______________________________________________________________________________ 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 ______________________________________________________________________________ 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. 2 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 ----------------------------------------- Stephen J. Chapko Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer 3