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WESCO International - 10-Q quarterly report FY


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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549


FORM 10-Q



[X] QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

or

[ ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 or 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 FOR THE TRANSITION PERIOD

from to
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For the quarterly period ended JUNE 30, 1999

Commission file number 001-14989


WESCO INTERNATIONAL, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)




DELAWARE 25-1723345
(State or other jurisdiction of (IRS Employer Identification No.)
incorporation or organization)

COMMERCE COURT
FOUR STATION SQUARE, SUITE 700
PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA 15219 (412) 454-2200
(Address of principal executive offices) (Registrant's telephone number,
including area code)

N/A
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)



Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required
to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during
the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was
required to file such reports) and (2) has been subject to such filing
requirements for at least the past 90 days. Yes X No .
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As of August 5, 1999, WESCO International, Inc. had 43,076,172 shares and
4,653,131 shares of common stock and Class B common stock outstanding,
respectively.


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WESCO INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
QUARTERLY REPORT ON FORM 10-Q



TABLE OF CONTENTS

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PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1. Financial Statements
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 31, 1998 and
June 30, 1999 (unaudited) 2
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three months
and six months ended June 30, 1998 and 1999 (unaudited) 3
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the six months
ended June 30, 1998 and 1999 (unaudited) 4
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited) 5

ITEM 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and
Results of Operations 12

ITEM 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk 19


PART II - OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 2. Changes in Securities and Use of Proceeds 19

ITEM 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K 19

Signatures 20
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WESCO INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
DECEMBER 31 JUNE 30
Dollars in thousands, except par values 1998 1999
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(UNAUDITED)
<S> <C> <C>
ASSETS
CURRENT ASSETS:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 8,093 $ 41,331
Trade accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of
$8,082 and $6,817 in 1998 and 1999, respectively 181,511 231,514
Other accounts receivable 22,265 20,674
Inventories 343,764 385,296
Income taxes receivable 7,329 9,248
Prepaid expenses and other current assets 2,892 5,503
Deferred income taxes 16,217 14,064
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Total current assets 582,071 707,630

Property, buildings and equipment, net 107,596 109,066
Goodwill and other intangibles, net of accumulated amortization
of $10,163 and $14,655 in 1998 and 1999, respectively 234,049 252,339
Other assets 26,806 20,789
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Total assets $ 950,522 $ 1,089,824
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
Accounts payable $ 378,590 $ 441,498
Accrued payroll and benefit costs 19,614 15,605
Current portion of long-term debt 16,592 2,391
Other current liabilities 51,671 26,514
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Total current liabilities 466,467 486,008

Long-term debt 579,238 476,526
Other noncurrent liabilities 7,040 7,604
Deferred income taxes 18,832 19,632
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Total liabilities 1,071,577 989,770

Commitments and contingencies

Redeemable Class A common stock, $.01 par value; 4,901,902 issued and
outstanding in 1998 (redemption value of redeemable common stock and
vested options of $130,267 in 1998) 21,506 --

STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY:
Preferred stock, $.01 par value; 20,000,000 shares authorized, no shares issued -- --
Common stock, $.01 par value; 210,000,000 shares authorized, 25,209,817 and
43,052,350 shares issued and outstanding in 1998 and 1999, respectively 252 431
Class B nonvoting convertible common stock, $.01 par value; 20,000,000 shares
authorized, 4,653,131 issued and outstanding in 1998 and 1999 46 46
Additional capital 326,783 564,745
Retained earnings (deficit) (468,220) (464,263)
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (1,422) (905)
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Total stockholders' equity (142,561) 100,054
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Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $ 950,522 $ 1,089,824
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</TABLE>


The accompanying notes are an integral part of the condensed
consolidated financial statements.


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WESCO INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(unaudited)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
THREE MONTHS ENDED SIX MONTHS ENDED
JUNE 30 JUNE 30
In thousands, except share data 1998 1999 1998 1999
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Sales, net $ 748,307 $ 864,151 $ 1,441,755 $ 1,641,566
Cost of goods sold 615,015 707,150 1,181,769 1,345,772
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Gross profit 133,292 157,001 259,986 295,794

Selling, general and administrative expenses 101,543 115,245 205,107 225,625
Depreciation and amortization 3,372 5,229 6,328 9,728
Recapitalization costs 51,800 -- 51,800 --
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Income (loss) from operations (23,423) 36,527 (3,249) 60,441

Interest expense, net 10,278 12,332 16,480 26,791
Other expenses 2,570 4,933 2,570 9,547
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Income (loss) before income taxes and extraordinary item (36,271) 19,262 (22,299) 24,103

Provision for income taxes (18,142) 7,714 (12,693) 9,638
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Income (loss) before extraordinary item (18,129) 11,548 (9,606) 14,465

Extraordinary item, net of tax benefits of $6,711 (Note 4) -- 10,507 -- 10,507
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Net income (loss) $ (18,129) $ 1,041 $ (9,606) $ 3,958
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Basic earnings (loss) per share:
Income (loss) before extraordinary item $ (0.35) $ 0.28 $ (0.17) $ 0.38
Extraordinary item -- (0.25) -- (0.27)
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Net income (loss) $ (0.35) $ 0.03 $ (0.17) $ 0.11
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Diluted earnings (loss) per share:
Income (loss) before extraordinary item $ (0.35) $ 0.25 $ (0.17) $ 0.34
Extraordinary item -- (0.22) -- (0.24)
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Net income (loss) $ (0.35) $ 0.03 $ (0.17) $ 0.10
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</TABLE>


The accompanying notes are an integral part of the condensed
consolidated financial statements.



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WESCO INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(unaudited)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
SIX MONTHS ENDED
JUNE 30
In thousands 1998 1999
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<S> <C> <C>
OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net income (loss) $ (9,606) $ 3,958
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities
Extraordinary item, net of tax benefit -- 10,507
Recapitalization costs 40,500 --
Depreciation and amortization 6,328 9,728
Accretion of original issue and amortization of purchase discounts 2,761 3,867
Amortization of debt issuance costs and interest rate caps 331 706
Gain on sale of property, buildings and equipment (443) (240)
Deferred income taxes (226) 2,953
Changes in assets and liabilities, excluding the effects of acquisitions:
Sale of trade accounts receivable 249,802 25,000
Trade and other receivables (12,602) (62,086)
Inventories 1,115 (32,568)
Other current and noncurrent assets (20,875) 2,702
Accounts payable 41,005 64,834
Accrued payroll and benefit costs (14,184) (4,009)
Other current and noncurrent liabilities (2,357) 1,928
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Net cash provided by operating activities 281,549 27,280

INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Capital expenditures (6,149) (9,641)
Proceeds from the sale of property, buildings and equipment 1,139 320
Advances to affiliates -- (1,196)
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired (90,641) (58,489)
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Net cash used by investing activities (95,651) (69,006)

FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt 850,228 453,966
Repayments of long-term debt (628,350) (564,512)
Debt issuance costs (10,570) (2,103)
Recapitalization costs (18,174) --
Repurchase of common stock and options (653,528) --
Proceeds from issuance of common stock 319,999 187,613
Proceeds from contributed capital 5,806 --
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Net cash provided (used) by financing activities (134,589) 74,964
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Net change in cash and cash equivalents 51,309 33,238
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of period 7,620 8,093
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Cash and cash equivalents at the end of period $ 58,929 $ 41,331
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of the condensed
consolidated financial statements.




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WESCO INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(unaudited)


1. ORGANIZATION

WESCO International, Inc. and its subsidiaries (collectively, "WESCO"),
headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is a full-line distributor of
electrical supplies and equipment and is a provider of integrated supply
procurement services. WESCO is engaged principally in one line of business-the
sale of electrical products and maintenance, repair and operating supplies.
WESCO currently operates branch locations in the United States, Canada, Mexico,
Puerto Rico, Guam, Singapore and the United Kingdom.

Subsequent to the completion in June 1998 of a leveraged recapitalization,
WESCO was substantially owned by an investor group led by affiliates of The
Cypress Group L.L.C. ("Cypress") with WESCO's management retaining the remaining
interest.

On May 17, 1999, WESCO completed an initial public offering of 11,183,750
shares of common stock at $18.00 per share (see Note 3).


2. ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Basis of Presentation

The unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements include the
accounts of WESCO and all of its subsidiaries and have been prepared in
accordance with Rule 10-01 of the Securities and Exchange Commission. The
unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in
conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto
included in WESCO's 1998 Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities
and Exchange Commission.

The unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheet as of June 30, 1999, the
unaudited condensed consolidated statements of operations for the three months
and six months ended June 30, 1998 and 1999, and the unaudited condensed
consolidated statements of cash flows for the six months ended June 30, 1998 and
1999, in the opinion of management, have been prepared on the same basis as the
audited consolidated financial statements and include all adjustments necessary
for the fair presentation of the results of the interim periods. All adjustments
reflected in the condensed consolidated financial statements are of a normal
recurring nature. Results for the interim periods presented are not necessarily
indicative of the results to be expected for the full year. Certain prior period
amounts have been reclassified in order to conform to the current period
presentation.

Recent Accounting Pronouncement

In June 1998, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued SFAS No. 133,
"Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities." This statement,
as amended, is required to be adopted by WESCO as of January 1, 2001, although
early adoption is permitted. This statement requires the recognition of the fair
value of any derivative financial instrument on the balance sheet. Changes in
fair value of the derivative and, in certain instances, changes in the fair
value of an underlying hedged asset or liability, are recognized through either
income or as a component of other comprehensive income. Management does not
expect this statement will have a material impact on the results of operations
or financial position of WESCO.


3. INITIAL PUBLIC OFFERING

On May 17, 1999, WESCO completed its initial public offering of 11,183,750
shares of common stock ("Offering") at $18.00 per share. In connection with the
Offering, certain employee rights to require WESCO to repurchase outstanding
redeemable common stock were terminated and approximately $31.5 million of
convertible notes were converted into common stock. Proceeds from the Offering
(after deducting Offering costs) totaling $187.6 million and borrowings of
approximately $65 million were used to redeem all of the senior discount notes
($62.8 million) and to repay the revolving credit and term loan facilities
($188.8 million).

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In connection with the Offering, on April 11, 1999, the Board of Directors
approved a 57.8 to one stock split effected in the form of a stock dividend of
WESCO's common stock. The Board of Directors also reclassified the Class A
common stock into common stock, increased the authorized common stock to
210,000,000 shares and the authorized Class B common stock to 20,000,000 shares
and authorized 20,000,000 shares of $.01 par preferred stock, all effective May
11, 1999. In this report, all share and per share data have been restated to
reflect the stock split.


4. EXTRAORDINARY ITEM

In the second quarter of 1999, WESCO: (i) entered into a new $400 million
revolving credit facility and retired its existing term loans and revolving
facility; (ii) terminated its existing accounts receivable securitization
program and entered into a new accounts receivable securitization program; and
(iii) retired all of its outstanding 11.125% senior discount notes. In
conjunction with these transactions, approximately $8.9 million of deferred
financing charges were written off and redemption costs of $8.3 million were
incurred to redeem the 11.125% senior discount notes. These transactions
resulted in an extraordinary loss of $10.5 million, net of income tax benefits
of $6.7 million.


5. RECAPITALIZATION

On June 5, 1998, WESCO repurchased and retired 61,862,068 shares of common
stock held by certain shareholders for net consideration of approximately $653.5
million ("Equity Consideration"). In addition, WESCO repaid approximately $379.1
million of then outstanding indebtedness, and sold 29,604,351 shares of common
stock to an investor group led by affiliates of Cypress representing
approximately 88.7% of WESCO for an aggregate cash consideration of $318.1
million ("Cash Equity Contribution") (collectively, "Recapitalization").
Existing management retained approximately 11.3% interest in WESCO after the
Recapitalization. WESCO funded the Equity Consideration and the repayment of
indebtedness from proceeds of the Cash Equity Contribution, issuance of
approximately $351 million of senior subordinated and senior discount notes, a
$170 million credit facility and the sale of approximately $250 million of
accounts receivable. Given the 11.3% retained ownership, the transaction was
treated as a recapitalization for financial reporting purposes and, accordingly,
the historical bases of WESCO's assets and liabilities were not affected.

In connection with the Recapitalization, WESCO recorded a one-time charge of
$51.8 million related to investment banking fees of $13.8 million, compensation
charges of $11.3 million associated with one-time bonuses paid to certain
members of management, transaction fees of $9.5 million paid to Cypress,
compensation charges of $6.2 million associated with the cash settlement of
certain stock options, compensation charges of $4.1 million associated with the
acceleration of vesting of one former executive's stock options issued at a
discount and other non-capitalized transaction fees and expenses amounting to
$6.9 million.


6. ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE SECURITIZATION

On June 30, 1999, WESCO and certain of its subsidiaries terminated its
previous accounts receivable securitization program and entered into a new $350
million accounts receivable securitization program ("Receivables Facility") with
another financial institution. Under the Receivables Facility WESCO sells, on a
continuous basis, to WESCO Receivables Corporation, a wholly-owned, special
purpose subsidiary ("SPC"), an undivided interest in all eligible accounts
receivable. The SPC sells to a third party conduit all the receivables while
maintaining a subordinated interest, in the form of overcollateralization, in a
portion of the receivables. WESCO has agreed to continue servicing the sold
receivables for the financial institution at market rates; accordingly, no
servicing asset or liability has been recorded.




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As of December 31, 1998 and June 30, 1999, securitized accounts receivable
totaled $360.1 million and $414.8 million, respectively, of which the
subordinated retained interest was $84.1 million and $112.8 million,
respectively. Accordingly, $276.0 million and $302.0 million of accounts
receivable balances were removed from the consolidated balance sheet at December
31, 1998 and June 30, 1999. Net proceeds from the transactions totaled $274.2
million in 1998 and $25.0 million in the first six months of 1999. Costs
associated with the Receivables Facility totaled $2.6 million in the first six
months of 1998, and $9.5 million in the first six months of 1999. These amounts
are recorded as other expenses in the condensed consolidated statement of
operations and are primarily related to the discount and loss on the sale of
accounts receivables, partially offset by related servicing revenue.


7. LONG-TERM DEBT

The following table sets forth WESCO's outstanding indebtedness.

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
DECEMBER 31 JUNE 30
In thousands 1998 1999
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<S> <C> <C>
Revolving credit facility $ -- $183,850
Senior subordinated notes (1) 289,194 289,746
Term loans 169,500 --
Prior revolving facility 42,450 --
Senior discount notes (2) 52,071 --
Other 42,615 5,321
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595,830 478,917
Less current portion (16,592) (2,391)
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Total $579,238 $476,526
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</TABLE>


(1) Net of original issue discount and purchase discount of $918 and $9,888
respectively, at December 31, 1998 and $891 and $9,363 respectively, at
June 30, 1999.

(2) Net of original issue discount and purchase discount of $33,266 and
$1,664, respectively.


During the second quarter of 1999, WESCO completed the Offering and, as
discussed below, refinanced the majority of its long-term debt facilities. As a
result of these transactions, the term loans and the senior discount notes were
repaid, the prior revolving facility was refinanced and certain convertible
notes were converted into WESCO common stock.

The term loans and prior revolving facility borrowings were made pursuant to
a credit agreement entered into by and between WESCO and certain financial
institutions. This credit agreement provided for term loan facilities in an
aggregate principal amount of $270 million and a $100 million revolving credit
facility. This facility provided variable-rate borrowings tied to market
indices plus applicable borrowing margins.

The senior discount notes with an aggregate principal amount of $87 million and
a stated rate of 11.125% were issued with an original issue discount ("OID") of
$36.5 million that was being accreted over the period ending June 1, 2003.


Revolving Credit Facility

On June 29, 1999, WESCO Distribution, Inc. entered into a new $400 million
revolving credit facility with a consortium of financial institutions. The
revolving credit facility, which matures in June 2004, consists of up to $365
million of revolving loans denominated in US dollars and a Canadian sublimit
totaling $35 million. Borrowings under the revolving credit facility are
collateralized by substantially all the assets, excluding real property, of
WESCO Distribution, Inc. and are guaranteed by WESCO International, Inc. and
certain subsidiaries.




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Borrowings bear rates of interest equal to various indices, at WESCO's
option, plus a borrowing margin. At June 30, 1999, the interest rate on
revolving credit facility borrowings was 6.86%. A commitment fee of 30 to 50
basis points per annum is due on unused portions of the revolving credit
facility.

Capitalized debt issuance costs related to the new revolving credit facility
were approximately $1.8 million and are being amortized to interest expense on a
straight-line basis, which does not differ materially from the
effective-interest method, over the life of the credit agreement.

The revolving credit facility contains various restrictive covenants that,
among other things, include limitations on (i) dividend payments or certain
other restricted payments or investments; (ii) the incurrence of additional
indebtedness and guarantees or issuance of additional stock; (iii) creation of
liens; (iv) mergers, consolidation or sales of substantially all of WESCO's
assets; (v) certain transactions among affiliates; (vi) payments by certain
subsidiaries to WESCO; and (vii) capital expenditures. In addition, the
agreements require WESCO to meet certain leverage, working capital and interest
coverage ratios.


8. LONG-TERM INCENTIVE PLAN

On April 26, 1999, the Board of Directors approved the Long-Term Incentive
Plan ("LTIP"). The LTIP provides for stock participation in the form of options,
restricted stock awards and performance awards by certain key employees of
WESCO. The LTIP covers a maximum of 6,936,000 shares of WESCO's common stock.
The exercise price is determined by the Compensation Committee of the Board of
Directors.


9. ACQUISITIONS

On September 11, 1998, WESCO acquired substantially all the assets and
assumed substantially all liabilities and obligations relating to the operations
of Bruckner Supply Company, Inc. ("Bruckner"), a privately owned company
headquartered in Port Washington, New York. Bruckner is a provider of integrated
supply procurement and outsourcing activities for large industrial companies.
Net sales totaled approximately $222 million in 1997.

The following unaudited pro forma information assumes that the Bruckner
acquisition had occurred as of January 1, 1998. Adjustments to arrive at the pro
forma information include, among others, those related to acquisition financing,
amortization of goodwill and the related tax effects of such adjustments at an
assumed rate of 39%.

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
THREE MONTHS ENDED SIX MONTHS ENDED
In thousands, except per share amounts JUNE 30, 1998 JUNE 30, 1998
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<S> <C> <C>
Sales, net $814,030 $1,573,770
Net loss (16,000) (6,648)
Basic earnings per share (0.31) (0.12)
Diluted earnings per share (0.31) (0.12)
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</TABLE>


The pro forma financial information does not purport to present what WESCO's
results of operations would have been if the Bruckner acquisition had actually
occurred as of January 1, 1998, or to project WESCO's results of operations for
any future period.

During 1999, WESCO purchased four electrical supply distributors with annual
sales of approximately $70 million for an aggregate consideration of $24.4
million, resulting in goodwill of $9.5 million.



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10. EARNINGS PER SHARE

The following tables set forth the details of basic and diluted earnings per
share before extraordinary item:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
THREE MONTHS ENDED
JUNE 30
Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts 1998 1999
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<S> <C> <C>
Income (loss) before extraordinary item $(18,129) $11,548
Interest on convertible debt -- 189
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Earnings (loss) used in diluted earnings
(loss) per share before extraordinary item $(18,129) $11,737
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Weighted average common shares outstanding used in
computing basic earnings (loss) per share
52,184,367 41,737,337
Common shares issuable upon exercise of
dilutive stock options -- 4,072,623
Assumed conversion of convertible debt -- 928,205
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Weighted average common shares outstanding and
common share equivalents used in computing
diluted earnings (loss) per share 52,184,367 46,738,165
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Earnings (loss) per share before extraordinary item
Basic $(0.35) $0.28
Diluted $(0.35) $0.25
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</TABLE>


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
SIX MONTHS ENDED
JUNE 30
Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts 1998 1999
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<S> <C> <C>
Income (loss) before extraordinary item $(9,606) $14,465
Interest on convertible debt -- 595
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Earnings (loss) used in diluted earnings
(loss) per share before extraordinary item $(9,606) $15,060
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Weighted average common shares outstanding
used in computing basic earnings (loss)
per share 55,686,399 38,271,955
Common shares issuable upon exercise of
dilutive stock options -- 3,948,807
Assumed conversion of convertible debt -- 1,754,090
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Weighted average common shares outstanding and
common share equivalents used in computing
diluted earnings (loss) per share 55,686,399 43,974,852
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Earnings (loss) per share before extraordinary item
Basic $(0.17) $0.38
Diluted $(0.17) $0.34
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</TABLE>


In the three months and six months ended June 30, 1998, interest on
convertible debt of $85 and $168, respectively, and common share equivalents
outstanding of 4,235,761 and 4,324,910, respectively, were anti-dilutive and,
accordingly, were not considered in the computation of diluted loss per share.





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11. COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

The following tables set forth comprehensive income and its components:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
THREE MONTHS ENDED
JUNE 30
In thousands 1998 1999
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<S> <C> <C>
Net income (loss) $(18,129) $1,041
Foreign currency translation adjustment (344) 258
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Comprehensive income (loss) $(18,473) $1,299
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</TABLE>


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
SIX MONTHS ENDED
JUNE 30
In thousands 1998 1999
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<S> <C> <C>
Net income (loss) $(9,606) $3,958
Foreign currency translation adjustment (277) 517
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Comprehensive income (loss) $(9,883) $4,475
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</TABLE>



12. CASH FLOW STATEMENT

Supplemental cash flow information with respect to acquisitions was as
follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
SIX MONTHS ENDED
JUNE 30
In thousands 1998 1999
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<S> <C> <C>
Details of acquisitions
Fair value of assets acquired $142,664 $30,974
Deferred acquisition payment -- 36,415
Fair value of liabilities assumed (32,403) (6,600)
Notes issued to seller (19,620) (2,300)
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Cash paid for acquisitions $ 90,641 $58,489
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</TABLE>

Noncash investing and financing activities not reflected in the consolidated
statement of cash flows for the six months ended June 30, 1999, consisted of
$21.5 million of conversion redeemable Class A common stock and the conversion
of $31.5 million of convertible notes into WESCO common stock.


13. OTHER FINANCIAL INFORMATION

In June 1998, WESCO Distribution, Inc. issued $300 million of 9 1/8% senior
subordinated notes. The senior subordinated notes are fully and unconditionally
guaranteed by WESCO International, Inc. on a subordinated basis to all existing
and future senior indebtedness of WESCO International, Inc. Summarized financial
information for WESCO Distribution, Inc. is as follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
BALANCE SHEET DATA
DECEMBER 31 JUNE 30
In thousands 1998 1999
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<S> <C> <C>
Current assets $582,071 $707,630
Noncurrent assets 368,451 382,194
Current liabilities 466,467 486,008
Long-term debt 527,167 476,526
Other noncurrent liabilities 25,872 27,236
Total liabilities and stockholder's equity 950,522 1,089,824
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</TABLE>



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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS DATA
THREE MONTHS ENDED
JUNE 30
In thousands 1998 1999
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<S> <C> <C>
Sales, net $748,307 $864,151
Gross profit 133,292 157,001
Income (loss) from operations (23,423) 36,527
Net income (loss) (17,646) 1,856
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</TABLE>


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
SIX MONTHS ENDED
JUNE 30
In thousands 1998 1999
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<S> <C> <C>
Sales, net $1,441,755 $1,641,566
Gross profit 259,986 295,794
Income (loss) from operations (3,249) 60,441
Net income (loss) (9,123) 6,360
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</TABLE>


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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

The following discussion should be read in conjunction with the information
in the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements and notes thereto
included herein and WESCO International Inc.'s Financial Statements and
Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of
Operations included in its 1998 Annual Report on Form 10-K.

GENERAL

WESCO is a leading distributor of electrical products and other industrial
MRO supplies and related services in North America. WESCO has over 330 branches
and five distribution centers strategically located in 48 states, nine Canadian
provinces, Puerto Rico, Guam, Mexico, the United Kingdom and Singapore. WESCO
serves over 130,000 customers worldwide, offering over 1,000,000 products from
over 23,000 suppliers. WESCO's diverse customer base includes a wide variety of
industrial companies; contractors for industrial, commercial and residential
projects; utility companies, and commercial, institutional and governmental
customers. Approximately 90% of WESCO's net sales are generated from operations
in the U.S., 9% from Canada and the remainder from other countries.


RECENT DEVELOPMENTS

Recent developments affecting the results of operations and financial
position of WESCO include the following:

Initial Public Offering. On May 17, 1999, WESCO completed its initial public
offering of 11,183,750 shares of common stock ("Offering") at $18.00 per share.
In connection with the Offering, certain employee rights to require WESCO to
repurchase outstanding redeemable common stock were terminated and approximately
$31.5 million of convertible notes were converted into common stock. Proceeds
from the Offering (after deducting Offering costs) totaling $187.6 million and
borrowings of approximately $65 million were used to redeem all of the senior
discount notes ($62.8 million) and to repay the revolving credit and term loan
facilities ($188.8 million).

Credit Refinancing. On June 29, 1999, WESCO Distribution, Inc. entered into
a new $400 million revolving credit facility with a consortium of financial
institutions. The new credit agreement provides greater financial flexibility
and lower annual costs of financing than the previous credit agreement. In
addition, WESCO entered into a new $350 million accounts receivable
securitization program that provides for a larger amount of eligible accounts
receivable and lower costs than the previous securitization program.

In conjunction with these transactions, approximately $8.9 million of
deferred financing charges were written off and redemption costs of $8.3 million
were incurred to redeem the 11.125% senior discount notes. These transactions
resulted in an extraordinary loss of $10.5 million, net of income tax benefits
of $6.7 million.

Acquisitions. During the first six months of 1999, WESCO purchased four
electrical supply distributors with annual sales of approximately $70 million
for an aggregate consideration of $24.4 million, resulting in goodwill of $9.5
million.



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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Second Quarter of 1999 versus Second Quarter of 1998

The following table sets forth the percentage relationship to net sales of
certain items in WESCO's condensed consolidated statements of operations for the
periods presented:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
THREE MONTHS ENDED
JUNE 30
1998 1999
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<S> <C> <C>
Sales, net 100.0% 100.0%
Gross profit 17.8 18.2
Selling, general and administrative expenses 13.6 13.3
Depreciation and amortization 0.5 0.6
Recapitalization costs 6.9 --
----- -----
Income (loss) from operations (3.1) 4.2
Interest expense 1.4 1.4
Other expense 0.3 0.6
----- -----
Income (loss) before income taxes and
extraordinary item (4.8) 2.2
Income taxes (benefits) (2.4) 0.9
----- -----
Income (loss) before extraordinary item (2.4) 1.3
Extraordinary item -- (1.2)
----- -----
Net income (loss) (2.4)% 0.1%
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>

Net Sales. Sales in the second quarter of 1999 increased $115.9 million, or
15.5%, to $864.2 million compared with $748.3 million in the prior-year quarter,
primarily due to sales attributable to acquired companies. The mix of direct
shipment sales increased to approximately 47% in the second quarter of 1999 from
41% in the second quarter of 1998 as a result of the Bruckner acquisition
completed in September 1998. Substantially all of Bruckner's sales are direct
shipment.

Gross Profit. Gross profit for the second quarter of 1999 increased $23.7
million to $157.0 million from $133.3 million for the second quarter of 1998.
Gross profit margin increased to 18.2% in the current-year quarter from 17.8% in
the second quarter of 1998. The increase was primarily due to lower costs of
sales partially offset by the effects of the Bruckner acquisition. Gross profit
margin in 1999 includes the effect of an increase in direct shipment sales
associated with the Bruckner acquisition. Direct ship gross margins are lower
than those of other sales; however, operating profit margins are often higher,
since the product handling and fulfillment costs associated with direct
shipments are much lower. Excluding the effects of the Bruckner acquisition,
gross profit margin increased to 18.8% due to gross margin improvement
initiatives.

Selling, General and Administrative Expenses. Selling, general and
administrative ("SG&A") expenses increased $13.7 million, or 13.5%, to $115.2
million. Approximately $11.5 million of this increase was associated with
companies acquired during 1998 and the first half of 1999; the remainder was
associated with certain expenses that are variable in nature and increase when
sales increase. As a percent of sales, SG&A expenses declined to 13.3% compared
with 13.6% in the year-earlier quarter reflecting a lower relative cost
structure associated with the Bruckner acquisition.

In connection with the recapitalization completed in June 1998, WESCO
recorded a one-time charge of $51.8 million primarily related to various
financing expenses, professional and legal fees and management compensation
costs.

Depreciation and Amortization. Depreciation and amortization increased $1.9
million to $5.2 million reflecting higher amortization of goodwill from
acquisitions and increases in property, buildings and equipment over the prior
year.



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Interest and Other Expense. Interest expense totaled $12.3 million for the
second quarter of 1999, an increase of $2.1 million over the same period in
1998. The increase was primarily due to the higher levels of borrowings
associated with the June 1998 recapitalization and acquisitions.

Other expense totaled $4.9 million and $2.6 million in the second quarter of
1999 and 1998, respectively, reflecting costs associated with the accounts
receivable securitization.

Income Taxes. Income tax expense totaled $7.7 million in the second quarter
of 1999 and the effective tax rate was 40.0%. In the second quarter of 1998,
income tax benefits totaled $18.1 million and were primarily due to the one-time
$51.8 million recapitalization costs recorded in the second quarter of 1998. The
effective tax rate in the second quarter of 1998 was 50.0% primarily reflecting
certain nondeductible recapitalization costs. Excluding the recapitalization
costs, the effective tax rate was 39.0% for second quarter of 1998. The
effective tax rates differ from the federal statutory rate primarily due to
state income taxes and nondeductible expenses.

Income Before Extraordinary Item and Net Income. For the second quarter of
1999, income before extraordinary item totaled $11.5 million, or $0.25 per
diluted share, compared with a loss and loss per diluted share of $18.1 million
and $0.35, respectively, in the second quarter of 1998. The increases in the
comparison are primarily due to revenue growth through acquisitions and
nonrecurring recapitalization costs included in the second quarter 1998 results.

Net income and diluted earnings per share totaled $1.0 million and $0.03,
respectively, for the second quarter of 1999, compared with a net loss of $18.1
million, or $0.35 per diluted share, for the second quarter of 1998.


Six Months Ended June 30, 1999 versus Six Months Ended June 30, 1998

The following table sets forth the percentage relationship to net sales of
certain items in WESCO's condensed consolidated statements of operations for the
periods presented:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
SIX MONTHS ENDED
JUNE 30
1998 1999
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C>
Sales, net 100.0% 100.0%
Gross profit 18.0 18.0
Selling, general and administrative expenses 14.2 13.7
Depreciation and amortization 0.5 0.6
Recapitalization costs 3.6 --
----- -----
Income (loss) from operations (0.3) 3.7
Interest expense 1.1 1.6
Other expense 0.2 0.6
----- -----
Income (loss) before income taxes and
extraordinary item (1.6) 1.5
Income taxes (benefits) (0.9) 0.6
----- -----
Income (loss) before extraordinary item (0.7) 0.9
Extraordinary item -- (0.6)
----- -----
Net income (loss) (0.7)% 0.3%
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>


Net Sales. Sales in the first six months of 1999 increased $199.8 million,
or 13.9%, to $1.6 billion compared with $1.4 billion in the prior-year period
due to sales attributable to acquired companies. The mix of direct shipment
sales increased to approximately 47% in the first six months of 1999 from 40% in
the first six months of 1998 as a result of the Bruckner acquisition completed
in September 1998. Substantially all of Bruckner's sales are direct shipment.

Gross Profit. Gross profit for the first six months of 1999 increased $35.8
million to $295.8 million from $260.0 million for the first six months of 1998.
Gross profit margin was 18.0% in the first half of 1999 and 1998. Excluding the
effects of the Bruckner acquisition, which has a higher proportion of
lower-margin direct ship sales, gross profit margin increased to 18.7% due to
gross margin improvement initiatives.





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Selling, General and Administrative Expenses. Selling, general and
administrative ("SG&A") expenses increased $20.5 million, or 10.0%, to $225.6
million. This increase was associated with companies acquired during 1998 and in
the first half of 1999. As a percent of sales, SG&A expenses declined to 13.7%
compared with 14.2% in the year-earlier quarter reflecting a lower relative cost
structure associated with the Bruckner acquisition.

Depreciation and Amortization. Depreciation and amortization increased $3.4
million to $9.7 million reflecting higher amortization of goodwill from
acquisitions and increases in property, buildings and equipment over the prior
year.

Interest and Other Expense. Interest expense totaled $26.8 million for the
first six months of 1999, an increase of $10.3 million over the same period in
1998. The increase was primarily due to the higher levels of borrowings
associated with the recapitalization and acquisitions.

Other expense totaled $9.5 million and $2.6 million in the first six months
of 1999 and 1998, respectively, reflecting costs associated with the accounts
receivable securitization program which commenced in June 1998.

Income Taxes. Income tax expense totaled $9.6 million in the first six
months of 1999 and the effective tax rate was 40.0%. In the second quarter of
1998, income tax benefits totaled $12.7 million and were primarily due to the
one-time $51.8 million recapitalization costs recorded in the second quarter of
1998. The effective tax rate in the first six months of 1998 was 56.9% primarily
reflecting certain nondeductible recapitalization costs. Excluding the
recapitalization costs, the effective tax rate was 39.0% for the first six
months of 1998.

Income Before Extraordinary Item and Net Income. For the first six months of
1999, income before extraordinary item totaled $14.5 million, or $0.34 per
diluted share, compared with a loss of $9.6 million, or $0.17 per diluted share,
in the first six months of 1998. The increases in the comparison are primarily
due to revenue growth and nonrecurring recapitalization costs included in the
1998 results.

Net income and diluted earnings per share totaled $4.0 million and $0.10,
respectively, for the first six months of 1999, compared with a net loss of $9.6
million, or $0.17 per diluted share, for the first six months of 1998.


LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

Total assets were $1.1 billion and $950.5 million at June 30, 1999 and
December 31, 1998, respectively. In addition, stockholders' equity totaled
$100.1 million at June 30, 1999, compared with a deficit of $142.6 million at
December 31, 1998. The increase in stockholders' equity was primarily due to the
Offering.

The following table sets forth WESCO's outstanding indebtedness.

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
DECEMBER 31 JUNE 30
In millions 1998 1999
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C>
Revolving credit facility $ -- $183.9
Senior subordinated notes (1) 289.2 289.7
Term loans 169.5 --
Prior revolving facility 42.4 --
Senior discount notes (2) 52.1 --
Other 42.6 5.3
------ ------
595.8 478.9
Less current portion (16.6) (2.4)
------ ------
Total $579.2 $476.5
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</TABLE>


(1) Net of original issue discount and purchase discount of $0.9 and $9.9,
respectively, at December 31, 1998 and $0.9 and $9.4, respectively, at
June 30, 1999.

(2) Net of original issue discount and purchase discount of $33.2 and $1.7,
respectively.






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During the second quarter of 1999, WESCO completed the Offering with net
proceeds of $187.6 million, and, as discussed below, refinanced its credit
agreement and accounts receivable securitization program. As a result of these
transactions, the term loans and the senior discount notes were repaid, the
prior revolving facility was refinanced and $31.5 million of convertible notes
were converted into WESCO common stock.

Revolving Credit Facility

On June 29, 1999, WESCO Distribution, Inc. entered into a new $400 million
revolving credit facility with a consortium of financial institutions. The
revolving credit facility, which matures in June 2004, consists of up to $365
million of revolving loans denominated in US dollars and a Canadian sublimit
totaling $35 million. Borrowings under the revolving credit facility are
collateralized by substantially all the assets, excluding real property, of
WESCO Distribution, Inc. and are guaranteed by WESCO International, Inc. and
certain subsidiaries.

Borrowings bear rates of interest equal to various indices, at WESCO's
option, plus a borrowing margin. At June 30, 1999, the interest rate on
revolving credit facility borrowings was 6.86%. A commitment fee of 30 to 50
basis points per annum is due on unused portions of the revolving credit
facility. The new credit agreement is expected to reduce WESCO's borrowing
costs.

The revolving credit facility contains various restrictive covenants that,
among other things, impose limitations on (i) dividend payments or certain other
restricted payments or investments; (ii) the incurrence of additional
indebtedness and guarantees or issuance of additional stock; (iii) creation of
liens; (iv) mergers, consolidation or sales of substantially all of WESCO's
assets (v) certain transactions among affiliates; (vi) payments by certain
subsidiaries to WESCO; and (vii) capital expenditures. In addition, the
agreements require WESCO to meet certain leverage, working capital and interest
coverage ratios.

Accounts Receivable Securitization Program

On June 30, 1999, WESCO and certain of its subsidiaries terminated its
previous accounts receivable securitization program and entered into a new $350
million accounts receivable securitization program ("Receivables Facility") with
another financial institution. Under the Receivables Facility WESCO sells an
undivided interest in all eligible accounts receivable. WESCO has agreed to
continue servicing the sold receivables for the financial institution at market
rates; accordingly, no servicing asset or liability has been recorded.

WESCO's liquidity needs arise from seasonal working capital requirements,
capital expenditures, debt service obligations and acquisitions. An analysis of
cash flows for the first six months of 1999 and 1998 follows:

Operating Activities. Cash provided by operating activities totaled $27.3
million in the first six months of 1999, compared to $281.5 million a year ago.
Cash provided by operations in the first six months of 1999 and 1998 included
proceeds of $25.0 million and $249.8 million, respectively, from the sale of
accounts receivable in connection with the accounts receivable securitization
program. Excluding this transaction, operating activities provided $2.3 million
in 1999 and $31.7 million in 1998. On this basis, the period-to-period decline
in operating cash flow was primarily due to increases in working capital.

Investing Activities. Net cash used in investing activities was $69.0
million in the first six months of 1999, compared to $95.7 million in the same
period of 1998. Cash used for investing activities was higher in 1998 primarily
due to amounts invested in business acquisitions. Capital expenditures for the
first six months of 1999 were $9.6 million compared to $6.1 million for first
six months of 1998 and were for computer equipment and software, branch and
distribution center facility improvements, forklifts and delivery vehicles. The
increase from the prior year was primarily due to the replacement of computer
hardware at the branch locations.






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Financing Activities. Cash provided by financing activities totaled $75.0
million in the first six months of 1999 primarily reflecting the Offering
offset, in part, by a net reduction in long-term debt. In the first six months
of 1998, cash used by financing activities totaled $134.6 million primarily
reflecting the Recapitalization completed in June 1998.

Management believes that cash generated from operations, together with
amounts available under the credit agreement after the Offering and the
receivables facility, will be sufficient to meet WESCO's working capital,
capital expenditures and other cash requirements for the foreseeable future.
There can be no assurance, however, that this will be the case. Financing of
acquisitions can be funded under the existing credit agreement and may,
depending on the number and size of acquisitions, require the issuance of
additional debt and equity securities.


YEAR 2000 READINESS DISCLOSURE

The Year 2000 issue concerns the ability of automated applications to
process date-dependent processes, calculations and information by properly
interpreting the year. The Year 2000 issue may potentially impact WESCO's
business-critical computerized applications related to, among others, customer
sales, service and invoicing, purchasing, inventory management, payroll,
financing and financial accounting and reporting. In addition, other non
business-critical systems and services may also be affected. WESCO has assembled
an internal project team composed of information systems, operations, finance
and executive personnel to:

o assess the readiness of our systems, vendors and suppliers, third-party
service providers, customers and financial institutions;

o replace or correct through program changes all non-compliant
applications;

o develop remediation action plans for systems that may not be Year 2000
compliant; and

o develop contingency plans in the event systems and services are not
compliant.

The readiness assessment phase of the project is complete and consisted of a
detailed assessment and testing of substantially all internal computer systems,
surveys of significant vendors and suppliers, service providers and customers.
WESCO has received, or is seeking, documentation from many external parties,
including its major suppliers, customers and service providers, indicating their
Year 2000 readiness. Over the past three years, WESCO has invested approximately
$5.5 million in new information systems to support the growth and diversity of
its business. In addition to meeting this objective, Year 2000 compliance was
also achieved in many systems.

As of the date of this report, WESCO's core information technology and
non-information technology systems are Year 2000 compliant. Additional testing
will continue through December 1999. The project team is also developing or
enhancing contingency plans to minimize the potential adverse effect the Year
2000 issue could have on WESCO in the event business-critical systems and
processes of WESCO or its suppliers or customers fail to be compliant. Such
contingent plans include identifying alternative suppliers or service providers.
Costs specifically associated with modifying WESCO's systems for Year 2000
compliance are expensed as incurred. Through June 30, 1999, such costs totaled
approximately $2.4 million. Costs to be incurred in the remainder of 1999 to
address Year 2000 problems are estimated to be $1.0 million. Such costs do not
include normal system upgrades and replacements.






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Based on current information, WESCO believes that the most likely worst case
scenario to result from a Year 2000 failure by WESCO, its suppliers or customers
would be a temporary limitation in its ability to distribute electrical products
from certain operating locations or provide integrated supply services to its
customers. Based on its own efforts and information received from third parties,
WESCO does not believe that Year 2000 issues are likely to result in significant
operational problems or have a material adverse impact on its consolidated
financial position, operations or cash flow. Nonetheless, failures of suppliers,
third party vendors or customers resulting from Year 2000 issues could result in
a short-term material adverse effect.


INFLATION

The rate of inflation, as measured by changes in the consumer price index,
did not have a material effect on the sales or operating results of WESCO during
the periods presented. However, inflation in the future could affect WESCO's
operating costs. Price changes from suppliers have historically been consistent
with inflation and have not had a material impact on WESCO's results of
operations.


SEASONALITY

WESCO's operating results are affected by certain seasonal factors. Sales
are typically at their lowest during the first quarter due to a reduced level of
activity during the winter months. Sales increase during the warmer months
beginning in March and continuing through November. Sales drop again slightly in
December as the weather cools and also as a result of reduced level of activity
during the holiday season. As a result, WESCO reports sales and earnings in the
first quarter that are generally lower than that of the remaining quarters.


FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

From time to time in this report and in other written reports and oral
statements, references are made to expectations regarding future performance of
WESCO. When used in this context, the words "anticipates," "plans," "believes,"
"estimates," "intends," "expects," "projects" and similar expressions are
intended to identify forward-looking statements, although not all
forward-looking statements contain such words. Such statements including, but
not limited to, WESCO's statements regarding its business strategy, growth
strategy, productivity and profitability enhancement, new product and service
introductions and liquidity and capital resources are based on management's
beliefs, as well as on assumptions made by, and information currently available
to, management, and involve various risks and uncertainties, certain of which
are beyond WESCO's control. WESCO's actual results could differ materially from
those expressed in any forward-looking statement made by or on behalf of WESCO.
In light of these risks and uncertainties there can be no assurance that the
forward-looking information will in fact prove to be accurate. Factors that
might cause actual results to differ from such forward-looking statements
include, but are not limited to, an increase in competition, the amount of
outstanding indebtedness, the availability of appropriate acquisition
opportunities, availability of key products, functionality of information
systems, Year 2000 readiness, international operating environments and other
risks that are described in WESCO's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year
ended December 31, 1998 which are incorporated by reference herein. WESCO has
undertaken no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking
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ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISKS

The information required relative to market risk has not been included, as
it is not material to WESCO.


PART II - OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 2. CHANGES IN SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS

On May 17, 1999, WESCO completed its initial public offering of 11,183,750
shares of common stock, $.01 par value, ("Offering") at $18.00 per share. In
connection with the Offering, certain employee rights to require WESCO to
repurchase outstanding redeemable common stock were terminated and approximately
$31.5 million of convertible notes were converted into common stock. Proceeds
from the Offering (after deducting Offering costs) totaling $187.6 million and
borrowings of approximately $65 million were used to redeem all of the senior
discount notes ($62.8 million) and to repay the revolving credit and term loan
facilities ($188.8 million). All of the proceeds of the Offering have been
applied and the Offering has terminated.


ITEM 6. EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K

(A) EXHIBITS

The following exhibits are filed herewith.

10.1 Credit Agreement among WESCO Distribution, Inc., WESCO
Distribution-Canada, Inc., WESCO International, Inc. and the
Lenders Identified therein, dated June 29, 1999.

10.2 Receivables Purchase Agreement, dated as of June 30, 1999,
among WESCO Receivables Corp., WESCO Distribution, Inc.,
Market Street Capital Corp. and PNC Bank, National
Association.

27 Financial Data Schedule

Copies of these exhibits may be retrieved electronically at the Securities
and Exchange Commission's home page at www.sec.gov. Exhibits will also be
furnished without charge by writing to Steven A. Burleson, Vice President,
Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, Commerce Court, Four Station Square,
Suite 700, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15219. Requests may also be directed to
(412) 454-2200.

(B) REPORTS ON FORM 8-K

None





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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,
the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on August 16,
1999 on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

WESCO International, Inc. and Subsidiaries

By: /s/ Steven A. Burleson
---------------------------------
Steven A. Burleson
Vice President, Chief Financial
Officer and Treasurer




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EXHIBIT INDEX

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
EXHIBIT NUMBER DESCRIPTION
- --------------- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C>
10.1 Credit Agreement among WESCO Distribution, Inc., WESCO Distribution-Canada, Inc.,
WESCO International, Inc. and the Lenders identified therein, dated June 29, 1999,
filed herewith. Omitted schedules and exhibits will be provided supplementally to
the Commission upon request.

10.2 Receivables Purchase Agreement, dated as of June 30, 1999, among WESCO Receivables
Corp., WESCO Distribution, Inc., Market Street Capital Corp. and PNC Bank, National
Association, filed herewith. Omitted schedules and exhibits will be provided
supplementally to the Commission upon request.

27 Financial Data Schedule, filed herewith
</TABLE>





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