avt_Current folio_10K

Table of Contents

 

 

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 


 

Form 10-K

 

 

ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

For the fiscal year ended June 29, 2019

or

 

 

TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

For the transition period from                      to                     

Commission file number 1-4224

Avnet, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

New York

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)

    

11-1890605

(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)  

 

 

 

2211 South 47th Street,

Phoenix, Arizona

(Address of principal executive offices)

 

85034

(Zip Code)

 

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code (480) 643-2000

Securities 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

 

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act:

None

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act. Yes ☑ No ☐

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Act. Yes ☐ No ☑

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes ☑ No ☐

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files). Yes ☑ No ☐

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer”, “smaller reporting company” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

 

Large accelerated filer ☑

    

Accelerated filer ☐

    

Non-accelerated filer ☐

 

    

Smaller reporting company ☐ 

 

Emerging growth company ☐ 

 

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes ☐ No ☑

The aggregate market value (approximate) of the registrant’s common equity held by non-affiliates based on the closing price of a share of the registrant’s common stock for Nasdaq Global Select Market composite transactions on December 28, 2018 (the last business day of the registrant’s most recently completed second fiscal quarter) was $3,868,372,764.

As of July 26, 2019, the total number of shares outstanding of the registrant’s Common Stock was 103,619,871 shares, net of treasury shares.

DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

Portions of the registrant’s definitive proxy statement (to be filed pursuant to Reg. 14A) relating to the Annual Meeting of Shareholders anticipated to be held on November 19, 2019, are incorporated herein by reference in Part III of this Report.

 

 

 

 

Table of Contents

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

 

 

 

 

    

Page

PART I 

 

 

 

Item 1. Business 

 

3

 

 

 

Item 1A. Risk Factors 

 

7

 

 

 

Item 1B. Unresolved Staff Comments 

 

15

 

 

 

Item 2. Properties 

 

15

 

 

 

Item 3. Legal Proceedings 

 

16

 

 

 

Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures 

 

16

 

 

 

PART II 

 

 

 

Item 5. Market for Registrant’s Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities 

 

16

 

 

 

Item 6. Selected Financial Data 

 

19

 

 

 

Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations 

 

21

 

 

 

Item 7A. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk 

 

35

 

 

 

Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data 

 

36

 

 

 

Item 9. Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure 

 

36

 

 

 

Item 9A. Controls and Procedures 

 

36

 

 

 

Item 9B. Other Information 

 

36

 

 

 

PART III 

 

 

 

Item 10. Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance 

 

37

 

 

 

Item 11. Executive Compensation 

 

37

 

 

 

Item 12. Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters 

 

37

 

 

 

Item 13. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence 

 

37

 

 

 

Item 14. Principal Accounting Fees and Services 

 

37

 

 

 

PART IV 

 

 

 

Item 15. Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules 

 

38

 

 

2

Table of Contents

PART I

Item 1. Business

Avnet, Inc. (the “Company” or “Avnet”), is a global technology solutions company with an extensive ecosystem delivering design, product, marketing and supply chain expertise for customers at every stage of the product lifecycle. Avnet transforms ideas into intelligent solutions, reducing the time, cost and complexities of bringing electronic products to market around the world. Founded in 1921 and incorporated in New York in 1955, the Company works with over 1,400 technology suppliers to serve 2.1 million customers in more than 140 countries.

For nearly a century, Avnet has helped its customers and suppliers realize the transformative possibilities of technology while continuously expanding the breadth and depth of its capabilities. Today, as technologies like the Internet of Things (“IoT”) continue to increase the complexity in product development, Avnet is once again redefining itself by offering what customers need to bring their product to life through one partner. Over the past few years, Avnet significantly enhanced its expertise in design, supply chain and logistics by acquiring the capabilities to better serve customers in the earlier stages of product development—encompassing research, prototyping and manufacturing—as well as acquiring expertise in software development, a critical component of an end-to-end IoT solution. These capabilities were acquired through the purchase of Premier Farnell (“Farnell”) (fiscal 2017), Hackster.io (fiscal 2017), Dragon Innovation (fiscal 2018) and Softweb Solutions (fiscal 2019). Avnet’s ecosystem, which combines these newly acquired capabilities with Avnet’s historical design, supply chain and integrated solutions capabilities, is designed to match its customers’ needs along their entire product development journey, providing both end-to-end and à la carte support options, as well as digital tools, to meet varying needs and buying preferences.

Avnet can support every stage of the electronic product lifecycle and serves a wide range of customers: from startups and mid-sized businesses to enterprise-level original equipment manufacturers (“OEMs”), electronic manufacturing services (“EMS”) providers and original design manufacturers (“ODMs”). Avnet works with customers of every size, in every corner of the world, to guide today’s ideas into tomorrow’s technology.

Organizational Structure

Avnet has two primary operating groups — Electronic Components (“EC”) and Farnell. Both operating groups have operations in each of the three major economic regions of the world: (i) the Americas, Europe, (ii) Middle East and Africa (“EMEA”) and (iii) Asia/Pacific (“Asia”). Each operating group has its own management team that includes senior executives and leadership both at the global and regional levels, who manage various functions within such businesses. Each operating group also has distinct financial reporting that is evaluated at the executive level on which operating decisions and strategic planning and resource allocation for the Company as a whole are made. Divisions (“business units”) exist within each operating group that serve primarily as sales and marketing units to further streamline the sales efforts within each operating group and enhance each operating group’s ability to work with its customers and suppliers, generally along more specific geographies or product lines. However, each business unit relies heavily on the support services provided by the operating groups as well as centralized support at the corporate level.

3

Table of Contents

A description of each operating group is presented below. Further financial information by operating group is provided in Note 17 “Segment information” to the consolidated financial statements appearing in Item 15 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.

Electronic Components

Avnet’s EC operating group primarily supports high-volume customers. It markets, sells and distributes electronic components including semiconductors, interconnect, passive and electromechanical, or “IP&E,” components and other integrated components from the world’s leading electronic component manufacturers.

EC serves a variety of markets ranging from automotive to medical to defense and aerospace. It offers an array of customer support options throughout the entire product lifecycle, including both turnkey and customized design, new product introduction, production, supply chain, logistics and post-sales services.

Design Chain Solutions

EC offers design chain support that provides engineers with a host of technical design solutions, which helps EC support a broad range of customers seeking complex products and technologies. With access to a suite of design tools and engineering support from any point in the design cycle, customers can get product specifications along with evaluation kits and reference designs that enable a broad range of applications from concept through detailed design including new product introduction. EC also offers engineering and technical resources deployed globally to support product design, bill of materials development, and technical education and training. By utilizing EC’s design chain support, customers can optimize their component selection and accelerate their time to market. EC’s extensive product line card provides customers access to a diverse range of products from a complete spectrum of electronic component manufacturers.

Supply Chain Solutions

EC’s supply chain solutions provide support and logistical services to OEMs, EMS providers and electronic component manufacturers, enabling them to optimize supply chains on a local, regional or global basis. By combining internal competencies in global warehousing and logistics, information technology and asset management with its global footprint and extensive partner relationships, EC’s supply chain solutions provide for a deeper level of engagement with its customers. These customers can manage their supply chains to meet the demands of a competitive global environment without a commensurate investment in physical assets, systems and personnel. With supply chain planning tools and a variety of inventory management solutions, EC provides solutions that meet a customer’s just-in-time requirements and minimize risk in a variety of scenarios including lean manufacturing, demand flow and outsourcing.

Avnet Integrated

EC provides integrated solutions including technical design, integration and assembly of embedded products, systems and solutions primarily for industrial applications. EC also provides integrated solutions for intelligent and innovative embedded display solutions, including touch and passive displays. In addition, EC develops and produces standard board and industrial subsystems and application-specific devices that enable it to produce specialized systems tailored to specific customer requirements. EC serves OEMs that require embedded systems and solutions, including engineering, product prototyping, integration and other value-added services in the medical, telecommunications, industrial and digital editing markets.

4

Table of Contents

Farnell

Avnet’s Farnell operating group supports primarily lower-volume customers that need electronic components quickly to develop, prototype and test their products. It distributes a comprehensive portfolio of kits, tools, electronic components and industrial automation components, as well as test and measurement products to both engineers and entrepreneurs. Farnell brings the latest products, services and development trends all together in element14, an industry-leading online community where engineers collaborate to solve one another’s design challenges. In element14, members get consolidated information on new technologies as well as access to experts and product specifications. Members can see what other engineers are working on, learn from online training and get the help they need to optimize their own designs.

Major Products

One of Avnet’s competitive strengths is the breadth and quality of the suppliers whose products it distributes. Texas Instruments products accounted for approximately 10% of the Company’s sales during fiscal 2019, and 11% of the Company’s sales during fiscal 2018 and 2017, and was the only supplier from which sales of its products exceeded 10% of consolidated sales. Listed in the table below are the major product categories and the Company’s approximate sales of each during the past three fiscal years. Certain prior year amounts have been reclassified between major product categories to conform to the fiscal 2019 classification. Other consists primarily of test and measurement as well as maintenance, repair and operations (MRO) products.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Years Ended

 

 

    

June 29,

    

June 30,

    

July 1,

 

 

 

2019

 

2018

 

2017

 

 

 

(Millions)

 

Semiconductors

 

$

14,973.3

 

$

14,890.9

 

$

13,537.9

 

Interconnect, passive & electromechanical (IP&E)

 

 

3,516.0

 

 

3,227.0

 

 

2,736.1

 

Computers

 

 

533.1

 

 

461.9

 

 

504.2

 

Other

 

 

496.2

 

 

457.1

 

 

661.8

 

Sales

 

$

19,518.6

 

$

19,036.9

 

$

17,440.0

 

Competition & Markets

The electronic components industry continues to be extremely competitive. The Company’s major competitors include: Arrow Electronics, Inc., Future Electronics, World Peace Group, Mouser Electronics and Digi-Key Electronics. There are also certain smaller, specialized competitors who generally focus on narrower regions, markets, products or particular sectors. As a result of these factors, Avnet must remain competitive in its pricing of products.

A key competitive factor in the electronic component distribution industry is the need to carry a sufficient amount and selection of inventory to meet customers’ rapid delivery requirements. To minimize its exposure related to inventory on hand, the majority of the Company’s products are purchased pursuant to non-exclusive distributor agreements, which typically provide certain protections for product obsolescence and price erosion. These agreements are generally cancelable upon 30 to 180 days’ notice and, in most cases, provide for or require inventory return privileges upon cancellation. In fiscal 2017, certain suppliers terminated their distribution agreements with the Company, which did not result in any significant inventory write-downs as a result of such terminations. In addition, the Company enhances its competitive position by offering a variety of value-added services, which are tailored to individual customer specifications and business needs, such as point of use replenishment, testing, assembly, supply chain management and materials management.

5

Table of Contents

A competitive advantage is the breadth of the Company’s supplier product line card. Because of the number of Avnet’s suppliers, many customers can simplify their procurement process and make all of their required purchases from Avnet, rather than purchasing from several different parties.

Seasonality

Historically, Avnet’s business and continuing operations has not been materially impacted by seasonality, with the exception of an impact on consolidated results from shifts in regional sales trends from Asia in the first half of a fiscal year to the Americas and EMEA regions in the second half of a fiscal year. 

Number of Employees

At June 29, 2019, Avnet had approximately 15,500 employees compared to 15,400 employees at June 30, 2018, and 15,700 employees at July 1, 2017.

Available Information

The Company files its annual report on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, Current Reports on Form 8-K, proxy statements and other documents, including registration statements, with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 or the Securities Act of 1933, as applicable. The Company’s SEC filings are available to the public on the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov and through The Nasdaq Global Select Market (“Nasdaq”), 165 Broadway, New York, New York 10006, on which the Company’s common stock is listed.

A copy of any of the Company’s filings with the SEC, or any of the agreements or other documents that constitute exhibits to those filings, can be obtained by request directed to the Company at the following address and telephone number:

Avnet, Inc.

2211 South 47th Street

Phoenix, Arizona 85034

(480) 643-2000

Attention: Corporate Secretary

The Company also makes these filings available, free of charge, through its website (see “Avnet Website” below).

Avnet Website

In addition to the information about the Company contained in this Report, extensive information about the Company can be found at http://www.avnet.com, including information about its management team, products and services and corporate governance practices.

The corporate governance information on the Company’s website includes the Company’s Corporate Governance Guidelines, the Code of Conduct and the charters for each of the committees of its Board of Directors. In addition, amendments to these documents and waivers granted to directors and executive officers under the Code of Conduct, if any, will be posted in this area of the website. These documents can be accessed at http://www.avnet.com under the “Company — Investor Relations — Documents & Charters” caption. Printed versions can be obtained, free of charge, by writing to the Company at the address listed above in “Available Information.”

6

Table of Contents

In addition, the Company’s filings with the SEC, as well as Section 16 filings made by any of the Company’s executive officers or directors with respect to the Company’s common stock, are available on the Company’s website (http://www.avnet.com under the “Company — Investor Relations — SEC Filings” caption) as soon as reasonably practicable after the filing is electronically filed with, or furnished to, the SEC.

These details about the Company’s website and its content are only for information. The contents of the Company’s website are not, nor shall they be deemed to be, incorporated by reference in this Report.

 

Item 1A. Risk Factors

Forward-Looking Statements and Risk Factors

This Report contains forward-looking statements with respect to the financial condition, results of operations and business of Avnet. These statements are generally identified by words like “believes,” “plans,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “should,” “will,” “may,” “estimates” or similar expressions. Forward-looking statements are subject to numerous assumptions, risks and uncertainties. Except as required by law, Avnet does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. Factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in the forward-looking statements include those discussed below.

The factors discussed below make the Company’s operating results for future periods difficult to predict and, therefore, prior results are not necessarily indicative of results to be expected in future periods. Any of the below factors, or any other factors discussed elsewhere in this Report, may have an adverse effect on the Company’s financial results, operations, prospects and liquidity. The Company’s operating results have fluctuated in the past and likely will continue to do so. If the Company’s operating results fall below its forecasts and the expectations of public market analysts and investors, the trading price of the Company’s common stock will likely decrease.

Economic weakness and geopolitical uncertainty could adversely affect the Company’s results and prospects.

The Company’s financial results, operations and prospects depend significantly on worldwide economic and geopolitical conditions, the demand for its products and services, and the financial condition of its customers and suppliers. Economic weakness and geopolitical uncertainty, including the uncertainty caused by the United Kingdom’s planned exit from the European Union commonly referred to as “Brexit,” have in the past resulted, and may result in the future, in decreased sales, margins and earnings. Economic weakness and geopolitical uncertainty may also lead the Company to impair assets, including goodwill, intangible assets and other long-lived assets, take restructuring actions and reduce expenses in response to decreased sales or margins. The Company may not be able to adequately adjust its cost structure in a timely fashion, which may adversely impact its profitability. Uncertainty about economic conditions may increase foreign currency volatility in markets in which the Company transacts business, which may negatively impact the Company’s results. Economic weakness and geopolitical uncertainty also make it more difficult for the Company to manage inventory levels and/or collect customer receivables, which may result in provisions to create reserves, write-offs, reduced access to liquidity and higher financing costs.

The Company is monitoring the Brexit negotiations and developing contingency plans, including changes to its logistics operations and shipment routes and preparing for changes in trade facilitation regulations. While the specific terms and impact of Brexit are not yet known, Brexit may adversely impact the United Kingdom and/or the European Union and therefore may have an adverse effect on the Company’s trade operations and financial results.

The Company experiences significant competitive pressure, which may negatively impact its results.

The market for the Company’s products and services is very competitive and subject to rapid technological advances, new market entrants, non-traditional competitors, changes in industry standards and changes in customer needs and

7

Table of Contents

consumption models. Not only does the Company compete with other global distributors, it also competes for customers with regional distributors and some of the Company’s own suppliers that maintain direct sales efforts. In addition, as the Company expands its offerings and geographies, the Company may encounter increased competition from current or new competitors. The Company’s failure to maintain and enhance its competitive position could adversely affect its business and prospects. Furthermore, the Company’s efforts to compete in the marketplace could cause deterioration of gross profit margins and, thus, overall profitability.

The size of the Company’s competitors vary across market sectors, as do the resources the Company has allocated to the sectors and geographic areas in which it does business. Therefore, some competitors may have greater resources or a more extensive customer or supplier base than the Company has in one or more of its market sectors and geographic areas, which may result in the Company not being able to effectively compete in certain markets which could impact the Company’s profitability and prospects.

Changes in customer needs and consumption models could significantly affect the Company’s operating results.

Changes in customer needs and consumption models may cause a decline in the Company’s billings, which would have a negative impact on the Company’s financial results. While the Company attempts to identify changes in market conditions as soon as possible, the dynamics of these industries make prediction of, and timely reaction to such changes difficult. Future downturns in the semiconductor and embedded solutions industries could adversely affect the Company’s operating results and negatively impact the Company’s ability to maintain its current profitability levels. In addition, the semiconductor industry has historically experienced periodic fluctuations in product supply and demand, often associated with changes in economic conditions, technology and manufacturing capacity. During fiscal years 2019, 2018, and 2017, sales of semiconductors represented approximately 77%, 78%, and 78% of the Company's consolidated sales, respectively, and the Company’s sales closely follow the strength or weakness of the semiconductor industry.

Due to the Company’s increased online sales, system interruptions and delays that make its websites and services unavailable or slow to respond may reduce the attractiveness of its products and services to its customers. If the Company is unable to continually improve the efficiency of its systems, it could cause systems interruptions or delays and adversely affect the Company’s operating results.

Failure to maintain or develop new relationships with key suppliers could adversely affect the Company’s sales.

One of the Company’s competitive strengths is the breadth and quality of the suppliers whose products the Company distributes. However, billings of products and services from one of the Company’s suppliers, Texas Instruments (“TI”), accounted for approximately 10% of the Company’s consolidated billings in fiscal 2019. Management expects TI’s products and services to continue to account for roughly a similar percentage of the Company’s consolidated billings in fiscal 2020. The Company’s contracts with its suppliers vary in duration and are generally terminable by either party at will upon notice. To the extent any primary suppliers terminate or significantly reduce their volume of business with the Company in the future, because of a product shortage, an unwillingness to do business with the Company, changes in strategy or otherwise, the Company’s business and relationships with its customers could be negatively affected because its customers depend on the Company’s distribution of technology hardware and software from the industry’s leading suppliers. In addition, suppliers’ strategy shifts or performance issues may negatively affect the Company’s financial results. The competitive landscape has also experienced a consolidation among suppliers, which could negatively impact the Company’s profitability and customer base. Further, to the extent that any of the Company’s key suppliers modify the terms of their contracts including, without limitation, the terms regarding price protection, rights of return, rebates or other terms that protect or enhance the Company’s gross margins, it could negatively affect the Company’s results of operations, financial condition or liquidity.

8

Table of Contents

The Company’s non-U.S. locations represent a significant portion of its sales and, consequently, the Company is exposed to risks associated with operating internationally that could adversely affect the Company’s operating results.

During fiscal 2019, 2018, and 2017 approximately 75%, 76% and 72%, respectively, of the Company’s sales came from its operations outside the United States. As a result of the Company’s international operations, in particular those in emerging and developing economies, the Company’s operations are subject to a variety of risks that are specific to international operations, including, but not limited to, the following:

·

potential restrictions on the Company’s ability to repatriate funds from its foreign subsidiaries;

·

foreign currency and interest rate fluctuations and the impact on the Company’s results of operations;

·

compliance with foreign and domestic import and export regulations, data privacy regulations, business licensing requirements, environmental regulations and anti-corruption laws, the failure of which could result in severe penalties including monetary fines, criminal proceedings and suspension of import or export privileges;

·

adoption or expansion of trade restrictions, including technology transfer restrictions, specific company sanctions, new and higher duties, tariffs or surcharges, or other import/export controls, unilaterally or bilaterally;

·

complex and changing tax laws and regulations;

·

regulatory requirements and prohibitions that differ between jurisdictions;

·

economic and political instability (including the uncertainty caused by Brexit), terrorism and potential military conflicts or civilian unrest;

·

fluctuations in freight costs, limitations on shipping and receiving capacity, and other disruptions in the transportation and shipping infrastructure;

·

natural disasters and health concerns;

·

differing environmental regulations and employment practices and labor issues; and

·

the risk of non-compliance with local laws.

In addition to the cost of compliance, the potential criminal penalties for violations of import or export regulations and anti-corruption laws by the Company or its third-party agents create heightened risks for the Company’s international operations. In the event that a governing regulatory body determines that the Company has violated applicable import or export regulations or anti-corruption laws, the Company could be fined significant sums, incur sizable legal defense costs and/or its import or export capabilities could be restricted, which could have a material and adverse effect on the Company’s business. Additionally, allegations that the Company has violated a governmental regulation may negatively impact the Company’s reputation, which may result in customers or suppliers being unwilling to do business with the Company. While the Company has adopted measures and controls designed to ensure compliance with these laws, the Company cannot be assured that such measures will be adequate or that its business will not be materially and adversely impacted in the event of an alleged violation.

The Company transacts sales, pays expenses, owns assets and incurs liabilities in countries using currencies other than the U.S. Dollar. Because the Company’s consolidated financial statements are presented in U.S. Dollars, the Company must translate sales, income and expenses, as well as assets and liabilities, into U.S. Dollars at exchange rates in effect during each reporting period. Therefore, increases or decreases in the exchange rates between the U.S. Dollar and other currencies affect the Company’s reported amounts of sales, operating income, assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies. In addition, unexpected and dramatic changes in foreign currency exchange rates may negatively affect the Company’s earnings from those markets. While the Company may use derivative financial instruments to further reduce

9

Table of Contents

its net exposure to foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations, there can be no assurance that fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates will not materially affect the Company’s financial results. Further, foreign currency instability and disruptions in the credit and capital markets may increase credit risks for some of the Company’s customers and may impair its customers’ ability to repay existing obligations.

Recently, the U.S. government imposed new or higher tariffs on certain products imported into the U.S., and the Chinese government imposed new or higher tariffs on certain products imported into China, which have increased the costs of procuring certain products the Company purchases from its suppliers. The higher tariffs, along with any additional tariffs or trade restrictions that may be implemented by the U.S. or by other countries on U.S. goods in the future, may  result in further increased costs and other related expenses. While the Company intends to reflect such increased costs in its selling prices, such price increases may impact the Company’s sales and customer demand for certain products. In addition, increased operational expenses incurred in minimizing the number of products subject to the tariffs could adversely affect the operating profits for certain of its business units. Neither such U.S. tariffs nor any retaliatory tariffs imposed by other countries on U.S. goods have yet had a significant impact, but there can be no assurance that future actions or escalations that affect trade relations will not occur or will not materially affect the Company’s sales and results of operations. To the extent that Company sales or profitability are negatively affected by any such tariffs or other trade actions, the Company’s business and results of operations may be materially adversely affected.

If the Company’s internal information systems fail to function properly, or if the Company is unsuccessful in the implementation, integration or upgrade of information systems, its business operations could suffer.

The Company is dependent on its information systems to facilitate the day-to-day operations of the business and to produce timely, accurate and reliable information on financial and operational results. Currently, the Company’s global operations are tracked with multiple information systems, some of which are subject to ongoing IT projects designed to streamline or optimize the Company’s global information systems. These IT projects are extremely complex, in part, because of a wide range of processes, the multiple legacy systems used and the Company’s business operations. There is no guarantee that the Company will be successful at all times in these efforts or that there will not be implementation or integration difficulties that will adversely affect the Company’s ability to complete business transactions and ensure accurate recording and reporting of financial data. In addition, the Company may be unable to achieve the expected efficiencies and cost savings as a result of the IT projects, thus negatively impacting the Company’s financial results. A failure of any of these information systems in a way described above or material difficulties in upgrading these information systems could have an adverse effect on the Company’s business, internal controls and reporting obligations under federal securities laws.

The Company’s acquisition strategy may not produce the expected benefits, which may adversely affect the Company’s results of operations.

Avnet has made, and expects to continue to make, strategic acquisitions or investments in companies around the world to further its strategic objectives and support key business initiatives. Acquisitions and investments involve risks and uncertainties, some of which may differ from those associated with Avnet’s historical operations. The risks relating to such acquisitions and investments include, but are not limited to, risks relating to expanding into emerging markets and business areas, adding additional product lines and services, impacting existing customer and supplier relationships, incurring costs or liabilities associated with the companies acquired, incurring potential impairment charges on acquired goodwill and other intangible assets and diverting management’s attention from existing business operations. As a result, the Company’s profitability may be negatively impacted. In addition, the Company may not be successful in integrating the acquired businesses or the integration may be more difficult, costly or time-consuming than anticipated. Further, any litigation relating to a potential acquisition will result in an increase in the expenses associated with the acquisition or cause a delay in completing the acquisition, thereby impacting the Company’s profitability. The Company may experience disruptions that could, depending on the size of the acquisition, have an adverse effect on its business, especially where an

10

Table of Contents

acquisition target may have pre-existing compliance issues or pre-existing deficiencies or material weaknesses in internal controls over financial reporting. Furthermore, the Company may not realize all of the anticipated benefits from its acquisitions, which could adversely affect the Company’s financial performance.

Major disruptions to the Company’s logistics capability could have an adverse impact on the Company’s operations.

The Company’s global logistics services are operated through specialized, centralized or outsourced distribution centers around the globe. The Company also depends almost entirely on third-party transportation service providers for the delivery of products to its customers. A major interruption or disruption in service at one or more of its distribution centers for any reason (such as information technology upgrades and operating issues, warehouse modernization and relocation efforts, natural disasters, pandemics, or significant disruptions of services from the Company’s third-party transportation providers) could cause cancellations or delays in a significant number of shipments to customers and, as a result, could have an adverse impact on the Company’s business partners, and on the Company’s business, operations and financial performance.

If the Company sustains cyber-attacks or other privacy or data security incidents that result in security breaches, it could suffer a loss of sales and increased costs, exposure to significant liability, reputational harm and other negative consequences.

The Company’s information technology may be subject to cyber-attacks, security breaches or computer hacking. Experienced computer programmers and hackers may be able to penetrate the Company’s security controls and misappropriate or compromise sensitive personal, proprietary or confidential information, create system disruptions or cause shutdowns. They also may be able to develop and deploy malicious software programs that attack the Company’s systems or otherwise exploit any security vulnerabilities. The Company’s systems and the data stored on those systems may also be vulnerable to security incidents or security attacks, acts of vandalism or theft, coordinated attacks by activist entities, misplaced or lost data, human errors, or other similar events that could negatively affect the Company’s systems and its data, as well as the data of the Company’s business partners. Further, outside parties may attempt to fraudulently induce employees, customers or suppliers to disclose sensitive information in order to gain access to the Company’s data and information technology systems, otherwise known as phishing. Lastly, third parties, such as hosted solution providers, that provide services to the Company, could also be a source of security risk in the event of a failure of their own security systems and infrastructure.

The costs to eliminate or address the foregoing security threats and vulnerabilities before or after a cyber-incident could be significant. The Company’s remediation efforts may not be successful and could result in interruptions, delays or cessation of service, and loss of existing or potential suppliers or customers. In addition, breaches of the Company’s security measures and the unauthorized dissemination of sensitive personal, proprietary or confidential information about the Company, its business partners or other third parties could expose the Company to significant potential liability and reputational harm. As threats related to cyber-attacks develop and grow, the Company may also find it necessary to make further investments to protect its data and infrastructure, which may impact the Company’s profitability. Although the Company has insurance coverage for protecting against cyber-attacks, it may not be sufficient to cover all possible claims, and the Company may suffer losses that could have a material adverse effect on its business. As a global enterprise, the Company could also be negatively impacted by existing and proposed laws and regulations, as well as government policies and practices related to cybersecurity, data privacy, data localization and data protection.

Declines in the value of the Company’s inventory or unexpected order cancellations by the Company’s customers could adversely affect its business, results of operations, financial condition and liquidity.

The electronic components and integrated products industries are subject to rapid technological change, new and

11

Table of Contents

enhanced products, changes in customer needs and changes in industry standards and regulatory requirements, which can contribute to a decline in value or obsolescence of inventory. Regardless of the general economic environment, it is possible that prices will decline due to a decrease in demand or an oversupply of products and, as a result of the price declines, there may be greater risk of declines in inventory value. Although it is the policy of many of the Company’s suppliers to offer certain protections from the loss in value of inventory (such as price protection and limited rights of return), the Company cannot be assured that such policies will fully compensate for the loss in value, or that the suppliers will choose to, or be able to, honor such agreements, some of which are not documented and, therefore, subject to the discretion of the supplier. In addition, the majority of the Company’s sales are made pursuant to individual purchase orders, rather than through long-term sales contracts. Where there is a contract, such contract is generally terminable at will upon notice. The Company cannot be assured that unforeseen new product developments, declines in the value of the Company’s inventory or unforeseen order cancellations by its customers will not adversely affect the Company’s business, results of operations, financial condition or liquidity.

Substantial defaults by the Company’s customers or suppliers on its accounts receivable or the loss of significant customers could have a significant negative impact on the Company’s business, results of operations, financial condition or liquidity.

A significant portion of the Company’s working capital consists of accounts receivable. If entities responsible for a significant amount of accounts receivable were to cease doing business, direct their business elsewhere, become insolvent or unable to pay the amount they owe the Company, or were to become unwilling or unable to make such payments in a timely manner, the Company’s business, results of operations, financial condition or liquidity could be adversely affected. An economic or industry downturn could adversely affect the collectability of these accounts receivable, which could result in longer payment cycles, increased collection costs and defaults in excess of management’s expectations. A significant deterioration in the Company’s ability to collect on accounts receivable in the United States could also impact the cost or availability of financing under its accounts receivable securitization program.

The Company may not have adequate or cost-effective liquidity or capital resources which could adversely affect the Company’s operations.

The Company’s ability to satisfy its cash needs and implement its capital allocation strategy depends on its ability to generate cash from operations and to access the financial markets, both of which are subject to general economic, financial, competitive, legislative, regulatory and other factors that are beyond the Company’s control.

The Company may need to satisfy its cash needs through external financing. However, external financing may not be available on acceptable terms or at all. As of June 29, 2019, Avnet had total debt outstanding of approximately $1.72 billion under various notes, secured borrowings and committed and uncommitted lines of credit with financial institutions. The Company needs cash to make interest payments on, and to repay, this indebtedness and for general corporate purposes, such as funding its ongoing working capital and capital expenditure needs. Under the terms of any external financing, the Company may incur higher than expected financing expenses and become subject to additional restrictions and covenants. Any material increase in the Company’s financing costs could have an adverse effect on its profitability.

Under certain of its credit facilities, the Company is required to maintain certain specified financial ratios and pass certain financial tests. If the Company fails to meet these financial ratios and/or pass these tests, it may be unable to continue to utilize these facilities. If the Company is unable to utilize these facilities, it may not have sufficient cash available to make interest payments, to repay indebtedness or for general corporate needs. General economic or business conditions, domestic and foreign, may be less favorable than management expects and could adversely impact the Company’s sales or its ability to collect receivables from its customers, which may impact access to the Company’s accounts receivable securitization program.

12

Table of Contents

In order to be successful, the Company must attract, retain, train, motivate and develop key employees, and failure to do so could adversely impact the Company’s results and strategic initiatives.

Identifying, developing internally or hiring externally, training and retaining qualified employees are critical to the Company’s future, and competition for experienced employees in the Company’s industry can be intense. Changing demographics and labor work force trends may result in a loss of knowledge and skills as experienced workers leave the Company. In addition, as global opportunities and industry demand shifts, and as the Company expands its offerings, realignment, training and hiring of skilled personnel may not be sufficiently rapid. From time to time the Company has effected restructurings, which eliminate a number of positions. Even if such personnel are not directly affected by the restructuring effort, such terminations can have a negative impact on morale and the Company’s ability to attract and hire new qualified personnel in the future. If the Company loses existing qualified personnel or is unable to hire new qualified personnel, as needed, the Company’s business, financial condition and results of operations could be seriously harmed.

The agreements governing some of the Company’s financings contain various covenants and restrictions that limit management’s discretion in operating the business and could prevent management from engaging in some activities that may be beneficial to the Company’s business.

The agreements governing the Company’s financing, including its credit facility, accounts receivable securitization program and the indentures governing the Company’s outstanding notes, contain various covenants and restrictions that, in certain circumstances, limit the Company’s ability, and the ability of certain subsidiaries, to:

·

grant liens on assets;

·

make restricted payments (including, under certain circumstances, paying dividends on common stock or redeeming or repurchasing common stock);

·

make certain investments;

·

merge, consolidate or transfer all or substantially all of the Company’s assets;

·

incur additional debt; or

·

engage in certain transactions with affiliates.

As a result of these covenants and restrictions, the Company may be limited in the future in how it conducts its business and may be unable to raise additional debt, repurchase common stock, pay a dividend, compete effectively or make further investments.

The Company may become involved in legal proceedings that could cause it to incur substantial costs, divert management’s efforts or require it to pay substantial damages or licensing fees.

From time to time, the Company may become involved in legal proceedings, including government investigations, that arise out of the ordinary conduct of the Company’s business, including matters involving intellectual property rights, commercial matters, merger-related matters, product liability and other actions. The Company may be obligated to indemnify and defend its customers if the products or services the Company sells are alleged to infringe any third party’s intellectual property rights. While the Company may be able to seek indemnification from its suppliers for itself and its customers against such claims, there is no assurance that it will be successful in realizing such indemnification or that the Company will be fully protected against such claims. However, the Company is exposed to potential liability for technology and products that it develops for which it has no indemnification protections. If an infringement claim against the Company is successful, the Company may be required to pay damages or seek royalty or license arrangements, which may not be available on commercially reasonable terms. The Company may have to stop selling certain products or

13

Table of Contents

services, which could affect its ability to compete effectively. In addition, the Company’s expanding business activities may include the assembly or manufacture of electronic component products and systems. Product defects, whether caused by a design, assembly, manufacture or component failure or error, or manufacturing processes not in compliance with applicable statutory and regulatory requirements may result in product liability claims, product recalls, fines and penalties. Product liability risks could be particularly significant with respect to aerospace, automotive and medical applications because of the risk of serious harm to users of such products. Legal proceedings could result in substantial costs and diversion of management’s efforts and other resources and could have an adverse effect on the Company’s operations and business reputation.

Changes in tax rules and regulations, changes in interpretation of tax rules and regulations, changes in business performance or unfavorable assessments from tax audits could adversely affect the Company’s effective tax rates, deferred taxes, financial condition and results of operations.

As a multinational corporation, the Company is subject to the tax laws and regulations of the United States and many foreign jurisdictions. From time to time, regulations may be enacted that could adversely affect the Company’s tax positions. There can be no assurance that the Company’s cash flow, and in some cases the effective tax rate, will not be adversely affected by these potential changes in regulations or by changes in the interpretation of existing tax law and regulations.

On December 22, 2017, the U.S. federal government enacted tax legislation (the “Tax Cuts and Jobs Act” or the “Act”) which includes provisions to lower the corporate income tax rate, impose new taxes on certain foreign earnings, limit deductibility of certain U.S. costs and levy a one-time deemed repatriation tax on accumulated offshore earnings, among others. The Act is subject to interpretation and implementation guidance by both federal and state tax authorities, as well as amendments and technical corrections. Any or all of these could impact the Company unfavorably. 

Many countries are adopting provisions to align their international tax rules with the Base Erosion and Profit Shifting Project, led by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, to standardize and modernize global corporate tax policy. These provisions, individually or as a whole, may negatively impact taxation of international business.

The tax laws and regulations of the various countries where the Company has operations are extremely complex and subject to varying interpretations. Although the Company believes that its historical tax positions are sound and consistent with applicable laws, regulations and existing precedent, there can be no assurance that these tax positions will not be challenged by relevant tax authorities or that the Company would be successful in defending against any such challenge.

The Company’s future income tax expense could also be favorably or adversely affected by changes in the mix of earnings in countries with differing statutory tax rates, changes in the valuation of deferred tax assets and liabilities and changes to its operating structure.

If the Company fails to maintain effective internal controls, it may not be able to report its financial results accurately or timely, or prevent or detect fraud, which could have an adverse effect on the Company’s business or the market price of the Company’s securities.

Effective internal controls over financial reporting are necessary for the Company to provide reliable financial reports and to effectively prevent or detect fraud. If the Company cannot provide reliable financial reports and effectively prevent or detect fraud, its brand and operating results could be harmed. Internal controls over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements because such controls are inherently limited; such limitations include the possibility of human error, the circumvention or overriding of controls, or fraud. Therefore, even effective internal controls cannot provide absolute assurance with respect to the preparation and fair presentation of financial statements. In addition, if not properly maintained and updated, internal controls over financial reporting may become inadequate. If the Company fails

14

Table of Contents

to maintain the adequacy of its internal controls, including any failure to implement required new or improved internal controls, or if the Company experiences difficulties in their implementation, the Company’s business and operating results could be harmed. Additionally, the Company may be subject to sanctions or investigations by regulatory authorities, and the Company could fail to meet its reporting obligations, all of which could have an adverse effect on its business or the market price of the Company’s securities.

Failure to comply with the requirements of environmental regulations could adversely affect the Company’s business.

The Company is subject to various federal, state, local and foreign laws and regulations addressing environmental and other impacts from product disposal, use of hazardous materials in products, recycling of products at the end of their useful life and other related matters. While the Company strives to ensure it is in full compliance with all applicable regulations, certain of these regulations impose liability without fault. Additionally, the Company may be held responsible for the prior activities of an entity it acquired. Failure to comply with these regulations could result in substantial costs, fines and civil or criminal sanctions, as well as third-party claims for property damage or personal injury. Further, environmental laws may become more stringent over time, imposing greater compliance costs and increasing risks and penalties associated with violations.

 

Item 1B. Unresolved Staff Comments

Not applicable.

 

Item 2. Properties

The Company owns and leases approximately 2.1 million and 4.9 million square feet of space, respectively, of which approximately 26% is located in the United States. The following table summarizes certain of the Company’s key facilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

Approximate

  

Leased

  

 

 

 

 

Square

 

or

 

 

 

Location

 

Footage

 

Owned

 

Primary Use

 

Chandler, Arizona

 

400,000

 

Owned

 

EC warehousing and value-added operations

 

Tongeren, Belgium

 

390,000

 

Owned

 

EC warehousing and value-added operations

 

Leeds, United Kingdom

 

330,000

 

Owned

 

Current Farnell warehousing and value-added operations

 

Leeds, United Kingdom

 

360,000

 

Leased

 

Future Farnell warehousing and value-added operations

 

Poing, Germany

 

300,000

 

Owned

 

EC warehousing and value-added operations

 

Chandler, Arizona

 

150,000

 

Leased

 

EC warehousing, integration and value-added operations

 

Gaffney, South Carolina

 

220,000

 

Owned

 

Farnell warehousing

 

Hong Kong, China

 

210,000

 

Leased

 

EC warehousing

 

Phoenix, Arizona

 

180,000

 

Leased

 

Corporate and EC Americas headquarters

 

 

 

15

Table of Contents

Item 3. Legal Proceedings

Pursuant to SEC regulations, including but not limited to Item 103 of Regulation S-K, the Company regularly assesses the status of and developments in pending environmental and other compliance related legal proceedings to determine whether any such proceedings should be identified specifically in this discussion of legal proceedings, and has concluded that no particular pending legal proceeding requires public disclosure. Based on the information known to date, management believes that the Company has appropriately accrued in its consolidated financial statements for its share of the estimable costs of environmental and other compliance related matters.

The Company is also currently subject to various pending and potential legal matters and investigations relating to compliance with governmental laws and regulations, including import/export and environmental matters. The Company currently believes that the resolution of such matters will not have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial position or liquidity, but could possibly be material to its results of operations in any one reporting period.

 

Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures

Not applicable.

 

PART II

Item 5. Market for Registrant’s Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities

Market Information

The Company’s common stock is listed on the Nasdaq Global Select Market under the symbol AVT since May 2018 and was traded on the New York Stock Exchange prior to that date.

Dividends

The declaration and payment of future dividends will be at the discretion of the Board of Directors and will be dependent upon the Company’s financial condition, results of operations, capital requirements, and other factors the Board of Directors considers relevant. In addition, certain of the Company’s debt facilities may restrict the declaration and payment of dividends, depending upon the Company’s then current compliance with certain covenants.

Record Holders

As of July 26, 2019, there were 1,738 registered holders of record of Avnet’s common stock.

16

Table of Contents

Stock Performance Graphs and Cumulative Total Returns

The graph below matches the cumulative 5-year total return of holders of Avnet’s common stock with the cumulative total returns of the Nasdaq Composite index and a customized peer group of seven companies that includes: Agilysys Inc., Anixter International Inc., Arrow Electronics Inc., Insight Enterprises Inc., Scansource Inc., Synnex Corp and Tech Data Corp. The graph assumes that the value of the investment in Avnet’s common stock, in each index, and in the peer group (including reinvestment of dividends) was $100 on 6/28/2014 and tracks it through 6/29/2019.

 

Picture 2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

6/28/2014

    

6/27/2015

    

7/2/2016

    

7/1/2017

    

6/30/2018

    

6/29/2019

 

Avnet, Inc.

 

$

100

 

$

   97.69

 

$

  94.98

 

$

  93.24

 

$

104.75

 

$

112.60

 

Nasdaq Composite

 

 

100

 

 

114.44

 

 

112.51

 

 

144.35

 

 

178.42

 

 

192.30

 

Peer Group

 

 

100

 

 

   92.18

 

 

  97.84

 

 

129.12

 

 

117.09

 

 

122.06

 

The stock price performance included in this graph is not necessarily indicative of future stock price performance.

17

Table of Contents

Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities

In August 2018, the Company’s Board of Directors amended the Company’s existing share repurchase program to authorize the repurchase of up to $2.45 billion of common stock in the open market or through privately negotiated transactions. The timing and actual number of shares repurchased will depend on a variety of factors such as share price, corporate and regulatory requirements, and prevailing market conditions. The following table includes the Company’s monthly purchases of Avnet’s common stock during the fourth fiscal quarter ended June 29, 2019, under the share repurchase program, which is part of a publicly announced plan:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Total Number of 

 

 Approximate Dollar 

 

 

 

Total

 

Average

 

 Shares Purchased 

 

 Value of Shares That 

 

 

 

Number

 

Price

 

 as Part of Publicly 

 

 May Yet Be 

 

 

 

of Shares

 

Paid per

 

 Announced Plans 

 

 Purchased under the

 

Period

 

Purchased

 

Share

 

 or Programs 

 

Plans or Programs 

 

April 1 – April 26

    

   571,322

    

$

46.16

    

   571,322

    

$

296,530,000

 

April 29 – May 24

 

   901,400

 

$

43.90

 

   901,400

 

$

256,955,000

 

May 27 – June 28

 

1,199,579

 

$

42.95

 

1,199,579

 

$

205,429,000

 

 

18

Table of Contents

Item 6. Selected Financial Data

The following selected financial data has been derived from the Company’s consolidated financial statements. The data set forth below should be read in conjunction with Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations and the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Years Ended

 

 

    

June 29,

    

June 30,

    

July 1,

    

July 2,

    

June 27,

 

 

 

2019

 

2018

 

2017

 

2016

 

2015

 

 

 

(Millions, except for per share and ratio data)

 

Consolidated Statements of Operations: (a)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sales

 

$

19,518.6

 

$

19,036.9

 

$

17,440.0

 

$

16,740.6

 

$

17,655.3

 

Gross profit

 

 

2,486.1

 

 

2,527.2

 

 

2,369.4

 

 

2,077.9

 

 

2,210.1

 

Operating income (b)(c)(d)

 

 

365.9

 

 

209.2

 

 

443.7

 

 

565.1

 

 

646.1

 

Income tax expense

 

 

62.2

 

 

288.0

 

 

47.1

 

 

87.1

 

 

86.1

 

Income (loss) from continuing operations

 

 

180.1

 

 

(142.9)

 

 

263.4

 

 

390.9

 

 

485.4

 

Income (loss) from discontinued operations

 

 

(3.8)

 

 

(13.5)

 

 

261.9

 

 

115.6

 

 

86.5

 

Net income (loss) (e)

 

 

176.3

 

 

(156.4)

 

 

525.3

 

 

506.5

 

 

571.9

 

Per Share:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Earnings - diluted:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Earnings (loss) from continuing operations

 

$

1.63

 

$

(1.19)

 

$

2.05

 

$

2.93

 

$

3.50

 

Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations

 

 

(0.04)

 

 

(0.11)

 

 

2.03

 

 

0.87

 

 

0.62

 

Earnings (loss) per share - diluted

 

$

1.59

 

$

(1.30)

 

$

4.08

 

$

3.80

 

$

4.12

 

Cash dividends per share

 

$

0.80

 

$

0.74

 

$

0.70

 

$

0.68

 

$

0.64

 

Weighted-average shares outstanding - diluted

 

 

110,798

 

 

119,909

 

 

128,651

 

 

133,173

 

 

138,791

 

Consolidated Balance Sheets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Working capital (f)

 

$

4,297.8

 

$

4,641.1

 

$

5,080.0

 

$

4,061.5

 

$

4,312.6

 

Total assets

 

 

8,564.6

 

 

9,596.8

 

 

9,699.6

 

 

11,239.8

 

 

10,800.0

 

Long-term debt

 

 

1,419.9

 

 

1,489.2

 

 

1,729.2

 

 

1,339.2

 

 

1,646.5

 

Shareholders’ equity

 

 

4,140.5

 

 

4,685.1

 

 

5,182.1

 

 

4,691.3

 

 

4,685.0

 

Ratios:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating income as a percentage of sales

 

 

1.9

 

1.1

 

2.5

 

3.4

 

3.7

Net income (loss) as a percentage of sales

 

 

0.9

 

(0.8)

 

3.0

 

3.0

 

3.2

Quick ratio

 

 

1.4:1

 

 

1.4:1

 

 

1.8:1

 

 

0.8:1

 

 

0.9:1

 

Current ratio

 

 

2.7:1

 

 

2.6:1

 

 

3.1:1

 

 

1.8:1

 

 

2.0:1

 

Total debt to capital ratio

 

 

29.4

 

26.1

 

25.6

 

34.7

 

29.7


(a)

In February 2017, the Company completed the sale of its TS business and as such, the results of that business are classified as discontinued operations in all periods presented.

(b)

The summary consolidated financial data for fiscal 2018 and prior has been retrospectively restated to reflect the Company’s adoption of Accounting Standards Update No. 2017-07, Compensation - Retirement Benefits (Topic 715)- Improving the Presentation of Net Periodic Cost and Net Periodic Postretirement Benefit Cost ("ASU No. 2017-07").

(c)

All fiscal years presented include restructuring, integration and other expenses from continuing operations, which totaled $108.1 million in fiscal 2019, $145.1 million in fiscal 2018, $137.4 million in fiscal 2017, $44.8 million in fiscal 2016, and $41.8 million in fiscal 2015.

19

Table of Contents

(d)

All fiscal years presented include amortization of acquired intangible assets and other, which totaled $84.3 million in 2019, $91.9 million in fiscal 2018, $54.5 million in fiscal 2017, $9.8 million in fiscal 2016, and $18.1 million in fiscal 2015.

(e)

Certain fiscal years presented were impacted by expense or income amounts that impact the comparability between years including a goodwill impairment expense of $137.4 million in fiscal 2019, a goodwill impairment expense of $181.4 million and a one-time mandatory deemed repatriation tax expense of $230.0 million in fiscal 2018, and a gain on disposal of the TS business of $222.4 million after tax in fiscal 2017.

(f)

This calculation of working capital is defined as current assets less current liabilities. See the “Liquidity” section contained in Item 7 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K for further discussion on liquidity.

Summary of quarterly results:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

    

First

    

Second

    

Third

    

Fourth

    

Fiscal

 

 

 

Quarter

 

Quarter

 

Quarter

 

Quarter

 

Year(a)

 

 

 

(Millions, except per share amounts)

 

2019(b)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sales

 

$

5,089.9

 

$

5,049.0

 

$

4,698.8

 

$

4,680.9

 

$

19,518.6

 

Gross profit

 

 

636.8

 

 

630.0

 

 

624.2

 

 

595.1

 

 

2,486.1

 

Net income (loss)

 

 

83.7

 

 

36.4

 

 

88.0

 

 

(31.8)

 

 

176.3

 

Diluted earnings (loss) per share

 

 

0.72

 

 

0.33

 

 

0.81

 

 

(0.30)

 

 

1.59

 

2018(c)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sales

 

$

4,660.9

 

$

4,521.6

 

$

4,795.1

 

$

5,059.2

 

$

19,036.9

 

Gross profit

 

 

612.6

 

 

602.5

 

 

653.5

 

 

658.6

 

 

2,527.2

 

Net income (loss)

 

 

58.3

 

 

46.7

 

 

(320.1)

 

 

58.6

 

 

(156.4)

 

Diluted earnings (loss) per share

 

 

0.47

 

 

0.39

 

 

(2.68)

 

 

0.50

 

 

(1.30)

 


(a)

Quarters may not total to the fiscal year due to rounding and differences in diluted share count.

(b)

First quarter of fiscal 2019 net income was impacted by restructuring, integration and other expenses of $11.5 million after tax, and a discrete income tax expense of $8.2 million. Second quarter results were impacted by restructuring, integration and other expenses of $46.6 million after tax and a discrete income tax expense of $16.7 million. Third quarter results were impacted by restructuring, integration and other expenses of $2.6 million after tax and a discrete income tax expense of $4.1 million. Fourth quarter results were impacted by restructuring, integration and other expenses of $20.7 million after tax, a goodwill impairment of $118.8 million after tax and a discrete income tax benefit of $20.9 million.

(c)

First quarter of fiscal 2018 net income was impacted by restructuring, integration and other expenses of $29.6 million after tax, foreign currency gain and other expense of $6.5 million after tax and a discrete income tax benefit of $6.9 million. Second quarter results were impacted by restructuring, integration and other expenses of $27.8 million after tax and a discrete income tax benefit of $8.0 million. Third quarter results were impacted by restructuring, integration and other expenses of $19.4 million after tax, a goodwill impairment of $181.4 million and a discrete income tax expense of $218.8 million. Fourth quarter results were impacted by restructuring, integration and other expenses of $26.9 million after tax and a discrete income tax expense of $14.5 million.

20

Table of Contents

Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

For an understanding of Avnet and the significant factors that influenced the Company’s performance during the past three fiscal years, the following discussion should be read in conjunction with the description of the business appearing in Item 1 of this Report and the consolidated financial statements, including the related notes and schedule, and other information appearing in Item 15 of this Report. The Company operates on a “52/53 week” fiscal year. Fiscal years 2019, 2018 and 2017 all contain 52 weeks.

There are references to the impact of foreign currency translation in the discussion of the Company’s results of operations. When the U.S. Dollar strengthens and the stronger exchange rates of the current year are used to translate the results of operations of Avnet’s subsidiaries denominated in foreign currencies, the resulting impact is a decrease in U.S. Dollars of reported results. Conversely, when the U.S. Dollar weakens and the weaker exchange rates of the current year are used to translate the results of operations of Avnet’s subsidiaries denominated in foreign currencies, the resulting impact is an increase in U.S. Dollars of reported results. In the discussion that follows, results excluding this impact, primarily for subsidiaries in EMEA and Asia, are referred to as “constant currency.”

In addition to disclosing financial results that are determined in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the U.S. (“GAAP”), the Company also discloses certain non-GAAP financial information, including:

·

Sales adjusted for certain items that impact the year-over-year analysis, which includes the impact of certain acquisitions by adjusting Avnet’s prior periods to include the sales of acquired businesses, as if the acquisitions had occurred at the beginning of the earliest period presented. In addition, the prior year sales are adjusted for divestitures by adjusting Avnet’s prior periods to exclude the sales of divested businesses as if the divestitures had occurred at the beginning of the earliest period presented. Sales taking into account these adjustments are referred to as “organic sales.”

·

Operating income excluding (i) restructuring, integration and other expenses (see Restructuring, Integration and Other Expenses in this MD&A), (ii) goodwill impairment expense and (iii) amortization of acquired intangible assets and other is referred to as “adjusted operating income.” Adjusted operating income excludes the TS business, which is reported within discontinued operations for all periods presented.

The reconciliation of operating income to adjusted operating income is presented in the following table:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Years Ended

 

 

June 29,

    

June 30,

    

July 1,

 

 

2019

 

2018

 

2017

 

 

(Thousands)

Operating income

 

$

365,911

 

$

209,218

 

$

443,697

Restructuring, integration and other expenses

 

 

108,144

 

 

145,125

 

 

137,415

Goodwill impairment expense

 

 

137,396

 

 

181,440

 

 

 —

Amortization of acquired intangible assets and other

 

 

84,257

 

 

91,923

 

 

54,526

Adjusted operating income

 

$

695,708

 

$

627,706

 

$

635,638

 

Management believes that providing this additional information is useful to readers to better assess and understand operating performance, especially when comparing results with prior periods or forecasting performance for future periods, primarily because management typically monitors the business both including and excluding these adjustments to GAAP results. Management also uses these non-GAAP measures to establish operational goals and, in many cases, for measuring performance for compensation purposes. However, any analysis of results on a non-GAAP basis should be used as a complement to, and in conjunction with, results presented in accordance with GAAP.

 

21

Table of Contents

Results of Operations

Executive Summary

Sales for fiscal 2019 were $19.52 billion, an increase of 2.5% from fiscal 2018 sales of $19.04 billion. Sales in constant currency increased by 4.4% year over year. EC sales in fiscal 2019 of $18.06 billion increased $516.9 million or 2.9% over the prior year and sales in constant currency increased 4.8% year over year. This increase in sales was primarily related to growth in the Americas, EMEA and Asia regions of 3.1%, 4.7% and 5.7%, respectively. Farnell sales of $1.46 billion decreased 2.3% and sales in constant currency remained flat year over year.

Gross profit margin of 12.7% decreased 54 basis points from fiscal 2018. The year-over-year decline was primarily due to industry specific and macroeconomic conditions as both operating groups experienced gross margin declines in the EMEA and Asia regions, partially offset by increases in the Americas.

Operating income was $365.9 million in fiscal 2019, representing a 74.9% increase compared with fiscal 2018 operating income of $209.2 million. Operating income margin was 1.9% in fiscal 2019 as compared with 1.1% in fiscal 2018. Both years included goodwill impairment expense, amortization of acquired intangibles, and restructuring, integration and other expenses. Excluding these amounts from both years, adjusted operating income was $695.7 million, or 3.6% of sales, in fiscal 2019 representing a $68.0 million and 27 basis point increase as compared with $627.7 million, or 3.3% of sales, in fiscal 2018. The improvement in operating income margin was primarily the result of effective cost management, including the impact of cost reduction actions taken during fiscal 2018 for which the full benefit was realized during fiscal 2019.

Sales

Three-Year Analysis of Sales: By Operating Group and Geography

The table below provides a year-over-year summary of sales for the Company and its operating groups.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Years Ended

 

Percent Change

 

 

  

June 29,

   

% of

    

June 30,

   

% of

    

July 1,

   

% of

      

2019 to 

    

2018 to 

 

 

 

2019

 

Total

 

2018

 

Total

 

2017

 

Total

 

2018

 

2017

 

 

 

(Dollars in millions)

 

Sales by Operating Group:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

EC

 

$

18,060.3

 

92.5

%  

$

17,543.6

 

92.2

%  

$

16,474.1

 

94.5

%  

3.0

%  

6.5

%  

Farnell (acquired Q2 fiscal 2017)

 

 

1,458.3

 

7.5

 

 

1,493.3

 

7.8

 

 

965.9

 

5.5

 

(2.4)

 

54.6

 

 

 

$

19,518.6

 

 

 

$

19,036.9

 

 

 

$

17,440.0

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sales by Geographic Region:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Americas

 

$

5,135.8

 

26.3

%  

$

5,011.4

 

26.3

%  

$

5,163.9

 

29.6

%  

2.5

%  

(3.0)

%

EMEA

 

 

6,762.9

 

34.6

 

 

6,790.9

 

35.7

 

 

5,912.9

 

33.9

 

(0.4)

 

14.8

 

Asia/Pacific

 

 

7,619.9

 

39.0

 

 

7,234.6

 

38.0

 

 

6,363.2

 

36.5

 

5.3

 

13.7

 

Total Avnet

 

$

19,518.6

 

 

 

$

19,036.9

 

 

 

$

17,440.0

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

22

Table of Contents

Fiscal 2019 Comparison to Fiscal 2018

The table below provides a comparison of reported and organic sales for fiscal 2019 to fiscal 2018 sales to allow readers to better assess and understand the Company’s sales performance by operating group on a more comparable basis.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

As Reported

 

 

 

Sales

 

Sales

 

As Reported

 

and Organic

 

 

 

as Reported

 

as Reported

 

and

 

Year-Year %

 

 

 

and Organic

 

and Organic

 

Organic

 

Change in

 

 

 

Fiscal

 

Fiscal

 

Year-Year

 

Constant

 

 

    

2019(1)

    

2018

    

% Change

    

Currency

 

 

 

(Dollars in millions)

 

Avnet

 

$

19,518.6

 

$

19,036.9

 

2.5

%

 

4.4

%

Avnet by region

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Americas

 

$

5,135.8

 

$

5,011.4

 

2.5

%

 

2.5

%

EMEA

 

 

6,762.9

 

 

6,790.9

 

(0.4)

 

 

4.2

 

Asia

 

 

7,619.9

 

 

7,234.6

 

5.3

 

 

5.8

 

Avnet by segment

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

EC

 

$

18,060.3

 

$

17,543.6

 

3.0

%

 

4.8

%

Farnell

 

 

1,458.3

 

 

1,493.3

 

(2.4)

 

 

0.5

 

 

 


(1)

Sales from the acquisition of Softweb were not material.

Avnet’s sales for fiscal 2019 were $19.52 billion, an increase of $481.7 million, or 2.5%, from fiscal 2018 sales of $19.04 billion. Sales in constant currency increased 4.4% year over year with both operating groups in all three regions contributing to the increase.

 

EC sales in fiscal 2019 were $18.06 billion, representing a 2.9% increase over fiscal 2018 sales. Sales in constant currency increased 4.8% year over year and all three regions contributed to sales growth of 3.1%, 4.7%, and 5.7% in the Americas, EMEA and Asia, respectively. From a sales by product perspective, sales of IP&E products grew faster than semiconductors.

 

Farnell sales in fiscal 2019 were $1.46 billion, a decrease of 2.3% over fiscal 2018 sales. Excluding the impact of foreign currency translation, Farnell sales in constant currency in fiscal 2019 were flat compared to fiscal 2018. Increases in the first half of fiscal 2019 were offset by declines in the second half of fiscal 2019 as uncertainties related to industry specific and macroeconomic conditions including the United Kingdom’s exit from the European Union (Brexit) impacted demand. Sales in the United Kingdom represented approximately 24% and 25% of Farnell’s sales in fiscal 2019 and 2018, respectively.

23

Table of Contents

Fiscal 2018 Comparison to Fiscal 2017

The Company acquired Farnell in fiscal 2017. The table below provides the comparison of reported and organic fiscal 2018 sales to fiscal 2017 sales to allow readers to better assess and understand the Company’s sales performance.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Organic

 

 

 

Sales

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sales

 

 

 

as Reported

 

Sales

 

 

 

Organic

 

Organic

 

Year-Year %

 

 

 

and Organic

 

as Reported

 

 

 

Sales

 

Sales

 

Change in

 

 

 

Fiscal

 

Fiscal

 

 

 

Fiscal

 

Year-Year

 

Constant

 

 

    

2018

    

2017

    

Acquisitions(1)

    

2017

    

% Change

    

Currency

 

 

 

(Dollars in millions)

 

Avnet

 

$

19,036.9

 

$

17,440.0

 

$

378.3

 

$

17,818.3

 

6.8

%

 

3.6

%

Avnet by region

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Americas

 

$

5,011.4

 

$

5,163.9

 

$

154.4

 

$

5,318.3

 

(5.8)

%

 

(5.8)

%

EMEA

 

 

6,790.9

 

 

5,912.9

 

 

178.9

 

 

6,091.8

 

11.5

 

 

2.5

 

Asia

 

 

7,234.6

 

 

6,363.2

 

 

45.0

 

 

6,408.2

 

12.9

 

 

12.7

 

Avnet by segment

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

EC

 

$

17,543.6

 

$

16,474.1

 

$

 —

 

$

16,474.1

 

6.5

%

 

3.4

%

Farnell

 

 

1,493.3

 

 

965.9

 

 

378.3

 

 

1,344.2

 

11.1

 

 

6.5

 

 


(1)

Includes Farnell acquired on October 17, 2016, which has operations in each Avnet region

Sales for fiscal 2018 were $19.04 billion, an increase of 9.2%, or $1.60 billion, from fiscal 2017 sales of $17.44 billion. The sales growth was primarily driven by the acquisition of Farnell and the impact of changes in foreign currency exchange rates as approximately $575 million of the increase in sales was attributable to the translation impact of changes in foreign currency exchange rates, primarily in EMEA.  These increases in sales were partially offset by the impact of supplier channel and program changes, which occurred during fiscal 2017 into the first half of fiscal 2018.  Organic sales in constant currency increased 3.6% year over year with both operating groups contributing to the increase.

Gross Profit and Gross Profit Margins

Gross profit in fiscal 2019 was $2.49 billion, a decrease of $41.1 million, or 1.6%, compared to fiscal 2018 and increased 1.0% in constant currency. Gross profit margin of 12.7% in fiscal 2019 decreased 54 basis points from the prior year primarily due to industry specific and macroeconomic conditions as well as a higher mix of sales from Asia in EC. EC sales in the Asia region represented 41% of sales in fiscal 2019 versus 40% in fiscal 2018.

Gross profit in fiscal 2018 was $2.53 billion, an increase of $157.7 million, or 6.7%, compared to fiscal 2017. This increase was due to the acquisition of Farnell and the impact of changes in foreign currency exchange rates, partially offset by declines from supplier channel and program changes. Gross profit margin of 13.3% in fiscal 2018 decreased 31 basis points from the prior year primarily due to supplier channel and program changes and due to a higher mix of sales coming from the lower gross profit margin EC Asia region, partially offset by fiscal 2018 including a full fiscal year of Farnell sales.

Selling, General and Administrative Expenses

Selling, general and administrative expenses (“SG&A expenses”) in fiscal 2019 were $1.87 billion, a decrease of $116.8 million, or 5.9%, compared to fiscal 2018. Metrics that management monitors with respect to its operating expenses are SG&A expenses as a percentage of sales and as a percentage of gross profit. In fiscal 2019, SG&A expenses as a

24

Table of Contents

percentage of sales were 9.6% and as a percentage of gross profit were 75.4%, as compared with 10.5% and 78.8%, respectively, in fiscal 2018. The year-over-year decrease in SG&A expenses was primarily due to the reduction of expenses resulting from management’s cost optimization and restructuring programs, the impact of changes in foreign currency translation year over year and due to lower Corporate costs, partially offset by an increase as a result of sales volume growth.  

 SG&A expenses were $1.99 billion in fiscal 2018,  an increase of $203.1 million, or 11.4%, compared to fiscal 2017. The year-over-year increase in SG&A expenses was primarily due to the acquisition of Farnell in October of fiscal 2017 and the impact of changes in foreign currency exchange rates, partially offset by restructuring and integration actions taken in fiscal 2018. In fiscal 2018, SG&A expenses as a percentage of sales were 10.5% and as a percentage of gross profit were 78.8%, as compared with 10.3% and 75.5%, respectively, in fiscal 2017.  The increase in SG&A expenses as a percentage of gross profit is due primarily to the decline in gross profit margin year over year.

Goodwill Impairment Expenses

During the fourth quarter of fiscal 2019, the Company recorded $137.4 million of goodwill impairment expense in the EC operating group related to reporting businesses in the Americas and Asia. In Fiscal 2018, the Company recorded $181.4 million of goodwill impairment expense in the EC operating group related to a business in the Americas.

See Note 7, “Goodwill and intangible assets” to the Company’s consolidated financial statements included in Item 15 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K for additional information related to goodwill impairment expenses.

Restructuring, Integration and Other Expenses

As a result of management’s focus on improving operating efficiencies and further integrating the acquisition of Farnell, the Company has incurred certain restructuring costs. These costs also related to the continued transformation of the Company’s information technology, distribution center footprint and business operations including the re-prioritization of its information technology initiatives and resources. In addition, the Company incurred integration, accelerated depreciation and other costs. Integration costs are primarily related to the integration of acquired businesses including Farnell, the integration of certain regional and global businesses including Avnet after the sale of the TS business, and incremental costs incurred as part of the consolidation, relocation, sale and closure of warehouse and office facilities. Accelerated depreciation relates to the incremental depreciation expense incurred related to the shortening of the estimated useful life for certain information technology assets. Other costs consist primarily of any other miscellaneous costs that relate to restructuring, integration and other expenses including acquisition related costs and a gain on the sale of real estate.

The Company recorded $95.5 million for restructuring costs in fiscal 2019, and expects to realize approximately $50.0 million in incremental annualized operating costs savings as a result of such restructuring actions. Restructuring expenses consisted of $35.8 million for severance, $5.0 million for facility exit costs, and $54.7 million for non-cash asset impairments expense primarily related to information technology software.  The Company also incurred integration costs of $13.9 million, accelerated depreciation of $11.3 million, and other costs of $3.9 million. These costs were partially offset by a gain on the sale of real estate of $15.5 million and a reversal of $1.0 million for changes in estimates for costs associated with prior year restructuring actions. The after tax impact of restructuring, integration and other expenses were $81.4 million and $0.74 per share on a diluted basis.

During fiscal 2018, the Company took certain actions in an effort to reduce future operating expenses in response to current market and Company specific conditions. These actions included restructuring and integration actions related to the acquisition of Farnell and the integration of certain regional and global businesses after the TS business divestiture.

25

Table of Contents

Additionally, the Company incurred accelerated depreciation related to the incremental depreciation expense incurred related to the shortening of the estimated useful life of the Company’s ERP system in the Americas compared to depreciation expense based on the original useful life of such ERP system, and other costs related to incremental amounts incurred by the Company as a result of the Act and other restructuring and integration related activities.

During fiscal 2018, the Company recorded restructuring, integration and other expenses of $145.1 million. The Company recorded $60.6 million for restructuring costs in fiscal 2018, and expects to realize approximately $84.3 million in incremental annualized operating costs savings as a result of such restructuring actions. Restructuring expenses consisted of $56.8 million for severance, $1.0 million for facility exit costs, $2.6 million for asset impairments, and $0.2 million for other restructuring expenses. Integration, accelerated depreciation and other costs were $20.9 million, $52.9 million and $12.0 million, respectively. The Company also recorded a net benefit of $1.3 million for changes in estimates for restructuring liabilities established in prior fiscal years. The after tax impact of restructuring, integration and other expenses were $103.7 million and $0.86 per share on a diluted basis.

During fiscal 2017, the Company recorded restructuring, integration and other expenses of $137.4 million. The Company recorded $41.7 million for restructuring costs, and expects to realize approximately $45.0 million in incremental annualized operating costs savings as a result of such restructuring actions. Restructuring expenses consisted of $36.1 million for severance, $0.6 million for facility exit costs, $3.5 million for asset impairments, and $1.5 million for other restructuring expenses. Integration, accelerated depreciation and other costs including acquisition/divestiture costs were $37.9 million, $16.0 million and $44.9 million, respectively. The Company also recorded a net benefit of $3.1 million for changes in estimates for restructuring liabilities established in prior fiscal years. The after tax impact of restructuring, integration and other expenses were $92.0 million and $0.73 per share on a diluted basis.

See Note 18, “Restructuring expenses” to the Company’s consolidated financial statements included in Item 15 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K for additional information related to restructuring expenses. 

Operating Income

During fiscal 2019, the Company had operating income of $365.9 million, representing a 74.9% increase as compared with fiscal 2018 operating income of $209.2 million. The year over year increase in operating income was primarily driven by the reduction in operating expenses and from the increase in sales as compared to fiscal 2018, partially offset by the decline in gross profit margin. Operating income margin was 1.9% in fiscal 2019 compared to 1.1% in fiscal 2018. Both years included goodwill impairment expense, amortization of acquired intangibles, and restructuring, integration and other expenses. Excluding these amounts, adjusted operating income was $695.7 million, or 3.6% of sales, in fiscal 2019 as compared with $627.7 million, or 3.3% of sales, in fiscal 2018. The improvement in operating income margin was primarily the result of effective cost management, including the impact of cost reduction actions taken during fiscal 2018 for which the full benefit was realized during fiscal 2019.

During fiscal 2018, the Company had operating income of $209.2 million, representing a 52.8% decrease as compared with fiscal 2017 operating income of $443.7 million. The year over year decrease in operating income was primarily driven by goodwill impairment expense, partially offset by improvements at Farnell. Operating income margin was 1.1% in fiscal 2018 compared to 2.5% in fiscal 2017. Both years included restructuring, integration and other expenses and the amortization of acquired intangible assets. Fiscal 2018 also includes goodwill impairment expense.  Excluding these amounts from both years, adjusted operating income was $627.7 million, or 3.3% of sales, in fiscal 2018 as compared with $635.6 million, or 3.6% of sales, in fiscal 2017.

26

Table of Contents

Interest and Other Financing Expenses, Net

Interest and other financing expenses for fiscal 2019 was $134.9 million, an increase of $42.1 million, or 45.4%, compared with interest and other financing expenses of $92.7 million in fiscal 2018. The increase in interest and other financing expenses in fiscal 2019 compared to fiscal 2018 was primarily related to increased expenses in foreign regions to finance working capital needs including increases in average debt outstanding and from lower interest income from investments in cash equivalents between the fiscal years.

Interest and other financing expenses for fiscal 2018 was $92.7 million, a decrease of $6.8 million, or 6.9%, compared with fiscal 2017. The decrease in interest and other financing expenses in fiscal 2018 compared to fiscal 2017 was primarily related to the impact of the Company’s repayment of its outstanding term loans and borrowings on its revolving credit facilities in the second half of fiscal 2017, which were used to help fund the Farnell acquisition.

Other Income (Expense), net

In fiscal 2019, the Company had $11.2 million of other income as compared with $28.6 million of other income in fiscal 2018. In fiscal 2019, the Company had other income related to the non-service components of the Company’s periodic pension costs of $24.1 million, partially offset by foreign currency losses of $11.8 million and other miscellaneous expense of $1.1 million. In fiscal 2018, the Company had other income related to the non-service components of the Company’s periodic pension costs of $21.3 million and $7.3 million of foreign currency gains primarily related to the strengthening of both the Euro and British Pound compared to the U.S. Dollar during fiscal 2018 compared to fiscal 2017.

In fiscal 2017, the Company had $33.7 million of other expenses related to the non-service components periodic pension expenses, expenses related to foreign currency hedging and other costs associated with the Company’s acquisition of Farnell.

Income Tax Expense

Avnet’s effective tax rate on its income from continuing operations before income taxes was 25.7% in fiscal 2019 as compared with an effective tax rate of 198.5% in fiscal 2018. The fiscal 2019 effective tax rate is lower than the fiscal 2018 effective tax rate due primarily to the reduction in (i) the transition tax expense recorded under the requirements of the Act, and (ii) goodwill impairment.

Avnet’s effective tax rate on its income from continuing operations before income taxes was 198.5% in fiscal 2018 as compared with an effective tax rate of 15.2% in fiscal 2017. The fiscal 2018 effective tax rate is higher than the fiscal 2017 effective tax rate due primarily to (i) the provisional transition tax expense recorded under the requirements of the Act in fiscal 2018 and (ii) the goodwill impairment in fiscal 2018, which was not tax deductible, partially offset primarily by the mix of income in lower tax jurisdictions.

Avnet’s effective tax rate is primarily a function of the tax rates in the numerous jurisdictions in which it does business applied to the mix of income before taxes. The effective tax rate may vary year over year as a result of changes in tax requirements in these jurisdictions, management’s evaluation of its ability to recognize its net deferred tax assets and the establishment of liabilities for unfavorable outcomes of tax positions taken on certain matters that are common to multinational enterprises and the actual outcome of those matters.

See Note 10, “Income taxes” to the Company’s consolidated financial statements included in Item 15 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K for additional information related to income taxes.

27

Table of Contents

Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations

Loss from discontinued operations was $3.8 million in fiscal 2019 compared to $13.5 million of loss from discontinued operations in fiscal 2018.

Loss from discontinued operations was $13.5 million in fiscal 2018 compared to $261.9 million of income from discontinued operations in fiscal 2017. The fiscal 2018 loss was primarily a result of settlement losses associated with the Company’s pension plan due to former TS business employees requesting and receiving distributions from the Company’s pension plan during fiscal 2018. The income from discontinued operations in fiscal 2017 was primarily the result of the recognition of the gain on sale and to a lesser extent the operating profits of the TS business in fiscal 2017 prior to the closing of the sale at the end of February 2017.

See Note 3, “Discontinued operations” to the Company’s consolidated financial statements included in Item 15 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K for additional information and detail on the financial results of discontinued operations.

Net Income (Loss)

As a result of the factors described in the preceding sections of this MD&A, the Company’s net income in fiscal 2019 was $176.3 million, or $1.59 of earnings per share on a diluted basis, compared with net loss of $156.4 million, or $1.30 of loss per share on a diluted basis, in fiscal 2018 and net income of $525.3 million, or $4.08 of earnings per share on a diluted basis, in fiscal 2017.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

Cash Flows

Cash Flows from Operating Activities

The Company generated $591.1 million of cash from its operating activities in fiscal 2019 as compared to $253.5 million in fiscal 2018. These operating cash flows from continuing operations are comprised of: (i) cash flows generated from net income from continuing operations, adjusted for the impact of non-cash and other items, which includes depreciation and amortization expense, impairment expense, deferred income taxes, stock-based compensation expense and other non-cash items (including provisions for doubtful accounts and net periodic pension costs), and (ii) cash flows used for, or generated from, working capital and other, excluding cash and cash equivalents. Cash used for working capital and other was $4.6 million during fiscal 2019, including decreases in accounts receivable of $465.0 million and inventories of $81.9 million offset by decreases in accounts payable of $377.9 million and accrued expenses and other of $173.7 million.  

During fiscal 2018,  the Company generated $253.5 million of cash from its operating activities as compared to $221.0 million in fiscal 2017. Cash used for working capital and other was $6.2 million during fiscal 2018, including increases in accounts receivable of $296.2 million and inventories of $308.7 million. The Company utilized cash to invest in inventory levels primarily as a result of a strong book to bill and lengthening product lead times. The increase in cash used for inventories and accounts receivable was partially offset by increases in accounts payable of $409.6 million and accrued expenses and other of $189.1 million.

In fiscal 2019, the Company used $56.3 million of cash from discontinued operations operating activities and $589.7 million in fiscal 2017 related to income taxes paid on the gain from the sale of the TS business in fiscal 2019.

28

Table of Contents

Cash Flows from Financing Activities

During fiscal 2019, the Company received net proceeds of $122.3 million under the accounts receivable securitization program and repaid $61.7 million under the Credit Facility. During fiscal 2019, the Company paid dividends on common stock of $87.2 million and repurchased $568.7 million of common stock. Additionally, included in other, net is approximately $20.2 million of cash received from the exercises of stock options.

During fiscal 2018, the Company made net repayments of $37.0 million under the Company’s accounts receivable securitization program and $98.0 million from borrowings of various bank credit facilities. During fiscal 2018, the Company received net proceeds of $8.9 million under the Company’s Credit Facility. In addition, during fiscal 2018, the Company paid dividends on common stock of $88.3 million and repurchased $323.5 million of common stock under the Company’s share repurchase program.

During fiscal 2017, the Company received net proceeds of $296.4 million as a result of the issuance of $300.0 million of 3.75% Notes due December 2021. Additionally, the Company received net proceeds of $530.8 million under a term loan and $27.9 million from borrowings of bank credit facilities and other debt. During fiscal 2017, the Company repaid $530.8 million of notes and acquired debt, $511.4 million from borrowings under a term loan, $50.0 million under the Company’s Credit Facility and made net repayments of $588.0 million under the Company’s accounts receivable securitization program. In addition, during fiscal 2017, the Company used $88.7 million and $275.9 million of cash to pay dividends on common stock and to repurchase common stock under the Company’s share repurchase program, respectively. 

Cash Flows from Investing Activities

During fiscal 2019, the Company used $122.7 million for capital expenditures primarily related to warehouse and facilities, computer hardware and software purchases and information technology system development costs. The Company used $56.4 million of cash for acquisitions, which is net of the cash acquired. Additionally, included in other, net is $41.7 million of cash received from the sale of real estate in EMEA and Farnell in fiscal 2019. During fiscal 2019, the Company received  $123.5 million of cash from investing activities of discontinued operations from the sale of the TS business.

During fiscal 2018, the Company used $155.9 million for capital expenditures primarily related to information system development costs, computer hardware and software purchases and facilities costs. Additionally, the Company used $15.3 million of cash for acquisitions, which is net of the cash acquired. During fiscal 2018, the Company realized $236.2 million of cash from investing activities of discontinued operations, substantially all of which related to the sale of the marketable securities obtained as a component of the proceeds from the sale of the TS business.

During fiscal 2017, the Company used $802.7 million of cash for acquisitions, which is net of cash acquired, and used $120.4 million for capital expenditures primarily related to information system development costs, computer hardware and software purchases and facilities costs. During fiscal 2017, with the sale of the TS business, the Company received $2.24 billion of cash proceeds from the sale of TS, net of cash divested, which is reflected as an investing activity from discontinued operations.

29

Table of Contents

Financing Transactions

The Company uses a variety of financing arrangements, both short-term and long-term, to fund its operations in addition to cash generated from operating activities. The Company also uses several sources of funding so that it does not become overly dependent on one source and to achieve a lower cost of funding through these different alternatives. These financing arrangements include public debt, short-term and long-term bank loans, a revolving credit facility (the “Credit Facility”) and an accounts receivable securitization program (the “Program”).

The Company has various lines of credit and other forms of bank debt in the U.S. and various foreign locations to fund the short-term working capital, foreign exchange, overdraft and letter of credit needs of its wholly owned subsidiaries. Avnet generally guarantees its subsidiaries’ obligations under such debt facilities. Outstanding borrowings under such forms of debt at the end of fiscal 2019 was $0.9 million.

As an alternative form of financing outside of the United States, the Company sells certain of its trade accounts receivable on a non-recourse basis to third-party financial institutions pursuant to factoring agreements. The Company accounts for these transactions as sales of receivables and presents cash proceeds as cash provided by operating activities in the consolidated statements of cash flows. Factoring fees for the sales of receivables are recorded within “Interest and other financing expenses, net” and were not material.

See Note 8, “Debt” to the Company’s consolidated financial statements included in Item 15 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K for additional information on financing transactions including the Credit Facility, the Program and the outstanding Notes as of June 29, 2019.

Covenants and Conditions

The Program requires the Company to maintain certain minimum interest coverage and leverage ratios in order to continue utilizing the Program. The Program also contains certain covenants relating to the quality of the receivables sold. If these conditions are not met, the Company may not be able to borrow any additional funds and the financial institutions may consider this an amortization event, as defined in the Program agreements, which would permit the financial institutions to liquidate the accounts receivables sold to cover any outstanding borrowings. Circumstances that could affect the Company’s ability to meet the required covenants and conditions of the Program include the Company’s ongoing profitability and various other economic, market and industry factors. Management does not believe that the covenants under the Program limit the Company’s ability to pursue its intended business strategy or its future financing needs. The Company was in compliance with all covenants of the Program as of June 29, 2019.

The Credit Facility contains certain covenants with various limitations on debt incurrence, share repurchases, dividends, investments and capital expenditures and also includes financial covenants requiring the Company to maintain minimum interest coverage and leverage ratios. Management does not believe that the covenants in the Credit Facility limit the Company’s ability to pursue its intended business strategy or its future financing needs. The Company was in compliance with all covenants of the Credit Facility as of June 29, 2019.

See Liquidity below for further discussion of the Company’s availability under these various facilities.

Liquidity

The Company had cash and cash equivalents of $546.1 million as of June 29, 2019, of which $476.6 million was held outside the United States. As of June 30, 2018, the Company had cash and cash equivalents of $621.1 million, of which $545.3 million was held outside of the United States.

30

Table of Contents

As of June 29, 2019, there were $1.1 million in borrowings outstanding, $4.0 million in letters of credit issued under the Credit Facility and $227.3 million outstanding under the Securitization Program. During fiscal 2019, the Company had an average daily balance outstanding under the Credit Facility of approximately $68.7 million and $314.9 million under the Securitization Program. During fiscal 2018, the Company had an average daily balance outstanding under the Credit Facility of approximately $10.9 million and $206.0 million under the Securitization Program. The Company expects to renew or replace the Securitization Program on similar terms, subject to market conditions, before its maturity in August 2020. The Company expects to redeem the $300.0 million of Notes due June 2020 either through the issuance of new notes or from available borrowing capacity under the Credit Facility. As of June 29, 2019, the combined availability under the Credit Facility and the Program was $1.52 billion.

During periods of weakening demand in the electronic components industry, the Company typically generates cash from operating activities. Conversely, the Company is more likely to use operating cash flows for working capital requirements during periods of higher growth. During fiscal 2019, the Company generated $591.1 million from operating activities from continuing operations.

Liquidity is subject to many factors, such as normal business operations as well as general economic, financial, competitive, legislative, and regulatory factors that are beyond the Company’s control. To the extent the cash balances held in foreign locations cannot be remitted back to the U.S. in a tax efficient manner, those cash balances are generally used for ongoing working capital, capital expenditure needs and to support acquisitions.  In addition, local government regulations may restrict the Company’s ability to move funds among various locations under certain circumstances. Management does not believe such restrictions would limit the Company’s ability to pursue its intended business strategy. Management believes that Avnet’s available borrowing capacity including capacity for the non-recourse sale of accounts receivable and the Company’s expected ability to generate operating cash flows in the future will be sufficient to meet its future liquidity needs. The Company also may issue debt or equity securities in the future and management believes the Company will have adequate access to the capital markets, if needed.

As a result of tax law changes created from the Act, which created a regulatory environment more favorable to repatriation, the Company repatriated approximately $42.0 million and $248.3 million of foreign cash to the United States in fiscal 2019 and 2018, respectively, which was used to repay outstanding revolving debt facilities.

Historically the Company has made, and expects to continue to make, strategic investments through acquisition activity to the extent the investments strengthen Avnet’s competitive position, further its business strategies and meet management’s financial thresholds. As the Company integrates Farnell, responds to current business environment challenges and pursues ways to become more efficient and cost effective, the Company expects to use cash for restructuring, integration and other expenses. During fiscal 2020, as a result of implementing restructuring plans for $50 million of annual operating cost savings, the Company expects to incur up to $35 million of restructuring costs primarily related to severance and lease exit costs.

In addition to continuing to make investments in acquisitions, as of June 29, 2019, the Company may repurchase up to an aggregate of $205.4 million of the Company’s common stock through a $2.45 billion share repurchase program approved by the Board of Directors. The Company may repurchase stock from time to time at the discretion of management, subject to strategic considerations, market conditions and other factors. The Company may terminate or limit the share repurchase program at any time without prior notice. The timing and actual number of shares repurchased will depend on a variety of factors such as share price, corporate and regulatory requirements, and prevailing market conditions. Additionally, the Company currently expects to pay quarterly cash dividends on shares of its common stock, subject to approval of the Board of Directors. During fiscal 2019, the Company paid cash dividends of $87.2 million on its common stock or approximately $0.20 per share on a quarterly basis.

31

Table of Contents

The Company also expects to make capital expenditures primarily related to distribution centers and facilities and investments in IT systems, technologies and tools.

See Item 6, Selected Financial Data in Part II of this Annual Report on Form 10-K for additional information on the Company’s liquidity and related ratios.

Long-Term Contractual Obligations

The Company has the following contractual obligations outstanding as of June 29, 2019 (in millions):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

    

 

 

    

Payments due by period

 

 

 

 

 

 

Less than

 

 

 

 

 

More than

 

Contractual Obligations

 

Total

 

1 year

 

1-3 years

 

3-5 years

 

5 years

 

Long-term debt obligations(1)

 

$

1,729.3

 

$

300.6

 

$

528.7

 

$

350.0

 

$

550.0

 

Interest expense on long-term debt obligations(2)

 

 

289.7

 

 

78.0

 

 

108.1

 

 

58.0

 

 

45.6

 

Operating lease obligations

 

 

303.8

 

 

68.7

 

 

94.3

 

 

55.6

 

 

85.2

 

 


(1)

Excludes unamortized discount and issuance costs on debt.

(2)

Represents interest expense due on debt by using fixed interest rates for fixed rate debt and assuming the same interest rate at the end of fiscal 2019 for variable rate debt.

At June 29, 2019, the Company had an estimated liability for income tax contingencies of $147.2 million, which is not included in the above table. Cash payments associated with the settlement of these liabilities that are expected to be paid within the next 12 months is $12.3 million. The settlement period for the remaining amount of the unrecognized tax benefits, including related accrued interest and penalties, cannot be determined and therefore was not included in the table.

The Company does not currently have any material long-term commitments for purchases of inventories from suppliers or for capital expenditures.

Critical Accounting Policies

The Company’s consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with GAAP. The preparation of these consolidated financial statements requires the Company to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, sales and expenses. These estimates and assumptions are based upon the Company’s continuous evaluation of available information including historical results and anticipated future events. Actual results may differ materially from these estimates.

The Securities and Exchange Commission defines critical accounting policies as those that are, in management’s view, most important to the portrayal of the Company’s financial condition and results of operations and that require significant judgments and estimates. Management believes the Company’s most critical accounting policies at the end of fiscal 2019 relate to:

Valuation of Inventories

Inventories are recorded at the lower of cost or estimated net realizable value. The Company’s inventories include electronic components sold into changing, cyclical and competitive markets wherein such inventories may be subject to declines in market value or obsolescence.

32

Table of Contents

The Company regularly evaluates inventories for expected customer demand, obsolescence, current market prices and other factors that may render inventories less marketable. Write-downs are recorded so that inventories reflect the approximate net realizable value and take into account the Company’s contractual provisions with its suppliers, which may provide certain protections to the Company for product obsolescence and price erosion in the form of rights of return, stock rotation rights, obsolescence allowances and price protections. Because of the large number of products and suppliers and the complexity of managing the process around price protections and stock rotations, estimates are made regarding the net realizable value of inventories. Additionally, assumptions about future demand, market conditions and decisions to discontinue certain product lines impact the evaluation of whether to write-down inventories. If assumptions about future demand change or actual market conditions are less favorable than those assumed by management, management would evaluate whether additional write-downs of inventories are required. In any case, actual net realizable values could be different from those currently estimated.

Accounting for Income Taxes

Management’s judgment is required in determining income tax expense, unrecognized tax benefits and in measuring deferred tax assets and liabilities and the valuation allowances recorded against net deferred tax assets. The recoverability of the Company’s net deferred tax assets is dependent upon its ability to generate sufficient future taxable income in certain jurisdictions. In addition, the Company considers historic levels and types of income, expectations and risk associated with estimates of future taxable income and ongoing prudent and feasible tax planning strategies in assessing the need for valuation allowances. Should the Company determine that it is not able to realize all or part of its deferred tax assets in the future, additional valuation allowances may be recorded against the deferred tax assets with a corresponding increase to income tax expense in the period such determination is made. Similarly, should the Company determine that it is able to realize all or part of its deferred tax assets that have an associated valuation allowance established, the Company may release a valuation allowance with a corresponding benefit to income tax expense in the period such determination is made.

The Company establishes contingent liabilities for potentially unfavorable outcomes of positions taken on certain tax matters. These liabilities are based on management’s assessment of whether a tax benefit is more likely than not to be sustained upon examination by tax authorities. There may be differences between the anticipated and actual outcomes of these matters that may result in changes in estimates to such liabilities. To the extent such changes in estimates are necessary, the Company’s effective tax rate may potentially fluctuate. In accordance with the Company’s accounting policy, accrued interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits are recorded as a component of income tax expense.

In determining the Company’s income tax expense, management considers current tax regulations in the numerous jurisdictions in which it operates including the impact in the United States of the Act. The Company exercises judgment for interpretation and application of such current tax regulations. Changes to such tax regulations or disagreements with the Company’s interpretation or application by tax authorities in any of the Company’s major jurisdictions may have a significant impact on the Company’s income tax expense.

See Note 10 to the Company’s consolidated financial statements included in Item 15 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K for further discussion on income tax expense, valuation allowances and unrecognized tax benefits.

 

Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements

In August 2018, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2018-15, Intangibles—Goodwill and Other— Internal-Use Software (Subtopic 350-40): Customer’s Accounting for Implementation Costs Incurred in a Cloud Computing Arrangement That Is a Service Contract (a consensus of the FASB Emerging Issues Task Force) ("ASU No.

33

Table of Contents

2018-15"). ASU No. 2018-15 aligns the requirements for capitalizing implementation costs incurred in a hosting arrangement that is a service contract with the requirements for capitalizing implementation costs incurred to develop internal-use software. ASU No. 2018-15 is effective for the Company in the first quarter of fiscal 2021, with early adoption permitted, and is to be applied either retrospectively or prospectively. The Company is currently evaluating the potential effects of adopting the provisions of ASU No. 2018-15.

In August 2018, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2018-14, Compensation-Retirement Benefits-Defined Benefit Plans-General (Subtopic 715-20): Disclosure Framework-Changes to the Disclosure Requirements for Defined Benefit Plans (“ASU No. 2018-14”). The new guidance modifies the disclosure requirements for employers that sponsor defined benefit pension or other postretirement plans, including removing certain previous disclosure requirements, adding certain new disclosure requirements, and clarifying certain other disclosure requirements. The ASU will be effective for the Company in the first quarter of fiscal 2020, and early adoption is permitted. The adoption is not expected to have a material impact on the Condensed and Consolidated Financial Statements.

In August 2017, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update 2017-12, Derivatives and Hedging (Topic 815) - Targeted Improvements to Accounting for Hedging Activities (“ASU 2017-12”), which improves the financial reporting of hedging relationships to better portray the economic results of an entity’s risk management activities in its financial statements and makes certain targeted improvements to simplify the qualification and application of hedge accounting compared to current GAAP. This update is effective for the Company in the first quarter of fiscal 2020. The Company does not believe its adoption of this standard will have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements.

In June 2016, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2016-13, Financial Instruments - Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments ("ASU No. 2016-13") and also issued subsequent amendments to the initial guidance: ASU 2018-19, ASU 2019-04, and ASU 2019-05 (collectively, Topic 326). Topic 326 revises the methodology for measuring credit losses on financial instruments and the timing of when such losses are recorded. Topic 326 is effective for the Company in the first quarter of 2020, with early adoption permitted, and is to be applied using a modified retrospective approach. The company is currently evaluating the potential effects of adopting the provisions of Topic 326.

In February 2016, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2016-02, Leases (“ASU 2016-02”) and issued subsequent amendments to the initial guidance: ASU 2017-13, ASU 2018-10, ASU 2018-11, ASU 2018-20 and ASU 2019-01 (collectively, Topic 842). Topic 842 requires companies to generally recognize operating and financing lease liabilities on the consolidated balance sheet and corresponding right-of-use assets created by those leases with lease terms of more than 12 months. The Company will adopt Topic 842 when it becomes effective in the first quarter of fiscal 2020 using the modified retrospective transition method and record a cumulative effect adjustment as of the adoption date. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of its pending adoption of Topic 842 on its consolidated financial statements, including assessing certain available practical expedients, and expects that most operating lease commitments substantially all related to the Company’s real estate and vehicle leases will be subject to the new standard and recognized as operating lease liabilities and right-of-use assets upon adoption, which will materially increase total assets and total liabilities relative to such amounts prior to adoption. The Company does not expect the adoption to have a material impact on the consolidated statements of operations or consolidated statements of cash flows. The Company has established an implementation team inclusive of external advisors and is in the process of gathering information specific to its current operating lease portfolio. The Company’s information gathering, analysis and evaluation of the new standard will continue through the adoption date of Topic 842 in the first quarter of fiscal 2020.

 

34

Table of Contents

Item 7A. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

The Company seeks to reduce earnings and cash flow volatility associated with changes in interest rates and foreign currency exchange rates by entering into financial arrangements, from time to time, which are intended to provide an economic hedge against all or a portion of the risks associated with such volatility. The Company continues to have exposure to such risks to the extent they are not economically hedged.

The following table sets forth the scheduled maturities of the Company’s debt outstanding at June 29, 2019 (dollars in millions):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fiscal Year

 

 

    

2020

    

2021

    

2022

    

2023

    

2024

    

Thereafter

    

Total

 

Liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fixed rate debt(1)

 

$

300.4

 

$

0.2

 

$

300.1

 

$

350.0

 

$

 —

 

$

550.0

 

$

1,500.7

 

Floating rate debt

 

$

0.2

 

$

228.4

 

$

 —

 

$

 —

 

$

 —

 

$

 —

 

$

228.6

 


(1)

Excludes unamortized discounts and issuance costs.

The following table sets forth the carrying value and fair value of the Company’s debt and the average interest rates at June 29, 2019, and June 30, 2018 (dollars in millions):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Carrying Value

 

Fair Value at

 

Carrying Value

 

Fair Value at

 

 

 

at June 29, 2019

 

at June 29, 2019

     

at June 30, 2018

 

June 30, 2018

 

Liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fixed rate debt(1)

 

$

1,500.7

 

$

1,565.2

 

$

1,500.8

 

$

1,520.4

 

Average interest rate

 

 

4.8

%  

 

 

 

 

4.8

%  

 

 

 

Floating rate debt

 

$

228.6

 

$

228.4

 

$

165.0

 

$

165.0

 

Average interest rate

 

 

3.2

%  

 

 

 

 

2.7

%  

 

 

 


(1)

Excludes unamortized discounts and issuance costs. Fair value was estimated primarily based upon quoted market prices for the Company’s public long-term notes.

Many of the Company’s subsidiaries purchase and sell products in currencies other than their functional currencies. This subjects the Company to the risks associated with fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates. The Company reduces this risk by utilizing natural hedging (i.e., offsetting receivables and payables) as well as by creating offsetting positions through the use of derivative financial instruments, primarily forward foreign currency exchange contracts typically with maturities of less than sixty days (“economic hedges”), but not greater than one year. The Company continues to have exposure to foreign currency risks to the extent they are not hedged. The Company adjusts any economic hedges to fair value through the consolidated statements of operations primarily within “other (income) expense, net.” Therefore, the changes in valuation of the underlying items being economically hedged are offset by the changes in fair value of the forward foreign currency exchange contracts. A hypothetical 10% change in foreign currency exchange rates under the forward foreign currency exchange contracts outstanding at June 29, 2019 would result in an increase or decrease of approximately $20.0 million to the fair value of the forward foreign currency exchange contracts, which would generally be offset by an opposite effect on the underlying exposure being economically hedged. See Note 4 to the Company’s consolidated financial statements included in Item 15 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K for further discussion on derivative financial instruments.

35

Table of Contents

Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data

The financial statements and supplementary data are listed under Item 15 of this Report.

 

Item 9. Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure

None.

 

Item 9A. Controls and Procedures

Disclosure Controls and Procedures

The Company’s management, including its Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, have evaluated the effectiveness of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures (as such term is defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”)) as of the end of the reporting period covered by this report on Form 10-K. Based on such evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that, as of the end of the period covered by this report on Form 10-K, the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures are effective such that material information required to be disclosed by the Company in the reports that it files or submits under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported, within the time periods specified by the Securities and Exchange Commission’s rules and forms and is accumulated and communicated to management, including the Company’s principal executive officer and principal financial officer, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

Management’s Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

The Company’s management, including its Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting as defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15(d)-15(f) under the Exchange Act. The Company’s internal control over financial reporting is designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America. Because of inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or the degree of compliance with policies or procedures may deteriorate. Management conducted an evaluation of the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting as of June 29, 2019. In making this assessment, management used the 2013 framework established in Internal Control — Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission and concluded that the Company maintained effective internal control over financial reporting as of June 29, 2019.  

The Company’s independent registered public accounting firm, KPMG LLP, has audited the effectiveness of the Company’s internal controls over financial reporting as of June 29, 2019, as stated in its audit report which is included herein.

Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

During the fourth quarter of fiscal 2019, there were no changes to the Company’s internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15(d)-15(f) of the Exchange Act) that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.

 

Item 9B. Other Information

Not applicable.

36

Table of Contents

PART III

 

Item 10. Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance

The information called for by Item 10 is incorporated in this Report by reference to the Company’s definitive proxy statement relating to the Annual Meeting of Stockholders anticipated to be held on November 19, 2019.

 

Item 11. Executive Compensation

The information called for by Item 11 is incorporated in this Report by reference to the Company’s definitive proxy statement relating to the Annual Meeting of Stockholders anticipated to be held on November 19, 2019.

 

Item 12. Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters

The information called for by Item 12 is incorporated in this Report by reference to the Company’s definitive proxy statement relating to the Annual Meeting of Stockholders anticipated to be held on November 19, 2019.

 

Item 13. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence

The information called for by Item 13 is incorporated in this Report by reference to the Company’s definitive proxy statement relating to the Annual Meeting of Shareholders anticipated to be held on November 19, 2019.

 

Item 14. Principal Accounting Fees and Services

The information called for by Item 14 is incorporated in this Report by reference to the Company’s definitive proxy statement relating to the Annual Meeting of Stockholders anticipated to be held on November 19, 2019.

37

Table of Contents

PART IV

 

Item 15. Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules

a. The following documents are filed as part of this Report:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

    

Page

 

 

 

 

1. 

Consolidated Financial Statements:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

 

40

 

 

 

 

 

Avnet, Inc. and Subsidiaries Consolidated Financial Statements:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Consolidated Balance Sheets at June 29, 2019 and June 30, 2018

 

42

 

 

 

 

 

Consolidated Statements of Operations for the years ended June 29, 2019, June 30, 2018 and July 1, 2017

 

43

 

 

 

 

 

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the years ended June 29, 2019,  June 30, 2018 and July 1, 2017

 

44

 

 

 

 

 

Consolidated Statements of Shareholders’ Equity for the years ended June 29, 2019,  June 30, 2018, and July 1, 2017 

 

45

 

 

 

 

 

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the years ended June 29, 2019,  June 30, 2018 and July 1, 2017

 

46

 

 

 

 

 

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

 

47

 

 

 

 

2. 

Financial Statement Schedule:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Schedule II (Valuation and Qualifying Accounts) for the years ended June 29, 2019,  June 30, 2018 and July 1, 2017

 

80

 

 

 

 

 

Schedules other than that above have been omitted because they are not applicable or the required information is shown in the financial statements or notes thereto

 

 

 

 

 

 

3. 

Exhibits

 

81

 

 

 

 

38

Table of Contents

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this Report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

 

 

AVNET, INC.

 

Date: August 15, 2019

By:

/s/ WILLIAM J. AMELIO

 

 

William J. Amelio

 

 

Chief Executive Officer and Director

 

KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, that each person whose signature appears below hereby authorizes and appoints each of William J. Amelio and Thomas Liguori his or her attorneys-in-fact, for him or her in any and all capacities, to sign any amendments to this Report, and to file the same, with exhibits thereto, and other documents in connection therewith, with the Securities and Exchange Commission, hereby ratifying and confirming all that said attorneys-in-fact, or their substitute, may do or cause to be done by virtue hereof.

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this Report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the Registrant and in the capacities indicated on August 15, 2019.

 

 

 

 

Signature

 

Title

 

 

 

/s/ WILLIAM J. AMELIO

William J. Amelio

 

Chief Executive Officer and Director

(Principal Executive Officer)

 

 

 

/s/ RODNEY C. ADKINS

Rodney C. Adkins

 

Chairman of the Board and Director

 

 

 

/s/ MICHAEL A. BRADLEY

Michael A. Bradley

 

Director

 

 

 

/s/ R. KERRY CLARK

R. Kerry Clark

 

Director

 

 

 

/s/ BRENDA L. FREEMAN

Brenda L. Freeman

 

Director

 

 

 

/s/ JO ANN JENKINS

Jo Ann Jenkins

 

Director

 

 

 

/s/ OLEG KHAYKIN

Oleg Khaykin

 

Director

 

 

 

/s/ JAMES A. LAWRENCE

James A. Lawrence

 

Director

 

 

 

/s/ AVID MODJTABAI

Avid Modjtabai

 

Director

 

 

 

/s/ WILLIAM H. SCHUMANN, III

William H. Schumann, III

 

Director

 

 

 

/s/ THOMAS LIGUORI

Thomas Liguori

 

Chief Financial Officer

(Principal Financial Officer)

 

 

 

/s/ KENNETH A. JACOBSON

Kenneth A. Jacobson

 

Controller

(Principal Accounting Officer)

 

 

 

 

 

 

39

Table of Contents

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

To the Shareholders and Board of Directors

Avnet, Inc.:

Opinions on the Consolidated Financial Statements and Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Avnet, Inc. and subsidiaries (the “Company”) as of June 29, 2019 and June 30, 2018, the related consolidated statements of operations, comprehensive income, shareholders’ equity, and cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended June 29, 2019, and the related notes and financial statement schedule, (collectively, the “consolidated financial statements”). We also have audited the Company’s internal control over financial reporting as of June 29, 2019, based on criteria established in Internal Control – Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission. 

In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Company as of June 29, 2019 and June 30, 2018, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended June 29, 2019, in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. Also in our opinion, the Company maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of June 29, 2019 based on criteria established in Internal Control – Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission.

Change in Accounting Principle

As discussed in Note 1 to the consolidated financial statements, the Company has changed its method of accounting for revenue in 2019 due to the adoption of Financial Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) Topic 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers.

Basis for Opinions

The Company’s management is responsible for these consolidated financial statements, for maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting, and for its assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting, included in the accompanying Management Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company’s consolidated financial statements and an opinion on the Company’s internal control over financial reporting based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (“PCAOB”) and are required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.

We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audits to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud, and whether effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained in all material respects.

Our audits of the consolidated financial statements included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the consolidated financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the consolidated financial statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the consolidated financial statements. Our audit of internal control over financial reporting included obtaining an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, assessing the risk that a material weakness exists, and testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control based on the assessed risk. Our audits also included performing such other

40

Table of Contents

procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinions.

Definition and Limitations of Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

A company’s internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. A company’s internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (1) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the company; (2) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the company; and (3) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of the company’s assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.

Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.

 

 

/s/ KPMG LLP

 

 

We have served as the Company’s auditor since 2002.

Phoenix, Arizona

August 15, 2019

41

Table of Contents

 

AVNET, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

    

June 29,

    

June 30,

 

 

 

2019

 

2018

 

 

 

(Thousands, except share

 

 

 

amounts)

 

ASSETS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

$

546,105

 

$

621,125

 

Receivables, less allowances of $53,499 and $48,959, respectively

 

 

3,168,369

 

 

3,641,139

 

Inventories

 

 

3,008,424

 

 

3,141,822

 

Prepaid and other current assets

 

 

153,438

 

 

206,513

 

Total current assets

 

 

6,876,336

 

 

7,610,599

 

Property, plant and equipment, net

 

 

452,171

 

 

522,909

 

Goodwill

 

 

876,728

 

 

980,872

 

Intangible assets, net

 

 

143,520

 

 

219,913

 

Other assets

 

 

215,801

 

 

262,552

 

Total assets

 

$

8,564,556

 

$

9,596,845

 

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Short-term debt

 

$

300,538

 

$

165,380

 

Accounts payable

 

 

1,864,342

 

 

2,269,478

 

Accrued expenses and other

 

 

413,696

 

 

534,603

 

Total current liabilities

 

 

2,578,576

 

 

2,969,461

 

Long-term debt

 

 

1,419,922

 

 

1,489,219

 

Other liabilities

 

 

425,585

 

 

453,084

 

Total liabilities

 

 

4,424,083

 

 

4,911,764

 

Commitments and contingencies (Note 14)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shareholders’ equity:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Common stock $1.00 par; authorized 300,000,000 shares; issued 104,037,769 shares and 115,825,062 shares, respectively

 

 

104,038

 

 

115,825

 

Additional paid-in capital

 

 

1,573,005

 

 

1,528,713

 

Retained earnings

 

 

2,767,469

 

 

3,235,894

 

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

 

 

(304,039)

 

 

(195,351)

 

Total shareholders’ equity

 

 

4,140,473

 

 

4,685,081

 

Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity

 

$

8,564,556

 

$

9,596,845

 

 

See notes to consolidated financial statements.

42

Table of Contents

 

AVNET, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Years Ended

 

    

June 29,

    

June 30,

    

July 1,

 

 

2019

 

2018

 

2017

 

 

(Thousands, except per share amounts)

Sales

 

$

19,518,592

 

$

19,036,892

 

$

17,439,963

Cost of sales

 

 

17,032,490

 

 

16,509,708

 

 

15,070,521

Gross profit

 

 

2,486,102

 

 

2,527,184

 

 

2,369,442

Selling, general and administrative expenses

 

 

1,874,651

 

 

1,991,401

 

 

1,788,330

Goodwill impairment expense (Note 7)

 

 

137,396

 

 

181,440

 

 

 —

Restructuring, integration and other expenses

 

 

108,144

 

 

145,125

 

 

137,415

Operating income

 

 

365,911

 

 

209,218

 

 

443,697

Other income (expense), net

 

 

11,231

 

 

28,606

 

 

(33,717)

Interest and other financing expenses, net

 

 

(134,874)

 

 

(92,747)

 

 

(99,576)

Income from continuing operations before taxes

 

 

242,268

 

 

145,077

 

 

310,404

Income tax expense

 

 

62,157

 

 

287,966

 

 

47,053

Income (loss) from continuing operations, net of tax

 

 

180,111

 

 

(142,889)

 

 

263,351

Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax

 

 

(3,774)

 

 

(13,535)

 

 

261,927

Net income (loss)

 

$

176,337

 

$

(156,424)

 

$

525,278

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Earnings (loss) per share - basic:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Continuing operations

 

$

1.64

 

$

(1.19)

 

$

2.07

Discontinued operations

 

 

(0.03)

 

 

(0.11)

 

 

2.06

Net income (loss) per share basic

 

$

1.61

 

$

(1.30)

 

$

4.13

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Earnings (loss) per share - diluted:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Continuing operations

 

$

1.63

 

$

(1.19)

 

$

2.05

Discontinued operations

 

 

(0.04)

 

 

(0.11)

 

 

2.03

Net income (loss) per share diluted

 

$

1.59

 

$

(1.30)

 

$

4.08

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shares used to compute earnings per share:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic

 

 

109,820

 

 

119,909

 

 

127,032

Diluted

 

 

110,798

 

 

119,909

 

 

128,651

Cash dividends paid per common share

 

$

0.80

 

$

0.74

 

$

0.70

 

See notes to consolidated financial statements.

 

43

Table of Contents

AVNET, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Years Ended

 

 

 

June 29,

 

June 30,

 

July 1,

 

 

 

2019

    

2018

    

2017

 

 

 

(Thousands)

 

Net income (loss)

 

$

176,337

 

$

(156,424)

 

$

525,278

 

Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Foreign currency translation and other

 

 

(63,621)

 

 

7,799

 

 

94,116

 

Impact of TS business divestiture (Note 3)

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

181,465

 

Pension adjustments, net

 

 

(45,067)

 

 

40,716

 

 

1,328

 

Total comprehensive income (loss)

 

$

67,649

 

$

(107,909)

 

$

802,187

 

 

See notes to consolidated financial statements.

44

Table of Contents

AVNET, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

Years Ended June 29, 2019, June 30, 2018 and July 1, 2017

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

Accumulated

    

 

 

 

 

 

Common

 

Common

 

Additional

 

 

 

 

Other

 

Total

 

 

 

Stock-

 

Stock-

 

Paid-In

 

Retained

 

Comprehensive

 

Shareholders’

 

 

 

Shares

 

Amount

 

Capital

 

Earnings

 

(Loss) Income

 

Equity

 

 

 

(Thousands)

 

Balance, July 2, 2016

 

 

127,377

 

 

127,377

 

 

1,452,413

 

 

3,632,271

 

 

(520,775)

 

 

4,691,286

 

Net income

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

525,278

 

 

 —

 

 

525,278

 

Translation adjustments and other

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

275,581

 

 

275,581

 

Pension liability adjustments, net of tax of $1,181

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

1,328

 

 

1,328

 

Cash dividends ($0.70 per share)

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(88,657)

 

 

 —

 

 

(88,657)

 

Repurchases of common stock

 

 

(6,355)

 

 

(6,355)

 

 

 —

 

 

(269,529)

 

 

 —

 

 

(275,884)

 

Stock-based compensation

 

 

2,059

 

 

2,059

 

 

51,077

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

53,136

 

Balance, July 1, 2017

 

 

123,081

 

 

123,081

 

 

1,503,490

 

 

3,799,363

 

 

(243,866)

 

 

5,182,068

 

Net loss

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(156,424)

 

 

 —

 

 

(156,424)

 

Translation adjustments and other

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

7,799

 

 

7,799

 

Pension liability adjustments, net of tax of $18,187

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

40,716

 

 

40,716

 

Cash dividends ($0.74 per share)

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(88,255)

 

 

 —

 

 

(88,255)

 

Repurchases of common stock

 

 

(8,151)

 

 

(8,151)

 

 

 —

 

 

(318,790)

 

 

 —

 

 

(326,941)

 

Stock-based compensation

 

 

895

 

 

895

 

 

25,223

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

26,118

 

Balance, June 30, 2018

 

 

115,825

 

 

115,825

 

 

1,528,713

 

 

3,235,894

 

 

(195,351)

 

 

4,685,081

 

Net income

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

176,337

 

 

 —

 

 

176,337

 

Translation adjustments and other

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(63,621)

 

 

(63,621)

 

Pension liability adjustments, net of tax of $14,988

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(45,067)

 

 

(45,067)

 

Cash dividends ($0.80 per share)

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(87,158)

 

 

 —

 

 

(87,158)

 

Repurchases of common stock

 

 

(12,919)

 

 

(12,919)

 

 

 —

 

 

(553,772)

 

 

 —

 

 

(566,691)

 

Effects of new accounting principles

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(3,832)

 

 

 

 

 

(3,832)

 

Stock-based compensation

 

 

1,132

 

 

1,132

 

 

44,292

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

45,424

 

Balance, June 29, 2019

 

 

104,038

 

$

104,038

 

$

1,573,005

 

$

2,767,469

 

$

(304,039)

 

$

4,140,473

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

See notes to consolidated financial statements.

 

45

Table of Contents

AVNET, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Years Ended

 

    

June 29,

    

June 30,

    

July 1,

 

 

2019

 

2018

 

2017

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(Thousands)

Cash flows from operating activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income (loss)

 

$

176,337

 

$

(156,424)

 

$

525,278

Less: Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax

 

 

(3,774)

 

 

(13,535)

 

 

261,927

Income (loss) from continuing operations, net of tax

 

 

180,111

 

 

(142,889)

 

 

263,351

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Non-cash and other reconciling items:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Depreciation

 

 

97,160

 

 

143,397

 

 

101,407

Amortization

 

 

83,682

 

 

91,475

 

 

53,953

Deferred income taxes

 

 

33,801

 

 

(87,141)

 

 

(17,705)

Stock-based compensation

 

 

30,098

 

 

23,990

 

 

47,686

Goodwill impairment expense

 

 

137,396

 

 

181,440

 

 

 —

Asset impairment expense

 

 

54,687

 

 

5,538

 

 

3,824

Other, net

 

 

(21,265)

 

 

43,845

 

 

25,280

Changes in (net of effects from businesses acquired and divested):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Receivables

 

 

464,981

 

 

(296,175)

 

 

(371,820)

Inventories

 

 

81,929

 

 

(308,663)

 

 

84,408

Accounts payable

 

 

(377,855)

 

 

409,608

 

 

163,604

Accrued expenses and other, net

 

 

(173,671)

 

 

189,060

 

 

(132,941)

Net cash flows provided by operating activities - continuing operations

 

 

591,054

 

 

253,485

 

 

221,047

Net cash flows used for operating activities - discontinued operations

 

 

(56,284)

 

 

 —

 

 

(589,738)

Net cash flows provided (used) by operating activities

 

 

534,770

 

 

253,485

 

 

(368,691)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash flows from financing activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Issuance of notes, net of issuance costs

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

296,374

Repayment of notes

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(530,800)

Borrowings (repayments) under accounts receivable securitization, net

 

 

122,300

 

 

(37,000)

 

 

(588,000)

Borrowings (repayments) under senior unsecured credit facility, net

 

 

(61,738)

 

 

8,850

 

 

(50,029)

Borrowings (repayments) under bank credit facilities and other debt, net

 

 

505

 

 

(97,954)

 

 

27,877

Borrowings of term loans

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

530,756

Repayments of term loans

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(511,358)

Repurchases of common stock

 

 

(568,712)

 

 

(323,516)

 

 

(275,884)

Dividends paid on common stock

 

 

(87,158)

 

 

(88,255)

 

 

(88,657)

Other, net

 

 

12,127

 

 

(4,018)

 

 

(1,870)

Net cash flows used for financing activities - continuing operations

 

 

(582,676)

 

 

(541,893)

 

 

(1,191,591)

Net cash flows provided by financing activities - discontinued operations

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

3,447

Net cash flows used for financing activities

 

 

(582,676)

 

 

(541,893)

 

 

(1,188,144)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash flows from investing activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Purchases of property, plant and equipment

 

 

(122,690)

 

 

(155,873)

 

 

(120,397)

Acquisitions of businesses, net of cash acquired

 

 

(56,417)

 

 

(15,254)

 

 

(802,744)

Other, net

 

 

30,422

 

 

6,653

 

 

18,656

Net cash flows used for investing activities - continuing operations

 

 

(148,685)

 

 

(164,474)

 

 

(904,485)

Net cash flows provided by investing activities - discontinued operations

 

 

123,473

 

 

236,205

 

 

2,242,959

Net cash flows (used) provided by investing activities

 

 

(25,212)

 

 

71,731

 

 

1,338,474

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Effect of currency exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents

 

 

(1,902)

 

 

1,418

 

 

23,267

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

— decrease

 

 

(75,020)

 

 

(215,259)

 

 

(195,094)

— at beginning of period

 

 

621,125

 

 

836,384

 

 

1,031,478

— at end of period

 

$

546,105

 

$

621,125

 

$

836,384

 

Additional cash flow information (Note 16)

 

See notes to consolidated financial statements.

 

 

46

Table of Contents

AVNET, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

1. Summary of significant accounting policies

Basis of presentation — The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Avnet, Inc. and all of its majority-owned and controlled subsidiaries (the “Company” or “Avnet”). All intercompany and intracompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated. Unless indicated otherwise, the information in the Notes to the consolidated financial statements relates to the Company's continuing operations and does not include the results of discontinued operations.

Reclassifications — Certain prior period amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current period presentation including the adoption of new accounting pronouncements.

Fiscal year — The Company operates on a “52/53 week” fiscal year, which ends on the Saturday closest to June 30th. Fiscal 2019, 2018 and 2017 all contain 52 weeks. Unless otherwise noted, all references to “fiscal” or any other “year” shall mean the Company’s fiscal year.

Management estimates — The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America (“GAAP”) requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect certain reported amounts of assets and liabilities, reported amounts of sales and expenses and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements. Actual results could differ materially from those estimates.

Cash and cash equivalents — The Company considers all highly liquid investments with an original maturity of three months or less including money market funds to be cash equivalents.

Inventories — Inventories, comprised principally of finished goods, are stated at the lower of cost or net realizable value, whichever is lower. The Company regularly reviews the cost of inventory against its estimated net realizable value, considering historical experience and any contractual rights of return, stock rotations, obsolescence allowances or price protections provided by the Company’s suppliers, and records a lower of cost or net realizable value write-down if any inventories have a cost in excess of such inventories estimated net realizable value. The Company does not incorporate any non-contractual protections when estimating the net realizable value of its inventories.

Depreciation, amortization and useful lives — The Company reports property, plant and equipment at cost, less accumulated depreciation. Cost includes the price paid to acquire or construct the assets, required installation costs, interest capitalized during the construction period, and any expenditure that substantially adds to the value of or substantially extends the useful life of an existing asset. Additionally, the Company capitalizes qualified costs related to software obtained or developed for internal use as a component of property, plant and equipment. Software obtained for internal use has generally been enterprise-level business operations, logistics and finance software that is customized to meet the Company’s specific operational requirements. The Company begins depreciation and amortization (“depreciation”) for property, plant and equipment when an asset is both in the location and condition for its intended use.

Property, plant, and equipment is depreciated using the straight-line method over its estimated useful lives. The estimated useful lives for property, plant, and equipment are typically as follows: buildings — 30 years; machinery, fixtures and equipment — 2-10 years; information technology hardware and software — 2-10 years; and leasehold improvements — over the applicable lease term or economic useful life if shorter.

47

Table of Contents

AVNET, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)

 

The Company amortizes intangible assets acquired in business combinations using the straight-line method over the estimated economic useful lives of the intangible assets from the date of acquisition, which is generally between 5-10 years.

Long-lived assets impairment — Long-lived assets, including property, plant and equipment and intangible assets, are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset group may not be recoverable. For purposes of recognition and measurement of an impairment loss, long-lived assets are grouped with other assets and liabilities at the lowest level for which identifiable cash flows are largely independent of the cash flows of other assets and liabilities (“asset group”). An impairment is recognized when the estimated undiscounted cash flows expected to result from the use of the asset group and its eventual disposition is less than its carrying amount. An impairment is measured as the amount by which an asset group’s carrying value exceeds its estimated fair value. The Company considers a long-lived asset to be abandoned when it has ceased use of such abandoned asset and if the Company has no intent to use or repurpose the asset in the future. The Company continually evaluates the carrying value and the remaining economic useful life of long-lived assets and will adjust the carrying value and remaining useful life if and when appropriate.

Goodwill — Goodwill represents the excess of the purchase price of acquired businesses over the estimated fair value assigned to the individual assets acquired and liabilities assumed. The Company does not amortize goodwill, but instead tests goodwill for impairment at least annually in the fourth quarter and, if necessary, records any impairment resulting from such goodwill impairment testing as a component of operating expenses. Impairment testing is performed at the reporting unit level, which is defined as the same, or one level below, an operating segment. The Company will perform an interim impairment test between required annual tests if facts and circumstances indicate that it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit that has goodwill is less than its carrying value.

In performing goodwill impairment testing, the Company may first make a qualitative assessment of whether it is more-likely-than-not that a reporting unit’s fair value is less than its carrying value. If the qualitative assessment indicates it is more-likely-than-not that a reporting unit’s fair value is not greater than its carrying value, the Company must perform a quantitative impairment test. The Company defines the fair value of a reporting unit as the price that would be received to sell the reporting unit as a whole in an orderly transaction between market participants as of the impairment test date. To determine the fair value of a reporting unit, the Company uses the income methodology of valuation, which includes the discounted cash flow method, and the market methodology of valuation, which considers values of comparable businesses to estimate the fair value of the Company’s reporting units.

Significant management judgment is required when estimating the fair value of the Company’s reporting units from a market participant perspective including forecasting of future operating results and the discount rates used in the discounted cash flow method of valuation, and in the selection of comparable businesses and related market multiples that are used in the market method of valuation. If the estimated fair value of a reporting unit exceeds the carrying value assigned to that reporting unit, goodwill is not impaired. If the estimated fair value of a reporting unit is less than the carrying value assigned to that reporting unit, then a goodwill impairment loss is measured based on such difference.

48

Table of Contents

AVNET, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)

 

Foreign currency translation — The assets and liabilities of foreign operations are translated into U.S. Dollars at the exchange rates in effect at the balance sheet date, with the related translation adjustments reported as a separate component of shareholders’ equity and comprehensive income (loss). Results of operations are translated using the average exchange rates prevailing throughout the period. Transactions denominated in currencies other than the functional currency of the Avnet subsidiaries that are party to the transactions are remeasured at exchange rates in effect at the balance sheet date or upon settlement of the transaction. Gains and losses from such remeasurements are recorded in the consolidated statements of operations as a component of “Other income (expense), net.”

Income taxes — The Company follows the asset and liability method of accounting for income taxes. Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the estimated future tax impact of differences between the consolidated financial statement carrying amounts of assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases. Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates in effect for the year in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect on deferred income tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized within income tax expense in the period in which the new rate is enacted. Based upon historical and estimated levels of future taxable income and analysis of other key factors, the Company may increase or decrease a valuation allowance against its deferred tax assets, as deemed necessary, to state such assets at their estimated net realizable value.

The Company establishes contingent liabilities for potentially unfavorable outcomes of positions taken on certain tax matters. These liabilities are based on management’s assessment of whether a tax benefit is more likely than not to be sustained upon examination by the relevant tax authorities. There may be differences between the estimated and actual outcomes of these matters that may result in future changes in estimates to such unrecognized tax benefits. To the extent such changes in estimates are required, the Company’s effective tax rate may potentially fluctuate as a result. In accordance with the Company’s accounting policies, accrued interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits are recorded as a component of income tax expense.

Self-insurance — In the U.S., the Company is primarily self-insured for medical, workers’ compensation, and general, product and automobile liability costs; however, the Company also has stop-loss insurance policies in place to limit the Company’s exposure to individual and aggregate claims made. Liabilities for these programs are estimated based upon outstanding claims and claims estimated to be incurred but not yet reported based upon historical loss experience. These estimates are subject to variability due to changes in trends of losses for outstanding claims and incurred but not reported claims, including external factors such as the number of and cost of claims, benefit level changes and claim settlement patterns.

Revenue recognition — Refer to Note 2 herein for further discussion regarding revenue recognition and related accounting policies. 

Vendor allowances and consideration  Consideration received from suppliers for price protection, product rebates, marketing/promotional activities, or any other programs are recorded when earned under the terms and conditions of such supplier programs as adjustments to product costs or selling, general and administrative expenses depending upon the nature and contractual requirements related to the consideration received. Some of these supplier programs require management to make estimates and may extend over one or more reporting periods.

49

Table of Contents

AVNET, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)

 

Comprehensive income (loss) — Comprehensive income (loss) represents net income for the year adjusted for certain changes in shareholders’ equity. Accumulated comprehensive income (loss) items impacting comprehensive income (loss) includes foreign currency translation and the impact of the Company’s pension liability adjustments, net of tax.

Stock-based compensation — The Company measures stock-based payments at fair value and generally recognizes the associated operating expense in the consolidated statements of operations over the requisite service period (see Note 13). A stock-based payment is considered vested for accounting expense attribution purposes when the employee’s retention of the award is no longer contingent on providing continued service. Accordingly, the Company recognizes all stock-based compensation expense for awards granted to retirement eligible employees over the period from the grant date to the date retirement eligibility is achieved, if less than the stated requisite service period. The expense attribution approach for retirement eligible employees does not affect the overall amount of compensation expense recognized, but instead accelerates the recognition of such expense.

Restructuring and exit activities  The determination of when the Company accrues for involuntary termination benefits under restructuring plans depends on whether the termination benefits are provided under an on-going benefit arrangement or under a one-time benefit arrangement. The Company accounts for on-going benefit arrangements in accordance with Accounting Standards Codification 712 (“ASC 712”) Nonretirement Postemployment Benefits and accounts for one-time benefit arrangements in accordance with ASC 420 Exit or Disposal Cost Obligations. If applicable, the Company records such costs into operating expense over the terminated employee’s future service period beyond any minimum retention period. Other costs associated with restructuring or exit activities may include contract termination costs including operating leases and impairments of long-lived assets, which are expensed in accordance with ASC 420 Exit or Disposal Cost Obligations and ASC 360 Property, Plant and Equipment, respectively.

Business combinations  The Company accounts for business acquisitions using the acquisition method of accounting and records any identifiable definite-lived intangible assets separate from goodwill. Intangible assets are recorded at their fair value based on estimates as of the date of acquisition. Goodwill is recorded as the residual amount of the purchase price consideration less the fair value assigned to the individual identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed as of the date of acquisition. Contingent consideration, which represents an obligation of the Company to transfer additional assets or equity interests to the former owner as part of the purchase price if specified future events occur or conditions are met, is accounted for at the acquisition date fair value either as a liability or as equity depending on the terms of the acquisition agreement.

Concentration of credit risk — Financial instruments that potentially subject the Company to a concentration of credit risk principally consist of cash and cash equivalents, marketable securities and trade accounts receivable. The Company invests its excess cash primarily in overnight time deposits and institutional money market funds with highly rated financial institutions. To reduce credit risk, management performs ongoing credit evaluations of its customers’ financial condition and, in some instances, has obtained credit insurance coverage to reduce such risk. The Company maintains reserves for potential credit losses from customers, but has not historically experienced material losses related to individual customers or groups of customers in any particular end market or geographic area.

Fair value — The Company measures financial assets and liabilities at fair value based upon an exit price, representing the amount that would be received from the sale of an asset or paid to transfer a liability, in an orderly transaction between market participants. ASC 820, Fair Value Measurements, requires inputs used in valuation techniques for measuring fair value on a recurring or non-recurring basis be assigned to a hierarchical level as follows: Level 1 are

50

Table of Contents

AVNET, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)

 

observable inputs that reflect quoted prices for identical assets or liabilities in active markets, Level 2 are observable market-based inputs or unobservable inputs that are corroborated by market data and Level 3 are unobservable inputs that are not corroborated by market data. During fiscal 2019,  2018, and 2017, there were no transfers of assets measured at fair value between the three levels of the fair value hierarchy. The carrying amounts of the Company’s financial instruments, including cash equivalents, receivables and accounts payable approximate their fair values at June 29, 2019 due to the short-term nature of these assets and liabilities. At June 29, 2019, and June 30, 2018, the Company had $9.4 million and $6.1 million, respectively, of cash equivalents that were measured at fair value based upon Level 1 criteria. See Note 4 for discussion of the fair value of the Company’s derivative financial instruments, Note 8 for discussion of the fair value of the Company’s long-term debt and Note 11 for a discussion of the fair value of the Company’s pension plan assets. 

Derivative financial instruments — See Note 4 for discussion of the Company’s accounting policies related to derivative financial instruments.

Investments — Equity investments in businesses or start-up companies (“ventures”) are accounted for using the equity method if the investment provides the company the ability to exercise significant influence, but not control, over the ventures. All other equity investments, which consist of investments for which the Company does not possess the ability to exercise significant influence over the ventures, are measured at fair value, using quoted market prices, or at cost minus impairment, if any, plus or minus changes resulting from observable price changes when fair value is not readily determinable. Investments in ventures are included in "Other assets" in the Company's consolidated balance sheets. Changes in fair value for investments in ventures, if any, are recorded in "Other income (expense), net" in the Company's consolidated statements of operations. As of June 29, 2019, the Company’s investments in ventures was not material to the consolidated balance sheets or consolidated statements of operations.

Accounts receivable securitization — The Company has an accounts receivable securitization program whereby the Company sells certain receivables and retains a subordinated interest and servicing rights to those receivables. The securitization program does not qualify for off-balance sheet sales accounting and is accounted for as a secured financing as discussed further in Note 8.

Recently adopted accounting pronouncements — In May 2014, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606) (“ASU 2014-09”), and collectively with its related subsequent amendments, “Topic 606”). Topic 606 supersedes previous revenue recognition guidance and requires the Company to recognize revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the Company expects to be entitled in exchange for such goods or services. The Company adopted Topic 606 on July 1, 2018 using the modified retrospective transition method applied to those contracts which were not completed as of July 1, 2018. Under this transition method, the Company’s results in the consolidated statements of operations for fiscal 2019 are presented under Topic 606, while the comparative results for the fiscal 2018 were not retrospectively adjusted, as such results were recognized in accordance with the revenue recognition policy discussed under Summary of Significant Accounting Policies in Note 1 of the Company’s Fiscal 2018 Annual Report on Form 10-K.

51

Table of Contents

AVNET, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)

 

The adoption of Topic 606 did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements as of the adoption date and as of and for fiscal 2019. Substantially all of the Company’s sales continue to be recognized when products are shipped from the Company’s facilities or delivered to customers, depending on the underlying contractual terms. For a nominal portion of the Company’s contracts where the accounting did change, the adoption of Topic 606 resulted in an increase to the opening balance of retained earnings of $2.0 million as of July 1, 2018. This impact was primarily due to the acceleration of recognition of net sales and associated gross profit related to certain uncompleted contracts for the manufacture of goods with no alternative use and for which the Company has an enforceable right to payment, including a reasonable profit margin, from the customer for performance completed to date. For these contracts, the Company recognizes revenue over time as control of the goods transfers through the manufacturing process, rather than when the goods are delivered, title has transferred, and the risks and rewards of ownership are passed to the customer, as under previous revenue recognition guidance.

Refer to Note 2 herein for further discussion regarding revenue recognition under Topic 606 and related accounting policies.

In March 2017, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2017-07, Compensation - Retirement Benefits (Topic 715)- Improving the Presentation of Net Periodic Cost and Net Periodic Postretirement Benefit Cost ("ASU No. 2017-07"). ASU No. 2017-07 provides guidance on the capitalization, presentation and disclosure of net periodic pension costs related to postretirement benefit plans. The Company adopted this standard effective the first quarter of fiscal year 2019 on a full retrospective basis, which resulted in the retrospective reclassification of $21.3 million and $17.7 million, respectively, of non-service net periodic pension benefits for fiscal 2018 and 2017, respectively, from “Selling, general and administrative expenses” to “Other income (expense), net”.

During the first quarter of fiscal 2019, the Company adopted ASU 2016-16 - Income Taxes (Topic 740): Intra-Entity Transfers of Assets Other Than Inventory. This update addresses the recognition of current and deferred income taxes resulting from an intra-entity transfer of any asset other than inventory. This update has been applied on a modified retrospective basis through a cumulative-effect adjustment directly to retained earnings. The adoption of this update resulted in a cumulative reduction to the opening balance of retained earnings of $5.8 million and a reduction to other assets of $5.8 million.

In February 2018, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update 2018-02, Income Statement–Reporting Comprehensive Income (Topic 220):-Reclassification of Certain Tax Effects from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (“ASU 2018-02”), which provides entities the option to reclassify accumulated other comprehensive income to retained earnings for stranded tax effects resulting from the tax legislation enacted by the U.S. federal governments on December 22, 2017 (the “Act”). The update also requires certain new disclosures regardless of the election. This update is effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2018, with early adoption permitted. The update should be applied either in the period of adoption or retrospectively to each period (or periods) in which the effect of the income tax rate change resulting from the Act is recognized. The Company has early adopted ASU 2018-02 during the third quarter of fiscal 2019 and has elected not to reclassify any stranded tax effects from the Act to retained earnings. As a result, there was no impact to the consolidated financial statements as a result of the adoption of ASU 2018-02.

52

Table of Contents

AVNET, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)

 

 

2. Revenue recognition

Prior to the adoption of Topic 606, the Company’s revenue recognition policy was in accordance with ASC Topic 605, Revenue Recognition. Effective July 1, 2018, the Company adopted Topic 606 using the modified retrospective transition method, resulting in accounting policy changes surrounding revenue recognition which replace revenue recognition policies discussed in the Summary of Significant Accounting Policies in Note 1 of the Company’s Fiscal 2018 Annual Report on Form 10-K. The adoption of Topic 606 did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

The Company’s revenues are generated from the distribution and sale of electronic components including semiconductors, interconnect, passive and electromechanical (“IP&E”) devices and other integrated electronic components from the world’s leading electronic component manufacturers. The Company’s expertise in design, supply chain and logistics enable it to sell to customers of all sizes from startups and mid-sized businesses to enterprise-level original equipment manufacturers (“OEMs”), electronic manufacturing services (“EMS”) providers and original design manufacturers (“ODMs”). The Company sells to a variety of markets ranging from automotive to medical to defense and aerospace. The Company also sells integrated solutions including the assembly or manufacture of embedded electronic component products and systems, touch and passive displays, and standard or specialized boards. The Company’s revenue arrangements primarily consist of performance obligations related to the transfer of promised products. The Company considers customer purchase orders, which in some cases are governed by master agreements, to be the contracts with a customer. All revenue is generated from contracts with customers. Refer to Note 17 herein for further discussion regarding the Company’s sales by major product category.

Revenue is recognized at the point at which control of the underlying products are transferred to the customer, which includes determining whether products are distinct and separate performance obligations. For electronic component and related product sales, this generally occurs upon shipment of the products, however, this may occur at a later date depending on the agreed upon sales terms, such as delivery at the customer's designated location, or when products that are consigned at customer locations are consumed. In limited instances, where products are not in stock and delivery times are critical, product is purchased from the supplier and drop-shipped to the customer. The Company typically takes control of the products when shipped by the manufacturer and then recognizes revenue when control of the product transfers to the customer. The Company does not have material product warranty obligations as the assurance type product warranties provided by the component manufacturers are passed through to the Company’s customers.

For contracts related to the specialized manufacture of products for customers with no alternative use and for which the Company has an enforceable right to payment, including a reasonable profit margin, the Company recognizes revenue over time as control of the products transfer through the manufacturing process. The contract assets associated with such specialized manufacturing products are not material as these contracts represent less than 2% of the Company’s total sales.

Revenue is measured as the amount of consideration the Company expects to receive in exchange for transferring products. The Company estimates different forms of variable consideration at the time of sale based on historical experience, current conditions and contractual obligations. Revenue is recorded net of customer discounts and rebates. When the Company offers the right or has a history of accepting returns of product, historical experience is utilized to establish a liability for the estimate of expected returns and an asset for the right to recover the product expected to be returned. These adjustments are made in the same period as the underlying sales transactions.

53

Table of Contents

AVNET, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)

 

The Company considers the following indicators amongst others when determining whether it is acting as a principal in the contract where revenue would be recorded on a gross basis: (i) the Company is primarily responsible for fulfilling the promise to provide the specified products or services, (ii) the Company has inventory risk before the specified products have been transferred to a customer or after transfer of control to the customer and (iii) the Company has discretion in establishing the price for the specified products or services. If a transaction does not meet the Company's indicators of being a principal in the transaction, then the Company is acting as an agent in the transaction and the associated revenues are recognized on a net basis.

Sales and other tax amounts collected from customers for remittance to governmental authorities are excluded from revenue. The Company has elected to treat shipping and handling of product as a fulfillment activity. The practical expedient not to disclose information about remaining performance obligations has also been elected as these contracts have an original duration of one year or less. The Company does not have any payment terms that exceed one year from the point it has satisfied the related performance obligations.

 

3. Acquisitions and Discontinued operations

Acquisition of Softweb Solutions

At the end of December 2018, the Company acquired Softweb Solutions (“Softweb”) a privately held software and artificial intelligence company that delivers software solutions for Internet of Things (“IoT”) applications and systems designed to increase efficiency, speed time to market, and help businesses transform. The impact of this acquisition was not material to the Company’s consolidated balance sheets or statements of operations and as a result, the Company has not disclosed the preliminary allocation of purchase price or the pro-forma impact of the acquisition.

Discontinued Operations

In February 2017, the Company completed the sale of its Technology Solutions (“TS”) business to Tech Data Corporation (the “Buyer”). The TS business and the financial impacts of the divestiture are classified as discontinued operations in all periods presented. In August 2018, the Company executed a settlement agreement with the Buyer resulting in a final adjustment of $120.0 million and a final geographic allocation of the TS business sales price for tax reporting purposes. This incremental consideration received from the sale of the TS business as well as cash settlements from the resolution of indemnification claims and other cash reimbursements have been classified as cash flow from discontinued operations investing activities. Income tax payments related to the gain on sale of the TS business have been classified as cash flow from discontinued operations operating activities.

Under the contractual terms of the sale of the TS business, the Company has indemnified the Buyer for certain liabilities including tax related matters, which may result in future indemnification expenses and indemnification payments to the Buyer depending upon the outcome of those matters subject to indemnification.

Financial results of the TS business for fiscal 2017 including the gain on sale is presented as “Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax” on the Consolidated Statements of Operations and is summarized as follows:

 

54

Table of Contents

AVNET, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Year Ended

 

 

July 1,

 

 

2017

 

 

(Thousands)

Sales

 

$

5,432,140

Cost of sales

 

 

4,883,945

Gross profit

 

 

548,195

Selling, general and administrative expenses

 

 

430,003

Restructuring, integration and other expenses

 

 

7,280

Operating income

 

 

110,912

Interest and other expense, net

 

 

(24,291)

Income from discontinued operations before income taxes

 

 

86,621

Income tax expense

 

 

47,050

Income from discontinued operations, net of taxes

 

 

39,571

Gain on sales of discontinued operations, net of tax

 

 

222,356

Net income from discontinued operations, net of taxes

 

$

261,927

Included within the estimated gain on sale of $222.4 million, net of tax, recorded in fiscal 2017, was $181.5 million of expense reclassified out of accumulated comprehensive income primarily related to TS business cumulative translation adjustments.

Included within selling, general and administrative expenses of discontinued operations was $34.9 million of corporate expenses specific to or benefiting the TS business for fiscal 2017.

During fiscal 2019, the Company recorded $3.8 million of losses from discontinued operations, net of tax. During fiscal 2018, the Company recorded $13.5 million of losses from discontinued operations, net of tax, of which $14.9 million related to pension settlement expenses associated with former TS employee pension withdrawals.

 

 

4. Derivative financial instruments

Many of the Company’s subsidiaries purchase and sell products in currencies other than their functional currencies. This subjects the Company to the risks associated with fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates. The Company reduces this risk by utilizing natural hedging (e.g., offsetting receivables and payables in the same foreign currency) as well as by creating offsetting positions through the use of derivative financial instruments, primarily forward foreign exchange contracts typically with maturities of less than 60 days (“economic hedges”), but no longer than one year. The Company continues to have exposure to foreign currency risks to the extent they are not economically hedged. The Company adjusts any economic hedges to fair value through the consolidated statements of operations primarily within “Other income (expense), net.” The fair value of forward foreign exchange contracts, which are based upon Level 2 criteria under the ASC 820 fair value hierarchy, are classified in the captions “Prepaid and other current assets” or “Accrued expenses and other,” as applicable, in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets as of June 29, 2019, and June 30, 2018. The Company’s master netting and other similar arrangements with various financial institutions related to derivative financial instruments allow for the right of offset. The Company’s policy is to present derivative financial instruments with the same counterparty as either a net asset or liability when the right of offset exists.

55

Table of Contents

AVNET, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)

 

The Company generally does not hedge its investments in its foreign operations. The Company does not enter into derivative financial instruments for trading or speculative purposes and monitors the financial stability and credit standing of its counterparties.

The Company’s foreign currency exposure relates primarily to international transactions where the currency collected from customers can be different from the currency used to purchase from suppliers. The Company’s foreign operations transactions are denominated primarily in the following currencies: U.S. Dollar, Euro, British Pound, Japanese Yen, Chinese Yuan, Taiwan Dollar, Canadian Dollar and Mexican Peso. The Company also, to a lesser extent, has foreign operations transactions in other European and Asia/Pacific foreign currencies.

The fair values of derivative financial instruments in the Company’s consolidated balance sheets are as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

June 29,

    

June 30,

 

 

 

2019

 

2018

 

 

 

(Thousands)

 

Forward foreign currency exchange contracts not receiving hedge accounting treatment recorded in:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Prepaid and other current assets

 

$

5,511

 

$

2,259

 

Accrued expenses and other

 

 

6,154

 

 

7,083

 

The amount recorded to other income (expense), net related to derivative financial instruments are as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Years Ended

 

 

June 29,

    

June 30,

    

July 1,

 

 

2019

 

2018

 

2017

 

 

 

(Thousands)

Net derivative financial instrument gain (loss)

 

$

84

 

$

2,735

 

$

(8,624)

Under the Company’s economic hedging policies, gains and losses on the derivative financial instruments are classified within the same line item in the consolidated statements of operations as the remeasurement of the underlying assets or liabilities being economically hedged.

 

5. Shareholders’ equity

Accumulated comprehensive (loss) income

The following table includes the balances within accumulated other comprehensive loss:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

    

June 29,

    

June 30,

    

July 1,

 

 

 

2019

 

2018

 

2017

 

 

 

(Thousands)

 

Accumulated translation adjustments and other

 

$

(142,469)

 

$

(78,848)

 

$

(86,647)

 

Accumulated pension liability adjustments, net of income taxes

 

 

(161,570)

 

 

(116,503)

 

 

(157,219)

 

Total accumulated other comprehensive loss

 

$

(304,039)

 

$

(195,351)

 

$

(243,866)

 

56

Table of Contents

AVNET, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)

 

Amounts reclassified out of accumulated comprehensive loss, net of tax, to operating expenses and discontinued operations during fiscal 2019, 2018 and 2017 substantially all related to net periodic pension costs as discussed further in Note 11 and cumulative translation adjustment from the sale of the TS business discussed further in Note 3.

Share repurchase program

In August 2018, the Company’s Board of Directors amended the Company’s existing share repurchase program to authorize the repurchase of up to $2.45 billion of common stock in the open market or through privately negotiated transactions. The timing and actual number of shares repurchased will depend on a variety of factors such as share price, corporate and regulatory requirements, and prevailing market conditions. During fiscal 2019, the Company repurchased 12.9 million shares under this program at an average market price of $43.86 per share for a total cost of $566.7 million. Repurchased shares were retired. Since the beginning of the repurchase program through the end of fiscal 2019, the Company has repurchased 58.8 million shares at an aggregate cost of $2.24 billion, and $205.4 million remains available for future repurchases under the share repurchase program.

Common stock dividend

During fiscal 2019, the Company paid dividends of $0.80 per common share and $87.2 million in total.

 

6. Property, plant and equipment, net

Property, plant and equipment are recorded at cost and consist of the following:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

    

June 29, 2019

    

June 30, 2018

 

 

 

(Thousands)

 

Buildings

 

$

121,847

 

$

132,511

 

Machinery, fixtures and equipment

 

 

224,838

 

 

200,231

 

Information technology hardware and software

 

 

799,324

 

 

677,179

 

Leasehold improvements

 

 

107,659

 

 

106,242

 

Depreciable property, plant and equipment, gross

 

 

1,253,668

 

 

1,116,163

 

Accumulated depreciation

 

 

(886,062)

 

 

(758,041)

 

Depreciable property, plant and equipment, net

 

 

367,606

 

 

358,122

 

Land

 

 

23,874

 

 

41,984

 

Construction in progress

 

 

60,691

 

 

122,803

 

Property, plant and equipment, net

 

$

452,171

 

$

522,909

 

Depreciation expense including accelerated depreciation related to property, plant and equipment was $97.2 million, $143.4 million and $101.4 million in fiscal 2019, 2018 and 2017, respectively. Interest expense capitalized during fiscal 2019, 2018 and 2017 was not material.

Included as a component of restructuring, integration and other expenses was  $11.3 million and $52.9 million of accelerated depreciation expense for fiscal 2019 and 2018, respectively, associated with the changes in estimates of the useful life of certain information technology hardware and software in the Americas.

57

Table of Contents

AVNET, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)

 

 

 

7. Goodwill and intangible assets

The following table presents the change in goodwill balances by reportable segment for fiscal year 2019.  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

Electronic 

  

 

  

 

 

 

 

Components (EC)

 

Farnell

 

Total

 

 

(Thousands)

Carrying value at June 30, 2018 (1)

 

$

479,699

 

$

501,173

 

$

980,872

Additions from acquisitions

 

 

52,403

 

 

 —

 

 

52,403

Impairment of goodwill

 

 

(137,396)

 

 

 —

 

 

(137,396)

Foreign currency translation

 

 

(3,810)

 

 

(15,341)

 

 

(19,151)

Carrying value at June 29, 2019 (2)

 

$

390,896

 

$

485,832

 

$

876,728


(1) Includes accumulated impairment of $1,045.1 million from fiscal 2009 and $181.4 million from fiscal 2018

(2)

Includes accumulated impairment of $1,045.1 million from fiscal 2009, $181.4 million from fiscal 2018 and $137.4 million from fiscal 2019

During the fourth quarter of fiscal 2019, the Company performed an annual goodwill impairment test for all of its reporting units that have goodwill using a quantitative impairment test. As a result of the goodwill impairment testing, the Company recorded $137.4 million of non-cash goodwill impairment expense related to reporting units in the Americas and Asia regions of the EC reportable segment. The impairment of goodwill in such reporting units was primarily the result of lower than expected operating results in the second half of fiscal 2019 and a corresponding reduction of future expected operating results due primarily to recent industry specific and macroeconomic challenges and uncertainties.

In assessing goodwill for impairment in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2019, the Company was required to make significant judgments related to the fair value of its reporting units. The Company used a combination of an income approach, specifically a discounted cash flow methodology, and a market approach to estimate the fair value of its reporting units. The discounted cash flow methodology includes market participant assumptions for, among other factors, forecasted sales, gross profit margins, operating expenses, cash flows, perpetual growth rates and long-term discount rates, all of which required judgments and estimates by management which are inherently uncertain. The market approach methodology required significant assumptions related to comparable transactions, market multiples, capital structure and control premiums.

In fiscal 2018, the Company impaired goodwill for a reporting unit in the Americas region of the EC reportable segment and recorded $181.4 million of non-cash goodwill impairment expense.

58

Table of Contents

AVNET, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)

 

The following table presents the Company’s acquired identifiable intangible assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

June 29, 2019

 

June 30, 2018

 

 

 

Acquired

 

Accumulated

 

Net Book

 

 Acquired 

 

 Accumulated 

 

 Net Book 

 

 

    

Amount

    

Amortization

    

Value

    

Amount

    

Amortization

    

Value

 

 

 

(Thousands)

 

Customer related

 

$

292,266

 

$

(208,329)

 

$

83,937

 

$

300,126

 

$

(148,416)

 

$

151,710

 

Trade name

 

 

52,760

 

 

(24,752)

 

 

28,008

 

 

54,391

 

 

(16,711)

 

 

37,680

 

Technology and other

 

 

63,753

 

 

(32,178)

 

 

31,575

 

 

52,793

 

 

(22,270)

 

 

30,523

 

 

 

$

408,779

 

$

(265,259)

 

$

143,520

 

$

407,310

 

$

(187,397)

 

$

219,913

 

Intangible asset amortization expense was $83.7 million, $91.5 million and $54.0 million for fiscal 2019, 2018 and 2017, respectively. Intangible assets have a weighted average remaining useful life of approximately 2 years as of June 29, 2019.  

The following table presents the estimated future amortization expense for the next five fiscal years and thereafter (in thousands):

 

 

 

 

 

Fiscal Year

    

 

2020

 

$

81,177

2021

 

 

40,420

2022

 

 

14,451

2023

 

 

5,966

2024

 

 

1,506

Total

 

$

143,520

 

 

In connection with the annual goodwill impairment testing performed in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2019 and the resultant goodwill impairment, the Company also performed impairment testing for certain long-lived assets in the Americas and Asia regions of the EC reportable segment. As a result of such long-lived asset impairment testing, the Company concluded that long-lived assets were recoverable and were not impaired as of June 29, 2019.

 

 

 

 

 

8. Debt

Short-term debt consists of the following (in thousands):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

June 29, 2019

  

June 30, 2018

  

June 29, 2019

    

June 30, 2018

 

 

 

Interest Rate

 

Carrying Balance

 

Bank credit facilities and other

 

1.02

%

 

2.91

%

 

$

538

 

$

60,380

 

Accounts receivable securitization program

 

 —

 

 

2.63

%

 

 

 —

 

 

105,000

 

Public notes due June 2020

 

5.88

%

 

 —

 

 

 

300,000

 

 

 —

 

Short-term debt

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

300,538

 

$

165,380

 

Bank credit facilities and other consist of various committed and uncommitted lines of credit and other forms of bank debt with financial institutions utilized primarily to support the working capital requirements of the Company including its foreign operations.

59

Table of Contents

AVNET, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)

 

Long-term debt consists of the following (in thousands):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

    

June 29, 2019

    

June 30, 2018

    

June 29, 2019

    

June 30, 2018

 

 

 

Interest Rate

 

Carrying Balance

 

Revolving credit facilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts receivable securitization program

 

3.15

%

 

 —

 

 

$

227,300

 

$

 —

 

Credit Facility

 

5.68

%

 

 —

 

 

 

1,100

 

 

 —

 

Public notes due:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

June 2020

 

 —

 

 

5.88

%

 

 

 —

 

 

300,000

 

December 2021

 

3.75

%

 

3.75

%

 

 

300,000

 

 

300,000

 

December 2022

 

4.88

%

 

4.88

%

 

 

350,000

 

 

350,000

 

April 2026

 

4.63

%

 

4.63

%

 

 

550,000

 

 

550,000

 

Other long-term debt

 

1.00

%

 

1.26

%

 

 

403

 

 

383

 

Long-term debt before discount and debt issuance costs

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,428,803

 

 

1,500,383

 

Discount and debt issuance costs – unamortized

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(8,881)

 

 

(11,164)

 

Long-term debt

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

1,419,922

 

$

1,489,219

 

 

The Company has an accounts receivable securitization program (the “Securitization Program”) in the United States with a group of financial institutions to allow the Company to transfer, on an ongoing revolving basis, an undivided interest in a designated pool of trade accounts receivable, to provide security or collateral for borrowings up to a maximum of $500.0 million. The Securitization Program does not qualify for off-balance sheet accounting treatment and any borrowings under the Securitization Program are recorded as debt in the consolidated balance sheets. Under the Securitization Program, the Company legally sells and isolates certain U.S. trade accounts receivable into a wholly owned and consolidated bankruptcy remote special purpose entity. Such receivables, which are recorded within “Receivables” in the consolidated balance sheets, totaled $857.3 million and $790.5 million at June 29, 2019, and June 30, 2018, respectively. The Securitization Program contains certain covenants relating to the quality of the receivables sold. The Securitization Program also requires the Company to maintain certain minimum interest coverage and leverage ratios, which the Company was in compliance with as of June 29, 2019. The Securitization Program expires in August 2020 and as a result the Company has classified outstanding balances as long-term debt as of June 29, 2019. There were $227.3 million in borrowings outstanding under the Program as of June 29, 2019, and $105.0 million as of June 30, 2018. Interest on borrowings is calculated using a one-month LIBOR rate plus a spread of 0.75%. The facility fee on the unused balance of the facility is up to 0.35%.

60

Table of Contents

AVNET, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)

 

The Company has a five-year $1.25 billion senior unsecured revolving credit facility (the “Credit Facility”) with a syndicate of banks, consisting of revolving credit facilities and the issuance of up to $200.0 million of letters of credit and up to $300.0 million of loans in certain approved currencies, which expires in June 2023. Subject to certain conditions, the Credit Facility may be increased up to $1.50 billion. Under the Credit Facility, the Company may select from various interest rate options, currencies and maturities. The Credit Facility contains certain covenants including various limitations on debt incurrence, share repurchases, dividends, investments and capital expenditures. The Credit Facility also includes financial covenants requiring the Company to maintain minimum interest coverage and leverage ratios, which the Company was in compliance with as of June 29, 2019. At June 29, 2019 and June 30, 2018 there were $4.0 million and $2.0 million, respectively, in letters of credit issued under the Credit Facility.

Aggregate debt maturities for the next five fiscal years and thereafter are as follows (in thousands):

 

 

 

 

 

 

2020

    

$

300,538

 

2021

 

 

228,616

 

2022

 

 

300,141

 

2023

 

 

350,046

 

2024

 

 

 —

 

Thereafter

 

 

550,000

 

Subtotal

 

 

1,729,341

 

Discount and debt issuance costs – unamortized

 

 

(8,881)

 

Total debt

 

$

1,720,460

 

 

At June 29, 2019, the carrying value and fair value of the Company’s debt was $1.72 billion and $1.78 billion, respectively. At June 30, 2018, the carrying value and fair value of the Company’s debt was $1.65 billion and $1.67 billion, respectively. Fair value for the public notes was estimated based upon quoted market prices and for other forms of debt fair value approximates carrying value due to the market based variable nature of the interest rates on those debt facilities.

 

9. Accrued expenses and other

Accrued expenses and other consist of the following:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

    

June 29, 2019

    

June 30, 2018

 

 

 

(Thousands)

 

Accrued salaries and benefits

 

$

198,969

 

$

220,245

 

Accrued operating costs

 

 

107,621

 

 

98,801

 

Accrued interest and banking costs

 

 

17,257

 

 

16,505

 

Accrued restructuring costs

 

 

26,918

 

 

29,225

 

Accrued income taxes

 

 

12,313

 

 

108,386

 

Accrued property, plant and equipment

 

 

12,957

 

 

23,400

 

Accrued other

 

 

37,661

 

 

38,041

 

Total accrued expenses and other

 

$

413,696

 

$

534,603

 

 

 

 

61

Table of Contents

AVNET, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)

 

10. Income taxes

The components of income tax expense (“tax provision”) are included in the table below. The tax provision for deferred income taxes results from temporary differences arising primarily from net operating losses, inventories valuation, receivables valuation, certain accrued amounts and depreciation and amortization, net of any changes to valuation allowances.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Years Ended

 

 

    

June 29, 2019

    

June 30, 2018

    

July 1, 2017

 

 

 

(Thousands)

 

Current:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Federal

 

$

(18,611)

 

$

255,810

 

$

(45,351)

 

State and local

 

 

8,523

 

 

(3,174)

 

 

4,209

 

Foreign

 

 

78,988

 

 

104,156

 

 

106,441

 

Total current taxes

 

 

68,900

 

 

356,792

 

 

65,299

 

Deferred:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Federal

 

 

17,725

 

 

(70,172)

 

 

(30,025)

 

State and local

 

 

580

 

 

(10,551)

 

 

(3,934)

 

Foreign

 

 

(25,048)

 

 

11,897

 

 

15,713

 

Total deferred taxes

 

 

(6,743)

 

 

(68,826)

 

 

(18,246)

 

Income tax expense

 

$

62,157

 

$

287,966

 

$

47,053

 

The tax provision is computed based upon income from continuing operations before income taxes from both U.S. and foreign operations. U.S. loss from continuing operations before income taxes was $68.5 million, $385.1 million and $174.3 million, in fiscal 2019, 2018 and 2017, respectively, and foreign income from continuing operations before income taxes was $310.8 million, $530.2 million and $484.7 million in fiscal 2019, 2018 and 2017, respectively.

See further discussion related to income tax expense for discontinued operations in Note 3.

On December 22, 2017 the U.S. federal government enacted tax legislation (the “Act”) which includes provisions to lower the corporate income tax rate from 35% to 21%, impose new taxes on certain foreign earnings, limit deductibility of certain U.S. costs and levy a one-time deemed repatriation tax on accumulated offshore earnings, among other provisions. The law is subject to interpretation and implementation guidance by both federal and state tax authorities, as well as amendments and technical corrections. 

As a fiscal year-end taxpayer, certain provisions of the Act began to impact the Company in the second quarter of fiscal 2018, while other provisions began to impact the Company beginning in fiscal 2019. Additionally, new guidance from regulations, interpretation of the law and refinement of the Company’s estimates from ongoing analysis of tax positions may change the amounts recorded. Any changes to the amounts recorded will be reflected in income tax expense in the period they are identified, and may be material.

The Company changed its historical assertion as of June 29, 2019, so that all of its unremitted foreign earnings are no longer permanently reinvested as certain foreign earnings are expected to be repatriated in the future. The Company believes any unrecorded liabilities related to this partial change in assertion are not material, and has recorded deferred tax liabilities for those certain foreign earnings expected to be repatriated in the future.

62

Table of Contents

AVNET, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)

 

Reconciliations of the federal statutory tax rate to the effective tax rates are as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Years Ended

 

 

    

June 29, 2019

    

June 30, 2018

    

July 1, 2017

 

U.S. federal statutory rate

    

21.0

%  

28.0

%  

35.0

%  

State and local income taxes, net of federal benefit

 

0.3

 

(6.1)

 

(1.7)

 

Tax on foreign income, net of valuation allowances

 

(0.5)

 

(23.5)

 

(23.5)

 

Establishment/(release) of valuation allowances, net of U.S. tax expense

 

(3.2)

 

(0.1)

 

1.3

 

Change in unrecognized tax benefit reserves

 

17.9

 

(7.4)

 

3.6

 

Tax audit settlements

 

0.9

 

4.5

 

0.1

 

Impact of the Act - transition tax

 

7.1

 

158.5

 

 —

 

Impact of the Act - deferred tax effects

 

(5.6)

 

4.2

 

 —

 

Impairment of investments, including goodwill

 

(8.0)

 

35.1

 

 —

 

Other, net

 

(4.2)

 

5.3

 

0.4

 

Effective tax rate - continuing operations

 

25.7

%  

198.5

%  

15.2

%  

Tax rates on foreign income represents the impact of the difference between foreign rates and the U.S. federal statutory rate applied to foreign income or loss, foreign income taxed in the U.S. at rates other than its’ statutory rate, and the impact of valuation allowances established against the Company’s otherwise realizable foreign deferred tax assets, which are primarily net operating loss carry-forwards.

Avnet’s effective tax rate on income before income taxes from continuing operations was 25.7% in fiscal 2019 as compared with an effective tax rate of 198.5% in fiscal 2018. Included in the fiscal 2018 effective tax rate is a net tax benefit of $34.1 million related to the mix of income in lower tax jurisdictions. The fiscal 2019 effective tax rate is lower than the fiscal 2018 effective tax rate primarily due to the reduction in (i) the transition tax expense recorded under the requirements of the Act, and (ii) goodwill impairment.

The Company applies the guidance in ASC 740 Income Taxes, which requires management to use its judgment to the appropriate weighting of all available evidence when assessing the need for the establishment or the release of valuation allowances. As part of this analysis, the Company examines all available evidence on a jurisdiction by jurisdiction basis and weighs the positive and negative evidence when determining the need for full or partial valuation allowances. The evidence considered for each jurisdiction includes, among other items: (i) the historic levels and types of income or losses over a range of time periods, which may extend beyond the most recent three fiscal years depending upon the historical volatility of income in an individual jurisdiction; (ii) expectations and risks associated with underlying estimates of future taxable income, including considering the historical trend of down-cycles in the Company’s served industries; (iii) jurisdictional specific limitations on the utilization of deferred tax assets including when such assets expire; and (iv) prudent and feasible tax planning strategies.

63

Table of Contents

AVNET, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)

 

The significant components of deferred tax assets and liabilities, included in “other assets” and “other liabilities” on the consolidated balance sheets, are as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

    

June 29,

    

June 30,

 

 

 

2019

 

2018

 

 

 

(Thousands)

 

Deferred tax assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Federal, state and foreign net operating loss carry-forwards

 

$

241,747

 

$

296,282

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

 

1,583

 

 

 —

 

Inventories valuation

 

 

28,441

 

 

26,125

 

Receivables valuation

 

 

9,138

 

 

8,332

 

Various accrued liabilities and other

 

 

41,268

 

 

39,419

 

 

 

 

322,177

 

 

370,158

 

Less — valuation allowances

 

 

(231,463)

 

 

(239,483)

 

 

 

 

90,714

 

 

130,675

 

Deferred tax liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

 

 —

 

 

(84,250)

 

Net deferred tax assets

 

$

90,714

 

$

46,425

 

The Company had $70.1 million of income tax related deferred charges included as a component of “other assets” in the consolidated balance sheet as of June 30, 2018,  substantially all of which were reclassified to depreciation and amortization deferred tax assets in the table above, pursuant to the adoption of ASU 2016-16, as discussed in the significant accounting policies.

The change in valuation allowances in fiscal 2019 from fiscal 2018 was primarily related to the $5.3 million net release of valuation allowance as a result of changes to management’s expectation of its ability to realize certain tax assets.

As of June 29, 2019, the Company had net operating and capital loss carry-forwards of approximately $1.27 billion, of which $38.4 million will expire during fiscal 2020 and fiscal 2021, substantially all of which have full valuation allowances, $228.4 million have expiration dates ranging from fiscal 2022 to fiscal 2039, and the remaining $999.0 million have no expiration date. A significant portion of these losses are not expected to be realized in the foreseeable future and have valuation allowances against them. The carrying value of the Company’s net operating and capital loss carry-forwards is dependent upon the Company’s ability to generate sufficient future taxable income in certain foreign tax jurisdictions. In addition, the Company considers historic levels and types of income or losses, expectations and risk associated with estimates of future taxable income and ongoing prudent and feasible tax planning strategies in assessing the need for valuation allowances as discussed further above.

Estimated liabilities for unrecognized tax benefits are included in “Accrued expenses and other” and “Other liabilities” on the consolidated balance sheets. These contingent liabilities relate to various tax matters that result from uncertainties in the application of complex income tax regulations in the numerous jurisdictions in which the Company operates. As of June 29, 2019, unrecognized tax benefits were $147.2 million. The estimated liability for unrecognized tax benefits included accrued interest expense and penalties of $23.4 million and $22.2 million, net of applicable state tax benefits, as of the end of fiscal 2019 and 2018, respectively.

64

Table of Contents

AVNET, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)

 

Reconciliations of the beginning and ending liability balances for unrecognized tax benefits are as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

    

June 29, 2019

    

June 30, 2018

 

 

 

(Thousands)

 

Balance at beginning of year

 

$

84,357

 

$

91,451

 

Additions for tax positions taken in prior periods

 

 

44,429

 

 

18,085

 

Reductions for tax positions taken in prior periods

 

 

(5,237)

 

 

(16,774)

 

Reductions related to tax rate change

 

 

(254)

 

 

 —

 

Additions for tax positions taken in current period

 

 

11,343

 

 

12,869

 

Reductions related to settlements with taxing authorities

 

 

(2,001)

 

 

(5,468)

 

Reductions related to the lapse of applicable statutes of limitations

 

 

(6,787)

 

 

(11,951)

 

Adjustments related to foreign currency translation

 

 

(2,085)

 

 

565

 

Additions from acquisitions

 

 

 —

 

 

(4,420)

 

Balance at end of year

 

$

123,765

 

$

84,357

 

The evaluation of income tax positions requires management to estimate the ability of the Company to sustain its position and estimate the final benefit to the Company. To the extent that these estimates do not reflect the actual outcome there could be an impact on the consolidated financial statements in the period in which the position is settled, the applicable statutes of limitations expire or new information becomes available as the impact of these events are recognized in the period in which they occur. It is difficult to estimate the period in which the amount of a tax position will change as settlement may include administrative and legal proceedings whose timing the Company cannot control. The effects of settling tax positions with tax authorities and statute expirations may significantly impact the estimate for unrecognized tax benefits. Within the next twelve months, the Company estimates that approximately $38.1 million of these liabilities for unrecognized tax benefits will be settled by the expiration of the statutes of limitations or through agreement with the tax authorities for tax positions related to valuation matters and positions related to acquired entities. The expected cash payment related to the settlement of these contingencies is approximately $12.3 million.

65

Table of Contents

AVNET, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)

 

The Company conducts business globally and consequently files income tax returns in numerous jurisdictions including those listed in the following table. It is also routinely subject to audit in these and other countries. The Company is no longer subject to audit in its major jurisdictions for periods prior to fiscal 2010. The years remaining subject to audit, by major jurisdiction, are as follows:

 

 

 

 

Jurisdiction

    

Fiscal Year

 

United States (Federal and state)

 

2015 - 2019

 

Taiwan

 

2014 - 2019

 

Hong Kong

 

2013 - 2019

 

Germany

 

2010 - 2019

 

Singapore

 

2015 - 2019

 

Belgium

 

2016 - 2019

 

United Kingdom

 

2017 - 2019

 

Canada

 

2011 - 2019

 

In connection with the sale of the TS business during fiscal 2017, several legal entities were sold to the Buyer and post-closing tax obligations are the responsibility of the Buyer. Under the terms of the sale agreement, the Company still maintains responsibility for certain pre-closing taxes including any amounts that arise from audits or other judgments received from tax authorities. The Company believes that its current estimates related to tax reserves and unrecognized tax benefits related to the TS business are reasonable, but future changes in facts and circumstances could results in significant changes in estimates that impact tax expense from discontinued operations in the period of change.

 

 

 

11. Pension and retirement plans

Pension Plan

The Company has a noncontributory defined benefit pension plan that covers substantially all U.S. Employees, which has been combined with an acquired closed noncontributory defined benefit pension plan covering certain current or former Farnell U.S. employees (the “Plan”).

The Company’s Plan meets the definition of a defined benefit plan and as a result, the Company applies ASC 715 pension accounting to the Plan. The Plan is a cash balance plan that is similar in nature to a defined contribution plan in that a participant’s benefit is defined in terms of stated account balances. The cash balance plan provides the Company with the benefit of applying any earnings on the Plan’s investments beyond the fixed return provided to participants, toward the Company’s future cash funding obligations. Employees are eligible to participate in the Plan following the first year of service during which they worked at least 1,000 hours.

The Plan provides defined benefits pursuant to a cash balance feature whereby a participant accumulates a benefit based upon a percentage of current salary, which varies with age, and interest credits. The Company uses its fiscal year end as the measurement date for determining pension expense and benefit obligations for each fiscal year.

66

Table of Contents

AVNET, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)

 

The following table outlines changes in benefit obligations, plan assets and the funded status of the Plan as of the end of fiscal 2019 and 2018:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

    

June 29,

    

June 30,

 

 

 

2019

 

2018

 

 

 

(Thousands)

 

Changes in benefit obligations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Benefit obligations at beginning of year

 

$

685,160

 

$

772,068

 

Service cost

 

 

14,631

 

 

15,834

 

Interest cost

 

 

26,354

 

 

23,732

 

Actuarial loss (gain)

 

 

55,118

 

 

(35,560)

 

Benefits paid

 

 

(49,610)

 

 

(23,499)

 

Plan amendments

 

 

42

 

 

 —

 

Settlements paid

 

 

 —

 

 

(67,415)

 

Benefit obligations at end of year

 

$

731,695

 

$

685,160

 

Changes in plan assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year

 

$

659,038

 

$

699,365

 

Actual return on plan assets

 

 

46,635

 

 

34,587

 

Benefits paid

 

 

(49,610)

 

 

(23,499)

 

Settlements paid

 

 

 —

 

 

(67,415)

 

Contributions

 

 

8,000

 

 

16,000

 

Fair value of plan assets at end of year

 

$

664,063

 

$

659,038

 

Funded status of the plan recognized as a non-current liability

 

$

(67,632)

 

$

(26,122)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Unrecognized net actuarial losses

 

$

235,384

 

$

182,633

 

Unamortized prior service cost

 

 

2,470

 

 

857

 

 

 

$

237,854

 

$

183,490

 

Other changes in plan assets and benefit obligations recognized in other comprehensive income:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net actuarial loss (gain)

 

$

62,002

 

$

(15,461)

 

Net prior service cost

 

 

42

 

 

 —

 

Amortization of net actuarial losses

 

 

(9,251)

 

 

(14,404)

 

Amortization of prior service credits

 

 

1,571

 

 

1,573

 

Settlement expenses

 

 

 —

 

 

(22,365)

 

 

 

$

54,364

 

$

(50,657)

 

Included in accumulated other comprehensive loss at June 29, 2019 is a before tax expense of $235.4 million of net actuarial losses that have not yet been recognized in net periodic pension cost, of which $14.6 million is expected to be recognized as a component of net periodic pension cost during fiscal 2020. Also included is a before tax net cost of $2.5 million of prior service costs that have not yet been recognized in net periodic pension costs, of which $2.1 million is expected to be recognized as a component of net periodic pension costs during fiscal 2020.  

In connection with the sale of the TS business, a significant number of former TS business employees became terminated vested employees under the Plan. During fiscal 2018, the aggregate amount of former employee withdrawals from the Plan exceeded the pension accounting settlement threshold for fiscal 2018, which required a settlement expense under ASC 715 pension accounting. As a result, the Company recognized a $22.4 million of pension settlement expenses

67

Table of Contents

AVNET, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)

 

before taxes and $14.9 million after taxes in fiscal 2018, respectively, classified within income (loss) from discontinued operations.

Assumptions used to calculate actuarial present values of benefit obligations are as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

    

2019

    

2018

 

Discount rate

 

3.5

%  

4.2

%  

The discount rate selected by the Company for the Plan reflects the current rate at which the underlying liability could be settled at the measurement date as of June 29, 2019. The estimated discount rate in fiscal 2019 and fiscal 2018 was based on the spot yield curve approach, which applies the individual spot rates from a highly rated bond yield curve to each future year’s estimated cash flows.

Assumptions used to determine net benefit costs are as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

    

2019

 

2018

 

Discount rate

 

4.1

%

3.4

%

Expected return on plan assets

 

8.0

%

8.0

%

Components of net periodic pension cost from continuing and discontinued operations during the last three fiscal years are as follows, which reflect the adoption of ASU 2017-07 as discussed further in Note 1:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Years Ended

 

 

 

June 29,

    

June 30,

    

July 1,

 

 

 

2019

 

2018

 

2017 (1)

 

 

 

(Thousands)

 

Service cost

 

$

14,631

 

$

15,834

 

$

29,623

 

Total net periodic pension cost within selling, general and administrative expenses

 

 

14,631

 

 

15,834

 

 

29,623

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest cost

 

 

26,354

 

 

23,732

 

 

19,323

 

Expected return on plan assets

 

 

(53,518)

 

 

(54,686)

 

 

(49,279)

 

Amortization of prior service credits

 

 

(1,571)

 

 

(1,573)

 

 

(1,573)

 

Recognized net actuarial loss

 

 

9,251

 

 

14,404

 

 

14,440

 

Curtailment recognition of prior service credit

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(614)

 

Total net periodic pension benefit within other income, net

 

 

(19,484)

 

 

(18,123)

 

 

(17,703)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net periodic pension (benefit) cost

 

$

(4,853)

 

$

(2,289)

 

$

11,920

 

 


(1)

Includes discontinued operations

The Company made $8.0 million and $16.0 million of contributions in fiscal 2019 and fiscal 2018, respectively, and expects to make approximately $16.0 million of contributions in fiscal 2020.

68

Table of Contents

AVNET, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)

 

Benefit payments are expected to be paid to Plan participants as follows for the next five fiscal years and the aggregate for the five years thereafter (in thousands):

 

 

 

 

2020

$

45,965

 

2021

 

38,416

 

2022

 

43,216

 

2023

 

45,784

 

2024

 

47,488

 

2025 through 2029

 

263,663

 

The Plan’s assets are held in trust and were allocated as follows as of the measurement date at the end of fiscal 2019 and 2018:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

    

2019

    

2018

 

Equity securities

 

58

%  

60

%  

Fixed income debt securities

 

42

%  

39

%  

Cash and cash equivalents

 

 —

%  

 1

%  

The general investment objectives of the Plan are to maximize returns through a diversified investment portfolio in order to earn annualized returns that meet the long-term cost of funding the Plan’s pension obligations while maintaining reasonable and prudent levels of risk. The target rate of return on the Plan’s assets in fiscal 2020 is currently 7.7%, which represents the average rate of earnings expected on the funds invested or to be invested to provide for the benefits included in the benefit obligation based upon the targeted investment allocations. This assumption has been determined by combining expectations regarding future rates of return for the investment portfolio along with the historical and expected distribution of investments by asset class and the historical rates of return for each of those asset classes. The mix of equity securities is typically diversified to obtain a blend of domestic and international investments covering multiple industries. The Plan’s assets do not include any material investments in Avnet common stock. The Plan’s investments in debt securities are also diversified across both public and private fixed income securities with varying maturities. As of June 29, 2019, the Company’s target allocation for the Plan’s investment portfolio is for equity securities, both domestic and international, to represent approximately 65% of the portfolio. The majority of the remaining portfolio of investments is to be invested in fixed income debt securities with various maturities.

The following table sets forth the fair value of the Plan’s investments as of June 29, 2019:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

    

Level 1

    

Level 2

    

Level 3

    

Total

 

 

 

(Thousands)

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

$

2,441

 

$

 —

 

$

 —

 

$

2,441

 

Equities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

U.S. common stocks

 

 

 —

 

 

254,139

 

 

 —

 

 

254,139

 

International common stocks

 

 

 —

 

 

131,847

 

 

 —

 

 

131,847

 

Fixed Income:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

U.S. government agencies

 

 

 —

 

 

97,015

 

 

 —

 

 

97,015

 

U.S. and international corporate bonds

 

 

 —

 

 

153,891

 

 

 —

 

 

153,891

 

Other

 

 

 —

 

 

24,730

 

 

 —

 

 

24,730

 

Total

 

$

2,441

 

$

661,622

 

$

 —

 

$

664,063

 

 

69

Table of Contents

AVNET, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)

 

The following table sets forth the fair value of the Plan’s investments as of June 30, 2018:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

    

Level 1

    

Level 2

    

Level 3

    

Total

 

 

 

(Thousands)

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

$

7,291

 

$

 —

 

$

 —

 

$

7,291

 

Equities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

U.S. common stocks

 

 

 —

 

 

262,066

 

 

 —

 

 

262,066

 

International common stocks

 

 

 —

 

 

133,564

 

 

 —

 

 

133,564

 

Fixed Income:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

U.S. government agencies

 

 

 —

 

 

96,414

 

 

 —

 

 

96,414

 

U.S. and international corporate bonds

 

 

 —

 

 

133,645

 

 

 —

 

 

133,645

 

Other

 

 

 —

 

 

26,058

 

 

 —

 

 

26,058

 

Total

 

$

7,291

 

$

651,747

 

$

 —

 

$

659,038

 

The fair value of the Plan’s investments in equity and fixed income investments are stated at unit value, or the equivalent of net asset value, which is a practical expedient for estimating the fair values of those investments. Each of these investments may be redeemed daily without notice and there were no material unfunded commitments as of June 29, 2019.

 

12. Operating leases

The Company leases many of its operating facilities and is also committed under other lease agreements substantially all for vehicles. Rent expense charged to operating expenses during the last three fiscal years is as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Years Ended

 

 

    

June 29,

    

June 30,

    

July 1,

 

 

 

2019

 

2018

 

2017

 

 

 

(Thousands)

 

Rent expense under operating leases

 

$

75,188

 

$

75,006

 

$

71,814

 

The aggregate future minimum operating lease commitments, principally for office and warehouse space, in fiscal 2020 through 2024 and thereafter, are as follows (in thousands):

 

 

 

 

 

 

2020

    

$

68,710

 

2021

 

 

52,225

 

2022

 

 

42,069

 

2023

 

 

32,245

 

2024

 

 

23,305

 

Thereafter

 

 

85,196

 

Total

 

$

303,750

 

 

 

70

Table of Contents

AVNET, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)

 

 

13. Stock-based compensation

The Company measures all stock-based payments at fair value and recognizes related expense within operating expenses in the consolidated statements of operations over the requisite service period (generally the vesting period). During fiscal 2019, 2018, and 2017, the Company recorded stock-based compensation expense of $30.1 million, $24.0 million, and $53.9 million, respectively, for all forms of stock-based compensation awards. Included in the fiscal 2017 expense was $6.2 million of stock-based compensation related to discontinued operations and the divestiture of the TS business.

Stock plan

At June 29, 2019, the Company had 8.5 million shares of common stock reserved for stock-based payments, which consisted of 2.0 million shares for unvested or unexercised stock options, 4.6 million shares available for stock-based awards under plans approved by shareholders, 1.4 million shares for restricted stock units and performance share units granted but not yet vested, and 0.5 million shares available for future purchases under the Company’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

Stock options

Service based stock option grants have a contractual life of ten years, vest in 25% increments on each anniversary of the grant date, commencing with the first anniversary, and require an exercise price of 100% of the fair market value of common stock at the date of grant. Stock-based compensation expense associated with all stock options during fiscal 2019, 2018 and 2017 was $2.2 million, $(0.2) million and $5.8 million, respectively.

The fair value of stock options is estimated as of the date of grant using the Black-Scholes model based on the assumptions in the following table. The assumption for the expected term is based on evaluations of historical and expected future employee exercise behavior. The risk-free interest rate is based on U.S. Treasury rates as of the date of grant with maturity dates approximately equal to the expected term at the grant date. The historical volatility of Avnet’s common stock is used as the basis for the volatility assumption. The Company estimates dividend yield based upon expectations of future dividends compared to the market value of the Company’s stock as of the grant date.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Years Ended

 

 

    

June 29,

    

June 30,

    

July 1,

 

 

 

2019

 

2018

 

2017

 

Expected term (years)

 

6.0

 

6.0

 

6.0

 

Risk-free interest rate

 

2.8

%  

2.0

%  

1.9

%  

Weighted average volatility

 

23.1

%  

26.3

%  

27.9

%  

Dividend yield

 

1.8

%  

2.0

%  

1.5

%  

71

Table of Contents

AVNET, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)

 

The following is a summary of the changes in outstanding options for fiscal 2019:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

    

 

    

Weighted

    

Weighted Average

 

 

 

 

 

Average

 

Remaining 

 

 

 

Shares

 

Exercise Price

 

Contractual Life

 

Outstanding at June 30, 2018

 

2,321,787

 

$

40.93

 

79 Months

 

Granted

 

301,148

 

 

48.50

 

110 Months

 

Exercised

 

(559,796)

 

 

36.14

 

49 Months

 

Forfeited or expired (1)

 

(826,500)

 

 

46.98

 

91 Months

 

Outstanding at June 29, 2019 (1)

 

1,236,639

 

$

40.90

 

78 Months

 

Exercisable at June 29, 2019

 

545,166

 

$

37.41

 

60 Months

 


(1)

The above table excludes the Performance Based Stock Options (“PBSOs”). Since the performance metrics for the PBSOs were not achieved by the end of calendar year 2018, as stated in the PBSO Terms and Conditions, although the shares have not yet been canceled, the Company has excluded from the outstanding stock options above.

The weighted-average grant-date fair values of stock options granted during fiscal 2019, 2018 and 2017 were $10.74, $8.33 and $9.46, respectively.

At June 29, 2019, the aggregate intrinsic value of all outstanding stock option awards was $6.6 million and all exercisable stock option awards was $4.4 million. 

The following is a summary of the changes in non-vested stock options for the fiscal year 2019:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

    

 

    

Weighted

 

 

 

 

 

Average

 

 

 

 

 

Grant-Date

 

 

 

Shares

 

Fair Value

 

Non-vested stock options at June 30, 2018

 

1,455,234

 

$

11.05

 

Granted

 

301,148

 

 

10.74

 

Vested

 

(238,409)

 

 

10.23

 

Forfeited (1)

 

(826,500)

 

 

12.05

 

Non-vested stock options at June 29, 2019

 

691,473

 

$

10.00

 


(1)

Included in forfeitures above are the PBSOs, as noted above in the changes in outstanding stock options table

As of June 29, 2019, there was $3.2 million of total unrecognized compensation cost related to stock options, which is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 2.3 years. The total fair value of stock options vested, as of the vesting dates, during fiscal 2019, 2018 and 2017 were $5.7 million, $3.6 million and $3.3 million, respectively.

Cash received from stock option exercises during fiscal 2019, 2018, and 2017 totaled $20.2 million, $9.2 million, and $25.2 million, respectively. The impact of these cash receipts is included in “Other, net” within financing activities in the accompanying consolidated statements of cash flows.

72

Table of Contents

AVNET, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)

 

Restricted stock units

Delivery of restricted stock units, and the associated compensation expense, is recognized over the vesting period and is generally subject to the employee’s continued service to the Company, except for employees who are retirement eligible under the terms of the restricted stock units. As of June 29, 2019, 0.9 million shares previously awarded have not yet vested. Stock-based compensation expense associated with restricted stock units was $23.7 million, $23.0 million and $42.4 million for fiscal years 2019, 2018 and 2017, respectively.

The following is a summary of the changes in non-vested restricted stock units during fiscal 2019:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted

 

 

 

 

 

Average

 

 

 

 

 

Grant-Date

 

 

    

Shares

    

Fair Value

 

Non-vested restricted stock units at June 30, 2018

 

1,036,160

 

$

38.48

 

Granted

 

633,276

 

 

46.65

 

Vested

 

(623,680)

 

 

41.16

 

Forfeited

 

(136,579)

 

 

40.50

 

Non-vested restricted stock units at June 29, 2019

 

909,177

 

$

42.03

 

As of June 29, 2019, there was $21.9 million of total unrecognized compensation expense related to non-vested restricted stock units, which is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 2.2 years. The total fair value of restricted stock units vested during fiscal 2019, 2018 and 2017 was $25.7 million, $26.0 million and $54.6 million, respectively.

Performance share units

Certain eligible employees, including Avnet’s executive officers, may receive a portion of their long-term stock-based compensation through the performance share program, which allows for the vesting of shares based upon achievement of certain performance-based criteria (“Performance Share Program”). The Performance Share Program provides for the vesting to each grantee of a number of shares of Avnet’s common stock at the end of a three-year performance period based upon the Company’s achievement of certain performance goals established by the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors for each Performance Share Program three-year performance period. The performance goals consist of a combination of measures including earnings per share, economic profit, return on capital employed and total shareholder return.

During each of fiscal 2019, 2018 and 2017, the Company granted 0.2 million performance share units. The actual amount of performance share units vested at the end of each three-year period is measured based upon the actual level of achievement of the defined performance goals and can range from 0% to 200% of the award grant. During fiscal 2019, 2018 and 2017, the Company recognized stock-based compensation expense associated with the Performance Share Program of $2.8 million, $0.2 million and $4.6 million, respectively.

 

73

Table of Contents

AVNET, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)

 

14. Commitments and contingencies

From time to time, the Company may become a party to, or be otherwise involved in various lawsuits, claims, investigations and other legal proceedings arising in the ordinary course of conducting its business. While litigation is subject to inherent uncertainties, management does not anticipate that any such matters will have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial condition, liquidity or results of operations.

The Company is also currently subject to various pending and potential legal matters and investigations relating to compliance with governmental laws and regulations, including import/export and environmental matters. For certain of these matters it is not possible to determine the ultimate outcome, and the Company cannot reasonably estimate the maximum potential exposure or the range of possible loss for such matters due primarily to being in the early stages of the related proceedings and investigations. The Company currently believes that the resolution of such matters will not have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial position or liquidity, but could possibly be material to its results of operations in any one reporting period. 

As of June 29, 2019, and June 30, 2018, the Company had aggregate estimated liabilities of $14.7 million and $14.2 million, respectively, classified within accrued expenses and other for such compliance-related matters that were reasonably estimable as of such dates.

 

 

15. Earnings per share

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Years Ended

 

 

June 29,

    

June 30,

    

July 1,

 

 

2019

 

2018

 

2017

 

 

(Thousands, except per share data)

Numerator:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Income (loss) from continuing operations

 

$

180,111

 

$

(142,889)

 

$

263,351

Income (loss) from discontinued operations

 

 

(3,774)

 

 

(13,535)

 

 

261,927

Net income (loss)

 

$

176,337

 

$

(156,424)

 

$

525,278

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Denominator:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted average common shares for basic earnings per share

 

 

109,820

 

 

119,909

 

 

127,032

Net effect of dilutive stock based compensation awards

 

 

978

 

 

 —

 

 

1,619

Weighted average common shares for diluted earnings per share

 

 

110,798

 

 

119,909

 

 

128,651

Basic earnings (loss) per share - continuing operations

 

$

1.64

 

$

(1.19)

 

$

2.07

Basic earnings (loss) per share - discontinued operations

 

 

(0.03)

 

 

(0.11)

 

 

2.06

Basic earnings (loss) per share

 

$

1.61

 

$

(1.30)

 

$

4.13

Diluted earnings (loss) per share - continuing operations

 

$

1.63

 

$

(1.19)

 

$

2.05

Diluted earnings (loss) per share - discontinued operations

 

 

(0.04)

 

 

(0.11)

 

 

2.03

Diluted earnings (loss) per share

 

$

1.59

 

$

(1.30)

 

$

4.08

Stock options excluded from earnings per share calculation due to anti-dilutive effect

 

 

410

 

 

1,495

 

 

1,038

 

For the fiscal year ended June 30, 2018, the diluted net loss per share is the same as the basis net loss per share as the effect of all potential common shares would be anti-dilutive.

74

Table of Contents

AVNET, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)

 

 

16. Additional cash flow information

The “Other, net” component of non-cash and other reconciling items within operating activities in the consolidated statements of cash flows consisted of the following during the last three fiscal years:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

    

June 29,

    

June 30,

    

July 1,

 

 

 

2019

 

2018

 

2017

 

 

 

(Thousands)

 

Provision for doubtful accounts receivable

 

$

10,360

 

$

6,033

 

$

10,741

 

Periodic pension cost

 

 

(4,256)

 

 

26,057

 

 

10,071

 

Other, net

 

 

(27,369)

 

 

11,755

 

 

4,468

 

Total

 

$

(21,265)

 

$

43,845

 

$

25,280

 

Non-cash investing and financing activities and supplemental cash flow information were as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Years Ended

 

 

    

June 29,

    

June 30,

    

July 1,

 

 

 

2019

 

2018

 

2017

 

 

 

(Thousands)

 

Non-cash Investing Activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Capital expenditures incurred but not paid

 

$

12,957

 

$

23,400

 

$

6,490

 

Non-cash Financing Activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Unsettled share repurchases

 

$

1,404

 

$

3,425

 

$

 —

 

Supplemental Cash Flow Information:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest

 

$

144,822

 

$

99,929

 

$

116,085

 

Income taxes - continuing and discontinued operations

 

 

172,834

 

 

113,130

 

 

404,497

 

 

The Company includes book overdrafts as part of accounts payable on its consolidated balance sheets and reflects changes in such balances as part of cash flows from operating activities in its consolidated statements of cash flows.

 

 

17. Segment information

Electronic Components (“EC”) and Farnell are the Company’s reportable segments (“operating groups”). EC markets and sells semiconductors and interconnect, passive and electromechanical devices and integrated components to a diverse customer base serving many end-markets. Farnell distributes electronic components and related products to the electronic system design community utilizing multi-channel sales and marketing resources.

75

Table of Contents

AVNET, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Years Ended

 

 

    

June 29,

    

June 30,

    

July 1,

 

 

 

2019

 

2018

 

2017

 

 

 

(Millions)

 

Sales:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Electronic Components

 

$

18,060.3

 

$

17,543.6

 

$

16,474.1

 

Farnell

 

 

1,458.3

 

 

1,493.3

 

 

965.9

 

 

 

$

19,518.6

 

$

19,036.9

 

$

17,440.0

 

Operating income:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Electronic Components

 

$

614.9

 

$

587.3

 

$

661.0

 

Farnell

 

 

159.3

 

 

151.9

 

 

99.8

 

 

 

 

774.2

 

 

739.2

 

 

760.8

 

Corporate (1)

 

 

(78.5)

 

 

(111.5)

 

 

(125.2)

 

Restructuring, integration and other expenses

 

 

(108.1)

 

 

(145.1)

 

 

(137.4)

 

Goodwill impairment

 

 

(137.4)

 

 

(181.4)

 

 

 —

 

Amortization of acquired intangible assets and other

 

 

(84.3)

 

 

(91.9)

 

 

(54.5)

 

 

 

$

365.9

 

$

209.2

 

$

443.7

 

Assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Electronic Components

 

$

6,795.0

 

$

7,510.1

 

$

7,126.0

 

Farnell

 

 

1,580.3

 

 

1,598.7

 

 

1,489.6

 

Corporate (1)

 

 

189.3

 

 

488.0

 

 

1,084.0

 

 

 

$

8,564.6

 

$

9,596.8

 

$

9,699.6

 

Capital expenditures:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Electronic Components

 

$

80.1

 

$

127.5

 

$

81.6

 

Farnell

 

 

34.0

 

 

19.1

 

 

15.7

 

Corporate (1)

 

 

8.6

 

 

9.3

 

 

23.1

 

 

 

$

122.7

 

$

155.9

 

$

120.4

 

Depreciation & amortization expense:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Electronic Components

 

$

86.6

 

$

133.3

 

$

64.4

 

Farnell

 

 

88.5

 

 

94.5

 

 

53.7

 

Corporate (1)

 

 

5.7

 

 

7.1

 

 

37.3

 

 

 

$

180.8

 

$

234.9

 

$

155.4

 

Sales, by geographic area:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Americas(2)

 

$

5,135.8

 

$

5,011.4

 

$

5,163.9

 

EMEA(3)

 

 

6,762.9

 

 

6,790.9

 

 

5,912.9

 

Asia/Pacific(4)

 

 

7,619.9

 

 

7,234.6

 

 

6,363.2

 

 

 

$

19,518.6

 

$

19,036.9

 

$

17,440.0

 

Property, plant and equipment, net, by geographic area:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Americas(5)

 

$

213.8

 

$

276.2

 

$

296.1

 

EMEA(6)

 

 

200.4

 

 

204.8

 

 

186.1

 

Asia/Pacific

 

 

38.0

 

 

41.9

 

 

37.4

 

 

 

$

452.2

 

$

522.9

 

$

519.6

 


(1)

Corporate is not a reportable segment and represents certain centrally incurred overhead expenses and assets that are not included in the EC and Farnell measures of profitability or assets. Corporate amounts represent a reconciling item between segment measures of profitability or assets and total Avnet amounts reported in the consolidated financial statements.

76

Table of Contents

AVNET, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)

 

(2)

Includes sales in the United States of $4.80 billion, $4.64 billion and $4.80 billion for fiscal 2019, 2018 and 2017, respectively.

(3)

Includes sales in Germany and Belgium of $2.66 billion and $1.16 billion, respectively, for fiscal 2019. Includes sales in Germany and Belgium of $2.66 billion and $1.08 billion, respectively, for fiscal 2018. Includes sales in Germany and Belgium of $2.29 billion and $930.3 million, respectively, for fiscal 2017.

(4)

Includes sales of $3.20 billion, $2.52 billion and $1.02  billion in Taiwan, China (including Hong Kong) and Singapore, respectively, for fiscal 2019. Includes sales of $2.71 billion, $2.63 billion and $949.5 million in Taiwan, China (including Hong Kong) and Singapore, respectively, for fiscal 2018. Includes sales of $2.18 billion, $2.45 billion and $928.4 million in Taiwan, China (including Hong Kong) and Singapore, respectively, for fiscal 2017.

(5)

Includes property, plant and equipment, net, of $209.9 million, $271.4 million and $289.1 million in the United States for fiscal 2019, 2018 and 2017, respectively.

(6)

Includes property, plant and equipment, net, of $95.2 million, $70.5 million and $25.2 million in Germany, the UK and Belgium, respectively, for fiscal 2019. Fiscal 2018 includes property, plant and equipment, net, of $99.4 million,  $52.5 million and $43.4 million in Germany, the UK and Belgium, respectively. Fiscal 2017 includes property, plant and equipment, net, of $85.6 million,  $52.1 million in and $39.8 million in Germany, the UK and Belgium, respectively.

Listed in the table below are the Company’s major product categories and the related sales for each of the past three fiscal years:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Years Ended

 

 

    

June 29,

    

June 30,

    

July 1,

 

 

 

2019

 

2018

 

2017

 

 

 

(Millions)

 

Semiconductors

 

$

14,973.3

 

$

14,890.9

 

$

13,537.9

 

Interconnect, passive & electromechanical (IP&E)

 

 

3,516.0

 

 

3,227.0

 

 

2,736.1

 

Computers

 

 

533.1

 

 

461.9

 

 

504.2

 

Other

 

 

496.2

 

 

457.1

 

 

661.8

 

 

 

$

19,518.6

 

$

19,036.9

 

$

17,440.0

 

 

 

 

77

Table of Contents

AVNET, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)

 

18. Restructuring expenses

Fiscal 2019

During fiscal 2019, the Company undertook restructuring actions in order to improve operating efficiencies and further integrate the acquisition of Farnell. These restructuring actions included certain costs associated with the continued transformation of the Company’s information technology, distribution center footprint and business operations including the re-prioritization of its information technology initiatives and resources. Restructuring expenses are included as a component of restructuring, integration and other expenses in the Consolidated Statements of Operations. The activity related to the restructuring liabilities established during fiscal 2019 is presented in the following table:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Facility

 

 

 

 

 

 

    

 

 

    

and Contract

    

Asset

     

 

 

 

 

Severance

    

Exit Costs

    

Impairments

    

Total

 

 

(Thousands)

Fiscal 2019 restructuring expenses

 

$

35,798

 

$

5,034

 

$

54,687

 

$

95,519

Cash payments

 

 

(17,312)

 

 

(1,601)

 

 

 —

 

 

(18,913)

Non-cash amounts

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(54,698)

 

 

(54,698)

Other, principally foreign currency translation

 

 

1,718

 

 

11

 

 

11

 

 

1,740

Balance at June 29, 2019

 

$

20,204

 

$

3,444

 

$

 —

 

$

23,648

Severance expense recorded in fiscal 2019 related to the reduction, or planned reduction, of approximately 600 employees, primarily in executive management, operations, information technology, warehouse, sales and business support functions. Facility and contract exit costs primarily consist of liabilities for remaining lease obligations for exited facilities and for contractual termination costs. Asset impairments represents an asset impairment expense of $54.7 million relates primarily to software assets that were impaired as a result of the restructuring of information technology operations including the re-prioritization of information technology initiatives and resources. Of the $95.5 million in restructuring expenses recorded during fiscal 2019, $92.4 million related to EC, $2.0 million related to Farnell and $1.1 million related to Corporate executive and business support functions. The Company expects the majority of the remaining amounts to be paid by the end of fiscal 2020.

78

Table of Contents

AVNET, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)

 

Fiscal 2018 and prior

During fiscal 2018 and prior, the Company incurred restructuring expenses related to various restructuring actions intended to achieve planned synergies from acquired businesses and to reduce future operating expenses. The fiscal 2019 activity related to the restructuring liabilities from continuing operations established during fiscal 2018 and prior is presented in the following table:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Facility

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

    

 

 

    

and Contract

    

Asset

     

 

 

 

 

 

Severance

    

Exit Costs

    

Impairments

    

Total

 

 

 

(Thousands)

 

Balance at June 30, 2018

 

$

25,918

 

$

2,890

 

$

416

 

$

29,224

 

Cash payments

 

 

(21,673)

 

 

(983)

 

 

 —

 

 

(22,656)

 

Changes in estimates, net

 

 

(2,501)

 

 

(154)

 

 

 —

 

 

(2,655)

 

Non-cash amounts

 

 

 —

 

 

218

 

 

(416)

 

 

(198)

 

Other, principally foreign currency translation

 

 

(411)

 

 

(34)

 

 

 —

 

 

(445)

 

Balance at June 29, 2019

 

$

1,333

 

$

1,937

 

$

 —

 

$

3,270

 

As of June 29, 2019, management expects the majority of the remaining severance, and facility exit liabilities related to fiscal 2018 and prior restructuring actions to be paid by the end of fiscal 2020.

 

 

79

Table of Contents

 

SCHEDULE II

AVNET, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS

Years Ended June 29, 2019,  June 30, 2018, and July 1, 2017 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance at

 

Charged to

 

Charged to

 

 

 

 

Balance at

 

 

 

Beginning of

 

Expense

 

Other

 

 

 

 

End of

 

Account Description

 

Period

 

(Income)

 

Accounts

 

Deductions

 

Period

 

 

 

(Thousands)

 

Fiscal 2019

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Allowance for doubtful accounts

 

$

48,959

 

$

10,360

 

$

 —

 

$

(5,820)

(a)

$

53,499

 

Valuation allowance on tax loss carry-forwards

 

 

239,483

 

 

(5,274)

(b)  

 

(2,746)

(c)  

 

 —

 

 

231,463

 

Fiscal 2018

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Allowance for doubtful accounts

 

 

47,272

 

 

6,033

 

 

 —

 

 

(4,346)

(a)  

 

48,959

 

Valuation allowance on tax loss carry-forwards

 

 

241,687

 

 

(4,704)

(d)  

 

2,500

(e)  

 

 —

 

 

239,483

 

Fiscal 2017

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Allowance for doubtful accounts

 

 

27,448

 

 

10,741

 

 

14,361

(f)  

 

(5,278)

(a)  

 

47,272

 

Valuation allowance on tax loss carry-forwards

 

 

63,694

 

 

4,477

(g)  

 

173,516

(h)  

 

 —

 

 

241,687

 


(a)

Uncollectible receivables written off.

(b)

Primarily represents a reduction due to the release of a valuation allowance.

(c)

Primarily related to impact of current year activities and foreign currency exchange on valuation allowances previously established in various foreign jurisdictions.

(d)

Primarily represents a reduction due to the release of a valuation allowance.

(e)

Primarily related to impact of prior year activities and foreign currency exchange on valuation allowances previously established in various foreign jurisdictions.

(f)

Amount relates to increases to the allowance for doubtful accounts from acquisition and divestiture activity and such amounts were not charged to other accounts.

(g)

Primarily related to an increase of $8.8 million due to the establishment of valuation allowances and a reduction of $4.0 million due to a release in valuation allowances.

(h)

Primarily related to the acquisition of Farnell and other tax attributes recorded for which the Company does not expect to realize a benefit.

 

80

Table of Contents

INDEX TO EXHIBITS

 

Exhibit
Number

 

Exhibit

 

 

 

2.1

 

Interest Purchase Agreement, dated as of September 19, 2016, by and among Avnet, Inc. and Tech Data Corporation (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 2.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on September 20, 2016).

 

 

 

2.2

 

First Amendment to Interest Purchase Agreement, dated as of February 27, 2017, by and between Avnet, Inc. and Tech Data Corporation (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 2.2 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on March 3, 2017).

 

 

 

3.1

 

Restated Certificate of Incorporation of the Company (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 3(i) to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on February 12, 2001).

 

 

 

3.2

 

By-laws of the Company, effective May 9, 2014 (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on May 12, 2014).

 

 

 

4.1

*

Description of Registrant’s Securities.

 

 

 

4.2

 

Indenture dated as of June 22, 2010, between the Company and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as Trustee, providing for the issuance of Debt Securities in one or more series (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on June 22, 2010).

 

 

 

4.3

 

Officers’ Certificate establishing the terms of the 5.875% Notes due 2020 (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 4.2 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on June 22, 2010).

 

 

 

4.4

 

Form of Officers’ Certificate establishing the terms of the 4.875% Notes due 2022 (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on November 21, 2012).

 

 

 

4.5

 

Form of Officers’ Certificate establishing the terms of the 4.625% Notes due 2026 (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on March 22, 2016).

 

 

 

4.6

 

Form of Officers’ Certificate setting forth the terms of the 3.750% Notes due 2021 (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on December 1, 2016).

 

 

 

 

 

Note: The total amount of securities authorized under any other instrument that defines the rights of holders of the Company’s long-term debt does not exceed 10% of the total assets of the Company and its subsidiaries on a consolidated basis. Therefore, these instruments are not required to be filed as exhibits to this Report. The Company agrees to furnish copies of such instruments to the Commission upon request.

 

 

 

 

 

Executive Compensation Plans and Arrangements

 

 

 

10.1

 

Form of Letter Agreement between the Company and William Amelio, Thomas Liguori, Ken Arnold, Peter Bartolotta, Philip Gallagher and Michael O’Neill (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed on August 17, 2017).

 

 

 

10.2

 

Form of Employment Agreement between the Company and MaryAnn Miller (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed on August 9, 2013).

 

 

 

10.3

 

Form of Change of Control Agreement between the Company and William Amelio, Thomas Liguori, Ken Arnold, Peter Bartolotta, Philip Gallagher, MaryAnn Miller and Michael O’Neill (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on February 15, 2011).

 

 

 

10.4

 

Form of Indemnity Agreement between the Company and its directors and officers (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed on May 8, 2006).

 

 

 

10.5

 

Avnet Executive Severance Plan (Effective as of August 10, 2017) (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed on October 30, 2017).

81

Table of Contents

 

 

 

10.6

 

Avnet Supplemental Executive Officers’ Retirement Plan (2013 Restatement) (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.13 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed on August 9, 2013).

 

 

 

10.7

 

Avnet Restoration Plan (2013 Restatement) (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.14 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed on August 9, 2013).

 

 

 

10.8

 

Avnet, Inc. 2006 Stock Compensation Plan (Amended and Restated Effective Generally as of January 1, 2009) (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.5 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on August 13, 2010).

 

 

 

10.9

 

Avnet, Inc. 2006 Stock Compensation Plan:
(a) Form of non-qualified stock option term sheet
(b) Form of incentive stock option term sheet
(c) Form of performance stock unit term sheet (revised effective August 13, 2009 by (e) below)
(d) Form of incentive stock term sheet.

(incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 99.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on May 16, 2007).


(e) Form of revised performance stock unit term sheet (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 99.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on August 20, 2009).

 

 

 

10.10

 

Avnet, Inc. 2010 Stock Compensation Plan (Amended and Restated Effective as of May 8, 2018). (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.8 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filing on August 17, 2018).

 

 

 

10.11

 

Avnet, Inc. 2010 Stock Compensation Plan:
(a) Form of non-qualified stock option term sheet
(b) Form of incentive stock option term sheet
(c) Form of performance stock unit term sheet
(d) Form of restricted stock unit term sheet
(incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on August 10, 2012).

 

 

 

10.12

 

Avnet, Inc. 2013 Stock Compensation and Incentive Plan (Amended and Restated Effective as of May 8, 2018). (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.10 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filing on August 17, 2018).

 

 

 

10.13

 

Avnet, Inc. 2013 Stock Compensation and Incentive Plan:
(a) Form of restricted stock unit term sheet
(b) Form of nonqualified stock option term sheet
(c) Form of performance-based stock option term sheet
(d) Form of performance stock unit term sheet
(incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.15 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed on August 17, 2017).

 

 

 

10.14

 

Avnet, Inc. 2016 Stock Compensation and Incentive Plan (Amended and Restated Effective as of May 8, 2018). (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.12 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filing on August 17, 2018). Refer to Exhibit 10.13, above, for the form of awards under the 2016 Stock Compensation and Incentive Plan.

 

 

 

10.15

 

Avnet Deferred Compensation Plan (Amended and Restated Effective as of May 8, 2018). (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.13 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filing on August 17, 2018).

 

 

 

10.16

 

Avnet, Inc. Deferred Compensation Plan for Outside Directors (Amended and Restated Effective as of May 8, 2018) (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.5 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filing on August 17, 2018).

 

 

 

 

 

Bank Agreements

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

82

Table of Contents

10.17

 

Securitization Program

 

 

 

 

 

(a) Second Amended and Restated Receivables Sale Agreement, dated August 16, 2018, between Avnet, Inc. and Avnet Receivables Corporation (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on August 17, 2018).

 

 

 

 

 

(b) Fourth Amended and Restated Receivables Purchase Agreement, dated August 16, 2018, among Avnet, Inc., Avnet Receivables Corporation, the companies and financial institutions party thereto and Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., as agent (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on August 17, 2018). 

 

 

 

10.18

 

Amended and Restated Credit Agreement dated as of June 28, 2018, among Avnet, Inc., each subsidiary of the Company party thereto, Bank of America, N.A., as administrative agent, and each lender party thereto (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on July 2, 2018).

 

 

 

10.19

 

(a) Senior Unsecured Bridge Credit Agreement, dated as of July 27, 2016, between Avnet, Inc., the lenders party thereto and Bank of America N.A., as administrative agent (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on July 28, 2016).

 

 

 

 

 

(b) Amendment No. 1 to Senior Unsecured Bridge Credit Agreement, dated as of September 13, 2016, between Avnet, Inc., the lenders party thereto and Bank of America N.A., as administrative agent (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on September 15, 2016).

 

 

 

 

 

(c) Amendment No. 2 and Waiver to Senior Unsecured Bridge Credit Agreement, dated as of October 24, 2016, between Avnet, Inc., the lenders party thereto and Bank of America N.A., as administrative agent (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on October 24, 2016).

 

 

 

10.20

 

Senior Unsecured Term Loan Credit Agreement, dated as of September 14, 2016, between Avnet, Inc., Avnet Holding Europe BVBA, Tenva Group Holdings Limited, the lenders party thereto and Bank of America N.A., as administrative agent (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on September 15, 2016).

 

 

 

21

*

List of subsidiaries of the Company as of June 29, 2019.

 

 

 

23.1

*

Consent of KPMG LLP.

 

 

 

24.1

*

Power of Attorney (incorporated by reference to the signature page of this Annual Report on Form 10-K).

 

 

 

31.1

*

Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

 

 

 

31.2

*

Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

 

 

 

32.1

**

Certification pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

 

 

 

32.2

**

Certification pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

 

 

 

101.INS

*

XBRL Instance Document.

 

 

 

101.SCH

*

XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document.

 

 

 

101.CAL

*

XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document.

 

 

 

101.LAB

*

XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document.

 

 

 

101.PRE

*

XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document.

 

 

 

101.DEF

*

XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document.

 


 

 

 

*

Filed herewith.

 

 

**

Furnished herewith.

 

83

avt_Ex4_1

EXHIBIT 4.1

 

Description of Capital Stock

The following is a brief description of the common stock, par value $1.00 per share (“common stock”), of Avnet, Inc. (the “Company”), which is the only security of the Company registered pursuant to Section 12 of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. This description is not complete, and is qualified in its entirety by reference to the Company’s Restated Certificate of Incorporation (“Certificate of Incorporation”) and Bylaws, as amended through May 9, 2014 (“Bylaws”).  

General

The Company’s Certificate of Incorporation provides that the Company is authorized to issue up to 300,000,000 shares of common stock, par value $1.00 per share. As of June 29, 2019, 104,037,769 shares of common stock were issued and outstanding. All outstanding shares of common stock are fully paid. The common stock is listed on the Nasdaq Global Select Market under the symbol “AVT”.

          The Certificate of Incorporation further provides that the Company is authorized to issue up to 3,000,000 shares of preferred stock, to be issued in series. For each series of preferred stock, the Board of Directors may fix the relative rights, preferences and limitations as between the shares of such series, the shares of other series of preferred stock, and the shares of common stock. As of June 29, 2019, no shares of preferred stock were outstanding.

Non-Assessable

The holders of common stock are not subject to further calls or assessments.

Voting Rights

The holders of common stock are entitled to one vote for each share at all meetings of shareholders. There are no cumulative voting rights.

Dividend Rights

The holders of common stock have equal rights to dividends from funds legally available for the payment of dividends when, as and if declared by the Board of Directors.  

Liquidation Rights

The holders of common stock are entitled, upon liquidation, to share ratably in any distribution in which holders of common stock participate.

No Redemptive, Conversion or Preemptive Rights

The common stock is not redeemable or convertible. The holders of common stock do not have any preemptive rights to subscribe for, purchase or receive any shares of the Company’s stock.

Approval of Certain Business Combinations and Reorganizations

          Any plan of merger or consolidation, any sale, lease, exchange or other disposition of all or substantially all of the Company’s assets not made in the usual or regular course of the Company’s business, or any plan for a binding share exchange requires approval by the Company’s shareholders holding a majority of the outstanding shares entitled to vote.

avt_Ex21

Exhibit 21

Avnet, Inc.  

Foreign and Domestic Subsidiaries


 

 

Company Name

Country

Alpha 3 Manufacturing Ltd

United Kingdom

AVID Technologies, Inc.

Delaware, United States

Avnet (Asia Pacific Holdings) Limited

Hong Kong

Avnet (Holdings) Ltd

United Kingdom

Avnet (NZ)

New Zealand

Avnet (Shanghai) Limited

China

Avnet Abacus Limited

Hong Kong

Avnet Asia Pte Ltd

Singapore

Avnet ASIC Israel Ltd

Israel

Avnet B.V.

Netherlands

Avnet Bidco Limited

United Kingdom

Avnet Components Brasil Participações Ltda.

Brazil

Avnet Components Israel Limited

Israel

Avnet de Mexico, S.A. de C.V.

Mexico

Avnet Delaware Holdings, Inc.

Delaware, United States

Avnet Delaware LLC

Delaware, United States

Avnet do Brasil Ltda.

Brazil

Avnet Electronics Marketing (Australia) Pty Ltd

Australia

Avnet Electronics Technology (China) Limited

China

Avnet Electronics Technology (Shenzhen) Limited

China

Avnet Electronics Turkey İthalat İhracat Sanayi ve Ticaret Limited Şirketi

Turkey

Avnet EM

Russian Federation

Avnet EM Holdings (Japan) Kabushiki Kaisha

Japan

Avnet EM Sp. z.o.o.

Poland

Avnet Embedded Industria e Comercio Ltda

Brazil

Avnet EMG AG

Switzerland

Avnet EMG Elektronische Bauelemente GmbH

Austria

Avnet EMG France

France

Avnet EMG GmbH

Germany

Avnet EMG Italy S.r.l.

Italy

Avnet EMG Ltd

United Kingdom

Avnet Europe Comm. VA

Belgium

Avnet Europe Executive BVBA

Belgium

Avnet Finance B.V.

Netherlands

Avnet Finance International S.à r.l.

Luxembourg

Avnet Finance S.à r.l.

Luxembourg

Avnet Financial Services Asia Limited

Hong Kong

Avnet France S.A.S.

France

Avnet Group Holdings Limited

United Kingdom

Avnet Holding Europe BVBA

Belgium

Avnet Holding Germany GmbH

Germany

Avnet Holding South Africa (Pty) Limited

South Africa

Avnet Holdings UK Limited

United Kingdom

Avnet Holdings, LLC

Delaware, United States

Avnet Iberia S.L.U.

Spain

Avnet India Private Limited

India

Avnet International Holdings 1 BVBA

Belgium

Avnet International (Canada) Ltd.

Canada

Avnet International Holdings 2 BV

Belgium

Avnet International Holdings UK Limited

United Kingdom

Avnet International, LLC

Delaware, United States

Avnet Japan (Asia) Limited

Singapore

Avnet Japan (Thailand) Co., Ltd.

Thailand

Avnet Kabushiki Kaisha

Japan

Avnet Korea, Inc.

Korea, Republic of

Avnet Limited

Ireland

Avnet Logistics B.V.B.A.

Belgium

Avnet Logistics do Brasil Ltda.

Brazil

Avnet Logistics GmbH

Germany

Avnet Logistics Limited

United Kingdom

Avnet Logistics Stutensee GmbH

Germany

Avnet Malaysia Sdn Bhd

Malaysia

Avnet Mexicana S. de R.L. de C.V.

Mexico

Avnet Nortec AB

Sweden

Avnet Nortec ApS

Denmark

Avnet Nortec AS

Norway

Avnet Nortec Oy

Finland

Avnet Philippines Pty Ltd., Inc.

Philippines

Avnet Receivables Corporation

Delaware, United States

Avnet Schweiz GmbH

Switzerland

Avnet SellCo B.V.

Netherlands

Avnet Services S. de R.L. de C.V.

Mexico

Avnet South Africa (Pty) Limited

South Africa

Avnet Sunrise Limited

Hong Kong

Avnet Technology (Thailand) Ltd.

Thailand

Avnet Technology Electronics Marketing (Taiwan) Co., Ltd.

Taiwan

Avnet Technology Hong Kong Limited

Hong Kong

Avnet Technology Solutions (China) Ltd

China

Avnet Technology Solutions (Tianjin) Ltd

China

AVT Holdings LLC

Delaware, United States

Beijing Vanda Yunda IT Services Co., Ltd

China

Bell Microproducts Brazil Holdings, LLC

Minnesota, United States

Bell Microproducts Mexico Shareholder, LLC

Florida, United States

CELDIS LIMITED

United Kingdom

CM Satellite Systems, Inc.

New York, United States

COMBINED PRECISION COMPONENTS LIMITED

United Kingdom

Dragon Innovation (HK) Limited

Hong Kong

Dragon Innovation Consulting (Shenzhen) Company Limited

China

EBV Beteiligungs-Verwaltungs GmbH

Germany

EBV Elektronik ApS

Denmark

EBV Elektronik d.o.o.

Serbia

EBV Elektronik EOOD

Bulgaria

EBV Elektronik GmbH & Co. KG

Germany

EBV Elektronik International GmbH

Germany

EBV Elektronik Israel (2008) Ltd.

Israel

EBV Elektronik Kft

Hungary

EBV Elektronik Limited

Hong Kong

EBV Elektronik M

Russian Federation

EBV Elektronik OÜ

Estonia

EBV Elektronik S.r.l.

Italy

EBV Elektronik S.R.L.

Romania

EBV Elektronik s.r.o.

Slovakia

EBV Elektronik SAS

France

EBV Elektronik sp. z o.o.

Poland

EBV Elektronik Spain S.L.

Spain

EBV Elektronik spol. s r.o.

Czech Republic

EBV Elektronik Ticaret Limited Sirketi

Turkey

EBV Elektronik TOV

Ukraine

EBV Elektronik, Druzba Za Posredovanje D.O.O.

Slovenia

EBV Elektronik, Unipessoal Lda,

Portugal

EBV Erste Holding GmbH & Co. KG

Germany

EBV Management GmbH

Germany

EBV Zweite Holding GmbH & Co. KG

Germany

EBV-Elektronik GmbH

Austria

Electrolink (PTY) Ltd

South Africa

Electron House (Overseas) Limited

United Kingdom

element 14 Limited

United Kingdom

element 14 sp. zoo

Poland

element14 Asia Pte. Ltd.

Singapore

element14 Co., Ltd.

Thailand

Element14 de Mexico, S. de R.L de C.V

Mexico

element14 Electronics Limited

Ireland

Element14 Finance UK Limited

United Kingdom

element14 Holding BV

Netherlands

element14 India Pvt Limited

India

element14 Limited

Hong Kong

element14 Limited

New Zealand

element14 Ltd.

Korea, Republic of

element14 Pte. Ltd.

Singapore

element14 Pty Ltd

Australia

element14 SDN. BHD.

Malaysia

Element14 SPRL

Belgium

Element14 UG

Germany

Element14 US Holdings Inc.

Delaware, United States

Element14 US Holdings LLC

Delaware, United States

ELEMENT14. S. de R.L. de C.V

Mexico

eluomeng Electronics (China) Co. Ltd

China

ELUOMENG LIMITED

Hong Kong

ELUOMENG LIMITED COMPANY

Taiwan

Erste TENVA Property GmbH Gruber Straße

Germany

FARNELL (BELGIUM) N.V.

Belgium

FARNELL (FRANCE) SAS

France

FARNELL (NETHERLANDS) B.V.

Netherlands

FARNELL AG

Switzerland

FARNELL COMPONENTS (IRELAND) LIMITED

Ireland

FARNELL COMPONENTS (ISRAEL) LTD

Israel

FARNELL COMPONENTS AB

Sweden

FARNELL COMPONENTS SL

Spain

FARNELL DANMARK A/S

Denmark

FARNELL ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS LIMITED

United Kingdom

FARNELL FINANCE LIMITED

United Kingdom

FARNELL GMBH

Germany

FARNELL HOLDING LIMITED

United Kingdom

FARNELL ITALIA SRL

Italy

FARNELL OVERSEAS

United Kingdom

Import Holdings LLC

California, United States

IN ONE WORLDWIDE LIMITED

United Kingdom

INONE HOLDINGS LIMITED

United Kingdom

Kent One Corporation

Delaware, United States

Memec (NZ) Limited

New Zealand

Memec Group Holdings Limited

United Kingdom

Memec Group Limited

United Kingdom

Memec Holdings Limited

United Kingdom

Memec Pty Limited

Australia

Mexico Holdings LLC

California, United States

MSC (Malta) Limited

Malta

MSC Technologies GmbH

Germany

MSC Technologies Systems GmbH

Germany

NEWARK CORPORATION

Indiana, United States

NEWARK ELECTRONICS CORPORATION

Illinois, United States

OY FARNELL (FINLAND) AB

Finland

PREMIER FARNELL (SCOTLAND) LIMITED

United Kingdom

PREMIER FARNELL CANADA LIMITED

Canada

PREMIER FARNELL CORP.

Delaware, United States

PREMIER FARNELL ELECTRONICS LIMITED

United Kingdom

PREMIER FARNELL FINANCE LIMITED

Ireland

PREMIER FARNELL LIMITED

United Kingdom

PREMIER FARNELL PENSION FUNDING SCOTTISH LIMITED PARTNERSHIP

United Kingdom

PREMIER FARNELL PENSION TRUSTEES LIMITED

United Kingdom

PREMIER FARNELL PROPERTIES INC.

Ohio, United States

PREMIER FARNELL UK LIMITED

United Kingdom

PREMIER INDUSTRIAL HOLLAND B.V.

Netherlands

Pride Well Limited

Virgin Islands, British

Priya Softweb Solutions Pvt. Ltd.

India

RTI Holdings Limited

Hong Kong

SEC International Holding Company II, L.L.C.

New Hampshire, United States

Shanghai FR International Trading Co., Ltd.

China

SHENZHEN EMBEST TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.

China

Société Civile Immobilière du 22 rue de Dames

France

Softweb Solutions, Inc.

Illinois, United States

Source Electronics (HK) Limited

Hong Kong

Source Electronics (Shanghai) Limited

China

Source Electronics Asia Limited

Hong Kong

Tekdata Interconnections Limited

United Kingdom

Telmil Electronics, Inc.

Delaware, United States

Tenva Belgium Comm. VA

Belgium

Tenva Financial Management B.V.B.A.

Belgium

Tenva Group Holdings Europe Limited

United Kingdom

Tenva Properties BVBA

Belgium

Thomas Kaubisch GmbH

Germany

Vanda Computer System Integration (Shanghai) Company Limited

China

Venezuelan Partner B.V.

Netherlands

YEL Electronics (China) Limited

Hong Kong

YEL Electronics (Shanghai) Limited

China

YEL Electronics (Shenzhen) Ltd

China

YEL Electronics Hong Kong Limited

Hong Kong

ZWEITE TENVA Property GmbH Im Technologiepark

Germany

 

avt_Ex23_1

 

Exhibit 23.1

 

Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

 

The Board of Directors

Avnet, Inc.:

 

We consent to the incorporation by reference in the registration statement Nos. 333-45267, 333-112062, 333-140903, 333-171291, 333-177787, 333-192289, 333-214887, 333-220133 and 333-228875 on Form S-8 and registration statement Nos. 333-208009 and 333-227100 on Form S-3 of Avnet, Inc. of our report dated August 15, 2019, with respect to the consolidated balance sheets of Avnet, Inc. as of June 29, 2019 and June 30, 2018, the related consolidated statements of operations, comprehensive income, shareholders’ equity, and cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended June 29, 2019, and the related notes and financial statement schedule, and the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting as of June 29, 2019, which report appears in the June 29, 2019 annual report on Form 10-K of Avnet, Inc.

 

Our report refers to a change in the method of accounting for revenue in 2019 due to the adoption of Financial Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) Topic 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers.

 

/s/ KPMG LLP

 

Phoenix, Arizona

August 15, 2019

 

 

avt_Ex31_1

 

Exhibit 31.1

 

CERTIFICATION OF CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

 

I, William J. Amelio, certify that:

 

1.

I have reviewed this annual report on Form 10-K of Avnet, Inc.;

 

2.

Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

 

3.

Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

 

4.

The registrant's other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as such term is defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:

 

a.

designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

 

b.

designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

 

c.

evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

 

d.

disclosed in this report any change in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant's most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant's fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant's internal control over financial reporting; and

 

5.

The registrant's other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant's auditors and the audit committee of the registrant's board of directors (or persons performing equivalent functions):

 

a.

all significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant's ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

 

b.

any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting.

 

 

 

 

Date:    August 15, 2019

 

 

 

/s/ WILLIAM J. AMELIO

 

 

William J. Amelio

 

 

Chief Executive Officer

 

 

avt_Ex31_2

 

Exhibit 31.2

 

CERTIFICATION OF CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

 

I, Thomas Liguori, certify that:

 

1.

I have reviewed this annual report on Form 10-K of Avnet, Inc.;

 

2.

Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

 

3.

Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

 

4.

The registrant's other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as such term is defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:

 

a.

designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

 

b.

designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

 

c.

evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

 

d.

disclosed in this report any change in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant's most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant's fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant's internal control over financial reporting; and

 

5.

The registrant's other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant's auditors and the audit committee of the registrant's board of directors (or persons performing equivalent functions):

 

a.

all significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant's ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

 

b.

any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting.

 

 

 

 

Date:    August 15, 2019

 

 

 

/s/ THOMAS LIGUORI

 

 

Thomas Liguori

 

 

Chief Financial Officer

 

 

avt_Ex32_1

 

Exhibit 32.1

 

Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350

(as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002)

 

In connection with the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended June 29, 2019 (the “Report”), I, William J. Amelio, Chief Executive Officer of Avnet, Inc. (the “Company”) hereby certify that:

 

1.

The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d), as applicable, of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and

 

2.

The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.

 

 

 

 

Date:  August 15, 2019

 

 

 

/s/ WILLIAM J. AMELIO

 

 

William J. Amelio

 

 

Chief Executive Officer

 

 

avt_Ex32_2

 

Exhibit 32.2

 

Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350

(as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002)

 

In connection with the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended June 29, 2019 (the “Report”), I, Thomas Liguori, Chief Financial Officer of Avnet, Inc. (the “Company”) hereby certify that:

 

1.

The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d), as applicable, of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and

 

2.

The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.

 

 

 

 

Date:  August 15, 2019

 

 

 

/s/ THOMAS LIGUORI

 

 

Thomas Liguori

 

 

Chief Financial Officer