CDW's US$2.5-billion acquisition of Sirius Computer Solutions

On December 2, 2021, CDW Corporation, a leading multi-brand provider of information technology solutions to business, government, education and healthcare customers in the United States, the United Kingdom and Canada, acquired Sirius Computer Solutions Inc. for US$2.5 billion in cash, subject to certain adjustments.

Sirius is a leading provider of secure, mission-critical technology-based solutions. The transaction will enhance CDW’s services and solution capabilities in key growth areas, including hybrid infrastructure, security, digital and data innovation, and cloud and managed services. It will also add services scale, further balancing and diversifying CDW’s portfolio mix with enhanced profitability.

Firm(s)

Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg LLP Sidley Austin LLP Kirkland & Ellis LLP