Arrow Electronics Inc., Melville, electronics distributor

Quarter 1: Ended April 3

Net income: Profit of $87 million, compared with profit of $26.7 million in the same period last year.

Net revenue: $4.24 billion compared with $3.42 billion in the year-ago quarter.

Outlook: Chairman and president Michael J. Long said: "The positive momentum we built during the fourth quarter of 2009 has accelerated into 2010 driving us to a first quarter record level of sales. Our very strong results exceeded our expectations for both sales and earnings per share."

Company statement: "We experienced excellent growth across all of our components regions, which resulted in significant year-over-year increases in sales, profitability, and returns."

NewsdayTV's Doug Geed is heading 'Out East' to showcase the ultimate local spots you need to explore. Credit: Randee Daddona, Michael A. Rupolo Sr.

Out East Show: Visit The Shamrock evergreen maze, Sannino Vineyard, Seven Ponds Orchard and the Warrior Ranch Foundation NewsdayTV's Doug Geed is heading 'Out East' to showcase the ultimate local spots you need to explore.

NewsdayTV's Doug Geed is heading 'Out East' to showcase the ultimate local spots you need to explore. Credit: Randee Daddona, Michael A. Rupolo Sr.

Out East Show: Visit The Shamrock evergreen maze, Sannino Vineyard, Seven Ponds Orchard and the Warrior Ranch Foundation NewsdayTV's Doug Geed is heading 'Out East' to showcase the ultimate local spots you need to explore.

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