13. 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. 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, particularly regarding matters in early stages. 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 single reporting period.

As of June 28, 2025, and June 29, 2024, the Company had aggregate undiscounted estimated liabilities of $9.6 million and $17.2 million, respectively, classified within accrued expenses and other for other compliance-related matters that were reasonably estimable as of such dates.

Contingent Liability for Mexico Consumption Tax Audit

The Company’s facilities in Mexico operate under the Mexican Maquiladora (IMMEX) program. This program provides for reduced tariffs and eased import regulations. In September 2023, the Mexican customs and tax authority (Servicio de Administracion Tributaria (SAT)) opened an audit related to the Company’s participation in the IMMEX program for the period January 11, 2019, to January 11, 2020. The SAT initially asserted that the Company’s subsidiary, Avnet de Mexico S.A. de C.V., has underpaid value-added taxes (VAT) and is also liable for inflationary and interest adjustments, fines, and penalties. The Company disputes the SAT’s assertion and is working to resolve the issue through various administrative, legal, and diplomatic channels. The SAT has not issued a final assessment. The Company is not able to predict the outcome of this matter with certainty, including the timing of any resolution and the amount of any assessment. However, based on information available as of the balance sheet date, it is probable that Avnet de Mexico will ultimately incur an assessment. Consequently, the Company recorded a net loss contingency of $43.4 million within “restructuring, integration and other expenses” in the Company’s consolidated statement of operations for fiscal year 2025. That amount is the Company’s best estimate of the losses from this matter and is subject to change based on the results of the SAT audit, the Company’s ability to recover VAT, and any administrative processes or legal appeals.

Gain on Legal Settlements and Other

During fiscal 2024, the Company recorded gains on legal settlements and other of $86.5 million in connection with the settlements of claims filed against certain manufacturers of capacitors. The Company received $90.7 million in cash, of which $86.5 million related to the gain recognized in fiscal 2024. Gains from legal settlements were classified as operating cash flows in the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows.

Historical Timeline

Fiscal YearFiled
2025Aug 15, 2025Showing above
2024Aug 14, 2024
2023Aug 18, 2023
2022Aug 12, 2022
2021Aug 13, 2021
2020Aug 14, 2020
2019Aug 15, 2019
2018Aug 17, 2018
2017Aug 17, 2017
2016Aug 12, 2016

About Commitments Disclosures

Commitments and contingencies disclosures catalog a company's off-balance-sheet obligations and legal exposures — purchase commitments, guarantee arrangements, pending litigation, and regulatory proceedings. These items represent potential future cash outflows that may not appear as liabilities on the balance sheet until they become probable and estimable.

Key signals: litigation reserves and disclosed loss ranges quantify management's estimate of legal exposure, but unquantified "reasonably possible" losses often represent the larger risk. Watch for changes in language around pending cases — shifts from "remote" to "reasonably possible" or increases in estimated loss ranges signal deteriorating outcomes. Unconditional purchase obligations and take-or-pay contracts create fixed cost structures that reduce operational flexibility. Guarantee arrangements for subsidiaries or joint ventures can create cascading obligations. Compare the total commitment schedule against projected free cash flow to assess whether the company can meet its obligations without additional financing.