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Sidley says it is advising Rexel on $1.4 billion GCG acquisition
Sidley Austin said it is representing Rexel in its $1.4 billion acquisition of GCG from Audax Private Equity. The firm said the proposed transaction is expected to expand Rexel’s North American operations and increase its exposure to infrastructure markets, including data centers and power networks.
Key points
- Sidley described GCG as a supplier of wire, cable, connectivity and engineered products and services.Sidley Austin
- The firm named Sara Garcia Duran, Christopher Barbuto and Courtney Gilberg as transaction team leaders.Sidley Austin
- Sidley said the team includes antitrust, trade, cybersecurity and environmental specialists.Sidley Austin
- The firm’s announcement also identifies defense, communications and utilities as relevant GCG end markets.Sidley Austin