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Dec 31, 2021

DSG Q4 2021 Earnings Report

Net sales increased driven by organic and acquisitive growth, but operating income decreased due to non-operating expenses.

Key Takeaways

Lawson Products reported a 4.0% increase in net sales for the fourth quarter and an 18.8% increase for the full year. The company faced challenges from supply chain disruptions, product cost increases, and labor shortages, but average daily sales grew by 5.7%. Adjusted EBITDA was $8.4 million, or 8.3% of sales, compared to $9.0 million, or 9.1% of sales, in the prior year quarter.

Net sales increased by 4.0% in the fourth quarter compared to the prior year.

Average daily net sales improved by 5.7% to $1.701 million.

Adjusted EBITDA was $8.4 million, or 8.3% of sales, compared to $9.0 million, or 9.1% of sales, in the prior year quarter.

The company reported a net loss of $0.8 million for the quarter.

Total Revenue
$102M
Previous year: $98.1M
+4.0%
EPS
$0.52
Previous year: $0.6
-13.3%
Adjusted EBITDA Margin
8.3%
Previous year: 9.1%
-8.8%
Gross Profit
$54M
Previous year: $52.1M
+3.7%
Cash and Equivalents
$4.18M
Previous year: $28.4M
-85.3%
Free Cash Flow
-$3.25M
Previous year: $12.1M
-126.8%
Total Assets
$491M
Previous year: $256M
+91.7%

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Forward Guidance

Lawson Products is optimistic about achieving solid organic growth, increasing margins, and making acquisitions in 2022.

Positive Outlook

  • Achieve solid organic growth
  • Increase margins
  • Make acquisitions to build on strengths