Rexel agrees to buy GCG for about $1.4 billion

By Public Technologies
  • Rexel agreed to buy US specialty infrastructure distributor GCG from Audax Private Equity for about USD 1.4 billion enterprise value.
  • GCG expects more than USD 1.1 billion revenue in 2026, with about an 11% EBITA margin, supported by value-added services.
  • Deal targets faster-growth electrification segments, with over 60% of GCG revenue tied to areas such as data centers and grid modernization.
  • Financing combines existing cash with about EUR 800 million of debt, alongside a planned equity raise of up to EUR 500 million.
  • Closing is expected by end-2026, subject to customary approvals and conditions.


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