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Hillman Solutions Corp. 2025 Q2 Filing Summary

Business Context and Reporting Period

This Form 10-Q covers the quarterly period ended June 28, 2025, and the twenty-six weeks ended on that date. Hillman Solutions Corp. operates three segments: Hardware and Protective Solutions, Robotics and Digital Solutions, and Canada. The company provides hardware products, fasteners, personal protective equipment, and key duplication services to retail outlets in North America. In Q2 2025, the company realigned its segments to move accessories sales from Robotics and Digital Solutions to Hardware and Protective Solutions.

Key Financial Metrics

Material Changes vs. Prior Period

• Revenue Growth: Net sales increased 6.2% ($23.4 million) in Q2 and 4.4% ($32.4 million) for the first half compared to the prior year. Growth was driven by price increases and the acquisition of Intex DIY, Inc., which contributed $16.4 million in Q2 sales.
• Profitability: Net income rose 26.3% in Q2 and 40.5% for the first half. Operating income increased 15.0% in Q2, primarily due to the Hardware and Protective Solutions segment.
• Segment Performance:
  • Hardware & Protective Solutions: Sales up 8.7% in Q2, driven by protective equipment sales (Intex acquisition) and hardware price increases.
  • Robotics & Digital Solutions: Sales up 2.3% in Q2, driven by price increases offsetting volume declines.
  • Canada: Sales down 5.6% in Q2 due to volume softness and unfavorable foreign exchange rates.
• Cost Structure: Cost of sales as a percentage of net sales increased slightly to 51.7% in Q2 (from 51.3% prior year) due to higher product/shipping costs and a higher mix of protective solutions sales.

Outlook, Risks, and Management Commentary

• Tariff Environment: Management notes significant uncertainty regarding U.S. tariffs on imports from China and other countries. Approximately 33% of products are sourced from China. The company expects tariffs to increase working capital needs and cost of sales. Price increases have been implemented to offset these costs, though demand impact remains uncertain.
• Debt Repricing: In January 2025, the company repriced its Senior Term Loan, reducing the interest rate margin from SOFR + 2.25%/2.50% to SOFR + 2.00%. This reduced interest expense by approximately $0.9 million in the first half of 2025.
• Share Repurchase: On July 31, 2025 (subsequent to the period end), the Board authorized a new $100 million share repurchase program.
• Capital Expenditures: The company invested $38.2 million in the first half of 2025, primarily in key duplication kiosks and merchandising racks.
• Risks: Key risks include supply chain disruptions, inflation, foreign currency volatility (specifically CAD and CNY), and the potential for reduced consumer discretionary spending.

Investor Verification Checklist

• Tariff Impact Quantification: Verify the actual financial impact of enacted tariffs on Q3 and Q4 margins, as management currently states the impact is difficult to fully quantify.
• Intex Integration: Monitor the integration progress of Intex DIY, Inc. and whether the $16.4 million Q2 sales contribution is sustainable or one-time volume.
• Canada Segment Recovery: Assess if the 5.6% sales decline in the Canada segment is a temporary volume issue or a structural shift exacerbated by currency headwinds.
• Share Repurchase Execution: Track the utilization of the newly authorized $100 million buyback program and its timing relative to market conditions.
• Working Capital Trends: Monitor accounts receivable and inventory levels to ensure the expected increase in working capital due to tariffs does not strain liquidity.