Item 8.01. Other Events.

On December 10, 2012, WESCO International, Inc. (the "Company") announced that its subsidiary WESCO Distribution, Inc. ("WESCO Distribution") will redeem all of its outstanding 7.50% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2017 (the "Notes") on January 9, 2013 (the "Redemption Date"). In accordance with the terms of the Notes, the Notes will be redeemed by WESCO Distribution at a redemption price equal to 101.250% of the principal amount thereof plus accrued and unpaid interest to, but excluding, the Redemption Date. A copy of the Company's press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits

Exhibit 99.1 Press Release dated December 10, 2012

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