Power Solutions acquisition helps company boost revenue.
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Anixter International Inc. recently announced it would acquire HD Supplys Power Solutions division, one of its core lines of business. This article looks at how the $825 million deal benefits both companies.
This article includes:
- What led Anixter to the decision to buy
- Why HD Supply wanted to sell its Power Solutions division
- What is next for Anixter
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