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Cultivating a Culture of Strong
Corporate Citizenship
As we boosted growth and efciency across our
organization and branched into new high-margin
verticals, we remained mindful of our role as a
global citizen. With customers in approximately 150
countries, the world is not just where we do busi-
ness—it’s where we live, play and raise our families.
In everything we do, we are committed to champion-
ing efforts that reinforce our dedication to being an
industry leader, one whose practices are good for
our communities, environment, partners, associates,
shareholders and business. In 2010, we launched a
formal corporate social responsibility program, the
culmination of grassroots efforts from our forward-thinking associates throughout the world. Later in the
year, the company received ISO 14001 certication in North America in recognition of its effective environ-
mental management systems, and made a 200-spot jump in Newsweek’s 2010 Green Rankings. Through
these initiatives, we underscore our strong commitment to sustainable business practices and better
supporting our environmentally focused stakeholders.
Reaching New Heights
Our many years in business provide us with a unique view from the top. Through a customer-centric focus,
our relationships are blossoming, giving us multiple ways to add value. Our initiatives to expand our traditional
distribution business, strengthen our position in targeted adjacencies and develop new, exciting capabilities
were fortied in 2010, and will be further nurtured going forward. We intend to work hard to drive sales growth
at or above market rates, improve productivity wherever possible, keep a tight hold on costs and remain
focused on prot targets. Shareholder returns will be top of mind with each and every initiative.
In closing, we bid farewell to board member Gerhard Schulmeyer and thank him for his 10-plus years of
service to Ingram Micro. We also welcome new member Scott McGregor, president and chief executive
ofcer of Broadcom Corporation. Our company will benet from his nearly 30 years of technology experi-
ence, ranging from software development to semiconductor design.
As the technology landscape continues to evolve, our more than 15,000 associates worldwide are working
alongside our vendors and reseller customers to stimulate and secure growth opportunities. I am grateful to
them and our loyal stakeholders for their continued support and dedication. I invite you to continue growing
with us. We are energized by the prospects that stand before us and have planted many seeds that should
yield abundant opportunities for continued leadership and rewards for years to come.
Gregory M.E. Spierkel
Chief Executive Ofcer
Cautionary Statement for the Purpose of the Safe Harbor Provisions
of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995
The matters in this Annual Report that are forward-looking statements are based on current management expectations.
Certain risks may cause such expectations to not be achieved and, in turn, may have a material adverse effect on
Ingram Micro’s business, nancial condition and results of operations. Ingram Micro disclaims any duty to update
any forward-looking statements. For a discussion of signicant factors to consider in connection with forward-looking
statements concerning Ingram Micro, reference is made to Item 1A Risk Factors of Ingram Micro’s Annual Report
on Form 10-K for the year ended January 1, 2011; other risks or uncertainties may be detailed from time to time in
Ingram Micro’s future SEC lings.