929008--2/29/2008--WESCO_INTERNATIONAL

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Our debt agreements contain restrictions that may limit our ability to operate our business. We may be unable to repurchase the Debentures or the 2017 Notes for cash when required by the holders, including following a fundamental change. Provisions of the Debentures could discourage an acquisition of the Company by a third party. If the financial condition of our customers declines, our credit risk could increase. Downturns in the electrical distribution industry have had in the past, and may in the future have, an adverse effect on our sales and profitability. An increase in competition could decrease sales or earnings. Loss of key suppliers or lack of product availability could decrease sales and earnings. Acquisitions that we may undertake would involve a number of inherent risks, any of which could cause us not to realize the benefits anticipated to result.

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