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SUBSEQUENT EVENTS | 12 Months Ended
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Subsequent Events [Text Block] | 19. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS On January 14, 2021 (the “Redemption Date”), WESCO Distribution, Inc. redeemed its $500 million aggregate principal amount of 5.375% Senior Notes due 2021 (the "2021 Notes") at a redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount of the 2021 Notes plus accrued interest on the 2021 Notes to, but not including, the Redemption Date. The redemption of the 2021 Notes was funded with borrowings under the Company's accounts receivable securitization and revolving credit facilities. On February 1 and 12, 2021, the Company sold its legacy WESCO Utility and Datacom businesses in Canada, respectively, for cash consideration totaling approximately $52 million. These transactions fulfill the Company’s commitment to divest these businesses in connection with its Consent Agreement with the Canadian Competition Bureau related to the merger with Anixter. The Company expects to use the net proceeds from the divestiture to repay indebtedness.

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