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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)
JUNE 14, 2000 (MAY 22, 2000)
KENT ELECTRONICS CORPORATION
Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter
TEXAS 0-14643 74-1763541
State of Incorporation or Commission File Number I.R.S. Employer
Organization Identification No.
1111 GILLINGHAM LANE
SUGAR LAND, TEXAS 77478
Address of Principal Executive Offices (Zip Code)
(281) 243-4000
Registrant's telephone number,
including area code
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INFORMATION TO BE INCLUDED IN THE REPORT
ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS.
On May 23, 2000, Kent Electronics Corporation (the "Company") announced
the completion of the sale of certain assets of its specialty wire and cable
redistribution business to Houston Wire & Cable Company. The Company's press
release announcing this sale is attached as an exhibit to this Current Report on
Form 8-K.
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.
(a) Not applicable.
(b) Not applicable.
(c) Exhibits. The following exhibits are filed as part of this report:
99.1 Press Release issued by Kent Electronics Corporation on May 23, 2000.
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SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
Dated: June 14, 2000
KENT ELECTRONICS CORPORATION
By: /s/ Stephen J. Chapko
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Stephen J. Chapko
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial
Officer
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