INGRAM MICRO INCREASES SALES 46 PERCENT

SANTA ANA, Calif., June 10, 1996
Ingram Micro Inc. announced today worldwide sales increased 46 percent to $2.753 billion for the first quarter ended March 30, 1996, compared with $1.879 billion for the same period a year ago. Domestic sales, including Ingram Alliance, also advanced 46 percent for the first quarter compared to the same period last year.

"Ingram Alliance and Ingram Micro Canada were the brightest stars in our first quarter, " said Jeff Rodek, worldwide president and chief operating officer. "Also, we continued enhancement of our information systems by installing the world's fastest mainframe computer."

Commenting on Ingram Micro's domestic operations, Rodek said, "During this first quarter, we began construction of a 300,000-square-foot distribution center in Millington, Tenn., which will be our ninth and largest facility. Earlier this year we moved into a new 278,000-square-foot warehouse in Fullerton, Calif., which will allow us to expand our product capacity and consolidate regional distribution operations."

In the first quarter, Ingram Alliance continued strong growth in revenues and reseller signings, adding 203 new affiliates for a total of 711. "The combination of consistent execution, strong inventory positions, effective reseller programs and Ingram Alliance's continuing commitment not to compete with our reseller partners, led to this very strong performance," said David R. Dukes, Ingram Micro co-chairman and CEO of Ingram Alliance.

Ingram Micro's European operations experienced satisfactory growth during the first quarter, despite difficult market conditions in Germany, France and the United Kingdom. "The growth in this region is due largely to the signing of several important customer agreements in Sweden, Norway, Denmark, France and The Netherlands," said John Winkelhaus, president of Ingram Micro Europe. "We also formed a partnership with Olivetti to distribute its full range of personal computers."

The company continued to solidify its number-one position in Canada through its successful implementation of new programs and expanded field sales coverage.

"The continued stability of the peso contributed to growth in sales for Ingram Dicom, Ingram Micro's affiliate in Mexico," said David Rutledge, senior vice president of Asia Pacific, Latin America and export markets. "Additionally, we added several key sales, marketing and financial positions to further strengthen the management team."

Ingram Micro Inc., headquartered in Santa Ana, Calif., is the world's largest wholesale distributor of microcomputer products with 1995 sales of $8.617 billion. The company's inventory includes 38,000 products from more than 1,000 of the world's leading hardware and software companies. Affiliates in Austria, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Mexico, The Netherlands, Norway, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, and the United Kingdom sell to 108,000 resellers in 120 countries. Servicing additional worldwide locations through export offices in Santa Ana, Calif.; Miami, Florida; and Brussels, Belgium, the company's international division fulfills orders from exporters and foreign customers in Europe, Asia Pacific, and Latin America. Ingram Micro is the leading provider of advanced value-added services, including technical support, technical education, field services, configuration and fulfillment.

Contact:

Kirsten Frosh
Ingram Micro, Inc.
714-566-1000 ext. 22727