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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported):November 2, 2023
DISTRIBUTION SOLUTIONS GROUP, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware
0-10546
36-2229304
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)(Commission File Number)(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
301 Commerce Street, Suite 1700,Fort Worth,Texas76102
(Address of principal executive offices)(Zip Code)
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)(888)611-9888
Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each classTrading SymbolName of each exchange on which registered
Common stock, $1.00 par valueDSGR
The NASDAQ Stock Market LLC
(NASDAQ Global Select Market)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company  
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.  ☐



Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On November 2, 2023, Distribution Solutions Group, Inc. issued a press release announcing its third quarter 2023 results. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K and is incorporated herein by reference.



Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits

99.1 Press Release issued on November 2, 2023






SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

    
DISTRIBUTION SOLUTIONS GROUP, INC.
(Registrant)
Date:
November 2, 2023
By: /s/ Ronald J. Knutson
Name: Ronald J. Knutson
Title: Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer






EXHIBIT INDEX

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Document

Distribution Solutions Group Announces
Fiscal 2023 Third Quarter Results
Strong Cash Flows as Growth Continues


FORT WORTH, TEXAS, November 2, 2023 - Distribution Solutions Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:DSGR) ("DSG" or the "Company"), a premier specialty distribution company, today announced consolidated results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2023. This press release is supplemented by an earnings presentation at https://investor.distributionsolutionsgroup.com/news/events.

Third Quarter 2023 Summary(1)

Total revenue increased $91.8 million, or 26.4%, to $438.9 million which included $106.3 million of revenue from 2022 and 2023 acquisitions. Consolidated organic revenue declined 4.2% for the quarter, primarily driven by softness in the Industrial Technologies (TestEquity) vertical.
Operating income was $12.8 million, reflecting higher intangible amortization from our recent acquisitions and $13.9 million of non-recurring severance, acquisition-related retention costs, stock-based compensation and other non-recurring items as compared to operating income of $22.0 million in the prior year quarter. Adjusted operating income excluding these items was $26.7 million compared to $25.7 million a year ago quarter.
Adjusted EBITDA grew 26% to $43.7 million compared to $34.7 million in the prior year quarter. Adjusted EBITDA margin was 10.0% in both periods. As anticipated in the early months following the Hisco acquisition, Hisco decreased Adjusted EBITDA margins by approximately 70bps for the third quarter. Excluding the Hisco acquisition, Adjusted EBITDA margin was 10.7%.
Diluted loss per share was $0.03 for the quarter compared to diluted income per share of $0.42 in the year-ago quarter on higher depreciation and amortization expenses and a higher share count in the third quarter of 2023. Non-GAAP adjusted diluted earnings per share was $0.17 compared to $0.32 for the same period a year ago.
The Company generated $47 million of cash flows from operations for the quarter and ended the quarter with $80.5 million of unrestricted cash on hand and $198.3 million of availability under its committed credit facility. Net debt leverage was 2.9x as of the end of the quarter.
(1) See reconciliation of GAAP to non-GAAP measures in tables 2, 3 and 4.
Share and per share data for all periods presented reflect two-for-one stock split.

Bryan King, CEO and Chairman of the Board, said, “We delivered a strong quarter with Adjusted EBITDA growing nearly 26% and a 10.7% Adjusted EBITDA margin excluding the Hisco impact. Revenue grew slightly more than 26% primarily from recent acquisition activity. For the first nine months of fiscal 2023, we generated significant cash flows from operating activities of $74 million, of which $47 million was realized in the third quarter, demonstrating the power of scale, solid margins in each of our business verticals and our focus on working capital efficiency.

"Our third quarter included a full quarter of Hisco results, which we acquired in June. We are well underway integrating Hisco's business into TestEquity and continue to recognize the benefits of building a broader customer base and reach, a larger geographic footprint and an enhanced product offering. While it's still in the early days of integration with the rest of DSG, we are discovering additional opportunities Hisco offers to achieve revenue and cost synergies across the entire group.

"One of our key strengths is that we support a diverse customer base in growing end markets. We are closely monitoring the demand environment in light of the continued tightening monetary policy, as well as fluctuations in customer ordering patterns. While some markets inevitably fluctuate, we continue to strategically invest in initiatives which generate long-term profitable growth and cash flow across the DSG
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platform. We are proactively identifying margin improvement and cost savings opportunities and are taking steps to sustainably improve our business to mitigate sales and margin risks for the remainder of 2023 and into 2024. Our asset-light business model, combined with our focus on growing operating cash flows and accelerating returns on invested capital, positions us well to enhance long-term shareholder value," concluded Mr. King.


The following represents a summary of certain operating results for each reportable segment and our All Other category (unaudited). See reconciliation of GAAP to non-GAAP measures in tables 2, 3 and 4.
Lawson ProductsGexpro ServicesTestEquityAll OtherConsolidated DSG
(Dollars in thousands)Q3 2023Q3 2022Q3 2023Q3 2022Q3 2023Q3 2022Q3 2023Q3 2022Q3 2023Q3 2022
GAAP Revenue$114,477 $109,418 $103,232 $103,749 $207,657 $116,709 $13,543 $17,275 $438,909 $347,151 
GAAP Operating income$10,643 $5,352 $7,332 $7,992 $(5,027)$7,576 $(165)$1,107 $12,783 $22,027 
Adjusted EBITDA$16,721 $9,670 $11,552 $12,485 $14,298 $10,122 $1,132 $2,423 $43,703 $34,700 
GAAP Operating income as a percent of GAAP Revenue9.3%4.9%7.1%7.7%(2.4)%6.5%(1.2)%6.4%2.9%6.3%
Adjusted EBITDA as a percent of GAAP Revenue14.6%8.8%11.2%12.0%6.9%8.7%8.4%14.0%10.0%10.0%

Note Regarding Reverse Merger Accounting

As a result of the April 1, 2022 strategic combination of Lawson Products, Gexpro Services and TestEquity, the Company's 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 periods following the April 1, 2022 merger closing date. GAAP results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022 include the combined results of Gexpro Services and TestEquity, and the results of Lawson Products only subsequent to April 1, 2022. GAAP results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 include the results of Lawson Products, Gexpro Services and TestEquity.

Conference Call

Distribution Solutions Group, Inc. will conduct a conference call with investors to discuss third quarter 2023 results at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time on November 2, 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 881987. A replay of the conference call will be available by telephone approximately two hours after completion of the call through November 16, 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 passcode for the replay is 49043. 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 https://investor.distributionsolutionsgroup.com/news/events.

About Distribution Solutions Group, Inc.

Distribution Solutions Group (“DSG”) is a premier 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 170,000 customers in several diverse end markets supported by approximately 3,800 dedicated employees and strong vendor
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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, which should be reviewed carefully. 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) unanticipated difficulties or expenditures relating to the mergers; (ii) the risk that stockholder litigation in connection with the mergers results in significant costs of defense, indemnification and liability; (iii) 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; and (iv) the risks that DSG may encounter difficulties integrating the business of DSG with the business of other companies that DSG has acquired or has otherwise combined with, that DSG may not achieve the anticipated synergies contemplated with respect to any such business or transactions and that certain assumptions with respect to such business or transactions could prove to be inaccurate.

-TABLES FOLLOW-
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Distribution Solutions Group, Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(Dollars in thousands, except share data)
(Unaudited)

September 30,
2023
December 31,
2022
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents$80,456 $24,554 
Restricted cash20,703 186 
Accounts receivable, less allowances238,543 166,301 
Inventories, net313,337 264,374 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets36,538 22,773 
Total current assets689,577 478,188 
Property, plant and equipment, net111,949 64,395 
Rental equipment, net26,320 27,139 
Goodwill397,762 348,048 
Deferred tax asset55 189 
Intangible assets, net265,319 227,994 
Cash value of life insurance18,001 17,166 
Right of use operating lease assets79,791 46,755 
Other assets7,194 5,736 
Total assets$1,595,968 $1,215,610 
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable$107,140 $80,486 
Current portion of long-term debt32,335 16,352 
Current portion of lease liabilities13,241 9,964 
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities97,191 62,677 
Total current liabilities249,907 169,479 
Long-term debt, less current portion, net550,526 395,825 
Lease liabilities70,353 39,828 
Deferred tax liability24,452 23,834 
Other liabilities24,621 23,649 
Total liabilities
919,859 652,615 
Stockholders’ equity:
Preferred stock, $1 par value:
Authorized - 500,000 shares, issued and outstanding — None— — 
Common stock, $1 par value:
Authorized - 70,000,000 shares
Issued - 47,479,256 and 39,460,724 shares, respectively
Outstanding - 46,844,598 and 38,833,568 shares, respectively
46,845 38,834 
Capital in excess of par value670,287 572,379 
Retained deficit(18,377)(25,736)
Treasury stock – 634,658 and 627,156 shares, respectively
(12,697)(12,526)
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)(9,949)(9,956)
Total stockholders’ equity676,109 562,995 
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity$1,595,968 $1,215,610 

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Distribution Solutions Group, Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
(Unaudited)

Three Months EndedNine Months Ended
September 30,September 30,
 2023202220232022
Revenue$438,909 $347,151 $1,165,163 $822,572 
Cost of goods sold293,612 227,984 750,972 547,966 
Gross profit145,297 119,167 414,191 274,606 
Selling, general and administrative expenses132,514 97,140 370,911 245,478 
Operating income (loss)12,783 22,027 43,280 29,128 
Interest expense(12,895)(6,097)(30,057)(16,704)
Loss on extinguishment of debt— — — (3,395)
Change in fair value of earnout liabilities667 9,641 646 3,948 
Other income (expense), net(1,133)(550)(2,869)224 
Income (loss) before income taxes(578)25,021 11,000 13,201 
Income tax expense (benefit)990 8,480 3,637 3,912 
Net income (loss)$(1,568)$16,541 $7,363 $9,289 
Basic income (loss) per share of common stock$(0.03)$0.43 $0.17 $0.27 
Diluted income (loss) per share of common stock$(0.03)$0.42 $0.17 $0.27 
Basic weighted average shares outstanding46,737,44338,879,99244,216,54134,287,628
Diluted weighted average shares outstanding46,737,44339,306,70844,597,41934,914,134








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Distribution Solutions Group, Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(Dollars in thousands)
(Unaudited)
Nine Months Ended September 30,
 20232022
Operating activities
Net income (loss)$7,363 $9,289 
Adjustments to reconcile to net cash used in operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization47,316 31,314 
Amortization of debt issue costs1,662 1,419 
Extinguishment of debt— 3,395 
Stock-based compensation5,441 445 
Compensation expense related to employee share purchases427 — 
Change in fair value of earnout liabilities(646)(3,948)
Gain on sale of rental equipment(1,929)(2,463)
Gain on sale of property, plant and equipment(86)— 
Charge for step-up of acquired inventory2,866 2,703 
Net realizable value and reserve adjustment for obsolete and excess inventory— 5,551 
Bad debt expense1,045 564 
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions:
Accounts receivable(8,329)(30,795)
Inventories9,639 (43,857)
Prepaid expenses and other current assets(7,288)(2,224)
Accounts payable10,552 1,687 
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities5,587 1,316 
Other changes in operating assets and liabilities433 6,324 
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities74,053 (19,280)
Investing activities
Purchases of property, plant and equipment(11,180)(4,954)
Business acquisitions, net of cash acquired(252,007)(113,681)
Purchases of rental equipment(7,735)(7,913)
Proceeds from sale of rental equipment4,202 5,998 
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities(266,720)(120,550)
Financing activities
Proceeds from revolving lines of credit174,587 302,044 
Payments on revolving lines of credit(295,816)(237,370)
Proceeds from term loans305,000 445,630 
Payments on term loans(11,250)(343,662)
Deferred financing costs(3,419)(11,956)
Proceeds from rights offering, net of offering costs of $1,53198,469 — 
Repurchase of common stock— (1,940)
Shares repurchased held in treasury(171)(469)
Proceeds from employees for share purchases3,253 — 
Payment of financing lease principal(358)(457)
Payment of earnout(1,000)— 
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities269,295 151,820 
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents(209)(1,309)
Increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash76,419 10,681 
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of period24,740 14,671 
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period$101,159 $25,352 
Cash and cash equivalents$80,456 $25,171 
Restricted cash20,703 181 
Total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash$101,159 $25,352 
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Distribution Solutions Group, Inc.
Table 1 - Selected Segment Financial Data
(Dollars in thousands)
(Unaudited)
Three Months Ended
September 30,
20232022
Revenue:
Lawson Products$114,477 $109,418 
Gexpro Services103,232 103,749 
TestEquity207,657 116,709 
Other13,543 17,275 
Total$438,909 $347,151 
Operating Income:
Lawson Products$10,643 $5,352 
Gexpro Services7,332 7,992 
TestEquity(5,027)7,576 
Other(165)1,107 
Total$12,783 $22,027 



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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 reflections of underlying trends of the business because they provide a comparison of historical information that 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 September 30, 2023 and 2022. 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 Operating Income to Non-GAAP Adjusted EBITDA
Q3 2023 and Q3 2022
(Dollars in thousands)
(Unaudited)
Lawson ProductsGexpro ServicesTestEquityAll OtherConsolidated DSG
Quarter EndedQ3 2023Q3 2022Q3 2023Q3 2022Q3 2023Q3 2022Q3 2023Q3 2022Q3 2023Q3 2022
GAAP Revenue$114,477 $109,418 $103,232 $103,749 $207,657 $116,709 $13,543 $17,275 $438,909 $347,151 
GAAP Operating income$10,643 $5,352 $7,332 $7,992 $(5,027)$7,576 $(165)$1,107 $12,783 $22,027 
Depreciation and amortization4,069 2,009 4,069 4,065 8,322 1,896 550 1,009 17,010 8,979 
Adjustments:
Merger and acquisition related costs(1)995 1,556 135 374 (1,535)472 311 — (94)2,402 
Stock-based compensation(2)1,049 (3,568)— — — — — — 1,049 (3,568)
Severance and acquisition related retention expenses(3)73 763 16 — 10,388 178 10,478 944 
Inventory net realizable value adjustment(4)— 1,737 — — — — — — — 1,737 
Inventory step-up(5)— 778 — — 2,150 — — 304 2,150 1,082 
Other non-recurring(6)(108)1,043 — 54 — — 435 — 327 1,097 
Adjusted EBITDA$16,721 $9,670 $11,552 $12,485 $14,298 $10,122 $1,132 $2,423 $43,703 $34,700 
GAAP Operating income as a percent of GAAP Revenue9.3%4.9%7.1%7.7%(2.4)%6.5%(1.2)%6.4%2.9%6.3%
Adjusted EBITDA as a percent of GAAP Revenue14.6%8.8%11.2%12.0%6.9%8.7%8.4%14.0%10.0%10.0%

(1)Transaction and integration costs related to the Mergers and other acquisitions
(2)Expense (benefit) primarily for stock-based compensation, of which a portion varies with the Company’s stock price
(3)Includes severance expense for actions taken in 2023 and 2022 not related to a formal restructuring plan and acquisition related retention expenses for the Hisco acquisition
(4)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 our records
(5)Inventory fair value step-up adjustment for Lawson resulting from the reverse merger acquisition accounting and acquisition accounting for additional acquisitions completed by Gexpro Services or TestEquity
(6)Other non-recurring costs consist of non-capitalized deferred financing costs incurred in conjunction with the 2023 credit agreement amendment, certain non-recurring strategic projects and other non-recurring items


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Distribution Solutions Group, Inc.
Table 3 - Reconciliation of GAAP Net Income (Loss) and GAAP Diluted EPS to
Non-GAAP Adjusted Net Income and Non-GAAP Adjusted Diluted EPS
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
(Unaudited)
Three Months Ended
September 30, 2023September 30, 2022
Amount
Diluted EPS(2)
Amount
Diluted EPS(2)
Net income (loss) as reported per GAAP$(1,568)$(0.03)$16,541 $0.42 
Pretax adjustments:
Stock-based compensation1,049 0.02 (3,568)(0.09)
Merger and acquisition related costs(94)— 2,402 0.06 
Severance and acquisition related retention expenses10,478 0.22 944 0.02 
Change in fair value of earnout liabilities(667)(0.01)(9,641)(0.25)
Inventory net realizable value adjustment — — 1,737 0.04 
Inventory step-up2,150 0.05 1,082 0.03 
Other non-recurring327 0.01 1,097 0.03 
Total pretax adjustments13,243 0.28 (5,947)(0.15)
Tax effect on adjustments(1)
(3,867)(0.08)2,016 0.05 
Total adjustments, net of tax9,376 0.20 (3,931)(0.10)
Non-GAAP adjusted net income$7,808 $0.17 $12,610 $0.32 

(1)Tax effected at the estimated full year tax rate of 29.2% considering the pretax adjustments and the quarterly tax rate of 33.9% for the three months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively.
(2)Pretax adjustments to diluted EPS calculated on 46.737 million and 39.307 million diluted shares for the third quarter of 2023 and 2022, respectively.


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Distribution Solutions Group, Inc.
Table 4 - Reconciliation of GAAP Operating Income to Non-GAAP Adjusted Operating Income
Q3 2023 and Q3 2022
(Dollars in thousands)
(Unaudited)
Three Months Ended
September 30,
20232022
GAAP Operating income$12,783 $22,027 
Gross profit adjustments:
Inventory step-up(1)
2,150 1,082 
Inventory net realizable value adjustment(2)
— 1,737 
Total Gross profit adjustments2,150 2,819 
Selling, general and administrative expenses adjustments:
Merger and acquisition related costs(3)
(94)2,402 
Stock-based compensation(4)
1,049 (3,568)
Severance and acquisition related retention expenses(5)
10,478 944 
Other non-recurring(6)
327 1,097 
Total Selling, general and administrative adjustments11,760 875 
Total adjustments13,910 3,694 
Non-GAAP Adjusted operating income$26,693 $25,721 

(1)Inventory fair value step-up adjustment for Lawson resulting from the reverse merger acquisition accounting and acquisition accounting for additional acquisitions completed by Gexpro Services or TestEquity
(2)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 our records
(3)Transaction and integration costs related to the Mergers and other acquisitions
(4)Expense (benefit) primarily for stock-based compensation, of which a portion varies with the Company’s stock price
(5)Includes severance expense for actions taken in 2023 and 2022 not related to a formal restructuring plan and acquisition related retention expenses for the Hisco acquisition
(6)Other non-recurring costs consist of non-capitalized deferred financing costs incurred in conjunction with the 2023 credit agreement amendment, certain non-recurring strategic projects and other non-recurring items



Contact

Company:
Distribution Solutions Group, Inc.
Ronald J. Knutson
Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
1-888-611-9888

Investor Relations:
Three Part Advisors, LLC
Steven Hooser / Sandy Martin
214-872-2710 / 214-616-2207
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