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Ingram Micro Ranks In Top 50 On Prestigious FORTUNE 500 List For Two Consecutive YearsWorld's largest technology provider no. 49 in the U.S. and no. 121 globallySANTA ANA, Calif., April 4, 2001Ingram Micro Inc. (NYSE:IM), the largest global wholesale provider of technology products and supply chain management services, ranked 49th in the 2001 FORTUNE 500 listing of America's largest publicly traded companies and 121st on the publication's Global 500 listing. Acclaimed by FORTUNE Magazine as "the ultimate measure of American business," the 2001 FORTUNE 500 list marks the second consecutive year Ingram Micro has appeared among the publication's Top 50 U.S. companies. "Ingram Micro is proud to be recognized as one of FORTUNE's top U.S. and global companies, said Kent Foster, chairman and chief executive officer, Ingram Micro Inc. "We believe our global reach and financial position are strong competitive advantages our customers and vendor partners can leverage to support their businesses, especially in the current economic environment. We remain laser-focused on delivering solid financial results to our shareowners and continuing to lead the technology industry's transformation by driving costs out of the supply chain." This past year Ingram Micro led the technology channel in restoring financial health with its strong position on increasing profitability and overall value to customers, while continuing to grow its business to $30.7 billion in revenue. Ingram Micro also provides leadership in bringing emerging technology solutions to market and providing 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 achieves a better-than-99 percent accuracy rate for U.S. order deliveries, improving efficiency and providing lower-cost supply chain structures for its customers. About Ingram Micro Inc. Ingram Micro Inc. is the largest global wholesale provider of technology solutions, products and services. The company operates in 36 countries with sales of $30.7 billion for the fiscal year 2000. Ingram Micro's global regions provide the distribution of technology products and services, marketing development and supply chain management services to more than 175,000 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. . For more information, contact: Ingram Micro Inc.: Media Information |
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