Arrow Electronics (ARW) 10-Q3 May 162016 Q1 Quarterly reportFinancial data

Company Profile

Document and Entity Information

Document and Entity Information Document - shares	3 Months Ended
Document and Entity Information Document - shares	Apr. 02, 2016	Apr. 28, 2016
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	Apr. 2, 2016
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2,016
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q1
Amendment Flag	false
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		91,636,374
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
		Apr. 02, 2016	Mar. 28, 2015
Sales		$ 5,474,177	$ 5,002,385
Costs and expenses:
Cost of sales		4,725,279	4,317,063
Selling, general, and administrative expenses		505,813	454,530
Depreciation and amortization		40,933	37,162
Restructuring, integration, and other charges		20,788	16,196
Total Costs and Expenses		5,292,813	4,824,951
Operating income		181,364	177,434
Equity in earnings of affiliated companies		1,856	1,313
Interest and other financing expense, net		35,575	30,854
Other expense, net		0	935
Income before income taxes		147,645	146,958
Provision for income taxes		41,053	40,867
Consolidated net income		106,592	106,091
Noncontrolling interests		357	33
Net income attributable to shareholders		$ 106,235	$ 106,058
Net income per share:
Basic		$ 1.16	$ 1.11
Diluted	[1]	$ 1.14	$ 1.09
Weighted-average shares outstanding:
Basic		91,514	95,920
Diluted		92,787	97,125

[1]	Stock-based compensation awards for the issuance of 1,039 and 711 shares for the first quarters of 2016 and 2015, 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
	Apr. 02, 2016	Mar. 28, 2015
Consolidated net income	$ 106,592	$ 106,091
Other comprehensive income:
Foreign currency translation adjustment	73,179	(198,387)
Unrealized gain (loss) on investment securities, net	(1,651)	124
Unrealized gain on interest rate swaps designated as cash flow hedges, net	91	923
Employee benefit plan items, net	920	842
Other comprehensive income (loss)	72,539	(196,498)
Comprehensive income (loss)	179,131	(90,407)
Less: Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	2,365	33
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to shareholders	$ 176,766	$ (90,440)

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS - USD ($) $ in Thousands		Apr. 02, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents		$ 394,655	$ 273,090
Accounts receivable, net		5,256,022	6,161,418
Inventories		2,441,798	2,466,490
Other current assets		335,095	285,473
Total current assets		8,427,570	9,186,471
Property, plant, and equipment, at cost:
Land		23,630	23,547
Buildings and improvements		167,558	162,011
Machinery and equipment		1,296,817	1,250,115
Property, plant, and equipment, gross		1,488,005	1,435,673
Less: Accumulated depreciation and amortization		(762,685)	(735,495)
Property, plant, and equipment, net		725,320	700,178
Investments in affiliated companies		74,553	73,376
Intangible assets, net		383,503	389,326
Cost in excess of net assets of companies acquired	[1]	2,437,034	2,368,832
Other assets		304,807	303,747
Total assets		12,352,787	13,021,930
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Accounts payable		4,206,658	5,192,665
Accrued expenses		668,002	819,463
Short-term borrowings, including current portion of long-term debt		46,143	44,024
Total current liabilities		4,920,803	6,056,152
Long-term debt		2,649,042	2,380,575
Other liabilities		408,829	390,392
Equity:
Issued - 125,424 shares in both 2016 and 2015		125,424	125,424
Capital in excess of par value		1,082,103	1,107,314
Treasury stock (33,801 and 34,501 shares in 2016 and 2015, respectively), at cost		(1,454,687)	(1,480,069)
Retained earnings		4,780,715	4,674,480
Accumulated other comprehensive loss		(214,175)	(284,706)
Total shareholders' equity		4,319,380	4,142,443
Noncontrolling interests		54,733	52,368
Total equity		4,374,113	4,194,811
Total liabilities and equity		$ 12,352,787	$ 13,021,930

[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	Apr. 02, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
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	33,801	34,501

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 02, 2016	Mar. 28, 2015
Cash flows from operating activities:
Consolidated net income	$ 106,592	$ 106,091
Adjustments to reconcile consolidated net income to net cash used for operations:
Depreciation and amortization	40,933	37,162
Amortization of stock-based compensation	8,877	9,920
Equity in earnings of affiliated companies	(1,856)	(1,313)
Deferred income taxes	22,555	12,391
Excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation arrangements	(4,132)	(5,657)
Other	1,462	1,730
Change in assets and liabilities, net of effects of acquired businesses:
Accounts receivable	996,738	935,271
Inventories	44,611	48,574
Accounts payable	(1,036,094)	(1,279,437)
Accrued expenses	(160,693)	(109,156)
Other assets and liabilities	(55,585)	2,828
Net cash used for operating activities	(36,592)	(241,596)
Cash flows from investing activities:
Cash consideration paid for acquired businesses	(46,490)	(133,089)
Acquisition of property, plant, and equipment	(49,261)	(31,150)
Other	0	2,008
Net cash used for investing activities	(95,751)	(162,231)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Change in short-term and other borrowings	470	1,234
Proceeds from (repayment of) long-term bank borrowings, net	265,000	(48,400)
Net proceeds from note offering	0	688,162
Redemption of notes	0	(254,313)
Proceeds from exercise of stock options	5,705	12,576
Excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation arrangements	4,132	5,657
Repurchases of common stock	(18,684)	(78,561)
Other	(3,000)	(3,000)
Net cash provided by financing activities	253,623	323,355
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash	285	(14,590)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	121,565	(95,062)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	273,090	400,355
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$ 394,655	$ 305,293

Basis of Presentation

Basis of Presentation	3 Months Ended
Basis of Presentation	Apr. 02, 2016
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 audited consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes for the year ended December 31, 2015 , 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	3 Months Ended
Impact of Recently Issued Accounting Standards	Apr. 02, 2016
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block]	Impact of Recently Issued Accounting Standards In March 2016, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2016-09, Stock Compensation - Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting (Topic 718) ("ASU No. 2016-09"). ASU No. 2016-09 revises the accounting treatment for excess tax benefits, minimum statutory tax withholding requirements and forfeitures related to share-based awards. ASU No. 2016-09 is effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2016, with early adoption permitted, and is to be applied using either a retrospective or a modified retrospective approach. The company is currently evaluating the potential effects of adopting the provisions of ASU No. 2016-09. In March 2016, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2016-06, Derivatives and Hedging - Contingent Put and Call Options in Debt Instruments (Topic 815) ("ASU No. 2016-06"). ASU No. 2016-06 clarifies the steps required to assess whether a call or put option meets the criteria for bifurcation as an embedded derivative. ASU No. 2016-06 is effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2016, with early adoption permitted, and is to be applied using a modified retrospective approach. The company is currently evaluating the potential effects of adopting the provisions of ASU No. 2016-06. In February 2016, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842) ("ASU No. 2016-02"). ASU No. 2016-02 requires the Company to recognize the assets and liabilities for the rights and obligations created by leased assets. Leases will be classified as either finance or operating, with classification affecting expense recognition in the income statement. ASU No. 2016-02 is effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2018, with early adoption permitted, and is to be applied using a modified retrospective approach. The company is currently evaluating the potential effects of adopting the provisions of ASU No. 2016-02. In January 2016, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2016-01, Financial Instruments - Recognition and Measurement of Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities (Topic 825) ("ASU No. 2016-01"). ASU No. 2016-01 revises the classification and measurement of investments in certain equity investments and the presentation of certain fair value changes for certain financial liabilities measured at fair value. ASU No. 2016-01 requires the change in fair value of many equity investments to be recognized in net income. ASU No. 2016-01 is effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2017, with early adoption permitted. The company is currently evaluating the potential effects of adopting the provisions of ASU No. 2016-01. In November 2015, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2015-17, Income Taxes - Balance Sheet Classification of Deferred Taxes (Topic 740) ("ASU No. 2015-17"). ASU No. 2015-17 requires deferred tax liabilities and assets to be classified as noncurrent in the consolidated balance sheet. ASU No. 2015-17 is effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2016, with early adoption permitted. ASU No. 2015-17 may be applied either prospectively to all deferred tax liabilities and assets or retrospectively to all periods presented. The adoption of the provisions of ASU No. 2015-17 is not expected to have a material impact on the company's 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. Effective January 1, 2016 the company adopted the provisions of ASU No. 2015-11. The adoption of the provisions of ASU No. 2015-11 did not materially impact the company's consolidated financial position or results of operations. 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 all existing revenue recognition guidance under current U.S. GAAP. 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 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. In March and April 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-08, Revenue from Contracts with Customers Principal versus Agent Considerations (Reporting Revenue Gross versus Net) ("ASU No. 2016-08") and ASU No. 2016-10, Revenue from Contracts with Customers, Identifying Performance Obligations and Licensing ("ASU No. 2016-10"), respectively. ASU No.2016-08 and ASU No. 2016-10 provide supplemental adoption guidance and clarification to ASU No. 2014-09, and must be adopted concurrently with the adoption of ASU No. 2014-09. The company is currently evaluating the potential effects of adopting the provisions of ASU No. 2014-09, ASU No. 2016-08 and ASU No. 2016-10.

Acquisitions

Acquisitions	3 Months Ended
Acquisitions	Apr. 02, 2016
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Acquisitions [Text Block]	Acquisitions 2016 Acquisitions During the first quarter of 2016 , the company completed two acquisitions for $45,608 , net of cash acquired. The impact of these acquisitions was not material to the company's consolidated financial position or results of operations. The pro forma impact of the 2016 acquisitions on the consolidated results of operations of the company for the first quarters of 2016 and 2015 as though the acquisitions occurred on January 1 was also not material. 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. 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 24,181 Property, plant, and equipment 1,569 Other assets 5,313 Identifiable intangible assets 44,000 Cost in excess of net assets acquired 186,240 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 $44,000 to customer relationships with a weighted-average life of 13 years. The cost in excess of net assets acquired related to the immixGroup acquisition was recorded in the company's global enterprise computing solutions ("ECS") business segment. The intangible assets related to the immixGroup acquisition are expected to be deductible for income tax purposes. During 2015 , the company completed nine additional acquisitions for an aggregate purchase price of approximately $263,341 , net of cash acquired, inclusive of an initial 53.7% acquisition of Data Modul AG, and an additional 3.6% acquired subsequent to the original date of acquisition of Data Modul AG. 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 first quarter 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: Quarter Ended March 28, 2015 As Reported Pro Forma Sales $ 5,002,385 $ 5,302,792 Net income attributable to shareholders 106,058 108,375 Net income per share: Basic $ 1.11 $ 1.13 Diluted $ 1.09 $ 1.12 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.

Cost in Excess of Net Assets of

Cost in Excess of Net Assets of Companies Acquired	3 Months Ended
Cost in Excess of Net Assets of Companies Acquired	Apr. 02, 2016
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, 2015 (a) $ 1,230,832 $ 1,138,000 $ 2,368,832 Acquisitions and related adjustments (2,341 ) 47,613 45,272 Foreign currency translation adjustment 5,651 17,279 22,930 Balance as of April 2, 2016 (a) $ 1,234,142 $ 1,202,892 $ 2,437,034 (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 April 2, 2016 : Weighted-Average Life Gross Carrying Amount Accumulated Amortization Net Trade names indefinite $ 101,000 $ — $ 101,000 Customer relationships 10 years 501,895 (227,733 ) 274,162 Developed technology 5 years 13,625 (8,975 ) 4,650 Other intangible assets (b) 5,623 (1,932 ) 3,691 $ 622,143 $ (238,640 ) $ 383,503 (b) Consists of non-competition agreements and sales backlog with useful lives ranging from two to three years. Intangible assets, net, are comprised of the following as of December 31, 2015 : Weighted-Average Life Gross Carrying Amount Accumulated Amortization Net Trade names indefinite $ 101,000 $ — $ 101,000 Customer relationships 10 years 498,319 (215,263 ) 283,056 Developed technology 5 years 13,154 (7,894 ) 5,260 Other intangible assets (c) 917 (907 ) 10 $ 613,390 $ (224,064 ) $ 389,326 (c) Consists of non-competition agreements with useful lives ranging from two to three years. During the first quarters of 2016 and 2015 , the company recorded amortization expense related to identifiable intangible assets of $12,913 ( $10,634 net of related taxes or $.12 and $.11 per share on a basic and diluted basis, respectively) and $11,107 ( $9,029 net of related taxes or $.09 per share on both a basic and diluted basis), respectively.

Investments in Affiliated Compa

Investments in Affiliated Companies	3 Months Ended
Investments in Affiliated Companies	Apr. 02, 2016
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: April 2, December 31, Marubun/Arrow $ 63,050 $ 62,530 Altech Industries 8,912 8,261 Other 2,591 2,585 $ 74,553 $ 73,376 The equity in earnings of affiliated companies consists of the following: Quarter Ended April 2, March 28, Marubun/Arrow $ 1,664 $ 1,144 Altech Industries 201 131 Other (9 ) 38 $ 1,856 $ 1,313 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 April 2, 2016 .

Accounts Receivable

Accounts Receivable	3 Months Ended
Accounts Receivable	Apr. 02, 2016
Receivables [Abstract]
Accounts Receivable [Text Block]	Accounts Receivable Accounts receivable, net, consists of the following: April 2, December 31, Accounts receivable $ 5,305,713 $ 6,211,077 Allowances for doubtful accounts (49,691 ) (49,659 ) Accounts receivable, net $ 5,256,022 $ 6,161,418 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	3 Months Ended
Debt	Apr. 02, 2016
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Debt [Text Block]	Debt At April 2, 2016 and December 31, 2015 , short-term borrowings of $46,143 and $44,024 , respectively, were primarily utilized to support the working capital requirements of certain international operations. The weighted-average interest rate on these borrowings was 3.3% at both April 2, 2016 and December 31, 2015 . Long-term debt consists of the following: April 2, December 31, Revolving credit facility $ 87,000 $ 72,000 Asset securitization program 325,000 75,000 6.875% senior debentures, due 2018 199,002 198,886 3.00% notes, due 2018 298,399 298,197 6.00% notes, due 2020 298,995 298,932 5.125% notes, due 2021 248,635 248,566 3.50% notes, due 2022 345,238 345,061 4.50% notes, due 2023 296,305 296,194 4.00% notes, due 2025 344,223 344,092 7.50% senior debentures, due 2027 198,403 198,366 Interest rate swaps designated as fair value hedges 1,952 711 Other obligations with various interest rates and due dates 5,890 4,570 $ 2,649,042 $ 2,380,575 The 7.50% senior debentures are not redeemable prior to their maturity. The 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: April 2, December 31, 6.875% senior debentures, due 2018 $ 216,500 $ 218,000 3.00% notes, due 2018 304,000 303,000 6.00% notes, due 2020 331,500 330,000 5.125% notes, due 2021 268,500 267,500 3.50% notes, due 2022 351,500 343,000 4.50% notes, due 2023 313,500 309,000 4.00% notes, due 2025 353,000 336,000 7.50% senior debentures, due 2027 241,500 238,000 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 April 2, 2016 ), which is based on the company's credit ratings, or an effective interest rate of 1.58% at April 2, 2016 . The facility fee, which is based on the company's credit ratings, was .20% at April 2, 2016 . The company had $87,000 and $72,000 in outstanding borrowings under the revolving credit facility at April 2, 2016 and December 31, 2015 , respectively. 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 outstanding borrowings have been classified as long-term debt as of April 2, 2016 based on the company’s intent and ability to refinance on a long-term basis by borrowing funds under the revolving credit facility or through refinancing the existing asset securitization program on a long-term basis. 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 April 2, 2016 ), which is based on the company's credit ratings, or an effective interest rate of .87% at April 2, 2016 . The facility fee is .40% . At April 2, 2016 and December 31, 2015 , the company had $325,000 and $75,000 , respectively, in outstanding borrowings under the asset securitization program, which was included in "Long-term debt" in the company's consolidated balance sheets. Total collateralized accounts receivable of approximately $1,523,210 and $1,871,831 , 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 April 2, 2016 and is currently not aware of any events that would cause non-compliance with any covenants in the future. During February 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 February 2015, the company redeemed $250,000 principal amount of its 3.375% notes due November 2015. The related loss on the redemption for 2015 was $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 expense, net" in the company's consolidated statements of operations. The company has a $100,000 uncommitted line of credit. There were no outstanding borrowings under the uncommitted line of credit at April 2, 2016 and December 31, 2015 . Interest and other financing expense, net, includes interest and dividend income of $2,015 and $972 for the first quarters of 2016 and 2015 , respectively.

Financial Instruments Measured

Financial Instruments Measured at Fair Value	3 Months Ended
Financial Instruments Measured at Fair Value	Apr. 02, 2016
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 April 2, 2016 : Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Available-for-sale securities 38,537 — — 38,537 Interest rate swaps — 1,952 — 1,952 Foreign exchange contracts — (1,731 ) — (1,731 ) $ 38,537 $ 221 $ — $ 38,758 The following table presents assets (liabilities) measured at fair value on a recurring basis at December 31, 2015 : Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Available-for-sale securities $ 41,178 $ — $ — $ 41,178 Interest rate swaps — 711 — 711 Foreign exchange contracts — (738 ) — (738 ) Contingent consideration — — (3,889 ) (3,889 ) $ 41,178 $ (27 ) $ (3,889 ) $ 37,262 Assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis relate primarily to goodwill and identifiable intangible assets (see Note C). The company tests these assets for impairment if indicators of potential impairment exist. During the first quarters of 2016 and 2015 , 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 is as follows: April 2, 2016 December 31, 2015 Marubun Mutual Funds Marubun Mutual Funds Cost basis $ 10,016 17,423 $ 10,016 17,389 Unrealized holding gain 6,027 5,071 8,708 5,065 Fair value $ 16,043 $ 22,494 $ 18,724 $ 22,454 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 $30 and $8 for the first quarters of 2016 and 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 4.88% at April 2, 2016 ), through its maturity. The swap is classified as a fair value hedge and had a fair value of $1,489 at April 2, 2016 . 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 6.08% at April 2, 2016 ), through its maturity. The swap is classified as a fair value hedge and had a fair value of $463 at April 2, 2016 . 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 April 2, 2016 and December 31, 2015 was $333,841 and $382,025 , 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 April 2, December 31, Derivative instruments designated as hedges: Interest rate swaps designated as fair value hedges Other liabilities $ — $ — Interest rate swaps designated as fair value hedges Other assets 1,952 711 Foreign exchange contracts designated as cash flow hedges Other current assets — 896 Foreign exchange contracts designated as cash flow hedges Accrued expenses (1,836 ) (572 ) Total derivative instruments designated as hedging instruments 116 1,035 Derivative instruments not designated as hedges: Foreign exchange contracts Other current assets 2,271 1,729 Foreign exchange contracts Accrued expenses (2,166 ) (2,791 ) Total derivative instruments not designated as hedging instruments 105 (1,062 ) Total $ 221 $ (27 ) The effect of derivative instruments on the company's consolidated statements of operations is as follows: Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income Quarter Ended April 2, March 28, Derivative instruments not designated as hedges: Foreign exchange contracts (a) $ (2,237 ) $ 808 Total $ (2,237 ) $ 808 Cash Flow Hedges Interest Rate Swaps (b) Foreign Exchange Contracts (c) Quarter Ended April 2, 2016 Effective portion: Gain (loss) recognized in other comprehensive income $ — $ (846 ) Loss reclassified into income $ (149 ) $ (1,202 ) Ineffective portion: Gain (loss) recognized in income $ — $ — Quarter Ended March 28, 2015 Effective portion: Gain recognized in other comprehensive income $ 827 $ 2,682 Loss reclassified into income $ (161 ) $ (841 ) Ineffective portion: Gain (loss) recognized in income $ 69 $ — (a) The amount of gain (loss) recognized in income on derivatives is recorded in "Cost of sales" in the company's consolidated statements of operations. (b) 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. (c) 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. 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	3 Months Ended
Restructuring, Integration, and Other Charges	Apr. 02, 2016
Restructuring Charges [Abstract]
Restructuring, Integration and Other Charges [Text Block]	Restructuring, Integration, and Other Charges During the first quarters of 2016 and 2015 , the company recorded restructuring, integration, and other charges of $20,788 ( $15,354 net of related taxes or $.17 per share on both a basic and diluted basis) and $16,196 ( $12,569 net of related taxes or $.13 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 April 2, March 28, Restructuring and integration charges - current period actions $ 2,451 $ 9,310 Restructuring and integration charges - actions taken in prior periods 2,123 410 Acquisition-related expenses and other charges 16,214 6,476 $ 20,788 $ 16,196 2016 Restructuring and Integration Charges The following table presents the components of the 2016 restructuring and integration charges of $2,451 and activity in the related restructuring and integration accrual for the first quarter of 2016 : Personnel Costs Facilities Costs Other Total Restructuring and integration charges $ 2,451 $ — $ — $ 2,451 Payments (831 ) — — (831 ) Foreign currency translation (7 ) — — (7 ) Balance as of April 2, 2016 $ 1,613 $ — $ — $ 1,613 The restructuring and integration charges (credits) of $2,451 for the first quarter of 2016 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. 2015 Restructuring and Integration Charges The following table presents the activity in the restructuring and integration accrual for the first quarter of 2016 related to the 2015 restructuring and integration: Personnel Costs Facilities Costs Other Total Balance as of December 31, 2015 $ 16,321 $ 403 $ 159 $ 16,883 Restructuring and integration charges 1,916 18 — 1,934 Payments (9,783 ) (191 ) — (9,974 ) Foreign currency translation 54 1 112 167 Balance as of April 2, 2016 $ 8,508 $ 231 $ 271 $ 9,010 Restructuring and Integration Accruals Related to Actions Taken Prior to 2015 The following table presents the activity in the restructuring and integration accruals for the first quarter of 2016 related to restructuring and integration actions taken prior to 2015 : Personnel Costs Facilities Costs Other Total Balance as of December 31, 2015 $ 2,754 $ 2,341 $ — $ 5,095 Restructuring and integration charges (credits) (318 ) 47 460 189 Payments (671 ) (595 ) (460 ) (1,726 ) Foreign currency translation 15 (2 ) — 13 Balance as of April 2, 2016 $ 1,780 $ 1,791 $ — $ 3,571 Restructuring and Integration Accrual Summary In summary, the restructuring and integration accruals aggregate $14,194 at April 2, 2016 , all of which are expected to be spent in cash, and are expected to be utilized as follows: • The accruals for personnel costs totaling $11,901 relate to the termination of personnel that have scheduled payouts of $10,548 in 2016 , $1,113 in 2017 , and $240 in 2018 . • The accruals for facilities totaling $2,022 relate to vacated leased properties that have scheduled payments of $1,790 in 2016 , $165 in 2017 , and $67 in 2018 . • Other accruals of $271 are expected to be spent within one year. Acquisition-Related Expenses and Other Charges Included in restructuring, integration, and other charges for the first quarter of 2016 are fraud loss, acquisition-related, and other expenses of $16,214 . The company determined that it was the target of criminal fraud by persons impersonating a company executive, which resulted in unauthorized transfers of cash from a company account in Europe to outside bank accounts in Asia in January of 2016. An independent investigation and legal actions by the company and law enforcement are ongoing. To date, the information gathered by the company indicates that this is an isolated event not associated with a security breach or loss of data. Additionally, no officers or employees of the company were involved in the fraud. The company recorded a fraud loss of $ 13,195 in the first quarter of 2016. Included within “Other current assets” is approximately $29,000 of cash frozen in outside bank accounts that the company believes is probable of recovery. The charges of $1,624 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 first quarter of 2015 are acquisition-related expenses of $6,476 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 fees directly related to recent acquisition activity.

Net Income per Share

Net Income per Share	3 Months Ended
Net Income per Share	Apr. 02, 2016
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 April 2, March 28, Net income attributable to shareholders $ 106,235 $ 106,058 Weighted-average shares outstanding - basic 91,514 95,920 Net effect of various dilutive stock-based compensation awards 1,273 1,205 Weighted-average shares outstanding - diluted 92,787 97,125 Net income per share: Basic $ 1.16 $ 1.11 Diluted (a) $ 1.14 $ 1.09 (a) Stock-based compensation awards for the issuance of 1,039 and 711 shares for the first quarter s of 2016 and 2015 , 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	3 Months Ended
Shareholders' Equity	Apr. 02, 2016
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 April 2, March 28, 2015 Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment: Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications (a) $ 69,969 $ (199,228 ) Amounts reclassified into income 1,202 841 Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investment Securities, Net: Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications (1,651 ) 124 Amounts reclassified into income — — Unrealized Gain on Interest Rate Swaps Designated as Cash Flow Hedges, Net: Other comprehensive income before reclassifications — 896 Amounts reclassified into income 91 27 Employee Benefit Plan Items, Net: Other comprehensive income before reclassifications 41 34 Amounts reclassified into income 879 808 Net change in Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) $ 70,531 $ (196,498 ) (a) Includes intra-entity foreign currency transactions that are of a long-term investment nature of $(32,801) and $45,263 for the first quarter s of 2016 and 2015 , respectively. Share-Repurchase Program In September 2015, the company's Board approved a repurchase of up to $400,000 of the company's common stock. As of April 2, 2016 , the company repurchased 1,476,224 shares under the program with a market value of $82,718 at the dates of repurchase, of which 43,350 shares with a market value of $2,501 were repurchased during the first quarter of 2016 .

Contingencies

Contingencies	3 Months Ended
Contingencies	Apr. 02, 2016
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. 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 $5,000 was spent to date. The pace of the ongoing remedial investigations, project management, and regulatory oversight is likely to increase somewhat 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 $400 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 $50,000 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 $13,500 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	3 Months Ended
Segment and Geographic Information	Apr. 02, 2016
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 April 2, March 28, Sales: Global components $ 3,675,929 $ 3,346,763 Global ECS 1,798,248 1,655,622 Consolidated $ 5,474,177 $ 5,002,385 Operating income (loss): Global components $ 170,770 $ 164,895 Global ECS 78,212 67,517 Corporate (a) (67,618 ) (54,978 ) Consolidated $ 181,364 $ 177,434 (a) Includes restructuring, integration, and other charges of $20,788 and $16,196 for the first quarter s of 2016 and 2015 , respectively. Total assets, by segment, are as follows: April 2, December 31, Global components $ 7,561,662 $ 7,276,143 Global ECS 4,105,308 5,074,529 Corporate 685,817 671,258 Consolidated $ 12,352,787 $ 13,021,930 Sales, by geographic area, are as follows: Quarter Ended April 2, March 28, Americas (b) $ 2,620,477 $ 2,462,189 EMEA (c) 1,665,880 1,504,924 Asia/Pacific 1,187,820 1,035,272 Consolidated $ 5,474,177 $ 5,002,385 (b) Includes sales related to the United States of $2,396,063 and $2,250,422 for the first quarter s of 2016 and 2015 , respectively. (c) Defined as Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. Net property, plant, and equipment, by geographic area, is as follows: April 2, December 31, Americas (d) $ 602,643 $ 582,973 EMEA 92,408 88,727 Asia/Pacific 30,269 28,478 Consolidated $ 725,320 $ 700,178 (d) Includes net property, plant, and equipment related to the United States of $599,808 and $580,791 at April 2, 2016 and December 31, 2015 , respectively.

Summary of Significant Accounti

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)	3 Months Ended
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)	Apr. 02, 2016
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 audited consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes for the year ended December 31, 2015 , 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)	3 Months Ended
Acquisitions Acquisitions (Tables)	Apr. 02, 2016
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 24,181 Property, plant, and equipment 1,569 Other assets 5,313 Identifiable intangible assets 44,000 Cost in excess of net assets acquired 186,240 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 first quarter 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: Quarter Ended March 28, 2015 As Reported Pro Forma Sales $ 5,002,385 $ 5,302,792 Net income attributable to shareholders 106,058 108,375 Net income per share: Basic $ 1.11 $ 1.13 Diluted $ 1.09 $ 1.12

Cost in Excess of Net Assets 22

Cost in Excess of Net Assets of Companies Acquired (Tables)	3 Months Ended
Cost in Excess of Net Assets of Companies Acquired (Tables)	Apr. 02, 2016
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, 2015 (a) $ 1,230,832 $ 1,138,000 $ 2,368,832 Acquisitions and related adjustments (2,341 ) 47,613 45,272 Foreign currency translation adjustment 5,651 17,279 22,930 Balance as of April 2, 2016 (a) $ 1,234,142 $ 1,202,892 $ 2,437,034 (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 April 2, 2016 : Weighted-Average Life Gross Carrying Amount Accumulated Amortization Net Trade names indefinite $ 101,000 $ — $ 101,000 Customer relationships 10 years 501,895 (227,733 ) 274,162 Developed technology 5 years 13,625 (8,975 ) 4,650 Other intangible assets (b) 5,623 (1,932 ) 3,691 $ 622,143 $ (238,640 ) $ 383,503 (b) Consists of non-competition agreements and sales backlog with useful lives ranging from two to three years. Intangible assets, net, are comprised of the following as of December 31, 2015 : Weighted-Average Life Gross Carrying Amount Accumulated Amortization Net Trade names indefinite $ 101,000 $ — $ 101,000 Customer relationships 10 years 498,319 (215,263 ) 283,056 Developed technology 5 years 13,154 (7,894 ) 5,260 Other intangible assets (c) 917 (907 ) 10 $ 613,390 $ (224,064 ) $ 389,326 (c) Consists of non-competition agreements with useful lives ranging from two to three years.

Investments in Affiliated Com23

Investments in Affiliated Companies (Tables)	3 Months Ended
Investments in Affiliated Companies (Tables)	Apr. 02, 2016
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: April 2, December 31, Marubun/Arrow $ 63,050 $ 62,530 Altech Industries 8,912 8,261 Other 2,591 2,585 $ 74,553 $ 73,376
Equity in Earnings of Affiliated Companies [Text Block]	The equity in earnings of affiliated companies consists of the following: Quarter Ended April 2, March 28, Marubun/Arrow $ 1,664 $ 1,144 Altech Industries 201 131 Other (9 ) 38 $ 1,856 $ 1,313

Accounts Receivable (Tables)

Accounts Receivable (Tables)	3 Months Ended
Accounts Receivable (Tables)	Apr. 02, 2016
Receivables [Abstract]
Schedule of Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Text Block]	Accounts receivable, net, consists of the following: April 2, December 31, Accounts receivable $ 5,305,713 $ 6,211,077 Allowances for doubtful accounts (49,691 ) (49,659 ) Accounts receivable, net $ 5,256,022 $ 6,161,418 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 (Tables)

Debt (Tables)	3 Months Ended
Debt (Tables)	Apr. 02, 2016
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Text Block]	Long-term debt consists of the following: April 2, December 31, Revolving credit facility $ 87,000 $ 72,000 Asset securitization program 325,000 75,000 6.875% senior debentures, due 2018 199,002 198,886 3.00% notes, due 2018 298,399 298,197 6.00% notes, due 2020 298,995 298,932 5.125% notes, due 2021 248,635 248,566 3.50% notes, due 2022 345,238 345,061 4.50% notes, due 2023 296,305 296,194 4.00% notes, due 2025 344,223 344,092 7.50% senior debentures, due 2027 198,403 198,366 Interest rate swaps designated as fair value hedges 1,952 711 Other obligations with various interest rates and due dates 5,890 4,570 $ 2,649,042 $ 2,380,575
Schedule of Fair Value of Debt [Text Block]	The estimated fair market value, using quoted market prices, is as follows: April 2, December 31, 6.875% senior debentures, due 2018 $ 216,500 $ 218,000 3.00% notes, due 2018 304,000 303,000 6.00% notes, due 2020 331,500 330,000 5.125% notes, due 2021 268,500 267,500 3.50% notes, due 2022 351,500 343,000 4.50% notes, due 2023 313,500 309,000 4.00% notes, due 2025 353,000 336,000 7.50% senior debentures, due 2027 241,500 238,000

Financial Instruments Measure26

Financial Instruments Measured at Fair Value (Tables)	3 Months Ended
Financial Instruments Measured at Fair Value (Tables)	Apr. 02, 2016
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 April 2, 2016 : Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Available-for-sale securities 38,537 — — 38,537 Interest rate swaps — 1,952 — 1,952 Foreign exchange contracts — (1,731 ) — (1,731 ) $ 38,537 $ 221 $ — $ 38,758 The following table presents assets (liabilities) measured at fair value on a recurring basis at December 31, 2015 : Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Available-for-sale securities $ 41,178 $ — $ — $ 41,178 Interest rate swaps — 711 — 711 Foreign exchange contracts — (738 ) — (738 ) Contingent consideration — — (3,889 ) (3,889 ) $ 41,178 $ (27 ) $ (3,889 ) $ 37,262
Available-for-sale Securities [Text Block]	The fair value of the company's available-for-sale securities is as follows: April 2, 2016 December 31, 2015 Marubun Mutual Funds Marubun Mutual Funds Cost basis $ 10,016 17,423 $ 10,016 17,389 Unrealized holding gain 6,027 5,071 8,708 5,065 Fair value $ 16,043 $ 22,494 $ 18,724 $ 22,454
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 April 2, December 31, Derivative instruments designated as hedges: Interest rate swaps designated as fair value hedges Other liabilities $ — $ — Interest rate swaps designated as fair value hedges Other assets 1,952 711 Foreign exchange contracts designated as cash flow hedges Other current assets — 896 Foreign exchange contracts designated as cash flow hedges Accrued expenses (1,836 ) (572 ) Total derivative instruments designated as hedging instruments 116 1,035 Derivative instruments not designated as hedges: Foreign exchange contracts Other current assets 2,271 1,729 Foreign exchange contracts Accrued expenses (2,166 ) (2,791 ) Total derivative instruments not designated as hedging instruments 105 (1,062 ) Total $ 221 $ (27 )
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 April 2, March 28, Derivative instruments not designated as hedges: Foreign exchange contracts (a) $ (2,237 ) $ 808 Total $ (2,237 ) $ 808 Cash Flow Hedges Interest Rate Swaps (b) Foreign Exchange Contracts (c) Quarter Ended April 2, 2016 Effective portion: Gain (loss) recognized in other comprehensive income $ — $ (846 ) Loss reclassified into income $ (149 ) $ (1,202 ) Ineffective portion: Gain (loss) recognized in income $ — $ — Quarter Ended March 28, 2015 Effective portion: Gain recognized in other comprehensive income $ 827 $ 2,682 Loss reclassified into income $ (161 ) $ (841 ) Ineffective portion: Gain (loss) recognized in income $ 69 $ — (a) The amount of gain (loss) recognized in income on derivatives is recorded in "Cost of sales" in the company's consolidated statements of operations. (b) 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. (c) 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)	3 Months Ended
Restructuring, Integration, and Other Charges (Tables)	Apr. 02, 2016
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 April 2, March 28, Restructuring and integration charges - current period actions $ 2,451 $ 9,310 Restructuring and integration charges - actions taken in prior periods 2,123 410 Acquisition-related expenses and other charges 16,214 6,476 $ 20,788 $ 16,196
Schedule of Restructuring Reserve by Type of Cost [Table Text Block]	2016 Restructuring and Integration Charges The following table presents the components of the 2016 restructuring and integration charges of $2,451 and activity in the related restructuring and integration accrual for the first quarter of 2016 : Personnel Costs Facilities Costs Other Total Restructuring and integration charges $ 2,451 $ — $ — $ 2,451 Payments (831 ) — — (831 ) Foreign currency translation (7 ) — — (7 ) Balance as of April 2, 2016 $ 1,613 $ — $ — $ 1,613 The restructuring and integration charges (credits) of $2,451 for the first quarter of 2016 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. 2015 Restructuring and Integration Charges The following table presents the activity in the restructuring and integration accrual for the first quarter of 2016 related to the 2015 restructuring and integration: Personnel Costs Facilities Costs Other Total Balance as of December 31, 2015 $ 16,321 $ 403 $ 159 $ 16,883 Restructuring and integration charges 1,916 18 — 1,934 Payments (9,783 ) (191 ) — (9,974 ) Foreign currency translation 54 1 112 167 Balance as of April 2, 2016 $ 8,508 $ 231 $ 271 $ 9,010 Restructuring and Integration Accruals Related to Actions Taken Prior to 2015 The following table presents the activity in the restructuring and integration accruals for the first quarter of 2016 related to restructuring and integration actions taken prior to 2015 : Personnel Costs Facilities Costs Other Total Balance as of December 31, 2015 $ 2,754 $ 2,341 $ — $ 5,095 Restructuring and integration charges (credits) (318 ) 47 460 189 Payments (671 ) (595 ) (460 ) (1,726 ) Foreign currency translation 15 (2 ) — 13 Balance as of April 2, 2016 $ 1,780 $ 1,791 $ — $ 3,571

Net Income per Share (Tables)

Net Income per Share (Tables)	3 Months Ended
Net Income per Share (Tables)	Apr. 02, 2016
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 April 2, March 28, Net income attributable to shareholders $ 106,235 $ 106,058 Weighted-average shares outstanding - basic 91,514 95,920 Net effect of various dilutive stock-based compensation awards 1,273 1,205 Weighted-average shares outstanding - diluted 92,787 97,125 Net income per share: Basic $ 1.16 $ 1.11 Diluted (a) $ 1.14 $ 1.09 (a) Stock-based compensation awards for the issuance of 1,039 and 711 shares for the first quarter s of 2016 and 2015 , 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)	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 02, 2016
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 April 2, March 28, 2015 Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment: Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications (a) $ 69,969 $ (199,228 ) Amounts reclassified into income 1,202 841 Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investment Securities, Net: Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications (1,651 ) 124 Amounts reclassified into income — — Unrealized Gain on Interest Rate Swaps Designated as Cash Flow Hedges, Net: Other comprehensive income before reclassifications — 896 Amounts reclassified into income 91 27 Employee Benefit Plan Items, Net: Other comprehensive income before reclassifications 41 34 Amounts reclassified into income 879 808 Net change in Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) $ 70,531 $ (196,498 ) (a) Includes intra-entity foreign currency transactions that are of a long-term investment nature of $(32,801) and $45,263 for the first quarter s of 2016 and 2015 , respectively.

Segment and Geographic Inform30

Segment and Geographic Information (Tables)	3 Months Ended
Segment and Geographic Information (Tables)	Apr. 02, 2016
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Text Block]	Sales and operating income (loss), by segment, are as follows: Quarter Ended April 2, March 28, Sales: Global components $ 3,675,929 $ 3,346,763 Global ECS 1,798,248 1,655,622 Consolidated $ 5,474,177 $ 5,002,385 Operating income (loss): Global components $ 170,770 $ 164,895 Global ECS 78,212 67,517 Corporate (a) (67,618 ) (54,978 ) Consolidated $ 181,364 $ 177,434 (a) Includes restructuring, integration, and other charges of $20,788 and $16,196 for the first quarter s of 2016 and 2015 , respectively.
Reconciliation of Assets from Segment to Consolidated [Text Block]	Total assets, by segment, are as follows: April 2, December 31, Global components $ 7,561,662 $ 7,276,143 Global ECS 4,105,308 5,074,529 Corporate 685,817 671,258 Consolidated $ 12,352,787 $ 13,021,930
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 April 2, March 28, Americas (b) $ 2,620,477 $ 2,462,189 EMEA (c) 1,665,880 1,504,924 Asia/Pacific 1,187,820 1,035,272 Consolidated $ 5,474,177 $ 5,002,385 (b) Includes sales related to the United States of $2,396,063 and $2,250,422 for the first quarter s of 2016 and 2015 , respectively. (c) Defined as Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. Net property, plant, and equipment, by geographic area, is as follows: April 2, December 31, Americas (d) $ 602,643 $ 582,973 EMEA 92,408 88,727 Asia/Pacific 30,269 28,478 Consolidated $ 725,320 $ 700,178 (d) Includes net property, plant, and equipment related to the United States of $599,808 and $580,791 at April 2, 2016 and December 31, 2015 , respectively.

Acquisitions (Details)

Acquisitions (Details) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands		3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
Acquisitions (Details) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands		Apr. 02, 2016USD ($)Acquisitions$ / shares	Mar. 28, 2015USD ($)$ / shares	Dec. 31, 2015USD ($)Acquisitions
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired		$ 46,490	$ 133,089
Goodwill	[1]	2,437,034		$ 2,368,832
Sales		5,474,177	5,002,385
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Revenue			5,302,792
Net income attributable to shareholders		$ 106,235	106,058
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Net Income (Loss)			$ 108,375
Basic \| $ / shares		$ 1.16	$ 1.11
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Earnings Per Share, Basic \| $ / shares			1.13
Diluted \| $ / shares	[2]	$ 1.14	1.09
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Earnings Per Share, Diluted \| $ / shares			$ 1.12
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
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Assets, Other				24,181
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Property, Plant, and Equipment				1,569
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Other Noncurrent Assets				5,313
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Intangible Assets, Other than Goodwill				44,000
Goodwill				186,240
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Liabilities, Accounts Payable				(136,921)
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Liabilities				(11,736)
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Noncurrent Liabilities, Other				(5,527)
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Net				252,249
immixGroup [Member] \| Customer Relationships [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Finite-Lived Customer Relationships, Gross				$ 44,000
Acquired Finite-lived Intangible Assets, Weighted Average Useful Life				13 years
Data Modul AG [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business Acquisition, Percentage of Voting Interests Acquired				53.70%
Consolidation, Less than Wholly Owned Subsidiary, Parent Ownership Interest, Changes, Purchase of Interest by Parent				3.60%
Series of Individually Immaterial Business Acquisitions [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Number of Businesses Acquired \| Acquisitions		2		9
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired		$ 45,608		$ 263,341
Debt acquired from acquisition				$ 84,487

[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 1,039 and 711 shares for the first quarters of 2016 and 2015, 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	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 02, 2016USD ($)
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
December 31, 2015	$ 2,368,832	[1]
Acquisitions and related adjustments	45,272
Foreign currency translation adjustment	22,930
April 2, 2016	2,437,034	[1]
Goodwill, Impaired, Accumulated Impairment Loss	1,018,780
Global Components [Member]
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
December 31, 2015	1,230,832	[1]
Acquisitions and related adjustments	(2,341)
Foreign currency translation adjustment	5,651
April 2, 2016	1,234,142	[1]
Goodwill, Impaired, Accumulated Impairment Loss	716,925
Global ECS [Member]
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
December 31, 2015	1,138,000	[1]
Acquisitions and related adjustments	47,613
Foreign currency translation adjustment	17,279
April 2, 2016	1,202,892	[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			12 Months Ended
	Apr. 02, 2016		Mar. 28, 2015	Dec. 31, 2015
Finite And Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross Carrying Amount	$ 622,143			$ 613,390
Accumulated Amortization	(238,640)			(224,064)
Net	383,503			$ 389,326
Amortization of Intangible Assets	12,913		$ 11,107
Amortization of intangible assets, net of tax	$ 10,634		$ 9,029
Amortization of intangible assets, per share basic	$ 0.12		$ 0.09
Amortization of intangible assets, per share diluted	$ 0.11		$ 0.09
Customer Relationships [Member]
Finite And Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Weighted-Average Life	10 years			10 years
Gross Carrying Amount	$ 501,895			$ 498,319
Accumulated Amortization	(227,733)			(215,263)
Net	$ 274,162			$ 283,056
Developed Technology [Member]
Finite And Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Weighted-Average Life	5 years			5 years
Gross Carrying Amount	$ 13,625			$ 13,154
Accumulated Amortization	(8,975)			(7,894)
Net	4,650			5,260
Other Intangible Assets [Member]
Finite And Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross Carrying Amount	5,623	[1]		917	[2]
Accumulated Amortization	(1,932)	[1]		(907)	[2]
Net	3,691	[1]		10	[2]
Trade Names [Member]
Finite And Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross Carrying Amount	101,000			101,000
Accumulated Amortization	0			0
Net	$ 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 and sales backlog with useful lives ranging from two to three years.
[2]	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
	Apr. 02, 2016	Mar. 28, 2015	Dec. 31, 2015
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Investments in affiliated companies	$ 74,553		$ 73,376
Equity in earnings of affiliated companies	$ 1,856	$ 1,313
Marubun/Arrow [Member]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage	50.00%
Investments in affiliated companies	$ 63,050		62,530
Equity in earnings of affiliated companies	$ 1,664	1,144
Altech Industries [Member]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage	50.00%
Investments in affiliated companies	$ 8,912		8,261
Equity in earnings of affiliated companies	$ 201	131
Other joint ventures [Member]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage	50.00%
Investments in affiliated companies	$ 2,591		$ 2,585
Equity in earnings of affiliated companies	$ (9)	$ 38

Accounts Receivable (Details)

Accounts Receivable (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Apr. 02, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Receivables [Abstract]
Accounts receivable	$ 5,305,713	$ 6,211,077
Allowances for doubtful accounts	(49,691)	(49,659)
Accounts receivable, net	$ 5,256,022	$ 6,161,418

Debt - ST Debt (Details)

Debt - ST Debt (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Apr. 02, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Short-term Debt [Line Items]
Debt, Current	$ 46,143	$ 44,024
Short-term Debt, Weighted Average Interest Rate	3.30%	3.30%
Short-term borrowings in various countries [Member]
Short-term Debt [Line Items]
Debt, Current	$ 46,143	$ 44,024

Debt - LT Debt (Details)

Debt - LT Debt (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Apr. 02, 2016	Mar. 28, 2015	Dec. 31, 2015
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt	$ 2,649,042		$ 2,380,575
Redemption of Notes, Principal Amount		$ 250,000
Net proceeds from note offering	0	688,162
Gains (Losses) on Extinguishment of Debt			2,943
Extinguishment of Debt, Gain (Loss), Net of Tax			$ 1,808
Extinguishment of Debt, Gain (Loss), Per Share, Net of Tax			$ 0.02
Loss on prepayment of debt, net of tax per share on a diluted basis			$ 0.02
Accounts receivable, net	5,256,022		$ 6,161,418
Investment Income, Interest and Dividend	2,015	$ 972
Revolving Credit Facility due in 2018 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt	$ 87,000		72,000
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate	1.30%
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Effective Percentage	1.58%
Line of Credit Facility, Commitment Fee Percentage	0.20%
Maximum Borrowing Capacity	$ 1,500,000
Asset securitization program [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt	$ 325,000		75,000
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Effective Percentage	0.87%
Asset Securitization Program Interest Rate Spread At End of Period	0.40%
Asset Securitization Program Facility Fee	0.40%
Accounts receivable, net	$ 1,523,210		1,871,831
Maximum Borrowing Capacity	900,000
Senior Debentures Due in 2018 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Fair Value Disclosure	216,500		218,000
Long-term debt	$ 199,002		198,886
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	6.875%
3.00% notes, due 2018 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Fair Value Disclosure	$ 304,000		303,000
Long-term debt	$ 298,399		298,197
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	3.00%
6.00% notes, due 2020 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Fair Value Disclosure	$ 331,500		330,000
Long-term debt	$ 298,995		298,932
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	6.00%
5.125% notes, due 2021 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Fair Value Disclosure	$ 268,500		267,500
Long-term debt	$ 248,635		248,566
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	5.125%
3.50% notes, due in 2022 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Fair Value Disclosure	$ 351,500		343,000
Long-term debt	$ 345,238		345,061
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	3.50%
Debt Instrument, Face Amount	$ 350,000
4.50% notes, due 2023 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Fair Value Disclosure	313,500		309,000
Long-term debt	$ 296,305		296,194
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	4.50%
4.00% notes, due in 2025 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Fair Value Disclosure	$ 353,000		336,000
Long-term debt	$ 344,223		344,092
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	4.00%
Debt Instrument, Face Amount	$ 350,000
3.375% notes, due 2015 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	3.375%
7.5% senior debentures, due 2027 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Fair Value Disclosure	$ 241,500		238,000
Long-term debt	$ 198,403		198,366
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	7.50%
Interest rate swaps designated as fair value hedges [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt	$ 1,952		711
Other obligations with various interest rates and due dates [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Other Notes Payable, Noncurrent	5,890		$ 4,570
Line of Credit [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Maximum Borrowing Capacity	$ 100,000

Financial Instruments Measure38

Financial Instruments Measured at Fair Value - Fair Value Hierarchy (Details) - Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Apr. 02, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Available-for-sale securities	$ 38,537	$ 41,178
Interest rate swaps	1,952	711
Foreign exchange contracts	(1,731)	(738)
Contingent consideration		(3,889)
Total Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis	38,758	37,262
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Available-for-sale securities	38,537	41,178
Interest rate swaps	0	0
Foreign exchange contracts	0	0
Contingent consideration		0
Total Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis	38,537	41,178
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Available-for-sale securities	0	0
Interest rate swaps	1,952	711
Foreign exchange contracts	(1,731)	(738)
Contingent consideration		0
Total Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis	221	(27)
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Available-for-sale securities	0	0
Interest rate swaps	0	0
Foreign exchange contracts	0	0
Contingent consideration		(3,889)
Total Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis	$ 0	$ (3,889)

Financial Instruments Measure39

Financial Instruments Measured at Fair Value - AFS (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Apr. 02, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Marubun [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Available For Sale Investment Ownership Percentage	8.40%
Cost basis	$ 10,016	$ 10,016
Available-for-sale Securities, Accumulated Gross Unrealized Gain (Loss), before Tax	6,027	8,708
Fair value	16,043	18,724
Mutual Funds [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Cost basis	17,423	17,389
Available-for-sale Securities, Accumulated Gross Unrealized Gain (Loss), before Tax	5,071	5,065
Fair value	$ 22,494	$ 22,454

Financial Instruments Measure40

Financial Instruments Measured at Fair Value - Derivatives (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		3 Months Ended
		Apr. 02, 2016	Mar. 28, 2015	Dec. 31, 2015
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Notional Amount		$ 333,841		$ 382,025
Derivative, Fair Value, Net		221		(27)
Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative, Fair Value, Net		116		1,035
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative, Fair Value, Net		$ 105		(1,062)
3.375% notes, due 2015 [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage		3.375%
Notes Due in 2020 [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage		6.00%
Senior Debentures Due in 2018 [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage		6.875%
Interest Rate Swaps Converting Notes Due in 2015 [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Notional Amount		$ 200,000
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage		1.98%
Cash received upon termination of 2015 swaps		$ 896
Amortization of Deferred Hedge Gains		30	$ 8
Interest rate swaps designated as fair value hedges [Member] \| Notes Due in 2020 [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Notional Amount		50,000
Derivative, Fair Value, Net		$ 1,489
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Effective Percentage		4.90%
Interest rate swaps designated as fair value hedges [Member] \| Senior Debentures Due in 2018 [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Notional Amount		$ 50,000
Derivative, Fair Value, Net		$ 463
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Effective Percentage		6.08%
Interest Rate Swap [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income, Net		$ 0	0
Interest Rate Swap [Member] \| Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income, Net		0	0
Foreign Exchange Contract [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income, Net	[1]	(2,237)	808
Foreign Exchange Contract [Member] \| Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income, Net	[1]	(2,237)	808
Foreign Exchange Contract [Member] \| Other Current Assets [Member] \| Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative, Fair Value, Net		2,271		1,729
Foreign Exchange Contract [Member] \| Accrued Liabilities [Member] \| Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative, Fair Value, Net		(2,166)		(2,791)
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
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		1,952		711
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	[2]	0	827
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Income, Effective Portion, Net	[2]	(149)	(161)
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income, Ineffective Portion and Amount Excluded from Effectiveness Testing, Net	[2]	0	69
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	[3]	(846)	2,682
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Income, Effective Portion, Net	[3]	(1,202)	(841)
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income, Ineffective Portion and Amount Excluded from Effectiveness Testing, Net	[3]	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		0		896
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		$ (1,836)		$ (572)

[1]	The amount of gain (loss) recognized in income on derivatives is recorded in "Cost of sales" in the company's consolidated statements of operations.
[2]	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.
[3]	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, a41

Restructuring, Integration, and Other Charges (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 02, 2016	Mar. 28, 2015
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring, integration, and other charges	$ 15,354	$ 12,569
Restructuring Charges Net of Tax Per Share Basic	$ 0.17	$ 0.13
Restructuring Charges Net of Tax Per Share Diluted	$ 0.17	$ 0.13
Other Restructuring [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Fraud Loss	$ 13,195
Other Assets, Miscellaneous	29,000
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration Arrangements, Change in Amount of Contingent Consideration, Liability	1,624
Restructuring Charges 2015 Plan [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring Reserve, Accrual Adjustment	1,934
Restructuring Charges 2015 Plan [Member] \| Employee Severance [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring Reserve, Accrual Adjustment	1,916
Restructuring Charges 2015 Plan [Member] \| Facility Closing [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring Reserve, Accrual Adjustment	18
Restructuring Charges 2015 Plan [Member] \| Other Restructuring [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring Reserve, Accrual Adjustment	0
Restructuring Charges From Prior to 2015 [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring Reserve, Accrual Adjustment	189
Restructuring Charges From Prior to 2015 [Member] \| Employee Severance [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring Reserve, Accrual Adjustment	(318)
Restructuring Charges From Prior to 2015 [Member] \| Facility Closing [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring Reserve, Accrual Adjustment	47
Restructuring Charges From Prior to 2015 [Member] \| Other Restructuring [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring Reserve, Accrual Adjustment	$ 460

Restructuring, Integration, a42

Restructuring, Integration, and Other Charges - Accrual (Details) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 02, 2016USD ($)	Mar. 28, 2015USD ($)
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring Charges	$ 20,788	$ 16,196
Restructuring Reserve	14,194
Employee Severance [Member]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring Reserve	11,901
Restructuring Reserve Scheduled Severance Payments Current Year	10,548
Restructuring Reserve Scheduled Severance Payments Year One	1,113
Restructuring Reserve Scheduled Severance Payments Year Two	240
Facility Closing [Member]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring Reserve	2,022
Restructuring Reserve Scheduled Lease Payments Current Year	1,790
Restructuring Reserve Scheduled Lease Payments Year One	165
Restructuring Reserve Scheduled Lease Payments Year Two	67
Other Restructuring [Member]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring Reserve	$ 271
Number of Years for the Other Accrual to Be Spent	1
Restructuring Charges 2015 Plan [Member]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring Reserve	$ 16,883
Restructuring Reserve, Accrual Adjustment	1,934
Payments for Restructuring	(9,974)
Restructuring Reserve, Translation Adjustment	167
Restructuring Reserve	9,010
Restructuring Charges 2015 Plan [Member] \| Employee Severance [Member]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring Reserve	16,321
Restructuring Reserve, Accrual Adjustment	1,916
Payments for Restructuring	(9,783)
Restructuring Reserve, Translation Adjustment	54
Restructuring Reserve	8,508
Restructuring Charges 2015 Plan [Member] \| Facility Closing [Member]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring Reserve	403
Restructuring Reserve, Accrual Adjustment	18
Payments for Restructuring	(191)
Restructuring Reserve, Translation Adjustment	1
Restructuring Reserve	231
Restructuring Charges 2015 Plan [Member] \| Other Restructuring [Member]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring Reserve	159
Restructuring Reserve, Accrual Adjustment	0
Payments for Restructuring	0
Restructuring Reserve, Translation Adjustment	112
Restructuring Reserve	271
Restructuring Charges 2016 Plan [Member]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring Charges	2,451	9,310
Payments for Restructuring	831
Restructuring Reserve, Translation Adjustment	(7)
Restructuring Reserve	1,613
Restructuring Charges 2016 Plan [Member] \| Employee Severance [Member]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring Charges	2,451
Payments for Restructuring	831
Restructuring Reserve, Translation Adjustment	(7)
Restructuring Reserve	1,613
Restructuring Charges 2016 Plan [Member] \| Facility Closing [Member]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring Charges	0
Payments for Restructuring	0
Restructuring Reserve, Translation Adjustment	0
Restructuring Reserve	0
Restructuring Charges 2016 Plan [Member] \| Other Restructuring [Member]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring Charges	0
Payments for Restructuring	0
Restructuring Reserve, Translation Adjustment	0
Restructuring Reserve	0
Restructuring Charges From Prior Periods [Member]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring Charges	2,123	410
Restructuring Charges From Prior to 2015 [Member]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring Reserve	5,095
Restructuring Reserve, Accrual Adjustment	189
Payments for Restructuring	(1,726)
Restructuring Reserve, Translation Adjustment	13
Restructuring Reserve	3,571
Restructuring Charges From Prior to 2015 [Member] \| Employee Severance [Member]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring Reserve	2,754
Restructuring Reserve, Accrual Adjustment	(318)
Payments for Restructuring	(671)
Restructuring Reserve, Translation Adjustment	15
Restructuring Reserve	1,780
Restructuring Charges From Prior to 2015 [Member] \| Facility Closing [Member]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring Reserve	2,341
Restructuring Reserve, Accrual Adjustment	47
Payments for Restructuring	(595)
Restructuring Reserve, Translation Adjustment	(2)
Restructuring Reserve	1,791
Restructuring Charges From Prior to 2015 [Member] \| Other Restructuring [Member]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring Reserve	0
Restructuring Reserve, Accrual Adjustment	460
Payments for Restructuring	(460)
Restructuring Reserve, Translation Adjustment	0
Restructuring Reserve	0
Restructuring Charges From Acquisitions [Member]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring Charges	$ 16,214	$ 6,476

Net Income per Share (Details)

Net Income per Share (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands		3 Months Ended
		Apr. 02, 2016	Mar. 28, 2015
Earnings Per Share, Diluted [Line Items]
Net income attributable to shareholders		$ 106,235	$ 106,058
Weighted average shares outstanding - basic		91,514	95,920
Net effect of various dilutive stock-based compensation awards		1,273	1,205
Weighted average shares outstanding - diluted		92,787	97,125
Net income per share:
Basic		$ 1.16	$ 1.11
Diluted	[1]	$ 1.14	$ 1.09
Stock Compensation Plan [Member]
Net income per share:
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount		1,039	711

[1]	Stock-based compensation awards for the issuance of 1,039 and 711 shares for the first quarters of 2016 and 2015, 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		6 Months Ended
Shareholders' Equity (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		Apr. 02, 2016	Mar. 28, 2015	Apr. 02, 2016	Sep. 26, 2015
Changes In Components Of OCI [Line Items]
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment		$ 73,179	$ (198,387)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Unrealized gain (loss) on investment securities, net		(1,651)	124
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Gain on Derivatives Arising During Period, Net		91	923
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Adjustment, Net of Tax		(920)	(842)
Net change in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)		$ 70,531	(196,498)
Stock Repurchase Program, Authorized Amount					$ 400,000
Treasury Stock, Shares, Acquired		43,350		1,476,224
Treasury Stock, Value, Acquired, Cost Method		$ 2,501		$ 82,718
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications [Member]
Changes In Components Of OCI [Line Items]
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment	[1]	69,969	(199,228)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Unrealized gain (loss) on investment securities, net		(1,651)	124
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Gain on Derivatives Arising During Period, Net		0	896
Other Comprehensive Income (loss), Reclassification, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Net Gain (loss) Recognized in Net Periodic Benefit Cost, After Tax		41	34
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		(32,801)	45,263
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member]
Changes In Components Of OCI [Line Items]
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment		1,202	841
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Unrealized gain (loss) on investment securities, net		0	0
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Gain on Derivatives Arising During Period, Net		91	27
Other Comprehensive Income (loss), Reclassification, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Net Gain (loss) Recognized in Net Periodic Benefit Cost, After Tax		$ 879	$ 808

[1]	Includes intra-entity foreign currency transactions that are of a long-term investment nature of $(32,801) and $45,263 for the first quarters of 2016 and 2015, respectively.

Contingencies (Details)

Contingencies (Details) - 3 months ended Apr. 02, 2016 € in Thousands, $ in Thousands	EUR (€)	USD ($)
Site Contingency [Line Items]
Environmental Costs Recovered		$ 37,000
Huntsville Site [Member]
Site Contingency [Line Items]
Environmental Remediation Expense To Date		5,000
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		400
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		50,000
Additional Expected Project Expenditures Low Estimate		13,500
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 Inform46

Segment and Geographic Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		3 Months Ended
		Apr. 02, 2016	Mar. 28, 2015	Dec. 31, 2015
Sales:
Sales		$ 5,474,177	$ 5,002,385
Operating income (loss):
Operating income (loss)		181,364	177,434
Restructuring, integration, and other charges		20,788	16,196
Assets		12,352,787		$ 13,021,930
Global Components [Member]
Sales:
Sales		3,675,929	3,346,763
Operating income (loss):
Operating income (loss)		170,770	164,895
Assets		7,561,662		7,276,143
Global ECS [Member]
Sales:
Sales		1,798,248	1,655,622
Operating income (loss):
Operating income (loss)		78,212	67,517
Assets		4,105,308		5,074,529
Corporate Segment [Member]
Operating income (loss):
Operating income (loss)	[1]	(67,618)	$ (54,978)
Assets		$ 685,817		$ 671,258

[1]	Includes restructuring, integration, and other charges of $20,788 and $16,196 for the first quarters of 2016 and 2015, respectively.

Segment and Geographic Inform47

Segment and Geographic Information - Geographic Sales & PP&E (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		3 Months Ended
		Apr. 02, 2016	Mar. 28, 2015	Dec. 31, 2015
Revenues From External Customers And Long Lived Assets [Line Items]
Sales		$ 5,474,177	$ 5,002,385
Property, plant, and equipment, net		725,320		$ 700,178
Americas [Member]
Revenues From External Customers And Long Lived Assets [Line Items]
Sales	[1]	2,620,477	2,462,189
Property, plant, and equipment, net	[2]	602,643		582,973
EMEA [Member]
Revenues From External Customers And Long Lived Assets [Line Items]
Sales		1,665,880	1,504,924
Property, plant, and equipment, net		92,408		88,727
Asia Pacific [Member]
Revenues From External Customers And Long Lived Assets [Line Items]
Sales		1,187,820	1,035,272
Property, plant, and equipment, net		30,269		28,478
United States [Member]
Revenues From External Customers And Long Lived Assets [Line Items]
Sales		2,396,063	$ 2,250,422
Property, plant, and equipment, net		$ 599,808		$ 580,791

[1]	Includes sales related to the United States of $2,396,063 and $2,250,422 for the first quarters of 2016 and 2015, respectively.
[2]	Includes net property, plant, and equipment related to the United States of $599,808 and $580,791 at April 2, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively.