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Executive Summary

WESCO International's subsidiary, WESCO Distribution, priced a private offering of $650 million in 5.250% senior notes due 2031 and $850 million in 5.500% senior notes due 2034, raising approximately $1.48 billion in net proceeds. The funds will be used to redeem all of its outstanding 7.250% senior notes due 2028 and repay a portion of its ABL Facility, representing a refinancing move at lower interest rates.

Key Facts

• WESCO Distribution, Inc. priced a private offering of $650 million 5.250% senior notes due 2031 and $850 million 5.500% senior notes due 2034.
• Net proceeds are estimated at approximately $1.48 billion after fees and expenses.
• Proceeds will be used to redeem all outstanding 7.250% senior notes due 2028 and repay a portion of the ABL Facility.
• The notes are unsecured and unsubordinated, guaranteed by WESCO International and Anixter Inc.
• The offering settled on February 27, 2026, subject to customary closing conditions.

Financial Impact

$1.48 billion in net proceeds used to refinance higher-cost debt; retiring $1.5 billion in 7.250% notes due 2028 with $1.5 billion in new notes at 5.25%-5.5%.

Risk Factors

• The new notes are unsecured and unsubordinated, increasing credit risk in the capital structure.
• Failure to satisfy customary closing conditions could delay or cancel the offering.
• Future interest rate increases could impact the cost of the remaining ABL and receivables facilities.

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Documents Analyzed

This report is based on 6 SEC documents filed with EDGAR.

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