M&A TRANSACTION · 2020
Anixter International acquired by WESCO International
$4.50B· 0.53x revenue
Target
Anixter International
Glenview, IL
Leading global distributor of network and security solutions, electrical and electronic solutions, and utility power solutions
Acquirer
WESCO International
Strategic buyer
Disclosed financials at time of acquisition
Revenue
$8500.0M
EBITDA
—
Deal Value
$4.50B
EV/EBITDA
—
Context
This $4.50B acquisition of Anixter International by WESCO International sits in the wholesale distribution sub-vertical. WESCO International is acquiring as a strategic buyer; see how strategic acquirers typically price wholesale distribution businesses on our Wholesale Distribution strategic buyer-pool page.
Source
Data sourced from WESCO Press Release — primary source. All figures reflect disclosed values at the time of the acquisition; no estimated or imputed data. Methodology
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