Wesco International Inc. - WCC STOCK NEWS

Wesco International, as an inaugural sponsor of Chicagoland Habitat for Humanity, has made a significant impact through their home repair collaboration program. The initiative's success is exemplified through Derek's story, an Army veteran with 24 years of service, who received important assistance in saving his generational family home.

After serving in Desert Storm and working as a teaching aide, Derek struggled to maintain the deteriorating house he inherited from his sister. The property faced severe issues, including roof damage and raccoon infestations. Through the Habitat Home Repair Program, Derek received essential roof repairs within six weeks, enabling him to preserve his family's legacy home where he and his nine siblings were raised.

Wesco International (NYSE:WCC) has announced a definitive agreement to acquire Ascent for $185 million on a cash-free, debt-free basis. Ascent, headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, is a premier provider of data center facility management services with $115 million in trailing twelve-month sales and a 30% three-year sales CAGR. The company specializes in data center operations, including AI data center design, liquid cooling implementation, maintenance, and critical systems repairs. Ascent employs over 330 people across the US and Canada and offers a proprietary Navigator platform for infrastructure management. The acquisition is expected to close in Q4 following regulatory approval.

Wesco International (NYSE: WCC) reported Q3 2024 results with net sales of $5.5 billion, down 2.7% YOY primarily due to Wesco Integrated Supply divestiture. Organic sales declined 0.6% YOY but increased 0.1% sequentially. Operating profit was $336 million with a 6.1% margin, while gross margin improved to 22.1%, up 50 basis points YOY. The company generated strong operating cash flow of $302 million in Q3 and $825 million for the first nine months of 2024. Communications and Security Solutions segment showed momentum with double-digit growth in global data center business, though weakness in Utility and Broadband Solutions offset overall growth. Management reaffirmed full-year outlook.

Wesco's 2024 Sustainability Report highlights the company's comprehensive sustainable solutions and supply chain initiatives. The report details their extensive product offerings, including energy-efficient products, smart building solutions, and renewable energy systems. In 2023, Wesco completed 2,855 energy solutions projects, covering 74M square feet, resulting in potential customer energy savings of 84M kWh and avoided CO2 emissions of 53,612 MTCO2e.

The company's Solar Center of Excellence, established in 2022, supported over 100 sales representatives across 65 offices. Wesco's 2023 renewable energy installations achieved 192 million kilowatt-hours of generating potential. The report also emphasizes their commitment to supplier diversity, with 2,424 diverse suppliers and $370M in diversity spend in 2023.

Wesco International (NYSE: WCC) has announced its third quarter 2024 earnings conference call, scheduled for Thursday, October 31 at 10:00 a.m. ET. The company will provide a live audio webcast of the earnings presentation, accessible at https://investors.wesco.com, where related materials and a replay will be available.

Wesco has also disclosed its participation in upcoming investor conferences:

• Baird Industrial Conference on November 13
• Stephens Investment Conference on November 20
• Bank of America Leveraged Finance Conference on December 3

For the earnings call, North American participants can dial toll-free at 1-877-443-5356, while international callers should use 1-412-902-6614. A replay will be available until November 7, 2024, with various access numbers provided for U.S., Canada, and international callers.

Wesco has released its 2024 Sustainability Report, highlighting the company's corporate philanthropy program, Wesco Cares. The program focuses on affordable housing, humanitarian aid, and STEM education. Key contributions in 2023 include:

- Over $671,050 donated to Habitat for Humanity
- $241,720 to the American Red Cross for various disaster relief efforts
- More than $205,000 in employee donations and company matches to 220 charities

Wesco encourages employee volunteerism through a paid volunteer day off and organized events like Earth Day clean-ups. The company also launched a centennial build-a-thon with Habitat for Humanity, reaching its goal of 100 builds globally. Wesco's Business Resource Groups (BRGs) have contributed to various causes and provided scholarships to members' children.

In 2024, Wesco partnered with United Way of Calgary and Area to support digital equity and inclusion initiatives. The collaboration aims to bridge the digital divide for underserved communities by providing hardware and lifelong skills. Wesco, as a foundational partner, is investing in United Way's first initiatives for youth and digital transformation of the social sector.

Key initiatives include:

• Supplying 75 Calgary area students with tech tools for high school completion through the Better Back to School program
• Providing tablets and hardware to six Community Hubs, facilitating digital transformation in the social sector
• Exploring a partnership between a community organization and Wesco University, offering free training for equity-seeking individuals
• Investing in United Way's Community Impact Fund to address digital equity as an emerging issue

This partnership aims to empower vulnerable Calgarians by improving access to digital technology, resources, and education, ultimately enhancing their quality of life.

Wesco, the inaugural sponsor of Chicagoland Habitat Regional Repair Collaborative, shares the story of Valerie, a Marine veteran who served from 1999 to 2002. Will County Habitat for Humanity recently completed much-needed repairs on Valerie's home, including:

• Replacing old, leaky windows
• Installing a sturdy handrail on the stairway
• Blacktopping the driveway

These improvements have renewed Valerie's pride in her home and strengthened her sense of purpose and belonging. The collaboration between Wesco, Habitat for Humanity, and Allen Force highlights their commitment to supporting veterans and building communities.

Wesco International (NYSE: WCC) is hosting its 2024 Investor Day to update stakeholders on its long-term growth strategy. The company expects mid-single-digit organic growth driven by a shift into higher growth and margin markets. Wesco aims to grow EBITDA at twice the rate of sales, expand return on net assets, and target free cash flow of 100% of adjusted net income.

For 2024, Wesco maintains its outlook of (3.5)% to (1.5)% reported sales and (1.5)% to 0.5% organic sales growth. The company anticipates adjusted EBITDA of 7.0% to 7.3% and adjusted EPS of $12 to $13. Wesco highlights its progress in digital transformation, including the introduction of generative AI analytics and automated processes, which are expected to accelerate growth and expand margins.