SAN JOSE, Calif., Jan. 6, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bell Microproducts Inc. (Pink Sheets:BELM), one of the world's largest value-added distributors of storage and computing technology, today announced that its Audit Committee has approved Deloitte & Touche LLP to serve as its independent registered public accounting firm. Deloitte & Touche replaces the Company's previous accountants, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP. Last week, the Company completed its previously-announced financial restatement and filed its 2006 Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Bell Microproducts reported its decision to the Securities and Exchange Commission today in a Form 8-K filing. There were no disagreements with PricewaterhouseCoopers on any matter of accounting principles or practices, financial statement disclosure, auditing scope or procedure.
About Bell Microproducts Inc.
Bell Microproducts (Pink Sheets:BELM) is an international, value-added distributor of a wide range of high-tech products, solutions and services, including storage systems, servers, software, computer components, and peripherals, as well as maintenance and professional services. An industry-recognized specialist in storage products, the Company is one of the world's largest storage-centric value-added distributors.
Bell Microproducts is uniquely qualified with deep technical and application expertise to service a broad range of information technology needs. From design to deployment, its products are available at any level of integration, from components to subsystem assemblies and fully-integrated, tested and certified system solutions. More information can be found in the Company's SEC filings, or by visiting the Bell Microproducts Website at http://www.bellmicro.com.
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