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EXHIBIT A
Agreement of Joint Filing
The undersigned hereby agree to file jointly pursuant to Rule
13d-1(k)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Schedule 13G statement
dated July 14, 2000 and any amendments thereto executed by each of us, with
respect to shares of common stock of Anixter International Inc. held by Robert
H. and Ann Lurie Trust ("RHALT"), Anda Partnership ("Anda") and LFT Partnership
("LFT"). Anda and LFT are Illinois general partnerships. The principal business
address of each of RHALT, Anda and LFT is Two North Riverside Plaza, Chicago, IL
60606. The undersigned agree that this joint filing agreement be included as an
Exhibit to such Schedule 13G and each such amendment thereto. The undersigned
further agree to be responsible for the timely filing of the Schedule 13G and
any amendments thereto, and for the completeness and accuracy of the information
concerning itself contained therein.
Date: July 14, 2000
Robert H. and Ann Lurie Trust
By: /s/ Ann Lurie
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Ann Lurie, Co-Trustee
Anda Partnership, an Illinois general
partnership
By: Ann Only Trust, a general partner
By: /s/ Ann Lurie
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Ann Lurie, Trustee
and
By: Ann and Descendants Trust, a
general partner
By: /s/ Ann Lurie
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Ann Lurie, Trustee
LFT Partnership, an Illinois general
partnership
By: Jesse Trust, a general partner
By: /s/ Ann Lurie
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Ann Lurie, Trustee
