RUSSEL METALS ANNOUNCES ACCEPTANCE BY TSX OF NORMAL COURSE ISSUER BID

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Russel Metals (TSX: RUS) has received TSX approval for a new Normal Course Issuer Bid (NCIB) program. The company can repurchase up to 5,542,173 common shares, representing 10% of its public float, between August 18, 2025, and August 17, 2026.

Daily purchases will be limited to 37,951 shares, or 25% of the average daily trading volume. Under its previous NCIB, Russel Metals purchased 2,389,419 shares at an average price of $40.25. The company will fund the buyback using existing cash resources or credit facilities, with all repurchased shares to be cancelled.

Positive

• Authorization to repurchase up to 5.54M shares (10% of public float) demonstrates confidence in company's financial position
• Flexible capital allocation tool that can enhance shareholder value
• Company has demonstrated successful execution of previous buyback program, purchasing 2.39M shares

Negative

• Buyback may reduce company's cash reserves or increase credit facility usage
• Capital allocated to buybacks could limit funds available for growth investments

TORONTO, Aug. 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ - Russel Metals Inc. (TSX: RUS) announces that it has received approval from the Toronto Stock Exchange (the "TSX") of its notice of intention to make a normal course issuer bid (the "NCIB").

Under the NCIB, Russel Metals may purchase for cancellation, during the period commencing on August 18, 2025 and ending on the earlier of August 17, 2026, and the completion of purchases under the NCIB, up to 5,542,173 common shares of Russel Metals ("Common Shares"), which represents 10% of the public float.  As of August 11, 2025, Russel Metals had 55,988,355 Common Shares issued and outstanding.

Daily purchases on the TSX under the NCIB will be limited to 37,951 Common Shares, which represents 25% of the average daily trading volume of 151,807, on the TSX for six months ending July 31, 2025, subject to any purchases made pursuant to the block purchase exception.  The actual number of Common Shares which may be purchased under the NCIB and the timing of any such purchases will be determined by Russel Metals in its discretion, subject to applicable laws and the rules of the TSX. Purchases under the NCIB are expected to be made through the facilities of the TSX and alternative trading systems in Canada at prevailing market prices.  The NCIB will be funded using Russel Metals' existing cash resources or credit facilities, and any Common Shares repurchased by Russel Metals under the NCIB will be cancelled.

The renewal of the NCIB follows the conclusion of the Company's previous NCIB that expires on August 15, 2025.  Under the previous NCIB, Russel Metals was authorized to purchase, through the facilities of the TSX and alternative trading systems in Canada, 5,808,254 common shares of which 2,389,419 common shares were purchased as of July 31, 2025, at a weighted average price of $40.25 per share.

Russel Metals believes that the NCIB will provide a flexible tool as part of its capital allocation program, while generating value for shareholders. Decisions regarding any future repurchases will depend on certain factors, such as market conditions, share price and other opportunities to invest capital for growth. Russel Metals may elect to suspend or discontinue share repurchases at any time, in accordance with applicable laws.

About Russel Metals
Russel Metals is one of the largest metals distribution companies in North America with a growing focus on value-added processing. It carries on business in three segments: metals service centers, energy field stores and steel distributors. Its network of metals service centers carries an extensive line of metal products in a wide range of sizes, shapes and specifications, including carbon hot rolled and cold finished steel, pipe and tubular products, stainless steel, aluminum and other non-ferrous specialty metals. Its energy field stores carry a specialized product line focused on the needs of energy industry customers. Its steel distributors operations act as master distributors selling steel in large volumes to other steel service centers and large equipment manufacturers mainly on an "as is" basis.

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Cautionary Statement on Forward Looking Information
Certain statements contained in this press release constitute forward-looking statements or information within the meaning of applicable securities laws relating to, among other things, the anticipated benefits of the financing. Forward-looking statements are often, but not always, identified by the use of words such as "expect", "may", "will", "could", "might", "should", "believe" and similar expressions. Forward-looking statements are necessarily based on estimates and assumptions that, while considered reasonable by us, inherently involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results or events to differ materially from those anticipated in such forward-looking statements. In particular, such forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements relating to Russel Metals' intention to commence the NCIB and the timing, methods and quantity of any purchases of Common Shares under the NCIB, the availability of cash for repurchases of Common Shares under the NCIB, compliance with applicable laws and regulations pertaining to the NCIB, Russel Metals' perceptions of historical trends, current conditions and expected future developments, as well as other considerations that are believed to be appropriate in the circumstances.

While we believe that the expectations reflected in our forward-looking statements are reasonable, no assurance can be given that these expectations will prove to be correct, and our forward-looking statements included in this press release should not be unduly relied upon. These statements speak only as of the date of this press release and, except as required by law, we do not assume any obligation to update our forward-looking statements.

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FAQ

How many shares can Russel Metals (RUSMF) repurchase under the new NCIB program?

Russel Metals can repurchase up to 5,542,173 common shares, representing 10% of its public float, between August 18, 2025, and August 17, 2026.

What was the average price paid in Russel Metals' previous share buyback program?

Under the previous NCIB, Russel Metals purchased 2,389,419 shares at a weighted average price of $40.25 per share.

What is the daily purchase limit for Russel Metals' new buyback program?

Daily purchases are limited to 37,951 Common Shares, which represents 25% of the average daily trading volume of 151,807 shares.

How will Russel Metals fund the share buyback program?

The NCIB will be funded using Russel Metals' existing cash resources or credit facilities, and all repurchased shares will be cancelled.

When does Russel Metals' new share buyback program begin and end?

The new buyback program runs from August 18, 2025 to August 17, 2026, unless the maximum share amount is reached before the end date.