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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)
OCTOBER 25, 2000 (OCTOBER 24, 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 October 24, 2000, Kent Electronics Corporation (the "Company") issued a
press release announcing its financial results for the fiscal second quarter and
six months ended September 30, 2000.
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 October 24,
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: October 25, 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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