William A. Galvin

Anixter International, Inc. engages in the distribution of solutions for network and security, electrical and electronic, and utility power. It operates through following segments: Network and Security Solutions (NSS), Electrical and Electronic Solutions (EES), and Utility Power Solutions (UPS). The NSS segment focuses on the supply of products and customized supply chain solutions to customers in a range of industries including technology, finance, telecommunications service providers, transportation, education, government, healthcare, and retail. The EES segment deals with the supply of wire and cable, control, power and gear, lighting and electrical bulk products, and customized supply chain solutions to the commercial and industrial, and original equipment manufacturer markets. The UPS segment consists of the supply of electrical transmission and distribution products; power plant maintenance, repair, and operations supplies and smart-grid products; and materials management and procurement outsourcing for the power generation and electricity distribution industries. The company was founded in 1957 and is headquartered Glenview, IL.

Anixter, Inc. engages in the distribution of network and security; electrical and electronic; and utility power solutions. It offers wire and cable, communications, and security products; hardware and supplies; industrial communication and control; maintenance, repair, and overhaul equipment and hardware; adhesives; and tools and abrasives. The company was founded by Alan B. Anixter and Bill Anixter in 1957 and is headquartered in Glenview, IL.

Equity Distribution Acquisition Corp. operates as a blank-check company. Its business purpose is to effect a merger, capital stock exchange, asset acquisition, stock purchase, reorganization, or similar business combination with one or more businesses. The company was founded by Samuel Zell and William A. Galvin on July 7, 2020 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.