Bloomberg post says Rexel may be interested in buying Anixter

Feb. 24, 2014
Lots of speculation out in the market right now about who might by wire and cable giant Anixter. One name apparently in the mix, according to a Bloomberg report is Rexel.

Lots of speculation out in the market right now about who might by wire and cable giant Anixter. One name apparently in the mix, according to a Bloomberg report is Rexel.

Said the Bloomberg post:

"French electrical-equipment distributor Rexel SA is one of the bidders, one of the people said. Private-equity firm Carlyle Group LP and U.K. engineering firm Melrose Industries Plc are among those that have looked and passed on buying Anixter in recent weeks, some of the people said."

Details to follow.