Taft is pleased to have served as legal counsel to Republic Wire in the successful closing of its sale to Nexans. Following the previously announced signing of the transaction, the parties completed the acquisition after satisfying regulatory approvals and customary closing conditions.

The transaction represents a significant milestone for Republic Wire, one of the Cincinnati region’s largest privately held companies. Through the acquisition, Nexans acquired 100% of Republic Wire’s share capital, establishing a strategic platform in one of the world’s largest and most dynamic geographies for the cable industry.

Founded in 1982 and family-owned, Republic Wire is a recognized manufacturer of low-voltage wiring products serving electrical wholesale distributors, utilities, and municipalities throughout the United States and Canada. Nexans is a global leader in the cable and optical fiber industry.

Read the release here.

Taft’s core deal team included Jeremy Hayden, Ben Helwig, Ralph Caruso, Ben Hager, Zach Powell, and Anthony Ramicone.