2013-02-07 22:31:18 -

GREENVILLE, S.C. - February 7, 2013 -- The Board of Directors of AVX Corporation
(NYSE: AVX) recently declared a dividend of $0.075 per common share for the
quarter ended December 31, 2012.

The dividend will be paid to shareholders of record on February 22, 2013 and
will be disbursed on March 9, 2013.

AVX, headquartered in Greenville, South Carolina, is a leading manufacturer and
supplier of a broad line of passive electronic components and related products.

Please visit our website at www.avx.com.

Contact:
AVX Corporation, Greenville
Kurt Cummings
864-967-9303
finance@avx.com






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