Anixter International Inc. (Form: 8-K)  

 

UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

     
Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported):   September 29, 2005

Anixter International Inc.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

     
Delaware 1-5989 94-1658138
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(State or other jurisdiction 		_____________
(Commission 		______________
(I.R.S. Employer
of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
      
2301 Patriot Blvd, Glenview , Illinois   60026
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(Address of principal executive offices) 		  ___________
(Zip Code)
     
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:   224-521-8000

Not Applicable
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Former name or former address, if changed since last report

 

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Item 2.03 Creation of a Direct Financial Obligation or an Obligation under an Off-Balance Sheet Arrangement of a Registrant.

On September 29, 2005, Anixter International Inc. (the "Company") renewed for an additional 364 days the accounts receivable securitization program it has had in place since October 2000. The applicable Amendment No. 3 to Amended and Restated Receivables Purchase Agreement, dated as of September 29, 2005, is attached as Exhibit 4.1.





Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

4.1 Amendment No. 3 to Amended and Restated Receivables Purchase Agreement dated September 29, 2005.





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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

         
    Anixter International Inc.
          
October 4, 2005   By:   Dennis J. Letham
       
        Name: Dennis J. Letham
        Title: Senior Vice President - Finance and Chief Financial Officer

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Exhibit Index


     
Exhibit No.   Description
 
99.1
  Amendment No. 3 to Amended and Restated Receivables Purchase Agreement dated September 29, 2005.