M&A Deal Summary

Anixter International Acquires Pentacon

On September 1, 2002, Anixter International acquired distribution company Pentacon for 121M USD

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Anixter International’s 2nd transaction in the Distribution sector.
  • This is Anixter International’s 3rd largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is Anixter International’s 2nd transaction in the United States.
  • This is Anixter International’s 1st transaction in California.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2002-09-01
Target Pentacon
Sector Distribution
Buyer(s) Anixter International
Deal Type Special Situations/Distressed
Deal Value 121M USD

Target

Pentacon

Chatsworth, California, United States
Pentacon is a provisioner of advanced inventory management services for fasteners and small parts including procurement, just- in-time delivery, quality assurance testing, kitting, and e-commerce and electronic data interchange to a broad spectrum of industrial and aerospace customers.

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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 2 of 16
Sector (Distribution) 2 of 15
Type (Special Situations/Distressed) 1 of 1
State (California) 1 of 2
Country (United States) 2 of 8
Year (2002) 1 of 1
Size (of disclosed) 3 of 10
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
1998-06-01 Pacer Electronics

Woburn, Massachusetts, United States

Pacer Electronics, Inc. is a distributor of wires, cables, and related supplies to OEMs and VARs.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2003-09-26 Walters Hexagon Group

Worcester, United Kingdom

Walters Hexagon Group Ltd. is a distributor of fasteners and other small components to Original Equipment Manufacturers and a provider of inventory management services.

Buy $42M
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