Distribution Solutions Group Announces Acquisition of American Fasteners Corp.

Expands Customer Base and Geographic Footprint for Large and Growing MRO Business

FORT WORTH, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Distribution Solutions Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: DSGR) ("DSG" or the "Company"), a premier specialty distribution company, today announced the acquisition of American Fasteners Corp. (“American Fasteners”, or “AFC”), a leading South Florida distributor of fasteners, tools, construction supplies and other industrial products.

The acquisition strengthens DSG’s MRO business by expanding its customer base and presence in the attractive South Florida market while providing additional reach into export markets throughout Latin America and the Caribbean.

Founded in 1981, American Fasteners has built a strong reputation for exceptional customer service and deep product expertise. The company distributes a broad range of industrial products, including fasteners, power tools, anchors, cutting tools, adhesives, abrasives and sealants, primarily serving construction and related end markets through three locations in South Florida.

“American Fasteners is a highly respected business with strong customer relationships and an excellent position in the South Florida market,” said J. Bryan King, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Distribution Solutions Group. “This acquisition is a natural extension of our strategy to build scale in MRO through high-quality businesses that expand our capabilities, customer relationships and geographic reach. We are excited to welcome the American Fasteners team and look forward to building on the strong business they have created.”

“Joining DSG and partnering with the Lawson Products team creates exciting opportunities for our long-standing customers and suppliers, and our dedicated employees,” said Manny Benitez, founder of American Fasteners. “We are proud of the business and relationships we have built over the past four decades, and we believe Lawson’s broader product offering, capabilities and resources will allow us to serve our customers even better while creating new opportunities for growth.”

American Fasteners, with annual revenues of approximately $39 million, is expected to be accretive to the DSG EBITDA margin profile. The acquisition was funded through the Company’s existing cash balances and available capacity under its amended credit agreement.

About American Fasteners Corp.

American Fasteners Corp. is a leading specialty distributor of MRO products in South Florida and has been based in Miami, FL since 1981. Serving more than 11,000 customers, AFC offers a broad range of screws, bolts, nuts, threaded rods, anchors, power tools, safety products, fall-protection equipment, and abrasives, and is the largest Milwaukee Tool dealer in the region. AFC primarily serves the large and growing South Florida construction market.

About Distribution Solutions Group, Inc.

DSG is a premier multi-platform specialty distribution company providing high-touch, value-added distribution solutions to the maintenance, repair & operations (MRO), original equipment manufacturer (OEM) and industrial technologies markets. DSG was formed through the strategic combination of Lawson Products, a leader in MRO distribution of C-parts, including the Canada Branch Division; 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 220,000 customers in several diverse end markets supported by approximately 4,300 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.

Forward-Looking Statements

This release contains certain "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and the "safe-harbor" provisions under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, 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 variations of them and other words and terms of similar meaning and expression (and the negatives of such words and terms) are intended to identify forward-looking statements.

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