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Jun 30, 2023

DSG Q2 2023 Earnings Report

DSG's revenue increased, operating income more than tripled, and adjusted EBITDA rose, driven by contributions across market-leading businesses and strategic focus on shareholder value.

Key Takeaways

Distribution Solutions Group reported a strong second quarter with a 17.6% increase in revenue, a significant rise in GAAP operating income, and a substantial increase in adjusted EBITDA. The acquisition of Hisco was completed during the quarter, contributing to the TestEquity segment. The company is focused on growth segments and managing the demand environment.

GAAP revenue increased by 17.6% to $378.0 million, including $43.4 million from recent acquisitions.

GAAP operating income increased by $9.7 million to $13.8 million, representing 3.6% of GAAP revenue.

Adjusted EBITDA increased by 26.7% to $40.1 million, or 10.6% of revenue.

Diluted income per share was $0.14, compared to a diluted loss per share of $0.23 in the prior year; non-GAAP adjusted diluted earnings per share was $0.52.

Total Revenue
$378M
Previous year: $321M
+17.6%
EPS
$0.26
Previous year: $0.18
+44.4%
Adjusted EBITDA Margin
10.6%
Previous year: 9.9%
+7.1%
Gross Profit
$136M
Previous year: $115M
+18.7%
Cash and Equivalents
$44.2M
Previous year: $17.9M
+147.6%
Free Cash Flow
$10.3M
Previous year: -$29M
-135.5%
Total Assets
$1.57B
Previous year: $1.23B
+28.0%

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Forward Guidance

The company is closely monitoring the demand environment and investing in initiatives to fuel profitable growth. The asset-light business model and focus on operating cash flows are expected to enhance long-term shareholder value.

Positive Outlook

  • Strategically focus on generating shareholder value
  • Driving sales growth
  • Improving profitability
  • Generating incremental cash flow
  • Focus on growing operating cash flows and accelerating returns on invested capital

Challenges Ahead

  • Closely monitoring the demand environment
  • Continued tightening of monetary policy
  • Certain end markets moderated somewhat during the second quarter
  • Unanticipated difficulties or expenditures relating to the mergers
  • Difficulties integrating the business of DSG and Hisco