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GLOBAL INDUSTRIAL

Controversies

Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.

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  1. 2014

    Supplier kickback convictions

    Gilbert and Carl Fiorentino pleaded guilty in connection with a supplier kickback scheme involving the former Systemax technology business and concealed supplier-related financial interests.

  2. 2012

    SEC case involving former executive compensation

    The SEC charged former Systemax director and technology-group executive Gilbert Fiorentino over allegedly undisclosed compensation and company merchandise obtained from firms doing business with Systemax. He agreed to a fine and a permanent public-company officer and director bar.

  3. 2005

    Inventory-accounting restatements

    The company restated results for earlier periods after discovering inventory-accounting errors involving its British operation and TigerDirect unit.