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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, 2012  

[ ]   TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 
15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934.  

For the transition period 
from  

to  

or  

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)  

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

77040  
(Zip Code)     

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

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

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:  

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

NASDAQ  
(Name of exchange on 
which registered)  

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

Indicate by check mark if 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 whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data 
File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that 
the registrant was required to submit and post such files).  
[X] Yes [ ] 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 definitions of “large accelerated filer”, “accelerated filer”, and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).  

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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, 2012: $408,645,383  

Number of shares of registrant's Common Stock outstanding as of March 11, 2013: 14,137,792.  

Documents incorporated by reference: Portions of the definitive proxy statement for the annual meeting of shareholders to be held in 2013 are 
incorporated by reference into Part III hereof.  

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TABLE OF CONTENTS  
DESCRIPTION  

PART I  

   Business  
   Risk Factors  
   Unresolved Staff Comments  
   Properties  
   Legal Proceedings  
   Mine Safety Disclosures  

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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  

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   Directors, Executive Officers, and Corporate Governance  
   Executive Compensation  
   Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related 

Shareholder Matters  

   Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence  
   Principal Accounting Fees and Services  

   Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules  
   Signatures  

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

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ITEM 1. Business  

Company Overview  

PART I  

DXP was incorporated in Texas in 1996 to be the successor to SEPCO Industries, Inc., 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. The Company is organized into three business segments: Service Centers, Supply Chain Services and Innovative 
Pumping Solutions. Sales, Operating income,  and other financial information for 2010, 2011  and 2012, and identifiable assets at  the  close of 
such years for our business segments are presented in Note 16 of the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements in Item 8 of this report.  

Our  total  sales  have  increased  from  $125  million  in  1996  to  $1.1  billion  in  2012  through  a  combination  of  internal  growth  and  business 
acquisitions. At December 31, 2012 we operated from 152 locations in thirty-eight states in the U.S., seven provinces in Canada, and one state in 
Mexico, serving more than 50,000 customers engaged in a variety of industrial end markets. We have grown sales and profitability by adding 
additional products, services, locations and becoming customer driven experts in maintenance, repair and operating solutions.  

Our principal executive office is located at 7272 Pinemont Houston, Texas 77040, and our telephone number is (713) 996-4700. Our website 
address on the Internet is www.dxpe.com and emails may be sent to info@dxpe.com. The reference to our website address does not constitute 
incorporation by reference of the information contained on the website and such information should not be considered part of this report.  

Industry Overview  

The industrial distribution market is highly fragmented. Based on 2011 sales as reported by Industrial Distribution magazine, 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,  as  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,  consisting  of  value-added  traditional  distribution,  supply  chain 
services, modular equipment and repair and maintenance services.  

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•   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 customer, 
some MRO distributors are expanding their product coverage to eliminate second-tier distributors and become a “one stop source”.  

We believe we have increased our competitive advantage through our traditional fabrication of integrated system pump packages and integrated 
supply programs, which are designed to address our customers’ 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,  which  can  include 
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. Customers purchasing large quantities of product are 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 sourcing without the commitment required under an integrated supply contract.  

Business Segments  

The  Company  is  organized  into  three  business  segments:  Service  Centers,  Supply  Chain  Services  (SCS)  and  Innovative  Pumping  Solutions 
(IPS). Our segments provide management  with a comprehensive financial view of our key businesses. The segments enable the  alignment of 
strategies and objectives and provide a framework for timely and rational allocation of resources within our businesses.  

Service Centers  

The  Service  Centers  are  engaged  in  providing  MRO  products,  equipment  and  integrated  services,  including  technical  expertise  and  logistics 
capabilities,  to  industrial  customers  with  the  ability  to  provide  same  day  delivery.  We  offer  our  customers  a  single  source  of  supply  on  an 
efficient and competitive basis by being a first-tier distributor that can purchase products directly from manufacturers. As a first-tier distributor, 
we  are  able  to  reduce  our  customers'  costs  and  improve  efficiencies  in  the  supply  chain.  We  also  provide  services  such  as  field  safety 
supervision, in-house and field repair and predictive maintenance. We offer a wide range of industrial MRO products, equipment and integrated 
services through a continuum of customized and efficient MRO solutions.  

Generally our Service Centers segment does not enter into long-term contracts with our customers requiring them to purchase our products. A 
majority of our Service Center segment sales are derived from customer purchase orders. Sales are directly solicited from customers by our sales 
force. DXP Service Centers are stocked and staffed with knowledgeable sales associates and backed by a centralized customer service team of 
experienced industry professionals. At December 31, 2012, our Service Centers’ products and services were distributed from 153 service centers 
and 7 distribution centers.  

DXP Service Centers provide a wide range of MRO products in the rotating equipment, bearing, power transmission, hose, fluid power, metal 
working, industrial supply and safety product and service categories. We currently serve as a first-tier distributor of more than 1,000,000 items of 
which  more  than  60,000  are  stock  keeping  units  (SKUs)  for  use  primarily  by  customers  engaged  in  the  oil  and  gas,  food  and  beverage, 
petrochemical,  transportation  and  other  general  industrial  industries.  Other  industries  served  by  our  Service  Centers  include  mining, 
construction, chemical, municipal, agriculture and pulp and paper.  

The Service Centers segment’s long-lived assets are located in both the United States and Canada. Approximately 7.4% of the Service Center’s 
segment revenues were in Canada and the remainder was virtually all in the U.S.  

At December 31, 2012, the Service Centers segment had approximately 2,113 full-time employees.  

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Supply Chain Services  

DXP’s Supply Chain Services segment manages all or part of its customers’ supply chains including procurement and inventory management. 
The Supply Chain Services segment enters into long-term contracts with its customers that can be cancelled on little or no notice under certain 
circumstances. Supply Chain Services provides a fully outsourced MRO solution including: inventory optimization and management; store room 
management;  transaction  consolidation  and  control;  vendor  oversight  and  procurement  cost  optimization;  productivity  improvement  services; 
and customized reporting. Our mission is to help our customers become more competitive by reducing their indirect material costs and order 
cycle time by increasing productivity and by creating enterprise-wide inventory and procurement visibility and control.  

DXP has developed assessment tools and master plan templates aimed at taking cost out of supply chain processes, streamlining operations and 
boosting productivity. This multi-faceted approach allows us to manage the entire channel for maximum efficiency and optimal control, which 
ultimately provides our customers with a low-cost solution.  

DXP takes a consultative approach to determine the strengths and opportunities for improvement within a customer’s indirect supply chain. This 
assessment  determines  if  and  how  we  can  best  streamline  operations,  drive  value  within  the  procurement  process,  and  increase  control  in 
storeroom management.  

Decades of supply chain inventory management experience and comprehensive research, as well as a thorough understanding of our customers’
businesses  and  industries  have  allowed  us  to  design  standardized  programs  that  are  flexible  enough  to  be  fully  adaptable  to  address  our 
customers’ unique supply chain challenges. These standardized programs include:  

•   SmartAgreement, a planned, pro-active procurement solution for MRO categories leveraging DXP’s local Service Centers.  

•   SmartBuy, DXP’s on-site or centralized MRO procurement solution.  

•   SmartSource SM , DXP’s on-site procurement and storeroom management by DXP personnel.  

•   SmartStore, DXP’s customized e-Catalog solution.  

•   SmartVend, DXP’s industrial dispensing solution. It allows for inventory-level optimization, user accountability and item usage reduction 

by 20-40% and  

•   SmartServ, DXP’s integrated service pump solution. It provides a more efficient way to manage the entire life cycle of pumping systems 

and rotating equipment.  

DXP’s  SmartSolutions  programs  help  customers  to  cut  product  costs,  improve  supply  chain  efficiencies  and  obtain  expert  technical  support. 
DXP  represents  manufacturers  of  up  to  90%  of  all  the  maintenance,  repair  and  operating  products  of  our  customers.  Unlike  many  other 
distributors who buy products from second-tier sources, DXP takes customers to the source of the products they need.  

At December 31, 2012, the Supply Chain Services segment operated supply chain installations in sixty-one (61) of our customers’ facilities.  

At  December  31,  2012,  all  of  the  Supply  Chain  Services  segment’s  long-lived  assets  are  located  in  the  U.S.  and  all  of  2012  sales  were 
recognized in the U.S.  

At December 31, 2012, the Supply Chain Services segment had approximately 259 full-time employees.  

Innovative Pumping Solutions  

DXP’s  Innovative  Pumping  Solutions®  segment  provides  fabrication  and  technical  design  to  meet  the  capital  equipment  needs  of  our  global 
customer  base.  DXP’s  Innovative  Pumping  Solutions  provides  a  single  source  for  engineering,  systems  design  and  fabrication  of  custom 
integrated pump packages.  

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Generally we do not enter into long-term contracts with our customers requiring them to purchase our pumps. A majority of our sales are derived 
from customer purchase orders. Sales are directly solicited from new customers by our sales force.  

DXP’s engineering staff can design a complete custom pump package to meet our customers’ project specifications. Drafting programs such as 
Solidworks® and AutoCAD® allow our engineering team to verify the design and layout of packages with our customers prior to the start of 
fabrication. Finite  Elemental Analysis  programs  such  as Cosmos Professional®  are  used  to  design  the  package to meet all normal and future 
loads and forces. This process helps maximize the pump packages’ life and minimizes any impact to the environment.  

With over 100 years of fabrication experience, DXP has acquired the technical expertise to ensure that our pumps and pump packages are built 
to meet the highest standards. DXP utilizes manufacturer authorized equipment and manufacturer certified personnel. Pump packages require 
MRO  and  original  equipment  manufacturers’  (OEM)  equipment  such  as  pumps,  motors,  valves,  and  consumable  products,  such  as  welding 
supplies. DXP leverages its MRO product inventories and breadth of authorized products to lower the total cost and maintain the quality of the 
pump package.  

DXP’s fabrication facilities provide convenient technical support and pump repair services. The facilities contain state of the art equipment to 
provide the technical services our customers require including:  

•   Structural welding  
•   Pipe welding  
•   Custom skid assembly  
•   Custom coatings  
•   Hydrostatic pressure testing  
•   Mechanical string testing  

Examples of our innovative pump packages include:  

•   Diesel and electric driven firewater packages  
•   Pipeline booster packages  
•   Potable water packages  
•   Pigging pump packages  
•   Lease Automatic Custody Transfer charge units  
•   Chemical injection pump packages wash down units  
•   Seawater lift pumps  
•   Jockey pumps  
•   Condensate pump packages  
•   Cooling water skids  
•   Seawater/produced water injection packages  
•   Variety of packages to meet common industry specifications such as API, ANSI and NFPA  

At  December  31,  2012,  the  Innovative  Pumping  Solutions  segment  operated  out  of  eight  facilities  located  in  Texas,  Arizona,  Louisiana, 
Colorado and Nebraska.  

All of the Innovative Pumping Solutions segment’s long-lived assets are located in the U. S. and virtually all of 2012 sales were recognized in 
the U.S.  

At December 31, 2012, the Innovative Pumping Solutions segment had approximately 207 full-time employees.  

Products  

Most industrial customers currently purchase their MRO supplies through local or national distribution companies that are focused on single or 
unique product categories. As a first-tier distributor, our network of service and distribution centers stock more than 60,000 SKUs and provide 
customers  with  access  to  more  than  1,000,000  items.  Given  our  breadth  of  product  and  our  industrial  distribution  customers  focus  around 
specific product categories we have become customer driven experts in five key product categories. As such, our three business segments are 
supported by these five key product categories including, rotating equipment, bearings & power transmission, industrial supplies, metal working 
and  safety  products  &  services.  Each  business  segment  tailors  its  inventory  and  leverages  product  experts  to  meet  the  needs  of  its  local 
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Key product categories that we offer include:  

•   Rotating Equipment . Our rotating equipment products include 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 disposal of produced water and crude oil pipeline service; and air-operated diaphragm pumps. We also provide 
a large variety of pump accessories.  

•   Bearings & Power Transmission . Our bearing products include several types of mounted and un-mounted bearings for a variety 
of  applications.  The  power  transmission  products  we  distribute  include  speed  reducers,  flexible-coupling  drives,  chain  drives, 
sprockets, gears, conveyors, clutches, brakes and hoses.  

•   Industrial Supplies . We offer a broad range of industrial supplies, such as abrasives, tapes and adhesive products, coatings and 

lubricants, fasteners, hand tools, janitorial products, pneumatic tools, welding supplies and welding equipment.  

•   Metal Working . Our metal working products include a broad range of cutting tools, abrasives, coolants, gauges, industrial tools 

and machine shop supplies.  

•   Safety Products & Services . We provide safety services including hydrogen sulfide (H 2 S) gas protection and safety, specialized 
and standby fire protection, safety supervision, training, monitoring, equipment rental and consulting. Our safety services include 
safety  supervision,  medic  services,  safety  audits,  instrument  repair  and  calibration,  training,  monitoring,  equipment  rental  and 
consulting. Additionally, we sell safety products including eye and face protection, first aid, hand protection, hazardous material 
handling, instrumentation and respiratory protection products.  

We acquire our products through numerous OEMs. We are authorized to distribute certain manufacturers' products only in specific geographic 
areas. All of our oral or written distribution authorizations are subject to cancellation by the manufacturer, some upon little or no notice. For the 
last three fiscal years, no manufacturer provided products that accounted 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.  

The Company has operations in the United States of America, Canada and Mexico. Information regarding financial data by geographic areas is 
set forth in Item 8 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K. See Note 16 of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements under Item 8.  

Recent Acquisitions  

A key component of our growth strategy includes effecting acquisitions of businesses with complementary or desirable product lines, locations 
or customers. Since 2004, we have completed 25 acquisitions across our three business segments. Below is a summary of recent acquisitions 
since the end of 2007.  

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

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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.  

On December 1, 2008, DXP completed the acquisition 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 promissory notes and $0.2 million in cash based upon earnings after the 
acquisition date.  

On April 1, 2010, DXP acquired substantially all the assets of Quadna, Inc. (“Quadna”). The purchase price of approximately $25.0 million (net 
of $3.0 million of acquired cash) consisted of $11 million paid in cash, $10 million in the form of convertible promissory notes bearing interest 
at  a  rate  of  10%  and  approximately  $4.0  million  in  the  form  of  343,337  shares  of  DXP  common  stock.  The  $11  million  cash  portion  of  the 
purchase price was funded by borrowings under DXP’s existing credit facility. DXP completed this acquisition to expand its pump business in 
the  Western  U.S.  On  April  9,  2010,  $4.5  million  principal  amount  of  the  convertible  promissory  notes,  along  with  accrued  interest,  were 
converted into 376,417 shares of DXP’s common stock. On August 18, 2010, $3.7 million of the convertible promissory notes were paid off 
using funds obtained from DXP’s credit facility and $1.8 million of the convertible promissory notes were converted to 117,374 shares of DXP 
common stock.  

On November 30, 2010, DXP acquired substantially all of the assets of D&F Distributors, Inc. (“D&F”). The purchase price of $13.4 million 
consisted of approximately $7.4 million paid in cash, approximately $2.9 million in the form of promissory notes bearing interest at a rate of 5%, 
and approximately $3.1 million in the form of 155,393 shares of DXP common stock. The cash portion of the purchase price was funded by 
borrowings under DXP’s existing credit facility. DXP completed this acquisition to expand its pump business in Indiana, Kentucky, Tennessee 
and Ohio.  

On  October  10,  2011,  DXP  acquired  substantially  all  of  the  assets  of  Kenneth  Crosby  ("KC").  DXP  acquired  this  business  to  expand  DXP's 
geographic presence in the eastern U.S. and strengthen DXP's metal working and supply chain services offerings. DXP paid approximately $15.6 
million for KC, which was borrowed under our existing credit facility.  

On December 30, 2011, DXP acquired substantially all of the assets of C.W. Rod Tool Company ("CW Rod"). DXP acquired this business to 
strengthen DXP's metal working offering in Texas and Louisiana. DXP paid approximately $1.1 million of DXP's common stock (35,714 shares) 
and approximately $42 million in cash for CW Rod, which was borrowed during 2011 and 2012 under our existing credit facility.  

On January 31, 2012, DXP acquired substantially all of the assets of Mid-Continent Safety ("Mid-Continent"). DXP acquired this business to 
expand DXP's geographic presence in the Midwestern U.S. and strengthen DXP's safety products offering. DXP paid approximately $3.7 million 
for Mid-Continent, which was borrowed under our existing credit facility.  

On February 29, 2012, DXP acquired substantially all of the assets of Pump & Power Equipment, Inc. ("Pump & Power"). DXP acquired this 
business to expand DXP's geographic presence in the Midwestern U.S. and strengthen DXP's municipal pump products and services offering. 
DXP paid approximately $1.9 million for Pump & Power which was borrowed under our existing credit facility.  

On  April  2,  2012,  DXP  acquired  the  stock  of  Aledco,  Inc.  ("Aledco")  and  Force  Engineered  Products,  Inc.  (“Force”).  Aledco  and  Force  are 
focused on servicing customers in the oil and gas, water and waste water treatment, pharmaceutical and industrial markets. DXP acquired this 
business to establish a presence within the Marcellus Shale, as well as the Northeast United States industrial rotating equipment market. DXP 
paid approximately $8.1 million for Aledco and Force which was borrowed under our existing credit facility.  

On  May  1,  2012,  DXP  completed  the  acquisition  of  Industrial  Paramedic  Services  through  its  wholly  owned  subsidiary,  DXP  Canada 
Enterprises Ltd. Industrial Paramedic Services is a provider of industrial medical and safety services to industrial customers operating in remote 
locations and large facilities in western Canada. DXP acquired this business to expand DXP's geographic presence into Canada and to expand 
our safety services offering. Industrial Paramedic Services is headquartered in Calgary, Alberta and operates out of three locations in Calgary, 
Nisku and Dawson Creek. The $25.3 million purchase price was financed with $20.7 million of borrowings under DXP's existing credit facility, 
$2.5 million of promissory notes bearing a 5% interest rate and 19,685 shares of DXP common stock.  

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On  May  31,  2012,  DXP  completed  the  acquisition  of  Austin  and  Denholm  Industrial  Sales  Alberta,  Inc  (“ADI”).  ADI  is  a  distributor  of 
industrial pumps and process  equipment.  DXP  acquired  this  business to  expand our  presence  in pumping solutions  in Western Canada.  DXP 
Canada Enterprises Ltd., acquired all of the outstanding common shares of ADI for $2.7 million which was borrowed under our existing facility.  

On July 11, 2012, DXP completed the acquisition of HSE Integrated Ltd. (“HSE"). DXP Canada Enterprises Ltd. acquired all of the outstanding 
common shares of HSE by way of a plan of arrangement under the Business Corporations Act (Alberta) (the "Arrangement"). Pursuant to the 
Arrangement,  HSE  shareholders  received  CDN  $1.80  in  cash  per  each  common  share  of  HSE  held.  The  total  transaction  value  was 
approximately $85 million, including approximately $4 million in debt and approximately $3 million in transaction costs. The purchase price 
was  financed  with  borrowings  under  DXP’s  new  $325  million  credit  facility.  DXP  acquired  HSE  to  expand  our  industrial  health  and  safety 
services offering in Canada and the United States.  

On October 1, 2012, DXP acquired substantially all of the assets of Jerzy Supply, Inc. (“Jerzy”). DXP acquired this business in the Southern 
U.S. to strengthen DXP's industrial and hydraulic hose offering. DXP paid approximately $5.3 million for Jerzy which was borrowed under our 
existing credit facility.  

Competition  

Our business is highly competitive. In the Service Centers 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 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  variety  of  products  and  services  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 expertise and after-the-sale services that we provide. 
In  the Supply Chain  Services segment we compete  with larger  distributors  that  provide  integrated supply  programs  and outsourcing services, 
some  of  which  might  be  able  to  supply  their  products  in  a  more  efficient  and  cost-effective  manner  than  we  can  provide.  In  the  Innovative 
Pumping  Solutions  segment  we  compete  against  a  variety  of  manufacturers,  distributors  and  fabricators,  many  of  which  may  have  greater 
financial and other resources than we do. We generally compete on service and price in all of our segments.  

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 $250,000 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.  

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 and Canadian Occupational Health and Safety.  

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Certain of our operations are subject to federal, state and local laws and regulations as well as provincial 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, 2012, DXP had approximately 2,817 full-time employees. We believe that we maintain positive relationships with all of our 
employees. Less than one percent (1%) of our employees are unionized.  

Background of Executive Officers  

The following is a list of DXP’s executive officers, their age, positions, and a description of their business experience as of March 11, 2013. All 
of our executive officers hold office at the pleasure of DXP’s Board of Directors.  

NAME  
David R. Little  

Mac McConnell  

David C. Vinson  

John J. Jeffery  

Todd Hamlin  
Kent Yee  

Wayne Crane  

POSITION  

Chairman of the Board, President and 
Chief Executive Officer  
Senior Vice President/Finance, Chief 
Financial Officer and Secretary  
Senior Vice President/Innovative Pumping 
Solutions  
Senior Vice President/Supply Chain 
Services & Marketing  
Senior Vice President/Service Centers  
Senior Vice President/Corporate 
Development  
Senior Vice President/Information 
Technology  

Gary Messersmith   Senior Vice President/General Counsel  

AGE  
61  

59  

62  

45  

41  
37  

51  

64  

David R. Little . Mr. Little has served as Chairman of the Board, President and Chief Executive Officer of DXP since its organization in 1996 
and also has held these positions with SEPCO Industries, Inc., predecessor to the Company (“SEPCO”), since he acquired a controlling interest 
in  SEPCO  in  1986.  Mr.  Little  has  been  employed  by  SEPCO  since  1975  in  various  capacities,  including  Staff  Accountant,  Controller,  Vice 
President/Finance  and  President.  Mr.  Little  gives  our  Board  insight  and  in-depth  knowledge  of  our  industry  and  our  specific  operations  and 
strategies. He also provides leadership skills and knowledge of our local community and business environment, which he has gained through his 
long career with DXP and its predecessor companies.  

Mac  McConnell.  Mr.  McConnell  was  elected  Senior  Vice  President/Finance  and  Chief  Financial  Officer  in  September  2000.  From  February 
1998  until  September  2000,  Mr.  McConnell  served  as  Senior  Vice  President,  Chief  Financial  Officer  and  a  director  of  Transportation 
Components,  Inc.,  a  NYSE-listed  distributor  of  truck  parts.  From  December  1992  to  February  1998,  he  served  as  Chief  Financial  Officer  of 
Sterling  Electronics  Corporation,  a  NYSE-listed  electronics  parts  distributor,  which  was  acquired  by  Marshall  Industries,  Inc.  in  1998.  From 
1990  to  1992,  Mr.  McConnell  was  Vice  President-Finance  of  Interpak  Holdings,  Inc.,  a  publicly-traded  company  involved  in  packaging  and 
warehousing thermoplastic resins. From 1976 to 1990, he served in various capacities, including as a partner, with Ernst & Young LLP.  

David  C.  Vinson.  Mr.  Vinson  was  elected  Senior  Vice  President/Innovative  Pumping  Solutions  in  January  2006.  He  served  as  Senior  Vice 
President/Operations  of  DXP  from  October  2000  to  December  2005.  From  1996  until  October  2000,  Mr.  Vinson  served  as  Vice 
President/Traffic, Logistics and Inventory. Mr. Vinson has served in various capacities with DXP since his employment in 1981.  

John J. Jeffery . Mr. Jeffery was elected Senior Vice President of Supply Chain Services and Marketing in June 2010. Mr. Jeffery joined the 
Company  1991  when  DXP  acquired  T.  L.  Walker.  He  has  served  in  various  capacities  with  DXP  since  his  employment,  including  sales 
representative,  branch  and  area  management,  Vice  President  of  Marketing,  Sales  Vice  President  for  the  Gulf  Coast  Region  and  Senior  Vice 
President of Sales & Marketing.  

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Todd Hamlin.  Mr. Hamlin was elected Senior Vice President of DXP Service Centers in June of 2010. Mr. Hamlin joined the Company in 1995. 
From February 2006 until June 2010 he served as Regional Vice President of the Gulf Coast Region. Prior to serving as Regional Vice President 
of the Gulf Coast Region he served in various capacities, including application engineer, product specialist and sales representative. From April 
2005 through February 2006, Mr. Hamlin worked as a sales manager for the UPS Supply Chain Services division of United Parcel Service, Inc. 
He  holds  a  Bachelors  of  Science  in  Industrial  Distribution  from  Texas  A&M  University  and  a  Master  in  Distribution  from  Texas  A&M 
University. Mr. Hamlin serves on the Advisory Board for Texas A&M’s Master in Distribution degree program.  

Kent  Yee  .  Mr.  Yee  currently  serves  as  Senior  Vice  President  Corporate  Development  and  leads  DXP's  mergers  and  acquisitions,  business 
integration and  internal strategic project activities. During March 2011, Mr. Yee  joined DXP from Stephens Inc.'s Industrial Distribution and 
Services team where he served in various positions and most recently as Vice President from August 2005 to February 2011. Prior to Stephens, 
Mr.  Yee  was  a  member  of  The  Home  Depot’s  Strategic  Business  Development  Group  with  a  primary  focus  on  acquisition  activity  for  HD 
Supply.  Mr.  Yee  was  also  an  Associate  in  the  Global  Syndicated  Finance  Group  at  JPMorgan  Chase.  He  has  executed over  34  transactions 
including  more  than $885  million  in  M&A  and  $2.8  billion  in  financing  transactions  primarily  for  change  of  control  deals  and  numerous 
industrial and distribution acquisition and sale assignments. He holds a Bachelors of Arts in Urban Planning from Morehouse College and an 
MBA from Harvard University Graduate School of Business.  

Wayne Crane . Wayne Crane currently serves as Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer and leads DXP's information technology 
and  telecommunications  activities.  Joining  DXP  in  August  2011,  Mr.  Crane  offers  25  years  experience  directing  business  and  technology 
transformation  for  Fortune  1000  corporations  and  other  technology  based  companies.  Prior  to  DXP,  Mr.  Crane  served  as  Chief  Information 
Officer for CDS Global, a global technology solutions provider and wholly owned subsidiary of the Hearst Corporation. Until 2008, Mr. Crane 
served as CIO for the Attachmate/NetIQ, a publically traded systems and security management software company, where he was responsible for 
all technology efforts, including several business and product lines. Previously, Mr. Crane managed global technology efforts for BJ Services 
Company, a publicly traded oilfield services company. Mr. Crane holds a Master of Computer Science degree and an MBA.  

Gary Messersmith . Mr. Messersmith serves as Senior Vice President and General Counsel of DXP Enterprises, Inc. Mr. Messersmith joined 
DXP on January 1, 2013 after practicing law for more than 38 years with Looper Reed & McGraw and prior to that with Fouts & Moore. During 
this period, Mr. Messersmith’s practice included corporate, real estate and oil and gas matters. From 1982 until 2001, Gary served as Managing 
Partner of Fouts & Moore. Since 1995, Gary has represented DXP in the acquisition of more than 27 companies and he has provided legal 
services to DXP in various other areas. Gary obtained his Bachelor of Science Degree in Finance from Indiana University in 1971 and his J.D. 
from South Texas School of Law in 1975.  

All officers of DXP hold office until the regular meeting of the board of directors following the Annual Meeting of Shareholders or until their 
respective successors are duly elected and qualified or their earlier resignation or removal.  

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  as  amended (the “Exchange Act”),  are  available  free  of 
charge  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.  

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ITEM 1A. Risk Factors  

Investing in DXP involves risk. In deciding whether to invest in DXP, you should carefully consider the following risk factors. Any of these risk 
factors could have a significant or material adverse effect on our businesses, results of operations, financial condition or liquidity. They could 
also  cause  significant  fluctuations  and  volatility  in  the  trading  price  of  our  securities.  Readers  should  not  consider  any  descriptions  of  these 
factors to be a  complete  set  of all potential risks  that could  affect  DXP.  These factors should be considered carefully  together with  the other 
information contained in this report and the other reports and materials filed by us with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Further, many 
of these risks are interrelated and could occur under similar business and economic conditions, and the occurrence of certain of them may in turn 
cause the emergence or exacerbate the effect of others. Such a combination could materially increase the severity of the impact of these risks on 
our results of operations, liquidity and financial condition.  

Decreased capital expenditures in the energy industry can adversely impact our customers’ demand for our products and services.  

A significant portion of our revenue depends upon the level of capital and operating expenditures in the oil and natural gas industry, including 
capital expenditures in connection with the upstream, midstream, and downstream phases in the energy industry. Therefore, a significant decline 
in oil or natural gas prices could lead to a decrease in our customers’ capital and other expenditures and could adversely affect our revenues.  

Demand for our products could decrease if the manufacturers of those products sell them directly to end users.  

Typically, MRO products have been purchased through distributors and not directly from the manufacturers of those products. If customers were 
to purchase our products directly from manufacturers, or if manufacturers sought to increase their efforts to sell directly to end users, we could 
experience a significant decrease in sales and earnings.  

Changes  in  our  customer  and  product  mix,  or  adverse  changes  to  the  cost  of  goods  we  sell,  could  cause  our  gross  margin  percentage  to 
fluctuate, or decrease and we may not be able to maintain historical margins.  

Changes in our customer mix have resulted from geographic expansion, daily selling activities within current geographic markets, and targeted 
selling  activities  to  new  customers.  Changes  in  our  product  mix  have  resulted  from  marketing  activities  to  existing  customers  and  needs 
communicated to us from existing and prospective customers. There can be no assurance that we will be able to maintain our historical gross 
margins. In addition, we may also be subject to price increases from vendors that we may not be able to pass along to our customers.  

We  rely  upon  third-party  transportation  providers  for  our  merchandise  shipments  and  are  subject  to  increased  shipping  costs  as  well  as  the 
potential inability of our third-party transportation providers to deliver products on a timely basis.  

We rely upon independent third-party transportation providers for our merchandise shipments, including shipments to and from all of our service 
centers.  Our  utilization  of  these  delivery  services  for  shipments  is  subject  to  risks,  including  increases  in  fuel  prices,  labor  availability,  labor 
strikes and inclement weather, which may impact a shipping company’s ability to provide delivery services that adequately meet our shipping 
needs. If we  change the shipping companies  we use,  we could face logistical difficulties that  could adversely affect deliveries  and we would 
incur costs and expend resources in connection with such change. In addition, we may not be able to obtain favorable terms as we have with our 
current third-party transportation providers.  

Adverse weather events or natural disasters could negatively disrupt our operations.  

Certain areas in which we operate are susceptible to adverse weather conditions or natural disasters, such as hurricanes, tornadoes, floods and 
earthquakes. These events can disrupt our operations, result in damage to our properties and negatively affect the local economies in which we 
operate. Additionally, we may experience communication disruptions with our customers, vendors and employees.  

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We cannot predict whether or to what extent damage caused by these events will affect our operations or the economies in regions where we 
operate. These adverse events could result in disruption of our purchasing or distribution capabilities, interruption of our business that exceeds 
our insurance coverage, our inability to collect from customers and increased operating costs. Our business or results of operations may be 
adversely affected by these and other negative effects of these events.  

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

The loss  of the services of any of the executive  officers of the 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 the 
Company  could  result  in  a  temporary  disruption  of  our  business  and,  in  turn,  could  adversely  affect  our  results  of  operations  and  financial 
condition.  

We are subject to various government regulations.  

We are subject to laws and regulations in every jurisdiction where we operate. Compliance with laws and regulations increase our cost of doing 
business. We are subject to a variety of laws and regulations, including without limitation import and export requirements, the Foreign Corrupt 
Practices Act, tax laws (including U.S. taxes on our foreign subsidiaries), data privacy requirements, labor laws and anti-competition regulations. 
We are also subject to audits and inquiries in the ordinary course of business. Changes to the legal and regulatory environments could increase 
the cost of doing business, and such costs may increase in the future as a result of changes in these laws and regulations or in their interpretation. 
Although  we  have  implemented  policies  and  procedures  designed  to  comply  with  laws  and  regulations,  there  can  be  no  assurance  that 
employees, contractors or agents will not violate such laws and regulations. Any such violations could individually or in the aggregate materially 
adversely affect our financial condition or results of operations.  

We are subject to environmental, health and safety laws and regulations.  

We are subject to federal, state, local, foreign and provincial environmental, health and safety laws and regulations. Fines and penalties may be 
imposed for non-compliance with applicable environmental, health and safety requirements and the failure to have or to comply with the terms 
and conditions of required permits. The failure by us to comply with applicable environmental, health and safety requirements could result in 
fines, penalties, enforcement actions, third party claims for property damage and personal injury, requirements to clean up property or to pay for 
the costs of cleanup, or regulatory or judicial orders requiring corrective measures.  

A general 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. We traditionally do not enter into long-term contracts with our customers.  

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Risks Associated With Conducting Business in Foreign Countries  

We  conduct  a  meaningful  amount  of  business  outside  of  the  United  States  of  America.  We  could  be  adversely  affected  by  economic,  legal, 
political  and  regulatory  developments  in  countries  that  we  conduct  business  in.  We  have  meaningful  operations  in  Canada  in  which  the 
functional currency is denominated in Canadian dollars. As the value of currencies in foreign countries in which we have operations increase or 
decrease  related  to  the  U.S.  dollar,  the  sales,  expenses,  profits,  losses  assets  and  liabilities  of  our  foreign  operations,  as  reported  in  our 
consolidated financial statements, increase or decrease, accordingly.  

The trading price of our common stock may be volatile.  

The market price of our common stock could be subject to wide fluctuations in response to, among other things, the risk factors described in this 
and other periodic reports, and other factors beyond our control, such as fluctuations in the valuation of companies perceived by investors to be 
comparable to us. Furthermore, the stock markets have experienced price and volume fluctuations that have affected and continue to affect the 
market  prices  of  equity  securities  of  many  companies.  These  fluctuations  often  have  been  unrelated  or  disproportionate  to  the  operating 
performance of those companies. These broad market and industry fluctuations, as well as general economic, political, and market conditions, 
such as recessions, interest rate changes or international currency fluctuations, may negatively affect the market price of our common stock. In 
the past, many companies that have experienced volatility in the market price of their stock have been subject to securities class action litigation. 
We  may  be  the  target  of  this  type  of  litigation  in  the  future.  Securities  litigation  against  us  could  result  in  substantial  costs  and  divert  our 
management's attention from other business concerns, which could adversely affect our business.  

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 SM 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. Additionally, 
we sell products and services in very competitive markets. We could experience a material adverse effect to the extent that our competitors are 
successful in reducing our customers’ purchases of products and services from us. Competition could also cause us to lower our prices, which 
could reduce our margins and profitability. Consolidation in our industry could heighten the impacts of competition on our business and results 
of operations discussed above. The fact that we do not traditionally enter into long-term contracts with our suppliers or customers may provide 
opportunities for our competitors.  

We are subject to personal injury and product liability claims involving allegedly defective products.  

A variety of products we distribute are used in potentially hazardous applications that can result in personal injury and product liability claims. A 
catastrophic occurrence at a location where the products we distribute are used may result in us being named as a defendant in lawsuits asserting 
potentially large claims, even though we did not manufacture the products, and applicable law may render us liable for damages without regard 
to negligence or fault.  

Risks Associated With Acquisition Strategy  

Our  future  results  will  depend  in  part  on  our  ability  to  successfully  implement  our  acquisition  strategy.  We  may  not  be  able  to  consummate 
acquisitions at rates similar to the past, which could adversely impact our growth rate and stock price. This strategy includes taking advantage of 
a consolidation trend in the industry and effecting acquisitions of businesses with complementary or desirable product lines, strategic distribution 
locations, attractive customer bases or manufacturer relationships. Promising acquisitions are difficult to identify and complete for a number of 
reasons,  including  high  valuations,  competition  among  prospective  buyers,  the  need  for  regulatory  (including  antitrust)  approvals  and  the 
availability of affordable funding in the capital markets. In addition, competition for acquisitions in our business areas is significant and may 
result in higher purchase prices.  

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Changes  in  accounting  or  regulatory  requirements  or  instability  in  the  credit  markets  could  also  adversely  impact  our  ability  to  consummate 
acquisitions. 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 personnel of the acquired business, difficulties in integrating operations, technologies, services and 
personnel  of  acquired  companies,  potential  loss  of  customers  of  acquired  companies,  preserving  business  relationships  of  the  acquired 
companies,  risks  associated  with  unanticipated  events  or  liabilities,  and  expenses  associated  with  obsolete  inventory  of  an  acquired  business, 
some or all of which could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations. Our ability to grow at or 
above  our  historic  rates  depends  in  part  upon  our  ability  to  identify  and  successfully  acquire  and  integrate  companies  and  businesses  at 
appropriate prices and realize anticipated cost savings.  

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. These cash resources may include borrowings under our credit agreement or equity or debt financings. Our current credit 
agreement  with  our  bank  lenders  contains  certain  restrictions  that  could  adversely  affect  our  ability  to  implement  and  finance  potential 
acquisitions. Such restrictions include provisions which limit our ability to merge or consolidate with, or acquire all or a substantial part of the 
properties or capital stock of, other entities 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. 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.  

Ability to Comply with Financial Covenants of Credit Facility  

Our  credit  facility  requires  the  Company  to  comply  with  certain  specified  covenants,  restrictions,  financial  ratios  and  other  financial  and 
operating tests. The Company’s ability to comply with any of the foregoing restrictions will depend on its future performance, which will be 
subject to prevailing economic conditions and other factors, including factors beyond the Company’s control. A failure to comply with any of 
these obligations could result in an event of default under the credit facility, which could permit acceleration of the Company’s indebtedness 
under the credit facility. The Company from time to time has been unable to comply with some of the financial covenants contained in the credit 
facility  (relating  to,  among  other  things,  the  maintenance  of  prescribed  financial  ratios)  and  has,  when  necessary,  obtained  waivers  or 
amendments to the covenants from its lenders. Although the Company expects to be able to comply with the covenants, including the financial 
covenants, of the credit facility, there can be no assurance that in the future the Company will be able to do so or, if is not able to do so, that its 
lenders will be willing to waive such compliance or further amend such covenants.  

Ability to Refinance  

We  may  not  be  able  to  refinance  existing  debt  or  the  terms  of  any  refinancing  may  not  be  as  favorable  as  the  terms  of  our  existing  debt.  If 
principal payments due at maturity cannot be refinanced, extended or repaid with proceeds from other sources, such as new equity capital, our 
cash flow may not be sufficient to repay all maturing debt in years when significant payments come due.  

Goodwill and intangible assets recorded as a result of our acquisitions could become impaired.  

Goodwill represents the difference between the purchase price of acquired companies and the related fair values of net assets acquired. We test 
goodwill for impairment annually and whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that impairment may have occurred. Goodwill and 
intangibles represent a significant amount of our total assets.  As of December 31, 2012, our combined goodwill and intangible assets amounted 
to  $209  million,  net  of  accumulated  amortization.  To  the  extent  we  do  not  generate  sufficient  cash  flows  to  recover  the  net  amount  of  any 
investments in goodwill and other intangible assets recorded, the investment could be considered impaired and subject to write-off which would 
directly impact earnings. We expect to record additional goodwill and other intangible assets as a result of future business acquisitions. Future 
amortization  of  such  other  intangible  assets  or  impairments,  if  any,  of  goodwill  or  intangible  assets  would  adversely  affect  our  results  of 
operations in any given period.  

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Our business has substantial competition that 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 SCS segment. 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.  

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,  our  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.  

Risks Associated with Insurance  

In  the  ordinary  course  of  business  we  at  times  may  become  the  subject  of  various  claims,  lawsuits  or  administrative  proceedings  seeking 
damages or other remedies concerning our commercial operations, the products we distribute, employees and other matters, including potential 
claims by individuals alleging exposure to hazardous materials as a result of the products we distribute or our operations. Some of these claims 
may relate to the activities of businesses that we have acquired, even though these activities may have occurred prior to acquisition. The products 
we  distribute  are  subject  to  inherent  risks  that  could  result  in  personal  injury,  property  damage,  pollution,  death  or  loss  of  production.  Any 
defects in the products we distribute could result in personal injury, death, property damage, pollution or loss of production.  

We maintain insurance to cover potential losses, and we are subject to various deductibles and caps under our insurance. It is possible, however, 
that judgments could be rendered against us in cases in which we would be uninsured and beyond the amounts that we currently have reserved or 
anticipate incurring for such matters. Even a partially uninsured claim, if successful and of significant size, could have a material adverse effect 
on our business, results of operations and financial condition. Furthermore, we may not be able to continue to obtain insurance on commercially 
reasonable terms in the future, and we may incur losses from interruption of our business that exceed our insurance coverage. In cases where we 
maintain insurance coverage, our insurers may raise various objections and exceptions to coverage which could make uncertain the timing and 
amount of any possible insurance recovery.  

Risks Associated with Cyber-Security  

Through our sales channels, and electronic communications with customers generally, we collect and maintain confidential information that   
customers provide to us in order to purchase products or services. We also acquire and retain information about suppliers and employees in the   
normal course of business. Computer hackers may attempt to penetrate   our information systems or our vendors' information systems and, if 
successful,  misappropriate  confidential  customer,  supplier,  employee  or  other     business  information.  In  addition,  one  of  our  employees, 
contractors or other third party may attempt to   circumvent security measures in order to obtain such information or inadvertently cause a breach 
involving such information. Loss of information could expose us to   claims from customers, suppliers, financial institutions, regulators, payment 
card associations, employees and other persons, any of which   could have an adverse effect on our financial condition and results of operations.  

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ITEM 1B. Unresolved Staff Comments  

None.  

ITEM 2. Properties  

We own our headquarters facility in Houston, Texas, which has approximately 48,000 square feet of office space. At December 31, 2012, we 
had approximately 154 facilities which contained 153 services centers, 7 distribution centers and 8 fabrication facilities.  

The Service Centers segment owns or leases 153 service center facilities. Of these facilities, 126 are located in the U.S. in 38 states and 26 are 
located  in  7  Canadian  provinces  and  1  in  Sonora,  Mexico.  All  of  the  distribution  centers  are  located  in  the  U.S.,  specifically  in  California, 
Georgia, Illinois, Massachusetts, Montana, Nebraska, and Texas. The Innovative Pumping Solutions segment operates out of 8 facilities located 
in 4 states in the U.S. The Supply Chain Services segment operates supply chain installations in 61 of our customers’ facilities in 28 U.S. states.  

Our owned facilities range from 5,000 square feet to 48,000 square feet in size. We lease facilities for terms generally ranging from one to fifteen 
years. The leased facilities range from 1,500 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.  

ITEM 3. Legal Proceedings  

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, cash flows, financial condition or results 
of operations.  

ITEM 4. Mine Safety Disclosures  

Not applicable.  

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PART II  

ITEM 5.  Market for the Registrant's Common Equity, Related Shareholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities  

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

2012  
Fourth Quarter  
Third Quarter  
Second Quarter  
First Quarter  

2011  
Fourth Quarter  
Third Quarter  
Second Quarter  
First Quarter  

High  

Low  

$ 51.68  
$ 49.85  
$ 50.35  
$ 45.90  

$ 33.58  
$ 27.81  
$ 26.71  
$ 24.99  

$ 42.11  
$ 38.25  
$ 36.76  
$ 31.78  

$ 17.01  
$ 17.89  
$ 22.01  
$ 18.43  

On March 7, 2013, we had approximately registered 463 holders of record for outstanding shares of our common stock. This number does not 
include shareholders for whom shares are held in “nominee” or “street name”.  

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  cash  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, lenders, and general financial and 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, 2007 
and that all dividends were reinvested.  

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Investors are cautioned against drawing conclusions from the data contained in the graph as past results are not necessarily indicative of future 
performance.  

Equity Compensation Table  

The following table provides information regarding shares covered by the Company’s equity compensation plans as of December 31, 2012:  

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 

Number of 
securities 
remaining 
available for 
future issuance 
under equity 
compensation  
plans  

N/A  

N/A  

210,330  

$26.85  

191,627 (1)  

N/A  

N/A  

N/A  

N/A  

N/A  

Plan category  

Equity compensation plans 
approved by shareholders  

Equity compensation plans not 
approved by shareholders  

Total  
(1) Represents shares of common stock authorized for issuance under the 2005 Restricted Stock Plan.  

210,330  

$26.85  

N/A  

N/A  

191,627 (1)  

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DXP  issued  19,685  unregistered  shares  of  DXP  Common  Stock  as  part  of  the  consideration  for  the  May  1,  2012  acquisition  of  Industrial 
Paramedic Services. The unregistered shares were issued to the stockholder of Industrial Paramedic Services. We relied on Section 4(2) of the 
Securities Exchange Act as a basis for exemption from registration. All issuances were as a result of private negotiation, and not pursuant to 
public solicitation.  In addition, we believe the shares were issued to “accredited investors” as defined by Rule 501 of the Securities Act.  

Repurchases of Common Stock  

The following table provides information about the Company's purchases of shares of the Company's common stock during the fourth quarter of 
2012.  

Total Number 
of Shares  
Purchased  

Average  
Price Paid  
per Share  

Total Number of  
shares Purchased as  
part of Publicly  
announced Plans or  
Programs  

Maximum Number  
of Shares that may  
yet be Purchased  
under the Plans or  
Programs  

-  

$ -  

October 1, 2012 through  
 October 31, 2012  
November 1, 2012 through  
 November 30, 2012  
December 1, 2012 through  
 December 31, 2012  
Totals  
On October 26, 2011, the Board of Directors authorized DXP from time to time to purchase up to 200,000 shares of 
DXP's common stock over 24 months. DXP publicly announced the authorization that day. Purchases may be made 
in open market or in privately negotiated transactions. DXP had purchased 76,300 shares under this authorization 
through December 31, 2012.  

-  
123,700  

$47.86  
$47.49  

20,000  
50,000  

20,000  
50,000  

$47.25  

30,000  

30,000  

-  

-  

-  

Stock Split  

On September 8, 2008, the Company’s Board of Directors approved a two-for-one stock split (effected in the form of a dividend by issuing one 
additional share of common stock for each issued share of common stock) which was paid on September 30, 2008 to shareholders of record at 
the close of business on September 22, 2008. All prior period share and per share amounts set forth in this report, including earnings per share, 
dividends per share and the weighted average number of shares outstanding for basic and dilutive earnings per share for each respective period, 
have been adjusted to reflect the stock split.  

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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, 2012 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 Report.  

Years Ended December 31,  

2012  

2011  

2010  
( in thousands, except per share amounts )  

2009 (2)  

2008  
Restated (1)  

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

$ 1,097,110 
319,091 
 90,522 
85,009 
50,985 

$ 807,005 
231,836 
 55,485 
51,995 
31,437 

$ 656,202  $ 583,226 
151,414 
(49,332) 
(54,482) 
(42,412) 

188,395 
 37,091 
32,132 
19,381 

$          3.54 
14,374 
$          3.35 

$        2.19 
14,301 
$        2.08 

$       1.40  $     (3.24) 
13,117 
$       1.32  $     (3.24) 

13,821 

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

$       1.99 
12,945 
$       1.87 

15,214 

15,141 

14,821 

13,117 

13,869 

(1) Basic and diluted earnings per share amounts have been restated due to adoption in the first quarter of 2009 of 
authoritative  guidance  which  requires  awards  of  unvested  restricted  stock  to  be  treated  as  if  outstanding  in  the 
calculation of earnings per share. 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.  
(2)The goodwill and other intangibles impairment charge and the Precision inventory impairment charge in 2009 
reduced operating income by $66.8 million and increased basic and diluted loss per share by $3.82.  

Consolidated Balance Sheet Data  

As of December 31,  

Total assets  
Long-term debt obligations  
Shareholders’ equity  

2012  
$569,732 
216,339 
208,493 

2011  
$ 405,338 
114,205 
156,675 

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2009  

2010  
$ 320,624  $ 270,927 
102,916 
90,213 

103,621 
124,120 

2008  
$ 397,856 
154,591 
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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 
within Item 8 of this Report. Management’s Discussion and Analysis uses forward-looking statements as described previously in our Disclosure 
Regarding Forward-Looking Statements.  

General Overview  

Our products  and services  are  marketed  in  the  United  States, Canada,  and  Mexico to  over  50,000  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 
Canada, and global and micro-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 driven by a variety of factors, 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 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  2008 sales.  Sales  by  three  businesses acquired  in 
2007 accounted for $200.4 million of 2008 sales. Excluding sales of businesses acquired in 2007 and 2008, on a same store sales basis, 2008 
sales  increased  13.2%.  This  increase  resulted  from  a  broad-based  increase  in  sales  by  our  Service  Centers,  Innovative  Pumping  Solutions 
locations and Supply Chain locations.  

During 2009, the general economy and the oil and gas exploration and production business declined significantly. During 2009, our headcount 
decreased  by approximately 10% as a result of actions taken to reduce operating costs. Sales for 2009 declined by  21% from 2008. Sales by 
businesses acquired during 2008 accounted for $36.1 million of 2009 sales. Excluding these sales by acquired businesses, sales declined by 26% 
from  2008.  The  2009  sales  decline  is  primarily  due  to  a  broad-based  decline  in  the  sales  of  pumps,  bearings,  safety  products  and  industrial 
supplies in connection with a broad-based decline in the U.S. economy. This economic decline led to the impairment of our goodwill and other 
intangibles. During the fourth quarter of 2009 the Company recognized an impairment charge of $53.0 million for goodwill and other intangibles 
and an impairment charge of $13.8 million to reduce the valuation of inventory acquired in the 2007 acquisition of Precision Industries, Inc. The 
impairment charges did not result in any cash expenditures, did not adversely affect compliance with covenants under our credit facility, and did 
not affect our cash position or cash flows from operating activities.  

During 2010, the general economy and the oil and gas exploration and production business  improved. Our employee headcount increased by 
approximately 7% as a result of two acquisitions. Excluding the employees at the two acquired businesses headcount declined by approximately 
1%, primarily as a result of consolidating back office functions. Sales by Quadna, acquired April 1, 2010 and D&F, acquired December 1, 2010, 
accounted for $43.6 million of 2010 sales. Excluding Quadna and D&F sales, sales for 2010 increased 5.0%.  

During  2011,  the  general  economy  and  the  oil  and  gas  exploration  and  production  business  continued  to  improve.  Our  employee  headcount 
increased by 18% primarily as a result of two acquisitions and hiring additional personnel to support increased sales. Sales for the year ended 
December 31, 2011 increased $150.8 million, or 23.0%, to approximately $807.0 million from $656.2 million in 2010. Sales by KC, acquired 
October 10, 2011, accounted for $11.9 million of 2011 sales. Sales by businesses acquired in 2010, on a same store sales basis, accounted for 
$35.6 million of 2011 sales. Excluding 2011 sales by businesses acquired in 2010 and 2011, on a same store sales basis, sales increased 15.8% 
from 2010. The majority of the 2011 sales increase came from a broad-based increase in sales of pumps, bearings, safety products and industrial 
supplies to customers engaged in oilfield service, oil and gas exploration and production, mining, manufacturing and petrochemical processing.  

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During  2012,  the  general  economy  and  the  oil  and  gas  exploration  and  production  business  remained  positive.  Our  employee  headcount 
increased  by  35%  primarily  as  a  result  of  multiple  acquisitions  and  hiring  additional  personnel  to  support  increased  sales.  Sales  for  the  year 
ended December 31, 2012 increased $290.1 million, or 35.9%, to $1,097.1 million from $807.0 million in 2011. Sales by businesses acquired in 
2012 accounted for $86.3 million of 2012 sales. Sales by businesses acquired in 2011 accounted for $107.7 million of 2012 sales, on a same 
store sales basis. Excluding 2012 sales of $194.0 million by businesses acquired in 2011 and 2012, on a same store sales basis, sales increased 
11.9% from 2011. The majority of this 11.9% sales increase came from a broad-based increase in sales of pumps, bearings, safety products and 
industrial supplies to customers engaged in oilfield service, oil and gas exploration and production, mining, manufacturing and petrochemical 
processing.  

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 reach  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, and 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.  

Results of Operations  

Years Ended December 31,  

2012  

%  

2011  

%  

2010  

%  

( in millions, except percentages and per share amounts )  

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

100.0 
70.9 
29.1 
20.8 
8.3 
0.5 
-
7.8 
3.1 
4.7 

$ 1,097.1 
778.0 
319.1 
228.6 
90.5 
5.6 
(0.1) 
85.0 
34.0 
$ 51.0 

$ 3.54   
$ 3.35   

100.0 
71.3 
28.7 
21.9 
6.8 
0.4 
-
6.4 
2.5 
3.9 

$ 807.0 
575.2 
231.8 
176.3 
55.5 
3.5 
-
52.0 
20.6 
$ 31.4 

$ 2.19   
$ 2.08   

$ 656.2 
467.8 
188.4 
151.3 
37.1 
5.2 
(0.2) 
32.1 
12.7 
$ 19.4 

$ 1.40   
$ 1.32   

100.0 
71.3 
28.7 
23.1 
5.6 
0.8 
-
4.8 
1.9 
2.9 

DXP is organized into three business segments: Service Centers, Supply Chain Services (SCS) and Innovative Pumping Solutions (IPS). The 
Service  Centers  are  engaged  in  providing  maintenance,  repair  and  operating  (MRO)  products,  equipment  and  integrated  services,  including 
technical expertise and logistics capabilities, to industrial customers with the ability to provide same day delivery. The Service Centers provide a 
wide range of MRO products and services in the rotating equipment, bearing, power transmission, hose, fluid power, metal working, industrial 
supply and safety product and service categories. The SCS segment manages all or part of our customer’s supply chain, including inventory. The 
IPS segment fabricates and assembles custom-made integrated pump system packages.  

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Year Ended December 31, 2012 compared to Year Ended December 31, 2011  

SALES. Sales for the year ended December 31, 2012 increased $290.1 million, or 35.9%, to approximately $1,097.1 million from $807.0 million 
in 2011. Sales by businesses acquired in 2012 accounted for $86.3 million of 2012 sales. Sales by businesses acquired in 2011 accounted for 
$107.7 million of the 2012 increase, on a same store sales basis. Excluding 2012 sales of $194.0 million by businesses acquired in 2011 and 
2012, on a same store sales basis, sales increased by $96.1 million, or 11.9% from 2011. The majority of this 11.9% sales increase came from a 
broad-based increase in sales of pumps, bearings, safety products and industrial supplies to customers engaged in oilfield service, oil and gas 
exploration and production, mining, manufacturing and petrochemical processing.  

GROSS  PROFIT.  Gross  profit  as  a  percentage  of  sales  increased  to  29.1%  for  2012  compared  to  28.7%  for  the  prior  corresponding  period 
primarily  as  a  result  of  increased  gross  profit  percentages  experienced  by  our  Innovative  Pumping  Solutions  and  Supply  Chain  Services 
segments.  Supply Chain Services’  gross profit percentage  increased primarily as  a result of a change  in  customer mix. The increase in gross 
profit percentage in the IPS segment was primarily related to stronger demand for IPS products.  

SELLING, GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSE. Selling, general and administrative expense for 2012 increased by approximately 
$52.3 million, or 29.7%, when compared to 2011. Selling, general and administrative expense by businesses acquired in 2012 was $24.3 million. 
Selling, general and administrative expense for acquisitions that occurred in 2011 accounted for $19.3 million of the 2012 increase, on a same 
store sales basis.   Excluding 2012 expenses of $43.6 million by businesses acquired in 2011 and 2012, on a same store sales basis, the increase 
primarily  related  to  increased  salaries,  commissions,  health  claims  and  insurance  premiums.  As  a  percentage  of  sales,  the  2012  expense 
decreased to 20.8% from 21.9%, primarily as a result of economies of scale.  

OPERATING INCOME. Operating income for 2012 increased $35.0 million from $55.5 million to $90.5 million, or 63.1%, compared to the 
prior corresponding period. The increase is primarily related to the combination of the 35.9% increase in sales, the increase in gross profit as a 
percentage of sales, and selling, general and administrative expense increasing only 29.7% compared to the 35.9% increase in sales.  

INTEREST EXPENSE. Interest expense for 2012 increased by $2.1 million, or 58%, from 2011. Approximately $0.7 million of this increase 
resulted  from  fully  amortizing  the  debt  issuance  costs  of  the  old  credit  facility  which  was  replaced  on  July  11,  2012.  The  remainder  of  the 
increase in interest expense was primarily the result of increased borrowings used to acquire businesses.  

INCOME TAXES. Our provision for income taxes differed from the U. S. statutory rate of 35% primarily due to state income taxes and non-
deductible expenses. Our effective tax rate for 2012 of 40% increased from 39.5% from the prior corresponding period, primarily as a result of 
non-deductible fees associated with acquisitions.  

SERVICE CENTERS SEGMENT. Sales for the Service Centers increased $218.8 million, or 39.1% from the prior corresponding period. Sales 
by businesses acquired in 2012 accounted for $86.3 million of 2012 sales. Sales by businesses acquired in 2011 accounted for $95.6 million of 
the 2012 increase, on a same store sales basis. Excluding 2012 sales of $181.9 million by businesses acquired 2011 and 2012, on a same stores 
sales basis, Service Centers’ sales increased $36.9 million, or 6.6%, on a same stores sales basis, from the prior corresponding period. This sales 
increase is primarily due to continued improvement in the manufacturing and oil and gas portions of the U.S. economy. Operating income for the 
Service Centers segment increased $24.4 million, or 37.9%. Excluding 2011 and 2012 acquisitions, operating income increased $8.3 million, or 
12.8%,  on  a  same  stores  sales  basis,  from  the  prior  corresponding  period.  This  increase  was  primarily  attributable  to  the  increased  sales 
mentioned above.  

SUPPLY CHAIN SERVICES SEGMENT. Sales for Supply Chain Services increased by $11.8 million, or 8.2%, in 2012 compared to the prior 
corresponding period. None of the 2012 acquisitions contributed sales to this segment. Sales by businesses acquired in 2011 accounted for $12.1 
million of 2012 sales, on a same store sales basis. The segment experienced a $0.4 million decrease in sales on a same store sales basis. The 
decrease is primarily due to reduced sales to customers in the trucking and military related industries. Operating income for the SCS segment 
increased  by  $4.0  million,  or  47.8%,  compared  to  the  prior  corresponding  period.  Excluding  2011  and  2012  acquisitions,  operating  income 
increased $3.1 million, or 36.8%, on a same stores sales basis from the prior corresponding period. This increase was due to an increase in gross 
profit percentage and a decrease in sales, general and administrative costs related to a reduction in administrative headcount.  

INNOVATIVE PUMPING SOLUTIONS SEGMENT. Sales for Innovative Pumping Solutions increased by $59.5 million, or 58.2%, in 2012 
compared  to  the  prior  corresponding  period.  The  sales  increase  resulted  from  increased  capital  spending  by  our  oil  and  gas  and  mining 
customers.  Operating  income  for  the  IPS  segment  increased  $15.2  million,  or  89.7%,  primarily  as  a  result  of  the  58.2%  increase  in  sales 
combined with an increased gross profit percentage.  

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Year Ended December 31, 2011 compared to Year Ended December 31, 2010  

SALES. Sales for the year ended December 31, 2011 increased $150.8 million, or 23.0%, to approximately $807.0 million from $656.2 million 
in 2010. Sales by KC, acquired October 10, 2011, accounted for $11.9 million of 2011 sales. Sales by businesses acquired in 2010, on a same 
store sales basis, accounted for $35.6 million of 2011 sales. Excluding 2011 sales by businesses acquired in 2010 and 2011, on a same store sales 
basis, sales increased 15.8% from 2010.  

GROSS PROFIT. Gross profit as a percentage of sales was 28.7% for 2011 and 2010.  

SELLING,  GENERAL  AND  ADMINISTRATIVE.  Selling,  general  and  administrative  expense  for  2011  increased  by  approximately  $25.0 
million when compared to 2010. A portion of the increase relates to $9.6 million of selling, general and administrative expense for businesses 
acquired in 2010 and 2011, on a same store sales basis. Excluding the expenses of businesses acquired in 2010 and 2011, on a same store sales 
basis, the increase primarily resulted from increased salaries, incentive compensation, employee benefits and travel expenses compared to 2010. 
As a percentage of revenue, the 2011 expense decreased to 21.9% from 23.1% for 2010.  

OPERATING INCOME. Operating income for 2011 increased 49.6% compared to 2010. This increase is the result of gross profit increasing 
23.1% while selling, general and administrative expense increased only 16.6%.  

INTEREST EXPENSE. Interest expense for 2011 decreased by 32.5% from 2010. This decrease primarily resulted from lower average interest 
rates combined with a reduction in the average amount of debt outstanding compared to 2010. On July 25, 2011 we amended our credit facility. 
This amendment significantly decreased the interest rates and commitment fees applicable at various leverage ratios from levels in effect before 
July 25, 2011.  

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 2011 of 39.6% was consistent with the 39.7% rate for 2010.  

SERVICE CENTERS SEGMENT. Sales for Service Centers increased $107.5 million, or 23.7%. Excluding $9.1 million of first quarter 2011 
Quadna Service Centers segment sales, first eleven months of 2011 sales by D&F of $23.2 million and $5.9 million of fourth quarter 2011 KC 
Service  Centers  segment  sales,  Service  Center  segment  sales  for  2011  increased  15.3%  from  2010,  on  a  same  store  sales  basis.  This  sales 
increase is primarily due to improvement in the oil and gas and manufacturing portions of the U.S. economy. Operating income for the Service 
Centers segment increased 27.6%, primarily as a result of the 23.7% increase in sales combined with an increase in gross profit as a percentage 
of sales.  

SUPPLY CHAIN SERVICES SEGMENT. Sales for Supply Chain Services increased by $18.0 million, or 14.2%, for 2011 when compared to 
2010. Excluding KC SCS segment sales of $5.9 million, SCS segment sales for 2011 increased 9.5% from 2010, on a same store sales basis. 
Operating income for the SCS segment increased 18.7% primarily as a result of the 14.2% increase in sales for this segment.  

INNOVATIVE PUMPING SOLUTIONS SEGMENT. Sales for Innovative Pumping Solutions increased by $25.3 million, or 32.8% for 2011 
when compared to 2010. Excluding first quarter 2011 Quadna IPS sales of $3.3 million, IPS sales for 2011 increased 28.5% from 2010, on a 
same  store  sales  basis.  The  sales  increase  resulted  from  the  increase  in  capital  spending  by  our  oil  and  gas  and  mining  related  customers. 
Operating income for the IPS segment increased 63.7% as a result of the 32.8% increase in sales combined with relatively consistent selling, 
general and administrative expenses.  

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Pro Forma Results  

The  pro  forma  unaudited  results  of  operations  for  the  Company  on  a  consolidated  basis  for  the  years  ended  December  31,  2012  and  2011, 
assuming the acquisitions of businesses completed in 2012 were consummated as of January 1, 2011 follows:  

Years Ended  
December 31,  

2012  

2011  

( unaudited )  
(in millions,  
except for per share data)  

$ 1,177.1   
$      54.0   

$  3.75   
$  3.55   

$  1,062.5 
$       41.4 

$  2.88 
$  2.72 

Net sales 
Net income 
Per share data 
Basic Earnings 
Diluted Earnings 

The  pro  forma  unaudited  results  of  operations  for  the  Company  on  a  consolidated  basis  for  the  years  ended  December  31,  2010  and  2011, 
assuming the acquisitions of businesses completed in 2011 were consummated as of January 1, 2010 follows:  

Years Ended  
December 31,  

2012  

2011  

( unaudited )  
(in millions,  
except for per share data)  

$ 903.2   
$   35.5   

$  2.48   
$  2.35   

$  778.3 
$    22.9 

$  1.65 
$  1.56 

Net sales 
Net income 
Per share data 
Basic Earnings 
Diluted Earnings 

Liquidity and Capital Resources  

General Overview  

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

We generated approximately $51.2 million of cash in operating activities in 2012 as compared to generating $25.8 million in 2011. This change 
between the two years was primarily attributable to the $19.5 million increase in net income.  

During 2012 we paid $106.0 million in cash, net of $12.4 million of cash acquired, for seven businesses acquired during 2012 and $38.9 million 
for an acquisition that occurred in late 2011 compared to paying $18.4 million in cash related to the purchase of two businesses during 2011.  

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We purchased approximately $14.1 million of capital assets during 2012 compared to $4.1 million for 2011. Capital expenditures during 2012 
were  related  primarily  to  transportation  equipment,  computer  equipment,  computer  software,  production  equipment,  inventory  handling 
equipment, safety rental equipment and building improvements. Capital expenditures for 2013 are expected to be lower than the 2012 amount.  

At December 31, 2012, our total long-term debt, including the current portion, was $238.4 million compared to total capitalization (total long-
term debt plus shareholders’ equity) of $446.9 million. Approximately $234.5 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 $4.7 
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.  

During  2012,  the  amount  available  to  be  borrowed  under  our  credit  facility  increased  from  $78.2  million  at  December  31,  2011,  to  $109.5 
million  at  December  31,  2012.  The  increase  in  availability  is  primarily  the  result  of  the  terms  of  the  new  credit  facility.  We  believe  that  the 
liquidity of our balance sheet and credit facility at December 31, 2012, provides us with the ability to meet our working capital needs, scheduled 
principal payments, capital expenditures and Series B convertible preferred stock dividend payments during 2013.  

Credit Facility  

On  July  11,  2012  DXP  entered  into  a  credit  facility  with  Wells  Fargo  Bank  National  Association,  as  Issuing  Lender,  Swingline  Lender  and 
Administrative Agent for the lenders. On December 31, 2012 the Company amended the agreement which increased the Credit Facility by $75 
million (the “Facility”). The Facility consists of a $130 million term loan and a revolving credit facility that provides a $262.5 million line of 
credit to the Company as of December 31, 2012.  

The line of credit portion of the Facility provides the option of interest at LIBOR plus an applicable margin ranging from 1.25% to 2.25% or 
prime plus an applicable margin from 0.25% to 1.25% where the applicable margin is determined by the Company’s leverage ratio as defined by 
the  Facility  at  the  date  of  borrowing.  Rates  for  the  $130  million  term  loan  component  are  25  basis  points  higher  than  the  line  of  credit 
borrowings. Commitment fees of 0.20% to 0.40% per annum are payable on the portion of the Facility capacity not in use at any given time on 
the line of credit. Commitment fees are included as interest in the consolidated statements of income.  

Primarily because the leverage ratio was higher after the acquisition of HSE that occurred on July 11, 2012, interest rates in effect on July 11, 
2012  were  approximately  70  basis  points  higher  than  they  were  immediately  prior  to  the  acquisition.  Approximately  $0.7  million  of  debt 
issuance costs associated with the prior credit facility were expensed in the third quarter of 2012.  

On December 31, 2012, the LIBOR based rate on the line of credit portion of the Facility was LIBOR plus 1.75%, the prime based rate of the 
Facility was prime plus 0.75%, the LIBOR based rate on the term loan portion of the Facility was LIBOR plus 2.00% and the commitment fee 
was 0.30%. At December 31, 2012, $226.5 million was borrowed under the Facility at a weighted average interest rate of approximately 2.11% 
under the LIBOR options and $8.0 million was borrowed at 3.75% under the prime option. At December 31, 2012, the Company had $109.5 
million available for borrowing under the Facility.  

The Facility expires on July 11, 2017. The Facility contains financial covenants defining various financial measures and levels of these measures 
with which the Company must comply. Covenant compliance is assessed as of each quarter end.  

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The Facility’s principal financial covenants include:  

Consolidated  Leverage  Ratio  –  The  Facility  requires  that  the  Company’s  Consolidated  Leverage  Ratio,  determined  at  the  end  of  each  fiscal 
quarter, not exceed 3.5 to 1.0 as of the last day of each quarter from the closing date through March 31, 2015 and not to exceed 3.25 to 1.00 from 
June 30, 2015 and thereafter. The Consolidated Leverage Ratio is defined as the outstanding indebtedness divided by Consolidated EBITDA for 
the period of four consecutive fiscal quarters ending on or immediately prior to such date. Indebtedness is defined under the Facility for financial 
covenant purposes as: (a) all obligations of DXP for borrowed money including but not limited to obligations evidenced by bonds, debentures, 
notes  or  other  similar  instruments;  (b)  obligations  to  pay  deferred  purchase  price  of  property  or  services;  (c)  capital  lease  obligations;  (d) 
obligations under conditional sale or other title retention agreements relating to property purchased; (e) issued and outstanding letters of credit; 
and (f) contingent obligations for funded indebtedness. At December 31, 2012, the Company’s Leverage Ratio was 1.87 to 1.00.  

Consolidated Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio –The Facility requires that the Consolidated Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio on the last day of each 
quarter be not less than 1.25 to 1.0 with “Consolidated Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio” defined as the ratio of (a) Consolidated EBITDA for the 
period of 4 consecutive fiscal quarters ending on such date minus capital expenditures during such period (excluding acquisitions) minus income 
tax expense paid minus the aggregate amount of restricted payments defined in the agreement to (b) the interest expense paid in cash, scheduled 
principal payments in respect of long-term debt and the current portion of capital lease obligations for such 12-month period, determined in each 
case on a consolidated basis for DXP and its subsidiaries. At December 31, 2012, the Company's Consolidated Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio 
was 3.10 to 1.00.  

Asset Coverage Ratio –The credit facility requires that the Asset Coverage Ratio at any time be not less than 1.0 to 1.0 with “Asset Coverage 
Ratio” defined as the ratio of (a) the sum of 85% of net accounts receivable plus 65% of net inventory to (b) the aggregate outstanding amount of 
the revolving credit outstandings on such date. At December 31, 2012, the Company's Asset Coverage Ratio was 2.04 to 1.00.  

Consolidated EBITDA as defined under the Facility for financial covenant purposes means, without duplication, for any period the consolidated 
net income of DXP plus, to the extent deducted in calculating consolidated net income, depreciation, amortization (except to the extent that such 
non-cash  charges  are  reserved  for  cash  charges  to  be  taken  in  the  future),  non-cash  compensation  including  stock  option  or  restricted  stock 
expense, interest expense and income tax expense for taxes based on income, certain one-time costs associated with our acquisitions, integration 
costs, facility consolidation and closing costs, severance costs and expenses and one-time compensation costs in connection with the acquisition 
of HSE and any permitted acquisition, write-down of cash expenses incurred in connection with the existing credit agreement and extraordinary 
losses less interest income and extraordinary gains. Consolidated EBITDA shall be adjusted to give pro forma effect to disposals or business 
acquisitions assuming that such transaction(s) had occurred on the first day of the period excluding all income statement items attributable to the 
assets  or  equity  interests  that  is  subject  to  such  disposition  made  during  the  period  and  including  all  income  statement  items  attributable  to 
property or equity interests of such acquisitions permitted under the Facility.  

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The following table sets forth the computation of the Leverage Ratio as of December 31, 2012 ( in thousands, except for ratios ):  

For the Twelve Months ended  
December 31, 2012  

Income before taxes  
Interest expense  
Depreciation and amortization  
Stock compensation expense  
Pro forma acquisition EBITDA  
Other adjustments  
(A) Defined EBITDA  

As of December 31, 2012  
Total long-term debt  
Letters of credit outstanding  
(B) Defined indebtedness  

Leverage Ratio (B)/(A)  

Leverage  
Ratio  

$    85,009 
5,560 
18,082 
1,955 
16,542 
913 
 $ 128,061 

$ 238,396 
476 
$ 238,872 

1.87 

Borrowings (in thousands):  

December 31, 
2012 (3)  

December 31, 
2011 (3)  

Increase 
(Decrease)  

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

$         22,057   
216,339   
$      238,396   
$   109,530 (1)   

$             694   
     114,205   
$     114,899   
$    78,201 (1)   

$        21,363 
102,134 
$   123,497 (2) 
$        31,329 

(1) Represents amount available to be borrowed at the indicated date under the Facility.  
(2) The funds obtained from the increase in debt were primarily used to fund acquisitions.  
(3) Borrowings as of December 31, 2011 were primarily under the Company’s previous credit facility 

which was terminated and replaced with the current credit facility on July 11, 2012.  

Performance Metrics (in days):  

Three Months Ended 
December 31,  

2012  

2011  

Increase  
(Decrease)  

Days of sales outstanding  
Inventory turns  

57.2   
8.0   

56.8   
6.6   

0.4 
1.4 

Accounts receivable days of sales outstanding were 57.2 days at December 31, 2012 compared to 56.8 days at December 31, 2011. The slight 
increase  resulted  from  higher  than  average  days  of  sales  outstanding  at  our  2012  business  acquisitions.  However,  this  increase  was  partially 
offset by improvements on days of sales outstanding excluding 2012 and 2011 acquisitions on a same store sales basis. Inventory turns were 8.0 
at  December  31,  2012  and  6.6  at  December  31,  2011.  The  increase  in  inventory  turns  primarily  resulted  from  the  acquisitions  of  Industrial 
Paramedic Services and HSE which have very little inventory.  

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Funding Commitments  

We believe our cash generated from operations and available under our credit facility will meet our normal working capital needs during the next 
twelve months. However, we may require additional debt outside of our credit facility 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. Refer to footnote number two in Contractual Obligations table below.  

Share Repurchases  

On October 26, 2011, the Board of Directors authorized DXP from time to time to purchase up to 200,000 shares of DXP's common stock over 
24 months. DXP publicly announced the authorization that day. Purchases may be made in open market or in privately negotiated transactions.  

During 2012, DXP purchased 76,300 shares of DXP’s common stock at an average price per share of $44.82 under this authorization.  

During 2011, DXP repurchased 65,171 shares of DXP's common stock in non-open market transactions at an average price per share of $22.18.  

Contractual Obligations  

The impact that our contractual obligations as of December 31, 2012 are expected to have on our liquidity and cash flow in future periods is as 
follows (in thousands):  

Payments Due by Period  

Less than 1 
Year  
1–3 Years 
$  22,057  $ 57,438 
25,927 
3,823 
 $ 42,776  $ 87,188 

17,904 
2,815 

3-5  
Years  
$158,901 
13,132 
1,048 
$173,081 

More than 5 
Years  
$            -
8,721 
-
$   8,721 

Long-term debt, including current portion (1)  
Operating lease obligations  
Estimated interest payments (2)  
Total  
(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, 2012. Assumes debt is paid on maturity date and not replaced. 
Does not include interest on the revolving line of credit as borrowings under the Facility fluctuate. The amounts of 
interest incurred for borrowings under the revolving lines of credit were approximately $4.9 million, $3.0 million 
and $2.3 million for the years ended, 2010, 2011 and 2012, respectively. Management anticipates an increased 
level of interest payments on the Facility in 2013 as a result of expected increased borrowings to fund expected 
acquisitions.  

Total  
$ 238,396 
65,684 
7,686 
$ 311,766 

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, 2012, we were 
not involved in any unconsolidated SPE transactions, nor did we have any other off-balance sheet arrangements.  

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.  

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DISCUSSION OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING AND BUSINESS POLICIES  

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

Foreign Currency  

The financial statements of the Company’s Canadian subsidiaries are measured using local currencies as their functional currencies. Assets and 
liabilities  are  translated  into  U.S.  dollars  at  current  exchange  rates,  while  income  and  expenses  are  translated  at  average  exchange  rates. 
Translation gains and losses are reported in other comprehensive income (loss) in the statements of consolidated comprehensive income.  

Use of Estimates  

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires the management 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.  In  the  opinion  of  management,  all 
adjustments  necessary  in  order  to  make  the  financial  statements  not  misleading  have  been  included.  Actual  results  could  differ  from  those 
estimates.  

Fair Value of Financial Instruments  

The Company is  required to maximize the use of  observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs  when measuring fair value. 
Generally accepted accounting principles in the U.S. (“USGAAP”) establishes a fair value hierarchy based on the level of independent, objective 
evidence surrounding the inputs used to measure fair value. A financial instrument’s categorization within the fair value hierarchy is based upon 
the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement. USGAAP prioritizes the inputs into three levels that may be used to 
measure fair value:  

Level 1  

Level 1 applies to assets or liabilities for which there are quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.  

Level 2  

Level 2 applies to assets or liabilities for which  there are inputs other  than quoted prices that  are observable  for the asset or liability such as 
quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets; quoted prices for identical assets or liabilities in markets with insufficient volume 
or  infrequent  transactions  (less  active  markets);  or  model-derived  valuations  in  which  significant  inputs  are  observable  or  can  be  derived 
principally from, or corroborated by, observable market data.  

Level 3  

Level  3  applies  to  assets  or  liabilities  for  which  there  are  unobservable  inputs  to  the  valuation  methodology  that  are  significant  to  the 
measurement of the fair value of the assets or liabilities.  

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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Trade Accounts Receivable  

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. 

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  

Property  and  equipment  are  carried  on  the  basis  of  cost.  Expenditures  for  major  additions  and  betterments  are  capitalized.  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  
Building improvements  
Furniture, fixtures and equipment  
Leasehold improvements  

20-39 years  
10-20 years  
3-20 years  
Shorter of estimated useful life or related lease term  

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets  

Assets acquired and liabilities assumed in a business acquisition are recorded at fair value on the date of the acquisition. Purchase consideration 
in excess of the aggregate fair value of acquired net assets is allocated to goodwill. The total amount of goodwill arising from an acquisition may 
be assigned to one or more reporting units when other reporting units are expected to benefit from synergies of the combination. The method of 
assigning  goodwill  to  reporting  units  shall  be  reasonable  and  supportable  and  applied  in  a  consistent  manner  and  may  involve  estimates  and 
assumption.  

The  Company  tests  goodwill  and  other  indefinite  lived  intangible  assets  for  impairment  on  an  annual  basis  and  when  events  or  changes  in 
circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable. The Company assigns the carrying value of these intangible assets to its 
"reporting units" and applies the test for goodwill at the reporting unit level. A reporting unit is defined as an operating segment or one level 
below  a  segment  (a  "component")  if  the  component  is  a  business  and  discrete  information  is  prepared  and  reviewed  regularly  by  segment 
management.  

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The  Company’s  goodwill  impairment  assessment  first  requires  evaluating  qualitative  factors  to  determine  if  a  reporting  unit's  carrying  value 
would more likely than not exceed its fair value. If the Company concludes, based on the qualitative assessment, that a reporting unit's carrying 
value would more likely than not exceed its fair value, the Company would perform a two-step quantitative test for that reporting unit. When a 
quantitative  assessment  is  performed,  the  first  step  is  to  identify  a  potential  impairment,  and  the  second  step  measures  the  amount  of  the 
impairment loss, if any. Goodwill is deemed to be impaired if the carrying amount of a reporting unit’s goodwill exceeds its estimated fair value. 
No impairment of goodwill was required in 2012, 2011 or 2010.  

Impairment of Long-Lived Assets, Excluding Goodwill  

The Company tests long-lived assets or asset groups for recoverability on an annual basis and when events or changes in circumstances indicate 
that  their  carrying  amount  may  not  be  recoverable.  Circumstances  which  could  trigger  a  review  include,  but  are  not  limited  to:  significant 
decreases in the market price of the asset; significant adverse changes in the business climate or legal factors; accumulation of costs significantly 
in excess of the amount originally expected for the acquisition or construction of the asset; current period cash flow or operating losses combined 
with a history of losses or a forecast of continuing losses associated with the use of the asset; and current expectation that the asset will more 
likely  than  not  be  sold  or  disposed  significantly  before  the  end  of  its  estimated  useful  life.  Recoverability  is  assessed  based  on  the  carrying 
amount of the asset and its fair value which is generally determined based on the sum of the undiscounted cash flows expected to result from the 
use and the eventual disposal of the asset, as well as specific appraisal in certain instances. An impairment loss is recognized when the carrying 
amount is not recoverable and exceeds fair value.  

Revenue Recognition  

For  binding  agreements  to  fabricate  tangible  assets  to  customer  specifications,  the  Company  recognizes  revenues  using  the  percentage  of 
completion method. Under this method, revenues are recognized as costs are incurred and include estimated profits calculated on the basis of the 
relationship between costs incurred and total estimated costs at completion. If at any time expected costs exceed the value of the contract, the 
loss is recognized immediately.  

For other sales, the Company recognizes revenues when an agreement is in place, the 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.  

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

Cost of Sales and Selling, General and Administrative Expense  

Cost of sales includes product and product related costs, inbound freight charges, internal transfer costs and depreciation. Selling, general and 
administrative expense includes purchasing and receiving costs, inspection costs, warehousing costs, depreciation and amortization. DXP's gross 
margins may not be comparable to those of other entities, since some entities include all of the costs related to their distribution network in cost 
of sales and others like DXP exclude a portion of these costs from gross margin, including the costs in a line item, such as selling, general and 
administrative expense.  

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.  

Stock-based Compensation  

The Company uses restricted stock for stock-based compensation programs. The Company measures compensation cost with respect to equity 
instruments granted as stock-based payments to employees based upon the estimated fair value of the equity instruments at the date of the grant. 
The cost as measured is recognized as expense over the period which an employee is required to provide services in exchange for the award.  

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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Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes  

In July 2006, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued authoritative guidance which 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 2007. The Company's policy is to recognize interest related to unrecognized tax benefits as 
interest expense and penalties as operating expenses. 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.  

RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS  

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

In June 2011, the FASB issued an amendment to the requirements for presenting comprehensive income. The new requirements were effective 
for  the  first  interim  or  annual  period  beginning  after  December  15,  2011  and  were  to  be  applied  retrospectively.  The  standard  requires  other 
comprehensive income to be presented in a continuous statement of comprehensive income that would combine the components of net income 
and other comprehensive income, or in a separate, but consecutive, statement following the statement of income. DXP elected to early adopt 
these new requirements effective December 31, 2011.  

In September 2010, the FASB issued an accounting standards update with new guidance on annual goodwill impairment testing. The standards 
update allows an entity to first assess qualitative factors to determine if it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than 
it's carrying amount. If based on its qualitative assessment an entity concludes it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is 
less than its carrying amount, quantitative  impairment testing  is  required. However, if an entity concludes otherwise,  quantitative impairment 
testing is not required. The standards update is effective for annual and interim goodwill impairment tests performed for fiscal years beginning 
after December 15, 2011, with early adoption permitted. DXP elected to early adopt these new requirements effective December 31, 2011.  

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.  

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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,  2012,  a  100  basis  point  increase  in  interest  rates  would  increase  our  annual  interest 
expense by approximately $2.3 million. Also see “Risk Factors,” included in Item 1A of this report for additional risk factors associated with our 
business.  

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)  

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

2013  
$1,432 
5.00% 

2015  
-
$1,006 
-
5.00% 
$20,625  $24,063  $30,937  $34,376 $124,525 

2014  
$1,432 
5.00% 

2016  

-
-

2017   Thereafter  Total  

2.17% 

2.17%   
2.17% 
$22,057  $25,495  $31,943  $34,376 $124,525 

2.17% 

2.17% 

Fair 
Value  

$3,870 

$3,870 

-
-  
- $234,526 $234,526 

- $238,396 $238,396 

(1) Assumes weighted average floating interest rates in effect at December 31, 2012.  

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 and Comprehensive 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, 2012 and 2011, 
and the related consolidated statements of income and comprehensive income, shareholders' equity and cash flows for each of the three years in 
the  period  ended  December  31,  2012.  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, 2012 and 2011, and the results of their operations and their cash flows for each of the 
three years in the period ended December 31, 2012, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. 

We have also  audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), the Company’s 
internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2012, based on the criteria established in Internal Control—Integrated Framework 
issued  by  the  Committee  of  Sponsoring  Organizations  of  the  Treadway  Commission,  and  our  report  dated  March  11,  2013,  expressed  an 
unqualified opinion on the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.  

Hein & Associates LLP  
Houston, Texas  

March 11, 2013  

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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM ON INTERNAL CONTROLS  

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

We  have  audited  DXP  Enterprises,  Inc.’s  internal  control  over  financial  reporting  as  of  December  31,  2012,  based  on  criteria  established  in 
Internal  Control—Integrated Framework issued by the  Committee  of  Sponsoring  Organizations  of  the Treadway Commission (COSO).  DXP 
Enterprises,  Inc.’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 included in the accompanying Management’s Report on Internal Control over Financial 
Reporting.  Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the company's internal control over financial reporting based on our audit.  

We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States).  Those standards 
require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether effective internal control over financial reporting was 
maintained in all material respects. Our audit included obtaining an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, assessing the risk 
that  a  material  weakness  exists,  and  testing  and  evaluating  the  design  and  operating  effectiveness  of  internal  control  based  on  the  assessed 
risk.  Our  audit  also  included  performing  such  other  procedures  as  we  considered  necessary  in  the  circumstances.  We  believe  that  our  audit 
provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.  

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  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 the policies or procedures may deteriorate.  

In our opinion, DXP Enterprises, Inc. maintained effective internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2012, based on criteria 
established  in  Internal  Control—Integrated  Framework  issued  by  the  Committee  of  Sponsoring  Organizations  of  the  Treadway  Commission 
(COSO).  

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,  2012  and  2011,  and  the  related  consolidated  statements  of  income  and 
comprehensive income, shareholders’ equity, and cash flows for each of the years in the three year period ended December 31, 2012. Our report 
thereon dated March 11, 2013 expressed an unqualified opinion.  

Hein & Associates LLP  
Houston, Texas  

March 11, 2013  

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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, 2012 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,  2012,  have 
issued an attestation report on the Company’s internal control over financial reporting, which appears on page 36.  

Internal  control  over  financial  reporting  is a  process  designed  by,  or  under  the  supervision  of,  a  company’s  principal  executive  and  principal 
financial  officers,  and  effected  by  the  Company’s  board  of  directors,  management  and  other  personnel,  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 with the participation of its principal executive and principal financial officers. In management’s 
opinion, the Company has maintained effective internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2012, based on criteria established in 
the COSO Framework.  

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

 /s/ Mac McConnell     

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DXP ENTERPRISES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES  
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS  
(in thousands, except share and per share data)  

 ASSETS  
Current assets:  
 Cash  
 Trade accounts receivable, net of allowances for doubtful accounts   
 of $7,204 in 2012 and $6,202 in 2011  
 Inventories, net  
 Prepaid expenses and other current assets  
 Deferred income taxes  
 Total current assets  
Property and equipment, net  
Goodwill  
Other intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization of 
$31,699 in 2012 and $26,175 in 2011  
Non-current deferred income taxes  
Other long-term assets  
  Total assets  
  LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY  
Current liabilities:  
 Current maturities of long-term debt  
 Trade accounts payable  
 Outstanding checks related to acquisition  
 Accrued wages and benefits  
 Federal income taxes payable  
 Customer advances  
 Other current liabilities  
  Total current liabilities  
Long-term debt, less current maturities  
Non-current deferred income taxes  
Commitments and Contingencies (Notes 13)  
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, 
2012);  
 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, 2012); 1,000,000 shares 
authorized;  
 15,000 shares issued and outstanding  
 Common stock, $0.01 par value, 100,000,000 shares authorized;  
 14,118,348 in 2012 and 14,118,220 in 2011 shares issued  
Additional paid-in capital  
Retained earnings  
Accumulated other comprehensive income  
Treasury stock, at cost (141,471 shares at December 31, 2012 and  
 65,171 shares at December 31, 2011)  
  Total shareholders’ equity  
 Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity  

December 31, 2012     

December 31, 2011  

$       10,455   

$       1,507 

174,832   
101,422   
3,811   
5,182   
295,702   
58,713   
145,788   

63,189   
-  
6,340   
$    569,732   

$      22,057   
74,356   
-  
15,216   
1,696   
2,996   
12,131   
128,452   
216,339   
16,448   

137,024 
93,901 
2,230 
4,539 
239,201 
16,911 
101,764 

43,194 
1,588 
2,680 
$  405,338 

  $          694 
62,123 
36,697 
12,713 
2,409 
3,767 
16,055 
134,458 
114,205 
-

1   

1 

15   

141   
78,554   
133,590   
1,059   

(4,867)   
208,493   
$    569,732   

15 

141 
75,204 
82,695 
64 

(1,445) 
156,675 
$   405,338 

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

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

Sales  
Cost of sales  
Gross profit  
Selling, general and  
 administrative expense  
Operating income  
Other (income) expense  
Interest expense  
Income before income taxes  
Provision for income taxes  
Net income  
Preferred stock dividend  
Net income attributable to  
 common shareholders  

Net income  
Gain from interest rate swap, net of 
income taxes  
Gain on long-term investment,  
 net of income taxes  
Cumulative translation adjustment,  
 net of income taxes  
Comprehensive income  

Basic earnings per share  
Weighted average common  
 shares outstanding  
Diluted earnings per share  
Weighted average common shares  
 and common equivalent  
 shares outstanding  

2012  

Years Ended December 31,  
2011  

2010  

$  1,097,110   
778,019   
319,091   

228,569   
90,522   
(47)   
5,560   
85,009   
34,024   
50,985   
90   

$  807,005   
575,169   
231,836   

176,351   
55,485   
(28)   
3,518   
51,995   
20,558   
31,437   
90   

$  656,202 
467,807 
188,395 

151,304 
37,091 
(249) 
5,208 
32,132 
12,751 
19,381 
90 

$  50,895 

$  31,347 

$  19,291 

$  50,985   

$  31,437   

$  19,381 

-  

378   

617   
$  51,980   

$   3.54   

14,374 
$   3.35   

-  

64   

-  
$  31,501   

$   2.19   

14,301 
$   2.08   

26 

-

-
$  19,407 

$   1.40 

13,821 
$   1.32 

15,214   

15,141   

14,821 

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

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DXP ENTERPRISES, INC.  
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY  
Years Ended December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010  
(in thousands, except share amounts)  

Series A  
Preferred 
Stock  

Series B  
Preferred 
Stock  

Common  
Stock  

Paid-In  
Capital  

Retained  
Earnings  

Accumulated  
Other  
Comprehensive 
Income (Loss)  

Treasury  
Stock  

Total  

$  1 
-

$  15 
-

$  129 
-

$58,037 
-

$32,057 
(90) 

    $  -
-

$(26) 
-

$90,213 
(90) 

-

-

-

-

-
-

-

-

-

-

-
-

-

-

973 

-

5 

7,061 

5 

6,206 

-

-

-

-

1 
-

339 
-

-
19,381 

-

-

-

-

-
-

$  1 
-

$  15 
-

$  140 
-

$72,616 
-

$51,348 
(90) 

 $  -
-

-

-

-

-

-
-

-

-

-

-

-
-

-

-

-

1,256 

-

1,143 

1 

189 

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-
-

-
-

-
31,437 

(1,445) 
-

$  1 
-

$  15 
-

$  141 
-

$75,204 
-

$82,695 
(90) 

$(1,445) 
-

-

-

-

-

-

-
-

-

-

-

-

-

-
-

-

-

-

-

-

-
-

1,955 

-

946 

449 

-

-
-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

(3,422) 

-

26 

-

-

-
-

973 

26 

7,066 

6,211 

340 
19,381 

$  -
-

-

$124,120 
(90) 

1,256 

64 

64 

-

-

-
-

1,143 

190 

(1,445) 
31,437 

$ 64 
-

$156,675 
(90) 

-

1,955 

378 

378 

-

-

-

946 

449 

(3,422) 

617 
50,985 

-
50,985 

-
-

617 
-

BALANCES AT  
 DECEMBER 31, 2009  
Dividends paid  
Compensation expense  
 for restricted stock  
Net gain on interest rate swap  
 for comprehensive income  
Issuance of 498,730 shares in  
 connection with acquisitions  
Issuance of 493,791 shares 
upon  
 conversion of notes to  
 common stock  
Exercise of stock options and  
 vesting of restricted stock for  
 149,886 shares of common 
stock  
 Net income  
BALANCES AT  
 DECEMBER 31, 2010  
Dividends paid  
Compensation expense  
 for restricted stock  
Net gain on long-term 
investment  
 for comprehensive income  
Issuance of 35,714 shares in  
 connection with acquisitions  
Vesting of restricted stock for  
 68,069 shares of common 
stock  
Acquisition of 65,171 shares 
of  
 treasury stock  
 Net income  
BALANCES AT  
 DECEMBER 31, 2011  
Dividends paid  
Compensation expense  
 for restricted stock  
Net gain on long-term 
investment  
 for comprehensive income  
Issuance of 19,685 shares in  
 connection with an 
acquisition  
Vesting of restricted stock for  
 75,419 shares of common 
stock  
Acquisition of 76,300 shares 
of  
 treasury stock  
Cumulative translation 
adjustment  
Net income  

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$  1 

$  15 

$  141  $78,554  $133,590 

$(4,867) 

$ 1,059 

$208,493 

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

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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 
operating activities:  

      Depreciation  
      Amortization of intangible assets  
      Gain on sale of equipment  
      Write-off of debt issuance costs  
      Compensation expense for restricted stock  
      Tax benefit related to vesting of restricted stock  
      Deferred income taxes  
 Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of  
 assets and liabilities acquired in business acquisitions:  
      Trade accounts receivable  
      Inventories  
      Prepaid expenses and other assets  
      Accounts payable and accrued expenses  
  Net cash provided by operating activities  

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:  
Purchase of property and equipment  
Proceeds from the sale of equipment  
Purchase of long-term investment  
Acquisitions of businesses, net of cash acquired  
 Net cash used in investing activities  

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:  
Proceeds from debt  
Principal payments on revolving line of credit and other long-term  
 debt  
Dividends paid  
Purchase of treasury stock  
Proceeds from exercise of stock options  
Tax benefit related to vesting of restricted stock  
  Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities  
EFFECT OF FOREIGN CURRENCY ON CASH  
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH  
CASH AT BEGINNING OF YEAR  
CASH AT END OF YEAR  

SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION:  
   Cash paid for Interest  
   Cash paid for Income Taxes  
   Cash received from Income Tax Refunds  

Years Ended  
December 31,  

2012  

2011  

2010  

$  50,985   

$  31,437   

$  19,381 

7,196   
10,886   
-  
654   
1,955   
(680)   
1,230   

(1,978)   
(3,470)   
(2,211)   
(13,361)   
51,206   

(14,110)   
-  
(105)   
(144,879)   
(159,094)   

3,510   
6,572   
-  
-  
1,256   
(198)   
2,426   

(21,548)   
(4,258)   
(2,617)   
9,248   
25,828   

(4,096)   
-  
(1,572)   
(18,434)   
(24,102)   

3,744 
5,824 
(188) 
-
973 
(215) 
3,353 

(14,528) 
2,028 
1,165 
2,371 
23,908 

(1,184) 
1,428 
-
(18,394) 
(18,150) 

465,163   

224,307   

141,216 

(345,231)   
(90)   
(3,422)   
-  
680   
117,100   
(264)   
8,948   
1,507   
$  10,455   

(223,959)   
(90)   
(1,445)   
-  
198   
(989)   
-  
737   
770   
$  1,507   

(148,798) 
(90) 
-
125 
215 
(7,332) 
-
(1,574) 
2,344 
$    770 

$   4,285   
$ 32,311   
$    380   

$  3,490   
$ 14,190   
$    293   

$  5,240 
$  8,342 
$    250 

Purchase of businesses in 2010 excludes $20 million of common stock, notes and convertible notes issued in connection with acquisitions during 
2010. Proceeds from debt exclude $6.3 million of convertible notes issued in connection with an acquisition in 2010 and converted to common 
stock in 2010. Purchases of businesses in 2011 excludes $36.7 million in outstanding checks at December 31, 2011 and $1.1 million of common 
stock issued in connection with an acquisitions. Acquisitions of businesses in 2012 include $36.7 million which represented outstanding checks 
at December 31, 2011, related to an acquisition that occurred in 2011. Purchases of businesses in 2012 exclude $0.9 million in common stock 
issued in connection with an acquisition.  

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

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS  

NOTE 1 - THE COMPANY  

DXP Enterprises, Inc. together with its subsidiaries (collectively “DXP,” “Company,” “us,” “we,” or “our”) was incorporated in Texas on July 
26, 1996, to be the successor to SEPCO Industries, Inc. DXP Enterprises, Inc. and its subsidiaries are engaged in the business of distributing 
maintenance,  repair  and  operating  (MRO)  products,  equipment  and  service  to  industrial  customers.  The  Company  is  organized  into  three 
segments: Service Centers, Supply Chain Services (SCS) and Innovative Pumping Solutions (IPS). See Note 16 for discussion of the business 
segments.  

NOTE 2 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING AND BUSINESS POLICIES  

Basis of Presentation  

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. Certain prior  year amounts have been reclassified to  conform 
with the current year presentation.  

Foreign Currency  

The financial statements of the Company’s Canadian subsidiaries are measured using local currencies as their functional currencies. Assets and 
liabilities  are  translated  into  U.S.  dollars  at  current  exchange  rates,  while  income  and  expenses  are  translated  at  average  exchange  rates. 
Translation gains and losses are reported in other comprehensive income (loss) in the statements of consolidated comprehensive income.  

Use of Estimates  

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires the management 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.  In  the  opinion  of  management,  all 
adjustments  necessary  in  order  to  make  the  financial  statements  not  misleading  have  been  included.  Actual  results  could  differ  from  those 
estimates.  

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.  

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  located  primarily  in  the  Rocky  Mountain,  Northeastern,  Midwestern, 
Southeastern  and  Southwestern  regions  of  the  United  States,  and  Canada.  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. The Company writes-off uncollectible 
trade accounts receivable when the accounts are determined to be uncollectible. No customer represents more than 10% of consolidated sales.  

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Fair Value of Financial Instruments  

The Company is  required to maximize the use of  observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs  when measuring fair value. 
Generally accepted accounting principles in the U.S. (“USGAAP”) establishes a fair value hierarchy based on the level of independent, objective 
evidence surrounding the inputs used to measure fair value. A financial instrument’s categorization within the fair value hierarchy is based upon 
the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement. USGAAP prioritizes the inputs into three levels that may be used to 
measure fair value:  

Level 1  

Level 1 applies to assets or liabilities for which there are quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.  

Level 2  

Level 2 applies to assets or liabilities for which  there are inputs other  than quoted prices that  are observable  for the asset or liability such as 
quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets; quoted prices for identical assets or liabilities in markets with insufficient volume 
or  infrequent  transactions  (less  active  markets);  or  model-derived  valuations  in  which  significant  inputs  are  observable  or  can  be  derived 
principally from, or corroborated by, observable market data.  

Level 3  

Level  3  applies  to  assets  or  liabilities  for  which  there  are  unobservable  inputs  to  the  valuation  methodology  that  are  significant  to  the 
measurement of the fair value of the assets or liabilities.  

See Note 4 for further information regarding the Company’s financial instruments.  

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  

Property  and  equipment  are  carried  on  the  basis  of  cost.  Expenditures  for  major  additions  and  betterments  are  capitalized.  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  
Building improvements  
Furniture, fixtures and 
equipment  
Leasehold improvements   Shorter of estimated useful 

20-39 years  
10-20 years  
3-20 years  

life or related lease term  

Impairment of Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets  

The  Company  tests  goodwill  and  other  indefinite  lived  intangible  assets  for  impairment  on  an  annual  basis  and  when  events  or  changes  in 
circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable.. The Company assigns the carrying value of these intangible assets to 
its "reporting units" and applies the test for goodwill at the reporting unit level. A reporting unit is defined as an operating segment or one level 
below  a  segment  (a  "component")  if  the  component  is  a  business  and  discrete  information  is  prepared  and  reviewed  regularly  by  segment 
management.  

The  Company’s  goodwill  impairment  assessment  first  requires  evaluating  qualitative  factors  to  determine  if  a  reporting  unit's  carrying  value 
would more likely than not exceed its fair value. If the Company concludes, based on the qualitative assessment, that a reporting unit's carrying 
value would more likely than not exceed its fair value, the Company would perform a two-step quantitative test for that reporting unit. When a 
quantitative  assessment  is  performed,  the  first  step  is  to  identify  a  potential  impairment,  and  the  second  step  measures  the  amount  of  the 
impairment loss, if any. Goodwill is deemed to be impaired if the carrying amount of a reporting unit’s goodwill exceeds its estimated fair value. 
No impairment of goodwill was required in 2012, 2011 or 2010.  

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The Company tests long-lived assets or asset groups for recoverability on an annual basis and when events or changes in circumstances indicate 
that  their  carrying  amount  may  not  be  recoverable.  Circumstances  which  could  trigger  a  review  include,  but  are  not  limited  to:  significant 
decreases in the market price of the asset; significant adverse changes in the business climate or legal factors; accumulation of costs significantly 
in excess of the amount originally expected for the acquisition or construction of the asset; current period cash flow or operating losses combined 
with a history of losses or a forecast of continuing losses associated with the use of the asset; and current expectation that the asset will more 
likely  than  not  be  sold  or  disposed  significantly  before  the  end  of  its  estimated  useful  life.  Recoverability  is  assessed  based  on  the  carrying 
amount of the asset and its fair value which is generally determined based on the sum of the undiscounted cash flows expected to result from the 
use and the eventual disposal of the asset, as well as specific appraisal in certain instances. An impairment loss is recognized when the carrying 
amount is not recoverable and exceeds fair value.  

Stock-based Compensation  

The Company uses restricted stock for share-based compensation programs. The Company measures compensation cost with respect to equity 
instruments granted as stock-based payments to employees based upon the estimated fair value of the equity instruments at the date of the grant. 
The cost as measured is recognized as expense over the period which an employee is required to provide services in exchange for the award.  

Revenue Recognition  

For  binding  agreements  to  fabricate  tangible  assets  to  customer  specifications,  the  Company  recognizes  revenues  using  the  percentage  of 
completion method. Under this method, revenues are recognized as costs are incurred and include estimated profits calculated on the basis of the 
relationship between costs incurred and total estimated costs at completion. If at any time expected costs exceed the value of the contract, the 
loss is recognized immediately. Revenues of approximately $15.9 million were recognized on contracts in process for the year ended December 
31, 2012. The typical time span of these contracts is approximately one to two years. At December 31, 2012 and 2011, $8.5 million and $7.4 
million, respectively, of unbilled costs and estimated earnings are included in accounts receivable.  

For other sales, the Company recognizes revenues when an agreement is in place, the 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.  

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

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.  

Self-insured Insurance and Medical Claims  

We generally retain up to $100,000 of risk for each claim for workers compensation, general liability, automobile and property loss. We accrue 
for the estimated loss on the self-insured portion of these claims. The accrual is adjusted quarterly based upon reported claims information. The 
actual cost could deviate from the recorded estimate.  

We  generally  retain  up  to  $200,000  of  risk  on  each  medical  claim  for  our  employees  and  their  dependents.  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.  

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Purchase Accounting  

DXP estimates the fair value of assets, including property, machinery and equipment and their related useful lives and salvage values, intangibles 
and liabilities when allocating the purchase price of an acquisition. The fair value estimates are developed using the best information available. 
Third party valuation specialists assist in valuing the Company’s significant acquisitions.  

Cost of Sales and Selling, General and Administrative Expense  

Cost of sales includes product and product related costs, inbound freight charges, internal transfer costs and depreciation. Selling, general and 
administrative expense includes purchasing and receiving costs, inspection costs, warehousing costs, depreciation and amortization. DXP’s gross 
margins may not be comparable to those of other entities, since some entities include all of the costs related to their distribution network in cost 
of sales and others like DXP exclude a portion of these costs from gross margin, including the costs in a line item, such as selling, general and 
administrative expense.  

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.  

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 of changes in the market value of an investment with quoted market 
prices in an active market for identical instruments and translation adjustments from translating foreign subsidiaries to the reporting currency.  

Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes  

In July 2006, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued authoritative guidance which 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 2007. The Company's policy is to recognize interest related to unrecognized tax benefits as 
interest expense and penalties as operating expenses. 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.  

NOTE 3 - RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS  

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

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for  the  first  interim  or  annual  period  beginning  after  December  15,  2011  and  were  to  be  applied  retrospectively.  The  standard  requires  other 
comprehensive income to be presented in a continuous statement of comprehensive income that would combine the components of net income 
and other comprehensive income, or in a separate, but consecutive, statement following the statement of income. DXP elected to early adopt 
these new requirements effective December 31, 2011.  

In September 2010, the FASB issued an accounting standards update with new guidance on annual goodwill impairment testing. The standards 
update allows an entity to first assess qualitative factors to determine if it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than 
it's carrying amount. If based on its qualitative assessment an entity concludes it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is 
less than its carrying amount, quantitative  impairment testing  is  required. However, if an entity concludes otherwise,  quantitative impairment 
testing is not required. The standards update is effective for annual and interim goodwill impairment tests performed for fiscal years beginning 
after December 15, 2011, with early adoption permitted. DXP elected to early adopt these new requirements effective December 31, 2011.  

NOTE 4 - FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL ASSETS AND LIABILITIES  

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

Level 1 Inputs  

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

Level 2 Inputs  

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

Level 3 Inputs  

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

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

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

Years Ended December 31,  

2012  

2011  

Fair value at beginning of period  
Investment during period  
Realized and unrealized gains (losses)  
 included in other comprehensive income  
Fair value at end of period  

$  1,679   
105   

629   
$  2,413   

$         -
1,572 

107 
$ 1,679 

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31,  2011,  the  market  value  of  this  investment  was  $1.7  million.  During  2012,  the  Company  paid  $0.1  million  for  additional  shares  of  this 
investment. At December 31, 2012, the market value of the investment was $2.4 million. The $0.6 million increase in the market value during 
the year ended December 31, 2012 was included in other comprehensive income.  

NOTE 5 - INVENTORY  

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

Finished goods  
Work in process  
Inventory reserve  
Inventories  

December 31,  
2012  

December 31,  
2011  

$    97,679   
7,470   
(3,727)   
$  101,422   

$  93,258 
5,246 
(4,603) 
$  93,901 

NOTE 6 - PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT  

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

Land  
Buildings and leasehold improvements  
Furniture, fixtures and equipment  
Less – Accumulated depreciation  
Total Property and Equipment  

December 31,  
2012  

   December 31, 
2011  

$       1,861   
7,378   
72,219   
(22,745)   
$    58,713   

$       1,652 
7,956 
28,756 
(21,453) 
$    16,911 

Capital expenditures by segment are included in Note 16.  

NOTE 7 - GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS  

The following table presents the changes in the carrying amount of goodwill and other intangible assets during the year ended December 31, 
2012 ( in thousands ):  

Balance as of December 31, 2011  
Acquired during the year  
Adjustments to prior year estimates  
Amortization  
Balance as of December 31, 2012  

   Other  

Intangible 
Assets  

Goodwill  

$ 101,764   
44,074   
(50)   
-  
$ 145,788   

$ 43,194   
30,831   
50   
(10,886)   
$ 63,189   

Total  

$ 144,958 
74,905 
-
(10,886) 
$ 208,977 

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2011 ( in thousands ):  

Balance as of December 31, 2010  
Acquired during the year  
Payment of earnout  
Amortization  
Balance as of December 31, 2011  

Other  
Intangible 
Assets  

$ 32,236   
17,530   
-  
(6,572)   
$ 43,194   

Goodwill     

$  84,942   
15,822   
1,000   
-  
$ 101,764   

Total  

$ 117,178 
33,352 
1,000 
(6,572) 
$ 144,958 

The following table presents goodwill balance by reportable segment as of December 31, 2012 and 2011 (in thousands) :  

Service Centers  
Innovative Pumping Solutions  
Supply Chain Services  
Total  

As of December 31,  
2011  

2012  

$  121,901    $   77,877 
15,980 
7,907 
$  145,788    $ 101,764 

15,980   
7,907   

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

As of December 31, 2012  

As of December 31, 2011  

Gross  
Carrying  
Amount     

Accumulated 
Amortization   

Carrying  
Amount, net   

Gross  
Carrying  
Amount     

Accumulated 
Amortization   

Carrying 
Amount, net 

Vendor 
agreements  
Customer 
relationships  
Non-compete 
agreements  
Total  

$    2,496   

$   (1,081)   

$    1,415   

$   2,496   

$      (956)   

$   1,540 

90,851   

(30,010)   

60,841   

64,262   

(23,508)   

40,754 

1,541   
$ 94,888   

(608)   
$ (31,699)   

933   
$  63,189   

2,611   
$ 69,369   

(1,711)   
$ (26,175)   

900 
$ 43,194 

Other intangible assets are generally amortized on a straight-line basis over their estimated useful lives. The estimated future annual amortization 
of intangible assets for each of the next five years and thereafter are as follows (in thousands) :  

2013  
2014  
2015  
2016  
2017  
Thereafter  

11,747 
11,473 
10,039 
7,735 
7,686 
14,509 

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Long-term debt consisted of the following ( in thousands ):  

Line of credit  
Term loan  
Unsecured subordinated notes payable in 
quarterly installments at 5%  
 through November 2015  
Mortgage loan payable to financial 
institution, 6.25% collateralized  
 by real estate, payable in monthly 
installments through December 2012  

Less: Current portion  
Total Long-term Debt  

December 31,  

2012  

2011  

$ 104,526   
 130,000   
3,870   

$ 110,828 
    -
2,320 

-  

1,751 

238,396   
(22,057)   
$ 216,339   

114,899 
(694) 
$114,205 

On July 11, 2012 DXP entered into a new credit facility with Wells Fargo Bank National Association, as Issuing Lender, Swingline Lender and 
Administrative Agent for the lenders. On December 31, 2012 the Company amended the agreement which increased the Credit Facility by $75 
million (the “Facility”). The Facility consists of a $130 million term loan and a revolving credit facility that provides a $262.5 million line of 
credit to the Company as of December 31, 2012.  

The line of credit portion of the Facility provides the option of interest at LIBOR plus an applicable margin ranging from 1.25% to 2.25% or 
prime plus an applicable margin from 0.25% to 1.25% where the applicable margin is determined by the Company’s leverage ratio as defined by 
the  Facility  at  the  date  of  borrowing.  Rates  for  the  $130  million  term  loan  component  are  25  basis  points  higher  than  the  line  of  credit 
borrowings. Commitment fees of 0.20% to 0.40% per annum are payable on the portion of the Facility capacity not in use at any given time on 
the line of credit. Commitment fees are included as interest in the consolidated statements of income.  

Primarily because the leverage ratio was higher after the acquisition of HSE that occurred on July 11, 2012, interest rates in effect on July 11, 
2012 were approximately 70 points higher than they were prior to the acquisition. Approximately $0.7 million of debt issuance costs associated 
with the prior credit facility were expensed in the third quarter of 2012.  

On December 31, 2012, the LIBOR based rate on the line of credit portion of the Facility was LIBOR plus 1.75%, the prime based rate of the 
Facility was prime plus 0.75%, the LIBOR based rate on the term loan portion of the Facility was LIBOR plus 2.00% and the commitment fee 
was 0.30%. At December 31, 2012, $226.5 million was borrowed under the Facility at a weighted average interest rate of approximately 2.11% 
under the LIBOR options and $8.0 million was borrowed at 3.75% under the prime option. At December 31, 2012, the Company had $109.5 
million available for borrowing under the Facility.  

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

The Facility’s principal financial covenants include:  

Consolidated  Leverage  Ratio  –  The  Facility  requires  that  the  Company’s  Consolidated  Leverage  Ratio,  determined  at  the  end  of  each  fiscal 
quarter, not exceed 3.5 to 1.0 as of the last day of each quarter from the closing date through March 31, 2015 and not to exceed 3.25 to 1.00 from 
June 30, 2015 and thereafter. The Consolidated Leverage Ratio is defined as the outstanding indebtedness divided by Consolidated EBITDA for 
the period of four consecutive fiscal quarters ending on or immediately prior to such date. Indebtedness is defined under the Facility for financial 
covenant purposes as: (a) all obligations of DXP for borrowed money including but not limited to obligations evidenced by bonds, debentures, 
notes  or  other  similar  instruments;  (b)  obligations  to  pay  deferred  purchase  price  of  property  or  services;  (c)  capital  lease  obligations;  (d) 
obligations under conditional sale or other title retention agreements relating to property purchased; (e) issued and outstanding letters of credit; 
and (f) contingent obligations for funded indebtedness. At December 31, 2012, the Company’s Leverage Ratio was 1.87 to 1.00.  

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Consolidated Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio –The Facility requires that the Consolidated Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio on the last day of each 
quarter be not less than 1.25 to 1.0 with “Consolidated Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio” defined as the ratio of (a) Consolidated EBITDA for the 
period of 4 consecutive fiscal quarters ending on such date minus capital expenditures during such period (excluding acquisitions) minus income 
tax expense paid minus the aggregate amount of restricted payments defined in the agreement to (b) the interest expense paid in cash, scheduled 
principal payments in respect of long-term debt and the current portion of capital lease obligations for such 12-month period, determined in each 
case on a consolidated basis for DXP and its subsidiaries. At December 31, 2012, the Company's Consolidated Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio 
was 3.10 to 1.00.  

Asset Coverage Ratio –The credit facility requires that the Asset Coverage Ratio at any time be not less than 1.0 to 1.0 with “Asset Coverage 
Ratio” defined as the ratio of (a) the sum of 85% of net accounts receivable plus 65% of net inventory to (b) the aggregate outstanding amount of 
the revolving credit outstandings on such date. At December 31, 2012, the Company's Asset Coverage Ratio was 2.04 to 1.00.  

Consolidated EBITDA as defined under the Facility for financial covenant purposes means, without duplication, for any period the consolidated 
net income of DXP plus, to the extent deducted in calculating consolidated net income, depreciation, amortization (except to the extent that such 
non-cash  charges  are  reserved  for  cash  charges  to  be  taken  in  the  future),  non-cash  compensation  including  stock  option  or  restricted  stock 
expense, interest expense and income tax expense for taxes based on income, certain one-time costs associated with our acquisitions, integration 
costs, facility consolidation and closing costs, severance costs and expenses and one-time compensation costs in connection with the acquisition 
of HSE and any permitted acquisition, write-down of cash expenses incurred in connection with the existing credit agreement and extraordinary 
losses less interest income and extraordinary gains. Consolidated EBITDA shall be adjusted to give pro forma effect to disposals or business 
acquisitions assuming that such transaction(s) had occurred on the first day of the period excluding all income statement items attributable to the 
assets  or  equity  interests  that  is  subject  to  such  disposition  made  during  the  period  and  including  all  income  statement  items  attributable  to 
property or equity interests of such acquisitions permitted under the Facility.  

The following table sets forth the computation of the Leverage Ratio as of December 31, 2012 ( in thousands, except for ratios ):  

For the Twelve Months ended  
December 31, 2012  

Income before taxes  
Interest expense  
Depreciation and amortization  
Stock compensation expense  
Pro forma acquisition EBITDA  
Other adjustments  
(A) Defined EBITDA  

As of December 31, 2012  
Total long-term debt  
Letters of credit outstanding  
(B) Defined indebtedness  

Leverage Ratio (B)/(A)  

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Leverage  
Ratio  

$ 85,009 
5,560 
18,082 
1,955 
16,542 
913 
 $ 128,061 

$ 238,396 
476 
$ 238,872 

1.87 

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

2013  
2014  
2015  
2016  
2017  
Thereafter  

22,057 
25,495 
31,943 
34,376 
124,525 
-

NOTE 9 - INCOME TAXES  

The components of income before income taxes are as follows (in thousands) :  

Years Ended December 31,  

2012  

2011  

2010  

Domestic  
Foreign  
Total income before taxes  

$ 84,349   
660   
$ 85,009   

$ 51,995   
-  
$ 51,995   

$ 32,132 
-
$ 32,132 

The provision for income taxes consists of the following ( in thousands ):  

Years Ended December 31,  
2011  

2010  

2012  

Current -  
 Federal  
 State  
 Foreign  

Deferred -  
 Federal  
 State  
Foreign  

$ 27,393   
4,438   
963   
 32,794   

1,835   
146   
(751)   
1,230   
$ 34,024   

$ 15,401   
2,731   
-  
18,132   

2,081   
345   
-  
2,426   
$ 20,558   

$ 7,952 
1,446 
-
9,398 

2,914 
439 
-
3,353 
$12,751 

The difference between income taxes computed at the federal statutory income tax rate (35%) and the provision for income taxes is as follows 
( in thousands ):  

Years Ended December 31,  
2011  

2010  

2012  

Income taxes computed at federal statutory 
rate  
State income taxes, net of federal benefit  
Other, primarily non-tax deductible items  

$ 29,753   
2,917   
1,354   
$ 34,024   

$18,198   
1,999   
361   
$20,558   

$ 11,246 
1,225 
280 
$ 12,751 

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The net current and noncurrent components of deferred income tax balances are as follows ( in thousands ):  

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

December 31,  

2012  
$   5,182   
-  
 (16,448)   
$ (11,266)   

2011  

$ 4,539 
1,588 
-
$ 6,127 

Deferred tax liabilities and assets were comprised of the following ( in thousands ):  

December 31,  

2012  

2011  

Deferred tax assets:  
 Goodwill  
 Allowance for doubtful accounts  
 Inventories  
 Accruals  
 Other  
 Total deferred tax assets  
 Less valuation allowance  
 Total  deferred  tax  assets,  net  of  valuation 
allowance  
Deferred tax liabilities  
 Intangibles  
 Property and equipment  
 Unremitted foreign earnings  
 Cumulative translation adjustment  
 Other  
Net deferred tax asset (liability)  

$      2,270   
2,408   
1,803   
842   
342   
7,665   
-  
7,665   

(9,232)   
(8,430)   
(577)   
(298)   
(394)   
$  (11,266)   

$    3,575 
2,077 
1,707 
889 
229 
8,477 
-
8,477 

(786) 
(1,421) 
-
-
(143) 
$    6,127 

NOTE 10 - SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION  

Restricted Stock  

Under  the  restricted  stock  plan  approved  by  our  shareholders  (the  “Restricted  Stock  Plan”),  directors,  consultants  and  employees  may  be 
awarded shares of DXP’s common stock. The shares of restricted stock granted to employees and that are outstanding as of December 31, 2012 
vest in accordance with one of the following vesting schedules: 100% one year after date of grant; 33.3% each year for three years after date of 
grant; 20% each year for five years after the grant date; or 10% each year for ten years after the grant date. The Restricted Stock Plan provides 
that on each July 1 during the term of the plan each non-employee director of DXP will be granted the number of whole shares calculated by 
dividing $75 thousand by the closing price of the common stock on such July 1. The shares of restricted stock granted to non-employee directors 
of DXP vest one year after the grant date. The fair value of restricted stock awards is measured based upon the closing prices of DXP’s common 
stock  on  the  grant  dates  and  is  recognized  as  compensation  expense  over  the  vesting  period  of  the  awards.  Once  restricted  stock  vests,  new 
shares of the Company’s stock are issued.  

The following table provides certain information regarding the shares authorized and outstanding under the Restricted Stock Plan at December 
31, 2012:  

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

800,000 
(688,371) 
79,998 

191,627 

$ 19.61 

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Changes in restricted stock for the twelve months ended December 31, 2012 were as follows:  

Non-vested at December 31, 
2011  
Granted  
Forfeited  
Vested  
Non-vested at December 31, 
2012  

Number of  
Shares  

228,592   

   Weighted 
Average  
Grant Price  
$ 21.10  

76,417   
(19,260)   
(75,419)   

$38.99  
$ 32.68  
$ 20.30  

210,330 

$ 26.85  

Compensation expense, associated with restricted stock, recognized in the years ended December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010 was $2.0 million, 
$1.3 million, and $1.0 million, respectively. Related income tax benefits recognized in earnings in the years ended December 31, 2012, 2011, 
and  2010  were  approximately  $0.8  million,  $0.5  million,  and  $0.4  million,  respectively.  Unrecognized  compensation  expense  under  the 
Restricted Stock Plan at December 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011 was $4.6 million and $4.1 million, respectively. As of December 31, 2012, 
the weighted average period over which the unrecognized compensation expense is expected to be recognized is 28.2 months.  

Stock Options  

The DXP Enterprises, Inc. 1999 Employee Stock Option Plan (the “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 12 months nor later than 10 years from the date of grant. No 
future grants will be made under these stock option plans. There was no activity under the Plan during 2012 or 2011. Activity during 2010 with 
respect to the stock options follows:  

Options 
Price  
Per Share    

Weighted  
Average  
Exercise 
Price  

Aggregate  
Intrinsic  
Value  

Shares  

50,000   

(50,000)   

$  1.25 -

$3.36   

$  1.25 -
$3.36   

 $  2.50   

$  529,000 

$  2.50   

$  489,000 

-  

-  

-  

-

Outstanding  and  exercisable 
at  
 December 31, 2009  
 Exercised during 2010  

Outstanding  and  exercisable 
at  
 December 31, 2010  

Cash received from stock options exercised during 2012 and 2011 and 2010 was zero, zero, and $0.1 million, respectively.  

During  2010,  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.  

NOTE 11 - EARNINGS PER SHARE DATA  

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

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data ):  

Basic:  
Weighted average shares 
outstanding  

Net income  
Convertible preferred stock 
dividend  
Net income attributable to 
common shareholders  
Per share amount  

Diluted:  
Weighted average shares 
outstanding  
Net effect of dilutive stock 
options from treasury stock 
method  
Assumed conversion of 
convertible notes  
Assumed conversion of 
convertible  
 preferred stock  
Total dilutive shares  
Net income attributable to  
 common shareholders  
Interest on convertible notes, 
net of income taxes  
Convertible preferred stock 
dividend  
Net income for diluted  
 earnings per share  
Per share amount  

December 31,  

2012  

2011  

2010  

14,374   

14,301   

13,821 

$  50,985   

$  31,437   

$  19,381 

(90)   

(90)   

(90) 

$  50,895   
$    3.54   

$  31,347   
$    2.19   

$  19,291 
$    1.40 

14,374   

14,301   

13,821 

-  

-  

-  

-  

7 

153 

840   
15,214   

840   
15,141   

840 
14,821 

$  50,895   

$  31,347   

$  19,291 

-  

90   

-  

90   

142 

90 

$  50,985   
$    3.35   

$  31,437   
$    2.08   

$  19,523 
$    1.32 

NOTE 12 - BUSINESS ACQUISITIONS  

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

During 2011 the Company paid $1.0 million in contingent purchase price related to the acquisition of Indian Fire & Safety in 2007.  

On  October  10,  2011,  DXP  acquired  substantially  all  of  the  assets  of  Kenneth  Crosby  (KC).  DXP  acquired  this  business  to  expand  DXP's 
geographic presence in the Eastern U.S. and strengthen DXP's metal working offering. DXP paid approximately $15.6 million for KC, which 
was borrowed under our existing credit facility. Goodwill of $5.8 million was recognized for this acquisition and is calculated as the excess of 
the consideration transferred over the net assets recognized and represents the future economic benefits arising from other assets acquired that 
could not be individually identified and separately recognized. It specifically includes the expected synergies and other benefits that we believe 
will  result  from  combining  the  operations  of  KC  with  the  operations  of  DXP  and  any  intangible  assets  that  do  not  qualify  for  separate 
recognition such as the assembled workforce. The goodwill associated with this acquisition is included in both the Service Centers segment and 
Supply Chain Services segment.  

On December 30, 2011, DXP acquired substantially all of the assets of C.W. Rod Tool Company ("CW Rod"). DXP acquired this business to 
strengthen  DXP's  metal  working  offering.  DXP  paid  approximately  $1.1  million  of  DXP's  common  stock  (35,714  shares)  and  approximately 
$41.7 million in cash for CW Rod, which was borrowed during 2011 and 2012 under our credit facility. The $41.7 million of cash paid for CW 
Rod includes $36.7 million paid in the form of checks which did not clear our bank until 2012. Goodwill of $10 million was recognized for this 
acquisition  and  is  calculated  as  the  excess  of  the  consideration  transferred  over  the  net  assets  recognized  and  represents  the  future  economic 
benefits  arising  from  other  assets  acquired  that  could  not  be  individually  identified  and  separately  recognized.  It  specifically  includes  the 
expected synergies and other benefits that we believe will result from combining the operations of CW Rod with the operations of DXP and any 

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

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

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

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

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

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common shares of HSE by way of a plan of arrangement under the Business Corporations Act (Alberta) (the "Arrangement"). Pursuant to the 
Arrangement, HSE shareholders received CDN $1.80 in cash per each common share of HSE held. The total transaction value is approximately 
$85 million, including approximately $4 million in debt and approximately $3 million in transaction costs. The purchase price was financed with 
borrowings  under  DXP’s  new  $325  million  credit  facility.  DXP  acquired  HSE  to  expand  our  industrial  health  and  safety  services  offering. 
Estimated goodwill of $25.8 million was recognized for this acquisition. The estimate of goodwill for this acquisition is calculated as the excess 
of the consideration transferred over the net assets recognized and represents the future economic benefits arising from other assets acquired that 
could not be individually identified and separately recognized. It specifically includes the expected synergies and other benefits that we believe 
will  result  from  combining  the  operations  of  these  companies  with  the  operations  of  DXP  and  any  intangible  assets  that  do  not  qualify  for 
separate recognition such as the assembled workforce. None of the estimated goodwill is expected to be tax deductible . All of the goodwill is 
included in the Service Centers Segment.  

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

The  value  assigned  to  the  non-compete  agreements  and  customer  relationships  for  business  acquisitions  were  determined  by  discounting  the 
estimated cash flows associated with non-compete agreements and customer relationships as of the date the acquisition was consummated. The 
estimated  cash  flows  were  based  on  estimated  revenues  net  of  operating  expenses  and  net  of  capital  charges  for  assets  that  contribute  to  the 
projected  cash  flow  from  these  assets.  The  projected  revenues  and  operating  expenses  were  estimated  based  on  management  estimates.  Net 
capital charges for assets that contribute to projected cash flow were based on the estimated fair value of those assets. Discount rates of 17.0% to 
28.2%  were  deemed  appropriate  for  valuing  these  assets  and  were  based  on  the  risks  associated  with  the  respective  cash  flows  taking  into 
consideration the acquired company’s weighted average cost of capital.  

DXP  has  not  completed  appraisals  of  intangibles  or  property  and  equipment  for  certain  acquisitions  completed  in  2012.  DXP  has  made 
preliminary estimates for purposes of this disclosure.  

For the twelve months ended December 31, 2012, business acquisitions that occurred during 2012 and 2011 contributed sales of $204.8 million. 
For the twelve months ended December 31, 2012, business acquisitions that occurred during 2012 and 2011 contributed earnings before taxes of 
approximately $5.8 million.  

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the acquisitions described above ( in thousands ):  

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

$   12,377 
50,645 
17,805 
36,303 
108,842 
2,839 
228,811 
(32,166) 
(15,296) 

$ 181,349 

The pro forma unaudited results of operations for the Company on a consolidated basis for the twelve months ended December 31, 2012 and 
2011,  assuming  the  acquisition  of  businesses  completed  in  2012  and  2011  were  consummated  as  of  January  1,  2011  are  as  follows  (  in 
thousands, except per share data ):  

Net sales  

Net income  
Per share data  
Basic earnings  
Diluted earnings  

Years Ended  
December 31,  

2012  

2011  

$ 

1,177,091      $ 1,062,540  
$    54,033      $   41,359  

$      3.75     
$      3.55     

$     2.88  
$     2.72  

The  pro  forma  unaudited  results  of  operations  for  the  Company  on  a  consolidated  basis  for  the  years  ended  December  31,  2010  and  2011, 
assuming the acquisitions of businesses completed in 2011 were consummated as of January 1, 2010 follows ( in thousands, except per share 
data ):  

Net sales  
Net income  
Per share data 
Basic earnings 
Diluted earnings 

Years Ended  
December 31,  

2011  
$ 903,240   
$  35,511   

2010  
$ 778,267 
$  22,898 

$  2.48   
$  2.35   

$  1.65 
$  1.56 

NOTE 13 - COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES  

The Company leases equipment, automobiles and office facilities under various operating leases. The future minimum rental commitments as of 
December 31, 2012, for non-cancelable leases are as follows ( in thousands ):  

2013  
2014  
2015  
2016  
2017  
Thereafter  

$17,904 
14,971 
10,956 
8,103 
5,029 
8,721 

Rental expense for operating leases was $19.9 million, $14.2 million and $12.5 million for the years ended December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010, 
respectively.  

The Company’s commitments related to long-term debt are discussed in Note 8.  

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predict  the  outcome of  these lawsuits, it believes that the ultimate  resolution will not have, either individually or in the aggregate, a material 
adverse effect on DXP’s consolidated financial position, cash flows, or results of operations.  

NOTE 14 - EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS  

The Company offers a 401(K) plan which is eligible to substantially all employees. During 2012, 2011 and part of 2010, the Company elected to 
match employee contributions at a rate of 50 percent of up to 4 percent of salary deferral. During 2009 the Company stopped matching employee 
contributions. During 2010  the Company resumed matching of employee contributions. The Company contributed $1.9 million, $1.5 million, 
and $0.5 million to the 401(K) plan in the years ended December 31, 2012, 2011, and 2010, respectively.  

NOTE 15 - OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME  

Other comprehensive income generally represents all changes in shareholders’ equity during the period, except those resulting from investments 
by,  or  distributions  to,  shareholders.  During  2010  the  Company  had  other  comprehensive  income  related  to  changes  in  interest  rates  in 
connection with an interest rate swap. At December 31, 2012 and 2011, accumulated derivative (loss) income, net of income tax was nil.  

During 2012, 2011, and 2010 the Company had net other comprehensive income of $0.4 million, $0.1 million and nil, respectively, related to 
changes in the market value of an investment with quoted market prices in an active market for identical instruments.  

During 2012, the Company acquired three entities that operate in Canada. These Canadian entities maintain financial data in Canadian dollars. 
Upon  consolidation,  the  Company  translates  the  financial  data  from  these  foreign  subsidiaries  into  U.S.  dollars  and  records  cumulative 
translation adjustments in other comprehensive income. The Company recorded $0.6 million in translation adjustments in other comprehensive 
income during the year ended December 31, 2012.  

NOTE 16 – SEGMENT AND GEOGRAPHICAL REPORTING  

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

The high degree of integration of the Company’s operations necessitates the use of a substantial number of allocations and apportionments in the 
determination of business segment information. Sales are shown net of intersegment eliminations.  

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Business Segmented Financial Information  

The following table sets out financial information relating the Company’s segments ( in thousands ):  

Years Ended December 31, 
2012  
Sales  
Operating income for 
reportable segments  
Identifiable assets at year end 
Capital expenditures  
Depreciation  
Amortization  
Interest expense  

2011  
Sales  
Operating income for 
reportable segments  
Identifiable assets at year end 
Capital expenditures  
Depreciation  
Amortization  
Interest expense  

2010  
Sales  
Operating income for 
reportable segments  
Identifiable assets at year end 
Capital expenditures  
Depreciation  
Amortization  
Interest expense  

Service  
Centers  

   Innovative  
Pumping  
Solutions  

Supply  
Chain  
Services  

Total  

$779,038   

$161,834   

$156,238    $1,097,110 

88,924   
440,271   
4,829   
5,734   
8,795   
3,701   

32,099   
56,982   
261   
306   
663   
1,243   

12,495   
50,515   
-  
175   
1,428   
616   

133,518 
547,768 
5,090 
6,215 
10,886 
5,560 

$560,233   

$102,305   

$144,467   

$807,005 

64,491   
294,410   
1,258   
2,090   
4,725   
2,073   

16,920   
43,636   
310   
326   
675   
986   

8,455   
56,058   
73   
276   
1,172   
459   

89,866 
394,104 
1,641 
2,692 
6,572 
3,518 

$452,719   

$ 77,024   

$126,459   

$656,202 

50,549   
240,068   
1,075   
2,426   
4,055   
4,115   

10,335   
25,405   
17   
368   
604   
700   

7,120   
45,813   
92   
389   
1,165   
393   

68,004 
311,286 
1,184 
3,183 
5,824 
5,208 

Operating income for 
reportable segments  
Adjustments for:  
 Amortization of intangibles  
 Corporate and other 
expense, net  
Total operating income  
Interest expense  
Other expenses (income), net 
Income before income taxes  

Years Ended December 31,  

2012  
$ 133,518   

2011  
$ 89,866   

2010  
$ 68,004 

10,886   
32,110   

6,572   
27,809   

5,824 
25,089 

90,522   
5,560   
(47)   
$ 85,009   

55,485   
3,518   
(28)   
$ 51,995   

37,091 
5,208 
(249) 
$ 32,132 

The Company had capital expenditures at Corporate of $9.0 million, $2.5 million, and zero for the years ended December 31, 2012, 2011, and 
2010, respectively. The Company had identifiable assets at Corporate of $22 million, $11.2 million, and $9.3 million as of December 31, 2012, 
2011, and 2010, respectively. Corporate depreciation was $1.0 million, $0.8 million, and $0.6 million for the years ended December 31, 2012, 
2011, and 2010, respectively.  

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Geographical Information  

Revenues are presented in geographic area based on location of the facility shipping products or providing services. Long-lived assets are based 
on physical locations and are comprised of the net book value of property.  
The Company’s revenues and property and equipment by geographical location are as follow (in thousands) :  

Years Ended December 31,  
2011  

2010  

2012  

Revenues  
United States  
Canada  
 Total  

$1,039,712 
57,398 
$1,097,110 

$ 807,005 
-
$ 807,005 

$ 656,202 
-
$ 656,202 

As of December 31,  
2011  
2012  

Property and Equipment, net   
United States  
Canada  
 Total  

$ 31,334 
27,379 
$58,713 

$ 16,911 
-
$ 16,911 

NOTE 17 - QUARTERLY FINANCIAL INFORMATION (unaudited)  

Summarized quarterly financial information for the years ended December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010 is as follows ( in millions, except per share 
data ):  

First  

Fourth  
Quarter   Quarter   Quarter   Quarter  

Second  

Third  

2012  
Sales  
Gross profit  
Net income  
Earnings per share - basic  
Earnings per share - diluted  

2011  
Sales  
Gross profit  
Net income  
Earnings per share - basic  
Earnings per share - diluted  

2010  
Sales  
Gross profit  
Net income  
Earnings per share - basic  
Earnings per share - diluted  

$ 252.3 
71.5 
11.6 
$ 0.81 
$ 0.77 

$ 183.1 
52.4 
6.3 
$ 0.44 
$ 0.42 

$ 147.0 
42.0 
3.6 
$ 0.27 
$ 0.26 

$ 261.9 
76.6 
12.2 
$ 0.84 
$ 0.80 

$ 197.7 
57.3 
7.6 
$ 0.53 
$ 0.50 

$ 167.3 
47.9 
4.6 
$ 0.33 
$ 0.31 

$ 289.9 
83.5 
13.1 
$ 0.91 
$ 0.86 

$ 207.9 
59.5 
8.3 
$ 0.58 
$ 0.55 

$ 172.2 
48.9 
5.3 
$ 0.38 
$ 0.36 

$ 293.0 
87.5 
14.1 
$ 0.98 
$ 0.92 

$ 218.3 
62.6 
9.2 
$ 0.64 
$ 0.61 

$ 169.7 
49.6 
5.9 
$ 0.41 
$ 0.39 

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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NOTE 18 – SUBSEQUENT EVENTS  

We  have  evaluated  subsequent  events  through  the  date  the  consolidated  financial  statements  were  filed  with  the  Securities  and  Exchange 
Commission. There were no subsequent events that required recognition for disclosure.  

  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 as of December 31, 2012, of the design and operation of DXP’s disclosure controls and procedures 
pursuant to Exchange Act Rules 13a-15 and 15d-15. Disclosure controls and procedures are the controls and other procedures of DXP that are 
designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by DXP in the reports that it files or submits under the Securities Exchange Act of 
1934, as  amended,  (the  “Exchange  Act”) is recorded, processed,  summarized  and reported, within  the  time periods specified in the  rules and 
forms  of  the  U.S.  Securities  and  Exchange  Commission  (the  “Commission”).  Disclosure  controls  and  procedures  include,  without  limitation, 
controls  and procedures designed to  ensure  that  information  required to  be  disclosed  by  DXP in  the reports that  it  files  or  submits  under  the 
Exchange Act, is accumulated and communicated to the issuer’s management, including its principal executive and principal financial officers, 
or persons performing similar functions, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. 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  37  of  this  Report  under  the 
heading Management’s Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting.  

The effectiveness of our internal control over Financial reporting at December 31, 2012 has been audited by Hein & Associates LLP, 
the independent registered public accounting firm that also audited our financial statements. Their report is included on page 36 of this 
Report under the heading Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm on Internal Control over Financial Reporting.  

(B)           Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting  

None  

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 our Definitive Proxy statement for the 2013 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”)  and  is  hereby 
incorporated by reference thereto.  

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 and Related Shareholder Matters  

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 Accounting 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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ITEM 15. Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules.  

(a) Documents included in this report:  

1.  

 Financial Statements (included under Item 8):  

PART IV  

DXP Enterprises, Inc. and Subsidiaries:  

Page  

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

Consolidated 

Financial 

37  

39  
40  
41  

42  

43  
44  

2.   Financial Statement Schedules:  

Schedule II – Valuation and Qualifying Accounts  

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 Commission.  

Exhibit  
No.            Description  

3.1  

3.2  

3.3  

4.1  

4.2  

4.3  

4.4  

Restated Articles of Incorporation, as amended (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the Company’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 Company's Registration Statement on Form S-4 (Reg. No. 333-10021), filed 
with the Commission on August 12, 1996).  

Amendment No. 1 to Bylaws of DXP Enterprises, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit A to the Company's Current Report on 
Form 8-K, filed with the Commission on July 28, 2011).  

Form of Common Stock certificate (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.3 to the Company'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.  

Form  of  Senior  Debt  Indenture  of  DXP  Enterprises,  Inc.  (incorporated  by  reference  to  Exhibit  4.2  to  the  Company’s  Registration 
Statement on Form S-3 (Reg. No. 333-166582), filed with the SEC on May 6, 2010).  

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Form of Subordinated Debt Indenture of DXP Enterprises, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.3 to the Company’s 
Registration Statement on Form S-3 (Reg. No. 333-166582), filed with the SEC on May 6, 2010).  

+10.1  

+10.2  

+10.3  

+10.4  

+10.5  

+10.6  

+10.7  

+10.8  

+10.9  

+10.10  

+10.11  

+10.12  

+10.13  

DXP  Enterprises,  Inc.  1999  Employee  Stock  Option  Plan  (incorporated  by  reference  to  Exhibit  10.1  to  the  Company's 
Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended June 30, 1999, filed with the Commission on August 16, 1999).  

DXP  Enterprises,  Inc.  1999  Non-Employee  Director  Stock  Option  Plan  (incorporated  by  reference  to  Exhibit  10.2  to  the 
Company's  Quarterly  Report  on  Form  10-Q  for  the  quarterly  period  ended  June  30,  1999),  filed  with  the  Commission  on 
August 16, 1999.  

DXP  Enterprises,  Inc.  Long  Term  Incentive  Plan,  as  amended  (incorporated  by  reference  to  Exhibit  4.4  to  the  Company's 
Registration Statement on Form S-8 (Reg. No. 333-61953), filed with the Commission on August 20, 1998).  

Amendment Number One to DXP Enterprises, Inc. Non-Employee Director Stock Option Plan (incorporated by reference to 
Exhibit  10.8  to  the  Company’s  Annual  Report  on  Form  10-K  for  the  fiscal  year  ended  December  31,  2003,  filed  with  the 
Commission on March 11, 2004).  

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  Company’s  Annual  Report  on  Form  10-K  for  the  fiscal  year  ended 
December 31, 2003, filed with the Commission on March 11, 2004).  

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 Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended March 31, 2004, 
filed with the Commission on May 6, 2004).  

Amendment Number One to DXP Enterprises, Inc. 1999 Employee Stock Option Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 
10.10 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2004, filed with the Commission 
on March 30, 2005).  

Summary Description of Director Fees (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.11 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 
10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2004, filed with the Commission on March 30, 2005).  

Summary  Description  of Executive  Officer Cash Bonus  Plan  (incorporated by reference  to Exhibit 10.12 to  the Company’s 
Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2004, filed with the Commission on March 30, 2005).  

Amendment Number Two to DXP Enterprises, Inc. Non-Employee Director Stock Option Plan (incorporated by reference to 
Exhibit  10.13  to  the  Company’s  Annual  Report  on  Form  10-K  for  the  fiscal  year  ended  December  31,  2004,  filed with  the 
Commission on March 30, 2005).  

DXP  Enterprises,  Inc.  2005  Restricted  Stock  Plan  (incorporated  by  reference  to  Exhibit  10.14  to  the  Company’s  Annual 
Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2005, (filed with the Commission on March 10, 2006).  

Amendment Number 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 Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K, filed with the 
Commission on July 26, 2006).  

Amendment No. One to DXP Enterprises, Inc. 2005 Restricted Stock Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the 
Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K, filed with the Commission on July 26, 2006).  

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10.14  

10.15  

10.16  

10.17  

10.18  

10.19  

10.20  

10.21  

10.22  

10.23  

10.24  

10.25  

10.26  

Stock Purchase Agreement among DXP Enterprises, Inc., as Purchaser, Precision Industries, Inc., and the selling stockholders 
dated August 19, 2007, (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K, filed with 
the Commission on August 21, 2007).  

Asset Purchase Agreement among DXP Enterprises, Inc., as Purchaser, Lone Wolf Rental, LLC, Indian Fire and Safety, Inc., 
and  the  other  parties  named  therein  dated  October  18,  2007,  (incorporated  by  reference  to  Exhibit  10.1  to  the  Company’s 
Current Report on Form 8-K, filed with the Commission on October 22, 2007).  

Stock Purchase Agreement among DXP Enterprises, Inc., as Purchaser, Vertex Corporate Holdings, Inc., the stockholders of Vertex 
Corporate Holdings, Inc. and Watermill-Vertex Enterprises, LLC, dated August 28, 2008, (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 
to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K, filed with the Commission on August 29, 2008).  

Amendment Number Two to Employment Agreement dated effective January 1, 2004 between DXP Enterprises, Inc. and David R. 
Little (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Commission on May 
22, 2009).  

Asset  Purchase  Agreement,  dated  as  of  April  1,  2010,  whereby  DXP  Enterprises,  Inc.  acquired  the  assets  of  Quadna,  Inc. 
(incorporated  herein  by  reference  to  Exhibit  10.1  to  the  Company’s  Current  Report  on  Form  8-K,  filed  with  the  Securities  and 
Exchange Commission on April 5, 2010).  

Asset Purchase Agreement, dated as of November 22, 2010, whereby DXP Enterprises, Inc. acquired the assets of D&F Distributors, 
Inc. (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K, filed with the Securities and 
Exchange Commission on November 23, 2010).  

Amendment  Number  One  to  Employment  Agreement  dated  effective  June  1,  2004  between  DXP  Enterprises,  Inc.  and  Mac 
McConnell (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Commission on 
May 9, 2011).  

David  Little  Equity  Incentive  Program  dated  May  4,  2011  (incorporated  by  reference  to  Exhibit  10.2  to  the  Company's  Current 
Report on Form 8-K filed with the Commission on May 9, 2011).  

Asset  Purchase  Agreement,  dated  as  of  October  10,  2011,  whereby  DXP  Enterprises,  Inc.  acquired  the  assets  of  Kenneth  Crosby 
(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.27 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Commission on March 9, 
2012).  

Asset Purchase Agreement, dated as of December 30, 2011, whereby DXP Enterprises, Inc. acquired the assets of C.W. Rod Tool 
Company (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.28 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Commission on 
March 9, 2012).  

Arrangement  Agreement,  dated  as  of  April  30,  2012,  whereby  DXP  Enterprises,  Inc.  agreed  to  acquire  all  of  the  shares  of  HSE 
Integrated  Ltd.,  (incorporated  by  reference  to  Exhibit  10.1  to  the  Company’s  Current  Report  on  Form  8-K,  filed  with  the 
Commission on May 1, 2012).  

Schedule A to the Arrangement Agreement dated April 30, 2012 between HSE Integrated Ltd., DXP Canada Enterprises Ltd. and 
DXP  Enterprises,  Inc.,  Plan  of  Arrangement  under  Section  193  of  the  Business  Corporations  Act  (Alberta)  (amended  as  of  and 
effective June 28, 2012) (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K, filed with the 
Commission on July 13, 2012).  

Credit Agreement by and among DXP Enterprises, Inc., as US Borrower, DXP Canada Enterprises Ltd., as Canadian Borrower, and 
Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as Issuing Lender, Swingline Lender and Administrative Agent for the Lenders, dated as of 
July 11, 2012 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K, filed with the Commission 
on July 13, 2012).  

*10.27  

First Amendment to the Credit Agreement and Incremental Increase Agreement dated as of December 31, 2012 by and among DXP 
Enterprises,  Inc.,  as  US  Borrower,  DXP  Canada  Enterprises  Ltd.,  as  Canadian  Borrower,  and  Wells  Fargo  Bank,  National 
Association, as Issuing Lender, Swingline Lender and Administrative Agent for the Lenders.  

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18.1  

Letter of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm Regarding Change in Accounting Principle (incorporated by reference to 
Exhibit  18.1  to  the  Company’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  

*31.1  

*31.2  

*32.1  

*32.2  

Consent of Hein & Associates LLP, Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm.  

Certification of Principal Executive Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) and Rule 15d-14(a) of the Exchange Act, as amended.  

Certification of Principal Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) and Rule 15d-14(a) of the Exchange Act, as amended.  

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, as amended.  

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, as amended.  

101**  

Interactive Data Files  

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 Commission as indicated.  

**  

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

+ 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  Report  on  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 11, 
2013.  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.  

Hein & Associates LLP  
Houston, Texas  

March 11, 2013  

SCHEDULE II – VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS  
DXP ENTERPRISES, INC.  
Years Ended December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010  
( in thousands )  
   Charged to  
Cost and  
Expenses  

   Charged to  
Other  
Accounts  

Balance at  
Beginning  
of Year  

Deductions  

Description  

   Balance  
At End  
of Year  

Year ended December 31, 
2012  
 Deducted from assets 
accounts  
 Allowance for doubtful 
accounts  
Year ended December 31, 
2011  
 Deducted from assets 
accounts  
 Allowance for doubtful 
accounts  
Year ended December 31, 
2010  
 Deducted from assets 
accounts  
 Allowance for doubtful 
accounts  

$  6,202 

$  1,283 

$   454 

$  (735) 1 

$  7,204 

$  3,540 

$  3,101 

$   193 

$  (632) 1 

$  6,202 

$   3,006 

$   679 

$    -

$  (145) 1 

$  3,540 

(1) Uncollectible accounts written off, net of recoveries.  

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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 11, 2013  

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  

  March 11, 

2013  

 David R. Little  

  Chief  Executive  Officer 

and 

Director  

  (Principal Executive Officer)  

/s/Mac McConnell  

  Senior Vice President/Finance and     March 11, 

2013  

 Mac McConnell  

  Chief Financial Officer  
  (Principal Financial and Accounting 

Officer)  

/s/Cletus Davis  

  Director  

 Cletus Davis  

/s/Timothy P. Halter    Director  

 Timothy P. Halter  

/s/Kenneth H. Miller    Director  

 Kenneth H. Miller  

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FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE CREDIT AGREEMENT  
AND INCREMENTAL INCREASE AGREEMENT  

Dated as of December 31, 2012  

This  FIRST  AMENDMENT  TO  THE  CREDIT  AGREEMENT  AND  INCREMENTAL  INCREASE  AGREEMENT  (this  “
Amendment ”) is by and among DXP ENTERPRISES, INC., a Texas corporation (“ US Borrower ”), DXP CANADA ENTERPRISES LTD., a 
corporation organized under the laws of British Columbia, Canada (“ Canadian Borrower ” and together with US Borrower, the “ Borrowers ”), 
the  lenders  who  are  party  to  this  Amendment  (the  “  Consenting  Lenders  ”),  and  WELLS  FARGO  BANK,  NATIONAL  ASSOCIATION,  a 
national banking association, as administrative agent for the Lenders (in such capacity, the “ Administrative Agent ”).  

PRELIMINARY STATEMENTS  

WHEREAS, the Borrowers, the lenders party thereto (the “ Lenders ”) and the Administrative Agent entered into a Credit Agreement 
dated  as  of  July  11,  2012  (as  amended,  restated,  amended  and  restated,  supplemented  or  otherwise  modified  from  time  to  time,  the  “  Credit 
Agreement ”); and  

WHEREAS, the Borrowers have requested (i) (a) an Incremental Term Loan to the US Borrower in an aggregate principal amount of 
$37,500,000  and  (b)  a  Revolving  Credit  Facility  Increase  in  an  aggregate  principal  amount  of  $37,500,000,  in  each  case  in  accordance  with 
Section 5.13 of the Credit Agreement, and (ii) to amend the Credit Agreement as specifically set forth herein; and  

WHEREAS, subject to the terms of this Amendment, (i) certain of the Lenders party hereto and each financial institution party hereto as 
an  “Additional  Term  Loan  Lender”  (collectively,  the  “  Incremental  Term  Loan  Lenders  ”)  are  severally  willing  to  make  a  portion  of  the 
Incremental Term Loan, (ii) certain of the Lenders party hereto and each financial institution party hereto as an “Additional Revolving Credit 
Lender” (collectively, the “ Incremental Revolving Credit Lenders ”) are severally willing to provide a portion of the Revolving Credit Facility 
Increase and (iii)  the  Administrative Agent  and  the  Consenting  Lenders  have  agreed  to  amend  the  Credit  Agreement  as  specifically  set forth 
herein;  

NOW, THEREFORE, for good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, the parties 

hereto hereby agree as follows:  

Section 1.  

 Capitalized Terms .  All capitalized terms not otherwise defined in this Amendment (including without limitation in the 

introductory paragraph and the Preliminary Statements hereto) shall have the meanings as specified in the Credit Agreement.  

Section 2.  

 Amendments to Credit Agreement .  Subject to and in accordance with the terms and conditions set forth herein the 

Administrative Agent and the Lenders party hereto hereby agree as follows:  

(a)  

 new definitions of “Applicable Designee,” “First Amendment Effective Date” and ”Incremental Term Loan Commitment” are 

hereby added to Section 1.1 of the Credit Agreement in appropriate alphabetical order to read in its entirety as follows:  

“ Applicable Designee ” means any office, branch or Affiliate of a Revolving Credit Lender designated thereby from 
time to time with the consent of the Administrative Agent and the US Borrower (which such consents shall not be 
unreasonably  withheld  or  delayed)  to  fund  all  or  any  portion  of  such  Revolving  Credit  Lender’s  Revolving  Credit 
Commitment with respect to any Canadian Revolving Credit Loans under this Agreement.  Each Applicable Designee 
will be subject at all times to the terms and provisions of this Agreement.  Notwithstanding the designation by any 
Revolving Credit Lender of an Applicable Designee, the Borrowers and the Administrative Agent shall be permitted 
to  deal  solely  and  directly  with  such  Revolving  Credit  Lender  in  connection  with  such  Revolving  Credit  Lender’s 
rights and obligations under this Agreement, and no such designation shall relieve any such Revolving Credit Lender 
of its obligations hereunder.  

“ First Amendment Effective Date ” means December 31, 2012.  

“ Incremental Term Loan Commitment ” means the commitment of any Lender to make an Incremental Term Loan to 
the Borrower in accordance with Section 5.13 .  The aggregate Incremental Term Loan Commitment of all applicable 
Term  Loan  Lenders  on  the  First  Amendment  Effective  Date  shall  be  $37,500,000.  The  Incremental  Term  Loan 
Commitment of each Term Loan Lender, as of the First Amendment Effective Date, is set forth opposite the name of 
such Lender on Schedule 1.1(c) .  

(b)  

 the definition of “Canadian Swingline Sublimit” is hereby amended by replacing “$5,000,000” with “$15,000,000”.  

(c)  

 the definition of “Permitted Acquisition” is hereby amended as follows:  

(i)  

 clause (i) of such definition is hereby amended by replacing “$35,000,000” with “$25,000,000”; and  

(ii)  

 the proviso at the end of such definition is hereby amended and restated as follows:  

“ provided , however , if the consideration paid for any such Acquisition (or series of related Acquisitions) 

 
 
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
does  not  exceed  10%  of  Consolidated  Net  Worth,  then  the  US  Borrower  shall  not  be  subject  to  the 
requirements set forth in clauses (e), (f), (i) or (j).”  

(d)  

 the definition of “Revolving Credit Commitment” is hereby amended by replacing the last two sentences of such definition with 

the following two sentences:  

“The aggregate Revolving Credit Commitment of all the Revolving Credit Lenders on the First Amendment Effective 
Date  shall  be  $262,500,000.  The  Revolving  Credit  Commitment  of  each  Revolving  Credit  Lender,  as  of  the  First 
Amendment Effective Date, is set forth opposite the name of such Lender on Schedule 1.1(c) .”  

(e)  

 the definition of “Revolving Credit Commitment Percentage” is hereby amended by replacing the last sentence of such definition 

with the following sentence:  

“The  Revolving  Credit  Commitment  Percentage  of  each  Revolving  Credit  Lender,  as  of  the  First  Amendment 
Effective Date, is set forth opposite the name of such Lender on Schedule 1.1(c) .”  

(f)  

 the definition of “Revolving Credit Lender” is hereby amended by adding the following sentence at the end of such definition:  

With  respect  to  (a)  each  provision  of  this  Agreement  relating  to  the  making  or  the  repayment  of  any  Canadian 
Revolving Credit Loan, (b) any rights of set-off, (c) any rights of indemnification or expense reimbursement and (d) 
reserves,  capital  adequacy  or  other  provisions,  each  reference  to  a  “Revolving  Credit  Lender”  shall  be  deemed  to 
include  such  Revolving  Credit  Lender’s  Applicable  Designee  with  respect  to  the  portion  of  such  Revolving  Credit 
Lender’s Commitment funded by such Applicable Designee.  

(g)  

 the definition of “Term Loan Percentage” is hereby amended by replacing such definition in its entirety with the following:  

“ Term Loan Percentage ” means, with respect to any Term Loan Lender at any time, the percentage of the 
total outstanding principal balance of the Term Loans or Incremental Term Loans, as applicable, represented by the 
outstanding  principal  balance  of  such  Term  Loan  Lender’s  Term  Loans  or  Incremental  Term  Loans, 
respectively.  The Term Loan Percentage of each Term Loan Lender as of the First Amendment Effective Date is set 
forth opposite the name of such Lender on Schedule 1.1(c) .”  

(h)  

 Section 4.3 of the Credit Agreement is hereby amended by replacing such Section in its entirety with the following:  

           “SECTION 4.3                                 Repayment of Term Loans .  

(a)             Repayments  of  Initial  Term  Loans  .  The  US  Borrower  shall  repay  the  aggregate  outstanding 
principal amount of the Initial Term Loan in consecutive quarterly installments on the last Business Day of each of 
March, June, September and December commencing September 30, 2012 as set forth below, except as the amounts of 
individual installments may be adjusted pursuant to Section 4.4 hereof:  

Payment Date  
September 30, 2012  
December 31, 2012  
March 31, 2013  
June 30, 2013  
September 30 2013,  
December 31, 2013  
March 31, 2014  
June 30, 2014  
September 30, 2014  
December 31, 2014  
March 31, 2015  
June 30, 2015  
September 30 2015,  
December 31, 2015  
March 31, 2016  
June 30, 2016  
September 30, 2016  
December 31, 2016  
March 31, 2017  
Term Loan Maturity Date  

Principal Installment  
$3,750,000  
$3,750,000  
$3,750,000  
$3,750,000  
$3,750,000  
$3,750,000  
$3,750,000  
$3,750,000  
$5,000,000  
$5,000,000  
$5,000,000  
$5,000,000  
$6,250,000  
$6,250,000  
$6,250,000  
$6,250,000  
$6,250,000  
$6,250,000  
$6,250,000  
Remaining Outstanding Principal Amount  

If  not  sooner  paid,  the  Initial  Term  Loan  shall  be  paid  in  full,  together  with  accrued  interest  thereon,  on  the  Term 
Loan Maturity Date.  

   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
 
   
(b)            Repayments of Incremental Term Loans .  The US Borrower will repay the aggregate outstanding 
principal  of  the  Incremental  Term  Loan  in  consecutive  quarterly  installments  on  the  last  Business  Day  of  each  of 
March,  June,  September  and  December  commencing  March  31,  2013  as  set  forth  below,  except  as  the  amounts  of 
individual installments may be adjusted pursuant to Section 4.4 hereof:  

Payment Date  
March 31, 2013  
June 30, 2013  
September 30, 2013  
December 31, 2013  
March 31, 2014  
June 30, 2014  
September 30, 2014  
December 31, 2014  
March 31, 2015  
June 30, 2015  
September 30, 2015  
December 31, 2015  
March 31, 2016  
June 30, 2016  
September 30, 2016  
December 31, 2016  
March 31, 2017  

Term Loan Maturity Date  

Principal Installment  
$1,406,250  
$1,406,250  
$1,406,250  
$1,406,250  
$1,406,250  
$1,406,250  
$1,875,000  
$1,875,000  
$1,875,000  
$1,875,000  
$2,343,750  
$2,343,750  
$2,343,750  
$2,343,750  
$2,343,750  
$2,343,750  
$2,343,750  
Remaining outstanding  
principal amount  

If  not  sooner  paid,  the  Incremental  Term  Loan  shall  be  paid  in  full,  together  with  accrued  interest  thereon,  on  the 
Term Loan Maturity Date.  

(i)  

 clause (A) to the proviso of Section 5.13(a) of the Credit Agreement is hereby amended by replacing “$100,000,000” with 

“$175,000,000”.  

(j)  

 clauses (a) and (b) of Section 8.1 of the Credit Agreement are hereby amended to delete the parenthetical “(or, if earlier, on the 

date of any required public filing thereof)” in each such clause.  

(k)  

 Schedule 1.1(c) to the Credit Agreement is hereby replaced in its entirety with Schedule 1.1(c) attached hereto.  

Section 3.  

 Incremental Increases .  

(a)  

 Upon the terms and subject to the conditions of, and in reliance upon the representations and warranties made under this 

Amendment, (i) each Incremental Term Loan Lender hereby severally agrees (A) that it is a Term Loan Lender under the Credit Agreement with 
respect to its Incremental Term Loan Commitment, and (B) to make an Incremental Term Loan in a principal amount equal to its Incremental 
Term Loan Commitment to the US Borrower in a single draw on the First Amendment Effective Date and (ii) each Incremental Revolving 
Credit Lender hereby severally agrees (A) that it is a Revolving Credit Lender under the Credit Agreement with respect to its Revolving Credit 
Commitment and (B) to make Revolving Credit Loans from time to time from the First Amendment Effective Date through, but not including, 
the Revolving Credit Maturity Date in accordance with the terms of Section 2.3 of the Credit Agreement.  

(b)  

 The Incremental Term Loan shall be subject to mandatory prepayments pursuant to Section 4.4(b) of the Credit Agreement 

(ratably between the Term Loan and the Incremental Term Loan) with such prepayment to be applied to the scheduled principal payments of the 
Incremental Term Loan on a pro rata basis according to the amount of each such scheduled payment.  

(c)  

 The Incremental Term Loans shall bear interest in accordance with Section 5.1 of the Credit Agreement at the same rate 

(including Applicable Rate) as the Term Loans.  

(d)  
Subsidiaries.  

 The proceeds of the Incremental Term Loans shall be used for general corporate purposes of the US Borrower and its 

(e)  

 Except to the extent otherwise set forth herein, the terms and conditions applicable to the Incremental Term Loan shall be the 
same as the terms and conditions applicable to the Term Loans.  Amounts of the Incremental Term Loan that are repaid or prepaid may not be 
reborrowed.  

(f)  

 Each Incremental Term Loan made on the First Amendment Effective Date shall be deemed to be an “Incremental Term Loan” 

for all purposes of the Loan Documents.  Nothing in this Amendment shall affect the amount or terms of the Initial Term Loans which were 
funded on the Closing Date.  

   
   
 
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
Section 4.  

 Additional Lenders and Commitments .  

(a)  

 Each financial institution party hereto as an “Additional Term Loan Lender” and/or an “Additional Revolving Credit 

Lender” (each, an “ Additional Lender ”) agrees that effective as of the First Amendment Effective Date, it shall (i) be a party to the Credit 
Agreement and the other Loan Documents, (ii) be a “Lender”, a “Revolving Credit Lender” and/or “Term Loan Lender”, as applicable, for all 
purposes of the Credit Agreement and the other Loan Documents, (iii) perform all of the obligations that are required to be performed by it as a 
“Lender”, “Revolving Credit Lender” and/or “Term Loan Lender”, as applicable, under the terms of the Credit Agreement and shall be entitled 
to the benefits, rights and remedies set forth therein and in each of the other Loan Documents.  Each Additional Lender acknowledges that it has 
made its own independent investigation and credit evaluation of the Borrowers in connection with entering into this Amendment.  

(b)  

 Each Additional Lender confirms its respective Incremental Term Loan Commitment and/or Revolving Credit Commitment as 

set forth on Schedule 1.1(c) hereto.  

(c)  

 Effective on the First Amendment Effective Date, the outstanding Revolving Credit Loans and Revolving Credit Commitment 

Percentages of Swingline Loans and L/C Obligations will be reallocated by the Administrative Agent among the Revolving Credit Lenders 
(including the Additional Lenders participating in the Revolving Credit Facility Increase) in accordance with their revised Revolving Credit 
Commitment Percentages (and such Revolving Credit Lenders agree to make all payments and adjustments necessary to effect such reallocation 
and the US Borrower shall pay any and all costs required pursuant to Section 5.9 in connection with such reallocation as if such reallocation 
were a repayment).  

Section 5.  

 Conditions of Effectiveness .  The effectiveness of this Amendment and the obligation of each Additional Lender to 

makes Loans on the First Amendment Effective Date shall be subject to the satisfaction of each of the following conditions precedent (the date 
on which all such conditions are satisfied, the “ First Amendment Effective Date ”):  

 the Administrative Agent shall have received counterparts of this Amendment executed by each Borrower, each other Credit 
Party, the Administrative Agent, the Required Lenders, the Incremental Term Loan Lenders and the Incremental Revolving Credit Lenders;  

(a)  

(b)  

 the Administrative Agent shall have received counterparts of Notes in favor of each applicable Lender (in each case, if requested 

thereby), duly executed by the applicable Borrower thereto;  

(c)  

 the representations and warranties of the Borrowers contained in Section 6 shall be true and correct;  

(d)  

 the Administrative Agent shall have received a certificate of a Responsible Officer of the US Borrower certifying that attached 

thereto is a true, correct and complete copy of resolutions duly adopted by the board of directors (or equivalent) of the US Borrower authorizing 
and approving the transactions contemplated hereunder and the execution, delivery and performance of this Amendment and the other Loan 
Documents executed in connection herewith to which it is a party;  

(e)  

 the Administrative Agent shall have received a certificate from a Financial Officer of the US Borrower setting forth reasonably 

detailed calculations demonstrating pro forma compliance with Section 9.12 of the Credit Agreement based on the financial statements most 
recently delivered pursuant to Section 8.1 of the Credit Agreement after giving effect to the Incremental Increases made pursuant to this 
Amendment (assuming that the entire Incremental Term Loan and Revolving Credit Facility Increase is fully funded on the First Amendment 
Effective Date);  

(f)  

 all reasonable out-of-pocket costs and expenses incurred by the Administrative Agent in connection with the preparation, 

negotiation, execution and delivery of this Amendment and the other instruments and documents to be delivered hereunder (including, without 
limitation, the reasonable fees, charges and disbursements of legal counsel for the Administrative Agent in connection with the preparation, 
negotiation, execution and delivery of this Amendment) shall have been paid by the Borrowers; and  

(g)  

 the US Borrower shall have paid all fees payable to the Arranger pursuant to that certain engagement letter dated as of 

September 19, 2012 by and among the US Borrower and the Arranger.  

Section 6.  

 Representations and Warranties of the Borrowers .  Each Borrower represents and warrants as follows:  

(a)  

 The execution, delivery and performance by such Borrower of its obligations in connection with this Amendment are within its 
corporate (or other organizational) powers, have been duly authorized by all necessary corporate (or other organizational) action and do not and 
will not (i) violate any provision of its articles or certificate of incorporation or bylaws or similar organizing or governing documents of such 
Borrower, (ii) contravene any Applicable Law which is applicable to such Borrower, (iii) conflict with, result in a breach of or constitute (with 
notice, lapse of time or both) a default under any material indenture or instrument or other material agreement to which such Borrower is a party, 
by which it or any of its properties is bound or to which it is subject, or (iv) except for the Liens granted in favor of the Administrative Agent 
pursuant to the Security Documents, result in or require the creation or imposition of any Lien upon any of its properties or assets, except, in the 
case of clauses (ii) and (iii) above, to the extent such contraventions, conflicts, breaches or defaults could not reasonably be expected to have a 
Material Adverse Effect.  

(b)  

 Such Borrower has taken all necessary corporate (or other organizational) action to execute, deliver and perform this 

Amendment and has validly executed and delivered each of this Amendment.  This Amendment constitutes the legal, valid and binding 
obligation of such Borrower enforceable against such Borrower in accordance with its terms, except to the extent that enforceability may be 
limited by bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium or other similar laws affecting creditors’ rights generally, by general equitable 
principles or by principles of good faith and fair dealing.  

   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
(c)  

 No material consent, approval, authorization or other action by, notice to, or registration or filing with, any Governmental 

Authority or other Person is or will be required as a condition to or otherwise in connection with the due execution, delivery and performance by 
such Borrower of this Amendment except such as have been obtained or made and are in full force and effect and except filings necessary to 
perfect Liens created under the Loan Documents.  

(d)  

 After giving effect to this Amendment, the representations and warranties contained in each of the Loan Documents are true and 

correct in all material respects on and as of the date hereof as though made on and as of such date (other than any such representations or 
warranties that, by their terms, refer to a specific date, in which case as of such specific date).  

(e)  

 No Default or Event of Default shall exist immediately prior to and after giving effect to (i) this Amendment, (ii) the Incremental 

Increases and (iii) any Extension of Credit made in connection herewith.  

(f)  

 The aggregate amount of Indebtedness incurred and outstanding pursuant to Section 9.1(l) of the Credit Agreement, prior to and 

after giving effect to the Incremental Increases, is less than $25,000,000.  

Section 7.  

 Reference to and Effect on the Loan Documents .  On and after the effectiveness of this Amendment, each reference in 

the Credit Agreement to “this Agreement”, “hereunder”, “hereof” or words of like import referring to the Credit Agreement, and each reference 
in the Notes and each of the other Loan Documents to “the Credit Agreement”, “thereunder”, “thereof” or words of like import referring to the 
Credit Agreement, shall mean and be a reference to the Credit Agreement, as amended by this Amendment and this Amendment shall constitute 
a Loan Document.  

(a)  

 The Credit Agreement, the Notes and each of the other Loan Documents, as specifically amended by this Amendment, are and 

shall continue to be in full force and effect and are hereby in all respects ratified and confirmed.  Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, 
the Security Documents and all of the Collateral described therein do and shall continue to secure the payment of all Obligations of the Credit 
Parties under the Loan Documents, in each case as amended or converted by this Amendment.  

(b)  

 The execution, delivery and effectiveness of this Amendment shall not, except as expressly provided herein, operate as a waiver 

of any right, power or remedy of any Lender or the Administrative Agent under any of the Loan Documents, nor constitute a waiver of any 
provision of any of the Loan Documents.  

Section 8.  

 Acknowledgement and Reaffirmation .  Each Borrower and each other Credit Party (a) agrees that the transactions 

contemplated by this Amendment shall not limit or diminish the obligations of such Person under, or release such Person from any obligations 
under, the Credit Agreement, the US Subsidiary Guaranty Agreement, the Canadian Subsidiary Guaranty Agreement, the US Borrower Guaranty 
Agreement, the US Collateral Agreement, the Canadian Collateral Agreement and each other Security Document to which it is a party, (b) 
confirms and reaffirms its obligations under the Credit Agreement, the US Subsidiary Guaranty Agreement, the Canadian Subsidiary Guaranty 
Agreement, the US Borrower Guaranty Agreement, the US Collateral Agreement, the Canadian Collateral Agreement and each other Security 
Document to which it is a party and (c) agrees that the Credit Agreement, the US Subsidiary Guaranty Agreement, the Canadian Subsidiary 
Guaranty Agreement, the US Borrower Guaranty Agreement, the US Collateral Agreement, the Canadian Collateral Agreement and each other 
Security Document to which it is a party remain in full force and effect and are hereby reaffirmed.  

Section 9.  

 Execution in Counterparts .  This Amendment may be executed in counterparts (and by different parties hereto in 

different counterparts), each of which shall constitute an original, but all of which when taken together shall constitute a single 
contract.    Delivery of an executed counterpart of a signature page of this Amendment by facsimile or in electronic ( i.e. , “pdf” or “tif”) format 
shall be effective as delivery of a manually executed counterpart of this Amendment.  

Section 10.  

 Governing Law .  This Amendment and any claim, controversy, dispute or cause of action (whether in contract or tort or 
otherwise) based upon, arising out of or relating to this Amendment and the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby shall be governed by, 
and construed in accordance with, the law of the State of New York.  

Section 11.  

 Entire Agreement .  This Amendment and the other Loan Documents, and any separate letter agreements with respect to 
fees payable to the Administrative Agent, the Issuing Lender, the Swingline Lender and/or the Arranger, constitute the entire agreement among 
the parties relating to the subject matter hereof and supersede any and all previous agreements and understandings, oral or written, relating to the 
subject matter hereof.  

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Amendment to be executed by their respective officers thereunto duly 

authorized, as of the date first above written.  

DXP ENTERPRISES, INC. , as US Borrower  

By:   /s/Mac McConnell                                                                 
Name:  Mac McConnell  
Title:     Senior Vice President, Chief  
              Financial Officer and Secretary  

DXP CANADA ENTERPRISES LTD. , as Canadian Borrower  

By:     /s/Mac McConnell  
Name:   Mac McConnell  
Title:      Chief Financial Officer  

DXP HOLDINGS, INC. , as a US Subsidiary Guarantor  

By:      /s/Mac McConnell                                                                  
Name:    Mac McConnell  
Title:      Vice President  

PMI OPERATING COMPANY, LTD. , as a US Subsidiary Guarantor  

By:  PUMP-PMI, LLC, as General Partner  

        By:    /s/Mac McConnell                                                               
        Name:   Mac McConnell  
        Title:     Secretary and Treasurer  

DXP Enterprises, Inc.  
First Amendment to the Credit Agreement  
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PMI INVESTMENT, LLC , as a US Subsidiary Guarantor  

By:         /s/Mac McConnell                                                              

Name:        Mac McConnell  
Title:          Secretary and Treasurer  

PUMP-PMI, LLC , as a US Subsidiary Guarantor  

By:            /s/Mac McConnell                                                              

Name:           Mac McConnell  
Title:             Secretary and Treasurer  

VERTEX CORPORATE HOLDINGS, INC. , as a US Subsidiary Guarantor  

By:           /s/Mac McConnell                                                              

Name:          Mac McConnell  
Title:            Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer  

VERTEX-PFI, INC. , as a US Subsidiary Guarantor  

By:             /s/Mac McConnell                                                              

Name:            Mac McConnell  
Title:              Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer  

PFI, LLC , as a US Subsidiary Guarantor  

By:               /s/Mac McConnell                                                              

Name:              Mac McConnell  
Title:                Vice President and Secretary  

INDUSTRIAL PARAMEDIC SERVICES LTD. , as a Canadian Subsidiary Guarantor  

By:              /s/Mac McConnell                                                              

Name:             Mac McConnell  
Title:               Director  

HSE INTEGRATED LTD. , as a Canadian Subsidiary Guarantor  

By:             /s/Mac McConnell                                                              

Name:            Mac McConnell  
Title:              Senior Vice President  

DXP Enterprises, Inc.  
First Amendment to the Credit Agreement  
and Incremental Increase Agreement  
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ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT AND LENDERS :  

WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION,  
as Administrative Agent, Swingline Lender, Issuing Lender and Lender  

By:   /s/Thomas F. Caver, III                                                               
Name:  Thomas F. Caver, III  
Title:    Senior Vice President  

DXP Enterprises, Inc.  
First Amendment to the Credit Agreement  
and Incremental Increase Agreement  
Signature Page  

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
  
  
REGIONS BANK, as a Lender  

By:   /s/Larry C. Stephens                                                           
Name:  Larry C. Stephens  
Title:    Senior Vice President  

DXP Enterprises, Inc.  
First Amendment to the Credit Agreement  
and Incremental Increase Agreement  
Signature Page  

 
 
 
 
 
  
  
  
BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., as a Lender  

By:   /s/Gary L. Mingle                                                              
Name:  Gary L. Mingle  
Title:    Senior Vice President  

ACKNOWLEDGED BY:  

BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. (CANADA BRANCH),  
as its Applicable Designee  

By:   /s/Medina Sales de Andrade                                             
Name:  Medina Sales de Andrade  
Title:    Vice President  

DXP Enterprises, Inc.  
First Amendment to the Credit Agreement  
and Incremental Increase Agreement  
Signature Page  

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
  
  
BRANCH BANKING AND TRUST COMPANY, as a Lender  

By:   /s/Matt McCain                                                                
Name:  Matt McCain  
Title:    Senior Vice President  

DXP Enterprises, Inc.  
First Amendment to the Credit Agreement  
and Incremental Increase Agreement  
Signature Page  

 
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
  
  
ROYAL BANK OF CANADA, as a Lender  

By:   /s/Karen Pitz                                                                    
Name:  Karen Pitz  
Title:    Director, Energy Services  

By:   /s/Roger Straathof                                                             
Name:  Roger Straathof  
Title:    Vice President, Commercial Financial Services  

DXP Enterprises, Inc.  
First Amendment to the Credit Agreement  
and Incremental Increase Agreement  
Signature Page  

 
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
  
  
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A., as a Lender  

By:   /s/Seth Laroche                                                               
Name:  Seth Laroche  
Title:    Officer  

ACKNOWLEDGED BY:  

JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A., TORONTO BRANCH, as its Applicable Designee  

By:   /s/Michael N. Tam                                                              
Name:  Michael N. Tam  
Title:  Senior Vice President  

DXP Enterprises, Inc.  
First Amendment to the Credit Agreement  
and Incremental Increase Agreement  
Signature Page  

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
  
  
BOKF, NA dba Bank of Texas, as a Lender  

By:   /s/Marian Livingston                                                           
Name:  Marian Livingston  
Title:    Senior Vice President  

DXP Enterprises, Inc.  
First Amendment to the Credit Agreement  
and Incremental Increase Agreement  
Signature Page  

 
 
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
  
  
Schedule 1.1(c)  

Commitments and Commitment Percentages  

Revolving Credit 
Commitment as 
of the First 
Amendment 
Effective Date  

Revolving Credit 
Commitment 
Percentage as of 
the First 
Amendment 
Effective Date  

Initial Term 
Loan 
Commitment  

Term Loan 
Percentage for 
Initial Term 
Loans  

Lender  

$77,692,308.00   29.597069714%   $32,307,692.00   32.307692000%  

$45,000,000.00   17.142857142%   $20,000,000.00   20.000000000%  
$50,000,000.00   19.047619048%   $20,000,000.00   20.000000000%  

$33,653,846.00   12.820512762%   $13,846,154.00   13.846154000%  

$31,153,846.00   11.868131809%   $13,846,154.00   13.846154000%  

Incremental 
Term Loan 
Commitment on 
the First 
Amendment 
Effective Date  

Term Loan 
Percentage for 
Incremental 
Term Loans 
Made on the 
First 
Amendment 
Effective Date  

$5,000,000.00   13.333333333%  

$0.00  

0.000000000%  
$5,000,000.00   13.333333333%  

$2,500,000.00  

6.666666667%  

$0.00  

0.000000000%  

3.809523810%  
3.809523810%  

1.904761905%  

$0.00  
$0.00  

$0.00  

0.000000000%  
0.000000000%  

$10,000,000.00   26.666666667%  
$10,000,000.00   26.666666667%  

0.000000000%  

$5,000,000.00   13.333333333%  

$262,500,000.00   100.000000000%  $100,000,000.00   100.000000000%  $37,500,000.00   100.000000000% 

Wells Fargo Bank, National 
Association  
Regions Bank  
Bank of America, N.A.  
Branch Banking and Trust 
Company  
U.S. Bank National 
Association  
$10,000,000.00  
Royal Bank of Canada  
JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.   $10,000,000.00  
BOKF, NA dba  
Bank of Texas  
Total  

$5,000,000.00  

42638321_7  

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
  
  
 
  
 
  
  
Exhibit 21.1  

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  

Vertex Corporate Holdings, Inc., a Delaware corporation  

Pawtucket Holdings, Inc., a Delaware corporation  

PFI, LLC, a Rhode Island limited liability company  

DXP Energy Services, LLC, a Texas limited liability corporation  

DXP Canada Enterprises, Ltd., a British Columbia Corporation  

HSE Integrated, Ltd,, an Alberta Corporation  

Industrial Paramedic Services, Ltd., and Alberta Corporation  

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
  
  
 
  
 
  
  
Exhibit 23.1  

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM  

We hereby consent to the incorporation of our reports dated March 11, 2013 relating to our audit of the consolidated financial statements, the 
financial  statement  schedule  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 11, 2013  

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
  
  
 
  
 
  
  
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 11, 2013  

/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 11, 2013  

/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 adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, as amended.  

Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as added by Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, as amended, 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, 2012 (the 
“Report”) fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d), as applicable, of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (15 
U.S.C.  78m  or  78o(d)),  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 11, 2013  

/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 adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, as amended  

Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as added by Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, as amended, 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, 2012 (the 
“Report”) fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d), as applicable, of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (15 
U.S.C.  78m  or  78o(d)),  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 11, 2013  

/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.