8-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported):
August 1, 2006

RELIANCE STEEL & ALUMINUM CO.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

California	001-13122	95-1142616
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)	(Commission File Number)	(I.R.S. Employer Identification Number)

350 S. Grand Ave., Suite 5100
Los Angeles, CA 90071
(Address of principal executive offices)

(213) 687-7700
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Not applicable.
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

o Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

o Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

TABLE OF CONTENTS

EXHIBIT 2.1

EXHIBIT 10.0

EXHIBIT 99.1

Item 2.03 Creation of Direct Financial Obligation or an Obligation under an Off-Balance Sheet Arrangement of a Registrant.

     On July 31, 2006, Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co. (“Reliance”) and its wholly-owned subsidiary RSAC Management Corp. (“RSAC”), both California corporations, entered into a Credit Agreement with Bank of America, N.A. as lender. The Credit Agreement provides for an unsecured, $100 million revolving credit facility with a short term expiring July 30, 2007. The credit facility supplements the Company’s $700 million syndicated credit facility. The Company intends to use the credit facility for working capital and general corporate purposes, internal growth initiatives and funding acquisitions.

Item 8.01 Other Events.

     Effective August 1, 2006, the Registrant, through its wholly-owned subsidiary RSAC Management Corp., a California corporation (“RSAC”), acquired all of the outstanding securities of Yarde Metals, Inc., a Connecticut corporation (“Yarde”). This acquisition was made in the ordinary course of Registrant’s business. Yarde will be operated as a wholly-owned subsidiary of RSAC. RSAC paid an aggregate purchase price of $100 million in cash to Craig F Yarde, Bruce Yarde, Craig M. Yarde, Tracy Yarde Smith and Craig F. Yarde, as Trustee of the Bruce R. Yarde Irrevocable Trust (collectively, “Sellers”), and assumed Yarde’s net debt of approximately $102 million. A portion of the purchase price will be retained in escrow for a certain period of time in connection with the indemnification provisions in the Stock Purchase Agreement dated as of July 5, 2006 by and among the Registrant, RSAC, Sellers, and Yarde. The purchase price is subject to adjustment based on the audit of Yarde’s financial statements as of the Closing Date.

     Yarde is headquartered Southington, Connecticut. Yarde processes and distributes aluminum and stainless steel sheet, plate, rod and bar products from facilities in Bristol, Connecticut; Southington, Connecticut; Ft. Lauderdale, Florida; Windham, Maine; Mendon, Massachusetts; Pelham, New Hampshire; East Hanover, New Jersey; Albany, New York; Hauppauge, New York; East Syracuse, New York; High Point, North Carolina; Streetsboro, Ohio; and Limerick, Pennsylvania. Yarde’s net sales for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2006 were approximately $385 million. Yarde will continue to engage in the same business at the same locations as prior to the acquisition.

     Prior to the closing of the acquisition, neither Sellers nor the officers or directors of Yarde were affiliated with or related to Registrant or RSAC in any way. The purchase price was determined by negotiations between Registrant and RSAC, on the one hand, and Sellers and Yarde, on the other. To fund the purchase price and the repayment of debt, the Registrant and RSAC drew on their syndicated bank revolving line of credit established June 13, 2005 with Bank of America, N.A. as administrative agent, and 15 banks as lenders and on their newly-created short-term credit facility with Bank of America, N.A. as lender. (See Item 2.03 above.) Sellers and/or officers or directors of Yarde, through various entities, own certain of the real property on which Yarde’s facilities are located.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(a)	Financial Statements of Businesses Acquired.
	No financial statements are required to be filed with this report. Yarde Metals, Inc. is not a significant subsidiary.
(b)	Pro Forma Financial Information.
	No pro forma financial information is required to be filed with this report. Yarde Metals, Inc. is not a significant subsidiary.

(c) Exhibits.

Exhibit No.	Description
2.1	Stock Purchase Agreement dated as of July 5, 2006 by and among the Registrant, RSAC Management Corp., Yarde Metals, Inc., Craig F Yarde, Bruce Yarde, Craig M. Yarde, Tracy Yarde Smith and Craig F. Yarde, as Trustee of the Bruce R. Yarde Irrevocable Trust.
10.0	Credit Agreement dated as of July 31, 2006 by and among Registrant and Bank of America, N. A.
99.1	Press Release dated August 2, 2006.

SIGNATURES

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

	RELIANCE STEEL & ALUMINUM CO.
Dated: September 1, 2006	By	/s/ Karla Lewis Karla Lewis
		Executive Vice President and
		Chief Financial Officer

RELIANCE STEEL & ALUMINUM CO.

FORM 8-K

INDEX TO EXHIBITS

Exhibit No.	Description
2.1	Stock Purchase Agreement dated as of July 5, 2006 by and among the Registrant, RSAC Management Corp., Yarde Metals, Inc., Craig F Yarde, Bruce Yarde, Craig M. Yarde, Tracy Yarde Smith and Craig F. Yarde, as Trustee of the Bruce R. Yarde Irrevocable Trust.
10.0	Credit Agreement dated as of July 31, 2006 by and among Registrant and Bank of America, N. A.
99.1	Press Release dated August 2, 2006.

EX-2.1

Exhibit 2.1

STOCK PURCHASE AGREEMENT

By and Among

Craig F Yarde, Bruce Yarde, Craig M. Yarde, Tracy Yarde Smith and
Craig F. Yarde, as Trustee of the Bruce R. Yarde Irrevocable Trust,

Yarde Metals, Inc.

and

Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co.

and

RSAC Management Corp.

Dated July 5, 2006

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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RECITALS		1
AGREEMENT		1
1. Definitions.		1
2. Purchase and Sale of the Shares.		1
3. Purchase Price.		2
3.1 Amount.		2
3.2 Payment.		2
4. Closing.		2
4.1 Closing Date.		2
4.2 Delivery.		2
4.3 Facsimile Transmissions.		2
5. Representations and Warranties of Sellers.		2
5.1 Ownership.		2
5.2 Power and Authority.		3
5.3 Binding Obligation.		3
5.4 No Default.		3
5.5 Access to Information.		3
5.6 Accurate Representations.		4
6. Representations and Warranties Regarding the Company.		4
6.1 Organization.		4
6.2 Authority.		4
6.3 Subsidiaries and Affiliates.		4
6.4 Outstanding Capital Stock.		4

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6.5 Options, Warrants and Other Rights.		5
6.6 Financial Statements; No Undisclosed Liabilities.		5
6.7 Conduct of Business.		5
6.8 Labor Matters.		5
6.9 Subchapter S Election and Status.		6
6.10 Collective Bargaining Agreements.		6
6.11 Tax Matters.		6
6.12 Compliance with Laws; Permits.		6
6.13 Binding Obligation.		7
6.14 No Default.		7
6.15 Approval of Transaction.		7
6.16 Actions and Proceedings.		7
6.17 Agreements.		8
6.18 Owned Real Property.		9
6.19 Leased Real Property.		9
6.20 Encumbrances on Real Property.		9
6.21 Personal Property.		9
6.22 Condition and Sufficiency of Assets.		10
6.23 Intangible Property.		10
6.24 Accounts Receivable.		10
6.25 Inventory.		10
6.26 Employee Benefit Plans.		11
6.27 Environmental Matters.		12
6.28 Books, Records and Internal Controls.		14
6.29 Loans.		14

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6.30 Bankruptcy.		14
6.31 Company Organization and Operations.		14
6.32 Disclosure.		15
7. Representations of Buyer.		15
7.1 Organization.		15
7.2 Authorization.		15
7.3 No Default.		15
7.4 Binding Obligation.		16
7.5 No Consents.		16
7.6 Claims; Litigation.		16
7.7 Bankruptcy.		16
7.8 Accurate Representations.		16
7.9 Investment Intent.		16
7.10 Not “S” Corporation.		17
8. Conduct of Business.		17
8.1 Ordinary Course.		17
8.2 Preservation of Goodwill.		17
8.3 Compliance.		17
9. Additional Covenants.		17
9.1 Tax Matters.		17
9.2 Closing Financial Statements.		18
9.3 Notice of Certain Events.		19
9.4 Standstill and Confidentiality.		19
9.5 Tax Election.		20
9.6 Public Announcement; Trading in Securities.		20

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9.7 Sellers’ Representative.		20
9.8 Real Property Agreements.		21
9.9 Continuance of Existing Programs.		21
9.10 Company to Remain as Independent Subsidiary.		22
9.11 Payment of Outstanding Obligations.		22
10. Access to Facilities and Records.		22
10.1 Inspection Period.		22
10.2 Access.		22
10.3 UCC Report.		22
10.4 PTR’s.		23
10.5 Additional Information.		23
11. Conditions Precedent to Buyer’s Obligations.		23
11.1 Accuracy of Representations and Warranties.		23
11.2 Performance of Covenants.		23
11.3 Lien Search.		23
11.4 Approval of Agencies.		24
11.5 Termination of Agreements.		24
11.6 Consents.		24
11.7 Physical Inventory.		24
11.8 No Material Adverse Change.		24
11.9 Shareholders’ Equity.		24
12. Conditions Precedent to Sellers’ and the Company’s Obligations.		24
12.1 Accuracy of Representations and Warranties.		25
12.2 Performance of Covenants.		25
12.3 Approval of Agencies.		25

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12.4 Consents.		25
13. Deliveries at Closing.		25
13.1 Sellers’ and the Company’s Deliveries at Closing.		25
13.2 Buyer’s Deliveries at Closing.		27
14. Covenant Not To Compete.		27
14.1 Covenant of Sellers.		27
14.2 Public Policy and Law.		27
14.3 Remedy.		28
15. Expenses.		28
16. Broker.		28
17. Survival of Representations and Warranties and Related Agreements.		28
18. Holdback Agreement.		29
19. Indemnification.		29
19.1 Sellers’ Indemnity.		29
19.2 Buyer’s Indemnity.		30
19.3 Procedures.		30
(a) Notice.		30
(b) Insurance and Other Third Party Claims.		30
19.4 Specific Indemnities.		31
(a) Environmental Indemnity.		31
(b) Employee Benefit Plan Indemnity.		31
19.5 Limitations.		31
20. Binding.		31
21. Entire Agreement.		32
22. Amendment.		32

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23. Severable.		32
24. Notices.		32
25. Attorneys’ Fees.		33
26. No Waiver.		33
27. Further Assurances.		33
28. Counterparts.		33
29. Governing Law.		33
30. Captions.		34
31. Exhibits.		34
32. Waiver of Jury Trial; Alternative Dispute Resolution.		34

EXHIBIT A GLOSSARY

EXHIBIT B HOLDBACK AGREEMENT

EXHIBIT C OPINION OF SELLERS’ AND COMPANY’S COUNSEL

EXHIBIT D OPINION OF BUYER’S COUNSEL

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STOCK PURCHASE AGREEMENT

     THIS STOCK PURCHASE AGREEMENT (this “Agreement”) is entered into as of July 5, 2006, by and among those persons listed on the attached Schedule 5.1 (collectively, “Shareholders” or “Sellers”), Yarde Metals, Inc., a Connecticut corporation (the “Company”), and Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co., a California corporation (“Reliance”) through its wholly-owned subsidiary RSAC Management Corp., a California corporation (“RSAC”), (collectively, Reliance and RSAC shall be referred to herein as “Buyer”).

RECITALS

     A. The Company is a metals service center company, specializing in aluminum and stainless steel sheet, plate, rod and bar products, with facilities located in Bristol, Connecticut; Southington, Connecticut; Ft. Lauderdale, Florida; Windham, Maine; Mendon, Massachusetts; Pelham, New Hampshire; East Hanover, New Jersey; Albany, New York; Hauppauge, New York; East Syracuse, New York; High Point, North Carolina; Streetsboro, Ohio; and Limerick, Pennsylvania, as set forth on Schedules 6.18 and 6.19 (collectively, the “Facilities”).

     B. Sellers own all of the issued and outstanding capital stock of the Company and any outstanding rights to acquire any capital stock of the Company.

     C. Buyer desires to purchase all of the issued and outstanding shares of the capital stock of the Company and any rights to acquire any capital stock (collectively, the “Shares”), and Sellers desire to sell the Shares to Buyer, subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement.

AGREEMENT

     NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and the mutual representations, warranties, covenants, agreements and undertakings contained in this Agreement, Sellers, the Company and Buyer hereby agree as follows:

     1. Definitions. All terms in this Agreement having an initial capital shall be defined as set forth in that Glossary which is attached hereto as Exhibit A and incorporated herein by reference.

     2. Purchase and Sale of the Shares. On the Closing Date, Sellers shall sell, assign, transfer and deliver all right, title and interest in and to the Shares to Buyer, and Buyer shall purchase all of the Shares from Sellers, for the purchase price and subject to all other terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement. The Shares shall be transferred to Buyer free and clear of all liabilities, liens, mortgages, encumbrances, debts, obligations and security or other third-party interests of whatever nature.

     3. Purchase Price.

          3.1 Amount. The total purchase price for the Shares and the covenant not to compete set forth in Section 14 shall be $100 million, subject to adjustment as provided in this Agreement and in the Holdback Agreement (the “Purchase Price”).

          3.2 Payment. At the Closing, Buyer shall pay [$90] million by check or wire transfer directly to Sellers for the Shares and $50,000 each to Craig F. Yarde, Tracy Yarde Smith, Craig M. Yarde and Bruce Yarde for the covenant not to compete as set forth in Section 14 (collectively, “Payments at Closing”). The balance of [$9.8 million] (“Holdback”) shall be deposited by Buyer into an escrow account in accordance with that Holdback Agreement attached hereto as Exhibit B and incorporated herein by reference (the “Holdback Agreement”).

     4. Closing.

          4.1 Closing Date. The consummation of the purchase and sale of the Shares (the “Closing”) shall take place at the offices of Buyer, 350 South Grand Avenue, Suite 5100, Los Angeles, California 90071, on or about August 1, 2006 (the “Closing Date”), or at such other place or on such other date as Sellers and Buyer may mutually agree. The Closing shall be deemed to take place at the commencement of business on the Closing Date. The Closing may occur by deliveries by wire transfer and facsimile and overnight courier.

          4.2 Delivery. At the Closing, Sellers shall deliver to Buyer the certificates and all other documents representing all of the Shares, duly endorsed for transfer or accompanied by duly executed stock powers with signatures guaranteed.

          4.3 Facsimile Transmissions. Any agreements, documents or certificates transmitted by one party to another party by facsimile shall be deemed to have full force and effect as if the facsimile signatures were originals. This Agreement and any originally-executed documents required for the Closing may be transmitted by facsimile, and the party so transmitting such documents shall forward the originals to the other party by overnight courier promptly thereafter. Failure to transmit such original documents by overnight courier shall not affect the validity of the facsimile documents.

     5. Representations and Warranties of Sellers. Sellers, jointly and severally, represent and warrant to Buyer as follows, which representations and warranties shall be true and correct on the date of this Agreement and on the Closing Date:

          5.1 Ownership. Sellers are the only record and beneficial owners of the Shares, and the Shares are free and clear of all liens, claims and encumbrances. The Shares constitute all of the issued and outstanding capital stock of the Company. Upon delivery to Buyer at the Closing of the certificates representing the Shares, duly endorsed by Sellers for transfer to Buyer, Buyer shall be the lawful owner of the Shares, free and clear of all liens, security interests, pledges, claims and encumbrances other than liens, security interests, pledges, claims or encumbrances arising from any act or failure to act, by Buyer. Schedule 5.1 sets forth the name and address of each Shareholder and the number and type of shares owned by each. Except as set forth on Schedule 5.1, there are no voting trusts, warrants, options, rights of first refusal, Shareholders’ agreements or other agreements or proxies or any conversion, redemption, pre-emption or registration rights with respect to the Shares. Any agreements listed or described on Schedule 5.1 shall be terminated on or before the Closing.

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          5.2 Power and Authority. Sellers have the full right, power, authority and capacity to execute and deliver this Agreement and all documents and instruments specified in it and to perform Sellers’ obligations under this Agreement and all documents and instruments specified in it. The execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement by Sellers and all other agreements, documents and instruments specified herein have been, or prior to the Closing shall be, duly authorized by all necessary action of Sellers.

          5.3 Binding Obligation. This Agreement constitutes a legal, valid and binding obligation of Sellers, enforceable against Sellers in accordance with its terms, except to the extent that the enforcement thereof may be limited by bankruptcy, reorganization, insolvency or similar laws of general applicability governing the enforcement of the rights of creditors or by the general principles of equity (regardless of whether considered in a proceeding at law or in equity).

          5.4 No Default. Neither the execution, delivery or performance of this Agreement by Sellers, nor the consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement, shall (whether with or without notice or the passage of time or both) (a) violate any provision of any operating agreement, trust agreement or partnership agreement to which any Seller is a party or by which any Seller or the Shares or any other property or assets of any Seller may be bound, (b) violate, conflict with or result in the breach or termination of, or otherwise give any Person the right to terminate, or constitute a default under the terms of, any mortgage, bond, indenture or other agreement (written or oral) to which any Seller is a party or by which any Seller or the Shares or any other property or assets of any Seller may be bound or affected, except for those obligations of the Company set forth on Schedule 9.11 which are to be paid at the Closing (c) result in the creation of any lien, security interest, charge, encumbrance or other similar right of any Person upon the Shares or the other assets or property of any Seller pursuant to the terms of any such mortgage, bond, indenture or other agreement, (d) violate any written judgment, order, injunction, award or decree of any court, administrative agency or governmental body against, or binding upon, any Seller or upon the Shares or, to the best of Sellers’ Knowledge, the other assets, property or business of any Seller or (e) constitute a violation by any Seller of any applicable law, rule or regulation of any jurisdiction as such law, rule or regulation relates to any Seller or to the Shares or the other assets, property or business of any Seller.

          5.5 Access to Information. Sellers are officers and directors of the Company and have had the opportunity to make such inquiry, investigation and examination, and have such knowledge, regarding the books of account, minute books, stock record books and other records of the Company and the operations, assets, properties, condition (financial or otherwise), results or prospects of the Company as Sellers deem necessary in order to make an informed decision regarding Sellers’ sale of the Shares to Buyer on the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in this Agreement; provided that Sellers have relied where applicable and reasonable on the advice and judgment of certified public accountants, insurance brokers, and other third party consultants.

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          5.6 Accurate Representations. Each representation and warranty made by Sellers in connection with this Agreement, including those in this Agreement or in the schedules or exhibits, and all other written information provided to Buyer by Sellers or the Company, is true, accurate and complete in all material respects. No representation or warranty made by Sellers contains any untrue statement of a material fact or fails to state a material fact necessary in order to make statements contained therein not misleading. To the best of Sellers’ Knowledge, there is no fact which Sellers have not disclosed to Buyer of which any Seller is aware and which could reasonably be expected to have a material adverse effect on the transactions contemplated by this Agreement or the Company’s operations, assets, properties, condition (financial or otherwise), results or prospects.

     6. Representations and Warranties Regarding the Company. The Company and Sellers, jointly and severally, represent and warrant to Buyer as follows, which representations and warranties shall be true and correct on the date of this Agreement and on the Closing Date:

          6.1 Organization. The Company is a corporation duly organized, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the State of Connecticut and, except as set forth on Schedule 6.1, is qualified to transact business and is in good standing in the States of Florida, Georgia, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina and Maine. The Company does not own, lease or operate real property or otherwise transact business in any other state or country and is not required to qualify to transact business in any other jurisdiction in which the failure to do so would reasonably be expected to have a material adverse effect. For avoidance of doubt, the Company also maintains sales representatives in Korea and China. The Company has the corporate power and authority to own, lease and operate its assets, property and business and to carry on its business as such business now is being conducted. The Company has delivered to Buyer certified copies of its charter documents and bylaws, and all amendments thereto, and all minute books and stock records or books of the Company, all of which are true, correct and complete.

          6.2 Authority. The execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement by the Company and all other agreements, documents and instruments specified herein have been, or prior to the Closing shall be, duly authorized by all necessary corporate action of the Company.

          6.3 Subsidiaries and Affiliates. Except as set forth in Schedule 6.3, the Company does not have any subsidiaries or affiliates, other than the Shareholders. Except as set forth on Schedule 6.3, the Company does not own, directly or indirectly, any capital stock or other debt or equity interest in any corporation, partnership, limited liability company, joint venture or other entity or association.

          6.4 Outstanding Capital Stock. The Company is authorized to issue 20,000 shares of common stock, $0.10 par value, of which 15,000 shares of voting common stock, together constituting the Shares, are as of the date of this Agreement and will be on the Closing Date issued and outstanding. The attached Schedule 5.1 lists the names and addresses of all shareholders of the Company showing the number and type of shares held of record and beneficially by each such person. No other class of capital stock of the Company is authorized or outstanding. All of the Shares are duly authorized, validly issued, fully paid and nonassessable.

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          6.5 Options, Warrants and Other Rights. Schedule 6.5 lists any options, warrants, convertible securities, subscriptions or other agreements or rights under which the Company may be obligated to issue or transfer any shares of capital stock of the Company which are outstanding as of the date of this Agreement. On the Closing Date there shall be, no authorized or outstanding options, warrants, convertible securities, subscriptions or other agreements or rights of any nature (other than pursuant to this Agreement) under which the Company may be obligated to issue or transfer any shares of capital stock of the Company. Any options, warrants, convertible securities, subscriptions or other agreements or rights of any nature (other than pursuant to this Agreement) under which the Company may be obligated to issue or transfer any shares of capital stock of the Company outstanding as of the date of this Agreement are listed on Schedule 6.5 and shall be terminated as of the Closing.

          6.6 Financial Statements; No Undisclosed Liabilities. The Company’s fiscal year ends on June 30 of each year. The Company has provided Buyer with copies of those reviewed, audited and unaudited Financial Statements listed on Schedule 6.6. The Company will provide additional financial information as soon as available, but no later than fifteen (15) days after the end of each month through the Closing Date. Each balance sheet of the Company, and the notes thereto, contained in the Financial Statements fairly presents all of the assets and liabilities (whether accrued, absolute, contingent or otherwise) of the Company and the financial position of the Company as at the date of such balance sheet and has been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles consistently applied (except as otherwise provided in the notes thereto or in Schedule 6.6 hereto). Each statement of income, statement of cash flows, operating statement and statement of changes in shareholders’ equity, and the notes thereto, contained in the Financial Statements fairly presents the sales, earnings and results of operations of the Company for the period ending on the date of such statement and has been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles consistently applied (except as otherwise provided in the notes thereto); provided that the unaudited financial statements for the interim periods after June 30, 2005, do not have notes thereto and are subject to changes resulting from normal, recurring year-end adjustments which, alone or in the aggregate, shall not have a material adverse effect on the Company’s operations, assets, properties, condition (financial or otherwise), results or prospects. Except as set forth on Schedule 6.6, there are, and as of the Closing Date there shall be, no existing, material undisclosed liabilities or obligations of the Company of any nature (absolute, accrued, contingent or otherwise) that are not fully reflected or reserved against in the Financial Statements.

          6.7 Conduct of Business. Except as set forth on Schedule 6.7, since the most recent date of the compiled, reviewed or audited Financial Statements, the Company has conducted its business in the usual and ordinary course and has not (a) created, incurred, assumed or allowed to exist any long-term debt, or (b) sold, leased, transferred or otherwise disposed of any of its assets or properties, other than in the usual and ordinary course of its business.

          6.8 Labor Matters. Except as set forth on Schedule 6.8, no labor controversies or disputes are pending or, to the knowledge of the Company or Sellers, threatened against the Company. To the best of Sellers’ Knowledge and the Company’s Knowledge, the Company is in material compliance with all federal, state and local laws, rules, regulations and ordinances that are applicable to the Company, which pertain to employment, employment practices, terms

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and conditions of employment, wages and hours, employee health and safety and other labor matters and the violation of which would have a material adverse effect on the Company’s operations, assets, properties, condition (financial or otherwise), results or prospects. The Company has filed all unemployment compensation Tax returns required to be filed by the Company, and all Taxes shown on such unemployment compensation Tax returns have been properly and accurately determined, have been accrued to the extent that such Taxes are not yet due, and have been paid to the extent that such Taxes are due. The Company has paid or accrued all payroll withholding or other taxes due or payable in connection with the employment of its employees.

          6.9 Subchapter S Election and Status. Sellers and the Company have elected to make the Company an “S Corporation” under section 1361 of the Internal Revenue Code and the appropriate counterparts under applicable state law, and have filed all appropriate forms to do so. The Company is, and for all periods since its taxable year beginning 1987 has been, an “S Corporation” and will be a validly existing “S Corporation” up to the Closing Date. The Company has reported for all periods all items of income, loss and other Tax attributes of the Company on its federal and state income tax returns as required by applicable law.

          6.10 Collective Bargaining Agreements. Except as set forth on Schedule 6.10, the Company is not a party to or bound by any collective bargaining agreements.

          6.11 Tax Matters. All federal, state, local and foreign Tax returns, declarations of estimated Tax and Tax reports required to be filed prior to the date of this Agreement with respect to the Company or any of its income, properties, franchises or operations have been duly filed, except for those returns for which the time for filing has been validly extended and which are noted on Schedule 6.11, and all such Tax returns required to be filed prior to the Closing shall be timely filed. Except for matters being contested in good faith which are listed on Schedule 6.11, all Taxes shown on such returns, declarations or reports and on assessments received with respect to the Company have been properly and accurately determined, have been accrued to the extent that such Taxes are not yet due, and have been paid to the extent that such Taxes are due. Except for liens for Taxes that are not yet due and payable, there are no liens, claims, charges or encumbrances for Taxes upon any assets or properties of the Company. Except as set forth on Schedule 6.11, there are no waivers of any statute of limitations and no agreements for the extension of the time for the assessment or imposition of any federal, state, local or foreign Taxes with respect to the Company or any of its income, assets, properties, or operations. The Company has provided to Buyer true and complete copies of all federal and state income tax returns relating to the operations of the Company for its five fiscal years ended prior to June 30, 2005.

          6.12 Compliance with Laws; Permits. Except as set forth in Schedule 6.12A, the Company is not in violation of any judgment, order, injunction, award or decree of any court, administrative agency or governmental body against, or binding upon, the Company or upon the assets, property, operations or business of the Company, or, to the best of Sellers’ and the Company’s Knowledge, any law, rule or regulation, applicable to the Company, where the consequences of any such violation would have a material adverse effect on the Company’s operations, assets, properties, condition (financial or otherwise), results or prospects. The Company has all licenses, consents and permits that are material to the conduct of the business

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of the Company, as such business is being conducted as of the date of this Agreement. Schedule 6.12B lists all such licenses, consents and permits. Except as set forth in Schedule 6.12C, none of such licenses, consents or permits shall be revoked, terminated or adversely affected by the consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement.

          6.13 Binding Obligation. This Agreement constitutes a legal, valid and binding obligation of the Company, enforceable against the Company in accordance with its terms, except to the extent that the enforcement thereof may be limited by bankruptcy, reorganization, insolvency or similar laws of general applicability governing the enforcement of the rights of creditors or by the general principles of equity (regardless of whether considered in a proceeding at law or in equity).

          6.14 No Default. Neither the execution, delivery or performance of this Agreement by the Company, nor the consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement, shall (whether with or without notice or the passage of time or both) (a) result in a breach or violation of, or default under, or conflict with, any provision of the Company’s charter documents, as amended or restated, or bylaws, (b) violate, conflict with or result in the breach or termination of, or otherwise give any Person the right to terminate, or constitute a default under the terms of, any mortgage, bond, indenture or other agreement (written or oral) to which the Company is a party or by which the Company or any property or assets of the Company may be bound or affected, except for those notes listed on Schedule 6.14 to be paid off at the time of the Closing, (c) result in the creation of any lien, security interest, charge, encumbrance or other similar right of any Person upon the assets or property of the Company pursuant to the terms of any such mortgage, bond, indenture or other agreement, (d) violate any judgment, order, injunction, award or decree of any court, administrative agency or governmental body against, or binding upon, the Company or upon the assets, property or business of the Company or (e) constitute a violation by the Company of any applicable law, rule or regulation of any jurisdiction as such law, rule or regulation relates to the Company or to the assets, property or business of the Company.

          6.15 Approval of Transaction. Other than any filing required under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976, as amended (the “Hart-Scott-Rodino Act”), and the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder, the Company has no knowledge that any consent, approval, authorization, license, permit or other action by, and no filing or registration with, any governmental or regulatory authority or any other Person is required for the execution and delivery of this Agreement by the Company or Sellers, or for the consummation by the Company or Sellers of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement.

          6.16 Actions and Proceedings. There are no outstanding orders, charges, directives, writs, injunctions or decrees of any court, administrative agency, governmental or other regulatory body or arbitration tribunal against or, to Sellers’ Knowledge or the Company’s Knowledge, affecting the Company or any of its property or assets that would have a material adverse effect on the Company’s operations, assets, properties, condition (financial or otherwise), results or prospects. Except as set forth in Schedule 6.16, the Company has not been served with or otherwise received notice of any actions, suits, claims or legal or arbitration proceedings, administrative proceedings or investigations. Except as set forth in Schedule 6.16, there are no actions, suits, claims or legal or arbitration proceedings, administrative proceedings or

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investigations pending or, to the Company’s or Sellers’ Knowledge, threatened against the Company that, if decided adversely, would have a material adverse effect on the Company’s operations, assets, properties, condition (financial or otherwise), results or prospects or the transactions contemplated by this Agreement. Without limiting the generality of the preceding sentence, except as set forth in Schedule 6.16, to the Knowledge of the Company or any Seller: (a) there are no actions, suits, claims, legal, arbitration or administrative proceedings or investigations by or before any court, administrative agency, governmental or other regulatory body or arbitration tribunal against or involving the Company concerning any product designed, manufactured, shipped, sold or delivered by or on behalf of the Company which is pending or threatened, relating to or resulting from any alleged failure to warn as to the condition or use of any such product, or any alleged breach of implied representations or warranties made with respect to any such product, and there exists no valid basis for any such action, suit, claim, legal or arbitration proceeding or administrative proceeding or investigation; (b) no accident, happening or event has occurred which was caused or allegedly was caused, at any time, by any hazard or defect in, any failure or alleged failure to warn or any breach or alleged breach of express or implied representations or warranties with respect to any product designed, manufactured, shipped, sold or delivered by or on behalf of the Company which results or is alleged to have resulted in injury or death to any Person or material damage to or destruction of property (including, but not limited to, damage to or destruction of such product) or other material consequential damages; (c) there has not been any product recall, rework or post-sale warning or similar action conducted with respect to any product designed, manufactured, shipped, sold or delivered by or on behalf of the Company; and (d) there is no material defect in, no failure to warn, and no breach of any express or implied representation or warranty, which involves any product designed, manufactured, shipped, sold or delivered by or on behalf of the Company. The Company maintains commercial public liability insurance, property damage insurance and workers’ compensation insurance. No action or proceeding described on Schedule 6.16 has been in an amount in excess of such insurance coverage except as specifically noted.

          6.17 Agreements. Except for contracts entered into by the Company in the ordinary course of its business consistent with past practices, including those for the purchase of inventory and supplies, and for the sale of inventory, Schedule 6.17A lists all material contracts, agreements, licenses, concessions, leases and commitments (whether written or oral) to which the Company is a party or by which the Company is bound or affected. Schedule 6.17B lists all contracts, agreements, licenses, concessions, leases and commitments (whether written or oral) entered into in the ordinary course of the Company’s business that have yet to be fully performed and that have a value in excess of $100,000. The Company is not in default under any listed contract, agreement, license, concession, lease or commitment, and no event has occurred and, to Sellers’ knowledge, no state of facts exists which, after the giving of notice or the lapse of time or both, would constitute such a default or breach. True, correct and complete copies of all of such written contracts, agreements, licenses, concessions, leases and commitments have been delivered by the Company to Buyer and, except as set forth in Schedules 6.17A and B, each of such contracts, agreements, licenses, concessions, leases and commitments is in full force and effect and has not been amended or otherwise modified. Schedules 6.17A and B include, but are not limited to, lists of all contracts, agreements, licenses, concessions, leases and commitments (whether written or oral) currently in effect relating to the employment or severance arrangements with current or former employees of the Company or any predecessor of the Company.

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          6.18 Owned Real Property. Schedule 6.18 lists all real property that is owned in fee by the Company, and the Company has obtained policies of title insurance insuring or legal opinions on title opining that fee simple title to all such real property is vested in the Company and that, except as stated in such policies of title insurance or opinions, such title is free and clear of all liens, security interests, claims, encumbrances and restrictions on transfer, except for liens for Taxes not yet due or payable and those items listed on Schedule 6.18. The Company has good and marketable title to the real property listed on Schedule 6.18, and no liens, security interests, claims, encumbrances and restrictions on the real property would prohibit or restrict the use of the real property as it is being used as of the date of this Agreement and the Closing Date after a transfer of ownership of the Company.

          6.19 Leased Real Property. Schedule 6.19 lists all leases, subleases and other agreements under which the Company is a lessor or a lessee of any real property. Except as set forth in Schedule 6.19, all leases, subleases and other agreements under which the Company is a lessor or a lessee of any real property are in full force and effect and have not been amended or otherwise modified except as noted on Schedule 6.19. The Company has received no written notice of default under any of such leases, subleases or other agreements that remains uncured. Except as set forth in Schedule 6.19, the Company is not in default with respect to its obligation to pay rent or any other amount under any of the leases, subleases or other agreements listed in Schedule 6.19.

          6.20 Encumbrances on Real Property. Schedule 6.20 lists all mortgages, deeds of trust, reciprocal easement agreements and other operating agreements in respect of the Real Property of which the Company is an owner or to which the Company is a party. All mortgages, deeds of trust, reciprocal easement agreements and operating agreements in respect of Real Property to which the Company is an owner or lessee are in full force and effect and have not been amended or otherwise modified. The Company has received no written notice of default under any such mortgage, deed of trust, reciprocal easement agreement or operating agreement that remains uncured. To the Knowledge of the Company and Sellers, all buildings, plants and structures owned by the Company lie wholly within the boundaries of the Real Property or do not encroach upon the property of, or otherwise conflict with the property rights of, any other Person. With respect to Real Property owned or leased by the Company, there are no outstanding options to lease, options to purchase, rights of first refusal or other rights with respect to all or any portion of the Real Property, in favor of Sellers or any third party, other than as disclosed on Schedule 6.20.

          6.21 Personal Property. Except as set forth on Schedule 6.21, the personal property necessary to the conduct of the business of the Company either is owned by the Company free and clear of all liens, security interests, claims, encumbrances and restrictions on transfer, or is leased by the Company under leases in full force and effect with respect to which the Company is not in default. Schedule 6.21A lists all leases affecting personal property held or used by the Company. Schedule 6.21B lists all personal property at the facility which is owned by the Sellers and is not subject to this Agreement.

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          6.22 Condition and Sufficiency of Assets. Except as set forth on Schedule 6.22, to the best of Sellers’ and Company’s Knowledge, all of the buildings, plants, structures, equipment and other tangible assets and properties (whether real or personal) of the Company are structurally sound, are in good operating condition and repair and, without the use or addition of any other assets, are adequate for the uses to which they currently are being put, and none of such buildings, plants, structures, equipment or other tangible assets and properties to the best of Sellers’ and the Company’s Knowledge is in need of maintenance or repairs except for ordinary, routine maintenance and repairs that are not material in nature or cost. Except as set forth on Schedule 6.22, with the buildings, plants, structures, equipment and other tangible assets and properties of the Company and no other buildings, plants, structures, equipment or tangible assets or properties, the Company may continue to conduct the Company’s business after the Closing in substantially the same manner as conducted prior to the Closing. Except as set forth on Schedule 6.22, since June 30, 2005, the Company has not sold, leased, licensed, transferred or otherwise disposed of, or agreed to sell, lease, license, transfer or otherwise dispose of, any of its fixed assets. For purposes of this Section 6.22, maintenance or repairs costing in excess of $100,000, individually or in the aggregate, shall be deemed to be material.

          6.23 Intangible Property. Schedule 6.23 lists all patents, trademarks, service marks, trade names, copyrights, franchises and other intellectual property rights (both domestic and foreign) that are owned or used by the Company or that are material to the Company’s operations, assets, properties, condition (financial or otherwise), results or prospects, all applications for any of such patents, trademarks, service marks, trade names, copyrights, franchises and other intellectual property rights, and all permits, grants and licenses or other rights running to or from the Company relating to any of such patents, trademarks, service marks, trade names, copyrights, franchises, other intellectual property rights or applications. Except as set forth on Schedule 6.23, the Company is the sole and exclusive owner or licensee of all rights to the patents, trademarks, service marks, trade names, copyrights, franchises and other intellectual property rights that are listed in Schedule 6.23. The Company has not infringed upon or violated the rights of any other Person that may have an interest in any of the patents, trademarks, service marks, trade names, copyrights, franchises or other intellectual property rights that are listed in Schedule 6.23, except as set forth in Schedule 6.23B.

          6.24 Accounts Receivable. All accounts receivable of the Company that are reflected in the Financial Statements or on the accounting records of the Company represent or shall represent valid obligations arising from sales actually made in the ordinary course of business and, to the knowledge of the Company and Sellers, are collectible within six months, net of the respective reserves shown in the Financial Statements or on the accounting records of the Company (which reserves are adequate and calculated consistent with past practice).

          6.25 Inventory. All inventory (net of obsolete inventory as reflected in the Financial Statements) of the Company reflected in the Financial Statements consists of a quality and quantity usable and salable in the ordinary course of business. No representation or warranty is made with respect to when the inventory may be sold during the ordinary course of business, and Buyer acknowledges that the quantity of inventory may vary from time-to-time during any given year. (This representation recognizes that there may be material in the inventory that has not in the ordinary course of business yet been tested for quality and, as to such inventory, if any defects arise, Buyer shall cause the Company to pursue any claim it might have against the supplier of the material in the ordinary course of business.) The Financial Statements state the value of the inventory priced at the lower of cost or market.

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          6.26 Employee Benefit Plans.

               (a) Schedule 6.26 lists all of the Company’s Employee Benefit Plans, and all of those which require funding are fully funded. True, correct and complete copies of all of such Employee Benefit Plans have been delivered to Buyer.

               (b) To Sellers’ and the Company’s Knowledge, neither the Company nor any Employee Benefit Plan has engaged in a transaction (including, but not limited to, the transactions contemplated by this Agreement) in connection with which the Company or any Employee Benefit Plan, directly or indirectly, could be subject to liability under section 4975 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, or section 406 of ERISA.

               (c) No liability to the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation has been or is expected to be incurred by the Company with respect to any employee pension benefit plan (within the meaning of section 3(2) of ERISA) by reason of a plan termination.

               (d) No accumulated funding deficiency under section 302 of ERISA or section 412 of the Internal Revenue Code, whether or not waived, exists with respect to any Employee Benefit Plan which is subject to either of such sections.

               (e) To Sellers’ and the Company’s Knowledge, there has been no event or condition, and no event or condition is expected, that would constitute a “reportable event” (within the meaning of section 4043 of ERISA) with respect to any Employee Benefit Plan.

               (f) There is, and as of the Closing Date there shall be, no withdrawal liability under Title IV of ERISA with respect to any multiemployer plan (as that term is used in section 3(37)(A) of ERISA).

               (g) Each Employee Benefit Plan is in material compliance with all applicable requirements of ERISA (including, but not limited to, all disclosure and reporting requirements) and all other related laws and regulations.

               (h) Each Employee Benefit Plan that is intended to be a qualified plan (as described in section 401(a) of the Internal Revenue Code) (i) has received from the Internal Revenue Service a determination that such Employee Benefit Plan is a qualified plan under section 401 of the Internal Revenue Code, (ii) has been timely and properly amended so as to comply with all laws applicable to such Employee Benefit Plans, including, but not limited to, the Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act of 1982, the Retirement Equity Act of 1984, and the Tax Reform Act of 1984, (iii) has received a favorable determination letter issued by the Internal Revenue Service with respect to changes required by the Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act of 1982, the Retirement Equity Act of 1984, the Tax Reform Act of 1984, and all other applicable laws enacted prior to the Tax Reform Act of 1986, and (iv) has at all times been and is being administered and operated in all respects in compliance with ERISA and the Internal Revenue Code, including, but not limited to, the Tax Reform Act of 1986 and all applicable laws, rules and regulations enacted or promulgated subsequent to the Tax Reform Act

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of 1986. Except as described on Schedule 6.26, all required reports and descriptions (including, but not limited to, Form 5500 Annual Reports, Summary Annual Reports and Summary Plan Descriptions) have been properly and timely filed or distributed with respect to each Employee Benefit Plan.

               (i) The Company has complied in all material respects with all continuation coverage requirements related to group health plans under section 4980B of the Internal Revenue Code and any proposed or final regulation promulgated thereunder.

          6.27 Environmental Matters. Except as set forth in Schedule 6.27:

               (a) Except as set forth in Schedule 6.27, neither any Seller nor the Company has received any notice or other communication regarding, or has any Knowledge of, any violation of or investigation with respect to any Environmental Law or any health or safety law, ordinance or regulation with respect to the Company or its business or the Real Property or of any condition or activity that could result in liability for Sellers or the Company under such laws. Except as set forth in Schedule 6.27, neither any Seller nor the Company, and to their Knowledge no other Person, has spilled, released, used, stored, leaked, generated, transported or disposed of any Hazardous Substances on, under or from the Real Property or the Other Property. To Sellers’ and the Company’s Knowledge, except as set forth in Schedule 6.27, no condition on the Real Property poses a material hazardous condition that would adversely affect the use of the Real Property or that applicable law would require the owners of the Real Property, any Seller or the Company to remove, clean up or contain any Hazardous Substance on the Real Property. Sellers and the Company have provided, or within ten (10) days after the date of this Agreement shall make available to Buyer for its review and shall provide access to any environmental report, audit or survey prepared with respect to the Real Property that is in their possession. Sellers shall remove, clean or otherwise cure or remedy any hazardous or toxic wastes or materials present on the Real Property as of the date hereof as required by currently existing applicable laws. Neither Sellers nor the Company make any representation or warranty concerning the accuracy or completeness of any report, audit or survey provided to Buyer, but neither Sellers nor the Company is aware of any material misstatement or omission therein.

               (b) Except as set forth in Schedule 6.27, to the Knowledge of the Company and Sellers, the assets, properties and operations of the Company comply in all material respects with all applicable Environmental Laws, including, but not limited to, the terms and conditions of any permits listed in Schedule 6.12B and all other limitations, restrictions, conditions, standards, prohibitions, requirements, obligations, schedules and deadlines contained in any Environmental Law or any governmental order, decree or permit. Except as set forth in Schedule 6.27, the Company is not aware of and has not received any notice of any past, present or future event, condition, circumstance, activity, practice, incident, action or plan which could interfere with or prevent compliance or continued compliance with any Environmental Law by the Company or its assets or properties which may give rise to any common law or legal liability, or otherwise form the basis of any action, demand, suit, claim, proceeding, hearing or governmental study or investigation against or involving the Company or its assets or properties which is related in any way to any Hazardous Substance or any Environmental Law.

               (c) Schedule 6.12B lists all of the permits and authorizations that, to the knowledge of the Company and Sellers, are required by any Environmental Law for the Company in the operation of its business as currently being conducted and for the current use, occupancy or condition of any of the Real Property.

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               (d) To the Knowledge of the Company and Sellers, none of the buildings, structures, fixtures or equipment on any of the Real Property contains any (i) asbestos as defined under any Environmental Law, (ii) urea formaldehyde foam insulation, (iii) polychlorinated biphenyls in concentrations greater than fifty parts per million (including in any electrical transformer or capacitor located on any of the Real Property) or (iv) any other Hazardous Substance which is prohibited or regulated when present in buildings, structures, fixtures or equipment.

               (e) Except as set forth in Schedule 6.27, to the Knowledge of the Company and Sellers, there are no underground storage tanks (whether or not excluded from regulation under any Environmental Law) on any of the Real Property, including, but not limited to, any and all underground storage tanks that are in use, abandoned, out of service, closed or decommissioned.

               (f) Except as set forth in Schedule 6.27, to the Knowledge of the Company and Sellers, no wastes, including, but not limited to, garbage and refuse, have been disposed of on any of the Real Property. To the Knowledge of the Company and Sellers, all wastes generated by the Company are and have been properly transported off site and disposed of in compliance with all applicable Environmental Laws. The Company has not arranged for the disposal or treatment of any Hazardous Substance at, and has not transported or arranged for transportation on behalf of itself or any other Person of any Hazardous Substance to, any facility, site or property listed or proposed for listing on the National Priority List or the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Information System list compiled by the Environmental Protection Agency or any similar or comparable list compiled or maintained by any state or local governmental authority. Except as set forth in Schedule 6.27, to the Knowledge of the Company and Sellers, no portion of any of the Real Property or any of the Other Property is listed on the National Priority List, the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Information System list or any similar list compiled or maintained by any state or local governmental authority.

               (g) The Company has disclosed and made available to Buyer true and complete and correct copies or results of any and all records, reports, studies, analyses, tests and monitoring in the possession of or initiated by the Company pertaining to the existence of any Hazardous Substance in, on, under or affecting the Company, the Real Property or the Other Property.

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          6.28 Books, Records and Internal Controls. The books of account, minute books, stock record books and other records of the Company, all of which have been made available to Buyer, are complete and correct in all material respects and have been maintained in accordance with sound business practices. The Company has established a system of internal controls and procedures designed to reasonably assure that the Company’s assets are safeguarded and that information is recorded, processed, summarized, and reported to the Company’s management and the Shareholders in a timely manner. The Company has received no letter or other notice (whether written or oral) from its chief financial officer, controller or any independent certified public accountant that there is a material weakness or other inadequacy in the Company’s system of internal controls. All such books and records are, and at the Closing shall be, in the possession of the Company. Schedule 6.28 lists all of the incumbent directors and officers of the Company.

          6.29 Loans. Except as set forth on Schedule 6.29, there are no loans, debts, or other obligations of the Company to any officer or director of the Company or to any Seller or from any officer or director of the Company or from any Seller to the Company, including, but not limited to, guaranties of any obligations to a third party.

          6.30 Bankruptcy. Neither any Seller nor the Company has filed (or had filed against him, her or it) any petition in bankruptcy or for protection under any receivership or insolvency laws.

          6.31 Company Organization and Operations. Except as set forth on Schedule 6.31, since June 30, 2005, the Company has not:

               (a) Changed, amended or otherwise modified its charter documents or bylaws (including, but not limited to, any change in its capital stock by reclassification, subdivision, reorganization or otherwise);

               (b) Merged or consolidated with or into, or acquired all or substantially all of the assets of, any Person, or agreed or committed to do any of the foregoing;

               (c) Declared, paid or made any dividends or distributions to any Person other than distributions from earnings and profits accrued prior to the date of this Agreement to the Shareholders to meet their tax obligations;

               (d) Created, incurred, assumed, guaranteed or allowed to exist, or agreed, committed or obligated itself to create, incur, assume, guarantee or allow to exist, any long-term debt other than any long-term debt reflected in the balance sheet of the Company contained in the Financial Statements of the Company as of June 30, 2005;

               (e) Created, assumed or allowed to exist any lien, encumbrance, security interest, claim or obligation on its capital stock or any of its Real Property or personal property, except for the Permitted Exceptions;

               (f) Increased, or agreed to increase, the compensation payable or to become payable to any of its directors, officers, employees, agents or consultants or paid bonuses or made other payments or distributions of any kind to any such Person (other than increases in the

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compensation of employees who are not officers of the Company or increases in fees of third-party consultants if such increases are made in the ordinary course of its business and consistent with past practices) or entered into or agreed to any severance payments or any other payments on change of control of the Company; or

               (g) Used or agreed or committed to use any of the assets of the Company, paid, discharged or satisfied any obligation or liability or taken any other action for other than a proper corporate purpose or outside the ordinary course and scope of the business of the Company.

          6.32 Disclosure. Each representation and warranty made by Sellers or the Company in connection with this Agreement, including those in this Agreement, the schedules and exhibits, and all other information provided to Buyer by Sellers or the Company, is true, accurate and complete in all material respects. No representation or warranty made by the Company contains any untrue statement of a material fact or fails to state a material fact necessary in order to make statements contained therein not misleading. To the Knowledge of Sellers and the Company, there is no fact that the Company has not disclosed to Buyer of which the Company or any of its directors, officers or shareholders are aware and which could reasonably be expected to have a material adverse effect on the Company’s operations, assets, properties, condition (financial or otherwise), results or prospects. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing representations, except as set forth in Schedule 6.32, neither Sellers nor the Company has any knowledge that any supplier, customer, agent or representative of the Company has filed for bankruptcy or intends to terminate or substantially reduce its sales to or its purchases from or its contractual relationships with or its use of services of the Company, or that any such termination or reduction will result from or by reason of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement that would, individually or in the aggregate, materially affect the operations or financial results of the Company.

     7. Representations of Buyer. Buyer hereby represents, warrants and covenants to Sellers the following, which representations, warranties and covenants shall be true and correct on the date of this Agreement and on the Closing Date:

          7.1 Organization. Reliance is a corporation duly incorporated, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the State of California. RSAC is a corporation duly organized, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the State of California. Buyer has full corporate power and authority to execute and deliver this Agreement and all agreements, documents and instruments specified in it and to perform its obligations under this Agreement and under such instruments and documents.

          7.2 Authorization. The execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement by Buyer and all other agreements, documents and instruments specified herein have been, or prior to the Closing shall be, duly authorized by all necessary corporate action of Buyer.

          7.3 No Default. Neither the execution, delivery or performance of this Agreement by Buyer, nor the consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement, shall (whether with or without notice or the passage of time or both) (a) result in a breach or violation of, or default under, or conflict with, Buyer’s charter documents, as amended or restated, or bylaws, (b) violate, conflict with or result in the breach or termination of, or

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otherwise give any Person the right to terminate, or constitute a default under the terms of, any mortgage, bond, indenture or other agreement (written or oral) to which Buyer is a party or by which Buyer or any other property or assets of Buyer may be bound or affected, (c) result in the creation of any lien, security interest, charge, encumbrance or other similar right of any Person upon the assets or property of Buyer pursuant to the terms of any such mortgage, bond, indenture or other agreement, (d) violate any judgment, order, injunction, award or decree of any court, administrative agency or governmental body against, or binding upon, Buyer or the other assets, property or business of Buyer or (e) constitute a violation by Buyer of any applicable law, rule or regulation of any jurisdiction as such law, rule or regulation relates to Buyer or the assets, property or business of Buyer.

          7.4 Binding Obligation. This Agreement and the other agreements, documents and instruments specified herein, when executed and delivered by Buyer, shall constitute a legal, valid and binding obligation of Buyer in accordance with their respective terms, except to the extent that the enforcement thereof may be limited by bankruptcy, reorganization, insolvency or similar laws of general applicability governing the enforcement of the rights of creditors or by the general principles of equity (regardless of whether considered in a proceeding at law or in equity).

          7.5 No Consents. Except for compliance with the Hart-Scott-Rodino Act, if any is required, no consent, release, approval or permission of any kind or nature, whether from public authorities or otherwise, is required in connection with the purchase of the Shares under the terms of this Agreement.

          7.6 Claims; Litigation. No claims, litigation or other proceedings are pending or, to Buyer’s knowledge, threatened against Buyer that could adversely affect the consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement.

          7.7 Bankruptcy. Buyer has not filed (or had filed against it) any petition in bankruptcy or for protection under any receivership or insolvency laws.

          7.8 Accurate Representations. No representation or warranty made by Buyer contains any untrue statement of a material fact or fails to state a material fact necessary in order to make statements contained therein not misleading.

          7.9 Investment Intent. Buyer acknowledges that the Shares have not been registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), and have not been registered or qualified under the securities laws of any state of the United States, and that the Shares may not be resold absent such registration or qualification unless an exemption from the registration or qualification requirements is available. Buyer acknowledges that it has no right to require the Company to register the Shares under the Securities Act or to register or qualify the Shares under the securities laws of any state of the United States. Buyer is acquiring the Shares for its own account, for investment purposes only and not with a view to distribution of the Shares. Buyer has such knowledge and experience in business matters to be able to evaluate the merits and risks of an investment in the Shares and to make an informed decision with respect to that investment.

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          7.10 Not “S” Corporation. Buyer is not, and on the Closing Date shall not be, either an “S” Corporation as such term is defined in IRC Section 1361(a)(1), an organization described in IRC Section 401(a) or Section 501(c)(3), an organization exempt from taxation under IRC Section 501(a) or in any other manner a Person eligible to be a shareholder of an S Corporation.

     8. Conduct of Business. Sellers and the Company hereby covenant and agree with Buyer that from the date hereof until the Closing Date:

          8.1 Ordinary Course. The Company shall conduct its business in its ordinary and usual course, with no material changes in its method of operation, and the Company shall maintain in full force and effect all licenses, permits, and insurance policies currently in effect and/or required with respect to the operations, assets and properties of the Company.

          8.2 Preservation of Goodwill. The Company shall use its best efforts to preserve intact its goodwill, business organizations and relationships with third parties (including, but not limited to, lenders, suppliers, customers, lessors, lessees, licensors and licensees), as well as the books and records of the Company (including, but not limited to, the charter documents, bylaws, and minute book of the Company, any Tax returns filed by the Company, all journals, accounts, ledgers or other financial records of the Company) and to keep available the services of its present officers, employees and agents. However, Buyer acknowledges that Craig F. Yarde, Bruce Yarde and Craig M. Yarde have disclosed their possible intent to leave the Company after the Closing.

          8.3 Compliance. The Company shall comply in all material respects with all laws applicable in connection with its operations, and Sellers and the Company shall comply in all material respects with all laws that may be applicable for the valid and effective consummation of the transaction contemplated hereby.

     9. Additional Covenants. Sellers, the Company and Buyer hereby covenant and agree to the following actions:

          9.1 Tax Matters. Sellers shall engage Del Conte, Hyde, Annello & Schuch, P.C. to prepare on behalf of the Company and to file all federal, state, local and foreign Tax returns, declarations of estimated Tax and Tax reports for each Tax period ending prior to the Closing Date, with respect to the Company and its income, assets, properties and operations. The foregoing notwithstanding, any tax returns and filings due as a result of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement or for periods ending prior to the Closing Date that have not previously been filed shall be prepared and filed as soon as practicable after the Closing Date, but in no event later than the due date (including extensions) of such returns. All Taxes shown on all such returns, declarations or reports shall be properly and accurately determined, shall be accrued on the Company’s books to the extent that such Taxes have not been paid and are not yet due, and shall be paid to the extent that such Taxes are due. For any Tax returns, reports, declarations or financial statements to be provided to any third party prior to the Closing, Sellers and the Company shall furnish copies of all such Tax returns, declarations, reports and financial statements to Buyer and its accountant for review and approval a reasonable period before the filing date. For any Tax returns, reports, declarations and financial statements to be provided to any third party after the Closing that include or relate to any period prior to the Closing, Buyer

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and the Company shall furnish copies of all such Tax returns, reports, declarations and financial statements to Sellers for review a reasonable period before the filing date. Sellers shall provide any comments or objections within twenty (20) days after receipt of the documents. Without the consent of Sellers’ Representative, the Company shall not take or advocate any position with respect to any Tax of the Company for any Tax period ending on or before the Closing Date, or file an original or amended return, report, declaration or financial statement for or affecting any such period, if such return, report, declaration or financial statement could reasonably be expected to adversely affect Sellers or that would have the effect of shifting income from a Tax period after the Closing to a Tax period prior to the Closing. After the Closing, the parties shall cooperate with one another and provide access to all information, data and records as may be reasonably required in connection with these matters.

          9.2 Closing Financial Statements.

               (a) Sellers, Buyer and the Company shall cause Del Conte, Hyde, Annello & Schuch, P.C., an independent certified public accountant, to audit or review, as Buyer may in its sole discretion request, the financial statements and records of the Company for the period ending as of the close of business on the day before the Closing Date with respect to the Company and its income, assets, properties, and operations. The Closing Financial Statements shall be properly and accurately prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles applied consistently with past practices and shall fairly and accurately represent the financial condition and results of operations of the Company. The Company shall pay all of the accounting and tax preparation expenses related to items prepared for the Company including the Financial Statements for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2006 and the Closing Financial Statements and final income tax returns. Such payment shall not be part of the expenses described in Section 15; provided that the costs for preparing the Financial Statements for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2006 and any income tax returns required for such period shall be accrued on the Closing Financial Statements. Buyer shall pay for the cost for the preparation of the Closing Financial Statements and final tax returns. In the event that the shareholders’ equity reflected in the Closing Financial Statements is less than $30 million on, the Purchase Price shall be decreased by the amount of the Equity Shortfall; provided that, after the Closing, Sellers shall remit the amount of the Equity Shortfall to Buyer within ten (10) days after calculation of the Equity Shortfall or, if Sellers fail to do so, Buyer, in its discretion, may deduct the amount of such Equity Shortfall from the Holdback or may offset the amount due from Sellers against any amounts due to Sellers as a result of Section 9.5 or any other provision of this Agreement. For avoidance of doubt, in the event that the financial results of any Affiliates of Sellers or of the Company, including but not limited to the owners of the real property underlying any of the Facilities, are consolidated with those of the Company, the shareholders’ equity and the Equity Shortfall, for purposes of this Section 9.2, shall be calculated as if the financial results were not consolidated and the Closing Financial Statements shall represent only the Company’s financial results and financial position.

               (b) The Company shall furnish copies of the Closing Financial Statements to Buyer and Sellers no later than fifteen (15) business days after the audit or review is completed, provided that the parties shall use their best efforts to have the audit or review completed within sixty (60) days after the Closing Date, and Sellers and Buyer shall have fifteen (15) business days to review and approve or object to the Closing Financial Statements. If there

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is any dispute over the computation or amount of the shareholders’ equity, the disputing party shall so notify the other parties in writing within such fifteen (15) business days. If Sellers and Buyer are unable to agree on the computation of the shareholders’ equity within thirty (30) days thereafter, then the calculation of the shareholders’ equity shall be submitted for resolution to a firm of independent certified public accountants selected by Del Conte, Hyde, Annello & Schuch, P.C. and Ernst & Young LLP (the “Selected Firm”) and the shareholders’ equity as computed by the Selected Firm shall be conclusive for the purposes of this Section 9.2. The Company shall pay the fees and expenses of the Closing audit or review and the Selected Firm.

               (c) Buyer, Sellers and the Company shall cooperate with one another and shall assist in the audit or review to the extent reasonably necessary.

          9.3 Notice of Certain Events. Sellers and/or the Company promptly, and in any event before the Closing, shall notify Buyer of any material adverse change in the business, operations, condition (financial or other), Real Property or assets of the Company; the receipt of any notice or other communication from any Person relating to the transactions contemplated by this Agreement or materially affecting the operations, Real Property or assets of the Company; and any action, suit, claim, or legal, administrative or arbitration proceedings or investigation commenced or threatened against, relating to or involving the Company or its business.

          9.4 Standstill and Confidentiality.

               (a) All of the terms and conditions of the standstill and confidentiality provisions set forth in the letter agreement dated January 25, 2006, signed on behalf of the Company and Buyer, shall continue in full force and effect as if set forth in full herein and shall be binding upon Sellers as well as the Company. Without limiting the foregoing, neither the Company nor any Seller shall, directly or indirectly, solicit or engage in discussions or negotiations with or provide any information to or otherwise cooperate with any other Person seeking to acquire or expressing an interest in acquiring any of the Shares or any of the assets (other than inventory in the ordinary course of the Company’s business consistent with past practices) or business of the Company or for the purpose of otherwise effecting a transaction inconsistent with the transactions contemplated by this Agreement prior to the Closing Date.

               (b) From the date hereof and continuing until two years after the Closing Date or earlier termination of this Agreement, each of Sellers and the Company and Buyer and their representatives, agents and employees will continue to hold in strict confidence any documents, data or information obtained from any other party. If the transactions provided for herein are not consummated for any reason, the party receiving such documents, data or information shall return all originals and copies of it upon request to the Person providing it (other than one copy which such party’s counsel shall continue to hold in strict confidence), shall continue to hold in strict confidence all data and information and shall not use any such documents, data or information except as contemplated by this Agreement. This obligation and covenant shall survive the termination of this Agreement.

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               (c) The parties acknowledge and agree that the remedy at law for any breach of the confidentiality and standstill provisions will be inadequate and that the non-breaching party shall be entitled, in addition to any remedy at law, to specific performance, injunctive or other equitable relief.

          9.5 Tax Election. Buyer shall have access to all necessary information to determine whether or not to make an election under section 338(h)(10) of the Internal Revenue Code. If Buyer determines that such an election would be beneficial to Buyer, Sellers shall make such an election; provided that, if the election is more detrimental to Sellers than it is beneficial to Buyer, no party shall be required to make the election. To the extent that Sellers are required to pay Taxes in excess of the amount of Taxes that would be due if the election under section 338(h)(10) had not been made, the Purchase Price shall be increased by an amount necessary to provide Sellers the same amount of net proceeds after all Taxes have been paid as Sellers would have received if the election under section 338(h)(10) had not been made (“Excess Taxes”); provided that such calculations shall be based upon federal and state Taxes due if Seller’s primary residence were located in the same state as it was on March 1, 2006. In the event that the amount of any Purchase Price increase attributable to this Section 9.5 is not determined prior to the Closing Date, Buyer shall remit the amount of such Purchase Price increase to Sellers’ Representative within ten (10) days after the calculation of the increase is completed; provided that Buyer may offset any amounts due to Sellers against any amounts due from Sellers as a result of an Equity Shortfall or otherwise under this Agreement.

          9.6 Public Announcement; Trading in Securities. No Person shall issue any press release or make any public announcement relating to the subject matter of this Agreement or public disclosure of this Agreement or the transactions contemplated hereby without the prior written approval of Buyer and Sellers; provided, however, that any Person may make any public disclosure it believes in good faith is required by applicable law or any listing or trading agreement concerning its publicly-traded securities (in which case the disclosing Person will use its reasonable efforts to inform the other parties prior to making the disclosure). Neither Sellers nor the Company shall buy, sell or otherwise trade in any securities of Buyer prior to the Closing and subsequent public announcement of this transaction.

          9.7 Sellers’ Representative. Sellers hereby appoint Craig F. Yarde as their true and lawful attorney-in-fact (“Sellers’ Representative”) with full power to act in the name and on behalf of Sellers as provided herein; provided however, that Buyer shall deliver payment of the Purchase Price and the notes listed on Schedule 6.29 to each of Sellers directly. Sellers shall be liable to Buyer for any actions taken and representations made by Sellers’ Representative in connection with this Agreement or the transactions to be consummated hereunder. All actions taken and documents executed by Sellers’ Representative shall be binding on Sellers, respectively, and their successors and assigns as if expressly ratified and confirmed in writing by each of them. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, Sellers’ Representative shall have full power and authority to interpret all terms and provisions of this Agreement and any and all receipts, agreements, certificates or documents required by Buyer in connection with this Agreement, to pay the expenses of this transaction, to disburse the Purchase Price to Sellers and to assert or fail to assert, dispute or fail to assert or dispute any claim under Section 19.

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          9.8 Real Property Agreements. (a) The real property underlying the Facilities identified on Schedule 9.8(a) hereto is owned by Affiliates of Sellers. Sellers shall cause such Affiliates to enter into agreements amending the existing leases with the Company as reasonably requested by Buyer, including amendments to grant to the Company and/or Buyer an option to purchase such real property and/or a right of first refusal. However, no such agreement or amendment shall cause a change in the amount of rent to be paid. In addition at any time subsequent to July 31, 2011, the Company and/or Buyer (the “Purchasing Party”) shall have an option to purchase any of the parcels of real estate identified on Schedule 9.8 from the owner (the “Disposing Party”) for its then existing fair market value; provided that at such time, the Purchasing Party is a tenant with respect to such property. If the Disposing Party and the Purchasing Party are unable to agree upon the fair market value of the real estate within thirty (30) days of the date that the Purchasing Party provides notice of its intent to exercise its option to purchase, then such fair market value shall be established as follows: The Disposing Party shall designate an MAI appraiser (the “First Appraiser”) in a notice to the Purchasing Party within fifteen (15) days following the close of the aforesaid thirty (30) day period. Within fifteen (15) days after receipt of such notice, the Purchasing Party shall designate a second MAI appraiser (the “Second Appraiser”) in a notice to the Disposing Party. The First Appraiser and the Second Appraiser shall meet within thirty (30) days after the Second Appraiser is appointed. If the First Appraiser and the Second Appraiser do not agree upon the fair market value of the real estate within sixty (60) days after the Second Appraiser is appointed, the First Appraiser and the Second Appraiser shall themselves appoint a third MAI appraiser (the “Third Appraiser”). If the First Appraiser and the Second Appraiser are unable to agree upon such appointment within ten (10) days after the time aforesaid, the Third Appraiser shall be selected by the American Arbitration Association in Hartford, Connecticut upon application of either party. After reaching a decision, the appraisers shall give written notice thereof to the Disposing Party and Purchasing Party. If, within thirty (30) days following the appointment of the Third Appraiser, the appraisers fail to reach an agreement as to the fair market value of the real estate, each appraiser shall submit its appraisal in writing to the Disposing Party and the Purchasing Party. If the highest value set by one of the three appraisers is more than one hundred ten (110%) percent of the next lower value set by another appraiser, then the higher value shall be decreased to an amount equal to one hundred ten (110%) percent of the next lower value; and/or if the lowest value set by one of the three appraisers is less than ninety (90%) percent of the next higher value, then the lower value shall be increased to an amount equal to ninety (90%) percent of the next higher value. The three values, so adjusted, shall be added together and divided by three, and the amount result shall represent the fair market value of such real estate. The Company is a guarantor of the mortgages on this real property. On or before the Closing, the Company shall be released and the guaranty(ies) shall be terminated.

          (b) The Facilities identified on Schedule 9.8(b) are leased from third parties. Sellers shall cooperate with Buyer to obtain any necessary consent or to confirm that the terms and conditions of the leases with respect to such Facilities will not be terminated, modified or otherwise altered as a result of the change of ownership of the Company pursuant to this Agreement.

          9.9 Continuance of Existing Programs. Buyer covenants to continue the Company’s Open Book Management “Piece of the Pie” Compensation Plan, and Variable Compensation Programs as they have been run in the past for a period of one year after the

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Closing; provided that this provision shall not apply to any Seller, any member of the Yarde family or any other corporate officer unless Buyer specifically agrees otherwise. However, in the event that any such individual shall be excluded from the existing compensation programs then another bonus compensation plan shall be established in lieu thereof for such individual’s benefit.

          9.10 Company to Remain as Independent Subsidiary. Buyer covenants that Company shall remain as an independent incorporated wholly owned subsidiary for a period of at least three (3) years.

          9.11 Payment of Outstanding Obligations. Buyer agrees that all of the Company’s debt secured by the Company’s assets, short-term and long-term, and the debt due to Shareholders from the Company, all of which is listed on Schedule 9.11, shall be paid in full at the time of Closing.

     10. Access to Facilities and Records.

          10.1 Inspection Period. Buyer shall have a period of thirty (30) days from the date of this Agreement to the Closing Date (the “Contingency Period”) in which to review, investigate and inspect the Company’s business, operations, condition (financial and other), books and records, Real Property, assets and the documents to be provided hereunder. In the event that Buyer determines within such period that the Company’s business, operations, condition (financial or other), Real Property or assets are not as represented by Sellers, Buyer may terminate this Agreement by written notice pursuant to Section 24. Buyer may obtain a Phase I and/or Phase II environmental audit of the Real Property at Buyer’s expense; provided that Buyer shall provide Sellers with a copy of any proposed sampling environmental media. Buyer shall give Sellers at least ten (10) days’ written notice before any Phase II audit. Sellers and the Company shall reasonably cooperate with Buyer during such period and facilitate the process as set forth herein.

          10.2 Access. Subject to the confidentiality provisions of the letter agreement dated January 25, 2006, which shall be binding upon and acknowledged by such parties, Sellers and the Company shall give Buyer and Buyer’s employees, counsel, accountants, and other representatives or agents reasonable access during normal business hours during the Contingency Period to the Facilities and to such of the Company’s Real Property, assets, properties, personnel, books, contracts, commitments and records as relate to the Company’s business, including, but not limited to, certified copies of the Company’s charter documents, bylaws, and minute book and all amendments thereto, any Tax returns filed by the Company, all books, records, financial statements, accounts, budgets, contracts, reports, journals, ledgers or other financial records of the Company, any sales, customer, inventory, credit, personnel and other operational records, any contracts, agreements or commitments with suppliers, manufacturers or any other Person, and any real or personal property leases, licenses or options and other information or data of the Company. Buyer or its representatives shall be entitled to copy any such information or documents.

          10.3 UCC Report. No later than ten (10) business days after the date of this Agreement, the Company shall provide Buyer with reports certified by the appropriate Secretary of State for the States of Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey; New York; North Carolina; Ohio and Pennsylvania showing all UCC filings and liens against the Company or Sellers.

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          10.4 PTR’s. No later than ten (10) business days after the date of this Agreement, Sellers or the Company shall provide Buyer with a preliminary title report or certificate of title issued by a mutually acceptable title company for each of the Facilities and for each other parcel of Real Property that is owned or leased by the Company or an Affiliate, with copies of all underlying documents and copies of any environmental audits or reports prepared or obtained in connection with the Real Property that are in the possession of Sellers or the Company. Buyer shall have a period of twenty (20) business days in which to review all such documents and object to any title exceptions to the Company’s interest in the Real Property. As of the Closing Date, the Company’s or its Affiliates’ interest in the Real Property shall be free and clear of all liens and encumbrances except: (i) a lien for taxes not yet due or payable; (ii) easements, covenants, conditions and restrictions that do not adversely affect the use of the Real Property; (iii) those Permitted Exceptions listed on Schedule 10.4, which shall be attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference not later than ten (10) days before the Closing, and (iv) those exceptions created by Buyer.

          10.5 Additional Information. Sellers and the Company shall furnish to Buyer and its representatives such additional documents and financial and other information concerning the Company and its business, operations, condition (financial or other), Real Property and assets as Buyer or its representatives may from time to time reasonably require and shall permit Buyer and such representatives to examine all records and working papers relating to the preparation of the financial statements or Tax returns of the Company.

     11. Conditions Precedent to Buyer’s Obligations. All of the obligations of Buyer under this Agreement are subject to the satisfaction of each of the following conditions on or before the Closing:

          11.1 Accuracy of Representations and Warranties. The representations and warranties of Sellers and the Company contained in this Agreement or in any schedule or exhibit hereto shall be true and accurate on and as of the Closing Date, with the same force and effect as if made on the Closing Date, except as affected by transactions contemplated or permitted hereby, and Sellers and a duly authorized officer of the Company shall so certify at the Closing.

          11.2 Performance of Covenants. Sellers and the Company shall have performed and complied in all material respects with all covenants, obligations and agreements to be performed or complied with by Sellers or the Company on or before the Closing Date pursuant to this Agreement or any schedule or exhibit hereto, including, but not limited to, the transfer of the Shares to Buyer in the manner set forth herein, and Sellers and a duly authorized officer of the Company shall so certify at the Closing.

          11.3 Lien Search. Sellers or the Company shall have provided to Buyer reports as required by Section 10.3 certified by the appropriate Secretaries of State, taxing authorities, or other appropriate governmental agencies listing all liens, encumbrances or security or other third party interests related to Sellers, the Shares, the Company, their business or their assets.

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          11.4 Approval of Agencies. All governmental approvals necessary for the consummation of the transactions contemplated herein shall have been obtained, and any waiting period under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Act shall have expired or early termination shall have been granted.

          11.5 Termination of Agreements. The Company shall provide evidence satisfactory to Buyer that any deferred compensation plan, change of control agreement, severance agreement and any similar agreements or plans have been terminated and are no longer in effect.

          11.6 Consents. Buyer shall have received all required consents or approvals for the sale, assignment and transfer of the Shares in a form satisfactory to Buyer and its counsel. The Company’s Board of Directors and Buyer’s Board of Directors shall have approved this Agreement and the transactions contemplated hereby. No provision of any applicable law, statute, rule, regulation or ordinance and no judgment, injunction, order or decree shall prohibit the consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement in accordance with its terms.

          11.7 Physical Inventory. On or before the Closing, the Company shall have its employees complete spot checks of its physical inventory at such Facilities as Buyer and Del Conte, Hyde, Annello & Schuch, P.C. may reasonably approve, with representatives selected by Buyer present at the Facilities where the spot checks are taken; provided that the Company shall perform additional spot checks or full physical inventories as may be requested by Del Conte, Hyde, Annello & Schuch, P.C. in connection with the preparation of the Closing Financial Statements.

          11.8 No Material Adverse Change. There shall have been no material adverse change in the business, operations, financial condition or assets of the Company between the date of this Agreement and the Closing Date, and Buyer shall have completed its review, investigation and inspection as required by Section 10 without terminating this Agreement and without discovering or becoming aware of any such material adverse claim. In the event Buyer becomes aware of any material adverse change, Buyer shall notify Sellers of such material adverse claim and shall have the right to terminate this Agreement as a result of such material adverse change; provided that, Sellers and Buyer may agree to reduce the Purchase Price, and, if so, Buyer shall not also seek indemnification of Sellers after the Closing for the same Loss.

          11.9 Shareholders’ Equity. Sellers shall have delivered pro forma balance sheets showing the financial condition of the Company at a date not more than three (3) days before the Closing, and the amount of the Company’s shareholders’ equity as shown on such balance sheet shall be not less than $30 million. Such balance sheets shall be prepared in accordance with Section 6.6 and in a manner consistent with the Closing Financial Statements. If the pro forma balance sheets reflect any estimated Equity Shortfall, the Purchase Price shall be adjusted in the same manner as set forth in Section 9.2, and the amount of such estimated Equity Shortfall shall be deducted from the Purchase Price to be paid to Sellers at the Closing.

     12. Conditions Precedent to Sellers’ and the Company’s Obligations. All of the obligations of Sellers and the Company under this Agreement are subject to the satisfaction of each of the following conditions on or before the Closing:

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          12.1 Accuracy of Representations and Warranties. The representations and warranties of Buyer contained in this Agreement or in any schedule or exhibit hereto shall be true and accurate on and as of the Closing Date, with the same force and effect as if made on the Closing Date, except as affected by transactions contemplated or permitted hereby, and an officer of Buyer shall so certify at the Closing.

          12.2 Performance of Covenants. Buyer shall have performed and complied in all material respects with all covenants, obligations and agreements to be performed or complied with by Buyer on or before the Closing Date pursuant to this Agreement or any schedule or exhibit hereto, including, but not limited to, the payment of the Purchase Price to Sellers in the manner set forth herein, and an officer of Buyer shall so certify at the Closing.

          12.3 Approval of Agencies. All governmental approvals necessary for the consummation of the transactions contemplated herein shall have been obtained, and any waiting period under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Act shall have expired or early termination shall have been granted.

          12.4 Consents. Sellers shall have received all required consents or approvals for the sale, assignment and transfer of the Shares, in a form satisfactory to Sellers and their counsel. The Company’s Board of Directors and Buyer’s Board of Directors shall have approved this Agreement and the transactions contemplated hereby. No provision of any applicable law, statute, rule, regulation or ordinance and no judgment, injunction, order or decree shall prohibit the consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement in accordance with its terms.

     13. Deliveries at Closing.

          13.1 Sellers’ and the Company’s Deliveries at Closing. Sellers and the Company shall provide, on or before the Closing, all funds and documents required to consummate the transactions contemplated by this Agreement, including but not limited to:

               (a) The certificates representing the Shares duly endorsed for transfer or accompanied by duly executed stock powers with signatures guaranteed or notarized;

               (b) The duly executed Holdback Agreement;

               (c) Termination and release in form to Buyer’s reasonable satisfaction confirming that any deferred compensation plan, severance agreements, change of control agreements and any similar plans or agreements have been terminated and the Company shall have no future liability therefor, except as specifically provided herein;

               (d) Termination statements or other evidences of satisfaction, cure or remedy, in form to Buyer’s reasonable satisfaction, duly endorsed by all appropriate Persons, confirming that exceptions to the Company’s title to the Real Property or other assets or liens against the Company’s business or assets not permitted under this Agreement have been terminated, cured or removed;

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               (e) A Certificate of Secretary of the Company with certified copies of the Company’s Articles of Incorporation, certified by the State of Connecticut no more than twenty (20) days prior to the Closing, Bylaws of the Company, resolutions of the Board of Directors and the shareholders of the Company, in a form to Buyer’s reasonable satisfaction, authorizing the execution and delivery of this Agreement and the consummation of the purchase and sale contemplated hereby and an Incumbency Certificate with signatures of all officers of the Company;

               (f) Certificates of good standing or status or the equivalent dated as of a date no more than fifteen (15) days prior to the Closing issued by the Secretary of State and appropriate taxing agency in States of Connecticut, Maine, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio and Pennsylvania confirming that the Company is duly incorporated or qualified to do business, as appropriate, validly existing and in good standing;

               (g) Certificates required by Sections 11.1 and 11.2, as well as an incumbency certificate confirming the officers of the Company and their authorized signatures, all in form to Buyer’s reasonable satisfaction;

               (h) An opinion of counsel for Sellers and the Company in the form attached hereto as Exhibit C to the effect that the Company is a corporation duly incorporated under the laws of Connecticut and qualified to transact business in the jurisdictions where its operations so require qualification; that Sellers and the Company have full individual capacity and corporate, trust or other power and authority under applicable law to execute and deliver this Agreement and all instruments and documents provided for in or contemplated by this Agreement and to perform their obligations under this Agreement and under such instruments and documents; that the actions of Sellers and the Company have been duly authorized by all necessary corporate, trust or other action and are, to the knowledge of such counsel, not in conflict with any provision of the charter documents, bylaws, shareholders’ agreement or trust agreement of any Seller or the Company; that this Agreement is legally binding and enforceable against Sellers and the Company in accordance with its terms; that the Company has the capitalization set forth in Section 6.4 and that the Shares are validly issued, fully paid and nonassessable;

               (i) Confirmation reasonably acceptable to Buyer that Tracy Yarde Smith and Jack Nicklis shall continue as employees of the Company;

               (j) All schedules and exhibits shall be attached hereto in a form reasonably acceptable to Buyer;

               (k) The corporate minute book, stock book, corporate seal and other corporate records of the Company;

               (l) Spousal consents in a form reasonably acceptable to Buyer;

               (m) The resignations of the officers and directors of the Company, provided that Tracy Yarde Smith shall continue as President; and

               (n) Such other documents reasonably requested by Buyer or its counsel.

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          13.2 Buyer’s Deliveries at Closing. Buyer shall provide, on or before the Closing, all funds and documents required to consummate the transactions contemplated by this Agreement, including but not limited to:

               (a) The Payments at Closing shall be paid by Buyer as hereinabove provided;

               (b) A certified copy of the resolutions of the Board of Directors of Buyer, in form to Sellers’ reasonable satisfaction, that the execution of this Agreement and the consummation of the purchase and sale contemplated hereby have been duly authorized;

               (c) Certificates required by Sections 12.1 and 12.2, as well as an incumbency certificate confirming certain officers of Buyer and their authorized signatures, all in form to Sellers’ reasonable satisfaction;

               (d) An opinion of the General Counsel for Buyer in the form attached as Exhibit D to the effect that Buyer is a corporation duly incorporated and existing under the laws of California; that Buyer has full corporate power to execute and deliver this Agreement and all instruments and documents provided for in or contemplated by this Agreement and, perform its obligations under this Agreement and under such instruments and documents; that such actions have been duly authorized by all necessary corporate action and are, to the knowledge of such counsel, not in conflict with any provision of the Articles of Incorporation, as amended or restated, or Bylaws of Buyer and that this Agreement is legally binding and enforceable against Buyer in accordance with its terms;

               (f) Such additional funds as may be required from Buyer for the payment of the charges to be borne by it; and

               (g) Such other documents reasonably requested by Sellers or Company and their counsel.

     14. Covenant Not To Compete.

          14.1 Covenant of Sellers. For a period of five (5) years from and after the later of the Closing Date or the termination of the applicable Seller’s employment with the Company, such Sellers, severally, hereby covenant and agree that he or she shall not engage or participate, directly or indirectly, in any business in competition with the business conducted by the Company immediately prior to the Closing within the States of Connecticut, Florida, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey; New York; North Carolina; Ohio and Pennsylvania or within 200 miles of any of the Company’s Facilities. Buyer shall pay $50,000 to each of Craig F. Yarde, Bruce Yarde, Craig M. Yarde and Tracy Yarde Smith, as consideration for the covenant not to compete. In the event that during the term of this covenant the employment of Craig F. Yarde, Tracy Yarde Smith, Craig M. Yarde. and/or Bruce Yarde is terminated for any reason, the payment hereunder shall also constitute severance pay.

          14.2 Public Policy and Law. The parties to this Agreement expressly agree that it is not their intention to violate any public policy or statutory or common law. The parties intend that the covenants set forth above shall be construed as a series of separate covenants, one for

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each Person and in each county or state within the specified geographic area, each of which covenant shall be deemed to be identical. If, in any judicial proceedings, a court shall refuse to enforce any of the separate covenants deemed included in this Section 14, then such unenforceable covenant shall be deemed to be eliminated therefrom or modified to the extent necessary to permit it and the remaining separate covenants to be enforceable. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, if any court of competent jurisdiction determines that either of the foregoing covenants not to compete is invalid because of its length of time or geographic scope, then the parties hereto agree that such covenant shall be reduced either or both in length of time or geographic scope to the extent necessary to make such covenant enforceable against Sellers.

          14.3 Remedy. The parties acknowledge and agree that the remedy at law for any breach of the foregoing covenant not to compete will be inadequate and that Buyer and the Company shall be entitled, in addition to any remedy at law, to specific performance, injunctive relief and any other equitable relief that a court of competent jurisdiction may deem appropriate. In addition to the amounts paid to Sellers, the consideration for the foregoing covenant not to compete, which is hereby agreed to be a material element of this Agreement, is Buyer’s agreement to purchase the Shares and, in part, pay the Purchase Price provided herein, and Sellers acknowledge the adequacy of such consideration.

     15. Expenses. Except as otherwise specifically provided in this Agreement, Buyer, Sellers and the Company shall each pay their own expenses incurred in connection with this Agreement and the transactions contemplated herein, whether or not the transactions contemplated herein are consummated; provided, however, that the Company may pay both Sellers’ and the Company’s expenses up to an aggregate of $50,000. For avoidance of doubt, no expense of or payment by the Company referenced in Section 9.2 above shall be included in the expenses herein.

     16. Broker. No broker, finder or similar agent has been employed by or on behalf of Sellers, the Company or Buyer in connection with this Agreement or the transactions contemplated by this Agreement, and no broker, finder or similar agent is entitled to any broker’s or finder’s commission, fee, compensation or similar payment in connection with this Agreement or the transactions contemplated by this Agreement based on any agreement, arrangement or understanding with Sellers, the Company or Buyer or any Affiliate thereof or any action taken by any such Person. Each party hereto shall indemnify and hold harmless each of the other parties from and against any claim of third parties for any such commission, fee, compensation or payment in connection with the transactions contemplated herein insofar as such claims are alleged to be due or based on arrangements or agreements made by the indemnifying party or as a result of the actions of the indemnifying party.

     17. Survival of Representations and Warranties and Related Agreements. Except as otherwise specifically provided, all of the terms, covenants, representations and warranties and agreements contained in or made pursuant to this Agreement shall survive the Closing Date and the investigation by or on behalf of Buyer. All statements contained herein or in any certificate, schedule, list or exhibit attached hereto or required to be delivered pursuant hereto shall be deemed representations and warranties within the meaning of this Section 17. The representations, warranties, covenants and agreements set forth in Section 5 and Sections 6.9,

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6.11, 6.26 and 6.27 shall survive the Closing until the expiration of all applicable federal, state, local and foreign statutory periods of limitations (after giving effect to any waiver, mitigation or extension of any such statutory periods of limitations or any agreements made in connection with the imposition, assessment, evaluation, audit or review of any federal, state, local or foreign Taxes or Tax returns with respect to the Company or any of its income, properties, franchises or operations). All representations, warranties, covenants and agreements of Buyer shall survive the Closing for a period of two (2) years. Sellers’ liability under Section 19.1 shall terminate on that date which is two (2) years after the Closing Date for Losses resulting from misrepresentations under Section 6 (other than 6.9, 6.11, 6.26 and 6.27), but shall not terminate for other Losses until the expiration of all applicable federal, state, local and foreign statutory periods of limitations (after giving effect to any waiver, mitigation or extension of any such statutory periods of limitations or any agreements made in connection with the imposition, assessment, evaluation, audit or review of any federal, state, local or foreign Taxes or Tax returns with respect to the Company or any of its income, properties, franchises or operations). Buyer’s liability under Section 19.2 shall terminate on that date which is two (2) years after the Closing Date. Notwithstanding the preceding provisions, any representation, warranty, covenant or agreement with respect to which Buyer or the Company may exercise its right to seek recourse against the Holdback under this Agreement shall survive the time at which such representation, warranty, covenant or agreement would otherwise terminate pursuant to this Section or the Holdback Agreement, if notice of any proceeding or the event, circumstance or state of facts giving rise to such right to seek recourse shall have been given to Sellers in accordance with this Agreement.

     18. Holdback Agreement. At the Closing, Sellers, Buyer and the Company shall enter into a Holdback Agreement (the “Holdback Agreement”) substantially in the form of Exhibit B pursuant to the terms of which an independent escrow holder mutually acceptable to Sellers’ Representative and Buyer shall hold a portion of the Purchase Price subject to the terms of the Holdback Agreement, as a source of funds to compensate Buyer or the Company for any Loss for a period of two years following the Closing. The amount of the Holdback shall be [$9.8 million]. Under the Holdback Agreement, the Company or Buyer shall have the right to satisfy any Loss pursuant to the terms of the Holdback Agreement. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Agreement or in the Holdback Agreement, the amount of the Holdback and the expiration of the Holdback Period shall not limit or terminate Sellers’ liability to Buyer under this Agreement.

     19. Indemnification.

          19.1 Sellers’ Indemnity. Sellers shall indemnify, defend and hold Buyer and the Company, and their respective officers, directors, employees and agents, harmless from and against any and all Losses, including reasonable attorneys’ fees and court costs, that shall arise with respect to: (a) the breach of or failure of Sellers to perform any covenant or agreement contained in this Agreement required hereunder (whether occurring before or after the Closing Date); (b) the breach or failure of the Company to perform any covenant or agreement contained in this Agreement to be performed on or before the Closing Date; (c) any misrepresentation or inaccurate warranty made by or on behalf of Sellers or the Company; and (d) any Loss arising from events occurring prior to the Closing that is not accrued for on the Closing Financial Statements, subject to the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement and in the Holdback

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Agreement, including but not limited to the adjustment of the Purchase Price as set forth in Section 9.2; provided however, in no event shall the aggregate indemnification of Sellers for Losses and the liability of Sellers to Buyer and/or the Company for damages of any kind or manner (including without limitation contractual, compensative, punitive and exemplary damages and fees and expenses) exceed the Purchase Price.

          19.2 Buyer’s Indemnity. Buyer shall indemnify, defend and hold Sellers harmless from and against any and all Losses, including reasonable attorneys’ fees and court costs, that shall arise with respect to: (a) the breach of or failure by Buyer to perform any covenant or agreement contained in this Agreement (whether occurring before or after the Closing Date); (b) any misrepresentation or inaccurate warranty made by Buyer under this Agreement or any schedule or exhibit hereto; and/or (c) any Loss arising from events occurring after the Closing, subject to the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement and in the Holdback Agreement, including but not limited to the adjustment of the Purchase Price as set forth in Section 9.2; provided however, in no event shall the aggregate indemnification of and the liability of Buyer to Sellers for damages of any kind or manner (including without limitation contractual, compensative, punitive and exemplary damages and fees and expenses) exceed the Purchase Price.

          19.3 Procedures.

               (a) Notice. Buyer shall promptly notify Sellers’ Representative and Sellers’ Representative shall promptly notify Buyer and the other parties of the existence of any Loss to which the indemnifying party’s obligations under this section would apply and shall give the indemnifying party a reasonable opportunity to defend the same at the indemnifying party’s own expense and with counsel of its own selection that is reasonably acceptable to the indemnified party; provided that the indemnified party shall at all times have the right to fully participate in the defense at its own expense. If the indemnifying party shall, within a reasonable time after this notice, fail to defend, the indemnified party shall have the right, but not the obligation, to undertake the defense of, and to compromise or settle (exercising reasonable business judgment), the Loss on behalf, for the account, and at the risk of the indemnifying party. If the Loss is one that cannot by its nature be defended solely by the indemnifying party (including, without limitation, any federal or state proceeding), then the indemnified party shall make available all information and assistance that the indemnifying party may reasonably request. In the event that the indemnified party shall fail to provide notice hereunder to the indemnifying party, and as a result thereof, the ability of the indemnifying party to defend such Loss or claim shall be prejudiced (including without limitation the loss of any available insurance or other third party coverage, contribution, participation or indemnification), then such indemnifying party shall be relieved of its obligation of indemnification to the extent such prejudice has materially adversely affected the indemnifying party.

               (b) Insurance and Other Third Party Claims. Sellers’ Representative, Buyer and the Company shall take or cause the Company to take all reasonable actions to make claims under any and all applicable insurance policies for any Losses and to make claims against manufacturers and any and all other third parties from whom a Loss could reasonably be reimbursed or recovered. Sellers’ Representative, Buyer and the Company shall diligently pursue such claims; provided that, if any Holdback Period is about to expire, Buyer shall be

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entitled to the amount of the Loss, or an estimate of such amount provided by an independent third party, from the Holdback pending resolution of the third party claim and provided further that the costs of making and pursuing such reimbursement shall be included in the calculation of the Loss. If any party to this Agreement receives any payment with respect to a Loss from any insurer or any third party, the amount received shall be remitted to the indemnifying party to the extent it is in excess of the actual Loss suffered or to reimburse the indemnifying party for any amount previously deducted from the Holdback or previously paid by the indemnifying party to the indemnified party; provided that Buyer shall not be required to remit such amount to Sellers until after the applicable Holdback Period has expired under the Holdback Agreement. Neither Sellers nor Buyer shall make any claims under this Section 19 where any insurance carriers have reimbursed the Company or the indemnified party or with respect to which the indemnified party has otherwise been reimbursed, such as by manufacturers for defective products.

          19.4 Specific Indemnities.

               (a) Environmental Indemnity. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, Sellers, jointly and severally, shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless Buyer and their officers, directors, employees and agents, from and against any and all Losses asserted by any person and relating to or arising from the use, presence, storage, disposal or transportation of, on, under, from, or across the Real Property of any substance, material or waste that is or becomes designated, classified or regulated as being “toxic” or “hazardous” or a “pollutant” under any federal, state or local law, regulation or ordinance arising from anything occurring prior to the Closing, and regardless of whether Sellers or the Company were in compliance with the law existing at the time of such use, presence, storage, disposal or transportation.

               (b) Employee Benefit Plan Indemnity. Sellers and the Company acknowledge that Buyer may, in its sole discretion, merge one or more of the Company’s Employee Benefit Plans with and into Buyer’s Master 401(k) Plan. Without limiting the generality of the above indemnity, Sellers, jointly and severally, shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless Buyer and their officers, directors, employees and agents, from and against, and shall reimburse Buyer for, any and all costs, including the fees for any attorney or consultant, to bring into compliance or fund any Employee Benefit Plan that is not in compliance as of the Closing Date, whenever such fees are incurred and whether or not it is known as of the Closing Date that the Employee Benefit Plan is not in compliance with applicable law and fully funded. In the event that Sellers fail to reimburse Buyer upon request, Buyer may deduct such amounts from the Holdback or offset such amounts against any other amounts due to Sellers under this Agreement.

          19.5 Limitations. If the aggregate of all Losses covered by Section 19.1 or 19.2 is equal to an amount less than $50,000, such Losses shall be deemed to be de minimus, and no duty to indemnify, defend or hold harmless shall arise under this Section 19; provided that, if one or more of such Losses in the aggregate exceed $50,000, the indemnifying party shall be liable for all amounts from the first dollar.

     20. Binding. This Agreement shall be binding upon and shall inure to the benefit of the parties hereto and their respective representatives, successors and assigns. This Agreement may be assigned by Buyer without the written consent of Sellers to an Affiliate of Buyer, but may not be assigned by Sellers without the prior written consent of Buyer.

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     21. Entire Agreement. This Agreement and its exhibits, schedules and attachments, together with the standstill and confidentiality provisions of that letter agreement dated January 25, 2006, contain the full and complete understanding and the entire agreement of the parties hereto with respect to the acquisition of the Shares and all other transactions contemplated herein and, except as specifically set forth herein, supersedes all prior agreements or understandings among the parties hereto relating to the subject matter hereof.

     22. Amendment. This Agreement may be amended, modified or supplemented only by written instruments signed by all parties hereto.

     23. Severable. In the event any one or more of the provisions contained in this Agreement or any application thereof shall be invalid, illegal or unenforceable in any respect, the validity, legality and enforceability of the remaining provisions of this Agreement and any other application thereof shall not in any way be affected or impaired thereby.

     24. Notices. All notices, requests, demands and other communications under this Agreement to the parties shall be in writing and shall be personally delivered or sent by commercial courier, facsimile (with the original by mail) or certified or registered mail, postage prepaid, to the following addresses:

The Company and Sellers:	Yarde Metals, Inc.
	45 Newell Street
	Southington, Connecticut 06489
Sellers:	Craig F. Yarde
	45 Newell Street
	Southington, Connecticut 06489
	Bruce Yarde
	45 Newell Street
	Southington, Connecticut 06489
	Craig M. Yarde
	45 Newell Street
	Southington, Connecticut 06489
	The Bruce Yarde Irrevocable Trust
	45 Newell Street
	Southington, Connecticut 06489
	Tracy Yarde Smith
	45 Newell Street
	Southington, Connecticut 06489
With a copy to:	Andre D. Dorval, Esq.
	P. O. Box 756
	Bristol, Connecticut 06011-0756

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Buyer:	Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co.
	350 South Grand Avenue
	Suite 5100
	Los Angeles, California 90071
	Attn: Chief Executive Officer
With a copy to:	Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co.
	350 South Grand Avenue
	Suite 5100
	Los Angeles, California 90071
	Attn: General Counsel
	Fax: (213) 687-8792

     Any party may change its address for purposes of this Section 24 by giving the other parties notice of the new address in the manner set forth herein. Any notice given as set forth herein shall be deemed to be received on the earlier of actual receipt or four (4) business days after being sent.

     25. Attorneys’ Fees. In any action or arbitration proceeding involving the interpretation or enforcement of, or defense against, any provision of this Agreement, the prevailing party in such action or proceeding shall be entitled to reasonable attorneys’ fees and all costs and expenses incurred in connection with such action or proceeding. In addition, the non-prevailing party shall pay all costs and expenses incurred in enforcing any arbitration award or judgment or in connection with any appeal, and this obligation shall be severable from the other provisions of this paragraph and shall survive any judgment, order or award and shall not be deemed to be merged therewith.

     26. No Waiver. No failure or delay by any party in exercising any right, power or privilege or enforcing any obligation under this Agreement shall operate as a waiver of such right, power, privilege or obligation. No single or partial exercise of any right, power or privilege under this Agreement shall preclude any other or further exercise of such right, power or privilege or the exercise of any other right, power or privilege.

     27. Further Assurances. Each party to this Agreement shall execute and deliver such other documents, certificates, agreements or instruments and take such other actions as may be necessary or desirable in order to consummate or implement the transactions contemplated by this Agreement and to vest in Buyer record and beneficial ownership of the Shares, free and clear of all liens, encumbrances or other interests other than those arising from Buyer’s acts.

     28. Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in two or more counterparts, each of which shall be deemed to be an original and all of which together shall constitute one and the same agreement.

     29. Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Connecticut, and any federal or state court in the State of Connecticut shall be the appropriate venue for any action related hereto. Sellers, the Company and Buyer hereby agree to submit to the jurisdiction of any federal or state court in the State of Connecticut.

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     30. Captions. The captions of the various sections of this Agreement are intended solely for convenience and are not to be used to interpret any of the provisions hereof.

     31. Exhibits. All exhibits and schedules attached to this Agreement are incorporated herein by reference. The parties acknowledge that all exhibits and schedules may not be attached to this Agreement as of the date of this Agreement, but the parties agree that all schedules and exhibits shall be completed and attached no later than fifteen (15) days after the date of this Agreement (except for Schedule 10.4) containing information as of the date of this Agreement and shall be updated and revised as required herein as of the Closing Date. If the schedules are not attached by such date, Buyer may extend the Contingency Period under Section 10.1, Buyer’s right to terminate in accordance with such Section 10.1 and the Closing Date by one day for each day any or all of the schedules have not been provided by Sellers and the Company.

     32. Waiver of Jury Trial; Alternative Dispute Resolution. BY EXECUTING THIS AGREEMENT, THE PARTIES AGREE THAT THE PARTIES HEREBY WAIVE ANY RIGHT TO JURY TRIAL. EACH PARTY HAS HAD THE OPPORTUNITY TO DISCUSS THIS WAIVER WITH COUNSEL REPRESENTING THAT PARTY AND CONSENTS TO SUCH WAIVER WITH FULL UNDERSTANDING OF THE CONSEQUENCES THEREOF. Each party shall be responsible for its own expenses and costs of any witnesses selected by such party. Upon the written request of any party, the parties may agree to mediation or other alternative dispute resolution procedures acceptable to all the parties.

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     IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement as of the day and year first above written.

“SELLERS”
/s/ Craig F. Yarde
Craig F. Yarde
/s/ Bruce Yarde
Bruce Yarde
/s/ Craig M. Yarde
Craig M. Yarde
The Bruce Yarde Irrevocable Trust
By:	/s/ Craig F. Yarde
	Craig F. Yarde, as Trustee
/s/ Tracy Yarde Smith
Tracy Yarde Smith
“COMPANY” YARDE METALS, INC., a Connecticut corporation
By:	/s/ Tracy Yarde Smith
	Tracy Yarde Smith
	President
By:	/s/ Bruce Yarde
	Bruce Yarde
	Secretary
(Signatures continued)

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“BUYER” RELIANCE STEEL & ALUMINUM CO., a California corporation
By:	/s/ David H. Hannah
	David H. Hannah
	Chief Executive Officer
By:	/s/ Yvette M. Schiotis
	Yvette M. Schiotis
	Secretary
RSAC MANAGEMENT CORP., a California corporation
By:	/s/ David H. Hannah
	David H. Hannah
	Chief Executive Officer
By:	/s/ Yvette M. Schiotis
	Yvette M. Schiotis
	Secretary

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EXHIBIT A

GLOSSARY

     “Affiliate” means, with respect to any Person, any other Person directly or indirectly controlling, controlled by or under common control with such Person.

     “Agreement” means this Stock Purchase Agreement by and among Sellers, the Company and Buyer.

     “Closing” means the consummation of the purchase and sale of the Shares.

     “Closing Date” means the beginning of business (California time) August 1, 2006, or on such other date as Sellers and Buyer may mutually agree.

     “Closing Financial Statements” means the audited financial statements of the Company prepared as of the Closing Date and audited by Del Conte, Hyde, Annello & Schuch, P.C.

     “Contingency Period” means that period of thirty (30) days from the date of the Agreement allowed for Buyer’s investigation and inspection of the Company and its business, operations, assets, condition (both financial and other) and records under Section 10 of the Agreement, as such may be adjusted under Section 32 thereof.

     “Employee Benefit Plan” means any pension, profit-sharing, retirement, deferred compensation, bonus, stock purchase, stock option, severance, hospitalization, medical insurance, life insurance, payroll practice, fringe benefit, vacation policy, permissible leave policy or other employee benefit plan, agreement, arrangement or understanding (including, but not limited to, any employee benefit plan as defined in section 3(3) of ERISA) maintained as of the date of this Agreement or as of the Closing Date, or with respect to which the Company as of the date of this Agreement or at any time in the future may have some liability or obligation to contribute or make payments and that relates to Persons employed by the Company or any predecessor of the Company prior to the Closing Date.

     “Environmental Law” means any applicable federal, state or local statute, code, rule, regulation, ordinance, order, judgment, decree, injunction or common law pertaining in any way to the protection of human health or the environment, including, but not limited to, the Resource Conservation and Recover Act (42 U.S.C. § 6901 et seq.), the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act of 1980 (42 U.S.C. §§ 9601-9675), the Toxic Substance Control Act (15 U.S.C. §§ 2601-2671), the Hazardous Material Transportation Act (49 U.S.C. §§ 1801-1813), the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. §§ 1251-1387), the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. §§ 7401-7642), the Safe Drinking Water Act (42 U.S.C. §§ 300(f)-300(j)-26) the Solid Waste Disposal Act (42 U.S.C. §§ 6901-6992(k)), the Coastal Zone Management Act (16 U.S.C. §§ 1451-1464), and the Occupational Safety and Health Act (29 U.S.C. § 651 et seq.) and any similar or comparable federal, state or local law, all as supplemented or amended or as implemented through statutes or regulations as of the date of this Agreement.

     “Equity Shortfall” means the amount, if any, by which the shareholders’ equity as reflected on the Company’s reviewed or audited Closing Financial Statements as of the Closing Date is less than $30 million, with such shareholders’ equity determined in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles consistent with those applied in the preparation of the reviewed or audited financial statements of the Company as at June 30, 2005.

     “ERISA” means the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended.

     “Facilities” means the Company’s Facilities located at those locations set forth on Schedule(s) 6.18 [and 6.19].

     “Financial Statements” means and includes (i) the financial statements of the Company as of June 30, 2005, and for the period of 12 months then ended, setting forth in comparative form the financial information for the Company’s preceding fiscal year, as reviewed or audited and certified by Del Conte, Hyde, Annello & Schuch, P.C, independent public accountants, and (ii) the financial statements of the Company as at March 31, 2006 and for the nine months then ended, as prepared and certified by the Company’s chief financial officer, copies all of which have been delivered by the Company to Buyer.

     “Hart-Scott-Rodino Act” means the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976, as amended.

     “Hazardous Substance” means any hazardous, toxic, radioactive or infectious substance, material, waste, pollutant or contaminant as defined, listed or regulated under any Environmental Law, and specifically shall include, but not be limited to, asbestos and petroleum.

     “Holdback” means that portion of the Purchase Price retained by Buyer for the Holdback Period(s) and subject to the terms and conditions set forth in the Holdback Agreement.

     “Holdback Agreement” means that Holdback Agreement attached as Exhibit B relating to the retention and release of the Holdback.

     “Holdback Period” means that period of time between the Closing Date and that date which is two years after the Closing Date.

     “Internal Revenue Code” means the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended.

     “Knowledge” means the knowledge that the officers and directors of an entity or other identified Persons have or should have after reasonable inquiry has been made.

     “Liability” means any liability (whether known or unknown, asserted or unasserted, absolute or contingent, liquidated or unliquidated).

     “Loss” means any and all losses, claims, damages, injuries, liabilities, Taxes, fines, penalties, costs or expenses incurred or suffered by Buyer or the Company, including, but not limited to, reasonable costs and expenses of attorneys, investigation or in connection with a proceeding.

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     “Other Property” means all real property (other than the Real Property) now or previously owned, leased, controlled or operated by the Company.

     “Payments at Closing” means that portion of the Purchase Price and the consideration for the covenant not to compete Buyer is to pay at the Closing.

     “Permitted Exceptions” means those exceptions to the Company’s title to the Real Property set forth on Schedule 10.4.

     “Person” means an individual, partnership, corporation (including a business trust), a limited liability company, a joint stock company, a trust, an unincorporated association, a joint venture or any other entity, or a government or any political subdivision or agency thereof.

     “Proceeding” or “proceedings” means any claim, demand, action, suit, arbitration, proceeding (whether civil, criminal, administrative, investigative or otherwise), prosecution, hearing, inquiry, audit, examination, investigation or dispute.

     “Purchase Price” means the $100 million Buyer is to pay for the Shares, subject to adjustment as provided in the Agreement, and the covenant not to compete.

     “Real Property” means all real property that is owned in fee by the Company and all real property in which the Company has any interest as lessor or lessee under any lease, sublease or other agreement, all of which is listed or identified in Schedules 6.18 and 6.19.

     “Shares” means all of the issued and outstanding shares of capital stock of the Company and any outstanding rights to acquire such capital stock.

     “Tax” means any net income, alternative or add-on minimum tax, gross income, gross receipts, sales, use, ad valorem, franchise, capital, paid-up capital, profits, green mail, license, withholding, payroll, employment, excise, severance, stamp, occupation, premium, property, environmental or windfall profit tax, custom, duty or other tax, government fee or like assessment or charge of any kind whatsoever, together with any interest or any penalty, addition to tax or additional amount imposed by any federal, state, local or foreign governmental authority responsible for the imposition of any such tax.

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EX-10.0

Exhibit 10.0

CREDIT AGREEMENT

          This CREDIT AGREEMENT dated as of July 31, 2006 (this “Agreement”), is entered into by and among Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co., a California corporation (“RSA”), RSAC Management Corp., a California corporation (“RSAC Management” and together with RSA, jointly and severally, “Borrowers” and individually, a “Borrower”), and Bank of America, N.A. (the “Lender”).

          A. The Borrowers, Bank of America, N.A., as Administrative Agent, and certain lenders are party to a Credit Agreement dated as of June 13, 2005, as amended by a First Amendment dated as of February 16, 2006 (such Credit Agreement as so amended and to the extent further amended modified or waived with the consent of the Lender, the “Syndicated Agreement”) pursuant to which such lenders have agreed to extend credit to the Borrowers

          B. At the request of the Borrowers, Bank of America, N.A., as the Lender under this Agreement, has agreed to provide another credit facility to the Borrowers on the terms and subject to the conditions contained in this Agreement.

          In consideration of the mutual covenants and agreements herein contained, the parties hereto covenant and agree as follows:

Section 1
INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE

          1.1 Incorporation by Reference. Except as otherwise expressly provided in this Agreement, all of the definitions, provisions, representations, warranties, covenants, defaults, miscellaneous terms and other terms and conditions contained in the Syndicated Agreement are incorporated herein by reference as though set forth at length, where:

               (a) Those terms that are superfluous to a bi-lateral agreement between the Lender and the Borrowers whereby Loans are made by the Lender to the Borrowers are disregarded;

               (b) “Administrative Agent” is construed as the Lender hereunder;

               (c) To the extent that the context shall require, terms their correlative meanings, with such modifications thereto as shall be necessary or appropriate, to give effect thereto in the context of this Agreement;

               (d) Each reference to “hereof,” “hereunder”, “herein”, “hereby” and other similar reference and each reference to “this Agreement” and each other similar referenced contained in the Syndicated Agreement shall, in the context of this Agreement, refer to this Agreement;

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               (e) This Agreement shall not modify or have any effect on the Syndicated Agreement.

Section 2
AMENDMENTS TO INCORPORATED TERMS

          2.1 Definitions. The definitions of the following terms that have been incorporated herein by reference are amended to read as follows:

     “‘Availability Period’ means the period commencing on the Closing Date and ending on the day before the Maturity Date.

     “‘Closing Date’ means the time and Business Day on which the conditions set forth in Section 3.1 of this Agreement are satisfied or waived. The Lender shall notify Borrowers of the date that is the Closing Date.

     “‘Commitment’ means $100,000,000.

     “‘Loan Documents’ means this Agreement, each note issued hereunder, the Master Subsidiary Guaranty, and each document, instrument and agreement executed or delivered in connection herewith and therewith.

     “‘Master Subsidiary Guaranty’ means a guaranty of the Obligations, executed by the Guarantor s substantially in the form of Exhibit A.

     “‘Maturity Date’ means July 30, 2007.

     “‘Obligations’ means all present and future obligations of every kind or nature of Borrowers or any Borrower Party at any time and from time to time owed to the Lender, any Person entitled to indemnification, or any one or more of them, under any one or more of the Loan Documents, whether due or to become due, matured or to become mature, liquidated or unliquidated, or contingent or actual, including obligations of performance as well as obligations of payment, and including interest that accrues after the commencement of any proceeding under any Debtor Relief Law by or against Borrowers or any Subsidiary or Affiliate of Borrowers.”

          2.2 Commitment, Interest, Fees and Payment Procedures. Section 2 of the Credit Agreement which has been incorporated herein by reference is amended to read as follows:

     “2.1 Committed Loans.

     (a) Subject to the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement, the Lender agrees, to make, Convert and Continue Committed Loans during the Availability Period as Borrowers may request; provided, however, that after giving effect to any Borrowing, the aggregate Outstanding Amount under this Agreement shall not exceed the Commitment. Subject to the foregoing and other terms and conditions hereof, Borrowers may borrow, Convert, Continue, prepay and reborrow Loans as set forth herein without premium or penalty.

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     (b) Loans made by the Lender shall be evidenced by one or more loan accounts or records maintained by the Lender in the ordinary course of business. Upon the request of the Lender, its Loans may be evidenced by one or more notes, instead of or in addition to loan accounts. (The Lender may endorse on the schedules annexed to its note(s) the date, amount and maturity of Loans and payments with respect thereto. Such loan accounts, records or note(s) shall be conclusive absent manifest error of the amount of such Loans and payments thereon. Any failure so to record or any error in doing so shall not, however, limit or otherwise affect the obligation of Borrowers to pay any amount owing with respect to the Loans.

     (c) The Lender’s obligations under this Agreement and the Commitment hereunder shall not affect the Lender’s Commitment under the Syndicated Agreement.”

     “2.2 Borrowings, Conversions and Continuations of Committed Loans.

     (a) Borrowers may irrevocably request a Borrowing, Conversion or Continuation of Committed Loans in a Minimum Amount therefor by delivering a duly completed Request for Extension of Credit therefor by Requisite Notice to the Lender not later than the Requisite Time therefor. All Borrowings, Conversions or Continuations shall constitute Base Rate Loans unless properly and timely otherwise designated as set forth in the preceding sentence.

     (b) Unless the Lender otherwise agrees, Loans with no more than ten different Interest Periods shall be outstanding at any one time.

     (c) No Loans other than Base Rate Loans may be requested or continued during the existence of an Event of Default. During the existence of an Event of Default, the Lender may determine that any or all of the then outstanding Committed Loans under this Agreement other than Base Rate Loans shall be Converted to Base Rate Loans. Such Conversion shall be effective upon notice to Borrowers from the Lender and shall continue so long as such Event of Default continues to exist.

     (d) If a Loan is to be made on the same date that another Loan is due and payable, Borrowers or the Lender, as the case may be, shall make available to the other the net amount of funds giving effect to both such Loans and the effect for purposes of this Agreement shall be the same as if separate transfers of funds had been made with respect to each such Loan.”

     “2.3 Prepayments.

     (a) Upon Requisite Notice to the Lender not later than the Requisite Time therefor, Borrowers may at any time and from time to time voluntarily prepay Committed Loans in the Minimum Amount therefor.

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     (b) If for any reason the Outstanding Amount exceeds the Commitments as in effect or as reduced or because of any limitation set forth in this Agreement or otherwise, Borrowers shall immediately prepay Loans in an aggregate amount equal to such excess.

     (c) Any prepayment of a Loan other than a Base Rate Loan shall be accompanied by all accrued interest thereon, together with the costs set forth in Section 3.6 of the Syndicated Agreement.”

     “2.4 Voluntary Reduction or Termination of Commitments. Upon Requisite Notice to the Lender not later than the Requisite Time therefor, Borrowers shall have the right, at any time and from time to time, without penalty or charge, to permanently and irrevocably reduce the Commitment in a Minimum Amount therefor, or terminate the then unused portion of the Commitment, provided, that Borrowers shall not terminate or reduce the Commitments if, after giving effect thereto and any concurrent prepayment hereunder, the Outstanding Amount would exceed the Aggregate Commitment; provided further, that any such reduction or termination shall be accompanied by payment of all accrued and unpaid commitment fees with respect to the portion of the Commitment being reduced or terminated.”

     “2.5 Principal and Interest.

     (a) If not sooner paid, Borrowers shall pay, and jointly and severally agree to pay, the outstanding principal amount of each Committed Loan on the Maturity Date.

     (b) Subject to subsection (c), Borrowers jointly and severally agree to pay interest on the unpaid principal amount of the Loans (before and after default, before and after maturity, before and after judgment, and before and after the commencement of any proceeding under any Debtor Relief Law) from the date borrowed until paid in full (whether by acceleration or otherwise) on each Interest Payment Date for each type of Loan at a rate per annum equal to the applicable interest rate determined in accordance with the definition thereof, plus, if applicable, Applicable Margin.

     (c) If any amount payable by Borrowers under any Loan Document is not paid when due (without regard to any applicable grace periods), it shall thereafter bear interest at a fluctuating interest rate per annum at all times equal to the Default Rate to the fullest extent permitted by applicable Laws. Upon the request of the Lender, while any Event of Default exists, Borrowers shall pay interest on the principal amount of all outstanding Obligations hereunder at a fluctuating interest rate per annum at all times equal to the Default Rate to the fullest extent permitted by applicable Laws. Accrued and unpaid interest on past due amounts including, without limitation, interest on past due interest shall be compounded monthly, on the last day of each calendar month, to the fullest extent permitted by applicable Laws and payable upon demand.”

     “2.6 Fees. Borrowers jointly and severally agree to pay to the Lender a commitment fee equal to the Applicable Margin times the actual daily amount by which the Commitment exceeds the Outstanding Amount. The commitment fee shall accrue at

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all times from the Closing Date until the Maturity Date and shall be payable quarterly in arrears on the last Business Day of each Quarterly Payment Date. The commitment fee shall be calculated quarterly in arrears, and if there is any change in the Applicable Margin during any quarter, the actual daily amount shall be computed and multiplied by the Applicable Margin separately for each period during such quarter that such Applicable Margin was in effect. The commitment fee shall accrue at all times, including at any time during which one or more conditions in Section 4 of the Syndicated Agreement are not met.”

     “2.7 Computation of Interest and Fees. Computation of interest on Base Rate Loans shall be calculated on the basis of a year of 365 or 366 days, as the case may be, and the actual number of days elapsed; computation of interest on all other types of Loans and all fees under this Agreement shall be calculated on the basis of a year of 360 days and the actual number of days elapsed, which results in a higher yield to the Lender than a method based on a year of 365 or 366 days. Interest shall accrue on each Loan for the day on which the Loan is made; interest shall not accrue on a Loan, or any portion thereof, for the day on which the Loan or such portion is paid. Any Loan that is repaid on the same day on which it is made shall bear interest for one day. Notwithstanding anything in this Agreement to the contrary, interest in excess of the maximum amount permitted by applicable Laws shall not accrue or be payable hereunder, and any amount paid as interest hereunder which would otherwise be in excess of such maximum permitted amount shall instead be treated as a payment of principal.”

     “2.8 Manner and Treatment of Payments among Borrowers.

     (a) All payments to be made by Borrowers shall be made without condition or deduction for any counterclaim, defense, recoupment or setoff. Except as otherwise expressly provided herein, all payments by Borrowers shall be made to the Lender at its Lending Office not later than the Requisite Time for such type of payment in Dollars in immediately available funds. All payments received after such Requisite Time shall be deemed received on the next succeeding Business Day. All payments shall be made in immediately available funds in lawful money of the United States of America.

     (b) Subject to the definition of “Interest Period,” if any payment to be made by Borrowers or any other Borrower Party shall come due on a day other than a Business Day, payment shall instead be considered due on the next succeeding Business Day and the extension of time shall be reflected in computing interest and fees.”

     “2.9 Funding Sources. Nothing in this Agreement shall be deemed to obligate the Lender to obtain the funds for any Loan in any particular place or manner or to constitute a representation by the Lender that it has obtained or will obtain the funds for any Loan in any particular place or manner.”

     “2.10 Automatic Deduction. On each date when the payment of any principal, interest or fees are due hereunder, Borrowers agree to maintain on deposit in an ordinary checking account maintained by Borrowers with the Lender (as such account shall be

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designated by Borrowers in a written notice to the Lender from time to time, the ‘Borrowers Account’) an amount sufficient to pay such principal, interest or fees in full. Borrowers hereby authorize the Lender (i) to deduct automatically all interest or fees when due hereunder from the Borrowers Account, and (ii) if and to the extent any payment under this Agreement or any other Loan Document is not made when due, to deduct automatically any such amount from any or all of the accounts of Borrowers maintained with the Lender. The Lender agrees to provide timely notice to Borrowers of any automatic deduction made pursuant to this Section 2.12 of the Syndicated Agreement.”

          2.3 Events of Default. Immediately after Section 8.1(k) of the Syndicated Agreement, which has been incorporated herein by reference, a new Event of Default is added to this Agreement to read as follows:

“(l) An Event of Default shall occur under, and as defined in, the Syndicated Agreement.”

Section 3
CONDITIONS

          3.1 Additional Conditions to Making Loans Under This Agreement. In addition to the conditions incorporated into this Agreement by reference, the obligation of the Lender to make the initial Loan to be made by it under this Agreement is subject to the following conditions precedent, each of which shall be satisfied prior to the making of the initial Loan:

               (a) The Lender shall have received all of the following, each of which shall be originals unless otherwise specified, each properly executed by a Responsible Officer of each Borrower (except in the case of the Master Subsidiary Guaranty under subsection (ii)), each dated as of the Closing Date or, in the case of the documents required under subsection (iv) below, as of a recent date, and each in form and substance satisfactory to the Lender and its legal counsel, unless otherwise agreed by the Lender:

          (i) at least one executed counterpart of this Agreement, together with arrangements satisfactory to the Lender;

          (ii) the Master Subsidiary Guaranty executed by each Guarantor;

          (iii) an Opinion of Counsel; and

          (iv) a copy, certified to be true, of the resolutions or other authorizing documents of the Borrowers and each Guarantor in form and substance satisfactory to the Lender and authorizing the execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement and the other Loan Documents pursuant hereto together with good standing certificates from the state where each such Person is organized.

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               (b) Any fees required to be paid on or before the Closing Date shall have been paid.

               (c) Attorney Costs of the Lender to the extent invoiced prior to or on the Closing Date, plus such additional amounts of Attorney Costs as shall constitute Lender’s reasonable estimate of Attorney Costs incurred or to be incurred by it through the closing proceedings (provided that such estimate shall not hereafter preclude final settling of accounts between Borrowers and Lender) shall have been paid.

               (d) The representations and warranties of Borrowers contained in Section 5 of the Syndicated Agreement, as in effect as of the date hereof and as incorporated herein by reference, shall be true and correct.

               (e) Borrowers and any other Borrower Parties shall be in compliance with all the terms and provisions of the Loan Documents, and no Default or Event of Default shall have occurred and be continuing under this Agreement or the Syndicated Agreement.

Section 4
MISCELLANEOUS

          4.1 Governing Law; Jurisdiction; Etc.

               (a) GOVERNING LAW. THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE GOVERNED BY, AND CONSTRUED IN ACCORDANCE WITH, THE LAW OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA.

               (b) SUBMISSION TO JURISDICTION. EACH BORROWER AND EACH OTHER BORROWER PARTY IRREVOCABLY AND UNCONDITIONALLY SUBMITS, FOR ITSELF AND ITS PROPERTY, TO THE NONEXCLUSIVE JURISDICTION OF THE COURTS OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA SITTING IN LOS ANGELES COUNTY AND OF THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT OF THE CENTRAL DISTRICT, AND ANY APPELLATE COURT FROM ANY THEREOF, IN ANY ACTION OR PROCEEDING ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT OR ANY OTHER LOAN DOCUMENT, OR FOR RECOGNITION OR ENFORCEMENT OF ANY JUDGMENT, AND EACH OF THE PARTIES HERETO IRREVOCABLY AND UNCONDITIONALLY AGREES THAT ALL CLAIMS IN RESPECT OF ANY SUCH ACTION OR PROCEEDING MAY BE HEARD AND DETERMINED IN SUCH CALIFORNIA STATE COURT OR, TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN SUCH FEDERAL COURT. EACH OF THE PARTIES HERETO AGREES THAT A FINAL JUDGMENT IN ANY SUCH ACTION OR PROCEEDING SHALL BE CONCLUSIVE AND MAY BE ENFORCED IN OTHER JURISDICTIONS BY SUIT ON THE JUDGMENT OR IN ANY OTHER MANNER PROVIDED BY LAW. NOTHING IN THIS AGREEMENT OR IN ANY OTHER LOAN DOCUMENT SHALL AFFECT ANY RIGHT THAT THE LENDER MAY OTHERWISE HAVE TO BRING ANY ACTION OR PROCEEDING RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT OR ANY OTHER LOAN DOCUMENT AGAINST EITHER BORROWER OR ANY OTHER BORROWER PARTY OR ITS PROPERTIES IN THE COURTS OF ANY JURISDICTION.

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               (c) WAIVER OF VENUE. EACH BORROWER AND EACH OTHER BORROWER PARTY IRREVOCABLY AND UNCONDITIONALLY WAIVES, TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, ANY OBJECTION THAT IT MAY NOW OR HEREAFTER HAVE TO THE LAYING OF VENUE OF ANY ACTION OR PROCEEDING ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT OR ANY OTHER LOAN DOCUMENT IN ANY COURT REFERRED TO IN PARAGRAPH (b) OF THIS SECTION. EACH OF THE PARTIES HERETO HEREBY IRREVOCABLY WAIVES, TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, THE DEFENSE OF AN INCONVENIENT FORUM TO THE MAINTENANCE OF SUCH ACTION OR PROCEEDING IN ANY SUCH COURT.

               (d) SERVICE OF PROCESS. EACH PARTY HERETO IRREVOCABLY CONSENTS TO SERVICE OF PROCESS IN THE MANNER PROVIDED FOR NOTICES IN SECTION 10.2 OF THE SYNDICATED AGREEMENT. NOTHING IN THIS AGREEMENT WILL AFFECT THE RIGHT OF ANY PARTY HERETO TO SERVE PROCESS IN ANY OTHER MANNER PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW.

          4.2 Waiver of Jury Trial.

               (a) EACH PARTY HERETO HEREBY IRREVOCABLY WAIVES, TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, ANY RIGHT IT MAY HAVE TO A TRIAL BY JURY IN ANY LEGAL PROCEEDING DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT OR ANY OTHER LOAN DOCUMENT OR THE TRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED HEREBY OR THEREBY (WHETHER BASED ON CONTRACT, TORT OR ANY OTHER THEORY). EACH PARTY HERETO (1) CERTIFIES THAT NO REPRESENTATIVE, AGENT OR ATTORNEY OF ANY OTHER PERSON HAS REPRESENTED, EXPRESSLY OR OTHERWISE, THAT SUCH OTHER PERSON WOULD NOT, IN THE EVENT OF LITIGATION, SEEK TO ENFORCE THE FOREGOING WAIVER AND (2) ACKNOWLEDGES THAT IT AND THE OTHER PARTIES HERETO HAVE BEEN INDUCED TO ENTER INTO THIS AGREEMENT AND THE OTHER LOAN DOCUMENTS BY, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THE MUTUAL WAIVERS AND CERTIFICATIONS IN THIS SECTION.

               (b) NOTWITHSTANDING ANY OTHER PROVISION OF THIS AGREEMENT OR ANY OTHER LOAN DOCUMENT TO THE CONTRARY, IF THE FOREGOING IRREVOCABLE WAIVER OF ALL RIGHT TO TRIAL BY JURY IS RULED INVALID BY A COURT OF LAW, THEN ANY CONTROVERSIES OR CLAIMS BETWEEN THE PARTIES, WHETHER ARISING IN CONTRACT, TORT OR BY STATUTE, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO CONTROVERSIES OR CLAIMS THAT ARISE OUT OF OR RELATE TO: (1) THIS AGREEMENT (INCLUDING ANY RENEWALS, EXTENSIONS OR MODIFICATIONS); OR (2) ANY DOCUMENT RELATED TO THIS

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AGREEMENT (COLLECTIVELY A “CLAIM”) SHALL AT THE REQUEST OF ANY PARTY BE DETERMINED BY BINDING ARBITRATION. FOR THE PURPOSES OF THIS ARBITRATION PROVISION ONLY, THE TERM “PARTIES” SHALL INCLUDE ANY PARENT CORPORATION, SUBSIDIARY OR AFFILIATE OF THE LENDER INVOLVED IN THE SERVICING, MANAGEMENT OR ADMINISTRATION OF ANY OBLIGATION DESCRIBED OR EVIDENCED BY THIS AGREEMENT.

               (c) AT THE REQUEST OF ANY PARTY TO THIS AGREEMENT, ANY CLAIM SHALL BE RESOLVED BY BINDING ARBITRATION IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FEDERAL ARBITRATION ACT (TITLE 9, U.S. CODE) (THE “ACT”). THE ACT WILL APPLY EVEN THOUGH THIS AGREEMENT PROVIDES THAT IT IS GOVERNED BY THE LAW OF A SPECIFIED STATE. THE ARBITRATION WILL TAKE PLACE ON AN INDIVIDUAL BASIS WITHOUT RESORT TO ANY FORM OF CLASS ACTION.

               (d) ARBITRATION PROCEEDINGS WILL BE DETERMINED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ACT, THE THEN-CURRENT RULES AND PROCEDURES FOR THE ARBITRATION OF FINANCIAL SERVICES DISPUTES OF THE AMERICAN ARBITRATION ASSOCIATION OR ANY SUCCESSOR THEREOF (“AAA”), AND THE TERMS OF THIS SECTION. IN THE EVENT OF ANY INCONSISTENCY, THE TERMS OF THIS SECTION SHALL CONTROL. IF AAA IS UNWILLING OR UNABLE TO (1) SERVE AS THE PROVIDER OF ARBITRATION OR (2) ENFORCE ANY PROVISION OF THIS ARBITRATION CLAUSE, ANY PARTY TO THIS AGREEMENT MAY SUBSTITUTE ANOTHER ARBITRATION ORGANIZATION WITH SIMILAR PROCEDURES TO SERVE AS THE PROVIDER OF ARBITRATION.

               (e) THE ARBITRATION SHALL BE ADMINISTERED BY AAA AND CONDUCTED, UNLESS OTHERWISE REQUIRED BY LAW, IN ANY U.S. STATE WHERE REAL OR TANGIBLE PERSONAL PROPERTY COLLATERAL FOR THIS CREDIT IS LOCATED OR IF THERE IS NO SUCH COLLATERAL, IN THE STATE SPECIFIED IN THE GOVERNING LAW SECTION OF THIS AGREEMENT. ALL CLAIMS SHALL BE DETERMINED BY ONE ARBITRATOR; HOWEVER, IF CLAIMS EXCEED FIVE MILLION DOLLARS ($5,000,000), UPON THE REQUEST OF ANY PARTY, THE CLAIMS SHALL BE DECIDED BY THREE ARBITRATORS. ALL ARBITRATION HEARINGS SHALL COMMENCE WITHIN NINETY (90) DAYS OF THE DEMAND FOR ARBITRATION AND CLOSE WITHIN NINETY (90) DAYS OF COMMENCEMENT AND THE AWARD OF THE ARBITRATOR(S) SHALL BE ISSUED WITHIN THIRTY (30) DAYS OF THE CLOSE OF THE HEARING. HOWEVER, THE ARBITRATOR(S), UPON A SHOWING OF GOOD CAUSE, MAY EXTEND THE COMMENCEMENT OF THE HEARING FOR UP TO AN ADDITIONAL SIXTY (60) DAYS. THE ARBITRATOR(S) SHALL PROVIDE A CONCISE WRITTEN STATEMENT OF REASONS FOR THE AWARD. THE ARBITRATION AWARD MAY BE SUBMITTED TO ANY COURT HAVING JURISDICTION TO BE CONFIRMED, JUDGMENT ENTERED AND ENFORCED.

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               (f) THE ARBITRATOR(S) WILL GIVE EFFECT TO STATUTES OF LIMITATION IN DETERMINING ANY CLAIM AND MAY DISMISS THE ARBITRATION ON THE BASIS THAT THE CLAIM IS BARRED. FOR PURPOSES OF THE APPLICATION OF THE STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS, THE SERVICE ON AAA UNDER APPLICABLE AAA RULES OF A NOTICE OF CLAIM IS THE EQUIVALENT OF THE FILING OF A LAWSUIT. ANY DISPUTE CONCERNING THIS ARBITRATION PROVISION OR WHETHER A CLAIM IS ARBITRABLE SHALL BE DETERMINED BY THE ARBITRATOR(S). THE ARBITRATOR(S) SHALL HAVE THE POWER TO AWARD LEGAL FEES PURSUANT TO THE TERMS OF THIS AGREEMENT.

               (g) THIS SECTION DOES NOT LIMIT THE RIGHT OF ANY PARTY TO: (1) EXERCISE SELF-HELP REMEDIES, SUCH AS BUT NOT LIMITED TO, SETOFF; (2) INITIATE JUDICIAL OR NON-JUDICIAL FORECLOSURE AGAINST ANY REAL OR PERSONAL PROPERTY COLLATERAL (IF ANY); (3) EXERCISE ANY JUDICIAL OR POWER OF SALE RIGHTS, OR (4) ACT IN A COURT OF LAW TO OBTAIN AN INTERIM REMEDY, SUCH AS BUT NOT LIMITED TO, INJUNCTIVE RELIEF, WRIT OF POSSESSION OR APPOINTMENT OF A RECEIVER, OR ADDITIONAL OR SUPPLEMENTARY REMEDIES.

               (h) THE PROCEDURE DESCRIBED ABOVE WILL NOT APPLY IF THE CLAIM, AT THE TIME OF THE PROPOSED SUBMISSION TO ARBITRATION, ARISES FROM OR RELATES TO AN OBLIGATION TO THE LENDER SECURED BY REAL PROPERTY. IN THIS CASE, ALL OF THE PARTIES TO THIS AGREEMENT MUST CONSENT TO SUBMISSION OF THE CLAIM TO ARBITRATION. IF ALL SUCH PARTIES DO NOT CONSENT TO ARBITRATION, THE CLAIM WILL BE RESOLVED AS FOLLOWS: THE PARTIES WILL DESIGNATE A REFEREE (OR A PANEL OF REFEREES) SELECTED UNDER THE AUSPICES OF AAA IN THE SAME MANNER AS ARBITRATORS ARE SELECTED IN AAA ADMINISTERED PROCEEDINGS. THE DESIGNATED REFEREE(S) WILL BE APPOINTED BY A COURT AS PROVIDED IN CALIFORNIA CODE OF CIVIL PROCEDURE SECTION 638 AND THE FOLLOWING RELATED SECTIONS. THE REFEREE (OR PRESIDING REFEREE OF THE PANEL) WILL BE AN ACTIVE ATTORNEY OR A RETIRED JUDGE. THE AWARD THAT RESULTS FROM THE DECISION OF THE REFEREE(S) WILL BE ENTERED AS A JUDGMENT IN THE COURT THAT APPOINTED THE REFEREE, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF CALIFORNIA CODE OF CIVIL PROCEDURE SECTIONS 644 AND 645.

               (i) THE FILING OF A COURT ACTION IS NOT INTENDED TO CONSTITUTE A WAIVER OF THE RIGHT OF ANY PARTY, INCLUDING THE SUING PARTY, THEREAFTER TO REQUIRE SUBMITTAL OF THE CLAIM TO ARBITRATION.

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          4.3 USA PATRIOT Act Notice. The Lender hereby notifies each Borrower that pursuant to the requirements of the USA Patriot Act (Title III of Pub. L. 107-56 (signed into law October 26, 2001)) (the “Act”), it is required to obtain, verify and record information that identifies either Borrower, which information includes the name and address of such Borrower and other information that will allow the Lender to identify such Borrower in accordance with the Act.

          4.4 Surety Waivers. In the event that either Borrower is deemed to be a guarantor or a surety with respect to the Obligations under this Agreement, then such Borrower shall be deemed to have agreed to the provisions of Sections 7 and 8 of the Master Subsidiary Guaranty.

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          IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Credit Agreement to be duly executed as of the date first above written.

RELIANCE STEEL & ALUMINUM CO., a California corporation
By:	/s/ David H. Hannah
Name:	David H. Hannah
Title:	Chief Executive Officer
By:	/s/ Karla Lewis
Name:	Karla Lewis
Title:	Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
RSAC MANAGEMENT CORP., a California corporation
By:	/s/ David H. Hannah
Name:	David H. Hannah
Title:	Chief Executive Officer
By:	/s/ Karla Lewis
Name:	Karla Lewis
Title:	Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

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BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., as Lender
By:	/s/ Craig McGuire
Name:	Craig McGuire
Title:	Senior Vice President

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CERTIFICATE

The undersigned, who is the Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer or other authorized officer of each Borrower and Guarantor and is authorized to deliver this Certificate on their behalf, certifies to the Lender that (1) since the date of the Syndicated Agreement, including the First Amendment thereto, there has been no change in the Articles of Incorporation or By-Laws (or, in the case of a limited liability company, Articles of Organization or Operating Agreement) of such Person, except for any modifications attached hereto and (2) the Lender may conclusively rely on this Certificate unless and until superseding documents shall be delivered to the Lender.

Karla Lewis

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EXHIBIT A

MASTER SUBSIDIARY GUARANTY

          This MASTER SUBSIDIARY GUARANTY (this “Guaranty”), dated as of July 31, 2006 is made by the undersigned entities identified as “Guarantors” on Schedule 5.15 of the Syndicated Agreement (as defined in the Credit Agreement described below) and the entities becoming a party hereto pursuant to Section 13 below, in favor of BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. (the “Lender”).

RECITALS

          A. Pursuant to that certain Credit Agreement dated as of July 31, 2006 (as from time to time amended, extended, further restated, modified or supplemented, the “Credit Agreement”; capitalized terms used herein shall have the meanings assigned to them in the Credit Agreement), among Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co. (“RSA”), RSAC Management Corp., a California corporation (“RSAC Management”, and together with RSA, jointly and severally, “Borrowers” and individually, a “Borrower”) and the Lender, the Lender has agreed to extend credit facilities to Borrowers on the terms and conditions set forth therein.

          B. The Credit Agreement provides, as a condition precedent to Lender’s obligations to continue extending credit facilities to Borrowers, that the Guarantors shall each execute and deliver this Guaranty in favor of the Lender.

          C. Guarantors expect to realize direct and indirect benefits as the result of the availability of the aforementioned credit facilities, and as the result of the execution of this Guaranty.

AGREEMENT

          NOW, THEREFORE, in order to induce the Lender to continue extending credit facilities to Borrowers, and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and adequacy of which hereby is acknowledged, Guarantors hereby represent, warrant, covenant, agree and guaranty as follows:

          1. Definitions.

          “Credit Agreement” means that certain Credit Agreement referred to in Recital A above. This Guaranty is the Master Subsidiary Guaranty referred to in the Credit Agreement and is one of the Loan Documents. The following terms, as used herein, shall have the meanings respectively set forth after each:

          “Guarantied Obligations” means all obligations of Borrowers, and either of them, under the Loan Documents, whether due or to become due, matured or unmatured, liquidated or unliquidated, or contingent or absolute, including obligations of performance as

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well as obligations of payment, and including interest that accrues after the commencement of any bankruptcy or insolvency proceeding by or against Borrowers, a Guarantor or any other Person.

          2. Guaranty of Guarantied Obligations. (a) Guarantors, jointly and severally, irrevocably and unconditionally guaranty, as primary obligors and not merely as sureties, the due and punctual payment in full of all Guarantied Obligations when the same shall become due (after giving effect to any applicable grace periods), whether at stated maturity, by acceleration, demand or otherwise (including amounts that would become due but for the operation of the automatic stay under Section 362(a) of the Bankruptcy Code, 11 U.S.C. § 362(a)).

          Each Guarantor acknowledges that a portion of the Loans may be advanced to it, that Letters of Credit may be issued for the benefit of its business and that the Guarantied Obligations are being incurred for and will inure to its benefit.

          Any interest on any portion of the Guarantied Obligations that accrues after the commencement of any proceeding, voluntary or involuntary, involving the bankruptcy, insolvency, receivership, reorganization, liquidation or arrangement of Borrowers (or, if interest on any portion of the Guarantied Obligations ceases to accrue by operation of law by reason of the commencement of said proceeding, such interest as would have accrued on such portion of the Guarantied Obligations if said proceeding had not been commenced) shall be included in the Guarantied Obligations because it is the intention of each Guarantor and the Lender that the Guarantied Obligations should be determined without regard to any rule of law or order that may relieve Borrowers of any portion of such Guarantied Obligations.

          In the event that all or any portion of the Guarantied Obligations is paid by Borrowers, the obligations of each Guarantor hereunder shall continue and remain in full force and effect or be reinstated, as the case may be, in the event that all or any part of such payment(s) is rescinded or recovered directly or indirectly from the Lender as a preference, fraudulent transfer or otherwise, and any such payments that are so rescinded or recovered shall constitute Guarantied Obligations.

          Subject to the other provisions of this Section 2, upon the failure of Borrowers to pay any of the Guarantied Obligations when and as the same shall become due (after giving effect to any applicable grace periods), each Guarantor will upon demand pay, or cause to be paid, in cash, to the Lender an amount equal to the aggregate of the unpaid Guarantied Obligations.

          (b) Anything contained in this Guaranty to the contrary notwithstanding, the obligations of each Guarantor under this Guaranty and the other Loan Documents shall be limited to a maximum aggregate amount equal to the largest amount that would not render its obligations hereunder subject to avoidance as a fraudulent transfer or conveyance under Section 548 of Title 11 of the United States Code or any applicable provisions of comparable state law (collectively, the “Fraudulent Transfer Laws”), in each case after giving effect to all other liabilities of such Guarantor, contingent or otherwise, that are relevant under the Fraudulent

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Transfer Laws (specifically excluding, however, any liabilities of such Guarantor (x) in respect of intercompany indebtedness to Borrowers or other affiliates of Borrowers to the extent that such indebtedness would be discharged in an amount equal to the amount paid by such Guarantor hereunder and (y) under any guaranty of subordinated indebtedness which guaranty contains a limitation as to maximum amount similar to that set forth in this Section 2(b), pursuant to which the liability of such Guarantor hereunder is included in the liabilities taken into account in determining such maximum amount) and after giving effect as assets to the value (as determined under the applicable provisions of the Fraudulent Transfer Laws) of any rights to subrogation, reimbursement, indemnification or contribution of such Guarantor pursuant to applicable law or pursuant to the terms of any agreement.

          (c) Each Guarantor under this Guaranty, and each guarantor under other guaranties, if any, relating to the Credit Agreement (the “Related Guaranties”) that contain a contribution provision similar to that set forth in this Section 2(c), together desire to allocate among themselves (collectively, the “Contributing Guarantors”), in a fair and equitable manner, their obligations arising under this Guaranty and the Related Guaranties. Accordingly, in the event any payment or distribution is made on any date by a Guarantor under this Guaranty or a guarantor under a Related Guaranty, each such Guarantor or such other guarantor shall be entitled to a contribution from each of the other Contributing Guarantors in the maximum amount permitted by law so as to maximize the aggregate amount of the Guarantied Obligations paid to the Lender.

          3. Nature of Guaranty. This Guaranty is irrevocable and continuing in nature and relates to any Guarantied Obligations now existing or hereafter arising. This Guaranty is a guaranty of prompt and punctual payment and performance and is not a guaranty of collection.

          4. Relationship to Other Agreements. Nothing herein shall in any way modify or limit the effect of terms or conditions set forth in any other document, instrument or agreement executed by any Guarantor or in connection with the Guarantied Obligations, but each and every term and condition hereof shall be in addition thereto. All provisions contained in the Credit Agreement or any other Loan Document that apply to Loan Documents generally are fully applicable to this Guaranty and are incorporated herein by this reference.

          5. Subordination of Indebtedness of Borrowers to a Guarantor to the Guarantied Obligations. Each Guarantor agrees that:

     (a) Any indebtedness of Borrowers now or hereafter owed to any Guarantor hereby is subordinated to the Guarantied Obligations.

     (b) If the Lender so requests, any such indebtedness of Borrowers now or hereafter owed to any Guarantor shall be collected, enforced and received by Guarantor as trustee for the Lender and shall be paid over to the Lender in kind on account of the Guarantied Obligations.

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          6. Statute of Limitations and Other Laws. Until the Guarantied Obligations shall have been paid and performed in full, all of the rights, privileges, powers and remedies granted to the Lender hereunder shall continue to exist and may be exercised by the Lender at any time and from time to time irrespective of the fact that any of the Guarantied Obligations may become barred by any statute of limitations. Each Guarantor expressly waives the benefit of any and all statutes of limitation, and any and all laws providing for exemption of property from execution or for valuation and appraisal upon foreclosure, to the maximum extent permitted by applicable law.

          7. Waivers and Consents. Each Guarantor acknowledges that the obligations undertaken herein involve the guaranty of obligations of Persons other than such Guarantor and, in full recognition of that fact, consents and agrees that the Lender may, at any time and from time to time, without notice or demand, and without affecting the enforceability or continuing effectiveness hereof: (a) supplement, modify, amend, extend, renew, accelerate or otherwise change the time for payment or the terms of the Guarantied Obligations or any part thereof, including any increase or decrease of the rate(s) of interest thereon; (b) supplement, modify, amend or waive, or enter into or give any agreement, approval or consent with respect to, the Guarantied Obligations or any part thereof, or any of the Loan Documents or any additional security or guaranties, or any condition, covenant, default, remedy, right, representation or term thereof or thereunder; (c) accept new or additional instruments, documents or agreements in exchange for or relative to any of the Loan Documents or the Guarantied Obligations or any part thereof; (d) accept partial payments on the Guarantied Obligations; (e) receive and hold security or additional security or guaranties for the Guarantied Obligations or any part thereof; (f) release, reconvey, terminate, waive, abandon, fail to perfect, subordinate, exchange, substitute, transfer and/or enforce any security or guaranties, and apply any security and direct the order or manner of sale thereof as the Lender in its sole and absolute discretion may determine; (g) release any Person from any liability with respect to the Guarantied Obligations or any part thereof; (h) settle, release on terms satisfactory to the Lender or by operation of applicable laws or otherwise liquidate or enforce any Guarantied Obligations and any security or guaranty therefor in any manner, consent to the transfer of any security and bid and purchase at any sale; and/or (i) consent to the merger, change or any other restructuring or termination of the corporate existence of Borrowers, any Guarantor or any other Person, and correspondingly restructure the Guarantied Obligations, and any such merger, change, restructuring or termination shall not affect the liability of any Guarantor or the continuing effectiveness hereof, or the enforceability hereof with respect to all or any part of the Guarantied Obligations.

          Upon the occurrence and during the continuance of any Event of Default, the Lender may enforce this Guaranty independently of any other remedy or security the Lender at any time may have or hold in connection with the Guarantied Obligations, and it shall not be necessary for the Lender to marshal assets in favor of Borrowers, any Guarantor or any other Person or to proceed upon or against and/or exhaust any security or remedy before proceeding to enforce this Guaranty. Each Guarantor expressly waives any right to require the Lender to marshal assets in favor of Borrowers, any Guarantor or any other Person or to proceed against Borrowers, any Guarantor or any collateral provided by any Person, and agrees that the Lender

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may proceed against Borrowers, any Guarantor and/or any collateral in such order as the Lender shall determine in its sole and absolute discretion. The Lender may file a separate action or actions against Borrowers and/or any Guarantor without respect to whether action is brought or prosecuted with respect to any security or against any other Person, or whether any other Person is joined in any action or actions. Each Guarantor agrees that the Lender and any Borrower Party may deal with each other in connection with the Guarantied Obligations or otherwise, or alter any contracts or agreements now or hereafter existing between any of them, in any manner whatsoever, all without in any way altering or affecting the enforceability of this Guaranty. The Lender’s rights hereunder shall be reinstated and revived, and the enforceability of this Guaranty shall continue, with respect to any amount at any time paid on account of the Guarantied Obligations which thereafter shall be required to be restored or returned by the Lender upon the bankruptcy, insolvency or reorganization of Borrowers or any other Person, or otherwise, all as though such amount had not been paid. The rights of the Lender created or granted herein and the enforceability of this Guaranty with respect to each Guarantor at all times shall remain effective to guaranty the full amount of all the Guarantied Obligations even though the Guarantied Obligations, or any part thereof, or any security or guaranty therefor, may be or hereafter may become invalid or otherwise unenforceable as against Borrowers or any other guarantor or surety and whether or not Borrowers shall have any personal liability with respect thereto. Each Guarantor expressly waives any and all defenses now or hereafter arising or asserted by reason of (a) any disability or other defense of Borrowers with respect to the Guarantied Obligations, (b) the unenforceability or invalidity of any security or guaranty for the Guarantied Obligations or the lack of perfection or continuing perfection or failure of priority of any security for the Guarantied Obligations, (c) the cessation for any cause whatsoever of the liability of Borrowers or any other guarantor (other than by reason of the full payment and performance of all Guarantied Obligations), (d) any failure of the Lender to marshal assets in favor of Borrowers or any other Person, (e) any failure of the Lender to give notice of sale or other disposition of any collateral to Borrowers, any Guarantor or any other Person or any defect in any notice that may be given in connection with any sale or disposition of any collateral, (f) any failure of the Lender to comply with applicable laws in connection with the sale or other disposition of any collateral or other security for any Guarantied Obligations, including, without limitation, any failure of the Lender to conduct a commercially reasonable sale or other disposition of any collateral or other security for any Guarantied Obligation, (g) any act or omission of the Lender or others that directly or indirectly results in or aids the discharge or release of Borrowers or the Guarantied Obligations or any security or guaranty therefor by operation of law or otherwise, (h) any law which provides that the obligation of a surety or guarantor must neither be large in amount nor in other respects more burdensome than that of the principal or which reduces a surety’s or guarantor’s obligation in proportion to the principal obligation, (i) any failure of the Lender to file or enforce a claim in any bankruptcy or other proceeding with respect to any Person, (j) the election by the Lender, in any bankruptcy proceeding of any Person, of the application or non-application of Section 1111(b)(2) of the United States Bankruptcy Code, (k) any extension of credit or the grant of any lien under Section 364 of the United States Bankruptcy Code, (l) any use of cash collateral under Section 363 of the United States Bankruptcy Code, (m) any agreement or stipulation with respect to the provision of adequate protection in any bankruptcy proceeding of any Person, (n) the avoidance of any lien in favor of the Lender for any reason, (o) any bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, arrangement,

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readjustment of debt, liquidation or dissolution proceeding commenced by or against any Person, including any discharge of, or bar or stay against collecting, all or any of the Guarantied Obligations (or any interest thereof) in or as a result of any such proceeding, (p) any rights and defenses that are or may become available to any Guarantor by reason of Sections 2787 to 2855, inclusive, of the California Civil Code, or (q) any action taken by the Lender that is authorized by this Section 7 or any other provision of any Loan Document. Until such time, if any, as all of the Guarantied Obligations have been paid and performed in full and no commitment to advance funds to Borrowers remains in effect and all Letters of Credit shall have expired or been cancelled, no Guarantor shall have any rights of subrogation, contribution, reimbursement or indemnity with respect to Borrowers, any other Guarantor or any other Person liable for any portion of the Guarantied Obligations, and until such time, each Guarantor expressly waives any right to enforce any remedy that the Lender now has or hereafter may have against any other Person and waives the benefit of, or any right to participate in, any collateral now or hereafter held by the Lender. Each Guarantor expressly waives all set-offs and counterclaims and all presentments, demands for payment or performance, notices of nonpayment or nonperformance, protests, notices of protest, notices of dishonor and all other notices or demands of any kind or nature whatsoever with respect to the Guarantied Obligations, and all notices of acceptance of this Guaranty or of the existence, creation or incurring of new or additional Guarantied Obligations.

          8. Condition of Borrower Parties. Each Guarantor represents and warrants to the Lender that it has established adequate means of obtaining financial and other information pertaining to the businesses, operations and condition (financial and otherwise) of Borrowers and their properties on a continuing basis, and that such Guarantor now is and hereafter will be completely familiar with the businesses, operations and condition (financial and otherwise) of Borrowers and their properties. Each Guarantor hereby expressly waives and relinquishes any duty on the part of the Lender (should any such duty exist) to disclose to any Guarantor any matter, fact or thing related to the businesses, operations or condition (financial or otherwise) of Borrowers or their properties, whether now known or hereafter known by the Lender during the life of this Guaranty. With respect to any of the Guarantied Obligations, the Lender need not inquire into the powers of Borrowers or the officers or employees acting or purporting to act on their behalf, and all Guarantied Obligations made or created in good faith reliance upon the professed exercise of such powers shall be guarantied hereby.

          9. Liens on Real Property. In the event that all or any part of the Guarantied Obligations at any time are secured by any one or more deeds of trust or mortgages or other instruments creating or granting liens on any interests in real property, each Guarantor authorizes the Lender, upon the occurrence of and during the continuance of any Event of Default, at its sole option, without notice or demand and without affecting any Guarantied Obligations of any Guarantor, the enforceability of this Guaranty, or the validity or enforceability of any liens of the Lender on any collateral, to foreclose any or all of such deeds of trust or mortgages or other instruments by judicial or nonjudicial sale. Each Guarantor understands and acknowledges that if the Lender forecloses, either by judicial foreclosure or by exercise of power of sale, any deed of trust securing the indebtedness, that foreclosure could impair or destroy any ability that any Guarantor may have to seek reimbursement, contribution

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or indemnification from Borrowers or others based on any right any Guarantor may have of subrogation, reimbursement, contribution or indemnification for any amounts paid by any Guarantor under this Guaranty. Each Guarantor further understands and acknowledges that in the absence of this paragraph, such potential impairment or destruction of any Guarantor’s rights, if any, may entitle Guarantor to assert a defense to this Guaranty based on Section 580d of the California Code of Civil Procedure as interpreted in Union Bank v. Gradsky, 265 Cal. App. 2d. 40 (1968). By executing this Guaranty, each Guarantor freely, irrevocably and unconditionally: (i) waives and relinquishes that defense and agrees that each Guarantor will be fully liable under this Guaranty even though the Lender may foreclose, either by judicial foreclosure or by exercise of power of sale, any deed of trust securing the indebtedness; (ii) agrees that each Guarantor will not assert that defense in any action or proceeding which the Lender may commence to enforce this Guaranty; (iii) acknowledges and agrees that the rights and defenses waived by each Guarantor in this Guaranty include any right or defense that any Guarantor may have or be entitled to assert based upon or arising out of any one or more of Sections 580a, 580b, 580d or 726 of the California Code of Civil Procedure or Section 2848 of the California Civil Code; and (iv) acknowledges and agrees that the Lender is relying on this waiver in creating the indebtedness, and that this waiver is a material part of the consideration which the Lender is receiving for creating the indebtedness.

          10. Costs and Expenses. Each Guarantor agrees to pay to the Lender all costs and expenses (including, without limitation, reasonable attorneys’ fees and disbursements, and costs allocated to in-house counsel) incurred by the Lender in the enforcement or attempted enforcement of this Guaranty, whether or not an action is filed in connection therewith, and in connection with any waiver or amendment of any term or provision hereof. All advances, charges, costs and expenses, including reasonable attorneys’ fees and disbursements, incurred or paid by the Lender in exercising any right, privilege, power or remedy conferred by this Guaranty, or in the enforcement or attempted enforcement thereof, shall be subject hereto and shall become a part of the Guarantied Obligations and shall be paid to the Lender by each Guarantor, immediately upon demand, together with interest thereon at the rate(s) provided for under the Credit Agreement.

          11. Construction of This Guaranty. This Guaranty is intended to give rise to absolute and unconditional obligations on the part of each Guarantor; hence, in any construction hereof, notwithstanding any provision of any Loan Document to the contrary, this Guaranty shall be construed strictly in favor of the Lender in order to accomplish its stated purpose.

          12. Liability. The liability of each Guarantor hereunder is several and is independent of any other guaranties at any time in effect with respect to all or any part of the Guarantied Obligations, and each Guarantor’s liability hereunder may be enforced regardless of the existence of any such guaranties. Any termination by or release of any Guarantor in whole or in part (whether it be another Guarantor under this instrument or not) shall not affect the continuing liability of any Guarantor hereunder, and no notice of any such termination or release shall be required. The execution hereof by each Guarantor is not founded upon an expectation or understanding that there will be any other guarantor of the Guarantied Obligations.

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          13. Additional Guarantors. From time to time entities which become Material Domestic Subsidiaries of Borrowers may become a Guarantor by executing and delivering (i) a Certificate Regarding Additional Guarantors substantially in the form of Exhibit A attached hereto (the “Guarantor Certificate”) and (ii) a Certificate of Secretary substantially in the form of Exhibit B attached hereto (the “Secretary’s Certificate for Guarantor” and together with the Guarantor Certificate, the “Additional Guarantor Documents”). Upon the Lender’s receipt of the Additional Guarantor Documents, this Guaranty shall be deemed amended to include such additional Person as a Guarantor and such Person shall become a party hereto as though a signatory hereto, with no amendment or further action required hereunder and, thereafter, all references to Guarantor shall include such additional Person.

          14. Amendment or Waiver of Guaranty; Incorporated Terms. No amendment or waiver of any provision of this Guaranty, and no consent with respect to any departure by Guarantors shall be effective unless the same shall be in writing and signed by the Lender and Guarantors, and then any such waiver or consent shall be effective only in the specific instance and for the specific purpose for which given. Sections 9.1, 10.3, 10.4, 10.6, 10.7, 10.8, 10.10, 10.14, 10.15 and 10.16 of the Syndicated Agreement are hereby incorporated herein by reference as though fully set forth fully herein.

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          IN WITNESS WHEREOF, each Guarantor has executed this Guaranty by its duly authorized officer as of the date first written above.

ALLEGHENY STEEL DISTRIBUTORS, INC. ALUMINUM AND STAINLESS, INC. CCC STEEL, INC. CHAPEL STEEL CORP. CHATHAM STEEL CORPORATION DURRETT SHEPPARD STEEL CO., INC. PACIFIC METAL COMPANY PDM STEEL SERVICE CENTERS, INC. PHOENIX CORPORATION TOMA METALS, INC. VALEX CORP. VIKING MATERIALS, INC.
By:
Name:	Karla Lewis
Title:	Vice President and Secretary of each of the
	foregoing
PRECISION STRIP, INC. SISKIN STEEL & SUPPLY COMPANY, INC.
By:
Name:	Karla Lewis
Title:	Vice President and Assistant Secretary of
	each of the foregoing
LUSK METALS SERVICE STEEL AEROSPACE CORP
By:
Name:	Karla Lewis
Title:	Chief Financial Officer and Secretary of
	each of the foregoing

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AMERICAN METALS CORPORATION
By:
Name:	Karla Lewis
Title:	Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and
	Secretary of the foregoing
AMERICAN STEEL, L.L.C.
By:
Name:	Karla Lewis
Title:	Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer and
	Secretary of the foregoing
AMI METALS, INC.
By:
Name:	Karla Lewis
Title:	Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and
	Secretary of the foregoing
CENTRAL PLAINS STEEL CO.
By:
Name:	Karla Lewis
Title:	Vice President, Treasurer and Secretary of the
	foregoing
LIEBOVICH BROS., INC.
By:
Name:	Karla Lewis
Title:	Vice President, Assistant Treasurer and
	Assistant Secretary of the foregoing

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ACKNOWLEDGED:

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

By:

Name:

Title:

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EXHIBIT A TO MASTER SUBSIDIARY GUARANTY

CERTIFICATE REGARDING ADDITIONAL GUARANTORS

Dated:                                         ,                     

          Reference is made to that certain Master Subsidiary Guaranty dated as of July 31, 2006, as amended (the “Guaranty”), by and among the Guarantors from time to time party thereto in favor of Bank of America, N.A., as the Lender. Unless otherwise defined herein, capitalized terms used herein have the respective meanings assigned to them in the Guaranty and the Credit Agreement referred to therein.

                                                                      , a Material Domestic Subsidiary of                                         , (“Material Domestic Subsidiary”) hereby elects to become a Guarantor under the Guaranty, and agrees to be bound by all the terms and conditions applicable to a Guarantor thereunder as of the date hereof.

          The undersigned Material Domestic Subsidiary hereby represents and warrants that the execution, delivery and performance of any Loan Documents to which it is to be a party will not violate any law, decree or judgment applicable to the undersigned, except as will not have a Material Adverse Effect.

          This Certificate Regarding Additional Guarantors is executed by the parties hereto as of the date first written above.

[                    ], as a Material Domestic
Subsidiary and a Guarantor

By:
Name:

Title:

ACKNOWLEDGED:

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

By:

Name:

Title:

EXHIBIT B TO MASTER SUBSIDIARY GUARANTY

CERTIFICATE OF SECRETARY
OF
[NAME OF MATERIAL DOMESTIC SUBSIDIARY]

     The undersigned does hereby certify as of [Date] that he/she is the duly elected and acting Secretary of [Name of Material Domestic Subsidiary], a [State] corporation (the “Company”), and that:

1.	Attached hereto as Exhibit A is a true, correct and complete copy of the Articles of Incorporation of the Company, certified by the Secretary of State of the State of [State] (the “Secretary of State”) on the date indicated on such certification, and all amendments to such Articles of Incorporation on file with the Secretary of State as of the date hereof.
2.	Attached hereto as Exhibit B is a true, correct and complete copy of the duly adopted Bylaws of the Company, and any amendments thereto, and such Bylaws are in full force and effect on the date hereof.
3.	Attached hereto as Exhibit C is a true, correct and complete copy of resolutions duly adopted as of [Date] by the Board of Directors of the Company authorizing the execution and delivery of the Master Subsidiary Guaranty to which it is a party. Said resolutions have not been amended, rescinded or modified since their adoption and remain in full force and effect on the date hereto.
4.	The authorized officers listed in Exhibit D are duly elected, qualified and acting officers of the Company holding the office(s) listed opposite their respective names, and set forth opposite each person’s name is such person’s genuine signature. Such persons are authorized to sign, on behalf of the Company, all documents referred to in the resolutions attached hereto as Exhibit D.

     IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has hereunto set his/her hand as of the date first written above.

Secretary

EX-99.1 4 a23475exv99w1.htm EXHIBIT 99.1

Exhibit 99.1

350 South grand avenue, suite 5100 los angeles, CALIFORNIA

phone: 213 687-7700       www.rsac.com       FAX: 213 687-8792

NEWS RELEASE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE	CONTACT:	Kim P. Feazle
		Investor Relations
		(713) 610-9937
		(213) 576-2428
		kfeazle@rsac.com investor@rsac.com

RELIANCE STEEL & ALUMINUM CO.
COMPLETES ACQUISITION OF YARDE METALS, INC.

     Los Angeles, CA — August 2, 2006 — Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co. (NYSE:RS) announced that it completed on August 1, 2006 its previously disclosed acquisition of Yarde Metals, Inc., a metals service center company headquartered in Southington, CT. The Company paid $100 million in cash and assumed approximately $102 million of net debt for all of the outstanding common stock of Yarde Metals, Inc. The acquisition will be immediately accretive to Reliance’s earnings. Current management and employees will remain in place with Tracy Yarde Smith serving as President of Yarde Metals, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Reliance.

     Yarde Metals, Inc. was founded in 1976 and specializes in the processing and distribution of stainless steel and aluminum plate, rod and bar products. Yarde has additional metals service centers in Pelham, NH; East Hanover, NJ; Hauppauge, NY; High Point, NC; Streetsboro, OH; and Limerick, PA and a sales office in Ft. Lauderdale, FL. Yarde’s net sales for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2006 were approximately $385 million.

     Reliance’s Chief Executive Officer, David H. Hannah, said, “This acquisition, our second largest in terms of revenues, not only strengthens our market presence but also complements our existing geographic network. We look forward to Yarde’s continued growth and contribution to our overall success.” Craig Yarde, founder of Yarde Metals, Inc., said, “We are very pleased to become a part of Reliance. This was the right move for the future of the Company and all of its associates.”

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     Also on August 1, 2006, Reliance entered into a $100 million, 364-day, unsecured credit facility to assist with the financing of the Yarde acquisition and to provide for working capital needs and other growth initiatives.

     On April 3, 2006, Reliance completed the acquisition of Earle M. Jorgensen Company (formerly NYSE:JOR). The transaction was valued at approximately $984 million, including the assumption of Jorgensen’s net debt. The consideration paid included cash of approximately $369 million and the Issuance of approximately 4.5 million shares of Reliance common stock. Earle M. Jorgensen operates as a wholly owned subsidiary of Reliance.

     On July 19, 2006, the Company completed its two-for-one stock split, in the form of a 100% stock dividend and also increased the regular cash dividend rate by 20%, effective with the 2006 third quarter dividend payment.

     On July 20, 2006, Reliance reported record sales and earnings for the second quarter ended June 30, 2006 with sales of $1.56 billion and net income of $100.5 million. Earnings per diluted share were $1.32 after adjusting for the two-for-one stock split.

     Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co., headquartered in Los Angeles, California, is one of the largest metals service center companies in the United States. Through a network of more than 150 locations in 37 states and Belgium, Canada, China and South Korea, the Company provides value-added metals processing services and distributes a full line of over 90,000 metal products. These products include galvanized, hot-rolled and cold-finished steel; stainless steel; aluminum; brass; copper; titanium and alloy steel sold to more than 95,000 customers in various industries

     Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co.’s press releases and additional information are available on the Company’s web site at www.rsac.com. The Company was named to the 2006 Forbes Platinum 400 List of America’s Best Big Companies. This release may contain forward-looking statements relating to future financial results. Actual results may differ materially as a result of factors over which Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co. has no control. These risk factors and additional information are included in the Company’s reports on file with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

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EX-99.1

Exhibit 99.1

350 South grand avenue, suite 5100 los angeles, CALIFORNIA

phone: 213 687-7700       www.rsac.com       FAX: 213 687-8792

NEWS RELEASE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE	CONTACT:	Kim P. Feazle
		Investor Relations
		(713) 610-9937
		(213) 576-2428
		kfeazle@rsac.com investor@rsac.com

RELIANCE STEEL & ALUMINUM CO.
COMPLETES ACQUISITION OF YARDE METALS, INC.

     Los Angeles, CA — August 2, 2006 — Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co. (NYSE:RS) announced that it completed on August 1, 2006 its previously disclosed acquisition of Yarde Metals, Inc., a metals service center company headquartered in Southington, CT. The Company paid $100 million in cash and assumed approximately $102 million of net debt for all of the outstanding common stock of Yarde Metals, Inc. The acquisition will be immediately accretive to Reliance’s earnings. Current management and employees will remain in place with Tracy Yarde Smith serving as President of Yarde Metals, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Reliance.

     Yarde Metals, Inc. was founded in 1976 and specializes in the processing and distribution of stainless steel and aluminum plate, rod and bar products. Yarde has additional metals service centers in Pelham, NH; East Hanover, NJ; Hauppauge, NY; High Point, NC; Streetsboro, OH; and Limerick, PA and a sales office in Ft. Lauderdale, FL. Yarde’s net sales for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2006 were approximately $385 million.

     Reliance’s Chief Executive Officer, David H. Hannah, said, “This acquisition, our second largest in terms of revenues, not only strengthens our market presence but also complements our existing geographic network. We look forward to Yarde’s continued growth and contribution to our overall success.” Craig Yarde, founder of Yarde Metals, Inc., said, “We are very pleased to become a part of Reliance. This was the right move for the future of the Company and all of its associates.”

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     Also on August 1, 2006, Reliance entered into a $100 million, 364-day, unsecured credit facility to assist with the financing of the Yarde acquisition and to provide for working capital needs and other growth initiatives.

     On April 3, 2006, Reliance completed the acquisition of Earle M. Jorgensen Company (formerly NYSE:JOR). The transaction was valued at approximately $984 million, including the assumption of Jorgensen’s net debt. The consideration paid included cash of approximately $369 million and the Issuance of approximately 4.5 million shares of Reliance common stock. Earle M. Jorgensen operates as a wholly owned subsidiary of Reliance.

     On July 19, 2006, the Company completed its two-for-one stock split, in the form of a 100% stock dividend and also increased the regular cash dividend rate by 20%, effective with the 2006 third quarter dividend payment.

     On July 20, 2006, Reliance reported record sales and earnings for the second quarter ended June 30, 2006 with sales of $1.56 billion and net income of $100.5 million. Earnings per diluted share were $1.32 after adjusting for the two-for-one stock split.

     Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co., headquartered in Los Angeles, California, is one of the largest metals service center companies in the United States. Through a network of more than 150 locations in 37 states and Belgium, Canada, China and South Korea, the Company provides value-added metals processing services and distributes a full line of over 90,000 metal products. These products include galvanized, hot-rolled and cold-finished steel; stainless steel; aluminum; brass; copper; titanium and alloy steel sold to more than 95,000 customers in various industries

     Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co.’s press releases and additional information are available on the Company’s web site at www.rsac.com. The Company was named to the 2006 Forbes Platinum 400 List of America’s Best Big Companies. This release may contain forward-looking statements relating to future financial results. Actual results may differ materially as a result of factors over which Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co. has no control. These risk factors and additional information are included in the Company’s reports on file with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

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