Rexel

A major step forward for Rexel. With the acquisition of GCG, a leading US provider of specialty wire and cable, connectivity, power and engineered solutions, we are strengthening our presence in one of our key markets while expanding our capabilities in critical infrastructure segments such as data centers, power grids and defense. This acquisition enhances our ability to deliver greater value to customers by positioning Rexel further upstream in the value chain and enabling us to support customers from the earliest stages of their projects. It also represents another significant milestone in our #Axelerate28 strategy. We look forward to unlocking new opportunities together.

Rexel is taking a major step forward in its strategy with the acquisition of GCG in the United States. A unique opportunity to reinforce our US business. Headquartered in Chicago, GCG is a leading US provider of specialty wire and cable, connectivity, power and engineered solutions for critical infrastructure applications: close to 1,000 employees, 16 locations, and over $1.1bn of revenue expected in 2026. This acquisition is transformative for several reasons: • It reinforces our US business, one of our key markets, and significantly expands our addressable market. • It strengthens our position in key, fast-growing segments (data centers, power grids, defense). • It moves Rexel to higher-value parts of the infrastructure value chain. With GCG's engineered solutions and value-added customer service, we will support our customers from the very design stage of their projects, with a more complete offering across electrical power and digital connectivity. • It provides a faster path to our mid-term objectives. The transaction is immediately accretive to adjusted earnings and to our EBITA margin, with substantial additional value creation potential from synergies and commercial expansion. A major evolution, fully in line with our #Axelerate28 strategic plan!

What makes a product truly sustainable? In this new #SustainabilityShapers episode, Rexel Nederland B.V. and ABB Electrification explore what lies behind a more sustainable choice, from product design and materials to production, independent certifications, and CO₂ impact. Because sustainability is not only about the product itself. It is also about making reliable information transparent and accessible, so customers can better understand the impact of their choices. Through Rexel’s #SustainableSelection and #CarbonTracker, this episode shows how insight can help turn sustainability into practical, informed decisions. Because every sustainable choice starts with insight.

How do we turn sustainability targets into concrete results? Our latest results highlight tangible progress across our value chain and confirm a solid trajectory toward Net Zero by 2050: - Scopes 1 & 2: -42% through more efficient sites, electrified operations and renewable energy. - Scope 3: -38% through stronger supplier partnerships, a more sustainable product mix and countries' decarbonized energy mix. These advances reflect how sustainability is shaping Rexel’s transformation: making our operations more efficient, strengthening the value of our offering, and supporting customers in the transition toward more sustainable and data‑driven solutions. They also contribute directly to the ambitions of #Axelerate2028, where environmental performance is a catalyst for long‑term value creation. Our Sustainability Brochure provides a comprehensive view of this journey, and of the work ahead as we continue to scale our impact.

💙 The #RexelFoundation stands with the communities affected by the wildfires in France This summer, several regions across France have been hit by devastating wildfires, affecting families, local communities and emergency responders. In response, the Rexel Foundation has activated its Emergency Fund and is donating €50,000 to support the solidarity appeal led by the Fondation de France. This contribution will help provide assistance to people impacted by the fires and reinforce the efforts of organizations working on the ground. Created to respond rapidly to crises around the world, the Rexel Foundation's Emergency Fund helps support communities facing the growing consequences of climate-related disasters. As Céline Coulibre-Duménil, Chief Sustainability Officer and Vice President of the Rexel Foundation, emphasizes: “In the face of increasingly frequent climate events, collective solidarity is essential. We wanted to offer concrete support to the organizations working tirelessly on the front lines.”

🌍 We are proud to be recognized among TIME and Statista's World's Most Sustainable Companies 2026, ranking #235 globally out of 750 companies. This recognition reflects our conviction that sustainability must be embedded in everything we do: helping customers accelerate electrification, improve energy efficiency and make more informed environmental choices. At Rexel, sustainability is a driver of growth and value creation. Through initiatives such as our #SustainableSelection, representing more than 150,000 products, our #CarbonTracker platform, and collaboration with suppliers through programs like #SustainabilityShapers, we are working across the entire electrical value chain to support the energy transition. Our commitment is backed by clear ambitions, including a net-zero emissions target by 2050, and concrete progress across our operations, supply chain and product offering. Thank you to our employees, customers, suppliers and partners around the world who help turn these ambitions into tangible action every day. #Sustainability #EnergyTransition #Electrification #ESG #ClimateAction #Rexel

What does it take to transform executive decision-making and ensure women are equitably represented at the highest levels of business? Speaking with European Network for Women in Leadership (WIL Europe) for Women in Leadership, Anne-Brisce Grasset, Director of Rexel’s Own Brands & Sourcing, shares her perspective on driving systemic change in corporate governance and breaking traditional stereotypes in executive management. While significant strides have been made over the past decade, bridging the gender gap in senior management demands continuous commitment. For Anne-Brisce, this means going beyond high-level pledges to actively cultivate an environment where female professionals are encouraged to take unconventional routes, trust their abilities, and step into strategic roles. This vision is at the core of WiRE (Women in Rexel), the internal network she helped develop. By bringing employees together around mentoring programs, skill-building workshops, and networking events, WiRE helps build a strong, diverse pipeline of future leaders who are ready to shape the future of our industry. 💡 Discover Anne-Brisce's full interview here: https://lnkd.in/d2HG7mgP

We just released our Q2 / H1 results and I am very pleased with Rexel’s solid performance. • Growth of +5.1% in H1 and +6.7% in Q2 (constant days): in a troubled geopolitical and economic context, we made the most of our strategic positioning on electrification secular trends, like energy transition in Europe or datacenters in North-America. • Profitability of 6.2%, 40bps above last year: our transformation program Axelerate 28 is bearing fruits, with more to come. • Upgrade of our full year guidance, both on sales growth and profitability. • 3 acquisitions in H1, improving our positioning on fast-growing markets and enriching our range of value-added services, including DEE Electronics, reinforcing our advanced pre-assembly capabilities as we continue our transformation into a multi-specialist of electrification and energy efficiency solutions. The energy transition has become an economic reality driving real growth, Rexel is uniquely positioned to capture every signal of this electrification wave. Rewarding to see our strategy and our teams’ commitment paying off, even in a volatile environment!

📈 Rexel reports strong Q2 sales and H1 2026 results, and raises its full-year guidance.   Key highlights: • Sales growth accelerated in Q2 across all geographies, with positive volumes in every region for the first time since Q2 2023  • Adjusted EBITA margin reached 6.2% in H1 2026, up around 40bps year-on-year  • 2026 guidance raised, reflecting strong momentum and increased visibility for the remainder of the year   💬 Guillaume Texier, CEO, commented:  “Rexel delivered particularly good results in H1 2026 and I would like to thank all of our teams throughout the world for having made this possible. In an unstable geopolitical environment, we have made the most of the positioning we have built over the years on secular trends in electrification, both in Europe and in North America, to deliver top line growth above our initial expectations.”    📄 Read the full press release on our website: www.rexel.com #Rexel #Results 

💡 What if a lighting upgrade could create lasting impact for an entire community? Sustainability is about more than reducing energy consumption. It's about delivering solutions that benefit people, communities and the environment. Working alongside the Eskasoni First Nation in Canada, Rexel Atlantic and LEDVANCE demonstrated how sustainable partnerships can deliver lasting impact. By replacing over 2,000 fixtures across two schools and a community hub, this collaboration delivered tangible environmental, financial and community benefits: ✅ Energy consumption halved at the school, saving 512,000 kWh annually 🌍 358 metric tons of CO₂e emissions avoided every year ⚡ Full return on investment achieved in just 15 months 🏫 Brighter, more comfortable learning spaces for students and the wider community Beyond the results, this initiative reflects a shared commitment to supporting Indigenous communities through long-term partnerships built on trust, collaboration and sustainable innovation. 👉 Discover how this collaboration is helping build more resilient communities through smarter energy solutions. https://lnkd.in/deu98be5 #SustainabilityShapers #Sustainability #EnergyTransition #Rexel