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

Form 10-K  

(Mark One)  
[X]  

ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934.  For the 
fiscal year ended December 31, 2008  

[   ]   TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES 

EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934.  

For the transition period 
from  

to  

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Commission file number 0-21513  

DXP Enterprises, Inc.  
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)  

Texas  
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)  

76-0509661  
(I.R.S. Employer Identification Number)  

7272 Pinemont, Houston, Texas 77040  
(Address of principal executive offices)  

(713) 996-4700  
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code.  

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:   None  
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act:  

Common Stock, $0.01 Par Value  
(Title of Class)  

NASDAQ  
(Name of exchange on which registered)  

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act.  Yes [  ]   No [X]  

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Act.  Yes [  ] No [X]  

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  if  disclosure  of  delinquent  filers  pursuant  to  Item  405  of  Regulation  S-K  is  not  contained  herein,  and  will  not  be 
contained, to the best of registrant's knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 
10-K or any amendment to this Form 10-K. [ ]  

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 definition of “large accelerated filer”, “accelerated filer”, and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).  

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 Act). Yes [ ] No [X]  

Aggregate market value of the registrant's Common Stock held by non-affiliates of registrant as of June 30, 2008:  $176,693,573.  

Number of shares of registrant's Common Stock outstanding as of March 13, 2009:  12,869,304.  

Documents incorporated by reference: Portions of the definitive proxy statement for the annual meeting of shareholders to be held in 2009 are 
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TABLE OF CONTENTS  
DESCRIPTION  

PART 1  

   Business  
   Risk Factors  
   Unresolved Staff Comments  

Properties  

   Legal Proceedings  

Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders  

PART II  

   Market for the Registrant's Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities  

Selected Financial Data  

   Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations  
   Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk  

Financial Statements and Supplementary Data  

   Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure  
   Controls and Procedures  
   Other Information  

   Directors, Executive Officers, and Corporate Governance  
   Executive Compensation  

Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management  
 and Related Stockholder Matters  

   Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence  

Principal Accountant Fees and Services  

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   Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules  

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DISCLOSURE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS  

This Annual Report on Form 10-K contains statements that constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities 
Litigation  Reform  Act  of  1995.  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  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 affect our internal growth strategy, general economic 
and business conditions, developments in technology, 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 you  that  these  are  all  of  the  factors  that  could  cause  actual  results  to  vary materially  from  the  forward-looking statements.  We 
assume no obligation and do not intend to update these forward-looking statements.  

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This  Annual  Report  on  Form  10-K  contains,  in  addition  to  historical  information,  “forward-looking  statements”  that  involve  risks  and 
uncertainties. DXP Enterprises, Inc.'s actual results could differ materially from those discussed in the forward-looking statements. Factors that 
could cause or contribute  to such  differences include, but  are not  limited to, those discussed  in "Risk Factors", and elsewhere  in this  Annual 
Report on Form 10-K. Unless the context otherwise requires, references in this Annual Report on Form 10-K to the "Company" or "DXP" shall 
mean DXP Enterprises, Inc., a Texas corporation, together with its subsidiaries.  

ITEM 1.   Business  

DXP was incorporated in Texas in 1996 to be the successor to a company founded in 1908.  Since our predecessor company was founded, we 
have  primarily  been  engaged  in  the  business  of  distributing  maintenance,  repair  and  operating  (“MRO”)  products,  equipment  and  service  to 
industrial  customers.  We  are  organized  into  two  segments:  MRO  and  Electrical  Contractor.  Sales  and  operating  income  for  2006,  2007  and 
2008,  and  identifiable  assets  at  the  close  of  such  years  for  our  business  segments  are  presented  in  Note  15  of  the  Notes  to  the  Consolidated 
Financial Statements.  

The  industrial  distribution  market  is  highly  fragmented.  Based  on  2007  sales  as  reported  by  industry  sources,  we  were  the  22nd  largest 
distributor of MRO products in the United States. Most industrial customers currently purchase their industrial supplies through numerous local 
distribution  and  supply  companies.  These  distributors  generally  provide  the  customer  with  repair  and  maintenance  services,  technical  support 
and application expertise with respect to one product category. Products typically are purchased by the distributor for resale directly from the 
manufacturer and warehoused at distribution facilities of the distributor until sold to the customer. The customer also typically will purchase an 
amount of product inventory for its near term anticipated needs and store those products at its industrial site until the products are used.  

We believe that the distribution system for industrial products in the United States, described in the preceding paragraph, creates inefficiencies at 
both the customer and the distributor levels through excess inventory requirements and duplicative cost structures. To compete more effectively, 
our customers and other users of MRO products are seeking ways to enhance efficiencies and lower MRO product and procurement costs. In 
response to this customer desire, three primary trends have emerged in the industrial supply industry:  

•   Industry  Consolidation.    Industrial  customers  have  reduced  the  number  of  supplier  relationships  they  maintain  to  lower  total 
purchasing  costs,  improve  inventory  management,  assure  consistently  high  levels  of  customer  service  and  enhance  purchasing 
power. This focus on fewer suppliers has led to consolidation within the fragmented industrial distribution industry.  

•   Customized Integrated Service. As industrial customers focus on their core manufacturing or other production competencies, they 
increasingly are demanding customized integration services, ranging from value-added traditional distribution to integrated supply 
and system design, fabrication, installation and repair and maintenance services.  

•   Single  Source,  First-Tier  Distribution.  As  industrial  customers  continue  to  address  cost  containment,  there  is  a  trend  toward 
reducing  the  number  of  suppliers  and  eliminating  multiple  tiers  of  distribution.  Therefore,  to  lower  overall  costs  to  the  MRO 
customer,  some  MRO  distributors  are  expanding  their  product  coverage  to  eliminate  second-tier  distributors  and  the  difficulties 
associated with alliances.  

Recent Acquisitions  

Our  growth  strategy  includes  effecting  acquisitions  of  businesses  with  complementary  or  desirable  product  lines,  locations  or  customers.  We 
completed four acquisitions in 2006, three acquisitions in 2007 and three acquisitions in 2008.  

On August 20, 2005, we paid approximately $2.4 million to purchase the assets of a pump remanufacturer.  We made this acquisition to enhance 
our  ability  to  meet  customer  needs  for  shorter  lead  times  on  selected  pumps.  We  assumed  $1.0  million  of  liabilities  and  gave  a  $0.5  million 
credit to the seller to use to purchase maintenance, repair and operating supplies from us.  

On  December  1,  2005,  we  purchased  100%  of  R.  A.  Mueller,  Inc.  to  expand  geographically  into  Ohio,  Indiana,  Kentucky  and  West 
Virginia.  DXP  paid  $7.3  million  ($3.65  million  cash  and  $3.65  million  in  promissory  notes  payable  to  the  former  owners)  and  assumed 
approximately $1.6 million of debt and $1.9 million of accounts payable and other liabilities.  

On May 31, 2006, DXP purchased the businesses of Production Pump and Machine Tech.  DXP acquired these businesses to strengthen DXP’s 
position  with  upstream  oil  and  gas  and  pipeline  customers.  DXP  paid  approximately  $8.9  million  for  the  acquired  businesses  and  assumed 
approximately $1.2 million worth of liabilities.  The purchase price consisted of approximately $5.4 million paid in cash and $3.5 million in the 
form of promissory notes payable to the former owners of the acquired businesses.  In addition, DXP may pay up to an additional $1.2 million 
contingent upon future earnings.  

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On  October  11,  2006,  we  completed  the  acquisition  of  the  business  of  Safety  International.  DXP  acquired  this  business to  strengthen  DXP’s 
expertise in safety products and services.  DXP paid $2.2 million in cash for the business of Safety International.  

On  October  19,  2006,  DXP  completed  the  acquisition  of  the  business  of  Gulf  Coast  Torch  &  Regulator.  DXP  acquired  this  business  to 
strengthen DXP’s expertise in the distribution of welding supplies.  DXP paid approximately $5.5 million, net of $0.5 million of acquired cash, 
for the business of Gulf Coast Torch & Regulator, and assumed approximately $0.2 million worth of debt. Approximately $2.0 million of the 
purchase price was paid by issuing promissory notes payable to the former owners of Gulf Coast Torch & Regulator.  

On  November  1,  2006,  DXP  completed  the  acquisition  of  the  business  of  Safety  Alliance.  DXP  acquired  this  business  to  strengthen  DXP’s 
expertise in safety products.  DXP paid $2.3 million in cash for the business of Safety Alliance.  

On May 4, 2007, DXP completed the acquisition of the business of Delta Process Equipment. DXP paid $10 million in cash for this business.  

On September 10, 2007, DXP completed the acquisition of Precision Industries, Inc. DXP acquired this business to expand DXP’s geographic 
presence and strengthen DXP’s integrated supply offering.  The Company paid $106 million in cash for Precision Industries, Inc.  The purchase 
price  was  funded  using  approximately  $24  million  of  cash  on  hand  and  approximately  $82  million  borrowed  from  a  new  credit  facility.  In 
addition, DXP may pay additional purchase price contingent upon 2009 and 2010 earnings and product savings.  

On October 19, 2007, DXP completed the acquisition of the business of Indian Fire & Safety.  DXP acquired this business to strengthen DXP’s 
expertise in safety products and services in New Mexico and Texas. DXP paid $6.0 million in cash, $3.0 million in the form of a promissory note 
and $3.0 million in future payments contingent upon future earnings.  

On  January  31,  2008,  DXP  completed  the  acquisition  of  the  business  of  Rocky  Mtn  Supply.  DXP  acquired  this  business  to  expand  DXP’s 
presence in the Colorado area.  DXP paid $3.9 million in cash and $0.7 million in seller notes.  

On August 28, 2008, DXP completed the acquisition of PFI, LLC.  DXP acquired this business to strengthen DXP’s expertise in the distribution 
of fasteners.  DXP paid $66.4 million in cash for this business.  

On December 1, 2008, DXP completed the acquisition of the business of Falcon Pump.  DXP acquired this business to strengthen DXP’s pump 
offering  in  the  Rocky  Mountain  area.  DXP  paid  $3.1  million  in  cash,  $0.8  million  in  seller  notes  and  up  to  $1.0  million  in  future  payments 
contingent upon future earnings of the acquired business.  

MRO Segment  

The MRO segment provides MRO products, equipment and integrated services, including technical design expertise and logistics capabilities, to 
industrial  customers.  We  provide  a  wide  range  of  MRO  products  in  the  fluid  handling  equipment,  bearing,  power  transmission  equipment, 
general  mill,  safety supply and  electrical products categories. We offer  our customers a single source of integrated services and supply on an 
efficient  and  competitive  basis  by  being  a  first-tier  distributor  that  can  purchase  products  directly  from  the  manufacturer.  We  also  provide 
integrated services such as system design, fabrication, installation, repair and maintenance for our customers. We offer a wide range of industrial 
MRO  products,  equipment  and  services  through  a  complete  continuum  of  customized  and  efficient  MRO  solutions,  ranging  from  traditional 
distribution to fully integrated supply contracts. The integrated solution is tailored to satisfy our customers’ unique needs.  

SmartSource SM , one of our proprietary integrated supply programs, allows a more effective and efficient way to manage the customer’s supply 
chain  needs  for  MRO  products.  SmartSource  SM  effectively  lowers  costs  by  outsourcing  the  customer’s  purchasing,  accounting  and  on-site 
supply/warehouse management to DXP, which reduces the duplication of effort by the customer and supplier.  The program allows the customer 
to transfer all or part of their supply chain needs to DXP, so the customer can focus on their core business.  DXP has a broad range of first-tier 
products  to  support  a  successful  integrated  supply  offering.  The  program  provides  a  productive,  measurable  solution  to  reduce  cost  and 
streamline procurement and sourcing operations.  

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We currently serve as a first-tier distributor of more than 1,000,000 items of which more than 45,000 are stock keeping units ("SKUs") for use 
primarily by customers engaged in the general manufacturing, oil and gas, petrochemical, service and repair and wood products industries. Other 
industries served by our MRO segment include mining, construction, chemical, municipal, food and beverage, agriculture and pulp and paper. 
Our  MRO  products  include  a  wide  range  of  products  in  the  fluid  handling  equipment,  bearing,  power  transmission  equipment,  general  mill, 
safety  products  and  electrical  products.  Our  products  are  distributed  from  123  service  centers,  71  supply  chain  locations  and  6  distribution 
centers.  

Our fluid handling equipment line includes a full line of centrifugal pumps for transfer and process service applications, such as petrochemicals, 
refining  and  crude  oil  production;  rotary  gear  pumps  for  low-  to  medium-pressure  service  applications,  such  as  pumping  lubricating  oils  and 
other viscous liquids; plunger and piston pumps for high-pressure service applications such as salt water injection and crude oil pipeline service; 
and  air-operated  diaphragm  pumps.  We  also  provide  various  pump  accessories.  Our  bearing  products  include  several  types  of  mounted  and 
unmounted  bearings  for  a  variety  of  applications.  The  hose  products  we  distribute  include  a  large  selection  of  industrial  fittings  and  stainless 
steel  hoses,  hydraulic  hoses,  Teflon  hoses  and  expansion  joints,  as  well  as  hoses  for  chemical,  petroleum,  air  and  water  applications.  We 
distribute seal products for downhole, wellhead, valve and completion equipment to oilfield service companies. The power transmission products 
we distribute include speed reducers, flexible-coupling drives, chain drives, sprockets, gears, conveyors, clutches, brakes and hoses.  We offer a 
broad range of general mill supplies, such as abrasives, tapes and adhesive products, coatings and lubricants, cutting tools, fasteners, hand tools, 
janitorial  products,  pneumatic  tools,  welding  supplies  and  welding  equipment.  We  offer  a  broad  range  of  fluid  power  and  hydraulics 
solutions.  Our  safety  products  include  eye  and  face  protection  products,  first  aid  products,  hand  protection  products,  hazardous  material 
handling products, instrumentation and respiratory protection products.  We distribute a broad range of electrical products, such as wire conduit, 
wiring devices, electrical fittings and boxes, signaling devices, heaters, tools, switch gear, lighting, lamps, tape, lugs, wire nuts, batteries, fans 
and fuses.  

In addition to distributing MRO products, we provide innovative pumping solutions.  DXP provides fabrication and technical design to meet the 
capital  equipment  needs  of  our  customers.  DXP  provides  these  solutions  by  utilizing  manufacturer-  authorized  equipment  and  certified 
personnel.  Pump packages require MRO and original equipment manufacturer, or OEM, equipment and parts such as pumps, motors and valves, 
and consumable products such as welding supplies.  DXP leverages its MRO inventories and breadth of authorized products to lower the total 
cost and maintain the quality of our innovative pumping solutions.  

Our  operations  managers  support  the  sales  efforts  through  direct  customer  contact  and  manage  the  efforts  of  the  outside  and  direct  sales 
representatives. We have structured compensation to provide incentives to our sales representatives, through the use of commissions, to increase 
sales.  Our  outside  sales  representatives  focus  on  building  long-term  relationships  with  customers  and,  through  their  product  and  industry 
expertise,  providing  customers  with  product  application,  engineering  and  after-the-sale  services.  The  direct  sales  representatives  support  the 
outside  sales  representatives  and  are  responsible  for  entering  product  orders  and  providing  technical  support  with  respect  to  our  products. 
Because we offer a broad range of products, our outside and direct sales representatives are able to use their existing customer relationships with 
respect  to  one  product  line  to  cross-sell  our  other  product  lines.  In  addition,  geographic  locations  in  which  certain  products  are  sold  also  are 
being utilized to sell products not historically sold at such locations. As we expand our product lines and geographical presence through hiring 
experienced sales representatives, we assess the opportunities and appropriate timing of introducing existing products to new customers and new 
products to existing customers. Prior to implementing such cross-selling efforts, we provide the appropriate sales training and product expertise 
to our sales force.  

Unlike  many  of  our  competitors,  we  market  our  products  primarily  as  a  first-tier  distributor,  generally  procuring  products  directly  from  the 
manufacturers, rather than from other distributors. As a first-tier distributor, we are able to reduce our customers' costs and improve efficiencies 
in the supply chain.  

We believe we have increased our competitive advantage through our traditional and integrated supply programs, which are designed to address 
the customer's specific product and procurement needs. We offer our customers various options for the integration of their supply needs, ranging 
from serving as a single source of supply for all or specific lines of products and product categories to offering a fully integrated supply package 
in which we assume the procurement and management functions, including ownership of inventory, at the customer's location. Our approach to 
integrated supply allows us to design a program that best fits the needs of the customer. For those customers purchasing a number of products in 
large  quantities,  the  customer  is  able  to  outsource  all  or  most  of  those  needs  to  us.  For  customers  with  smaller  supply  needs,  we  are  able  to 
combine  our  traditional  distribution  capabilities  with  our  broad  product  categories  and  advanced  ordering  systems  to  allow  the  customer  to 
engage in one-stop shopping without the commitment required under an integrated supply contract.  

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We  acquire  our  products  through  numerous  original  equipment  manufacturers,  or  OEMs.  We  are  authorized  to  distribute  the  manufacturers' 
products in specific geographic areas. All of our distribution authorizations are subject to cancellation by the manufacturer upon one-year notice 
or less.  No manufacturer provided products that accounted for 10% or more or our revenues. We believe that alternative sources of supply could 
be  obtained  in  a  timely  manner  if  any  distribution  authorization  were  canceled.  Accordingly,  we  do  not  believe  that  the  loss  of  any  one 
distribution  authorization  would  have  a  material  adverse  effect  on  our  business,  financial  condition  or  results  of  operations.  Representative 
manufacturers  of  our  products  include  BACOU/DALLOZ,  Baldor  Electric,  Emerson,  Falk,  G&L,  Gates,  Gould's,  INA/Fag  Bearing,  LaCross 
Rainfair  Safety  Products,  Martin  Sprocket,  National  Oilwell,  Norton  Abrasives,  NTN,  Rexnord,  SKF,  ULTRA,  3M,  Timken,  Tyco,  Union 
Butterfield, Viking and Wilden.  

At December 31, 2008, the MRO Segment had 1,874 full-time employees.  

Electrical Contractor Segment  

The Electrical Contractor segment was formed in 1998 with the acquisition of substantially all of the assets of an electrical supply business.  The 
Electrical  Contractor  segment  sells  a  broad  range  of  electrical  products,  such  as  wire  conduit,  wiring  devices,  electrical  fittings  and  boxes, 
signaling  devices,  heaters,  tools,  switch  gear,  lighting,  lamps,  tape,  lugs,  wire  nuts,  batteries,  fans  and  fuses,  to  electrical  contractors.  The 
segment has one owned warehouse/sales facility in Memphis, Tennessee.  

We acquire our electrical products through numerous OEMs. We are authorized to distribute the manufacturers' products in specific geographic 
areas. All of our distribution authorizations are subject to cancellation by the manufacturer upon one-year notice or less. No one manufacturer 
provides products  that account for 10%  or more of  our revenues.  We  believe that  alternative sources of  supply could be  obtained in a timely 
manner if any distribution authorization were canceled. Accordingly, we do not believe that the loss of any one distribution authorization would 
have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition or results of operations.  Significant vendors include Cutler-Hammer, Cooper, 
Killark, 3M, General Electric and Allied.  To meet prompt delivery demands of its customers, this segment maintains large inventories.  

At December 31, 2008, the Electrical Contractor segment had 10 full-time employees.  

Competition  

Our business is highly competitive.  In the MRO segment we compete with a variety of industrial supply distributors, many of which may have 
greater financial and other resources than we do. Many of our competitors are small enterprises selling to customers in a limited geographic area. 
We also compete with larger distributors that provide integrated supply programs and outsourcing services similar to those offered through our 
SmartSource program, some of which might be able to supply their products in a more efficient and cost-effective manner than we can provide. 
We also compete with catalog distributors, large warehouse stores and, to a lesser extent, manufacturers. While many of our competitors offer 
traditional distribution of some of the product groupings that we offer, we are not aware of any major competitor that offers on a non-catalog 
basis a product grouping as broad as our offering. Further, while certain catalog distributors provide product offerings as broad as ours, these 
competitors  do  not  offer  the  product  application,  technical  design  and  after-the-sale  services  that  we  provide.  In  the  Electrical  Contractor 
segment we compete against a variety of suppliers of electrical products, many of which may have greater financial and other resources than we 
do.  

Insurance  

We maintain liability and other insurance that we believe to be customary and generally consistent with industry practice. We retain a portion of 
the  risk  for  medical  claims,  general  liability,  worker’s  compensation  and  property  losses.  The  various  deductibles  of  our  insurance  policies 
generally  do  not  exceed  $200,000  per  occurrence.  There  are  also  certain  risks  for  which  we  do  not  maintain  insurance.  There  can  be  no 
assurance that such insurance will be adequate for the risks involved, that coverage limits will not be exceeded or that such insurance will apply 
to all liabilities. The occurrence of an adverse claim in excess of the coverage limits that we maintain could have a material adverse effect on our 
financial  condition  and  results  of  operations.  The  premiums  for  insurance  have  increased  significantly  over  the  past  three  years.  This  trend 
could continue.  Additionally, we are partially self-insured for our group health plan, worker’s compensation, auto liability and general liability 
insurance.  The cost of claims for the group health plan has increased over the past three years.  This trend is expected to continue.  

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Government Regulation and Environmental Matters  

We are subject to various laws and regulations relating to our business and operations, and various health and safety regulations as established by 
the Occupational Safety and Health Administration.  

Certain  of  our  operations  are  subject  to  federal,  state  and  local  laws  and  regulations  controlling  the  discharge  of  materials  into  or  otherwise 
relating to the protection of the environment. Although we believe that we have adequate procedures to comply with applicable discharge and 
other environmental laws, the risks of accidental contamination or injury from the discharge of controlled or hazardous materials and chemicals 
cannot be eliminated completely. In the event of such a discharge, we could be held liable for any damages that result, and any such liability 
could have a material adverse effect on us. We are not currently aware of any situation or condition that we believe is likely to have a material 
adverse effect on our results of operations or financial condition.  

Employees  

At December 31, 2008, we had 1,884 full-time employees. We believe that our relationship with our employees is good.  

Available Information  

Our Annual Report on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, Current Reports on Form 8-K, and amendments to those reports filed or 
furnished  pursuant  to  Section  13(a)  or  15(d)  of  the  Securities  Exchange  Act  of  1934,  are  available  through  our  Internet  website 
( www.dxpe.com ) as soon as reasonably practicable after we electronically file such material with, or furnish it to, the Securities and Exchange 
Commission.  

ITEM 1A.   Risk Factors  

The following is a discussion of significant risk factors relevant to DXP’s business that could adversely affect its business, financial condition or 
results of operations.  

Our future results will be impacted by our ability to implement our internal growth strategy.  

Our  future  results  will  depend  in  part  on  our  success  in  implementing  our  internal  growth  strategy,  which  includes  expanding  our  existing 
geographic areas, selling additional products to existing customers and adding new customers. Our ability to implement this strategy will depend 
on  our  success  in  selling  more  products  and  services  to  existing  customers,  acquiring  new  customers,  hiring  qualified  sales  persons,  and 
marketing integrated forms of supply management such as those being pursued by us through our SmartSource program. Although we intend to 
increase sales and product offerings to existing customers, there can be no assurance that we will be successful in these efforts.  

Risks Associated With Acquisition Strategy  

Our  future  results  will  depend  in  part  on  our  success  implementing  our  acquisition  strategy.  This  strategy  includes  taking  advantage  of  a 
consolidation  trend  in  the  industry  and  effecting  acquisitions  of  businesses  with  complementary  or  desirable  new  product  lines,  strategic 
distribution locations, attractive customer bases or manufacturer relationships.  Our ability to implement this strategy will be dependent on our 
ability  to  identify,  consummate  and  successfully  assimilate  acquisitions  on  economically  favorable  terms.  Although  DXP  is  actively  seeking 
acquisitions  that  would  meet  its  strategic  objectives,  there  can  be  no  assurance  that  we  will  be  successful  in  these  efforts.  In  addition, 
acquisitions involve a number of special risks, including possible adverse effects on our operating results, diversion of management’s attention, 
failure to retain key acquired personnel, risks associated with unanticipated events or liabilities, expenses associated with obsolete inventory of 
an acquired company and amortization of acquired intangible assets, some or all of which could have a material adverse effect on our business, 
financial  condition  and  results  of  operations.  There  can  be  no  assurance  that  DXP  or  other  businesses  acquired  in  the  future  will  achieve 
anticipated revenues and earnings.  In addition, our loan agreements with our bank lenders contain certain restrictions that could adversely affect 
our  ability  to  implement  our  acquisition  strategy.  Such  restrictions  include  a  provision  prohibiting  us  from  merging  or  consolidating  with,  or 
acquiring all or a substantial part of the properties or capital stock of, any other entity without the prior written consent of the lenders.  There can 
be no assurance that we will be able to obtain the lender’s consent to any of our proposed acquisitions.  

Risks Related to Acquisition Financing  

We may need to finance acquisitions by using shares of Common Stock for a portion or all of the consideration to be paid.  In the event that the 
Common Stock does not maintain a sufficient market value, or potential acquisition candidates are otherwise unwilling to accept Common Stock 
as part of the consideration for the sale of their businesses, we may be required to use more of our cash resources, if available, to maintain our 
acquisition  program.  If  we  do  not  have  sufficient  cash  resources,  our  growth  could  be  limited  unless  we  are  able  to  obtain  additional  capital 
through debt or equity financings.  

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Our business has substantial competition and competition could adversely affect our results.  

Our business is highly competitive. We compete with a variety of industrial supply distributors, some of which may have greater financial and 
other  resources  than  us.  Although  many  of  our  traditional  distribution  competitors  are  small  enterprises  selling  to  customers  in  a  limited 
geographic  area,  we  also  compete  with  larger  distributors  that  provide  integrated  supply  programs  such  as  those  offered  through  outsourcing 
services similar to those that are offered by our SmartSource program.  Some of these large distributors may be able to supply their products in a 
more timely and cost-efficient manner than us. Our competitors include catalog suppliers, large warehouse stores and, to a lesser extent, certain 
manufacturers.  Competitive pressures could adversely affect DXP’s sales and profitability.  

The loss of or the failure to attract and retain key personnel could adversely impact our results of operations.  

We will continue to be dependent to a significant extent upon the efforts and ability of David R. Little, our Chairman of the Board, President and 
Chief  Executive  Officer.  The  loss  of  the  services  of  Mr.  Little  or  any  other  executive  officer  of  our  Company  could  have  a  material  adverse 
effect  on  our  financial  condition  and  results  of  operations.  In  addition,  our  ability  to  grow  successfully  will  be  dependent  upon  our  ability  to 
attract and retain qualified management and technical and operational personnel. The failure to attract and retain such persons could materially 
adversely affect our financial condition and results of operations.  

The loss of any key supplier could adversely affect DXP’s sales and profitability.  

We have distribution rights for certain product lines and depend on these distribution rights for a substantial portion of our business. Many of 
these distribution rights are pursuant to contracts that are subject to cancellation upon little or no prior notice. Although we believe that we could 
obtain alternate distribution rights in the event of such a cancellation, the termination or limitation by any key supplier of its relationship with 
our  Company  could  result  in  a  temporary  disruption  of  our  business  and,  in  turn,  could  adversely  affect  results  of  operations  and  financial 
condition.  

A slowdown in the economy could negatively impact DXP’s sales growth.  

Economic and industry trends affect DXP’s business.  Demand for our products is subject to economic trends affecting our customers and the 
industries in which they compete in particular.  Many of these industries, such as the oil and gas industry, are subject to volatility while others, 
such as the petrochemical industry, are cyclical and materially affected by changes in the economy.  As a result, demand for our products could 
be adversely impacted by changes in the markets of our customers.  

Interruptions  in  the  proper  functioning  of  our  information  systems  could  disrupt operations  and  cause increases  in  costs  and/or  decreases  in 
revenues.  

The  proper  functioning  of  DXP’s  information  systems  is  critical  to  the  successful  operation  of  our  business.  Although  DXP’s  information 
systems are protected through physical and software safeguards and remote processing capabilities exist, information systems are still vulnerable 
to  natural  disasters,  power  losses,  telecommunication  failures  and  other  problems.  If  critical  information  systems  fail  or  are  otherwise 
unavailable, DXP’s ability to procure products to sell, process and ship customer orders, identify business opportunities, maintain proper levels 
of inventories, collect accounts receivable and pay accounts payable and expenses could be adversely affected.  

ITEM 1B.   Unresolved Staff Comments  

Not applicable.  

ITEM 2.   Properties  

We  own  our  headquarters  facility  in  Houston,  Texas,  which  has  48,000  square  feet  of  office  space.  The  MRO  segment  owns  or  leases 
123 facilities  located  in  Arkansas,  California,  Colorado,  Georgia,  Idaho,  Illinois,  Indiana,  Iowa,  Kansas,  Kentucky,  Louisiana,  Maryland, 
Massachusetts,  Minnesota,  Mississippi,  Missouri,  Montana,  Nebraska,  New  Jersey,  New  Mexico,  New  York,  North  Carolina,  North  Dakota, 
Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Washington and Wyoming. In addition, we operate 
supply  chain  installations  in  71  of  our  customers’  facilities  in  Arkansas,  California,  Georgia,  Illinois,  Indiana,  Iowa,  Kansas,  Louisiana, 
Maryland, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, New Jersey, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, 
Texas, Virginia and Wisconsin, as well as in Ontario, Canada and Mexico. The Electrical Contractor segment owns one service center facility in 
Tennessee.    Our owned facilities range from 5,000 square feet to 65,000 square feet in size.    We lease facilities for  

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terms generally ranging from one to seven years.  The leased facilities range from 2,000 square feet to 170,000 square feet in size.  The leases 
provide  for  periodic  specified  rental  payments  and  certain  leases  are  renewable  at  our  option.  We  believe  that  our  facilities  are  suitable  and 
adequate for the needs of our existing business.  We believe that if the leases for any of our facilities were not renewed, other suitable facilities 
could be leased with no material adverse effect on our business, financial condition or results of operations. One of the facilities owned by us is 
pledged to secure our indebtedness.  

ITEM 3.   Legal Proceedings  

On  July  22,  2004,  DXP  and  Ameron  International  Corporation,  DXP’s  vendor  of  fiberglass  reinforced  pipe,  were  sued  in  the  Twenty-Fourth 
Judicial District Court, Parish of Jefferson, State of Louisiana by BP America Production Company regarding the failure of Bondstrand PSX JFC 
pipe,  a  recently  introduced  type  of  fiberglass  reinforced  pipe  which  had  been  installed  on  four  energy  production  platforms.  BP  American 
Production Company alleges negligence, breach of contract, breach of warranty and that damages exceed $20 million.  DXP believes the failures 
were caused by the failure of the pipe itself and not by work performed by DXP.  We intend to vigorously defend these claims.  Our insurance 
carrier  has  agreed,  under  a  reservation  of  rights  to  deny  coverage,  to  provide  a  defense  against  these  claims.  The  maximum  amount  of  our 
insurance  coverage,  if  any,  is  $6  million.  Under  certain  circumstances,  our  insurance  may  not  cover  this  claim.  DXP  currently  believes  that 
losses related to this claim are not reasonably possible.  

In  2003,  we  were  notified  that  we  had  been  sued  in  various  state  courts  in  Nueces  County,  Texas.  The  twelve  suits  allege  personal  injury 
resulting  from  products  containing  asbestos  allegedly  sold  by  us.  The  suits  do  not  specify  what  products  or  the  dates  we  allegedly  sold  the 
products.  The  plaintiffs’  attorney  has  agreed  to  a  global  settlement  of  all  suits  for  a  nominal  amount  to  be  paid  by  our  insurance 
carriers.  Settlement has been consummated as to more than 85% of the 133 plaintiffs, and the remaining settlements are in process.  The cases 
are all dismissed or dormant pending the remaining settlements.  

From time to time, the Company is a party to various legal proceedings arising in the ordinary course of its business. The Company believes that 
the  outcome  of  any  of  these  various  proceedings  will  not  have  a  material  adverse  effect  on  its  business,  financial  condition  or  results  of 
operations.  

ITEM 4.   Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders  

On December 31, 2008, at the Company’s annual meeting of shareholders, the individuals listed below were elected directors by the holders of 
Common Stock, Series A Preferred Stock and Series B Preferred Stock, voting together as a class.  

David Little  
Cletus Davis  
Timothy P. Halter  
Kenneth H. Miller  
Charles R. Strader  

Shares/Votes Voted For  
11,729,925  
11,391,943  
11,715,566  
11,733,450  
11,469,051  

PART II  

Shares/Votes  
Withheld  
189,391  
527,373  
203,750  
185,866  
450,265  

ITEM 5.  

Market for the Registrant's Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities  

Our common stock trades on The NASDAQ Global Market under the symbol "DXPE".  

The following table sets forth on a per share basis the high and low sales prices for our common stock as reported by NASDAQ for the periods 
indicated.  

2008  
First Quarter  
Second Quarter  
Third Quarter  
Fourth Quarter  

2007  
First Quarter  
Second Quarter  
Third Quarter  
Fourth Quarter  

High  

$  23.74  
$  22.82  
$  34.14  
$  28.89  

$  22.36  
$  26.94  
$  24.95  
$  26.62  

Low  

$  14.80  
$  18.83  
$  18.72  
$    9.67  

$  14.10  
$  19.18  
$  15.20  
$  17.76  

On March 11, 2009, we had approximately 555  holders of record for outstanding shares of our common stock.  This number does not include 
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We anticipate that future earnings will be retained to finance the continuing development of our business. In addition, our bank credit facility 
prohibits us from declaring or paying any dividends or other distributions on our capital stock except for the monthly $0.50 per share dividend 
on our Series B convertible preferred stock, which amounts to $90,000 in the aggregate per year. Accordingly, we do not anticipate paying cash 
dividends on our common stock in the foreseeable future. The payment of any future dividends will be at the discretion of our Board of Directors 
and  will  depend  upon,  among  other  things,  future  earnings,  the  success  of  our  business  activities,  regulatory  and  capital  requirements,  our 
lenders, our general financial condition and general business conditions.  

Stock Performance  

The  following  performance  graph  compares  the  performance  of  DXP  Common  Stock  to  the  NASDAQ  Industrial  Index  and  the  NASDAQ 
Composite (US).  The graph assumes that the value of the investment in DXP Common Stock and in each index was $100 at December 31, 2003 
and that all dividends were reinvested.  

Issuer Purchase of Equity Securities  

On October 24, 2007, DXP exchanged a note receivable from Mr. David Little with a value of $825,000, including accrued interest, for 40,098 
shares of common stock owned by Mr. Little.  The shares were valued at the $20.57 per share closing price on October 24, 2007.  

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Equity Compensation Table  

The following table provides information regarding shares covered by the Company’s equity compensation plans as of December 31, 2008:  

Number  
of Shares  
to be issued  
on Exercise 
of 
outstanding 
options  

Weighted  
Average  
Exercise 
Price of 
Outstanding 
Options     

Non-vested 
Restricted 
Shares 
Outstanding   

Weighted 
Average  
Grant 
Price  

$  58,000   

$   2.33   

215,250   

$   15.91   

Available for 
Future 
Issuance 
Under Equity 
Compensation 
Plans  

293,978 (1) 

-  
$  58,000   

N/A   
$   2.33   

-  
215,250   

-  
$   15.91   

-
293,978 (1) 

Plan category  
Equity compensation plans 
  approved by shareholders 
Equity compensation plans 
  Not 
by 
shareholders  
Total  

approved 

(1)  

 Represents shares of common stock authorized for issuance under the 2005 

Restricted Stock Plan  

ITEM 6.   Selected Financial Data  

The selected historical  consolidated financial data set forth  below for  each of the  years in  the  five-year  period ended  December 31, 2008 has 
been  derived  from  our  audited  consolidated  financial  statements.  This  information  should  be  read  in  conjunction  with  "Management's 
Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" and the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included 
elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K.  

Consolidated Statement of Earnings Data:  
Sales  
Gross Profit  
Operating income  
Income before income taxes  
Net income  
Per share amounts  
  Basic earnings per common share  
  Common shares outstanding  
  Diluted earnings per share  
  Common  and  common  equivalent  shares    
outstanding  

2004  

$  160,585   
39,431   
5,209   
4,384   
2,780   

$        0.33   
8,054   
$        0.25   
11,018   

Consolidated Balance Sheet Data  

December 31,  

Years Ended December 31,  
2006  

2005  

2007  

(in thousands, except per share amounts)  

$  185,364   
49,714   
9,404   
8,615   
5,467   

$        0.62   
8,698   
$        0.47   
11,578   

$  279,820   
78,622   
20,678   
19,404   
11,922   

$        1.17   
10,126   
$        1.04   
11,464   

$  444,547   
125,692   
31,892   
28,897   
17,347   

$        1.47   
11,698   
$        1.36   
12,782   

 As of 

2008  

$  736,883 
206,988 
48,191 
42,284 
25,887 

$        2.02 
12,739 
$        1.89 
13,716 

Total assets (restated)  
Long-term debt obligations  
Shareholders’ equity (restated)  

2005   

2004   

2008 
$    50,287    $    74,924    $  118,811    $   288,170    $  397,856 
154,591 
130,188 

101,989   
102,713   

14,925   
14,078   

35,174   
36,920   

25,109   
20,791   

2007    

2006    

ITEM 7.   Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations  

The following discussion and analysis should be read  in conjunction  with the Consolidated Financial Statements  and  related notes contained 
elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K.  

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General Overview  

Our products and services are marketed in at least 37 states in the United States, one state in Mexico, and one province in Canada to over 40,000 
customers that are engaged in a variety of industries, many of which may be countercyclical to each other. Demand for our products generally is 
subject  to  changes  in  the  United  States  and  global  economy  and  economic  trends  affecting  our  customers  and  the  industries  in  which  they 
compete in particular. Certain of these industries, such as the oil and gas industry, are subject to volatility while others, such as the petrochemical 
industry and the construction industry, are cyclical and materially affected by changes in the United States and global economy. As a result, we 
may experience  changes in  demand  within particular  markets, segments  and  product categories as changes  occur in our  customers'  respective 
markets.  

During  2004  the  economy  improved.  Our  employee  headcount  decreased  by  approximately  1%  during  2004.  The  majority  of  the  2004  sales 
increase came from increased sales of products for offshore energy production and general manufacturing.  

During  2005  the  general  economy  and  the  oil  and  gas  exploration  and  production  business  continued  to  improve.  Our  employee  headcount 
increased  by  17.9%  as a  result  of two  acquisitions  and  hiring  additional  personnel  to  support  increased  sales.  The  majority  of the  2005  sales 
increase  came  from  a  broad  based  increase  in  sales  of  pumps,  bearings,  safety  products  and  mill  supplies  to  customers  engaged  in  oilfield 
service,  oil  and  gas  production,  mining,  electricity  generation  and  petrochemical  processing.  Sales  by  the  two  businesses  acquired  in  2005 
accounted for $7.3 million of the $24.8 million 2005 sales increase.  

During 2006 the general economy and the oil and gas exploration and production business continued to be positive.  Our employee headcount 
increased by 45% a result of four acquisitions and hiring additional personnel to support increased sales.  The majority of the 2006 sales increase 
came from a broad based increase in sales of pumps, bearings, safety products and mill supplies to customers engaged in oilfield service, oil and 
gas production, mining, electricity generation and petrochemical processing.  Sales by the four businesses acquired in 2006 accounted for $11.8 
million of the $94.5 million 2006 sales increase.  

During 2007 the general economy and the oil and gas exploration and production business continued to be positive.  During 2007 our headcount 
increased by 112% primarily as a result of three acquisitions.  Sales by the three businesses acquired in 2007 accounted for $92.3 million of the 
$164.7 million sales increase.  The 2007 sales increase, excluding sales of businesses acquired in 2007, resulted from a broad based increase in 
sales  by  our  service  centers,  innovative  pumping  solution  locations  and  supply  chain  locations.  During  2008  the  general  economy  weakened. 
However, the oil and gas exploration and production business continued to be positive during the first half of 2008, before declining during the 
second half of 2008.  

During  2008  our  headcount  increased  by  18%  primarily  as  a  result  of  three  acquisitions.  Sales  by  the  three  businesses  acquired  in  2008 
accounted for $33.4 million of the $292.3 million 2008 sales increase. The 2008 sales increase, excluding sales of businesses acquired in 2008, 
resulted from a broad-based increase in sales by our service centers, innovative pumping solution locations and supply chain locations.  

Our sales growth strategy in recent years has focused on internal growth and acquisitions. Key elements of our sales strategy include leveraging 
existing  customer  relationships  by  cross-selling  new  products,  expanding  product  offerings  to  new  and  existing  customers,  and  increasing 
business-to-business  solutions  using  system  agreements  and  supply  chain  solutions  for  our  integrated  supply  customers.  We  will  continue  to 
review opportunities to grow through the acquisition of distributors and other businesses that would expand our geographic breadth and/or add 
additional products and services.  Our results will depend on our success in executing our internal growth strategy and, to the extent we complete 
any acquisitions, our ability to integrate such acquisitions effectively.  

Our strategies to increase productivity include consolidated purchasing programs, centralizing product distribution centers, centralizing certain 
customer  service  and  inside  sales  functions,  converting  selected  locations  from  full  warehouse  and  customer  service  operations  to  service 
centers, and using information technology to increase employee productivity.  

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Results of Operations  

Sales  
Cost of sales  
Gross profit  
Selling, general  administrative expense  
Operating income  
Interest expense  
Other income and minority interest  
Income before income taxes  
Provision for income taxes  
Net income  
Per share  
     Basic earnings per share  
     Diluted earnings per share  

Years Ended December 31,  

2006     

      %     

2007     

    %  

2008     

       %  

(in millions, except percentages and per share amounts)  

$ 279.8   
201.2   
78.6   
57.9   
20.7   
2.0   
(0.7)   
19.4   
7.5   
$   11.9   

$   1.17   
$   1.04   

100.0   
71.9   
28.1   
20.7   
7.4   
0.7   
(0.2)   
6.9   
2.7   
4.2%   

$ 444.5   
318.8   
125.7   
93.8   
31.9   
3.3   
(0.3)   
28.9   
11.6   
$   17.3   

$   1.47   
$   1.36   

100.0   
71.7   
28.3   
21.1   
7.2   
0.7   
-  
6.5   
2.6   
3.9%   

$ 736.9   
529.9   
207.0   
158.8   
48.2   
6.1   
(0.2)   
42.3   
16.4   
$  25.9   

$   2.02   
$  1.89   

100.0 
71.9 
28.1 
21.6 
6.5 
0.8 
-
5.7 
2.2 
3.5% 

Year Ended December 31, 2008 Compared to Year Ended December 31, 2007  

SALES.  Revenues  for 2008  increased  $292.3 million,  or  65.8%,  to approximately $736.9  million  from $444.5  million in 2007.  Sales  for the 
MRO segment increased $292.0 million, or 66.2% primarily due to sales by businesses acquired in 2007 and 2008 and partially due to a broad-
based  increase  in  sales  of  pumps,  safety  products  and  mill  supplies  to  companies  engaged  in  oilfield  service,  oil  and  gas  production,  food 
processing, agriculture,  mining, electricity generation and petrochemical processing.  Sales by businesses acquired during 2007 and 2008, on a 
same  store  sales  basis, accounted  for  $233.8 million of  the 2008  MRO  sales  increase.  Excluding  sales  of  the acquired  businesses,  on  a same 
store sales basis, sales for the MRO segment increased 13.2%.  Sales for the Electrical Contractor segment increased $0.3 million, or 9.5%, to 
$3.6 million from $3.3 million for 2007.  The sales increase for the Electrical Contractor segment resulted from the sale of more commodity type 
electrical products.  

GROSS PROFIT.  Gross profit for 2008 increased 64.7% compared to 2007.  Gross profit, as a percentage of sales, decreased by approximately 
0.2% for 2008, when compared to 2007.  Gross profit as a percentage of sales for the MRO segment decreased to 28.1% in 2008 from 28.2% in 
2007.  This decrease can be primarily attributed to the lower gross profit on sales by Precision Industries, Inc., which was acquired on September 
7,  2007.  Gross  profit  as  a  percentage  of  sales  for  the  Electrical  Contractor  segment  decreased  to  35.9%  for  2008,  from  37.1%  in  2007.  This 
decrease resulted from the sale of more lower margin commodity type electrical products.  

SELLING,  GENERAL  AND  ADMINISTRATIVE.  Selling,  general  and  administrative  expense  for  2008  increased  by  approximately  $65.0 
million,  or  69.3%,  when  compared  to  2007.  The  increase  is  primarily  attributed  to  selling,  general  and  administrative  expenses  of  acquired 
businesses  and  increased  compensation  expense  related  to  increased  gross  profit.  The  majority  of  our  employees  receive  incentive 
compensation, which is based upon gross profit.  As a percentage of revenue, the 2008 expense increased by approximately 0.5% to 21.6% from 
21.1% for 2007.  This increase resulted from the $3.7 million increase in the amortization of intangibles associated with acquisitions.  

OPERATING  INCOME.  Operating  income  for  2008  increased  by  approximately  $16.3  million,  or  51.1%,  when  compared  to  2007.  This 
increase was the net of a 51.5% increase in operating income for the MRO segment and a 20.8% increase in operating income for the Electrical 
Contractor segment.  Operating income for the MRO segment increased as a result of increased gross profit, partially offset by increased selling, 
general,  and  administrative  expense.  Operating  income  for  the  Electrical  Contractor  segment  increased  as  a  result  of  increased  gross  profit 
combined with stable selling, general and administrative costs.  

INTEREST EXPENSE.  Interest expense for 2008 increased by 83.3% from 2007.  This increase primarily resulted from increased debt to fund 
acquisitions and internal growth.  

OTHER INCOME.  Other income for 2008 decreased to $0.2 million from $0.3 million for 2007 as a result of reduced interest income.  

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INCOME TAXES.  Our provision for income taxes differed from the U. S. statutory rate of 35% due to state income taxes and non-deductible 
expenses.  Our effective tax rate for 2008 decreased to 38.8% from 40.0% for 2007 primarily as a result of a decreased effective state income tax 
rate.  

Year Ended December 31, 2007 Compared to Year Ended December 31, 2006  

SALES.  Revenues  for 2007  increased  $164.7 million,  or  58.9%,  to approximately $444.5  million  from $279.8  million in 2006.  Sales  for the 
MRO segment increased $164.2 million, or 59.3% primarily due to a broad based increase in sales of pumps, safety products and mill supplies to 
companies  engaged  in  oilfield  service,  oil  and  gas  production,  food  processing,  agriculture,  mining,  electricity  generation  and  petrochemical 
processing.  Sales  by  the  three  acquisitions  completed  in  2007  accounted  for  $92.3  million  of  the  2007 sales  increase.  Excluding  sales  of  the 
acquired businesses, sales for the MRO segment increased 26.0%.  Sales for the Electrical Contractor segment increased $0.5 million, or 18.2%, 
to $3.3 million from $2.8 million for 2006.  The sales increase for the Electrical Contractor segment resulted from the sale of more commodity 
type electrical products.  

GROSS PROFIT.  Gross profit for 2007 increased 59.9% compared to 2006.  Gross profit, as a percentage of sales, increased by approximately 
0.2% for 2007, when compared to 2006.  Gross profit as a percentage of sales for the MRO segment increased to 28.2% in 2007 from 28.0% in 
2006.  This increase can be primarily attributed to the implementation of various strategies to increase margins including pricing software and 
revised commission plans.  Gross profit as a percentage of sales for the Electrical Contractor segment decreased to 37.1% for 2007, from 39.9% 
in 2006.  This decrease resulted from the sale of more lower margin commodity type electrical products.  

SELLING,  GENERAL  AND  ADMINISTRATIVE.  Selling,  general  and  administrative  expense  for  2007  increased  by  approximately  $35.9 
million,  or  61.9%,  when  compared  to  2006.  The  increase  is  primarily  attributed  to  selling,  general  and  administrative  expenses  of  acquired 
businesses and increased gross  profit.  The majority of our employees receive  incentive compensation  which is  based upon gross profit.  As a 
percentage of revenue, the 2007 expense increased by approximately 0.4% to 21.1% from 20.7% for 2006.  This increase resulted from the $2.2 
million increase in the amortization of intangibles associated with acquisitions.  

OPERATING  INCOME.  Operating  income  for  2007  increased  by  approximately  $11.2  million,  or  54.2%,  when  compared  to  2006.  This 
increase was the net of a 55.7% increase in operating income for the MRO segment and a 10.7% decrease in operating income for the Electrical 
Contractor segment.  Operating income for the MRO segment increased as a result of increased gross profit, partially offset by increased selling, 
general,  and  administrative  expense.  Operating  income  for  the  Electrical  Contractor  segment  decreased  as  a  result  of  increased  gross  profit, 
which was more than offset by increased selling, general and administrative costs.  

INTEREST  EXPENSE.  Interest  expense  for  2007  increased  by  72.1%  from  2006.  This  increase  resulted  from  the  combination  of  increased 
debt to  fund  acquisitions  and  internal  growth  and  an  approximate  14  basis  point increase  in  prime  and  LIBOR  market interest  rates  for  2007 
compared to 2006.  

OTHER  INCOME.  Other  income  for  2007  decreased  to  $0.3  million  from  $0.7  million  for  2006  as  a  result  of  gains  recorded  on  sales  of 
equipment and real estate during 2006.  

INCOME TAXES.  Our provision for income taxes differed from the U. S. statutory rate of 35% due to state income taxes and non-deductible 
expenses.  Our effective tax rate for 2007  increased  to 40.0%  from  38.6% for  2006 primarily  because the  statutory  rate  for DXP  increased  to 
35% from 34% as a result of increased taxable income and as a result of increased state income taxes.  State income taxes increased as a result of 
increased operations in states with higher tax rates.  

Liquidity and Capital Resources  

General Overview  

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

We generated approximately $18.5 million of cash in operating activities in 2008 as compared to $13.5 million in 2007. This change between the 
two  years  was  primarily  attributable  to  the $8.5 million  increase in net  income in 2008  compared  to  2007, and  a $6.0 million increase in the 
amount of amortization and depreciation in 2008 compared to 2007, which was partially offset by a larger increase in inventories and a smaller 
increase in payables in 2008 compared to 2007.  

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We paid $73.9 million of cash to purchase businesses in 2008 compared to $125.9 million in 2007.  

We purchased approximately $5.1 million of capital assets during 2008 compared to $1.9 million for 2007.  Capital expenditures during 2008 
and 2007 were related primarily to computer equipment, computer software, production equipment, inventory handling equipment, safety rental 
equipment and building improvements. Capital expenditures for 2009 are expected to be less than the 2008 amount.  

At December 31, 2008, our total long-term debt, including the current portion, was $168.6 million compared to total capitalization (total long-
term debt plus shareholders’ equity) of $298.7 million.  Approximately $165.4 million of this outstanding debt bears interest at various floating 
rates.  Therefore, as an example, a 200 basis point increase in interest rates would increase our annual interest expense by approximately $3.3 
million.  

Our normal trade terms for our customers require payment within 30 days of invoice date.  In response to competition and customer demands we 
will offer extended terms to selected customers with good credit history.  Customers that are financially strong tend to request extended terms 
more often than customers that are not financially strong.  Many of our customers, including companies listed in the Fortune 500, do not pay us 
within stated terms for a variety of reasons, including a general business philosophy to pay vendors as late as possible.  We generally collect the 
amounts due from these large, slow-paying customers.  

During 2008, the amount available to be borrowed under our credit facility increased from $17.1 million at December 31, 2007, to $37.0 million 
at  December  31,  2008.  The  increase  in  availability  is  primarily  the  result  of  increased  accounts  receivable  and  inventory  which  allows  us  to 
borrow more under an asset test.  Our total long-term debt increased $62.4 million during 2008.  The increased borrowings were used primarily 
to fund acquisitions. Management believes that the liquidity of our balance sheet at December 31, 2008, provides us with the ability to meet our 
working capital needs, scheduled principal payments, capital expenditures and Series B preferred stock dividend payments during 2009.  

To hedge a portion of our floating rate debt, as of January 10, 2008, DXP entered into an interest rate swap agreement with the lead bank of our 
Facility.  Through January 11, 2010, this interest rate swap effectively fixes the interest rate on $40 million of floating rate LIBOR borrowings 
under the Facility at 3.68% plus the margin (1.75% at December 31, 2008) in effect under the Facility.  

Credit Facility  

On  August  28,  2008,  DXP  entered  into  a  credit  facility  (the  “Facility”)  with  Wells  Fargo  Bank,  National  Association,  as  lead  arranger  and 
administrative agent for the lenders.  The Facility consists of a $50 million term loan and a revolving credit facility that provides a $150 million 
line  of  credit  to  the  Company.  The  term  loan  requires  principal  payments  of  $2.5  million  per  quarter  beginning  on  December  31,  2008.  This 
Facility replaces the Company’s prior credit facility, which consisted of a $130 million revolving credit facility.  The Facility expires on August 
11, 2013.  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 and certain month ends for the asset test.  

The Company’s borrowings under the revolving credit portion of the Facility and letters of credit outstanding under the Facility at each month-
end must be less than an asset test measured as of the same month-end. The asset test is defined under the Facility as the sum of 85% of the 
Company’s net accounts receivable, 60% of net inventory, and 50% of non real estate property and equipment. The Company’s borrowing and 
letter of credit capacity under the revolving credit portion of the Facility at any given time is $150 million less borrowings under the revolving 
credit portion of the facility and letters of credit outstanding, subject to the asset test described above.  

The revolving credit portion of the Facility provides the option of interest at LIBOR plus a margin ranging from 1.00% to 2.00% or prime plus a 
margin  of  0.0%  to  0.50%.  On  December  31,  2008,  the  LIBOR  based  rate  on  the  revolving  credit  portion  of  the  Facility  was  LIBOR  plus 
1.75%.  On December 31, 2008 the prime based rate on the revolving credit portion of the Facility was prime plus 0.25%.  Commitment fees of 
0.15% to 0.30% per annum are payable on the portion of the Facility capacity not in use for borrowings or letters of credit at any given time.  At 
December 31, 2008, the commitment fee was 0.25%.  The term loan provides the option of interest at LIBOR plus a margin ranging from 2.00% 
to  2.50%  or  prime  plus  a  margin  of  0.50%  to  1.00%.  At  December  31,  2008,  the  LIBOR  based  rate  for  the  term  loan  was  LIBOR  plus 
2.50%.  At  December  31,  2008,  the  prime  based  rate  for  the  term  loan  was  prime  plus  1.00%.  At  December  31,  2008,  $159.5  million  was 
borrowed  under  the  Facility  at  a  weighted  average  interest  rate  of  approximately  3.7%  under  the  LIBOR  options,  including  the  effect  of  the 
interest rate swap, and nothing was borrowed under the prime options under the Facility.  Borrowings under the Facility are secured by all of the 
Company’s accounts receivable, inventory, general intangibles and non real estate property and equipment.  At December 31, 2008, we were in 
compliance with all covenants.  At December 31, 2008, we had $37.0 million available for borrowing under the most restrictive covenant of the 
Facility.  

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The Facility’s principal financial covenants include:  

Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio – The Facility requires that the Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio for the 12 month period ending on the last day of 
each quarter be not less than 1.25 to 1.0, stepping up to 1.5 to 1.0 for the quarter ending December 31, 2009 and to 1.75 for the quarter ending 
December 31, 2010, with “Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio” defined as the ratio of (a) EBITDA for the 12 months ending on such date minus cash 
taxes,  minus  Capital  Expenditures  for  such  period  (excluding  Acquisitions)  to  (b)  the  aggregate  of  interest  expense,  scheduled  principal 
payments in respect of long-term debt and current portion of capital leases for such 12-month period, determined in each case on a consolidated 
basis for Borrower and its subsidiaries.  

Leverage Ratio – The Facility requires that the Company’s Leverage Ratio, determined at the end of each fiscal quarter, not exceed 3.5 to 1.0 as 
of  each  quarter  end,  stepping  down  to  3.0  to  1.0  beginning  the  quarter  ending  December  31,  2009,  and  to  2.75  to  1.0  for  the  quarter  ending 
December  31,  2010.  Leverage  Ratio  is  defined  as  the  outstanding  Indebtedness  divided  by  EBITDA  for  the  twelve  months  then 
ended.  Indebtedness is defined under the Facility for financial covenant purposes as: a) all obligations of DXP for borrowed money including 
but  not  limited  to  senior  bank  debt,  senior  notes,  and  subordinated  debt;  b)  capital  leases;  c)  issued  and  outstanding  letters  of  credit;  and  d) 
contingent obligations for funded indebtedness.  

EBITDA as defined under the Facility for financial covenant purposes means, without duplication, for any period the consolidated net income 
(excluding  any  extraordinary  gains  or  losses)  of  DXP  plus,  to  the  extent  deducted  in  calculating  consolidated  net  income,  depreciation, 
amortization, other non-cash items and non-recurring items, interest expense, and tax expense for taxes based on income and minus, to the extent 
added in calculating consolidated net income, any non-cash items and non-recurring items; provided that, if DXP acquires the equity interests or 
assets of any person during such period under circumstances permitted under the Facility, EBITDA shall be adjusted to give pro forma effect to 
such acquisition assuming that such transaction had occurred on the first day of such period and provided further that, if DXP divests the equity 
interests  or assets  of  any  person during such period  under circumstances permitted  under  this Facility,  EBITDA  shall be  adjusted to give  pro 
forma  effect  to  such  divestiture  assuming  that  such  transaction  had  occurred  on  the  first  day  of  such  period.  Add-backs  allowed  pursuant  to 
Article 11, Regulation S-X, of the Securities Act of 1933 will also be included in the calculation of EBITDA.  

The Leverage Ratio, which declines to 3.0 to 1.0 at December 31, 2009, is the most restrictive covenant and was approximately 2.48 to 1.0 at 
December  31,  2008.  EBITDA  for  the  year  ended  December  31,  2008  was  approximately  $11.9  million,  or  21%,  greater  than  the  amount 
required to meet a 3.0 to 1.0 Leverage Ratio.  

Borrowings  

Current portion of long-term debt  
Long-term debt, less current portion  
Total long-term debt  
Amount available (1)  

December 31,  

2007  

2008  

(in Thousands)  

$       4,200   
101,989   
$   106,189   
$     17,116   

$    13,965   
  154,591   
$  168,556   
$     36,951   

Increase  
(Decrease)  

9,765 
52,602 
62,367 (2) 
19,835 (3) 

(1) Represents amount available to be borrowed under the Facility at the indicated date.  
(2) The funds obtained from the increase in long-term debt were primarily used to complete the 
acquisitions of the businesses of Rocky Mtn. Supply, Inc., PFI, LLC and Falcon Pump.  

(3) The $19.8 million increase in the amount available is primarily a result of increased accounts 

receivable and inventory which allows us to borrow more under an asset test.  

Performance Metrics  

Increase  
(Decrease)  
.3  
Days of sales outstanding (in days)  
Inventory turns  
(0.5)  
Results for businesses acquired in 2008 and 2007 were annualized to compute these performance 
metrics.  

                          December 31,     
2008   
48.5   
4.7   

2007   
48.2   
5.2   

Accounts receivable days of sales outstanding were 48.5 at December 31, 2008 compared to 48.2 days at December 31, 2007.  

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turns  were  4.7  times  at  December  31,  2008  compared  to  5.2  times  at  December  31,  2007.  The  decline  in  inventory  turns  resulted  from  the 
inclusion of businesses acquired in 2007 and 2008 which have lower inventory turns compared to the rest of DXP.  

Funding Commitments  

We  believe  our  cash  generated  from  operations  and  available  under  our  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.  

Contractual Obligations  

The impact that our contractual obligations as of December 31, 2008 are expected to have on our liquidity and cash flow in future periods is as 
follows (in thousands):  

Long-term debt, including current portion (1)  
Operating lease obligations  
Estimated interest payments (2)  
Total  

Total  

$168,556   
39,490   
  916   
$208,962   

Less than 1 
Year  
$ 13,965   
9,681   
409   
$ 24,055   

$23,340   
14,417   
350   
$38,107   

$131,251   
7,364   
157   
$138,772   

More than 5 
Years  
$           -
8,028 
 -
$  8,028 

Payments Due by Period  

1–3 Years  

3-5  
Years  

(1) Amounts represent the expected cash payments of our long-term debt and do not include any fair value adjustment.  
(2) Assumes interest rates in effect at December 31, 2008. Assumes debt is paid on maturity date and not replaced. Does 
not  include  interest  on  the  revolving  line  of  credit  as  borrowings  under  this  facility  fluctuate.  The  amounts  of  interest 
incurred  for  borrowings under the  revolving lines  of credit were $1,301,000,  $2,595,000 and $4,900,000  for  2006,  2007 
and 2008, respectively.  Management anticipates an increased level of interest payments on the Facility in 2009 as a result 
of increased debt levels resulting from debt incurred to fund acquisitions completed during 2008.  

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements  

As  part  of  our  ongoing  business,  we  do  not  participate  in  transactions  that  generate  relationships  with  unconsolidated  entities  or  financial 
partnerships, such as entities often referred to as structured finance or special purpose entities ("SPE's"), which would have been established for 
the purpose of facilitating off-balance sheet arrangements or other contractually narrow or limited purposes.  As of December 31, 2008, we were 
not involved in any unconsolidated SPE transactions.  

Indemnification  

In  the ordinary  course  of business, DXP  enters  into  contractual  arrangements  under  which  DXP  may  agree  to  indemnify  customers  from  any 
losses incurred relating to the services we perform.  Such indemnification obligations may not be subject to maximum loss clauses.  Historically, 
payments made related to these indemnities have been immaterial.  

Discussion of Critical Accounting Policies  

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires us 
to make estimates and assumptions in determining the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities 
at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period.  The significant estimates 
made by us in the accompanying financial statements relate to reserves for accounts receivable collectability, inventory valuations, income taxes, 
self-insured  liability  claims  and  self-insured  medical  claims.  Actual  results  could  differ  from  those  estimates.  Management  periodically  re-
evaluates  these  estimates  as  events  and  circumstances  change.  Together  with  the  effects  of  the  matters  discussed  above,  these  factors  may 
significantly impact the Company’s results of operations from period-to-period.  

Critical accounting 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.  Below  is  a  discussion  of  what  we  believe  are  our  critical  accounting  policies.  Also,  see  Note  1  of  the  Notes  to  the 
Consolidated Financial Statements.  

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Revenue Recognition  

For  binding  agreements  to  fabricate  tangible  assets  to  customer  specifications,  the  Company  recognizes  revenues  using  the  percentage  of 
completion method.  For other sales, the Company recognizes revenues when an agreement is in place, price is fixed, title for product passes to 
the  customer  or  services  have  been  provided  and  collectability  is  reasonably  assured.  Revenues  are  recorded  net  of  sales  taxes.  Revenues 
recognized include product sales and billings for freight and handling charges.  

Allowance for Doubtful Accounts  

Provisions  to  the  allowance for doubtful  accounts  are  made  monthly  and  adjustments are  made periodically  (as  circumstances  warrant)  based 
upon the expected collectability of all such accounts.  Write-offs could be materially different from the reserve provided if economic conditions 
change or actual results deviate from historical trends.  

Inventory  

Inventory consists principally of finished goods and is priced at lower of cost or market, cost being determined using the first-in, first-out (FIFO) 
method.  Reserves are provided against inventory for estimated obsolescence based upon the aging of the inventory and market trends.  Actual 
obsolescence could be materially different from the reserve if economic conditions or market trends change significantly.  

Self-insured Insurance Claims  

We accrue for the estimated loss on self-insured liability claims.  The accrual is adjusted quarterly based upon reported claims information.  The 
actual cost could deviate from the recorded estimate.  

Self-insured Medical Claims  

We  accrue  for  the  estimated  outstanding  balance  of  unpaid  medical  claims  for  our  employees  and  their  dependents.  The  accrual  is  adjusted 
monthly based on recent claims experience.  The actual claims could deviate from recent claims experience and be materially different from the 
reserve.  

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets  

Goodwill and other intangible assets attributable to our reporting units are tested for impairment by comparing the fair value of each reporting 
unit with its carrying value.  Significant estimates used in the determination of fair value include estimates of future cash flows, future growth 
rates, costs of capital and estimates of market multiples.  As required under current accounting standards, we test for impairment annually at year 
end unless factors otherwise indicate that impairment may have occurred.  We did not have any impairments under the provisions of SFAS No. 
142 as of December 31, 2008.  

Purchase Accounting  

The Company estimates the fair value of assets, including property, machinery and equipment and its related useful lives and salvage values, and 
liabilities when allocating the purchase price of an acquisition.  

Income Taxes  

Deferred  income  tax  assets  and  liabilities  are  computed  for  differences  between  the  financial  statement  and  income  tax  bases  of  assets  and 
liabilities.  Such deferred income tax asset and liability computations are based on enacted tax laws and rates applicable to periods in which the 
differences  are  expected  to reverse.  Valuation allowances  are  established  to  reduce deferred  income  tax assets to the amounts  expected to be 
realized.  

SFAS 123(R)  

Effective January 1,  2006,  the Company adopted the fair value recognition  provisions  of Statement of  Financial Accounting Standard 123(R) 
“Share-Based  Payment”  (“SFAS  123(R)”)  using  the  modified  prospective  transition  method.  In  addition,  the  Securities  and  Exchange 
Commission  issued  Staff  Accounting  Bulletin  No.  107  “Share-Based  Payment”  (“SAB  107”)  in  March,  2005,  which  provides  supplemental 
SFAS 123(R) application guidance based on the views of the SEC. Under the modified prospective transition method, compensation cost  

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recognized  beginning  January  1,  2006  includes:  (a) compensation  cost  for  all  share-based  payments  granted  prior  to,  but  not  yet  vested  as  of 
January 1, 2006, based on the grant date fair value estimated in accordance with the original provisions of SFAS No. 123, and (b) compensation 
cost  for  all  share-based  payments  granted  beginning  January  1,  2006,  based  on  the  grant  date  fair  value  estimated  in  accordance  with  the 
provisions of SFAS 123(R). In accordance with the modified prospective transition method, results for prior periods have not been restated.  

No future grants will be made under the Company’s stock option plans.  The Company now uses restricted stock for share-based compensation 
programs.  Compensation expense recognized for restricted stock and stock options in the years ended December 31, 2006, 2007 and 2008 was 
$220,000,  $591,000  and  $930,000,  respectively.  Unrecognized  compensation  expense  under  the  Restricted  Stock  Plan  was  $3,264,000  and 
$3,092,000, respectively, at December 31, 2007 and 2008.  As of December 31, 2008, the weighted average period over which the unrecognized 
compensation expense is expected to be recognized is 35.4 months.  

Recent Accounting Pronouncements  

See Note 2 of the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements for discussion of recent accounting pronouncements.  

Inflation  

We  do  not  believe  the  effects  of  inflation have  any material adverse  effect on our  results  of operations  or  financial condition.  We  attempt  to 
minimize inflationary trends by passing manufacturer price increases on to the customer whenever practicable.  

ITEM 7A. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk  

Our market risk results primarily from volatility in interest rates.  Our exposure to interest rate risk relates primarily to our debt portfolio.  Using 
floating  interest  rate  debt  outstanding  at  December  31,  2008,  a  100  basis  point  increase  in  interest  rates  would  increase  our  annual  interest 
expense by approximately $1.7 million.  

The table below provides information about the Company’s market sensitive financial instruments and constitutes a forward-looking statement.  

Principal Amount By Expected Maturity  
(in thousands, except percentages)  

2009  

2010  

2011  

2012  

2013  

There-  
after  

Total  

Fair  
Value  

$ 1,166 

$ 132 

$  106 

$     113 

$  1,637 

5.80% 

5.82% 

6.25% 

6.25% 

6.25% 

$12,799 

$12,479 

$10,624 

$10,000 

$119,500 

3.32% 
$13,965   

3.30% 
$12,611   

3.07% 
$10,730   

2.97% 
$10,113   

3.34% 
$121,137   

-  

-  

-  

-  

$  3,154 

$   3,154 

$165,402 

$165,402 

$168,556   

$168,556 

Fixed Rate  
  Long- term Debt  
Average  
  Interest Rate  
Floating Rate  
  Long-term Debt  
Average  
  Interest  Rate (1)  
Total Maturities  

(1)  Assumes floating interest rates in effect at December 31, 2008  

To hedge a portion of our floating rate debt, as of January 10, 2008, DXP entered into an interest rate swap agreement with the lead bank of our 
Facility.  Through January 11, 2010 this interest rate swap effectively fixes the interest rate on $40 million of floating rate “LIBOR” borrowings 
under the Facility at 3.68% plus the margin (1.75% at December 31, 2008) in effect under the Facility.  

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ITEM 8.   Financial Statements and Supplementary Data  

TABLE OF CONTENTS  

Reports of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm  

Management Report on Internal Controls  

Consolidated Balance Sheets  

Consolidated Statements of Income  

Consolidated Statements of Shareholders’ Equity  

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows  

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements  

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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM ON FINANCIAL STATEMENTS  

To the Board of Directors and Shareholders of  
   DXP Enterprises, Inc., and Subsidiaries  
Houston, Texas  

We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of DXP Enterprises, Inc. and Subsidiaries as of December 31, 2007 and 2008, 
and the related consolidated statements of income, shareholders' equity and cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 
31,  2008.  These  consolidated  financial  statements  are  the  responsibility  of  the  Company's  management.  Our  responsibility  is  to  express  an 
opinion on these consolidated financial statements based on our audits.  

We  conducted  our  audits  in  accordance  with  auditing  standards  of  the  Public  Company  Accounting  Oversight  Board  (United  States).  Those 
standards require that we plan and perform the audits to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material 
misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit 
also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial 
statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.  

In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the consolidated financial position 
of DXP Enterprises, Inc., and Subsidiaries at December 31, 2007 and 2008, and the results of their operations and their cash flows for each of the 
three years in the period ended December 31, 2008, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. 

We  were  engaged  to  audit,  in  accordance  with  the  standards  of  the  Public  Company  Accounting  Oversight  Board  (United  States),  the 
effectiveness  of  DXP  Enterprises,  Inc.  and  Subsidiaries  internal  control  over  financial  reporting  as  of  December  31,  2008,  based  on  criteria 
established in Internal Control Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission. Our 
report dated March 16, 2009, did not express an opinion on the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting.  

Hein & Associates LLP  
Houston, Texas  

March 16, 2009  

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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM ON INTERNAL CONTROL OVER FINANCIAL REPORTING  

To the Board of Directors and Shareholders of  
DXP Enterprises, Inc.  
Houston, Texas  

We were engaged to audit DXP Enterprises, Inc.’s (the “Company”) internal control over financial reporting based upon criteria established in 
Internal Control — Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (“COSO”). The 
Company’s  management  is  responsible  for  maintaining  effective  internal  control  over  financial  reporting  and  for  its  assessment  of  the 
effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting.  

The scope of our audit of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting was limited as a result of management’s substantial delay 
in  the  performance  of  and  delivery  to  us  of  its  completed  internal  control  assessment.  Specifically,  we  were  provided  substantially  all  of  the 
documentation related to management’s assessment subsequent to December 31, 2008 and, as a result, we were unable to apply other procedures 
to satisfy ourselves as to the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.  

A company’s internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial 
reporting  and  the  preparation  of  consolidated  financial  statements  for  external  purposes  in  accordance  with  accounting  principles  generally 
accepted  in  the  United  States  of  America.  A  company’s  internal  control  over  financial  reporting  includes  those  policies  and  procedures  that 
(i) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of 
the  company;  (ii) provide  reasonable  assurance  that  transactions  are  recorded  as  necessary  to  permit  preparation  of  financial  statements  in 
accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, and that receipts and expenditures of the company are 
being  made  only  in  accordance  with  authorizations  of  management  and  directors  of  the  company;  and  (iii) provide  reasonable  assurance 
regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of the company’s assets that could have a material effect 
on the financial statements.  

Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any 
evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that 
the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.  

Since  management  failed  to  provide  us  with  timely  documentation  of  the  Company’s  internal  control  over  financial  reporting  and  we  were 
unable to apply other procedures to satisfy ourselves as to the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting, the scope 
of our work was not sufficient to enable us to express, and we do not express, an opinion on the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control 
over financial reporting as of December 31, 2008.  

We have also audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), the consolidated 
balance  sheets  of DXP  Enterprises,  Inc. as of  December 31,  2008 and  2007,  and the  related consolidated  statements  of  income,  shareholders’
equity,  and  cash  flows  for  each  of  the  years  in  the  three  year  period  ended  December 31,  2008.  Our  report  thereon  dated  March 16,  2009 
expressed an unqualified opinion.  

Hein & Associates LLP  
Houston, Texas  

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MANAGEMENT’S REPORT ON INTERNAL CONTROL OVER FINANCIAL REPORTING  

The Company has assessed the effectiveness of its internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2008 based on criteria established 
by  Internal  Control  –  Integrated  Framework  issued  by  the  Committee  of  Sponsoring  Organizations  of  the  Treadway  Commission  (“COSO 
Framework”).    The  Company’s  management  is  responsible  for  establishing  and  maintaining  adequate  internal  controls  over  financial 
reporting.  The Company’s independent registered public accountants that audited the Company’s financial statements as of December 31, 2008, 
have issued an attestation report on the Company’s internal control over financial reporting, which appears on page 21.  

Internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and 
the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.  A company’s internal 
control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (1) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, 
accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the company; (2) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are 
recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts 
and expenditures of the company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the company; and (3) 
provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of the company’s assets 
that could have a material effect on the financial statements.  Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not 
prevent or detect misstatements.  Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may 
become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with policies or procedures may deteriorate.  

The  Company’s  assessment  of  the  effectiveness  of  its  internal  control  over  financial  reporting  included  testing  and  evaluating  the  design  and 
operating effectiveness of its internal controls.  In management’s opinion, the Company has maintained effective internal control over financial 
reporting as of December 31, 2008, based on criteria established in the COSO Framework.  

The Company  has excluded  PFI, LLC  and  the  business of Falcon  Pump  from  its assessment of  internal control  over  financial  reporting  as of 
December  31,  2008.  PFI,  LLC  and  the  business  of  Falcon  Pump  were  acquired  by  the  Company  in  purchase  business  combinations  during 
2008.  The total assets and revenues of PFI, LLC and the business of Falcon Pump represents approximately 23% and 3%, respectively, of the 
related consolidated financial statement amounts as of and for the year ended December 31, 2008.  

/s/ David R. Little                                                                  s/ Mac McConnell  
David R. Little                                                                      Mac McConnell  
Chairman of the Board and                                                Senior Vice President/Finance and  
Chief Executive Officer                                                       Chief Financial Officer  

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DXP ENTERPRISES, INC., AND SUBSIDIARIES  
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS  
(In Thousands, Except Share and Per Share Amounts)  

     ASSETS  
Current assets:  
  Cash  
  Trade accounts receivable, net of allowances for doubtful accounts  
    of $2,131 in 2007 and $3,494 in 2008  
  Inventories, net  
  Prepaid expenses and other current assets  
  Deferred income taxes  
     Total current assets  
Property and equipment, net  
Goodwill  
Other intangibles, net of accumulated amortization of $3,242  in 2007  and 
$9,605 in 2008  
Other assets  
     Total assets  
     LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY  
Current liabilities:  
  Current portion of long-term debt  
  Trade accounts payable  
  Accrued wages and benefits  
  Customer advances  
  Federal income taxes payable  
  Other accrued liabilities  
     Total current liabilities  
Long-term debt, less current portion  
Deferred income taxes  
Minority interest in consolidated subsidiary  
Commitments and contingencies (Note 10)  
Shareholders’ equity:  
  Series A preferred stock, 1/10 th vote per share; $1.00 par value;  
   liquidation preference of $100 per share ($112 at December 31, 2008);  
   1,000,000 shares authorized; 1,122 shares issued and outstanding  
  Series B convertible preferred stock, 1/10 th vote per share;  $1.00  par 
value; $100 stated value;  
    liquidation  preference of $100 per  share ($1,500 at December 31, 
2008);   1,000,000 shares  
    authorized;  15,000  shares      issued and outstanding  
  Common stock, $0.01 par value, 100,000,000 shares authorized;  
   12,644,144 and 12,863,304 shares issued and outstanding, respectively.  
Paid-in capital  
Retained earnings  
Treasury stock; 20,049 common shares, at cost  
     Total shareholders’ equity  
     Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity  

December 31,  

2007  
(Restated)  

2008  

$                    3,978   

$                    5,698 

79,969   
86,200   
1,650   
1,791   
173,588   
17,119   
60,849   
35,852   

101,191 
119,097 
2,851 
3,863 
232,700 
20,331 
98,718 
45,227 

762   
$                288,170   

880 
$                397,856 

$                    4,200   
55,020   
10,001   
3,684   
2,510   
5,654   
81,069   
101,989   
2,387   
12   

$                13,965 
57,539 
12,869 
2,719 
7,894 
8,660 
103,646 
154,591 
 9,419 
12 

1 

15 

1 

15 

126 
54,634   
48,762   
(825)   
102,713   
$                288,170   

128 
56,206 
73,838 
-
130,188 
$                397,856 

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

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME  
(In Thousands, Except Per Share Amounts)  

Years Ended December 31,  
2007  

2006  

2008  

Sales  
Cost of sales  
Gross profit  
Selling, general and administrative expense  
Operating income  
Other income  
Interest expense  
Minority interest in loss of consolidated subsidiary  
Income before provision for income taxes  
Provision for income taxes  
Net income  
Preferred stock dividend  
Net income attributable to common  shareholders  

Per share and share amounts  
  Basic earnings per common share  
  Common shares outstanding  
  Diluted earnings per share  
  Common and common equivalent shares  outstanding  

$         279,820   
201,198   
78,622   
57,944   
20,678   
651   
(1,943)   
18   
19,404   
7,482   
11,922   
(90)   
$            11,832   

$                1.17   
10,126   
$                1.04   
11,464   

$         444,547    $         736,883 
529,895 
206,988 
158,797 
48,191 
223 
(6,130) 
-
42,284 
16,397 
25,887 
(90) 
$         25,797 

318,855   
125,692   
93,800   
31,892   
349   
(3,344)   
-  
28,897   
11,550   
17,347   
(90)   
$           17,257   

11,698   

$              1.47    $               2.02 
12,739 
$               1.36    $               1.89 
13,716 

12,782   

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

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY  
Years Ended December 31, 2006, 2007 and 2008  
(In Thousands, Except Share Amounts)  

Series A  
Preferred 
Stock     

Series B  
Preferred  
Stock  

Common  
Stock  

Paid-In  
Capital     

Retained  
Earnings  
(Restated)    

Treasury  
Stock     

Notes  
Receivable  
From  
Share-  
holders  

Total  
(Restated)  

             1 

        15 

        96 

   1,846 

19,673 

          -

      (840) 

 20,791 

-
-  

-

-

-

-  

-
-  

-

-

-

-  

-
-  

-

-

6 

-  

-
-  

220 

424 

3,606 

-
(90)   

-

-

-

-  

11,922   

-
-  

-

-

-

-  

41 
-  

-

-

-

-  

41 
(90) 

220 

424 

3,612 

11,922 

 $     1 

        15 

       102 

   6,096 

31,505 

          -

      (799) 

 36,920 

-

(825) 

799 

-

-  

-

-

-
-  

-

-  

-

-

-
-  

-

-  

-

-

-  

591 

4 

3,394 

(90)   

-

-

20 
-  

44,553 
-  

-
17,347   

-  

-

-

-
-  

$        1 
-  

$        15 
-  

$      126 
-  

$54,634 
-  

$48,762 
(90)   

$(825) 
-  

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

2 

-

930 

642 

-

-

-

(721) 

-  
$        1   

-  
$        15   

-  
$      128   

-  
$56,206   

25,887   
$73,838   

-

825 

-

-  
-  

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

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(90) 

591 

3,398 

44,573 
17,347 

$102,713 
(90) 

930 

1,469 

(721) 

25,887 
$130,188 

-  

-

-

-
-  

-
-  

-

-

-

-  
-  

BALANCES AT  
 DECEMBER 31, 2005  
Collections on notes  
  receivable  
Dividends paid  
Compensation expense  
  for restricted stock and  
  stock options  

Issuance of 47,226 
shares  
   of common stock  
Exercise of stock 
options  
  for 610,238 shares of  
  common stock  
  Net income  
BALANCES AT  
 DECEMBER 31, 2006  
Exchange of note  
  receivable for 40,098  
  shares of common 
stock  
Dividends paid  
Compensation expense  
  for restricted stock  
Exercise of stock 
options  
  for 399,910 shares of  
  common stock  
Sale of 2,000,000 shares 
  from public offering  
Net income  
BALANCES AT  
DECEMBER 31, 2007  
Dividends paid  
Compensation expense  
  for restricted stock  
Exercise of stock 
options  
  and vesting of 
restricted  
  stock for 219,160 of  
  common stock  
Net loss on interest rate  
  swap for 
comprehensive  
  income  
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DXP ENTERPRISES, INC., AND SUBSIDIARIES  
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS  
(In Thousands)  

CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:  
  Net income  
  Adjustments to reconcile net income to net  cash provided  
    by  (used in)  operating activities –  net of acquisitions  
  Depreciation  
  Amortization  
  Deferred income taxes  
  Compensation expense from restricted stock  
  Tax benefit related to exercise of stock options and  
    vesting of restricted stock  
  Gain on sale of property and equipment  
  Minority interest in loss of consolidated subsidiary  
  Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of assets  
    and liabilities acquired in business combinations:  
     Trade accounts receivable  
     Inventories  
     Prepaid expenses and other assets  
     Accounts payable and accrued expenses  
     Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities  
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:  
  Purchase of property and equipment  
  Purchase of businesses, net of cash acquired  
  Proceeds from the sale of property and equipment  
  Net cash used in investing activities  
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:  
  Proceeds from debt  
  Principal payments on revolving line of credit,   
    long-term debt and notes  payable  
  Dividends paid in cash  
  Proceeds from exercise of stock options  
  Proceeds from sale of common stock  
  Tax benefit related to exercise of stock options  
  Collections on notes receivable from shareholders  
    Net cash provided by financing activities  
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH  
CASH AT BEGINNING OF YEAR  
CASH AT END OF YEAR  
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES:  
  Cash paid for  --  
    Interest  
    Income taxes  
  Cash income tax refunds  

2006  

Years Ended December 31  
2007  

2008  

$                 11,922   

$                 17,347   

$                 25,887 

1,216   
538   
(103)   
220   

(3,318) 
(564)   
(18)   

(7,046)   
(11,650)   
(2,553)   
11,341   
(15)   

(2,363)   
(12,075)   
2,181   
(12,257)   

2,258   
2,704   
(559)   
591   

(3,197) 
(8)   
-  

(9,253)   
(6,882)   
3,263   
7,212   
13,476   

(1,902)   
(125,869)   
8   
(127,763)   

87,715   

191,779   

4,629 
6,363 
  143 
930 

(1,362) 
(116) 
-

(10,876) 
(11,161) 
366 
3,655 
18,458 

(5,134) 
(73,943) 
158 
(78,919) 

165,466 

(77,600) 
(90)   
584   
424   
3,172   
41   
14,246   
1,974   
570   
$                   2,544   

(123,940) 
(90)   
202   
44,573   
3,197   
-  
115,721   
1,434   
2,544   
$                   3,978   

(104,662) 
(90) 
105 
-
1,362 
-
62,181 
1,720 
3,978 
$                   5,698 

$                   1,844   
$                   3,329   
$                      470   

$                   3,158   
$                   5,879   
$                        20   

$                   6,207 
$                   9,263 
$                          -

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

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS  

1.  ORGANIZATION AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES:  

DXP Enterprises, Inc. and subsidiaries (“DXP” or the “Company”), a Texas corporation, was incorporated on July 26, 1996, to be the successor 
to  SEPCO  Industries,  Inc.  (“SEPCO”).  The  Company  is  engaged  in  the  business  of  distributing  maintenance,  repair  and  operating  products, 
equipment and service to industrial customers.  The Company is organized into two segments:  Maintenance, Repair and Operating (MRO) and 
Electrical Contractor.  See Note 15 for discussion of the business segments.  

Principles of Consolidation  

The  accompanying  consolidated  financial  statements  include  the  accounts  of  the  Company  and  its  wholly  owned  subsidiaries.  All  significant 
intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.  

Receivables and Credit Risk  

Trade receivables consist primarily of uncollateralized customer obligations due under normal trade terms, which usually require payment within 
30  days  of  the  invoice  date.  However,  these  payment  terms  are  extended  in  select  cases  and  many  customers  do  not  pay  within  stated  trade 
terms.  

The  Company  has  trade  receivables  from  a  diversified  customer  base  in  the  Rocky  Mountain,  Midwestern,  Southeastern  and  Southwestern 
regions  of  the  United  States.  The  Company  believes  no  significant  concentration  of  credit  risk  exists.  The  Company  evaluates  the 
creditworthiness  of  its  customers'  financial  positions  and  monitors  accounts  on  a  regular  basis,  but  generally  does  not  require 
collateral.  Provisions  to  the  allowance  for  doubtful  accounts  are  made  monthly  and  adjustments  are  made  periodically  (as  circumstances 
warrant)  based  upon  management’s  best  estimate  of  the  collectability  of  all  such  accounts.  No  customer  represents  more  than  10%  of 
consolidated sales.  

Inventories  

Inventories  consist  principally  of  finished  goods  and  are  priced  at  lower  of  cost  or  market,  cost  being  determined  using  the  first-in,  first-out 
(“FIFO”)  method.  Reserves  are  provided  against  inventories  for  estimated  obsolescence  based  upon  the  aging  of  the  inventories  and  market 
trends.  

Property and Equipment  

Assets are carried on the basis of cost. Provisions for depreciation are computed at rates considered to be sufficient to amortize the costs of assets 
over their expected useful lives. Depreciation of property and equipment is computed using the straight-line method. Maintenance and repairs of 
depreciable  assets  are  charged  against  earnings  as  incurred.  Additions  and  improvements  are  capitalized.  When  properties  are  retired  or 
otherwise  disposed  of,  the  cost  and  accumulated  depreciation  are  removed  from  the  accounts  and  gains  or  losses  are  credited  or  charged  to 
earnings.  

The principal estimated useful lives used in determining depreciation are as follows:  

Buildings                                                                20 – 39 years  
Building improvements                                        10 – 20 years  
Furniture, fixtures and equipment                        3 – 10 years  
Leasehold improvements                                     over the shorter of the estimated useful life or the term of the related lease  

Cash and Cash Equivalents  

The Company’s presentation of cash includes cash equivalents. Cash equivalents are defined as short-term investments with maturity dates of 90 
days or less at time of purchase.  

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Fair Value of Financial Instruments  

A summary of the carrying and the fair value of financial instruments at December 31, 2007 and 2008 is as follows (in thousands):  

Cash  
Long-term debt, including current portion  

2007  

Carrying  
Value  
$        3,978   
106,189   

Fair  
Value  
$          3,978   
106,189   

2008  

Carrying  
Value  
$        5,698   
168,556   

Fair  
Value  
$        5,698 
168,556 

The  carrying  value  of  the  long-term  debt  approximates  fair  value  based  upon  the  current  rates  and  terms  available  to  the  Company  for 
instruments with similar remaining maturities.  The carrying amounts of accounts receivable and accounts payable approximate their fair values 
due to the short-term maturities of these instruments.  

Stock-Based Compensation  

Effective January 1, 2006, the Company adopted the fair value recognition provisions of Statement of Financial Accounting Standards 123(R) “
Share-Based  Payment”  (“SFAS  123(R)”)  using  the  modified  prospective  transition  method.  In  addition,  the  Securities  and  Exchange 
Commission  (“SEC”)  issued  Staff  Accounting  Bulletin  No.  107  “  Share-Based  Payment  ”  (“SAB  107”)  in  March  2005,  which  provides 
supplemental  SFAS  123(R)  application  guidance  based  on  the  views  of  the  SEC.  Under  the  modified  prospective  transition  method, 
compensation costs recognized in each period ended after January 1, 2006 include: (a) compensation cost for all share-based payments granted 
prior to, but not yet vested as of January 1, 2006, based on the grant date fair value estimated in accordance with the original provisions of SFAS 
No. 123, and (b) compensation cost for all share-based payments granted beginning January 1, 2006, based on the grant date fair value estimated 
in accordance with the provisions of SFAS 123(R). In accordance with the modified prospective transition method, results for prior periods have 
not been restated.  

The adoption of SFAS 123(R) resulted in stock compensation expense related to stock options for the years ended December 31, 2006, 2007 and 
2008  of  $8,600,  zero  and  zero,  respectively,  all  of  which  was  recorded  to  operating  expenses.  No  future  grants  will  be  made  under  the 
Company’s stock option plans.  The Company now uses restricted stock for share-based compensation programs.  

The  Black-Scholes  option-pricing  model  was  used  to  estimate  the  option  fair  values.  The  option-pricing  model  requires  a  number  of 
assumptions, of which the most significant are, expected stock price volatility, the expected pre-vesting forfeiture rate and the expected option 
term  (the  amount  of  time  from  the  grant  date  until  the  options  are  exercised  or  expire).  Expected  volatility  was  calculated  based  upon  actual 
historical stock price movements over periods equal to the expected option term. The expected option term was calculated using the “simplified”
method permitted by SAB 107.  

SFAS 123(R) requires tax benefits resulting from tax deductions in excess of stock-based compensation (“excess tax benefits”) to be classified 
and  reported  as  both  an  operating  cash  outflow  and  a  financing  cash  inflow  upon  adoption  of  SFAS  123(R).  The  Company  has  presented  its 
income tax benefit from stock based compensation as a financing activity in the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows, in the amount of $3.3 
million in 2006, $3.2 million in 2007, and $1.4 million in 2008.  

Revenue Recognition  

For  binding  agreements  to  fabricate  tangible  assets  to  customer  specifications,  the  Company  recognizes  revenues  using  the  percentage  of 
completion  method.  The  extent  of  completion  is  measured  as  cost  incurred  divided  by  the  total  estimated  cost.  At  December  31,  2008,  $1.9 
million of unbilled costs and estimated earnings are included in accounts receivable.  For other sales, the Company recognizes revenues when an 
agreement  is  in  place,  price  is  fixed,  title  for  product  passes  to  the  customer  or  services  have  been  provided  and  collectability  is  reasonably 
assured. Revenues are recorded net of sales taxes.  Revenues recognized include product sales and billings for freight and handling charges.  

The Company reserves for potential customer returns based upon the historical level of returns.  

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Shipping and Handling Costs  

The Company classifies shipping and handling charges billed to customers as sales.  Shipping and handling charges paid to others are classified 
as a component of cost of sales.  

Use of Estimates  

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires the Company to make estimates and 
assumptions  in  determining  the  reported  amounts  of  assets  and  liabilities  and  disclosure  of  contingent  assets  and  liabilities  at  the  date  of  the 
financial  statements  and  the  reported  amounts  of  revenues  and  expenses  during  the  reporting  period.  The  significant  estimates  made  by  the 
Company in the accompanying financial statements relate to the valuation of intangibles, determination of goodwill impairments, reserves for 
accounts receivable collectability, inventory valuations, income taxes and self-insured medical and liability claims.  Actual results could differ 
from those estimates and such differences could be material.  

The Company purchases insurance for catastrophic exposures and those risks required to be insured by law.  The Company retains a portion of 
the  risk  for  medical  claims,  general  liability,  worker’s  compensation  and  property  losses.  The  various  deductibles  per  our  insurance  policies 
generally  do  not  exceed  $200,000  per  occurrence.  There  are  also  certain  risks  for  which  the  Company  does  not  maintain  insurance.  The 
Company  accrues  for  the  estimated  outstanding  balance  of  unpaid  medical  claims  for  our  employees  and  their  dependents  based  upon  recent 
claims experience.  

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets  

Goodwill and other intangible assets attributable to our reporting units are tested for impairment by comparing the fair value of each reporting 
unit with its carrying value.  Significant estimates used in the determination of fair value include estimates of future cash flows, future growth 
rates; costs of capital and estimates of market multiples.  As required under current accounting standards, we test for impairment annually at year 
end unless factors otherwise indicate that impairment may have occurred.  We did not have any impairments under the provisions of SFAS No. 
142 as of December 31, 2006, 2007 or 2008.  

During 2006 the initial purchase price allocation for the 2005 acquisitions was adjusted to allocate $7.0 million of purchase price to intangibles 
other than goodwill and record an additional note payable of $1.0 million.  The increase in intangibles primarily related to recording the value of 
customer relationships and vendor relationships for the 2005 acquisitions.  At December 31, 2006, $17.0 million and $6.5 million (net of $0.5 
million of amortization) of our total purchase price for acquisitions were allocated to goodwill and other intangibles, respectively.  At December 
31, 2007, $60.8 million and $35.9 million (net of $3.2 million of amortization) of total purchase price for acquisitions were allocated to goodwill 
and other intangibles, respectively.  The $43.9 million increase in goodwill and the $29.4 million increase in other intangibles from December 
31,  2006  to  December  31,  2007  results  from  recording  the  estimated  intangibles  for  the  acquisitions  of  Delta  Process  Equipment,  Precision 
Industries, Inc., and Indian Fire and Safety and changes in the estimates of intangibles for businesses acquired during 2006. The changes made in 
2007  to  the  estimates  for  other  intangibles  for  the  2006  acquisitions  relate  primarily  to  increasing  the  value  of  customer  relationships  for 
Production Pump, Safety International, Safety Alliance and Gulf Coast Torch.  The adjustment to goodwill related primarily to the payment of 
contingent purchase price for Production Pump.  At December 31, 2008, $98.7 million and $45.2 million (net of $9.6 million of amortization) of 
total purchase price for acquisitions were allocated to goodwill and other intangibles, respectively.  The $37.9 million increase in goodwill and 
the $9.4 million increase in other intangibles from December 31, 2007 to December 31, 2008 results from recording the goodwill and estimated 
intangibles for acquisitions of Rocky Mtn. Supply, PFI and Falcon Pump, contingent purchase price for acquisitions completed in prior years, 
and changes in the estimates of goodwill and intangibles for businesses acquired in 2007.  The changes made in 2008 to the estimates for other 
intangibles associated with 2007 acquisitions relate primarily to increasing the value of customer relationships for Indian Fire and Safety.  The 
changes made to goodwill primarily relate to reducing the value of acquired inventories for Precision and the payment of contingent purchase 
price  for  Production  Pump.  Other  intangible  assets  are  generally  amortized  on  a  straight  line  basis  over  the  useful  lives  of  the  assets.  All 
goodwill and other intangible assets pertain to the MRO segment.  

The changes in the carrying amount of goodwill and other intangibles for 2006, 2007 and 2008 are as follows (in thousands):  

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Net balance as of January 1, 2006  
Acquired during the year  
Adjustments to prior year estimates  
Amortization  
Net balance as of December 31, 2006  
Acquired during the year  
Adjustments to prior year estimates  
Amortization  
Balance as of December 31, 2007  
Acquired during the year  
Adjustments to prior year estimates  
Amortization  
Balance as of December 31, 2008  

Total  
$      7,436   
16,530   
-  
(538)   
$    23,428   
75,286   
691   
(2,704)   
$    96,701   
45,682   
7,925   
(6,363)   
$  143,945   

Goodwill  

$      7,436   
16,530   
(7,002)   
-  
$    16,964   
48,067   
(4,182)   
-  
$    60,849   
31,402   
6,467   
-  
$    98,718   

Other  
Intangibles  

-
-
7,002 
(538) 
$      6,464 
27,219 
4,873 
(2,704) 
$    35,852 
14,280 
1,458 
(6,363) 
$    45,227 

A summary of amortizable other intangible assets follows (in thousands):  

Vendor agreements  
Customer relationships  
Non-compete agreements  
Total  

As of December 31, 2007  
Gross  
Carrying  
Amount  
$      3,773   
33,804   
1,517   
$    39,094   

Accumulated  
Amortization  
$          (393)   
(2,632)   
(217)   
$       (3,242)   

As of December 31, 2008  
Gross  
Carrying  
Amount  

Accumulated  
Amortization  
(582) 
(8,289) 
(734) 
$  (9,605) 

$    2,496   
50,416   
1,920   
$  54,832   

The estimated future annual amortization of intangible assets for each of the next five years follows (in thousands):  

2009                      $  7,226  
2010                      $  7,091  
2011                      $  6,772  
2012                      $  6,586  
2013                      $  5,867  

The weighted average useful lives of acquired intangibles related to vendor agreements, customer relationships, and non-compete agreements are 
20 years, 7.7 years and 3.5 years, respectively.  The weighted average useful life of amortizable intangible assets in total is 8.1 years.  

Of the $143.9 million net balance of goodwill and other intangibles at December 31, 2008, $94.0 million is expected to be deductible for tax 
purposes.  

Purchase Accounting  

DXP  estimates  the  fair  value  of  assets,  including  property,  machinery  and  equipment  and  its  related  useful  lives  and  salvage  values,  and 
liabilities when allocating the purchase price of an acquisition.  

Income Taxes  

The Company utilizes the asset and liability method of accounting for income taxes.  Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are computed for 
differences  between  the  financial  statement  and  income  tax  bases  of  assets  and  liabilities.  Such  deferred  income  tax  asset  and  liability 
computations  are  based  on  enacted  tax  laws  and  rates  applicable  to  periods  in  which  the  differences  are  expected  to  reverse.  Valuation 
allowances are established to reduce deferred income tax assets to the amounts expected to be realized.  

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The Company determines the realization of goodwill and other intangibles in accordance with SFAS No. 142, “Goodwill and Other Intangible 
Assets”  and  it’s  other  long-lived  assets  in  accordance  with  SFAS  No.  144,  “Accounting  for  the  Impairment  or  Disposal  of  Long-Lived 
Assets”.  Under SFAS No. 142, the Company determines fair value using estimates of future cash flows, future growth rates, costs of capital and 
estimates of market valuation multiples for each reporting unit.  Under SFAS No. 144, the Company compares the carrying value of long-lived 
assets to its projection of future undiscounted cash flows attributable to such assets, as well as evaluates other factors such as business trends and 
general  economic  conditions.  In  the  event  that  the  carrying  value  exceeds  the  future  undiscounted  cash  flows,  the  Company  records  an 
impairment charge against income equal to the excess of the carrying value over the asset’s fair value.  

Comprehensive Income  

Comprehensive income includes net income, foreign currency translation adjustments, unrecognized gains (losses) on postretirement and other 
employment-related plans, changes in fair value of certain derivatives, and unrealized gains and losses on certain investments in debt and equity 
securities. The Company’s other comprehensive (loss) income is comprised exclusively of changes in the value of an interest rate swap.  

Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes  

In July 2006, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued FASB Interpretation No. 48, “Accounting for Uncertainty in Income 
Taxes”  (“FIN  48”),  an  interpretation  of  FASB  Statement  No.  109,  “Accounting  for  Income  Taxes”.  FIN  48  requires  that  a  position  taken  or 
expected to be taken in a tax return be recognized in the financial statements when it is more likely than not (i.e. a likelihood of more than fifty 
percent)  that  the  position  would  be  sustained  upon  examination  by  tax  authorities.  A  recognized  tax  position  is  then  measured  at  the  largest 
amount  of  benefit  that  is  greater  than  fifty  percent  likely  of  being  realized  upon  ultimate  settlement.  The  Company  and  its  subsidiaries  file 
income tax returns in the U.S. federal jurisdiction and various states. With few exceptions, the Company is no longer subject to U. S. federal, 
state and local tax examination by tax authorities for years prior to 2002.  The Company’s policy is to recognize interest related to unrecognized 
tax  benefits  as  interest  expense  and  penalties  as  operating  expenses.  Accrued  interest  is  insignificant  and  there  are  no  penalties  accrued  at 
December 31, 2008.  The Company believes that it has appropriate support for the income tax positions taken and to be taken on its tax returns 
and  that  its  accruals  for  tax  liabilities  are  adequate  for  all  open  years  based  on  an  assessment  of  many  factors  including  past  experience  and 
interpretations of tax law applied to the facts of each matter.  The Company adopted the provisions of FIN 48 on January 1, 2007. The adoption 
of FIN 48 did not impact the consolidated financial condition, result of operations or cash flows.  

2.  NEW ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS:  

In  September  2006,  the  Financial  Accounting  Standards  Board  (“FASB”)  issued  Statement  of  Financial  Accounting  Standards  (“SFAS”) 
No. 157, “Fair Value Measurements” (“SFAS No. 157”). SFAS No. 157 defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value in 
accordance  with  generally  accepted  accounting  principles,  and  expands  disclosures  about  fair  value  measurements.  This  statement  does  not 
require  any  new  fair  value  measurements;  rather,  it  applies  under  other  accounting  pronouncements  that  require  or  permit  fair  value 
measurements. The provisions of this statement are to be applied prospectively as of the beginning of the fiscal year in which this statement is 
initially applied, with any transition adjustment recognized as a cumulative-effect adjustment to the opening balance of retained earnings. The 
provisions  of  SFAS  No. 157 are  effective  for  the  fiscal  years  beginning  after  November 15,  2007.  In  February  2008,  the FASB  issued  FASB 
Staff  Position  (“FSP”)  FAS  157-2,  which  delays  the  effective  date  of  SFAS  No. 157  to  fiscal  years  beginning  after  November 15,  2008,  and 
interim  periods  within  those  years  for  all  nonfinancial  assets  and  nonfinancial  liabilities,  except  those  that  are  recognized  at  fair  value  in  the 
financial  statements  on  a  recurring  basis  (at  least  annually).  See  Note  11  “Fair  Value  of  Financial  Assets  and  Liabilities”  for  additional 
information on the adoption of SFAS 157. The Company is evaluating the effect that implementation of SFAS 157 for its nonfinancial assets and 
nonfinancial liabilities will have on its financial position or results of operations.  

In December 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 141(R), “Business Combinations” (“SFAS 141(R)”). SFAS 141(R) requires the acquiring entity 
in a business combination to measure the identifiable assets acquired, the liabilities assumed and any noncontrolling interest in the acquiree at 
their fair values on the acquisition date, with goodwill being the excess value over the net identifiable assets acquired. In addition, immediate 
expense  recognition is  required for  transaction costs.  SFAS 141(R)  is effective for financial statements  issued  for  fiscal  years beginning  after 
December 15, 2008, and adoption is prospective only. As such, if the Company enters into any business combinations after adoption of SFAS 
141(R), a transaction may significantly affect the Company’s financial position and earnings, but, not cash flows, compared to the Company’s 
past acquisitions.  

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In  December  2007,  the  FASB  issued  SFAS  No. 160,  “Noncontrolling  Interests  in  Consolidated  Financial  Statements-an  amendment  of  ARB 
No. 51”  (“SFAS 160”).  SFAS 160  requires  entities  to report  noncontrolling (minority)  interest as a component  of  shareholders’  equity on the 
balance  sheet;  and  include  all  earnings  of  a  consolidated  subsidiary  in  consolidated  results  of  operations.  SFAS  160  is  effective  for  financial 
statements  issued  for  fiscal  years  beginning  after  December 15,  2008,  and  adoption  is  prospective  only;  however,  presentation  and  disclosure 
requirements  must  be  applied  retrospectively.  The  Company  has  not  yet  determined  the  effect,  if  any;  SFAS  160  will  have  on  its  financial 
position or results of operations.  

In March 2008, the FASB issued SFAS No. 161, “Disclosures about Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities—an amendment of FASB 
Statement  No. 133”  (“SFAS  161”)  SFAS  161  amends  and  expands  the  disclosure  requirements  of  Statement  133  to  provide  a  better 
understanding of how and why an entity uses derivative instruments, how derivative instruments and related hedged items are accounted for, and 
their effect on an entity’s financial position, financial performance, and cash flows. SFAS No. 161 also requires disclosure of the fair values of 
derivative instruments and their gains and losses in a tabular format.  SFAS No. 161 is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years 
and  interim  periods  beginning  after  November  15,  2008,  or  the  Company’s  quarter  ended  March  31,  2009.  As  this  pronouncement  is  only 
disclosure-related, it will not have an impact on the financial position and results of operations.  

In  April  2008,  the  FASB  issued  Staff  Position  (FSP)  No.  FAS  142-3,  Determination  of  the  Useful  Life  of  Intangible  Assets  (“FSP  FAS  142-
3”).  FSP FAS 142-3 amends the factors that should be considered in developing renewal or extension assumptions used to determine the useful 
life of a recognized intangible asset under SFAS No. 142, Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets .  It is effective for financial statements issued 
for fiscal years beginning December 15, 2008, and interim periods within those fiscal years and should be applied prospectively to intangible 
assets  acquired  after  the  effective  date.  Early  adoption  is  not  permitted.  FSP  FAS  142-3  also  requires  expanded  disclosure  related  to  the 
determination of intangible asset useful lives for intangible assets and should be applied to all intangible assets recognized as of, and subsequent 
to the effective date.  The impact of FSP FAS 142-3 will depend on the size and nature of acquisitions completed on or after January 1, 2009.  

In  June  2008,  the  FASB  issued  Staff  Position  No.  EITF  03-6-1,  “Determining  Whether  Instruments  Granted  in  Share-Based  Payment 
Transactions  Are  participating  Securities”  (“FSP  EITF  03-6-1”).  FSP  EITF  03-6-1  provides  that  unvested  share-based  payment  awards  that 
contain non-forfeitable rights to dividends or dividend equivalents (whether paid or unpaid) are participating securities and shall be included in 
the computation of earnings per share pursuant to the two-class method.  FSP EITF 03-6-1 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 
15, 2008, on a retrospective basis and will be adopted by the Company in the first quarter of 2009. The Company has some grants of restricted 
stock  that  contain  non-forfeitable  rights  to  dividends  and  will  be  considered  participating  securities  upon  adoption  of  FSP  EITF  03-6-1.  As 
participating securities, the Company would be required to include these instruments in the calculation of earnings per share (“EPS”), and it will 
need to calculate EPS using the “two-class method”.  Using the number of unvested restricted awards at December 31, 2008, it is estimated the 
computation  under  the  two-class  method  incorporating  unvested  restricted  stock  awards  as  participating  securities  may  reduce  annual  diluted 
EPS up to $0.03 per share.  

3.  ACCOUNTING METHODS ADOPTED JANUARY 1, 2008  

On January 1, 2008, we elected to change our costing method for our inventories accounted for on the last-in, first-out method (“LIFO”) to the 
first-in, first-out (“FIFO”) method.  The percentage of total inventories accounted for under the LIFO method was approximately 46% at 
December 31, 2007.  We believe the FIFO method is preferable as it conforms the inventory costing methods for all of our inventories to a single 
method.  The FIFO method also better reflects current acquisition costs of those inventories on our consolidated balance sheets and enhances the 
matching of future cost of sales with revenues. In accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 154, Accounting Changes 
and Error Corrections , (“SFAS No. 154”), all prior periods presented have been adjusted to apply the new method retrospectively.  The effect 
of the change in our inventory costing method includes the LIFO reserve and related impact on the obsolescence reserve.  This change increased 
our inventory balance by $2.0 million and increased retained earnings, net of income tax effects, by $1.2 million as of January 1, 2004.  

The effect of this change in accounting principle was immaterial to the results of operations for all prior periods presented from January 1, 2004 
through December 31, 2007.  The effect of the change in accounting principle for inventory costs on the December 31, 2007 balance sheets is 
presented below.  Certain financial statement line items are combined if they were not affected by the change in accounting principle.  

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Reported  

ASSETS  

December 31, 2007  

Change to  
FIFO  

(in thousands)  

Restated  

$      84,196   
87,388   
171,584   
114,582   
$     286,166   

$      2,004   
-  
2,004   
-  
$      2,004   

$    86,200 
87,388 
173,588 
114,582 
$  288,170 

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY   

$         1,708   
78,559   
80,267   
104,388   
184,655   

$            802   
-  
802   
-  
802   

47,560   
53,951   
101,511   
$    286,166   

1,202   
-  
1,202   
$      2,004   

$      2,510 
78,559 
81,069 
104,388 
185,457 

48,762 
53,951 
102,713 
$  288,170 

Current assets  
  Inventories  
  Other current assets  
    Total current assets  
Other assets  
    Total Assets  

Current liabilities  
  Income taxes payable  
  Other current liabilities  
    Total current liabilities  
Other liabilities  
    Total liabilities  

Shareholders’ equity  
  Retained earnings  
  Other shareholders’ equity  
    Total shareholders’ equity  
  Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity  

On January 1, 2007, we also changed our accounting method from the completed-contract method to the percentage of completion method for 
binding agreements to fabricate tangible assets to customers’ specifications in accordance with Statement of Position 81-1, Accounting for 
Performance of Construction-Type and Certain Production-Type Contracts.  The percentage-of-completion method presents the economic 
substance of these transactions more clearly and timely than the completed-contract method.  The effect of this change in accounting principle 
was immaterial to results of operations and balance sheets for all prior periods presented.  

4.  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. Any contingent purchase price will increase goodwill when paid.  

During 2006 the initial purchase price allocation for the 2005 acquisitions was adjusted to allocate $7.0 million of purchase price to intangibles 
other than goodwill and record an additional note payable of $1.0 million.  The increase in intangibles primarily related to recording the value of 
customer relationships and vendor relationships for the 2005 acquisitions.  

On May 31, 2006, DXP purchased the businesses of Production Pump and Machine Tech.  DXP acquired these businesses to strengthen DXP’s 
position  with  upstream  oil  and  gas  and  pipeline  customers.  DXP  paid  approximately  $8.9  million  for  the  acquired  businesses  and  assumed 
approximately  $1.2  million  of  liabilities.  The  purchase  price  consisted  of  approximately  $5.4  million  paid  in  cash  and  $3.5  million  in  seller 
notes  payable.  In  addition,  DXP  may  pay  up  to  an  additional  $1.2  million  contingent  upon  future  earnings.  The  cash  portion  was  funded  by 
utilizing available capacity under DXP’s credit facility. The seller notes, which are subordinated to DXP’s credit facility, bear interest at prime 
minus 2%.  

On October 11, 2006, DXP completed the acquisition of the business of Safety International.  DXP acquired this business to strengthen DXP’s 
expertise in safety products and services.  DXP paid $2.2 million in cash for the business of Safety International, Inc.  The purchase price was 
funded by utilizing available capacity under DXP’s credit facility.  

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strengthen DXP’s expertise in the distribution of welding supplies.  DXP paid approximately $5.5 million, net of $0.5 million of acquired cash, 
for the business of Gulf Coast Torch & Regulator and assumed approximately $0.2 million of debt. Approximately $3.5 million of the purchase 
price was paid in cash funded by utilizing available capacity under DXP’s credit facility.  $2.0 million of the purchase price was paid by issuing 
seller notes payable.  The seller notes, which are subordinated to DXP’s credit facility, bear interest at prime minus 1.75%.  

On  November  1,  2006,  DXP  completed  the  acquisition  of  the  business  of  Safety  Alliance.  DXP  acquired  this  business  to  strengthen  DXP’s 
expertise  in  safety  services.  DXP  paid  $2.3  million  in  cash  for  the  business  of  Safety  Alliance.  The  purchase  price  was  funded  by  utilizing 
available capacity under DXP’s  credit facility.  

The initial purchase price allocation for the 2006 acquisitions was adjusted in 2007 to allocate $4.9 million of purchase price to intangibles other 
than goodwill and record $0.7 million of additional purchase price. The changes made in 2007 to the estimates for other intangibles for the 2006 
acquisitions  relate  primarily  to  increasing  the  value  of  customer  relationships  for  Production  Pump,  Safety  International,  Safety  Alliance  and 
Gulf Coast Torch.  The adjustment to goodwill related primarily to the payment of contingent purchase price for Production Pump.  

On May 4, 2007, DXP completed the acquisition of the business of Delta Process Equipment. DXP paid $10.0 million in cash for the business of 
Delta  Process  Equipment.  DXP  acquired  this  business  to  diversify  DXP’s  customer  base  in  the  municipal,  wastewater  and  downstream 
industrial pump markets.  The purchase price was funded by utilizing available capacity under DXP’s credit facility.  

On September 10, 2007, DXP completed the acquisition of Precision Industries, Inc. DXP acquired this business to expand DXP’s geographic 
presence and strengthen DXP’s integrated supply offering.  The Company paid $106 million in cash for Precision Industries, Inc.  The purchase 
price  was  funded  using  approximately  $24  million  of  cash  on  hand  and  approximately  $82  million  borrowed  from  a  new  credit  facility.  In 
addition, DXP may pay additional purchase price contingent upon 2009 and 2010 earnings and product savings.  

On October 19, 2007, DXP completed the acquisition of the business of Indian Fire & Safety.  DXP acquired this business to strengthen DXP’s 
expertise in safety products and services in New Mexico and Texas.  DXP paid $6.0 million in cash, $3.0 million in a seller note and $3.0 million 
in  future  payments  contingent  upon  future  earnings  for  the  business  of  Indian  Fire  &  Safety.  The  seller  note  bears  interest  at  prime  minus 
1.75%.  The cash portion was funded by utilizing available capacity under DXP’s credit facility.  

The  allocation  of  purchase  price  for  all  acquisitions  completed  in  2007  was  preliminary  in  the  December  31,  2007  consolidated  balance 
sheet.  The following  table summarizes  the  estimated fair values of the assets  acquired and liabilities  assumed during 2007 as reflected in the 
December 31, 2007 consolidated financial statements (in thousands):  

Cash  
Accounts Receivable  
Inventory  
Property and equipment  
Goodwill and intangibles  
Other assets  
Assets acquired  
Current liabilities assumed  
Non-current liabilities assumed  
  Net assets acquired  

$     643 
29,348 
34,204 
7,532 
83,440 
2,628 
157,795 
(28,052) 
(317) 
$129,426 

During 2008 the initial purchase price allocation for 2007 acquisitions was adjusted to allocate $1.5 million of purchase price to other intangibles 
and increase goodwill by $6.5 million.  The changes made in 2008 to the estimates for other intangibles associated with 2007 acquisitions relate 
primarily to increasing the value of customer relationships for Indian Fire and Safety.  The changes made to goodwill primarily relate to reducing 
the value of acquired inventories for Precision and the payment of contingent purchase price for Production Pump.  

On  January  31,  2008,  DXP  completed  the  acquisition  of  the  business  of  Rocky  Mtn.  Supply.  DXP  acquired  this  business  to  expand  DXP’s 
presence  in  the  Colorado  area.  DXP  paid  $3.9  million  in  cash  and  $0.7  million  in  seller  notes.  The  seller  notes  bear  interest  at  prime  minus 
1.75%.  

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On August 28, 2008, DXP completed the acquisition of PFI, LLC.  DXP acquired this business to strengthen DXP’s expertise in the distribution 
of fasteners.  DXP paid $66.4 million in cash for this business.  The cash was funded by utilizing a new credit facility.  

On December 1, 2008, DXP completed the acquisition of the business of Falcon Pump.  DXP acquired this business to strengthen DXP’s pump 
offering  in  the  Rocky  Mountain  area.  DXP  paid  $3.1  million  in  cash,  $0.8  million  in  seller  notes  and  up  to  $1.0  million  in  future  payments 
contingent upon future earnings of the acquired business. The seller notes bear interest at ninety day LIBOR plus 0.75%.  

The allocation of purchase price for all acquisitions completed in 2008 is preliminary in the December 31, 2008 and the consolidated balance 
sheets.  The initial purchase price allocations may be adjusted within one year of the purchase date for changes in the estimates of the fair value 
of assets acquired (primarily intangibles, inventory, and property and equipment)  and liabilities assumed.  The following table summarizes the 
estimated  fair  values  of  the  assets  acquired  and  liabilities  assumed  during  2008  as  reflected  in  the  December  31,  2008  consolidated  financial 
statements (in thousands):  

Cash  
Accounts Receivable  
Inventory  
Property and equipment  
Goodwill and intangibles  
Other assets  
Assets acquired  
Current liabilities assumed  
Non-current liabilities assumed  
  Net assets acquired  

$       678 
10,336 
27,793 
2,757 
45,375 
339 
87,278 
(6,039) 
(5,775) 
$  75,464 

The  pro  forma  unaudited  results  of  operations  for  the  Company  on  a  consolidated  basis  for  the  years  ended  December  31,  2007  and  2008, 
assuming the purchases completed in 2007 and 2008 were consummated as of January 1 of each year follows:  

Years Ended December 31,  

2007  

2008  

(Unaudited)  
In Thousands, except for per share data  

$740,059   
$  22,709   

$1.83   
$1.69   

$796,164 
$  27,828 

$2.18 
$2.03 

Net sales  
Net income  
Per share data  
  Basic Earnings  
  Diluted Earnings  

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The  pro  forma  unaudited  results  of  operations  for  the  Company  on  a  consolidated  basis  for  the  years  ended  December  31,  2006  and  2007, 
assuming the purchases actually completed in 2006 and 2007 were consummated as of January 1 of each year follows:  

Years Ended December 31,  
2006  

2007  

(Unaudited)  
In Thousands, except for per share data  

$633,088   
$  14,846   

$      1.45   
$      1.29   

$648,745 
$  18,294 

$      1.56 
$      1.43 

Net sales  
Net income  
Per share data  
  Basic earnings  
  Diluted earnings  

5.  INVENTORIES:  

The carrying values of inventories are as follows:  

Finished goods  
Work in process  
Inventories  

6.  PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT:  

Property and equipment consisted of the following:  

December 31,  

(in Thousands)  

2007  
(Restated) 

$82,198   
4,002   
$86,200   

2008  

$117,582 
1,515 
$119,097 

December 31,  

2007  

2008  

(in Thousands)  
$1,809   
7,120   
17,131   
26,060   
(8,941)   

$  1,775 
7,480 
24,202 
33,457 
(13,126) 

$17,119   

$20,331 

Land  
Buildings and leasehold improvements  
Furniture, fixtures and equipment  

Less  –  Accumulated  depreciation 
amortization  

and 

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7.  LONG-TERM DEBT:  

Long-term debt consisted of the following:  

Line of credit  
Term loan,  payable in quarterly installments of  $2.5 million through August 
2013  
Unsecured notes payable to individuals at 6.0%, payable in monthly  
  installments through December 2009  
Unsecured  notes  payable  to  individuals,  at  variable  rates  (1.25%  to  3.5%  at 
December 31, 2008)  
  payable in monthly installments through  November 2011  
Mortgage loans payable to financial institutions, 6.25% collateralized by real 
estate, payable in  
  monthly installments    through January 2013  
Other notes  

Less:  Current portion  

December 31,  

2007  

2008  

(in Thousands)  

$94,193   
-  

$112,000 
47,500 

2,108 

6,719 

862 

5,901 

2,138 

2,050 

1,031   
106,189   
(4,200)   
$101,989   

243 
168,556 
(13,965) 
$154,591 

On  August  28,  2008  DXP  entered  into  a  credit  facility  (the  “Facility”)  with  Wells  Fargo  Bank,  National  Association,  as  lead  arranger  and 
administrative agent for the lenders.  The Facility consists of a $50 million term loan and a revolving credit facility that provides a $150 million 
line  of  credit  to  the  Company.  The  term  loan  requires  principal  payments  of  $2.5  million  per  quarter  beginning  on  December  31,  2008.  This 
Facility replaces the Company’s prior credit facility, which consisted of a $130 million revolving credit facility.  The Facility expires on August 
11, 2013.  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.  

To hedge a portion of our floating rate debt, as of January 10, 2008, DXP entered into an interest rate swap agreement with the lead bank of the 
Facility.  Through January 11, 2010, this interest rate swap effectively fixes the interest rate on $40 million of floating rate LIBOR borrowings 
under the Facility at 3.68% plus the margin (1.75% at December 31, 2008) in effect under the Facility.  

The Company’s borrowings under the revolving credit portion of the Facility and letters of credit outstanding under the Facility at each month-
end must be less than an asset test measured as of the same month-end. The asset test is defined under the Facility as the sum of 85% of the 
Company’s net accounts receivable, 60% of net inventory, and 50% of non real estate property and equipment. The Company’s borrowing and 
letter of credit capacity under the revolving credit portion of the Facility at any given time is $150 million less borrowings under the revolving 
credit facility and letters of credit outstanding, subject to the asset test described above.  

The revolving credit portion of the Facility provides the option of interest at LIBOR plus a margin ranging from 1.00% to 2.00% or prime plus a 
margin  of  0.0%  to  0.50%.  On  December  31,  2008,  the  LIBOR  based  rate  on  the  revolving  credit  portion  of  the  Facility  is  LIBOR  plus 
1.75%.  On December 31, 2008 the prime based rate on the revolving credit portion of the Facility was prime plus 0.25%.  Commitment fees of 
0.15% to 0.30% per annum are payable on the portion of the Facility capacity not in use for borrowings or letters of credit at any given time.  At 
December 31, 2008, the commitment fee was .25%.  The term loan provides the option of interest at LIBOR plus a margin ranging from 2.00% 
to  2.50%  or  prime  plus  a  margin  of  0.50%  to  1.00%.  At  December  31,  2008,  the  LIBOR  based  rate  for  the  term  loan  was  LIBOR  plus 
2.50%.  At  December  31,  2008,  the  prime  based  rate  for  the  term  loan  is  prime  plus  1.00%.  At  December  31,  2008,  $159.5  million  was 
borrowed  under  the  Facility  at  a  weighted  average  interest  rate  of  approximately  3.7%  under  the  LIBOR  options,  including  the  effect  of  the 
interest rate swap, and nothing was borrowed under the prime options under the Facility.  Borrowings under the Facility are secured by all of the 
Company’s accounts receivable, inventory, general intangibles and non real estate property and equipment.  At December 31, 2008, we were in 
compliance with all covenants.  At December 31, 2008, we had $37.0 million available for borrowing under the most restrictive covenant of the 
Facility.  

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The Facility’s principal financial covenants include:  

Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio – The Facility requires that the Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio for the 12 month period ending on the last day of 
each quarter  be not less than 1.25 to 1.0, stepping up to 1.5 to 1.0 for the quarter ending December 31, 2009 and to 1.75 for the quarter ending 
December 31, 2010, with “Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio” defined as the ratio of (a) EBITDA for the 12 months ending on such date minus cash 
taxes,  minus  Capital  Expenditures  for  such  period  (excluding  Acquisitions)  to  (b)  the  aggregate  of  interest  expense,  scheduled  principal 
payments in respect of long term debt and current portion of capital leases for such 12-month period, determined in each case on a consolidated 
basis for Borrower and its subsidiaries.  

Leverage Ratio - The Facility requires that the Company’s Leverage Ratio, determined at the end of each fiscal quarter, not exceed 3.5 to 1.0 as 
of  each  quarter  end,  stepping  down  to  3.0  to  1.0  beginning  the  quarter  ending  December  31,  2009  and  to  2.75  to  1.0  for  the  quarter  ending 
December  31,  2010.  Leverage  Ratio  is  defined  as  the  outstanding  Indebtedness  divided  by  EBITDA  for  the  twelve  months  then 
ended.  Indebtedness is defined under the Facility for financial covenant purposes as: a) all obligations of DXP for borrowed money including 
but  not  limited  to  senior  bank  debt,  senior  notes,  and  subordinated  debt;  b)  capital  leases;  c)  issued  and  outstanding  letters  of  credit;  and  d) 
contingent obligations for funded indebtedness.  

EBITDA as defined under the Facility for financial covenant purposes means, without duplication, for any period the consolidated net income 
(excluding  any  extraordinary  gains  or  losses)  of  DXP  plus,  to  the  extent  deducted  in  calculating  consolidated  net  income,  depreciation, 
amortization, other non-cash items and non-recurring items, interest expense, and tax expense for taxes based on income and minus, to the extent 
added in calculating consolidated net income, any non-cash items and non-recurring items; provided that, if DXP acquires the equity interests or 
assets of any person during such period under circumstances permitted under the Facility, EBITDA shall be adjusted to give pro forma effect to 
such acquisition assuming that such transaction had occurred on the first day of such period and provided further that, if DXP divests the equity 
interests  or assets  of  any  person during such period  under circumstances permitted  under  this Facility,  EBITDA  shall be  adjusted to give  pro 
forma  effect  to  such  divestiture  assuming  that  such  transaction  had  occurred  on  the  first  day  of  such  period.  Add-backs  allowed  pursuant  to 
Article 11, Regulation S-X, of the Securities Act of 1933 will also be included in the calculation of EBITDA.  

The Facility prohibits the payment of dividends on the Company’s common stock.  

The maturities of long-term debt for the next five years and thereafter are as follows (in thousands):  

2009  
2010  
2011  
2012  
2013  
Thereafter  

$     13,965 
12,610 
10,730 
10,113 
121,138 
-

8.  INCOME TAXES:  

The provision for income taxes consists of the following:  

2006  

Years Ended December 31,  
2007  
(in Thousands)  

2008  

Current -  
  Federal  
  State  

Deferred  

$  6,545   
1,040   
7,585   
(103)   
$  7,482   

$ 10,939   
1,170   
12,109   
(559)   
$ 11,550   

$  14,605 
1,649 
16,254 
143 
$ 16,397 

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The  difference  between  income  taxes  computed  at  the  federal  statutory  income  tax  rate  (34%  for  2006  and  35%  for  2007  and  2008)  and  the 
provision for income taxes is as follows:  

Income taxes computed at federal statutory rate  
State income taxes, net of federal benefit  
Other  

2006  

Years Ended December 31,  
2007  
(in Thousands)  
$ 10 ,114   
760   
676   
$ 11,550   

$  6,597   
686   
199   
$  7,482   

2008  

$  14,799 
1,072 
526 
$ 16,397 

The net current and noncurrent components of deferred income tax balances are as follows:  

Net current assets  
Net non-current liabilities  
Net assets (liabilities)  

Deferred tax liabilities and assets were comprised of the following:  

December 31,  

2007  

2008  

(in Thousands)  

$    1,791   
(2,387)   
$    (596)   

$    3,863 
(9,419) 
$(5,556) 

Deferred tax assets:  
  Goodwill  
  Allowance for doubtful accounts  
  Inventories  
  State net operating loss carryforwards  
  Accruals  
  Interest rate swap  
  Other  
    Total deferred tax assets  
  Less valuation allowance  
    Total deferred tax assets, net of valuation allowance 
Deferred tax liabilities  
  Goodwill  
  Intangibles  
  Property and equipment  
  Other  
Net deferred tax asset (liability)  

December 31,  

2007  

2008  

(in Thousands)  

$         473   
746   
451   
33   
310   
-  
425   
2,438   
(33)   
2,405   

(381)   
(2,089)   
(431)   
(100)   
$      (596)   

$         440 
1,340 
1,316 
16 
401 
481 
366 
4,360 
(16) 
4,344 

(1,356) 
(7,009) 
(1,409) 
(126) 
$(5,556) 

The Company has certain state tax net operating loss  carryforwards  aggregating approximately $0.3 million before tax, which expire  in years 
2009  through  2020.  A  valuation  allowance  has  been  recorded  to  offset  the  deferred  tax  asset  related  to  these  state  tax  net  operating  loss 
carryforwards.  The  valuation  allowance  represents  a  provision  for  the  uncertainty  as  to  the  realization  of  these  carryforwards.  The  valuation 
allowance decreased by $3,000, $8,000 and $17,000 in the years ended December 31, 2006, 2007 and 2008, respectively.  

9.  SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY:  

On September 30, 2008, DXP paid a two for one common stock dividend.  DXP’s financial statements have been restated to reflect the effect of 
this common stock dividend on all periods presented.  

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Series A and B Preferred Stock  

The holders of Series A preferred stock are entitled to one-tenth of a vote per share on all matters presented to a vote of shareholders generally, 
voting as a class with the holders of common stock, and are not entitled to any dividends or  
distributions other than in the event of a liquidation of the Company, in which case the holders of the Series A preferred stock are entitled to a 
$100 liquidation preference per share. Each share of the Series B convertible preferred stock is convertible into 28 shares of common stock and a 
monthly dividend per share of $.50. The holders of the Series B convertible stock are also entitled to a $100 liquidation preference per share after 
payment of the distributions to the holders of the Series A preferred stock and to one-tenth of a vote per share on all matters presented to a vote 
of shareholders generally, voting as a class with the holders of the common stock.  

Restricted Stock  

Under a restricted stock plan approved by DXP’s shareholders in July 2005 (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 as of December 31, 2007, vest 20% each 
year  for five years after  the  date  of  grant,  33.3%  each  year for three  years  after  the  grant  date  or  10%  each  year  for  ten  years  after  the grant 
date.  The shares of restricted stock granted to non-employee directors of DXP vest 100% one year after the grant date.  Prior to July 24, 2006, 
the Restricted Stock Plan provided that on each July 1 during the term of the plan each non-employee director of DXP would be granted 3,000 
shares of restricted stock which will vest one year after the grant date.  On July 24, 2006, the Restricted Stock Plan was amended to grant to each 
non-employee director of DXP the number of whole shares calculated by dividing $75,000 by the closing price of the common stock on such 
July 1.  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.  

The  following  table  provides  certain  information  regarding  the  shares  authorized,  granted  and  available  for  future  grant  under  the  Restricted 
Stock Plan at December 31, 2008:  

Number of shares authorized for grants  
Number of shares granted  
Number of shares available for future grants  
Weighted-average grant price of granted shares  

600,000 
306,022 
293,978 
$  15.77 

Changes in non-vested restricted stock for 2006, 2007 and 2008 were as follows:  

Non-vested at December 31, 2005  
Granted  
Non-vested at December 31, 2006  
Granted  
Vested  
Non-vested at December 31, 2007  
Granted  
Vested  
Non-vested at December 31, 2008  

Number  
Of Shares  

-  
87,396   
87,396   
161,120   
36,064   
212,452   
57,506   
(54,708)   
215,250   

Weighted 
Average  
Grant Price  
-  
$12.33  
$12.33  
$18.54  
$13.65  
$16.81  
$13.21  
$16.60  
$15.91  

Compensation  expense  recognized  for  restricted  stock  in  the  years  ended  December  31,  2006,  2007  and  2008  was  $213,000,  $591,000  and 
$930,000, respectively.  Related income tax benefits recognized in earnings were approximately $85,000, $236,000 and $372,000 in 2006, 2007 
and 2008, respectively.  Unrecognized compensation expense under the Restricted Stock Plan was $3,264,000 and $3,092,000, respectively, at 
December 31, 2007 and 2008.  As of December 31, 2008, the weighted average period over which the unrecognized compensation expense is 
expected to be recognized is 35.4 months.  

Stock Options  

The DXP Enterprises, Inc. 1999 Employee Stock Option Plan, the DXP Enterprises, Inc. Long-Term Incentive Plan and the DXP Enterprises, 
Inc. Director Stock Option Plan authorized the grant of options to purchase 1,800,000, 660,000 and 400,000 shares of the Company’s common 
stock, respectively.  In accordance with these stock option plans that were approved by the Company’s shareholders, options were granted to key 
personnel for the purchase of shares of the Company’s common stock at prices not less than the fair market value of the shares on the dates of 
grant.  Most options could be exercised not earlier than twelve months nor later than ten years from the date of grant. No future grants will be 
made under these stock option plans.  Activity during 2006, 2007 and 2008 with respect to the stock options follows:  

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Outstanding at December 31, 2005  
  Exercised  
  Cancelled or expired  
Outstanding at December 31, 2006  
  Exercised  
Outstanding at December 31, 2007  
  Exercised  
Outstanding and exercisable at   
  December 31, 2008  

Shares  
1,242,860   
(610,238)   
(10,260)   
622,362   
(399,910)   
222,452   
(164,452)   

Options Price  
Per Share  
$0.46 - $6.00  
$0.50 - $6.00  
$6.00 - $6.00  
$0.46 - $3.36  
$0.46 - $1.25  
$0.50 - $3.36  
$0.50 - $0.68  

Weighted  
Average  
Exercise  
Price  

$1.05   
$1.28   
$6.00   
$0.70   
$0.50   
$1.07   
$0.64   

Aggregate  
Intrinsic  
Value  

$  8,657,000 

$10,464,000 
$  8,511,000 
$  4,953,000 
$  3,511,000 

58,000 

$1.25 - $3.36  

$2.33 

$     712,000 

The total intrinsic value, or the difference between the exercise price and the market price on the date of exercise, of all options exercised during 
2006, 2007 and 2008, was approximately $8.7 million, $8.5 million and $3.5 million, respectively. Cash received from stock options exercised 
during 2006, 2007 and 2008 was $584,000, $202,000 and $105,000, respectively.  

Stock options outstanding and currently exercisable at December 31, 2008 are as follows:  

Options Outstanding and Exercisable  
   Weighted Average  

Range of  
Exercise Prices  
$1.25  
$2.26 to $3.36     

Number of  
Outstanding  
18,000  
40,000  

Remaining  
Contractual Life  
(in years)  
1.3  
5.9  

Weighted  
Average  
Exercise Price  
$1.25  
$2.81  

The options outstanding at December 31, 2008, expire between April 2010 and May 2015. The weighted average remaining contractual life was 
4.9 years, 3.2 years and 4.5 years at December 31, 2006, 2007 and 2008, respectively.  

Certain Equity Related Transactions  

During  2006,  2007  and  2008,  employees  and  directors  of  DXP  exercised  non-qualified  stock  options.  DXP  received  a  tax  deduction  for  the 
amount of the difference between the exercise price and the fair market value of the shares recognized as income by the individuals exercising 
the options. The after tax benefit of the tax deduction is accounted for as an increase in paid-in capital.  

During  June  2007,  DXP  sold  2,000,000  shares  of  common  stock  in  a  public  offering  for  proceeds  of  $44.6  million,  net  of  placement  agent 
commissions and expenses.  

On October 24, 2007, DXP exchanged a note receivable from Mr. David Little, Chief Executive Officer, with a value of $825,000, including 
accrued  interest,  for  40,098  shares  of  common  stock  owned  by  Mr.  Little.  The  shares  were  valued  at  the  $20.57  per  share  closing  price  on 
October 24, 2007.  

Earnings Per Share  

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 years ended December 31, 2006, 2007 and 2008.  

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Basic:  
Basic weighted average shares outstanding  
Net income  
Convertible preferred stock dividend  
Net income attributable to common  shareholders  
Per share amount  

Diluted:  
Basic weighted average shares outstanding  
Net effect of dilutive stock options and restricted  
   stock - based on   the treasury stock method  
Assumed conversion of convertible  preferred stock 
Total  common  and  common  equivalent  shares  
outstanding  
Net income attributable to common  shareholders  
Convertible preferred stock dividend  
Net income for diluted earnings per share  
Per share amount  

2006  
2008  
2007  
(in Thousands, except per share amounts)  

10,126   
$11,922   
(90)   
$11,832   
$1.17   

11,698   
$17,347   
(90)   
$17,257   
$1.47   

12,739 
$25,887 
(90) 
$25,797 
$2.02 

10,126   

11,698   

12,739 

498 
840   
11,464   

$11,832   
90   
$11,922   
$1.04   

244 
840   
12,782   

$17,257   
90   
$17,347   
$1.36   

137 
840 
13,716 

$25,797 
90 
$25,887 
$1.89 

10.  COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES:  

The Company leases equipment, automobiles and office facilities under various operating leases. The future minimum rental commitments as of 
December 31, 2008, for non-cancelable leases are as follows (in thousands):  

2009  
2010  
2011  
2012  
2013  
Thereafter  

$   9,681 
7,994 
6,423 
4,376 
2,988 
8,028 
$ 39,490 

Rental  expense  for  operating  leases  was  $2,790,000,  $5,637,000  and  $10,351,000  for  the  years  ended  December  31,  2006,  2007  and  2008 
respectively.  

In  2004,  DXP  and  DXP’s  vendor  of  fiberglass  reinforced  pipe  were  sued  in  Louisiana  by  a  major  energy  company  regarding  the  failure  of 
Bondstrand  PSX  JFC  pipe,  a  recently  introduced  type  of  fiberglass  reinforced  pipe  which  had  been  installed  on  four  energy  production 
platforms.  Plaintiff  alleges  negligence,  breach  of  contract,  warranty  and  that  damages  exceed  $20  million.  DXP  believes  the  failures  were 
caused by the failure of the pipe itself and not by work performed by DXP.  DXP intends to vigorously defend these claims.  DXP’s insurance 
carrier has agreed, under a reservation of rights to deny coverage, to provide a defense against these claims.  

In 2003, DXP was notified that it had been sued in various state courts in Nueces County, Texas.  The suits allege personal injury resulting from 
products containing asbestos allegedly sold by the Company.  The suits do not specify products or the dates on which the Company allegedly 
sold  the  products.  The  plaintiffs’  attorney  has  agreed  to  a  global  settlement  of  all  suits  for  a  nominal  amount  to  be  paid  by  the  Company’s 
insurance  carriers.  Settlement  has  been  consummated  as  to  more  than  85%  of  the  133  plaintiffs,  and  the  remaining  settlements  are  in 
process.  The cases are all dismissed or dormant pending the remaining settlements.  

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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 or results of operations.  

11.  EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS:  

The Company offers a 401(k) plan which is eligible to substantially all employees.  The Company has elected to match employee contributions 
at a rate of 50 percent of up to 4 percent of salary deferral. The Company contributed $569,000, $847,000 and $1,450,000 to the 401(k) plan in 
the years ended December 31, 2006, 2007 and 2008, respectively.  

12.  RELATED-PARTY TRANSACTIONS:  

Prior to 2002, the Board of Directors of the Company had approved the Company making advances and loans to the CEO.  During 2001, the 
advances and loans to the CEO were consolidated into three notes receivable, each bearing interest at 3.97 percent per annum and due December 
30, 2010.  Accrued interest was due annually.  On March 31, 2004, DXP exchanged two of the notes receivable from the CEO, with a value of 
$338,591 including accrued interest, for 161,238 shares of DXP’s common stock held by three trusts for the benefit of Mr. Little’s children.  The 
shares were valued at $2.10 per share, the closing market price of the common stock on March 31, 2004. The balance of the remaining note was 
$799,000 at December 31, 2006.  The note was secured by 1,354,534 shares of the Company’s common stock.  The note receivable was reflected 
as  a  reduction  of  shareholders’  equity.  On  October  24,  2007,  DXP  exchanged  the  note  receivable  from  Mr.  David  Little  with  a  value  of 
$825,000, including accrued interest, for 40,098 shares of common stock owned by Mr. Little.  The shares were valued at the $20.57 per share 
closing price on October 24, 2007.  

13:  FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS  

DXP  adopted  SFAS  157  effective  January 1,  2008  for  financial  assets  and  liabilities  measured  on  a  recurring  basis.  SFAS  157  applies  to  all 
financial assets and financial liabilities that are being measured and reported on a fair value basis. In February 2008, the FASB issued FSP 157-
2, which delayed the effective date of SFAS 157 to fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2008 for nonfinancial assets and liabilities. Fair 
value, as defined in SFAS 157, 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. SFAS 157 affects the Company in the fair value measurement of the commodity and interest rate 
derivative positions which must be classified in one of the following categories:  

Level 1 Inputs  

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

Level 2 Inputs  

These inputs are other than quoted prices that are observable, for an asset or liability. This includes: 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.  

Level 3 Inputs  

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

As  required  by  SFAS  157,  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.  

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The following table summarizes the valuation of our financial instruments by SFAS 157 input levels as of December 31,  2008:  

Description (Liabilities)  
Current liabilities  
Non-current liabilities  
Total  

14:  COMPREHENSIVE INCOME  

   Fair Value Measurement (in thousands) 
    Level 1      Level 2     Level 3     Total  
   $            -   $            -   $   1,202    $   1,202 
-
-    
   $            -   $            -   $   1,202    $   1,202 

-     

-  

Comprehensive income generally represents all changes in shareholders’ equity during the period, except those resulting from investments by, or 
distributions to, shareholders. The Company has comprehensive income related to changes in interest rates in connection with an interest rate 
swap, which is recorded as follows:  

Net income  
Gain (loss) from interest rate swap,  net of income 

taxes  

Comprehensive income  

Years Ended December 31,  
(in thousands)  
2007  
$17,347   

2006  
$11,922   
-  

$11,922   

-  
$17,347   

2008  
$25,887 

(721) 
$25,166 

15. SEGMENT DATA:  

The  MRO  segment  is  engaged  in  providing  maintenance,  repair  and  operating  products,  equipment  and  integrated  services,  including 
engineering  expertise  and  logistics  capabilities,  to  industrial  customers.  The  Company  provides  a  wide  range  of  MRO  products  in  the  fluid 
handling  equipment,  bearing,  power  transmission  equipment,  general  mill,  safety  supply  and  electrical  products  categories.  The  Electrical 
Contractor  segment  sells  a  broad  range  of  electrical  products,  such  as  wire  conduit,  wiring  devices,  electrical  fittings  and  boxes,  signaling 
devices, heaters, tools, switch gear, lighting, lamps, tape, lugs, wire nuts, batteries, fans and fuses, to electrical contractors.  The Company began 
offering electrical products to electrical contractors following its acquisition of the assets of an electrical supply business in 1998.  All business 
segments operate in the United States.  

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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Financial information relating to the Company’s segments is as follows:  

2006  
Sales  
Operating income  
Income before tax  
Identifiable assets  
Capital expenditures  
Depreciation and amortization  
Interest expense  

2007  
Sales  
Operating income  
Income before tax  
Identifiable assets  
Capital expenditures  
Depreciation and amortization  
Interest expense  

2008  
Sales  
Operating income  
Income before tax  
Identifiable assets  
Capital expenditures  
Depreciation and amortization  
Interest expense  

MRO  

Electrical  
Contractor  
(in Thousands)  

Total  

$     277,031   
20,220   
19,102   
117,574   
2,363   
1,745   
1,787   

$     441,250   
31,483   
28,597   
286,693   
1,891   
4,958   
3,236   

$     733,273   
47,697   
41,922   
396,328   
5,134   
10,988   
5,999   

$       2,789   
458   
302   
1,237   
-  
9   
156   

$       3,297   
409   
300   
1,477   
11   
4   
108   

$   3,610   
494   
362   
1,528   
-  
4   
131   

$    279,820 
20,678 
19,404 
118,811 
2,363 
1,754 
1,943 

$    444,547 
31,892 
28,897 
288,170 
1,902 
4,962 
3,344 

$    736,883 
48,191 
42,284 
397,856 
5,134 
10,992 
6,130 

16. QUARTERLY FINANCIAL INFORMATION (Unaudited)  

Summarized quarterly financial information for the years ended December 31, 2006, 2007 and 2008 is as follows:  

2006  
Sales  
Gross profit  
Net income  
Earnings per share - diluted  

2007  
Sales  
Gross profit  
Net income  
Earnings per share - diluted  

2008  
Sales  
Gross profit  
Net income  
Earnings per share - diluted  

First Quarter      Second Quarter   

Third Quarter    

Fourth Quarter  

(in millions, except per share amounts)  

$  62.5   
17.4   
2.5   
0.22   

$  83.6   
24.9   
3.7   
0.32   

$ 168.5   
45.9   
5.4   
0.40   

$  69.8   
19.1   
2.9   
0.25   

$  85.3   
24.5   
3.4   
0.28   

$ 187.8   
51.9   
6.4   
0.47   

$ 68.2   
19.7   
3.0   
0.26   

$ 106.8   
29.9   
4.5   
0.32   

$ 186.9   
52.3   
7.0   
0.51   

$  79.4 
22.4 
3.5 
0.30 

$  168.8 
46.4 
5.7 
0.42 

$  193.6 
56.9 
7.1 
0.51 

The sum of the individual quarterly earnings per share amounts may not agree with year-to-date earnings per share as each quarter’s computation 
is based on the weighted average number of shares outstanding during the quarter, the weighted average stock price during the quarter and the 
dilutive effects of the stock options and restricted stock in each quarter.  

   
 
 
 
 
 
  
   
  
  
   
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
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ITEM 9.   Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure  

None.  

ITEM 9A.   Controls and Procedures  

Disclosure Controls and Procedures  

DXP carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of its management, including the Chief Executive Officer and the 
Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of DXP’s disclosure controls and procedures pursuant to Exchange Act 
Rule  13a  –  15.  Based  upon  that  evaluation,  the  Chief  Executive  Officer  and  the  Chief  Financial  Officer  concluded  that  DXP’s  disclosure 
controls and procedures were effective as of the end of the period covered by this report.  

Internal Control Over Financial Reporting  

(A)           Management’s Annual Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting  

Management’s  report  on  the  Company’s  internal  control  over  financial  reporting  is  included  on  page  23  of  this  Report  under  the 
heading Management’s Annual Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting.  

(B)           Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting  

There have been no changes in DXP’s internal control over financial reporting during the last fiscal quarter that have materially affected, or are 
reasonably likely to materially affect, DXP’s internal control over financial reporting.  

In reliance on guidance set forth in Question 3 of a “Frequently Asked Questions” interpretative release issued by the staff of the SEC’s Office 
of the Chief Accountant and the Division of Corporation Finance in June 2004, as revised on January 21, 2005, our management determined that 
it would exclude PFI, LLC and the business of Falcon Pump from the scope of its assessment of internal control over financial reporting as of 
December 31, 2008.  The reason for this exclusion is that we acquired all of the stock of PFI, LLC, and the business of Falcon Pump during 2008 
and it was not possible for management to conduct an assessment of internal controls over financial reporting in the period between the dates the 
acquisitions  were  completed  and  the  date  of  management’s  assessment.  The  Company  has  excluded  PFI,  LLC  and  Falcon  Pump  from  its 
assessment of internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2008.  The total assets and revenues of PFI, LLC and Falcon Pump 
represent  approximately  23%  and  3%,  respectively,  of  the  related  consolidated  financial  statement  amounts  as  of  and  for  the  year  ended 
December 31, 2008.  

ITEM 9B.   Other Information  

None.  

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ITEM 10. Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance  

PART III  

The information required by this item will be included in the Proxy Statement and is hereby incorporated by reference to the information in our 
definitive proxy statement for the 2009 Annual Meeting of Shareholders that we will file with the SEC within 120 days of the end of the fiscal 
year to which this report relates (the “Proxy Statement”).  

ITEM 11.   Executive Compensation  

The information required by this item will be included in the Proxy Statement and is hereby incorporated by reference.  

ITEM 12.   Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management  

The information required by this item will be included in the Proxy Statement and is hereby incorporated by reference.  

ITEM 13.   Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence  

The information required by this item will be included in the Proxy Statement and is hereby incorporated by reference.  

ITEM 14.   Principal Auditor Fees and Services.  

The information required by this item will be included in the Proxy Statement and is hereby incorporated by reference.  

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PART IV  

ITEM 15.   Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules.  

(a)  Documents included in this report:  

1.  

 Financial Statements (included under Item 8):  

DXP Enterprises, Inc. and Subsidiaries:  

Reports of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm  
Consolidated Financial Statements  
Management Report on Internal Controls  
Consolidated Balance Sheets  
Consolidated Statements of Income  
Consolidated Statements of Shareholders' Equity  
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows  
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements  

2.   Financial Statement Schedules:  

Schedule II – Valuation and Qualifying Accounts  

Page  

21  

23  
24  
25  
26  
27  
28  

All other schedules have been omitted since the required information is not significant or is included in the Consolidated Financial 
Statements or notes thereto or is not applicable.  

3.           Exhibits:  

The following exhibits are filed herewith or are incorporated by reference to exhibits previously filed with the SEC.  

Exhibit  
No.            Description  

3.1  

3.2  

4.1  

4.2  

4.3  

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

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).  

Form of Common Stock certificate (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.3 to the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form S-8 
(Reg. No. 333-61953), filed with the Commission on August 20, 1998).  

See Exhibit 3.1 for provisions of the Company's Restated Articles of Incorporation, as amended, defining the rights of security holders.  

See Exhibit 3.2 for provisions of the Company's Bylaws defining the rights of security holders.  

+10.1   DXP Enterprises, Inc. 1999 Employee Stock Option Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Registrant's Quarterly Report 

on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended June 30, 1999, filed with the Commission on August 16, 1999).  

+10.2   DXP  Enterprises,  Inc.  1999  Non-Employee  Director  Stock  Option  Plan  (incorporated  by  reference  to  Exhibit  10.2  to  the  Registrant's 

Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended June 30, 1999).  

+10.3   DXP Enterprises, Inc. Long Term Incentive Plan, as amended (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.4 to the Registrant's Registration 

Statement on Form S-8 (Reg. No. 333-61953), filed with the Commission on August 20, 1998).  

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+10.4      Amendment No. One to DXP Enterprises, Inc. Non-Employee Director Stock Option Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.8 to 
the Registrant’s Annual Report on 3  
                Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2003, filed with the Commission on March 11, 2004).  

+10.5   Employment Agreement dated effective as of January 1, 2004, between DXP Enterprises, Inc. and David R.       Little (incorporated by 
reference to Exhibit 10.10 to the Registrant’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2003, filed with the 
Commission on March 11, 2004).  

+10.6   Employment  Agreement  dated  effective  as  of  June  1,  2004,  between  DXP  Enterprises,  Inc.  and  Mac  McConnell  (incorporated  by 
reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended March 31, 2004, filed with 
the Commission on May 6, 2004).  

+10.7   Amendment Number One to DXP Enterprises, Inc. 1999 Employee Stock Option Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.10 to the 

Registrant’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2004, filed with the Commission on March 3, 2005).  

+10.8   Summary Description of Director Fees (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.11 to the Registrant’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for 

the fiscal year ended December 31, 2004, filed with the Commission on March 3, 2005).  

+10.9   Summary  Description  of  Executive  Officer  Cash  Bonus  Plan  (incorporated  by  reference  to  Exhibit  10.12  to  the  Registrant’s  Annual 

Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2004, as filed with the Commission on March 3, 2005).  

+10.10  Amendment No. Two to DXP Enterprises, Inc. Non-Employee Director Stock Option Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.13 to 
the Registrant’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2004, as filed with the Commission on March 3, 
2005).  

10.11  Stock Purchase Agreement between DXP Enterprises, Inc., as Purchaser, and R. A. Mueller, Inc., dated December 1, 2005, whereby DXP 
Enterprises, Inc. acquired all of the outstanding shares of R. A. Mueller, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.1 to the Registrant’s 
Current Report on Form 8-K, filed with the Commission on December 7, 2005).  

+10.12 DXP Enterprises, Inc. 2005 Restricted Stock Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.14 to the Registrant’s Annual Report on Form 

10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2005 (filed with the Commission on March 10, 2006).  

10.13   Asset  Purchase  Agreements  between  PMI  Operating  Company,  Ltd.,  as  Purchaser,  Production  Pump  Systems  of  Levelland,  L.P., 
Machine Tech Services, L.P., Production Pump Systems, L.P., and the Partners dated May 1, 2006 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 
99.1 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Commission on June 2, 2006).  

+10.14 Amendment  No.  One  to  Employment  Agreement  dated  effective  as  of  January  1,  2004,  between  DXP  Enterprises,  Inc.  and  David  R. 
Little (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K, filed with the Commission on July 26, 
2006).  

+10.15 Amendment No. One to DXP Enterprises, Inc. 2005 Restricted Stock Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Registrant’s 

Current Report on Form 8-K, filed with the Commission on July 26, 2006).  

10.16  Asset Purchase Agreement between DXP Enterprises, Inc., as Purchaser, and Safety International, Inc., dated October 11, 2006 

(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K, filed with the Commission on October 11, 
2006).  

10.17  Asset Purchase Agreement between DXP Enterprises, Inc., as Buyer, and Gulf Coast Torch & Regulator, Inc., dated October 19, 2006 
(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Commission on October 19, 
2006).  

10.18  Asset Purchase Agreement between DXP Enterprises, Inc., as Buyer, and Safety Alliance, Inc., dated October 31, 2006 (incorporated by 

reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Commission on November 2, 2006).  

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10.19   Asset Purchase Agreement between DXP Enterprises, Inc., as Buyer, and Delta Process Equipment, Inc., dated May 2, 2007, whereby 
DXP  Enterprises,  Inc.  acquired  the  assets  of  Delta  Process  Equipment,  Inc.  (incorporated  by  reference  to  Exhibit  10.2  to  the 
Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Commission on May 7, 2007).  

10.20   Stock Purchase Agreement, among DXP Enterprises, Inc., as Purchaser, and Precision Industries, Inc., dated August 19, 2007, whereby 
DXP  Enterprises,  Inc.  acquired  all  outstanding  stock  of  Precision  Industries,  Inc.  (incorporated  by  reference  to  Exhibit  10.1  to  the 
Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Commission on August 21, 2007).  

10.21   Asset Purchase Agreement between DXP Enterprises, Inc., as Purchaser, Lone Wolf Rental, LLC and Indian Fire and Safety, Inc., dated 
October  19,  2007,  whereby  DXP  Enterprises,  Inc.,  as  Buyer,  acquired  the  assets  of  Indian  Fire  &  Safety,  Inc.  (incorporated  by 
reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Commission on October 22, 2007).  

10.22   Asset Purchase Agreement between DXP Enterprises, Inc., as Buyer and Rocky Mtn. Supply, Inc., dated February 1, 2008, whereby 
DXP Enterprises, Inc. acquired the assets of Rocky Mtn. Supply, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Registrant’s 
Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Commission on February 7, 2008).  

10.23   Stock Purchase Agreement among DXP Enterprises, Inc., as Purchaser, Vertex Corporate Holding, Inc. and Watermill-Vertex 

Enterprises, LLC dated August 28, 2008, whereby DXP Enterprises, Inc. acquired all outstanding stock of Vertex Holdings, Inc., 
(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Commission on August 29, 
2008).  

10.24   Credit Agreement among DXP Enterprises, Inc., as Borrower, and Bank of America, N.A., as Syndication Agent, and Wells Fargo 

Bank, National Association, as Lead Arranger and Administrative Agent for the Lenders dated August 28, 2008 (incorporated by 
reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K, filed with the Commission on August 29, 2008).  

18.1  

Letter of Independent Registered Accounting Firm regarding change in Accounting Principle (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 18.1 
to the Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended March 31, 2008, filed with the Commission on May 
12, 2008.)  

*21.1   Subsidiaries of the Company.  

*23.1   Consent from Hein & Associates LLP, Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm.  

*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.  

Exhibits  designated  by  the  symbol  *  are  filed  with  this  Annual  Report  on  Form  10-K.  All  exhibits  not  so  designated  are  incorporated  by 
reference to a prior filing with the SEC as indicated.  

+ Indicates a management contract or compensation plan or arrangement.  

The Company undertakes to furnish to any shareholder so requesting a copy of any of the exhibits to this Annual Report on Form 10-K upon 
payment to the Company of the reasonable costs incurred by the Company in furnishing any such exhibit.  

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INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM’S  
REPORT ON FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULE  

To the Board of Directors and Shareholders  
  DXP Enterprises, Inc. and Subsidiaries  
Houston, Texas  

We have audited, in accordance with auditing standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), the consolidated 
financial statements of DXP Enterprises, Inc. and Subsidiaries included in this Form 10-K and have issued our report thereon dated March 16, 
2009.  Our audits were made for the purpose of forming an opinion on the basic financial statements taken as a whole.  The financial statement 
schedule listed in Item 15 herein (Schedule II-Valuation and Qualifying Accounts) is the responsibility of the Company’s management and is 
presented  for  the  purpose  of  complying  with  the  Securities  and  Exchange  Commission’s  rules  and  is  not  part  of  the  basic  financial 
statements.  The financial statement schedule has been subjected to the auditing procedures applied in the audits of the basic financial statements 
and, in our opinion, is fairly stated in all material respects with the financial data required to be set forth therein in relation to the basic financial 
statements taken as a whole.  

Houston, Texas  
March 16, 2009  

Description  

SCHEDULE II – VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS  
DXP ENTERPRISES, INC.  
Years Ended December 31, 2008, 2007 and 2007  
(in thousands)  
Charged to  
Cost and  
Expenses  

Charged to  
Other  
Accounts  

Balance at  
Beginning  
of Year  

Deductions  

Balance  
At End  
of Year  

Year ended December 31, 2008  
  Deducted from assets accounts  
    Allowance for doubtful accounts  
    Valuation allowance for deferred  
      tax assets  

Year ended December 31, 2007  
  Deducted from assets accounts  
    Allowance for doubtful accounts  
    Valuation allowance for deferred  
      tax assets  

Year ended December 31, 2006  
  Deducted from assets accounts  
    Allowance for doubtful accounts  
    Valuation allowance for deferred  
      tax assets  

$         2,131 

$        1,424 

$       157 (3) 

$     218 (1) 

$     3,494 

$              33 

$               -

$               -

$        17 (2) 

16 

$         1,482 

$           552 

$       253 (3) 

$     156 (1) 

$     2,131 

$              41 

$               -

$               -

$         8 (2) 

33 

$         1,835 

$           384 

$               -

$      737 (1) 

$     1,482 

$              44 

$               -

$               -

$         3 (2) 

$          41 

(1) Uncollectible accounts written off, net of recoveries  
(2) Reduction results from expiration or use of state net operating loss carryforwards.  
(3) Reserve for receivables of acquired businesses.  

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Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) 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.  

SIGNATURES  

DXP ENTERPRISES, INC.  (Registrant)  

By: /s/ DAVID R. LITTLE                                                  

 David R Little  
 Chairman of the Board, President and Chief Executive Officer  

Dated: March 16, 2009  

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below by the following persons on 

behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated:  

Name                                                                     Title                                                        

   Date  

/s/ DAVID R. LITTLE                                         Chairman of the Board, President,   
     David R. Little  

 Chief Executive Officer and Director  

       March 16, 2009  

                        (Principal Executive Officer)  

/s/ MAC McCONNELL                                      Senior Vice-President/Finance   
    Mac McConnell                                            and Chief Financial Officer  
                                                                             (Principal Financial and Accounting Officer  

       March 16, 2009  

/s/ CHARLES R. STRADER                              Senior Vice President of Strategic Initiatives  
    Charles R. Strader   

   March 16, 2009  

/s/ CLETUS DAVIS                                           Director                                                                             March 16, 2009  

Cletus Davis  

/s/ TIMOTHY P. HALTER                               Director                                                                             March 16, 2009  
     Timothy P. Halter  

/s/ KENNETH H. MILLER                                Director                                                                            March 16, 2009  
    Kenneth H. Miller  

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Exhibit  
No.            Description  

EXHIBIT INDEX  

3.1  

3.2  

4.1  

4.2  

4.3  

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

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).  

Form of Common Stock certificate (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.3 to the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form S-8 
(Reg. No. 333-61953), filed with the Commission on August 20, 1998).  

See Exhibit 3.1 for provisions of the Company's Restated Articles of Incorporation, as amended, defining the rights of security holders.  

See Exhibit 3.2 for provisions of the Company's Bylaws defining the rights of security holders.  

+10.1   DXP Enterprises, Inc. 1999 Employee Stock Option Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Registrant's Quarterly Report 

on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended June 30, 1999, filed with the Commission on August 16, 1999).  

+10.2   DXP  Enterprises,  Inc.  1999  Non-Employee  Director  Stock  Option  Plan  (incorporated  by  reference  to  Exhibit  10.2  to  the  Registrant's 

Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended June 30, 1999).  

+10.3   DXP Enterprises, Inc. Long Term Incentive Plan, as amended (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.4 to the Registrant's Registration 

Statement on Form S-8 (Reg. No. 333-61953), filed with the Commission on August 20, 1998).  

+10.4   Amendment No. One to DXP Enterprises, Inc. Non-Employee Director Stock Option Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.8 to 
the Registrant’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2003, filed with the Commission on March 11, 
2004).  

+10.5   Employment Agreement dated effective as of January 1, 2004, between DXP Enterprises, Inc. and David R.       Little (incorporated by 
reference to Exhibit 10.10 to the Registrant’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2003, filed with the 
Commission on March 11, 2004).  

+10.6   Employment  Agreement  dated  effective  as  of  June  1,  2004,  between  DXP  Enterprises,  Inc.  and  Mac  McConnell  (incorporated  by 
reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended March 31, 2004, filed with 
the Commission on May 6, 2004).  

+10.7   Amendment Number One to DXP Enterprises, Inc. 1999 Employee Stock Option Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.10 to the 
Registrant’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2004, filed with the Commission on March 3, 2005).  

+10.8   Summary Description of Director Fees (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.11 to the Registrant’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for 

the fiscal year ended December 31, 2004, filed with the Commission on March 3, 2005).  

+10.9   Summary  Description  of  Executive  Officer  Cash  Bonus  Plan  (incorporated  by  reference  to  Exhibit  10.12  to  the  Registrant’s  Annual 

Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2004, as filed with the Commission on March 3, 2005).  

+10.10  Amendment No. Two to DXP Enterprises, Inc. Non-Employee Director Stock Option Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.13 to 
the Registrant’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2004, as filed with the Commission on March 3, 
2005).  

10.11   Stock Purchase Agreement between DXP Enterprises, Inc., as Purchaser, and R. A. Mueller, Inc., dated December 1, 2005, whereby 
DXP Enterprises, Inc. acquired all of the outstanding shares of R. A. Mueller, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.1 to the 
Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K, filed with the Commission on December 7, 2005).  

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+10.12  DXP  Enterprises,  Inc.  2005  Restricted  Stock  Plan  (incorporated  by  reference  to  Exhibit  10.14  to  the  Registrant’s  Annual  Report  on 

Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2005 (filed with the Commission on March 10, 2006).  

10.13   Asset  Purchase  Agreements  between  PMI  Operating  Company,  Ltd.,  as  Purchaser,  Production  Pump  Systems  of  Levelland,  L.P., 
Machine Tech Services, L.P., Production Pump Systems, L.P., and the Partners dated May 1, 2006 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 
99.1 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Commission on June 2, 2006).  

+10.14  Amendment  No.  One  to  Employment  Agreement  dated  effective  as of  January  1, 2004, between  DXP Enterprises,  Inc. and  David R. 
Little (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K, filed with the Commission on July 26, 
2006).  

+10.15  Amendment No. One to DXP Enterprises, Inc. 2005 Restricted Stock Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Registrant’s 

Current Report on Form 8-K, filed with the Commission on July 26, 2006).  

10.16   Asset Purchase Agreement between DXP Enterprises, Inc., as Purchaser, and Safety International, Inc., dated October 11, 2006 

(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K, filed with the Commission on October 11, 
2006).  

10.17   Asset Purchase Agreement between DXP Enterprises, Inc., as Buyer, and Gulf Coast Torch & Regulator, Inc., dated October 19, 2006 
(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Commission on October 19, 
2006).  

10.18   Asset Purchase Agreement between DXP Enterprises, Inc., as Buyer, and Safety Alliance, Inc., dated October 31, 2006 (incorporated 
by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Commission on November 2, 2006).  

10.19   Asset Purchase Agreement between DXP Enterprises, Inc., as Buyer, and Delta Process Equipment, Inc., dated May 2, 2007, whereby 
DXP  Enterprises,  Inc.  acquired  the  assets  of  Delta  Process  Equipment,  Inc.  (incorporated  by  reference  to  Exhibit  10.2  to  the 
Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Commission on May 7, 2007).  

10.20   Stock Purchase Agreement, among DXP Enterprises, Inc., as Purchaser, and Precision Industries, Inc., dated August 19, 2007, whereby 
DXP  Enterprises,  Inc.  acquired  all  outstanding  stock  of  Precision  Industries,  Inc.  (incorporated  by  reference  to  Exhibit  10.1  to  the 
Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Commission on August 21, 2007).  

10.21   Asset Purchase Agreement between DXP Enterprises, Inc., as Purchaser, Lone Wolf Rental, LLC and Indian Fire and Safety, Inc., dated 
October 19, 2007, whereby DXP Enterprises, Inc., as Buyer, acquired the assets of Indian Fire & Safety, Inc. (incorporated by reference 
to Exhibit 10.1 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Commission on October 22, 2007).  

10.22   Asset Purchase Agreement between DXP Enterprises, Inc., as Buyer and Rocky Mtn. Supply, Inc., dated February 1, 2008, whereby 
DXP Enterprises, Inc. acquired the assets of Rocky Mtn. Supply, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Registrant’s 
Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Commission on February 7, 2008).  

10.23   Stock Purchase Agreement among DXP Enterprises, Inc., as Purchaser, Vertex Corporate Holding, Inc. and Watermill-Vertex 

Enterprises, LLC dated August 28, 2008, whereby DXP Enterprises, Inc. acquired all outstanding stock of Vertex Holdings, Inc., 
(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Commission on August 29, 
2008).  

10.24   Credit Agreement among DXP Enterprises, Inc., as Borrower, and Bank of America, N.A., as Syndication Agent, and Wells Fargo 

Bank, National Association, as Lead Arranger and Administrative Agent for the Lenders dated August 28, 2008 (incorporated by 
reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K, filed with the Commission on August 29, 2008).  

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18.1  

Letter of Independent Registered Accounting Firm regarding change in Accounting Principle (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 18.1 
to the Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended March 31, 2008, filed with the Commission on May 
12, 2008.)  

*21.1   Subsidiaries of the Company.  

*23.1   Consent from Hein & Associates LLP, Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm.  

*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.  

Exhibits  designated  by  the  symbol  *  are  filed  with  this  Annual  Report  on  Form  10-K.  All  exhibits  not  so  designated  are  incorporated  by 
reference to a prior filing with the SEC as indicated.  

+ Indicates a management contract or compensation plan or arrangement.  

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Exhibit 21.1  

SEPCO Industries, Inc., a Texas Corporation  

DXP Acquisition, Inc., a Nevada corporation (doing business as Strategic Supply, Inc.)  

SUBSIDIARIES OF THE COMPANY  

PMI Operating Company, Ltd., a Texas limited partnership  

PMI Investment, LLC, a Delaware limited liability corporation  

Pump – PMI LLC, a Texas limited liability corporation  

R. A. Mueller, Inc. an Ohio corporation  

Precision Industries, Inc., a Nebraska corporation  

Vertex Corporate Holdings, Inc., a Delaware corporation  

Pawtucket Holdings, Inc., a Delaware corporation  

PFI, LLC, a Rhode Island limited liability company  

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
  
  
 
 
   
  
 
  
  
Exhibit 23.1  

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM  

We hereby consent to the incorporation of our reports dated March 16, 2009 relating to our audit of the consolidated financial statements, the 
financial statement schedules and internal  control  over  financial reporting included in this Annual  Report on Form 10-K, into  the  Company’s 
previously filed registration statements on Form S-8 (File Nos. 333-134606, 333-123698, 333-61953, 333-92875 and 333-92877) and Form S-3 
(File No. 333-134603).  

Hein & Associates LLP  
Houston, Texas  

March 16, 2009  

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
  
  
 
  
 
  
  
Exhibit 31.1  

I, David R. Little, certify that:  

CERTIFICATIONS  

1.   I have reviewed this annual report on Form 10-K of DXP Enterprises, Inc.;  

2.   Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to 
make the statements made, in light of the circumstances  under which  such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the 
period covered by this report;  

3.   Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material 
respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;  

4.   The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as 
defined  in  Exchange  Act  Rules  13a-15(e)  and  15d-15(e))  and  internal  control  over  financial  reporting  (as  defined  in  Exchange  Act 
Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) for the registrant and have:  

(a)           Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our 
supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by 
others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;  

(b)           Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed 
under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial 
statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;  

(c)           Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions 
about  the  effectiveness  of  the  disclosure  controls  and  procedures,  as  of  the  end  of  the  period  covered  by  this  report  based  on  such 
evaluation; and  

(d)           Disclosed  in  this  report  any  change  in  the  registrant’s  internal  control  over  financial  reporting  that  occurred  during  the 
registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, 
or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and  

5.  

The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial 
reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent 
functions):  

(a)           All  significant  deficiencies  and  material  weaknesses  in  the  design  or  operation  of  internal  control  over  financial  reporting 
which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; 
and  

(b)           Any  fraud,  whether  or  not  material,  that  involves  management  or  other  employees  who  have  a  significant  role  in  the 
registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.  

Date:  March 16, 2009  

/s/ David R. Little  
David R. Little  
President and Chief Executive Officer  
(Principal Executive Officer)  

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
  
  
 
  
 
  
  
Exhibit 31.2  

I, Mac McConnell, certify that:  

CERTIFICATIONS  

1.   I have reviewed this annual report on Form 10-K of DXP Enterprises, Inc.;  

2.   Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to 
make the statements made, in light of the circumstances  under which  such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the 
period covered by this report;  

3.   Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material 
respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;  

4.   The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as 
defined  in  Exchange  Act  Rules  13a-15(e)  and  15d-15(e))  and  internal  control  over  financial  reporting  (as  defined  in  Exchange  Act 
Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) for the registrant and have:  

(a)           Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our 
supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by 
others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;  

(b)           Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed 
under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial 
statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;  

(c)           Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions 
about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such 
evaluation; and  

(d)           Disclosed  in  this  report  any  change  in  the  registrant’s  internal  control  over  financial  reporting  that  occurred  during  the 
registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, 
or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and  

5.  

The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial 
reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent 
functions):  

(a)           All  significant  deficiencies  and  material  weaknesses  in  the  design  or  operation  of  internal  control  over  financial  reporting 
which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; 
and  

(b)           Any  fraud,  whether  or  not  material,  that  involves  management  or  other  employees  who  have  a  significant  role  in  the 
registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.  

Date:  March 16, 2009  

/s/ Mac McConnell  
Mac McConnell  
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer  
(Principal Financial Officer)  

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
  
  
 
  
 
  
  
Exhibit 32.1  

CERTIFICATION  

Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350 as added by Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, the undersigned officer of DXP Enterprises, 
Inc. (the “Company”), hereby certifies that the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008 (the “Report”) 
fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d), as applicable, of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and that the information 
contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.  

Dated:  March 16, 2009  

/s/David R. Little  
David R. Little  
President and Chief Executive Officer  

The foregoing certification is being furnished solely pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350 and is not being filed as part of the Report or as a 
separate disclosure document.  

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
  
  
 
  
 
  
  
Exhibit 32.2  

CERTIFICATION  

Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350 as added by Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, the undersigned officer of DXP Enterprises, 
Inc. (the “Company”), hereby certifies that the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008 (the “Report”) 
fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d), as applicable, of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and that the information 
contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.  

Dated:  March 16, 2009  

/s/Mac McConnell  
Mac McConnell  
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer  

The foregoing certification is being furnished solely pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350 and is not being filed as part of the Report or as a 
separate disclosure document.