Paris-based electrical distributor Rexel reported sales for 2008 were down 0.8% on a constant and same-day basis. Actual sales growth, including acquisitions, was up 20.2%. Including acquisitions, profits for the year was up 61%.
The distributor reported that sales in the fourth quarter fell 6.7%; the drop in copper-based cables prices accounted for about one-third of the decline.
In the fourth quarter, Rexel recorded a net loss.
In 2008, Rexel completed its acquisition of Hagemeyer’s European business.
Outlook
Rexel said it expects a "marked drop" in 2009 sales, due to volume declines and the lower copper price.
The distributor says it has started a "cost-saving plan" of at least €110 …
Rexel Sales Down 0.8% in 2008
Paris-based electrical distributor Rexel reported sales for 2008 were down 0.8% on a constant and same-day basis. Actual sales growth, including acquisitions, was up 20.2%. Including acquisitions, profits for the year was up 61%.
The distributor reported that sales in the fourth quarter fell 6.7%; the drop in copper-based cables prices accounted for about one-third of the decline.
In the fourth quarter, Rexel recorded a net loss.
In 2008, Rexel completed its acquisition of Hagemeyer’s European business.
Outlook
Rexel said it expects a "marked drop" in 2009 sales, due to volume declines and the lower copper price.
The distributor says it has started a "cost-saving plan" of at least €110 …
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