SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K/A#1
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (date of earliest event reported): May 20, 1997
REXEL, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
New York
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
1-5731 13-1474527
(Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.)
150 Alhambra Circle, Coral Gables, Florida 33134
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (305) 446-8000
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ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS
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Exhibit 16 Letter, dated June 9, 1997, from Coopers & Lybrand L.L.P.,
with respect to certain statements regarding the dismissal
of such firm as the Company's independent accountants
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SIGNATURE
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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.
REXEL, INC.
Date: June 11, 1997 By /S/ ALLAN M. GONOPOLSKY
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Allan M. Gonopolsky
Vice President and Controller
EXHIBIT 16
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COOPERS COOPERS & LYBRAND L.L.P. 200 South Biscayne Boulevard Tel. (305) 375-7400
& LYBRAND a professional services firm Suite 1900 Fax (305) 375-6221
Miami, Florida 33131
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June 9, 1997
Securities and Exchange Commission
450 Fifth Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20549
Gentlemen:
We have read the statements made by Rexel, Inc. (copy attached), which we
understand have been filed with the Commission, pursuant to Item 4 of Form 8-K,
as part of the Company's Form 8-K report dated May 20, 1997. We agree with the
statements concerning our Firm in such Form 8-K.
Very truly yours,
/s/ Coopers & Lybrand L.L.P.
