1) Anixter announced agreements to acquire security businesses in Australia and New Zealand for approximately $151 million. The acquired businesses have higher gross and operating margins than Anixter and are expected to provide above-average returns.
2) Anixter's 1Q18 sales increased 3.6% to a record $1.964 billion. Organic sales grew 1.6%, with growth in all segments and geographies. Network & Security Solutions sales increased 1.0% overall but were flat organically, with momentum across most business lines except large projects.
3) The acquisitions are expected to close before the end of 2Q18 and enhance Anixter's competitive position in security products and