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Subsequent Events | 11. Subsequent Events On April 12, 2013, we acquired Metals USA for a total transaction value of $1.25 billion (see Note 3). On April 30, 2013 we acquired a real estate holding company with a portfolio of 18 real estate properties, all of which are leased by certain of our subsidiaries. The transaction value of $75.6 million included the assumption of $40.5 million of net indebtedness. The cash portion of the purchase price was funded with borrowings on our revolving credit facility.

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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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