UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
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| Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): | | August 24, 2011 |
Anixter International Inc.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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| Delaware | 001-10212 | 94-1658138 |
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(State or other jurisdiction | _____________
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(I.R.S. Employer |
| of incorporation) | File Number) | Identification No.) |
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| 2301 Patriot Blvd, Glenview , Illinois | | 60026 |
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(Address of principal executive offices) | | ___________
(Zip Code) |
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| Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: | | 224-521-8000 |
Not Applicable
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Former name or former address, if changed since last report
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Item 8.01 Other Events.
On August 24, 2011, Anixter International Inc. (the "Company") issued a press release that announced a share repurchase program under which the Company may repurchase up to 1 million of its outstanding shares with the exact volume and timing dependent on market conditions. Anixter noted that the previously announced share repurchase program on August 8, 2011 had been completed. The Company currently has approximately 34 million shares outstanding. For additional information, reference is made to the Company's press release, dated August 24, 2011, which is included as Exhibit 99.1 hereto and is incorporated herein by reference.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
Exhibits
99.1 Press Release, dated August 24, 2011, issued by Anixter International Inc.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
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| | | Anixter International Inc. |
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| August 25, 2011 | | By: | | /s/ Theodore A. Dosch
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| | | | | Name: Theodore A. Dosch |
| | | | | Title: Executive Vice President - Finance and Chief Financial Officer |
Exhibit Index
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| Exhibit No. | | Description |
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99.1 | | Press Release, dated August 24, 2011, issued by Anixter International Inc. |
