Bell Micro Has Record Q4

SAN JOSE, Calif. -- Bell Microproducts Inc.(NASDAQ:BELM) announces preliminary Q4 2006 revenue range of $1.0 billion to$1.015 billion, an increase of approximately 20% over the $842 million reported in Q4 2005, and 28% as compared to Q3 2006. These preliminary results exceeded management's previous Q4 2006 guidance of $920 million to $970 million.

Sales for the full year 2006 are expected to be in excess of $3.4 billion, up approximately 8% over 2005.

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