0001171843-13-003148.txt : 20130802 0001171843-13-003148.hdr.sgml : 20130802 20130802084634 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0001171843-13-003148 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 2 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20130802 ITEM INFORMATION: Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers: Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers ITEM INFORMATION: Financial Statements and Exhibits FILED AS OF DATE: 20130802 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20130802 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: TECH DATA CORP CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000790703 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: WHOLESALE-COMPUTER & PERIPHERAL EQUIPMENT & SOFTWARE [5045] IRS NUMBER: 591578329 STATE OF INCORPORATION: FL FISCAL YEAR END: 0131 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 000-14625 FILM NUMBER: 131004737 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 5350 TECH DATA DR CITY: CLEARWATER STATE: FL ZIP: 33760 BUSINESS PHONE: 7275397429 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 5350 TECH DATA DRIVE CITY: CLEARWATER STATE: FL ZIP: 33760 8-K 1 document.htm FORM 8-K FILING DOCUMENT Form 8-K Filing

UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of
The Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) August 2, 2013 

Tech Data Corporation
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Florida 0-14625 59-1578329
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation) 		(Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.)

5350 Tech Data Drive
Clearwater, Florida		 33760
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

Registrant's telephone number, including area code:   727-539-7429

N/A
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

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Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

(b) On August 2, 2013, Tech Data Corporation announced the resignation of Murray Wright, president, the Americas, effective immediately.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(c) Exhibits

Exhibit 99.1 August 2, 2013 Press Release by Tech Data Corporation.

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 hereunto duly authorized.

    Tech Data Corporation
(Registrant)
August 2, 2013
(Date)		   /s/   JEFFERY P. HOWELLS
Jeffery P. Howells
Executive Vice President &
Chief Financial Officer
(principal financial officer)
EX-99 2 newsrelease.htm PRESS RELEASE Tech Data Announces the Resignation of Murray Wright, President, the Americas

EXHIBIT 99.1

Tech Data Announces the Resignation of Murray Wright, President, the Americas

CLEARWATER, Fla., Aug. 2, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Tech Data Corporation (Nasdaq:TECD), a leading IT products distributor, today announced the resignation of Murray Wright, president, the Americas, effective immediately. Wright, who joined Tech Data in 2006, has accepted the role of CEO at technology solutions provider Zones, Inc.

"Murray's leadership has been instrumental in guiding our Americas region through a number of strategic initiatives that position Tech Data for long-term success," said Tech Data CEO Bob Dutkowsky. "We thank him for his many contributions to the company throughout the years and wish him all the best in his new role."

In the role of president, the Americas, Wright was responsible for leading the company's extensive sales, marketing and logistics operations throughout the United States, Canada and Latin America. Until a successor is named, company operations previously reporting to Wright will report to Dutkowsky.

About Tech Data

Tech Data Corporation is one of the world's largest wholesale distributors of technology products, services and solutions. Its advanced logistics capabilities and value added services enable 120,000 resellers in more than 100 countries to efficiently and cost effectively support the diverse technology needs of end users. To learn more, visit To learn more, visit www.techdata.com, or follow us on Facebook and Twitter.

CONTACT: INVESTOR CONTACTS
         Jeffery P. Howells
         Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
         (727) 538-7825
         jeff.howells@techdata.com

         Arleen Quinones
         Vice President, Investor Relations
         (727) 532-8866
         arleen.quinones@techdata.com

         MEDIA CONTACT
         Amanda Lee
         Public Relations Manager
         (727) 538-5803
         amanda.lee@techdata.com