If this is true then it can't be news! A manufacturer and a distributor have signed contracts. Any change in distribution (except those caused by major financial changes, top management changes or fraud by either party) have to be announced by the party making the change well in advance. Usually at least 6 months and sometimes much longer. That is because new sales forces, customer service, repair preparations, advertising, marketing, all have to be in place to ensure a smooth transition. That includes pre-arranged agreements as to the transfer of inventory.
So any new distribution has been announced to all of the magazines, dealers, show sponsors, etc. So you should have been aware of a possible switch some time ago. It seems that your dealer told you and you announced it and no one who has responded seemed to be aware of it. That would indicate that if a change is to take place at the end of the month, 2 days from now, that it sounds more like a rumor. And changing distribution 3 months before the end of the year and the heaviest selling season is unlikely. What is more likely is that your dealer is looking for a new source of supply.
Who is the current distributor and who is supposed to become the new distributor? Have you verified this information with another dealer?
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