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DSG to Acquire American Fasteners, Expanding South Florida MRO Footprint

Sep 2, 2026, 7:35 AM EDT1 sourcesAI-analyzed

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The accretive EBITDA margin guidance and revenue add from AFC, plus geographic expansion, should positively re-rate the stock on fundamentals; execution risk exists but is mitigated by cash financing and existing credit capacity, supporting a constructive near-term read.

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Distribution Solutions Group is acquiring American Fasteners Corp., a South Florida MRO distributor with about $39 million in annual sales. The deal expands DSG’s customer base and geographic reach, including export access to Latin America and the Caribbean, and is expected to be EBITDA-accretive. Financing comes from DSG’s cash balances and capacity under an amended credit facility, suggesting limited near-term leverage impact.

DSG to acquire American Fasteners in South Florida.
AFC annual revenue about $39 million; accretive to DSG EBITDA margin.
Deal funded with DSG cash and amended credit facility.
expands DSG's MRO reach into LATAM and Caribbean export markets.
AFC operates three South Florida locations; Milwaukee Tool dealer

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