Digi-Key Corporation Announces Signed Agreement with Finisar Corporation

Business Wire, June 2, 2008

THIEF RIVER FALLS, Minn. -- Digi-Key Corporation announced today that it has entered into an agreement with Finisar Corporation (NASDAQ: FNSR), a global technology leader in fiber optic solutions for high-speed networks, for the distribution of Finisar[R] optics products in North America.

For two decades, Finisar has been a leading provider of pluggable optical modules for the datacom and telecommunication industries. Finisar's network modules, components, and development kits are now featured in Digi-Key's print and online catalogs and are available for purchase directly from Digi-Key.

"We are very pleased to enter into this new partnership agreement with Finisar," said Mark Larson, president and COO of Digi-Key. "We are certain that Finisar's products will be of high interest and appeal to our customers as they enable efficient designing and testing of networking systems."

"The superior advantages offered by Finisar products combined with Digi-Key's commitment to service is a powerful partnership that will surely benefit the customers," said Todd Swanson, vice president of sales and marketing at Finisar Corporation. "We are excited to be part of Digi-Key's outstanding distribution network and look forward to a long relationship."

About Digi-Key Corporation

One of the world's fastest growing distributors of electronic components, Digi-Key has earned its reputation as an industry leader through its total commitment to service and performance. As a full-service provider of both prototype/design and production quantities of electronic components, Digi-Key has been ranked #1 for Overall Performance for 16 consecutive years from among the nation's more than 200 distributors (EE Times Distribution Study/ May 2007). Offering more than a million products from 400 quality name-brand manufacturers Digi-Key's commitment to inventory is unparalleled. Access to the company's broad product offering is available 24/7 at Digi-Key's top-rated Web site, www.digikey.com.