Arrow Electronics Reports Q2 2026 Earnings; Appoints New President & COO

What Happened

• Arrow Electronics (ARW) filed a Form 8‑K on August 6, 2026 announcing its second quarter 2026 earnings via a press release and disclosing the appointment of Deidra (Dee) C. Merriwether as President and Chief Operating Officer, effective September 8, 2026.
• Ms. Merriwether, 57, joins Arrow after serving as an independent director of Weyerhaeuser Company and most recently as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of W.W. Grainger, Inc. Her background includes senior finance and operating roles at Grainger (since 2013) and earlier leadership at Sears Holdings (2002–2013).

Key Details

• Effective date of appointment: September 8, 2026.
• Employment Agreement between Arrow and Ms. Merriwether dated July 31, 2026.
• Earnings and executive appointment press releases were issued and filed on August 6, 2026.
• Ms. Merriwether’s prior roles include SVP & CFO of W.W. Grainger (from 2021) and COO, Retail Formats at Sears Holdings.

Why It Matters

• The 8‑K provides Arrow’s latest quarterly results (earnings/quarterly results and any revenue figures or guidance will be in the company’s press release), which are material for investors tracking near‑term performance.
• The appointment of an experienced distribution and finance executive as President and COO is a material leadership change that could affect Arrow’s operational execution and strategic priorities; investors should review the company’s earnings release and the employment agreement (filed with the 8‑K) for any specifics on compensation or transition plans.