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Mar 31, 2022

DSG Q1 2022 Earnings Report

Reported sales growth driven by Lawson/Partsmaster and Bolt Supply House businesses amidst inflationary and supply chain challenges.

Key Takeaways

Lawson Products reported a 13.8% increase in sales compared to the prior year quarter, driven by growth in the integrated Lawson/Partsmaster business and The Bolt Supply House. The company is taking actions to mitigate inflationary pressures and investing in sales representatives to improve productivity.

Net sales increased to $117.9 million compared to $103.6 million in the first quarter 2021.

Average daily sales (ADS) were $1.842 million in the first quarter 2022, an improvement of 12.0% compared to $1.644 million of ADS in the first quarter of 2021.

Reported operating income was $12.1 million compared to operating income of $4.8 million in the prior year quarter, inclusive of a $5.0 million non-operating net benefit.

Adjusted EBITDA was $9.2 million or 7.8% of sales for the quarter compared to $9.1 million or 8.8% of sales in the first quarter 2021.

Total Revenue
$118M
Previous year: $104M
+13.8%
EPS
$0.57
Previous year: $0.58
-1.7%
Adjusted EBITDA Margin
7.8%
Previous year: 8.8%
-11.4%
Gross Profit
$60.5M
Previous year: $54.6M
+10.9%
Cash and Equivalents
$5.53M
Previous year: $26.3M
-79.0%
Free Cash Flow
-$13.9M
Previous year: -$2.33M
+499.7%
Total Assets
$271M
Previous year: $265M
+2.3%

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Forward Guidance

The company did not provide specific forward guidance in this earnings report. However, they mentioned continuing to invest in growth initiatives and pursue accretive acquisitions.