of related taxes or $.09 per share on both a basic and diluted basis), respectively.

The following table presents the components of the restructuring, integration, and other charges:

	Quarter Ended						Six Months Ended
	June 30, 2012			July 2, 2011			June 30, 2012		July 2, 2011
Restructuring charges - current period actions	$	9,430		$	4,277		$	14,847	$	8,632
Restructuring and integration charges (credits) - actions taken in prior periods	(60		)	(1,287		)	427		(1,366		)
Acquisition-related expenses	3,977			2,231			6,316		7,562
	$	13,347		$	5,221		$	21,590	$	14,828

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Dollars in thousands except per share data)

(Unaudited)

2012 Restructuring Charge

The following table presents the components of the 2012 restructuring charge of $14,847 and activity in the related restructuring accrual for the first six months of 2012:

	Personnel Costs			Facilities			Asset Write-down			Total
Restructuring charge	$	10,366		$	331		$	4,150		$	14,847
Payments	(5,304		)	(115		)	—			(5,419		)
Non-cash usage	—			—			(4,150		)	(4,150		)
Foreign currency translation	(6		)	—			—			(6		)
Balance as of June 30, 2012	$	5,056		$	216		$	—		$	5,272

The restructuring charge of $14,847 for the first six months of 2012 primarily includes personnel costs of $10,366, facilities costs of $331, and asset write-downs of $4,150.  The personnel costs are related to the elimination of approximately 185 positions within the global components business segment and approximately 85 positions within the global ECS business segment. The facilities costs are related to exit activities for six vacated facilities worldwide due to the company's continued efforts to streamline its operations and reduce real estate costs. The asset write-downs resulted from the company's decision to exit certain business activities which causes these assets to become redundant and have no future benefit. These restructuring initiatives are due to the company's continued efforts to lower cost and drive operational efficiency.

2011 Restructuring Charge

The following table presents the activity in the restructuring accrual for the first six months of 2012 related to the 2011 restructuring:

	Personnel  Costs			Facilities			Total
Balance as of December 31, 2011	$	5,517		$	3,190		$	8,707
Restructuring charge (credit)	2,234			(245		)	1,989
Payments	(5,435		)	(1,100		)	(6,535		)
Foreign currency translation	(50		)	4			(46		)
Balance as of June 30, 2012	$	2,266		$	1,849		$	4,115

Restructuring and Integration Accruals Related to Actions Taken Prior to 2011

The following table presents the activity in the restructuring and integration accruals for the first six months of 2012 related to restructuring and integration actions taken prior to 2011:

	Personnel Costs			Facilities			Other			Total
Balance as of December 31, 2011	$	511		$	3,882		$	1,309		$	5,702
Restructuring and integration credits	(121		)	(132		)	(1,309		)	(1,562		)
Payments	(60		)	(768		)	—			(828		)
Foreign currency translation	(7		)	(9		)	—			(16		)
Balance as of June 30, 2012	$	323		$	2,973		$	—		$	3,296

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Dollars in thousands except per share data)

(Unaudited)

Restructuring and Integration Accrual Summary

In summary, the restructuring and integration accruals aggregate $12,683 at June 30, 2012, all of which is expected to be spent in cash, and are expected to be utilized as follows:

• The accruals for personnel costs totaling $7,645 to cover the termination of personnel are primarily expected to be spent within one year.

• The accruals for facilities totaling $5,038 relate to vacated leased properties that have scheduled payments of $2,015 in 2012, $1,437 in 2013, $776 in 2014, $346 in 2015, $283 in 2016, and $181thereafter.

Acquisition-Related Expenses

Included in restructuring, integration, and other charges are acquisition-related expenses of $3,977 and $6,316 for the second quarter and first six months of 2012 and $2,231 and $7,562 for the second quarter and first six months of 2011, respectively, primarily consisting of professional fees directly related to recent acquisition activity.

Note I – Net Income per Share

The following table sets forth the computation of net income per share on a basic and diluted basis (shares in thousands):

	Quarter Ended				Six Months Ended
	June 30, 2012		July 2, 2011		June 30, 2012		July 2, 2011
Net income attributable to shareholders	$	114,383	$	156,197	$	228,011	$	292,506
Weighted average shares outstanding - basic	110,433		115,434		111,218		115,323
Net effect of various dilutive stock-based compensation awards	1,598		2,035		1,861		2,140
Weighted average shares outstanding - diluted	112,031		117,469		113,079		117,463
Net income per share:
Basic	$	1.04	$	1.35	$	2.05	$	2.54
Diluted (a)	$	1.02	$	1.33	$	2.02	$	2.49

(a) Stock-based compensation awards for the issuance of 1,552 and 804 shares for the second quarter and first six months of 2012 and 398 and 342 shares for the second quarter and first six months of 2011, respectively, were excluded from the computation of net income per share on a diluted basis as their effect was anti-dilutive.

Note J – Shareholders' Equity

Share-Repurchase Program

In October 2011, the company's Board of Directors (the "Board") approved the repurchase of up to $150,000 of the company's common stock through a share-repurchase program. In June 2012, the company's Board approved an additional repurchase of up to $200,000 of the company's common stock. As of June 30, 2012, the company repurchased 4,035,802 shares under these programs with a market value of $149,664 at the dates of repurchase.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Dollars in thousands except per share data)

(Unaudited)

Note K – Employee Benefit Plans

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

	Quarter Ended						Six Months Ended
	June 30, 2012			July 2, 2011			June 30, 2012			July 2, 2011
Components of net periodic benefit costs:
Service cost	$	516		$	381		$	1,032		$	762
Interest cost	2,201			2,274			4,402			4,548
Expected return on plan assets	(1,509		)	(1,656		)	(3,018		)	(3,312		)
Amortization of unrecognized net loss	951			858			1,902			1,716
Amortization of prior service cost	11			11			22			22
Net periodic benefit costs	$	2,170		$	1,868		$	4,340		$	3,736

Note L - Contingencies

Settlement of Legal Matter

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

Tekelec Matter

In 2000, the company purchased Tekelec Europe SA ("Tekelec") from Tekelec Airtronic SA ("Airtronic") and certain other selling shareholders. Subsequent to the closing of the acquisition, Tekelec received a product liability claim in the amount of €11,333. The product liability claim was the subject of a French legal proceeding started by the claimant in 2002, under which separate determinations were made as to whether the products that are subject to the claim were defective and the amount of damages sustained by the purchaser. The manufacturer of the products also participated in this proceeding. The claimant commenced legal proceedings against Tekelec and its insurers to recover damages in the amount of €3,742 and expenses of €312 plus interest. In May 2012, the French court ruled in favor of Tekelec and dismissed the plaintiff's claims. However, that decision has been appealed by the plaintiff. The company believes that any amount in addition to the amount accrued by the company would not materially adversely impact the company's consolidated financial position, liquidity, or results of operations.

Environmental and Related Matters

Wyle Claims

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

Wyle Laboratories has demanded indemnification from the company with respect to the work at both sites (and in connection with the litigation discussed below), and the company has, in turn, demanded indemnification from VEBA. VEBA merged with a publicly-traded, German conglomerate in June 2000. The combined entity, now known as E.ON AG, remains responsible for VEBA's liabilities. E.ON AG acknowledged liability under the terms of the VEBA contract in connection with the Norco and

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Dollars in thousands except per share data)

(Unaudited)

Huntsville sites and made an initial, partial payment. Neither the company's demands for subsequent payments nor its demand for defense and indemnification in the related litigation and other costs associated with the Norco site were met.

Related Litigation

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

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

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

Environmental Matters - Huntsville

Characterization of the extent of contaminated soil and groundwater continues at the site in Huntsville, Alabama. Under the direction of the Alabama Department of Environmental Management, approximately $4,000 was spent to date. The pace of the ongoing remedial investigations, project management and regulatory oversight is likely to increase somewhat and though the complete scope of the activities is not yet known, the company currently estimates additional investigative and related expenditures at the site of approximately $500 to $750. The nature and scope of both feasibility studies and subsequent remediation at the site has not yet been determined, but assuming the outcome includes source control and certain other measures, the cost is estimated to be between $3,000 and $4,000.

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

Environmental Matters - Norco

In October 2003, the company entered into a consent decree with Wyle Laboratories and the California Department of Toxic Substance Control (the "DTSC") in connection with the Norco site. In April 2005, a Remedial Investigation Work Plan was approved by DTSC that provided for site-wide characterization of known and potential environmental issues. Investigations performed in connection with this work plan and a series of subsequent technical memoranda continued until the filing of a final Remedial Investigation Report early in 2008. The development of a final Remedial Action Work Plan is ongoing. Approximately $31,000 was expended to date on project management, regulatory oversight, and investigative and feasibility study activities. The company currently estimates that the additional cost of project management and regulatory oversight to be $200. Project management and regulatory oversight include costs incurred by Wyle Laboratories and project consultants for project management and costs billed by DTSC to provide regulatory oversight. Ongoing remedial investigations (including costs related to soil and groundwater investigations), and the preparation of a final remedial investigation report are projected to cost between $250 to $500.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Dollars in thousands except per share data)

(Unaudited)

Work is under way pertaining to the remediation of contaminated groundwater at certain areas on the Norco site and of soil gas in a limited area immediately adjacent to the site. In 2008, a hydraulic containment system was installed to capture and treat groundwater before it moves into the adjacent offsite area. Approximately $11,000 was expended on remediation to date, and it is anticipated that these activities, along with the initial phases of the treatment of contaminated groundwater in the offsite area and remaining Remedial Action Work Plan costs, will give rise to an additional estimated $12,500 to $24,000.

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

Impact on Financial Statements

The company believes that any cost which it may incur in connection with environmental conditions at the Norco, Huntsville, and El Segundo sites and the related litigation is covered by the contractual indemnifications (except, under the terms of the environmental indemnification, for the first $450), discussed above. The company believes that the recovery of costs incurred to date associated with the environmental clean-up of the Norco and Huntsville sites, is probable. Accordingly, the company increased the receivable for amounts due from E.ON AG by $1,036 during 2012 to $49,990. The company's net costs for such indemnified matters may vary from period to period as estimates of recoveries are not always recognized in the same period as the accrual of estimated expenses.

As successor-in-interest to Wyle, the company is the beneficiary of various Wyle insurance policies that covered liabilities arising out of operations at Norco and Huntsville. Certain of the insurance carriers implicated in the Riverside County litigation have undertaken substantial portions of the defense of the company, and the company has recovered approximately $13,000 from them as of June 30, 2012. However, the company has sued certain other umbrella liability policy carriers because they have yet to make payment on claims filed by the company. These disputes generally relate to the umbrella liability policy carriers' proportional share of the total liability as opposed to the applicability of coverage. In July 2012, the company received a payment of $8,750 pursuant to a settlement with one of these policy carriers in the form of a policy buy-back.

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

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

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

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

Other

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

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Dollars in thousands except per share data)

(Unaudited)

Note M – Segment and Geographic Information

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

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

	Quarter Ended						Six Months Ended
	June 30, 2012			July 2, 2011			June 30, 2012			July 2, 2011
Sales:
Global components	$	3,453,687		$	3,875,331		$	6,803,241		$	7,761,931
Global ECS	1,696,876			1,664,600			3,236,851			3,001,003
Consolidated	$	5,150,563		$	5,539,931		$	10,040,092		$	10,762,934
Operating income (loss):
Global components	$	170,524		$	224,035		$	341,232		$	452,916
Global ECS	65,961			63,690			121,448			102,770
Corporate (a)	(47,796		)	(39,395		)	(86,542		)	(88,188		)
Consolidated	$	188,689		$	248,330		$	376,138		$	467,498

(a) Includes restructuring, integration, and other charges of $13,347 and $21,590 for the second quarter and first six months of 2012 and $5,221 and $14,828 for the second quarter and first six months of 2011, respectively. Also included in the first six months of 2011 is a charge of $5,875 related to the settlement of a legal matter.

Total assets, by segment, are as follows:

	June 30, 2012		December 31, 2011
Global components	$	6,335,830	$	5,974,174
Global ECS	3,031,486		3,206,788
Corporate	667,586		648,117
Consolidated	$	10,034,902	$	9,829,079

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Dollars in thousands except per share data)

(Unaudited)

Sales, by geographic area, are as follows:

	Quarter Ended				Six Months Ended
	June 30, 2012		July 2, 2011		June 30, 2012		July 2, 2011
Americas (b)	$	2,703,706	$	2,728,486	$	5,235,486	$	5,120,287
EMEA (c)	1,488,294		1,792,023		3,018,321		3,608,587
Asia/Pacific	958,563		1,019,422		1,786,285		2,034,060
Consolidated	$	5,150,563	$	5,539,931	$	10,040,092	$	10,762,934

(b) Includes sales related to the United States of $2,493,567 and $4,794,563 for the second quarter and first six months of 2012 and $2,519,496 and $4,680,845 for the second quarter and first six months of 2011, respectively.

(c) Defined as Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.

Net property, plant and equipment, by geographic area, is as follows:

	June 30, 2012		December 31, 2011
Americas (d)	$	490,698	$	479,420
EMEA	60,335		56,552
Asia/Pacific	20,938		20,257
Consolidated	$	571,971	$	556,229

(d) Includes net property, plant and equipment related to the United States of $489,485 and $478,376 at June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively.

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

Overview

Arrow Electronics, Inc. (the "company") is a global provider of products, services, and solutions to industrial and commercial users of electronic components and enterprise computing solutions.  The company provides one of the broadest product offerings in the electronic components and enterprise computing solutions distribution industries and a wide range of value-added services to help customers introduce innovative products, reduce their time to market, and enhance their overall competitiveness. The company has two business segments, the global components business segment and the global enterprise computing solutions ("ECS") business segment.  The company distributes electronic components to original equipment manufacturers and contract manufacturers through its global components business segment and provides enterprise computing solutions to value-added resellers through its global ECS business segment.   For the first six months of 2012, approximately 68% of the company's sales were from the global components business segment, and approximately 32% of the company's sales were from the global ECS business segment.

The company's financial objectives are to grow sales faster than the market, increase the markets served, grow profits faster than sales, and increase return on invested capital. To achieve its objectives, the company seeks to capture significant opportunities to grow across products, markets, and geographies. To supplement its organic growth strategy, the company continually evaluates strategic acquisitions to broaden its product and value-added service offerings, increase its market penetration, and/or expand its geographic reach.

On March 1, 2011, the company acquired all of the assets and operations of the RF, Wireless and Power Division ("RFPD") of Richardson Electronics, Ltd. ("Richardson") for a purchase price of $236.0 million. On January 3, 2011, the company acquired Nu Horizons Electronics Corp. ("Nu Horizons") for a purchase price of $161.1 million, which included cash acquired of $18.1 million and $26.4 million of debt paid at closing.

During the first six months of 2012, the company completed five acquisitions. During 2011, the company completed six additional acquisitions. The impacts of these acquisitions were not material, individually or in the aggregate, to the company's consolidated financial position and results of operations.

Consolidated sales for the second quarter of 2012decreased by 7.0%, compared with the year-earlier period, due to a 10.9%decrease in the global components business segment sales, offset, in part, by a 1.9%increase in the global ECS business segment sales.   The translation of the company's international financial statements into U.S. dollars resulted in a decrease in consolidated sales of $199.9 million for the second quarter of 2012, compared with the year-earlier period, due to a stronger U.S. dollar. Pro forma for acquisitions and excluding the impact of foreign currency, the company's consolidated sales decreased by 4.9% for the second quarter of 2012, principally due to weaker overall market conditions.

Net income attributable to shareholders decreased to $114.4 million in the second quarter of 2012, compared with net income attributable to shareholders of $156.2 million in the year-earlier period.  The following items impacted the comparability of the company's results:

Second quarters of 2012 and 2011:

• restructuring, integration, and other charges of $13.3 million ($9.7 million net of related taxes) in 2012 and $5.2 million ($3.6 million net of related taxes) in 2011.

First six months of 2012 and 2011:

• restructuring, integration, and other charges of $21.6 million ($15.8 million net of related taxes) in 2012 and $14.8 million ($10.8 million net of related taxes) in 2011;

• a charge of $5.9 million ($3.6 million net of related taxes) related to the settlement of a legal matter in 2011; and

• a gain on bargain purchase of $1.8 million ($1.1 million net of related taxes) in 2011.

Excluding the aforementioned items, the decrease in net income attributable to shareholders for the second quarter of 2012 was primarily the result of a decrease in sales and a corresponding decrease in gross profit. Additionally, gross profit margins were negatively impacted due to increased competitive pricing pressure in both the company's business segments, as well as a change in mix of products and customers. These decreases were offset, in part, by a reduction in selling, general and administrative expenses due to the company's efforts to streamline and simplify processes and to reduce expenses in response to the decline in sales.

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Substantially all of the company's sales are made on an order-by-order basis, rather than through long-term sales contracts.  As such, the nature of the company's business does not provide for the visibility of material forward-looking information from its customers and suppliers beyond a few months.

Sales

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

	June 30, 2012		July 2, 2011		% Change
Second Quarter Ended:
Global components	$	3,454	$	3,875	(10.9	)%
Global ECS	1,697		1,665		1.9	%
Consolidated	$	5,151	$	5,540	(7.0	)%
Six Months Ended:
Global components	$	6,803	$	7,762	(12.4	)%
Global ECS	3,237		3,001		7.9	%
Consolidated	$	10,040	$	10,763	(6.7	)%

Consolidated sales for the second quarter and first six months of 2012decreased by $389.4 million, or 7.0%, and $722.8 million, or 6.7%, respectively, compared with the year-earlier periods. The decrease for the second quarter and first six months of 2012 was driven by a decrease in the global components business segment sales of $421.6 million, or 10.9%, and $958.7 million, or 12.4%, respectively, offset, in part, by an increase in the global ECS business segment sales of $32.3 million, or 1.9%, and $235.8 million, or 7.9%, respectively, compared with the year-earlier periods. The translation of the company's international financial statements into U.S. dollars resulted in a decrease in consolidated sales of $199.9 million and $277.1 million for the second quarter and first six months of 2012, respectively, compared with the year-earlier periods, due to a stronger U.S. dollar. Pro forma for acquisitions and excluding the impact of foreign currency, the company's consolidated sales decreased by 4.9% and 6.2%, for the second quarter and first six months of 2012, respectively, principally due to weaker overall market conditions.

In the global components business segment, sales for the second quarter and first six months of 2012decreased primarily due to a global decline in demand for products and by the impact of a stronger U.S. dollar on the translation of the company's international financial statements offset, in part, by the impact of recently acquired businesses. Pro forma for acquisitions and excluding the impact of foreign currency, the company's global components business segment sales decreased by 8.9% and 12.1% for the second quarter and first six months of 2012, respectively.

In the global ECS business segment, sales for the second quarter and first six months of 2012increased due to higher demand for products in both North America and the EMEA region (defined as Europe, the Middle East, and Africa).  The increase in sales for the second quarter and first six months of 2012 was due to growth in services, storage, and software offset, in part, by declines in servers. Pro forma for acquisitions and excluding the impact of foreign currency, the company's global ECS business segment sales increased by 4.0% and 8.5% for the second quarter and first six months of 2012, respectively.  

Gross Profit

The company recorded gross profit of $687.1 million and $1.37 billion in the second quarter and first six months of 2012, respectively, compared with $770.1 million and $1.49 billion in the year-earlier periods.  The decrease in gross profit was primarily due to the aforementioned 7.0% and 6.7%decrease in sales during the second quarter and first six months of 2012, respectively. Gross profit margins for the second quarter and first six months of 2012decreased by approximately 60 and 20 basis points, respectively, compared with the year-earlier periods, due to increased competitive pricing pressure in both the company's business segments, as well as a change in mix of products and customers. Pro forma for acquisitions and excluding the impact of foreign currency, gross profit margins decreased by approximately 80 and 50 basis points, respectively, for the second quarter and first six months of 2012.

Selling, General and Administrative Expenses and Depreciation and Amortization

Selling, general and administrative expenses decreased$33.5 million, or 6.8%, in the second quarter of 2012 on a sales decrease of 7.0%, compared with the second quarter of 2011 and decreased$42.6 million, or 4.5%, in the first six months of 2012 on a sales

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decrease of 6.7%, compared with the first six months of 2011. Selling, general and administrative expenses, as a percentage of sales was 8.9% and 9.1% for the second quarter and first six months of 2012, respectively, compared with 8.9% in both the year-earlier periods. The dollar decrease in selling, general and administrative expenses was primarily due to the company's efforts to streamline and simplify processes and to reduce expenses in response to the decline in sales. This was offset, in part, by selling, general and administrative expenses for certain recent acquisitions which have a higher operating cost structure relative to the company's other businesses which is offset by higher gross profit margins for those businesses. The effect of acquisitions on selling, general and administrative expenses for the second quarter and first six months of 2012 was an increase of approximately $10 million and $40 million, respectively.

Depreciation and amortization expense increased by $2.0 million, or 7.8%, and $8.1 million, or 16.6%, for the second quarter and first six months of 2012, respectively, compared with the year-earlier periods, primarily due to increased depreciation associated with the company's enterprise resource planning ("ERP") initiative and increased depreciation and amortization associated with acquisitions.

Excluding the impact of foreign currency and pro forma for acquisitions, operating expenses (which include both selling, general and administrative expenses and depreciation and amortization expense) for the second quarter of 2012decreased5.6% on a sales decrease of 4.9%, as compared with the year-earlier period. Pro forma for acquisitions and excluding the impact of foreign currency, operating expenses for the first six months of 2012decreased5.2% on a sales decrease of 6.2%, compared with the year-earlier period.

Restructuring, Integration, and Other Charges

2012 Charges

The company recorded restructuring, integration, and other charges of $13.3 million ($9.7 million net of related taxes or $.09 per share on both a basic and diluted basis) and $21.6 million ($15.8 million net of related taxes or $.14 per share on both a basic and diluted basis) for the second quarter and first six months of 2012, respectively.  Included in the restructuring, integration, and other charges for the second quarter and first six months of 2012 are restructuring charges of $9.4 million and $14.8 million, respectively, related to initiatives taken by the company to improve operating efficiencies. Also included in the restructuring, integration, and other charges for the second quarter and first six months of 2012 is a credit of $.1 million and a charge of $.4 million, respectively, related to restructuring and integration actions taken in prior periods and acquisition-related expenses of $4.0 million and $6.3 million, respectively.

The restructuring charges of $9.4 million and $14.8 million for the second quarter and first six months of 2012, respectively, include personnel costs of $5.8 million and $10.4 million, facilities costs of $.2 million and $.3 million, and asset write-downs of $3.4 million and $4.2 million, respectively.  The personnel costs are related to the elimination of approximately 185 positions within the global components business segment and approximately 85 positions within the global ECS business segment. The facilities costs are related to exit activities for six vacated facilities worldwide due to the company's continued efforts to streamline its operations and reduce real estate costs. The asset write-downs resulted from the company's decision to exit certain business activities which causes these assets to become redundant and have no future benefit. These restructuring initiatives are due to the company's continued efforts to lower cost and drive operational efficiency.

2011 Charges

The company recorded restructuring, integration, and other charges of $5.2 million ($3.6 million net of related taxes or $.03 per share on both a basic and diluted basis) and $14.8 million ($10.8 million net of related taxes or $.09 per share on both a basic and diluted basis) for the second quarter and first six months of 2011, respectively. Included in the restructuring, integration, and other charges for the second quarter and first six months of 2011 are restructuring charges of $4.3 million and $8.6 million, respectively, related to initiatives taken by the company to improve operating efficiencies, primarily attributable to the integration of recently acquired businesses. Also included in the restructuring, integration, and other charges for the second quarter and first six months of 2011 are credits of $1.3 million and $1.4 million, respectively, related to restructuring and integration actions taken in prior periods and acquisition-related expenses of $2.2 million and $7.6 million, respectively.

The restructuring charges of $4.3 million and $8.6 million for the second quarter and first six months of 2011, respectively, primarily include personnel costs of $3.4 million and $5.5 million and facilities costs of $.7 million and $3.0 million, respectively. The personnel costs are related to the elimination of approximately 100 positions within the global components business segment and approximately 30 positions within the global ECS business segment.  The facilities costs are related to exit activities for ten vacated facilities in the Americas and Europe due to the company's continued efforts to streamline its operations and reduce real estate costs.  These restructuring initiatives are due to the company's continued efforts to lower cost and drive operational efficiency.

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As of June 30, 2012, the company does not anticipate there will be any material adjustments relating to the aforementioned restructuring plans. Refer to Note H, "Restructuring, Integration, and Other Charges," of the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements for further discussion of the company's restructuring and integration activities.

Settlement of Legal Matter

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

Operating Income

The company recorded operating income of $188.7 million, or 3.7% of sales, and $376.1 million, or 3.7% of sales, in the second quarter and first six months of 2012, respectively, as compared with operating income of $248.3 million, or 4.5% of sales, and $467.5 million, or 4.3% of sales, in the year-earlier periods.  Included in operating income for the second quarter and first six months of 2012 were the previously discussed restructuring, integration, and other charges of $13.3 million and $21.6 million, respectively.  Included in operating income for the second quarter and first six months of 2011 were the previously discussed restructuring, integration, and other charges of $5.2 million and $14.8 million, respectively. Also included in operating income for the first six months of 2011 was the previously discussed charge of $5.9 million related to the settlement of a legal matter.

Gain on Bargain Purchase

During the first quarter of 2011, the company acquired Nu Horizons for less than the fair value of its net assets due to Nu Horizons' stock trading below its book value for an extended period of time prior to the announcement of the acquisition. The company offered a purchase price per share for Nu Horizons that was above the prevailing stock price thereby representing a premium to the shareholders. The acquisition of Nu Horizons by the company was approved by Nu Horizons' shareholders. During the first quarter of 2011, the company recognized the excess of the fair value of the net assets acquired over the purchase price paid of $1.8 million ($1.1 million net of related taxes or $.01 per share on both a basic and diluted basis) as a gain on bargain purchase which was subsequently adjusted downward by $.7 million ($.4 million net of related taxes) during the fourth quarter of 2011.

Interest and Other Financing Expense, Net

Net interest and other financing expense increased by 7.6% to $28.6 million and 6.5%, to $55.7 million, for the second quarter and first six months of 2012, respectively, compared with the year-earlier periods, due primarily to higher average debt outstanding primarily to fund acquisitions.

Income Taxes

The company recorded a provision for income taxes of $47.1 million and $95.9 million (an effective tax rate of 29.1% and 29.6%) for the second quarter and first six months of 2012, respectively.  The company's provision for income taxes and effective tax rate for the second quarter and first six months of 2012 was impacted by the previously discussed restructuring, integration, and other charges.  Excluding the impact of the aforementioned item, the company's effective tax rate for the second quarter and first six months of 2012 was 29.0% and 29.4%, respectively.  

The company recorded a provision for income taxes of $66.9 million and $126.8 million (an effective tax rate of 30.0% and 30.2%) for the second quarter and first six months of 2011, respectively.  The company's provision for income taxes and effective tax rate for the second quarter and first six months of 2011 was impacted by the previously discussed restructuring, integration, and other charges, charge related to the settlement of a legal matter, and a gain on bargain purchase. Excluding the impact of the aforementioned items, the company's effective tax rate for the second quarter and first six months of 2011 was 30.0% and 30.2%, respectively.

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

Net Income Attributable to Shareholders

The company recorded net income attributable to shareholders of $114.4 million and $228.0 million in the second quarter and first six months of 2012, respectively, compared with net income attributable to shareholders of $156.2 million and $292.5 million in

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the year-earlier periods.  Included in net income attributable to shareholders for the second quarter and first six months of 2012 were the previously discussed restructuring, integration, and other charges of $9.7 million and $15.8 million, respectively. Included in net income attributable to shareholders for the second quarter and first six months of 2011 were the previously discussed restructuring, integration, and other charges of $3.6 million and $10.8 million, respectively. Also included in net income attributable to shareholders for the first six months of 2011 was the previously discussed charge of $3.6 million related to the settlement of a legal matter and a gain on bargain purchase of $1.1 million. Excluding the aforementioned items, the decrease in net income attributable to shareholders for the second quarter and first six months of 2012 was primarily the result of a decrease in sales and a corresponding decrease in gross profit. Additionally, gross profit margins were negatively impacted due to increased competitive pricing pressure in both the company's business segments, as well as a change in mix of products and customers. These decreases were offset, in part, by a reduction in selling, general and administrative expenses due to the company's efforts to streamline and simplify processes and to reduce expenses in response to the decline in sales.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

At June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, the company had cash and cash equivalents of $325.8 million and $396.9 million, respectively, of which $284.3 million and $361.5 million, respectively, were held outside the United States.  Liquidity is affected by many factors, some of which are based on normal ongoing operations of the company's business and some of which arise from fluctuations related to global economics and markets. Cash balances are generated and held in many locations throughout the world. It is the company's current intent to permanently reinvest these funds outside the United States and its current plans do not demonstrate a need to repatriate them to fund its United States operations. If these funds were to be needed for the company's operations in the United States, it would be required to record and pay significant United States income taxes to repatriate these funds. Additionally, local government regulations may restrict the company's ability to move cash balances to meet cash needs under certain circumstances. The company currently does not expect such regulations and restrictions to impact its ability to make acquisitions or to pay vendors and conduct operations throughout the global organization.

During the first six months of 2012, the net amount of cash provided by the company's operating activities was $311.0 million, the net amount of cash used for investing activities was $251.1 million, and the net amount of cash used for financing activities was $116.8 million.  The effect of exchange rate changes on cash was a decrease of $14.1 million.

During the first six months of 2011, the net amount of cash used for the company's operating activities was $144.7 million, the net amount of cash used for investing activities was $502.7 million, and the net amount of cash provided by financing activities was $242.3 million.  The effect of exchange rate changes on cash was an increase of $9.8 million.

Cash Flows from Operating Activities

The company maintains a significant investment in accounts receivable and inventories.  As a percentage of total assets, accounts receivable and inventories were approximately 64.5% and 65.6% at June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively.

The net amount of cash provided by the company's operating activities during the first six months of 2012 was $311.0 million and was primarily due to earnings from operations, adjusted for non-cash items, and a decrease in net working capital due to a decline in sales.

The net amount of cash used for the company's operating activities during the first six months of 2011 was $144.7 million and was primarily due to an increase in working capital to support the increase in sales, offset, in part, by earnings from operations, adjusted for non-cash items.

Working capital as a percentage of sales was 14.7% in the second quarter of 2012 compared with 14.4% in the second quarter of 2011.

Cash Flows from Investing Activities

The net amount of cash used for investing activities during the first six months of 2012 was $251.1 million, reflecting $187.2 million of cash consideration paid for acquired businesses, $48.9 million for capital expenditures, and $15.0 million related to the purchase of a cost method investment. Included in capital expenditures for the first six months of 2012 is $29.8 million related to the company's ERP initiative.

During the first six months of 2012, the company completed five acquisitions for aggregate cash consideration of $184.7 million. In addition, the company made a payment of $2.5 million to increase its ownership interest in a majority-owned subsidiary.

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The net amount of cash used for investing activities during the first six months of 2011 was $502.7 million, reflecting $442.3 million of cash consideration paid for acquired businesses and $60.3 million for capital expenditures. Included in capital expenditures for the first six months of 2011 is $27.7 million related to the company's global ERP initiative.

During the first six months of 2011, the company acquired Richardson RFPD, a leading value-added global component distributor and provider of engineered solutions serving the global radio frequency and wireless communications market and Nu Horizons, a leading global distributor of advanced technology semiconductor, display, illumination, and power solutions, for aggregate cash consideration of $379.0 million. During the first six months of 2011, the company also completed two additional acquisitions, for aggregate cash consideration of $63.3 million.

The company has initiated a global ERP effort to standardize processes worldwide and adopt best-in-class capabilities. This new ERP system, which replaces multiple legacy systems of the company, is expected to be implemented globally over the next several years. For the full year 2012, the estimated cash flow impact of this initiative is expected to be in the $40 to $60 million range with the impact remaining relatively flat in 2013. The company expects to finance these costs with cash flows from operations.

Cash Flows from Financing Activities

The net amount of cash used for financing activities during the first six months of 2012 was $116.8 million. The uses of cash from financing activities included $157.8 million of repurchases of common stock and a $12.6 million decrease in short-term and other borrowings. The sources of cash from financing activities during the first six months of 2012 were $37.8 million of net proceeds from long-term bank borrowings, $10.8 million of proceeds from the exercise of stock options, and $5.0 million related to excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation arrangements.

The net amount of cash provided by financing activities during the first six months of 2011 was $242.3 million. The sources of cash from financing activities during the first six months of 2011 were $292.5 million of net proceeds from long-term bank borrowings, $46.1 million of proceeds from the exercise of stock options, and $6.9 million related to excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation arrangements. The uses of cash from financing activities included $96.9 million of repurchases of common stock and a $6.4 million decrease in short-term and other borrowings.

The company has a $1.20 billion revolving credit facility, maturing in August 2016. This facility may be used by the company for general corporate purposes including working capital in the ordinary course of business, letters of credit, repayment, prepayment or purchase of long-term indebtedness and acquisitions, and as support for the company's commercial paper program, as applicable. Interest on borrowings under the revolving credit facility is calculated using a base rate or a euro currency rate plus a spread based on the company's credit ratings (1.275% at June 30, 2012). The facility fee related to the revolving credit facility is .225%.  The company had outstanding borrowings under the revolving credit facility of $191.8 million and $74.0 million at June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively. During the first six months of 2012 and 2011, the average daily balance outstanding under the revolving credit facility was $243.5 million and $205.1 million, respectively.

The company has a $775.0 million asset securitization program collateralized by accounts receivable of certain of its United States subsidiaries, maturing in December 2014. Interest on borrowings is calculated using a base rate or a commercial paper rate plus a spread, which is based on the company's credit ratings (.40% at June 30, 2012). The facility fee is .40%. The company had $200.0 million and $280.0 million in outstanding borrowings under the asset securitization program at June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively.  During the first six months of 2012 and 2011, the average daily balance outstanding under the asset securitization program was $536.8 million and $305.6 million, respectively.

Both the revolving credit facility and asset securitization program include terms and conditions that limit the incurrence of additional borrowings, limit the company's ability to pay cash dividends or repurchase stock, and require that certain financial ratios be maintained at designated levels. The company was in compliance with all covenants as of June 30, 2012 and is currently not aware of any events that would cause non-compliance with any covenants in the future.

In the normal course of business certain of the company’s subsidiaries have agreements to sell, without recourse, selected trade receivables to financial institutions. The company does not retain financial or legal interests in these receivables, and accordingly they are accounted for as sales of the related receivables and the receivables are removed from the company’s consolidated balance sheets. Financing costs related to these transactions were not material and are included in "Interest and other financing expense, net" in the company’s consolidated statements of operations.

The company filed a shelf registration statement with the SEC in September 2009 registering debt securities, preferred stock, common stock, and warrants of Arrow Electronics, Inc. that may be issued by the company from time to time. As set forth in the shelf registration statement, the net proceeds from the sale of the offered securities may be used by the company for general

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corporate purposes, including repayment of borrowings, working capital, capital expenditures, acquisitions and stock repurchases, or for such other purposes as may be specified in the applicable prospectus supplement.

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

Contractual Obligations

The company has contractual obligations for short-term and long-term debt, interest on short-term and long-term debt, capital leases, operating leases, purchase obligations, and certain other long-term liabilities that were summarized in a table of Contractual Obligations in the company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011.  Since December 31, 2011, there were no material changes to the contractual obligations of the company, outside the ordinary course of the company’s business, except as follows:

• at June 30, 2012, the company had $191.8 million in outstanding borrowings under the revolving credit facility which matures in August 2016; and

• at June 30, 2012, the company had $200.0 million in outstanding borrowings under the asset securitization program which matures in December 2014.

Share-Repurchase Program

In October 2011, the company's Board of Directors (the "Board") approved the repurchase of up to $150 million of the company's common stock through a share-repurchase program. In June 2012, the company's Board approved an additional repurchase of up to $200 million of the company's common stock. As of June 30, 2012, the company repurchased 4,035,802 shares under these programs with a market value of $149.7 million at the dates of repurchase.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

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

Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

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

There were no significant changes during the first six months of 2012 to the items disclosed as Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates in Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations in the company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011.

Information Relating to Forward-Looking Statements

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

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Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

There were no material changes in market risk for changes in foreign currency exchange rates and interest rates from the information provided in Item 7A – Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk in the company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011, except as follows:

Foreign Currency Exchange Rate Risk

The notional amount of the foreign exchange contracts at June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011 was $306.5 million and $332.9 million, respectively. The fair values of foreign exchange contracts, which are nominal, are estimated using market quotes.  The translation of the financial statements of the non-United States operations is impacted by fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates.  The change in consolidated sales and operating income was impacted by the translation of the company's international financial statements into U.S. dollars.  For the first six months of 2012, the translation of the company's international financial statements into U.S. dollars resulted in a decrease in sales and operating income of $277.1 million and $12.6 million, respectively, compared with the year-earlier periods, due to a stronger U.S. dollar.  Sales and operating income would decrease by approximately $302.6 million and $9.9 million, respectively, if average foreign exchange rates declined by 10% against the U.S. dollar in the first six months of 2012.  These amounts were determined by considering the impact of a hypothetical foreign exchange rate on the sales and operating income of the company's international operations.

Interest Rate Risk

At June 30, 2012, approximately 78% of the company's debt was subject to fixed rates, and 22% of its debt was subject to floating rates.  A one percentage point change in average interest rates would not materially impact net interest and other financing expense for the first six months of 2012. This was determined by considering the impact of a hypothetical interest rate on the company's average floating rate on investments and outstanding debt.  This analysis does not consider the effect of the level of overall economic activity that could exist.  In the event of a change in the level of economic activity, which may adversely impact interest rates, the company could likely take actions to further mitigate any potential negative exposure to the change.  However, due to the uncertainty of the specific actions that might be taken and their possible effects, the sensitivity analysis assumes no changes in the company's financial structure.

In September 2011, the company entered into a ten-year forward-starting interest rate swap (the "2011 swap") locking in a treasury rate of 2.63% with an aggregate notional amount of $175.0 million. This swap manages the risk associated with changes in treasury rates and the impact of future interest payments. The 2011 swap relates to the interest payments for anticipated debt issuances. Such anticipated debt issuances are expected to replace the outstanding debt maturing in July 2013. The 2011 swap is classified as a cash flow hedge and had a negative fair value of $9.1 million and $3.0 million at June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively.

Item 4. Controls and Procedures

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

The company’s management, under the supervision and with the participation of the company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, carried out an evaluation of the effectiveness of the design and operation of the company’s disclosure controls and procedures as of June 30, 2012 (the "Evaluation"). Based upon the Evaluation, the company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that the company’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934) are effective.

Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting

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

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PART II.  OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1A. Risk Factors

There were no material changes to the company's risk factors as discussed in Item 1A - Risk Factors in the company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011.

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

In October 2011, the company's Board approved the repurchase of up to $150 million of the company's common stock through a share-repurchase program. In June 2012, the company's Board approved an additional repurchase of up to $200 million of the company's common stock (collectively the "Share-Repurchase Programs").

The following table shows the share-repurchase activity for the quarter ended June 30, 2012:

Month	Total Number of Shares Purchased(a)	Average Price Paid per Share		Total Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Program(b)	Approximate Dollar Value of Shares that May Yet be Purchased Under the Program
April 1 through April 30, 2012	191	$	40.90	—	$	100,302,466
May 1 through May 31, 2012	2,594,831	35.81		2,590,632	7,535,391
June 1 through June 30, 2012	215,620	33.39		215,620	200,335,710
Total	2,810,642			2,806,252

(a) Includes share repurchases under the Share-Repurchase Programs and those associated with shares withheld from employees for stock-based awards, as permitted by the Omnibus Incentive Plan, in order to satisfy the required tax withholding obligations.

(b) The difference between the "total number of shares purchased" and the "total number of shares purchased as part of publicly announced program" for the quarter ended June 30, 2012 is 4,390 shares, which relate to shares withheld from employees for stock-based awards, as permitted by the Omnibus Incentive Plan, in order to satisfy the required tax withholding obligations.  The purchase of these shares were not made pursuant to any publicly announced repurchase plan.

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Item 6. Exhibits

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

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

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SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

		ARROW ELECTRONICS, INC.
Date:	July 30, 2012	By:	/s/ Paul J. Reilly
			Paul J. Reilly
			Executive Vice President, Finance and Operations, and Chief Financial Officer

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EX-31.I

Exhibit 31(i)

Arrow Electronics, Inc.

Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the

Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

I, Michael J. Long, certify that:

1. I have reviewed this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of Arrow Electronics, Inc.;

2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4. The registrant's other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:

a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

b) Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

c) Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

d) Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant's most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant's fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant's internal control over financial reporting; and

5. The registrant's other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant's auditors and the audit committee of the registrant's board of directors  (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

a) All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant's ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting.

Date:	July 30, 2012	By:	/s/ Michael J. Long
			Michael J. Long
			Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer

EX-31.II

Exhibit 31(ii)

Arrow Electronics, Inc.

Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the

Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

I, Paul J. Reilly, certify that:

1. I have reviewed this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of Arrow Electronics, Inc.;

2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4. The registrant's other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:

a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

b) Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

c) Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

d) Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant's most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant's fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant's internal control over financial reporting; and

5. The registrant's other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant's auditors and the audit committee of the registrant's board of directors  (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

a) All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant's ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting.

Date:	July 30, 2012	By:	/s/ Paul J. Reilly
			Paul J. Reilly
			Executive Vice President, Finance and Operations,
			and Chief Financial Officer

EX-32.I

Exhibit 32(i)

Arrow Electronics, Inc.

Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, As Adopted Pursuant

to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (“Section 906”)

In connection with the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of Arrow Electronics, Inc. (the "company") for the quarter ended June 30, 2012 (the "Report"), I, Michael J. Long, Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer of the company, certify, pursuant to the requirements of Section 906, that, to the best of my knowledge:

1. The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and

2. The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the company.

Date:	July 30, 2012	By:	/s/ Michael J. Long
			Michael J. Long
			Chairman, President, and Chief Executive
			Officer

A signed original of this written statement required by Section 906, or other document authenticating, acknowledging, or otherwise adopting the signature that appears in typed form within the electronic version of this written statement required by Section 906, has been provided to the company and will be retained by the company and furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission or its staff upon request.

EX-32.II

Exhibit 32(ii)

Arrow Electronics, Inc.

Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, As Adopted Pursuant to

Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (“Section 906”)

In connection with the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of Arrow Electronics, Inc. (the "company") for the quarter ended June 30, 2012 (the "Report"), I, Paul J. Reilly, Executive Vice President, Finance and Operations, and Chief Financial Officer of the company, certify, pursuant to the requirements of Section 906, that, to the best of my knowledge:

1. The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and

2. The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the company.

Date:	July 30, 2012	By:	/s/ Paul J. Reilly
			Paul J. Reilly
			Executive Vice President, Finance and
			Operations, and Chief Financial Officer

A signed original of this written statement required by Section 906, or other document authenticating, acknowledging, or otherwise adopting the signature that appears in typed form within the electronic version of this written statement required by Section 906, has been provided to the company and will be retained by the company and furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission or its staff upon request.

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Fair Value Measurement Contingent Consideration	0
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Site Contingency [Line Items]
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Settlement of legal matter			0	3,609			3,609
Loss Related to Litigation Settlement Per Share							$ 0.03
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Loss Contingency Damages Sought Value					16,000			3,742
Number of Plaintiffs Seeking Damages (in plaintiffs)															90
Loss Contingency, Number of Additional Plaintiffs Seeking Damages															20
Loss Contingency, Expenses Sought, Value								312
Environmental Remediation Expense To Date						4,000				11,000	31,000
Additional Expected Project Expenditures Low Estimate						3,000				12,500	200	500	250
Additional Expected Project Expenditures High Estimate						4,000				24,000		750	500
Future Costs Expected to Be Covered by Indeminifcations			450
Loss Contingency, Related Receivable Carrying Value	49,990		49,990
Loss Contingency, Related Receivable Carrying Value, Period Increase (Decrease)			1,036
Environmental Cost Recognized, Recovery Credited to Expense	13,000		13,000											8,750
Claim For Reimbursement of Pre Acquisition Tax Liabilities									8,729
Pre Acquisition Tax Liabilities Acknowledged by Acquiree									6,335
Business Combination, Tax Receivable Assumed, Expected to be Recovered									$ 4,495

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Shareholders' Equity (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	1 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2012	Oct. 31, 2011	Jun. 30, 2012
Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract]
Stock Repurchase Program, Authorized Amount	$ 200,000	$ 150,000
Treasury Stock, Shares, Acquired			4,035,802
Treasury Stock, Value, Acquired, Cost Method			$ 149,664

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Cost in Excess of Net Assets of Companies Acquired - Goodwill (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2012
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
December 31, 2011	$ 1,473,333
Acquisitions	171,337
Other (primarily foreign currency translation)	(5,808)
June 30, 2012	1,638,862
Global Components [Member]
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
December 31, 2011	763,952
Acquisitions	135,921
Other (primarily foreign currency translation)	(2,279)
June 30, 2012	897,594
Global ECS [Member]
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
December 31, 2011	709,381
Acquisitions	35,416
Other (primarily foreign currency translation)	(3,529)
June 30, 2012	$ 741,268

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Debt (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2012

Debt Disclosure [Abstract]

Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Text Block]

Long-term debt consists of the following:

	June 30, 2012		December 31, 2011
Revolving credit facility	$	191,800	$	74,000
Asset securitization program	200,000		280,000
6.875% senior notes, due 2013	338,661		341,937
3.375% notes, due 2015	259,096		260,461
6.875% senior debentures, due 2018	198,764		198,660
6.00% notes, due 2020	299,931		299,927
5.125% notes, due 2021	249,317		249,278
7.5% senior debentures, due 2027	197,960		197,890
Other obligations with various interest rates and due dates	22,344		25,670
	$	1,957,873	$	1,927,823

Schedule of Fair Value of Debt [Text Block]

The estimated fair market value, using quoted market prices, is as follows:

	June 30, 2012		December 31, 2011
6.875% senior notes, due 2013	$	348,700	$	352,000
3.375% notes, due 2015	257,500		250,000
6.875% senior debentures, due 2018	234,000		216,000
6.00% notes, due 2020	330,000		315,000
5.125% notes, due 2021	262,500		247,500
7.5% senior debentures, due 2027	226,000		244,000

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Segment and Geographic Information - Geographic Sales & PP&E (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended				6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2012		Jul. 02, 2011		Jun. 30, 2012		Jul. 02, 2011	Dec. 31, 2011
Revenues From External Customers And Long Lived Assets [Line Items]
Sales	$ 5,150,563		$ 5,539,931		$ 10,040,092		$ 10,762,934
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net	571,971				571,971			556,229
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Revenues From External Customers And Long Lived Assets [Line Items]
Sales	2,493,567		2,519,496		4,794,563		4,680,845
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net	489,485				489,485			478,376
Americas [Member]
Revenues From External Customers And Long Lived Assets [Line Items]
Sales	2,703,706	[1]	2,728,486	[1]	5,235,486		5,120,287
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net	490,698	[2]			490,698	[2]		479,420	[2]
EMEA [Member]
Revenues From External Customers And Long Lived Assets [Line Items]
Sales	1,488,294		1,792,023		3,018,321		3,608,587
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net	60,335				60,335			56,552
Asia Pacific [Member]
Revenues From External Customers And Long Lived Assets [Line Items]
Sales	958,563		1,019,422		1,786,285		2,034,060
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net	$ 20,938				$ 20,938			$ 20,257

[1] (b)Includes sales related to the United States of $2,493,567 and $4,794,563 for the second quarter and first six months of 2012 and $2,519,496 and $4,680,845 for the second quarter and first six months of 2011, respectively.

[2] (d)Includes net property, plant and equipment related to the United States of $489,485 and $478,376 at June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively.

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Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
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Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income, Net							(552)	[1]	(1,474)	[1]	(1,345)	[1]	(3,177)	[1]
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Notional Amount of Foreign Currency Derivatives	306,531	332,881
Notional Amount of Interest Rate Derivatives			175,000
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage			2.63%
Business Acquisition, Contingent Consideration, Potential Cash Payment	18,000
Fair Value Measurement Contingent Consideration Current	3,456
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[1] (a)The amount of gain (loss) recognized in income on derivatives is recorded in "Cost of sales" in the company's consolidated statements of operations.

[2] (b)Both the effective and ineffective portions of any gain (loss) reclassified or recognized in income are recorded in "Interest and other financing expense, net" in the company's consolidated statements of operations.

[3] (c)Both the effective and ineffective portions of any gain (loss) reclassified or recognized in income are recorded in "Cost of sales" in the company's consolidated statements of operations.

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Short Term Borrowings in Various Countries [Member]
Short-term Debt [Line Items]
Short-term Borrowings	$ 27,412	$ 33,843
Short-term Debt, Weighted Average Interest Rate	4.20%	3.60%

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Employee Benefit Plans (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2012	Jul. 02, 2011	Jun. 30, 2012	Jul. 02, 2011
Components of net periodic benefit costs:
Service cost	$ 516	$ 381	$ 1,032	$ 762
Interest cost	2,201	2,274	4,402	4,548
Expected return on plan assets	(1,509)	(1,656)	(3,018)	(3,312)
Amortization of unrecognized net loss	951	858	1,902	1,716
Amortization of prior service cost	11	11	22	22
Net periodic benefit costs	$ 2,170	$ 1,868	$ 4,340	$ 3,736

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Cost in Excess of Net Assets of Companies Acquired

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2012

Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]

Cost in Excess of Net Assets of Companies Acquired [Text Block]

Cost in Excess of Net Assets of Companies Acquired and Intangible Assets, Net

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

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

	Global Components			Global ECS			Total
Balance as of December 31, 2011	$	763,952		$	709,381		$	1,473,333
Acquisitions	135,921			35,416			171,337
Other (primarily foreign currency translation)	(2,279		)	(3,529		)	(5,808		)
Balance as of June 30, 2012	$	897,594		$	741,268		$	1,638,862

Intangible assets, net, are comprised of the following as of June 30, 2012:

	Weighted-Average Life	Gross Carrying Amount		Accumulated Amortization			Net
Trade names	indefinite	$	179,000	$	—		$	179,000
Customer relationships	11 years	298,442		(83,677		)	214,765
Developed technology	5 years	11,791		(1,490		)	10,301
Other intangible assets	(a)	9,446		(7,188		)	2,258
		$	498,679	$	(92,355	)	$	406,324

Intangible assets, net, are comprised of the following as of December 31, 2011:

	Weighted-Average Life	Gross Carrying Amount		Accumulated Amortization			Net
Trade names	indefinite	$	179,000	$	—		$	179,000
Customer relationships	11 years	267,729		(69,762		)	197,967
Developed technology	6 years	11,029		(693		)	10,336
Procurement agreement	5 years	12,000		(11,400		)	600
Other intangible assets	(a)	14,573		(9,713		)	4,860
		$	484,331	$	(91,568	)	$	392,763

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

For a period of time during the second quarter of 2012 the company's stock price traded below book value per share and as such, the company performed an interim impairment test of goodwill. The first step of the impairment test requires the identification of the company's reporting units and comparison of the fair values of each of these reporting units to their respective carrying values. Based upon the results of this step-one analysis, the fair values of each of the company's reporting units were higher than their carrying values and, therefore, goodwill was not deemed to be impaired and a step-two analysis was not required. For purposes of this analysis, the company estimated the fair value for each reporting unit utilizing the income approach in which fair value is determined based on the present value of estimated future cash flows, discounted at an appropriate risk-adjusted rate. The assumptions included in the income approach include forecasted revenues, gross profit margins, operating income margins, working capital cash flow, perpetual growth rates, and long-term discount rates, among others, all of which require significant judgments by management. Actual results may differ from those assumed in the forecasts.

During the second quarter of 2012, the company also tested indefinite-lived intangible assets for impairment by comparing the fair value of these assets to their respective carrying values. Based upon the results of such tests, the company's indefinite-lived intangible assets were not impaired.

Amortization expense related to identifiable intangible assets was $8,959 and $18,630 for the second quarter and first six months of 2012 and $9,280 and $16,163 for the second quarter and first six months of 2011, respectively.

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Restructuring, Integration, and Other Charges (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2012	Jul. 02, 2011	Jun. 30, 2012	Jul. 02, 2011
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring, integration, and other charges	$ 13,347	$ 5,221	$ 21,590	$ 14,828
Restructuring, integration, and other charges	9,702	3,584	15,843	10,783
Restructuring Charges Net of Tax Per Share Basic	$ 0.09	$ 0.03	$ 0.14	$ 0.09
Restructuring Charges Net of Tax Per Share Diluted	$ 0.09	$ 0.03	$ 0.14	$ 0.09
Restructuring Charges 2012 Plan [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring, integration, and other charges	9,430		14,847
Vacated Facilities			6
Restructuring Charges 2012 Plan [Member] | Global ECS [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and Related Cost Number of Positions Eliminated			85
Restructuring Charges 2012 Plan [Member] | Global Components [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and Related Cost Number of Positions Eliminated			185
Restructuring Charges 2012 Plan [Member] | Facility Closing [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring, integration, and other charges			331
Restructuring Charges 2012 Plan [Member] | Other Restructuring [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring, integration, and other charges			4,150
Restructuring Charges 2012 Plan [Member] | Employee Severance [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring, integration, and other charges			10,366
Restructuring Charges 2011 Plan [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring, integration, and other charges		4,277	1,989	8,632
Restructuring Charges 2011 Plan [Member] | Facility Closing [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring, integration, and other charges			(245)
Restructuring Charges 2011 Plan [Member] | Employee Severance [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring, integration, and other charges			2,234
Restructuring Charges From Prior Periods [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring, integration, and other charges	(60)	(1,287)	427	(1,366)
Restructuring Charges From Acquisitions [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring, integration, and other charges	$ 3,977	$ 2,231	$ 6,316	$ 7,562

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Employee Benefit Plans (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2012

Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]

Schedule of Net Benefit Costs [Text Block]

The components of the net periodic benefit costs for these plans are as follows:

	Quarter Ended						Six Months Ended
	June 30, 2012			July 2, 2011			June 30, 2012			July 2, 2011
Components of net periodic benefit costs:
Service cost	$	516		$	381		$	1,032		$	762
Interest cost	2,201			2,274			4,402			4,548
Expected return on plan assets	(1,509		)	(1,656		)	(3,018		)	(3,312		)
Amortization of unrecognized net loss	951			858			1,902			1,716
Amortization of prior service cost	11			11			22			22
Net periodic benefit costs	$	2,170		$	1,868		$	4,340		$	3,736

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Net Income per Share (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2012

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Table Text Block]

The following table sets forth the computation of net income per share on a basic and diluted basis (shares in thousands):

	Quarter Ended				Six Months Ended
	June 30, 2012		July 2, 2011		June 30, 2012		July 2, 2011
Net income attributable to shareholders	$	114,383	$	156,197	$	228,011	$	292,506
Weighted average shares outstanding - basic	110,433		115,434		111,218		115,323
Net effect of various dilutive stock-based compensation awards	1,598		2,035		1,861		2,140
Weighted average shares outstanding - diluted	112,031		117,469		113,079		117,463
Net income per share:
Basic	$	1.04	$	1.35	$	2.05	$	2.54
Diluted (a)	$	1.02	$	1.33	$	2.02	$	2.49

(a) Stock-based compensation awards for the issuance of 1,552 and 804 shares for the second quarter and first six months of 2012 and 398 and 342 shares for the second quarter and first six months of 2011, respectively, were excluded from the computation of net income per share on a diluted basis as their effect was anti-dilutive.

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Restructuring, Integration, and Other Charges - Accrual (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2012	Jul. 02, 2011	Jun. 30, 2012	Jul. 02, 2011
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring, integration, and other charges	$ 13,347	$ 5,221	$ 21,590	$ 14,828
Restructuring Reserve	12,683		12,683
Number of Years for the Personnel Accrual to Be Spent	1		1
Facility Closing [Member]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring Reserve	5,038		5,038
Restructuring Reserve Scheduled Lease Payments Current Year	2,015		2,015
Restructuring Reserve Scheduled Lease Payments Year One	1,437		1,437
Restructuring Reserve Scheduled Lease Payments Year Two	776		776
Restructuring Reserve Scheduled Lease Payments Year Three	346		346
Restructuring Reserve Scheduled Lease Payments Year Four	283		283
Restructuring Reserve Scheduled Lease Payments Thereafter	181		181
Employee Severance [Member]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring Reserve	7,645		7,645
Restructuring Charges 2012 Plan [Member]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring, integration, and other charges	9,430		14,847
Restructuring Reserve, Settled with Cash			(5,419)
Restructuring Reserve, Settled without Cash			(4,150)
Restructuring Reserve, Translation Adjustment			(6)
Restructuring Reserve	5,272		5,272
Restructuring Charges 2012 Plan [Member] | Facility Closing [Member]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring, integration, and other charges			331
Restructuring Reserve, Settled with Cash			(115)
Restructuring Reserve, Settled without Cash			0
Restructuring Reserve, Translation Adjustment			0
Restructuring Reserve	216		216
Restructuring Charges 2012 Plan [Member] | Other Restructuring [Member]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring, integration, and other charges			4,150
Restructuring Reserve, Settled with Cash			0
Restructuring Reserve, Settled without Cash			(4,150)
Restructuring Reserve, Translation Adjustment			0
Restructuring Reserve	0		0
Restructuring Charges 2012 Plan [Member] | Employee Severance [Member]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring, integration, and other charges			10,366
Restructuring Reserve, Settled with Cash			(5,304)
Restructuring Reserve, Settled without Cash			0
Restructuring Reserve, Translation Adjustment			(6)
Restructuring Reserve	5,056		5,056
Restructuring Charges From Prior Periods [Member]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring, integration, and other charges	(60)	(1,287)	427	(1,366)
Restructuring Charges 2011 Plan [Member]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring Reserve			8,707
Restructuring, integration, and other charges		4,277	1,989	8,632
Restructuring Reserve, Settled with Cash			(6,535)
Restructuring Reserve, Translation Adjustment			(46)
Restructuring Reserve	4,115		4,115
Restructuring Charges 2011 Plan [Member] | Facility Closing [Member]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring Reserve			3,190
Restructuring, integration, and other charges			(245)
Restructuring Reserve, Settled with Cash			(1,100)
Restructuring Reserve, Translation Adjustment			4
Restructuring Reserve	1,849		1,849
Restructuring Charges 2011 Plan [Member] | Employee Severance [Member]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring Reserve			5,517
Restructuring, integration, and other charges			2,234
Restructuring Reserve, Settled with Cash			(5,435)
Restructuring Reserve, Translation Adjustment			(50)
Restructuring Reserve	2,266		2,266
Restructuring Charges From Prior to 2011 [Member]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring Reserve			5,702
Restructuring, integration, and other charges			(1,562)
Restructuring Reserve, Settled with Cash			(828)
Restructuring Reserve, Translation Adjustment			(16)
Restructuring Reserve	3,296		3,296
Restructuring Charges From Prior to 2011 [Member] | Facility Closing [Member]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring Reserve			3,882
Restructuring, integration, and other charges			(132)
Restructuring Reserve, Settled with Cash			(768)
Restructuring Reserve, Translation Adjustment			(9)
Restructuring Reserve	2,973		2,973
Restructuring Charges From Prior to 2011 [Member] | Other Restructuring [Member]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring Reserve			1,309
Restructuring, integration, and other charges			(1,309)
Restructuring Reserve, Settled with Cash			0
Restructuring Reserve, Translation Adjustment			0
Restructuring Reserve	0		0
Restructuring Charges From Prior to 2011 [Member] | Employee Severance [Member]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring Reserve			511
Restructuring, integration, and other charges			(121)
Restructuring Reserve, Settled with Cash			(60)
Restructuring Reserve, Translation Adjustment			(7)
Restructuring Reserve	323		323
Restructuring Charges From Acquisitions [Member]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring, integration, and other charges	$ 3,977	$ 2,231	$ 6,316	$ 7,562

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Segment and Geographic Information (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2012

Segment Reporting [Abstract]

Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Text Block]

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

	Quarter Ended						Six Months Ended
	June 30, 2012			July 2, 2011			June 30, 2012			July 2, 2011
Sales:
Global components	$	3,453,687		$	3,875,331		$	6,803,241		$	7,761,931
Global ECS	1,696,876			1,664,600			3,236,851			3,001,003
Consolidated	$	5,150,563		$	5,539,931		$	10,040,092		$	10,762,934
Operating income (loss):
Global components	$	170,524		$	224,035		$	341,232		$	452,916
Global ECS	65,961			63,690			121,448			102,770
Corporate (a)	(47,796		)	(39,395		)	(86,542		)	(88,188		)
Consolidated	$	188,689		$	248,330		$	376,138		$	467,498

(a) Includes restructuring, integration, and other charges of $13,347 and $21,590 for the second quarter and first six months of 2012 and $5,221 and $14,828 for the second quarter and first six months of 2011, respectively. Also included in the first six months of 2011 is a charge of $5,875 related to the settlement of a legal matter.

Reconciliation of Assets from Segment to Consolidated [Text Block]

Total assets, by segment, are as follows:

	June 30, 2012		December 31, 2011
Global components	$	6,335,830	$	5,974,174
Global ECS	3,031,486		3,206,788
Corporate	667,586		648,117
Consolidated	$	10,034,902	$	9,829,079

Schedule Of Revenues From External Customers And Long Lived Assets By Geographical Areas Table [Text Block]

Sales, by geographic area, are as follows:

	Quarter Ended				Six Months Ended
	June 30, 2012		July 2, 2011		June 30, 2012		July 2, 2011
Americas (b)	$	2,703,706	$	2,728,486	$	5,235,486	$	5,120,287
EMEA (c)	1,488,294		1,792,023		3,018,321		3,608,587
Asia/Pacific	958,563		1,019,422		1,786,285		2,034,060
Consolidated	$	5,150,563	$	5,539,931	$	10,040,092	$	10,762,934

(b) Includes sales related to the United States of $2,493,567 and $4,794,563 for the second quarter and first six months of 2012 and $2,519,496 and $4,680,845 for the second quarter and first six months of 2011, respectively.

(c) Defined as Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.

Net property, plant and equipment, by geographic area, is as follows:

	June 30, 2012		December 31, 2011
Americas (d)	$	490,698	$	479,420
EMEA	60,335		56,552
Asia/Pacific	20,938		20,257
Consolidated	$	571,971	$	556,229

(d) Includes net property, plant and equipment related to the United States of $489,485 and $478,376 at June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively.

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Basis of Presentation (Details)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2012 D	Jul. 02, 2011 D	Jun. 30, 2012 D	Jul. 02, 2011 D
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Ship Days	64	64	128	128

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Acquisitions

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2012

Business Combinations [Abstract]

Acquisitions [Text Block]

Acquisitions

The company accounts for acquisitions using the acquisition method of accounting. The results of operations of acquisitions are included in the company's consolidated results from their respective dates of acquisition. The company allocates the purchase price of each acquisition to the tangible assets, liabilities, and identifiable intangible assets acquired based on their estimated fair values. In certain circumstances, a portion of purchase price may be contingent upon the achievement of certain operating results. The fair values assigned to identifiable intangible assets acquired and contingent consideration were determined primarily by using an income approach which was based on assumptions and estimates made by management. Significant assumptions utilized in the income approach were based on company specific information and projections, which are not observable in the market and are thus considered Level 3 measurements by authoritative guidance. The excess of the purchase price over the fair value of the identified assets and liabilities has been recorded as goodwill. Any change in the estimated fair value of the net assets prior to the finalization of the allocation for acquisitions could change the amount of the purchase price allocable to goodwill. The company is not aware of any information that indicates the final purchase price allocations will differ materially from the preliminary estimates.

2012 Acquisitions

During the first six months of 2012, the company completed five acquisitions. The aggregate consideration for these five acquisitions was $232,161, which included cash acquired of $37,100, debt paid at closing of $28,861, and $10,390 of contingent consideration. The impact of these acquisitions was not material, individually or in the aggregate, to the company's consolidated financial position or results of operations. The pro forma consolidated results of operations of the company for the second quarter and first six months of 2012 as though the 2012 acquisitions occurred on January 1, 2012 were also not material.

2011 Acquisitions

On March 1, 2011, the company acquired all of the assets and operations of the RF, Wireless and Power Division ("RFPD") of Richardson Electronics, Ltd. ("Richardson") for a purchase price of $235,973. Richardson RFPD is a leading value-added global component distributor and provider of engineered solutions serving the global radio frequency and wireless communications market. Richardson RFPD's product set includes devices for infrastructure and wireless networks, power management and alternative energy markets.

On January 3, 2011, the company acquired Nu Horizons Electronics Corp. ("Nu Horizons") for a purchase price of $161,125, which included cash acquired of $18,085 and $26,375 of debt paid at closing. Nu Horizons is a leading global distributor of advanced technology semiconductor, display, illumination, and power solutions to a wide variety of commercial original equipment manufacturers and electronic manufacturing service providers in the components industry. The fair value of the net assets acquired relating to the Nu Horizons acquisition, including identifiable intangible assets, exceeded the purchase price paid. Accordingly, during the first six months of 2011, the company recognized the excess of the fair value of the net assets acquired over the purchase price paid of $1,755 ($1,078 net of related taxes or $.01 per share on both a basic and diluted basis) as a gain on bargain purchase which was subsequently adjusted downward by $667 ($410 net of related taxes) during the fourth quarter of 2011.

During 2011, the company also completed six additional acquisitions. The aggregate consideration for these six acquisitions was $175,892, which included $22,337 of cash acquired. The impact of these acquisitions was not material, individually or in the aggregate, to the company's consolidated financial position or results of operations.

The following table summarizes the company's unaudited consolidated results of operations for the second quarter and first six months of 2011, as well as the unaudited pro forma consolidated results of operations of the company, as though the 2012 and 2011 acquisitions occurred on January 1:

	Quarter Ended				Six Months Ended
	July 2, 2011				July 2, 2011
	As Reported		Pro Forma		As Reported		Pro Forma
Sales	$	5,539,931	$	5,690,257	$	10,762,934	$	11,164,868
Net income attributable to shareholders	156,197		158,842		292,506		302,518
Net income per share:
Basic	$	1.35	$	1.38	$	2.54	$	2.62
Diluted	$	1.33	$	1.35	$	2.49	$	2.58

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

Other

During the first six months of 2012, the company made a payment of $2,526 to increase its ownership interest in a majority-owned subsidiary. The payment was recorded as a reduction to capital in excess of par value, partially offset by the carrying value of the noncontrolling interest.

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Acquisitions (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended				6 Months Ended				3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended		3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2012		Jul. 02, 2011		Jun. 30, 2012		Jul. 02, 2011		Jul. 02, 2011 Acquisitions 2011 and 2012 [Member]	Jul. 02, 2011 Acquisitions 2011 and 2012 [Member]	Mar. 01, 2011 RFPD [Member]	Dec. 31, 2011 Nu Horizons [Member]	Jul. 02, 2011 Nu Horizons [Member]	Jan. 03, 2011 Nu Horizons [Member]	Jun. 30, 2012 Series of Individually Immaterial Business Acquisitions [Member]	Dec. 31, 2011 Series of Individually Immaterial Business Acquisitions [Member]
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation [Abstract]
Business Acquisition, Cost of Acquired Entity, Purchase Price											$ 235,973			$ 161,125	$ 232,161	$ 175,892
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Current Assets, Cash and Cash Equivalents														18,085	37,100	22,337
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Debt Paid														26,375	28,861
Business Acquisition, Contingent Consideration, at Fair Value															10,390
Sales	5,150,563		5,539,931		10,040,092		10,762,934
Net income attributable to shareholders	114,383		156,197		228,011		292,506
Basic	$ 1.04		$ 1.35		$ 2.05		$ 2.54
Diluted	$ 1.02	[1]	$ 1.33	[1]	$ 2.02	[1]	$ 2.49	[1]
Business Combination, Pro Forma Information [Abstract]
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Revenue									5,690,257	11,164,868
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Net Income (Loss)									158,842	302,518
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Earnings Per Share, Basic									$ 1.38	$ 2.62
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Earnings Per Share, Diluted									$ 1.35	$ 2.58
Gain on bargain purchase	0		0		0		1,755					(667)	1,755
Gain on bargain purchase, net of taxes												(410)	1,078
Gain on Purchase of Business, Per Share Basic													$ 0.01
Gain on Purchase of Business, Per Share Diluted													$ 0.01
Payments to acquire additional interest in majority-owned subsidiary					$ 2,526

[1] (a)Stock-based compensation awards for the issuance of 1,552 and 804 shares for the second quarter and first six months of 2012 and 398 and 342 shares for the second quarter and first six months of 2011, respectively, were excluded from the computation of net income per share on a diluted basis as their effect was anti-dilutive.

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Financial Instruments Measured at Fair Value - Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation (Details) (Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member], Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member], Contingent Consideration [Member], USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2012
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Contingent Consideration [Member]
Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward]
Balance as of December 31, 2011	$ 0
Fair value of initial contingent consideration	(10,390)
Change in fair value of contingent consideration included in earnings	(766)
Balance as of June 30, 2012	$ (11,156)

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended				6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2012		Jul. 02, 2011		Jun. 30, 2012		Jul. 02, 2011
Sales	$ 5,150,563		$ 5,539,931		$ 10,040,092		$ 10,762,934
Costs and expenses:
Cost of sales	4,463,419		4,769,784		8,672,369		9,270,279
Selling, general and administrative expenses	457,073		490,590		912,910		955,510
Depreciation and amortization	28,035		26,006		57,085		48,944
Restructuring, integration, and other charges	13,347		5,221		21,590		14,828
Settlement of legal matter	0		0		0		5,875
Total Costs and Expenses	4,961,874		5,291,601		9,663,954		10,295,436
Operating income	188,689		248,330		376,138		467,498
Equity in earnings of affiliated companies	1,428		1,408		3,612		2,621
Gain on bargain purchase	0		0		0		1,755
Interest and other financing expense, net	28,555		26,536		55,687		52,303
Income before income taxes	161,562		223,202		324,063		419,571
Provision for income taxes	47,081		66,891		95,859		126,763
Consolidated net income	114,481		156,311		228,204		292,808
Noncontrolling interests	98		114		193		302
Net income attributable to shareholders	$ 114,383		$ 156,197		$ 228,011		$ 292,506
Net income per share:
Basic	$ 1.04		$ 1.35		$ 2.05		$ 2.54
Diluted	$ 1.02	[1]	$ 1.33	[1]	$ 2.02	[1]	$ 2.49	[1]
Average number of shares outstanding:
Weighted average shares outstanding - basic	110,433		115,434		111,218		115,323
Weighted average shares outstanding - diluted	112,031		117,469		113,079		117,463

[1] (a)Stock-based compensation awards for the issuance of 1,552 and 804 shares for the second quarter and first six months of 2012 and 398 and 342 shares for the second quarter and first six months of 2011, respectively, were excluded from the computation of net income per share on a diluted basis as their effect was anti-dilutive.

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Net Income per Share (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended				6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2012		Jul. 02, 2011		Jun. 30, 2012		Jul. 02, 2011
Earnings Per Share, Diluted [Line Items]
Net income attributable to shareholders	$ 114,383		$ 156,197		$ 228,011		$ 292,506
Weighted average shares outstanding - basic	110,433		115,434		111,218		115,323
Net effect of various dilutive stock-based compensation awards	1,598		2,035		1,861		2,140
Weighted average shares outstanding - diluted	112,031		117,469		113,079		117,463
Net income per share:
Basic	$ 1.04		$ 1.35		$ 2.05		$ 2.54
Diluted	$ 1.02	[1]	$ 1.33	[1]	$ 2.02	[1]	$ 2.49	[1]
Stock Compensation Plan [Member]
Net income per share:
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount	1,552		398		804		342

[1] (a)Stock-based compensation awards for the issuance of 1,552 and 804 shares for the second quarter and first six months of 2012 and 398 and 342 shares for the second quarter and first six months of 2011, respectively, were excluded from the computation of net income per share on a diluted basis as their effect was anti-dilutive.

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2012	Jul. 02, 2011
Cash flows from operating activities:
Consolidated net income	$ 228,204	$ 292,808
Adjustments to reconcile consolidated net income to net cash provided by (used for) operations:
Depreciation and amortization	57,085	48,944
Amortization of stock-based compensation	14,146	21,178
Equity in earnings of affiliated companies	(3,612)	(2,621)
Deferred income taxes	16,332	(484)
Restructuring, integration, and other charges	15,843	10,783
Settlement of legal matter	0	3,609
Excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation arrangements	(4,981)	(6,880)
Other	(2,897)	373
Change in assets and liabilities, net of effects of acquired businesses:
Accounts receivable	119,977	113,584
Inventories	(105,821)	(113,804)
Accounts payable	109,425	(410,915)
Accrued expenses	(74,629)	(45,251)
Other assets and liabilities	(58,118)	(56,026)
Net cash provided by (used for) operating activities	310,954	(144,702)
Cash flows from investing activities:
Cash consideration paid for acquired businesses	(187,197)	(442,337)
Acquisition of property, plant and equipment	(48,864)	(60,340)
Purchase of cost method investment	(15,000)	0
Net cash used for investing activities	(251,061)	(502,677)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Change in short-term and other borrowings	(12,577)	(6,364)
Proceeds from long-term bank borrowings, net	37,800	292,500
Proceeds from exercise of stock options	10,766	46,146
Excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation arrangements	4,981	6,880
Repurchases of common stock	(157,798)	(96,861)
Net cash provided by (used for) financing activities	(116,828)	242,301
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash	(14,120)	9,781
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents	(71,055)	(395,297)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	396,887	926,321
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$ 325,832	$ 531,024

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Investments in Affiliated Companies (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2012	Jul. 02, 2011	Jun. 30, 2012	Jul. 02, 2011	Dec. 31, 2011
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Investments in affiliated companies	$ 62,182		$ 62,182		$ 60,579
Equity in earnings of affiliated companies	1,428	1,408	3,612	2,621
Equity Method Investment Pro Rata Share Of Debt Obligations Of Joint Venture	6,650		6,650
Marubun/Arrow [Member]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage	50.00%		50.00%
Investments in affiliated companies	47,222		47,222		45,626
Equity in earnings of affiliated companies	1,228	1,175	2,844	1,992
Altech Industries [Member]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage	50.00%		50.00%
Investments in affiliated companies	14,960		14,960		14,953
Equity in earnings of affiliated companies	$ 200	$ 233	$ 768	$ 629

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Cost in Excess of Net Assets of Companies Acquired (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2012

Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]

Schedule of Goodwill [Text Block]

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

	Global Components			Global ECS			Total
Balance as of December 31, 2011	$	763,952		$	709,381		$	1,473,333
Acquisitions	135,921			35,416			171,337
Other (primarily foreign currency translation)	(2,279		)	(3,529		)	(5,808		)
Balance as of June 30, 2012	$	897,594		$	741,268		$	1,638,862

Intangible Assets Disclosure [Text Block]

Intangible assets, net, are comprised of the following as of June 30, 2012:

	Weighted-Average Life	Gross Carrying Amount		Accumulated Amortization			Net
Trade names	indefinite	$	179,000	$	—		$	179,000
Customer relationships	11 years	298,442		(83,677		)	214,765
Developed technology	5 years	11,791		(1,490		)	10,301
Other intangible assets	(a)	9,446		(7,188		)	2,258
		$	498,679	$	(92,355	)	$	406,324

Intangible assets, net, are comprised of the following as of December 31, 2011:

	Weighted-Average Life	Gross Carrying Amount		Accumulated Amortization			Net
Trade names	indefinite	$	179,000	$	—		$	179,000
Customer relationships	11 years	267,729		(69,762		)	197,967
Developed technology	6 years	11,029		(693		)	10,336
Procurement agreement	5 years	12,000		(11,400		)	600
Other intangible assets	(a)	14,573		(9,713		)	4,860
		$	484,331	$	(91,568	)	$	392,763

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

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Accounts Receivable (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Accounts receivable	$ 4,449,070	$ 4,530,242
Allowances for doubtful accounts	(47,393)	(48,125)
Accounts receivable, net	$ 4,401,677	$ 4,482,117

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Accounts Receivable (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2012

Receivables [Abstract]

Schedule of Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Text Block]

Accounts receivable, net, consists of the following:

	June 30, 2012			December 31, 2011
Accounts receivable	$	4,449,070		$	4,530,242
Allowances for doubtful accounts	(47,393		)	(48,125		)
Accounts receivable, net	$	4,401,677		$	4,482,117

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Basis of Presentation

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2012

Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]

Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements Disclosure [Text Block]

Basis of Presentation

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

These consolidated financial statements do not include all of the information or notes necessary for a complete presentation and, accordingly, should be read in conjunction with the company's Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended March 31, 2012, as well as the audited consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes for the year ended December 31, 2011, as filed in the company's Annual Report on Form 10-K.

Quarter End

During the first quarter of 2012, the company began operating on a revised quarterly reporting calendar that closes on the Saturday closest to the end of the calendar quarter. There were 64 shipping days for both the second quarters of 2012 and 2011 and there were 128 shipping days for both the first six months of 2012 and 2011.

Reclassification

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

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2012	Jul. 02, 2011	Jun. 30, 2012	Jul. 02, 2011
Consolidated net income	$ 114,481	$ 156,311	$ 228,204	$ 292,808
Other comprehensive income:
Foreign currency translation adjustments	(95,669)	30,646	(47,634)	113,525
Unrealized gain (loss) on investment securities, net	(5,582)	(1,057)	1,047	(4,722)
Unrealized loss on interest rate swaps designated as cash flow hedges, net	(6,528)	0	(3,764)	0
Other employee benefit plan items, net	677	(7)	1,166	(15)
Other comprehensive income (loss)	(107,102)	29,582	(49,185)	108,788
Comprehensive income	7,379	185,893	179,019	401,596
Less: Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	94	114	(5)	302
Comprehensive income attributable to shareholders	$ 7,285	$ 185,779	$ 179,024	$ 401,294

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Employee Benefit Plans

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2012

Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]

Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits Disclosure [Text Block]

Employee Benefit Plans

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

	Quarter Ended						Six Months Ended
	June 30, 2012			July 2, 2011			June 30, 2012			July 2, 2011
Components of net periodic benefit costs:
Service cost	$	516		$	381		$	1,032		$	762
Interest cost	2,201			2,274			4,402			4,548
Expected return on plan assets	(1,509		)	(1,656		)	(3,018		)	(3,312		)
Amortization of unrecognized net loss	951			858			1,902			1,716
Amortization of prior service cost	11			11			22			22
Net periodic benefit costs	$	2,170		$	1,868		$	4,340		$	3,736

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Document and Entity Information	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2012	Jul. 26, 2012
Entity Information [Line Items]
Entity Registrant Name	Arrow Electronics Inc
Entity Central Index Key	0000007536
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--12-31
Entity Filer Category	Large Accelerated Filer
Document Type	10-Q
Document Period End Date	Jun. 30, 2012
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2012
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q2
Amendment Flag	false
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		108,802,347
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	No
Entity Voluntary Filers	No
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes

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Contingencies

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2012

Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]

Contingencies [Text Block]

Contingencies

Settlement of Legal Matter

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

Tekelec Matter

In 2000, the company purchased Tekelec Europe SA ("Tekelec") from Tekelec Airtronic SA ("Airtronic") and certain other selling shareholders. Subsequent to the closing of the acquisition, Tekelec received a product liability claim in the amount of €11,333. The product liability claim was the subject of a French legal proceeding started by the claimant in 2002, under which separate determinations were made as to whether the products that are subject to the claim were defective and the amount of damages sustained by the purchaser. The manufacturer of the products also participated in this proceeding. The claimant commenced legal proceedings against Tekelec and its insurers to recover damages in the amount of €3,742 and expenses of €312 plus interest. In May 2012, the French court ruled in favor of Tekelec and dismissed the plaintiff's claims. However, that decision has been appealed by the plaintiff. The company believes that any amount in addition to the amount accrued by the company would not materially adversely impact the company's consolidated financial position, liquidity, or results of operations.

Environmental and Related Matters

Wyle Claims

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

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

Related Litigation

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

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

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

Environmental Matters - Huntsville

Characterization of the extent of contaminated soil and groundwater continues at the site in Huntsville, Alabama. Under the direction of the Alabama Department of Environmental Management, approximately $4,000 was spent to date. The pace of the ongoing remedial investigations, project management and regulatory oversight is likely to increase somewhat and though the complete scope of the activities is not yet known, the company currently estimates additional investigative and related expenditures at the site of approximately $500 to $750. The nature and scope of both feasibility studies and subsequent remediation at the site has not yet been determined, but assuming the outcome includes source control and certain other measures, the cost is estimated to be between $3,000 and $4,000.

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

Environmental Matters - Norco

In October 2003, the company entered into a consent decree with Wyle Laboratories and the California Department of Toxic Substance Control (the "DTSC") in connection with the Norco site. In April 2005, a Remedial Investigation Work Plan was approved by DTSC that provided for site-wide characterization of known and potential environmental issues. Investigations performed in connection with this work plan and a series of subsequent technical memoranda continued until the filing of a final Remedial Investigation Report early in 2008. The development of a final Remedial Action Work Plan is ongoing. Approximately $31,000 was expended to date on project management, regulatory oversight, and investigative and feasibility study activities. The company currently estimates that the additional cost of project management and regulatory oversight to be $200. Project management and regulatory oversight include costs incurred by Wyle Laboratories and project consultants for project management and costs billed by DTSC to provide regulatory oversight. Ongoing remedial investigations (including costs related to soil and groundwater investigations), and the preparation of a final remedial investigation report are projected to cost between $250 to $500.

Work is under way pertaining to the remediation of contaminated groundwater at certain areas on the Norco site and of soil gas in a limited area immediately adjacent to the site. In 2008, a hydraulic containment system was installed to capture and treat groundwater before it moves into the adjacent offsite area. Approximately $11,000 was expended on remediation to date, and it is anticipated that these activities, along with the initial phases of the treatment of contaminated groundwater in the offsite area and remaining Remedial Action Work Plan costs, will give rise to an additional estimated $12,500 to $24,000.

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

Impact on Financial Statements

The company believes that any cost which it may incur in connection with environmental conditions at the Norco, Huntsville, and El Segundo sites and the related litigation is covered by the contractual indemnifications (except, under the terms of the environmental indemnification, for the first $450), discussed above. The company believes that the recovery of costs incurred to date associated with the environmental clean-up of the Norco and Huntsville sites, is probable. Accordingly, the company increased the receivable for amounts due from E.ON AG by $1,036 during 2012 to $49,990. The company's net costs for such indemnified matters may vary from period to period as estimates of recoveries are not always recognized in the same period as the accrual of estimated expenses.

As successor-in-interest to Wyle, the company is the beneficiary of various Wyle insurance policies that covered liabilities arising out of operations at Norco and Huntsville. Certain of the insurance carriers implicated in the Riverside County litigation have undertaken substantial portions of the defense of the company, and the company has recovered approximately $13,000 from them as of June 30, 2012. However, the company has sued certain other umbrella liability policy carriers because they have yet to make payment on claims filed by the company. These disputes generally relate to the umbrella liability policy carriers' proportional share of the total liability as opposed to the applicability of coverage. In July 2012, the company received a payment of $8,750 pursuant to a settlement with one of these policy carriers in the form of a policy buy-back.

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

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

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

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

Other

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

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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 325,832	$ 396,887
Accounts receivable, net	4,401,677	4,482,117
Inventories	2,074,777	1,963,910
Other current assets	223,138	181,677
Total current assets	7,025,424	7,024,591
Property, plant and equipment, at cost:
Land	23,776	23,790
Buildings and improvements	145,934	147,215
Machinery and equipment	975,385	934,558
Property, plant and equipment, gross	1,145,095	1,105,563
Less: Accumulated depreciation and amortization	(573,124)	(549,334)
Property, plant and equipment, net	571,971	556,229
Investments in affiliated companies	62,182	60,579
Intangible assets, net	406,324	392,763
Cost in excess of net assets of companies acquired	1,638,862	1,473,333
Other assets	330,139	321,584
Total assets	10,034,902	9,829,079
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Accounts payable	3,440,928	3,264,088
Accrued expenses	611,878	660,996
Short-term borrowings, including current portion of long-term debt	27,412	33,843
Total current liabilities	4,080,218	3,958,927
Long-term debt	1,957,873	1,927,823
Other liabilities	273,085	267,069
Equity:
Issued - 125,424 and 125,382 shares in 2012 and 2011, respectively	125,424	125,382
Capital in excess of par value	1,068,529	1,076,275
Treasury stock (16,637 and 13,568 shares in 2012 and 2011, respectively), at cost	(555,110)	(434,959)
Retained earnings	3,000,968	2,772,957
Foreign currency translation adjustment	110,916	158,550
Other	(30,944)	(29,393)
Total shareholders' equity	3,719,783	3,668,812
Noncontrolling interests	3,943	6,448
Total equity	3,723,726	3,675,260
Total liabilities and equity	$ 10,034,902	$ 9,829,079

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Debt

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2012

Debt Disclosure [Abstract]

Debt [Text Block]

Debt

At June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, short-term borrowings of $27,412 and $33,843, respectively, were primarily utilized to support the working capital requirements of certain international operations. The weighted average interest rates on these borrowings at June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011 were 4.2% and 3.6%, respectively.

Long-term debt consists of the following:

	June 30, 2012		December 31, 2011
Revolving credit facility	$	191,800	$	74,000
Asset securitization program	200,000		280,000
6.875% senior notes, due 2013	338,661		341,937
3.375% notes, due 2015	259,096		260,461
6.875% senior debentures, due 2018	198,764		198,660
6.00% notes, due 2020	299,931		299,927
5.125% notes, due 2021	249,317		249,278
7.5% senior debentures, due 2027	197,960		197,890
Other obligations with various interest rates and due dates	22,344		25,670
	$	1,957,873	$	1,927,823

The 7.5% senior debentures are not redeemable prior to their maturity.  The 6.875% senior notes, 3.375% notes, 6.875% senior debentures, 6.00% notes, and 5.125% notes may be called at the option of the company subject to "make whole" clauses.

The estimated fair market value, using quoted market prices, is as follows:

	June 30, 2012		December 31, 2011
6.875% senior notes, due 2013	$	348,700	$	352,000
3.375% notes, due 2015	257,500		250,000
6.875% senior debentures, due 2018	234,000		216,000
6.00% notes, due 2020	330,000		315,000
5.125% notes, due 2021	262,500		247,500
7.5% senior debentures, due 2027	226,000		244,000

The carrying amount of the company's short-term borrowings in various countries, revolving credit facility, asset securitization program, and other obligations approximate their fair value.

The company has a $1,200,000 revolving credit facility, maturing in August 2016. This facility may be used by the company for general corporate purposes including working capital in the ordinary course of business, letters of credit, repayment, prepayment or purchase of long-term indebtedness and acquisitions, and as support for the company's commercial paper program, as applicable. Interest on borrowings under the revolving credit facility is calculated using a base rate or a euro currency rate plus a spread based on the company's credit ratings (1.275% at June 30, 2012). The facility fee related to the revolving credit facility is .225%.  The company had outstanding borrowings under the revolving credit facility of $191,800 and $74,000 at June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively.

The company has a $775,000 asset securitization program collateralized by accounts receivable of certain of its United States subsidiaries, maturing in December 2014. The asset securitization program is conducted through Arrow Electronics Funding Corporation ("AFC"), a wholly-owned, bankruptcy remote subsidiary. The asset securitization program does not qualify for sale treatment. Accordingly, the accounts receivable and related debt obligation remain on the company's consolidated balance sheets. Interest on borrowings is calculated using a base rate or a commercial paper rate plus a spread, which is based on the company's credit ratings (.40% at June 30, 2012).  The facility fee is .40%.

At June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, the company had $200,000 and $280,000, respectively, in outstanding borrowings under the asset securitization program, which was included in "Long-term debt" in the company's consolidated balance sheets, and total collateralized accounts receivable of approximately $1,516,599 and $1,562,613, respectively, were held by AFC and were included in "Accounts receivable, net" in the company's consolidated balance sheets. Any accounts receivable held by AFC would likely not be available to other creditors of the company in the event of bankruptcy or insolvency proceedings before repayment of any outstanding borrowings under the asset securitization program.

Both the revolving credit facility and asset securitization program include terms and conditions that limit the incurrence of additional borrowings, limit the company's ability to pay cash dividends or repurchase stock, and require that certain financial ratios be maintained at designated levels. The company was in compliance with all covenants as of June 30, 2012 and is currently not aware of any events that would cause non-compliance with any covenants in the future.  

Interest and other financing expense, net, includes interest income of $650 and $1,235 for the second quarter and first six months of 2012 and $1,411 and $2,779 for the second quarter and first six months of 2011, respectively.

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Accounts Receivable

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2012

Receivables [Abstract]

Accounts Receivable [Text Block]

Accounts Receivable

Accounts receivable, net, consists of the following:

	June 30, 2012			December 31, 2011
Accounts receivable	$	4,449,070		$	4,530,242
Allowances for doubtful accounts	(47,393		)	(48,125		)
Accounts receivable, net	$	4,401,677		$	4,482,117

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

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Investments in Affiliated Companies (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2012

Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures [Abstract]

Equity Method Investments [Text Block]

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

	June 30, 2012		December 31, 2011
Marubun/Arrow	$	47,222	$	45,626
Altech Industries	14,960		14,953
	$	62,182	$	60,579

Equity in Earnings of Affiliated Companies [Text Block]

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

	Quarter Ended				Six Months Ended
	June 30, 2012		July 2, 2011		June 30, 2012		July 2, 2011
Marubun/Arrow	$	1,228	$	1,175	$	2,844	$	1,992
Altech Industries	200		233		768		629
	$	1,428	$	1,408	$	3,612	$	2,621

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Segment and Geographic Information

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2012

Segment Reporting [Abstract]

Segment and Geographic Information [Text Block]

Segment and Geographic Information

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

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

	Quarter Ended						Six Months Ended
	June 30, 2012			July 2, 2011			June 30, 2012			July 2, 2011
Sales:
Global components	$	3,453,687		$	3,875,331		$	6,803,241		$	7,761,931
Global ECS	1,696,876			1,664,600			3,236,851			3,001,003
Consolidated	$	5,150,563		$	5,539,931		$	10,040,092		$	10,762,934
Operating income (loss):
Global components	$	170,524		$	224,035		$	341,232		$	452,916
Global ECS	65,961			63,690			121,448			102,770
Corporate (a)	(47,796		)	(39,395		)	(86,542		)	(88,188		)
Consolidated	$	188,689		$	248,330		$	376,138		$	467,498

(a) Includes restructuring, integration, and other charges of $13,347 and $21,590 for the second quarter and first six months of 2012 and $5,221 and $14,828 for the second quarter and first six months of 2011, respectively. Also included in the first six months of 2011 is a charge of $5,875 related to the settlement of a legal matter.

Total assets, by segment, are as follows:

	June 30, 2012		December 31, 2011
Global components	$	6,335,830	$	5,974,174
Global ECS	3,031,486		3,206,788
Corporate	667,586		648,117
Consolidated	$	10,034,902	$	9,829,079

Sales, by geographic area, are as follows:

	Quarter Ended				Six Months Ended
	June 30, 2012		July 2, 2011		June 30, 2012		July 2, 2011
Americas (b)	$	2,703,706	$	2,728,486	$	5,235,486	$	5,120,287
EMEA (c)	1,488,294		1,792,023		3,018,321		3,608,587
Asia/Pacific	958,563		1,019,422		1,786,285		2,034,060
Consolidated	$	5,150,563	$	5,539,931	$	10,040,092	$	10,762,934

(b) Includes sales related to the United States of $2,493,567 and $4,794,563 for the second quarter and first six months of 2012 and $2,519,496 and $4,680,845 for the second quarter and first six months of 2011, respectively.

(c) Defined as Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.

Net property, plant and equipment, by geographic area, is as follows:

	June 30, 2012		December 31, 2011
Americas (d)	$	490,698	$	479,420
EMEA	60,335		56,552
Asia/Pacific	20,938		20,257
Consolidated	$	571,971	$	556,229

(d) Includes net property, plant and equipment related to the United States of $489,485 and $478,376 at June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively.

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Net Income per Share

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2012

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

Net ncome per Share [Text Block]

Net Income per Share

The following table sets forth the computation of net income per share on a basic and diluted basis (shares in thousands):

	Quarter Ended				Six Months Ended
	June 30, 2012		July 2, 2011		June 30, 2012		July 2, 2011
Net income attributable to shareholders	$	114,383	$	156,197	$	228,011	$	292,506
Weighted average shares outstanding - basic	110,433		115,434		111,218		115,323
Net effect of various dilutive stock-based compensation awards	1,598		2,035		1,861		2,140
Weighted average shares outstanding - diluted	112,031		117,469		113,079		117,463
Net income per share:
Basic	$	1.04	$	1.35	$	2.05	$	2.54
Diluted (a)	$	1.02	$	1.33	$	2.02	$	2.49

(a) Stock-based compensation awards for the issuance of 1,552 and 804 shares for the second quarter and first six months of 2012 and 398 and 342 shares for the second quarter and first six months of 2011, respectively, were excluded from the computation of net income per share on a diluted basis as their effect was anti-dilutive.

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Financial Instruments Measured at Fair Value

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2012

Financial Instruments Measured at Fair Value [Abstract]

Financial Instruments Measured At Fair Value [Text Block]

Financial Instruments Measured at Fair Value

Fair value is defined as the exchange price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date.  The company utilizes a fair value hierarchy, which maximizes the use of observable inputs and minimizes the use of unobservable inputs when measuring fair value.  The fair value hierarchy has three levels of inputs that may be used to measure fair value:

Level 1 Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets that are accessible at the measurement date for identical, unrestricted assets or liabilities.

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

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

The following table presents assets (liabilities) measured at fair value on a recurring basis at June 30, 2012:

	Level 1		Level 2			Level 3			Total
Available-for-sale securities	$	46,478	$	—		$	—		$	46,478
Interest rate swaps	—		(9,088		)	—			(9,088		)
Foreign exchange contracts	—		(1,339		)	—			(1,339		)
Contingent consideration	—		—			(11,156		)	(11,156		)
	$	46,478	$	(10,427	)	$	(11,156	)	$	24,895

The following table presents assets (liabilities) measured at fair value on a recurring basis at December 31, 2011:

	Level 1		Level 2			Level 3		Total
Available-for-sale securities	$	45,421	$	—		$	—	$	45,421
Interest rate swaps	—		(3,009		)	—		(3,009		)
Foreign exchange contracts	—		(649		)	—		(649		)
	$	45,421	$	(3,658	)	$	—	$	41,763

The following table summarizes the Level 3 activity for the first six months of 2012:

Balance as of December 31, 2011	$	—
Fair value of initial contingent consideration	(10,390		)
Change in fair value of contingent consideration included in earnings	(766		)
Balance as of June 30, 2012	$	(11,156	)

The change in the fair value of contingent consideration is included in "Restructuring, integration, and other charges," in the company's consolidated statements of operations.

During the first six months of 2012 and 2011, there were no transfers of assets (liabilities) measured at fair value between the three levels of the fair value hierarchy.

Available-For-Sale Securities

The company has a 1.9% equity ownership interest in WPG Holdings Co., Ltd. ("WPG") and an 8.4% equity ownership interest in Marubun Corporation ("Marubun"), which are accounted for as available-for-sale securities.

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

	June 30, 2012				December 31, 2011
	Marubun		WPG		Marubun			WPG
Cost basis	$	10,016	$	10,798	$	10,016		$	10,798
Unrealized holding gain (loss)	203		25,461		(371		)	24,978
Fair value	$	10,219	$	36,259	$	9,645		$	35,776

The fair value of these investments are included in "Other assets" in the company's consolidated balance sheets, and the related unrealized holding gains or losses are included in "Other" in the shareholders' equity section in the company's consolidated balance sheets.

Derivative Instruments

The company uses various financial instruments, including derivative financial instruments, for purposes other than trading.  Derivatives used as part of the company's risk management strategy are designated at inception as hedges and measured for effectiveness both at inception and on an ongoing basis.

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

	Asset (Liability) Derivatives
		Fair Value
	Balance Sheet Location	June 30, 2012			December 31, 2011
Derivative instruments designated as hedges:
Interest rate swaps designated as cash flow hedges	Other liabilities	$	(9,088	)	$	(3,009	)
Foreign exchange contracts designated as cash flow hedges	Other current assets	28			73
Foreign exchange contracts designated as cash flow hedges	Accrued expenses	(418		)	(641		)
Total derivative instruments designated as hedging instruments		(9,478		)	(3,577		)
Derivative instruments not designated as hedges:
Foreign exchange contracts	Other current assets	964			2,218
Foreign exchange contracts	Accrued expenses	(1,913		)	(2,299		)
Total derivative instruments not designated as hedging instruments		(949		)	(81		)
Total		$	(10,427	)	$	(3,658	)

The effect of derivative instruments on the consolidated statements of operations is as follows:

	Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income
	Quarter Ended						Six Months Ended
	June 30, 2012			July 2, 2011			June 30, 2012			July 2, 2011
Derivative instruments not designated as hedges:
Foreign exchange contracts (a)	$	(552	)	$	(1,474	)	$	(1,345	)	$	(3,177	)

	Cash Flow Hedges
	Quarter Ended						Six Months Ended
	June 30, 2012						June 30, 2012
	Interest Rate Swaps (b)			Foreign Exchange Contracts (c)			Interest Rate Swaps (b)			Foreign Exchange Contracts (c)
Effective portion:
Gain (loss) recognized in other comprehensive income	$	(10,625	)	$	(204	)	$	(6,079	)	$	236
Gain (loss) reclassified into income	$	—		$	(16	)	$	—		$	(57	)
Ineffective portion:
Gain (loss) recognized into income	$	—		$	—		$	—		$	—

	Cash Flow Hedges
	Quarter Ended				Six Months Ended
	July 2, 2011				July 2, 2011
	Interest Rate Swaps (b)		Foreign Exchange Contracts (c)		Interest Rate Swaps (b)		Foreign Exchange Contracts (c)
Effective portion:
Gain (loss) recognized in other comprehensive income	$	—	$	215	$	—	$	715
Gain (loss) reclassified into income	$	—	$	83	$	—	$	39
Ineffective portion:
Gain (loss) recognized into income	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—

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

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

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

Interest Rate Swaps

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

In September 2011, the company entered into a ten-year forward-starting interest rate swap (the "2011 swap") locking in a treasury rate of 2.63% with an aggregate notional amount of $175,000. This swap manages the risk associated with changes in treasury rates and the impact of future interest payments. The 2011 swap relates to the interest payments for anticipated debt issuances. Such anticipated debt issuances are expected to replace the outstanding debt maturing in July 2013. The 2011 swap is classified as a cash flow hedge and had a negative fair value of $9,088 and $3,009 at June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively.

Foreign Exchange Contracts

The company enters into foreign exchange forward, option, or swap contracts (collectively, the "foreign exchange contracts") to mitigate the impact of changes in foreign currency exchange rates.  These contracts are executed to facilitate the hedging of foreign currency exposures resulting from inventory purchases and sales and generally have terms of no more than six months. Gains or losses on these contracts are deferred and recognized when the underlying future purchase or sale is recognized or when the corresponding asset or liability is revalued. The company does not enter into foreign exchange contracts for trading purposes. The risk of loss on a foreign exchange contract is the risk of nonperformance by the counterparties, which the company minimizes by limiting its counterparties to major financial institutions.  The fair value of the foreign exchange contracts are estimated using market quotes.  The notional amount of the foreign exchange contracts at June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011 was $306,531 and $332,881, respectively.

Contingent Consideration

In connection with one of the 2012 acquisitions, payment of a portion of the respective purchase price is contingent upon the achievement of certain operating results, with a maximum possible payout of $18,000 over a three-year period. The company estimated the fair value of the contingent consideration as the present value of the expected contingent payments, determined using the weighted probabilities of the possible payments. The company reassesses the fair value of the contingent consideration on a quarterly basis. Of the total contingent consideration as of June 30, 2012, $3,456 is included in "Accrued expenses" and $7,700 is included in "Other liabilities" in the company's consolidated balance sheets.

Other

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

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Restructuring, Integration, and Other Charges

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2012

Restructuring Charges [Abstract]

Restructuring, Integration and Other Charges [Text Block]

Restructuring, Integration, and Other Charges

During the second quarters of 2012 and 2011, the company recorded restructuring, integration, and other charges of $13,347 ($9,702 net of related taxes or $.09 per share on both a basic and diluted basis) and $5,221 ($3,584 net of related taxes or $.03 per share on both a basic and diluted basis), respectively.

During the first six months of 2012 and 2011, the company recorded restructuring, integration, and other charges of $21,590 ($15,843 net of related taxes or $.14 per share on both a basic and diluted basis) and $14,828 ($10,783 net of related taxes or $.09 per share on both a basic and diluted basis), respectively.

The following table presents the components of the restructuring, integration, and other charges:

	Quarter Ended						Six Months Ended
	June 30, 2012			July 2, 2011			June 30, 2012		July 2, 2011
Restructuring charges - current period actions	$	9,430		$	4,277		$	14,847	$	8,632
Restructuring and integration charges (credits) - actions taken in prior periods	(60		)	(1,287		)	427		(1,366		)
Acquisition-related expenses	3,977			2,231			6,316		7,562
	$	13,347		$	5,221		$	21,590	$	14,828

2012 Restructuring Charge

The following table presents the components of the 2012 restructuring charge of $14,847 and activity in the related restructuring accrual for the first six months of 2012:

	Personnel Costs			Facilities			Asset Write-down			Total
Restructuring charge	$	10,366		$	331		$	4,150		$	14,847
Payments	(5,304		)	(115		)	—			(5,419		)
Non-cash usage	—			—			(4,150		)	(4,150		)
Foreign currency translation	(6		)	—			—			(6		)
Balance as of June 30, 2012	$	5,056		$	216		$	—		$	5,272

The restructuring charge of $14,847 for the first six months of 2012 primarily includes personnel costs of $10,366, facilities costs of $331, and asset write-downs of $4,150.  The personnel costs are related to the elimination of approximately 185 positions within the global components business segment and approximately 85 positions within the global ECS business segment. The facilities costs are related to exit activities for six vacated facilities worldwide due to the company's continued efforts to streamline its operations and reduce real estate costs. The asset write-downs resulted from the company's decision to exit certain business activities which causes these assets to become redundant and have no future benefit. These restructuring initiatives are due to the company's continued efforts to lower cost and drive operational efficiency.

2011 Restructuring Charge

The following table presents the activity in the restructuring accrual for the first six months of 2012 related to the 2011 restructuring:

	Personnel  Costs			Facilities			Total
Balance as of December 31, 2011	$	5,517		$	3,190		$	8,707
Restructuring charge (credit)	2,234			(245		)	1,989
Payments	(5,435		)	(1,100		)	(6,535		)
Foreign currency translation	(50		)	4			(46		)
Balance as of June 30, 2012	$	2,266		$	1,849		$	4,115

Restructuring and Integration Accruals Related to Actions Taken Prior to 2011

The following table presents the activity in the restructuring and integration accruals for the first six months of 2012 related to restructuring and integration actions taken prior to 2011:

	Personnel Costs			Facilities			Other			Total
Balance as of December 31, 2011	$	511		$	3,882		$	1,309		$	5,702
Restructuring and integration credits	(121		)	(132		)	(1,309		)	(1,562		)
Payments	(60		)	(768		)	—			(828		)
Foreign currency translation	(7		)	(9		)	—			(16		)
Balance as of June 30, 2012	$	323		$	2,973		$	—		$	3,296

Restructuring and Integration Accrual Summary

In summary, the restructuring and integration accruals aggregate $12,683 at June 30, 2012, all of which is expected to be spent in cash, and are expected to be utilized as follows:

• The accruals for personnel costs totaling $7,645 to cover the termination of personnel are primarily expected to be spent within one year.

• The accruals for facilities totaling $5,038 relate to vacated leased properties that have scheduled payments of $2,015 in 2012, $1,437 in 2013, $776 in 2014, $346 in 2015, $283 in 2016, and $181thereafter.

Acquisition-Related Expenses

Included in restructuring, integration, and other charges are acquisition-related expenses of $3,977 and $6,316 for the second quarter and first six months of 2012 and $2,231 and $7,562 for the second quarter and first six months of 2011, respectively, primarily consisting of professional fees directly related to recent acquisition activity.

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Shareholders' Equity

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2012

Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract]

Stockholders' Equity [Text Block]

Shareholders' Equity

Share-Repurchase Program

In October 2011, the company's Board of Directors (the "Board") approved the repurchase of up to $150,000 of the company's common stock through a share-repurchase program. In June 2012, the company's Board approved an additional repurchase of up to $200,000 of the company's common stock. As of June 30, 2012, the company repurchased 4,035,802 shares under these programs with a market value of $149,664 at the dates of repurchase.

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Cost in Excess of Net Assets of Companies Acquired - Intangibles (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended			6 Months Ended	12 Months Ended	6 Months Ended	12 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2012	Jul. 02, 2011	Jun. 30, 2012	Jul. 02, 2011	Dec. 31, 2011	Jun. 30, 2012 Customer Relationships [Member] Years	Dec. 31, 2011 Customer Relationships [Member] Years	Jun. 30, 2012 Patented Technology [Member] Years	Dec. 31, 2011 Patented Technology [Member] Years	Dec. 31, 2011 Procurement Agreement [Member] Years	Jun. 30, 2012 Other Intangible Assets [Member] Years		Dec. 31, 2011 Other Intangible Assets [Member]		Jun. 30, 2012 Trade Names [Member]	Dec. 31, 2011 Trade Names [Member]
Finite And Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Acquired Finite-lived Intangible Asset, Weighted Average Useful Life						11	11	5	6	5
Gross Carrying Amount	$ 498,679		$ 498,679		$ 484,331	$ 298,442	$ 267,729	$ 11,791	$ 11,029	$ 12,000	$ 9,446	[1]	$ 14,573	[1]	$ 179,000	$ 179,000
Accumulated Amortization	(92,355)		(92,355)		(91,568)	(83,677)	(69,762)	(1,490)	(693)	(11,400)	(7,188)	[1]	(9,713)	[1]	0	0
Net	406,324		406,324		392,763	214,765	197,967	10,301	10,336	600	2,258	[1]	4,860	[1]	179,000	179,000
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Useful Life, Minimum											1
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Useful Life, Maximum											3
Amortization of Intangible Assets	$ 8,959	$ 9,280	$ 18,630	$ 16,163

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

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Acquisitions (Tables) (Acquisitions 2011 [Member])

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2012

Acquisitions 2011 [Member]

Business Acquisition [Line Items]

Business Acquisition Results of Operations And Pro Forma Information [Text Block]

The following table summarizes the company's unaudited consolidated results of operations for the second quarter and first six months of 2011, as well as the unaudited pro forma consolidated results of operations of the company, as though the 2012 and 2011 acquisitions occurred on January 1:

	Quarter Ended				Six Months Ended
	July 2, 2011				July 2, 2011
	As Reported		Pro Forma		As Reported		Pro Forma
Sales	$	5,539,931	$	5,690,257	$	10,762,934	$	11,164,868
Net income attributable to shareholders	156,197		158,842		292,506		302,518
Net income per share:
Basic	$	1.35	$	1.38	$	2.54	$	2.62
Diluted	$	1.33	$	1.35	$	2.49	$	2.58

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Financial Instruments Measured at Fair Value (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2012

Financial Instruments Measured at Fair Value [Abstract]

Schedule of Fair Value Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis Table [Text Block]

The following table presents assets (liabilities) measured at fair value on a recurring basis at June 30, 2012:

	Level 1		Level 2			Level 3			Total
Available-for-sale securities	$	46,478	$	—		$	—		$	46,478
Interest rate swaps	—		(9,088		)	—			(9,088		)
Foreign exchange contracts	—		(1,339		)	—			(1,339		)
Contingent consideration	—		—			(11,156		)	(11,156		)
	$	46,478	$	(10,427	)	$	(11,156	)	$	24,895

The following table presents assets (liabilities) measured at fair value on a recurring basis at December 31, 2011:

	Level 1		Level 2			Level 3		Total
Available-for-sale securities	$	45,421	$	—		$	—	$	45,421
Interest rate swaps	—		(3,009		)	—		(3,009		)
Foreign exchange contracts	—		(649		)	—		(649		)
	$	45,421	$	(3,658	)	$	—	$	41,763

Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Table Text Block]

The following table summarizes the Level 3 activity for the first six months of 2012:

Balance as of December 31, 2011	$	—
Fair value of initial contingent consideration	(10,390		)
Change in fair value of contingent consideration included in earnings	(766		)
Balance as of June 30, 2012	$	(11,156	)

Available-for-sale Securities [Text Block]

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

	June 30, 2012				December 31, 2011
	Marubun		WPG		Marubun			WPG
Cost basis	$	10,016	$	10,798	$	10,016		$	10,798
Unrealized holding gain (loss)	203		25,461		(371		)	24,978
Fair value	$	10,219	$	36,259	$	9,645		$	35,776

Schedule of Derivative Instruments in Statement of Financial Position, Fair Value [Text Block]

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

	Asset (Liability) Derivatives
		Fair Value
	Balance Sheet Location	June 30, 2012			December 31, 2011
Derivative instruments designated as hedges:
Interest rate swaps designated as cash flow hedges	Other liabilities	$	(9,088	)	$	(3,009	)
Foreign exchange contracts designated as cash flow hedges	Other current assets	28			73
Foreign exchange contracts designated as cash flow hedges	Accrued expenses	(418		)	(641		)
Total derivative instruments designated as hedging instruments		(9,478		)	(3,577		)
Derivative instruments not designated as hedges:
Foreign exchange contracts	Other current assets	964			2,218
Foreign exchange contracts	Accrued expenses	(1,913		)	(2,299		)
Total derivative instruments not designated as hedging instruments		(949		)	(81		)
Total		$	(10,427	)	$	(3,658	)

Schedule of Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) in Statement of Financial Performance [Text Block]

The effect of derivative instruments on the consolidated statements of operations is as follows:

	Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income
	Quarter Ended						Six Months Ended
	June 30, 2012			July 2, 2011			June 30, 2012			July 2, 2011
Derivative instruments not designated as hedges:
Foreign exchange contracts (a)	$	(552	)	$	(1,474	)	$	(1,345	)	$	(3,177	)

	Cash Flow Hedges
	Quarter Ended						Six Months Ended
	June 30, 2012						June 30, 2012
	Interest Rate Swaps (b)			Foreign Exchange Contracts (c)			Interest Rate Swaps (b)			Foreign Exchange Contracts (c)
Effective portion:
Gain (loss) recognized in other comprehensive income	$	(10,625	)	$	(204	)	$	(6,079	)	$	236
Gain (loss) reclassified into income	$	—		$	(16	)	$	—		$	(57	)
Ineffective portion:
Gain (loss) recognized into income	$	—		$	—		$	—		$	—

	Cash Flow Hedges
	Quarter Ended				Six Months Ended
	July 2, 2011				July 2, 2011
	Interest Rate Swaps (b)		Foreign Exchange Contracts (c)		Interest Rate Swaps (b)		Foreign Exchange Contracts (c)
Effective portion:
Gain (loss) recognized in other comprehensive income	$	—	$	215	$	—	$	715
Gain (loss) reclassified into income	$	—	$	83	$	—	$	39
Ineffective portion:
Gain (loss) recognized into income	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—

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

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

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

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Segment and Geographic Information (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended				6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2012		Jul. 02, 2011		Jun. 30, 2012	Jul. 02, 2011	Dec. 31, 2011
Sales:
Sales	$ 5,150,563		$ 5,539,931		$ 10,040,092	$ 10,762,934
Operating income (loss):
Operating income	188,689		248,330		376,138	467,498
Restructuring, integration, and other charges	13,347		5,221		21,590	14,828
Settlement of legal matter	0		0		0	5,875
Assets	10,034,902				10,034,902		9,829,079
Global Components [Member]
Sales:
Sales	3,453,687		3,875,331		6,803,241	7,761,931
Operating income (loss):
Operating income	170,524		224,035		341,232	452,916
Assets	6,335,830				6,335,830		5,974,174
Global ECS [Member]
Sales:
Sales	1,696,876		1,664,600		3,236,851	3,001,003
Operating income (loss):
Operating income	65,961		63,690		121,448	102,770
Assets	3,031,486				3,031,486		3,206,788
Corporate [Member]
Operating income (loss):
Operating income	(47,796)	[1]	(39,395)	[1]	(86,542)	(88,188)
Assets	$ 667,586				$ 667,586		$ 648,117

[1] (a)Includes restructuring, integration, and other charges of $13,347 and $21,590 for the second quarter and first six months of 2012 and $5,221 and $14,828 for the second quarter and first six months of 2011, respectively. Also included in the first six months of 2011 is a charge of $5,875 related to the settlement of a legal matter.

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Financial Instruments Measured at Fair Value - AFS (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Marubun [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Available For Sale Investment Ownership Percentage	8.40%
Available-for-sale Securities, Amortized Cost	$ 10,016	$ 10,016
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Unrealized Gain (Loss)	203	(371)
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value Disclosure	10,219	9,645
WPG [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Available For Sale Investment Ownership Percentage	1.90%
Available-for-sale Securities, Amortized Cost	10,798	10,798
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Unrealized Gain (Loss)	25,461	24,978
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value Disclosure	$ 36,259	$ 35,776

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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (PARENTHETICALS) (USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Common Stock Par Value	$ 1.00	$ 1.00
Common Stock Shares Authorized	160,000	160,000
Common Stock Issued	125,424	125,382
Treasury Stock Shares	16,637	13,568

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Investments in Affiliated Companies

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2012

Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures [Abstract]

Investments in Affiliated Companies [Text Block]

Investments in Affiliated Companies

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

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

	June 30, 2012		December 31, 2011
Marubun/Arrow	$	47,222	$	45,626
Altech Industries	14,960		14,953
	$	62,182	$	60,579

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

	Quarter Ended				Six Months Ended
	June 30, 2012		July 2, 2011		June 30, 2012		July 2, 2011
Marubun/Arrow	$	1,228	$	1,175	$	2,844	$	1,992
Altech Industries	200		233		768		629
	$	1,428	$	1,408	$	3,612	$	2,621

Under the terms of various joint venture agreements, the company is required to pay its pro-rata share of the third party debt of the joint ventures in the event that the joint ventures are unable to meet their obligations.  At June 30, 2012, the company's pro-rata share of this debt was approximately $6,650. The company believes that there is sufficient equity in each of the joint ventures to meet their obligations.

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Restructuring, Integration, and Other Charges (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2012

Restructuring Charges [Abstract]

Schedule of Restructuring and Related Costs [Text Block]

The following table presents the components of the restructuring, integration, and other charges:

	Quarter Ended						Six Months Ended
	June 30, 2012			July 2, 2011			June 30, 2012		July 2, 2011
Restructuring charges - current period actions	$	9,430		$	4,277		$	14,847	$	8,632
Restructuring and integration charges (credits) - actions taken in prior periods	(60		)	(1,287		)	427		(1,366		)
Acquisition-related expenses	3,977			2,231			6,316		7,562
	$	13,347		$	5,221		$	21,590	$	14,828

Schedule of Restructuring Reserve by Type of Cost [Table Text Block]

2012 Restructuring Charge

The following table presents the components of the 2012 restructuring charge of $14,847 and activity in the related restructuring accrual for the first six months of 2012:

	Personnel Costs			Facilities			Asset Write-down			Total
Restructuring charge	$	10,366		$	331		$	4,150		$	14,847
Payments	(5,304		)	(115		)	—			(5,419		)
Non-cash usage	—			—			(4,150		)	(4,150		)
Foreign currency translation	(6		)	—			—			(6		)
Balance as of June 30, 2012	$	5,056		$	216		$	—		$	5,272

The restructuring charge of $14,847 for the first six months of 2012 primarily includes personnel costs of $10,366, facilities costs of $331, and asset write-downs of $4,150.  The personnel costs are related to the elimination of approximately 185 positions within the global components business segment and approximately 85 positions within the global ECS business segment. The facilities costs are related to exit activities for six vacated facilities worldwide due to the company's continued efforts to streamline its operations and reduce real estate costs. The asset write-downs resulted from the company's decision to exit certain business activities which causes these assets to become redundant and have no future benefit. These restructuring initiatives are due to the company's continued efforts to lower cost and drive operational efficiency.

2011 Restructuring Charge

The following table presents the activity in the restructuring accrual for the first six months of 2012 related to the 2011 restructuring:

	Personnel  Costs			Facilities			Total
Balance as of December 31, 2011	$	5,517		$	3,190		$	8,707
Restructuring charge (credit)	2,234			(245		)	1,989
Payments	(5,435		)	(1,100		)	(6,535		)
Foreign currency translation	(50		)	4			(46		)
Balance as of June 30, 2012	$	2,266		$	1,849		$	4,115

Restructuring and Integration Accruals Related to Actions Taken Prior to 2011

The following table presents the activity in the restructuring and integration accruals for the first six months of 2012 related to restructuring and integration actions taken prior to 2011:

	Personnel Costs			Facilities			Other			Total
Balance as of December 31, 2011	$	511		$	3,882		$	1,309		$	5,702
Restructuring and integration credits	(121		)	(132		)	(1,309		)	(1,562		)
Payments	(60		)	(768		)	—			(828		)
Foreign currency translation	(7		)	(9		)	—			(16		)
Balance as of June 30, 2012	$	323		$	2,973		$	—		$	3,296

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Debt - LT Debt (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2012	Jul. 02, 2011	Jun. 30, 2012	Jul. 02, 2011	Dec. 31, 2011
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term Debt, Excluding Current Maturities	$ 1,957,873		$ 1,957,873		$ 1,927,823
Accounts receivable, net	4,401,677		4,401,677		4,482,117
Investment Income, Interest	650	1,411	1,235	2,779
Revolving Credit Facility due in 2016 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term Debt, Excluding Current Maturities	191,800		191,800		74,000
Asset Securitization Program [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term Debt, Excluding Current Maturities	200,000		200,000		280,000
Asset Securitization Program Maximum Capacity	775,000		775,000
Asset Securitization Program Interest Rate Spread At End of Period	0.40%		0.40%
Asset Securitization Program Facility Fee	0.40%		0.40%
Assets that Continue to be Recognized, Securitized or Asset-backed Financing Arrangement Assets and any Other Financial Assets Managed Together, Principal Amount Outstanding	200,000		200,000		280,000
Accounts receivable, net	1,516,599		1,516,599		1,562,613
Senior Notes Due in 2013 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term Debt, Excluding Current Maturities	338,661		338,661		341,937
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	6.875%		6.875%
Debt Instrument, Fair Value	348,700		348,700		352,000
Notes Due in 2015 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term Debt, Excluding Current Maturities	259,096		259,096		260,461
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	3.375%		3.375%
Debt Instrument, Fair Value	257,500		257,500		250,000
Senior Debentures Due in 2018 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term Debt, Excluding Current Maturities	198,764		198,764		198,660
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	6.875%		6.875%
Debt Instrument, Fair Value	234,000		234,000		216,000
Notes Due in 2020 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term Debt, Excluding Current Maturities	299,931		299,931		299,927
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	6.00%		6.00%
Debt Instrument, Fair Value	330,000		330,000		315,000
Notes Due in 2021 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term Debt, Excluding Current Maturities	249,317		249,317		249,278
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	5.125%		5.125%
Debt Instrument, Fair Value	262,500		262,500		247,500
Senior Debentures Due in 2027 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term Debt, Excluding Current Maturities	197,960		197,960		197,890
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	7.50%		7.50%
Debt Instrument, Fair Value	226,000		226,000		244,000
Other LT Obligations [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term Debt, Excluding Current Maturities	22,344		22,344		25,670
Revolving Credit Facility due in 2016 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity	1,200,000		1,200,000
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate	1.275%		1.275%
Line of Credit Facility, Commitment Fee Percentage			0.225%
Line of Credit Facility, Amount Outstanding	$ 191,800		$ 191,800		$ 74,000

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Basis of Presentation (Policies)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2012

Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]

Fiscal Period Policy

During the first quarter of 2012, the company began operating on a revised quarterly reporting calendar that closes on the Saturday closest to the end of the calendar quarter. There were 64 shipping days for both the second quarters of 2012 and 2011 and there were 128 shipping days for both the first six months of 2012 and 2011.

Comparability of Prior Year Financial Data, Policy

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

Goodwill and Intangible Assets Policy

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

Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Policy

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

Fair Value of Debt Policy

The carrying amount of the company's short-term borrowings in various countries, revolving credit facility, asset securitization program, and other obligations approximate their fair value.

Fair Value of Financial Instruments Policy

Fair value is defined as the exchange price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date.  The company utilizes a fair value hierarchy, which maximizes the use of observable inputs and minimizes the use of unobservable inputs when measuring fair value.  The fair value hierarchy has three levels of inputs that may be used to measure fair value:

Level 1 Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets that are accessible at the measurement date for identical, unrestricted assets or liabilities.

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

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