Anixter International Inc. (Anixter) is engaged in the distribution of communications and electrical wire and cable products and fasteners and other small parts, through Anixter Inc. and its subsidiaries. The Company also supplies original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), in a range of end markets, which use the Company’s products as a component in their end product. The Company operates in three business segments: North America (United States and Canada), Europe and Emerging Markets (Asia Pacific and Latin America). In August 2008, the Company completed the acquisition of QSN Industries, Inc. (QSN) and Quality Screw de Mexico SA (QSM). In September 2008, the Company completed the acquisition of Sofrasar SA (Sofrasar) and partnership interests and shares in Camille Gergen GmbH & Co, KG and Camille Gergen Verwaltungs GmbH (Gergen). In October 2008, the Company completed the acquisition of World Class Wire and Cable Inc. (World Class).