As part of its annual Awards for Operational Excellence, Private Equity International recognized CD&R’s Rexel investment in October 2014. Under CD&R’s ownership, Rexel built market leadership positions in developed and emerging markets through organic and external growth, increasing revenues and EBITDA 90% and 113%, respectively. The strategy included the execution and integration of transformative acquisitions and strategic add-ons in Europe, U.S. and emerging markets, as well as an accelerated push into high-potential business categories linked to energy efficiency and renewables.