PRESS RELEASE Paris, January 22, 2008

REXEL INCLUDED IN NYSE NEXT 150 INDEX AND ELIGIBLE FOR DEFERRED SETTLEMENT SERVICE

Rexel, leading distributor worldwide of electrical supplies, was included in the NYSE Euronext NEXT 150 market index as of January 2, 2008. The NEXT 150 index represents the medium to large market capitalization stocks listed on Euronext.

As of 26 February 2008, Rexel shares will also benefit from the “Deferred Settlement Service” (SRD). With a market capitalization above one billion euros and a daily trading volume in excess of one million euros, Rexel meets the SRD’s eligibility criteria. Investors will therefore be able to defer the settlement of their transactions in Rexel stock until the last day of the month.

In addition to the NEXT 150 index, Rexel is also part of the SBF 120 and the CAC Mid 100 indices:

• The NEXT 150 index is composed of the 150 largest stocks by market capitalization after the 100 largest stocks traded on Euronext that make up the index.

• The SBF 120 index represents the 120 largest French listed stocks that are the most actively traded and enjoy the greatest liquidity.

• The CAC Mid 100 index comprises the 100 largest stocks by market capitalization after the 60 stocks making up the CAC 40 and CAC Next 20 indices.

CONTACTS:

FINANCIAL ANALYSTS/ INVESTORS RELATIONS PRESS RELATIONS

Frédéric de Castro Pénélope Linage +33 1 42 85 76 12 +33 1 42 85 76 28 @ : [email protected] @ : [email protected]

Rexel, leading distributor worldwide of electrical supplies, serves three main end-markets: industrial, commercial and residential. The Group is present in 29 countries, with a network of 1,957 branches, and employs 25,400 people. Rexel posted sales of 10.7 billion EUR in 2006 on a pro-forma basis. Its majority shareholders are an investor group led by Clayton, Dubilier & Rice, and Merrill Lynch Global Private Equity.

Rexel is listed on the Eurolist market of Euronext Paris (compartment A, ticker RXL, ISIN code FR0010451203). It is integrated in the following indices: NEXT 150, SBF 120, and CAC Mid 100.

For more information, visit Rexel’s web site at www.rexel.com