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Subsequent Event | Note 16. Subsequent Event In February 2013, we entered into a definitive merger agreement to acquire all the outstanding shares of Metals USA Holdings Corp. ("Metals USA") for $20.65 per share in cash for a total equity purchase price of approximately $786 million and assumption of approximately $452 million of debt, for a total enterprise value of approximately $1.2 billion. The transaction is expected to close in the second quarter of 2013. The transaction has been unanimously approved by the respective Boards of Directors of Reliance and Metals USA. The transaction is subject to approval by Metals USA stockholders, along with the receipt of regulatory clearances and the satisfaction of other customary closing conditions, and includes a 30-day "go-shop" period. We anticipate funding the transaction with borrowings on our revolving credit facility, together with funds obtained from accessing the bank credit and debt capital markets.

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- Definition The entire disclosure for significant events or transactions that occurred after the balance sheet date through the date the financial statements were issued or the date the financial statements were available to be issued. Examples include: the sale of a capital stock issue, purchase of a business, settlement of litigation, catastrophic loss, significant foreign exchange rate changes, loans to insiders or affiliates, and transactions not in the ordinary course of business. + References No definition available. + Details
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