Rexel annonce le succès de son augmentation de capital d’environ 500 millions d’euros, avec suppression du droit préférentiel de souscription des actionnaires, afin de financer en partie l’acquisition de GCG

Rexel has successfully completed a €500 million capital increase through accelerated bookbuilding at €34.75 per share (1% discount to closing price), representing 4.6% dilution. The proceeds will partially finance the acquisition of GCG, a leading US specialty infrastructure platform, while maintaining the company's target net debt/EBITDAaL ratio of approximately 2.0x from 2027 onwards.