Agilent Technologies Announces Expanded Distribution Agreement With Future Electronics Future Electronics to Distribute Agilent Semiconductor Products throughout Europe, Africa and the Middle East

Agilent Technologies Inc today announced that Future Electronics, one of the world's leading technical distributors of electronic components, has been granted authorization to distribute Agilent's semiconductor products throughout Europe, Africa and the Middle East.

This agreement extends the relationship between Agilent and Future that already exists throughout the Americas. Future sells the complete Agilent range of leading-edge fiber optic transceivers and integrated circuits (ICs), storage networking products, RF semiconductors for wireless applications, imaging solutions and a broad range of opto-electronic components.

"The expanded agreement with Future Electronics throughout Europe builds on a very successful track record in the Americas," said Frank Robertazzi, vice president of worldwide distribution for Agilent's Semiconductor Products Group. "We have also developed with Future a centralized, streamlined supply chain that benefits customers with added delivery flexibility -- a feature unmatched by other major suppliers."

"The broad Agilent portfolio of high-performance semiconductors represents an excellent fit with the needs of our customer base and fully complements our existing stock lines," said Graeme McGrory, vice president and managing director for Future Europe. "By extending our strong relationship with Agilent, we can offer additional value to European OEMs and contract manufacturers by providing total support solutions tailored to their individual needs."

About Future Electronics
Future Electronics, a global leader in electronics distribution, ranks 3rd in component sales worldwide. Founded in 1968, the company has emerged as one of the most important entities in the electronics distribution industry and today, is recognized around the globe among the industry's most innovative organizations. This position is built upon Future's commitment to maintain close business partnerships with both suppliers and customers, coupled with the strength of its commercial and technical competencies through all stages of the design-production cycle. The company employs over 6,000 employees in 220 offices in 34 countries around the world. Future Electronics' web site can be accessed at www.futureelectronics.com.

About Agilent Technologies
Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE:A) is a global technology leader in communications, electronics, life sciences and healthcare. With 48,000 employees serving customers in more than 120 countries, Agilent had net revenue of $10.8 billion in fiscal year 2000. Information about Agilent can be found on the Web at www.agilent.com.

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