CDW finalizes $2.5 billion Sirius acquisition

LINCOLNSHIRE - CDW Corp. Thursday said it has completed the previously announced acquisition of Sirius Computer Solutions Inc. for $2.5 billion.

Sirius, based in San Antonio, Texas, was purchased from an affiliate of Clayton, Dubilier & Rice, a private investment firm. Founded in 1980, Sirius is a leading provider of secure, technology-based solutions for approximately 3,900 large and mid-sized customers.

The transaction is expected to accelerate and enhance CDW's services and solutions capabilities in key growth areas, including hybrid infrastructure, security, digital and data innovation, and cloud and managed services, the company said.

"We are excited to officially welcome the talented Sirius team to CDW. Through this transaction, we meaningfully expand and scale our services and solutions capabilities and further enhance our ability to solve customers' increasing interconnected and complex technology challenges," said Christine A. Leahy, president and chief executive officer, CDW.

CDW is a multibrand provider of computers and information technology solutions to business, government, education and health care customers in the U.S., the United Kingdom and Canada. A Fortune 500 company and member of the S&P 500 Index, CDW was founded in 1984 and employs approximately 11,000 workers.