Ingram Micro Tops VARBusiness Distribution 25 List For Fifth Consecutive Year

SANTA ANA, Calif. - August 2, 2002 - Ingram Micro Inc. (NYSE: IM), the largest global wholesale provider of technology products and supply chain management services, ranked first in the 2002 VARBusiness listing of the top 25 U.S. distributors for the fifth consecutive year, the company announced today.

"We are honored to be recognized again by VARBusiness. Ingram Micro is an innovative company, continuing to find the best way to get products from the people who make them to the people who use them," said Kent B. Foster, chairman and chief executive officer, Ingram Micro Inc. "Only Ingram Micro can combine unparalleled logistics services with the broadest IT product offering to create one-stop shopping convenience for all types of customers. As a result, we're helping to grow the importance of the IT channel, driving more sales for VARs and manufacturers."

Ingram Micro has been instrumental in leading the technology channel in excellence with its strong position on increasing profitability and overall value to customers. The company also provides leadership in bringing technology solutions and new business opportunities to the IT channel, offering value-added services such as market development programs, technical support and financing to enhance business opportunities for both customers and vendors.

As the outsourced logistics engine behind many of today's leading technology manufacturers, retailers and global e-businesses, Ingram Micro provides world-class logistics management solutions and lower-cost supply chain structures for it customers.

About Ingram Micro Inc.
Ingram Micro Inc. is the largest global wholesale provider of technology products and supply chain management services. The company operates in 37 countries with sales of more than $25 billion for the fiscal year 2001. Ingram Micro's global regions provide the distribution of technology products and services, market development programs, and supply chain management services to nearly 170,000 technology solution providers and 1,700 manufacturers. The company is focused on maximizing shareowner value and achieving customer satisfaction through innovation in the information technology supply chain. Visit www.ingrammicro.com/corp.