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Distribution Channels

Seagate Technology Holdings plc · 2026-08-04 · Importance 6 · Surprise 6

Seagate sells through OEM, distributor and retailer channels, with fiscal 2026 revenue presented across all three channels. For OEM sales, customer rebates are generally based on purchase volumes or other agreed programs. Distribution and retail incentives are based on historical price incentives, known future price trends and channel inventory levels. The filing does not provide the channel percentage values in the supplied text, but the channel structure indicates a combination of direct OEM relationships and indirect distribution and retail routes to market.

Key facts

• For OEM sales, rebates are typically established by estimating the most likely amount of consideration expected to be received based on an OEM customer's volume of purchases from us or other agreed upon rebate programs. source
• For the distribution and retail channel, sales incentive programs typically involve estimating the most likely amount of rebates based on historical price incentives, known future price trends, and channel inventory level. source