Anixter International Inc. (Form: 8-K)  

 

UNITED STATES
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):   July 27, 2012

Anixter International Inc.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

     
Delaware 001-10212 94-1658138
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(State or other jurisdiction 		_____________
(Commission 		______________
(I.R.S. Employer
of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
      
2301 Patriot Blvd, Glenview , Illinois   60026
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(Address of principal executive offices) 		  ___________
(Zip Code)
     
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:   224-521-8000

Not Applicable
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Former name or former address, if changed since last report

 

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Item 8.01 Other Events.

On July 27, 2012, Anixter International Inc. (the "Company") issued a press release that announced a share repurchase program under which the Company may repurchase up to 1 million of its outstanding shares with the exact volume and timing dependent on market conditions. The Company noted that all previously announced share repurchase programs had been completed. The Company currently has approximately 33.5 million shares outstanding. For additional information, reference is made to the Company's press release, dated July 27, 2012, which is included as Exhibit 99.1 hereto and is incorporated herein by reference.





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SIGNATURES

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.

         
    Anixter International Inc.
          
July 27, 2012   By:   Theodore A. Dosch
       
        Name: Theodore A. Dosch
        Title: Executive Vice President - Finance and Chief Financial Officer

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Exhibit Index


     
Exhibit No.   Description
 
99.1
  Press Release, dated July 27, 2012, issued by Anixter International Inc.