Distribution Solutions Group, Inc. · NASDAQ:DSGR

Distribution Solutions — Lawson Products — Q1 2020 Earnings Presentation

19 slides from Distribution Solutions's earnings presentation, 2020

  1. Slide 1: Investor Presentation First Quarter 2020

    Investor Presentation First Quarter 2020 Presenters: Michael DeCata, President & CEO Ronald Knutson, EVP & CFO © 2020 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 MixAftermarket Automotive Supplies 8% Safety 6% Kent Electrical Welding and Automotive Bolt Supply 11% Metal Repair 15% 10% 1% Cutting Tools Strategic Government and Abrasives Other 14% 10% 13% 13% Other 3% Specialty Regional Chemicals Accounts 12% F

  7. Slide 7: COVID-19 Impact

    COVID-19 Impact Ever-Changing Environment Limited Bright-Lines Flexibility Coming Out: Current Nimble Decision-Making • Customer Environment: loyalty • Lawson • Strong deemed an financial essential position business • Engaged • Distribution team network members- operating company • Sales team trust

  8. Slide 8: Financial Highlights for First Quarter 2020

    Financial Highlights for First Quarter 2020 • Adjusted Reg G EBITDA margin improving; 10.2% in Q1 2020 v. 8.2% in • Significant Actions in Q1 2019 Response to COVID-19; Eliminated $4.0-$4.5M of • Sales decreased 0.3% compared to Q1 monthly expenses 2019; primarily driven by second half of ✓ Provided

  9. Slide 9: 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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 TTM 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 TTM 3/31/20 3/

  10. Slide 10: Capital Allocation Priorities

    Capital Allocation Priorities Maintain Strong • $4.1 million cash on hand outstanding borrowings of $10.5 million at the end of Balance Sheet Q1 • Increased our borrowing capacity to $100.0 million (additional $50.0 million Reinvest for Growth accordion) with our new borrowing agreement in 2019 • Ca

  11. Slide 11: 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 11 © 2020 Lawson Products, Inc. All rights reserved. Confidential Material, Reproduction, In Whole or in Part, Pr

  12. Slide 12: 2020 Focus: Actions Across the Value Chain Driving Growth

    2020 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

  13. Slide 13: Longer Sales Rep Tenure Drives Rep Productivity

    Longer Sales Rep Tenure Drives Rep Productivity 350 $500,000 $450,000 300 $400,000 250 $350,000 Number Of Sales Reps Average Annual Sales $300,000 200 $250,000 150 $200,000 100 $150,000 $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 3/31/20)

  14. Slide 14: Lawson Products: Poised for Growth

    Lawson Products: Poised for Growth • Leverage Current Infrastructure • Continued Sales Growth • Foundational Investments Completed • Operational Excellence • Large Fragmented Market 14 © 2020 Lawson Products, Inc. All rights reserved. Confidential Material, Reproduction, In Whole or in Part, Prohibi

  15. Slide 15: 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 15 © 2020 Lawson Products, Inc. All rights reserved. Confidential Material, Reproduction,

  16. Slide 16: Appendices

    Appendices 16 © 2020 Lawson Products, Inc. All rights reserved. Confidential Material, Reproduction, In Whole or in Part, Prohibited.

  17. Slide 17: Significant Activities

    Appendix P-1 Significant Activities 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

  18. Slide 18: 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

  19. Slide 19: Consolidated Balance Sheet

    Appendix P-4 Consolidated Balance Sheet March 31, December 31, 2020 2019 ASSETS (Unaudited) Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents $ 4,095 $ 5,495 Restricted cash 802 802 Accounts receivable, less allowance for doubtful accounts of $793 41,406 38,843 and $593, respectively Inventories, net 56,182

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