UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C.  20549

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FORM 8-K



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CURRENT REPORT



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



date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): January 5, 2017



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MRC Global inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)



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





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Item 7.01Regulation FD Disclosure.

On January 5, 2017, MRC Global Inc. announced that it will release its fourth quarter and year end 2016 financial results on Thursday, February 16, 2017 after the market closes.  The Company will conduct an investor conference call at 10:00 a.m. ET (9:00 a.m. CT) on Friday, February 17, 2017, to discuss the results for the quarter and the year. Instructions on how to participate in the conference call are contained in the press release, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.



Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.



99.1 Press release dated January 5, 2017









 

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SIGNATURES

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

Date:  January 5, 2017

MRC GLOBAL INC.

By: /s/ James E. Braun                                                    

James E. Braun

Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer





 

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INDEX TO EXHIBITS

 



 





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MRC Global Announces Fourth Quarter 2016

Earnings Release and Conference Call Schedule



HOUSTON, TX – January 5, 2017 – MRC Global Inc. (NYSE: MRC) will release fourth quarter 2016 results on Thursday, February 16, 2017 after the market closes.  In conjunction with the release, the Company will host a conference call, which will be webcast, on Friday, February 17, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. Eastern / 9:00 a.m. Central.



What:MRC Global Fourth Quarter 2016 Earnings Conference Call

When:Friday, February 17, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. Eastern / 9:00 a.m. Central

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



A replay will be available through March 3, 2017 by dialing 201-612-7415 using pass code 13652540#. An archive of the webcast will be available shortly after the call at www.mrcglobal.com for 90 days.



About MRC Global Inc.

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



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