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Chan Leng Jin sold (to issuer) $1.2M of AVT

Chan Leng Jin (SVP, CIO) sold (to issuer) 13,000 shares of AVNET INC (AVT) at $93.71 ($1.22M total) on 2026-09-16.

Original reporting
SEC EDGAR · Chan Leng Jin
Published Sep 16, 2026, 10:30 PM UTC
Analysis
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Added to AlphAI Sep 16, 2026, 10:35 PM UTC. Informational, not investment advice.
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Primary signal
$AVT
Bearish
medium confidence
Mentioned
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Relevance
6/10
AlphAI data visualization · based on SEC EDGAR
Decision brief

The 30-second read

$AVTBearishLow
01

Why it matters

The insider sale is the first public disclosure of this transaction, providing new data for AVNET investors.

02

Market read

First-report insider sale; modest size may cause slight short-term price movement.

03

What to watch

Potential upcoming corporate actions or compensation plans not disclosed.

Relevance 6/10Novelty 5/10Timing: filing date 2026-09-16

Background

Form 4 filings disclose insider transactions; investors monitor them for signals about company outlook.

Company-level read

Ticker impact

$AVTBearishMedium confidence
Context

SVP and CIO Chan Leng Jin sold 13,000 shares of AVNET for $1.218M, reducing his stake to 46,023 shares.

Expected impact

Modest downward pressure; price may dip 1-2% on news.

Evidence & confidence

The sale is sizable for an insider but below material thresholds; market may view it as a minor negative signal.

Market effects

Sector

Limited impact on the broader technology distribution sector.

Regional

No significant regional effect.

Global

Minimal global relevance.

Counterpoint

What could challenge this read

The sale could be a routine portfolio adjustment, not a bearish signal.

Key entities

  • Company
    AVNET INC

    US-listed technology distributor (ticker AVT).

  • Individual
    Chan Leng Jin

    Senior Vice President and Chief Investment Officer at AVNET.

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