Arrow Named the Distributor of the Year in ASEAN by National Semiconductor

Aug 06, 2007

Arrow Asia Pac Ltd., a business unit of Arrow Electronics, Inc. (NYSE: ARW), announced that it has been named as the “Distributor of the Year” for 2007 fiscal year in the ASEAN region (including Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand & the Philippines) by National Semiconductor (NYSE: NSM), one of the world’s premier analog component manufacturers. This award recognizes Arrow’s exceptional sales performance, robust business growth and continued commitment across the ASEAN region.

“Each year, we recognize our distributors based on their overall performance on goals such as business growth, design wins, efforts in demand creation etc., throughout the fiscal year, “ ” said Jayant Bhat, Director of ASEAN & Operations, National Semiconductor. “We greatly appreciate the outstanding contribution and exceptional level of commitment of the Arrow ASEAN team, and we look forward to continuing our strong and valuable relationship.”

“Arrow is honored to receive National Semiconductor’s recognition as their top distributor,” said Gert Labuschagne, Arrow’s VP for South Asia Region. “National Semiconductor is a key strategic distribution partner for us and it is important that we deliver the highest standards of commitment and focus. We will continue to build and develop this partnership in order to provide innovative and best-in-class services and support to our mutual customers.”


About Arrow Asia Pac
A business unit of Arrow Electronics, Inc. (NYSE: ARW), Arrow Asia Pac is one of Asia Pacific’s leading electronic component distributors. In addition to its regional headquarters in Hong Kong, Arrow Asia Pac operates 50 sales offices, four primary distribution centers and 12 local warehousing facilities in eleven countries/territories across Asia.
Providing a full range of semiconductors, passive, electromechanical and connector products from over 60 leading international suppliers, Arrow Asia Pac serves more than 10,000 original equipment and contract manufacturers and commercial customers in Asia Pacific. Visit us at www.arrowasia.com.

About National Semiconductor
National Semiconductor, the industry's premier analog company, creates high-value analog devices and subsystems. National's leading-edge products include power management circuits, display drivers, audio and operational amplifiers, interface products and data conversion solutions. National's key analog markets include wireless handsets, displays and a variety of broad electronics markets, including medical, automotive, industrial, and test and measurement applications. Headquartered in Santa Clara, Calif., National reported sales of $1.93 billion for fiscal 2007, which ended May 27, 2007. Additional company and product information is available at www.national.com.


Media Contact:
Ray Leung
Marketing Communications Director
Arrow Asia Pac Ltd.
Tel: (852) 2484-2484
e-mail: marcom.asia@arrowasia.com

Grace Kung
Marketing Communications Manager
Tel: (852) 2484 2682
Email: grace.kung@arrowasia.com