Distribution Solutions Group, Inc. · NASDAQ:DSGR

Distribution Solutions — Lawson Products — Q2 2019 Earnings Presentation

18 slides from Distribution Solutions's earnings presentation, 2019

  1. Slide 1: Investor Presentation Second Quarter 2019

    Investor Presentation Second Quarter 2019 Presenters: Michael DeCata, President & CEO Ronald Knutson, EVP & CFO © 2019 Lawson Products, Inc. All rights reserved. Confidential Material, Reproduction, In Whole or in Part, Prohibited.

  2. Slide 2: Safe Harbor Statement

    Lawson Products, Inc. "Safe Harbor" Statement under the Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995: This presentation contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 that involve risks and uncertainties. The terms “may,” “should,”

  3. Slide 3: Lawson Products: At a Glance

    Lawson Products: At a Glance • Leading service based provider of consumables in MRO market • Serves industrial, commercial, institutional and government markets in all 50 states, Canada, Mexico, Puerto Rico and the Caribbean • Headquartered in Chicago, IL – Strategically located distribution centers

  4. Slide 4: Competitive Advantages and Differentiators

    Competitive Advantages and Differentiators What differentiates Lawson: • Service intensive “high touch” value proposition • Vendor managed inventory or “keep fill” • Deep product knowledge • Broad geographic sales and service coverage throughout the US and Canada • Leverage investments in sales team

  5. Slide 5: Our Commitment to our 70,000+ Customers

    Our Commitment to our 70,000+ Customers High touch service and technical expertise drives customer relationships Before After One Company, Zero Headaches Inventory Management Options Access to Industry Knowledge & Expertise • Comprehensive line of products • Lawson Managed Inventory • Product recomm

  6. Slide 6: Customer and Product Profile

    Customer and Product Profile Customer Mix Product Mix Aftermarket Automotive Supplies 8% Safety Kent Electrical 5% Automotive Bolt Supply 11% 16% 11% Welding and Cutting Tools Metal Repair and Abrasives 2% Strategic Government 13% 14% Other 10% Specialty 10% Other Chemicals 2% 12% Regional Accounts

  7. Slide 7: Lawson Growth Strategy

    Lawson Growth Strategy Sales Growth Driven By New Sales Sales Rep Acquisitions Reps Productivity Foundational Support ERP Network Sales Lean Six Website Optimization Transformation Sigma 7 © 2019 Lawson Products, Inc. All rights reserved. Confidential Material, Reproduction, In Whole or in Part, Pro

  8. Slide 8: 2019 Focus: Actions Across the Value Chain Driving Growth

    2019 Focus: Actions Across the Value Chain Driving Growth Add New Sales Reps and Drive Rep Productivity Customer Product Sales Process / Sourcing / Service / Order Management / DC Operations Sales Reps Purchasing Entry Pricing • Increase sales rep • Reduction of • Leverage vendor • Reduce cycle time

  9. Slide 9: Longer Sales Rep Tenure Drives Rep Productivity

    Longer Sales Rep Tenure Drives Rep Productivity 400 $500,000 $450,000 350 $400,000 300 $350,000 Number Of Sales Reps 250 Average Annual Sales $300,000 200 $250,000 $200,000 150 $150,000 100 $100,000 50 $50,000 0 $0 < 12 Mos. 1 - 2 Yrs. 3 - 5 Yrs. 5 - 10 Yrs. > 10 Yrs. Tenure With Lawson (as of 6/30/

  10. Slide 10: Historical Financial Performance

    Historical Financial Performance Recent sales growth and earnings expansion providing financial flexibility Consolidated Revenues Adjusted Reg G EBITDA $400,000 $40,000 $350,000 $30,000 $300,000 $20,000 $250,000 $10,000 $200,000 $0 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 TTM 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 TTM 6/30/19 6/

  11. Slide 11: Financial Highlights for Second Quarter 2019

    Financial Highlights for Second Quarter 2019 • Sales increased 6.3% YOY (7.1% excluding currency fluctuation) • Adjusted Reg G EBITDA margin improving  9.8% in Q2 2019 (10.1%(1) before lease accounting rule changes) v. 8.6% in Q2 2018  Continued investment in new sales reps and rep productivity •

  12. Slide 12: Capital Allocation Priorities

    Capital Allocation Priorities Maintain Strong • Net debt to TTM Adjusted EBITDA 0.1x at 6/30/19; target < 3.0x Balance Sheet • Consistent free cash flow generation • $40 million credit facility in place • Capital expenditures expected to be $2.0 - $3.0 million in 2019 Reinvest for Growth • Growth in

  13. Slide 13: Lawson Products: Poised for Growth

    Lawson Products: Poised for Growth • Leverage Current Infrastructure • Continued Sales Growth • Foundational Investments Completed • Operational Excellence • Large Fragmented Market 13 © 2019 Lawson Products, Inc. All rights reserved. Confidential Material, Reproduction, In Whole or in Part, Prohibi

  14. Slide 14: For More Information

    For More Information Contact: Ronald J. Knutson EVP, CFO Investor Relations (773) 304-5665 ron.knutson@lawsonproducts.com And see our Website at http://www.lawsonproducts.com/company-info/investor-relations.jsp 14 © 2019 Lawson Products, Inc. All rights reserved. Confidential Material, Reproduction,

  15. Slide 15: Appendices

    Appendices 15 © 2019 Lawson Products, Inc. All rights reserved. Confidential Material, Reproduction, In Whole or in Part, Prohibited.

  16. Slide 16: Significant Activities

    Significant Activities Appendix P-1 August 2011 Implemented SAP October 2011 Commenced construction of new McCook, Ill distribution center May 2012 Relocated corporate headquarters June 2012 Restructured senior team. Announced $20M cost savings plan Transitioned packaging facility to McCook, Il

  17. Slide 17: Regulation G – GAAP Reconciliation

    Appendix P-2 Regulation G – GAAP Reconciliation Non GAAP Reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA to Sales Percentage The Company reports its financial results in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). However, the Company's management believes that certain non-GAAP financial

  18. Slide 18: Consolidated Balance Sheet

    Appendix P-4 Consolidated Balance Sheet June 30, December 31, 2019 2018 ASSETS (Unaudited) Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents $ 6,915 $ 11,883 Restricted cash 800 800 Accounts receivable, less allowance for doubtful accounts of $596 and $549, respectively 45,570 37,682 Inventories, net 55,360

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