# WESCO International acquires Anixter International for $6.1B

WESCO International Inc. acquired Anixter International Inc. for $6.1 billion. The Competition Bureau registered a consent agreement requiring WESCO to divest its datacom and utility divisions to address competition concerns in Canada.

- Type: Acquisition
- Announced: 2020-08-06
- Where: Canada, Canada
- Value: $6.10B
- Status: completed
- Products: pole line hardware, data communication products
- Sectors: [Electrical Equipment](https://endata.com/sectors/electrical-equipment.md)

## Companies

- [Anixter International](https://endata.com/companies/42981.md) (target)
- [WESCO International](https://endata.com/companies/44467.md) (acquirer)

## Sources

- [newswire.ca](https://www.newswire.ca/fr/news-releases/competition-bureau-safeguards-competition-in-markets-essential-to-the-delivery-of-electricity-and-internet-to-canadians-803061759.html), 2020-08-06: "Canadians rely on companies like WESCO and Anixter to support their basic needs, such as light, heat and internet connectivity."
- [reminetwork.com](https://www.reminetwork.com/articles/electrical-equipment-conglomerate-to-divest/), 2020-08-07: "These products are essential inputs in the delivery of electricity and internet to Canadians and Canadian businesses."

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