# EDGAR Filing Document

**Accession Number:** 0000703604
**File Stem:** 0001193125-23-086662
**Filing Date:** 2023-3
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## Filing Content

## Filing Summary
**0001193125-23-086662.hdr.sgml**: 20230331

**ACCESSION NUMBER**: 0001193125-23-086662

**CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE**: 8-K

**PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT**: 28

**CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT**: 20230330

**ITEM INFORMATION**: Regulation FD Disclosure

**ITEM INFORMATION**: Financial Statements and Exhibits

**FILED AS OF DATE**: 20230331

**DATE AS OF CHANGE**: 20230331

**FILER**: 

**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** Distribution Solutions Group, Inc.
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0000703604
- **STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:** WHOLESALE-MACHINERY, EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES [5080]
- **IRS NUMBER:** 362229304
- **STATE OF INCORPORATION:** DE
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 1231

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** 8-K
- **SEC ACT:** 1934 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 000-10546
- **FILM NUMBER:** 23783110

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 8770 WEST BRYN MAWR AVENUE
- **STREET 2:** SUITE 900
- **CITY:** CHICAGO
- **STATE:** IL
- **ZIP:** 60631
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 773-304-5220

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 8770 WEST BRYN MAWR AVENUE
- **STREET 2:** SUITE 900
- **CITY:** CHICAGO
- **STATE:** IL
- **ZIP:** 60631

**FORMER COMPANY:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** LAWSON PRODUCTS INC/NEW/DE/
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 19920703

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### UNITED STATES

### SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

#### WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

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### FORM 8-K

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#### CURRENT REPORT

#### Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

#### of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

#### Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): March 31, 2023 (March 30, 2023)

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## DISTRIBUTION SOLUTIONS GROUP, INC.

#### (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)

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| **Delaware** | **0-10546** | **36-2229304** |
| **(State or other jurisdiction<br>of Incorporation)** | **(Commission<br>File Number)** | **(I.R.S. Employer<br>Identification No.)** |

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| **8770 W. Bryn Mawr Ave.,**<br> **Suite 900, Chicago, Illinois** | **60631** |
| **(Address of Principal Executive Offices)** | **(Zip Code)** |

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#### Registrants' Telephone Number, including Area Code: (773) 304-5050

#### N/A

#### (Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)

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Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

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| **Title of Each Class** | **Trading<br>Symbol(s)** | **Name of Each Exchange**<br> **on Which Registered** |
| Common Stock, $1.00 par value | DSGR | The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC<br> (Nasdaq Global Select Market) |

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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. ☐

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#### Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.
On March 31, 2023, Distribution Solutions Group, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the "**Company**"), issued a press release announcing that it has entered into a Stock Purchase Agreement, dated March 30, 2023 (the "**Purchase Agreement**"), with HIS Company, Inc., a Texas corporation ("**Hisco**"), HIS Company, Inc. Employee Stock Ownership Trust (the "**Seller**"), which is maintained pursuant to and in connection with the HIS Company, Inc. Employee Stock Ownership Plan, acting through GreatBanc Trust Company, not in its corporate capacity, but solely in its capacity as trustee of the Seller, and Ellis Moseley, solely in his capacity as the representative of the Seller, for the acquisition of all of the issued and outstanding capital stock of Hisco from the Seller (the "**Transaction**"). A copy of the press release is being furnished with this Current Report on Form 8-K as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated by reference herein.

On March 31, 2023, representatives of the Company furnished an investor presentation (the "**Investor Presentation**") in connection with the announcement of the Transaction, which is included as Exhibit 99.2 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and is incorporated by reference herein.

The information set forth in this Item 7.01, including Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2, is being furnished and shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "**Exchange Act**"), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any other filing of the Company under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "**Securities Act**") or the Exchange Act, whether made before or after the date hereof, regardless of any general incorporation language in such other filing.

#### Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) <u>Exhibits</u>. The following documents have been furnished as exhibits to this Current Report on Form 8-K and are incorporated by reference herein as described above.

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| Exhibit No. | Exhibit Description |
| 99.1 | [Press Release, dated March 31, 2023](d476607dex991.htm) |
| 99.2 | [Investor Presentation, dated March 31, 2023](d476607dex992.htm) |
| 104 | Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document) |

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#### Forward-Looking Statements
This Current Report on Form 8-K contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act, Section 21E of the Exchange Act 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 other words and terms of similar meaning and expression are intended to identify forward-looking statements.

Forward-looking statements do not relate to historical or current facts and are only predictions and reflect the Company's views as of the date they are made with respect to future events and financial performance. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions that are difficult to predict. The Company gives no assurance that any goal set forth in forward-looking statements can be achieved and cautions readers not to place undue reliance on such statements, which speak only as of the date made. These statements are based on the Company's management's current expectations, intentions or beliefs and are subject to assumptions and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause or contribute to such differences or that might otherwise impact the Company's business, financial condition and results of operations include (1) unanticipated difficulties or expenditures relating to the acquisition of Hisco by the Company, (2) the failure to complete the Transaction on the proposed terms or anticipated timeline, (3) the inability to obtain, or delays in obtaining, required approvals under

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applicable antitrust legislation, (4) the occurrence of any event, change or other circumstances that could give rise to the termination of the Purchase Agreement, (5) difficulties integrating the business operations of the Company and Hisco, which may result in the combined company not operating as effectively and efficiently as expected, (6) the Company's ability to achieve the synergies contemplated with respect to the Transaction, (7) the failure to retain key management and employees of Hisco and its subsidiaries, (8) unfavorable reactions to the Transaction from customers, competitors, suppliers and employees, and (9) the possibility that certain assumptions with respect to Hisco's business or the Transaction could prove to be inaccurate. In addition to the factors identified herein, certain risks associated with the Company's business are also discussed from time to time in the reports the Company files with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The information contained in this Current Report on Form 8-K is as of the date indicated above. The Company assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements contained in this Current Report on Form 8-K as a result of new information or future events or developments.

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

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|  | **DISTRIBUTION SOLUTIONS GROUP, INC.** | **DISTRIBUTION SOLUTIONS GROUP, INC.** |
| Date: March 31, 2023 | By: | /s/ Ronald J. Knutson |
|  |  | Name: Ronald J. Knutson<br> Title: Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer |

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## Exhibit 99.1

**Exhibit 99.1**![LOGO](g476607g0331035521408.jpg)

Distribution Solutions Group Enters Into Agreement to Acquire Hisco, a Leading Industrial Equipment Supplier

*Broadens DSG's Industrial Technologies' Focus* 

*Conference Call Today at 11am ET; Acquisition-Related Materials on Website* 

**CHICAGO— March 31, 2023—Distribution Solutions Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: DSGR) ("DSG" or the "Company"),** a premier specialty distribution company announced today that it reached a definitive agreement to acquire HIS Company, Inc., ("Hisco"), a leading distributor of specialty products serving high growth industrial technology applications. In connection with this transaction, DSG will combine the operations of TestEquity and Hisco, creating one of the largest suppliers serving the electronics design, production, and repair industries. For fiscal year ended October 31, 2022, Hisco generated sales in excess of $400 million and adjusted EBITDA of approximately $29 million.<sup>(1)</sup>

Hisco, an employee-owned company, operates in 38 locations across North America, including its Precision Converting facilities that provide value-added fabrication and its Adhesive Materials Group that provides an array of custom repackaging solutions. Hisco offers customers a broad range of products, including adhesives, chemicals and tapes, as well as specialty materials such as electrostatic discharge, thermal management materials and static shielding bags. Hisco also offers vendor-managed inventory and RFID programs with specialized warehousing for chemical management, logistics services and cold storage.

Bryan King, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of DSG, said, "We are very excited to announce our plans for this strategic acquisition which we expect to be accretive on an adjusted basis starting in 2023. Hisco is a strong business with niche market leadership positions, a strong growth and return profile, and an outstanding management team that we believe will thrive as part of DSG. The combination of TestEquity and Hisco will take a "best-of-both" approach in terms of people, capabilities, and strategies. While our industrial technologies focus will benefit most from this combination, we are also excited about how Hisco is expected to expand DSG's commercial opportunities and durability, enhancing our organic growth rates and providing further scale to the overall DSG platform."

"The addition of Hisco will meaningfully expand the product and service offerings at TestEquity, as well as all of our operating businesses under DSG," said Russ Frazee, Chief Executive Officer of TestEquity. "With the addition of Hisco's product lines and value-added capabilities, we are able to offer customers a more comprehensive solution for their electronic assembly requirements. We look forward to working with the Hisco team to bring increased value and offerings to our combined customers, suppliers and stakeholders."

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"This transaction is the result of decades of hard work on the behalf of our employee owners," said Bob Dill, Hisco's Chief Executive Officer. "It's also a recognition of Hisco's deep industry relationships, innovative customer-centric solutions, and comprehensive capabilities that Hisco has developed over the course of its history. Looking ahead, the combination of TestEquity and Hisco will allow the combined business to build on our complementary capabilities and further enhance the value that Hisco, TestEquity and the DSG family of companies provide to its customers and partners."

**Acquisition Terms and Financing** 

In connection with the transaction, DSG has agreed to pay $269.1 million at closing, with a potential additional earn-out payment of up to $12.6 million, subject to Hisco achieving certain performance targets. DSG will also pay $37.5 million in cash or DSG common stock in retention bonuses to certain Hisco employees that remain employed with Hisco or its affiliates for twelve or more months after the closing of the transaction.

DSG anticipates funding the transaction using a combination of its expanded committed credit facility and approximately $100 million of equity to be raised in a rights offering to existing stockholders. Luther King Capital Management and its affiliates ("LKCM") currently own approximately 77% of DSG's outstanding stock and have indicated an intention to fully subscribe for their pro rata portion in the rights offering, as well as for their pro rata portion of any rights remaining unsubscribed at the completion of the subscription period. The Company anticipates that after giving effect to this combination its net debt leverage on adjusted EBITDA will be between 3.25x to 3.50x at the time of closing.

The transaction is expected to close in the second quarter of 2023, subject to regulatory and customary closing conditions.

**Conference Call to be Held Today, Friday, March 31<sup>st</sup> at 11:00 AM ET** 

A conference call to discuss this transaction has been scheduled for today at 11:00 AM ET. Call in information can be found below. Webcast information and conference call materials will be available in the Investors section of DSG's website at https://distributionsolutionsgroup.com/investor-relations/.

<u>Today's call-in information:</u> 

Toll Free: 888-506-0062

International: 973-528-0011

Participant Access Code: 641202

Replay of the call will be available until Friday, April 14, 2023, by calling 1-877-481-4010, replay code 47947.

<sup>(1)</sup> See GAAP to non-GAAP reconciliation attached.

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**<u>About Distribution Solutions Group, Inc.</u>** 

Distribution Solutions Group ("DSG") is a premier specialty distribution company providing high touch, value-added distribution solutions to the maintenance, repair & operations (MRO), original equipment manufacturer (OEM) and the industrial technologies markets. DSG was formed through the strategic combination of Lawson Products, Inc. ("Lawson Products"), a leader in MRO distribution of C-parts; 301 HW Opus Holdings, Inc., conducting business as Gexpro Services ("Gexpro Services"), a leading global supply chain services provider to manufacturing customers; and TestEquity Acquisition, LLC ("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 110,000 customers in several diverse end markets supported by more than 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.

**<u>About TestEquity</u>**

TestEquity<sup>®</sup> is a leading distributor focused on providing the largest and highest quality selection of test and measurement equipment and solutions, electronic production supplies, and tool kits from its leading manufacturer partners supporting the technology, aerospace, defense, automotive, electronics, education, and medical industries. TestEquity also designs a full line of the industry's highest-quality environmental test chambers. Serving electronic design and test engineers as well as maintenance technicians, industrial manufacturing assembly and the telecommunication repair community, TestEquity features more than 250,000 products from over 700 manufacturer brands. TestEquity continues to benefit from ubiquitous electronification of all types of products across most industries including IOT, EV, and 5G. For more information, visit <u>www.testequity.com</u>.

**<u>About Hisco</u>**

For over 50 years, employee-owned Hisco has been a leader in supply chain solutions. Hisco is a specialty distribution company serving the electronic assembly, aerospace and defense, medical and other industrial markets. Hisco delivers documented value creation to its nearly 10,000 customers through quality products, process solutions and cost savings. Hisco also offers specialized warehousing for cold storage and vendor managed inventory services. For more information visit <u>www.hisco.com</u>.

**Forward-Looking Statements** 

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"), 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 other words and terms of similar meaning and expression are intended to identify forward-looking statements.

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Forward-looking statements do not relate to historical or current facts and are only predictions and reflect the views of the Company as of the date they are made with respect to future events and financial performance. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions that are difficult to predict. The Company gives no assurance that any goal set forth in forward-looking statements can be achieved and cautions readers not to place undue reliance on such statements, which speak only as of the date made. These statements are based on the Company's management's current expectations, intentions or beliefs and are subject to assumptions and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause or contribute to such differences or that might otherwise impact the Company's business, financial condition and results of operations include (1) unanticipated difficulties or expenditures relating to the acquisition of Hisco by the Company (the "Transaction"), (2) the failure to complete the Transaction on the proposed terms or anticipated timeline, (3) the inability to obtain, or delays in obtaining, required approvals under applicable antitrust legislation, (4) the occurrence of any event, change or other circumstances that could give rise to the termination of the definitive agreement to acquire Hisco, (5) difficulties integrating the business operations of the Company and Hisco, which may result in the combined company not operating as effectively and efficiently as expected, (6) the Company's ability to achieve the synergies contemplated with respect to the Transaction, (7) the failure to retain key management and employees of Hisco and its subsidiaries, (8) unfavorable reactions to the Transaction from customers, competitors, suppliers and employees, and (9) the possibility that certain assumptions with respect to Hisco's business or the Transaction could prove to be inaccurate. In addition to the factors identified herein, certain risks associated with the Company's business are also discussed from time to time in the reports the Company files with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The information contained in this press release is as of the date indicated above. The Company assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements contained in this press release as a result of new information or future events or developments.

**Non-Solicitation** 

This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any securities, nor shall there be any sale of securities in any states or jurisdictions in which such offer, solicitation, or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such jurisdiction. No offering of securities shall be made except by means of a prospectus meeting the requirements of Section 10 of the Securities Act or an exemption therefrom.

**Non-GAAP Financial Measures; SEC Regulation G GAAP Reconciliations** 

Some of the financial information and data contained in this press release relating to Hisco, such as revenue and Adjusted EBITDA, have not been prepared in accordance with GAAP. DSG believes that these non-GAAP financial measures provide useful information to management and investors regarding certain financial and business trends relating to Hisco's financial condition and results of operations. DSG does not consider non-GAAP measures an alternative to financial measures determined in accordance with GAAP. The principal limitation of these non-GAAP financial measures is they may exclude significant expense and income items that are required by GAAP to be recognized in DSG's consolidated financial statements. In addition, they reflect the exercise of management's judgment about which expense and income items are excluded or included in determining these non-GAAP financial measures. Non-GAAP financial measures should not be relied upon, in whole or part, in evaluating the financial condition, results of operations or future prospects of DSG, Hisco or the combined company. Non-GAAP financial measures should be viewed in addition to, and not as an alternative for, DSG's reported results prepared in accordance with GAAP. A reconciliation of the non-GAAP financial measures to the nearest comparable GAAP financial measures is contained in this press release.

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**Company Contact:** 

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

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Reconciliation of GAAP Revenue and GAAP Operating Income to

Non-GAAP Adjusted Revenue and Non-GAAP Adjusted EBITDA

(Dollars in thousands)

**Distribution Solutions Group** 

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|  | **Year Ended**<br>**12/31/2022** |
|  GAAP Revenue | $1151422 |
|  Pre-Merger Revenue (1) | 117877 |
|  Adjusted Revenue | $1269299 |
|  GAAP Operating Income | $41786 |
|  Pre-Merger Operating Income (1) | 12076 |
|  Adjusted Operating Income | $53862 |
|  Depreciation and amortization | 47275 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Adjustments: |  |
|  Merger/integration costs (2) | 15633 |
|  Stock-based compensation (3) | (6147) |
|  Severance costs (4) | 3422 |
|  Acquisition related costs (5) | 2782 |
|  Inventory net realizable value adj. (6) | 1737 |
|  Inventory step-up (7) | 2867 |
|  Other non-recurring (8) | 1597 |
|  **Adjusted EBITDA** | $**123028** |

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**Hisco** 

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|  | **Year Ended**<br>**10/31/2022** |
|  GAAP Revenue | $403675 |
|  GAAP Operating Income | $9101 |
|  Depreciation and amortization | 7306 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Adjustments: |  |
|  Merger/integration costs (2) |  |
|  Stock-based compensation (9) | 6872 |
|  Severance costs (4) |  |
|  Acquisition related costs (5) | 873 |
|  Inventory net realizable value adj. (6) | 4353 |
|  Inventory step-up (7) |  |
|  Other non-recurring (8) |  |
|  **Adjusted EBITDA** | $**28505** |

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(1) Lawson Products revenue and operating income for the three months ended March 31, 2022, were not included
in the Company's GAAP operating results under reverse merger acquisition accounting.

(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, 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.

(9) Compensation expense for the fair market value of shares released and contributed to the Company's
Employee Stock Ownership Plan.

## Exhibit 99.2

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Exhibit 99.2 NASDAQ: DSGR HIS Company, Inc. ("Hisco") Acquisition Overview March 31, 2023

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Forward-Looking Statements Forward-Looking Statements This presentation 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, 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 other words and terms of similar meaning and expression are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements do not relate to historical or current facts and are only predictions and reflect the views of Distribution Solutions Group, Inc. ("DSG" or the "Company") as of the date they are made with respect to future events and financial performance. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions that are difficult to predict. The Company gives no assurance that any goal set forth in forward-looking statements can be achieved and cautions readers not to place undue reliance on such statements, which speak only as of the date made. These statements are based on the Company's management's current expectations, intentions or beliefs and are subject to assumptions and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause or contribute to such differences or that might otherwise impact the Company's business, financial condition and results of operations include (1) unanticipated difficulties or expenditures relating to the acquisition of HIS Company, Inc. ("Hisco") by the Company (the "Transaction"), (2) the failure to complete the Transaction on the proposed terms or anticipated timeline, (3) the inability to obtain, or delays in obtaining, required approvals under applicable antitrust legislation, (4) the occurrence of any event, change or other circumstances that could give rise to the termination of the definitive agreement to acquire Hisco, (5) difficulties integrating the business operations of the Company and Hisco, which may result in the combined company not operating as effectively and efficiently as expected, (6) the Company's ability to achieve the synergies contemplated with respect to the Transaction, (7) the failure to retain key management and employees of Hisco and its subsidiaries, (8) unfavorable reactions to the Transaction from customers, competitors, suppliers and employees, and (9) the possibility that certain assumptions with respect to Hisco's business or the Transaction could prove to be inaccurate. In addition to the factors identified herein, certain risks associated with the Company's business are also discussed from time to time in the reports the Company files with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The information contained in this presentation is as of the date indicated above. The Company assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements contained in this presentation as a result of new information or future events or developments. Non-Solicitation This presentation shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any securities, nor shall there be any sale of securities in any states or jurisdictions in which such offer, solicitation, or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such jurisdiction. No offering of securities shall be made except by means of a prospectus meeting the requirements of Section 10 of the Securities Act or an exemption therefrom. Non-GAAP Financial Measures, SEC Regulation G GAAP Reconciliations Some of the financial information and data contained in this presentation relating to Hisco, such as revenue and Adjusted EBITDA, have not been prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP"). The Company believes that these non-GAAP financial measures provide useful information to management and investors regarding certain financial and business trends relating to Hisco's financial condition and results of operations. DSG does not consider non-GAAP measures an alternative to financial measures determined in accordance with GAAP. The principal limitation of these non-GAAP financial measures is they may exclude significant expense and income items that are required by GAAP to be recognized in our consolidated financial statements. In addition, they reflect the exercise of management's judgment about which expense and income items are excluded or included in determining these non- GAAP financial measures. Non-GAAP financial measures should not be relied upon, in whole or part, in evaluating the financial condition, results of operations or future prospects of DSG, Hisco or the combined company. A reconciliation of the non-GAAP financial measures to the nearest comparable GAAP financial measures is contained in this presentation. 2

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Hisco Accelerates DSG's Vision for Growth 1 2 '22 Revenue: ~$1.3B '22 Revenue: ~$404M 1 2 '22 EBITDA: ~$123M '22 EBITDA: ~$29M Diversified distribution company with high-touch, Mission-critical distribution company value-added solutions catering to MRO, OEM and serving electronic assembly, aerospace & Industrial Technologies customers defense, medical and other industrial customers 1,2 '22 Revenue: ~$1.7B Combined 1,2,3 Results '22 EBITDA: ~$158M Bolsters DSG's world-class industrial Expected to achieve cost synergies and Compelling value creation distribution platform significant customer and offering expansion benefits and growth opportunity The Hisco Transaction Accelerates the Growth Trajectory of the Combined DSG Platform (1) Represents adjusted DSG revenue and EBITDA, including Lawson Products pre-merger results. Excludes $53M of revenue and $4M of EBITDA contribution from pre-acquisition results of acquisitions acquired in 2022. See appendix for reconciliations. (2) Represents Hisco 2022 FY (Oct) revenue and Adjusted EBITDA. Excludes $26M of revenue and $2M of annual Adjusted EBITDA acquired in December 2022. See appendix for reconciliations. 3 (3) Inclusive of $6M of synergies (comprised of commercial benefits, net spend savings, and other SG&A savings) expected to be realized over the first year after the Transaction close.

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Creating a More Unified Platform More closely aligns TestEquity to DSG and strengthens the overall organization's value proposition ✓ Extended cross-sell opportunities ✓ Expanded value-added capabilities across platform ✓ Geographic pull-through deeper into Mexico and South America ✓ Expected to accelerate timeline to higher structural margin profile 4

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Transaction Summary 1 ▪ Upfront purchase price of $269.1M (9.4x 2022 Adjusted EBITDA) • Mid-7x inclusive of anticipated synergies realized within 12 months post-close Value 2 ▪ Approximately $35M of anticipated future tax benefit value 3 ▪ Expected to be accretive on an adjusted basis in 2023 ▪ Transaction structure includes: • $269.1M cash at close, subject to customary closing adjustments Structure • $37.5M employee retention payments paid 12 or more months after closing in cash or DSG stock • Up to $12.6M cash earn-out, contingent on Hisco FY 2023 performance ▪ Funded at closing via: • Committed expansion of existing credit facility, plus • Approximately $100M equity rights offering to existing shareholders, with support indicated by Financing largest shareholder, Luther King Capital Management and affiliates ("LKCM") ▪ Anticipating net borrowing leverage of 3.25x – 3.50x upon closing ▪ Unanimously approved by DSG's Board of Directors Approval & ▪ Full support from LKCM (>77% of outstanding shares) Timing ▪ Expected to close in 2Q 2023, subject to HSR approval and customary closing conditions (1) Represents Hisco 2022 FY (Oct) Adjusted EBITDA. Excludes $26M of revenue and $2M of annual Adjusted EBITDA acquired in December 2022. See appendix for reconciliations. (2) Represents the gross value of the tax benefit associated with the step-up of acquired assets to be amortized for tax purposes in the future, according to a Section 338(h)(10) election, and applied at a company estimated tax rate of 28%. 5 (3) Excluding stock-based compensation, M&A/integration costs, severance, and other non-recurring items; inclusive of amortization from Section 338(h)(10) election and $6M of synergies (comprised of commercial benefits, net spend savings, and other SG&A savings) expected to be realized over the first year after the Transaction close.

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Industry-Leading Industrial Distribution Platform MRO Focus OEM Focus Industrial Technologies Focus Leading vendor managed Leading global supply chain services Leading supplier of electronic & specialty inventory provider of C-parts and C-parts provider to OEM production supplies and T&M equipment to the MRO market and aftermarket across OEM and MRO markets 1 1 1,2 ~29% of Sales ~23% of Sales ~48% of Sales Hisco Acquisition Benefits ✓ Elevates organic growth rate of all ✓ Provides immediate scale; pro forma 1,2 businesses through commercial revenue 2022 revenue of ~$1.7B and ✓ Enhances DSG's suite of value- 1,2,3 opportunities adjusted EBITDA of ~$158M added capabilities leverageable ✓ Diversifies products and across the entire platform ✓ Generates strong and sustainable geographies, while capitalizing on pro forma cash flow nearshoring trends (1) Represents adjusted DSG revenue and EBITDA, including Lawson Products pre-merger results. Excludes $53M of revenue and $4M of EBITDA contribution from pre-acquisition results of acquisitions acquired in 2022. See appendix for reconciliations. (2) Represents Hisco 2022 FY (Oct) revenue and Adjusted EBITDA. Excludes $26M of revenue and $2M of annual Adjusted EBITDA acquired in December 2022. See appendix for reconciliations. 6 (3) Inclusive of $6M of synergies (comprised of commercial benefits, net spend savings, and other SG&A savings) expected to be realized over the first year after the Transaction close.

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Hisco At a Glance 1 Largest Suppliers Business Overview Select Product Offering Mix ▪ Leading broadline industrial supplies 3% Adhesives, Sealants & Tapes 4% distribution business with integrated footprint 4% Soldering & Rework across the United States, Canada, and Mexico 4% Chemical & Cleaning Supplies 4% ▪ Headquartered in Houston, TX with 38 Electrical 4% 36% branches and ~600 employees Labeling & Identification 4% Packaging & Shipping ▪ High-margin, value-added services including 9% Paints & Coatings precision converting and packaging for Static Control adhesives, sealants, and specialty chemicals 28% Hand & Power Tools ▪ Deeply embedded with customers, providing Abrasives requirement-driven solutions Value-Added Services End Markets Custom Fabrication Precision Slitting Converting / Aerospace Repackaging Packaging / Labeling Die Cutting Electronic General Industrial Assembly Cold / Clean Room Storage Labeling / Printing Vendor-Managed Inventory Prototyping Medical Devices Transportation (1) Represents FY 2022 revenue; excludes Alliance Printing revenue and certain value-added services not categorized by company into revenue buckets. 7

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Hisco's Strategic Fit with TestEquity Scaled Geographic Footprint Highly Complementary Businesses Strong, complementary fit with Aligned Product TestEquity's niche, specialty product offerings and value-add Offerings / Services services Strategic alignment with TestEquity's suppliers, particularly Suppliers within Electronic Production Supplies ("EPS") "Best of both" consolidation with Hisco Operational meaningful combination benefits, HQ / Marketing including facility optimization and Structure US Distribution Facility operating resource leverage HiscoMex Distribution Facility Investment Tailwinds in Precision Converting Facility Southern US and Mexico Adhesives Materials Group • 50% of CHIPS Act's $200M in semiconductor TestEquity Beneficiary of growth driven by 2 investment allocated to the US Southwest region Benefits of Corporate Office CHIPS Act in the Southwestern US • Nearshoring trends shifting significant HQ / T&M Central Market Tailwinds manufacturing capacity into Mexico and nearshoring trends in Mexico EPS Central US/Mex TE Distribution Facility 1 Transformed Industrial Technologies Focus with ~2/3 of Business Driven by Production Supplies and Value-added Services (1) Based on each of TestEquity and Hisco's FY 2022 revenues. (2) Source: Semiconductor Industry Association. 8

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DSG Go-Forward Vision for Growth Best-in-Class Specialty Distribution Platform Poised for Accelerated Growth + Positioned for Organic Growth Opportunities Actionable Acquisition Program ▪ In-house Corporate Development team with first-class experience ✓ Unique Total Customer and Supplier Value Proposition ▪ Highly fragmented markets with thousands of smaller competitors ▪ Established track record of purchasing and integrating complementary, accretive businesses Comprehensive Value-Added Capabilities Across Premier Brands ✓ ▪ Well-capitalized to selectively pursue incremental acquisitions Value-Added Acquisitions Geographic / Infill Expansion Opportunities Across North America ✓ ✓ Enhanced Digital Capabilities Across the Platform ~Q2 2023 Proven Management Team with Clear Vision of Value Creation ✓ Continued Commitment to Drive Expanded EBITDA Margins ✓ 2017 - 2020 2021 2022 9

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Compelling Strategic Rationale Meaningfully enhances DSG's scale and operational footprint in North America ✓ Highly complementary product offerings, supplier & customer bases and end markets ✓ Synergistic acquisition with strong commercial logic, accelerating DSG's overall growth trajectory ✓ Strategic fit with TestEquity, enhancing its value proposition as a specialty distribution provider ✓ Best-in-class, combined management team with a track record of operational excellence ✓ 1 Expected to be accretive on an adjusted basis in 2023, delivering incremental value for all DSG shareholders ✓ (1) Excluding stock-based compensation, M&A/integration costs, severance, and other non-recurring items; inclusive of amortization from Section 338(h)(10) election and $6M of synergies (comprised of commercial benefits, net spend savings, and other SG&A savings) expected to be realized over the first year after the Transaction close. 10

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Investor Contacts Three Part Advisors, LLC (214) 872-2710 Steven Hooser shooser@threepa.com Sandy Martin smartin@threepa.com 11 Hisco Acquisition Overview

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Appendix 12 Hisco Acquisition Overview

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Reconciliation of GAAP Revenue and GAAP Operating Income to Non- GAAP Adjusted Revenue and Non-GAAP Adjusted EBITDA (Dollars in Thousands) Distribution Solutions Group Hisco Year Ended Year Ended 12/31/2022 10/31/2022 GAAP Revenue $1,151,422 GAAP Revenue $403,675 Pre-Merger Revenue (1) 117,877 Adjusted Revenue $1,269,299 GAAP Operating Income $41,786 GAAP Operating Income $9,101 Pre-Merger Operating Income (1) 12,076 Adjusted Operating Income $53,862 Depreciation and amortization 47,275 Depreciation and amortization 7,306 Adjustments: Adjustments: Merger/integration costs (2) 15,633 Merger/integration costs (2) - Stock-based compensation (3) (6,147) Stock-based compensation (9) 6,872 Severance costs (4) 3,422 Severance costs (4) - Acquisition related costs (5) 2,782 Acquisition related costs (5) 873 Inventory net realizable value adj. (6) 1,737 Inventory net realizable value adj. (6) 4,353 Inventory step-up (7) 2,867 Inventory step-up (7) - Other non-recurring (8) 1,597 Other non-recurring (8) - Adjusted EBITDA $123,028 Adjusted EBITDA $28,505 (1) Lawson Products revenue and operating income for the three months ended March 31, 2022, were not included in the Company's GAAP operating results under reverse merger acquisition accounting . (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, 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. (9) Compensation expense for the fair market value of shares released and contributed to the Company's Employee Stock Ownership Plan. 13