ANIXTER INTERNATIONAL INC
10-Q, 2000-07-28
ELECTRICAL APPARATUS & EQUIPMENT, WIRING SUPPLIES
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                       SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                             WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

                                    FORM 10-Q

            X QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
            -            SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

                  For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2000

                                       OR

            TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
                         SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

                        For the transition period from to

                         Commission File Number: 1-5989

                           ANIXTER INTERNATIONAL INC.
             (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

          Delaware                                       94-1658138
(State or other jurisdiction of             (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
 incorporation or organization)


                                 4711 Golf Road
                             Skokie, Illinois 60076
                                 (847) 677-2600
          (Address and telephone number of principal executive offices)


                  Indicate by check mark  whether the  registrant  (1) has filed
         all  reports  required  to be  filed  by  Section  13 or  15(d)  of the
         Securities  Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for
         such  shorter  period  that the  registrant  was  required to file such
         reports),  and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the
         past 90 days. Yes X No

                  At July 26, 2000, 37,150,115 shares of the registrant's Common
         Stock, $1.00 par value, were outstanding.




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                                TABLE OF CONTENTS



                          PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

         Item 1.    Financial Statements                                       1

         Item 2.    Management's Discussion and Analysis of
                       Financial Condition and Results of Operations           7

                           PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

         Item 1.    Legal Proceedings                                          *

         Item 2.    Changes in Securities                                      *

         Item 3.    Defaults Upon Senior Securities                            *

         Item 4.    Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders       12

         Item 5.    Other Information                                          *

         Item 6.    Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K                          12

         * No reportable information under this item.


         This report may contain various "forward-looking statements" within the
         meaning of Section 27A of the Securities  Act of 1933, as amended,  and
         Section 21E of the Securities  Exchange Act of 1934, as amended,  which
         can be identified  by the use of  forward-looking  terminology  such as
         "believes", "expects", "prospects", "estimated", "should", "may" or the
         negative thereof or other variations thereon or comparable  terminology
         indicating  the Company's  expectations  or beliefs  concerning  future
         events.  The Company  cautions  that such  statements  are qualified by
         important  factors that could cause actual results to differ materially
         from  those in the  forward-looking  statements,  a number of which are
         identified  in this  report.  Other  factors  could also  cause  actual
         results to differ  materially form expected  results  included in these
         statements.   These  factors  include  general   economic   conditions,
         technology  changes,  changes in supplier  or  customer  relationships,
         exchange  rate  fluctuations  and  new or  changed  competitors.



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       PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1.  Financial Statements
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                                                       ANIXTER INTERNATIONAL INC.
                                           CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
                                                                (Unaudited)

                                                (In millions, except per share amounts)


                                                For the 13 Weeks Ended                   For the 26 Weeks Ended
                                          ------------------------------------     -----------------------------------
                                            June 30, 2000        July 2, 1999        June 30, 2000        July 2, 1999
                                          ---------------     ----------------     ---------------     ---------------
<S>                                       <C>                 <C>                  <C>                 <C>

Net sales                                 $        905.5      $         658.5      $      1,650.6      $      1,253.6
Cost of goods sold                                 712.2                502.6             1,284.0               948.4
                                          ---------------     ----------------     ---------------     ---------------
Gross profit                                       193.3                155.9               366.6               305.2
Operating Expenses                                 141.2                125.5               275.0               250.9
Amortization of goodwill                             2.1                  1.9                 4.1                 3.8
                                          ---------------     ----------------     ---------------     ---------------
Operating income                                    50.0                 28.5                87.5                50.5
Interest expense                                   (11.8)                (7.5)              (21.4)              (16.1)
Foreign exchange and other, net                      1.0                    -                 0.8                (0.1)
                                          ---------------     ----------------     ---------------     ---------------
 Income before income taxes                         39.2                 21.0                66.9                34.3
Income tax expense                                  16.5                  8.8                28.1                14.4
                                          ---------------     ----------------     ---------------     ---------------
 Income from continuing operations                  22.7                 12.2                38.8                19.9

Discontinued operations:
    Income (loss) from discontinued
       operations, net of tax                          -                  1.0                   -                (0.5)
    Gain on disposal of discontinued
       operations, net of tax                          -                    -                   -                45.9
                                          ---------------     ----------------     ---------------     ---------------
 Net income                               $         22.7      $          13.2      $         38.8      $         65.3
                                          ===============     ================     ===============     ===============

Basic income per share:
    Continuing operations                 $         0.62      $          0.33      $         1.08      $         0.51
    Discontinued operations                           -                  0.03                   -                1.17
                                          ---------------     ----------------     ---------------     ---------------
     Net income                           $         0.62      $          0.36      $         1.08      $         1.68
                                          ===============     ================     ===============     ===============

Diluted income per share:
    Continuing operations                 $         0.60      $          0.33      $         1.04      $         0.51
    Discontinued operations                            -                 0.03                   -                1.15
                                          ---------------     ----------------     ---------------     ---------------
     Net income                           $         0.60      $          0.36      $         1.04      $         1.66
                                          ===============     ================     ===============     ===============


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    See accompanying notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements.

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                                                      ANIXTER INTERNATIONAL INC.
                                                 CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS




(In millions)                                                                    June 30,               December 31,
                                          ASSETS                                  2000                     1999
                                                                              ---------------          ---------------
                                                                                (Unaudited)
<S>                                                                           <C>                      <C>

Current assets:
   Cash                                                                       $         20.8           $         17.5
   Accounts receivable (less allowances
     of $16.8 and $10.3 in 2000 and 1999, respectively)                                642.3                    537.5
   Inventories                                                                         777.5                    536.4
   Deferred income taxes                                                                19.3                     18.2
   Other current assets                                                                 14.0                     11.5
                                                                              ---------------          ---------------
       Total current assets                                                          1,473.9                  1,121.1
Property and equipment, at cost                                                        155.8                    158.6
Accumulated depreciation                                                              (105.9)                  (105.5)
                                                                              ---------------          ---------------
       Property and equipment, net                                                      49.9                     53.1
Goodwill (less accumulated amortization of
   $82.5 and $78.4 in 2000 and 1999, respectively)                                     233.7                    229.1
Other assets                                                                            38.6                     31.4
                                                                              ---------------          ---------------
                                                                              $      1,796.1           $      1,434.7
                                                                              ===============          ===============


                                                LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

Current liabilities:
   Accounts payable                                                           $        458.7           $        340.4
   Accrued expenses                                                                    144.3                    149.1
   Income taxes payable                                                                 17.6                      6.0
                                                                              ---------------          ---------------
       Total current liabilities                                                       620.6                    495.5
Other liabilities                                                                       15.8                     14.8
Long-term debt                                                                         660.9                    468.0
                                                                              ---------------          ---------------
       Total liabilities                                                             1,297.3                    978.3
Stockholders' equity:
   Common stock                                                                         37.1                     35.9
   Accumulated other comprehensive income                                              (48.1)                   (37.6)
   Retained earnings                                                                   509.8                    458.1
                                                                              ---------------          ---------------
                                                                                       498.8                    456.4
                                                                              ---------------          ---------------
                                                                              $      1,796.1           $      1,434.7
                                                                              ===============          ===============

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      See accompanying notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements.
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                                                      ANIXTER INTERNATIONAL INC.
                                            CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
                                                               (Unaudited)




(In millions)                                                                                 26 Weeks Ended
                                                                                 ------------------------------------------
                                                                                    June 30, 2000            July 2, 1999
                                                                                 ------------------       -----------------
<S>                                                                              <C>                      <C>

Operating activities
   Net income                                                                    $            38.8        $           65.3
   Adjustments to reconcile income from continuing operations
     to net cash provided by continuing operating activities:
        Income from discontinued operations                                                      -                   (45.4)
        Depreciation and amortization                                                         13.4                    13.1
        Deferred income taxes                                                                 (1.1)                   (0.6)
        Changes in current assets and liabilities, net                                      (225.3)                  (14.6)
        Other, net                                                                             1.5                     3.8
                                                                                 ------------------       -----------------
            Net cash (used in) provided by continuing operating activities                  (172.7)                   21.6

Investing activities
   Capital expenditures                                                                       (6.2)                   (9.0)
   Acquisition of business                                                                    (6.7)                      -
   Other                                                                                         -                     0.7
                                                                                 ------------------       -----------------
            Net cash used in continuing investing activities                                 (12.9)                   (8.3)

Financing activities
   Proceeds from long-term borrowings                                                        844.4                   408.7
   Repayment of long-term borrowings                                                        (649.2)                 (472.0)
   Proceeds from issuance of common stock                                                     28.3                     4.0
   Purchases of common stock for treasury                                                    (15.4)                  (85.6)
   Debt issuance costs                                                                        (6.0)                      -
   Other, net                                                                                 (3.5)                   (4.1)
                                                                                 ------------------       -----------------
            Net cash provided by (used in) continuing financing activities                   198.6                  (149.0)

Cash (used in) provided by discontinued operations                                            (9.7)                  129.5
                                                                                 ------------------       -----------------
Increase in cash                                                                               3.3                    (6.2)
Cash at beginning of period                                                                   17.5                    20.5
                                                                                 ------------------       -----------------
Cash at end of period                                                            $            20.8        $           14.3
                                                                                 ==================       =================


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    See accompanying notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements.















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                           ANIXTER INTERNATIONAL INC.
         NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS


Note 1.  Basis of Consolidation and Presentation

The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements should be read
in conjunction with the consolidated  financial  statements  included in Anixter
International  Inc.'s ("the  Company")  Annual  Report on Form 10-K for the year
ended  December 31,  1999.  The  condensed  consolidated  financial  information
furnished  herein  reflects  all  adjustments  (consisting  of normal  recurring
accruals)  which  are,  in  the  opinion  of  management,  necessary  for a fair
presentation of the condensed  consolidated financial statements for the periods
shown.  The  results of  operations  of any interim  period are not  necessarily
indicative  of the results that may be expected for a full fiscal year.  Certain
amounts  for the prior  year  have  been  reclassified  to  conform  to the 2000
presentation.

Note 2.  Income per Share

The following  table sets forth the  computation of basic and diluted income per
common  share  from  continuing  operations  (In  thousands,  except  per  share
amounts):

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                                                            13 weeks ended                                  26 weeks ended
                                               ---------------------------------------          ------------------------------------

                                                   June 30,                July 2,                  June 30,            July 2,
                                                    2000                    1999                      2000               1999
                                               -----------------      ----------------          -----------------   ----------------
<S>                                            <C>                   <C>                        <C>                  <C>
Basic EPS:
    Income from continuing operations          $         22,717       $         12,227          $          38,792    $        19,924
       (numerator)
    Weighted-average common shares
       Outstanding (denominator)                         36,444                 36,361                     35,985             38,954
                                               =================      ================          =================    ===============

    Basic EPS                                  $            .62       $            .33          $            1.08    $           .51

Diluted EPS:
    Income from continuing operations          $         22,717       $         12,227          $          38,792    $        19,924
    Interest impact of assumed
       conversion of convertible notes                       45                     --                         45                 --
                                               ----------------       ----------------          ------------------   ---------------
    Income from continuing operations
       plus assumed conversion (numerator)     $         22,762       $         12,227          $          38,837    $        19,924
    Weighted-average common shares
       outstanding                             $         36,444                 36,361                     35,985    $        38,954
    Effect of dilutive securities:
       Stock options, warrants and
         convertible notes                                1,446                    473                      1,367                316
                                               ----------------       ----------------           -----------------    --------------
    Weighted-average common shares
       outstanding (denominator)                         37,890                 36,834                     37,352             39,270
                                               ================       ================           =================    ==============

    Diluted EPS                                $            .60       $            .33           $           1.04     $          .51

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                           ANIXTER INTERNATIONAL INC.
         NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS


Note 3.  Comprehensive Income

For the 13 and 26 weeks ended June 30, 2000, total comprehensive income amounted
to $16.9 million and $28.4 million,  respectively. For the 13 and 26 weeks ended
July 2, 1999,  total  comprehensive  income was $18.6 million and $68.2 million,
respectively.  The difference between net income and comprehensive income is the
change in cumulative translation adjustments.


Note 4.  Discontinued Operations

In the  fourth  quarter of 1998,  the  Company  decided to exit its  Integration
segment and accordingly,  the Integration segment is reflected as a discontinued
operation  in  these  financial  statements.  The  sale  of the  North  American
Integration  business was completed on April 2, 1999,  following the sale of the
European  Integration  business in the fourth  quarter of 1998.  Total  proceeds
received  were $215.8  million.  This resulted in a one-time  after-tax  gain of
$45.9 million,  which is net of $11.0 million of costs associated primarily with
the closing of selected  Latin  American  and Asian  Integration  locations  and
severance costs associated with staff  reductions  necessitated by discontinuing
the Integration segment.

Integration  net sales were $17.9  million and $177.9  million for the 13 and 26
weeks ended July 2, 1999,  respectively.  Interest expense has been allocated to
discontinued operations based on the percentage of total identifiable assets.

Note 5.  Acquisition of Business

In the first quarter of 2000,  the Company  acquired 100% of the stock of allNET
Technologies  Pty Limited  ("allNET")  for $6.7 million.  allNET is a structured
cabling distributor located in Australia.  The effect of this acquisition on the
operating results of the Company was not significant.

Note 6.  Liquid Yield Option Notes due 2020

On  June  28,  2000,  the  Company  issued  $792  million  7%  zero  coupon
convertible notes due 2020. The net proceeds from the issue was $193 million and
was initially  used to repay working  capital  borrowings  under a floating rate
bank line of credit which matures on September 6, 2001.  The Company  expects to
reborrow  such  amounts  under the line of credit  from time to time for general
corporate purposes. The discount associated with the issuance is being amortized
through June 28, 2020 using the effective  interest rate method.  Issuance costs
for the transaction  totaled $7 million and are being amortized through June 28,
2020 using the straight line method.

Note 7. Summarized Financial Information of Anixter Inc.

The Company has an  approximate  99% ownership  interest in Anixter Inc. at June
30, 2000,  which is included in the  consolidated  financial  statements  of the
Company. The following summarizes the financial information for Anixter Inc:


                                                        ANIXTER INC.
                                           CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(In millions)                                  June 30,           December 31,
                                                 2000                 1999
                                          -----------------   ------------------
Assets:                                      (Unaudited)
     Current assets                       $         1,467.7   $          1,117.9
     Property, net                                     49.9                 53.1
     Goodwill, net                                    233.7                229.1
     Other assets                                      32.0                 31.2
                                          -----------------   ------------------
                                          $         1,783.3   $          1,431.3
                                          =================   ==================

Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity:
     Current liabilities                  $           601.1   $            486.4
     Other liabilities                                 11.3                  9.9
     Long-term debt                                   460.7                468.0
     Subordinated notes payable to parent             234.5                 19.1
     Stockholders' equity                             475.7                447.9
                                          -----------------   ------------------
                                          $         1,783.3   $          1,431.3
                                          =================   ==================


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                                                                                  ANIXTER INC.
                                                              CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
                                                                                  (Unaudited)


(In millions)                                             13 weeks ended                                 26 weeks ended
                                               -----------------------------------             -------------------------------------
                                                   June 30,              July 2,                   June 30,              July 2,
                                                    2000                  1999                       2000                 1999
                                               ---------------       -------------             ---------------      ----------------
<S>                                            <C>                   <C>                        <C>                 <C>

Net Sales                                      $         905.5       $       658.6              $       1,650.6     $        1,228.5

Operating Income                               $          50.4       $        29.0              $          89.1     $           51.7

Income before income taxes                     $          39.1       $        21.4              $          68.5     $           35.7

Income from continuing operations              $          22.0       $        11.2              $          38.6     $           19.5

Income loss from discontinued                  $             -       $         1.0              $             -     $          (0.5)
    operations, net of tax

Gain on disposal of discontinued               $             -       $           -              $             -     $           45.9
    operations, net of tax

Net  Income                                    $            22.0     $        12.2              $          38.6     $           64.9

</TABLE>

Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results
         of Operations

         The following is a discussion and analysis of the historical results of
operations and financial condition of Anixter International Inc. (the "Company")
and factors affecting the Company's financial resources.  This discussion should
be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements, including the
notes thereto,  set forth herein under "Financial  Statements" and the Company's
Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1999. This discussion
contains  forward-looking  statements,  which are qualified by reference to, and
should  be  read  in  conjunction  with,  the  Company's   discussion  regarding
forward-looking statements as set forth in this report.

Financial Liquidity and Capital Resources

Cash Flow

Consolidated net cash used in continuing operating activities was $172.7 million
for the 26 weeks ended June 30, 2000 compared to $21.6 million  provided for the
same period in 1999.  Cash used in  operating  activities  increased  due to the
increase in working  capital  required  to support  the growth in the  business.
Specifically, inventory has increased $241.1 million from December 1999 in order
to support future growth and a significant CLEC contract.  Consolidated net cash
used in investing  activities  was $12.9 million for the 26 weeks ended June 30,
2000 versus $8.3  million for the same period in 1999.  In the first  quarter of
2000, the Company purchased a small structured  cabling company in Australia for
$6.7 million.  Consolidated net cash provided by financing activities was $198.6
million  for the 26 weeks ended June 30, 2000 in  comparison  to $149.0  million
used in the corresponding  1999 period.  The change is primarily the result of a
net increase in long-term  borrowings of $195.2  million to fund the increase in
working capital.  In 1999,  long-term  borrowings were reduced by $63.3 million.
Treasury stock purchases for the 26 weeks ended June 30, 2000 were $15.4 million
compared to $85.6 million in the corresponding 1999 period. The Company received
$28.3 million in 2000 from the exercise of 1,673,000  stock  options.  Cash used
for discontinued operations was $9.7 million in the 26 weeks ended June 30, 2000
compared to $129.5 million  provided in the  corresponding  1999 period.  The 26
weeks ended July 2, 1999  includes the cash  received from the sale of the North
American Integration business.

Financings

On  June  28,  2000,  the  Company  issued  $792  million  7%  zero  coupon
convertible notes due 2020. The net proceeds from the issue was $193 million and
was initially  used to repay working  capital  borrowings  under a floating rate
bank line of credit which matures on September 6, 2001.  The Company  expects to
reborrow  such  amounts  under the line of credit  from time to time for general
corporate purposes. The discount associated with the issuance is being amortized
through June 28, 2020 using the effective  interest rate method.  Issuance costs
for the transaction  totaled $7 million and are being amortized through June 28,
2020 using the straight line method.

At June 30, 2000, $222.0 million was available under the bank revolving lines of
credit at  Anixter  Inc.,  all of which was  available  to pay the  Company  for
intercompany liabilities.  In March 2000, Anixter Inc. secured an additional $75
million  uncommitted  line of credit,  all of which was available as of June 30,
2000.



Consolidated  interest  expense was $21.4  million and $16.1  million for the 26
weeks ended June 30, 2000 and July 2, 1999, respectively. The increase is due to
higher debt levels  required to fund the increase in working  capital along with
slightly higher interest rates.

The Company has  authorized  the repurchase of up to 1.5 million shares in 2000,
with the volume and timing to depend on market conditions.  As of June 30, 2000,
the  Company  has  repurchased  768,776  shares at an  average  cost of  $19.97.
Purchases  were made in the open market or through other  transactions  and were
financed through available cash from the sale of the Integration  businesses and
other non-core assets.

Other Liquidity Considerations

Certain debt  agreements  entered  into by the  Company's  subsidiaries  contain
various  restrictions  including  restrictions on payments to the Company.  Such
restrictions  have not had nor are  expected  to have an  adverse  impact on the
Company's ability to meet its cash obligations.

Capital Expenditures

Consolidated  capital expenditures were $6.2 million and $9.0 million for the 26
weeks ended June 30, 2000 and July 2, 1999, respectively. The Company expects to
spend approximately $20 to $25 million in capital expenditures in 2000.

Results of Operations

The Company  competes  with  distributors  and  manufacturers  who sell products
directly  or  through  existing  distribution  channels  to end  users  or other
resellers.  The  Company's  relationship  with the  manufacturers  for  which it
distributes  products could be affected by decisions made by these manufacturers
as the result of changes in management  or ownerships as well as other  factors.
In addition,  the  Company's  future  performance  could be affected by economic
downturns and possible rapid changes in applicable technologies.

Quarter ended June 30, 2000:  Income from  continuing  operations for the second
quarter of 2000 was $22.7  million  compared  with $12.2  million for the second
quarter of 1999.

The Company's  net sales during the second  quarter of 2000  increased  37.5% to
$905.5  million  from $658.5  million in the same  period in 1999.  Net sales by
major geographic market are presented in the following table:


                                                     13 weeks ended
                                          --------------------------------------
                                               June 30,              July 2,
                                                2000                 1999
                                          ----------------     -----------------
                                                      (in millions)

North America                             $           720.4    $           502.7
Europe                                                141.2                122.2
Asia Pacific and Latin America                         43.9                 33.6
                                          ----------------     -----------------
                                          $           905.5    $           658.5
                                          =================    =================



When compared to the  corresponding  period in 1999, North America sales for the
second  quarter  of 2000 grew 43.3% to $720.4  million.  The  improvement  was a
result of  continued  rapid  growth in the  Service  Provider  sector  and a 58%
increase  in  Integrated  Supply  sales,  along with  strong  growth in the core
Enterprise  Network  Communications  and Electrical Wire and Cable product sets.
Based  on  second  quarter  sales,  the  Service  Provider  sector  is now at an
annualized $500 million run rate. Europe sales increased 15.6% reflecting strong
growth in our core structured cabling products.  Excluding the effect of changes
in exchange rates,  Europe sales improved 24.1%. Asia Pacific and Latin American
net sales were up 30.5% from the second quarter of 1999, reflecting  improvement
in their  respective  economies.  Excluding  the effect of  changes in  exchange
rates, Asia Pacific and Latin America sales increased 32.2%.

Operating  income  increased to $50.0  million in 2000 from $28.5 million in the
second quarter of 1999. Operating income by major geographic market is presented
in the following table.

                                                       13 weeks ended
                                           -------------------------------------
                                               June 30,            July 2,
                                                2000                1999
                                           --------------       ----------------
                                                      (in millions)

North America                              $          43.9      $          26.9
Europe                                                 6.2                  4.7
Asia Pacific and Latin America                        (0.1)                (3.1)
                                           ----------------     ----------------
                                           $          50.0      $          28.5
                                           ================     ================


North America  operating income increased 63.4%.  Operating  margins improved to
6.1% in the second  quarter of 2000,  from 5.4% in the same period in 1999.  The
improvement  primarily  relates to a  reduction,  as a percentage  of sales,  in
retained overhead costs associated with the North American  Integration business
and the  absence  of costs  associated  with the Year  2000  compliance  efforts
incurred in 1999.  Europe operating income  increased 31.9%,  reflecting  strong
second quarter sales.  Excluding the effect of changes in exchange rates, Europe
operating profit increased 32.2%.  Asia Pacific and Latin America operating loss
decreased 95.8%, to a minimal loss of $.1 million in the second quarter of 2000,
from the comparable  period in 1999. This resulted from the 30.5% improvement in
sales and a reduced cost  structure  following  the changes made in staffing and
operations  over the last 2 years.  Excluding  the effect of changes in exchange
rates, Asia Pacific and Latin America operating loss decreased 96.3%.

The  consolidated  tax  provision on  continuing  operations  increased to $16.5
million in 2000 from $8.8  million  in the second  quarter of 1999 due to higher
pre-tax  earnings.  The 2000  effective tax rate of 42% is based on pre-tax book
income adjusted primarily for amortization of nondeductible  goodwill and losses
of foreign operations which are not currently deductible.

26 weeks ended June 30, 2000: Income from continuing operations for the 26 weeks
ended June 30, 2000 was $38.8  million  compared  with $19.9  million for the 26
weeks ended July 2, 1999.

The Company's net sales during the 26 weeks ended June 30, 2000 increased  31.7%
to $1,650.6  million from $1,253.6 million in the same period in 1999. Net sales
by major geographic market are presented in the following table:





                                                     26 weeks ended
                                         ---------------------------------------
                                              June 30,               July 2,
                                               2000                   1999
                                         ----------------      -----------------
                                                      (in millions)

North America                            $          1,292.7    $           925.6
Europe                                                274.0                261.7
Asia Pacific and Latin America                         83.9                 66.3
                                         ------------------    -----------------
                                         $          1,650.6    $         1,253.6
                                         ==================    =================



When compared to the  corresponding  period in 1999, North America sales for the
26 weeks ended June 30, 2000 grew 39.7% to $1,292.7 million. The improvement was
a result of strong  growth in the core  Enterprise  Network  Communications  and
Electrical Wire and Cable product sets, along with continued rapid growth in the
Service  Provider  sector  and a 54.9%  increase  in  Integrated  Supply  sales.
Improvement in Enterprise  Network  Communications  reflected a rebound from the
soft  year-end  1999 sales related to the Year 2000  compliance  efforts,  while
improvement in Electrical  Wire and Cable  reflected  higher copper prices.  The
Service  Provider sector  continued its rapid growth and is now at an annualized
$500 million run rate.  Europe sales increased 4.7% due to strong second quarter
sales in our core structured  cabling products.  Excluding the effect of changes
in exchange rates,  Europe sales improved 12.7%. Asia Pacific and Latin American
net sales were up 26.5% from the same period in 1999, reflecting  improvement in
their respective economies.

Operating  income for the first half of 2000  increased  73.2% or $37.0  million
from  $50.5  million  in the  first  half of  1999.  Operating  income  by major
geographic market is presented in the following table:

                                                 26 weeks ended
                                        ----------------------------------------
                                             June 30,              July 2,
                                              2000                  1999
                                        -----------------      -----------------
                                                      (in millions)

North America                           $           76.6       $           46.8
Europe                                              11.4                   10.2
Asia Pacific and Latin America                      (0.5)                  (6.5)
                                        -----------------      -----------------
                                        $           87.5       $           50.5
                                        =================      =================


North America  operating income increased 63.6%.  Operating  margins improved to
5.9% in the  first  half of 2000,  from  5.1% in the same  period  in 1999.  The
improvement  primarily  relates to a  reduction,  as a percentage  of sales,  in
retained overhead costs associated with the North American  Integration business
and the  absence  of costs  associated  with the Year  2000  compliance  efforts
incurred in 1999.  Europe  operating  income  increased  11.9%,  reflecting  the
increase in sales.  Excluding  the effect of changes in exchange  rates,  Europe
operating profit increased 13.9%.  Asia Pacific and Latin America operating loss
decreased  91.8%,  recording  a loss of $.5  million  in the first  half of 2000
compared to a loss of $6.5  million for the same period in 1999.  This  resulted
from the 26.5%  improvement in sales and a reduced cost structure  following the
corrections made over the last 2 years.

The  consolidated  tax  provision on  continuing  operations  increased to $28.1
million  in 2000 from  $14.4  million  in the  first  half of 1999 due to higher
pre-tax  earnings.  The 2000  effective tax rate of 42% is based on pre-tax book
income adjusted primarily for amortization of nondeductible  goodwill and losses
of foreign operations which are not currently deductible.

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                           PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

Item 4.  Submission of Matter to a Vote of Security Holders

At the Annual  Meeting of  Stockholders  held May 25, 2000 the  Directors of the
Company were elected as follows:


DIRECTORS                                       VOTES
                                   FOR                        WITHHELD
                             --------------               ------------------

Lord James Blyth               23,123,241                    4,970,381
Robert L. Crandall             27,982,282                      111,340
Rod F. Dammeyer                27,782,980                      310,642
Robert E. Fowler, Jr.          27,783,693                      309,929
Robert W. Grubbs, Jr.          27,783,024                      310,598
F. Philip Handy                27,981,218                      112,404
Melvyn N. Klein                27,982,832                      110,790
John R. Petty                  27,982,365                      111,257
Sheli Z. Rosenberg             27,458,936                      634,686
Stuart M. Sloan                27,983,358                      110,264
Thomas C. Theobald             27,983,178                      110,444
Samuel Zell                    27,782,362                      311,260

At this Annual Meeting,  the Management Incentive Plan was approved by a vote of
26,488,889  shares  "for" and  1,578,931  shares  "against"  with 25,802  shares
abstaining.

Item 6.  Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K

(a)      Exhibits

             10.20  Anixter International Inc. Management Incentive Plan

             27.1    Financial data schedule


(b)      Reports on Form 8-K

         On June 19, 2000,  the Company filed a current report on Form 8-K dated
         June 19, 2000,  announcing  that it has initiated  the placement  under
         Rule 144A of 20 year  senior zero coupon  Notes  ("Notes")  convertible
         into shares of the Company's common stock.

         On June 29, 2000,  the Company filed a current report on Form 8-K dated
         June 28,  2000,  announcing  that it had  received  approximately  $200
         million   (gross   proceeds   inclusive  of  the  initial   purchaser's
         over-allotment option) from the placement of the Notes.


<PAGE>

                                   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, thereunto duly authorized.

                           ANIXTER INTERNATIONAL INC.

Date: July 28, 2000                       By:       /s/ Robert W. Grubbs
                                                ----------------------------
                                                       Robert W. Grubbs
                                          President and Chief Executive Officer

Date: July 28, 2000                       By:       /s/ Dennis J. Letham
                                                ----------------------------
                                                       Dennis J. Letham
                                               Senior Vice President - Finance
                                                 and Chief Financial Officer



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