8-K
AVNET INC (AVT)
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT PURSUANTTO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THESECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) October 16, 2020
AVNET,INC.****(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
| New York | 1-4224 | 11-1890605 |
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| (State or other jurisdiction | (Commission | (IRS Employer |
| of incorporation) | File Number) | Identification No.) |
| 2211 South 47th Street, Phoenix, Arizona | 85034 | |
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| (Address of principal executive offices) | (Zip Code) |
(480) 643-2000
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code.)
N/A
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)
Securities registered or to be registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
| Title of each class | Trading Symbol | Name of each exchange on which registered: |
|---|---|---|
| Common stock, par value $1.00 per share | AVT | NASDAQ Global Select Market |
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (17 CFR §230.405) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (17 CFR §240.12b-2).
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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Electionof Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.
In anticipation of her retirement, MaryAnn Miller, Chief Administrative Officer, and Avnet, Inc. (the “Company”) have begun the process of transitioning Ms. Miller’s responsibilities. As of October 16, 2020, Ms. Miller ceased serving as the Chief Administrative Officer of the Company, but will continue as an employee and will report to the Chief Executive Officer as a senior advisor. The Company will continue to compensate Ms. Miller pursuant to her employment agreement and the Company’s compensation and benefit plans.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
| Date: October 22, 2020 | AVNET, INC. | |
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| By: | /s/ Thomas Liguori | |
| Name: Thomas Liguori | ||
| Title: Chief Financial Officer |