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 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): October 24, 2001 (October 24, 2001) WESCO International, Inc. ------------------------------------------------------ (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-14989 25-1723345 ---------------------------- ----------- ------------------- (State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.) Commerce Court, Four Station Square, Suite 700 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15219 ----------------------------------------------- --------- (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (412) 454-2200 Page 1 of 4 pages Item 5. Other Events. On October 24, 2001, WESCO International, Inc. (the "Company") announced its earnings for the third quarter of its fiscal year ended September 30, 2001. A copy of the Company's October 24, 2001 press release is filed herewith as an exhibit and incorporated herein by reference. Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits. (c) Exhibits 99.1 Press Release dated October 24, 2001 Page 2 of 4 pages SIGNATURE 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. Dated: October 24, 2001 WESCO INTERNATIONAL, INC. By: /s/ STEVEN A. VAN OSS ------------------------------- Steven A. Van Oss Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Page 3 of 4 pages Exhibit 99.1 EXHIBIT INDEX Exhibit No. Description ----------- ----------- 99.1 Press Release dated as of October 24, 2001 Page 4 of 4 pages