dxpe_q32013-10q.htm

UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

Form 10-Q
(Mark One)
 
[X]
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934. For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2013
or
 
[ ]
TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934.
For the transition period from
to
 
 
Commission file number 0-21513
 
DXP Enterprises, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Texas
 
76-0509661
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)
 
(I.R.S. Employer Identification Number)
     
7272 Pinemont, Houston, Texas 77040
 
(713) 996-4700
(Address of principal executive offices)
 
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code.

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes [X] No [ ]

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data file required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).

Yes [X] No [ ]

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):

Large accelerated filer [ ]                                                                                                           Accelerated filer [X]
Non-accelerated filer [ ] (Do not check if a smaller reporting company)Smaller reporting company [ ]

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes [ ] No [X]

Number of shares of registrant’s Common Stock outstanding as of November 4, 2013: 14,223,255.


 
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PART I: FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1: FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

DXP ENTERPRISES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(in thousands, except share and per share data)(unaudited)
 
 
September 30, 2013
 
December 31, 2012
 ASSETS
     
Current assets:
     
 Cash
$        8,271
 
$       10,455
 Trade accounts receivable, net of allowances for doubtful accounts of $8,962 in 2013 and $7,204 in 2012
196,036
 
174,832
 Inventories, net
110,207
 
101,422
 Prepaid expenses and other current assets
3,692
 
3,811
 Deferred income taxes
7,158
 
5,182
 Total current assets
325,364
 
295,702
Property and equipment, net
60,751
 
58,713
Goodwill
186,847
 
145,788
Other intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization of $46,471 in 2013 and $31,699 in 2012
73,412
 
63,189
Other long-term assets
5,127
 
6,340
 Total assets
$    651,501
 
$    569,732
 LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
     
Current liabilities:
     
 Current maturities of long-term debt
$      23,776
 
$      22,057
 Trade accounts payable
91,918
 
74,356
 Accrued wages and benefits
23,741
 
15,216
 Federal income taxes payable
8,033
 
1,696
 Customer advances
5,047
 
2,996
 Other current liabilities
7,162
 
12,131
 Total current liabilities
159,677
 
128,452
Long-term debt, less current maturities
212,375
 
216,339
Non-current deferred income taxes
22,492
 
16,448
Commitments and Contingencies (Note 13)
     
Shareholders’ equity:
     
Series A preferred stock, 1/10th vote per share; $1.00 par value; liquidation preference of $100 per share ($112 at September 30, 2013); 1,000,000 shares authorized; 1,122 shares issued and outstanding
1
 
1
Series B convertible preferred stock, 1/10th vote per share; $1.00 par value; $100 stated value; liquidation preference of $100 per share ($1,500 at September 30, 2013); 1,000,000 shares authorized; 15,000 shares issued and outstanding
15
 
15
Common stock, $0.01 par value, 100,000,000 shares authorized; 14,210,158 in 2013 and 14,118,348 in 2012 shares issued
143
 
141
Additional paid-in capital
84,374
 
78,554
Retained earnings
176,855
 
133,590
Accumulated other comprehensive income
740
 
1,059
Treasury stock, at cost (146,871 shares in 2013 and 141,471 in 2012)
(5,171)
 
(4,867)
 Total shareholders’ equity
256,957
 
208,493
 Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity
$    651,501
 
$    569,732

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.

 
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DXP ENTERPRISES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(in thousands, except per share amounts) (unaudited)

 
Three Months Ended
September 30,
 
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
2013
 
2012
 
2013
 
2012
               
Sales
$     329,719
 
$     289,923
 
$     927,758
 
$     804,104
Cost of sales
232,598
 
206,414
 
650,015
 
572,492
Gross profit
97,121
 
83,509
 
277,743
 
231,612
Selling, general and
 administrative expense
70,223
 
58,995
 
204,876
 
 
166,346
Operating income
26,898
 
24,514
 
72,867
 
65,266
Other income, net
(38)
 
(21)
 
(16)
 
(33)
Interest expense
1,614
 
2,287
 
4,930
 
3,878
Income before income taxes
25,322
 
22,248
 
67,953
 
61,421
Provision for income taxes
8,970
 
9,156
 
24,620
 
24,506
Net income
16,352
 
13,092
 
43,333
 
36,915
Preferred stock dividend
23
 
23
 
68
 
68
Net income attributable to
 common shareholders
 
$      16,329
 
 
$       13,069
 
 
$      43,265
 
 
$      36,847
               
Net income
$      16,352
 
$       13,092
 
$      43,333
 
$      36,915
Loss on long-term investment,
 net of income taxes
(13)
 
(5)
 
(755)
 
(286)
Cumulative translation adjustment
2,198
 
1,480
 
500
 
1,363
Comprehensive income
$      18,537
 
$       14,567
 
$      43,078
 
$      37,992
               
Basic earnings per share
$         1.13
 
$         0.91
 
$         3.00
 
$          2.56
Weighted average common
 shares outstanding
 
14,444
 
 
14,411
 
 
14,430
 
 
14,375
Diluted earnings per share
$         1.07
 
$         0.86
 
$         2.84
 
$          2.43
Weighted average common shares
 and common equivalent
 shares outstanding
15,284
 
15,251
 
15,270
 
 
 
15,215

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.

 
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DXP ENTERPRISES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(in thousands) (unaudited)

 
Nine Months Ended
 
September 30,
 
2013
 
2012
       
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
     
Net income
$    43,333
 
$     36,915
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash  provided by operating activities:
     
   Depreciation
6,934
 
4,844
   Amortization of intangible assets
9,221
 
8,264
   Write-off of debt issuance costs
-
 
654
   Compensation expense for restricted stock
2,150
 
1,491
   Tax benefit related to vesting of restricted stock
(572)
 
(512)
   Deferred income taxes
(3,966)
 
1,974
 Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of
 assets and liabilities acquired in business acquisitions:
     
   Trade accounts receivable
(3,896)
 
(16,539)
    Inventories
(250)
 
(2,789)
    Prepaid expenses and other assets
1,689
 
(1,788)
   Accounts payable and accrued expenses
13,028
 
(11,251)
 Net cash provided by operating activities
67,671
 
21,263
       
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
     
Purchase of property and equipment
(6,389)
 
(13,076)
Purchase of long-term investment
(68)
 
-
Acquisitions of businesses, net of cash acquired
(61,421)
 
(137,847)
 Net cash used in investing activities
(67,878)
 
(150,923)
       
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
     
Proceeds from debt
362,224
 
343,031
Principal payments on revolving line of credit and other long-term
 debt
(364,251)
 
 
(202,464)
Dividends paid
(68)
 
(68)
Purchase of treasury stock
(304)
 
(1,046)
Tax benefit related to vesting of restricted stock
572
 
512
 Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities
(1,827)
 
139,965
EFFECT OF FOREIGN CURRENCY ON CASH
(150)
 
368
NET CHANGE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
(2,184)
 
10,673
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT BEGINNING OF PERIOD
10,455
 
1,507
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF PERIOD
$      8,271
 
$       12,180

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.

 
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DXP ENTERPRISES INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

NOTE 1 - THE COMPANY

DXP Enterprises, Inc. together with its subsidiaries (collectively “DXP,” “Company,” “us,” “we,” or “our”) was incorporated in Texas on July 26, 1996, to be the successor to SEPCO Industries, Inc. DXP Enterprises, Inc. and its subsidiaries are engaged in the business of distributing maintenance, repair and operating (MRO) products, equipment and service to industrial customers. The Company is organized into three business segments: Service Centers, Supply Chain Services (SCS) and Innovative Pumping Solutions (IPS). See Note 12 for discussion of the business segments.

NOTE 2 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING AND BUSINESS POLICIES

Basis of Presentation

The Company’s financial statements are prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“USGAAP”). The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its wholly owned subsidiaries. The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared on substantially the same basis as our annual consolidated financial statements and should be read in conjunction with our annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2012. For a more complete discussion of our significant accounting policies and business practices, refer to the consolidated annual report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 11, 2013.

All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. Certain prior year amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current year presentation.

NOTE 3 - RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

In May 2011, the FASB issued an amendment to the fair value measurement guidance and disclosure requirements. The new requirements were effective for the first interim or annual period beginning after December 15, 2011 and were to be applied prospectively. DXP adopted the new requirements in the first quarter of 2012; however, the adoption of this guidance did not have a material effect on its consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

NOTE 4 - FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL ASSETS AND LIABILITIES

Authoritative guidance for financial assets and liabilities measured on a recurring basis applies to all financial assets and financial liabilities that are being measured and reported on a fair value basis. Fair value, as defined in the authoritative guidance, is the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. The authoritative guidance affects the fair value measurement of an investment with quoted market prices in an active market for identical instruments, which must be classified in one of the following categories:

Level 1 Inputs

Level 1 inputs come from quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.

Level 2 Inputs

Level 2 inputs are other than quoted prices that are observable for an asset or liability. These inputs include: quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets; quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active; inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset or liability; and inputs that are derived principally from or corroborated by observable market data by correlation or other means.
 
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Level 3 Inputs

Level 3 inputs are unobservable inputs for the asset or liability which require the Company’s own assumptions.

Financial assets and liabilities are classified based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement. Our assessment of the significance of a particular input to the fair value measurement requires judgment and may affect the valuation of the fair value of assets and liabilities and their placement within the fair value hierarchy levels.

The following table presents the changes in Level 1 assets for the period indicated (in thousands):

 
Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
2013
 
2012
       
Fair value at beginning of period
$  2,413
 
$        1,679
Investment during period
68
 
105
Realized and unrealized gains (losses)
 included in other comprehensive income
(1,258)
 
(477)
Fair value at end of period
$  1,223
 
$ 1,307

The Company has paid a total of $1.7 million for an investment with quoted market prices in an active market. At December 31, 2012, the market value of this investment was $2.4 million. At September 30, 2013, the market value of the investment was $1.2 million. The $1.3 million decrease in the market value during the nine months ended September 30, 2013 was included in other comprehensive income, net of taxes.

NOTE 5 - INVENTORY

The carrying values of inventories are as follows (in thousands):

 
September 30,
2013
 
December 31,
2012
       
Finished goods
$     104,965
 
$         97,679
Work in process
9,243
 
7,470
Inventory reserve
(4,001)
 
(3,727)
Inventories, net
$      110,207
 
$      101,422

NOTE 6 - PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT

The carrying values of property and equipment are as follows (in thousands):

 
September 30,
2013
 
December 31,
2012
   
       
Land
$        2,094
 
$       1,861
Buildings and leasehold improvements
8,490
 
7,378
Furniture, fixtures and equipment
80,421
 
72,219
Less – Accumulated depreciation
(30,254)
 
(22,745)
Total Property and Equipment, net
$     60,751
 
$    58,713
 
 
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NOTE 7 - GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS

The following table presents the changes in the carrying amount of goodwill and other intangible assets during the nine months ended September 30, 2013 (in thousands):

 
 
Goodwill
 
Other
Intangible Assets
 
Total
           
Balance as of December 31, 2012
$ 145,788
 
$ 63,189
 
$ 208,977
Acquired during the period
39,831
 
22,560
 
62,391
Adjustments to prior period estimates
2,007
 
(2,502)
 
(495)
Translation adjustment
(779)
 
(614)
 
(1,393)
Amortization
-
 
(9,221)
 
(9,221)
Balance as of September 30, 2013
$ 186,847
 
$73,412
 
$260,259

During the nine months ended September 30, 2013, the Company reduced estimated customer lists from our HSE acquisition by $2.8 million based on a valuation specialists’ report. This resulted in an increase in goodwill, net of recognized deferred tax liabilities associated with the adjustment. In addition, there was an increase to estimated intangibles for our Jerzy acquisition of approximately $0.3 million. See Note 11, Business Acquisitions.

The following table presents goodwill balance by reportable segment as of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012 (in thousands):

 
2013
 
2012
Service Centers
$  141,450
 
$  112,669
Innovative Pumping Solutions
28,258
 
15,980
Supply Chain Services
17,139
 
17,139
Total
$  186,847
 
$  145,788

The following table presents a summary of amortizable other intangible assets (in thousands):

   As of September 30, 2013    At December 31, 2012
 
Gross
Carrying
Amount
 
 
Accumulated
Amortization
 
Carrying Amount, net
 
Gross
Carrying
Amount
 
 
Accumulated
Amortization
 
Carrying Amount, net
Vendor agreements
$      2,496
 
$    (1,174)
 
$     1,322
 
$    2,496
 
$   (1,081)
 
$    1,415
Customer relationships
114,015
 
(43,035)
 
70,980
 
90,851
 
(30,010)
 
60,841
Non-compete agreements
3,372
 
(2,262)
 
1,110
 
1,541
 
(608)
 
933
Total
$  119,883
 
$  (46,471)
 
$   73,412
 
$ 94,888
 
$ (31,699)
 
$  63,189

Other intangible assets are generally amortized on a straight-line basis over their estimated useful lives.

 
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NOTE 8 – LONG-TERM DEBT

Long-term debt consisted of the following at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012 (in thousands):

 
2013
 
2012
       
Line of credit
$ 118,901
 
$ 104,526
Term loan
114,531
 
 130,000
Unsecured subordinated notes payable in quarterly installments at 5%
 through November 2015
2,719
 
3,870
 
236,151
 
238,396
Less: Current portion
(23,776)
 
(22,057)
Total Long-term Debt
$ 212,375
 
$ 216,339

On July 11, 2012 DXP entered into a new credit facility with Wells Fargo Bank National Association, as Issuing Lender, Swingline Lender and Administrative Agent for the lenders. On December 31, 2012 the Company amended the agreement which increased the Credit Facility by $75 million (the “Facility”). The Facility consists of a revolving credit facility that provides a $262.5 million line of credit to the Company and a term loan. The term loan component of the facility was $114.5 million at September 30, 2013.

The line of credit portion of the Facility provides the option of interest at LIBOR plus an applicable margin ranging from 1.25% to 2.25% or prime plus an applicable margin from 0.25% to 1.25% where the applicable margin is determined by the Company’s leverage ratio as defined by the Facility at the date of borrowing. Rates for the term loan component ($114.5 million at September 30, 2013) are 25 basis points higher than the line of credit borrowings. Commitment fees of 0.20% to 0.40% per annum are payable on the portion of the Facility capacity not in use at any given time on the line of credit. Commitment fees are included as interest in the consolidated statements of income.

Primarily because the leverage ratio was higher after the acquisition of HSE that occurred on July 11, 2012, interest rates in effect on July 11, 2012 were approximately 70 basis points higher than they were immediately prior to the acquisition.

On September 30, 2013, the LIBOR based rate on the line of credit portion of the Facility was LIBOR plus 1.50%, the prime based rate of the Facility was prime plus 0.50%, the LIBOR based rate on the term loan portion of the Facility was LIBOR plus 1.75% and the commitment fee was 0.25%. At September 30, 2013, $233.4 million was borrowed under the Facility at a weighted average interest rate of approximately 1.8% under the LIBOR options. At September 30, 2013, the Company had approximately $118.5 million available for borrowing under the Facility.

The Facility expires on July 11, 2017. The Facility contains financial covenants defining various financial measures and levels of these measures with which the Company must comply. Covenant compliance is assessed as of each quarter end. Substantially all of the Company’s assets are pledged as collateral to secure the credit facility.

 
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 NOTE 9 - STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION

Restricted Stock

Under the restricted stock plan approved by our shareholders (the “Restricted Stock Plan”), directors, consultants and employees may be awarded shares of DXP’s common stock. The shares of restricted stock granted to employees and that are outstanding as of September 30, 2013 vest in accordance with one of the following vesting schedules: 100% one year after date of grant; 33.3% each year for three years after date of grant; 20% each year for five years after the grant date; or 10% each year for ten years after the grant date. The Restricted Stock Plan provides that on each July 1 during the term of the plan each non-employee director of DXP will be granted the number of whole shares calculated by dividing $75 thousand by the closing price of the common stock on such July 1. The shares of restricted stock granted to non-employee directors of DXP vest one year after the grant date. The fair value of restricted stock awards is measured based upon the closing prices of DXP’s common stock on the grant dates and is recognized as compensation expense over the vesting period of the awards. Once restricted stock vests, new shares of the Company’s stock are issued.

The following table provides certain information regarding the shares authorized and outstanding under the Restricted Stock Plan at September 30, 2013:

Number of shares authorized for grants
800,000
Number of shares granted
(785,159)
Number of shares forfeited
108,909
Number of shares available for future grants
123,750
Weighted-average grant price of granted shares
$ 23.49

Changes in restricted stock for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 were as follows:

 
Number of
Shares
 
Weighted Average
Grant Price
Non-vested at December 31, 2012
210,654
 
$ 26.85
Granted
96,788
 
$ 51.08
Forfeited
(28,911)
 
$ 37.15
Vested
(44,670)
 
$ 28.46
Non-vested at September 30, 2013
233,861
 
$ 35.26

Compensation expense, associated with restricted stock, recognized in the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012 was $2.1 million and $1.5 million, respectively. Related income tax benefits recognized in earnings for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012 were approximately $0.8 million and $0.6 million, respectively. Unrecognized compensation expense under the Restricted Stock Plan at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012 was $6.4 million and $5.5 million, respectively. As of September 30, 2013, the weighted average period over which the unrecognized compensation expense is expected to be recognized is 28.1 months.
 
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NOTE 10 - EARNINGS PER SHARE DATA

Basic earnings per share is computed based on weighted average shares outstanding and excludes dilutive securities. Diluted earnings per share is computed including the impacts of all potentially dilutive securities.

The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings per share for the periods indicated (in thousands, except per share data):

 
Three Months Ended
September 30,
 
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
2013
 
2012
 
2013
 
2012
Basic:
             
Weighted average shares outstanding
14,444
 
14,411
 
14,430
 
14,375
Net income
$      16,352
 
$      13,092
 
$      43,333
 
$      36,915
Convertible preferred stock dividend
23
 
23
 
68
 
68
Net income attributable to common shareholders
 
$      16,329
 
 
$      13,069
 
 
$      43,265
 
 
$      36,847
Per share amount
$          1.13
 
$          0.91
 
$          3.00
 
$          2.56
               
Diluted:
             
Weighted average shares outstanding
14,444
 
14,411
 
14,430
 
14,375
Assumed conversion of convertible
 preferred stock
840
 
840
 
840
 
840
Total dilutive shares
15,284
 
15,251
 
15,270
 
15,215
Net income attributable to
 common shareholders
$      16,329
 
$      13,069
 
$      43,265
 
$      36,847
Convertible preferred stock dividend
23
 
23
 
68
 
68
Net income for diluted
 earnings per share
$      16,352
 
$      13,092
 
$      43,333
 
$      36,915
Per share amount
$          1.07
 
$          0.86
 
$          2.84
 
$          2.43

NOTE 11 - BUSINESS ACQUISITIONS

All of the Company’s acquisitions have been accounted for using the purchase method of accounting. Revenues and expenses of the acquired businesses have been included in the accompanying consolidated financial statements beginning on their respective dates of acquisition. The allocation of purchase price to the acquired assets and liabilities is based on estimates of fair market value and may be prospectively revised if and when additional information the Company is awaiting concerning certain asset and liability valuations is obtained, provided that such information is received no later than one year after the date of acquisition.

On January 31, 2012, DXP acquired substantially all of the assets of Mid-Continent Safety ("Mid-Continent"). DXP acquired this business to expand DXP's geographic presence in the Midwestern U.S. and strengthen DXP's safety products offering. DXP paid approximately $3.7 million for Mid-Continent, which was borrowed under our existing credit facility. Goodwill of $1.2 million was recognized for this acquisition and is calculated as the excess of the consideration transferred over the net assets recognized and represents the future economic benefits arising from other assets acquired that could not be individually identified and separately recognized. It specifically includes the expected synergies and other benefits that we believe will result from combining the operations of Mid-Continent with the operations of DXP and any intangible assets that do not qualify for separate recognition such as the assembled workforce. All of the goodwill is included in the Service Centers segment.
 
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On February 29, 2012, DXP acquired substantially all of the assets of Pump & Power Equipment, Inc. ("Pump & Power"). DXP acquired this business to expand DXP's geographic presence in the mid-western U.S. and strengthen DXP's municipal pump products and services offering. DXP paid approximately $1.9 million for Pump & Power which was borrowed under our existing credit facility. Goodwill of $0.7 million was recognized for this acquisition and is calculated as the excess of the consideration transferred over the net assets recognized and represents the future economic benefits arising from other assets acquired that could not be individually identified and separately recognized. It specifically includes the expected synergies and other benefits that we believe will result from combining the operations of Pump & Power with the operations of DXP and any intangible assets that do not qualify for separate recognition such as the assembled workforce. All of the goodwill is included in the Service Centers segment.

On April 2, 2012, DXP acquired the stock of Aledco, Inc. ("Aledco"). DXP acquired Aledco to expand its ability to service customers in the oil and gas, water and waste water treatment, pharmaceutical and industrial markets in and around Pennsylvania. DXP paid approximately $8.1 million for Aledco which was borrowed under our existing credit facility. Goodwill of $3.4 million was recognized for this acquisition and is calculated as the excess of the consideration transferred over the net assets recognized and represents the future economic benefits arising from other assets acquired that could not be individually identified and separately recognized. It specifically includes the expected synergies and other benefits that we believe will result from combining the operations of Aledco with the operations of DXP and any intangible assets that do not qualify for separate recognition such as the assembled workforce. None of the estimated goodwill is expected to be tax deductible. All of the goodwill is included in the Service Centers segment.

On May 1, 2012, DXP completed the acquisition of Industrial Paramedic Services through its wholly owned subsidiary, DXP Canada Enterprises Ltd. Industrial Paramedic Services is a provider of industrial medical and safety services to industrial customers operating in remote locations and large facilities in western Canada. DXP acquired this business to expand DXP's geographic presence into Canada and to expand our safety services offering. Industrial Paramedic Services is headquartered in Calgary, Alberta and operates out of three locations in Calgary, Nisku and Dawson Creek. The $25.3 million purchase price was financed with $20.6 million of borrowings under DXP's existing credit facility, $2.5 million of promissory notes bearing a 5% interest rate and 19,685 shares of DXP common stock. Estimated goodwill of $12.1 million was recognized for this acquisition and is calculated as the excess of the consideration transferred over the net assets recognized and represents the future economic benefits arising from other assets acquired that could not be individually identified and separately recognized. It specifically includes the expected synergies and other benefits that we believe will result from combining the operations of Industrial Paramedic Services with the operations of DXP and any intangible assets that do not qualify for separate recognition such as the assembled workforce. None of the estimated goodwill is expected to be tax deductible. All of the goodwill is included in the Service Centers segment.

On May 31, 2012, DXP acquired the stock of Austin and Denholm Industrial Sales Alberta, Inc. (“ADI”). DXP acquired this business to expand DXP's geographic presence in Western Canada and strengthen DXP's pump products and services offering. DXP paid approximately $2.7 million for ADI which was borrowed under our existing credit facility. Goodwill of $0.3 million was recognized for this acquisition and is calculated as the excess of the consideration transferred over the net assets recognized and represents the future economic benefits arising from other assets acquired that could not be individually identified and separately recognized. It specifically includes the expected synergies and other benefits that we believe will result from combining the operations of ADI with the operations of DXP and any intangible assets that do not qualify for separate recognition such as the assembled workforce. None of the estimated goodwill is expected to be tax deductible. All of the estimated goodwill is included in the Service Centers segment.
 
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On July 11, 2012, DXP completed the acquisition of HSE Integrated Ltd. (“HSE"). DXP Canada Enterprises Ltd., acquired all of the outstanding common shares of HSE by way of a plan of arrangement under the Business Corporations Act (Alberta) (the "Arrangement"). Pursuant to the Arrangement, HSE shareholders received CDN $1.80 in cash per each common share of HSE held. The total transaction value is approximately $85 million, including approximately $4 million in debt and approximately $3 million in transaction costs. The purchase price was financed with borrowings under DXP’s credit facility. DXP acquired HSE to expand our industrial health and safety services offering. Estimated goodwill of $27.6 million was recognized for this acquisition. The estimate of goodwill for this acquisition is calculated as the excess of the consideration transferred over the net assets recognized and represents the future economic benefits arising from other assets acquired that could not be individually identified and separately recognized. It specifically includes the expected synergies and other benefits that we believe will result from combining the operations of these companies with the operations of DXP and any intangible assets that do not qualify for separate recognition such as the assembled workforce. None of the estimated goodwill is expected to be tax deductible. All of the goodwill is included in the Service Centers Segment.

On October 1, 2012, DXP acquired substantially all of the assets of Jerzy Supply, Inc. (“Jerzy”). DXP acquired this business to expand DXP's geographic presence in the Southern U.S. and strengthen DXP's industrial and hydraulic hoses offering. DXP paid approximately $5.3 million for Jerzy which was borrowed under our existing credit facility. No goodwill was recognized on the purchase.

On April 16, 2013, DXP acquired all of the stock of National Process Equipment Inc. (“NatPro”) through its wholly owned subsidiary, DXP Canada Enterprises Ltd. DXP acquired this business to expand DXP’s geographic presence in Canada and strengthen DXP’s pump, integrated system packaging, compressor, and related equipment offering. The $40.1 million purchase price was financed with $36.6 million of borrowings under DXP's existing credit facility and 52,542 shares of DXP common stock. Additionally, the purchase agreement included an earnout provision, which states that former owners of NatPro may earn $6.0 million based on achievement of an earnings target during the first year of DXP’s ownership. The fair value of the earnout recorded at the acquisition date was $2.9 million. As of September 30, 2013, the Company’s earnout liability was $2.9 million. Estimated goodwill of $25.8 million was recognized for this acquisition and is calculated as the excess of the consideration transferred over the net assets recognized and represents the future economic benefits arising from other assets acquired that could not be individually identified and separately recognized. It specifically includes the expected synergies and other benefits that we believe will result from combining the operations of NatPro with the operations of DXP and any intangible assets that do not qualify for separate recognition such as the assembled workforce. None of the estimated goodwill is expected to be tax deductible. The goodwill associated with this acquisition is included in both the Service Centers segment and IPS segment.

On May 17, 2013, DXP acquired substantially all of the assets of Tucker Tool Company, Inc. (“Tucker Tool”). DXP acquired this business to expand DXP's geographic presence in the northern U.S. and strengthen DXP's industrial cutting tools offering. DXP paid approximately $5.0 million for Tucker Tool which was borrowed under our existing credit facility. Estimated goodwill of $3.6 was recognized on the purchase and is tax deductible. All of the goodwill is included in the Service Centers segment.

On July 1, 2103, DXP acquired all of the stock of Alaska Pump & Supply, Inc. (APS). DXP acquired this business to expand DXP's geographic presence in Alaska. DXP paid approximately $13.0 million for APS which was borrowed under our existing credit facility. None of the estimated goodwill is expected to be tax deductible.  All of the goodwill is included in the Service Centers segment.

On July 31, 2103, DXP acquired substantially all of the assets of Tool-Tech Industrial Machine & Supply, Inc. (“Tool-Tech”). DXP acquired this business to enhance our metal working product offering in the southwest region of the United States. DXP paid approximately $7.2 million for Tool-Tech which was borrowed under our existing credit facility. All of the goodwill is included in the Service Centers segment.
 
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The value assigned to the non-compete agreements and customer relationships for business acquisitions were determined by discounting the estimated cash flows associated with non-compete agreements and customer relationships as of the date the acquisition was consummated. The estimated cash flows were based on estimated revenues net of operating expenses and net of capital charges for assets that contribute to the projected cash flow from these assets. The projected revenues and operating expenses were estimated based on management estimates. Net capital charges for assets that contribute to projected cash flow were based on the estimated fair value of those assets. Discount rates of 15.9% to 18.0% were deemed appropriate for valuing these assets and were based on the risks associated with the respective cash flows taking into consideration the acquired company’s weighted average cost of capital.

For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013, businesses acquired during 2012 and 2013 contributed sales of $62.7 million and $161.4 million, respectively, and earnings before taxes of approximately $0.7 million and $3.2 million, respectively.

The following table summarizes the estimated fair values of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed during 2012 and 2013 in connection with the acquisitions described above (in thousands):

Cash
 
$     12,804
Accounts Receivable, net
 
53,314
Inventory
 
12,727
Property and equipment
 
38,421
Goodwill and intangibles
 
139,391
Other assets
 
3,793
Assets acquired
 
260,450
Current liabilities assumed
 
(49,482)
Non-current liabilities assumed
 
(22,406)
 Net assets acquired
 
$   188,562

The pro forma unaudited results of operations for the Company on a consolidated basis for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, assuming the acquisition of businesses completed in 2013 and 2012 were consummated as of January 1, 2012 are as follows (in thousands, except per share data):

 
Three Months Ended
September 30,
 
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
2013
 
2012
 
2013
 
2012
Net sales
$    330,876
 
$    318,895
 
$    970,714
 
$    958,560
Net income
$      16,414
 
$      13,363
 
$      45,048
 
$      40,149
Per share data
             
Basic earnings
$          1.14
 
$          0.92
 
$          3.11
 
$          2.78
Diluted earnings
$          1.07
 
$          0.87
 
$          2.95
 
$          2.63

NOTE 12 - SEGMENT REPORTING

The Company’s reportable business segments are: Service Centers, Innovative Pumping Solutions and Supply Chain Services. The Service Centers segment is engaged in providing maintenance, MRO products, equipment and integrated services, including safety services, technical expertise and logistics capabilities, to industrial customers. The Service Centers segment provides a wide range of MRO products in the rotating equipment, bearing, power transmission, hose, fluid power, metal working, fastener, industrial supply, safety products and safety services categories. The Innovative Pumping Solutions segment fabricates and assembles custom-made integrated pump system packages. The Supply Chain Services segment manages all or part of a customer's supply chain, including warehouse and inventory management.

The high degree of integration of the Company’s operations necessitates the use of a substantial number of allocations and apportionments in the determination of business segment information. Sales are shown net of intersegment eliminations.
 
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The following table sets out financial information relating the Company’s segments (in thousands):

 
Three Months ended September 30,
 
Nine Months ended September 30,
 
Service
Centers
 
IPS
 
SCS
 
 
Total
 
Service
Centers
 
IPS
 
SCS
 
 
Total
2013
                             
Sales
$ 232,529
 
$ 61,094
 
$ 36,096
 
$ 329,719
 
$ 660,552
 
$ 155,572
 
$ 111,634
 
$ 927,758
Operating income for reportable segments
$   27,557
 
$   9,059
 
$   3,202
 
$   39,818
 
$   75,976
 
$   24,267
 
$   9,550
 
$   109,793
                               
2012
                             
Sales
$ 212,497
 
$ 38,854
 
$ 38,572
 
$ 289,923
 
$ 571,675
 
$ 113,466
 
$ 118,963
 
$ 804,104
Operating income for reportable segments
$   26,410
 
$   7,227
 
$   2,781
 
$   36,418
 
$   67,455
 
$   22,414
 
$   9,500
 
$   99,369

The following table presents reconciliations of operating income for reportable segments to the consolidated income before taxes (in thousands):

 
Three Months Ended
September 30,
 
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
2013
 
2012
 
 
2013
 
 
2012
Operating income for reportable segments
$      39,818
 
$      36,418
 
$      109,793
 
$      99,369
Adjustment for:
             
 Amortization of intangibles
3,434
 
3,474
 
9,221
 
8,264
 Corporate and other expense, net
9,486
 
8,430
 
27,705
 
25,839
Total operating income
26,898
 
24,514
 
72,867
 
65,266
Interest expense, net
1,614
 
2,287
 
4,930
 
3,878
Other income, net
(38)
 
(21)
 
(16)
 
(33)
Income before income taxes
$      25,322
 
$      22,248
 
$      67,953
 
$      61,421

NOTE 13 – COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

From time to time, the Company is a party to various legal proceedings arising in the ordinary course of business. While DXP is unable to predict the outcome of these lawsuits, it believes that the ultimate resolution will not have, either individually or in the aggregate, a material adverse effect on DXP’s consolidated financial position, cash flows, or results of operations.

NOTE 14 - SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

We have evaluated subsequent events through the date the interim condensed consolidated financial statements were issued.  There were no events that required recognition for disclosure.
 
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ITEM 2: MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

The following management discussion and analysis (MD&A) of the financial condition and results of operations of
DXP Enterprises, Inc. together with its subsidiaries (collectively “DXP,” “Company,” “us,” “we,” or “our”) for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013 should be read in conjunction with our previous annual report on Form 10-K and our quarterly reports on Form 10-Q incorporated in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q by reference, and the financial statements and notes thereto included in our annual and quarterly reports. The Company’s financial statements are prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“USGAAP”).

DISCLOSURE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q (this “Report”) contains statements that constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, as amended. Such statements can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as “believes”, “expects”, “may”, “estimates”, “will”, “should”, “plans” or “anticipates” or the negative thereof or other variations thereon or comparable terminology, or by discussions of strategy. Any such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and may involve significant risks and uncertainties, and actual results may vary materially from those discussed in the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors. These factors include the effectiveness of management’s strategies and decisions, our ability to implement our internal growth and acquisition growth  strategies, general economic and business condition specific to our primary customers, changes in government regulations, our ability to effectively integrate businesses we may acquire, new or modified statutory or regulatory requirements and changing prices and market conditions. This Report identifies other factors that could cause such differences. We cannot assure that these are all of the factors that could cause actual results to vary materially from the forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause or contribute to such differences include, but are not limited to, those discussed in "Risk Factors", included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 11, 2013. We assume no obligation and do not intend to update these forward-looking statements. Unless the context otherwise requires, references in this Report to the "Company", "DXP", “we” or “our” shall mean DXP Enterprises, Inc., a Texas corporation, together with its subsidiaries.

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
(in thousands, except percentages and per share data)

 
Three Months Ended September 30,
 
Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
2013
%
2012
%
 
2013
%
2012
%
Sales
$329,719
100.0
$289,923
100.0
 
$927,758
100.0
$804,104
100.0
Cost of sales
232,598
70.5
206,414
71.2
 
650,015
70.1
572,492
71.2
Gross profit
97,121
29.5
83,509
28.8
 
277,743
29.9
231,612
28.8
Selling, general and
 administrative expense
70,223
21.3
58,995
20.3
 
204,876
22.1
166,346
20.7
Operating income
26,898
8.2
24,514
8.5
 
72,867
7.8
65,266
8.1
Interest expense
1,614
0.5
2,287
0.8
 
4,930
0.5
3,878
0.5
Other income
(38)
-
(21)
-
 
(16)
-
(33)
-
Income before
 income taxes
25,322
7.7
22,248
7.7
 
67,953
7.3
61,421
7.6
Provision for
 income taxes
8,970
2.7
9,156
3.2
 
24,620
2.6
24,506
3.0
Net income
$  16,352
5.0
$  13,092
4.5
 
$  43,333
4.7
$  36,915
4.6
Per share amounts
                 
 Basic earnings
 per share
$      1.13
 
$      0.91
   
$      3.00
 
$      2.56
 
 Diluted earnings
 per share
$      1.07
 
$      0.86
   
$      2.84
 
$      2.43
 
 
 
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DXP is organized into three business segments: Service Centers, Supply Chain Services (SCS) and Innovative Pumping Solutions (IPS). The Service Centers are engaged in providing maintenance, repair and operating (MRO) products, equipment and integrated services, including safety service, technical expertise and logistics capabilities, to industrial customers with the ability to provide same day delivery. The Service Centers provide a wide range of MRO products and services in the rotating equipment, bearing, power transmission, hose, fluid power, metal working, industrial supply, and safety products and services categories. The IPS segment fabricates and assembles custom-made integrated pump system packages. The SCS segment manages all or part of our customer’s supply chain, including warehouse and inventory management.

Three Months Ended September 30, 2013 compared to Three Months Ended September 30, 2012

SALES. Sales for the three months ended September 30, 2013 increased $39.8 million, or 13.7%, to approximately $329.7 million from $289.9 million for the prior corresponding period. Sales by businesses acquired accounted for $28.9 million of the third quarter increase, on a same store sale basis. Excluding third quarter 2013 sales from businesses acquired, on a same store sales basis, sales for the third quarter in 2013 increased by $10.9 million, or 3.8% from the prior corresponding period. This sales increase is primarily the result of improvements in the U.S. economy.

GROSS PROFIT. Gross profit as a percentage of sales for the three months ended September 30, 2013 increased by 66 basis points compared with the prior corresponding period. This increase was primarily due to changes in customer and product mix.

SELLING, GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE. Selling, general and administrative expense (SG&A) for the three months ended September 30, 2013 increased by approximately $11.2 million to $70.2 million from $59.0 million for the prior corresponding period. Selling, general and administrative expense for acquisitions were $6.4 million, on a same store sales basis. Excluding third quarter expenses from businesses acquired, on a same store sales basis, SG&A for the quarter increased by 8.2%. The increase primarily related to the increase in gross profit. As a percentage of sales, the third quarter 2013 expense increased to 21.3%, from 20.4% for the prior corresponding period primarily as a result of the increase in gross profit percentage combined with businesses acquired in 2012 and 2013 having higher selling, general, and administrative expenses as a percentage of sales.

OPERATING INCOME. Operating income for the third quarter of 2013 increased $2.4 million, or 9.7% compared to the prior corresponding period. This increase in operating income is primarily the result of the 13.7% increase in sales discussed above. Operating income increased by a lower percentage than sales because operating income as a percentage of sales for acquired businesses, on a same store sales basis, was lower than the remainder of DXP.

INTEREST EXPENSE. Interest expense for the three months ended September 30, 2013 decreased 29.4% from the prior corresponding period primarily due a $0.7 million charge in 2012 to fully amortize debt issuance costs related to DXP’s old credit facility.

SERVICE CENTERS SEGMENT. Sales for the Service Centers segment increased by $19.6 million, or 9.2% for the third quarter of 2013 compared to the prior corresponding period. Excluding third quarter 2013 Service Centers segment sales from acquired businesses of $16.9 million, Service Centers segment sales for the third quarter in 2013 increased $2.7 million, or 1.3% from the prior corresponding period, on a same store sales basis. This sales increase is primarily the result of increased sales of pumps and related products. Operating income for the Service Centers segment increased 4.3%, primarily as a result of the 9.2% increase in sales. Operating income increased by a lower percentage than the sales increase because operating income as a percentage of sales for acquired businesses, on a same store sales basis, was less than the remainder of the Service Centers segment.
 
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INNOVATIVE PUMPING SOLUTIONS SEGMENT. Sales for the IPS segment increased by $22.7 million, or 58.9% for the third quarter of 2013 compared to the prior corresponding period. Excluding third quarter 2013 IPS segment sales from acquired businesses of $11.9 million, IPS segment sales for the third quarter in 2013 increased 28.0% from the prior corresponding period, on a same store sales basis. The sales increase resulted from the increase in capital spending by our oil and gas and mining related customers. Operating income for the IPS segment increased 25.4% primarily as a result of the 58.9% increase in sales. Operating income increased by 25.4%, less than the 58.9% increase in sales, primarily as a result of operating income for the acquired business as a percentage of sales being lower than the remainder of the IPS segment.

SUPPLY CHAIN SERVICES SEGMENT. Sales for the SCS segment decreased by $2.5 million, or 6.4%, for the third quarter of 2013 compared to the prior corresponding period. The decrease in sales is primarily related to declines in sales to customers serving the automotive and  truck manufacturing industries. Operating income for the SCS segment increased 15.2% primarily as a result of the change in customer mix.

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2013 compared to Nine Months Ended September 30, 2012

SALES. Sales for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 increased $123.7 million, or 15.4%, to approximately $927.8 million from $804.1 million for the prior corresponding period. Sales by businesses acquired accounted for $115.3 million of the nine month increase, on a same store sale basis. Excluding 2013 sales from businesses acquired, sales for the first nine months in 2013 increased $8.3 million, or 1.0% from the prior corresponding period, on a same store sales basis.

GROSS PROFIT. Gross profit as a percentage of sales for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 increased by 114 basis points compared with the prior corresponding period. This increase was primarily due to changes in customer and product mix.

SELLING, GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE. Selling, general and administrative expense for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 increased by approximately $38.5 million to $204.9 million from $166.3 million for the prior corresponding period. The majority of the increase relates to $32.3 million of selling, general and administrative expense associated with businesses acquired, on a same store sales basis. Excluding expenses from businesses acquired, expenses increased approximately $6.2 million as a result of increased salaries, incentive compensation, insurance, health claims and travel expenses in connection with the growth of the Company. As a percentage of sales, the nine month 2013 expense increased 139 basis points from the prior corresponding period primarily as a result of businesses acquired in 2012 and 2013 having higher selling, general and administrative expenses as a percentage of sales.

OPERATING INCOME. Operating income for the nine months of 2013 increased $7.6 million, or 11.7% compared to the prior corresponding period. This increase in operating income is primarily the result of the 15.4% increase in sales. Operating income increased by a lower percentage than the sales increase because operating income as a percentage of sales for acquired businesses, on a same store sales basis, was less than the remainder of DXP.

INTEREST EXPENSE. Interest expense for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 increased 27.1% from the prior corresponding period primarily due to the higher average outstanding balance of debt during the period. The increased debt was incurred to acquire businesses.

SERVICE CENTERS SEGMENT. Sales for the Service Centers segment increased by $88.5 million, or 15.5% for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 compared to the prior corresponding period. Excluding 2013 Service Centers segment sales from acquired businesses of $95.5 million, Service Centers segment sales for 2013 decreased $7.0 million, or 1.2% from the prior corresponding period, on a same store sales basis. This sales decrease is primarily the result of decreased sales of metal working and bearing and power transmission products. Operating income for the Service Centers segment increased $8.5 million, or 12.6%, primarily as a result of the 15.5% increase in sales.
 
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INNOVATIVE PUMPING SOLUTIONS SEGMENT. Sales for the IPS segment increased by $42.5 million, or 37.6% for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 compared to the prior corresponding period. Excluding 2013 IPS segment sales from an acquired business of $19.8 million, IPS segment sales for 2013 increased 20.1% from the prior corresponding period, on a same store sales basis. The sales increase resulted from the increase in capital spending by our oil and gas and mining related customers. Operating income for the IPS segment for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 increased by $1.9 million, or 8.3% from the prior corresponding period. As a percentage of sales, operating income declined 423 basis points. The decrease primarily is the result of operating income, as a percentage of sales, for the acquired business being lower than the remainder of the IPS segment.
 
SUPPLY CHAIN SERVICES SEGMENT. Sales for the SCS segment decreased by $7.3 million, or 6.2%, for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 compared to the prior corresponding period. The decrease in sales is related to declines in sales to customers automotive and truck manufacturing markets. Operating income for the SCS segment remained constant with the prior corresponding period despite the decrease in sales due to a slightly increased gross margin. The increase of gross margin is primarily related to a change in customer mix.

BUSINESS ACQUISITIONS AND SUPPLEMENTAL PRO-FORMA DATA

All of the Company’s acquisitions have been accounted for using the purchase method of accounting. Revenues and expenses of the acquired businesses have been included in the accompanying consolidated financial statements beginning on their respective dates of acquisition. The allocation of purchase price to the acquired assets and liabilities is based on estimates of fair market value and may be prospectively revised if and when additional information the Company is awaiting concerning certain asset and liability valuations is obtained, provided that such information is received no later than one year after the date of acquisition.

On January 31, 2012, DXP acquired substantially all of the assets of Mid-Continent Safety ("Mid-Continent"). DXP acquired this business to expand DXP's geographic presence in the Midwestern U.S. and strengthen DXP's safety products offering. DXP paid approximately $3.7 million for Mid-Continent, which was borrowed under our existing credit facility. Goodwill of $1.2 million was recognized for this acquisition and is calculated as the excess of the consideration transferred over the net assets recognized and represents the future economic benefits arising from other assets acquired that could not be individually identified and separately recognized. It specifically includes the expected synergies and other benefits that we believe will result from combining the operations of Mid-Continent with the operations of DXP and any intangible assets that do not qualify for separate recognition such as the assembled workforce. All of the goodwill is included in the Service Centers segment.

On February 29, 2012, DXP acquired substantially all of the assets of Pump & Power Equipment, Inc. ("Pump & Power"). DXP acquired this business to expand DXP's geographic presence in the mid-western U.S. and strengthen DXP's municipal pump products and services offering. DXP paid approximately $1.9 million for Pump & Power which was borrowed under our existing credit facility. Goodwill of $0.7 million was recognized for this acquisition and is calculated as the excess of the consideration transferred over the net assets recognized and represents the future economic benefits arising from other assets acquired that could not be individually identified and separately recognized. It specifically includes the expected synergies and other benefits that we believe will result from combining the operations of Pump & Power with the operations of DXP and any intangible assets that do not qualify for separate recognition such as the assembled workforce. All of the goodwill is included in the Service Centers segment.

On April 2, 2012, DXP acquired the stock of Aledco, Inc. ("Aledco"). DXP acquired Aledco to expand its ability to service customers in the oil and gas, water and waste water treatment, pharmaceutical and industrial markets in and around Pennsylvania. DXP paid approximately $8.1 million for Aledco which was borrowed under our existing credit facility. Goodwill of $3.4 million was recognized for this acquisition and is calculated as the excess of the consideration transferred over the net assets recognized and represents the future economic benefits arising from other assets acquired that could not be individually identified and separately recognized. It specifically includes the expected synergies and other benefits that we believe will result from combining the operations of Aledco with the operations of DXP and any intangible assets that do not qualify for separate recognition such as the assembled workforce. None of the estimated goodwill is expected to be tax deductible. All of the goodwill is included in the Service Centers segment.
 
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On May 1, 2012, DXP completed the acquisition of Industrial Paramedic Services through its wholly owned subsidiary, DXP Canada Enterprises Ltd. Industrial Paramedic Services is a provider of industrial medical and safety services to industrial customers operating in remote locations and large facilities in western Canada. DXP acquired this business to expand DXP's geographic presence into Canada and to expand our safety services offering. Industrial Paramedic Services is headquartered in Calgary, Alberta and operates out of three locations in Calgary, Nisku and Dawson Creek. The $25.3 million purchase price was financed with $20.6 million of borrowings under DXP's existing credit facility, $2.5 million of promissory notes bearing a 5% interest rate and 19,685 shares of DXP common stock. Estimated goodwill of $12.1 million was recognized for this acquisition and is calculated as the excess of the consideration transferred over the net assets recognized and represents the future economic benefits arising from other assets acquired that could not be individually identified and separately recognized. It specifically includes the expected synergies and other benefits that we believe will result from combining the operations of Industrial Paramedic Services with the operations of DXP and any intangible assets that do not qualify for separate recognition such as the assembled workforce. None of the estimated goodwill is expected to be tax deductible. All of the goodwill is included in the Service Centers segment.

On May 31, 2012, DXP acquired the stock of Austin and Denholm Industrial Sales Alberta, Inc. (“ADI”). DXP acquired this business to expand DXP's geographic presence in Western Canada and strengthen DXP's pump products and services offering. DXP paid approximately $2.7 million for ADI which was borrowed under our existing credit facility. Goodwill of $0.3 million was recognized for this acquisition and is calculated as the excess of the consideration transferred over the net assets recognized and represents the future economic benefits arising from other assets acquired that could not be individually identified and separately recognized. It specifically includes the expected synergies and other benefits that we believe will result from combining the operations of ADI with the operations of DXP and any intangible assets that do not qualify for separate recognition such as the assembled workforce. None of the estimated goodwill is expected to be tax deductible. All of the estimated goodwill is included in the Service Centers segment.

On July 11, 2012, DXP completed the acquisition of HSE Integrated Ltd. (“HSE"). DXP Canada Enterprises Ltd., acquired all of the outstanding common shares of HSE by way of a plan of arrangement under the Business Corporations Act (Alberta) (the "Arrangement"). Pursuant to the Arrangement, HSE shareholders received CDN $1.80 in cash per each common share of HSE held. The total transaction value is approximately $85 million, including approximately $4 million in debt and approximately $3 million in transaction costs. The purchase price was financed with borrowings under DXP’s credit facility. DXP acquired HSE to expand our industrial health and safety services offering. Estimated goodwill of $27.6 million was recognized for this acquisition. The estimate of goodwill for this acquisition is calculated as the excess of the consideration transferred over the net assets recognized and represents the future economic benefits arising from other assets acquired that could not be individually identified and separately recognized. It specifically includes the expected synergies and other benefits that we believe will result from combining the operations of these companies with the operations of DXP and any intangible assets that do not qualify for separate recognition such as the assembled workforce. None of the estimated goodwill is expected to be tax deductible. All of the goodwill is included in the Service Centers Segment.

On October 1, 2012, DXP acquired substantially all of the assets of Jerzy Supply, Inc. (“Jerzy”). DXP acquired this business to expand DXP's geographic presence in the Southern U.S. and strengthen DXP's industrial and hydraulic hoses offering. DXP paid approximately $5.3 million for Jerzy which was borrowed under our existing credit facility. No goodwill was recognized on the purchase.
 
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On April 16, 2013, DXP acquired all of the stock of National Process Equipment Inc. (“NatPro”) through its wholly owned subsidiary, DXP Canada Enterprises Ltd. DXP acquired this business to expand DXP’s geographic presence in Canada and strengthen DXP’s pump, integrated system packaging, compressor, and related equipment offering. The $40.1 million purchase price was financed with $36.6 million of borrowings under DXP's existing credit facility and 52,542 shares of DXP common stock. Additionally, the purchase agreement included an earnout provision, which states that former owners of NatPro may earn $6.0 million based on achievement of an earnings target during the first year of DXP’s ownership. The fair value of the earnout recorded at the acquisition date was $2.9 million. As of September 30, 2013, the Company’s earnout liability was $2.9 million. Estimated goodwill of $25.8 million was recognized for this acquisition and is calculated as the excess of the consideration transferred over the net assets recognized and represents the future economic benefits arising from other assets acquired that could not be individually identified and separately recognized. It specifically includes the expected synergies and other benefits that we believe will result from combining the operations of NatPro with the operations of DXP and any intangible assets that do not qualify for separate recognition such as the assembled workforce. None of the estimated goodwill is expected to be tax deductible. The goodwill associated with this acquisition is included in both the Service Centers segment and IPS segment.

On May 17, 2013, DXP acquired substantially all of the assets of Tucker Tool Company, Inc. (“Tucker Tool”). DXP acquired this business to expand DXP's geographic presence in the northern U.S. and strengthen DXP's industrial cutting tools offering. DXP paid approximately $5.0 million for Tucker Tool which was borrowed under our existing credit facility. Estimated goodwill of $3.6 was recognized on the purchase and is tax deductible. All of the goodwill is included in the Service Centers segment.

On July 1, 2103, DXP acquired all of the stock of Alaska Pump & Supply, Inc. (APS). DXP acquired this business to expand DXP's geographic presence in Alaska. DXP paid approximately $13.0 million for APS which was borrowed under our existing credit facility. None of the estimated goodwill is expected to be tax deductible.  All of the goodwill is included in the Service Centers segment.

On July 31, 2103, DXP acquired substantially all of the assets of Tool-Tech Industrial Machine & Supply, Inc. (“Tool-Tech”). DXP acquired this business to enhance our metal working product offering in the southwest region of the United States. DXP paid approximately $7.2 million for Tool-Tech which was borrowed under our existing credit facility. All of the goodwill is included in the Service Centers segment.

The value assigned to the non-compete agreements and customer relationships for business acquisitions were determined by discounting the estimated cash flows associated with non-compete agreements and customer relationships as of the date the acquisition was consummated. The estimated cash flows were based on estimated revenues net of operating expenses and net of capital charges for assets that contribute to the projected cash flow from these assets. The projected revenues and operating expenses were estimated based on management estimates. Net capital charges for assets that contribute to projected cash flow were based on the estimated fair value of those assets. Discount rates of 15.9% to 18.0% were deemed appropriate for valuing these assets and were based on the risks associated with the respective cash flows taking into consideration the acquired company’s weighted average cost of capital.

For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013, businesses acquired during 2012 and 2013 contributed sales of $62.7 million and $161.4 million, respectively, and earnings before taxes of approximately $0.7 million and $3.2 million, respectively.

The following table summarizes the estimated fair values of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed during 2012 and 2013 in connection with the acquisitions described above (in thousands):

Cash
 
$     12,804
Accounts Receivable, net
 
53,314
Inventory
 
12,727
Property and equipment
 
38,421
Goodwill and intangibles
 
139,391
Other assets
 
3,793
Assets acquired
 
260,450
Current liabilities assumed
 
(49,482)
Non-current liabilities assumed
 
(22,406)
 Net assets acquired
 
$   188,562

 
The pro forma unaudited results of operations for the Company on a consolidated basis for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, assuming the acquisition of businesses completed in 2013 and 2012 were consummated as of January 1, 2012 are as follows (in thousands, except per share data):

 
Three Months Ended
September 30,
 
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
2013
 
2012
 
2013
 
2012
Net sales
$    330,876
 
$    318,895
 
$    970,714
 
$    958,560
Net income
$      16,414
 
$      13,363
 
$      45,048
 
$      40,149
Per share data
             
Basic earnings
$          1.14
 
$          0.92
 
$          3.11
 
$          2.78
Diluted earnings
$          1.07
 
$          0.87
 
$          2.95
 
$          2.63
 
 
 
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LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

General Overview

As a distributor of MRO products and services, we require significant amounts of working capital to fund inventories and accounts receivable. Additional cash is required for capital items for information technology, warehouse equipment and our safety services category. We also require cash to pay our lease obligations and to service our debt.

The Company generated $67.7million of cash in operating activities during the nine months ended September 30, 2013 compared to $21.3 million during the prior corresponding period. This change between the two periods was primarily driven by changes in working capital as well as an increase in net income.

During the nine months ended September 30, 2013, the amount available to be borrowed under our credit agreement with our bank lender increased from $109.5 million at December 31, 2012 to $118.5 million at September 30, 2013. This increase in availability primarily resulted from cash generated from operations used to pay down debt.

Credit Facility

On July 11, 2012 DXP entered into a new credit facility with Wells Fargo Bank National Association, as Issuing Lender, Swingline Lender and Administrative Agent for the lenders. On December 31, 2012 the Company amended the agreement which increased the Credit Facility by $75 million (the “Facility”). The Facility consists of a revolving credit facility that provides a $262.5 million line of credit to the Company and a term loan. The term loan component of the facility was $118.5 million at September 30, 2013.

The line of credit portion of the Facility provides the option of interest at LIBOR plus an applicable margin ranging from 1.25% to 2.25% or prime plus an applicable margin from 0.25% to 1.25% where the applicable margin is determined by the Company’s leverage ratio as defined by the Facility at the date of borrowing. Rates for the term loan component ($118.5 million at September 30, 2013) are 25 basis points higher than the line of credit borrowings. Commitment fees of 0.20% to 0.40% per annum are payable on the portion of the Facility capacity not in use at any given time on the line of credit. Commitment fees are included as interest in the consolidated statements of income.

Primarily because the leverage ratio was higher after the acquisition of HSE that occurred on July 11, 2012, interest rates in effect on July 11, 2012 were approximately 70 basis points higher than they were immediately prior to the acquisition.

On September 30, 2013, the LIBOR based rate on the line of credit portion of the Facility was LIBOR plus 1.50%, the prime based rate of the Facility was prime plus 0.50%, the LIBOR based rate on the term loan portion of the Facility was LIBOR plus 1.75% and the commitment fee was 0.25%. At September 30, 2013, $233.4 million was borrowed under the Facility at a weighted average interest rate of approximately 1.8% under the LIBOR options. At September 30, 2013, the Company had approximately $118.5 million available for borrowing under the Facility.

The Facility expires on July 11, 2017. The Facility contains financial covenants defining various financial measures and levels of these measures with which the Company must comply. Covenant compliance is assessed as of each quarter end. Substantially all of the Company’s assets are pledged as collateral to secure the credit facility.

The Facility’s principal financial covenants include:

Consolidated Leverage Ratio – The Facility requires that the Company’s Consolidated Leverage Ratio, determined at the end of each fiscal quarter, not exceed 3.5 to 1.0 as of the last day of each quarter from the closing date through March 31, 2015 and not to exceed 3.25 to 1.00 from June 30, 2015 and thereafter. The Consolidated Leverage Ratio is defined as the outstanding indebtedness divided by Consolidated EBITDA for the period of four consecutive fiscal quarters ending on or immediately prior to such date. Indebtedness is defined under the Facility for financial covenant purposes as: (a) all obligations of DXP for borrowed money including but not limited to obligations evidenced by bonds, debentures, notes or other similar instruments; (b) obligations to pay deferred purchase price of property or services; (c) capital lease obligations; (d) obligations under conditional sale or other title retention agreements relating to property purchased; (e) issued and outstanding letters of credit; and (f) contingent obligations for funded indebtedness. At September 30, 2013, the Company’s Leverage Ratio was 1.81 to 1.00.

Consolidated Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio –The Facility requires that the Consolidated Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio on the last day of each quarter be not less than 1.25 to 1.0 with “Consolidated Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio” defined as the ratio of (a) Consolidated EBITDA for the period of 4 consecutive fiscal quarters ending on such date minus capital expenditures during such period (excluding acquisitions) minus income tax expense paid minus the aggregate amount of restricted payments defined in the agreement to (b) the interest expense paid in cash, scheduled principal payments in respect of long-term debt and the current portion of capital lease obligations for such 12-month period, determined in each case on a consolidated basis for DXP and its subsidiaries. At September 30, 2013, the Company's Consolidated Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio was 3.15 to 1.00.

Asset Coverage Ratio –The credit facility requires that the Asset Coverage Ratio at any time be not less than 1.0 to 1.0 with “Asset Coverage Ratio” defined as the ratio of (a) the sum of 85% of net accounts receivable plus 65% of net inventory to (b) the aggregate outstanding amount of the revolving credit outstandings on such date. At September 30, 2013, the Company's Asset Coverage Ratio was 1.99 to 1.00.
 
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Consolidated EBITDA as defined under the Facility for financial covenant purposes means, without duplication, for any period the consolidated net income of DXP plus, to the extent deducted in calculating consolidated net income, depreciation, amortization (except to the extent that such non-cash charges are reserved for cash charges to be taken in the future), non-cash compensation including stock option or restricted stock expense, interest expense and income tax expense for taxes based on income, certain one-time costs associated with our acquisitions, integration costs, facility consolidation and closing costs, severance costs and expenses and one-time compensation costs in connection with the acquisition of HSE and any permitted acquisition, write-down of cash expenses incurred in connection with the existing credit agreement and extraordinary losses less interest income and extraordinary gains. Consolidated EBITDA shall be adjusted to give pro forma effect to disposals or business acquisitions assuming that such transaction(s) had occurred on the first day of the period excluding all income statement items attributable to the assets or equity interests that is subject to such disposition made during the period and including all income statement items attributable to property or equity interests of such acquisitions permitted under the Facility.

The following table sets forth the computation of the Leverage Ratio as of September 30, 2013 (in thousands, except for ratios):
For the Twelve Months ended
September 30, 2013
 
Leverage
Ratio
   
Income before taxes
$    91,541
Interest expense
6,612
Depreciation and amortization
21,129
Stock compensation expense
2,614
Pro forma acquisition EBITDA
7,463
Other adjustments
1,130
(A) Defined EBITDA
 $ 130,489
   
As of September 30, 2013
 
Total long-term debt
$ 236,151
(B) Defined indebtedness
$ 236,151
   
Leverage Ratio (B)/(A)
1.81
 
Borrowings (in thousands):

 
September 30, 2013
 
December 31, 2012
 
Increase (Decrease)
Current portion of long-term debt
$        23,776
 
$         22,057
 
$         1,719
Long-term debt, less current portion
212,375
 
216,339
 
(3,964)
Total long-term debt
$      236,151
 
$      238,396
 
$     (2,245) (2)
Amount available
$   118,513(1)
 
$   109,530(1)
 
$        8,983(3)
(1) Represents amount available to be borrowed at the indicated date under the Facility.
(2) Funds generated from cash flows from operating activities were used to pay down debt.
(3) The increase in the amount available is primarily the result of a combination of increased accounts receivable and inventory balances and cash generated from operations used to pay down outstanding debt.

Performance Metrics (in days):

 
Three Months Ended September 30,
   
         
Increase
 
2013
 
2012
 
(Decrease)
   
Days of sales outstanding
57.2
 
62.3
 
(5.1)
Inventory turns
8.4
 
8.3
 
0.1

Accounts receivable days of sales outstanding were 57.2 days at September 30, 2013 compared to 62.3 days at September 30, 2012. The 62.3 days in the prior period was primarily from acquired businesses that historically have had more days sales in receivables. The current year decrease is primarily the result of a decrease in days sales in receivables related to our core businesses, as well as a slight decrease related to businesses acquired during the current year having historically less days sales in receivables.  Inventory turns were consistent between the two periods.

Funding Commitments

We believe our cash generated from operations and cash available under our credit facility will meet our normal working capital needs during the next twelve months. However, we may require additional debt or equity financing to fund potential acquisitions. Such additional financings may include additional bank debt or the public or private sale of debt or equity securities. In connection with any such financing, we may issue securities that substantially dilute the interests of our shareholders. We may not be able to obtain additional financing on attractive terms, if at all.

Share Repurchases

On October 26, 2011, the Board of Directors authorized DXP from time to time to purchase up to 200,000 shares of DXP's common stock over 24 months. DXP publicly announced the authorization that day. Purchases may be made in open market or in privately negotiated transactions. DXP had purchased 81,700 shares under this authorization as of September 30, 2013.
 
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Acquisitions

All of the Company’s acquisitions have been accounted for using the purchase method of accounting. Revenues and expenses of the acquired businesses have been included in the accompanying consolidated financial statements beginning on their respective dates of acquisition. The allocation of purchase price to the acquired assets and liabilities is based on estimates of fair market value.

DISCUSSION OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING AND BUSINESS POLICIES

Critical accounting and business policies are those that are both most important to the portrayal of a company’s financial position and results of operations, and require management’s subjective or complex judgments. These policies have been discussed with the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors of DXP.

The Company’s financial statements are prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“USGAAP”). The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its wholly owned subsidiaries. The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared on substantially the same basis as our annual consolidated financial statements and should be read in conjunction with our annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2012. For a more complete discussion of our significant accounting policies and business practices, refer to the consolidated annual report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 11, 2013.

RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

In May 2011, the FASB issued an amendment to the fair value measurement guidance and disclosure requirements. The new requirements were effective for the first interim or annual period beginning after December 15, 2011 and were to be applied prospectively. DXP adopted the new requirements in the first quarter of 2012; however, the adoption of this guidance did not have a material effect on its consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

ITEM 3: QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK.

Our market risk results from volatility in interest rates. Our exposure to interest rate risk relates primarily to our debt portfolio. Using floating interest rate debt outstanding at September 30, 2013, a 100 basis point change in interest rates would result in approximately a $2.4 million change in annual interest expense.

ITEM 4: CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

As of the end of the period covered by this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934) was evaluated by our management with the participation of our President and Chief Executive Officer, David R. Little (principal executive officer), and our Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Mac McConnell (principal financial officer). Messrs. Little and McConnell have concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures are effective, as of the end of the period covered by this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, to help ensure that information we are required to disclose in reports that we file with the SEC is accumulated and communicated to management and recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods prescribed by the SEC.

There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting that occurred during our last fiscal quarter (the quarter ended September 30, 2013) that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.



 
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PART II: OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS.

From time to time, the Company is a party to various legal proceedings arising in the ordinary course of business. While DXP is unable to predict the outcome of these lawsuits, it believes that the ultimate resolution will not have, either individually or in the aggregate, a material adverse effect on DXP’s consolidated financial position, cash flows, or results of operations.

ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS.

No material changes have occurred from risk factors previously disclosed in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2012.

ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS

None.

ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES

None.

ITEM 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES

None.

ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION

None.



 
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ITEM 6. EXHIBITS

3.1
Restated Articles of Incorporation, as amended (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form S-8 (Reg. No. 333-61953), filed with Commission on August 20, 1998).

3.2
Bylaws (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form S-4 (Reg. No. 333-10021), filed with the Commission on August 12, 1996).

3.3
Amendment No. 1 to Bylaws (incorporated by reference to Exhibit A to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K, filed with the Commission on July 28, 2011).

* 31.1
Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) and rule 15d-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act, as amended.

* 31.2
Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) and rule 15d-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act, as amended.


* 32.1
Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.


* 32.2
Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

 101**
Interactive Data Files (to be filed by amendment)
 
Exhibits designated by the symbol * are filed with this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. All exhibits not so designated are incorporated by reference to a prior filing with the Commission as indicated.

**
Pursuant to Rule 406T of Regulation S-T, these interactive data files are deemed not filed or part of a registration statement or prospectus for purposes of Sections 11 or 12 of the Securities Act of 1933 or Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and otherwise are not subject to liability under these sections.


 
SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

DXP ENTERPRISES, INC.
(Registrant)
By: /s/ MAC McCONNELL
  Mac McConnell
Senior Vice-President/Finance and
Chief Financial Officer
(Duly Authorized Signatory and Principal Financial Officer)

Dated: November 4, 2013
 
 
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