Arrow Electronics (ARW) 10-Q 28 Oct 15 2015 Q3 Quarterly report Financial data

Document and Entity Information

Document and Entity Information Document - shares	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 26, 2015	Oct. 26, 2015
Document Information [Line Items]
Entity Registrant Name	Arrow Electronics Inc
Entity Central Index Key	7,536
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--12-31
Entity Filer Category	Large Accelerated Filer
Document Type	10-Q
Document Period End Date	Sep. 26, 2015
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2,015
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q3
Amendment Flag	false
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		93,529,775
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	Yes
Entity Voluntary Filers	No
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPER

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS - USD ($) shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands		3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
		Sep. 26, 2015	Sep. 27, 2014	Sep. 26, 2015	Sep. 27, 2014
Sales		$ 5,698,304	$ 5,613,216	$ 16,530,678	$ 16,371,795
Costs and expenses:
Cost of sales		4,955,937	4,884,529	14,334,394	14,191,759
Selling, general, and administrative expenses		497,876	485,864	1,457,160	1,453,675
Depreciation and amortization		40,941	39,072	117,854	115,355
Restructuring, integration, and other charges		17,756	3,935	51,099	25,181
Total Costs and Expenses		5,512,510	5,413,400	15,960,507	15,785,970
Operating income		185,794	199,816	570,171	585,825
Equity in earnings of affiliated companies		1,674	2,192	4,890	4,790
Gain on sale of investment		0	29,743	2,008	29,743
Interest and other financing expense, net		35,409	27,522	100,959	86,079
Other		0	0	4,443	0
Income before income taxes		152,059	204,229	471,667	534,279
Provision for income taxes		41,755	57,377	130,589	152,175
Consolidated net income		110,304	146,852	341,078	382,104
Noncontrolling interests		1,060	(12)	1,844	236
Net income attributable to shareholders		$ 109,244	$ 146,864	$ 339,234	$ 381,868
Net income per share:
Basic		$ 1.16	$ 1.49	$ 3.56	$ 3.84
Diluted	[1]	$ 1.15	$ 1.47	$ 3.52	$ 3.80
Weighted-average shares outstanding:
Basic		94,302	98,631	95,277	99,336
Diluted		95,363	99,866	96,302	100,609
[1]	Stock-based compensation awards for the issuance of 759 and 656 shares for the third quarter and first nine months of 2015 and 317 and 271 shares for the third quarter and first nine months of 2014, respectively, were excluded from the computation of net income per share on a diluted basis as their effect was anti-dilutive.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMP

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 26, 2015	Sep. 27, 2014	Sep. 26, 2015	Sep. 27, 2014
Consolidated net income	$ 110,304	$ 146,852	$ 341,078	$ 382,104
Other comprehensive income:
Foreign currency translation adjustment	(34,931)	(149,348)	(185,591)	(174,077)
Unrealized loss on investment securities, net	(2,553)	(19,264)	(260)	(13,534)
Unrealized gain on interest rate swaps designated as cash flow hedges, net	89	101	782	300
Employee benefit plan items, net	883	551	2,607	1,657
Other comprehensive loss	(36,512)	(167,960)	(182,462)	(185,654)
Comprehensive income (loss)	73,792	(21,108)	158,616	196,450
Less: Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	1,096	(12)	1,880	236
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to shareholders	$ 72,696	$ (21,096)	$ 156,736	$ 196,214

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS - USD ($) $ in Thousands		Sep. 26, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents		$ 336,744	$ 400,355
Accounts receivable, net		5,065,503	6,043,850
Inventories		2,478,907	2,335,257
Other current assets		300,647	253,145
Total current assets		8,181,801	9,032,607
Property, plant, and equipment, at cost:
Land		23,595	23,770
Buildings and improvements		164,568	144,530
Machinery and equipment		1,234,206	1,146,045
Property, plant, and equipment, gross		1,422,369	1,314,345
Less: Accumulated depreciation and amortization		(732,374)	(678,046)
Property, plant, and equipment, net		689,995	636,299
Investments in affiliated companies		72,498	69,124
Intangible assets, net		414,428	335,711
Cost in excess of net assets of companies acquired	[1]	2,366,968	2,069,209
Other assets		280,508	292,351
Total assets		12,006,198	12,435,301
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Accounts payable		3,852,306	5,027,103
Accrued expenses		695,620	797,464
Short-term borrowings, including current portion of long-term debt		85,796	13,454
Total current liabilities		4,633,722	5,838,021
Long-term debt		2,748,283	2,067,898
Other liabilities		411,582	370,471
Equity:
Issued - 125,424 shares in both 2015 and 2014		125,424	125,424
Capital in excess of par value		1,094,859	1,086,082
Treasury stock (31,895 and 29,529 shares in 2015 and 2014, respectively), at cost		(1,330,916)	(1,169,673)
Retained earnings		4,515,988	4,176,754
Accumulated other comprehensive loss		(247,115)	(64,617)
Total shareholders' equity		4,158,240	4,153,970
Noncontrolling interests		54,371	4,941
Total equity		4,212,611	4,158,911
Total liabilities and equity		$ 12,006,198	$ 12,435,301
[1]	The total carrying value of cost in excess of net assets of companies acquired for all periods in the table above is reflected net of $1,018,780 of accumulated impairment charges, of which $716,925 was recorded in the global components business segment and $301,855 was recorded in the global ECS business segment.

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS Par

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS Parenthetical - $ / shares shares in Thousands	Sep. 26, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share	$ 1	$ 1
Common Stock, Shares Authorized	160,000	160,000
Common Stock, Shares, Issued	125,424	125,424
Treasury Stock, Shares	31,895	29,529

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS - USD ($) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 26, 2015	Sep. 27, 2014
Cash flows from operating activities:
Consolidated net income	$ 341,078	$ 382,104
Adjustments to reconcile consolidated net income to net cash provided by operations:
Depreciation and amortization	117,854	115,355
Amortization of stock-based compensation	33,783	31,283
Equity in earnings of affiliated companies	(4,890)	(4,790)
Deferred income taxes	26,881	11,368
Restructuring, integration, and other charges	38,106	18,102
Gain on Sale of Investment	(2,008)	(18,269)
Excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation arrangements	(5,863)	(6,977)
Other	8,057	2,029
Change in assets and liabilities, net of effects of acquired businesses:
Accounts receivable	1,056,282	556,445
Inventories	(44,890)	(97,929)
Accounts payable	(1,318,702)	(632,191)
Accrued expenses	(110,834)	(150,165)
Other assets and liabilities	(23,910)	9,883
Net cash provided by operating activities	110,944	216,248
Cash flows from investing activities:
Cash consideration paid for acquired businesses	(512,910)	(129,522)
Acquisition of property, plant, and equipment	(113,056)	(87,881)
Proceeds from sale of investment	2,008	40,542
Net cash used for investing activities	(623,958)	(176,861)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Change in short-term and other borrowings	(4,069)	(9,243)
Proceeds from (repayment of) long-term bank borrowings, net	238,700	(10,200)
Net proceeds from note offering	688,162	0
Redemption of notes	(254,313)	0
Proceeds from exercise of stock options	14,722	21,013
Excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation arrangements	5,863	6,977
Repurchases of common stock	(206,601)	(189,411)
Other	(5,831)	0
Net cash provided by (used for) financing activities	476,633	(180,864)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash	(27,230)	9,108
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents	(63,611)	(132,369)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	400,355	390,602
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$ 336,744	$ 258,233

Basis of Presentation

Basis of Presentation	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 26, 2015
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements Disclosure [Text Block]	Basis of Presentation The accompanying consolidated financial statements of Arrow Electronics, Inc. (the "company") were prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States and reflect all adjustments of a normal recurring nature, which are, in the opinion of management, necessary for a fair presentation of the consolidated financial position and results of operations at and for the periods presented. The consolidated results of operations for the interim periods are not necessarily indicative of results for the full year. These consolidated financial statements do not include all of the information or notes necessary for a complete presentation and, accordingly, should be read in conjunction with the company's Form 10-Q for the quarterly periods ended June 27, 2015 and March 28, 2015, as well as the audited consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes for the year ended December 31, 2014 , as filed in the company's Annual Report on Form 10-K. Quarter End The company operates on a quarterly calendar that closes on the Saturday closest to the end of the calendar quarter, except for the third quarter of 2015 which closed on September 26, 2015. Reclassification Certain prior period amounts were reclassified to conform to the current period presentation.

Impact of Recently Issued Accou

Impact of Recently Issued Accounting Standards	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 26, 2015
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block]	Impact of Recently Issued Accounting Standards In September 2015, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2015-16, Business Combinations - Simplifying the Accounting for Measurement-Period Adjustments (Topic 805) ("ASU No. 2015-16"). ASU No. 2015-16 requires that an acquirer recognize adjustments to provisional amounts that are identified during the measurement period in the reporting period in which the adjustment amounts are determined. ASU No. 2015-16 is effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2015, with early adoption permitted, and is to be applied on a prospective basis. Effective June 28, 2015, the company adopted the provisions of ASU No. 2015-16. The adoption of the provisions of ASU No. 2015-16 did not materially impact the company's consolidated financial position or results of operations. In July 2015, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2015-11, Inventory - Simplifying the Measurement of Inventory (Topic 330) ("ASU No. 2015-11"). ASU No. 2015-11 requires an entity to measure inventory within the scope of the update at the lower of cost and net realizable value, and defines net realizable value as the estimated selling prices in the ordinary course of business, less reasonably predictable costs of completion, disposal, and transportation. ASU No. 2015-11 is effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2016, with early adoption permitted, and is to be applied on a prospective basis. The company is currently evaluating the potential effects of adopting the provisions of ASU No. 2015-11. In April 2015, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2015-03, Interest - Imputation of Interest (Subtopic 835-30) ("ASU No. 2015-03"). ASU No. 2015-03 requires that debt issuance costs related to a recognized debt liability be presented in the balance sheet as a direct deduction from the carrying amount of the corresponding debt liability. In August 2015, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2015-15, Interest - Imputation of Interest: Presentation and Subsequent Measurement of Debt Issuance Costs Associated with Line-of-Credit Arrangements (Subtopic 835-30) ("ASU No. 2015-15"). ASU No. 2015-15 provides additional guidance on the presentation and subsequent measurement of debt issuance costs associated with line-of-credit arrangements. ASU No. 2015-03 and ASU No. 2015-15 are effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2015, with early adoption permitted, and is to be applied on a retrospective basis. Effective January 1, 2015 and June 28, 2015, the company adopted the provisions of ASU No. 2015-03 and ASU No. 2015-15, respectively. The adoption of the provisions of ASU No. 2015-03 and ASU No. 2015-15 did not materially impact the company's consolidated financial position or results of operations. Prior period amounts were reclassified to conform to the current period presentation. In May 2014, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606) ("ASU No. 2014-09"). ASU No. 2014-09 supersedes the revenue recognition requirements in Topic 605, Revenue Recognition , and most industry-specific guidance throughout the Industry Topics of the Codification. Additionally, ASU No. 2014-09 supersedes some cost guidance included in Subtopic 605-35, Revenue Recognition-Construction-Type and Production-Type Contracts . Under ASU No. 2014-09, an entity should recognize revenue when it transfers promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. ASU No. 2014-09 also requires additional disclosure about the nature, amount, timing, and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows arising from customer contracts. This includes significant judgments and changes in judgments and assets recognized from costs incurred to obtain or fulfill a contract. ASU No. 2014-09 is effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2017, with early application permitted for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2016. ASU No. 2014-09 allows for either full retrospective or modified retrospective adoption. The company is evaluating the transition method that will be elected and the potential effects of adopting the provisions of ASU No. 2014-09.

Acquisitions

Acquisitions	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 26, 2015
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Acquisitions [Text Block]	Acquisitions The company accounts for acquisitions using the acquisition method of accounting. The results of operations of acquisitions are included in the company's consolidated results from their respective dates of acquisition. The company allocates the purchase price of each acquisition to the tangible assets, liabilities, and identifiable intangible assets acquired based on their estimated fair values. In certain circumstances, a portion of purchase price may be contingent upon the achievement of certain operating results. The fair values assigned to identifiable intangible assets acquired and contingent consideration were determined primarily by using an income approach which was based on assumptions and estimates made by management. Significant assumptions utilized in the income approach were based on company specific information and projections, which are not observable in the market and are thus considered Level 3 measurements by authoritative guidance (see Note H). The excess of the purchase price over the fair value of the identified assets and liabilities has been recorded as goodwill. Any change in the estimated fair value of the net assets prior to the finalization of the allocation for acquisitions could change the amount of the purchase price allocable to goodwill. The company is not aware of any information that indicates the final purchase price allocations will differ materially from the preliminary estimates. 2015 Acquisitions On March 31, 2015, the company acquired immixGroup, Inc. ("immixGroup"), for a purchase price of $280,454 , which included $28,205 of cash acquired. immixGroup is a value-added provider supporting value-added resellers, solution providers, service providers, and other public sector channel partners with specialized resources to accelerate their government sales. immixGroup has operations in North America. Since the date of the acquisition, immixGroup sales of $230,514 were included in the company's consolidated results of operations for the nine months ended September 26, 2015. The following table summarizes the preliminary allocation of the net consideration paid to the fair value of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed for the immixGroup acquisition: Accounts receivable, net $ 145,130 Other current assets 26,647 Property, plant, and equipment 1,569 Other assets 5,313 Identifiable intangible assets 60,000 Cost in excess of net assets acquired 167,774 Accounts payable (136,921 ) Accrued expenses (11,736 ) Other liabilities (5,527 ) Cash consideration paid, net of cash acquired $ 252,249 In connection with the immixGroup acquisition, the company allocated $60,000 to customer relationships with a weighted-average life of 8 years. The cost in excess of net assets acquired related to the immixGroup acquisition was recorded in the company's global ECS business segment. The intangible assets related to the immixGroup acquisition are expected to be deductible for income tax purposes. During the first nine months of 2015 , the company completed six additional acquisitions for an aggregate purchase price of approximately $260,661 , net of cash acquired, inclusive of a 53.7% acquisition of Data Modul AG, and an additional 2.3% was acquired during the third quarter. The company also assumed $84,487 in debt in connection with these acquisitions. The impact of these acquisitions was not material, individually or in the aggregate, to the company's consolidated financial position or results of operations. The following table summarizes the company's unaudited consolidated results of operations for the third quarter and first nine months of 2015 , as well as the unaudited pro forma consolidated results of operations of the company, as though the 2015 acquisitions occurred on January 1, 2015 : Quarter Ended Nine Months Ended September 26, 2015 September 26, 2015 As Reported Pro Forma As Reported Pro Forma Sales $ 5,698,304 $ 5,703,717 $ 16,530,678 $ 16,899,811 Net income attributable to shareholders 109,244 109,245 339,234 343,409 Net income per share: Basic $ 1.16 $ 1.16 $ 3.56 $ 3.60 Diluted $ 1.15 $ 1.15 $ 3.52 $ 3.57 The unaudited pro forma consolidated results of operations do not purport to be indicative of the results obtained had these acquisitions occurred as of the beginning of 2015 , or of those results that may be obtained in the future. Additionally, the above table does not reflect any anticipated cost savings or cross-selling opportunities expected to result from these acquisitions. 2014 Acquisitions During 2014 , the company completed five acquisitions. The aggregate consideration paid for these acquisitions was $162,881 , net of cash acquired, and included $5,853 of contingent consideration and $210 of other amounts withheld. The impact of these acquisitions was not material, individually or in the aggregate, to the company's consolidated financial position or results of operations. The pro forma impact of the 2014 acquisitions on the consolidated results of operations of the company for the third quarter and first nine months of 2014 as though these acquisitions occurred on January 1, 2014 was also not material. The following table summarizes the company's unaudited consolidated results of operations for the third quarter and first nine months of 2014 , as well as the unaudited pro forma consolidated results of operations of the company, as though the 2014 and 2015 acquisitions occurred on January 1, 2014 : Quarter Ended Nine Months Ended September 27, 2014 September 27, 2014 As Reported Pro Forma As Reported Pro Forma Sales $ 5,613,216 $ 6,066,812 $ 16,371,795 $ 17,584,040 Net income attributable to shareholders 146,864 161,142 381,868 410,736 Net income per share: Basic $ 1.49 $ 1.63 $ 3.84 $ 4.13 Diluted $ 1.47 $ 1.61 $ 3.80 $ 4.08 The unaudited pro forma consolidated results of operations do not purport to be indicative of the results obtained had these acquisitions occurred as of the beginning of 2014 , or of those results that may be obtained in the future. Additionally, the above table does not reflect any anticipated cost savings or cross-selling opportunities expected to result from these acquisitions.

Cost in Excess of Net Assets of

Cost in Excess of Net Assets of Companies Acquired	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 26, 2015
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Cost in Excess of Net Assets of Companies Acquired and Intangible Assets, Net	Cost in Excess of Net Assets of Companies Acquired and Intangible Assets, Net Goodwill represents the excess of the cost of an acquisition over the fair value of the net assets acquired. The company tests goodwill and other indefinite-lived intangible assets for impairment annually as of the first day of the fourth quarter, or more frequently if indicators of potential impairment exist. Cost in excess of net assets of companies acquired, allocated to the company's business segments, is as follows: Global Components Global ECS Total Balance as of December 31, 2014 (a) $ 1,051,783 $ 1,017,426 $ 2,069,209 Acquisitions 179,010 167,774 346,784 Foreign currency translation adjustment (4,713 ) (44,312 ) (49,025 ) Balance as of September 26, 2015 (a) $ 1,226,080 $ 1,140,888 $ 2,366,968 (a) The total carrying value of cost in excess of net assets of companies acquired for all periods in the table above is reflected net of $1,018,780 of accumulated impairment charges, of which $716,925 was recorded in the global components business segment and $301,855 was recorded in the global ECS business segment. Intangible assets, net, are comprised of the following as of September 26, 2015 : Weighted-Average Life Gross Carrying Amount Accumulated Amortization Net Trade names indefinite $ 101,000 $ — $ 101,000 Customer relationships 10 years 512,760 (205,296 ) 307,464 Developed technology 5 years 13,150 (7,234 ) 5,916 Other intangible assets (b) 938 (890 ) 48 $ 627,848 $ (213,420 ) $ 414,428 Intangible assets, net, are comprised of the following as of December 31, 2014 : Weighted-Average Life Gross Carrying Amount Accumulated Amortization Net Trade names indefinite $ 101,000 $ — $ 101,000 Customer relationships 10 years 402,036 (171,071 ) 230,965 Developed technology 5 years 8,806 (5,444 ) 3,362 Other intangible assets (b) 1,719 (1,335 ) 384 $ 513,561 $ (177,850 ) $ 335,711 (b) Consists of non-competition agreements with useful lives ranging from two to three years. During the third quarters of 2015 and 2014 , the company recorded amortization expense related to identifiable intangible assets of $14,269 ( $11,521 net of related taxes or $.12 per share on both a basic and diluted basis) and $11,108 ( $9,086 net of related taxes or $.09 per share on both a basic and diluted basis), respectively. During the first nine months of 2015 and 2014 , the company recorded amortization expense related to identifiable intangible assets of $39,293 ( $31,719 net of related taxes or $.33 per share on both a basic and diluted basis) and $32,925 ( $26,860 net of related taxes or $.27 per share on both a basic and diluted basis), respectively.

Investments in Affiliated Compa

Investments in Affiliated Companies	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 26, 2015
Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures [Abstract]
Investments in Affiliated Companies [Text Block]	Investments in Affiliated Companies The company owns a 50% interest in several joint ventures with Marubun Corporation (collectively "Marubun/Arrow") and a 50% interest in Arrow Altech Holdings (Pty.) Ltd. ("Altech Industries"), a joint venture with Allied Technologies Limited. As a result of one of the company's 2015 acquisitions, the company acquired a 50% interest in two immaterial joint ventures which are included in "Other" in the tables below. These investments are accounted for using the equity method. The following table presents the company's investment in the following joint ventures: September 26, December 31, Marubun/Arrow $ 60,671 $ 58,617 Altech Industries 9,227 10,507 Other 2,600 — $ 72,498 $ 69,124 The equity in earnings of affiliated companies consists of the following: Quarter Ended Nine Months Ended September 26, September 27, September 26, September 27, Marubun/Arrow $ 1,494 $ 1,965 $ 4,247 $ 4,088 Altech Industries 114 227 446 702 Other 66 — 197 — $ 1,674 $ 2,192 $ 4,890 $ 4,790 Under the terms of various joint venture agreements, the company is required to pay its pro-rata share of the third party debt of the joint ventures in the event that the joint ventures are unable to meet their obligations. There were no outstanding borrowings under the third party debt agreements of the joint ventures as of September 26, 2015 .

Accounts Receivable

Accounts Receivable	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 26, 2015
Receivables [Abstract]
Accounts Receivable [Text Block]	Accounts Receivable Accounts receivable, net, consists of the following: September 26, December 31, Accounts receivable $ 5,114,877 $ 6,103,038 Allowances for doubtful accounts (49,374 ) (59,188 ) Accounts receivable, net $ 5,065,503 $ 6,043,850 The company maintains allowances for doubtful accounts for estimated losses resulting from the inability of its customers to make required payments. The allowances for doubtful accounts are determined using a combination of factors, including the length of time the receivables are outstanding, the current business environment, and historical experience.

Debt

Debt	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 26, 2015
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Debt [Text Block]	Debt At September 26, 2015 and December 31, 2014 , short-term borrowings of $85,796 and $13,454 , respectively, were primarily utilized to support the working capital requirements of certain international operations. The weighted-average interest rates on these borrowings at September 26, 2015 and December 31, 2014 were 2.0% and 3.8% , respectively. Long-term debt consists of the following: September 26, December 31, Revolving credit facility $ 33,700 $ — Asset securitization program 480,000 275,000 3.375% notes, due 2015 — 251,955 6.875% senior debentures, due 2018 198,771 198,424 3.00% notes, due 2018 297,998 297,408 6.00% notes, due 2020 298,869 298,680 5.125% notes, due 2021 248,496 248,287 3.50% notes, due 2022 344,887 — 4.50% notes, due 2023 296,085 295,765 4.00% notes, due 2025 343,962 — 7.50% senior debentures, due 2027 198,329 198,219 Interest rate swaps designated as fair value hedges 1,786 378 Other obligations with various interest rates and due dates 5,400 3,782 $ 2,748,283 $ 2,067,898 The 7.50% senior debentures are not redeemable prior to their maturity. The 3.375% notes, 6.875% senior debentures, 3.00% notes, 6.00% notes, 5.125% notes, 3.50% notes, 4.50% notes, and 4.00% notes may be called at the option of the company subject to "make whole" clauses. The estimated fair market value, using quoted market prices, is as follows: September 26, December 31, 3.375% notes, due 2015 $ — $ 255,000 6.875% senior debentures, due 2018 228,500 232,000 3.00% notes, due 2018 309,000 309,000 6.00% notes, due 2020 340,000 339,000 5.125% notes, due 2021 276,500 277,500 3.50% notes, due 2022 350,000 — 4.50% notes, due 2023 318,000 321,000 4.00% notes, due 2025 351,000 — 7.50% senior debentures, due 2027 247,000 254,000 The carrying amount of the company's short-term borrowings in various countries, revolving credit facility, asset securitization program, and other obligations approximate their fair value. The company has a $1,500,000 revolving credit facility, maturing in December 2018. This facility may be used by the company for general corporate purposes including working capital in the ordinary course of business, letters of credit, repayment, prepayment or purchase of long-term indebtedness and acquisitions, and as support for the company's commercial paper program, as applicable. Interest on borrowings under the revolving credit facility is calculated using a base rate or a euro currency rate plus a spread ( 1.30% at September 26, 2015 ), which is based on the company's credit ratings, or an effective interest rate of 1.44% at September 26, 2015 . The facility fee is .20% . At September 26, 2015 , the company had $33,700 in outstanding borrowings under the revolving credit facility. There were no outstanding borrowings under the revolving credit facility at December 31, 2014 . The company has an asset securitization program collateralized by accounts receivable of certain of its subsidiaries. The company may borrow up to $900,000 under the asset securitization program, which matures in March 2017. The asset securitization program is conducted through Arrow Electronics Funding Corporation ("AFC"), a wholly-owned, bankruptcy remote subsidiary. The asset securitization program does not qualify for sale treatment. Accordingly, the accounts receivable and related debt obligation remain on the company's consolidated balance sheets. Interest on borrowings is calculated using a base rate or a commercial paper rate plus a spread ( .40% at September 26, 2015 ), which is based on the company's credit ratings, or an effective interest rate of .69% at September 26, 2015 . The facility fee is .40% . At September 26, 2015 and December 31, 2014 , the company had $480,000 and $275,000 , respectively, in outstanding borrowings under the asset securitization program, which was included in "Long-term debt" in the company's consolidated balance sheets, and total collateralized accounts receivable of approximately $1,474,176 and $2,060,589 , respectively, were held by AFC and were included in "Accounts receivable, net" in the company's consolidated balance sheets. Any accounts receivable held by AFC would likely not be available to other creditors of the company in the event of bankruptcy or insolvency proceedings before repayment of any outstanding borrowings under the asset securitization program. Both the revolving credit facility and asset securitization program include terms and conditions that limit the incurrence of additional borrowings and require that certain financial ratios be maintained at designated levels. The company was in compliance with all covenants as of September 26, 2015 and is currently not aware of any events that would cause non-compliance with any covenants in the future. During the first nine months of 2015, the company completed the sale of $350,000 principal amount of 3.50% notes due in 2022 and $350,000 principal amount of 4.00% notes due in 2025. The net proceeds of the offering of $688,162 were used to refinance the company's 3.375% notes due November 2015 and for general corporate purposes. During the first nine months of 2015, the company redeemed $250,000 principal amount of its 3.375% notes due November 2015. The related loss on the redemption for the first nine months of 2015 aggregated $2,943 ( $1,808 net of related taxes or $.02 per share on both a basic and diluted basis) and was recognized as a loss on prepayment of debt which was included in "Other" in the company's consolidated statements of operations. During 2014 , the company entered into an agreement for an uncommitted line of credit. Under this agreement, the company may borrow up to a total of $100,000 . There were no outstanding borrowings under the uncommitted line of credit at September 26, 2015 and December 31, 2014 . Interest and other financing expense, net, includes interest and dividend income of $1,299 and $3,761 for the third quarter and first nine months of 2015 and $2,369 and $3,898 for the third quarter and first nine months of 2014 , respectively.

Financial Instruments Measured

Financial Instruments Measured at Fair Value	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 26, 2015
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Financial Instruments Measured At Fair Value [Text Block]	Financial Instruments Measured at Fair Value Fair value is defined as the exchange price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. The company utilizes a fair value hierarchy, which maximizes the use of observable inputs and minimizes the use of unobservable inputs when measuring fair value. The fair value hierarchy has three levels of inputs that may be used to measure fair value: Level 1 Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets that are accessible at the measurement date for identical, unrestricted assets or liabilities. Level 2 Quoted prices in markets that are not active; or other inputs that are observable, either directly or indirectly, for substantially the full term of the asset or liability. Level 3 Prices or valuation techniques that require inputs that are both significant to the fair value measurement and unobservable. The following table presents assets (liabilities) measured at fair value on a recurring basis at September 26, 2015 : Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Available-for-sale securities $ 38,705 $ — $ — $ 38,705 Interest rate swaps — 1,786 — 1,786 Foreign exchange contracts — 1,728 — 1,728 Contingent consideration — — (3,704 ) (3,704 ) $ 38,705 $ 3,514 $ (3,704 ) $ 38,515 The following table presents assets (liabilities) measured at fair value on a recurring basis at December 31, 2014 : Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Cash equivalents $ 99,000 $ — $ — $ 99,000 Available-for-sale securities 38,109 — — 38,109 Interest rate swaps — 378 — 378 Foreign exchange contracts — 694 — 694 Contingent consideration — — (6,202 ) (6,202 ) $ 137,109 $ 1,072 $ (6,202 ) $ 131,979 The following table summarizes the Level 3 activity for the first nine months of 2015 : Balance as of December 31, 2014 $ (6,202 ) Fair value of initial contingent consideration — Change in fair value of contingent consideration included in earnings (853 ) Payment of contingent consideration (a) 3,000 Foreign currency translation adjustment 351 Balance as of September 26, 2015 $ (3,704 ) (a) Contingent consideration payment relates to an acquisition completed prior to 2015. The change in the fair value of contingent consideration is included in "Restructuring, integration, and other charges," in the company's consolidated statements of operations. During the first nine months of 2015 and 2014 , there were no transfers of assets (liabilities) measured at fair value between the three levels of the fair value hierarchy. Available-For-Sale Securities The company has an 8.4% equity ownership interest in Marubun Corporation ("Marubun") and a portfolio of mutual funds with quoted market prices, all of which are accounted for as available-for-sale securities. The fair value of the company's available-for-sale securities at September 26, 2015 is as follows: Marubun Mutual Funds Cost basis $ 10,016 $ 16,664 Unrealized holding gain 7,014 5,011 Fair value $ 17,030 $ 21,675 The fair value of the company's available-for-sale securities at December 31, 2014 is as follows: Marubun Mutual Funds Cost basis $ 10,016 $ 16,233 Unrealized holding gain 6,174 5,686 Fair value $ 16,190 $ 21,919 The fair value of these investments are included in "Other assets" in the company's consolidated balance sheets, and the related unrealized holding gains or losses are included in "Accumulated other comprehensive loss" in the shareholders' equity section in the company's consolidated balance sheets. Derivative Instruments The company uses various financial instruments, including derivative instruments, for purposes other than trading. Certain derivative instruments are designated at inception as hedges and measured for effectiveness both at inception and on an ongoing basis. Derivative instruments not designated as hedges are marked-to-market each reporting period with any unrealized gains or losses recognized in earnings. Interest Rate Swaps The company occasionally enters into interest rate swap transactions that convert certain fixed-rate debt to variable-rate debt or variable-rate debt to fixed-rate debt in order to manage its targeted mix of fixed- and floating-rate debt. The company uses the hypothetical derivative method to assess the effectiveness of its interest rate swaps on a quarterly basis. The effective portion of the change in the fair value of interest rate swaps designated as fair value hedges is recorded as a change to the carrying value of the related hedged debt, and the effective portion of the change in fair value of interest rate swaps designated as cash flow hedges is recorded in the shareholders' equity section in the company's consolidated balance sheets in "Accumulated other comprehensive loss." The ineffective portion of the interest rate swap, if any, is recorded in "Interest and other financing expense, net" in the company's consolidated statements of operations. In January 2015, the company entered into four seven-year forward-starting interest rate swaps (the "2015 swaps") which locked in an average treasury rate of 1.98% on a total aggregate notional amount of $200,000 . These 2015 swaps were designated as cash flow hedges and managed the risk associated with changes in treasury rates and the impact of future interest payments on the anticipated debt issuances to replace the company's 3.375% notes due to mature in November 2015. In February 2015 , the company received $896 in connection with the termination of the 2015 swaps upon issuance of the seven-year notes due in 2022. The fair value of the 2015 swaps is recorded in the shareholders' equity section in the company's consolidated balance sheets in "Accumulated other comprehensive loss" and is being reclassified into income over the seven-year term of the notes due in 2022. For the 2015 swaps, the company reclassified into income $29 and $68 for the third quarter and first nine months of 2015 , respectively. In April 2014 , the company entered into an interest rate swap, with a notional amount of $50,000 . The swap modifies the company's interest rate exposure by effectively converting a portion of the fixed 6.00% notes to a floating rate, based on the six-month U.S. dollar LIBOR plus a spread (an effective interest rate of 4.30% at September 26, 2015 ), through its maturity. The swap is classified as a fair value hedge and had a fair value of $1,220 at September 26, 2015 . In April 2014 , the company entered into an interest rate swap, with a notional amount of $50,000 . The swap modifies the company's interest rate exposure by effectively converting a portion of the fixed 6.875% senior debentures to a floating rate, based on the six-month U.S. dollar LIBOR plus a spread (an effective interest rate of 5.72% at September 26, 2015 ), through its maturity. The swap is classified as a fair value hedge and had a fair value of $566 at September 26, 2015 . Foreign Exchange Contracts The company enters into foreign exchange forward, option, or swap contracts (collectively, the "foreign exchange contracts") to mitigate the impact of changes in foreign currency exchange rates. These contracts are executed to facilitate the hedging of foreign currency exposures resulting from inventory purchases and sales and generally have terms of no more than six months. Gains or losses on these contracts are deferred and recognized when the underlying future purchase or sale is recognized or when the corresponding asset or liability is revalued. The company does not enter into foreign exchange contracts for trading purposes. The risk of loss on a foreign exchange contract is the risk of nonperformance by the counterparties, which the company minimizes by limiting its counterparties to major financial institutions. The fair value of the foreign exchange contracts are estimated using market quotes. The notional amount of the foreign exchange contracts at September 26, 2015 and December 31, 2014 was $340,445 and $401,048 , respectively. The fair values of derivative instruments in the company's consolidated balance sheets are as follows: Asset (Liability) Derivatives Fair Value Balance Sheet Location September 26, December 31, Derivative instruments designated as hedges: Interest rate swaps designated as fair value hedges Other liabilities $ — $ (3 ) Interest rate swaps designated as fair value hedges Other assets 1,786 381 Foreign exchange contracts designated as cash flow hedges Other current assets 1,632 960 Foreign exchange contracts designated as cash flow hedges Accrued expenses (26 ) (376 ) Total derivative instruments designated as hedging instruments 3,392 962 Derivative instruments not designated as hedges: Foreign exchange contracts Other current assets 2,002 2,404 Foreign exchange contracts Accrued expenses (1,880 ) (2,294 ) Total derivative instruments not designated as hedging instruments 122 110 Total $ 3,514 $ 1,072 The effect of derivative instruments on the company's consolidated statements of operations is as follows: Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income Quarter Ended Nine Months Ended September 26, September 27, September 26, September 27, Fair value hedges: Interest rate swaps (a) $ — $ — $ — $ — Total $ — $ — $ — $ — Derivative instruments not designated as hedges: Foreign exchange contracts (b) $ 5,084 $ (376 ) $ 4,705 $ (148 ) Total $ 5,084 $ (376 ) $ 4,705 $ (148 ) Cash Flow Hedges Quarter Ended Nine Months Ended September 26, 2015 September 26, 2015 Interest Rate Swaps (c) Foreign Exchange Contracts (d) Interest Rate Swaps (c) Foreign Exchange Contracts (d) Effective portion: Gain recognized in other comprehensive income $ — $ 170 $ 827 $ 607 Loss reclassified into income $ (144 ) $ (644 ) $ (446 ) $ (1,322 ) Ineffective portion: Gain recognized in income $ — $ — $ 69 $ — Cash Flow Hedges Quarter Ended Nine Months Ended September 27, 2014 September 27, 2014 Interest Rate Swaps (c) Foreign Exchange Contracts (d) Interest Rate Swaps (c) Foreign Exchange Contracts (d) Effective portion: Gain recognized in other comprehensive income $ — $ 438 $ — $ 48 Loss reclassified into income $ (165 ) $ (185 ) $ (489 ) $ (118 ) Ineffective portion: Gain (loss) recognized in income $ — $ — $ — $ — (a) The amount of gain (loss) recognized in income on derivatives is recorded in "Interest and other financing expense, net" in the company's consolidated statements of operations. (b) The amount of gain (loss) recognized in income on derivatives is recorded in "Cost of sales" in the company's consolidated statements of operations. (c) Both the effective and ineffective portions of any gain (loss) reclassified or recognized in income are recorded in "Interest and other financing expense, net" in the company's consolidated statements of operations. The gain (loss) amounts reclassified into income relate to the termination of swaps. (d) Both the effective and ineffective portions of any gain (loss) reclassified or recognized in income are recorded in "Cost of sales" in the company's consolidated statements of operations. Contingent Consideration The company estimates the fair value of contingent consideration as the present value of the expected contingent payments, determined using the weighted probability of the possible payments. The company reassesses the fair value of the contingent consideration on a quarterly basis. At September 26, 2015 , contingent consideration of $3,704 was included in "Accrued Expenses" in the company's consolidated balance sheet in connection with two acquisitions prior to 2015. There was no contingent consideration recorded in connection with the 2015 acquisitions. For the acquisitions completed prior to 2015, payment of a portion of the respective purchase price is contingent upon the achievement of certain operating results, with a remaining maximum possible payout of $8,400 in 2016. A twenty percent increase or decrease in projected operating performance over the remaining performance period would not result in a material change in the fair value of the contingent consideration recorded as of September 26, 2015 . Other The carrying amount of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, net, and accounts payable approximate their fair value due to the short maturities of these financial instruments.

Restructuring, Integration, and

Restructuring, Integration, and Other Charges	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 26, 2015
Restructuring Charges [Abstract]
Restructuring, Integration and Other Charges [Text Block]	Restructuring, Integration, and Other Charges During the third quarters of 2015 and 2014 , the company recorded restructuring, integration, and other charges of $17,756 ( $12,642 net of related taxes or $.13 per share on both a basic and diluted basis) and $3,935 ( $2,556 net of related taxes or $.03 per share on both a basic and diluted basis), respectively. During the first nine months of 2015 and 2014 , the company recorded restructuring, integration, and other charges of $51,099 ( $38,106 net of related taxes or $.40 per share on both a basic and diluted basis) and $25,181 ( $18,102 net of related taxes or $.18 per share on both a basic and diluted basis), respectively. The following table presents the components of the restructuring, integration, and other charges: Quarter Ended Nine Months Ended September 26, September 27, September 26, September 27, Restructuring and integration charges - current period actions $ 9,378 $ 4,965 $ 28,563 $ 26,371 Restructuring and integration charges (credits) - actions taken in prior periods 570 305 1,248 (46 ) Acquisition-related expenses and other charges(credits) 7,808 (1,335 ) 21,288 (1,144 ) $ 17,756 $ 3,935 $ 51,099 $ 25,181 2015 Restructuring and Integration Charges The following table presents the components of the 2015 restructuring and integration charges of $28,563 and activity in the related restructuring and integration accrual for the first nine months of 2015 : Personnel Costs Facilities Costs Other Total Restructuring and integration charges $ 23,962 $ 3,716 $ 885 $ 28,563 Payments (12,952 ) (2,313 ) (95 ) (15,360 ) Non-cash usage — (475 ) (629 ) (1,104 ) Foreign currency translation 52 7 (4 ) 55 Balance as of September 26, 2015 $ 11,062 $ 935 $ 157 $ 12,154 The restructuring and integration charges of $28,563 for the first nine months of 2015 include personnel costs of $23,962 , facilities costs of $3,716 , and other costs of $885 . These restructuring initiatives are due to the company's continued efforts to lower cost and drive operational efficiency. Integration costs are primarily related to the integration of acquired businesses within the company's pre-existing business and the consolidation of certain operations. 2014 Restructuring and Integration Charges The following table presents the activity in the restructuring and integration accrual for the first nine months of 2015 related to the 2014 restructuring and integration: Personnel Costs Facilities Costs Other Total Balance as of December 31, 2014 $ 8,622 $ 2,479 $ 1,247 $ 12,348 Restructuring and integration charges (credit) 55 (86 ) 369 338 Payments (5,564 ) (1,363 ) (977 ) (7,904 ) Non-cash usage — — (476 ) (476 ) Foreign currency translation (492 ) (80 ) — (572 ) Balance as of September 26, 2015 $ 2,621 $ 950 $ 163 $ 3,734 Restructuring and Integration Accruals Related to Actions Taken Prior to 2014 The following table presents the activity in the restructuring and integration accruals for the first nine months of 2015 related to restructuring and integration actions taken prior to 2014 : Personnel Costs Facilities Costs Other Total Balance as of December 31, 2014 $ 2,519 $ 3,025 $ 91 $ 5,635 Restructuring and integration charges (credits) (545 ) 1,455 — 910 Payments (622 ) (3,202 ) (83 ) (3,907 ) Non-cash usage (60 ) 59 — (1 ) Foreign currency translation (146 ) 36 (8 ) (118 ) Balance as of September 26, 2015 $ 1,146 $ 1,373 $ — $ 2,519 Restructuring and Integration Accrual Summary In summary, the restructuring and integration accruals aggregate $18,407 at September 26, 2015 , all of which are expected to be spent in cash, and are expected to be utilized as follows: • The accruals for personnel costs totaling $14,829 relate to the termination of personnel that have scheduled payouts of $8,719 in 2015 , $5,927 in 2016 , and $183 in 2017 . • The accruals for facilities totaling $3,258 relate to vacated leased properties that have scheduled payments of $2,077 in 2015 , $829 in 2016 , $198 in 2017 , and $154 in 2018 . • Other accruals of $320 are expected to be spent within one year. Acquisition-Related Expenses and Other Charges Included in restructuring, integration, and other charges for the third quarter and first nine months of 2015 are acquisition-related expenses (credits) of $5,267 and $18,748 , respectively, consisting of charges related to contingent consideration for acquisitions completed in prior years which were conditional upon the financial performance of the acquired companies and the continued employment of the selling shareholders, as well as professional and other fees directly related to recent acquisition activity. Included in restructuring, integration, and other charges for the third quarter of 2014 are acquisition-related expenses (credits) of $(1,335) primarily consisting of charges in the fair value of contingent consideration and other credits, offset, in part, by professional fees and other costs associated with the Wyle Electronics ("Wyle") acquisition. Included in restructuring, integrations, and other charges for the first nine months of 2014 are acquisition-related expenses (credits) of $(1,144) primarily consisting of an insurance recovery related to environmental matters in connection with the Wyle acquisition, offset, in part, by professional fees directly related to recent acquisition activity.

Net Income per Share

Net Income per Share	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 26, 2015
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Net Income per Share [Text Block]	Net Income per Share The following table presents the computation of net income per share on a basic and diluted basis (shares in thousands): Quarter Ended Nine Months Ended September 26, September 27, September 26, September 27, Net income attributable to shareholders $ 109,244 $ 146,864 $ 339,234 $ 381,868 Weighted-average shares outstanding - basic 94,302 98,631 95,277 99,336 Net effect of various dilutive stock-based compensation awards 1,061 1,235 1,025 1,273 Weighted-average shares outstanding - diluted 95,363 99,866 96,302 100,609 Net income per share: Basic $ 1.16 $ 1.49 $ 3.56 $ 3.84 Diluted (a) $ 1.15 $ 1.47 $ 3.52 $ 3.80 (a) Stock-based compensation awards for the issuance of 759 and 656 shares for the third quarter and first nine months of 2015 and 317 and 271 shares for the third quarter and first nine months of 2014 , respectively, were excluded from the computation of net income per share on a diluted basis as their effect was anti-dilutive.

Shareholders' Equity

Shareholders' Equity	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 26, 2015
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Stockholders' Equity Note Disclosure [Text Block]	Shareholders' Equity Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) The following table presents the changes in Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), excluding non-controlling interests: Quarter Ended Nine Months Ended September 26, 2015 September 27, 2014 September 26, 2015 September 27, 2014 Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment: Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications (a) $ (35,575 ) $ (149,533 ) $ (186,913 ) $ (174,195 ) Amounts reclassified into income 644 185 1,322 118 Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investment Securities, Net: Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications (2,553 ) (995 ) (260 ) 4,735 Amounts reclassified into income — (18,269 ) — (18,269 ) Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Interest Rate Swaps Designated as Cash Flow Hedges, Net: Other comprehensive income before reclassifications — — 550 — Amounts reclassified into income 89 101 232 300 Employee Benefit Plan Items, Net: Other comprehensive income before reclassifications 36 36 105 109 Amounts reclassified into income 847 515 2,502 1,548 Net change in Accumulated other comprehensive loss $ (36,512 ) $ (167,960 ) $ (182,462 ) $ (185,654 ) (a) Includes intra-entity foreign currency transactions that are of a long-term investment nature of $19,887 and $27,821 for the third quarter and first nine months of 2015 and $29,586 and $49,056 for the third quarter and first nine months of 2014 , respectively. Share-Repurchase Programs During 2014 , the company's Board of Directors (the "Board") approved the repurchase of up to $400,000 ( $200,000 in May and December, respectively) of the company's common stock through a share-repurchase program. In September 2015, the company's Board approved an additional repurchase of up to $400,000 of the company's common stock. As of September 26, 2015 , the company repurchased 5,856,583 shares under these programs with a market value of $330,586 at the dates of repurchase, of which 901,233 shares with a market value of $49,989 were repurchased during the third quarter of 2015.

Contingencies

Contingencies	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 26, 2015
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Contingencies [Text Block]	Contingencies Environmental Matters In connection with the purchase of Wyle in August 2000, the company acquired certain of the then outstanding obligations of Wyle, including Wyle's indemnification obligations to the purchasers of its Wyle Laboratories division for environmental clean-up costs associated with any then existing contamination or violation of environmental regulations. Under the terms of the company's purchase of Wyle from the sellers, the sellers agreed to indemnify the company for certain costs associated with the Wyle environmental obligations, among other things. During 2012, the company entered into a settlement agreement with the sellers pursuant to which the sellers paid $110,000 and the company released the sellers from their indemnification obligation. As part of the settlement agreement the company accepted responsibility for any potential subsequent costs incurred related to the Wyle matters. The company is aware of two Wyle Laboratories facilities (in Huntsville, Alabama and Norco, California) at which contaminated groundwater was identified and will require environmental remediation. In addition, the company was named as a defendant in several lawsuits related to the Norco facility and a third site in El Segundo, California which have now been settled to the satisfaction of the parties. The company expects these environmental liabilities to be resolved over an extended period of time. Costs are recorded for environmental matters when it is probable that a liability has been incurred and the amount of the liability can be reasonably estimated. Accruals for environmental liabilities are adjusted periodically as facts and circumstances change, assessment and remediation efforts progress, or as additional technical or legal information becomes available. Environmental liabilities are difficult to assess and estimate due to various unknown factors such as the timing and extent of remediation, improvements in remediation technologies, and the extent to which environmental laws and regulations may change in the future. Accordingly the company cannot presently fully estimate the ultimate potential costs related to these sites until such time as a substantial portion of the investigation at the sites is completed and remedial action plans are developed and, in some instances implemented. To the extent that future environmental costs exceed amounts currently accrued by the company, net income would be adversely impacted and such impact could be material. Accruals for environmental liabilities are included in "Accrued expenses" and "Other liabilities" in the company's consolidated balance sheets. As successor-in-interest to Wyle, the company is the beneficiary of various Wyle insurance policies that covered liabilities arising out of operations at Norco and Huntsville. To date, the company has recovered approximately $37,000 from certain insurance carriers relating to environmental clean-up matters at the Norco site. The company is considering the best way to pursue its potential claims against insurers regarding liabilities arising out of operations at Huntsville. The resolution of these matters will likely take several years. The company has not recorded a receivable for any potential future insurance recoveries related to the Norco and Huntsville environmental matters, as the realization of the claims for recovery are not deemed probable at this time. The company believes the settlement amount together with potential recoveries from various insurance policies covering environmental remediation and related litigation will be sufficient to cover any potential future costs related to the Wyle acquisition; however, it is possible unexpected costs beyond those anticipated could occur. Environmental Matters - Huntsville In February 2015, the company and the Alabama Department of Environmental Management ("ADEM") finalized and executed a consent decree in connection with the Huntsville, Alabama site. Characterization of the extent of contaminated soil and groundwater continues at the site. Under the direction of the ADEM, approximately $4,000 was spent to date. The pace of the ongoing remedial investigations, project management, and regulatory oversight is likely to increase and though the complete scope of the activities is not yet known, the company currently estimates additional investigative and related expenditures at the site of approximately $600 to $750 . The nature and scope of both feasibility studies and subsequent remediation at the site has not yet been determined, but assuming the outcome includes source control and certain other measures, the cost is estimated to be between $3,000 and $4,000 . Despite the amount of work undertaken and planned to date, the company is unable to estimate any potential costs in addition to those discussed above because the complete scope of the work is not yet known, and, accordingly, the associated costs have yet to be determined. Environmental Matters - Norco In October 2003, the company entered into a consent decree with Wyle Laboratories and the California Department of Toxic Substance Control (the "DTSC") in connection with the Norco site. In April 2005, a Remedial Investigation Work Plan was approved by DTSC that provided for site-wide characterization of known and potential environmental issues. Investigations performed in connection with this work plan and a series of subsequent technical memoranda continued until the filing of a final Remedial Investigation Report early in 2008. Work is under way pertaining to the remediation of contaminated groundwater at certain areas on the Norco site and of soil gas in a limited area immediately adjacent to the site. In 2008, a hydraulic containment system was installed to capture and treat groundwater before it moves into the adjacent offsite area. In September 2013, the DTSC approved the final Remedial Action Plan ("RAP") and work is currently progressing under the RAP. The approval of the RAP includes the potential for additional remediation action after the five year review of the hydraulic containment system if the review finds that contaminants have not been sufficiently reduced in the offsite area. Approximately $48,000 was spent to date on remediation, project management, regulatory oversight, and investigative and feasibility study activities. The company currently estimates that these activities will give rise to an additional $15,900 to $24,500 . Project management and regulatory oversight include costs incurred by project consultants for project management and costs billed by DTSC to provide regulatory oversight. Despite the amount of work undertaken and planned to date, the company is unable to estimate any potential costs in addition to those discussed above because the complete scope of the work under the RAP is not yet known, and, accordingly, the associated costs have yet to be determined. Tekelec Matter In 2000, the company purchased Tekelec Europe SA ("Tekelec") from Tekelec Airtronic SA and certain other selling shareholders. Subsequent to the closing of the acquisition, Tekelec received a product liability claim in the amount of €11,333 . The product liability claim was the subject of a French legal proceeding started by the claimant in 2002, under which separate determinations were made as to whether the products that are subject to the claim were defective and the amount of damages sustained by the purchaser. The manufacturer of the products also participated in this proceeding. The claimant commenced legal proceedings against Tekelec and its insurers to recover damages in the amount of €3,742 and expenses of €312 plus interest. In May 2012, the French court ruled in favor of Tekelec and dismissed the plaintiff's claims. In January 2015, the Court of Appeals confirmed the French court's ruling; however, the ruling remains subject to a final appeal by the plaintiff. The company believes that any amount in addition to the amount accrued by the company would not materially adversely impact the company's consolidated financial position, liquidity, or results of operations. Antitrust Investigation On January 21, 2014, the company received a Civil Investigative Demand in connection with an investigation by the Federal Trade Commission ("FTC") relating generally to the use of a database program (the “database program”) that has operated for more than ten years under the auspices of the Global Technology Distribution Council ("GTDC"), a trade group of which the company is a member. Under the database program, certain members of the GTDC who participate in the program provide sales data to a third party independent contractor chosen by the GTDC. The data is aggregated by the third party and the aggregated data is made available to the program participants. The company understands that other members participating in the database program have received similar Civil Investigative Demands. In April 2014, the company responded to the Civil Investigative Demand. The Civil Investigative Demand merely sought information, and no proceedings have been instituted against any person. The company continues to believe that there has not been any conduct by the company or its employees that would be actionable under the antitrust laws in connection with its participation in the database program. At this time, it is not possible to predict the potential impact, if any, of the Civil Investigative Demand or whether any actions may be instituted by the FTC against any person. Other From time to time, in the normal course of business, the company may become liable with respect to other pending and threatened litigation, environmental, regulatory, labor, product, and tax matters. While such matters are subject to inherent uncertainties, it is not currently anticipated that any such matters will materially impact the company's consolidated financial position, liquidity, or results of operations.

Segment and Geographic Informat

Segment and Geographic Information	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 26, 2015
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Segment and Geographic Information [Text Block]	Segment and Geographic Information The company is a global provider of products, services, and solutions to industrial and commercial users of electronic components and enterprise computing solutions. The company distributes electronic components to original equipment manufacturers and contract manufacturers through its global components business segment and provides enterprise computing solutions to value-added resellers through its global ECS business segment. As a result of the company's philosophy of maximizing operating efficiencies through the centralization of certain functions, selected fixed assets and related depreciation, as well as borrowings, are not directly attributable to the individual operating segments and are included in the corporate business segment. Sales and operating income (loss), by segment, are as follows: Quarter Ended Nine Months Ended September 26, September 27, September 26, September 27, Sales: Global components $ 3,692,051 $ 3,731,289 $ 10,736,989 $ 10,721,814 Global ECS 2,006,253 1,881,927 5,793,689 5,649,981 Consolidated $ 5,698,304 $ 5,613,216 $ 16,530,678 $ 16,371,795 Operating income (loss): Global components $ 164,744 $ 179,451 $ 499,456 $ 500,239 Global ECS 84,233 69,172 250,144 229,320 Corporate (a) (63,183 ) (48,807 ) (179,429 ) (143,734 ) Consolidated $ 185,794 $ 199,816 $ 570,171 $ 585,825 (a) Includes restructuring, integration, and other charges of $17,756 and $51,099 for the third quarter and first nine months of 2015 and $3,935 and $25,181 for the third quarter and first nine months of 2014 , respectively. Total assets, by segment, are as follows: September 26, December 31, Global components $ 7,608,881 $ 6,952,342 Global ECS 3,738,442 4,761,628 Corporate 658,875 721,331 Consolidated $ 12,006,198 $ 12,435,301 Sales, by geographic area, are as follows: Quarter Ended Nine Months Ended September 26, September 27, September 26, September 27, Americas (b) $ 2,850,586 $ 2,775,146 $ 8,224,901 $ 7,975,204 EMEA (c) 1,591,751 1,568,277 4,761,688 4,984,150 Asia/Pacific 1,255,967 1,269,793 3,544,089 3,412,441 Consolidated $ 5,698,304 $ 5,613,216 $ 16,530,678 $ 16,371,795 (b) Includes sales related to the United States of $2,603,885 and $7,557,090 for the third quarter and first nine months of 2015 and $2,540,179 and $7,296,753 for the third quarter and first nine months of 2014 , respectively. (c) Defined as Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. Net property, plant, and equipment, by geographic area, is as follows: September 26, December 31, Americas (d) $ 571,248 $ 537,967 EMEA 92,213 76,487 Asia/Pacific 26,534 21,845 Consolidated $ 689,995 $ 636,299 (d) Includes net property, plant, and equipment related to the United States of $569,079 and $535,397 at September 26, 2015 and December 31, 2014 , respectively.

Summary of Significant Accounti

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 26, 2015
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Basis of Accounting Policy	The accompanying consolidated financial statements of Arrow Electronics, Inc. (the "company") were prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States and reflect all adjustments of a normal recurring nature, which are, in the opinion of management, necessary for a fair presentation of the consolidated financial position and results of operations at and for the periods presented. The consolidated results of operations for the interim periods are not necessarily indicative of results for the full year. These consolidated financial statements do not include all of the information or notes necessary for a complete presentation and, accordingly, should be read in conjunction with the company's Form 10-Q for the quarterly periods ended June 27, 2015 and March 28, 2015, as well as the audited consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes for the year ended December 31, 2014 , as filed in the company's Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Fiscal Period Policy	The company operates on a quarterly calendar that closes on the Saturday closest to the end of the calendar quarter, except for the third quarter of 2015 which closed on September 26, 2015.
Comparability of Prior Year Financial Data Policy	Certain prior period amounts were reclassified to conform to the current period presentation.
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Policy	Goodwill represents the excess of the cost of an acquisition over the fair value of the net assets acquired. The company tests goodwill and other indefinite-lived intangible assets for impairment annually as of the first day of the fourth quarter, or more frequently if indicators of potential impairment exist.
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Policy	The company maintains allowances for doubtful accounts for estimated losses resulting from the inability of its customers to make required payments. The allowances for doubtful accounts are determined using a combination of factors, including the length of time the receivables are outstanding, the current business environment, and historical experience.
Fair Value of Debt Policy	The carrying amount of the company's short-term borrowings in various countries, revolving credit facility, asset securitization program, and other obligations approximate their fair value.
Fair Value of Financial Instruments Policy	Fair value is defined as the exchange price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. The company utilizes a fair value hierarchy, which maximizes the use of observable inputs and minimizes the use of unobservable inputs when measuring fair value. The fair value hierarchy has three levels of inputs that may be used to measure fair value: Level 1 Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets that are accessible at the measurement date for identical, unrestricted assets or liabilities. Level 2 Quoted prices in markets that are not active; or other inputs that are observable, either directly or indirectly, for substantially the full term of the asset or liability. Level 3 Prices or valuation techniques that require inputs that are both significant to the fair value measurement and unobservable.

Acquisitions Acquisitions (Tabl

Acquisitions Acquisitions (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 26, 2015
immixGroup [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Schedule of Recognized Identified Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed [Table Text Block]	The following table summarizes the preliminary allocation of the net consideration paid to the fair value of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed for the immixGroup acquisition: Accounts receivable, net $ 145,130 Other current assets 26,647 Property, plant, and equipment 1,569 Other assets 5,313 Identifiable intangible assets 60,000 Cost in excess of net assets acquired 167,774 Accounts payable (136,921 ) Accrued expenses (11,736 ) Other liabilities (5,527 ) Cash consideration paid, net of cash acquired $ 252,249
2015 Acquisition [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information [Table Text Block]	The following table summarizes the company's unaudited consolidated results of operations for the third quarter and first nine months of 2015 , as well as the unaudited pro forma consolidated results of operations of the company, as though the 2015 acquisitions occurred on January 1, 2015 : Quarter Ended Nine Months Ended September 26, 2015 September 26, 2015 As Reported Pro Forma As Reported Pro Forma Sales $ 5,698,304 $ 5,703,717 $ 16,530,678 $ 16,899,811 Net income attributable to shareholders 109,244 109,245 339,234 343,409 Net income per share: Basic $ 1.16 $ 1.16 $ 3.56 $ 3.60 Diluted $ 1.15 $ 1.15 $ 3.52 $ 3.57
2014 Acquisition [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information [Table Text Block]	The following table summarizes the company's unaudited consolidated results of operations for the third quarter and first nine months of 2014 , as well as the unaudited pro forma consolidated results of operations of the company, as though the 2014 and 2015 acquisitions occurred on January 1, 2014 : Quarter Ended Nine Months Ended September 27, 2014 September 27, 2014 As Reported Pro Forma As Reported Pro Forma Sales $ 5,613,216 $ 6,066,812 $ 16,371,795 $ 17,584,040 Net income attributable to shareholders 146,864 161,142 381,868 410,736 Net income per share: Basic $ 1.49 $ 1.63 $ 3.84 $ 4.13 Diluted $ 1.47 $ 1.61 $ 3.80 $ 4.08

Cost in Excess of Net Assets 22

Cost in Excess of Net Assets of Companies Acquired (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 26, 2015
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Goodwill [Text Block]	Cost in excess of net assets of companies acquired, allocated to the company's business segments, is as follows: Global Components Global ECS Total Balance as of December 31, 2014 (a) $ 1,051,783 $ 1,017,426 $ 2,069,209 Acquisitions 179,010 167,774 346,784 Foreign currency translation adjustment (4,713 ) (44,312 ) (49,025 ) Balance as of September 26, 2015 (a) $ 1,226,080 $ 1,140,888 $ 2,366,968 (a) The total carrying value of cost in excess of net assets of companies acquired for all periods in the table above is reflected net of $1,018,780 of accumulated impairment charges, of which $716,925 was recorded in the global components business segment and $301,855 was recorded in the global ECS business segment.
Intangible Assets Disclosure [Text Block]	Intangible assets, net, are comprised of the following as of September 26, 2015 : Weighted-Average Life Gross Carrying Amount Accumulated Amortization Net Trade names indefinite $ 101,000 $ — $ 101,000 Customer relationships 10 years 512,760 (205,296 ) 307,464 Developed technology 5 years 13,150 (7,234 ) 5,916 Other intangible assets (b) 938 (890 ) 48 $ 627,848 $ (213,420 ) $ 414,428 Intangible assets, net, are comprised of the following as of December 31, 2014 : Weighted-Average Life Gross Carrying Amount Accumulated Amortization Net Trade names indefinite $ 101,000 $ — $ 101,000 Customer relationships 10 years 402,036 (171,071 ) 230,965 Developed technology 5 years 8,806 (5,444 ) 3,362 Other intangible assets (b) 1,719 (1,335 ) 384 $ 513,561 $ (177,850 ) $ 335,711 (b) Consists of non-competition agreements with useful lives ranging from two to three years.

Investments in Affiliated Com23

Investments in Affiliated Companies (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 26, 2015
Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures [Abstract]
Equity Method Investments [Text Block]	The following table presents the company's investment in the following joint ventures: September 26, December 31, Marubun/Arrow $ 60,671 $ 58,617 Altech Industries 9,227 10,507 Other 2,600 — $ 72,498 $ 69,124
Equity in Earnings of Affiliated Companies [Text Block]	The equity in earnings of affiliated companies consists of the following: Quarter Ended Nine Months Ended September 26, September 27, September 26, September 27, Marubun/Arrow $ 1,494 $ 1,965 $ 4,247 $ 4,088 Altech Industries 114 227 446 702 Other 66 — 197 — $ 1,674 $ 2,192 $ 4,890 $ 4,790

Accounts Receivable (Tables)

Accounts Receivable (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 26, 2015
Receivables [Abstract]
Schedule of Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Text Block]	Accounts receivable, net, consists of the following: September 26, December 31, Accounts receivable $ 5,114,877 $ 6,103,038 Allowances for doubtful accounts (49,374 ) (59,188 ) Accounts receivable, net $ 5,065,503 $ 6,043,850

Debt (Tables)

Debt (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 26, 2015
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Text Block]	Long-term debt consists of the following: September 26, December 31, Revolving credit facility $ 33,700 $ — Asset securitization program 480,000 275,000 3.375% notes, due 2015 — 251,955 6.875% senior debentures, due 2018 198,771 198,424 3.00% notes, due 2018 297,998 297,408 6.00% notes, due 2020 298,869 298,680 5.125% notes, due 2021 248,496 248,287 3.50% notes, due 2022 344,887 — 4.50% notes, due 2023 296,085 295,765 4.00% notes, due 2025 343,962 — 7.50% senior debentures, due 2027 198,329 198,219 Interest rate swaps designated as fair value hedges 1,786 378 Other obligations with various interest rates and due dates 5,400 3,782 $ 2,748,283 $ 2,067,898
Schedule of Fair Value of Debt [Text Block]	The estimated fair market value, using quoted market prices, is as follows: September 26, December 31, 3.375% notes, due 2015 $ — $ 255,000 6.875% senior debentures, due 2018 228,500 232,000 3.00% notes, due 2018 309,000 309,000 6.00% notes, due 2020 340,000 339,000 5.125% notes, due 2021 276,500 277,500 3.50% notes, due 2022 350,000 — 4.50% notes, due 2023 318,000 321,000 4.00% notes, due 2025 351,000 — 7.50% senior debentures, due 2027 247,000 254,000

Financial Instruments Measure26

Financial Instruments Measured at Fair Value (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 26, 2015
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Schedule of Fair Value Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis Table [Text Block]	The following table presents assets (liabilities) measured at fair value on a recurring basis at September 26, 2015 : Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Available-for-sale securities $ 38,705 $ — $ — $ 38,705 Interest rate swaps — 1,786 — 1,786 Foreign exchange contracts — 1,728 — 1,728 Contingent consideration — — (3,704 ) (3,704 ) $ 38,705 $ 3,514 $ (3,704 ) $ 38,515 The following table presents assets (liabilities) measured at fair value on a recurring basis at December 31, 2014 : Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Cash equivalents $ 99,000 $ — $ — $ 99,000 Available-for-sale securities 38,109 — — 38,109 Interest rate swaps — 378 — 378 Foreign exchange contracts — 694 — 694 Contingent consideration — — (6,202 ) (6,202 ) $ 137,109 $ 1,072 $ (6,202 ) $ 131,979
Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Table Text Block]	The following table summarizes the Level 3 activity for the first nine months of 2015 : Balance as of December 31, 2014 $ (6,202 ) Fair value of initial contingent consideration — Change in fair value of contingent consideration included in earnings (853 ) Payment of contingent consideration (a) 3,000 Foreign currency translation adjustment 351 Balance as of September 26, 2015 $ (3,704 ) (a) Contingent consideration payment relates to an acquisition completed prior to 2015.
Available-for-sale Securities [Text Block]	The fair value of the company's available-for-sale securities at September 26, 2015 is as follows: Marubun Mutual Funds Cost basis $ 10,016 $ 16,664 Unrealized holding gain 7,014 5,011 Fair value $ 17,030 $ 21,675 The fair value of the company's available-for-sale securities at December 31, 2014 is as follows: Marubun Mutual Funds Cost basis $ 10,016 $ 16,233 Unrealized holding gain 6,174 5,686 Fair value $ 16,190 $ 21,919
Schedule of Derivative Instruments in Statement of Financial Position, Fair Value [Text Block]	The fair values of derivative instruments in the company's consolidated balance sheets are as follows: Asset (Liability) Derivatives Fair Value Balance Sheet Location September 26, December 31, Derivative instruments designated as hedges: Interest rate swaps designated as fair value hedges Other liabilities $ — $ (3 ) Interest rate swaps designated as fair value hedges Other assets 1,786 381 Foreign exchange contracts designated as cash flow hedges Other current assets 1,632 960 Foreign exchange contracts designated as cash flow hedges Accrued expenses (26 ) (376 ) Total derivative instruments designated as hedging instruments 3,392 962 Derivative instruments not designated as hedges: Foreign exchange contracts Other current assets 2,002 2,404 Foreign exchange contracts Accrued expenses (1,880 ) (2,294 ) Total derivative instruments not designated as hedging instruments 122 110 Total $ 3,514 $ 1,072
Schedule of Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) in Statement of Financial Performance [Text Block]	The effect of derivative instruments on the company's consolidated statements of operations is as follows: Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income Quarter Ended Nine Months Ended September 26, September 27, September 26, September 27, Fair value hedges: Interest rate swaps (a) $ — $ — $ — $ — Total $ — $ — $ — $ — Derivative instruments not designated as hedges: Foreign exchange contracts (b) $ 5,084 $ (376 ) $ 4,705 $ (148 ) Total $ 5,084 $ (376 ) $ 4,705 $ (148 ) Cash Flow Hedges Quarter Ended Nine Months Ended September 26, 2015 September 26, 2015 Interest Rate Swaps (c) Foreign Exchange Contracts (d) Interest Rate Swaps (c) Foreign Exchange Contracts (d) Effective portion: Gain recognized in other comprehensive income $ — $ 170 $ 827 $ 607 Loss reclassified into income $ (144 ) $ (644 ) $ (446 ) $ (1,322 ) Ineffective portion: Gain recognized in income $ — $ — $ 69 $ — Cash Flow Hedges Quarter Ended Nine Months Ended September 27, 2014 September 27, 2014 Interest Rate Swaps (c) Foreign Exchange Contracts (d) Interest Rate Swaps (c) Foreign Exchange Contracts (d) Effective portion: Gain recognized in other comprehensive income $ — $ 438 $ — $ 48 Loss reclassified into income $ (165 ) $ (185 ) $ (489 ) $ (118 ) Ineffective portion: Gain (loss) recognized in income $ — $ — $ — $ — (a) The amount of gain (loss) recognized in income on derivatives is recorded in "Interest and other financing expense, net" in the company's consolidated statements of operations. (b) The amount of gain (loss) recognized in income on derivatives is recorded in "Cost of sales" in the company's consolidated statements of operations. (c) Both the effective and ineffective portions of any gain (loss) reclassified or recognized in income are recorded in "Interest and other financing expense, net" in the company's consolidated statements of operations. The gain (loss) amounts reclassified into income relate to the termination of swaps. (d) Both the effective and ineffective portions of any gain (loss) reclassified or recognized in income are recorded in "Cost of sales" in the company's consolidated statements of operations.

Restructuring, Integration, a27

Restructuring, Integration, and Other Charges (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 26, 2015
Restructuring Charges [Abstract]
Schedule of Restructuring and Related Costs [Text Block]	The following table presents the components of the restructuring, integration, and other charges: Quarter Ended Nine Months Ended September 26, September 27, September 26, September 27, Restructuring and integration charges - current period actions $ 9,378 $ 4,965 $ 28,563 $ 26,371 Restructuring and integration charges (credits) - actions taken in prior periods 570 305 1,248 (46 ) Acquisition-related expenses and other charges(credits) 7,808 (1,335 ) 21,288 (1,144 ) $ 17,756 $ 3,935 $ 51,099 $ 25,181
Schedule of Restructuring Reserve by Type of Cost [Table Text Block]	2015 Restructuring and Integration Charges The following table presents the components of the 2015 restructuring and integration charges of $28,563 and activity in the related restructuring and integration accrual for the first nine months of 2015 : Personnel Costs Facilities Costs Other Total Restructuring and integration charges $ 23,962 $ 3,716 $ 885 $ 28,563 Payments (12,952 ) (2,313 ) (95 ) (15,360 ) Non-cash usage — (475 ) (629 ) (1,104 ) Foreign currency translation 52 7 (4 ) 55 Balance as of September 26, 2015 $ 11,062 $ 935 $ 157 $ 12,154 The restructuring and integration charges of $28,563 for the first nine months of 2015 include personnel costs of $23,962 , facilities costs of $3,716 , and other costs of $885 . These restructuring initiatives are due to the company's continued efforts to lower cost and drive operational efficiency. Integration costs are primarily related to the integration of acquired businesses within the company's pre-existing business and the consolidation of certain operations. 2014 Restructuring and Integration Charges The following table presents the activity in the restructuring and integration accrual for the first nine months of 2015 related to the 2014 restructuring and integration: Personnel Costs Facilities Costs Other Total Balance as of December 31, 2014 $ 8,622 $ 2,479 $ 1,247 $ 12,348 Restructuring and integration charges (credit) 55 (86 ) 369 338 Payments (5,564 ) (1,363 ) (977 ) (7,904 ) Non-cash usage — — (476 ) (476 ) Foreign currency translation (492 ) (80 ) — (572 ) Balance as of September 26, 2015 $ 2,621 $ 950 $ 163 $ 3,734 Restructuring and Integration Accruals Related to Actions Taken Prior to 2014 The following table presents the activity in the restructuring and integration accruals for the first nine months of 2015 related to restructuring and integration actions taken prior to 2014 : Personnel Costs Facilities Costs Other Total Balance as of December 31, 2014 $ 2,519 $ 3,025 $ 91 $ 5,635 Restructuring and integration charges (credits) (545 ) 1,455 — 910 Payments (622 ) (3,202 ) (83 ) (3,907 ) Non-cash usage (60 ) 59 — (1 ) Foreign currency translation (146 ) 36 (8 ) (118 ) Balance as of September 26, 2015 $ 1,146 $ 1,373 $ — $ 2,519

Net Income per Share (Tables)

Net Income per Share (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 26, 2015
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Table Text Block]	The following table presents the computation of net income per share on a basic and diluted basis (shares in thousands): Quarter Ended Nine Months Ended September 26, September 27, September 26, September 27, Net income attributable to shareholders $ 109,244 $ 146,864 $ 339,234 $ 381,868 Weighted-average shares outstanding - basic 94,302 98,631 95,277 99,336 Net effect of various dilutive stock-based compensation awards 1,061 1,235 1,025 1,273 Weighted-average shares outstanding - diluted 95,363 99,866 96,302 100,609 Net income per share: Basic $ 1.16 $ 1.49 $ 3.56 $ 3.84 Diluted (a) $ 1.15 $ 1.47 $ 3.52 $ 3.80 (a) Stock-based compensation awards for the issuance of 759 and 656 shares for the third quarter and first nine months of 2015 and 317 and 271 shares for the third quarter and first nine months of 2014 , respectively, were excluded from the computation of net income per share on a diluted basis as their effect was anti-dilutive.

Shareholders' Equity Components

Shareholders' Equity Components of Other Comprehensive Income (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 26, 2015
Changes in Components of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Components of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Table Text Block]	The following table presents the changes in Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), excluding non-controlling interests: Quarter Ended Nine Months Ended September 26, 2015 September 27, 2014 September 26, 2015 September 27, 2014 Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment: Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications (a) $ (35,575 ) $ (149,533 ) $ (186,913 ) $ (174,195 ) Amounts reclassified into income 644 185 1,322 118 Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investment Securities, Net: Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications (2,553 ) (995 ) (260 ) 4,735 Amounts reclassified into income — (18,269 ) — (18,269 ) Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Interest Rate Swaps Designated as Cash Flow Hedges, Net: Other comprehensive income before reclassifications — — 550 — Amounts reclassified into income 89 101 232 300 Employee Benefit Plan Items, Net: Other comprehensive income before reclassifications 36 36 105 109 Amounts reclassified into income 847 515 2,502 1,548 Net change in Accumulated other comprehensive loss $ (36,512 ) $ (167,960 ) $ (182,462 ) $ (185,654 ) (a) Includes intra-entity foreign currency transactions that are of a long-term investment nature of $19,887 and $27,821 for the third quarter and first nine months of 2015 and $29,586 and $49,056 for the third quarter and first nine months of 2014 , respectively.

Segment and Geographic Inform30

Segment and Geographic Information (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 26, 2015
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Text Block]	Sales and operating income (loss), by segment, are as follows: Quarter Ended Nine Months Ended September 26, September 27, September 26, September 27, Sales: Global components $ 3,692,051 $ 3,731,289 $ 10,736,989 $ 10,721,814 Global ECS 2,006,253 1,881,927 5,793,689 5,649,981 Consolidated $ 5,698,304 $ 5,613,216 $ 16,530,678 $ 16,371,795 Operating income (loss): Global components $ 164,744 $ 179,451 $ 499,456 $ 500,239 Global ECS 84,233 69,172 250,144 229,320 Corporate (a) (63,183 ) (48,807 ) (179,429 ) (143,734 ) Consolidated $ 185,794 $ 199,816 $ 570,171 $ 585,825 (a) Includes restructuring, integration, and other charges of $17,756 and $51,099 for the third quarter and first nine months of 2015 and $3,935 and $25,181 for the third quarter and first nine months of 2014 , respectively.
Reconciliation of Assets from Segment to Consolidated [Text Block]	Total assets, by segment, are as follows: September 26, December 31, Global components $ 7,608,881 $ 6,952,342 Global ECS 3,738,442 4,761,628 Corporate 658,875 721,331 Consolidated $ 12,006,198 $ 12,435,301
Schedule Of Revenues From External Customers And Long Lived Assets By Geographical Areas Table [Text Block]	Sales, by geographic area, are as follows: Quarter Ended Nine Months Ended September 26, September 27, September 26, September 27, Americas (b) $ 2,850,586 $ 2,775,146 $ 8,224,901 $ 7,975,204 EMEA (c) 1,591,751 1,568,277 4,761,688 4,984,150 Asia/Pacific 1,255,967 1,269,793 3,544,089 3,412,441 Consolidated $ 5,698,304 $ 5,613,216 $ 16,530,678 $ 16,371,795 (b) Includes sales related to the United States of $2,603,885 and $7,557,090 for the third quarter and first nine months of 2015 and $2,540,179 and $7,296,753 for the third quarter and first nine months of 2014 , respectively. (c) Defined as Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. Net property, plant, and equipment, by geographic area, is as follows: September 26, December 31, Americas (d) $ 571,248 $ 537,967 EMEA 92,213 76,487 Asia/Pacific 26,534 21,845 Consolidated $ 689,995 $ 636,299 (d) Includes net property, plant, and equipment related to the United States of $569,079 and $535,397 at September 26, 2015 and December 31, 2014 , respectively.

Acquisitions (Details)

Acquisitions (Details) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands		3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
		Sep. 26, 2015USD ($)$ / shares	Sep. 27, 2014USD ($)$ / shares	Sep. 26, 2015USD ($)Acquisitions$ / shares	Sep. 27, 2014USD ($)$ / shares	Dec. 31, 2014USD ($)Acquisitions
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired				$ 512,910	$ 129,522
Goodwill	[1]	$ 2,366,968		2,366,968		$ 2,069,209
Sales		5,698,304	$ 5,613,216	16,530,678	16,371,795
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Revenue		5,703,717	6,066,812	16,899,811	17,584,040
Net income attributable to shareholders		109,244	146,864	339,234	381,868
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Net Income (Loss)		$ 109,245	$ 161,142	$ 343,409	$ 410,736
Basic | $ / shares		$ 1.16	$ 1.49	$ 3.56	$ 3.84
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Earnings Per Share, Basic | $ / shares		1.16	1.63	3.60	4.13
Diluted | $ / shares	[2]	1.15	1.47	3.52	3.80
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Earnings Per Share, Diluted | $ / shares		$ 1.15	$ 1.61	$ 3.57	$ 4.08
Customer Relationships [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Acquired Finite-lived Intangible Assets, Weighted Average Useful Life		10 years				10 years
immixGroup [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Gross		$ 280,454
Cash Acquired from Acquisition		28,205
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Assets, Receivables		145,130		$ 145,130
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Assets, Other		26,647		26,647
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Property, Plant, and Equipment		1,569		1,569
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Other Noncurrent Assets		5,313		5,313
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Intangible Assets, Other than Goodwill		60,000		60,000
Goodwill		167,774		167,774
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Liabilities, Accounts Payable		(136,921)		(136,921)
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Liabilities		(11,736)		(11,736)
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Noncurrent Liabilities, Other		(5,527)		(5,527)
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Net		252,249		252,249
Sales		230,514
immixGroup [Member] | Customer Relationships [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Finite-Lived Customer Relationships, Gross		$ 60,000		$ 60,000
Acquired Finite-lived Intangible Assets, Weighted Average Useful Life				8 years
Data Modul AG [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business Acquisition, Percentage of Voting Interests Acquired		53.70%		53.70%
Data Modul AG NCI [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business Acquisition, Percentage of Voting Interests Acquired		2.30%		2.30%
Series of Individually Immaterial Business Acquisitions [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Number of Businesses Acquired | Acquisitions				6		5
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired				$ 260,661		$ 162,881
Debt acquired from acquisition				$ 84,487
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration, Liability						5,853
Business Combination, Other Amounts Withheld						$ 210
[1]	The total carrying value of cost in excess of net assets of companies acquired for all periods in the table above is reflected net of $1,018,780 of accumulated impairment charges, of which $716,925 was recorded in the global components business segment and $301,855 was recorded in the global ECS business segment.
[2]	Stock-based compensation awards for the issuance of 759 and 656 shares for the third quarter and first nine months of 2015 and 317 and 271 shares for the third quarter and first nine months of 2014, respectively, were excluded from the computation of net income per share on a diluted basis as their effect was anti-dilutive.

Cost in Excess of Net Assets 32

Cost in Excess of Net Assets of Companies Acquired - Goodwill (Details) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 26, 2015USD ($)
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
December 31, 2014	$ 2,069,209	[1]
Acquisitions	346,784
Foreign currency translation adjustment	(49,025)
September 26, 2015	2,366,968	[1]
Goodwill, Impaired, Accumulated Impairment Loss	1,018,780
Global Components [Member]
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
December 31, 2014	1,051,783	[1]
Acquisitions	179,010
Foreign currency translation adjustment	(4,713)
September 26, 2015	1,226,080	[1]
Goodwill, Impaired, Accumulated Impairment Loss	716,925
Global ECS [Member]
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
December 31, 2014	1,017,426	[1]
Acquisitions	167,774
Foreign currency translation adjustment	(44,312)
September 26, 2015	1,140,888	[1]
Goodwill, Impaired, Accumulated Impairment Loss	$ 301,855
[1]	The total carrying value of cost in excess of net assets of companies acquired for all periods in the table above is reflected net of $1,018,780 of accumulated impairment charges, of which $716,925 was recorded in the global components business segment and $301,855 was recorded in the global ECS business segment.

Cost in Excess of Net Assets 33

Cost in Excess of Net Assets of Companies Acquired - Intangibles (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands		3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
		Sep. 26, 2015	Sep. 27, 2014	Sep. 26, 2015	Sep. 27, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014
Finite And Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross Carrying Amount		$ 627,848		$ 627,848		$ 513,561
Accumulated Amortization		(213,420)		(213,420)		(177,850)
Net		414,428		414,428		$ 335,711
Amortization of Intangible Assets		14,269	$ 11,108	39,293	$ 32,925
Amortization of intangible assets, net of tax		$ 11,521	$ 9,086	$ 31,719	$ 26,860
Amortization of intangible assets, per share basic		$ 0.12	$ 0.09	$ 0.33	$ 0.27
Amortization of intangible assets, per share diluted		$ 0.12	$ 0.09	$ 0.33	$ 0.27
Customer Relationships [Member]
Finite And Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Weighted-Average Life		10 years				10 years
Gross Carrying Amount		$ 512,760		$ 512,760		$ 402,036
Accumulated Amortization		(205,296)		(205,296)		(171,071)
Net		$ 307,464		307,464		$ 230,965
Developed Technology [Member]
Finite And Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Weighted-Average Life		5 years				5 years
Gross Carrying Amount		$ 13,150		13,150		$ 8,806
Accumulated Amortization		(7,234)		(7,234)		(5,444)
Net		5,916		5,916		3,362
Other Intangible Assets [Member]
Finite And Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross Carrying Amount	[1]	938		938		1,719
Accumulated Amortization	[1]	(890)		(890)		(1,335)
Net	[1]	48		48		384
Trade Names [Member]
Finite And Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross Carrying Amount		101,000		101,000		101,000
Accumulated Amortization		0		0		0
Net		$ 101,000		$ 101,000		$ 101,000
Minimum [Member] | Other Intangible Assets [Member]
Finite And Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Useful Life				2 years
Maximum [Member] | Other Intangible Assets [Member]
Finite And Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Useful Life				3 years
[1]	Consists of non-competition agreements with useful lives ranging from two to three years.

Investments in Affiliated Com34

Investments in Affiliated Companies (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 26, 2015	Sep. 27, 2014	Sep. 26, 2015	Sep. 27, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Investments in affiliated companies	$ 72,498		$ 72,498		$ 69,124
Equity in earnings of affiliated companies	$ 1,674	$ 2,192	$ 4,890	$ 4,790
Marubun/Arrow [Member]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage	50.00%		50.00%
Investments in affiliated companies	$ 60,671		$ 60,671		58,617
Equity in earnings of affiliated companies	$ 1,494	1,965	$ 4,247	4,088
Altech Industries [Member]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage	50.00%		50.00%
Investments in affiliated companies	$ 9,227		$ 9,227		10,507
Equity in earnings of affiliated companies	$ 114	227	$ 446	702
Other joint ventures [Member]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage	50.00%		50.00%
Investments in affiliated companies	$ 2,600		$ 2,600		$ 0
Equity in earnings of affiliated companies	$ 66	$ 0	$ 197	$ 0

Accounts Receivable (Details)

Accounts Receivable (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 26, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Receivables [Abstract]
Accounts receivable	$ 5,114,877	$ 6,103,038
Allowances for doubtful accounts	(49,374)	(59,188)
Accounts receivable, net	$ 5,065,503	$ 6,043,850

Debt - ST Debt (Details)

Debt - ST Debt (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 26, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Short-term Debt [Line Items]
Debt, Current	$ 85,796	$ 13,454
Short-term Debt, Weighted Average Interest Rate	2.00%	3.80%
Short-term borrowings in various countries [Member]
Short-term Debt [Line Items]
Debt, Current	$ 85,796	$ 13,454

Debt - LT Debt (Details)

Debt - LT Debt (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 26, 2015	Sep. 27, 2014	Sep. 26, 2015	Sep. 27, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt	$ 2,748,283		$ 2,748,283		$ 2,067,898
Redemption of Notes, Principal Amount			250,000
Net proceeds from note offering			688,162	$ 0
Loss on prepayment of debt			2,943
Loss on prepayment of debt, net of tax			$ 1,808
Loss on prepayment of debt, net of tax per share on a basic basis			$ 0.02
Loss on prepayment of debt, net of tax per share on a diluted basis			$ 0.02
Accounts receivable, net	5,065,503		$ 5,065,503		6,043,850
Investment Income, Interest and Dividend	1,299	$ 2,369	3,761	$ 3,898
Revolving Credit Facility due in 2018 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt	$ 33,700		$ 33,700		0
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate	1.30%
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Effective Percentage	1.44%		1.44%
Line of Credit Facility, Commitment Fee Percentage	0.20%
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity	$ 1,500,000		$ 1,500,000
Asset securitization program [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt	$ 480,000		$ 480,000		275,000
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Effective Percentage	0.69%		0.69%
Asset Securitization Program Maximum Capacity	$ 900,000		$ 900,000
Asset Securitization Program Interest Rate Spread At End of Period	0.40%		0.40%
Asset Securitization Program Facility Fee	0.40%		0.40%
Accounts receivable, net	$ 1,474,176		$ 1,474,176		2,060,589
3.375% notes, due 2015 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Fair Value Disclosure	0		0		255,000
Long-term debt	$ 0		$ 0		251,955
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	3.375%		3.375%
Senior Debentures Due in 2018 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Fair Value Disclosure	$ 228,500		$ 228,500		232,000
Long-term debt	$ 198,771		$ 198,771		198,424
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	6.875%		6.875%
3.00% notes, due 2018 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Fair Value Disclosure	$ 309,000		$ 309,000		309,000
Long-term debt	$ 297,998		$ 297,998		297,408
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	3.00%		3.00%
6.00% notes, due 2020 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Fair Value Disclosure	$ 340,000		$ 340,000		339,000
Long-term debt	$ 298,869		$ 298,869		298,680
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	6.00%		6.00%
5.125% notes, due 2021 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Fair Value Disclosure	$ 276,500		$ 276,500		277,500
Long-term debt	$ 248,496		$ 248,496		248,287
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	5.125%		5.125%
3.50% notes, due in 2022 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Fair Value Disclosure	$ 350,000		$ 350,000		0
Long-term debt	$ 344,887		$ 344,887		0
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	3.50%		3.50%
Debt Instrument, Face Amount	$ 350,000		$ 350,000
4.50% notes, due 2023 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Fair Value Disclosure	318,000		318,000		321,000
Long-term debt	$ 296,085		$ 296,085		295,765
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	4.50%		4.50%
4.00% notes, due in 2025 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Fair Value Disclosure	$ 351,000		$ 351,000		0
Long-term debt	$ 343,962		$ 343,962		0
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	4.00%		4.00%
Debt Instrument, Face Amount	$ 350,000		$ 350,000
7.5% senior debentures, due 2027 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Fair Value Disclosure	247,000		247,000		254,000
Long-term debt	$ 198,329		$ 198,329		198,219
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	7.50%		7.50%
Interest rate swaps designated as fair value hedges [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt	$ 1,786		$ 1,786		378
Other obligations with various interest rates and due dates [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt	5,400		5,400		$ 3,782
Line of Credit [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity	$ 100,000		$ 100,000

Financial Instruments Measure38

Financial Instruments Measured at Fair Value - Fair Value Hierarchy (Details) - Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 26, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Cash equivalents		$ 99,000
Available-for-sale securities	$ 38,705	38,109
Interest rate swaps	1,786	378
Foreign exchange contracts	1,728	694
Contingent consideration	(3,704)	(6,202)
Total Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis	38,515	131,979
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Cash equivalents		99,000
Available-for-sale securities	38,705	38,109
Interest rate swaps	0	0
Foreign exchange contracts	0	0
Contingent consideration	0	0
Total Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis	38,705	137,109
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Cash equivalents		0
Available-for-sale securities	0	0
Interest rate swaps	1,786	378
Foreign exchange contracts	1,728	694
Contingent consideration	0	0
Total Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis	3,514	1,072
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Cash equivalents		0
Available-for-sale securities	0	0
Interest rate swaps	0	0
Foreign exchange contracts	0	0
Contingent consideration	(3,704)	(6,202)
Total Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis	$ (3,704)	$ (6,202)

Financial Instruments Measure39

Financial Instruments Measured at Fair Value - Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation (Details) - Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] - Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] - Contingent Consideration [Member] $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 26, 2015USD ($)
Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward]
Balance as of December 31, 2014	$ (6,202)
Fair value of initial contingent consideration	0
Change in fair value of contingent consideration included in earnings	(853)
Payment of contingent consideration	3,000	[1]
Foreign currency translation adjustment	351
Balance as of September 26, 2015	$ (3,704)
[1]	Contingent consideration payment relates to an acquisition completed prior to 2015.

Financial Instruments Measure40

Financial Instruments Measured at Fair Value - AFS (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 26, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Marubun [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Available For Sale Investment Ownership Percentage	8.40%
Cost basis	$ 10,016	$ 10,016
Unrealized holding gain	7,014	6,174
Fair value	17,030	16,190
Mutual Funds [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Cost basis	16,664	16,233
Unrealized holding gain	5,011	5,686
Fair value	$ 21,675	$ 21,919

Financial Instruments Measure41

Financial Instruments Measured at Fair Value - Derivatives (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
		Sep. 26, 2015	Sep. 27, 2014	Sep. 26, 2015	Sep. 27, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Notional Amount		$ 340,445		$ 340,445		$ 401,048
Derivative, Fair Value, Net		3,514		3,514		1,072
Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative, Fair Value, Net		3,392		3,392		962
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative, Fair Value, Net		$ 122		$ 122		110
3.375% notes, due 2015 [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage		3.375%		3.375%
Notes Due in 2020 [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage		6.00%		6.00%
Senior Debentures Due in 2018 [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage		6.875%		6.875%
Interest Rate Swaps Converting Notes Due in 2015 [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Notional Amount		$ 200,000		$ 200,000
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage		1.98%		1.98%
Cash received upon termination of 2015 swaps				$ 896
Derivative Instrument Gain (Loss) Reclassified into Income, Net		$ 29		68
Interest rate swaps designated as fair value hedges [Member] | Notes Due in 2020 [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Notional Amount		50,000		50,000
Derivative, Fair Value, Net		$ 1,220		$ 1,220
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Effective Percentage		4.30%		4.30%
Interest rate swaps designated as fair value hedges [Member] | Senior Debentures Due in 2018 [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Notional Amount		$ 50,000		$ 50,000
Derivative, Fair Value, Net		$ 566		$ 566
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Effective Percentage		5.72%		5.72%
Interest Rate Swap [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income, Net	[1]	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0
Interest Rate Swap [Member] | Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income, Net	[1]	0	0	0	0
Foreign Exchange Contract [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income, Net	[2]	5,084	(376)	4,705	(148)
Foreign Exchange Contract [Member] | Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income, Net	[2]	5,084	(376)	4,705	(148)
Foreign Exchange Contract [Member] | Other Current Assets [Member] | Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative, Fair Value, Net		2,002		2,002		2,404
Foreign Exchange Contract [Member] | Accrued Liabilities [Member] | Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative, Fair Value, Net		(1,880)		(1,880)		(2,294)
Interest rate swaps designated as fair value hedges [Member] | Interest Rate Swap [Member] | Other Liabilities [Member] | Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative, Fair Value, Net		0		0		(3)
Interest rate swaps designated as fair value hedges [Member] | Interest Rate Swap [Member] | Other Assets [Member] | Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative, Fair Value, Net		1,786		1,786		381
Cash Flow Hedging [Member] | Interest Rate Swap [Member] | Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income, Effective Portion, Net	[3]	0	0	827	0
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Income, Effective Portion, Net	[3]	(144)	(165)	(446)	(489)
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income, Ineffective Portion and Amount Excluded from Effectiveness Testing, Net	[3]	0	0	69	0
Cash Flow Hedging [Member] | Foreign Exchange Contract [Member] | Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income, Effective Portion, Net	[4]	170	438	607	48
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Income, Effective Portion, Net	[4]	(644)	(185)	(1,322)	(118)
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income, Ineffective Portion and Amount Excluded from Effectiveness Testing, Net	[4]	0	$ 0	0	$ 0
Cash Flow Hedging [Member] | Foreign Exchange Contract [Member] | Other Current Assets [Member] | Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative, Fair Value, Net		1,632		1,632		960
Cash Flow Hedging [Member] | Foreign Exchange Contract [Member] | Accrued Liabilities [Member] | Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative, Fair Value, Net		(26)		(26)		$ (376)
Contingent Consideration [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Fair Value Measurement Contingent Consideration-Current		3,704		3,704
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration Arrangements, Range of Outcomes, Value, High		$ 8,400		$ 8,400
[1]	The amount of gain (loss) recognized in income on derivatives is recorded in "Interest and other financing expense, net" in the company's consolidated statements of operations.
[2]	The amount of gain (loss) recognized in income on derivatives is recorded in "Cost of sales" in the company's consolidated statements of operations.
[3]	Both the effective and ineffective portions of any gain (loss) reclassified or recognized in income are recorded in "Interest and other financing expense, net" in the company's consolidated statements of operations. The gain (loss) amounts reclassified into income relate to the termination of swaps.
[4]	Both the effective and ineffective portions of any gain (loss) reclassified or recognized in income are recorded in "Cost of sales" in the company's consolidated statements of operations.

Restructuring, Integration, a42

Restructuring, Integration, and Other Charges (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 26, 2015	Sep. 27, 2014	Sep. 26, 2015	Sep. 27, 2014
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring, integration, and other charges	$ 17,756	$ 3,935	$ 51,099	$ 25,181
Restructuring, integration, and other charges	$ 12,642	$ 2,556	$ 38,106	$ 18,102
Restructuring Charges Net of Tax Per Share Basic	$ 0.13	$ 0.03	$ 0.40	$ 0.18
Restructuring Charges Net of Tax Per Share Diluted	$ 0.13	$ 0.03	$ 0.40	$ 0.18
Restructuring Charges 2015 Plan [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring, integration, and other charges	$ 9,378		$ 28,563
Restructuring Charges 2015 Plan [Member] | Employee Severance [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring, integration, and other charges			23,962
Restructuring Charges 2015 Plan [Member] | Facility Closing [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring, integration, and other charges			3,716
Restructuring Charges 2015 Plan [Member] | Other Restructuring [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring, integration, and other charges			885
Restructuring Charges 2014 Plan [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring, integration, and other charges		$ 4,965	338	$ 26,371
Restructuring Charges 2014 Plan [Member] | Employee Severance [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring, integration, and other charges			55
Restructuring Charges 2014 Plan [Member] | Facility Closing [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and Integration Credits			(86)
Restructuring Charges 2014 Plan [Member] | Other Restructuring [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring, integration, and other charges			369
Restructuring Charges From Prior to 2014 [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring, integration, and other charges			910
Restructuring Charges From Prior to 2014 [Member] | Employee Severance [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and Integration Credits			(545)
Restructuring Charges From Prior to 2014 [Member] | Facility Closing [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring, integration, and other charges			1,455
Restructuring Charges From Prior to 2014 [Member] | Other Restructuring [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring, integration, and other charges			0
Restructuring Charges From Prior Periods [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring, integration, and other charges	570	305	1,248
Restructuring and Integration Credits				(46)
Restructuring Charges From Acquisitions [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring, integration, and other charges	7,808		21,288
Restructuring and Integration Credits	$ 5,267	$ (1,335)	$ 18,748	$ (1,144)

Restructuring, Integration, a43

Restructuring, Integration, and Other Charges - Accrual (Details) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 26, 2015USD ($)$ / shares	Sep. 27, 2014USD ($)$ / shares	Sep. 26, 2015USD ($)$ / shares	Sep. 27, 2014USD ($)$ / shares
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring Charges Net of Tax Per Share Basic | $ / shares	$ 0.13	$ 0.03	$ 0.40	$ 0.18
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring, integration, and other charges	$ 17,756	$ 3,935	$ 51,099	$ 25,181
Restructuring Reserve	18,407		18,407
Restructuring, integration, and other charges	12,642	2,556	38,106	18,102
Employee Severance [Member]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring Reserve	14,829		14,829
Restructuring Reserve Scheduled Severance Payments Current Year	8,719		8,719
Restructuring Reserve Scheduled Severance Payments Year One	5,927		5,927
Restructuring Reserve Scheduled Severance Payments Year Two	183		183
Facility Closing [Member]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring Reserve	3,258		3,258
Restructuring Reserve Scheduled Lease Payments Current Year	2,077		2,077
Restructuring Reserve Scheduled Lease Payments Year One	829		829
Restructuring Reserve Scheduled Lease Payments Year Two	198		198
Restructuring Reserve Scheduled Lease Payments Year Three	154		154
Other Restructuring [Member]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring Reserve	$ 320		$ 320
Number of Years for the Other Accrual to Be Spent	1		1
Restructuring Charges 2015 Plan [Member]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring, integration, and other charges	$ 9,378		$ 28,563
Payments for Restructuring			(15,360)
Restructuring Reserve, Settled without Cash			(1,104)
Restructuring Reserve, Translation Adjustment			55
Restructuring Reserve	12,154		12,154
Restructuring Charges 2015 Plan [Member] | Employee Severance [Member]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring, integration, and other charges			23,962
Payments for Restructuring			(12,952)
Restructuring Reserve, Settled without Cash			0
Restructuring Reserve, Translation Adjustment			52
Restructuring Reserve	11,062		11,062
Restructuring Charges 2015 Plan [Member] | Facility Closing [Member]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring, integration, and other charges			3,716
Payments for Restructuring			(2,313)
Restructuring Reserve, Settled without Cash			(475)
Restructuring Reserve, Translation Adjustment			7
Restructuring Reserve	935		935
Restructuring Charges 2015 Plan [Member] | Other Restructuring [Member]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring, integration, and other charges			885
Payments for Restructuring			(95)
Restructuring Reserve, Settled without Cash			(629)
Restructuring Reserve, Translation Adjustment			(4)
Restructuring Reserve	157		157
Restructuring Charges 2014 Plan [Member]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring Reserve			12,348
Restructuring, integration, and other charges		4,965	338	26,371
Payments for Restructuring			(7,904)
Restructuring Reserve, Settled without Cash			(476)
Restructuring Reserve, Translation Adjustment			(572)
Restructuring Reserve	3,734		3,734
Restructuring Charges 2014 Plan [Member] | Employee Severance [Member]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring Reserve			8,622
Restructuring, integration, and other charges			55
Payments for Restructuring			(5,564)
Restructuring Reserve, Settled without Cash			0
Restructuring Reserve, Translation Adjustment			(492)
Restructuring Reserve	2,621		2,621
Restructuring Charges 2014 Plan [Member] | Facility Closing [Member]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring Reserve			2,479
Restructuring and Integration Credits			(86)
Payments for Restructuring			(1,363)
Restructuring Reserve, Settled without Cash			0
Restructuring Reserve, Translation Adjustment			(80)
Restructuring Reserve	950		950
Restructuring Charges 2014 Plan [Member] | Other Restructuring [Member]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring Reserve			1,247
Restructuring, integration, and other charges			369
Payments for Restructuring			(977)
Restructuring Reserve, Settled without Cash			(476)
Restructuring Reserve, Translation Adjustment			0
Restructuring Reserve	163		163
Restructuring Charges From Prior to 2014 [Member]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring Reserve			5,635
Restructuring, integration, and other charges			910
Payments for Restructuring			(3,907)
Restructuring Reserve, Settled without Cash			(1)
Restructuring Reserve, Translation Adjustment			(118)
Restructuring Reserve	2,519		2,519
Restructuring Charges From Prior to 2014 [Member] | Employee Severance [Member]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring Reserve			2,519
Restructuring and Integration Credits			(545)
Payments for Restructuring			(622)
Restructuring Reserve, Settled without Cash			(60)
Restructuring Reserve, Translation Adjustment			(146)
Restructuring Reserve	1,146		1,146
Restructuring Charges From Prior to 2014 [Member] | Facility Closing [Member]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring Reserve			3,025
Restructuring, integration, and other charges			1,455
Payments for Restructuring			(3,202)
Restructuring Reserve, Settled without Cash			59
Restructuring Reserve, Translation Adjustment			36
Restructuring Reserve	1,373		1,373
Restructuring Charges From Prior to 2014 [Member] | Other Restructuring [Member]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring Reserve			91
Restructuring, integration, and other charges			0
Payments for Restructuring			(83)
Restructuring Reserve, Settled without Cash			0
Restructuring Reserve, Translation Adjustment			(8)
Restructuring Reserve	0		0
Restructuring Charges From Acquisitions [Member]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring, integration, and other charges	7,808		21,288
Restructuring and Integration Credits	$ 5,267	$ (1,335)	$ 18,748	$ (1,144)

Net Income per Share (Details)

Net Income per Share (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands		3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
		Sep. 26, 2015	Sep. 27, 2014	Sep. 26, 2015	Sep. 27, 2014
Earnings Per Share, Diluted [Line Items]
Net income attributable to shareholders		$ 109,244	$ 146,864	$ 339,234	$ 381,868
Weighted average shares outstanding - basic		94,302	98,631	95,277	99,336
Net effect of various dilutive stock-based compensation awards		1,061	1,235	1,025	1,273
Weighted average shares outstanding - diluted		95,363	99,866	96,302	100,609
Net income per share:
Basic		$ 1.16	$ 1.49	$ 3.56	$ 3.84
Diluted	[1]	$ 1.15	$ 1.47	$ 3.52	$ 3.80
Stock Compensation Plan [Member]
Net income per share:
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount		759	317	656	271
[1]	Stock-based compensation awards for the issuance of 759 and 656 shares for the third quarter and first nine months of 2015 and 317 and 271 shares for the third quarter and first nine months of 2014, respectively, were excluded from the computation of net income per share on a diluted basis as their effect was anti-dilutive.

Shareholders' Equity (Details)

Shareholders' Equity (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended		17 Months Ended
		Sep. 26, 2015	Sep. 27, 2014	Sep. 26, 2015	Sep. 27, 2014	Sep. 26, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 12, 2014	May. 31, 2014
Changes In Components Of OCI [Line Items]
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment		$ (34,931)	$ (149,348)	$ (185,591)	$ (174,077)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Unrealized gain (loss) on investment securities, net		(2,553)	(19,264)	(260)	(13,534)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Gain on Derivatives Arising During Period, Net		89	101	782	300
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Adjustment, Net of Tax		(883)	(551)	(2,607)	(1,657)
Net change in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)		(36,512)	(167,960)	(182,462)	(185,654)
Stock Repurchase Program, Authorized Amount		$ 400,000		400,000		$ 400,000	$ 400,000	$ 200,000	$ 200,000
Treasury Stock, Shares, Acquired		901,233				5,856,583
Treasury Stock, Value, Acquired, Cost Method		$ 49,989				$ 330,586
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications [Member]
Changes In Components Of OCI [Line Items]
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment	[1]	(35,575)	(149,533)	(186,913)	(174,195)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Unrealized gain (loss) on investment securities, net		(2,553)	(995)	(260)	4,735
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Gain on Derivatives Arising During Period, Net		0	0	550	0
Other Comprehensive Income (loss), Reclassification, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Net Gain (loss) Recognized in Net Periodic Benefit Cost, After Tax		36	36	105	109
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications [Member] | Intra-entity foreign currency transactions [Member]
Changes In Components Of OCI [Line Items]
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment		19,887	29,586	27,821	49,056
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member]
Changes In Components Of OCI [Line Items]
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment		644	185	1,322	118
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Unrealized gain (loss) on investment securities, net		0	(18,269)	0	(18,269)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Gain on Derivatives Arising During Period, Net		89	101	232	300
Other Comprehensive Income (loss), Reclassification, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Net Gain (loss) Recognized in Net Periodic Benefit Cost, After Tax		$ 847	$ 515	$ 2,502	$ 1,548
[1]	Includes intra-entity foreign currency transactions that are of a long-term investment nature of $19,887 and $27,821 for the third quarter and first nine months of 2015 and $29,586 and $49,056 for the third quarter and first nine months of 2014, respectively.

Contingencies (Details)

Contingencies (Details) € in Thousands, $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Sep. 26, 2015USD ($)	Sep. 26, 2015EUR (€)	Dec. 31, 2012USD ($)
Site Contingency [Line Items]
Litigation Settlement, Gross			$ 110,000
Environmental Costs Recovered	$ 37,000
Huntsville Site [Member]
Site Contingency [Line Items]
Environmental Remediation Expense To Date	4,000
Additional Expected Project Expenditures Low Estimate	3,000
Additional Expected Project Expenditures High Estimate	4,000
Huntsville Site [Member] | Investigation Report [Member]
Site Contingency [Line Items]
Additional Expected Project Expenditures Low Estimate	600
Additional Expected Project Expenditures High Estimate	750
Norco Site [Member] | Remediation, Project Management, Regulatory Oversight, and Investigative and Feasability Studies [Member]
Site Contingency [Line Items]
Environmental Remediation Expense To Date	48,000
Additional Expected Project Expenditures Low Estimate	15,900
Additional Expected Project Expenditures High Estimate	$ 24,500
Tekelec Matter [Member]
Site Contingency [Line Items]
Loss Contingency, Range of Possible Loss, Maximum | €		€ 11,333
Loss Contingency Damages Sought Value | €		3,742
Loss Contingency, Expenses Sought, Value | €		€ 312

Segment and Geographic Inform47

Segment and Geographic Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
		Sep. 26, 2015	Sep. 27, 2014	Sep. 26, 2015	Sep. 27, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014
Sales:
Sales		$ 5,698,304	$ 5,613,216	$ 16,530,678	$ 16,371,795
Operating income (loss):
Operating income (loss)		185,794	199,816	570,171	585,825
Restructuring, integration, and other charges		17,756	3,935	51,099	25,181
Assets		12,006,198		12,006,198		$ 12,435,301
Global Components [Member]
Sales:
Sales		3,692,051	3,731,289	10,736,989	10,721,814
Operating income (loss):
Operating income (loss)		164,744	179,451	499,456	500,239
Assets		7,608,881		7,608,881		6,952,342
Global ECS [Member]
Sales:
Sales		2,006,253	1,881,927	5,793,689	5,649,981
Operating income (loss):
Operating income (loss)		84,233	69,172	250,144	229,320
Assets		3,738,442		3,738,442		4,761,628
Corporate Segment [Member]
Operating income (loss):
Operating income (loss)	[1]	(63,183)	$ (48,807)	(179,429)	$ (143,734)
Assets		$ 658,875		$ 658,875		$ 721,331
[1]	Includes restructuring, integration, and other charges of $17,756 and $51,099 for the third quarter and first nine months of 2015 and $3,935 and $25,181 for the third quarter and first nine months of 2014, respectively.

Segment and Geographic Inform48

Segment and Geographic Information - Geographic Sales & PP&E (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
		Sep. 26, 2015	Sep. 27, 2014	Sep. 26, 2015	Sep. 27, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014
Revenues From External Customers And Long Lived Assets [Line Items]
Sales		$ 5,698,304	$ 5,613,216	$ 16,530,678	$ 16,371,795
Property, plant, and equipment, net		689,995		689,995		$ 636,299
Americas [Member]
Revenues From External Customers And Long Lived Assets [Line Items]
Sales	[1]	2,850,586	2,775,146	8,224,901	7,975,204
Property, plant, and equipment, net	[2]	571,248		571,248		537,967
EMEA [Member]
Revenues From External Customers And Long Lived Assets [Line Items]
Sales		1,591,751	1,568,277	4,761,688	4,984,150
Property, plant, and equipment, net		92,213		92,213		76,487
Asia Pacific [Member]
Revenues From External Customers And Long Lived Assets [Line Items]
Sales		1,255,967	1,269,793	3,544,089	3,412,441
Property, plant, and equipment, net		26,534		26,534		21,845
United States [Member]
Revenues From External Customers And Long Lived Assets [Line Items]
Sales		2,603,885	$ 2,540,179	7,557,090	$ 7,296,753
Property, plant, and equipment, net		$ 569,079		$ 569,079		$ 535,397
[1]	Includes sales related to the United States of $2,603,885 and $7,557,090 for the third quarter and first nine months of 2015 and $2,540,179 and $7,296,753 for the third quarter and first nine months of 2014, respectively.
[2]	Includes net property, plant, and equipment related to the United States of $569,079 and $535,397 at September 26, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively.