EXHIBIT 99.1

                       RELEVANT PORTIONS OF SCRIPT OF CFO
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                    FOR ANALYST AND INVESTOR CONFERENCE CALL
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Given the current economic environment WESCO has initiated actions to replace
the current senior secured revolving line of credit with a $250 million asset
backed revolving line of credit which should be closed on by the end of this
month. This line of credit which is based on the Company's favorable asset
structure provides longer term, better liquidity and increased flexibility for
the Company as it relates to acquisitions, potential share repurchases as well
as flexibility for various organizational structure changes conducive for tax
planning and effective rate reduction strategies.

Additionally, we are also exploring a 7-10 year term real estate backed
financing to better match the longer-term character of owned real estate, to
lock in attractive fixed interest rates, and provide additional liquidity and
flexibility for the Company.

OUTLOOK
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1.   Our expectation for 2002 economic activity is a continuation of recent
     sales levels. Our plans are based on the next two to three quarters being
     in line with activity seen in last few months, with a mild rebounding late
     in the year. Thus we expect to see sales for the year down 2-4% from 2001.

2.   We expect to achieve further expansion on billing margin as Company-wide
     initiatives are continued in this important area. These gains will help
     offset the reduction in supplier rebates and cash discounts experienced in
     2001. Gross margins for the year are expected to improve to the mid 18% by
     year-end and average around 18.2% for the year.

     We will expect to maintain or further reduce our absolute dollar spending
     in SG&A as we work on cost containment in all areas. Payroll reductions and
     staff rebalancing remain a priority along with dealing with increasing
     freight costs. For the year we would expect the SG&A expense rate to
     average 14.1-14.3% similar to 2001.

     Staff reductions totaling in excess of 100 positions will occur during the
     first quarter.

3.   Working capital will likely increase in the first quarter as reductions in
     accounts receivable and inventory are more than offset by reductions in
     accounts payable. We expect to see positive Free Cash flow for the year. We
     remain particularly sensitive to accounts receivable terms and exposure.

4.   Capital expenditures for 2002 are anticipated to be in the $12-15 million
     range, which would be in line with 2001 expenditures.

5.   Given anticipated sales and operational improvements earning expectations
     for the year are for a 70-90% improvement over 2001, or $0.75 - $0.82 per
     share, including the impact of FAS 142 - amortization of goodwill.