A recent federal court decision provides cautionary guidance for manufacturers or suppliers planning on terminating their dealers in a distributorship. (i) Distributor shall maintain a record of all sales, which shall be preserved for seven (7) years following termination of this Agreement for any reason.â–« Agreement should set out the minimum performance standards required of distributor. Distribution agreements are contracts between a distributor and manufacturer. They are also sometimes called wholesale distribution agreements. "Master Distributor" has the meaning set out in the preamble of this Agreement. Live Webcast Seminar. A license and distribution agreement is a legal, written contract between two parties who wish to share the rights to a brand, patent, or trademark. Transfer and Distribution Agreement - Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Co. and Imation Corp. This checklist sets out some of the key considerations when terminating a distribution agreement.