HOUSTON, March 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Metals USA, Inc. (Amex: MLT),
(the "Company"), announced that effective Monday, March 8, 2004, its common
stock and warrants will be traded on the Nasdaq national markets quotation
system, under the symbols "MUSA" and "MUSAW," respectively. Since
June 4, 2003, the company's common stock and warrants have been trading on the
American Stock Exchange under the symbols "MLT" and "MLT.WS," respectively.
The Company's common stock and warrants will continue to be traded on the
American Stock Exchange through the close of business on March 5, 2004.
Lourenco Goncalves, the Company's President and Chief Executive Officer,
said: "Today Metals USA is announcing another important action towards better
visibility from the investment community perspective. Our listing on the
NASDAQ should enhance the trading of our stock and bring a positive impact to
Metals USA and to our shareholders."
Metals USA, Inc. is a leading metals processor and distributor
headquartered in Houston, Texas and with locations throughout North America.
The Company provides a wide range of products and services in the Carbon
Plates and Shapes, Flat-Rolled Products, and Building Products markets.
SOURCE Metals USA, Inc.
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Related links:
http://www.metalsusa.com
CONTACT:
Terry L. Freeman, Sr. Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer of Metals USA, Inc., +1-713-965-0990
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