A metals service center buys metal from mills, then cuts, shapes, and delivers it to customers. Reliance, Inc. is the largest such company in North America, handling over 100,000 metal products for more than 125,000 customers. It was founded in 1939 in Los Angeles as Reliance Steel Products Company, making steel reinforcing bars for construction. In 2024 it dropped "Steel & Aluminum" from its name to signal it offers more than just those metals — a nod to its evolution from a small rebar fabricator.
Reliance, Inc. holds 2026 annual meeting; all nine director nominees elected.
All nine director nominees were elected, with David W. Seeger receiving the lowest support (34,111,575 for; 6,745,019 against).
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Reliance, Inc. held its Annual Meeting of Stockholders on May 20, 2026.
The advisory say-on-pay proposal was approved: 39,282,052 for, 1,528,970 against, 68,313 abstentions.
The ratification of KPMG LLP as independent auditor for fiscal 2026 was approved: 45,646,752 for, 328,448 against, 18,548 abstentions.
A stockholder proposal requiring directors to leave the board within nine months of failing to receive a majority vote was not approved: 6,419,815 for, 34,315,008 against, 144,512 abstentions.
5.07 Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
Reliance, Inc. reports Q1 2026 net sales of $4.0 billion, non-GAAP EPS of $5.16, up 37% year-over-year.
First quarter 2026 net sales were $4,026.0 million, up 15.5% year-over-year, with record tons sold of 1,672.7 thousand, up 9.4% sequentially.
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Diluted EPS was $5.10; non-GAAP diluted EPS was $5.16, exceeding management's guidance of $4.50 to $4.70.
Pretax income was $349.5 million, up 33.2% year-over-year; gross profit margin was 29.1%.
The company repurchased $234.2 million of common stock and paid $66.6 million in dividends in Q1 2026.
For Q2 2026, the company expects non-GAAP EPS of $5.15 to $5.35, with tons sold up 1.0% to 3.0% sequentially and average selling price up 1.5% to 3.5%.
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2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition · 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
Reliance, Inc. adopts Executive Severance Policy for officers and key employees
The policy provides lump-sum severance equal to 12 months' base salary, a pro-rata bonus, 50% of target bonus, and up to 12 months of COBRA premiums upon a qualifying termination without cause.
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On October 21, 2025, the independent directors approved an Executive Severance Policy for officers and certain key subsidiary employees.
Severance payments require a general release of claims and are subject to repayment if the employee later is found to have engaged in conduct that would have justified termination for cause.
The policy does not amend or modify existing individual agreements or equity award terms.
The full policy is attached as Exhibit 10.1 to the filing.
2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition · 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements · 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
Reliance, Inc. appoints John G. Sznewajs as independent director, effective October 1, 2025
Sznewajs's term will expire at the Company's 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders.
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Reliance, Inc. increased its Board of Directors from eight to nine members and appointed John G. Sznewajs as an independent director, effective October 1, 2025.
Sznewajs, 58, is a partner at Shore Capital and previously served as Vice President and CFO of Masco Corporation from 2007 to 2023.
He was also appointed to Reliance's Audit Committee and will participate in the standard non-employee director compensation arrangements.
The Company entered into a standard indemnification agreement with Sznewajs, and no arrangements or material interests were disclosed regarding his selection.
5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements · 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure · 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
Reliance, Inc. enters $400 million term loan agreement to repay maturing senior notes
The term loan was fully drawn at closing and matures on August 14, 2028.
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On August 14, 2025, Reliance, Inc. entered into a $400 million term loan agreement with Bank of America N.A. as administrative agent and other lenders.
Proceeds were used to repay the company's $400 million senior unsecured notes maturing August 15, 2025.
The loan is unsecured and not guaranteed by any subsidiaries; interest initially at SOFR plus 0.75% per annum, with a range up to SOFR plus 1.25% based on leverage ratio.
The agreement includes usual covenants and a maximum Total Net Leverage Ratio as the only financial maintenance covenant.
1.01 Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement · 2.03 Creation of a Direct Financial Obligation or an Obligation under an Off-Balance Sheet Arrangement · 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits