Acquisition History / Nexans S.A. / Republic Wire, Inc.
Nexans S.A. Acquires Republic Wire, Inc.
Announced April 27, 2026 — $795.6M
What happened
Republic Wire is a family-owned Cincinnati, Ohio manufacturer of low-voltage copper and aluminium wire serving electrical wholesalers, utilities and municipalities across the US and Canada, with c.€520M revenue in the 12 months to February 2026. French cable group Nexans agreed to buy 100% of the shares to establish a US electrification platform, at an enterprise value of about €680M with a further earn-out of up to €43M payable in 2028.
- Acquirer
- Nexans S.A.
- Target
- Republic Wire, Inc.
- Announced
- April 27, 2026
- Price
- $795.6M
- Industry
- Low-voltage copper and aluminium wire manufacturing
- Buyer type
- Strategic acquirer
- Status
- Announced, not yet closed
By the numbers
Frequently Asked Questions About This Acquisition
When did Nexans S.A. acquire Republic Wire, Inc.?
Nexans S.A. acquired Republic Wire, Inc. on April 27, 2026. This was Nexans S.A.'s 1st publicly tracked acquisition out of 1 we have on record.
How much did Nexans S.A. pay for Republic Wire, Inc.?
Nexans S.A. paid $795.6M for Republic Wire, Inc..
What does Republic Wire, Inc. do?
Republic Wire is a family-owned Cincinnati, Ohio manufacturer of low-voltage copper and aluminium wire serving electrical wholesalers, utilities and municipalities across the US and Canada, with c.€520M revenue in the 12 months to February 2026. French cable group Nexans agreed to buy 100% of the shares to establish a US electrification platform, at an enterprise value of about €680M with a further earn-out of up to €43M payable in 2028.
What other Low-voltage copper and aluminium wire manufacturing companies has Nexans S.A. acquired?
Republic Wire, Inc. is Nexans S.A.'s only publicly tracked acquisition in Low-voltage copper and aluminium wire manufacturing so far.