Distribution Solutions Group, Inc.NASDAQ: DSGR

Distribution Solutions Group Announces 2022 Fourth Quarter and Full Year Results

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Reported Full Year Revenue of $1.2 Billion

Strong Q4 Results: Organic Sales Growth of 17%

CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Distribution Solutions Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:DSGR) ("DSG" or the "Company"), a premier, multi-platform distribution company providing high touch, value-added distribution solutions to the maintenance, repair & operations (MRO), original equipment manufacturer (OEM) and industrial technologies markets, today announced consolidated results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2022. This press release is supplemented by an earnings slide deck appearing on the Company’s investor relations home page at www.distributionsolutionsgroup.com.

Note Regarding Reverse Merger Accounting

As a result of the April 1, 2022 strategic combination of Lawson Products, Gexpro Services and TestEquity, our financial results are reported under reverse merger accounting treatment as required by generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP"). Accordingly, Lawson Products results are included only for the period following the April 1, 2022 merger closing date. GAAP results for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2021 include the combined results of Gexpro Services and TestEquity, GAAP results for the three months ended December 31, 2022 include the results of Lawson Products, Gexpro Services and TestEquity and GAAP results for the year ended December 31, 2022 include the results of Lawson Products for the nine months after the April 1, 2022 merger closing date as well as the results of Gexpro Services and TestEquity for the full twelve months.

The following represents a summary of certain operating results (unaudited). See reconciliation of GAAP to non-GAAP measures in tables 2 and 3.

Three Months Ended

Twelve Months Ended

December 31,

December 31,

(Dollars in thousands)

2022

2021

% Change

2022

2021

% Change

GAAP Revenue

$

328,850

$

129,221

154.5

%

$

1,151,422

$

520,290

121.3

%

Pre-Merger Revenue(1)

—

102,067

N/M

117,877

417,733

N/M

Adjusted Revenue

328,850

231,288

42.2

%

1,269,299

938,023

35.3

%

GAAP Operating Income

12,658

(1,791

)

N/M

41,786

11,421

265.9

%

Pre-Merger Operating Income(1)

—

(825

)

N/M

12,076

11,987

0.7

%

Adjusted Operating Income

12,658

(2,616

)

N/M

53,862

23,408

130.1

%

Adjusted EBITDA

$

34,003

$

17,657

92.6

%

$

123,028

$

75,219

63.6

%

GAAP Operating income as a percent of GAAP Revenue

3.8

%

(1.4

)%

3.6

%

2.2

%

Adjusted EBITDA as a percent of Adjusted Revenue

10.3

%

7.6

%

9.7

%

8.0

%

(1)

Represents Lawson Products pre-merger revenue and operating income

Bryan King, CEO and Chairman of the Board, said, “We are pleased with fourth quarter results that exceeded expectations. Our continued topline growth and sequential improvement in margins further supports our strategic decision to combine Lawson Products, Gexpro Services and TestEquity. While macroeconomic uncertainties remain, we are laser-focused on driving greater returns on cash flow through a combination of organic growth, strategic acquisitions and operational efficiencies. We believe that our disciplined approach to capital allocation through our asset light model coupled with our strengthening balance sheet positions us to further generate meaningful returns and cash flow in 2023.

“Fourth quarter revenue grew to nearly $329 million, consisting of organic growth of 16.7% as well as revenue from acquisitions. Fourth quarter Adjusted EBITDA grew $16.3 million over a year ago to $34.0 million or 10.3% of adjusted revenue, with an expansion in margins over the third quarter on fewer selling days. On a full year basis, we realized strong comparable adjusted revenue growth of over 35% and adjusted margin expansion in terms of dollars and percentage. I want to congratulate our leadership teams for successfully completing five acquisitions in 2022, as well as realizing sequential margin expansion as the year developed," concluded Mr. King.

Fourth Quarter Highlights (1)

  • GAAP revenue was $328.9 million, an increase of $199.6 million or 154.5%, which included $60.2 million of additional revenue from companies acquired in 2021 and 2022 other than Lawson Products.
  • Non-GAAP adjusted revenue, which in the fourth quarter of 2021 includes the pre-merger revenue of Lawson Products, increased approximately $97.6 million or 42.2% to $328.9 million. This improvement was driven by organic growth of 16.7% and revenue from companies acquired in 2021 and 2022 (other than Lawson Products).
  • Reported operating income increased by $14.4 million from the prior year period to $12.7 million or 3.8% of GAAP revenue.
  • Diluted loss per share was $0.10 for the quarter compared to a diluted loss per share of $0.47 in the year ago quarter. Non-GAAP diluted earnings per share was $0.25 in the fourth quarter 2022 compared to $0.15 for the same period a year ago.
  • Non-GAAP adjusted EBITDA increased by $16.3 million from the prior year period to $34.0 million or 10.3% of non-GAAP adjusted revenue.
  • In November, the Board authorized an increase of the existing share buy-back program from $7.5 million to $12.5 million. During 2022, the Company repurchased approximately 54,000 shares of its common stock for an aggregate price of $1.9 million on top of $3.0 million previously repurchased which leaves $7.6 million available under its expanded authorized share repurchase plan.

(1) See reconciliation of GAAP to non-GAAP measures in tables 2 and 4.

Full Year Highlights (2)

  • GAAP revenue was $1.15 billion, an increase of $631.1 million or 121.3%. The increase was driven by the inclusion of Lawson Products revenue of $324.8 million following the April 1, 2022 merger closing date and $203.6 million of additional revenue from companies acquired in 2021 and 2022 (other than Lawson Products).
  • Non-GAAP adjusted revenue was $1.27 billion, which in 2022 and 2021 includes the pre-merger revenue of Lawson Products, increased approximately $331.3 million or 35.3%. This improvement was driven by organic growth of 13.8% and revenue from companies acquired in 2021 and 2022 (other than Lawson Products).
  • Reported operating income increased by $30.4 million from the prior year period to $41.8 million or 3.6% of GAAP revenue.
  • Diluted earnings per share was $0.42 for the year compared to a loss per diluted share of $0.49 in the year ago period.
  • Non-GAAP adjusted EBITDA increased by $47.8 million from the prior year period to $123.0 million or 9.7% of non-GAAP adjusted revenue.
  • The Company ended the year with $24.6 million of cash on hand and $77.0 million of availability under its credit facility with net debt leverage of 3.1x. Net capital expenditures were $11.3 million during 2022.

(2) See reconciliation of GAAP to non-GAAP measures in table 3.

The following represents a summary of certain operating results for each reportable segment (unaudited). See reconciliation of GAAP to non-GAAP measures in table 2.

Lawson Products

Gexpro Services

TestEquity

Other

Consolidated DSG

(Dollars in thousands)

Q4 2022

Q4 2021

Q4 2022

Q4 2021

Q4 2022

Q4 2021

Q4 2022

Q4 2021

Q4 2022

Q4 2021

GAAP Revenue

$

108,029

$

—

$

100,103

$

66,516

$

105,374

$

62,705

$

15,344

$

—

$

328,850

$

129,221

Pre-Merger Revenue(1)

—

89,791

—

—

—

—

—

12,276

—

102,067

Adjusted Revenue

$

108,029

$

89,791

$

100,103

$

66,516

$

105,374

$

62,705

$

15,344

$

12,276

$

328,850

$

231,288

GAAP Operating Income

$

3,746

$

—

$

4,317

$

(2,428

)

$

3,932

$

637

$

663

$

—

$

12,658

$

(1,791

)

Pre-Merger Operating Income(1)

—

(1,995

)

—

—

—

—

—

1,170

—

(825

)

Adjusted Operating Income

3,746

(1,995

)

4,317

(2,428

)

3,932

637

663

1,170

12,658

(2,616

)

Adjusted EBITDA

$

11,509

$

6,839

$

10,795

$

4,587

$

10,476

$

4,645

$

1,223

$

1,586

$

34,003

$

17,657

GAAP Operating income as a percent of GAAP Revenue

3.5

%

—

%

4.3

%

(3.7

)%

3.7

%

1.0

%

4.3

%

—

%

3.8

%

(1.4

)%

Adjusted EBITDA as a percent of Adjusted Revenue

10.7

%

7.6

%

10.8

%

6.9

%

9.9

%

7.4

%

8.0

%

12.9

%

10.3

%

7.6

%

(1)

Represents Lawson Products and The Bolt Supply House pre-merger revenue and operating income

Conference Call

Distribution Solutions Group, Inc. will conduct a conference call with investors to discuss fourth quarter 2022 results at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time on March 9, 2023. The conference call is available by direct dial at 1-888-506-0062 in the U.S. or 1-973-528-0011 from outside of the U.S. The participant access code is 228752. A replay of the conference call will be available by telephone approximately two hours after completion of the call through March 23, 2023. Callers can access the replay by dialing 1-877-481-4010 in the U.S. or 1-919-882-2331 outside the U.S. The PIN access number for the replay is 47406. A streaming audio of the call and an archived replay will also be available on the investor relations page of Distribution Solutions Group’s website. Presentations may be supplemented by a series of slides appearing on the company’s investor relations home page at www.distributionsolutionsgroup.com.

About Distribution Solutions Group, Inc.

Distribution Solutions Group (“DSG”) is a leading, multi-platform specialty distribution company providing high touch, value-added distribution solutions to the maintenance, repair & operations (MRO), the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) and the industrial technologies markets. DSG was formed through the strategic combination of Lawson Products, a leader in MRO distribution of C-parts, Gexpro Services, a leading global supply chain services provider to manufacturing customers, and TestEquity, a leader in electronic test & measurement solutions.

Through its collective businesses, DSG is dedicated to helping customers lower their total cost of operation by increasing productivity and efficiency with the right products, expert technical support and fast, reliable delivery to be a one-stop solution provider. DSG serves approximately 110,000 customers in several diverse end markets supported by approximately 3,100 dedicated employees and strong vendor partnerships. DSG ships from strategically located distribution and service centers to customers in North America, Europe, Asia, South America and the Middle East.

For more information on Distribution Solutions Group please visit www.distributionsolutionsgroup.com.

This release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, that involve risks and uncertainties. The terms “aim,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “contemplates,” “continues,” “could,” “ensure,” “estimate,” “expect,” “forecasts,” “if,” “intend,” “likely,” “may,” “might,” “objective,” “outlook,” “plan,” “positioned,” “potential,” “predict,” “probable,” “project,” “shall,” “should,” “strategy,” “will,” “would,” and other words and terms of similar meaning and expression are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements can also be identified by the fact that they do not relate strictly to historical or current facts. Such forward-looking statements are based on current expectations and involve inherent risks, uncertainties and assumptions, including factors that could delay, divert or change any of them, and could cause actual outcomes to differ materially from current expectations. DSG can give no assurance that any goal or plan set forth in forward-looking statements can be achieved and DSG cautions readers not to place undue reliance on such statements, which speak only as of the date made. DSG undertakes no obligation to release publicly any revisions to forward-looking statements as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. Actual results may differ materially from those projected as a result of certain risks and uncertainties. Certain risks associated with DSG’s business are also discussed from time to time in the reports DSG files with the SEC, including DSG’s Annual Report on Form 10-K, DSG’s Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and DSG’s Current Reports on Form 8-K. In addition, the following factors, among others, could cause actual outcomes and results to differ materially from those discussed in the forward-looking statements: (i) whether or not the terms of the earnout provisions in either of the merger agreements will be satisfied such that DSG would be required to issue additional shares of common stock in connection with the mergers; (ii) unanticipated difficulties or expenditures relating to the mergers; (iii) the risk that stockholder litigation in connection with the mergers results in significant costs of defense, indemnification and liability; and (iv) any problems arising in combining the businesses of Lawson Products, TestEquity and Gexpro Services, which may result in the combined company not operating as effectively and efficiently as expected.

-TABLES FOLLOW-

Distribution Solutions Group, Inc.

Consolidated Balance Sheets

(Dollars in thousands, except share data)

(Unaudited)

 

December 31, 2022

December 31, 2021

ASSETS

Current assets:

Cash and cash equivalents

$

24,554

$

14,671

Restricted cash

186

—

Accounts receivable, less allowance for doubtful accounts

166,301

80,574

Inventories, net

264,374

132,717

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

22,773

8,098

Total current assets

478,188

236,060

Property, plant and equipment, net

64,395

9,079

Rental equipment, net

27,139

24,727

Goodwill

348,048

104,211

Deferred tax asset

189

266

Intangible assets, net

227,994

96,608

Cash value of life insurance

17,166

—

Right of use assets

46,755

19,662

Other assets

5,736

747

Total assets

$

1,215,610

$

491,360

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

Current liabilities:

Accounts payable

$

80,486

$

47,958

Current portion of long-term debt

16,352

134,405

Current portion of lease obligation

9,964

4,641

Earnout derivative liability

—

—

Related party payables

—

4,813

Accrued expenses and other current liabilities

62,677

23,126

Total current liabilities

169,479

214,943

Long-term debt, less current portion, net

395,825

93,134

Security bonus plan

9,651

—

Deferred compensation

9,962

—

Lease obligation

39,828

16,132

Deferred tax liability

23,834

808

Other liabilities

4,036

574

Total liabilities

652,615

325,591

Stockholders’ equity:

Preferred stock, $1 par value:

Authorized - 500,000 shares, issued and outstanding — None

—

—

Common stock, $1 par value:

Authorized - 35,000,000 shares Issued - 19,730,362 and 10,542,333 shares, respectively Outstanding - 19,416,784 and 10,294,824 shares, respectively

19,417

10,318

Capital in excess of par value

591,796

197,057

Retained deficit

(25,736

)

(33,142

)

Treasury stock – 313,578 and 247,509 shares, respectively

(12,526

)

(10,033

)

Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income

(9,956

)

1,569

Total stockholders’ equity

562,995

165,769

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

$

1,215,610

$

491,360

Distribution Solutions Group, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss)

(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)

(Unaudited)

 

Three Months Ended

Twelve Months Ended

December 31,

December 31,

2022

2021

2022

2021

Revenue

$

328,850

$

129,221

$

1,151,422

$

520,290

Cost of goods sold

212,558

97,769

760,524

390,012

Gross profit

116,292

31,452

390,898

130,278

Selling, general and administrative expenses

103,634

33,243

349,112

118,857

Operating income (loss)

12,658

(1,791

)

41,786

11,421

Interest expense

(7,597

)

(4,255

)

(24,301

)

(16,737

)

Loss on extinguishment of debt

—

—

(3,395

)

—

Change in fair value of earnout liabilities

(4,431

)

—

(483

)

—

Other income (expense), net

(894

)

905

(670

)

577

Income (loss) before income taxes

(264

)

(5,141

)

12,937

(4,739

)

Income tax expense (benefit)

1,619

(293

)

5,531

313

Net income (loss)

$

(1,883

)

$

(4,848

)

$

7,406

$

(5,052

)

Basic income (loss) per share of common stock

$

(0.10

)

$

(0.47

)

$

0.43

$

(0.49

)

Diluted income (loss) per share of common stock

$

(0.10

)

$

(0.47

)

$

0.42

$

(0.49

)

Distribution Solutions Group, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(Dollars in thousands)

(Unaudited)

 

Twelve Months Ended December 31,

2022

2021

Operating activities

Net income (loss)

$

7,406

$

(5,052

)

Adjustments to reconcile to net cash used in operating activities:

Depreciation and amortization

45,186

18,683

Amortization of debt issue costs

1,888

1,297

Extinguishment of debt

3,395

—

Stock-based compensation

2,448

—

Deferred income taxes

(2,406

)

(3,999

)

Change in fair value of earnout liability

483

—

Gain on sale of rental equipment

(3,632

)

(2,055

)

Bargain purchase option

—

(1,363

)

Charge for step-up of acquired inventory

2,866

—

Net realizable value and reserve adjustment for obsolete and excess inventory

4,608

1,104

Bad debt expense

795

939

Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions:

Accounts receivable

(21,771

)

6,936

Inventories

(42,404

)

(5,059

)

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

(1,874

)

1,732

Accounts payable

(8,839

)

(2,241

)

Accrued expenses and other current liabilities

4,492

2,894

Other changes in operating assets and liabilities

(3,670

)

(3,496

)

Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities

(11,029

)

10,320

Investing activities

Purchases of property, plant and equipment

(8,307

)

(3,026

)

Business acquisitions, net of cash acquired

(115,343

)

(33,936

)

Purchases of rental equipment

(11,794

)

(10,755

)

Proceeds from sale of rental equipment

8,756

6,341

Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities

(126,688

)

(41,376

)

Financing activities

Proceeds from revolving lines of credit

383,489

38,121

Payments on revolving lines of credit

(320,751

)

(11,200

)

Proceeds from term loans

445,630

6,000

Payments on term loans

(335,305

)

(7,486

)

Deferred financing costs

(11,956

)

—

Capital contribution

—

9,233

Repurchase of common stock

(1,940

)

—

Shares repurchased held in treasury

(520

)

—

Payment of financing lease principal

(429

)

—

Payment on seller's note

(9,757

)

—

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities

148,461

34,668

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents

(675

)

660

Increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash

10,069

4,272

Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of period

14,671

10,399

Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period

$

24,740

$

14,671

Cash and cash equivalents

$

24,554

$

14,671

Restricted cash

186

—

Total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash

$

24,740

$

14,671

Distribution Solutions Group, Inc.

Table 1 - Selected Segment Financial Data

(Dollars in thousands)

 (Unaudited)

Three Months Ended

December 31,

2022

2021

Revenue:

Lawson

$

108,029

$

—

Gexpro Services

100,103

66,516

TestEquity

105,374

62,705

Other

15,344

—

Total

$

328,850

$

129,221

Operating Income:

Lawson

$

3,746

$

—

Gexpro Services

4,317

(2,428

)

TestEquity

3,932

637

Other

663

—

Total

$

12,658

$

(1,791

)

DISTRIBUTION SOLUTIONS GROUP, INC.

SEC REGULATION G GAAP RECONCILIATIONS

 

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 measures may provide users of this financial information with additional meaningful comparisons between current results and results in prior operating periods. Management believes that these non-GAAP financial measures can provide additional meaningful reflection of underlying trends of the business because they provide a comparison of historical information that includes for the three months ended December 31, 2021 and the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021 certain results of pre-merger Lawson Products and excludes for all periods certain non-operational items that impact the overall comparability. See Tables below for supplemental financial data and corresponding reconciliations to GAAP financial measures for the three months ended December 31, 2022 and 2021 and the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021. Non-GAAP financial measures should be viewed in addition to, and not as an alternative for, the Company's reported results prepared in accordance with GAAP.

Distribution Solutions Group, Inc.

Table 2 - Reconciliation of GAAP Revenue to Non-GAAP Adjusted Revenue and

GAAP Operating Income to Non-GAAP Adjusted EBITDA

Q4 2022 and Q4 2021

(Dollars in thousands)

(Unaudited)

Lawson Products

Gexpro Services

TestEquity

Other

Consolidated DSG

Quarter Ended

Q4 2022

Q4 2021

Q4 2022

Q4 2021

Q4 2022

Q4 2021

Q4 2022

Q4 2021

Q4 2022

Q4 2021

GAAP Revenue

$

108,029

$

—

$

100,103

$

66,516

$

105,374

$

62,705

$

15,344

$

—

$

328,850

$

129,221

Pre-Merger Revenue(1)

—

89,791

—

—

—

—

—

12,276

—

102,067

Adjusted Revenue

$

108,029

$

89,791

$

100,103

$

66,516

$

105,374

$

62,705

$

15,344

$

12,276

$

328,850

$

231,288

GAAP Operating Income

$

3,746

$

—

$

4,317

$

(2,428

)

$

3,932

$

637

$

663

$

—

$

12,658

$

(1,791

)

Pre-Merger Operating Income(1)

—

(1,995

)

—

—

—

—

—

1,170

—

(825

)

Adjusted Operating Income

3,746

(1,995

)

4,317

(2,428

)

3,932

637

663

1,170

12,658

(2,616

)

Depreciation and amortization

4,063

1,942

4,196

1,486

5,055

3,548

558

409

13,872

7,385

Adjustments:

Merger/integration costs(2)

1,324

3,741

1,274

1,264

465

13

—

—

3,063

5,018

Stock-based compensation(3)

2,003

3,435

—

—

—

—

—

—

2,003

3,435

Severance costs(4)

217

98

221

—

3

16

2

7

443

121

Acquisition related costs(5)

—

(382

)

549

4,145

1,021

431

—

—

1,570

4,194

Inventory net realizable value adjustment(6)

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

Inventory step-up(7)

—

—

—

94

—

—

—

—

—

94

Other non-recurring(8)

156

—

238

26

—

—

—

—

394

26

Adjusted EBITDA

$

11,509

$

6,839

$

10,795

$

4,587

$

10,476

$

4,645

$

1,223

$

1,586

$

34,003

$

17,657

GAAP Operating income as a percent of GAAP Revenue

3.5

%

—

%

4.3

%

(3.7

)%

3.7

%

1.0

%

4.3

%

—

%

3.8

%

(1.4

)%

Adjusted EBITDA as a percent of GAAP Revenue

10.7

%

—

%

10.8

%

6.9

%

9.9

%

7.4

%

8.0

%

—

%

10.3

%

13.7

%

Adjusted EBITDA as a percent of Adjusted Revenue

10.7

%

7.6

%

10.8

%

6.9

%

9.9

%

7.4

%

8.0

%

12.9

%

10.3

%

7.6

%

(1)

Represents Lawson Products pre-merger revenue and operating income

(2)

Merger transaction costs related to the negotiation, review and execution of the merger agreements relating to the business combination of Lawson Products, TestEquity and Gexpro Services and subsequent integration costs

(3)

Expense primarily for stock-based compensation (benefit), of which a portion varies with the Company’s stock price

(4)

Includes severance expense for actions taken in 2022 and 2021, not related to a formal restructuring plan

(5)

Expense for acquisition related costs, unrelated to the business combination of Lawson Products, TestEquity and Gexpro Services

(6)

Inventory net realizable value adjustment recorded to reduce inventory related to discontinued products where the anticipated net realizable value was lower than the cost reflected in the Company's records

(7)

Inventory fair value step-up adjustments resulting from the reverse merger acquisition accounting for Lawson Products and acquisition accounting for additional acquisitions completed by Gexpro Services

(8)

Other non-recurring costs consists of sales force optimization and other non-recurring items

Distribution Solutions Group, Inc.

Table 3 - Reconciliation of GAAP Revenue to Non-GAAP Adjusted Revenue and

GAAP Operating Income to Non-GAAP Adjusted EBITDA

YTD 2022 and YTD 2021

(Dollars in thousands)

(Unaudited)

Lawson Products

Gexpro Services

TestEquity

Other

Consolidated DSG

Year Ended

2022

2021

2022

2021

2022

2021

2022

2021

2022

2021

GAAP Revenue

$

324,783

$

—

$

385,326

$

256,129

$

392,358

$

264,161

$

48,955

$

—

$

1,151,422

$

520,290

Pre-Merger Revenue(1)

104,902

371,668

—

—

—

—

12,975

46,065

117,877

417,733

Adjusted Revenue

$

429,685

$

371,668

$

385,326

$

256,129

$

392,358

$

264,161

$

61,930

$

46,065

$

1,269,299

$

938,023

GAAP Operating Income

$

6,536

$

—

$

21,291

$

11,092

$

11,375

$

329

$

2,584

$

—

$

41,786

$

11,421

Pre-Merger Operating Income(1)

11,096

8,192

—

—

—

—

980

3,795

12,076

11,987

Adjusted Operating Income

17,632

8,192

21,291

11,092

11,375

329

3,564

3,795

53,862

23,408

Depreciation and amortization

12,540

6,736

15,175

4,899

17,480

13,784

2,080

1,605

47,275

27,024

Adjustments:

Merger/integration costs(2)

7,672

8,317

4,940

2,177

3,021

258

—

—

15,633

10,752

Stock-based compensation(3)

(6,147

)

4,838

—

—

—

—

—

—

(6,147

)

4,838

Severance costs(4)

2,050

939

266

18

1,095

32

11

12

3,422

1,001

Acquisition related costs(5)

—

—

1,017

4,669

1,765

1,704

—

—

2,782

6,373

Inventory net realizable value adjustment(6)

1,737

1,368

—

—

—

—

—

—

1,737

1,368

Inventory step-up(7)

1,943

—

163

212

—

—

761

—

2,867

212

Other non-recurring(8)

1,199

—

354

243

—

—

44

—

1,597

243

Adjusted EBITDA

$

38,626

$

30,390

$

43,206

$

23,310

$

34,736

$

16,107

$

6,460

$

5,412

$

123,028

$

75,219

GAAP Operating income as a percent of GAAP Revenue

2.0

%

—

%

5.5

%

4.3

%

2.9

%

0.1

%

5.3

%

—

%

3.6

%

2.2

%

Adjusted EBITDA as a percent of GAAP Revenue

11.9

%

—

%

11.2

%

9.1

%

8.9

%

6.1

%

13.2

%

—

%

10.7

%

14.5

%

Adjusted EBITDA as a percent of Adjusted Revenue

9.0

%

8.2

%

11.2

%

9.1

%

8.9

%

6.1

%

10.4

%

11.7

%

9.7

%

8.0

%

(1)

Represents Lawson Products pre-merger revenue and operating income

(2)

Merger transaction costs related to the negotiation, review and execution of the merger agreements relating to the business combination of Lawson Products, TestEquity and Gexpro Services and subsequent integration costs

(3)

Expense primarily for stock-based compensation (benefit), of which a portion varies with the Company’s stock price

(4)

Includes severance expense for actions taken in 2022 and 2021, not related to a formal restructuring plan

(5)

Expense for acquisition related costs, unrelated to the business combination of Lawson Products, TestEquity and Gexpro Services

(6)

Inventory net realizable value adjustment recorded to reduce inventory related to discontinued products where the anticipated net realizable value was lower than the cost reflected in the Company's records

(7)

Inventory fair value step-up adjustments resulting from the reverse merger acquisition accounting for Lawson Products and acquisition accounting for additional acquisitions completed by Gexpro Services

(8)

Other non-recurring costs consists of sales force optimization and other non-recurring items

Distribution Solutions Group, Inc.

Table 4 - Reconciliation of GAAP Net Income (Loss) and Diluted EPS to

Non-GAAP Net Income and Adjusted Diluted EPS

(Dollars in thousands)

(Unaudited)

Three Months Ended

December 31, 2022

December 31, 2021

Amount

Diluted EPS(2)

Amount

Diluted EPS(2)

Net income (loss) as reported per GAAP

$

(1,883

)

$

(0.10

)

$

(4,848

)

$

(0.47

)

Pretax adjustments:

Change in fair value of earnout liability

4,431

0.23

—

—

Loss on extinguishment of debt

—

—

—

—

Merger/integration costs

3,063

0.16

1,277

0.12

Stock-based compensation

2,003

0.10

—

—

Severance costs

443

0.02

16

—

Acquisition related costs

1,570

0.08

4,576

0.45

Inventory net realizable value adjustment

—

—

—

—

Inventory step-up

—

—

94

0.01

Other non-recurring

394

0.02

26

—

Total pretax adjustments

11,904

0.61

5,989

0.58

Tax effect on adjustments(1)

(5,095

)

(0.26

)

395

0.04

Total adjustments, net of tax

6,809

0.35

6,384

0.62

Non-GAAP adjusted net income

$

4,926

$

0.25

$

1,536

$

0.15

(1)

Tax effected at full year tax rate of 42.8% and (6.6)% for the twelve months ended December 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively.

 
(2)

Pretax adjustments to diluted EPS calculated on 19.408 million and 10.253 million diluted shares for the fourth quarter of 2022 and 2021, respectively.

Investor Relations: Distribution Solutions Group, Inc. Ronald J. Knutson Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer 773-304-5665

Investor Relations Contacts: Three Part Advisors, LLC Steven Hooser or Sandy Martin 214-872-2710

Source: Distribution Solutions Group, Inc.