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New Global Wesco Anixter Brand Name Unveiled

Wesco acquired security-focused distributor Anixter back in 2020. New Wesco Anixter represents united brand name.

News January 31
Anixter New Hires Wholesale Distribution
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Security Industry Veteran James Rothstein Joins Lee Equity Partners

Rothstein is a 30-year executive in the security industry, and most recently led Wesco/Anixter’s $2 billion global security…

News April 7
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Wesco Reports 2020 Sales Increased 48% on Anixter Acquisition

Net sales for the fourth quarter increased 97%, which the wholesale distributor attributes in large part to acquiring…

News February 10
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Wesco Sells Canadian Utility Distribution Business to Rexel

The deal partially fulfills Wesco’s pledge to divest its Canadian utility and datacom businesses in connection to its…

News February 3
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Wesco Finalizes Merger With Anixter to Consolidate Fragmented Market

The transaction was in the works since last year and getting to this point required Wesco to fight…

News June 22
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Wesco and Anixter Name Post-Closing Leadership Team

The transaction is expected to close in the second or third quarter of 2020, subject to the satisfaction…

News June 2
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Anixter Ends Bidding War; Agrees to Wesco’s $4.5B Buyout Offer

Anixter announced plans in October to be acquired by a Clayton, Dubilier & Rice affiliate for $3.8 billion;…

News January 13
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Anixter Favors New $100 Per Share Cash-and-Stock Offer by Wesco

Rival bidder Clayton, Dubilier & Rice will have five business days to negotiate a counter offer, according to…

News January 9
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Wesco Not Going Quietly, Submits Improved Buyout Bid for Anixter

Wesco raised its buyout bid for rival wholesale distributor Anixter to $97 a share in cash and stock,…

News January 6
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