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schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0000008858-21-000040"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "AVT"
cik: "0000008858"
company_name: "AVNET INC"
filed_at: "2021-10-06T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-06-28T22:46:56.843745+00:00"
event_type: "other_material"
sentiment: "negative"
materiality_score: 0.4
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.4
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Avnet loses Maxim distribution relationship; Maxim was 3% of FY2021 sales

## Summary
- Maxim notified Avnet it will end distribution relationship after Analog Devices acquisition.
- Maxim products accounted for approximately 3% of Avnet's fiscal 2021 sales.
- Premier Farnell's distribution agreement with Maxim remains unaffected.
- Avnet says it will pursue opportunities to strengthen supplier partnerships.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0000008858-21-000040
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: AVT
- cik: 0000008858
- company_name: AVNET INC
- filed_at: 2021-10-06T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: other_material
- sentiment: negative
- materiality_score: 0.4
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.4
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 8.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/8858/000000885821000040/0000008858-21-000040-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/8858/000000885821000040/avt-20211006x8k.htm

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