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SUBSEQUENT EVENTS | NOTE 14 - SUBSEQUENT EVENTS We have evaluated subsequent events through the date the interim condensed consolidated financial statements were issued. On May 1, 2014, DXP acquired substantially all of the equity interests of Machinery Tooling & Supply, LLC ("MT&S"). DXP acquired this business to enhance our metal working product offering in the north central region of the United States. DXP paid approximately $14.9 million for MT&S which was borrowed under our 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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