8-K

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C.  20549

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FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934

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Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported):  March 8, 2018

MRC GLOBAL INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)	001-35479 (Commission File Number)	20-5956993 (I.R.S. Employer Identification Number)
	Fulbright Tower, 1301 McKinney Street, Suite 2300 Houston, TX  77010 (Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:  (877) 294-7574

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Item 7.01Regulation FD Disclosure.

On March 8, 2018, MRC Global Inc. announced that it will release itsfirst quarter 2018 financial results on Wednesday,May 2, 2018after the market closes.  The Company will conduct an investor conference call at 10:00 a.m. ET (9:00 a.m. CT) on Thursday,May 3, 2018, to discuss the results for the quarter. Instructions on how to participate in the conference call are contained in the press release, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits.

99.1 Press release dated March 8, 2018

SIGNATURES

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

Date:  March 8, 2018

MRC GLOBAL INC.

By: /s/ James E. Braun                                                    

James E. Braun

Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

INDEX TO EXHIBITS

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Exhibit No.	Description
99.1	Press release dated March 8, 2018

EX-99.1

MRC Global Announces First Quarter 2018

Earnings Release and Conference Call Schedule

HOUSTON, TX – March 8, 2018 – MRC Global Inc. (NYSE: MRC) will release first quarter 2018 results on Wednesday, May 2, 2018 after the market closes. In conjunction with the release, the Company will host a conference call, which will be webcast, on Thursday, May 3, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. Eastern / 9:00 a.m. Central.

What:MRC Global First Quarter 2018 Earnings Conference Call

When:Thursday, May 3, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. Eastern / 9:00 a.m. Central

How:Via phone -- Dial 412-902-0003 and ask for the MRC Global call at least 10 minutes prior to the start time, or webcast -- at http://www.mrcglobal.com

A replay will be available through May 17, 2018 by dialing 201-612-7415 using pass code 13677216#. An archive of the webcast will be available shortly after the call at www.mrcglobal.com for 90 days.

About MRC Global Inc.

Headquartered in Houston, Texas, MRC Global is the largest global distributor, based on sales, of pipe, valves, and fittings (PVF) and related products and services to the energy industry and supplies these products and services across each of the upstream, midstream and downstream sectors. More information about MRC Global can be found at www.mrcglobal.com.

Contact:

Monica Broughton

Investor Relations

MRC Global Inc.

Monica.Broughton@mrcglobal.com

832-308-2847