In this Research Note, we explore what’s behind the acquisition of entroCIM by Wesco and examine the software business which has become part of Wesco’s Data Center Solutions segment. We also highlight Wesco’s strategy evolving from a distributor to a services provider. Transaction Details Headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Wesco is a FORTUNE 500 company with approximately $22 billion in annual sales in 2024 and a leading provider of business-to-business distribution, logistics services, and supply chain solutions. On June 3, 2024, Wesco acquired the assets and liabilities held by Warez, LLC and Hepta Systems, LLC, which owned and operated the entroCIM business. The total fair value of consideration for the acquisition was $36.5 million, including total cash consideration of $30.1 million, paid at closing with cash on hand, and contingent consideration not to exceed $8.0 million, with an estimated fair value of $6.4 million. EntroCIM entroCIM, a US startup in data center and building intelligence software, was […]