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SUBSEQUENT EVENTS | NOTE 16 - SUBSEQUENT EVENTS On April 1, 2015, DXP acquired substantially all of the equity interests of Tool Supply, Inc. (“Tool Supply”). DXP acquired this business to enhance our metal working product offering in the Pacific northwest region of the United States. DXP paid approximately $5.2 million for Tool Supply which was borrowed under our existing credit Facility.

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