CDW (CDW) 10-K 28 Feb 20 2019 FY Annual report Financial data

Document and Entity Information

Document and Entity Information - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019	Feb. 25, 2020	Jun. 28, 2019
Cover page.
Document Type	10-K
Document Annual Report	true
Document Period End Date	Dec. 31, 2019
Document Transition Report	false
Entity File Number	001-35985
Entity Registrant Name	CDW CORP
Entity Central Index Key	0001402057
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--12-31
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2019
Document Fiscal Period Focus	FY
Amendment Flag	false
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code	DE
Entity Tax Identification Number	26-0273989
Entity Address, Address Line One	75 Tri-State International
Entity Address, City or Town	Lincolnshire
Entity Address, State or Province	IL
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code	60069
City Area Code	847
Local Phone Number	465-6000
Title of 12(b) Security	Common stock, par value $0.01 per share
Trading Symbol	CDW
Security Exchange Name	NASDAQ
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	Yes
Entity Voluntary Filers	No
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Entity Interactive Data Current	Yes
Entity Filer Category	Large Accelerated Filer
Entity Small Business	false
Entity Emerging Growth Company	false
Entity Shell Company	false
Entity Public Float			$ 15,932
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		142,771,539
Documents Incorporated by Reference	Certain parts of the registrant's definitive proxy statement for its 2020 annual meeting of stockholders to be held on May 21, 2020, which will be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on or before April 29, 2020 , are incorporated by reference into Part III of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.

Consolidated Balance Sheets

Consolidated Balance Sheets - USD ($) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 154	$ 205.8
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $7.9 and $7.0, respectively	3,002.2	2,671.2
Merchandise inventory	611.2	454.3
Miscellaneous receivables	395.1	316.4
Prepaid expenses and other	171.6	149.1
Total current assets	4,334.1	3,796.8
Operating lease right-of-use assets	131.8
Property and equipment, net	363.1	156.1
Goodwill	2,553	2,462.8
Other intangible assets, net	594.1	712.2
Other assets	23.3	39.8
Total Assets	7,999.4	7,167.7
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable-trade	1,835	1,577.1
Accounts payable-inventory financing	429.9	429.3
Current maturities of long-term debt	34.1	25.3
Contract liabilities	252.2	178.3
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities:
Compensation	212.3	186.4
Advertising	147.9	119.2
Sales and income taxes	88.6	55.5
Other	491.4	232
Total current liabilities	3,491.4	2,803.1
Long-term liabilities:
Debt	3,283.2	3,183.3
Deferred income taxes	62.4	141.9
Operating lease liabilities	131.1
Other liabilities	71	64.2
Total long-term liabilities	3,547.7	3,389.4
Stockholders' equity:
Preferred stock, $0.01 par value, 100.0 shares authorized; no shares issued or outstanding for both periods	0	0
Common stock, $0.01 par value, 1,000.0 shares authorized; 143.0 and 147.7 shares outstanding, respectively	1.4	1.5
Paid-in capital	3,095.3	2,996.9
Accumulated deficit	(2,018.6)	(1,892.6)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(117.8)	(130.6)
Total stockholders' equity	960.3	975.2
Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity	$ 7,999.4	$ 7,167.7

Consolidated Statements Of Oper

Consolidated Statements Of Operations - USD ($) shares in Millions, $ in Millions	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019	Sep. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2019	Mar. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018	Sep. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2018	Mar. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Income Statement [Abstract]
Net sales	$ 4,536.9	$ 4,907.7	$ 4,629.9	$ 3,957.9	$ 4,074.8	$ 4,373.2	$ 4,186.1	$ 3,606.4	$ 18,032.4	$ 16,240.5	$ 14,832.9
Cost of sales									14,992.5	13,533.6	12,382.7
Gross profit	777.5	816.5	773.8	672.1	693.8	713.6	695.6	603.9	3,039.9	2,706.9	2,450.2
Selling and administrative expenses									1,713.1	1,537.1	1,410
Advertising expense									193.2	182.5	173.7
Operating income	283.8	320.6	300.3	228.9	242.9	274.8	265.5	204.1	1,133.6	987.3	866.5
Interest expense, net									(159.4)	(148.6)	(150.5)
Other (expense) income, net									(24.5)	1.8	(55.3)
Income before income taxes									949.7	840.5	660.7
Income tax expense									(212.9)	(197.5)	(137.6)
Net income	$ 185.6	$ 201.7	$ 196.6	$ 152.9	$ 159.3	$ 183.7	$ 173	$ 127	$ 736.8	$ 643	$ 523.1
Net income per common share:
Earnings per share, basic (in dollars per share)	$ 1.29	$ 1.39	$ 1.35	$ 1.04	$ 1.07	$ 1.22	$ 1.14	$ 0.83	$ 5.08	$ 4.26	$ 3.37
Earnings per share, diluted (in dollars per share)	$ 1.27	$ 1.37	$ 1.33	$ 1.02	$ 1.05	$ 1.20	$ 1.12	$ 0.82	$ 4.99	$ 4.19	$ 3.31
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic [Abstract]
Basic weighted-average shares outstanding (in shares)									145.1	150.9	155.4
Diluted weighted-average shares outstanding (in shares)									147.8	153.6	158.2

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Pa

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parentheticals) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Allowance for doubtful accounts	$ 7.9	$ 7
Preferred shares, par value (in dollars per share)	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Preferred shares, authorized (in shares)	100,000,000	100,000,000
Preferred shares, issued (in shares)	0	0
Preferred shares, outstanding (in shares)	0	0
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Common shares, authorized (in shares)	1,000,000,000	1,000,000,000
Common shares, issued (in shares)	143,000,000	147,700,000
Common shares, outstanding (in shares)	143,000,000	147,700,000

Consolidated Statements of Comp

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income	$ 736.8	$ 643	$ 523.1
Unrealized loss from hedge accounting, net of tax	(11.3)	(5.9)	(0.1)
Reclassification of hedge accounting gain to net income, net of tax	1.7	3.9	0.3
Foreign currency translation, net of tax	22.4	(32.7)	43.7
Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax	12.8	(34.7)	43.9
Comprehensive income	$ 749.6	$ 608.3	$ 567

Consolidated Statement Of Share

Consolidated Statement Of Shareholders' Equity - USD ($) $ in Millions	Total	Common Stock	Treasury Stock	Paid-in Capital	Accumulated Deficit	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
Beginning balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2016		160,300,000	0
Beginning balance at Dec. 31, 2016	$ 1,047.9	$ 1.6	$ 0	$ 2,857.3	$ (1,671.2)	$ (139.8)
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Net income	523.1				523.1
Equity-based compensation expense	37.9			37.9
Stock option exercises (in shares)		1,500,000
Stock option exercises	13			13
Coworker stock purchase plan (in shares)		200,000
Coworker stock purchase plan	10.3			10.3
Repurchases of common stock (in shares)		(8,900,000)
Repurchases of common stock	(534)	$ (0.1)			(533.9)
Dividend payments	(106.9)			0.7	(107.6)
Incentive compensation plan stock withheld for taxes (in shares)			100,000
Incentive compensation plan stock withheld for taxes	(49.6)			(7.6)	(42)
Foreign currency translation	43.7					43.7
Unrealized loss from hedge accounting	(0.1)					(0.1)
Realized gain from hedge accounting	0.3					0.3
Ending balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2017		153,100,000	100,000
Ending balance at Dec. 31, 2017	985.6	$ 1.5	$ 0	2,911.6	(1,831.6)	(95.9)
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Net income	643				643
Equity-based compensation expense	36.5			36.5
Stock option exercises (in shares)		800,000
Stock option exercises	28.6			28.6
Coworker stock purchase plan (in shares)		100,000
Coworker stock purchase plan	11.8			11.8
Repurchases of common stock (in shares)		(6,300,000)
Repurchases of common stock	(522.3)				(522.3)
Dividend payments	(139.4)			0.8	(140.2)
Incentive compensation plan stock withheld for taxes (in shares)			(100,000)
Incentive compensation plan stock withheld for taxes	(33.9)			7.6	(41.5)
Foreign currency translation	(32.7)
Unrealized loss from hedge accounting	(5.9)					(5.9)
Realized gain from hedge accounting	3.9					3.9
Ending balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2018		147,700,000	0
Ending balance at Dec. 31, 2018	975.2	$ 1.5	$ 0	2,996.9	(1,892.6)	(130.6)
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Net income	736.8				736.8
Equity-based compensation expense	$ 47.7			47.7
Stock option exercises (in shares)	1,065,184	1,300,000
Stock option exercises	$ 34.9			34.9
Coworker stock purchase plan (in shares)		100,000
Coworker stock purchase plan	14.9			14.9
Repurchases of common stock (in shares)		(6,100,000)
Repurchases of common stock	(657.2)	$ (0.1)			(657.1)
Dividend payments	(183.4)			0.9	(184.3)
Incentive compensation plan stock withheld for taxes	(21.4)				(21.4)
Foreign currency translation	22.4					22.4
Unrealized loss from hedge accounting	(11.3)					(11.3)
Realized gain from hedge accounting	1.7					1.7
Ending balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2019		143,000,000	0
Ending balance at Dec. 31, 2019	$ 960.3	$ 1.4	$ 0	$ 3,095.3	$ (2,018.6)	$ (117.8)

Consolidated Statements of Shar

Consolidated Statements of Shareholders' Equity (Parenthetical) - $ / shares	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]
Dividends (in dollars per share)	$ 1.265	$ 0.925	$ 0.690

Consolidated Statements Of Cash

Consolidated Statements Of Cash Flows - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income	$ 736.8	$ 643	$ 523.1
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	267.1	265.6	260.9
Equity-based compensation expense	48.5	40.7	43.7
Deferred income taxes	(87.9)	(56.1)	(172.7)
Other	29	10.9	62.4
Changes in assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable	(244.8)	(365.1)	(136.8)
Merchandise inventory	(153)	(46.8)	16.9
Other assets	(10.9)	25.2	(117.8)
Accounts payable-trade	194.1	271.2	231.5
Other liabilities	248.3	117.3	66.5
Net cash provided by operating activities	1,027.2	905.9	777.7
Cash flows used in investing activities:
Capital expenditures	(236.3)	(86.1)	(81.1)
Acquisition of businesses, net of cash acquired	(95.1)	0
Net cash used in investing activities	(331.4)	(86.1)	(81.1)
Cash flows used in financing activities:
Proceeds from borrowings under revolving credit facilities	2,445.5	686.7	1,560.7
Repayments of borrowings under revolving credit facilities	(2,394.5)	(686.7)	(1,560.7)
Repayments of long-term debt	(23.5)	(21.6)	(14.9)
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt	600	0	2,083
Payments to extinguish long-term debt	(539)	0	(2,121.3)
Net change in accounts payable-inventory financing	(1.3)	(67.4)	(84)
Repurchases of common stock	(657.2)	(522.3)	(534)
Payment of incentive compensation plan withholding taxes	(21.4)	(33.9)	(49.6)
Dividend payments	(183.4)	(139.4)	(106.9)
Other	25	29.8	9
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities	(749.8)	(754.8)	(818.7)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	2.2	(3.4)	2.6
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents	(51.8)	61.6	(119.5)
Cash and cash equivalents – beginning of period	205.8	144.2	263.7
Cash and cash equivalents – end of period	154	205.8	144.2
Supplementary disclosure of cash flow information:
Interest paid	(154.2)	(148.8)	(148.5)
Taxes paid, net	$ (272.2)	$ (261.2)	$ (275.7)

Description of Business and Sum

Description of Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Description of Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	Description of Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Description of Business CDW Corporation ("Parent"), a Fortune 500 company and member of the S&P 500 Index, is a leading provider of integrated information technology ("IT") solutions to small, medium and large business, government, education and healthcare customers in the United States ("US"), the United Kingdom ("UK") and Canada. The Company's offerings range from discrete hardware and software products to integrated IT solutions such as mobility, security, data center optimization, cloud computing, virtualization and collaboration. Throughout this report, the terms "the Company" and "CDW" refer to Parent and its 100% owned subsidiaries. Parent has two 100% owned subsidiaries, CDW LLC and CDW Finance Corporation. CDW LLC is an Illinois limited liability company that, together with its 100% owned subsidiaries, holds all material assets and conducts all business activities and operations of the Company. CDW Finance Corporation is a Delaware corporation formed for the sole purpose of acting as co-issuer of certain debt obligations as described in Note 18 (Supplemental Guarantor Information) and does not hold any material assets or engage in any business activities or operations. Basis of Presentation The Consolidated Financial Statements have been prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("GAAP") and the rules and regulations of the US Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"). Reclassifications Certain prior period amounts have been reclassified to conform with current period presentation. Principles of Consolidation The Consolidated Financial Statements include the accounts of Parent and its 100% owned subsidiaries. All intercompany transactions and accounts are eliminated in consolidation. Use of Estimates The preparation of the Consolidated Financial Statements in accordance with GAAP requires management to make certain estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities as of the date of the Consolidated Financial Statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reported periods. The Company bases its estimates on historical experience and on various other assumptions that management believes are reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. Actual results and outcomes could differ from those estimates. Business Combinations The Company accounts for business combinations using the acquisition method of accounting, which allocates the fair value of the purchase consideration to the tangible and intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on their estimated fair values. The excess of the purchase consideration over the fair values of these identifiable assets and liabilities is recorded as goodwill. When determining the fair values of assets acquired and liabilities assumed, management makes significant estimates and assumptions. The Company may utilize third-party valuation specialists to assist the Company in the allocation. Initial purchase price allocations are subject to revision within the measurement period, not to exceed one year from the date of acquisition. Acquisition-related expenses and transaction costs associated with business combinations are expensed as incurred. Cash and Cash Equivalents Cash and cash equivalents include deposits in banks and short-term (original maturities of three months or less at the time of purchase), highly liquid investments that are readily convertible to known amounts of cash and are so near maturity that there is insignificant risk of changes in value due to interest rate changes. Accounts Receivable Trade accounts receivable are recorded at the invoiced amount and typically do not bear interest. The Company provides allowances for doubtful accounts related to accounts receivable for estimated losses resulting from the inability of its customers to make the required payments. The Company takes into consideration the overall quality of the receivable portfolio along with specifically-identified customer risks in establishing the allowance. Merchandise Inventory Inventory is valued at the lower of cost and net realizable value. Cost is determined using a weighted-average cost method. Price protection is recorded when earned as a reduction to the cost of inventory. The Company decreases the value of inventory for estimated obsolescence equal to the difference between the cost of inventory and the net realizable value, based upon an aging analysis of the inventory on hand, specifically known inventory-related risks and assumptions about future demand and market conditions. Miscellaneous Receivables Miscellaneous receivables primarily consist of amounts due from vendors. The Company receives incentives from vendors related to cooperative advertising, volume rebates, bid programs, price protection and other programs. These incentives generally relate to written vendor agreements with specified performance requirements and are recorded as adjustments to Cost of sales or Merchandise inventory, depending on the nature of the incentive. Property and Equipment Property and equipment are stated at cost, less accumulated depreciation. The Company calculates depreciation expense using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets. For revenue generating assets, the Company calculates depreciation expense using the straight-line method to the estimated residual value over the estimated useful life of the assets. Property and equipment are reviewed for impairment when events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable. Determination of recoverability is based on an estimate of undiscounted future cash flows resulting from the use of the asset and its eventual disposition. If the carrying amount of an asset exceeds its estimated future undiscounted cash flows, an impairment loss is recorded for the excess of the asset's carrying amount over its fair value. Leasehold improvements are amortized over the shorter of their estimated useful lives or the remaining lease term. Expenditures for major renewals and improvements that extend the useful life of property and equipment are capitalized. Expenditures for maintenance and repairs are charged to expense as incurred. Leases The Company enters into operating lease contracts, as assessed at contract inception, primarily for real estate, data centers and equipment. On the lease commencement date, the Company records operating lease liabilities based on the present value of the future lease payments. In determining the present value of future lease payments, the Company uses its incremental borrowing rate based on the information available at the commencement date. For real estate and data center contracts, the Company accounts for the lease and non-lease components as a single lease component. For certain equipment leases, the Company applies a portfolio approach to account for the right-of-use asset and operating lease liability. In assessing the lease term, the Company includes options to renew only when it is reasonably certain that it will be exercised; a determination which is at the sole discretion of the Company. For leases with an initial term of 12 months or less, the Company has elected to not record a right-of-use asset and lease liability. For equipment leases used in revenue generating activities, the Company records a right-of-use asset and lease liability for leases with a term of 12 months or less. The Company records lease expense on a straight-line basis over the lease term beginning on the commencement date. Goodwill The Company performs an evaluation of goodwill, utilizing either a qualitative or quantitative impairment test. A qualitative assessment is performed at least on an annual basis to determine whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying value. The Company performs a quantitative impairment test for each reporting unit every three years, or more frequently if circumstances indicate a potential impairment. The annual test for impairment is conducted as of December 1. The Company's reporting units included in the assessment of potential goodwill impairment are the same as its operating segments. Goodwill is not amortized but is subject to periodic testing for impairment at the reporting unit level. Under a qualitative assessment, the most recent quantitative assessment is used to determine if it is more likely than not that the reporting unit's goodwill is impaired. As part of this qualitative assessment, the Company assesses relevant events and circumstances including macroeconomic conditions, industry and market conditions, cost factors, overall financial performance, changes in share price and entity-specific events to determine if there is an indication of impairment. Under a quantitative assessment, goodwill impairment is identified by comparing the fair value of a reporting unit to its carrying amount, including goodwill. If the carrying amount of a reporting unit exceeds its fair value, goodwill is considered impaired and an impairment charge is recognized in an amount equal to that excess, not to exceed the carrying amount of goodwill. Fair value of a reporting unit is determined by using a weighted combination of an income approach ( 75% ) and a market approach ( 25% ), as this combination is considered the most indicative of the Company's fair value in an orderly transaction between market participants. Under the income approach, the Company determines fair value based on estimated future cash flows of a reporting unit, discounted by an estimated weighted-average cost of capital, which reflects the overall level of inherent risk of a reporting unit and the rate of return an outside investor would expect to earn. The estimated future cash flows of each reporting unit are based on internally generated forecasts for the remainder of the respective reporting period and the next five years . Under the market approach, the Company utilizes valuation multiples derived from publicly available information for guideline companies to provide an indication of how much a knowledgeable investor in the marketplace would be willing to pay for a company. The valuation multiples are applied to the reporting units. Determining the fair value of a reporting unit is judgmental in nature and requires the use of significant estimates and assumptions, including Net sales growth rates, gross profit margins, operating margins, discount rates and future market conditions, among others. Any changes in the judgments, estimates or assumptions used could produce significantly different results. Intangible Assets Intangible assets with determinable lives are amortized on a straight-line basis over their respective estimated useful lives. The cost of computer software developed or obtained for internal use is capitalized and amortized on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful life of the software. Intangible assets are reviewed for impairment when events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of such assets may not be recoverable. Determination of recoverability is based on an estimate of undiscounted future cash flows resulting from the use of the asset and its eventual disposition. If the carrying amount of an asset exceeds its estimated future undiscounted cash flows, an impairment loss is recorded for the excess of the asset's carrying amount over its fair value. In addition, each quarter, the Company evaluates whether events and circumstances warrant a revision to the remaining estimated useful life of each of these intangible assets. If the Company were to determine that a change to the remaining estimated useful life of an intangible asset was necessary, then the remaining carrying amount of the intangible asset would be amortized prospectively over that revised remaining useful life. Deferred Financing Costs Deferred financing costs, such as underwriting, financial advisory, professional fees and other similar fees are capitalized and recognized in Interest expense, net over the estimated life of the related debt instrument using the effective interest method or straight-line method, as applicable. The Company classifies deferred financing costs as a direct deduction from the carrying value of the Long-term debt liability on the Consolidated Balance Sheets, except for deferred financing costs associated with revolving credit facilities which are presented as an asset, within Other assets on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Derivative Instruments The Company has interest rate cap agreements for the purpose of hedging its exposure to fluctuations in interest rates. The interest rate cap agreements are designated as cash flow hedges of interest rate risk and recorded at fair value in Other assets on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Changes in fair value of the derivative instruments, along with the change in the fair value of the hedged item, are reported as a component of Accumulated other comprehensive loss until reclassified to Interest expense, net in the same period the hedge transaction affects earnings. Fair Value Measurements Fair value is defined under GAAP as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. A fair value hierarchy has been established for valuation inputs to prioritize the inputs into three levels based on the extent to which inputs used in measuring fair value are observable in the market. Each fair value measurement is reported in one of the three levels which is determined by the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement in its entirety. These levels are: Level 1 – observable inputs such as quoted prices for identical instruments traded in active markets. Level 2 – inputs are based on quoted prices for similar instruments in active markets, quoted prices for identical or similar instruments in markets that are not active and model-based valuation techniques for which all significant assumptions are observable in the market or can be corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the assets or liabilities. Level 3 – inputs are generally unobservable and typically reflect management's estimates of assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability. The fair values are therefore determined using model-based techniques that include option pricing models, discounted cash flow models and similar techniques. Revenue Recognition The Company is a primary distribution channel for a large group of vendors and suppliers, including original equipment manufacturers ("OEMs"), software publishers and wholesale distributors. The Company accounts for a contract when it has approval and commitment from both parties, the rights of the parties are identified, payment terms are established, the contract has commercial substance and collectability of consideration is probable. The Company evaluates the following indicators amongst others when determining whether it is acting as a principal in the transaction and recording revenue on a gross basis: (i) the Company is primarily responsible for fulfilling the promise to provide the specified goods or service, (ii) the Company has inventory risk before the specified good or service has been transferred to a customer or after transfer of control to the customer and (iii) the Company has discretion in establishing the price for the specified good or service. If the terms of a transaction do not indicate the Company is acting as a principal in the transaction, then the Company is acting as an agent in the transaction and the associated revenues are recognized on a net basis. The Company recognizes revenue once control has passed to the customer. The following indicators are evaluated in determining when control has passed to the customer: (i) the Company has a right to payment for the product or service, (ii) the customer has legal title to the product, (iii) the Company has transferred physical possession of the product to the customer, (iv) the customer has the significant risk and rewards of ownership of the product and (v) the customer has accepted the product. The Company's products can be delivered to customers in a variety of ways, including (i) as physical product shipped from the Company's warehouse, (ii) via drop-shipment by the vendor or supplier or (iii) via electronic delivery of keys for software licenses. The Company's shipping terms typically allow for the Company to recognize revenue when the product reaches the customer's location. The Company leverages drop-shipment arrangements with many of its vendors and suppliers to deliver products to its customers without having to physically hold the inventory at its warehouses. The Company is the principal in the transaction and recognizes revenue for drop-shipment arrangements on a gross basis. Revenue Recognition for Hardware Revenues from sales of hardware products are recognized on a gross basis as the Company is acting as a principal in these transactions, with the selling price to the customer recorded as Net sales and the acquisition cost of the product recorded as Cost of sales. The Company recognizes revenue from these transactions when control has passed to the customer, which is usually upon delivery of the product to the customer. In some instances, the customer agrees to buy the product from the Company but requests delivery at a later date, commonly known as bill-and-hold arrangements. For these transactions, the Company deems that control passes to the customer when the product is ready for delivery. The Company views products ready for delivery when the customer has a signed agreement, significant risk and rewards for the products, the ability to direct the assets, the products have been set aside specifically for the customer, cannot be redirected to another customer and for customer orders that include configuration services, when such services have been completed. The Company's vendor partners warrant most of the products the Company sells. These manufacturer warranties are assurance-type warranties and are not considered separate performance obligations. The warranties are not sold separately and only provide assurance that products will conform with the manufacturer's specifications. In some transactions, a third party will provide the customer with an extended warranty. These extended warranties are sold separately and provide the customer with a service in addition to assurance that the product will function as expected. The Company considers these warranties to be separate performance obligations from the underlying product. For extended warranties, the Company is arranging for those services to be provided by the third party and therefore is acting as an agent in the transaction and records revenue on a net basis at the point of sale. The Company sells cloud computing solutions which include Infrastructure as a Service ("IaaS"). IaaS solutions utilize third-party partners to enable customers to access data center functionality in a cloud-based solution, including storage, computing and networking. The Company recognizes revenue for cloud computing solutions for arrangements with one-time invoicing to the customer at the time of invoice on a net basis as the Company is acting as an agent in the transaction. For monthly subscription-based arrangements, the Company is acting as an agent in the transaction and recognizes revenue as it invoices the customer for its monthly usage on a net basis. Revenue Recognition for Software Revenues from most software license sales are recognized as a single performance obligation on a gross basis as the Company is acting as a principal in these transactions at the point the software license is delivered to the customer. Generally, software licenses are sold with accompanying third-party delivered software assurance, which is a product that allows customers to upgrade, at no additional cost, to the latest technology if new capabilities are introduced during the period that the software assurance is in effect. The Company evaluates whether the software assurance is a separate performance obligation by assessing if the third-party delivered software assurance is critical or essential to the core functionality of the software itself. This involves considering if the software provides its original intended functionality to the customer without the updates, if the customer would ascribe a higher value to the upgrades versus the up-front deliverable, if the customer would expect frequent intelligence updates to the software (such as updates that maintain the original functionality), and if the customer chooses to not delay or always install upgrades. If the Company determines that the accompanying third-party delivered software assurance is critical or essential to the core functionality of the software license, the software license and the accompanying third-party delivered software assurance are recognized as a single performance obligation. The value of the product is primarily the accompanying support delivered by a third party and therefore the Company is acting as an agent in these transactions and recognizes them on a net basis at the point the associated software license is delivered to the customer. For software licenses where the accompanying third-party delivered software assurance is not critical or essential to the core functionality, the software assurance is recognized as a separate performance obligation, with the associated revenue recognized on a net basis at the point the related software license is delivered to the customer. For additional information regarding the accounting for bundled arrangements, see "Revenue Recognition for Bundled Arrangements" below. The Company sells cloud computing solutions which include Software as a Service ("SaaS"). SaaS solutions utilize third-party partners to offer the Company's customers access to software in the cloud that enhances office productivity, provides security or assists in collaboration. The Company recognizes revenue for cloud computing solutions for arrangements with one-time invoicing to the customer at the time of invoice on a net basis as the Company is acting as an agent in the transaction. For monthly subscription-based arrangements, the Company is acting as an agent in the transaction and recognizes revenue as it invoices the customer for its monthly usage on a net basis. The Company's customers are offered the opportunity by certain of its vendors to purchase software licenses and software assurance under enterprise agreements ("EAs"). For most EA transactions, the Company's obligation to the customer is that of a distributor or sales agent of the services, where all obligations for providing the services to customers are passed to the Company's vendors. The Company's performance obligations are satisfied at the time of the sale. In other EA transactions, the Company is responsible for fulfilling the promised services to the customer and providing remedy or refund for work if the customer is not satisfied with the delivered services, has inventory risk in the arrangement and has full control to set the price for the customer. With most EAs, the Company's vendors will transfer the license and invoice the customer directly, paying resellers an agency fee or commission on these sales. The Company records these fees as a component of Net sales as earned and there is no corresponding Cost of sales amount. Revenue Recognition for Services The Company provides professional services, which include project managers and consultants recommending, designing and implementing IT solutions. Revenue from professional services is recognized either on a time and materials basis or proportionally as costs are incurred for fixed fee project work. Revenue is recognized on a gross basis each month as work is performed and the Company transfers those services. Revenues from the sale of data center services, such as managed and remote managed services, server co-location, internet connectivity and data backup and storage provided by the Company, are recognized over the period the service is provided. Most hosting and managed service obligations are based on the quantity and pricing parameters established in the agreement. As the customer receives the benefit of the service each month, the Company recognizes the respective revenue on a gross basis as the Company is acting as a principal in the transaction. Additionally, the Company's managed services team provides project support to customers that are billed on a fixed fee basis. The Company is acting as the principal in the transaction and recognizes revenue on a gross basis based on the total number of hours incurred for the period over the total expected hours for the project. Total expected hours to complete the project is updated for each period and best represents the transfer of control of the service to the customer. Revenue Recognition for Bundled Arrangements The Company also sells some of its products and services as part of bundled contract arrangements containing multiple deliverables, which may include a combination of products and services. For each deliverable that represents a distinct performance obligation, total arrangement consideration is allocated based upon the standalone selling prices of each performance obligation. The Company excludes amounts collected on behalf of third-parties, such as sales taxes, when determining the transaction price. For certain performance obligations, the Company will use a combination of methods to estimate the standalone selling price. When evidence from recent transactions is not available to confirm that the prices are representative of the standalone selling price, an expected cost plus a margin approach is used. Sales In-Transit The Company performs an analysis of the estimated number of days of sales in-transit to customers at the end of each reporting period based on a weighted-average analysis of commercial delivery terms that include drop-shipment arrangements. This analysis is the basis upon which the Company estimates the amount of Net sales in-transit at the end of the period and adjusts revenue and the related costs to reflect only what has been delivered to the customer. Changes in delivery patterns may result in a different number of business days estimated to make this adjustment. Freight Costs The Company records freight billed to its customers as Net sales and the related freight costs as Cost of sales when the underlying product revenue is recognized. For freight not billed to its customers, the Company records the freight costs as Cost of sales. The Company's typical shipping terms result in shipping being performed before the customer obtains control of the product. The Company considers shipping to be a fulfillment activity and not a separate performance obligation. Other The nature of the Company's contracts give rise to variable consideration in the form of sales returns and allowances. The Company estimates variable consideration at the most likely amount to which it is expected to be entitled. This estimated amount is included in the transaction price to the extent it is probable that a significant reversal of cumulative revenue recognized will not occur when the uncertainty associated with the variable consideration is resolved. The estimates of variable consideration and determination of whether to include estimated amounts in the transaction price are based on an assessment of the Company's anticipated performance and all information that is reasonably available. At the time of sale, the Company records an estimate for sales returns and allowances and an associated right of return asset based on historical experience. When a contract results in revenue being recognized in excess of the amount the Company has the right to invoice to the customer, a contract asset is recorded on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Contract assets are comprised primarily of professional services with fixed fee arrangements. Contract liabilities consist of payments received from customers, or such consideration that is contractually due, in advance of providing the product or performing services. Contract liabilities are comprised primarily of professional services with fixed fee arrangements, bill-and-hold transactions where control has not passed to the customer and certain governmental contracts. Trade accounts receivable are recorded at the point of sale (or in accordance with the Statement of Work for services) for the total amount payable by the customer to the Company for sale of goods. Taxes to be collected from the customer as part of the sale are included in Accounts receivable. Any incremental direct costs of obtaining a contract, primarily sales commissions, are deferred on the Consolidated Balance Sheets and amortized over the period of contract performance. The Company typically does not enter into long-term contracts. The Company has elected to use the practical expedient for its performance obligations table to include only those contracts that are longer than 12 months at the time of contract inception and those contracts that are non-cancelable. Additionally, for certain governmental contracts where there are annual renewals, the Company has excluded these contracts since there is only a one-year legal obligation. Typically, the only contracts that are longer than 12 months in duration are related to the Company's managed services business. The Company requests payments for its products and services at the point of sale. The Company generally does not enter into any long-term financing arrangements or payment plans with customers or contracts with customers that have non-cash consideration. Sales Taxes Sales tax amounts collected from customers for remittance to governmental authorities are presented on a net basis in the Consolidated Statements of Operations. Advertising Advertising costs are generally charged to expense in the period incurred. Cooperative reimbursements from vendors are recorded in the period the related advertising expenditure is incurred. The Company classifies vendor consideration as a reduction to Cost of sales. Equity-Based Compensation The Company measures all equity-based payments using a fair-value-based method and records compensation expense over the requisite service period using the straight-line method in its Consolidated Financial Statements. The expense calculation includes estimated forfeiture rates, which have been developed based upon historical experience. Interest Expense Interest expense is recognized in the period incurred at the applicable interest rate in effect. Foreign Currency Translation The Company's functional currency is the US dollar. The functional currency of the Company's international operating subsidiaries is generally the same as the corresponding local currency. Assets and liabilities of the international operating subsidiaries are translated at the spot rate in effect at the applicable reporting date. Revenues and expenses of the international operating subsidiaries are translated at the average exchange rates in effect during the applicable period. The resulting foreign currency translation adjustment is recorded as Accumulated other comprehensive loss, which is reflected as a separate component of Stockholders' equity. Income Taxes Deferred income taxes are provided to reflect the differences between the tax bases of assets and liabilities and their reported amounts in the Consolidated Financial Statements using enacted tax rates in effect for the year in which the differences are expected to reverse. The Company performs an evaluation of the realizability of deferred tax assets on a quarterly basis. This evaluation requires management to make use of estimates and assumptions and considers all positive and negative evidence and factors, such as the scheduled reversal of temporary differences, the mix of earnings in the jurisdictions in which the Company operates, and prudent and feasible tax planning strategies. The Company accounts for unrecognized tax benefits based upon its assessment of whether a tax benefit is more l

Recent Accounting Pronouncement

Recent Accounting Pronouncements	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019
Accounting Changes and Error Corrections [Abstract]
Recent Accounting Pronouncements	Recent Accounting Pronouncements Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments In June 2016, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") 2016-13, Financial Instruments - Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments ("Topic 326"). This ASU introduced a forward-looking approach based on expected losses to estimate credit losses on certain types of financial instruments, including trade receivables. The estimate required considerations of historical information, current information and reasonable and supportable forecasts. This ASU also expanded the disclosure requirements to enable users of financial statements to understand the assumptions, models and methods for estimating expected credit losses. The Company established a cross-functional implementation team to analyze the effect of Topic 326. The analysis included identifying pools of receivables, developing and assessing estimation methodologies, assessing policy elections, and evaluating its business processes and internal controls to meet the accounting, reporting and disclosure requirements. On January 1, 2020, the Company adopted and applied Topic 326 using the modified retrospective method. The adoption of Topic 326, as well as the adjustment to retained earnings for the cumulative effect, was not significant to the Company's Consolidated Financial Statements. Accounting for Leases On January 1, 2019, the Company adopted and applied ASU 2016-02 Leases (Topic 842), resulting in the recognition of right-of-use assets and additional lease liabilities of $81 million as of January 1, 2019, mainly related to operating leases for the Company's real estate portfolio. As part of the adoption, financial information and disclosures are not updated for comparative reporting periods. Additionally, the Company elected the transition package of practical expedients upon adoption which, among other things, allows an entity to not reassess the historical lease classification. For additional information regarding the impact to the Company's Consolidated Balance Sheets from adopting this standard, see Note 11 (Leases) .

Acquisition

Acquisition	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Acquisition	Acquisition On February 1, 2019, the Company completed the acquisition of all issued and outstanding shares of Scalar Decisions Inc. ("Scalar"), a leading technology solutions provider in Canada, for a total final purchase price of $88 million of which $13 million is deferred to satisfy potential indemnity obligations and is expected to be paid in the first quarter of 2021. The financial results of Scalar have been included in the Company's Consolidated Financial Statements since the date of the acquisition. The financial results are included in the CDW Canada operating segment which is shown in an all other category ("Other") along with CDW UK. The purchase price allocation is final. The final purchase price allocation is as follows: Acquisition-Date Fair Value Net assets acquired $ 5.7 Identified intangible assets (1) 20.3 Goodwill (2) 62.0 Total purchase price $ 88.0 (1) Net of a related deferred tax liability of $7 million . (2) Goodwill in the amount of $62 million was recognized in connection with the acquisition of Scalar, primarily attributed to cross selling opportunities and overall corporate synergies. The full amount of goodwill recognized is not deductible for income tax purposes in Canada.

Property and Equipment

Property and Equipment	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
Property and Equipment	Property and Equipment Property and equipment consists of the following: December 31, Useful Lives (Years) 2019 2018 Revenue generating assets Up to 1 $ 212.0 $ — Building and leasehold improvements 5 - 25 134.2 129.1 Computer and data processing equipment 3 - 5 132.0 105.4 Machinery and equipment 5 - 10 45.4 44.1 Land -* 27.7 27.7 Computer software 3 - 5 25.1 22.2 Construction in progress -* 23.3 24.5 Furniture and fixtures 5 - 10 20.5 18.9 Property and equipment, gross 620.2 371.9 Less: accumulated depreciation (257.1 ) (215.8 ) Property and equipment, net $ 363.1 $ 156.1 *Asset is not depreciated. During 2019, the Company recorded $212 million in revenue generating assets related to the delivery of a mobility solution. During 2019 , 2018 and 2017 , the Company recorded disposals of $3 million , $25 million and $23 million , respectively, to remove from Property and equipment, gross assets that were no longer in use. Depreciation expense for the years ended December 31, 2019 , 2018 , and 2017 was $41 million , $42 million and $40 million , respectively.

Goodwill and Other Intangible A

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets	Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets Goodwill The changes in goodwill by reportable segment are as follows: Corporate Small Business Public Other (1) Consolidated Balances as of December 31, 2017 (2) $ 1,074.1 $ 185.9 $ 929.6 $ 290.0 $ 2,479.6 Foreign currency translation — — — (16.8 ) (16.8 ) Balances as of December 31, 2018 (2) 1,074.1 185.9 929.6 273.2 2,462.8 Scalar acquisition (3) — — — 62.0 62.0 Other acquisition (4) 16.5 — — — 16.5 Foreign currency translation — — — 11.7 11.7 Balances as of December 31, 2019 (2) $ 1,090.6 $ 185.9 $ 929.6 $ 346.9 $ 2,553.0 (1) Other is comprised of CDW UK and CDW Canada reporting units. (2) Goodwill is net of accumulated impairment losses of $1,571 million , $354 million and $28 million related to the Corporate, Public and Other segments, respectively. (3) For additional information regarding the addition to goodwill resulting from the Company's acquisition, see Note 3 (Acquisition) . (4) The Company acquired Aptris, Inc. on October 1, 2019. December 1, 2019 Impairment Analysis The Company completed its annual impairment analysis as of December 1, 2019 . For all reporting units, the Company performed a quantitative analysis. Based on the results of the quantitative analysis the Company determined that the fair values of Corporate, Small Business, Public, CDW UK, and CDW Canada reporting units substantially exceeded their carrying values and no impairment existed. December 1, 2018 Impairment Analysis The Company completed its annual impairment analysis as of December 1, 2018. For all reporting units, the Company performed a qualitative analysis. The Company determined that it was more likely than not that the individual fair values of all reporting units exceeded the respective carrying values. As a result of this determination, the quantitative impairment analysis was not performed. Other Intangible Assets A summary of intangible assets is as follows: December 31, 2019 Useful Lives (Years) Gross Carrying Amount Accumulated Amortization Net Carrying Amount Customer relationships and contracts 3 - 14 $ 2,111.2 $ (1,786.4 ) $ 324.8 Trade name generally 20 422.8 (259.0 ) 163.8 Internally developed software 3 - 5 263.5 (160.0 ) 103.5 Other 1 - 10 5.5 (3.5 ) 2.0 Total $ 2,803.0 $ (2,208.9 ) $ 594.1 December 31, 2018 Customer relationships and contracts 3 - 14 $ 2,071.0 $ (1,625.5 ) $ 445.5 Trade name generally 20 422.1 (237.3 ) 184.8 Internally developed software 3 - 5 205.8 (125.4 ) 80.4 Other 1 - 10 3.7 (2.2 ) 1.5 Total $ 2,702.6 $ (1,990.4 ) $ 712.2 During the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017 , the Company recorded disposals of $11 million , $26 million and $24 million , respectively, to remove fully amortized intangible assets that were no longer in use. Amortization expense related to intangible assets for the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017 was $219 million , $223 million and $221 million , respectively. Estimated future amortization expense related to intangible assets is as follows: Years ending December 31, Estimated Future Amortization Expense 2020 $ 206.4 2021 110.4 2022 62.8 2023 41.3 2024 41.1 Thereafter 132.1 Total future amortization expense $ 594.1

Inventory Financing Agreements

Inventory Financing Agreements	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019
Inventory Financing Agreements [Abstract]
Inventory Financing Agreements	Inventory Financing Agreements The Company has entered into agreements with certain financial intermediaries to facilitate the purchase of inventory from various suppliers under certain terms and conditions, as described below. These amounts are classified separately as Accounts payable-inventory financing on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. The Company does not incur any interest expense associated with these agreements as balances are paid when they are due. Amounts included in accounts payable-inventory financing are as follows: December 31, 2019 2018 Revolving Loan inventory financing agreement (1) $ 379.1 $ 406.3 Other inventory financing agreements 50.8 23.0 Accounts payable-inventory financing $ 429.9 $ 429.3 (1) The senior secured asset-based revolving credit facility includes an inventory floorplan sub-facility that enables the Company to maintain an inventory financing agreement with a financial intermediary to facilitate the purchase of inventory from certain vendors on more favorable terms than offered directly by the vendors.

Contract Liabilities and Remain

Contract Liabilities and Remaining Performance Obligations	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]
Contract Liabilities and Remaining Performance Obligations	Contract Liabilities and Remaining Performance Obligations The Company's contract liabilities consist of payments received from customers, or such consideration that is contractually due, in advance of providing the product or performing services. The Company's contract liabilities are reported in a net position on a contract-by-contract basis at the end of each reporting period. As of December 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018 , the contract liability balance was $252 million and $178 million , respectively. For the years ended December 31, 2019 , 2018 and 2017, the Company recognized revenue of $136 million , $123 million , and $113 million , respectively, related to its contract liabilities. A contract's transaction price is allocated to each distinct performance obligation and recognized as revenue when, or as, the performance obligation is satisfied. For additional information regarding the Company's performance obligations, see Note 1 (Description of Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies) . The following table represents the total transaction price for the remaining performance obligations as of December 31, 2019 related to non-cancelable contracts longer than 12 months in duration that is expected to be recognized over future periods. Within 1 Year Years 1-2 Years 2-3 Thereafter Remaining performance obligations $ 43.1 $ 21.3 $ 8.2 $ 1.0

Financial Instruments

Financial Instruments	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Financial Instruments	Financial Instruments The Company's indebtedness creates interest rate risk on its variable-rate debt. The Company uses derivative financial instruments to manage its exposure to interest rate risk. The Company does not hold or issue derivative financial instruments for trading or speculative purposes. The Company has interest rate cap agreements that entitle it to payments from the counterparty of the amount, if any, by which three-month London Interbank Offered Rate ("LIBOR") exceeds the strike rates of the caps during the agreement period in exchange for an upfront premium. During 2019, the Company entered into interest rate cap agreements with a combined notional value of $1.2 billion resulting in premiums paid to the counterparties of $6 million . As of December 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018 , the Company had the following interest rate cap agreements for which the fair values are classified within Other assets on the Consolidated Balance Sheets: December 31, 2019 December 31, 2018 Notional Value Effective Date Maturity Date Fair Value Fair Value $ 1,400.0 December 31, 2018 December 31, 2020 $ — $ 10.6 1,400.0 December 31, 2020 December 31, 2022 0.9 1.5 $ 0.9 $ 12.1 The fair value of the Company's interest rate cap agreements is classified as Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy. The valuation of the interest rate cap agreements is derived by using a discounted cash flow analysis on the expected cash receipts that would occur if variable interest rates rise above the strike rates of the caps. This analysis reflects the contractual terms of the interest rate cap agreements, including the period to maturity, and uses observable market-based inputs, including LIBOR curves and implied volatilities. The Company also incorporates insignificant credit valuation adjustments to appropriately reflect the respective counterparty's nonperformance risk in the fair value measurements. The counterparty credit spreads are based on publicly available credit information obtained from a third-party credit data provider. For additional information, see Note 9 (Long-Term Debt) . The interest rate cap agreements are designated as cash flow hedges. The changes in the fair value of derivatives that qualify as cash flow hedges are recorded in Accumulated other comprehensive loss and are subsequently reclassified into Interest expense, net in the period when the hedged forecasted transaction affects earnings. The Company recorded a loss of $11 million and $2 million , net of tax, into Accumulated other comprehensive loss for the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively. During 2019 and 2018, the Company reclassified $2 million and $5 million , respectively, from Accumulated other comprehensive loss to earnings within Interest expense, net on the Consolidated Statement of Operations. The Company expects to reclassify $8 million from Accumulated other comprehensive loss into Interest expense, net during the next 12 months.

Long-Term Debt

Long-Term Debt	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Long-Term Debt	Long-Term Debt As of December 31, 2019 As of December 31, 2018 Maturity Date Interest Rate Amount Interest Rate Amount Credit Facilities CDW UK revolving credit facility (1) July 2021 — % — — % $ — Senior secured asset-based revolving credit facility March 2022 5.00 % 51.0 — % — Total credit facilities 51.0 — Term Loans CDW UK term loan (1) August 2021 2.19 % 61.0 2.29 % 65.0 Senior secured term loan facility October 2026 3.55 % 1,438.3 4.10 % 1,453.2 Total term loans 1,499.3 1,518.2 Unsecured Senior Notes Senior notes due 2023 ("2023 Senior Notes") September 2023 — % — 5.00 % 525.0 Senior notes due 2024 ("2024 Senior Notes") December 2024 5.50 % 575.0 5.50 % 575.0 Senior notes due 2025 ("2025 Senior Notes") September 2025 5.00 % 600.0 5.00 % 600.0 Senior notes due 2028 ("2028 Senior Notes") April 2028 4.25 % 600.0 — % — Total unsecured senior notes 1,775.0 1,700.0 Other long-term obligations 12.6 8.3 Unamortized deferred financing fees (20.6 ) (17.9 ) Current maturities of long-term debt (34.1 ) (25.3 ) Total long-term debt $ 3,283.2 $ 3,183.3 (1) British pound-denominated debt facilities. As of December 31, 2019 , the Company is in compliance with the covenants under the various credit agreements and indentures. Credit Facilities The Company has a variable rate CDW UK revolving credit facility that is denominated in British pounds. As of December 31, 2019 , the Company could have borrowed up to an additional £ 50 million ( $66 million at December 31, 2019 ) under the CDW UK revolving credit facility. The Company also has a variable rate senior secured asset-based revolving credit facility (the "Revolving Loan") that is denominated in US dollars. The Revolving Loan is used by the Company for borrowings, issuances of letters of credit and floorplan financing. As of December 31, 2019, the Revolving Loan has less than $1 million of undrawn letters of credit, $359 million reserved for the floorplan sub-facility and a borrowing base of $2.0 billion , which is based on the amount of eligible inventory and accounts receivable balances as of November 30, 2019. As of December 31, 2019 , the Company could have borrowed up to an additional $1.0 billion under the Revolving Loan. The Revolving Loan is collateralized by a first priority interest in inventory (excluding inventory to the extent collateralized under the inventory financing arrangements as described in Note 6 (Inventory Financing Agreements) ), deposits, and accounts receivable, and by a second priority interest in substantially all other US assets. Term Loans The CDW UK term loan has a variable interest rate. The Company is required to make annual principal installments of £ 5 million ( $7 million at December 31, 2019 ), with the remaining principal amount due at the maturity date. The CDW UK term loan agreement imposes restrictions on CDW UK's ability to transfer funds to the Company through the payment of dividends, repayment of intercompany loans, advances or subordinated debt that require, among other things, the maintenance of a minimum net leverage ratio. As of December 31, 2019 , the amount of restricted payment capacity under the CDW UK term loan was £ 154 million ( $204 million at December 31, 2019 ). The senior secured term loan facility (the "Term Loan") has a variable interest rate, which has effectively been capped through the use of interest rate caps (see Note 8 (Financial Instruments) ). The interest rate disclosed in the table above represents the variable interest rates in effect for December 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively. The Company is required to pay quarterly principal installments of $4 million with the remaining principal amount due at the maturity date. As of December 31, 2019 , the amount of CDW's restricted payment capacity under the Term Loan was $1.8 billion . The Term Loan is collateralized by a second priority interest in substantially all inventory (excluding inventory to the extent collateralized under the inventory financing arrangements as described in Note 6 (Inventory Financing Agreements) ), deposits and accounts receivable, and by a first priority interest in substantially all other US assets. On October 11, 2019, CDW extended the maturity date of the existing Term Loan to October 2026. On April 3, 2018 , the Company amended the Term Loan, reducing interest margins by 25 basis points. Borrowings under the Term Loan continue to bear interest at a variable rate. Unsecured Senior Notes The senior notes have a fixed interest rate, which is paid semi-annually. Debt Issuance and Extinguishments On September 26, 2019, the Company completed the issuance of $600 million aggregate principal amount of 4.25% Senior Notes due 2028 at par. The 2028 Senior Notes will mature on April 1, 2028 and bear interest at a rate of 4.25% per annum, payable semi-annually on April 1 and October 1 of each year, commencing on April 1, 2020. The net proceeds from the issuance of the 2028 Senior Notes were primarily used to redeem all of the remaining $525 million aggregate principal amount of the 2023 Senior Notes at a redemption price of 102.5% of the principal amount redeemed, plus accrued and unpaid interest to the date of redemption, and to pay fees and expenses related to the issuance and redemption. The redemption date was October 12, 2019. On the same date, the indenture governing the 2023 Senior Notes was satisfied and discharged. Total Debt Maturities A summary of total debt maturities is as follows: Years ending December 31, Debt Maturities 2020 $ 34.1 2021 69.3 2022 65.9 2023 14.9 2024 589.9 Thereafter 2,563.8 Total debt maturities $ 3,337.9 Fair Value The fair values of the Senior Notes were estimated using quoted market prices for identical liabilities that are traded in over-the-counter secondary markets that are not considered active. The fair value of the Term Loan was estimated using dealer quotes for identical liabilities in markets that are not considered active. The Senior Notes, Term Loan and CDW UK term loan are classified as Level 2 within the fair value hierarchy. The carrying value of the Revolving Loan and CDW UK revolving credit facility approximate fair value if there are outstanding borrowings. The approximate fair values and related carrying values of the Company's long-term debt, including current maturities and excluding unamortized discount and unamortized deferred financing costs, are as follows: December 31, 2019 2018 Fair value $ 3,447.5 $ 3,145.8 Carrying value 3,337.9 3,226.5

Income Taxes

Income Taxes	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income Taxes	Income Taxes On December 22, 2017, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act ("TCJA") was enacted into law. TCJA changed several aspects of US federal tax law including reducing the US corporate income tax rate from 35.0% to 21.0% beginning on January 1, 2018. The Company's analysis and decisions on accounting for TCJA are complete. Income before income taxes was taxed under the following jurisdictions: Year Ended December 31, 2019 2018 2017 Domestic $ 854.1 $ 762.3 $ 608.3 Foreign 95.6 78.2 52.4 Total $ 949.7 $ 840.5 $ 660.7 Components of Income tax expense (benefit) consist of the following: Year Ended December 31, 2019 2018 2017 Current: Federal $ 224.7 $ 192.6 $ 258.9 State 56.1 43.3 29.8 Foreign 20.0 17.7 21.3 Total current 300.8 253.6 310.0 Deferred: Domestic (83.0 ) (52.7 ) (167.6 ) Foreign (4.9 ) (3.4 ) (4.8 ) Total deferred (87.9 ) (56.1 ) (172.4 ) Income tax expense $ 212.9 $ 197.5 $ 137.6 The reconciliation between the statutory tax rate expressed as a percentage of income before income taxes and the effective tax rate was as follows: Year Ended December 31, 2019 2018 2017 Statutory federal income tax rate $ 199.4 21.0 % $ 176.5 21.0 % $ 231.1 35.0 % State taxes, net of federal effect 35.4 3.7 31.1 3.7 18.3 2.8 Excess tax benefit of equity awards (26.8 ) (2.8 ) (19.7 ) (2.3 ) (36.2 ) (5.5 ) Effect of rates different than statutory 0.8 0.1 0.6 0.1 (6.3 ) (1.0 ) Tax on foreign earnings 2.1 0.2 2.8 0.3 1.0 0.1 Effect of TCJA on deferred taxes and repatriation tax — — (1.9 ) (0.2 ) (75.5 ) (11.4 ) Other 2.0 0.2 8.1 0.9 5.2 0.8 Effective tax rate $ 212.9 22.4 % $ 197.5 23.5 % $ 137.6 20.8 % The tax effect of temporary differences that give rise to net deferred income tax liabilities is presented below: December 31, 2019 2018 Deferred tax assets: Contract liabilities $ 40.7 $ — Equity compensation plans 21.1 17.7 Net operating loss and credit carryforwards, net 20.1 23.8 Payroll and benefits 9.6 9.3 Rent 7.3 7.5 Accounts receivable 7.0 6.5 Other 14.1 10.0 Total deferred tax assets 119.9 74.8 Deferred tax liabilities: Acquisition-related intangibles 112.2 148.6 Property and equipment 27.0 20.0 International investments 19.2 19.2 Other 3.3 11.7 Total deferred tax liabilities 161.7 199.5 Deferred tax asset valuation allowance 16.8 17.2 Net deferred tax liabilities $ 58.6 $ 141.9 The Company has international income tax net operating losses of $6 million that do not expire and state and international tax credit carryforwards of $20 million , which expire at various dates from 2021 through 2027. Due to the nature of the CDW UK acquisition, the Company has provided US income taxes of $19 million on the excess of the financial reporting value of the investment over the corresponding tax basis. The Company is indefinitely reinvested in its UK business, and therefore will not provide for any US deferred taxes on the earnings of the UK business. The Company is not permanently reinvested in its Canadian business and therefore has recognized deferred tax liabilities of $1 million as of December 31, 2019 related to Canada withholding taxes on earnings of its Canadian business. In the ordinary course of business, the Company is subject to review by domestic and foreign taxing authorities, including the Internal Revenue Service ("IRS"). In general, the Company is no longer subject to audit by the IRS or state, local, or foreign taxing authorities for tax years through 2014. Various taxing authorities are in the process of auditing income tax returns of the Company and its subsidiaries. The Company does not anticipate that any adjustments from the audits would have a material impact on its Consolidated Financial Statements. Changes in the Company's unrecognized tax benefits as of December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017 were as follows: Year Ended December 31, 2019 2018 2017 Balance as of January 1 $ 15.1 $ — $ — Additions for tax positions related to current year 2.6 15.1 — Balance as of December 31 $ 17.7 $ 15.1 $ — As of December 31, 2019, the Company had $18 million of unrecognized tax benefits that, if recognized, would have decreased income taxes and the corresponding effective income tax rate and increased net income. The impact of recognizing these tax benefits, net of the federal income tax benefit related to unrecognized state income tax benefits, would be approximately $14 million .

Leases

Leases	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019
Leases [Abstract]
Leases	Leases The Company has operating leases primarily for real estate, data centers and equipment. Lease terms range from 1 year to 17 years . Supplemental Consolidated Balance Sheets information related to the Company's operating leases is as follows: Classification on the Consolidated Balance Sheets December 31, 2019 Assets Operating lease right-of-use assets $ 131.8 Liabilities Current Accrued expenses and other current liabilities - Other $ 30.1 Long-term Long-term operating lease liabilities 131.1 Total lease liabilities $ 161.2 Lease term and discount rate December 31, 2019 Weighted average remaining lease term (years) 9.7 Weighted average discount rate 4.78 % The components of operating lease expense are as follows: Financial statement line item Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2019 Cost of sales $ 62.7 Selling and administrative expenses 30.6 Total lease cost $ 93.3 Maturities of operating lease liabilities are as follows: December 31, 2019 2020 $ 32.2 2021 27.9 2022 23.0 2023 19.9 2024 17.7 Thereafter 156.6 Total lease payments $ 277.3 Less: Interest (80.9 ) Less: Lease incentives (1) (35.2 ) Present value of lease liabilities $ 161.2 (1) Includes lease incentives that will be realized in 2020. Supplemental cash flow information related to operating leases is as follows: Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2019 Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities Operating cash flows from operating leases $ 88.0 Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for lease obligations Operating leases $ 110.2 Disclosure related to periods prior to adoption of Topic 842 For the years ended December 31, 2018 and 2017 lease expense was $30 million and $29 million , respectively. The Company had the following future minimum lease payments under non-cancelable leases as of December 31, 2018: December 31, 2018 2019 $ 29.7 2020 27.0 2021 22.7 2022 19.5 2023 17.2 Thereafter 148.6 Total future minimum lease payments $ 264.7

Stockholders' Equity

Stockholders' Equity	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019
Equity [Abstract]
Stockholders' Equity	Stockholders' Equity Share Repurchase Program The Company has a share repurchase program under which it may repurchase shares of its common stock in the open market or through privately negotiated other transactions, depending on share price, market conditions and other factors. The share repurchase program does not obligate the Company to repurchase any dollar amount or number of shares, and repurchases may be commenced or suspended from time to time without prior notice. During 2019, the Company repurchased 6.1 million shares of its common stock for $657 million . These repurchases occurred under the programs announced on August 3, 2017 and February 7, 2019, by which the Board of Directors authorized an increase to the Company's share repurchase program by $750 million and $1.0 billion , respectively. As of December 31, 2019, the Company has $679 million remaining under this program.

Equity-Based Compensation

Equity-Based Compensation	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Disclosure [Abstract]
Equity-Based Compensation	Equity-Based Compensation Equity-based compensation expense, which is recorded in Selling and administrative expenses in the Consolidated Statements of Operations was as follows: Year Ended December 31, 2019 2018 2017 Equity-based compensation expense $ 48.5 $ 40.7 $ 43.7 Income tax benefit (1) (9.8 ) (9.9 ) (15.3 ) Equity-based compensation expense, net of tax $ 38.7 $ 30.8 $ 28.4 (1) Represents equity-based compensation tax expense at the statutory tax rates. Excess tax benefits associated with equity awards are excluded from this disclosure and separately disclosed in Note 10 (Income Taxes) . The total unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested awards was $48 million as of December 31, 2019 and is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 1.8 years . 2013 Long-Term Incentive Plan The 2013 Long-Term Incentive Plan ("2013 LTIP") provides for the grant of incentive stock options, nonqualified stock options, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock, restricted stock units, bonus stock and performance awards. The maximum aggregate number of shares that may be issued under the 2013 LTIP is 15,500,000 shares of the Company's common stock, in addition to the 3,798,508 shares of restricted stock granted in exchange for unvested Class B Common Units in connection with the Company's Initial Public Offering ("IPO"). As of December 31, 2019 , 3,980,054 shares were available for issuance under the 2013 LTIP, which was approved by the Company's pre-IPO shareholders. Authorized but unissued shares are reserved for issuance in connection with equity-based awards. Stock Options The exercise price of a stock option granted is equal to the fair value of the underlying stock on the date of the grant. Stock options have a contractual term of ten years and generally vest ratably over three years. To estimate the fair value of options granted, the Company uses the Black-Scholes option pricing model. The weighted-average assumptions used to value the stock options granted were as follows: Year Ended December 31, 2019 2018 2017 Grant date fair value $ 19.26 $ 14.80 $ 12.27 Volatility (1) 20.00 % 20.00 % 22.00 % Risk-free rate (2) 2.53 % 2.75 % 2.08 % Expected dividend yield 1.23 % 1.14 % 1.09 % Expected term (in years) (3) 6.0 6.0 6.0 (1) Based upon an assessment of the two-year and five-year historical and implied volatility for the Company's selected peer group, adjusted for the Company's leverage. (2) Based on a composite US Treasury rate. (3) Calculated using the simplified method, which defines the expected term as the average of the option's contractual term and the option's weighted-average vesting period. The Company utilizes this method as it has limited historical stock option data that is sufficient to derive a reasonable estimate of the expected stock option term. Stock option activity for the year ended December 31, 2019 was as follows: Options Number of Options Weighted-Average Exercise Price Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Term (years) Aggregate Intrinsic Value Outstanding at January 1, 2019 4,480,772 $ 46.82 Granted 786,601 96.24 Forfeited/Expired (63,947 ) 74.56 Exercised (1) (1,065,184 ) 32.80 Outstanding at December 31, 2019 4,138,242 $ 59.39 6.17 $ 345.3 Vested and exercisable at December 31, 2019 2,364,405 $ 43.61 4.99 $ 234.6 Expected to vest after December 31, 2019 1,752,687 $ 80.34 7.72 $ 109.5 (1) The total intrinsic value of stock options exercised during the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017 was $83 million , $47 million and $17 million , respectively. Restricted Stock Units ("RSUs") Restricted stock units represent the right to receive unrestricted shares of the Company's stock at the time of vesting. RSUs generally cliff-vest at the end of three years. The fair value of RSUs is equal to the closing price of the Company's common stock on date of grant. RSU activity for the year ended December 31, 2019 was as follows: Number of Units Weighted-Average Grant-Date Fair Value Non-vested at January 1, 2019 260,173 $ 59.56 Granted (1) 58,577 103.24 Vested (2) (88,097 ) 44.62 Forfeited (21,275 ) 78.52 Non-vested at December 31, 2019 209,378 $ 75.56 (1) The weighted-average grant date fair value of RSUs granted during the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017 was $103.24 , $73.95 and $58.90 , respectively. (2) The aggregate fair value of RSUs that vested during the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017 was $4 million , $2 million and $18 million , respectively. Performance Share Units ("PSUs") Performance share units represent the right to receive unrestricted shares of the Company's stock at the time of vesting. PSUs are granted under the 2013 LTIP which cliff-vest at the end of three years. The percentage of PSUs that shall vest will range from 0% to 200% of the number of PSUs granted based on the Company's performance against a cumulative adjusted free cash flow measure and cumulative non-GAAP net income per diluted share measure over a three -year performance period. PSU activity for the year ended December 31, 2019 was as follows: Number of Units Weighted-Average Grant-Date Fair Value Non-vested at January 1, 2019 421,837 $ 65.85 Granted (1) 201,441 101.33 Attainment Adjustment (2) 129,498 39.92 Vested (3) (350,816 ) 52.16 Forfeited (20,055 ) 72.96 Non-vested at December 31, 2019 381,905 $ 87.78 (1) The weighted-average grant date fair value of PSUs granted during the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017 was $101.33 , $73.74 and $59.00 , respectively. (2) During the year ended December 31, 2019, the attainment on PSUs vested at December 31, 2018 was adjusted to reflect actual performance. (3) The aggregate fair value of PSUs that vested during the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017 was $18 million , $13 million and $20 million , respectively. Equity Awards Granted by Seller of CDW UK As part of the Company ' s acquisition of CDW UK, stock options were granted by one of the sellers of CDW UK to certain CDW UK coworkers. These equity awards had a weighted-average grant-date fair value of $35.93 per option. In 2019 and 2018, 110,978 and 456,613 stock options vested and were exercised. In connection with the exercise of such options, the seller of CDW UK distributed shares of common stock to each participant and withheld the number of shares of common stock equal to the respective tax withholding for each participant. The seller of CDW UK then transferred such withheld shares to the Company to satisfy the tax withholding for participants. The Company was required to pay withholding taxes in 2019 and 2018 of $6 million and $19 million to Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs taxing authority for the exercise of these options. The amounts are reported as a financing activity in the Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows and as increases to Accumulated Deficit in the Consolidated Statement of Stockholders' Equity for the years ended December 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018 .

Earnings Per Share

Earnings Per Share	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Earnings Per Share	Earnings Per Share The numerator for both basic and diluted earnings per share is Net income. The denominator for basic earnings per share is the weighted-average shares outstanding during the period. A reconciliation of basic weighted-average shares outstanding to diluted weighted-average shares outstanding is as follows: Year Ended December 31, 2019 2018 2017 Basic weighted-average shares outstanding 145.1 150.9 155.4 Effect of dilutive securities (1) 2.7 2.7 2.8 Diluted weighted-average shares outstanding (2) 147.8 153.6 158.2 (1) The dilutive effect of outstanding stock options, restricted stock units, restricted stock, performance share units and Coworker Stock Purchase Plan units is reflected in the diluted weighted-average shares outstanding using the treasury stock method. (2) There were fewer than 0.1 million potential common shares excluded from diluted weighted-average shares outstanding for the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017 , respectively, as their inclusion would have had an anti-dilutive effect.

Coworker Retirement and Other C

Coworker Retirement and Other Compensation Benefits	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019
Compensation Related Costs [Abstract]
Coworker Retirement and Other Compensation Benefits	Coworker Retirement and Other Compensation Benefits Profit Sharing Plan and Other Savings Plans The Company has a profit-sharing plan that includes a salary reduction feature established under the Internal Revenue Code Section 401(k) covering substantially all coworkers in the US. In addition, coworkers outside the US participate in other savings plans. Company contributions to the profit sharing and other savings plans are made in cash and determined at the discretion of the Board of Directors. For the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017 , the amounts expensed for these plans were $38 million , $34 million and $20 million , respectively. Coworker Stock Purchase Plan The Company has a Coworker Stock Purchase Plan ("CSPP") that provides the opportunity for eligible coworkers to acquire shares of the Company's common stock at a 5% discount from the closing market price on the final day of the offering period. There is no compensation expense associated with the CSPP.

Commitments and Contingencies

Commitments and Contingencies	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Commitments and Contingencies	Commitments and Contingencies The Company is party to various legal proceedings that arise in the ordinary course of its business, which include commercial, intellectual property, employment, tort and other litigation matters. The Company is also subject to audit by federal, state, international, national, provincial and local authorities, and by various partners, group purchasing organizations and customers, including government agencies, relating to purchases and sales under various contracts. In addition, the Company is subject to indemnification claims under various contracts. From time to time, certain customers of the Company file voluntary petitions for reorganization or liquidation under the US bankruptcy laws or similar laws of the jurisdictions for the Company's business activities outside of the US. In such cases, certain pre-petition payments received by the Company could be considered preference items and subject to return to the bankruptcy administrator. As of December 31, 2019 , the Company does not believe that there is a reasonable possibility that any material loss exceeding the amounts already recognized for these proceedings and matters, if any, has been incurred. However, the ultimate resolutions of these proceedings and matters are inherently unpredictable. As such, the Company's consolidated financial statements could be adversely affected in any particular period by the unfavorable resolution of one or more of these proceedings or matters.

Segment Information

Segment Information	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Segment Information	Segment Information The Company's segment information is presented in accordance with a "management approach", which designates the internal reporting used by the Chief Operating Decision-Maker for deciding how to allocate resources and for assessing performance. The Company has three reportable segments: Corporate, which is comprised primarily of private sector business customers with more than 250 employees in the US, Small Business, primarily servicing private sector business customers with up to 250 employees in the US, and Public, which is comprised of government agencies and education and healthcare institutions in the US. The Company has two other operating segments: CDW UK and CDW Canada, both of which do not meet the reportable segment quantitative thresholds and, accordingly, are included in an all other category ("Other"). The Company has centralized logistics and headquarters functions that provide services to the segments. The logistics function includes purchasing, distribution and fulfillment services to support the Corporate, Small Business and Public segments. As a result, costs and intercompany charges associated with the logistics function are fully allocated to all of these segments based on a percent of Net sales. The centralized headquarters function provides services in areas such as accounting, information technology, marketing, legal and coworker services. Headquarters function costs that are not allocated to the segments are included under the heading of "Headquarters" in the tables below. The Company allocates resources to and evaluates performance of its segments based on Net sales, Operating income and Non-GAAP Operating income. However, the Company has concluded that Operating income is the more useful measure in terms of discussion of operating results, as it is a GAAP measure. During the first quarter of 2019, the Company evaluated its methodology for allocating certain depreciation and amortization expenses to each of its segments. The evaluation resulted in a revision to the allocation of depreciation and amortization expenses from Headquarters to the Company's reportable segments, effective January 1, 2019. The prior period results have been recast to reflect these changes and present comparable information. Segment information for Total assets and capital expenditures is not presented, as such information is not used in measuring segment performance or allocating resources between segments. Selected Segment Financial Information Information about the Company's segments for the years ended December 31, 2019 , 2018 and 2017 is as follows: Corporate Small Business Public Other Headquarters Total 2019: Net sales $ 7,499.0 $ 1,510.3 $ 6,864.8 $ 2,158.3 $ — $ 18,032.4 Operating income (loss) 585.1 107.5 475.0 101.6 (135.6 ) 1,133.6 Depreciation and amortization expense (86.9 ) (22.5 ) (56.3 ) (31.2 ) (70.2 ) (267.1 ) 2018: Net sales $ 6,842.5 $ 1,359.6 $ 6,154.7 $ 1,883.7 $ — $ 16,240.5 Operating income (loss) 530.4 94.4 405.0 82.2 (124.7 ) 987.3 Depreciation and amortization expense (88.2 ) (22.1 ) (51.2 ) (31.8 ) (72.3 ) (265.6 ) 2017: Net sales $ 6,172.8 $ 1,220.5 $ 5,906.5 $ 1,533.1 $ — $ 14,832.9 Operating income (loss) 480.9 73.0 367.7 57.1 (112.2 ) 866.5 Depreciation and amortization expense (90.1 ) (22.0 ) (51.5 ) (30.9 ) (66.4 ) (260.9 ) Geographic Areas and Revenue Mix Year Ended December 31, 2019 Corporate Small Business Public Other Total Geography (1) United States $ 7,485.7 $ 1,510.3 $ 6,864.8 $ 32.5 $ 15,893.3 Rest of World 13.3 — — 2,125.8 2,139.1 Total Net sales 7,499.0 1,510.3 6,864.8 2,158.3 18,032.4 Major Product and Services Hardware 5,955.5 1,263.2 5,584.8 1,559.7 14,363.2 Software 1,079.4 197.5 1,059.4 300.9 2,637.2 Services 393.8 28.4 199.3 286.1 907.6 Other (2) 70.3 21.2 21.3 11.6 124.4 Total Net sales 7,499.0 1,510.3 6,864.8 2,158.3 18,032.4 Sales by Channel Corporate 7,499.0 — — — 7,499.0 Small Business — 1,510.3 — — 1,510.3 Government — — 2,519.3 — 2,519.3 Education — — 2,411.6 — 2,411.6 Healthcare — — 1,933.9 — 1,933.9 Other — — — 2,158.3 2,158.3 Total Net sales 7,499.0 1,510.3 6,864.8 2,158.3 18,032.4 Timing of Revenue Recognition Transferred at a point in time where CDW is principal 6,818.7 1,423.1 6,410.2 1,900.6 16,552.6 Transferred at a point in time where CDW is agent 446.1 80.0 248.5 59.6 834.2 Transferred over time where CDW is principal 234.2 7.2 206.1 198.1 645.6 Total Net sales $ 7,499.0 $ 1,510.3 $ 6,864.8 $ 2,158.3 $ 18,032.4 (1) Net sales by geography is generally based on the ship-to address with the exception of certain services that may be performed at, or on behalf of, multiple locations. Such service arrangements are categorized based on the bill-to address. (2) Includes items such as delivery charges to customers. Year Ended December 31, 2018 Corporate Small Business Public Other Total Geography (1) United States $ 6,834.4 $ 1,359.6 $ 6,154.7 $ 30.9 $ 14,379.6 Rest of World 8.1 — — 1,852.8 1,860.9 Total Net sales 6,842.5 1,359.6 6,154.7 1,883.7 16,240.5 Major Product and Services Hardware 5,462.1 1,134.6 5,010.4 1,492.0 13,099.1 Software 976.2 175.8 965.9 214.0 2,331.9 Services 336.9 28.1 161.8 169.0 695.8 Other (2) 67.3 21.1 16.6 8.7 113.7 Total Net sales 6,842.5 1,359.6 6,154.7 1,883.7 16,240.5 Sales by Channel Corporate 6,842.5 — — — 6,842.5 Small Business — 1,359.6 — — 1,359.6 Government — — 2,097.3 — 2,097.3 Education — — 2,327.4 — 2,327.4 Healthcare — — 1,730.0 — 1,730.0 Other — — — 1,883.7 1,883.7 Total Net sales 6,842.5 1,359.6 6,154.7 1,883.7 16,240.5 Timing of Revenue Recognition Transferred at a point in time where CDW is principal 6,256.5 1,281.3 5,758.6 1,687.6 14,984.0 Transferred at a point in time where CDW is agent 389.1 69.4 211.5 49.8 719.8 Transferred over time where CDW is principal 196.9 8.9 184.6 146.3 536.7 Total Net sales $ 6,842.5 $ 1,359.6 $ 6,154.7 $ 1,883.7 $ 16,240.5 (1) Net sales by geography is generally based on the ship-to address with the exception of certain services that may be performed at, or on behalf of, multiple locations. Such service arrangements are categorized based on the bill-to address. (2) Includes items such as delivery charges to customers. Year Ended December 31, 2017 Corporate Small Business Public Other Total Geography (1) United States $ 6,167.4 $ 1,220.5 $ 5,906.5 $ 25.5 $ 13,319.9 Rest of World 5.4 — — 1,507.6 1,513.0 Total Net sales 6,172.8 1,220.5 5,906.5 1,533.1 14,832.9 Major Product and Services Hardware 4,879.7 1,015.9 4,846.4 1,229.8 11,971.8 Software 910.4 159.7 908.3 167.0 2,145.4 Services 316.2 24.5 133.6 128.5 602.8 Other (2) 66.5 20.4 18.2 7.8 112.9 Total Net sales 6,172.8 1,220.5 5,906.5 1,533.1 14,832.9 Sales by Channel Corporate 6,172.8 — — — 6,172.8 Small Business — 1,220.5 — — 1,220.5 Government — — 2,109.8 — 2,109.8 Education — — 2,184.5 — 2,184.5 Healthcare — — 1,612.2 — 1,612.2 Other — — — 1,533.1 1,533.1 Total Net sales 6,172.8 1,220.5 5,906.5 1,533.1 14,832.9 Timing of Revenue Recognition Transferred at a point in time where CDW is principal 5,640.9 1,152.5 5,559.4 1,375.7 13,728.5 Transferred at a point in time where CDW is agent 344.2 59.4 184.1 27.9 615.6 Transferred over time where CDW is principal 187.7 8.6 163.0 129.5 488.8 Total Net sales $ 6,172.8 $ 1,220.5 $ 5,906.5 $ 1,533.1 $ 14,832.9 (1) Net sales by geography is generally based on the ship-to address with the exception of certain services that may be performed at, or on behalf of, multiple locations. Such service arrangements are categorized based on the bill-to address. (2) Includes items such as delivery charges to customers. The following table presents Net sales by major category for the years ended December 31, 2019 , 2018 and 2017 . Categories are based upon internal classifications. Year Ended December 31, 2019 2018 (1) 2017 (1) Net Sales Percentage Net Sales Percentage Net Sales Percentage Notebooks/Mobile Devices $ 4,631.7 25.7 % $ 4,062.2 25.0 % $ 3,491.8 23.5 % Netcomm Products 2,193.4 12.2 2,119.1 13.0 2,021.6 13.6 Desktops 1,598.2 8.9 1,322.2 8.1 1,196.0 8.1 Video 1,272.7 7.1 1,184.3 7.3 1,070.0 7.2 Enterprise and Data Storage (Including Drives) 1,146.0 6.4 1,102.5 6.8 1,070.2 7.2 Other Hardware 3,521.2 19.5 3,308.8 20.4 3,122.2 21.0 Total Hardware 14,363.2 79.8 13,099.1 80.6 11,971.8 80.6 Software (2) 2,637.2 14.6 2,331.9 14.4 2,145.4 14.5 Services (2) 907.6 5.0 695.8 4.3 602.8 4.1 Other (3) 124.4 0.6 113.7 0.7 112.9 0.8 Total Net sales $ 18,032.4 100.0 % $ 16,240.5 100.0 % $ 14,832.9 100.0 % (1) Amounts have been reclassified for changes in individual product classifications to conform to the presentation for the year ended December 31, 2019 . (2) Certain software and services revenues are recorded on a net basis for accounting purposes. As a result, the category percentage of net revenues is not representative of the category percentage of gross profits. (3) Includes items such as delivery charges to customers.

Supplemental Guarantor Informat

Supplemental Guarantor Information	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019
Supplemental Guarantor Information [Abstract]
Supplemental Guarantor Information	Supplemental Guarantor Information The Senior Notes are guaranteed by Parent and each of CDW LLC's direct and indirect, 100% owned, domestic subsidiaries (the "Guarantor Subsidiaries"). All guarantees by Parent and the Guarantor Subsidiaries are and were joint and several, and full and unconditional; provided that guarantees by the Guarantor Subsidiaries are subject to certain customary release provisions contained in the indentures governing the Senior Notes. CDW LLC's 100% owned foreign subsidiaries, CDW International Holdings Limited, which is comprised of CDW UK and CDW Canada (together the "Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries"), do not guarantee the Senior Notes. CDW LLC and CDW Finance Corporation, as co-issuers, are 100% owned by Parent and each of the Guarantor Subsidiaries and the Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries are, directly or indirectly, 100% owned by CDW LLC. The following tables set forth Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheets as of December 31, 2019 and 2018 , Consolidating Statements of Operations for the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017 , Condensed Consolidating Statements of Comprehensive Income for the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017 , and Condensed Consolidating Statements of Cash Flows for the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017 , in accordance with Rule 3-10 of Regulation S-X. The consolidating financial information includes the accounts of CDW Corporation (the "Parent Guarantor"), which has no independent assets or operations, the accounts of CDW LLC (the "Subsidiary Issuer"), the combined accounts of the Guarantor Subsidiaries, the combined accounts of the Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries, and the accounts of CDW Finance Corporation (the "Co-Issuer") for the periods indicated. The information was prepared on the same basis as the Company's Consolidated Financial Statements. Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet December 31, 2019 Parent Guarantor Subsidiary Issuer Guarantor Subsidiaries Non-Guarantor Co-Issuer Consolidating Adjustments Consolidated Assets Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents $ — $ 73.9 $ — $ 98.9 $ — $ (18.8 ) $ 154.0 Accounts receivable, net — — 2,517.0 485.2 — — 3,002.2 Merchandise inventory — — 524.9 86.3 — — 611.2 Miscellaneous receivables — 97.9 265.9 31.3 — — 395.1 Prepaid expenses and other — 22.1 99.9 49.6 — — 171.6 Total current assets — 193.9 3,407.7 751.3 — (18.8 ) 4,334.1 Operating lease right-of-use assets — 75.4 29.1 27.3 — — 131.8 Property and equipment, net — 73.3 259.0 30.8 — — 363.1 Goodwill — 751.8 1,454.3 346.9 — — 2,553.0 Other intangible assets, net — 242.9 177.6 173.6 — — 594.1 Other assets 1.4 25.7 20.1 171.9 — (195.8 ) 23.3 Investment in and advances to subsidiaries 958.9 3,342.9 — — — (4,301.8 ) — Total Assets $ 960.3 $ 4,705.9 $ 5,347.8 $ 1,501.8 $ — $ (4,516.4 ) $ 7,999.4 Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Current liabilities: Accounts payable-trade $ — $ 46.5 $ 1,525.7 $ 281.6 $ — $ (18.8 ) $ 1,835.0 Accounts payable-inventory financing — 0.1 378.9 50.9 — — 429.9 Current maturities of long-term debt — 14.9 12.4 6.8 — — 34.1 Contract liabilities — — 146.4 105.8 — — 252.2 Accrued expenses and other current liabilities — 291.3 559.1 89.8 — — 940.2 Total current liabilities — 352.8 2,622.5 534.9 — (18.8 ) 3,491.4 Long-term liabilities: Debt — 3,229.5 — 53.7 — — 3,283.2 Deferred income taxes — 49.7 — 29.9 — (17.2 ) 62.4 Operating lease liabilities — 84.9 22.9 23.3 — — 131.1 Other liabilities — 30.1 0.7 218.8 — (178.6 ) 71.0 Total long-term liabilities — 3,394.2 23.6 325.7 — (195.8 ) 3,547.7 Total stockholders' equity 960.3 958.9 2,701.7 641.2 — (4,301.8 ) 960.3 Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity $ 960.3 $ 4,705.9 $ 5,347.8 $ 1,501.8 $ — $ (4,516.4 ) $ 7,999.4 Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet December 31, 2018 Parent Guarantor Subsidiary Issuer Guarantor Subsidiaries Non-Guarantor Co-Issuer Consolidating Adjustments Consolidated Assets Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents $ — $ 176.0 $ — $ 46.7 $ — $ (16.9 ) $ 205.8 Accounts receivable, net — — 2,331.2 340.0 — — 2,671.2 Merchandise inventory — — 387.4 66.9 — — 454.3 Miscellaneous receivables — 110.6 187.7 18.1 — — 316.4 Prepaid expenses and other — 17.1 93.8 38.2 — — 149.1 Total current assets — 303.7 3,000.1 509.9 — (16.9 ) 3,796.8 Property and equipment, net — 82.3 52.0 21.8 — — 156.1 Goodwill — 751.8 1,437.8 273.2 — — 2,462.8 Other intangible assets, net — 252.5 300.0 159.7 — — 712.2 Other assets 1.4 49.8 9.6 140.2 — (161.2 ) 39.8 Investment in and advances to subsidiaries 973.8 3,028.9 — — — (4,002.7 ) — Total Assets $ 975.2 $ 4,469.0 $ 4,799.5 $ 1,104.8 $ — $ (4,180.8 ) $ 7,167.7 Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Current liabilities: Accounts payable-trade $ — $ 39.2 $ 1,387.9 $ 166.9 $ — $ (16.9 ) $ 1,577.1 Accounts payable-inventory financing — 0.2 406.1 23.0 — — 429.3 Current maturities of long-term debt — 14.9 4.0 6.4 — — 25.3 Contract liabilities — — 95.6 82.7 — — 178.3 Accrued expenses and other current liabilities — 217.6 306.7 68.8 — — 593.1 Total current liabilities — 271.9 2,200.3 347.8 — (16.9 ) 2,803.1 Long-term liabilities: Debt — 3,121.3 4.3 57.7 — — 3,183.3 Deferred income taxes — 55.9 60.5 26.9 — (1.4 ) 141.9 Other liabilities — 46.1 5.7 172.2 — (159.8 ) 64.2 Total long-term liabilities — 3,223.3 70.5 256.8 — (161.2 ) 3,389.4 Total stockholders' equity 975.2 973.8 2,528.7 500.2 — (4,002.7 ) 975.2 Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity $ 975.2 $ 4,469.0 $ 4,799.5 $ 1,104.8 $ — $ (4,180.8 ) $ 7,167.7 Consolidating Statement of Operations Year Ended December 31, 2019 Parent Guarantor Subsidiary Issuer Guarantor Subsidiaries Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries Co-Issuer Consolidating Adjustments Consolidated Net sales $ — $ — $ 15,874.1 $ 2,158.3 $ — $ — $ 18,032.4 Cost of sales — — 13,207.3 1,785.2 — — 14,992.5 Gross profit — — 2,666.8 373.1 — — 3,039.9 Selling and administrative expenses — 136.4 1,317.5 259.2 — — 1,713.1 Advertising expense — — 180.8 12.4 — — 193.2 Operating income (loss) — (136.4 ) 1,168.5 101.5 — — 1,133.6 Interest (expense) income, net — (158.1 ) 0.3 (1.6 ) — — (159.4 ) Other (expense) income, net — (21.9 ) 2.1 (4.7 ) — — (24.5 ) Income (loss) before income taxes — (316.4 ) 1,170.9 95.2 — — 949.7 Income tax (expense) benefit — 87.4 (285.2 ) (15.1 ) — — (212.9 ) Income (loss) before equity in earnings of subsidiaries — (229.0 ) 885.7 80.1 — — 736.8 Equity in earnings of subsidiaries 736.8 965.8 — — — (1,702.6 ) — Net income $ 736.8 $ 736.8 $ 885.7 $ 80.1 $ — $ (1,702.6 ) $ 736.8 Consolidating Statement of Operations Year Ended December 31, 2018 Parent Guarantor Subsidiary Issuer Guarantor Subsidiaries Non-Guarantor Co-Issuer Consolidating Adjustments Consolidated Net sales $ — $ — $ 14,356.8 $ 1,883.7 $ — $ — $ 16,240.5 Cost of sales — — 11,962.7 1,570.9 — — 13,533.6 Gross profit — — 2,394.1 312.8 — — 2,706.9 Selling and administrative expenses — 138.3 1,176.8 222.0 — — 1,537.1 Advertising expense — — 173.9 8.6 — — 182.5 Operating income (loss) — (138.3 ) 1,043.4 82.2 — — 987.3 Interest (expense) income, net — (146.7 ) 3.5 (5.4 ) — — (148.6 ) Other income (expense), net — (0.2 ) 0.7 1.3 — — 1.8 Income (loss) before income taxes — (285.2 ) 1,047.6 78.1 — — 840.5 Income tax (expense) benefit (0.4 ) 67.0 (249.8 ) (14.3 ) — — (197.5 ) Income (loss) before equity in earnings of subsidiaries (0.4 ) (218.2 ) 797.8 63.8 — — 643.0 Equity in earnings of subsidiaries 643.4 861.6 — — — (1,505.0 ) — Net income $ 643.0 $ 643.4 $ 797.8 $ 63.8 $ — $ (1,505.0 ) $ 643.0 Consolidating Statement of Operations Year Ended December 31, 2017 Parent Guarantor Subsidiary Issuer Guarantor Subsidiaries Non-Guarantor Co-Issuer Consolidating Adjustments Consolidated Net sales $ — $ — $ 13,299.8 $ 1,533.1 $ — $ — $ 14,832.9 Cost of sales — — 11,103.5 1,279.2 — — 12,382.7 Gross profit — — 2,196.3 253.9 — — 2,450.2 Selling and administrative expenses — 127.2 1,093.3 189.5 — — 1,410.0 Advertising expense — — 166.4 7.3 — — 173.7 Operating income (loss) — (127.2 ) 936.6 57.1 — — 866.5 Interest (expense) income, net — (148.3 ) 4.1 (6.3 ) — — (150.5 ) Other (expense) income, net — (57.5 ) 0.7 1.5 — — (55.3 ) Income (loss) before income taxes — (333.0 ) 941.4 52.3 — — 660.7 Income tax (expense) benefit (0.9 ) 149.9 (270.2 ) (16.4 ) — — (137.6 ) Income (loss) before equity in earnings of subsidiaries (0.9 ) (183.1 ) 671.2 35.9 — — 523.1 Equity in earnings of subsidiaries 524.0 707.1 — — — (1,231.1 ) — Net income $ 523.1 $ 524.0 $ 671.2 $ 35.9 $ — $ (1,231.1 ) $ 523.1 Condensed Consolidating Statement of Comprehensive Income Year Ended December 31, 2019 Parent Guarantor Subsidiary Issuer Guarantor Subsidiaries Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries Co-Issuer Consolidating Adjustments Consolidated Comprehensive income $ 749.6 $ 749.6 $ 885.7 $ 102.5 $ — $ (1,737.8 ) $ 749.6 Condensed Consolidating Statement of Comprehensive Income Year Ended December 31, 2018 Parent Guarantor Subsidiary Issuer Guarantor Subsidiaries Non-Guarantor Co-Issuer Consolidating Adjustments Consolidated Comprehensive income $ 608.3 $ 608.7 $ 797.8 $ 31.1 $ — $ (1,437.6 ) $ 608.3 Condensed Consolidating Statement of Comprehensive Income Year Ended December 31, 2017 Parent Guarantor Subsidiary Issuer Guarantor Subsidiaries Non-Guarantor Co-Issuer Consolidating Adjustments Consolidated Comprehensive income $ 567.0 $ 567.9 $ 671.2 $ 79.6 $ — $ (1,318.7 ) $ 567.0 Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows Year Ended December 31, 2019 Parent Guarantor Subsidiary Issuer Guarantor Subsidiaries Non-Guarantor Co-Issuer Consolidating Adjustments Consolidated Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities $ — $ 14.8 $ 927.8 $ 97.1 $ — $ (12.5 ) $ 1,027.2 Cash flows used in investing activities: Capital expenditures — (61.5 ) (160.4 ) (14.4 ) — — (236.3 ) Acquisition of businesses, net of cash acquired — — (20.1 ) (75.0 ) — — (95.1 ) Net cash used in investing activities — (61.5 ) (180.5 ) (89.4 ) — — (331.4 ) Cash flows (used in) provided by: financing activities: Proceeds from borrowings under revolving credit facility — 2,445.5 — — — — 2,445.5 Repayments of borrowings under revolving credit facility — (2,394.5 ) — — — — (2,394.5 ) Repayments of long-term debt — (14.9 ) — (8.6 ) — — (23.5 ) Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt — 600.0 — — — — 600.0 Payments to extinguish long-term debt — (539.0 ) — — — — (539.0 ) Net change in accounts payable-inventory financing — — (27.3 ) 26.0 — — (1.3 ) Repurchases of common stock (657.2 ) — — — — — (657.2 ) Payment of incentive compensation plan withholding taxes (21.4 ) — — — — — (21.4 ) Dividend payments (183.4 ) — — — — — (183.4 ) Capital contributions — (76.0 ) — 76.0 — — — Other — 35.5 (10.2 ) (0.3 ) — — 25.0 Distributions and advances from (to) affiliates 862.0 (112.0 ) (709.8 ) (50.8 ) — 10.6 — Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities — (55.4 ) (747.3 ) 42.3 — 10.6 (749.8 ) Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents — — — 2.2 — — 2.2 Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents — (102.1 ) — 52.2 — (1.9 ) (51.8 ) Cash and cash equivalents – beginning of period — 176.0 — 46.7 — (16.9 ) 205.8 Cash and cash equivalents – end of period $ — $ 73.9 $ — $ 98.9 $ — $ (18.8 ) $ 154.0 Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows Year Ended December 31, 2018 Parent Subsidiary Guarantor Non-Guarantor Co-Issuer Consolidating Consolidated Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities $ — $ (85.7 ) $ 1,073.6 $ 75.0 $ — $ (157.0 ) $ 905.9 Cash flows used in investing activities: Capital expenditures — (40.8 ) (34.5 ) (10.8 ) — — (86.1 ) Net cash used in investing activities — (40.8 ) (34.5 ) (10.8 ) — — (86.1 ) Cash flows (used in) provided by financing activities: Proceeds from borrowings under revolving credit facility — 640.0 — 46.7 — — 686.7 Repayments of borrowings under revolving credit facility — (640.0 ) — (46.7 ) — — (686.7 ) Repayments of long-term debt — (14.9 ) — (6.7 ) — — (21.6 ) Net change in accounts payable-inventory financing — (0.8 ) (74.7 ) 8.1 — — (67.4 ) Repurchases of common stock (522.3 ) — — — — — (522.3 ) Payment of incentive compensation plan withholding taxes (33.9 ) — — — — — (33.9 ) Dividend payments (139.4 ) — — — — — (139.4 ) Repayment of intercompany loan — — 47.5 (47.5 ) — — — Other — 34.6 (4.4 ) (0.4 ) — — 29.8 Distributions and advances from (to) affiliates 695.6 169.9 (1,007.5 ) — — 142.0 — Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities — 188.8 (1,039.1 ) (46.5 ) — 142.0 (754.8 ) Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents — — — (3.4 ) — — (3.4 ) Net increase in cash and cash equivalents — 62.3 — 14.3 — (15.0 ) 61.6 Cash and cash equivalents—beginning of period — 113.7 — 32.4 — (1.9 ) 144.2 Cash and cash equivalents—end of period $ — $ 176.0 $ — $ 46.7 $ — $ (16.9 ) $ 205.8 Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows Year Ended December 31, 2017 Parent Subsidiary Guarantor Non-Guarantor Co-Issuer Consolidating Consolidated Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities $ 0.6 $ (71.1 ) $ 788.5 $ 52.3 $ — $ 7.4 $ 777.7 Cash flows used in investing activities: Capital expenditures — (55.2 ) (6.3 ) (19.6 ) — — (81.1 ) Net cash used in investing activities — (55.2 ) (6.3 ) (19.6 ) — — (81.1 ) Cash flows (used in) provided by financing activities: Proceeds from borrowings under revolving credit facility — 1,501.5 — 59.2 — — 1,560.7 Repayments of borrowings under revolving credit facility — (1,501.5 ) — (59.2 ) — — (1,560.7 ) Repayments of long-term debt — (14.9 ) — — — — (14.9 ) Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt — 2,083.0 — — — — 2,083.0 Payments to extinguish long-term debt — (2,121.3 ) — — — — (2,121.3 ) Net change in accounts payable-inventory financing — (0.2 ) (78.4 ) (5.4 ) — — (84.0 ) Repurchases of common stock (534.0 ) — — — — — (534.0 ) Payment of incentive compensation plan withholding taxes (49.6 ) — — — — — (49.6 ) Dividend payments (106.9 ) — — — — — (106.9 ) Repayment of intercompany loan — — 34.3 (34.3 ) — — — Other — 14.1 (4.0 ) (1.1 ) — — 9.0 Distributions and advances from (to) affiliates 689.9 56.6 (737.2 ) — — (9.3 ) — Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities (0.6 ) 17.3 (785.3 ) (40.8 ) — (9.3 ) (818.7 ) Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents — — — 2.6 — — 2.6 Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents — (109.0 ) (3.1 ) (5.5 ) — (1.9 ) (119.5 ) Cash and cash equivalents – beginning of period — 222.7 3.1 37.9 — — 263.7 Cash and cash equivalents – end of period $ — $ 113.7 $ — $ 32.4 $ — $ (1.9 ) $ 144.2

Selected Quarterly Financial Re

Selected Quarterly Financial Results (unaudited)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019
Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]
Selected Quarterly Financial Results (unaudited)	Selected Quarterly Financial Results (unaudited) Year Ended December 31, 2019 First Quarter Second Quarter Third Quarter Fourth Quarter Net sales: Corporate $ 1,736.2 $ 1,883.9 $ 1,913.5 $ 1,965.4 Small Business 355.6 377.4 386.2 391.1 Public: Government 488.4 578.4 793.4 659.1 Education 400.4 773.6 807.0 430.6 Healthcare 441.9 488.1 500.5 503.4 Total Public 1,330.7 1,840.1 2,100.9 1,593.1 Other 535.4 528.5 507.1 587.3 Net sales $ 3,957.9 $ 4,629.9 $ 4,907.7 $ 4,536.9 Gross profit 672.1 773.8 816.5 777.5 Operating income 228.9 300.3 320.6 283.8 Net income 152.9 196.6 201.7 185.6 Basic (1) 1.04 1.35 1.39 1.29 Diluted (1) 1.02 1.33 1.37 1.27 Year Ended December 31, 2018 First Quarter Second Quarter Third Quarter Fourth Quarter Net sales: Corporate $ 1,565.8 $ 1,733.8 $ 1,706.5 $ 1,836.4 Small Business 327.6 329.5 340.0 362.5 Public: Government 418.5 493.5 639.3 546.0 Education 397.2 712.1 793.1 425.0 Healthcare 414.3 429.8 442.7 443.2 Total Public 1,230.0 1,635.4 1,875.1 1,414.2 Other 483.0 487.4 451.6 461.7 Net sales $ 3,606.4 $ 4,186.1 $ 4,373.2 $ 4,074.8 Gross profit 603.9 695.6 713.6 693.8 Operating income 204.1 265.5 274.8 242.9 Net income 127.0 173.0 183.7 159.3 Basic (1) 0.83 1.14 1.22 1.07 Diluted (1) 0.82 1.12 1.20 1.05 (1) Basic and diluted net income per share are computed independently for each of the quarters presented. Therefore, the sum of quarterly basic and diluted per share information may not equal annual basic and diluted net income per share.

Schedule II - Valuation And Qua

Schedule II - Valuation And Qualifying Accounts	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Valuation and Qualifying Accounts [Abstract]
Schedule II - Valuation And Qualifying Accounts	SCHEDULE II – VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS Years ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017 (dollars in millions) Allowance for doubtful accounts: Balance at Charged to Deductions Balance at Year Ended December 31, 2019 $ 7.0 $ 2.2 $ (1.3 ) $ 7.9 Year Ended December 31, 2018 6.2 2.0 (1.2 ) 7.0 Year Ended December 31, 2017 5.9 2.1 (1.8 ) 6.2

Description of Business and S_2

Description of Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Description of Business	Description of Business CDW Corporation ("Parent"), a Fortune 500 company and member of the S&P 500 Index, is a leading provider of integrated information technology ("IT") solutions to small, medium and large business, government, education and healthcare customers in the United States ("US"), the United Kingdom ("UK") and Canada. The Company's offerings range from discrete hardware and software products to integrated IT solutions such as mobility, security, data center optimization, cloud computing, virtualization and collaboration. Throughout this report, the terms "the Company" and "CDW" refer to Parent and its 100% owned subsidiaries. Parent has two 100% owned subsidiaries, CDW LLC and CDW Finance Corporation. CDW LLC is an Illinois limited liability company that, together with its 100% owned subsidiaries, holds all material assets and conducts all business activities and operations of the Company. CDW Finance Corporation is a Delaware corporation formed for the sole purpose of acting as co-issuer of certain debt obligations as described in Note 18 (Supplemental Guarantor Information) and does not hold any material assets or engage in any business activities or operations.
Basis of Presentation	Basis of Presentation The Consolidated Financial Statements have been prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("GAAP") and the rules and regulations of the US Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC").
Reclassifications	Reclassifications Certain prior period amounts have been reclassified to conform with current period presentation.
Principles of Consolidation	Principles of Consolidation The Consolidated Financial Statements include the accounts of Parent and its 100% owned subsidiaries. All intercompany transactions and accounts are eliminated in consolidation.
Use of Estimates	Use of Estimates The preparation of the Consolidated Financial Statements in accordance with GAAP requires management to make certain estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities as of the date of the Consolidated Financial Statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reported periods. The Company bases its estimates on historical experience and on various other assumptions that management believes are reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. Actual results and outcomes could differ from those estimates.
Business Combinations	Business Combinations The Company accounts for business combinations using the acquisition method of accounting, which allocates the fair value of the purchase consideration to the tangible and intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on their estimated fair values. The excess of the purchase consideration over the fair values of these identifiable assets and liabilities is recorded as goodwill. When determining the fair values of assets acquired and liabilities assumed, management makes significant estimates and assumptions. The Company may utilize third-party valuation specialists to assist the Company in the allocation. Initial purchase price allocations are subject to revision within the measurement period, not to exceed one year from the date of acquisition. Acquisition-related expenses and transaction costs associated with business combinations are expensed as incurred.
Cash and Cash Equivalents	Cash and Cash Equivalents Cash and cash equivalents include deposits in banks and short-term (original maturities of three months or less at the time of purchase), highly liquid investments that are readily convertible to known amounts of cash and are so near maturity that there is insignificant risk of changes in value due to interest rate changes.
Accounts Receivable	Accounts Receivable Trade accounts receivable are recorded at the invoiced amount and typically do not bear interest. The Company provides allowances for doubtful accounts related to accounts receivable for estimated losses resulting from the inability of its customers to make the required payments. The Company takes into consideration the overall quality of the receivable portfolio along with specifically-identified customer risks in establishing the allowance.
Merchandise Inventory	Merchandise Inventory Inventory is valued at the lower of cost and net realizable value. Cost is determined using a weighted-average cost method. Price protection is recorded when earned as a reduction to the cost of inventory. The Company decreases the value of inventory for estimated obsolescence equal to the difference between the cost of inventory and the net realizable value, based upon an aging analysis of the inventory on hand, specifically known inventory-related risks and assumptions about future demand and market conditions.
Miscellaneous Receivables	Miscellaneous Receivables Miscellaneous receivables primarily consist of amounts due from vendors. The Company receives incentives from vendors related to cooperative advertising, volume rebates, bid programs, price protection and other programs. These incentives generally relate to written vendor agreements with specified performance requirements and are recorded as adjustments to Cost of sales or Merchandise inventory, depending on the nature of the incentive.
Property and Equipment	Property and Equipment Property and equipment are stated at cost, less accumulated depreciation. The Company calculates depreciation expense using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets. For revenue generating assets, the Company calculates depreciation expense using the straight-line method to the estimated residual value over the estimated useful life of the assets. Property and equipment are reviewed for impairment when events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable. Determination of recoverability is based on an estimate of undiscounted future cash flows resulting from the use of the asset and its eventual disposition. If the carrying amount of an asset exceeds its estimated future undiscounted cash flows, an impairment loss is recorded for the excess of the asset's carrying amount over its fair value. Leasehold improvements are amortized over the shorter of their estimated useful lives or the remaining lease term. Expenditures for major renewals and improvements that extend the useful life of property and equipment are capitalized. Expenditures for maintenance and repairs are charged to expense as incurred.
Leases	Leases The Company enters into operating lease contracts, as assessed at contract inception, primarily for real estate, data centers and equipment. On the lease commencement date, the Company records operating lease liabilities based on the present value of the future lease payments. In determining the present value of future lease payments, the Company uses its incremental borrowing rate based on the information available at the commencement date. For real estate and data center contracts, the Company accounts for the lease and non-lease components as a single lease component. For certain equipment leases, the Company applies a portfolio approach to account for the right-of-use asset and operating lease liability. In assessing the lease term, the Company includes options to renew only when it is reasonably certain that it will be exercised; a determination which is at the sole discretion of the Company. For leases with an initial term of 12 months or less, the Company has elected to not record a right-of-use asset and lease liability. For equipment leases used in revenue generating activities, the Company records a right-of-use asset and lease liability for leases with a term of 12 months or less. The Company records lease expense on a straight-line basis over the lease term beginning on the commencement date.
Goodwill	Goodwill The Company performs an evaluation of goodwill, utilizing either a qualitative or quantitative impairment test. A qualitative assessment is performed at least on an annual basis to determine whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying value. The Company performs a quantitative impairment test for each reporting unit every three years, or more frequently if circumstances indicate a potential impairment. The annual test for impairment is conducted as of December 1. The Company's reporting units included in the assessment of potential goodwill impairment are the same as its operating segments. Goodwill is not amortized but is subject to periodic testing for impairment at the reporting unit level. Under a qualitative assessment, the most recent quantitative assessment is used to determine if it is more likely than not that the reporting unit's goodwill is impaired. As part of this qualitative assessment, the Company assesses relevant events and circumstances including macroeconomic conditions, industry and market conditions, cost factors, overall financial performance, changes in share price and entity-specific events to determine if there is an indication of impairment. Under a quantitative assessment, goodwill impairment is identified by comparing the fair value of a reporting unit to its carrying amount, including goodwill. If the carrying amount of a reporting unit exceeds its fair value, goodwill is considered impaired and an impairment charge is recognized in an amount equal to that excess, not to exceed the carrying amount of goodwill. Fair value of a reporting unit is determined by using a weighted combination of an income approach ( 75% ) and a market approach ( 25% ), as this combination is considered the most indicative of the Company's fair value in an orderly transaction between market participants. Under the income approach, the Company determines fair value based on estimated future cash flows of a reporting unit, discounted by an estimated weighted-average cost of capital, which reflects the overall level of inherent risk of a reporting unit and the rate of return an outside investor would expect to earn. The estimated future cash flows of each reporting unit are based on internally generated forecasts for the remainder of the respective reporting period and the next five years . Under the market approach, the Company utilizes valuation multiples derived from publicly available information for guideline companies to provide an indication of how much a knowledgeable investor in the marketplace would be willing to pay for a company. The valuation multiples are applied to the reporting units. Determining the fair value of a reporting unit is judgmental in nature and requires the use of significant estimates and assumptions, including Net sales growth rates, gross profit margins, operating margins, discount rates and future market conditions, among others. Any changes in the judgments, estimates or assumptions used could produce significantly different results.
Intangible Assets	Intangible Assets Intangible assets with determinable lives are amortized on a straight-line basis over their respective estimated useful lives. The cost of computer software developed or obtained for internal use is capitalized and amortized on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful life of the software. Intangible assets are reviewed for impairment when events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of such assets may not be recoverable. Determination of recoverability is based on an estimate of undiscounted future cash flows resulting from the use of the asset and its eventual disposition. If the carrying amount of an asset exceeds its estimated future undiscounted cash flows, an impairment loss is recorded for the excess of the asset's carrying amount over its fair value. In addition, each quarter, the Company evaluates whether events and circumstances warrant a revision to the remaining estimated useful life of each of these intangible assets. If the Company were to determine that a change to the remaining estimated useful life of an intangible asset was necessary, then the remaining carrying amount of the intangible asset would be amortized prospectively over that revised remaining useful life.
Deferred Financing Costs	Deferred Financing Costs Deferred financing costs, such as underwriting, financial advisory, professional fees and other similar fees are capitalized and recognized in Interest expense, net over the estimated life of the related debt instrument using the effective interest method or straight-line method, as applicable. The Company classifies deferred financing costs as a direct deduction from the carrying value of the Long-term debt liability on the Consolidated Balance Sheets, except for deferred financing costs associated with revolving credit facilities which are presented as an asset, within Other assets on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
Derivative Instruments	Derivative Instruments The Company has interest rate cap agreements for the purpose of hedging its exposure to fluctuations in interest rates. The interest rate cap agreements are designated as cash flow hedges of interest rate risk and recorded at fair value in Other assets on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Changes in fair value of the derivative instruments, along with the change in the fair value of the hedged item, are reported as a component of Accumulated other comprehensive loss until reclassified to Interest expense, net in the same period the hedge transaction affects earnings.
Fair Value Measurements	Fair Value Measurements Fair value is defined under GAAP as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. A fair value hierarchy has been established for valuation inputs to prioritize the inputs into three levels based on the extent to which inputs used in measuring fair value are observable in the market. Each fair value measurement is reported in one of the three levels which is determined by the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement in its entirety. These levels are: Level 1 – observable inputs such as quoted prices for identical instruments traded in active markets. Level 2 – inputs are based on quoted prices for similar instruments in active markets, quoted prices for identical or similar instruments in markets that are not active and model-based valuation techniques for which all significant assumptions are observable in the market or can be corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the assets or liabilities. Level 3 – inputs are generally unobservable and typically reflect management's estimates of assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability. The fair values are therefore determined using model-based techniques that include option pricing models, discounted cash flow models and similar techniques.
Revenue Recognition	Revenue Recognition The Company is a primary distribution channel for a large group of vendors and suppliers, including original equipment manufacturers ("OEMs"), software publishers and wholesale distributors. The Company accounts for a contract when it has approval and commitment from both parties, the rights of the parties are identified, payment terms are established, the contract has commercial substance and collectability of consideration is probable. The Company evaluates the following indicators amongst others when determining whether it is acting as a principal in the transaction and recording revenue on a gross basis: (i) the Company is primarily responsible for fulfilling the promise to provide the specified goods or service, (ii) the Company has inventory risk before the specified good or service has been transferred to a customer or after transfer of control to the customer and (iii) the Company has discretion in establishing the price for the specified good or service. If the terms of a transaction do not indicate the Company is acting as a principal in the transaction, then the Company is acting as an agent in the transaction and the associated revenues are recognized on a net basis. The Company recognizes revenue once control has passed to the customer. The following indicators are evaluated in determining when control has passed to the customer: (i) the Company has a right to payment for the product or service, (ii) the customer has legal title to the product, (iii) the Company has transferred physical possession of the product to the customer, (iv) the customer has the significant risk and rewards of ownership of the product and (v) the customer has accepted the product. The Company's products can be delivered to customers in a variety of ways, including (i) as physical product shipped from the Company's warehouse, (ii) via drop-shipment by the vendor or supplier or (iii) via electronic delivery of keys for software licenses. The Company's shipping terms typically allow for the Company to recognize revenue when the product reaches the customer's location. The Company leverages drop-shipment arrangements with many of its vendors and suppliers to deliver products to its customers without having to physically hold the inventory at its warehouses. The Company is the principal in the transaction and recognizes revenue for drop-shipment arrangements on a gross basis. Revenue Recognition for Hardware Revenues from sales of hardware products are recognized on a gross basis as the Company is acting as a principal in these transactions, with the selling price to the customer recorded as Net sales and the acquisition cost of the product recorded as Cost of sales. The Company recognizes revenue from these transactions when control has passed to the customer, which is usually upon delivery of the product to the customer. In some instances, the customer agrees to buy the product from the Company but requests delivery at a later date, commonly known as bill-and-hold arrangements. For these transactions, the Company deems that control passes to the customer when the product is ready for delivery. The Company views products ready for delivery when the customer has a signed agreement, significant risk and rewards for the products, the ability to direct the assets, the products have been set aside specifically for the customer, cannot be redirected to another customer and for customer orders that include configuration services, when such services have been completed. The Company's vendor partners warrant most of the products the Company sells. These manufacturer warranties are assurance-type warranties and are not considered separate performance obligations. The warranties are not sold separately and only provide assurance that products will conform with the manufacturer's specifications. In some transactions, a third party will provide the customer with an extended warranty. These extended warranties are sold separately and provide the customer with a service in addition to assurance that the product will function as expected. The Company considers these warranties to be separate performance obligations from the underlying product. For extended warranties, the Company is arranging for those services to be provided by the third party and therefore is acting as an agent in the transaction and records revenue on a net basis at the point of sale. The Company sells cloud computing solutions which include Infrastructure as a Service ("IaaS"). IaaS solutions utilize third-party partners to enable customers to access data center functionality in a cloud-based solution, including storage, computing and networking. The Company recognizes revenue for cloud computing solutions for arrangements with one-time invoicing to the customer at the time of invoice on a net basis as the Company is acting as an agent in the transaction. For monthly subscription-based arrangements, the Company is acting as an agent in the transaction and recognizes revenue as it invoices the customer for its monthly usage on a net basis. Revenue Recognition for Software Revenues from most software license sales are recognized as a single performance obligation on a gross basis as the Company is acting as a principal in these transactions at the point the software license is delivered to the customer. Generally, software licenses are sold with accompanying third-party delivered software assurance, which is a product that allows customers to upgrade, at no additional cost, to the latest technology if new capabilities are introduced during the period that the software assurance is in effect. The Company evaluates whether the software assurance is a separate performance obligation by assessing if the third-party delivered software assurance is critical or essential to the core functionality of the software itself. This involves considering if the software provides its original intended functionality to the customer without the updates, if the customer would ascribe a higher value to the upgrades versus the up-front deliverable, if the customer would expect frequent intelligence updates to the software (such as updates that maintain the original functionality), and if the customer chooses to not delay or always install upgrades. If the Company determines that the accompanying third-party delivered software assurance is critical or essential to the core functionality of the software license, the software license and the accompanying third-party delivered software assurance are recognized as a single performance obligation. The value of the product is primarily the accompanying support delivered by a third party and therefore the Company is acting as an agent in these transactions and recognizes them on a net basis at the point the associated software license is delivered to the customer. For software licenses where the accompanying third-party delivered software assurance is not critical or essential to the core functionality, the software assurance is recognized as a separate performance obligation, with the associated revenue recognized on a net basis at the point the related software license is delivered to the customer. For additional information regarding the accounting for bundled arrangements, see "Revenue Recognition for Bundled Arrangements" below. The Company sells cloud computing solutions which include Software as a Service ("SaaS"). SaaS solutions utilize third-party partners to offer the Company's customers access to software in the cloud that enhances office productivity, provides security or assists in collaboration. The Company recognizes revenue for cloud computing solutions for arrangements with one-time invoicing to the customer at the time of invoice on a net basis as the Company is acting as an agent in the transaction. For monthly subscription-based arrangements, the Company is acting as an agent in the transaction and recognizes revenue as it invoices the customer for its monthly usage on a net basis. The Company's customers are offered the opportunity by certain of its vendors to purchase software licenses and software assurance under enterprise agreements ("EAs"). For most EA transactions, the Company's obligation to the customer is that of a distributor or sales agent of the services, where all obligations for providing the services to customers are passed to the Company's vendors. The Company's performance obligations are satisfied at the time of the sale. In other EA transactions, the Company is responsible for fulfilling the promised services to the customer and providing remedy or refund for work if the customer is not satisfied with the delivered services, has inventory risk in the arrangement and has full control to set the price for the customer. With most EAs, the Company's vendors will transfer the license and invoice the customer directly, paying resellers an agency fee or commission on these sales. The Company records these fees as a component of Net sales as earned and there is no corresponding Cost of sales amount. Revenue Recognition for Services The Company provides professional services, which include project managers and consultants recommending, designing and implementing IT solutions. Revenue from professional services is recognized either on a time and materials basis or proportionally as costs are incurred for fixed fee project work. Revenue is recognized on a gross basis each month as work is performed and the Company transfers those services. Revenues from the sale of data center services, such as managed and remote managed services, server co-location, internet connectivity and data backup and storage provided by the Company, are recognized over the period the service is provided. Most hosting and managed service obligations are based on the quantity and pricing parameters established in the agreement. As the customer receives the benefit of the service each month, the Company recognizes the respective revenue on a gross basis as the Company is acting as a principal in the transaction. Additionally, the Company's managed services team provides project support to customers that are billed on a fixed fee basis. The Company is acting as the principal in the transaction and recognizes revenue on a gross basis based on the total number of hours incurred for the period over the total expected hours for the project. Total expected hours to complete the project is updated for each period and best represents the transfer of control of the service to the customer. Revenue Recognition for Bundled Arrangements The Company also sells some of its products and services as part of bundled contract arrangements containing multiple deliverables, which may include a combination of products and services. For each deliverable that represents a distinct performance obligation, total arrangement consideration is allocated based upon the standalone selling prices of each performance obligation. The Company excludes amounts collected on behalf of third-parties, such as sales taxes, when determining the transaction price. For certain performance obligations, the Company will use a combination of methods to estimate the standalone selling price. When evidence from recent transactions is not available to confirm that the prices are representative of the standalone selling price, an expected cost plus a margin approach is used. Sales In-Transit The Company performs an analysis of the estimated number of days of sales in-transit to customers at the end of each reporting period based on a weighted-average analysis of commercial delivery terms that include drop-shipment arrangements. This analysis is the basis upon which the Company estimates the amount of Net sales in-transit at the end of the period and adjusts revenue and the related costs to reflect only what has been delivered to the customer. Changes in delivery patterns may result in a different number of business days estimated to make this adjustment. Freight Costs The Company records freight billed to its customers as Net sales and the related freight costs as Cost of sales when the underlying product revenue is recognized. For freight not billed to its customers, the Company records the freight costs as Cost of sales. The Company's typical shipping terms result in shipping being performed before the customer obtains control of the product. The Company considers shipping to be a fulfillment activity and not a separate performance obligation. Other The nature of the Company's contracts give rise to variable consideration in the form of sales returns and allowances. The Company estimates variable consideration at the most likely amount to which it is expected to be entitled. This estimated amount is included in the transaction price to the extent it is probable that a significant reversal of cumulative revenue recognized will not occur when the uncertainty associated with the variable consideration is resolved. The estimates of variable consideration and determination of whether to include estimated amounts in the transaction price are based on an assessment of the Company's anticipated performance and all information that is reasonably available. At the time of sale, the Company records an estimate for sales returns and allowances and an associated right of return asset based on historical experience. When a contract results in revenue being recognized in excess of the amount the Company has the right to invoice to the customer, a contract asset is recorded on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Contract assets are comprised primarily of professional services with fixed fee arrangements. Contract liabilities consist of payments received from customers, or such consideration that is contractually due, in advance of providing the product or performing services. Contract liabilities are comprised primarily of professional services with fixed fee arrangements, bill-and-hold transactions where control has not passed to the customer and certain governmental contracts. Trade accounts receivable are recorded at the point of sale (or in accordance with the Statement of Work for services) for the total amount payable by the customer to the Company for sale of goods. Taxes to be collected from the customer as part of the sale are included in Accounts receivable. Any incremental direct costs of obtaining a contract, primarily sales commissions, are deferred on the Consolidated Balance Sheets and amortized over the period of contract performance. The Company typically does not enter into long-term contracts. The Company has elected to use the practical expedient for its performance obligations table to include only those contracts that are longer than 12 months at the time of contract inception and those contracts that are non-cancelable. Additionally, for certain governmental contracts where there are annual renewals, the Company has excluded these contracts since there is only a one-year legal obligation. Typically, the only contracts that are longer than 12 months in duration are related to the Company's managed services business. The Company requests payments for its products and services at the point of sale. The Company generally does not enter into any long-term financing arrangements or payment plans with customers or contracts with customers that have non-cash consideration.
Sales Taxes	Sales Taxes Sales tax amounts collected from customers for remittance to governmental authorities are presented on a net basis in the Consolidated Statements of Operations.
Advertising	Advertising Advertising costs are generally charged to expense in the period incurred. Cooperative reimbursements from vendors are recorded in the period the related advertising expenditure is incurred. The Company classifies vendor consideration as a reduction to Cost of sales.
Equity-Based Compensation	Equity-Based Compensation The Company measures all equity-based payments using a fair-value-based method and records compensation expense over the requisite service period using the straight-line method in its Consolidated Financial Statements. The expense calculation includes estimated forfeiture rates, which have been developed based upon historical experience.
Interest Expense	Interest Expense Interest expense is recognized in the period incurred at the applicable interest rate in effect.
Foreign Currency Translation	Foreign Currency Translation The Company's functional currency is the US dollar. The functional currency of the Company's international operating subsidiaries is generally the same as the corresponding local currency. Assets and liabilities of the international operating subsidiaries are translated at the spot rate in effect at the applicable reporting date. Revenues and expenses of the international operating subsidiaries are translated at the average exchange rates in effect during the applicable period. The resulting foreign currency translation adjustment is recorded as Accumulated other comprehensive loss, which is reflected as a separate component of Stockholders' equity.
Income Taxes	Income Taxes Deferred income taxes are provided to reflect the differences between the tax bases of assets and liabilities and their reported amounts in the Consolidated Financial Statements using enacted tax rates in effect for the year in which the differences are expected to reverse. The Company performs an evaluation of the realizability of deferred tax assets on a quarterly basis. This evaluation requires management to make use of estimates and assumptions and considers all positive and negative evidence and factors, such as the scheduled reversal of temporary differences, the mix of earnings in the jurisdictions in which the Company operates, and prudent and feasible tax planning strategies. The Company accounts for unrecognized tax benefits based upon its assessment of whether a tax benefit is more likely than not to be sustained upon examination by tax authorities. The Company reports a liability for unrecognized tax benefits resulting from unrecognized tax benefits taken or expected to be taken in a tax return and recognizes interest and penalties, if any, related to its unrecognized tax benefits in income tax expense.
Recent Accounting Pronoucements	Recent Accounting Pronouncements Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments In June 2016, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") 2016-13, Financial Instruments - Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments ("Topic 326"). This ASU introduced a forward-looking approach based on expected losses to estimate credit losses on certain types of financial instruments, including trade receivables. The estimate required considerations of historical information, current information and reasonable and supportable forecasts. This ASU also expanded the disclosure requirements to enable users of financial statements to understand the assumptions, models and methods for estimating expected credit losses. The Company established a cross-functional implementation team to analyze the effect of Topic 326. The analysis included identifying pools of receivables, developing and assessing estimation methodologies, assessing policy elections, and evaluating its business processes and internal controls to meet the accounting, reporting and disclosure requirements. On January 1, 2020, the Company adopted and applied Topic 326 using the modified retrospective method. The adoption of Topic 326, as well as the adjustment to retained earnings for the cumulative effect, was not significant to the Company's Consolidated Financial Statements. Accounting for Leases On January 1, 2019, the Company adopted and applied ASU 2016-02 Leases (Topic 842), resulting in the recognition of right-of-use assets and additional lease liabilities of $81 million as of January 1, 2019, mainly related to operating leases for the Company's real estate portfolio. As part of the adoption, financial information and disclosures are not updated for comparative reporting periods. Additionally, the Company elected the transition package of practical expedients upon adoption which, among other things, allows an entity to not reassess the historical lease classification. For additional information regarding the impact to the Company's Consolidated Balance Sheets from adopting this standard, see Note 11 (Leases) .

Acquisition (Tables)

Acquisition (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition	The final purchase price allocation is as follows: Acquisition-Date Fair Value Net assets acquired $ 5.7 Identified intangible assets (1) 20.3 Goodwill (2) 62.0 Total purchase price $ 88.0 (1) Net of a related deferred tax liability of $7 million . (2) Goodwill in the amount of $62 million was recognized in connection with the acquisition of Scalar, primarily attributed to cross selling opportunities and overall corporate synergies. The full amount of goodwill recognized is not deductible for income tax purposes in Canada.

Property and Equipment (Tables)

Property and Equipment (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
Property, Plant and Equipment	Property and equipment consists of the following: December 31, Useful Lives (Years) 2019 2018 Revenue generating assets Up to 1 $ 212.0 $ — Building and leasehold improvements 5 - 25 134.2 129.1 Computer and data processing equipment 3 - 5 132.0 105.4 Machinery and equipment 5 - 10 45.4 44.1 Land -* 27.7 27.7 Computer software 3 - 5 25.1 22.2 Construction in progress -* 23.3 24.5 Furniture and fixtures 5 - 10 20.5 18.9 Property and equipment, gross 620.2 371.9 Less: accumulated depreciation (257.1 ) (215.8 ) Property and equipment, net $ 363.1 $ 156.1 *Asset is not depreciated.

Goodwill and Other Intangible_2

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Goodwill	The changes in goodwill by reportable segment are as follows: Corporate Small Business Public Other (1) Consolidated Balances as of December 31, 2017 (2) $ 1,074.1 $ 185.9 $ 929.6 $ 290.0 $ 2,479.6 Foreign currency translation — — — (16.8 ) (16.8 ) Balances as of December 31, 2018 (2) 1,074.1 185.9 929.6 273.2 2,462.8 Scalar acquisition (3) — — — 62.0 62.0 Other acquisition (4) 16.5 — — — 16.5 Foreign currency translation — — — 11.7 11.7 Balances as of December 31, 2019 (2) $ 1,090.6 $ 185.9 $ 929.6 $ 346.9 $ 2,553.0 (1) Other is comprised of CDW UK and CDW Canada reporting units. (2) Goodwill is net of accumulated impairment losses of $1,571 million , $354 million and $28 million related to the Corporate, Public and Other segments, respectively. (3) For additional information regarding the addition to goodwill resulting from the Company's acquisition, see Note 3 (Acquisition) . (4) The Company acquired Aptris, Inc. on October 1, 2019.
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets	A summary of intangible assets is as follows: December 31, 2019 Useful Lives (Years) Gross Carrying Amount Accumulated Amortization Net Carrying Amount Customer relationships and contracts 3 - 14 $ 2,111.2 $ (1,786.4 ) $ 324.8 Trade name generally 20 422.8 (259.0 ) 163.8 Internally developed software 3 - 5 263.5 (160.0 ) 103.5 Other 1 - 10 5.5 (3.5 ) 2.0 Total $ 2,803.0 $ (2,208.9 ) $ 594.1 December 31, 2018 Customer relationships and contracts 3 - 14 $ 2,071.0 $ (1,625.5 ) $ 445.5 Trade name generally 20 422.1 (237.3 ) 184.8 Internally developed software 3 - 5 205.8 (125.4 ) 80.4 Other 1 - 10 3.7 (2.2 ) 1.5 Total $ 2,702.6 $ (1,990.4 ) $ 712.2
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Future Amortization Expense	Estimated future amortization expense related to intangible assets is as follows: Years ending December 31, Estimated Future Amortization Expense 2020 $ 206.4 2021 110.4 2022 62.8 2023 41.3 2024 41.1 Thereafter 132.1 Total future amortization expense $ 594.1

Inventory Financing Agreements

Inventory Financing Agreements (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019
Inventory Financing Agreements [Abstract]
Inventory Financing Agreements	Amounts included in accounts payable-inventory financing are as follows: December 31, 2019 2018 Revolving Loan inventory financing agreement (1) $ 379.1 $ 406.3 Other inventory financing agreements 50.8 23.0 Accounts payable-inventory financing $ 429.9 $ 429.3 (1) The senior secured asset-based revolving credit facility includes an inventory floorplan sub-facility that enables the Company to maintain an inventory financing agreement with a financial intermediary to facilitate the purchase of inventory from certain vendors on more favorable terms than offered directly by the vendors.

Contract Liabilities and Rema_2

Contract Liabilities and Remaining Performance Obligations (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction	The following table represents the total transaction price for the remaining performance obligations as of December 31, 2019 related to non-cancelable contracts longer than 12 months in duration that is expected to be recognized over future periods. Within 1 Year Years 1-2 Years 2-3 Thereafter Remaining performance obligations $ 43.1 $ 21.3 $ 8.2 $ 1.0

Financial Instruments (Tables)

Financial Instruments (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Interest Rate Derivatives	As of December 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018 , the Company had the following interest rate cap agreements for which the fair values are classified within Other assets on the Consolidated Balance Sheets: December 31, 2019 December 31, 2018 Notional Value Effective Date Maturity Date Fair Value Fair Value $ 1,400.0 December 31, 2018 December 31, 2020 $ — $ 10.6 1,400.0 December 31, 2020 December 31, 2022 0.9 1.5 $ 0.9 $ 12.1

Long-Term Debt (Tables)

Long-Term Debt (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Carrying Value of Long-Term Debt	As of December 31, 2019 As of December 31, 2018 Maturity Date Interest Rate Amount Interest Rate Amount Credit Facilities CDW UK revolving credit facility (1) July 2021 — % — — % $ — Senior secured asset-based revolving credit facility March 2022 5.00 % 51.0 — % — Total credit facilities 51.0 — Term Loans CDW UK term loan (1) August 2021 2.19 % 61.0 2.29 % 65.0 Senior secured term loan facility October 2026 3.55 % 1,438.3 4.10 % 1,453.2 Total term loans 1,499.3 1,518.2 Unsecured Senior Notes Senior notes due 2023 ("2023 Senior Notes") September 2023 — % — 5.00 % 525.0 Senior notes due 2024 ("2024 Senior Notes") December 2024 5.50 % 575.0 5.50 % 575.0 Senior notes due 2025 ("2025 Senior Notes") September 2025 5.00 % 600.0 5.00 % 600.0 Senior notes due 2028 ("2028 Senior Notes") April 2028 4.25 % 600.0 — % — Total unsecured senior notes 1,775.0 1,700.0 Other long-term obligations 12.6 8.3 Unamortized deferred financing fees (20.6 ) (17.9 ) Current maturities of long-term debt (34.1 ) (25.3 ) Total long-term debt $ 3,283.2 $ 3,183.3 (1) British pound-denominated debt facilities.
Schedule of Long-term Debt Maturities	A summary of total debt maturities is as follows: Years ending December 31, Debt Maturities 2020 $ 34.1 2021 69.3 2022 65.9 2023 14.9 2024 589.9 Thereafter 2,563.8 Total debt maturities $ 3,337.9
Schedule of Carrying Values and Estimated Fair Values of Debt Instruments	The approximate fair values and related carrying values of the Company's long-term debt, including current maturities and excluding unamortized discount and unamortized deferred financing costs, are as follows: December 31, 2019 2018 Fair value $ 3,447.5 $ 3,145.8 Carrying value 3,337.9 3,226.5

Income Taxes (Tables)

Income Taxes (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Income before Income Tax, Domestic and Foreign	Income before income taxes was taxed under the following jurisdictions: Year Ended December 31, 2019 2018 2017 Domestic $ 854.1 $ 762.3 $ 608.3 Foreign 95.6 78.2 52.4 Total $ 949.7 $ 840.5 $ 660.7
Schedule of Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit)	Components of Income tax expense (benefit) consist of the following: Year Ended December 31, 2019 2018 2017 Current: Federal $ 224.7 $ 192.6 $ 258.9 State 56.1 43.3 29.8 Foreign 20.0 17.7 21.3 Total current 300.8 253.6 310.0 Deferred: Domestic (83.0 ) (52.7 ) (167.6 ) Foreign (4.9 ) (3.4 ) (4.8 ) Total deferred (87.9 ) (56.1 ) (172.4 ) Income tax expense $ 212.9 $ 197.5 $ 137.6
Schedule of Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation	The reconciliation between the statutory tax rate expressed as a percentage of income before income taxes and the effective tax rate was as follows: Year Ended December 31, 2019 2018 2017 Statutory federal income tax rate $ 199.4 21.0 % $ 176.5 21.0 % $ 231.1 35.0 % State taxes, net of federal effect 35.4 3.7 31.1 3.7 18.3 2.8 Excess tax benefit of equity awards (26.8 ) (2.8 ) (19.7 ) (2.3 ) (36.2 ) (5.5 ) Effect of rates different than statutory 0.8 0.1 0.6 0.1 (6.3 ) (1.0 ) Tax on foreign earnings 2.1 0.2 2.8 0.3 1.0 0.1 Effect of TCJA on deferred taxes and repatriation tax — — (1.9 ) (0.2 ) (75.5 ) (11.4 ) Other 2.0 0.2 8.1 0.9 5.2 0.8 Effective tax rate $ 212.9 22.4 % $ 197.5 23.5 % $ 137.6 20.8 %
Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities	The tax effect of temporary differences that give rise to net deferred income tax liabilities is presented below: December 31, 2019 2018 Deferred tax assets: Contract liabilities $ 40.7 $ — Equity compensation plans 21.1 17.7 Net operating loss and credit carryforwards, net 20.1 23.8 Payroll and benefits 9.6 9.3 Rent 7.3 7.5 Accounts receivable 7.0 6.5 Other 14.1 10.0 Total deferred tax assets 119.9 74.8 Deferred tax liabilities: Acquisition-related intangibles 112.2 148.6 Property and equipment 27.0 20.0 International investments 19.2 19.2 Other 3.3 11.7 Total deferred tax liabilities 161.7 199.5 Deferred tax asset valuation allowance 16.8 17.2 Net deferred tax liabilities $ 58.6 $ 141.9
Schedule of Unrecognized Tax Benefits Roll Forward	Changes in the Company's unrecognized tax benefits as of December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017 were as follows: Year Ended December 31, 2019 2018 2017 Balance as of January 1 $ 15.1 $ — $ — Additions for tax positions related to current year 2.6 15.1 — Balance as of December 31 $ 17.7 $ 15.1 $ —

Leases (Tables)

Leases (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019
Leases [Abstract]
Assets And Liabilities, Lessee	Supplemental Consolidated Balance Sheets information related to the Company's operating leases is as follows: Classification on the Consolidated Balance Sheets December 31, 2019 Assets Operating lease right-of-use assets $ 131.8 Liabilities Current Accrued expenses and other current liabilities - Other $ 30.1 Long-term Long-term operating lease liabilities 131.1 Total lease liabilities $ 161.2 Lease term and discount rate December 31, 2019 Weighted average remaining lease term (years) 9.7 Weighted average discount rate 4.78 %
Lease, Cost	The components of operating lease expense are as follows: Financial statement line item Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2019 Cost of sales $ 62.7 Selling and administrative expenses 30.6 Total lease cost $ 93.3 Supplemental cash flow information related to operating leases is as follows: Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2019 Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities Operating cash flows from operating leases $ 88.0 Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for lease obligations Operating leases $ 110.2
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Maturity	Maturities of operating lease liabilities are as follows: December 31, 2019 2020 $ 32.2 2021 27.9 2022 23.0 2023 19.9 2024 17.7 Thereafter 156.6 Total lease payments $ 277.3 Less: Interest (80.9 ) Less: Lease incentives (1) (35.2 ) Present value of lease liabilities $ 161.2 (1) Includes lease incentives that will be realized in 2020.
Operating Leases of Lessee Disclosure	The Company had the following future minimum lease payments under non-cancelable leases as of December 31, 2018: December 31, 2018 2019 $ 29.7 2020 27.0 2021 22.7 2022 19.5 2023 17.2 Thereafter 148.6 Total future minimum lease payments $ 264.7

Equity-Based Compensation (Tabl

Equity-Based Compensation (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule Equity-Based Compensation Expense	Equity-based compensation expense, which is recorded in Selling and administrative expenses in the Consolidated Statements of Operations was as follows: Year Ended December 31, 2019 2018 2017 Equity-based compensation expense $ 48.5 $ 40.7 $ 43.7 Income tax benefit (1) (9.8 ) (9.9 ) (15.3 ) Equity-based compensation expense, net of tax $ 38.7 $ 30.8 $ 28.4 (1) Represents equity-based compensation tax expense at the statutory tax rates. Excess tax benefits associated with equity awards are excluded from this disclosure and separately disclosed in Note 10 (Income Taxes) .
Schedule of Share-based Payment Award, Stock Options, Valuation Assumptions	The weighted-average assumptions used to value the stock options granted were as follows: Year Ended December 31, 2019 2018 2017 Grant date fair value $ 19.26 $ 14.80 $ 12.27 Volatility (1) 20.00 % 20.00 % 22.00 % Risk-free rate (2) 2.53 % 2.75 % 2.08 % Expected dividend yield 1.23 % 1.14 % 1.09 % Expected term (in years) (3) 6.0 6.0 6.0 (1) Based upon an assessment of the two-year and five-year historical and implied volatility for the Company's selected peer group, adjusted for the Company's leverage. (2) Based on a composite US Treasury rate. (3) Calculated using the simplified method, which defines the expected term as the average of the option's contractual term and the option's weighted-average vesting period. The Company utilizes this method as it has limited historical stock option data that is sufficient to derive a reasonable estimate of the expected stock option term.
Schedule of Stock Options Roll Forward	Stock option activity for the year ended December 31, 2019 was as follows: Options Number of Options Weighted-Average Exercise Price Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Term (years) Aggregate Intrinsic Value Outstanding at January 1, 2019 4,480,772 $ 46.82 Granted 786,601 96.24 Forfeited/Expired (63,947 ) 74.56 Exercised (1) (1,065,184 ) 32.80 Outstanding at December 31, 2019 4,138,242 $ 59.39 6.17 $ 345.3 Vested and exercisable at December 31, 2019 2,364,405 $ 43.61 4.99 $ 234.6 Expected to vest after December 31, 2019 1,752,687 $ 80.34 7.72 $ 109.5 (1) The total intrinsic value of stock options exercised during the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017 was $83 million , $47 million and $17 million , respectively.
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Restricted Stock and Restricted Stock Units Activity	RSU activity for the year ended December 31, 2019 was as follows: Number of Units Weighted-Average Grant-Date Fair Value Non-vested at January 1, 2019 260,173 $ 59.56 Granted (1) 58,577 103.24 Vested (2) (88,097 ) 44.62 Forfeited (21,275 ) 78.52 Non-vested at December 31, 2019 209,378 $ 75.56 (1) The weighted-average grant date fair value of RSUs granted during the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017 was $103.24 , $73.95 and $58.90 , respectively. (2) The aggregate fair value of RSUs that vested during the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017 was $4 million , $2 million and $18 million , respectively.
Schedule of Nonvested Performance-based Units Activity	PSU activity for the year ended December 31, 2019 was as follows: Number of Units Weighted-Average Grant-Date Fair Value Non-vested at January 1, 2019 421,837 $ 65.85 Granted (1) 201,441 101.33 Attainment Adjustment (2) 129,498 39.92 Vested (3) (350,816 ) 52.16 Forfeited (20,055 ) 72.96 Non-vested at December 31, 2019 381,905 $ 87.78 (1) The weighted-average grant date fair value of PSUs granted during the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017 was $101.33 , $73.74 and $59.00 , respectively. (2) During the year ended December 31, 2019, the attainment on PSUs vested at December 31, 2018 was adjusted to reflect actual performance. (3) The aggregate fair value of PSUs that vested during the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017 was $18 million , $13 million and $20 million , respectively.

Earnings Per Share (Tables)

Earnings Per Share (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Schedule of Weighted Average Number of Shares	A reconciliation of basic weighted-average shares outstanding to diluted weighted-average shares outstanding is as follows: Year Ended December 31, 2019 2018 2017 Basic weighted-average shares outstanding 145.1 150.9 155.4 Effect of dilutive securities (1) 2.7 2.7 2.8 Diluted weighted-average shares outstanding (2) 147.8 153.6 158.2 (1) The dilutive effect of outstanding stock options, restricted stock units, restricted stock, performance share units and Coworker Stock Purchase Plan units is reflected in the diluted weighted-average shares outstanding using the treasury stock method. (2) There were fewer than 0.1 million potential common shares excluded from diluted weighted-average shares outstanding for the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017 , respectively, as their inclusion would have had an anti-dilutive effect.

Segment Information (Tables)

Segment Information (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment	Information about the Company's segments for the years ended December 31, 2019 , 2018 and 2017 is as follows: Corporate Small Business Public Other Headquarters Total 2019: Net sales $ 7,499.0 $ 1,510.3 $ 6,864.8 $ 2,158.3 $ — $ 18,032.4 Operating income (loss) 585.1 107.5 475.0 101.6 (135.6 ) 1,133.6 Depreciation and amortization expense (86.9 ) (22.5 ) (56.3 ) (31.2 ) (70.2 ) (267.1 ) 2018: Net sales $ 6,842.5 $ 1,359.6 $ 6,154.7 $ 1,883.7 $ — $ 16,240.5 Operating income (loss) 530.4 94.4 405.0 82.2 (124.7 ) 987.3 Depreciation and amortization expense (88.2 ) (22.1 ) (51.2 ) (31.8 ) (72.3 ) (265.6 ) 2017: Net sales $ 6,172.8 $ 1,220.5 $ 5,906.5 $ 1,533.1 $ — $ 14,832.9 Operating income (loss) 480.9 73.0 367.7 57.1 (112.2 ) 866.5 Depreciation and amortization expense (90.1 ) (22.0 ) (51.5 ) (30.9 ) (66.4 ) (260.9 )
Disaggregation of Revenue	Year Ended December 31, 2019 Corporate Small Business Public Other Total Geography (1) United States $ 7,485.7 $ 1,510.3 $ 6,864.8 $ 32.5 $ 15,893.3 Rest of World 13.3 — — 2,125.8 2,139.1 Total Net sales 7,499.0 1,510.3 6,864.8 2,158.3 18,032.4 Major Product and Services Hardware 5,955.5 1,263.2 5,584.8 1,559.7 14,363.2 Software 1,079.4 197.5 1,059.4 300.9 2,637.2 Services 393.8 28.4 199.3 286.1 907.6 Other (2) 70.3 21.2 21.3 11.6 124.4 Total Net sales 7,499.0 1,510.3 6,864.8 2,158.3 18,032.4 Sales by Channel Corporate 7,499.0 — — — 7,499.0 Small Business — 1,510.3 — — 1,510.3 Government — — 2,519.3 — 2,519.3 Education — — 2,411.6 — 2,411.6 Healthcare — — 1,933.9 — 1,933.9 Other — — — 2,158.3 2,158.3 Total Net sales 7,499.0 1,510.3 6,864.8 2,158.3 18,032.4 Timing of Revenue Recognition Transferred at a point in time where CDW is principal 6,818.7 1,423.1 6,410.2 1,900.6 16,552.6 Transferred at a point in time where CDW is agent 446.1 80.0 248.5 59.6 834.2 Transferred over time where CDW is principal 234.2 7.2 206.1 198.1 645.6 Total Net sales $ 7,499.0 $ 1,510.3 $ 6,864.8 $ 2,158.3 $ 18,032.4 (1) Net sales by geography is generally based on the ship-to address with the exception of certain services that may be performed at, or on behalf of, multiple locations. Such service arrangements are categorized based on the bill-to address. (2) Includes items such as delivery charges to customers. Year Ended December 31, 2018 Corporate Small Business Public Other Total Geography (1) United States $ 6,834.4 $ 1,359.6 $ 6,154.7 $ 30.9 $ 14,379.6 Rest of World 8.1 — — 1,852.8 1,860.9 Total Net sales 6,842.5 1,359.6 6,154.7 1,883.7 16,240.5 Major Product and Services Hardware 5,462.1 1,134.6 5,010.4 1,492.0 13,099.1 Software 976.2 175.8 965.9 214.0 2,331.9 Services 336.9 28.1 161.8 169.0 695.8 Other (2) 67.3 21.1 16.6 8.7 113.7 Total Net sales 6,842.5 1,359.6 6,154.7 1,883.7 16,240.5 Sales by Channel Corporate 6,842.5 — — — 6,842.5 Small Business — 1,359.6 — — 1,359.6 Government — — 2,097.3 — 2,097.3 Education — — 2,327.4 — 2,327.4 Healthcare — — 1,730.0 — 1,730.0 Other — — — 1,883.7 1,883.7 Total Net sales 6,842.5 1,359.6 6,154.7 1,883.7 16,240.5 Timing of Revenue Recognition Transferred at a point in time where CDW is principal 6,256.5 1,281.3 5,758.6 1,687.6 14,984.0 Transferred at a point in time where CDW is agent 389.1 69.4 211.5 49.8 719.8 Transferred over time where CDW is principal 196.9 8.9 184.6 146.3 536.7 Total Net sales $ 6,842.5 $ 1,359.6 $ 6,154.7 $ 1,883.7 $ 16,240.5 (1) Net sales by geography is generally based on the ship-to address with the exception of certain services that may be performed at, or on behalf of, multiple locations. Such service arrangements are categorized based on the bill-to address. (2) Includes items such as delivery charges to customers. Year Ended December 31, 2017 Corporate Small Business Public Other Total Geography (1) United States $ 6,167.4 $ 1,220.5 $ 5,906.5 $ 25.5 $ 13,319.9 Rest of World 5.4 — — 1,507.6 1,513.0 Total Net sales 6,172.8 1,220.5 5,906.5 1,533.1 14,832.9 Major Product and Services Hardware 4,879.7 1,015.9 4,846.4 1,229.8 11,971.8 Software 910.4 159.7 908.3 167.0 2,145.4 Services 316.2 24.5 133.6 128.5 602.8 Other (2) 66.5 20.4 18.2 7.8 112.9 Total Net sales 6,172.8 1,220.5 5,906.5 1,533.1 14,832.9 Sales by Channel Corporate 6,172.8 — — — 6,172.8 Small Business — 1,220.5 — — 1,220.5 Government — — 2,109.8 — 2,109.8 Education — — 2,184.5 — 2,184.5 Healthcare — — 1,612.2 — 1,612.2 Other — — — 1,533.1 1,533.1 Total Net sales 6,172.8 1,220.5 5,906.5 1,533.1 14,832.9 Timing of Revenue Recognition Transferred at a point in time where CDW is principal 5,640.9 1,152.5 5,559.4 1,375.7 13,728.5 Transferred at a point in time where CDW is agent 344.2 59.4 184.1 27.9 615.6 Transferred over time where CDW is principal 187.7 8.6 163.0 129.5 488.8 Total Net sales $ 6,172.8 $ 1,220.5 $ 5,906.5 $ 1,533.1 $ 14,832.9 (1) Net sales by geography is generally based on the ship-to address with the exception of certain services that may be performed at, or on behalf of, multiple locations. Such service arrangements are categorized based on the bill-to address. (2) Includes items such as delivery charges to customers. The following table presents Net sales by major category for the years ended December 31, 2019 , 2018 and 2017 . Categories are based upon internal classifications. Year Ended December 31, 2019 2018 (1) 2017 (1) Net Sales Percentage Net Sales Percentage Net Sales Percentage Notebooks/Mobile Devices $ 4,631.7 25.7 % $ 4,062.2 25.0 % $ 3,491.8 23.5 % Netcomm Products 2,193.4 12.2 2,119.1 13.0 2,021.6 13.6 Desktops 1,598.2 8.9 1,322.2 8.1 1,196.0 8.1 Video 1,272.7 7.1 1,184.3 7.3 1,070.0 7.2 Enterprise and Data Storage (Including Drives) 1,146.0 6.4 1,102.5 6.8 1,070.2 7.2 Other Hardware 3,521.2 19.5 3,308.8 20.4 3,122.2 21.0 Total Hardware 14,363.2 79.8 13,099.1 80.6 11,971.8 80.6 Software (2) 2,637.2 14.6 2,331.9 14.4 2,145.4 14.5 Services (2) 907.6 5.0 695.8 4.3 602.8 4.1 Other (3) 124.4 0.6 113.7 0.7 112.9 0.8 Total Net sales $ 18,032.4 100.0 % $ 16,240.5 100.0 % $ 14,832.9 100.0 % (1) Amounts have been reclassified for changes in individual product classifications to conform to the presentation for the year ended December 31, 2019 . (2) Certain software and services revenues are recorded on a net basis for accounting purposes. As a result, the category percentage of net revenues is not representative of the category percentage of gross profits. (3) Includes items such as delivery charges to customers.

Supplemental Guarantor Inform_2

Supplemental Guarantor Information (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019
Supplemental Guarantor Information [Abstract]
Schedule of Condensed Balance Sheet	Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet December 31, 2019 Parent Guarantor Subsidiary Issuer Guarantor Subsidiaries Non-Guarantor Co-Issuer Consolidating Adjustments Consolidated Assets Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents $ — $ 73.9 $ — $ 98.9 $ — $ (18.8 ) $ 154.0 Accounts receivable, net — — 2,517.0 485.2 — — 3,002.2 Merchandise inventory — — 524.9 86.3 — — 611.2 Miscellaneous receivables — 97.9 265.9 31.3 — — 395.1 Prepaid expenses and other — 22.1 99.9 49.6 — — 171.6 Total current assets — 193.9 3,407.7 751.3 — (18.8 ) 4,334.1 Operating lease right-of-use assets — 75.4 29.1 27.3 — — 131.8 Property and equipment, net — 73.3 259.0 30.8 — — 363.1 Goodwill — 751.8 1,454.3 346.9 — — 2,553.0 Other intangible assets, net — 242.9 177.6 173.6 — — 594.1 Other assets 1.4 25.7 20.1 171.9 — (195.8 ) 23.3 Investment in and advances to subsidiaries 958.9 3,342.9 — — — (4,301.8 ) — Total Assets $ 960.3 $ 4,705.9 $ 5,347.8 $ 1,501.8 $ — $ (4,516.4 ) $ 7,999.4 Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Current liabilities: Accounts payable-trade $ — $ 46.5 $ 1,525.7 $ 281.6 $ — $ (18.8 ) $ 1,835.0 Accounts payable-inventory financing — 0.1 378.9 50.9 — — 429.9 Current maturities of long-term debt — 14.9 12.4 6.8 — — 34.1 Contract liabilities — — 146.4 105.8 — — 252.2 Accrued expenses and other current liabilities — 291.3 559.1 89.8 — — 940.2 Total current liabilities — 352.8 2,622.5 534.9 — (18.8 ) 3,491.4 Long-term liabilities: Debt — 3,229.5 — 53.7 — — 3,283.2 Deferred income taxes — 49.7 — 29.9 — (17.2 ) 62.4 Operating lease liabilities — 84.9 22.9 23.3 — — 131.1 Other liabilities — 30.1 0.7 218.8 — (178.6 ) 71.0 Total long-term liabilities — 3,394.2 23.6 325.7 — (195.8 ) 3,547.7 Total stockholders' equity 960.3 958.9 2,701.7 641.2 — (4,301.8 ) 960.3 Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity $ 960.3 $ 4,705.9 $ 5,347.8 $ 1,501.8 $ — $ (4,516.4 ) $ 7,999.4 Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet December 31, 2018 Parent Guarantor Subsidiary Issuer Guarantor Subsidiaries Non-Guarantor Co-Issuer Consolidating Adjustments Consolidated Assets Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents $ — $ 176.0 $ — $ 46.7 $ — $ (16.9 ) $ 205.8 Accounts receivable, net — — 2,331.2 340.0 — — 2,671.2 Merchandise inventory — — 387.4 66.9 — — 454.3 Miscellaneous receivables — 110.6 187.7 18.1 — — 316.4 Prepaid expenses and other — 17.1 93.8 38.2 — — 149.1 Total current assets — 303.7 3,000.1 509.9 — (16.9 ) 3,796.8 Property and equipment, net — 82.3 52.0 21.8 — — 156.1 Goodwill — 751.8 1,437.8 273.2 — — 2,462.8 Other intangible assets, net — 252.5 300.0 159.7 — — 712.2 Other assets 1.4 49.8 9.6 140.2 — (161.2 ) 39.8 Investment in and advances to subsidiaries 973.8 3,028.9 — — — (4,002.7 ) — Total Assets $ 975.2 $ 4,469.0 $ 4,799.5 $ 1,104.8 $ — $ (4,180.8 ) $ 7,167.7 Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Current liabilities: Accounts payable-trade $ — $ 39.2 $ 1,387.9 $ 166.9 $ — $ (16.9 ) $ 1,577.1 Accounts payable-inventory financing — 0.2 406.1 23.0 — — 429.3 Current maturities of long-term debt — 14.9 4.0 6.4 — — 25.3 Contract liabilities — — 95.6 82.7 — — 178.3 Accrued expenses and other current liabilities — 217.6 306.7 68.8 — — 593.1 Total current liabilities — 271.9 2,200.3 347.8 — (16.9 ) 2,803.1 Long-term liabilities: Debt — 3,121.3 4.3 57.7 — — 3,183.3 Deferred income taxes — 55.9 60.5 26.9 — (1.4 ) 141.9 Other liabilities — 46.1 5.7 172.2 — (159.8 ) 64.2 Total long-term liabilities — 3,223.3 70.5 256.8 — (161.2 ) 3,389.4 Total stockholders' equity 975.2 973.8 2,528.7 500.2 — (4,002.7 ) 975.2 Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity $ 975.2 $ 4,469.0 $ 4,799.5 $ 1,104.8 $ — $ (4,180.8 ) $ 7,167.7
Schedule of Condensed Income Statement	Consolidating Statement of Operations Year Ended December 31, 2019 Parent Guarantor Subsidiary Issuer Guarantor Subsidiaries Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries Co-Issuer Consolidating Adjustments Consolidated Net sales $ — $ — $ 15,874.1 $ 2,158.3 $ — $ — $ 18,032.4 Cost of sales — — 13,207.3 1,785.2 — — 14,992.5 Gross profit — — 2,666.8 373.1 — — 3,039.9 Selling and administrative expenses — 136.4 1,317.5 259.2 — — 1,713.1 Advertising expense — — 180.8 12.4 — — 193.2 Operating income (loss) — (136.4 ) 1,168.5 101.5 — — 1,133.6 Interest (expense) income, net — (158.1 ) 0.3 (1.6 ) — — (159.4 ) Other (expense) income, net — (21.9 ) 2.1 (4.7 ) — — (24.5 ) Income (loss) before income taxes — (316.4 ) 1,170.9 95.2 — — 949.7 Income tax (expense) benefit — 87.4 (285.2 ) (15.1 ) — — (212.9 ) Income (loss) before equity in earnings of subsidiaries — (229.0 ) 885.7 80.1 — — 736.8 Equity in earnings of subsidiaries 736.8 965.8 — — — (1,702.6 ) — Net income $ 736.8 $ 736.8 $ 885.7 $ 80.1 $ — $ (1,702.6 ) $ 736.8 Consolidating Statement of Operations Year Ended December 31, 2018 Parent Guarantor Subsidiary Issuer Guarantor Subsidiaries Non-Guarantor Co-Issuer Consolidating Adjustments Consolidated Net sales $ — $ — $ 14,356.8 $ 1,883.7 $ — $ — $ 16,240.5 Cost of sales — — 11,962.7 1,570.9 — — 13,533.6 Gross profit — — 2,394.1 312.8 — — 2,706.9 Selling and administrative expenses — 138.3 1,176.8 222.0 — — 1,537.1 Advertising expense — — 173.9 8.6 — — 182.5 Operating income (loss) — (138.3 ) 1,043.4 82.2 — — 987.3 Interest (expense) income, net — (146.7 ) 3.5 (5.4 ) — — (148.6 ) Other income (expense), net — (0.2 ) 0.7 1.3 — — 1.8 Income (loss) before income taxes — (285.2 ) 1,047.6 78.1 — — 840.5 Income tax (expense) benefit (0.4 ) 67.0 (249.8 ) (14.3 ) — — (197.5 ) Income (loss) before equity in earnings of subsidiaries (0.4 ) (218.2 ) 797.8 63.8 — — 643.0 Equity in earnings of subsidiaries 643.4 861.6 — — — (1,505.0 ) — Net income $ 643.0 $ 643.4 $ 797.8 $ 63.8 $ — $ (1,505.0 ) $ 643.0 Consolidating Statement of Operations Year Ended December 31, 2017 Parent Guarantor Subsidiary Issuer Guarantor Subsidiaries Non-Guarantor Co-Issuer Consolidating Adjustments Consolidated Net sales $ — $ — $ 13,299.8 $ 1,533.1 $ — $ — $ 14,832.9 Cost of sales — — 11,103.5 1,279.2 — — 12,382.7 Gross profit — — 2,196.3 253.9 — — 2,450.2 Selling and administrative expenses — 127.2 1,093.3 189.5 — — 1,410.0 Advertising expense — — 166.4 7.3 — — 173.7 Operating income (loss) — (127.2 ) 936.6 57.1 — — 866.5 Interest (expense) income, net — (148.3 ) 4.1 (6.3 ) — — (150.5 ) Other (expense) income, net — (57.5 ) 0.7 1.5 — — (55.3 ) Income (loss) before income taxes — (333.0 ) 941.4 52.3 — — 660.7 Income tax (expense) benefit (0.9 ) 149.9 (270.2 ) (16.4 ) — — (137.6 ) Income (loss) before equity in earnings of subsidiaries (0.9 ) (183.1 ) 671.2 35.9 — — 523.1 Equity in earnings of subsidiaries 524.0 707.1 — — — (1,231.1 ) — Net income $ 523.1 $ 524.0 $ 671.2 $ 35.9 $ — $ (1,231.1 ) $ 523.1
Schedule of Condensed Comprehensive Income (Loss)	Condensed Consolidating Statement of Comprehensive Income Year Ended December 31, 2019 Parent Guarantor Subsidiary Issuer Guarantor Subsidiaries Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries Co-Issuer Consolidating Adjustments Consolidated Comprehensive income $ 749.6 $ 749.6 $ 885.7 $ 102.5 $ — $ (1,737.8 ) $ 749.6 Condensed Consolidating Statement of Comprehensive Income Year Ended December 31, 2018 Parent Guarantor Subsidiary Issuer Guarantor Subsidiaries Non-Guarantor Co-Issuer Consolidating Adjustments Consolidated Comprehensive income $ 608.3 $ 608.7 $ 797.8 $ 31.1 $ — $ (1,437.6 ) $ 608.3 Condensed Consolidating Statement of Comprehensive Income Year Ended December 31, 2017 Parent Guarantor Subsidiary Issuer Guarantor Subsidiaries Non-Guarantor Co-Issuer Consolidating Adjustments Consolidated Comprehensive income $ 567.0 $ 567.9 $ 671.2 $ 79.6 $ — $ (1,318.7 ) $ 567.0
Schedule of Condensed Cash Flow Statement	Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows Year Ended December 31, 2019 Parent Guarantor Subsidiary Issuer Guarantor Subsidiaries Non-Guarantor Co-Issuer Consolidating Adjustments Consolidated Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities $ — $ 14.8 $ 927.8 $ 97.1 $ — $ (12.5 ) $ 1,027.2 Cash flows used in investing activities: Capital expenditures — (61.5 ) (160.4 ) (14.4 ) — — (236.3 ) Acquisition of businesses, net of cash acquired — — (20.1 ) (75.0 ) — — (95.1 ) Net cash used in investing activities — (61.5 ) (180.5 ) (89.4 ) — — (331.4 ) Cash flows (used in) provided by: financing activities: Proceeds from borrowings under revolving credit facility — 2,445.5 — — — — 2,445.5 Repayments of borrowings under revolving credit facility — (2,394.5 ) — — — — (2,394.5 ) Repayments of long-term debt — (14.9 ) — (8.6 ) — — (23.5 ) Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt — 600.0 — — — — 600.0 Payments to extinguish long-term debt — (539.0 ) — — — — (539.0 ) Net change in accounts payable-inventory financing — — (27.3 ) 26.0 — — (1.3 ) Repurchases of common stock (657.2 ) — — — — — (657.2 ) Payment of incentive compensation plan withholding taxes (21.4 ) — — — — — (21.4 ) Dividend payments (183.4 ) — — — — — (183.4 ) Capital contributions — (76.0 ) — 76.0 — — — Other — 35.5 (10.2 ) (0.3 ) — — 25.0 Distributions and advances from (to) affiliates 862.0 (112.0 ) (709.8 ) (50.8 ) — 10.6 — Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities — (55.4 ) (747.3 ) 42.3 — 10.6 (749.8 ) Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents — — — 2.2 — — 2.2 Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents — (102.1 ) — 52.2 — (1.9 ) (51.8 ) Cash and cash equivalents – beginning of period — 176.0 — 46.7 — (16.9 ) 205.8 Cash and cash equivalents – end of period $ — $ 73.9 $ — $ 98.9 $ — $ (18.8 ) $ 154.0 Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows Year Ended December 31, 2018 Parent Subsidiary Guarantor Non-Guarantor Co-Issuer Consolidating Consolidated Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities $ — $ (85.7 ) $ 1,073.6 $ 75.0 $ — $ (157.0 ) $ 905.9 Cash flows used in investing activities: Capital expenditures — (40.8 ) (34.5 ) (10.8 ) — — (86.1 ) Net cash used in investing activities — (40.8 ) (34.5 ) (10.8 ) — — (86.1 ) Cash flows (used in) provided by financing activities: Proceeds from borrowings under revolving credit facility — 640.0 — 46.7 — — 686.7 Repayments of borrowings under revolving credit facility — (640.0 ) — (46.7 ) — — (686.7 ) Repayments of long-term debt — (14.9 ) — (6.7 ) — — (21.6 ) Net change in accounts payable-inventory financing — (0.8 ) (74.7 ) 8.1 — — (67.4 ) Repurchases of common stock (522.3 ) — — — — — (522.3 ) Payment of incentive compensation plan withholding taxes (33.9 ) — — — — — (33.9 ) Dividend payments (139.4 ) — — — — — (139.4 ) Repayment of intercompany loan — — 47.5 (47.5 ) — — — Other — 34.6 (4.4 ) (0.4 ) — — 29.8 Distributions and advances from (to) affiliates 695.6 169.9 (1,007.5 ) — — 142.0 — Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities — 188.8 (1,039.1 ) (46.5 ) — 142.0 (754.8 ) Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents — — — (3.4 ) — — (3.4 ) Net increase in cash and cash equivalents — 62.3 — 14.3 — (15.0 ) 61.6 Cash and cash equivalents—beginning of period — 113.7 — 32.4 — (1.9 ) 144.2 Cash and cash equivalents—end of period $ — $ 176.0 $ — $ 46.7 $ — $ (16.9 ) $ 205.8 Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows Year Ended December 31, 2017 Parent Subsidiary Guarantor Non-Guarantor Co-Issuer Consolidating Consolidated Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities $ 0.6 $ (71.1 ) $ 788.5 $ 52.3 $ — $ 7.4 $ 777.7 Cash flows used in investing activities: Capital expenditures — (55.2 ) (6.3 ) (19.6 ) — — (81.1 ) Net cash used in investing activities — (55.2 ) (6.3 ) (19.6 ) — — (81.1 ) Cash flows (used in) provided by financing activities: Proceeds from borrowings under revolving credit facility — 1,501.5 — 59.2 — — 1,560.7 Repayments of borrowings under revolving credit facility — (1,501.5 ) — (59.2 ) — — (1,560.7 ) Repayments of long-term debt — (14.9 ) — — — — (14.9 ) Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt — 2,083.0 — — — — 2,083.0 Payments to extinguish long-term debt — (2,121.3 ) — — — — (2,121.3 ) Net change in accounts payable-inventory financing — (0.2 ) (78.4 ) (5.4 ) — — (84.0 ) Repurchases of common stock (534.0 ) — — — — — (534.0 ) Payment of incentive compensation plan withholding taxes (49.6 ) — — — — — (49.6 ) Dividend payments (106.9 ) — — — — — (106.9 ) Repayment of intercompany loan — — 34.3 (34.3 ) — — — Other — 14.1 (4.0 ) (1.1 ) — — 9.0 Distributions and advances from (to) affiliates 689.9 56.6 (737.2 ) — — (9.3 ) — Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities (0.6 ) 17.3 (785.3 ) (40.8 ) — (9.3 ) (818.7 ) Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents — — — 2.6 — — 2.6 Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents — (109.0 ) (3.1 ) (5.5 ) — (1.9 ) (119.5 ) Cash and cash equivalents – beginning of period — 222.7 3.1 37.9 — — 263.7 Cash and cash equivalents – end of period $ — $ 113.7 $ — $ 32.4 $ — $ (1.9 ) $ 144.2

Selected Quarterly Financial _2

Selected Quarterly Financial Results (unaudited) (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019
Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Quarterly Financial Information	Year Ended December 31, 2019 First Quarter Second Quarter Third Quarter Fourth Quarter Net sales: Corporate $ 1,736.2 $ 1,883.9 $ 1,913.5 $ 1,965.4 Small Business 355.6 377.4 386.2 391.1 Public: Government 488.4 578.4 793.4 659.1 Education 400.4 773.6 807.0 430.6 Healthcare 441.9 488.1 500.5 503.4 Total Public 1,330.7 1,840.1 2,100.9 1,593.1 Other 535.4 528.5 507.1 587.3 Net sales $ 3,957.9 $ 4,629.9 $ 4,907.7 $ 4,536.9 Gross profit 672.1 773.8 816.5 777.5 Operating income 228.9 300.3 320.6 283.8 Net income 152.9 196.6 201.7 185.6 Basic (1) 1.04 1.35 1.39 1.29 Diluted (1) 1.02 1.33 1.37 1.27 Year Ended December 31, 2018 First Quarter Second Quarter Third Quarter Fourth Quarter Net sales: Corporate $ 1,565.8 $ 1,733.8 $ 1,706.5 $ 1,836.4 Small Business 327.6 329.5 340.0 362.5 Public: Government 418.5 493.5 639.3 546.0 Education 397.2 712.1 793.1 425.0 Healthcare 414.3 429.8 442.7 443.2 Total Public 1,230.0 1,635.4 1,875.1 1,414.2 Other 483.0 487.4 451.6 461.7 Net sales $ 3,606.4 $ 4,186.1 $ 4,373.2 $ 4,074.8 Gross profit 603.9 695.6 713.6 693.8 Operating income 204.1 265.5 274.8 242.9 Net income 127.0 173.0 183.7 159.3 Basic (1) 0.83 1.14 1.22 1.07 Diluted (1) 0.82 1.12 1.20 1.05 (1) Basic and diluted net income per share are computed independently for each of the quarters presented. Therefore, the sum of quarterly basic and diluted per share information may not equal annual basic and diluted net income per share.

Description of Business and S_3

Description of Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Additional Information (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019subsidiary
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Number of owned subsidiaries	2
Years forecasted in goodwill impairment income approach	5 years

Recent Accounting Pronounceme_2

Recent Accounting Pronouncements - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2019	Jan. 01, 2019
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]
Right-of-use asset	$ 131.8
Liability	$ 161.2
Accounting Standards Update 2016-02
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]
Right-of-use asset		$ 81
Liability		$ 81

Acquisition - Narrative (Detail

Acquisition - Narrative (Details) $ in Millions	Feb. 01, 2019USD ($)
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Total purchase price	$ 88
Scalar
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Total purchase price	88
Deferred consideration transferred	$ 13

Acquisition - Final Purchase Pr

Acquisition - Final Purchase Price Allocation (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Feb. 01, 2019	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Goodwill		$ 2,553	$ 2,462.8	$ 2,479.6
Total purchase price	$ 88
Scalar
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Net assets acquired	5.7
Identified intangible assets	20.3
Goodwill	62
Total purchase price	88
Deferred tax liability	$ 7

Property and Equipment - Schedu

Property and Equipment - Schedule of Property and Equipment (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Revenue generating assets	$ 212	$ 0
Building and leasehold improvements	134.2	129.1
Computer and data processing equipment	132	105.4
Machinery and equipment	45.4	44.1
Land	27.7	27.7
Computer software	25.1	22.2
Construction in progress	23.3	24.5
Furniture and fixtures	20.5	18.9
Property and equipment, gross	620.2	371.9
Less: accumulated depreciation	(257.1)	(215.8)
Property and equipment, net	$ 363.1	$ 156.1
Revenue generating assets
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Useful Lives (Years)	1 year
Minimum | Building and leasehold improvements
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Useful Lives (Years)	5 years
Minimum | Computer and data processing equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Useful Lives (Years)	3 years
Minimum | Machinery and equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Useful Lives (Years)	5 years
Minimum | Computer software
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Useful Lives (Years)	3 years
Minimum | Furniture and fixtures
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Useful Lives (Years)	5 years
Maximum | Building and leasehold improvements
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Useful Lives (Years)	25 years
Maximum | Computer and data processing equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Useful Lives (Years)	5 years
Maximum | Machinery and equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Useful Lives (Years)	10 years
Maximum | Computer software
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Useful Lives (Years)	5 years
Maximum | Furniture and fixtures
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Useful Lives (Years)	10 years

Property and Equipment - Narrat

Property and Equipment - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
Revenue generating assets	$ 212	$ 0
Property and equipment, disposals recorded	3	25	$ 23
Depreciation expense	$ 41	$ 42	$ 40

Goodwill and Other Intangible_3

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets - Schedule of Goodwill by Segment (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	$ 2,462.8	$ 2,479.6
Foreign currency translation	11.7	(16.8)
Ending balance	2,553	2,462.8
Corporate
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	1,074.1	1,074.1
Foreign currency translation	0	0
Ending balance	1,090.6	1,074.1
Accumulated impairment losses	1,571
Small Business
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	185.9	185.9
Foreign currency translation	0	0
Ending balance	185.9	185.9
Public
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	929.6	929.6
Foreign currency translation	0	0
Ending balance	929.6	929.6
Accumulated impairment losses	354
Other
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	273.2	290
Foreign currency translation	11.7	(16.8)
Ending balance	346.9	$ 273.2
Accumulated impairment losses	28
Scalar acquisition
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Acquisition	62
Scalar acquisition | Corporate
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Acquisition	0
Scalar acquisition | Small Business
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Acquisition	0
Scalar acquisition | Public
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Acquisition	0
Scalar acquisition | Other
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Acquisition	62
Other acquisition
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Acquisition	16.5
Other acquisition | Corporate
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Acquisition	16.5
Other acquisition | Small Business
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Acquisition	0
Other acquisition | Public
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Acquisition	0
Other acquisition | Other
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Acquisition	$ 0

Goodwill and Other Intangible_4

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Goodwill impairment loss	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0
Amortization expense	219	223	221
Internally developed software
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Disposal of fully amortized definite-lived intangible assets	$ 11	$ 26	$ 24

Goodwill and Other Intangible_5

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets - Intangible Assets by Asset Type (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018
Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross Carrying Amount	$ 2,803	$ 2,702.6
Accumulated Amortization	(2,208.9)	(1,990.4)
Net Carrying Amount	594.1	712.2
Customer relationships and contracts
Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross Carrying Amount	2,111.2	2,071
Accumulated Amortization	(1,786.4)	(1,625.5)
Net Carrying Amount	$ 324.8	$ 445.5
Trade name
Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Useful Life (Years)	20 years	20 years
Gross Carrying Amount	$ 422.8	$ 422.1
Accumulated Amortization	(259)	(237.3)
Net Carrying Amount	163.8	184.8
Internally developed software
Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross Carrying Amount	263.5	205.8
Accumulated Amortization	(160)	(125.4)
Net Carrying Amount	103.5	80.4
Other
Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross Carrying Amount	5.5	3.7
Accumulated Amortization	(3.5)	(2.2)
Net Carrying Amount	$ 2	$ 1.5
Minimum | Customer relationships and contracts
Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Useful Life (Years)	3 years	3 years
Minimum | Internally developed software
Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Useful Life (Years)	3 years	3 years
Minimum | Other
Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Useful Life (Years)	1 year	1 year
Maximum | Customer relationships and contracts
Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Useful Life (Years)	14 years	14 years
Maximum | Internally developed software
Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Useful Life (Years)	5 years	5 years
Maximum | Other
Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Useful Life (Years)	10 years	10 years

Goodwill and Other Intangible_6

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets - Amortization of Intangible Assets (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
2020	$ 206.4
2021	110.4
2022	62.8
2023	41.3
2024	41.1
Thereafter	132.1
Net Carrying Amount	$ 594.1	$ 712.2

Inventory Financing Agreement_2

Inventory Financing Agreements (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018
Inventory Financing Agreements [Line Items]
Accounts payable-inventory financing	$ 429.9	$ 429.3
Accounts Payable, Inventory Financing
Inventory Financing Agreements [Line Items]
Revolving Loan financing agreement	379.1	406.3
Other inventory financing agreements	50.8	23
Accounts payable-inventory financing	$ 429.9	$ 429.3

Contract Liabilities and Rema_3

Contract Liabilities and Remaining Performance Obligations - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]
Contract liabilities	$ 252	$ 178
Revenue recognized from contract with customer	$ 136	$ 123	$ 113

Contract Liabilities and Rema_4

Contract Liabilities and Remaining Performance Obligations - Schedule of Remaining Performance Obligations (Details) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2019USD ($)
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2020-01-01
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]
Remaining performance obligations, expected timing of satisfaction, period	1 year
Remaining performance obligations	$ 43.1
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2021-01-01
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]
Remaining performance obligations, expected timing of satisfaction, period	1 year
Remaining performance obligations	$ 21.3
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2022-01-01
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]
Remaining performance obligations, expected timing of satisfaction, period	1 year
Remaining performance obligations	$ 8.2
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2023-01-01
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]
Remaining performance obligations, expected timing of satisfaction, period
Remaining performance obligations	$ 1

Financial Instruments - Narrati

Financial Instruments - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Derivative [Line Items]
Unrealized gain (loss) on effective portion of interest rate cap agreement	$ 11.3	$ 5.9	$ 0.1
Interest Rate Cap
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional amount	1,200
Premium payment on interest rate cap agreement	6
Interest Rate Contract
Derivative [Line Items]
Unrealized gain (loss) on effective portion of interest rate cap agreement	11	2
Amount expected to be reclassified from AOCL to interest expense	(8)
Derivative
Derivative [Line Items]
Interest income (expense) reclassified into earnings (less than)	$ (2)	$ (5)

Financial Instruments - Schedul

Financial Instruments - Schedule of Financial Instruments (Details) - USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018
Derivative [Line Items]
Interest rate cap, fair value	$ 900,000	$ 12,100,000
Cap agreement effective 12/31/18-12/31/20
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional amount	1,400,000,000
Interest rate cap, fair value	0	10,600,000
Cap agreement effective 12/31/20-12/31/22
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional amount	1,400,000,000
Interest rate cap, fair value	$ 900,000	$ 1,500,000

Long-Term Debt - Debt Balances

Long-Term Debt - Debt Balances and Interest Rates (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2019	Sep. 26, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt	$ 3,337.9		$ 3,226.5
Deferred finance costs, net	(20.6)		(17.9)
Long-term debt, current maturities, gross	(34.1)		(25.3)
Long-term debt, excluding current maturities, net of deferred financing costs	$ 3,283.2		$ 3,183.3
CDW UK revolving credit facility
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest rate in effect	0.00%		0.00%
Long-term debt	$ 0		$ 0
Senior secured asset-based revolving credit facility
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest rate in effect	5.00%		0.00%
Long-term debt	$ 51		$ 0
Senior secured asset-based revolving credit facility
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt	$ 51		$ 0
CDW UK term loan
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest rate in effect	2.19%		2.29%
Long-term debt	$ 61		$ 65
Senior secured term loan facility
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest rate in effect	3.55%		4.10%
Long-term debt	$ 1,438.3		$ 1,453.2
Total term loans
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt	$ 1,499.3		$ 1,518.2
Senior notes due 2023
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest rate in effect	0.00%		5.00%
Long-term debt	$ 0	$ 525	$ 525
Senior notes due 2024
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest rate in effect	5.50%		5.50%
Long-term debt	$ 575		$ 575
Senior notes due 2025
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest rate in effect	5.00%		5.00%
Long-term debt	$ 600		$ 600
Senior notes due 2028
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest rate in effect		4.25%	0.00%
Long-term debt		$ 600	$ 0
Total unsecured senior notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt	1,775		1,700
Other long-term obligations
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt	$ 12.6		$ 8.3

Long-Term Debt - Narrative (Det

Long-Term Debt - Narrative (Details) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019GBP (£)	Dec. 31, 2019USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2019USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2019USD ($)	Sep. 26, 2019USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2018USD ($)	Apr. 03, 2018
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt				$ 3,337.9		$ 3,226.5
CDW UK revolving credit facility
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Borrowing capacity of the Revolving Loan	£ 50,000,000			66
Long-term debt				$ 0		$ 0
Interest rate in effect	0.00%			0.00%		0.00%
Senior secured asset-based revolving credit facility
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Undrawn letters of credit				$ 1
Borrowing base				2,000
Additional borrowing capacity				1,000
Long-term debt				51		$ 0
CDW UK term loan
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Annual principal repayment installments	£ 5,000,000	$ 7
Amount of restricted payment capacity under the loan	£ 154,000,000			204
Long-term debt				$ 61		$ 65
Interest rate in effect	2.19%			2.19%		2.29%
Senior secured term loan facility
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Amount of restricted payment capacity under the loan				$ 1,800
Periodic payment, principal			$ 4
Long-term debt				$ 1,438.3		$ 1,453.2
Interest rate in effect	3.55%			3.55%		4.10%
Senior notes due 2028
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt					$ 600	$ 0
Interest rate in effect					4.25%	0.00%
Senior notes due 2023
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt				$ 0	$ 525	$ 525
Interest rate in effect	0.00%			0.00%		5.00%
Redemption price, percentage			102.50%
LIBOR | CDW UK term loan
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Margin on borrowings, reduced interest rate from refinancing in bps							0.25%
Accounts Payable, Inventory Financing | Senior secured asset-based revolving credit facility
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Amount owed under Revolving loan financing agreement				$ 359

Long-Term Debt - Long-Term Debt

Long-Term Debt - Long-Term Debt Maturities (Details) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2019USD ($)
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
2020	$ 34.1
2021	69.3
2022	65.9
2023	14.9
2024	589.9
Thereafter	2,563.8
Debt, total long-term and short-term	$ 3,337.9

Long-Term Debt - Fair Value of

Long-Term Debt - Fair Value of Long-Term Debt (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Carrying value	$ 3,337.9	$ 3,226.5
Level 2
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Fair value	$ 3,447.5	$ 3,145.8

Income Taxes - Narrative (Detai

Income Taxes - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Deferred income tax expense related to basis difference in CDW UK	$ 19
Deferred tax liability on unremitted CDW UK earnings	1
Unrecognized tax benefits	17.7	$ 15.1	$ 0	$ 0
Unrecognized tax benefits, impact on effective tax rate, net of tax rate	14
State and Local Jurisdiction
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Operating loss carryforwards	6
State tax credit carryforwards	$ 20

Income Taxes - Income Before In

Income Taxes - Income Before Income Tax (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Domestic	$ 854.1	$ 762.3	$ 608.3
Foreign	95.6	78.2	52.4
Income before income taxes	$ 949.7	$ 840.5	$ 660.7

Income Taxes - Income Tax Expen

Income Taxes - Income Tax Expense by Component (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Current:
Federal	$ 224.7	$ 192.6	$ 258.9
State	56.1	43.3	29.8
Foreign	20	17.7	21.3
Total current	300.8	253.6	310
Deferred:
Domestic	(83)	(52.7)	(167.6)
Foreign	(4.9)	(3.4)	(4.8)
Total deferred	(87.9)	(56.1)	(172.4)
Income tax expense	$ 212.9	$ 197.5	$ 137.6

Income Taxes - Effective Tax Ra

Income Taxes - Effective Tax Rate Reconciliation (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Amount [Abstract]
Statutory federal income tax rate, amount	$ 199.4	$ 176.5	$ 231.1
State taxes, net of federal effect, amount	35.4	31.1	18.3
Equity based compensation, amount	(26.8)	(19.7)	(36.2)
Effect of rates different than statutory, amount	0.8	0.6	(6.3)
Foreign withholding tax, amount	2.1	2.8	1
Effect of US Tax Cuts and Jobs Act on Deferred Taxes, amount	0	(1.9)	(75.5)
Other, amount	2	8.1	5.2
Income tax expense	$ 212.9	$ 197.5	$ 137.6
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Percent [Abstract]
Statutory federal income tax rate, percent	21.00%	21.00%	35.00%
State taxes, net of federal effect, percent	3.70%	3.70%	2.80%
Equity based compensation, percent	(2.80%)	(2.30%)	(5.50%)
Effect of rates different than statutory, percent	0.10%	0.10%	(1.00%)
Foreign withholding tax, percent	0.20%	0.30%	0.10%
Effect of TCJA on deferred taxes and repatriation tax, percent	0	(0.002)	(0.114)
Other, percent	0.20%	0.90%	0.80%
Income tax expense, rate	22.40%	23.50%	20.80%

Income Taxes - Deferred Tax Ass

Income Taxes - Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018
Deferred tax assets:
Contract liabilities	$ 40.7	$ 0
Equity compensation plans	21.1	17.7
Net operating loss and credit carryforwards, net	20.1	23.8
Payroll and benefits	9.6	9.3
Rent	7.3	7.5
Accounts receivable	7	6.5
Other	14.1	10
Total deferred tax assets	119.9	74.8
Deferred tax liabilities:
Acquisition-related intangibles	112.2	148.6
Property and equipment	27	20
International investments	19.2	19.2
Other	3.3	11.7
Total deferred tax liabilities	161.7	199.5
Deferred tax asset valuation allowance	16.8	17.2
Net deferred tax liabilities	$ 58.6	$ 141.9

Income Taxes - Unrecognized Tax

Income Taxes - Unrecognized Tax Benefits (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Reconciliation of Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Excluding Amounts Pertaining to Examined Tax Returns [Roll Forward]
Balance as of January 1	$ 15.1	$ 0	$ 0
Additions for tax positions related to current year	2.6	15.1	0
Balance as of December 31	$ 17.7	$ 15.1	$ 0

Leases - Supplemental Consolida

Leases - Supplemental Consolidated Balance Sheet information Related Operating Leases (Details) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2019USD ($)
Leases [Abstract]
Operating lease right-of-use assets	$ 131.8
Current operating lease liabilities	30.1
Long-term operating lease liabilities	131.1
Operating lease liabilities	$ 161.2
Weighted average remaining lease term (years)	9 years 8 months 12 days
Weighted average discount rate	4.78%

Leases - Operating Lease Expens

Leases - Operating Lease Expenses (Details) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019USD ($)
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items]
Lease cost	$ 93.3
Cost of sales
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items]
Lease cost	62.7
Selling and administrative expenses
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items]
Lease cost	$ 30.6

Leases - Maturities of Operatin

Leases - Maturities of Operating Lease Liabilities (Details) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2019USD ($)
Leases [Abstract]
2020	$ 32.2
2021	27.9
2022	23
2023	19.9
2024	17.7
Thereafter	156.6
Total lease payments	277.3
Less: Interest	(80.9)
Less: Lease incentive	(35.2)
Present value of lease liabilities	$ 161.2

Leases - Supplemental Cash Flow

Leases - Supplemental Cash Flow Information Related to Operating Leases (Details) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019USD ($)
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities
Operating cash flows from operating leases	$ 88
Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for lease obligations
Operating leases	$ 110.2

Leases - Narrative (Details)

Leases - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2019
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items]
Rent expense under lease arrangements	$ 30	$ 29
Minimum
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items]
Lease terms of contract			1 year
Maximum
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items]
Lease terms of contract			17 years

Leases - Future Minimum Lease P

Leases - Future Minimum Lease Payments Under Non-Cancelable Leases (Details) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2018USD ($)
Leases [Abstract]
2019	$ 29.7
2020	27
2021	22.7
2022	19.5
2023	17.2
Thereafter	148.6
Total future minimum lease payments	$ 264.7

Stockholders' Equity - Narrativ

Stockholders' Equity - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) shares in Millions, $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019	Feb. 07, 2019	Aug. 03, 2017
Equity [Abstract]
Stock repurchased during period (in shares)	6.1
Stock repurchased during period	$ 657
Additional amount authorized under repurchase program		$ 1,000	$ 750
Amount remaining under repurchase program	$ 679

Equity-Based Compensation (Deta

Equity-Based Compensation (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Millions	Aug. 01, 2018	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Equity-based compensation [Abstract]
Equity-based compensation expense		$ 48.5	$ 40.7	$ 43.7
Income tax benefit		(9.8)	(9.9)	(15.3)
Equity-based compensation expense, net of tax		38.7	$ 30.8	28.4
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Total Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized [Abstract]
Compensation cost not yet recognized		$ 48
Compensation cost not yet recognized, period for recognition		1 year 9 months 18 days
Stock option contractual life		10 years
Fair Value Assumptions:
Grant date fair value (in dollars per share)	$ 35.93
Number of Options (in shares):
Options outstanding, beginning (in shares)		4,480,772
Granted (in shares)		786,601
Forfeitures/Expired (in shares)		(63,947)
Exercised (in shares)		(1,065,184)
Options outstanding, ending (in shares)		4,138,242	4,480,772
Options Weighted Average Exercise Price (in dollars per share):
Options outstanding, beginning weighted-average exercise price (in dollars per share)		$ 46.82
Grants, weighted average exercise price (in dollars per share)		96.24
Forfeitures and Expirations, weighted average exercise price (in dollars per share)		74.56
Exercises, weighted average exercise price (in dollars per share)		32.80
Options outstanding, ending weighted-average exercise price (in dollars per share)		$ 59.39	$ 46.82
Options, Additional Disclosures:
Options, exercisable (in shares)		2,364,405
Options, vested and expected to vest, Outstanding (in shares)		1,752,687
Options, exercisable, weighted average exercise price (in dollars per share)		$ 43.61
Options, vested and expected to vest, weighted average exercise price (in dollars per share)		$ 80.34
Options, outstanding, weighted average remaining contractual term		6 years 2 months 1 day
Options, exercisable, weighted average remaining contractual term (years)		4 years 11 months 26 days
Options, vested and expected to vest, outstanding, weighted average remaining contractual term (in years)		7 years 8 months 19 days
Options, outstanding intrinsic value		$ 345.3
Options, exercisable, Intrinsic Value		234.6
Options, vested and expected to vest, aggregate intrinsic value		109.5
Total intrinsic value of stock options exercised		$ 83	$ 47	$ 17
Award vesting period		3 years
Employee Stock Option
Fair Value Assumptions:
Grant date fair value (in dollars per share)		$ 19.26	$ 14.80	$ 12.27
Volatility (as percent)		20.00%	20.00%	22.00%
Risk-free rate (as percent)		2.53%	2.75%	2.08%
Expected dividend yield (as percent)		1.23%	1.14%	1.09%
Expected term (in years)		6 years	6 years	6 years
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)
Options, Additional Disclosures:
Award vesting period		3 years
Performance Share Units (PSUs)
Options, Additional Disclosures:
Award vesting period		3 years
Minimum | Performance Share Units (PSUs)
Options, Additional Disclosures:
Potential vesting percentage range of shares		0.00%
Maximum | Performance Share Units (PSUs)
Options, Additional Disclosures:
Potential vesting percentage range of shares		200.00%
2013 Long Term Incentive Plan
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Total Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized [Abstract]
Number of shares authorized (in shares)		15,500,000
Number of share available for grant (in shares)		3,980,054
Options, Additional Disclosures:
Options nonvested number of shares (in shares)		3,798,508

Equity-Based Compensation - Sum

Equity-Based Compensation - Summary of Equity-based Compensation (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Share-based Payment Arrangement [Abstract]
Equity-based compensation expense	$ 48.5	$ 40.7	$ 43.7
Income tax benefit	(9.8)	(9.9)	(15.3)
Equity-based compensation expense, net of tax	38.7	$ 30.8	$ 28.4
Compensation cost not yet recognized	$ 48
Compensation cost not yet recognized, period for recognition	1 year 9 months 18 days

Equity-Based Compensation - 201

Equity-Based Compensation - 2013 Long-Term Incentive Plan (Details) - 2013 Long Term Incentive Plan	Dec. 31, 2019shares
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Number of shares authorized (in shares)	15,500,000
Options nonvested number of shares (in shares)	3,798,508
Number of share available for grant (in shares)	3,980,054

Equity-Based Compensation - Val

Equity-Based Compensation - Valuation Assumptions Stock Options (Details) - $ / shares	Aug. 01, 2018	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock option contractual life		10 years
Award vesting period		3 years
Grant date fair value (in dollars per share)	$ 35.93
Employee Stock Option
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Grant date fair value (in dollars per share)		$ 19.26	$ 14.80	$ 12.27
Volatility (as percent)		20.00%	20.00%	22.00%
Risk-free rate (as percent)		2.53%	2.75%	2.08%
Expected dividend yield (as percent)		1.23%	1.14%	1.09%
Expected term (in years)		6 years	6 years	6 years

Equity-Based Compensation - Sto

Equity-Based Compensation - Stock Option Activity (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Number of Options (in shares):
Options outstanding, beginning (in shares)	4,480,772
Granted (in shares)	786,601
Forfeitures/Expired (in shares)	(63,947)
Exercised (in shares)	(1,065,184)
Options outstanding, ending (in shares)	4,138,242	4,480,772
Options Weighted Average Exercise Price (in dollars per share):
Options outstanding, beginning weighted-average exercise price (in dollars per share)	$ 46.82
Grants, weighted average exercise price (in dollars per share)	96.24
Forfeitures and Expirations, weighted average exercise price (in dollars per share)	74.56
Exercises, weighted average exercise price (in dollars per share)	32.80
Options outstanding, ending weighted-average exercise price (in dollars per share)	$ 59.39	$ 46.82
Options, outstanding, weighted average remaining contractual term	6 years 2 months 1 day
Options, outstanding intrinsic value	$ 345.3
Options, exercisable (in shares)	2,364,405
Options, exercisable, weighted average exercise price (in dollars per share)	$ 43.61
Options, exercisable, weighted average remaining contractual term (years)	4 years 11 months 26 days
Options, exercisable, Intrinsic Value	$ 234.6
Options, vested and expected to vest, Outstanding (in shares)	1,752,687
Options, vested and expected to vest, weighted average exercise price (in dollars per share)	$ 80.34
Options, vested and expected to vest, outstanding, weighted average remaining contractual term (in years)	7 years 8 months 19 days
Options, vested and expected to vest, aggregate intrinsic value	$ 109.5
Total intrinsic value of stock options exercised	$ 83	$ 47	$ 17

Equity-Based Compensation - Equ

Equity-Based Compensation - Equity Awards Granted by Seller of CDW UK (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Millions	Aug. 01, 2018	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Grant date fair value (in dollars per share)	$ 35.93
Payment of incentive compensation plan withholding taxes		$ 21.4	$ 33.9	$ 49.6
Employee Stock Option
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Grant date fair value (in dollars per share)		$ 19.26	$ 14.80	$ 12.27
Stock options vested and exercised (in shares)		110,978	456,613
Payment of incentive compensation plan withholding taxes		$ 6	$ 19

Equity-Based Compensation - Res

Equity-Based Compensation - Restricted Stock Unit Activity (Details) - Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Number of Units (in shares):
Nonvested beginning of period (in shares)	260,173
Grants (in shares)	58,577
Vested (in shares)	(88,097)
Forfeited (in shares)	(21,275)
Nonvested end of period (in shares)	209,378	260,173
Equity Instruments Other Than Options, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value (in dollars per share):
Beginning nonvested, weighted average grant date fair value (in dollars per share)	$ 59.56
Granted, weighted average grant date fair value (in dollars per share)	103.24	$ 73.95	$ 58.90
Vested, weighted average grant date fair value (in dollars per share	44.62
Forfeited, weighted average grant date fair value (in dollars per share	78.52
Ending nonvested, weighted average grant date fair value (in dollars per share)	$ 75.56	$ 59.56
Vested in period, fair value (less than)	$ 4	$ 2	$ 18

Equity-Based Compensation - Per

Equity-Based Compensation - Performance Share Unit Activity (Details) - Performance Share Units (PSUs) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Number of Units (in shares):
Nonvested beginning of period (in shares)	421,837
Grants (in shares)	201,441
Attainment Adjustment (in shares)	129,498
Vested (in shares)	(350,816)
Forfeited (in shares)	(20,055)
Nonvested end of period (in shares)	381,905	421,837
Equity Instruments Other Than Options, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value (in dollars per share):
Beginning nonvested, weighted average grant date fair value (in dollars per share)	$ 65.85
Granted, weighted average grant date fair value (in dollars per share)	101.33	$ 73.74	$ 59
Attainment Adjustment, weighted average grant date fair value (in dollars per share)	39.92
Vested, weighted average grant date fair value (in dollars per share	52.16
Forfeited, weighted average grant date fair value (in dollars per share	72.96
Ending nonvested, weighted average grant date fair value (in dollars per share)	$ 87.78	$ 65.85
Vested in period, fair value (less than)	$ 18	$ 13	$ 20

Earnings Per Share (Details)

Earnings Per Share (Details) - shares shares in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Basic weighted-average shares outstanding (in shares)	145.1	150.9	155.4
Effect of diluted securities	2.7	2.7	2.8
Diluted weighted-average shares outstanding	147.8	153.6	158.2
Antidilutive securities excluded from computation of earnings per share (less than)	0.1	0.1	0.1

Coworker Retirement and Other_2

Coworker Retirement and Other Compensation Benefits - Profit Sharing and 401(K) Plan (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Retirement Benefits [Abstract]
Defined contribution plan expense	$ 38	$ 34	$ 20

Coworker Retirement and Other_3

Coworker Retirement and Other Compensation Benefits - Coworker Stock Purchase Plan (Details) - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Coworker Retirement and Other Compensation Benefits [Line Items]
Equity-based compensation expense	$ 48,500,000	$ 40,700,000	$ 43,700,000
Coworker Stock Purchase Plan
Coworker Retirement and Other Compensation Benefits [Line Items]
Employee stock purchase plan discount to market price (as percent)	5.00%
Equity-based compensation expense	$ 0

Segment Information - Narrative

Segment Information - Narrative (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019employeesegment
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Number of reportable segments | segment	3
Number of operating segments which do not meet reportable unit quantitative threshold | segment	2
Minimum | Corporate
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Customer segments, customer employee headcount | employee	250
Maximum | Small Business
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Customer segments, customer employee headcount | employee	250

Segment Information - Schedule

Segment Information - Schedule of Segment Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019	Sep. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2019	Mar. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018	Sep. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2018	Mar. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	$ 4,536.9	$ 4,907.7	$ 4,629.9	$ 3,957.9	$ 4,074.8	$ 4,373.2	$ 4,186.1	$ 3,606.4	$ 18,032.4	$ 16,240.5	$ 14,832.9
Income (loss) from operations	283.8	320.6	300.3	228.9	242.9	274.8	265.5	204.1	1,133.6	987.3	866.5
Depreciation and amortization expense									(267.1)	(265.6)	(260.9)
Small Business
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	391.1	386.2	377.4	355.6	362.5	340	329.5	327.6
Other
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	$ 587.3	$ 507.1	$ 528.5	$ 535.4	$ 461.7	$ 451.6	$ 487.4	$ 483
Operating Segments | Corporate
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales									7,499	6,842.5	6,172.8
Income (loss) from operations									585.1	530.4	480.9
Depreciation and amortization expense									(86.9)	(88.2)	(90.1)
Operating Segments | Small Business
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales									1,510.3	1,359.6	1,220.5
Income (loss) from operations									107.5	94.4	73
Depreciation and amortization expense									(22.5)	(22.1)	(22)
Operating Segments | Public
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales									6,864.8	6,154.7	5,906.5
Income (loss) from operations									475	405	367.7
Depreciation and amortization expense									(56.3)	(51.2)	(51.5)
Operating Segments | Other
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales									2,158.3	1,883.7	1,533.1
Income (loss) from operations									101.6	82.2	57.1
Depreciation and amortization expense									(31.2)	(31.8)	(30.9)
Headquarters
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales									0	0	0
Income (loss) from operations									(135.6)	(124.7)	(112.2)
Depreciation and amortization expense									$ (70.2)	$ (72.3)	$ (66.4)

Segment Information - Disaggreg

Segment Information - Disaggregation of Revenue (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019	Sep. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2019	Mar. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018	Sep. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2018	Mar. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	$ 4,536.9	$ 4,907.7	$ 4,629.9	$ 3,957.9	$ 4,074.8	$ 4,373.2	$ 4,186.1	$ 3,606.4	$ 18,032.4	$ 16,240.5	$ 14,832.9
Percentage of Total Net Sales									100.00%	100.00%	100.00%
Small Business
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	391.1	386.2	377.4	355.6	362.5	340	329.5	327.6
Other
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	$ 587.3	$ 507.1	$ 528.5	$ 535.4	$ 461.7	$ 451.6	$ 487.4	$ 483
Operating Segments | Corporate
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales									$ 7,499	$ 6,842.5	$ 6,172.8
Operating Segments | Small Business
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales									1,510.3	1,359.6	1,220.5
Operating Segments | Public
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales									6,864.8	6,154.7	5,906.5
Operating Segments | Other
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales									2,158.3	1,883.7	1,533.1
Transferred at a point in time where CDW is principal
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales									16,552.6	14,984	13,728.5
Transferred at a point in time where CDW is principal | Operating Segments | Corporate
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales									6,818.7	6,256.5	5,640.9
Transferred at a point in time where CDW is principal | Operating Segments | Small Business
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales									1,423.1	1,281.3	1,152.5
Transferred at a point in time where CDW is principal | Operating Segments | Public
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales									6,410.2	5,758.6	5,559.4
Transferred at a point in time where CDW is principal | Operating Segments | Other
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales									1,900.6	1,687.6	1,375.7
Transferred at a point in time where CDW is agent
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales									834.2	719.8	615.6
Transferred at a point in time where CDW is agent | Operating Segments | Corporate
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales									446.1	389.1	344.2
Transferred at a point in time where CDW is agent | Operating Segments | Small Business
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales									80	69.4	59.4
Transferred at a point in time where CDW is agent | Operating Segments | Public
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales									248.5	211.5	184.1
Transferred at a point in time where CDW is agent | Operating Segments | Other
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales									59.6	49.8	27.9
Transferred over time where CDW is principal
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales									645.6	536.7	488.8
Transferred over time where CDW is principal | Operating Segments | Corporate
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales									234.2	196.9	187.7
Transferred over time where CDW is principal | Operating Segments | Small Business
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales									7.2	8.9	8.6
Transferred over time where CDW is principal | Operating Segments | Public
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales									206.1	184.6	163
Transferred over time where CDW is principal | Operating Segments | Other
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales									198.1	146.3	129.5
Corporate
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales									7,499	6,842.5	6,172.8
Corporate | Operating Segments | Corporate
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales									7,499	6,842.5	6,172.8
Corporate | Operating Segments | Small Business
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales									0	0	0
Corporate | Operating Segments | Public
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales									0	0	0
Corporate | Operating Segments | Other
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales									0	0	0
Small Business
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales									1,510.3	1,359.6	1,220.5
Small Business | Operating Segments | Corporate
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales									0	0	0
Small Business | Operating Segments | Small Business
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales									1,510.3	1,359.6	1,220.5
Small Business | Operating Segments | Public
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales									0	0	0
Small Business | Operating Segments | Other
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales									0	0	0
Government
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales									2,519.3	2,097.3	2,109.8
Government | Operating Segments | Corporate
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales									0	0	0
Government | Operating Segments | Small Business
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales									0	0	0
Government | Operating Segments | Public
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales									2,519.3	2,097.3	2,109.8
Government | Operating Segments | Other
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales									0	0	0
Education
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales									2,411.6	2,327.4	2,184.5
Education | Operating Segments | Corporate
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales									0	0	0
Education | Operating Segments | Small Business
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales									0	0	0
Education | Operating Segments | Public
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales									2,411.6	2,327.4	2,184.5
Education | Operating Segments | Other
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales									0	0	0
Healthcare
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales									1,933.9	1,730	1,612.2
Healthcare | Operating Segments | Corporate
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales									0	0	0
Healthcare | Operating Segments | Small Business
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales									0	0	0
Healthcare | Operating Segments | Public
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales									1,933.9	1,730	1,612.2
Healthcare | Operating Segments | Other
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales									0	0	0
Other
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales									2,158.3	1,883.7	1,533.1
Other | Operating Segments | Corporate
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales									0	0	0
Other | Operating Segments | Small Business
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales									0	0	0
Other | Operating Segments | Public
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales									0	0	0
Other | Operating Segments | Other
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales									2,158.3	1,883.7	1,533.1
Hardware
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales									$ 14,363.2	$ 13,099.1	$ 11,971.8
Percentage of Total Net Sales									79.80%	80.60%	80.60%
Hardware | Operating Segments | Corporate
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales									$ 5,955.5	$ 5,462.1	$ 4,879.7
Hardware | Operating Segments | Small Business
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales									1,263.2	1,134.6	1,015.9
Hardware | Operating Segments | Public
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales									5,584.8	5,010.4	4,846.4
Hardware | Operating Segments | Other
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales									1,559.7	1,492	1,229.8
Software
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales									$ 2,637.2	$ 2,331.9	$ 2,145.4
Percentage of Total Net Sales									14.60%	14.40%	14.50%
Software | Operating Segments | Corporate
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales									$ 1,079.4	$ 976.2	$ 910.4
Software | Operating Segments | Small Business
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales									197.5	175.8	159.7
Software | Operating Segments | Public
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales									1,059.4	965.9	908.3
Software | Operating Segments | Other
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales									300.9	214	167
Services
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales									$ 907.6	$ 695.8	$ 602.8
Percentage of Total Net Sales									5.00%	4.30%	4.10%
Services | Operating Segments | Corporate
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales									$ 393.8	$ 336.9	$ 316.2
Services | Operating Segments | Small Business
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales									28.4	28.1	24.5
Services | Operating Segments | Public
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales									199.3	161.8	133.6
Services | Operating Segments | Other
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales									286.1	169	128.5
Other
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales									$ 124.4	$ 113.7	$ 112.9
Percentage of Total Net Sales									0.60%	0.70%	0.80%
Other | Operating Segments | Corporate
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales									$ 70.3	$ 67.3	$ 66.5
Other | Operating Segments | Small Business
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales									21.2	21.1	20.4
Other | Operating Segments | Public
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales									21.3	16.6	18.2
Other | Operating Segments | Other
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales									11.6	8.7	7.8
United States
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales									15,893.3	14,379.6	13,319.9
United States | Operating Segments | Corporate
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales									7,485.7	6,834.4	6,167.4
United States | Operating Segments | Small Business
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales									1,510.3	1,359.6	1,220.5
United States | Operating Segments | Public
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales									6,864.8	6,154.7	5,906.5
United States | Operating Segments | Other
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales									32.5	30.9	25.5
Rest of World
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales									2,139.1	1,860.9	1,513
Rest of World | Operating Segments | Corporate
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales									13.3	8.1	5.4
Rest of World | Operating Segments | Small Business
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales									0	0	0
Rest of World | Operating Segments | Public
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales									0	0	0
Rest of World | Operating Segments | Other
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales									$ 2,125.8	$ 1,852.8	$ 1,507.6

Segment Information - Products

Segment Information - Products and Services (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019	Sep. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2019	Mar. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018	Sep. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2018	Mar. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Net Sales from External Customer [Line Items]
Net sales	$ 4,536.9	$ 4,907.7	$ 4,629.9	$ 3,957.9	$ 4,074.8	$ 4,373.2	$ 4,186.1	$ 3,606.4	$ 18,032.4	$ 16,240.5	$ 14,832.9
Percentage of Total Net Sales									100.00%	100.00%	100.00%
Total Hardware
Net Sales from External Customer [Line Items]
Net sales									$ 14,363.2	$ 13,099.1	$ 11,971.8
Percentage of Total Net Sales									79.80%	80.60%	80.60%
Notebooks/Mobile Devices
Net Sales from External Customer [Line Items]
Net sales									$ 4,631.7	$ 4,062.2	$ 3,491.8
Percentage of Total Net Sales									25.70%	25.00%	23.50%
Netcomm Products
Net Sales from External Customer [Line Items]
Net sales									$ 2,193.4	$ 2,119.1	$ 2,021.6
Percentage of Total Net Sales									12.20%	13.00%	13.60%
Desktops
Net Sales from External Customer [Line Items]
Net sales									$ 1,598.2	$ 1,322.2	$ 1,196
Percentage of Total Net Sales									8.90%	8.10%	8.10%
Video
Net Sales from External Customer [Line Items]
Net sales									$ 1,272.7	$ 1,184.3	$ 1,070
Percentage of Total Net Sales									7.10%	7.30%	7.20%
Enterprise and Data Storage (Including Drives)
Net Sales from External Customer [Line Items]
Net sales									$ 1,146	$ 1,102.5	$ 1,070.2
Percentage of Total Net Sales									6.40%	6.80%	7.20%
Other Hardware
Net Sales from External Customer [Line Items]
Net sales									$ 3,521.2	$ 3,308.8	$ 3,122.2
Percentage of Total Net Sales									19.50%	20.40%	21.00%
Software
Net Sales from External Customer [Line Items]
Net sales									$ 2,637.2	$ 2,331.9	$ 2,145.4
Percentage of Total Net Sales									14.60%	14.40%	14.50%
Services
Net Sales from External Customer [Line Items]
Net sales									$ 907.6	$ 695.8	$ 602.8
Percentage of Total Net Sales									5.00%	4.30%	4.10%
Other
Net Sales from External Customer [Line Items]
Net sales									$ 124.4	$ 113.7	$ 112.9
Percentage of Total Net Sales									0.60%	0.70%	0.80%

Supplemental Guarantor Inform_3

Supplemental Guarantor Information - Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheets (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 154	$ 205.8
Accounts receivable, net	3,002.2	2,671.2
Merchandise inventory	611.2	454.3
Miscellaneous receivables	395.1	316.4
Prepaid expenses and other	171.6	149.1
Total current assets	4,334.1	3,796.8
Operating lease right-of-use assets	131.8
Property and equipment, net	363.1	156.1
Goodwill	2,553	2,462.8	$ 2,479.6
Other intangible assets, net	594.1	712.2
Other assets	23.3	39.8
Investment in and advances to subsidiaries	0	0
Total Assets	7,999.4	7,167.7
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable-trade	1,835	1,577.1
Accounts payable-inventory financing	429.9	429.3
Current maturities of long-term debt	34.1	25.3
Contract liabilities	252.2	178.3
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities	940.2	593.1
Total current liabilities	3,491.4	2,803.1
Long-term liabilities:
Debt	3,283.2	3,183.3
Deferred income taxes	62.4	141.9
Operating lease liabilities	131.1
Other liabilities	71	64.2
Total long-term liabilities	3,547.7	3,389.4
Total stockholders' equity	960.3	975.2	$ 985.6	$ 1,047.9
Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity	7,999.4	7,167.7
Reportable Legal Entities | Parent Guarantor
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	0	0
Accounts receivable, net	0	0
Merchandise inventory	0	0
Miscellaneous receivables	0	0
Prepaid expenses and other	0	0
Total current assets	0	0
Operating lease right-of-use assets	0
Property and equipment, net	0	0
Goodwill	0	0
Other intangible assets, net	0	0
Other assets	1.4	1.4
Investment in and advances to subsidiaries	958.9	973.8
Total Assets	960.3	975.2
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable-trade	0	0
Accounts payable-inventory financing	0	0
Current maturities of long-term debt	0	0
Contract liabilities	0	0
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities	0	0
Total current liabilities	0	0
Long-term liabilities:
Debt	0	0
Deferred income taxes	0	0
Operating lease liabilities	0
Other liabilities	0	0
Total long-term liabilities	0	0
Total stockholders' equity	960.3	975.2
Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity	960.3	975.2
Reportable Legal Entities | Subsidiary Issuer
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	73.9	176
Accounts receivable, net	0	0
Merchandise inventory	0	0
Miscellaneous receivables	97.9	110.6
Prepaid expenses and other	22.1	17.1
Total current assets	193.9	303.7
Operating lease right-of-use assets	75.4
Property and equipment, net	73.3	82.3
Goodwill	751.8	751.8
Other intangible assets, net	242.9	252.5
Other assets	25.7	49.8
Investment in and advances to subsidiaries	3,342.9	3,028.9
Total Assets	4,705.9	4,469
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable-trade	46.5	39.2
Accounts payable-inventory financing	0.1	0.2
Current maturities of long-term debt	14.9	14.9
Contract liabilities	0	0
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities	291.3	217.6
Total current liabilities	352.8	271.9
Long-term liabilities:
Debt	3,229.5	3,121.3
Deferred income taxes	49.7	55.9
Operating lease liabilities	84.9
Other liabilities	30.1	46.1
Total long-term liabilities	3,394.2	3,223.3
Total stockholders' equity	958.9	973.8
Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity	4,705.9	4,469
Reportable Legal Entities | Guarantor Subsidiaries
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	0	0
Accounts receivable, net	2,517	2,331.2
Merchandise inventory	524.9	387.4
Miscellaneous receivables	265.9	187.7
Prepaid expenses and other	99.9	93.8
Total current assets	3,407.7	3,000.1
Operating lease right-of-use assets	29.1
Property and equipment, net	259	52
Goodwill	1,454.3	1,437.8
Other intangible assets, net	177.6	300
Other assets	20.1	9.6
Investment in and advances to subsidiaries	0	0
Total Assets	5,347.8	4,799.5
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable-trade	1,525.7	1,387.9
Accounts payable-inventory financing	378.9	406.1
Current maturities of long-term debt	12.4	4
Contract liabilities	146.4	95.6
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities	559.1	306.7
Total current liabilities	2,622.5	2,200.3
Long-term liabilities:
Debt	0	4.3
Deferred income taxes	0	60.5
Operating lease liabilities	22.9
Other liabilities	0.7	5.7
Total long-term liabilities	23.6	70.5
Total stockholders' equity	2,701.7	2,528.7
Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity	5,347.8	4,799.5
Reportable Legal Entities | Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	98.9	46.7
Accounts receivable, net	485.2	340
Merchandise inventory	86.3	66.9
Miscellaneous receivables	31.3	18.1
Prepaid expenses and other	49.6	38.2
Total current assets	751.3	509.9
Operating lease right-of-use assets	27.3
Property and equipment, net	30.8	21.8
Goodwill	346.9	273.2
Other intangible assets, net	173.6	159.7
Other assets	171.9	140.2
Investment in and advances to subsidiaries	0	0
Total Assets	1,501.8	1,104.8
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable-trade	281.6	166.9
Accounts payable-inventory financing	50.9	23
Current maturities of long-term debt	6.8	6.4
Contract liabilities	105.8	82.7
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities	89.8	68.8
Total current liabilities	534.9	347.8
Long-term liabilities:
Debt	53.7	57.7
Deferred income taxes	29.9	26.9
Operating lease liabilities	23.3
Other liabilities	218.8	172.2
Total long-term liabilities	325.7	256.8
Total stockholders' equity	641.2	500.2
Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity	1,501.8	1,104.8
Reportable Legal Entities | Affiliated Entity
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	0	0
Accounts receivable, net	0	0
Merchandise inventory	0	0
Miscellaneous receivables	0	0
Prepaid expenses and other	0	0
Total current assets	0	0
Operating lease right-of-use assets	0
Property and equipment, net	0	0
Goodwill	0	0
Other intangible assets, net	0	0
Other assets	0	0
Investment in and advances to subsidiaries	0	0
Total Assets	0	0
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable-trade	0	0
Accounts payable-inventory financing	0	0
Current maturities of long-term debt	0	0
Contract liabilities	0	0
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities	0	0
Total current liabilities	0	0
Long-term liabilities:
Debt	0	0
Deferred income taxes	0	0
Operating lease liabilities	0
Other liabilities	0	0
Total long-term liabilities	0	0
Total stockholders' equity	0	0
Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity	0	0
Consolidating Adjustments
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	(18.8)	(16.9)
Accounts receivable, net	0	0
Merchandise inventory	0	0
Miscellaneous receivables	0	0
Prepaid expenses and other	0	0
Total current assets	(18.8)	(16.9)
Operating lease right-of-use assets	0
Property and equipment, net	0	0
Goodwill	0	0
Other intangible assets, net	0	0
Other assets	(195.8)	(161.2)
Investment in and advances to subsidiaries	(4,301.8)	(4,002.7)
Total Assets	(4,516.4)	(4,180.8)
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable-trade	(18.8)	(16.9)
Accounts payable-inventory financing	0	0
Current maturities of long-term debt	0	0
Contract liabilities	0	0
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities	0	0
Total current liabilities	(18.8)	(16.9)
Long-term liabilities:
Debt	0	0
Deferred income taxes	(17.2)	(1.4)
Operating lease liabilities	0
Other liabilities	(178.6)	(159.8)
Total long-term liabilities	(195.8)	(161.2)
Total stockholders' equity	(4,301.8)	(4,002.7)
Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity	$ (4,516.4)	$ (4,180.8)

Supplemental Guarantor Inform_4

Supplemental Guarantor Information - Consolidating Statements of Operations (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019	Sep. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2019	Mar. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018	Sep. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2018	Mar. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Supplemental Guarantor Information [Line Items]
Net sales	$ 4,536.9	$ 4,907.7	$ 4,629.9	$ 3,957.9	$ 4,074.8	$ 4,373.2	$ 4,186.1	$ 3,606.4	$ 18,032.4	$ 16,240.5	$ 14,832.9
Cost of sales									14,992.5	13,533.6	12,382.7
Gross profit	777.5	816.5	773.8	672.1	693.8	713.6	695.6	603.9	3,039.9	2,706.9	2,450.2
Selling and administrative expenses									1,713.1	1,537.1	1,410
Advertising expense									193.2	182.5	173.7
Operating income	283.8	320.6	300.3	228.9	242.9	274.8	265.5	204.1	1,133.6	987.3	866.5
Interest (expense) income, net									(159.4)	(148.6)	(150.5)
Other (expense) income, net									(24.5)	1.8	(55.3)
Income before income taxes									949.7	840.5	660.7
Income tax expense									(212.9)	(197.5)	(137.6)
Income (loss) before equity in earnings of subsidiaries									736.8	643	523.1
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries									0	0	0
Net income	$ 185.6	$ 201.7	$ 196.6	$ 152.9	$ 159.3	$ 183.7	$ 173	$ 127	736.8	643	523.1
Reportable Legal Entities | Parent Guarantor
Supplemental Guarantor Information [Line Items]
Net sales									0	0	0
Cost of sales									0	0	0
Gross profit									0	0	0
Selling and administrative expenses									0	0	0
Advertising expense									0	0	0
Operating income									0	0	0
Interest (expense) income, net									0	0	0
Other (expense) income, net									0	0	0
Income before income taxes									0	0	0
Income tax expense									0	(0.4)	(0.9)
Income (loss) before equity in earnings of subsidiaries									0	(0.4)	(0.9)
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries									736.8	643.4	524
Net income									736.8	643	523.1
Reportable Legal Entities | Subsidiary Issuer
Supplemental Guarantor Information [Line Items]
Net sales									0	0	0
Cost of sales									0	0	0
Gross profit									0	0	0
Selling and administrative expenses									136.4	138.3	127.2
Advertising expense									0	0	0
Operating income									(136.4)	(138.3)	(127.2)
Interest (expense) income, net									(158.1)	(146.7)	(148.3)
Other (expense) income, net									(21.9)	(0.2)	(57.5)
Income before income taxes									(316.4)	(285.2)	(333)
Income tax expense									87.4	67	149.9
Income (loss) before equity in earnings of subsidiaries									(229)	(218.2)	(183.1)
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries									965.8	861.6	707.1
Net income									736.8	643.4	524
Reportable Legal Entities | Guarantor Subsidiaries
Supplemental Guarantor Information [Line Items]
Net sales									15,874.1	14,356.8	13,299.8
Cost of sales									13,207.3	11,962.7	11,103.5
Gross profit									2,666.8	2,394.1	2,196.3
Selling and administrative expenses									1,317.5	1,176.8	1,093.3
Advertising expense									180.8	173.9	166.4
Operating income									1,168.5	1,043.4	936.6
Interest (expense) income, net									0.3	3.5	4.1
Other (expense) income, net									2.1	0.7	0.7
Income before income taxes									1,170.9	1,047.6	941.4
Income tax expense									(285.2)	(249.8)	(270.2)
Income (loss) before equity in earnings of subsidiaries									885.7	797.8	671.2
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries									0	0	0
Net income									885.7	797.8	671.2
Reportable Legal Entities | Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries
Supplemental Guarantor Information [Line Items]
Net sales									2,158.3	1,883.7	1,533.1
Cost of sales									1,785.2	1,570.9	1,279.2
Gross profit									373.1	312.8	253.9
Selling and administrative expenses									259.2	222	189.5
Advertising expense									12.4	8.6	7.3
Operating income									101.5	82.2	57.1
Interest (expense) income, net									(1.6)	(5.4)	(6.3)
Other (expense) income, net									(4.7)	1.3	1.5
Income before income taxes									95.2	78.1	52.3
Income tax expense									(15.1)	(14.3)	(16.4)
Income (loss) before equity in earnings of subsidiaries									80.1	63.8	35.9
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries									0	0	0
Net income									80.1	63.8	35.9
Reportable Legal Entities | Affiliated Entity
Supplemental Guarantor Information [Line Items]
Net sales									0	0	0
Cost of sales									0	0	0
Gross profit									0	0	0
Selling and administrative expenses									0	0	0
Advertising expense									0	0	0
Operating income									0	0	0
Interest (expense) income, net									0	0	0
Other (expense) income, net									0	0	0
Income before income taxes									0	0	0
Income tax expense									0	0	0
Income (loss) before equity in earnings of subsidiaries									0	0	0
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries									0	0	0
Net income									0	0	0
Consolidating Adjustments
Supplemental Guarantor Information [Line Items]
Net sales									0	0	0
Cost of sales									0	0	0
Gross profit									0	0	0
Selling and administrative expenses									0	0	0
Advertising expense									0	0	0
Operating income									0	0	0
Interest (expense) income, net									0	0	0
Other (expense) income, net									0	0	0
Income before income taxes									0	0	0
Income tax expense									0	0	0
Income (loss) before equity in earnings of subsidiaries									0	0	0
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries									(1,702.6)	(1,505)	(1,231.1)
Net income									$ (1,702.6)	$ (1,505)	$ (1,231.1)

Supplemental Guarantor Inform_5

Supplemental Guarantor Information - Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Supplemental Guarantor Information [Line Items]
Comprehensive income	$ 749.6	$ 608.3	$ 567
Reportable Legal Entities | Parent Guarantor
Supplemental Guarantor Information [Line Items]
Comprehensive income	749.6	608.3	567
Reportable Legal Entities | Subsidiary Issuer
Supplemental Guarantor Information [Line Items]
Comprehensive income	749.6	608.7	567.9
Reportable Legal Entities | Guarantor Subsidiaries
Supplemental Guarantor Information [Line Items]
Comprehensive income	885.7	797.8	671.2
Reportable Legal Entities | Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries
Supplemental Guarantor Information [Line Items]
Comprehensive income	102.5	31.1	79.6
Reportable Legal Entities | Affiliated Entity
Supplemental Guarantor Information [Line Items]
Comprehensive income	0	0	0
Consolidating Adjustments
Supplemental Guarantor Information [Line Items]
Comprehensive income	$ (1,737.8)	$ (1,437.6)	$ (1,318.7)

Supplemental Guarantor Inform_6

Supplemental Guarantor Information - Condensed Consolidating Statements of Cash Flows (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Supplemental Guarantor Information [Line Items]
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	$ 1,027.2	$ 905.9	$ 777.7
Cash flows used in investing activities:
Capital expenditures	(236.3)	(86.1)	(81.1)
Acquisition of businesses, net of cash acquired	(95.1)	0
Net cash used in investing activities	(331.4)	(86.1)	(81.1)
Cash flows used in financing activities:
Proceeds from borrowings under revolving credit facilities	2,445.5	686.7	1,560.7
Repayments of borrowings under revolving credit facility	(2,394.5)	(686.7)	(1,560.7)
Repayments of long-term debt	(23.5)	(21.6)	(14.9)
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt	600	0	2,083
Payments to extinguish long-term debt	(539)		(2,121.3)
Net change in accounts payable-inventory financing	(1.3)	(67.4)	(84)
Repurchases of common stock	(657.2)	(522.3)	(534)
Payment of incentive compensation plan withholding taxes	(21.4)	(33.9)	(49.6)
Dividend payments	(183.4)	(139.4)	(106.9)
Repayment of intercompany loan	0	0	0
Other	25	29.8	9
Distributions and advances from (to) affiliates	0	0	0
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities	(749.8)	(754.8)	(818.7)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	2.2	(3.4)	2.6
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents	(51.8)	61.6	(119.5)
Cash and cash equivalents – beginning of period	205.8	144.2	263.7
Cash and cash equivalents – end of period	154	205.8	144.2
Reportable Legal Entities | Affiliated Entity
Supplemental Guarantor Information [Line Items]
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	0	0	0
Cash flows used in investing activities:
Capital expenditures	0	0	0
Acquisition of businesses, net of cash acquired	0
Net cash used in investing activities	0	0	0
Cash flows used in financing activities:
Proceeds from borrowings under revolving credit facilities	0	0	0
Repayments of borrowings under revolving credit facility	0	0	0
Repayments of long-term debt	0	0	0
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt	0		0
Payments to extinguish long-term debt	0		0
Net change in accounts payable-inventory financing	0	0	0
Repurchases of common stock	0	0	0
Payment of incentive compensation plan withholding taxes	0	0	0
Dividend payments	0	0	0
Repayment of intercompany loan	0	0	0
Other	0	0	0
Distributions and advances from (to) affiliates	0	0	0
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities	0	0	0
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	0	0	0
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents	0	0	0
Cash and cash equivalents – beginning of period	0	0	0
Cash and cash equivalents – end of period	0	0	0
Reportable Legal Entities | Parent Guarantor
Supplemental Guarantor Information [Line Items]
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	0	0	0.6
Cash flows used in investing activities:
Capital expenditures	0	0	0
Acquisition of businesses, net of cash acquired	0
Net cash used in investing activities	0	0	0
Cash flows used in financing activities:
Proceeds from borrowings under revolving credit facilities	0	0	0
Repayments of borrowings under revolving credit facility	0	0	0
Repayments of long-term debt	0	0	0
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt	0		0
Payments to extinguish long-term debt	0		0
Net change in accounts payable-inventory financing	0	0	0
Repurchases of common stock	(657.2)	(522.3)	(534)
Payment of incentive compensation plan withholding taxes	(21.4)	(33.9)	(49.6)
Dividend payments	(183.4)	(139.4)	(106.9)
Repayment of intercompany loan	0	0	0
Other	0	0	0
Distributions and advances from (to) affiliates	862	695.6	689.9
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities	0	0	(0.6)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	0	0	0
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents	0	0	0
Cash and cash equivalents – beginning of period	0	0	0
Cash and cash equivalents – end of period	0	0	0
Reportable Legal Entities | Subsidiary Issuer
Supplemental Guarantor Information [Line Items]
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	14.8	(85.7)	(71.1)
Cash flows used in investing activities:
Capital expenditures	(61.5)	(40.8)	(55.2)
Acquisition of businesses, net of cash acquired	0
Net cash used in investing activities	(61.5)	(40.8)	(55.2)
Cash flows used in financing activities:
Proceeds from borrowings under revolving credit facilities	2,445.5	640	1,501.5
Repayments of borrowings under revolving credit facility	(2,394.5)	(640)	(1,501.5)
Repayments of long-term debt	(14.9)	(14.9)	(14.9)
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt	600		2,083
Payments to extinguish long-term debt	(539)		(2,121.3)
Net change in accounts payable-inventory financing	0	(0.8)	(0.2)
Repurchases of common stock	0	0	0
Payment of incentive compensation plan withholding taxes	0	0	0
Dividend payments	0	0	0
Repayment of intercompany loan	(76)	0	0
Other	35.5	34.6	14.1
Distributions and advances from (to) affiliates	(112)	169.9	56.6
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities	(55.4)	188.8	17.3
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	0	0	0
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents	(102.1)	62.3	(109)
Cash and cash equivalents – beginning of period	176	113.7	222.7
Cash and cash equivalents – end of period	73.9	176	113.7
Reportable Legal Entities | Guarantor Subsidiaries
Supplemental Guarantor Information [Line Items]
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	927.8	1,073.6	788.5
Cash flows used in investing activities:
Capital expenditures	(160.4)	(34.5)	(6.3)
Acquisition of businesses, net of cash acquired	(20.1)
Net cash used in investing activities	(180.5)	(34.5)	(6.3)
Cash flows used in financing activities:
Proceeds from borrowings under revolving credit facilities	0	0	0
Repayments of borrowings under revolving credit facility	0	0	0
Repayments of long-term debt	0	0	0
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt	0		0
Payments to extinguish long-term debt	0		0
Net change in accounts payable-inventory financing	(27.3)	(74.7)	(78.4)
Repurchases of common stock	0	0	0
Payment of incentive compensation plan withholding taxes	0	0	0
Dividend payments	0	0	0
Repayment of intercompany loan	0	47.5	34.3
Other	(10.2)	(4.4)	(4)
Distributions and advances from (to) affiliates	(709.8)	(1,007.5)	(737.2)
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities	(747.3)	(1,039.1)	(785.3)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	0	0	0
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents	0	0	(3.1)
Cash and cash equivalents – beginning of period	0	0	3.1
Cash and cash equivalents – end of period	0	0	0
Reportable Legal Entities | Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries
Supplemental Guarantor Information [Line Items]
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	97.1	75	52.3
Cash flows used in investing activities:
Capital expenditures	(14.4)	(10.8)	(19.6)
Acquisition of businesses, net of cash acquired	(75)
Net cash used in investing activities	(89.4)	(10.8)	(19.6)
Cash flows used in financing activities:
Proceeds from borrowings under revolving credit facilities	0	46.7	59.2
Repayments of borrowings under revolving credit facility	0	(46.7)	(59.2)
Repayments of long-term debt	(8.6)	(6.7)	0
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt	0		0
Payments to extinguish long-term debt	0		0
Net change in accounts payable-inventory financing	26	8.1	(5.4)
Repurchases of common stock	0	0	0
Payment of incentive compensation plan withholding taxes	0	0	0
Dividend payments	0	0	0
Repayment of intercompany loan	76	(47.5)	(34.3)
Other	(0.3)	(0.4)	(1.1)
Distributions and advances from (to) affiliates	(50.8)	0	0
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities	42.3	(46.5)	(40.8)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	2.2	(3.4)	2.6
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents	52.2	14.3	(5.5)
Cash and cash equivalents – beginning of period	46.7	32.4	37.9
Cash and cash equivalents – end of period	98.9	46.7	32.4
Consolidating Adjustments
Supplemental Guarantor Information [Line Items]
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	(12.5)	(157)	7.4
Cash flows used in investing activities:
Capital expenditures	0	0	0
Acquisition of businesses, net of cash acquired	0
Net cash used in investing activities	0	0	0
Cash flows used in financing activities:
Proceeds from borrowings under revolving credit facilities	0	0	0
Repayments of borrowings under revolving credit facility	0	0	0
Repayments of long-term debt	0	0	0
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt	0		0
Payments to extinguish long-term debt	0		0
Net change in accounts payable-inventory financing	0	0	0
Repurchases of common stock	0	0	0
Payment of incentive compensation plan withholding taxes	0	0	0
Dividend payments	0	0	0
Repayment of intercompany loan	0	0	0
Other	0	0	0
Distributions and advances from (to) affiliates	10.6	142	(9.3)
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities	10.6	142	(9.3)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	0	0	0
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents	(1.9)	(15)	(1.9)
Cash and cash equivalents – beginning of period	(16.9)	(1.9)	0
Cash and cash equivalents – end of period	$ (18.8)	$ (16.9)	$ (1.9)

Selected Quarterly Financial _3

Selected Quarterly Financial Results (unaudited) (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Millions	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019	Sep. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2019	Mar. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018	Sep. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2018	Mar. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	$ 4,536.9	$ 4,907.7	$ 4,629.9	$ 3,957.9	$ 4,074.8	$ 4,373.2	$ 4,186.1	$ 3,606.4	$ 18,032.4	$ 16,240.5	$ 14,832.9
Gross profit	777.5	816.5	773.8	672.1	693.8	713.6	695.6	603.9	3,039.9	2,706.9	2,450.2
Income (loss) from operations	283.8	320.6	300.3	228.9	242.9	274.8	265.5	204.1	1,133.6	987.3	866.5
Net income	$ 185.6	$ 201.7	$ 196.6	$ 152.9	$ 159.3	$ 183.7	$ 173	$ 127	$ 736.8	$ 643	$ 523.1
Earnings per share, basic (in dollars per share)	$ 1.29	$ 1.39	$ 1.35	$ 1.04	$ 1.07	$ 1.22	$ 1.14	$ 0.83	$ 5.08	$ 4.26	$ 3.37
Earnings per share, diluted (in dollars per share)	$ 1.27	$ 1.37	$ 1.33	$ 1.02	$ 1.05	$ 1.20	$ 1.12	$ 0.82	$ 4.99	$ 4.19	$ 3.31
Corporate
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	$ 1,965.4	$ 1,913.5	$ 1,883.9	$ 1,736.2	$ 1,836.4	$ 1,706.5	$ 1,733.8	$ 1,565.8
Small Business
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	391.1	386.2	377.4	355.6	362.5	340	329.5	327.6
Public
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	1,593.1	2,100.9	1,840.1	1,330.7	1,414.2	1,875.1	1,635.4	1,230
Public | Government
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	659.1	793.4	578.4	488.4	546	639.3	493.5	418.5
Public | Education
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	430.6	807	773.6	400.4	425	793.1	712.1	397.2
Public | Healthcare
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	503.4	500.5	488.1	441.9	443.2	442.7	429.8	414.3
Other
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	$ 587.3	$ 507.1	$ 528.5	$ 535.4	$ 461.7	$ 451.6	$ 487.4	$ 483

Schedule II - Valuation And Q_2

Schedule II - Valuation And Qualifying Accounts (Details) - Allowance for Doubtful Accounts - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Roll Forward]
Balance at Beginning of Period	$ 7	$ 6.2	$ 5.9
Charged to Costs and Expenses	2.2	2	2.1
Deductions	(1.3)	(1.2)	(1.8)
Balance at End of Period	$ 7.9	$ 7	$ 6.2