CDW Reports Second-Quarter Sales Increase

Computer marketer CDW Corp. reported a slight increase in second-quarter sales and a decrease in net income.

The Vernon Hills, IL-based company posted revenue of $1.07 billion. Net income totaled $43.6 million, compared with $44.1 million for the same period last year.

“Compared with last year, average daily sales for April 2003 declined 0.9%, May grew 1.3% and June increased 4.7%.” CEO John A. Edwardson said in a statement.

Revenue for the six months ended June came in at $2.09 billion, compared with $2.05 billion during the comparable period in 2002.

Net income rose to $86 million during the fast half, up from $84 million last year.

The firm increased its advertising spending during the quarter to $17 million, compared with $1.5 million in the second quarter of 2002. It spent $27 million on advertising during the first half, an increase over the $2.3 million spent last year.