Bell Microproducts to Announce Fourth Quarter and Fiscal 2009 Results

Bell Microproducts Inc. (Nasdaq:BELM), one of the world's largest value-added distributors of storage and computing technology, announced that it will host a conference call to discuss the company's fourth quarter and fiscal 2009 results on March 3, 2010, at 1:30 p.m. PT.

The Company will broadcast the conference call via a webcast over the internet. To listen to the webcast, please visit the investors section of the Bell Micro website at www.bellmicro.com. A replay will be available following the call on Bell Micro's Investor Relations web site or for one week at the following numbers: 888-286-8010 or 617-801-6888 with ID#55032448.

About Bell Microproducts Inc.

Bell Microproducts (Nasdaq: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 web site at www.bellmicro.com.

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