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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): July 29, 2009
WESCO International, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Commission file number 001-14989
     
Delaware
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
  25-1723345
(IRS Employer Identification No.)
     
225 West Station Square Drive
Suite 700
   
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15219
(Address of principal executive offices)
  (412) 454-2200
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area
code)
N/A
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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Item 8.01. Other Events.
     On July 29, 2009, WESCO International, Inc. (the “Company”) made a presentation to its employees regarding the Company’s recently-announced exchange offer. The presentation is filed as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits
(d) Exhibits
     
99.1
  Presentation

 


 

SIGNATURE
     Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
         
  WESCO INTERNATIONAL, INC.
 
 
  By:   /s/ Richard P. Heyse    
    Richard P. Heyse   
    Vice President and Chief Financial Officer   
 
Dated: July 29, 2009

 

EX-99.1
Exhibit 99.1
WESCO International, Inc. WESCO Launches New Financing July 27, 2009


 

WESCO has two convertible bonds totaling $450 million: $150 million maturing in October 2010 $300 million maturing in November 2011 New Financing Opportunity Over the next four weeks, bondholders will be given the opportunity to exchange existing bonds into a new bond of up to $345 million. WESCO International, Inc.


 

Why is WESCO doing this exchange? This financing is being done to further strengthen WESCO's financing position. Benefits of the new financing include: Defers near-term debt maturities Extends term for up to 20 years Increases liquidity Strengthens capital structure providing more flexibility WESCO International, Inc.


 

WESCO's position in the market is strong. This financing will strengthen our balance sheet and enhance our competitive position. WESCO International, Inc.