M&A Deal Summary

Anixter International Acquires Clark Security Products

On December 20, 2010, Anixter International acquired distribution company Clark Security Products for 37M USD

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Anixter International’s 12th transaction in the Distribution sector.
  • This is Anixter International’s 8th largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is Anixter International’s 6th transaction in the United States.
  • This is Anixter International’s 2nd transaction in California.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2010-12-20
Target Clark Security Products
Sector Distribution
Buyer(s) Anixter International
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition
Deal Value 37M USD

Target

Clark Security Products

San Diego, California, United States
Clark is a distributor of security products and locksmith supplies to commercial, industrial and government entities throughout the United States, with major distribution centers in San Diego, CA; Dallas, TX; Sacramento, CA; Denver, CO; Lexington, KY; Silver Spring, MD; Phoenix, AZ; and Kent, WA. Clark's broad array of products includes locking hardware, access control devices, closed circuit television, along with various technical support services.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Anixter International

Glenview, Illinois, United States
Category Company
Founded 1957
Sector Distribution
Employees9,300
Revenue 8.4B USD (2018)
DESCRIPTION
Entrance to Anixter's corporate headquarters in Glenview, Illinois.
Entrance to Anixter's corporate headquarters in Glenview, Illinois.

Anixter International, Inc. is a distributor of Network & Security Solutions, Electrical & Electronic Solutions, and Utility Power Solutions. From enterprise networks to industrial MRO supply to video surveillance applications to electric power distribution, Anixter offers full-line solutions, and intelligence, that create reliable, resilient systems that sustain businesses and communities. Anixter International, Inc. was formed in 1957 and is based in Glenview, Illinois.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 13 of 16
Sector (Distribution) 12 of 15
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 11 of 13
State (California) 2 of 2
Country (United States) 6 of 8
Year (2010) 1 of 1
Size (of disclosed) 8 of 10
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2008-10-03 World Class Wire & Cable

Waukesha, Wisconsin, United States

World Class Wire & Cable, Inc., is a distributor of electrical wire and cable.

Buy $62M
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2011-08-16 Align Aerospace

Chatsworth, California, United States

Align Aerospace is a distributor of aerospace fasteners and other hardware, primarily to aerospace original equipment manufacturers.

Sell $155M
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