Biggest changeThe Company expects sales in the first quarter of fiscal 2025 to be flat to 5% lower than fourth quarter of fiscal 2024 sales, which will negatively impact operating income and diluted earnings per share. Results of Operations Years Ended June 29, 2024 July 1, 2023 Variance Variance % ($ in millions, unless otherwise stated) Sales $ 23,757 $ 26,537 $ (2,780) (10.5) % Gross profit 2,766 3,182 (416) (13.1) % Selling, general and administrative expenses 1,870 1,967 (98) (5.0) % Restructuring, integration, and other expenses 53 28 25 87.4 % Operating income 844 1,187 (342) (28.9) % Adjusted operating income 900 1,221 (321) (26.3) % Other (expense) income, net (16) 10 (26) (258.8) % Interest and other financing expenses, net (283) (251) (32) 12.8 % Gain on legal settlements and other 86 37 49 133.5 % Income tax expense 134 212 (78) (37.0) % Net income 499 771 (272) (35.3) % Diluted earnings per share 5.43 8.26 (2.83) (34.3) % Other Metrics Gross profit margin 11.6 % 12.0 % (35) bps (0.4) % Operating income margin 3.6 % 4.5 % (92) bps (0.9) % Adjusted operating income margin 3.8 % 4.6 % (81) bps (0.8) % Effective tax rate 21.1 % 21.6 % (45) bps (0.5) % 23 Table of Contents Sales Analysis of Sales: By Operating Group and Geography The table below provides sales decline rates for fiscal 2024 as compared to fiscal 2023 as reported and on a constant currency basis by geographic region and operating group. Sales Year-Year % Years Ended Sales Change in June 29, % of July 1, % of Year-Year % Constant 2024 Total 2023 Total Change Currency (Dollars in millions) Sales by Operating Group: EC $ 22,160.0 93.3 % $ 24,802.6 93.5 % (10.7) % (11.0) % Farnell 1,597.1 6.7 1,734.3 6.5 (7.9) (9.3) Total Avnet $ 23,757.1 $ 26,536.9 (10.5) (10.9) Sales by Geographic Region: Americas $ 5,919.2 24.9 % $ 6,807.7 25.7 % (13.1) % (13.1) % EMEA 8,395.0 35.3 9,229.4 34.8 (9.0) (11.4) Asia 9,442.9 39.8 10,499.8 39.5 (10.1) (9.0) Total Avnet $ 23,757.1 $ 26,536.9 Avnet’s sales for fiscal 2024 were $23.76 billion, a decrease of $2.78 billion, or 10.5%, from fiscal 2023 sales of $26.54 billion.
Biggest changeThe Company has and may in the future purchase additional inventories from electronic component suppliers, even in an industry downturn, if the Company believes the purchase will benefit the Company’s financial or strategic business objectives. 23 Table of Contents Results of Operations Years Ended June 28, June 29, 2025 2024 Variance Variance % ($ in millions, unless otherwise stated) Sales $ 22,201 $ 23,757 $ (1,556) (6.6) % Gross profit 2,385 2,766 (381) (13.8) Selling, general and administrative expenses 1,762 1,870 (107) (5.7) Restructuring, integration, and other expenses 108 53 56 106.1 Operating income 514 844 (330) (39.1) Adjusted operating income 624 900 (276) (30.7) Other expense, net (17) (16) (2) 9.8 Interest and other financing expenses, net (246) (283) 36 (12.9) Gain on legal settlements and other — 86 (86) (100.0) Income tax expense 10 134 (123) (92.3) Net income 240 499 (258) (51.8) Diluted earnings per share 2.75 5.43 (2.68) (49.4) Other Metrics Gross profit margin 10.7 % 11.6 % (90) bps (0.9) % Operating income margin 2.3 % 3.6 % (123) bps (1.2) % Adjusted operating income margin 2.8 % 3.8 % (98) bps (1.0) % Effective tax rate 4.1 % 21.1 % (1,699) bps (17.0) % Sales Analysis of Sales: By Operating Group and Geography The table below provides sales change rates for fiscal 2025 as compared to fiscal 2024 as reported and on a constant currency basis by geographic region and operating group. Sales Year-Year % Years Ended Sales Change in June 28, % of June 29, % of Year-Year % Constant 2025 Total 2024 Total Change Currency (Dollars in millions) Sales by Operating Group: EC $ 20,755.0 93.5 % $ 22,160.0 93.3 % (6.3) % (6.4) % Farnell 1,445.8 6.5 % 1,597.1 6.7 % (9.5) % (9.9) % Total Avnet $ 22,200.8 $ 23,757.1 (6.6) % (6.7) % Sales by Geographic Region: Americas $ 5,300.0 23.9 % $ 5,919.2 24.9 % (10.5) % (10.5) % EMEA 6,409.6 28.9 % 8,395.0 35.3 % (23.7) % (24.1) % Asia 10,491.2 47.2 % 9,442.9 39.8 % 11.1 % 11.1 % Total Avnet $ 22,200.8 $ 23,757.1 Avnet’s sales for fiscal 2025 were $22.20 billion, a decrease of $1.56 billion, or 6.6%, from fiscal 2024 sales of $23.76 billion.
The decreases in operating income and operating income margin in both operating groups are due to the decrease in gross profit primarily from lower sales and gross margin without a proportionate decrease in SG&A expenses.
The decreases in operating income and operating income margin in both operating groups are due to the decrease in gross profit primarily from lower sales and from a lower gross profit margin without a proportionate decrease in SG&A expenses.
Industry outlook The global electronic components market has a history of cyclical downturns followed by periods of increased demand. Beginning in the second half of calendar year 2023, the industry began to experience a downturn marked by a decrease in sales due to a combination of elevated customer inventory levels and lower underlying demand for electronic components.
The global electronic components market has a history of cyclical downturns followed by periods of increased demand. Beginning in the second half of calendar year 2023, the industry began to experience a downturn marked by a decrease in sales due to a combination of elevated customer inventory levels and lower underlying demand for electronic components.
The Company operates on a “52/53 week” fiscal year. Fiscal years 2024, 2023 and 2022 each contained 52 weeks. The discussion of the Company’s results of operations includes references to the impact of foreign currency translation. When the U.S.
The Company operates on a “52/53 week” fiscal year. Fiscal years 2025, 2024 and 2023 each contained 52 weeks. The discussion of the Company’s results of operations includes references to the impact of foreign currency translation. When the U.S.
Write-downs are recorded so that inventories reflect the estimated 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, industry specific supplier rebate programs and price protections.
Write-downs are recorded so that inventories reflect the estimated net realizable value and take into account the Company’s contractual provisions with its suppliers, which may 30 Table of Contents provide certain protections to the Company for product obsolescence and price erosion in the form of rights of return, stock rotation rights, obsolescence allowances, industry specific supplier rebate programs and price protections.
Management believes the Company’s most critical accounting policies at the end of fiscal 2024 relate to the valuation of inventories and accounting for income taxes. Valuation of Inventories Inventories are recorded at the lower of cost or estimated net realizable value.
Management believes the Company’s most critical accounting policies at the end of fiscal 2025 relate to the valuation of inventories and accounting for income taxes. Valuation of Inventories Inventories are recorded at the lower of cost or estimated net realizable value.
(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 2024 for variable rate debt. (3) Excludes imputed interest on operating lease liabilities.
(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 2025 for variable rate debt. (3) Excludes imputed interest on operating lease liabilities.
The Company expects to continue to purchase sufficient inventory to meet its customers’ demands in fiscal year 2025, some of which relates to outstanding purchase orders at the end of fiscal 2024.
The Company expects to continue to purchase sufficient inventory to meet its customers’ demands in fiscal year 2026, some of which relates to outstanding purchase orders at the end of fiscal 2025.
Covenants and Conditions The Company’s Credit Facility contains certain covenants with various limitations on debt incurrence, share repurchases, dividends, investments and capital expenditures, and also includes financial covenant requiring the Company to maintain a leverage ratio below a certain threshold. The Company was in compliance with all such covenants as of June 29, 2024.
Covenants and Conditions The Company’s Credit Facility contains certain covenants with various limitations on debt incurrence, share repurchases, dividends, investments and capital expenditures, and also includes a financial covenant requiring the Company to maintain a leverage ratio below a certain threshold. The Company was in compliance with all such covenants as of June 28, 2025.
The anticipated and actual outcomes of these matters may differ, which 30 Table of Contents may result in changes in estimates to such unrecognized tax benefit liabilities. To the extent such changes in estimates are necessary, the Company’s effective tax rate may fluctuate.
The anticipated and actual outcomes of these matters may differ, which may result in changes in estimates to such unrecognized tax benefit liabilities. To the extent such changes in estimates are necessary, the Company’s effective tax rate may fluctuate.
See Note 7, “Debt” to the Company’s consolidated financial statements included in Item 8 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K for additional information on financing transactions including the Credit Facility, the Securitization Program and the outstanding Notes as of June 29, 2024.
See Note 7, “Debt” to the Company’s consolidated financial statements included in Item 8 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K for additional information on financing transactions including the Credit Facility, the Securitization Program and the outstanding Notes as of June 28, 2025.
Circumstances that could affect the Company’s ability to meet the required covenants and conditions of the Securitization Program include the Company’s ongoing profitability and various other economic, market, and industry factors. The Company was in compliance with all such covenants as of June 29, 2024.
Circumstances that could affect the Company’s ability to meet the required covenants and conditions of the Securitization Program include the Company’s ongoing profitability and various other economic, market, and industry factors. The Company was in compliance with all such covenants as of June 28, 2025.
The Company has various lines of credit, financing arrangements, and other forms of bank debt in the U.S. and various foreign locations to fund the short-term working capital, foreign exchange, overdraft, capital expenditure, and letter of credit needs of its wholly owned subsidiaries. Outstanding borrowings under such forms of debt at the end of fiscal 2024 was $100.4 million.
The Company has various lines of credit, financing arrangements, and other forms of bank debt in the U.S. and various foreign locations to fund the short-term working capital, foreign exchange, overdraft, capital expenditure, and letter of credit needs of its wholly owned subsidiaries. Outstanding borrowings under such forms of debt at the end of fiscal 2025 was $24.9 million.
Discussions of fiscal 2022 items and year-to-year comparisons between fiscal years 2023 and 2022 are not included in this Form 10-K and can be found in “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” in Part II, Item 7 of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended July 1, 2023.
Discussions of fiscal 2023 items and year-to-year comparisons between fiscal years 2024 and 2023 are not included in this Form 10-K and can be found in “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” in Part II, Item 7 of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 29, 2024.
The Company may terminate or limit the share repurchase program at any time without prior notice. During fiscal 2024, the Company repurchased $164.8 million of common stock. The Company has historically paid quarterly cash dividends on shares of its common stock, and future dividends are subject to approval by the Board of Directors.
The Company may terminate or limit the share repurchase program at any time without prior notice. During fiscal 2025, the Company repurchased $301.4 million of common stock. The Company has historically paid quarterly cash dividends on shares of its common stock, and future dividends are subject to approval by the Board of Directors.
(“GAAP”), the Company also discloses certain non-GAAP financial information, including: ● “Adjusted operating income,” which is operating income excluding (i) restructuring, integration and other expenses, (ii) Russian-Ukraine conflict related expenses, and (iii) amortization of acquired intangible assets.
(“GAAP”), the Company also discloses certain non-GAAP financial information, including: ● “Adjusted operating income,” which is operating income excluding (i) restructuring, integration and other expenses, and (ii) amortization of acquired intangible assets.
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 2024, SG&A expenses as a percentage of sales were 7.9% and as a percentage of gross profit were 67.6%, as compared with 7.4% and 61.8%, respectively, in fiscal 2023.
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 2025, SG&A expenses as a percentage of sales were 7.9% and as a percentage of gross profit were 73.9%, as compared with 7.9% and 67.6%, respectively, in fiscal 2024.
During the fourth quarter of fiscal 2024, the Board of Directors approved a dividend of $0.31 per share, which resulted in $27.8 million of dividend payments during the quarter. The Company continually monitors and reviews its liquidity position and funding needs.
During the fourth quarter of fiscal 2025, the Board of Directors approved a dividend of $0.33 per share, which resulted in $27.7 million of dividend payments during the quarter. The Company continually monitors and reviews its liquidity position and funding needs.
As of June 29, 2024, the Company may repurchase up to an aggregate of $153.7 million of shares of the Company’s common stock through the 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 including share price and other factors.
As of June 28, 2025, the Company may repurchase up to an aggregate of $364.1 million of shares of the Company’s common stock through the 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 including share price and other factors.
See Note 17, “Restructuring expenses” to the Company’s consolidated financial statements included in Item 8 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K for additional information related to restructuring expenses. Operating Income Operating income for fiscal 2024 was $844.4 million, a decrease of $342.4 million or 28.9%, from fiscal 2023 operating income of $1.19 billion.
See Note 17, “Restructuring expenses” to the Company’s consolidated financial statements included in Item 8 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K for additional information related to restructuring expenses. Operating Income Operating income for fiscal 2025 was $514.3 million, a decrease of $330.1 million or 39.1%, from fiscal 2024 operating income of $844.4 million.
The Company purchases inventories in the normal course of business throughout the year through the issuance of purchase orders to suppliers. During fiscal 2024, the Company’s cost of sales, substantially all of which related to the underlying purchase of inventories was $21.0 billion and the Company had $5.5 billion of inventories as of June 29, 2024.
The Company purchases inventories in the normal course of business throughout the year through the issuance of purchase orders to suppliers. During fiscal 2025, the Company’s cost of sales, substantially all of which related to the underlying purchase of inventories was $19.8 billion and the Company had $5.2 billion of inventories as of June 28, 2025.
Average selling prices of electronic components at EC remained relatively stable between fiscal 2024 and fiscal 2023. Farnell gross profit margin decreased year over year, primarily due to lower sales of higher margin on-the-board electronic components and the unwinding of component shortage pricing premiums for on-the-board electronic components in fiscal 2024.
Average selling prices of like for like electronic components at EC remained relatively stable between fiscal 2025 and fiscal 2024. Farnell gross profit margin decreased year over year, primarily due to lower sales of higher margin on-the-board electronic components.
The Company paid cash dividends to shareholders of $1.24 per share, or $112.0 million, during fiscal 2024 as compared to $1.16 per share, or $106.3 million, during fiscal 2023. The Company has repurchased $162.7 million of common stock under the share repurchase plan during fiscal 2024 compared to $221.7 million during fiscal 2023.
The Company paid cash dividends to shareholders of $1.32 per share, or $113.3 million, during fiscal 2025 as compared to $1.24 per share, or $112.0 million, during fiscal 2024. The Company has repurchased $303.5 million of common stock under the share repurchase plan during fiscal 2025 compared to $162.7 million during fiscal 2024.
Management does not believe such restrictions would limit the Company’s ability to pursue its intended business strategy. As of June 29, 2024, there were $745.5 million of borrowings outstanding under the Credit Facility and $0.9 million in letters of credit issued, and $415.1 million outstanding under the Securitization Program.
Management does not believe such restrictions would limit the Company’s ability to pursue its intended business strategy. As of June 28, 2025, there were $411.6 million of borrowings outstanding under the Credit Facility and $0.9 million in letters of credit issued, and $500.0 million outstanding under the Securitization Program.
The Company is currently evaluating the impact of adopting ASU No. 2023-07 on its disclosures.
The Company is currently evaluating the impact of adopting ASU No. 2024-03 on its disclosures.
The year-over-year decrease in SG&A expenses was primarily due to decreases in variable operating expenses associated with the decrease in sales volumes discussed above and to a lesser extent the impact of restructuring actions, partially offset by increases in costs due to inflation and the impact of changes in foreign currency translation rates.
The year-over-year decrease in SG&A expenses was primarily due to decreases in variable operating expenses associated with the decrease in sales volumes discussed above, from restructuring actions taken by the Company, and by the impact of changes in foreign currency translation rates.
The following table provides a reconciliation of operating income to adjusted operating income: Years Ended June 29, July 1, July 2, 2024 2023 2022 (Thousands) Operating income $ 844,367 $ 1,186,800 $ 939,011 Restructuring, integration and other expenses 52,550 28,038 5,272 Russian-Ukraine conflict related expenses — — 26,261 Amortization of acquired intangible assets 3,130 6,053 15,038 Adjusted operating income $ 900,047 $ 1,220,891 $ 985,582 Management believes that providing this additional information is useful to financial statement users 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.
The following table provides a reconciliation of operating income to adjusted operating income: Years Ended June 28, June 29, July 1, 2025 2024 2023 (Thousands) Operating income $ 514,254 $ 844,367 $ 1,186,800 Restructuring, integration, and other expenses 108,316 52,550 28,038 Amortization of acquired intangible assets 1,463 3,130 6,053 Adjusted operating income $ 624,033 $ 900,047 $ 1,220,891 Management believes that providing this additional information is useful to financial statement users 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 with and without these adjustments to GAAP results.
Management also uses these non-GAAP measures to establish operational 22 Table of Contents 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.
Management also uses these non-GAAP measures to establish operational goals and, in 22 Table of Contents many cases, for measuring performance for compensation purposes. However, any analysis of results on a non-GAAP basis should be used in conjunction with results presented in accordance with GAAP. Industry outlook The Company’s operations subject it to tariffs and other trade protection measures.
Gross Profit The Company’s gross profit is primarily affected by sales volume and geographic sales mix. Gross profit in fiscal 2024 was $2.77 billion, a decrease of $415.7 million, or 13.1%, from fiscal 2023 gross profit of $3.18 billion primarily due to lower sales volumes, as described above.
Gross Profit The Company’s gross profit is primarily affected by sales volume, product mix, and geographic sales mix. Gross profit in fiscal 2025 was $2.38 billion, a decrease of $381.5 million, or 13.8%, from fiscal 2024 gross profit of $2.77 billion primarily due to lower sales volumes, as described above.
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses Selling, general and administrative expenses (“SG&A expenses”) in fiscal 2024 were $1.87 billion, a decrease of $97.8 million, or 5.0%, from fiscal 2023.
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses Selling, general and administrative expenses (“SG&A expenses”) in fiscal 2025 were $1.76 billion, a decrease of $107.1 million, or 5.7%, from fiscal 2024.
Financing Activities Net repayments of debt totaled $156.5 million during fiscal 2024, including the repayment of $140.7 million under the Securitization Program, and $43.3 million under the Credit Facility, offset by net proceeds of $27.5 million for other debt. This compares to $1.39 billion of net borrowing during fiscal 2023.
Financing Activities Net repayments of debt totaled $274.9 million during fiscal 2025, including the repayment of $357.3 million under the Credit Facility, and $2.5 million for other debt, offset by net proceeds of $84.9 million under the Securitization Program. This compares to $156.5 million of net repayments during fiscal 2024.
During fiscal 2024, 28 Table of Contents the Company had an average daily balance outstanding under the Credit Facility of approximately $1.17 billion and $596.7 million under the Securitization Program. As of June 29, 2024, the combined availability under the Credit Facility and the Securitization Program was $844.5 million.
During fiscal 2025, the Company had an average daily balance outstanding under the Credit Facility of approximately $1.00 billion and $490.5 million under the Securitization Program. During fiscal 2024, the Company had an average daily balance outstanding under the Credit Facility of approximately $1.17 billion and $596.7 million under the Securitization Program.
The increase in interest and other financing expenses in fiscal 2024 compared to fiscal 2023 is a result of higher outstanding borrowings and increases in average borrowing rates. The Company had other expenses of $15.7 million in fiscal 2024, compared to other income of $9.9 million in fiscal 2023.
The decrease in interest and other financing expenses in fiscal 2025 compared to fiscal 2024 is primarily a result of lower outstanding borrowings and average borrowing rates. The Company had other expense of $17.3 million in fiscal 2025, compared to other expense of $15.7 million in fiscal 2024.
Investing Activities The Company’s purchases of property, plant and equipment increased during fiscal 2024 by $31.8 million, when compared to fiscal 2023, primarily due to a distribution center investment in EMEA. During fiscal 2023, the Company used $16.9 million for other investing activities.
Investing Activities The Company’s purchases of property, plant and equipment decreased during fiscal 2025 by $79.0 million, when compared to fiscal 2024, primarily due to a distribution center investment in EMEA in fiscal 2024.
Sales in constant currency decreased 10.9% year over year, reflecting a reduction in sales volume primarily due to the on-going market downturn occurring across the electronic components industry and, to a lesser extent, an unfavorable product mix of lower priced electronic components.
EC sales decreased 6.4% year over year in constant currency. The decrease in EC sales is primarily due to sales volume decreases in the western regions due to the market downturn in the electronic components industry and, to a lesser extent, an unfavorable product mix of lower-priced electronic components.
The increases in SG&A expenses as a percentage of sales and gross profit resulted primarily from the decreases in sales and gross profit without a proportional reduction in SG&A expenses, resulting in lower operating leverage.
The increases in SG&A expenses as a percentage of gross profit resulted primarily from the decreases in sales and gross profit without a proportional reduction in SG&A expenses, resulting in lower operating leverage. Restructuring, Integration and Other Expenses In fiscal 2024, the Company initiated a restructuring plan to reduce SG&A expenses including within the Farnell operating group.
The $1.40 billion increase in net cash provided by operating activities year over year is primarily due to improvements in cash used for working capital and other as working capital levels have reduced as a result of declines in sales, offset by lower cash provided by net income.
The $34.5 million increase in net cash provided by operating activities year over year is primarily due to improvements in cash used for working capital and other as working capital levels have begun to be more in line with sales including the reduction of inventories, offset by lower cash provided by net income.
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.
Immaterial cash payments associated with the settlement of these liabilities are expected to be paid within the next 12 months. 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.
As an alternative form of liquidity outside of the United States, the Company sells certain of its trade accounts receivable on a non-recourse basis to financial institutions pursuant to factoring agreements.
As an alternative form of liquidity outside of the United States, the Company sells certain of its trade accounts receivable on a non-recourse basis to 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.
Cash generated by working capital and other was $11.2 million during fiscal 2024, compared to cash used for working capital of $1.68 billion during fiscal 2023, with the difference attributable primarily to cash used for inventories.
Cash generated by working capital and other was $402.2 million during fiscal 2025, compared to cash generated by working capital of $11.2 million during fiscal 2024, with the difference attributable primarily to decreases in inventory purchases and the timing of payments for inventory purchases.
These financing arrangements include public debt (“Notes”), short-term and long-term bank loans, a revolving credit facility (the “Credit Facility”), and an accounts receivable securitization program (the “Securitization Program”).
The Company also uses several funding sources to avoid becoming overly dependent on one financing source, and to lower overall funding costs. These financing arrangements include public debt (“Notes”), short-term and long-term bank loans, a revolving credit facility (the “Credit Facility”), and an accounts receivable securitization program (the “Securitization Program”).
The Company has the following contractual obligations outstanding as of June 29, 2024 (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) $ 2,910.9 $ 492.7 $ 550.0 $ 1,245.5 $ 622.7 Interest expense on long-term debt obligations (2) 493.9 134.9 211.0 78.2 69.8 Operating lease obligations (3) 266.8 60.0 81.0 41.8 84.0 (1) Includes amounts due within one year and excludes unamortized discount and issuance costs on debt.
The Company has the following contractual obligations outstanding as of June 28, 2025 (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) $ 2,670.8 $ 637.2 $ 1,000.0 $ 411.6 $ 622.0 Interest expense on long-term debt obligations (2) $ 430.4 $ 117.8 $ 177.0 $ 92.4 $ 43.2 Operating lease obligations (3) $ 380.5 $ 60.7 $ 70.9 $ 36.8 $ 212.1 (1) Includes amounts due within one year and excludes unamortized discount and issuance costs on debt.
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 continual evaluation of available information, including historical results and anticipated future events. Actual results may differ materially from these estimates.
These estimates and assumptions are based upon the Company’s continual evaluation of available information, including historical results and anticipated future events. Actual results may differ materially from these estimates.
Interest and Other Financing Expenses, Net and Other (Expense) Income, Net Interest and other financing expenses for fiscal 2024 was $282.9 million, an increase of $32.0 million, or 12.8%, compared with interest and other financing expenses of $250.9 million in fiscal 2023.
Interest and Other Financing Expenses, Net and Other (Expense) Income, Net Interest and other financing expenses for fiscal 2025 was $246.4 million, a decrease of $36.5 million, or 12.9%, compared with interest and other financing expenses of $282.9 million in fiscal 2024.
ASU No. 2023-09 also provides further disclosure comparability. ASU No. 2023-09 will be effective for the Company in fiscal year 2026 and early adoption is permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of adopting ASU No. 2023-09 on its disclosures.
ASU No. 2023-09 will be effective for the Company in fiscal year 2026 and early adoption is permitted.
Outstanding purchase orders with suppliers may be non-cancellable/non-returnable at the point such orders are issued, or may become non-cancellable at some point in the future, typically within 30 days to 90 days from the requested delivery date of inventories.
Outstanding purchase orders with suppliers may be non-cancellable/non-returnable at the point such orders are issued or may become non-cancellable at some point in the future, typically within 30 days to 90 days from the requested delivery date of inventories. 29 Table of Contents At June 28, 2025, the Company had an estimated liability for income tax contingencies of $120.5 million, which is not included in the above table.
Operating income margin was 3.6% in fiscal 2024 compared to 4.5% in fiscal 2023. 25 Table of Contents Adjusted operating income for fiscal 2024 was $900.0 million, a decrease of $320.8 million or 26.3%, from fiscal 2023 adjusted operating income of $1.22 billion. Adjusted operating income margin was 3.8% in fiscal 2024 compared to 4.6% in fiscal 2023.
Operating income margin was 2.3% in fiscal 2025 compared to 3.6% in fiscal 2024. Adjusted operating income for fiscal 2025 was $624.0 million, a decrease of $276.0 million or 30.7%, from fiscal 2024 adjusted operating income of $900.0 million. Adjusted operating income margin was 2.8% in fiscal 2025 compared to 3.8% in fiscal 2024.
The Company accounts for these transactions as sales of receivables and presents cash proceeds as cash provided by operating activities in the 27 Table of Contents consolidated statements of cash flows. Factoring fees for the sales of trade accounts receivable are classified within “Interest and other financing expenses, net” of the consolidated financial statements.
Factoring fees for the sales of trade accounts receivable are classified within “Interest and other financing expenses, net” of the consolidated financial statements.
Net Income As a result of the factors described in the preceding sections of this MD&A, the Company’s net income in fiscal 2024 was $498.7 million, or earnings per share on a diluted basis of $5.43, compared with fiscal 2023 net income of $770.8 million, or earnings per share on a diluted basis of $8.26. 26 Table of Contents Liquidity and Capital Resources Cash Flows Operating Activities Net cash provided by operating activities was $690.0 million during fiscal 2024, compared to net cash used by operating activities of $713.7 million during fiscal 2023.
Net Income As a result of the factors described in the preceding sections of this MD&A, the Company’s net income in fiscal 2025 was $240.2 million, or earnings per share on a diluted basis of $2.75, compared with fiscal 2024 net income of $498.7 million, or earnings per share on a diluted basis of $5.43.
See Note 13, “Commitments and contingencies” to the Company’s consolidated financial statements included in Item 8 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K for additional information related to the gain on legal settlements.
See Note 13, “Commitments and contingencies” to the Company’s consolidated financial statements included in Item 8 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K for additional information related to the consumption tax audit in Mexico. The after-tax impact of restructuring, integration, and other expenses were $87.6 million and $1.01 per share on a diluted basis.
Farnell sales in fiscal 2024 were $1.60 billion, a decrease of $137.2 million or 7.9%, from fiscal 2023 sales of $1.73 billion. The year-over-year decrease in sales was primarily a result of lower demand, including lower demand for on-the-board electronic components, partially offset by increases in availability and demand for single-board computers.
The average selling prices of like for like electronic components remained relatively stable between fiscal 2025 and fiscal 2024. Farnell sales in fiscal 2025 were $1.45 billion, a decrease of $151.3 million or 9.5%, from fiscal 2024 sales of $1.60 billion. The year-over-year decrease in sales was primarily a result of lower demand for on-the-board electronic components.
Gross profit margin decreased to 11.6% in fiscal 2024 or 35 basis points from fiscal 2023 gross profit margin of 12.0%. The decrease in gross profit margin is primarily due to an increase in product mix to lower margin electronic components.
Gross profit margin decreased to 10.7% in fiscal 2025 or 90 basis points from fiscal 2024 gross profit margin of 11.6%. The decrease in gross profit margin is primarily due to a shift in geographic sales mix to Asia.
The decrease in the effective tax rate in fiscal 2024 as compared to fiscal 2023 was primarily due to the mix of income in lower tax foreign jurisdictions, partially offset by increases to unrecognized tax benefit reserves, net of settlements.
The decrease in the effective tax rate in fiscal 2025 as compared to fiscal 2024 was primarily due to the increases in tax attribute carryforwards, partially offset by increases to valuation allowances.
The increase in other expenses is primarily due to foreign currency translation losses. Gain on Legal Settlements and Other During fiscal 2024 and fiscal 2023, the Company recorded a gain on legal settlements and other of $86.5 million and $74.4 million, respectively, in connection with the settlement of claims filed against certain manufacturers of capacitors.
Gain on Legal Settlements and Other During fiscal 2024, the Company recorded a gain on legal settlements and other of $86.5 million in connection with the settlement of claims filed against certain manufacturers of capacitors. 26 Table of Contents Income Tax Income tax expenses were $10.4 million in fiscal 2025, reflecting an effective tax rate of 4.1% as compared to income tax expenses of $133.6 million in fiscal 2024, reflecting an effective tax rate of 21.1%.
As a result, the Company has seen elevated inventory levels and decreased sales, resulting in lower operating income. The duration of the current downturn is uncertain.
As a result, the Company has seen decreased sales, resulting in lower operating income. The duration of the current downturn is uncertain. The Company expects sales in the first quarter of fiscal 2026 to be approximately 2% growth across all regions from the fourth quarter of fiscal 2025 sales.
Sales in the higher margin western regions represented approximately 60% of sales in both fiscal 2024 and fiscal 2023. 24 Table of Contents EC gross profit margin decreased year over year largely due to an increase in product mix to lower margin electronic components.
Sales in the higher margin western regions represented approximately 53% of sales in fiscal 2025, versus 60% of sales in fiscal 2024. EC gross profit margin decreased year over year largely due to the change in geographic mix, partially offset by increases in gross margin from certain supplier engagements.
Financing Transactions The Company uses a variety of financing arrangements, both short-term and long-term, to fund its operations in addition to historical cash generated from operating activities. The Company also uses several funding sources to avoid becoming overly dependent on one financing source, and to lower overall funding costs.
Included in other, net were net proceeds of $9.2 million on the sale of a building received during fiscal 2025. 27 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 historical cash generated from operating activities.
Liquidity The Company held cash and cash equivalents of $310.9 million as of June 29, 2024, of which $179.6 million was held outside the United States. As of July 1, 2023, the Company held cash and cash equivalents of $288.2 million, of which $194.5 million was held outside of the United States.
As of June 29, 2024, the Company held cash and cash equivalents of $310.9 million, of which $179.6 million was held outside of the United States. 28 Table of Contents During periods of weakening demand in the electronic components industry, the Company typically generates cash from operating activities.
Liquidity is subject to many factors, such as normal business operations and general economic, financial, competitive, legislative, and regulatory factors that are beyond the Company’s control.
Conversely, the Company will use cash for working capital requirements during periods of higher growth. The Company generated $724.5 million in cash flows for operating activities during the fiscal year ended June 28, 2025. Liquidity is subject to many factors, such as normal business operations and general economic, financial, competitive, legislative, and regulatory factors that are beyond the Company’s control.
During fiscal 2024, the Company used less cash for inventories as less inventory was purchased due to inventory levels already being elevated and because of lower sales. The Company also had decreases in accounts receivable due to lower sales when compared to the prior year.
The Company also had decreases in accounts receivable due to cash collections and lower sales when compared to the prior fiscal year. Included in other, net was a gain of $9.2 million recognized on the sale of a building during fiscal 2025. The Company received $90.7 million of cash from legal settlements during fiscal 2024.
The decreases in operating income and operating income margin are primarily due to the decrease in gross profit primarily from lower sales without a proportionate decrease in SG&A expenses, as discussed above. Additionally, the Company incurred higher restructuring, integration, and other expenses during fiscal 2024 compared to such expenses in fiscal 2023.
The decreases in operating income and operating income margin are primarily due to the decrease in sales, lower gross profit margin, and impact from foreign currency exchange rates.
EC sales in fiscal 2024 were $22.16 billion, representing a 10.7% decrease over fiscal 2023 sales of $24.80 billion. EC sales decreased 11.0% year over year in constant currency.
Sales in constant currency decreased 6.7% year over year, reflecting a reduction in sales volume primarily due to the lower demand for electronic components. Sales declined in the western regions, while sales in Asia experienced year-over-year growth. 24 Table of Contents EC sales in fiscal 2025 were $20.75 billion, representing a 6.3% decrease over fiscal 2024 sales of $22.16 billion.
During fiscal 2023 the Company recorded restructuring, integration, and other expenses of $28.0 million, which includes $17.4 million for restructuring costs, consisting of $16.1 million for severance, $0.5 million for facility exit costs, and $0.8 million for asset impairments.
During fiscal 2024 the Company recorded restructuring, integration, and other expenses of $52.6 million, which consists of restructuring costs of $39.5 million, integration expenses of $13.1 million, and $5.5 million of other expenses, offset by a benefit of $5.5 million.
EC operating income decreased 19.7% to $947.6 million, and EC operating income margin decreased 48 basis points to 4.3% in fiscal 2024, with all three regions contributing to the decrease. Farnell operating income decreased 60.8% to $64.8 million in fiscal 2024 and Farnell operating income margin decreased 548 basis points to 4.1% in fiscal 2024.
Farnell operating income decreased 49.3% to $32.8 million in fiscal 2025 and Farnell operating income margin decreased 179 basis points to 2.3% in fiscal 2025.