Every 8-K that Avnet, Inc. (AVT) has filed with the SEC in the last 24 months is listed below, newest first, and each one links through to the document itself with the summary and the scores our analysis gives it.
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Avnet, Inc. (AVT) has priced a public offering of $550 million aggregate principal amount of 5.650% Notes due 2031. The Notes will accrue interest at 5.650% from issuance and will rank equally with all of Avnet’s other existing and future unsecured obligations.
Avnet expects to use the net proceeds to repay amounts owed under its senior unsecured revolving credit facility and its accounts receivable securitization program. The Notes are being issued under Avnet’s existing Indenture with Computershare Trust Company, National Association as trustee, and the offering is expected to close on August 24, 2026.
Avnet, Inc. reported record fourth quarter 2026 sales of $8.3 billion, up 47.7% year over year and 16.5% sequentially. GAAP operating income rose to $231.0 million with a 2.8% margin, while adjusted operating income reached $317.9 million and a 3.8% margin. GAAP diluted EPS was $1.49 versus $0.07 a year earlier; adjusted diluted EPS was $2.28 versus $0.81. Electronic Components delivered $7.8 billion in sales and a 4.1% operating margin, and Farnell generated $500.1 million in sales with a 9.0% margin.
For fiscal 2026, sales were $27.6 billion and GAAP net income was $334.4 million, or $4.01 per diluted share; adjusted diluted EPS was $5.67. Cash from operations was a use of $280.9 million. For the first quarter of fiscal 2027, Avnet guides to sales of $9.00–$9.30 billion and adjusted diluted EPS of $2.80–$2.90, implying roughly 10% sequential sales growth at the midpoint, with expected GAAP diluted EPS of $2.57–$2.77.
Avnet, Inc. entered into Amendment No. 9 to its Fourth Amended and Restated Receivables Purchase Agreement with Wells Fargo Bank and other financial institutions. The amendment increases the maximum purchase limit from $500,000,000 to $700,000,000 and extends the facility’s termination date to July 1, 2028. It also excludes certain receivables from the arrangement, while other terms remain substantially the same.
Avnet, Inc. reported strong third quarter 2026 results, with sales of $7,119.8 million, up 34.0% year over year and 12.7% sequentially. GAAP operating income rose to $205.5 million, a 43.5% increase year over year, and operating margin improved to 2.9%.
GAAP diluted EPS was $1.14, up 12.9% year over year and 52.0% sequentially, while adjusted diluted EPS reached $1.48, a 76.2% year-over-year increase. Electronic Components sales were $6,665.1 million, up 34.7%, and Farnell sales were $454.7 million, up 24.0%.
For the fourth quarter of fiscal 2026, Avnet guides sales between $7.30 billion and $7.60 billion and adjusted diluted EPS between $1.70 and $1.80, implying about 5% sequential sales growth at the midpoint.
Avnet, Inc. filed a current report to furnish a press release announcing its second quarter fiscal 2026 results. The company attached the full earnings press release as Exhibit 99.1 and noted that this information is being furnished, not filed, under securities law. The report was signed by the Chief Financial Officer, Kenneth A. Jacobson.
Avnet, Inc. reported the results of shareholder votes from its 2025 Annual Meeting of Shareholders. Shareholders elected all ten director nominees, each receiving substantially more votes in favor than against. For example, Philip R. Gallagher received 74,001,056 votes for, 37,208 against, and 114,525 abstentions, while Avid Modjtabai received 70,542,251 votes for, 3,489,578 against, and 120,960 abstentions.
Other matters on the agenda also received strong shareholder support, with one item recording 77,005,042 votes for, 167,641 against, and 187,661 abstentions. The company also noted the filing of the cover page interactive data file in Inline XBRL format as an exhibit.
Avnet, Inc. furnished an 8‑K announcing its first quarter results for fiscal 2026. The company issued a press release on October 29, 2025, and attached it as Exhibit 99.1.
The information was furnished under Item 2.02 and is not deemed “filed” under the Exchange Act, nor incorporated by reference into Securities Act filings unless expressly stated. The report was signed by Chief Financial Officer Kenneth A. Jacobson.
Avnet, Inc. reported that its Audit Committee approved PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the company’s new independent registered public accounting firm as of September 30, 2025, subject to completion of PwC’s standard client acceptance procedures. This decision effectively ends the engagement of KPMG LLP as Avnet’s independent auditor.
Avnet states that KPMG’s audit reports on its consolidated financial statements and internal control over financial reporting for the fiscal years ended June 28, 2025 and June 29, 2024 contained no adverse opinions, disclaimers, or qualifications. The company also reports there were no disagreements or reportable events with KPMG during those periods or through September 30, 2025. Avnet says it did not consult PwC on specific accounting matters before this appointment and has filed KPMG’s letter to the SEC as an exhibit confirming the disclosures.
Avnet, Inc. issued and sold $650.0 million aggregate principal amount of 1.75% Convertible Senior Notes due 2030 to qualified institutional buyers under Rule 144A.
The Notes are senior unsecured obligations bearing 1.75% annual interest, payable semi-annually, and maturing on September 1, 2030, with multiple stock price and event-based conversion triggers. They are initially convertible at 14.2313 shares per $1,000 principal amount, equivalent to an initial conversion price of approximately $70.27 per share, subject to adjustment.
Avnet received approximately $632.8 million in net proceeds, used about $100.0 million to repurchase approximately 1.92 million shares of common stock and intends to use the remainder to repay amounts outstanding under its revolving credit facility.
Avnet, Inc. entered into amendments to its revolving credit facility and term loan agreements with Bank of America and other lenders. These amendments temporarily relax the maximum consolidated leverage ratio covenant from 4.00 to 1.00 to 5.00 to 1.00 for the four-quarter periods ending on or around September 30, 2025 through March 31, 2026, then to 4.50 to 1.00 for the four-quarter period ending on or around June 30, 2026, before returning to 4.00 to 1.00 for the period ending on or around September 30, 2026 and thereafter.
During this “Relief Period,” Avnet and its subsidiaries are restricted from making certain types of restricted payments under the credit agreements. However, the company may continue to declare and pay cash dividends in the ordinary course, provided it does not increase the amount or frequency of those dividends, and it is permitted to repurchase up to an aggregate of $100 million of its common stock.