Distribution Solutions Group Announces New Authorization of the Share Repurchase Program
Distribution Solutions Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:DSGR) announced a $25 million common share repurchase authorization, in addition to $4.0 million available under previous authorizations. The company has repurchased $3.6 million of its common stock during fiscal year 2023. CEO Bryan King expressed confidence in the company's strategic plan, highlighting solid free cash flow generation, flexibility, and liquidity to invest in growth, pay down debt, and repurchase stock.
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$25 million common share repurchase authorization
Solid free cash flow generation in 2023 and 2024
Collective confidence in strategic plan to drive profitable growth and create shareholder value
12/13/2023 - 07:30 AM
FORT WORTH, Texas --(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Distribution Solutions Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:DSGR) ("DSG" or the "Company") , a premier specialty distribution company, today announced that its Board of Directors has approved a common share repurchase authorization of $25 million $4.0 million $3.6 million
“We continue to expect solid free cash flow generation in 2023 and 2024, which provides flexibility and liquidity to invest in growth, pay down debt, and opportunistically repurchase our stock,” said Bryan King , CEO and Chairman of the Board. “The Board’s decision to expand DSG’s share repurchase program demonstrates our collective confidence in our strategic plan to drive profitable growth, generate long-term returns and create shareholder value. Our balance sheet remains strong, and this repurchase authorization fits into our broader capital allocation strategy.”
Repurchases may be made at management’s discretion from time to time on the open market or through privately negotiated transactions as part of the Company's ongoing capital allocation strategy.
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 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.
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What did Distribution Solutions Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:DSGR) announce?
DSG announced a $25 million common share repurchase authorization in addition to $4.0 million available under previous authorizations.
How much of its common stock has the company repurchased during fiscal year 2023?
The company has repurchased approximately $3.6 million of its common stock.
What did CEO Bryan King mention about the company's future cash flow?
CEO Bryan King expressed confidence in the company's future cash flow generation, highlighting solid free cash flow in 2023 and 2024.
What is the broader capital allocation strategy mentioned by the company?
The company's broader capital allocation strategy includes investing in growth, paying down debt, and opportunistically repurchasing stock.
How will the repurchases be made?
Repurchases may be made at management’s discretion from time to time on the open market or through privately negotiated transactions as part of the Company's ongoing capital allocation strategy.
