Slide 1: Quarterly Earnings Results Presentation
Quarterly Earnings Results Presentation Q1 2026 - April 27, 2026
Slide 2: Forward Looking Statements
Forward Looking Statements This presentation contains certain forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to, certain plans, expectations, goals, projections, and statements, which are not historical facts and are subject to numerous assumptions, risks, and uncertainties. Statements that
Slide 3: Q1 2026 Financial Review
Q1 2026 Financial Review Highlights for the 13 Weeks Ended March 28, 2026 • Net sales increased 3.0% to $370.1 million versus Q1 2025 ◦ Hardware and Protective Solutions ("HPS") increased +1.2% ◦ Robotics and Digital Solutions ("RDS") increased +6.0% ◦ Canada increased +15.1% • GAAP net loss totaled
Slide 4: Q1 2026 Operational Review
Q1 2026 Operational Review Highlights for the 13 Weeks Ended March 28, 2026 • Continued taking great care of customers: ◦ YTD fill rates continued to be in the "high ninety percent" range • During the quarter, Hillman continued to optimize its "dual faucet" supply chain strategy: ◦ Dual source produ
Slide 5: Quarterly Financial Performance
Quarterly Financial Performance Net Sales Adjusted Gross Margin Adjusted EBITDA (millions $) (millions $ and % of Net Sales) (millions $ and % of Net Sales) 46.9% 45.6% 15.2% 13.5% Please see reconciliation of Non-GAAP metrics Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted Gross Margin in the Appendix of this present
Slide 6: Quarterly Performance by Product Category
Quarterly Performance by Product Category Hardware & Protective Q1 2026 Q1 2025 Δ Thirteen weeks ended 3/28/2026 3/29/2025 Revenues $281,308 $278,009 1.2% Adjusted EBITDA $31,896 $38,259 (16.6)% Margin (Adj. EBITDA/Net Sales) 11.3% 13.8% (250) bps Robotics & Digital Q1 2026 Q1 2025 Δ Thirteen weeks
Slide 7: Quarterly Revenue by Product Category
Quarterly Revenue by Product Category Hardware & Robotics & Canada Total Revenue Protective Digital Thirteen weeks ended March 28, 2026 Fastening and Hardware $224,916 $— $28,827 $253,743 Personal Protective 56,392 — 1,330 57,722 Keys and Key Fobs — 46,930 2,538 49,468 Engraving and Resharp — 9,132
Slide 8: Hillman's Diversified Supply Chain
Hillman’s Diversified Supply Chain ◦ Over the past several years, Hillman has lowered its exposure to suppliers based in China ◦ Hillman continues to accelerate its “Dual Faucet” strategy; sourcing from multiple suppliers in multiple countries ◦ Hillman has the capability to reduce China exposure to
Slide 9: Capital Structure
Capital Structure Leverage holding near 2.5x target; while buying back stock Total Net Leverage (Net Debt / TTM Adj. EBITDA) and executing M&A March 28, 2026 millions $ ABL Revolver ($254.7m available) $83.2 Term Note $634.8 Finance Leases and Other Obligations $19.9 Total Debt $737.8 Cash $27.7 Net
Slide 10: 2026 Full Year Guidance
2026 Full Year Guidance On April 28, 2026, Hillman increased its Net Sales guidance; while reiterating its Adjusted EBITDA and Free Cash Flow guidance. Previous Updated (in millions USD) FY 2026 Guidance Range FY 2026 Guidance Range Net Sales $1.600 to $1.700 billion $1.630 to $1.730 billion Adjuste
Slide 11: Key Takeaways
Key Takeaways Resilient Business; M&A Active; Playing to Win • Business has 60+ year track record of success; proven to be resilient through multiple economic cycles with great long-term partnerships with customers • Hillman products are utilized for repair, maintenance and remodel projects; product
Slide 12: Long Term Financial Targets
Long Term Financial Targets Hillman outlined its path to $2.5 Billion of Net Sales at its Inaugural Investor Day, held on March 19, 2026 Targeting an 8%-12% revenue CAGR over the next 5 years driven by multiple levers 12
Slide 13: Appendix
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Slide 14: Investment Highlights
Investment Highlights Indispensable partner embedded with winning retailers Customers love us, trust us and rely on us Market and innovation leader across multiple categories Large, predictable, growing and resilient end markets Significant runway for incremental growth: Organic + M&A Management tea
Slide 15: Hillman: Overview
Hillman: Overview Who We Are 2025: By The Numbers • We are a leading North American provider of hardware products and solutions, including; ~18 billion ~214 million ~105 million Fasteners Pairs of Work Keys ◦ Hardware and home improvement Sold Gloves Sold Duplicated products ◦ Protective and job sit
Slide 16: Primary Product Categories
Primary Product Categories Hardware Solutions Protective Solutions Robotics & Digital Solutions #1 in Segment #1 in Segment #1 in Segment Construction Key, Auto and Fob Fasteners Work Gear Gloves Fasteners / Duplication & Specialty Power Screws Builders Hardware Picture & Metal Shapes Hanging Person
Slide 17: Adjusted EBITDA Reconciliation
Adjusted EBITDA Reconciliation Thirteen weeks ended March 28, 2026 March 29, 2025 Net loss $(4,732) $(317) Income tax benefit (1,059) (34) Interest expense, net 13,005 14,460 Depreciation 21,999 19,395 Amortization 15,276 15,415 EBITDA $44,489 $48,919 Stock compensation expense 4,007 3,278 Restructu
Slide 18: Adjusted Gross Margin Reconciliation
Adjusted Gross Margin Reconciliation Thirteen weeks ended March 28, 2026 March 29, 2025 Net Sales $370,073 $359,343 Cost of sales (exclusive of depreciation and amortization) 201,496 190,740 Gross margin exclusive of depreciation and amortization $168,577 $168,603 Gross margin exclusive of depreciat
Slide 19: Adjusted SG&A Expense Reconciliation
Adjusted SG&A Expense Reconciliation Thirteen weeks ended March 28, 2026 March 29, 2025 Net sales $370,073 $359,343 Selling, general and administrative expenses 124,571 119,052 SG&A as a % of Net Sales 33.7 % 33.1 % SG&A Adjusting Items (1): Stock compensation expense 4,007 3,278 Restructuring 2,011
Slide 20: Net Debt & Free Cash Flow Reconciliations
Net Debt & Free Cash Flow Reconciliations Reconciliation of Net Debt As of March 28, 2026 December 27, 2025 Revolving loans $83,162 $36,000 Senior term loan 634,832 636,960 Finance leases and other obligations 19,851 20,090 Gross debt $737,845 $693,050 Less cash 27,731 27,276 Net debt $710,114 $665,
Slide 21: Segment Adjusted EBITDA Reconciliations
Segment Adjusted EBITDA Reconciliations Thirteen weeks ended March 28, 2026 HPS RDS Canada Operating income $4,011 $2,655 $548 Depreciation & amortization 22,491 13,557 1,227 Stock compensation expense 3,511 315 181 Restructuring and other 1,791 182 38 Transaction and integration expense 92 — — Chan
Slide 22: Return on Invested Capital
Return on Invested Capital Return on Invested Capital ("ROIC") 52 Weeks Ended December 27, 2025 Operating income $ 113,969 Remove income tax expense (1) 28,492 Plus legacy intangible amortization (2) (36,912) Adjusted operating income $ 122,389 Current portion of debt and finance lease obligations $