DSG Details Take-Private Proposal from Controlling Shareholder LKCM Headwater at $29.50/Share, Seeks Approval for New Equity Plan

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Distribution Solutions Group has formally detailed a take-private proposal from controlling shareholder LKCM Headwater at $29.50 per share, a premium to the current price but below recent buybacks, and will form a Special Committee to evaluate it. The company also seeks approval for a new equity compensation plan that could dilute existing shareholders by approximately 6.49%.

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• Take-Private Proposal Detailed

  Controlling shareholder LKCM Headwater has proposed to acquire all outstanding shares not already owned for $29.50 per share in cash. This offer is a premium to the current stock price but below the company's average share repurchase price in 2025.

• Special Committee to Evaluate Offer

  The Board intends to establish a Special Committee of independent and disinterested directors to evaluate the take-private proposal, consider strategic alternatives, and make a recommendation to the Board.

• New Equity Compensation Plan Proposed

  Shareholders will vote on an Amended and Restated 2026 Equity Compensation Plan, which would authorize an additional 3,000,000 shares, representing potential dilution of approximately 6.49%.

• CEO Takes No Compensation

  J. Bryan King, Chairman, President, and CEO, who is also a principal of LKCM Headwater, continues to elect not to receive any compensation from the company for his roles.

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This preliminary proxy statement formally discloses and provides details on the previously announced non-binding take-private proposal from controlling shareholder LKCM Headwater to acquire all outstanding shares not already owned by them for $29.50 per share in cash. This offer represents a notable premium to the current stock price of $26.02, but is below the average price of $30.26 at which the company repurchased shares in 2025. The Board's intention to form a Special Committee of independent directors is a critical step to evaluate the proposal and protect minority shareholder interests, highlighting the uncertainty of the deal's completion. This follows the Schedule 13D/A filed on March 16, 2026, which initially announced the proposal. Additionally, the company is seeking shareholder approval for an Amended and Restated 2026 Equity Compensation Plan, which would authorize an additional 3,000,000 shares, representing potential dilution of approximately 6.49% based on current outstanding shares. The plan incorporates several corporate governance best practices, such as prohibiting repricings and automatic vesting on a change of control. The CEO, J. Bryan King, who is also a principal of LKCM, continues to take no compensation from the company, reinforcing alignment with the controlling shareholder's interests.