EXHIBIT 10.1 BELL MICROPRODUCTS INC. MANAGEMENT RETENTION AGREEMENT Bell Microproducts Inc. entered into a Management Retention Agreement in the form attached hereto with the following officers of the Company: Name of Officer Date of Agreement...Management Retention Agreement • November 9th, 2005 • Bell Microproducts Inc • Wholesale-electronic parts & equipment, nec • California
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