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2015 Activity and Sustainable Development Report

LANDMARKS (as at 12/31/2015)

2015 sales by end-market

44%commercial

34% industrial

22% residential

13.5 BILLION EUROS

2015 global sales

Market share

MILLION REFERENCED ELECTRICAL PRODUCTS available

IN 13 COUNTRIES

Rexel strengthened its position in developing markets through the acquisition of Al Mousa in Saudi Arabia and Shangai Maxqueen and Zonghao in China. The Group also acquired Electro-Industrie en Acoustiek in Belgium. In 2016, Rexel is accelerating the development of its multi-energy and security offers in France by acquiring Sofinther, a distribution company specializing in thermal, heating and control solutions, and Cordia, a company specializing in fire safety products and solutions. In the US, Rexel is strengthening its position in industrial automation and MRO services via the acquisition of Brohl & Appell.

Acquisitions

>20% +1