Firm intentionOther13 October 2026

Lawson Products, Inc. to acquire GradeEight Holdings, LLC

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Deal facts

Buyer
Lawson Products, Inc.
Target
GradeEight Holdings, LLC
Deal value
USD 145,000,000
Announced
13 October 2026
Status
Firm intention
Sector
Other
Country
United States
Consideration
cash
What we know

Lawson Products, Inc. has agreed to acquire GradeEight Holdings, LLC in a strategic transaction valued at 145 million US dollars. The deal, announced on 13 October 2026, involves a cash consideration structure. Both the buyer and the target are based in the United States. The sector is classified as other, reflecting the specific nature of the business combination. This acquisition represents a significant move for Lawson Products, integrating the target entity into its existing portfolio. The headline offer amount provides a clear benchmark for the transaction size. No completion date has been reported at this stage. The parties have expressed firm intention to proceed with the deal. Regulatory and other standard approvals are typically required for such transactions to close. The current status remains at the firm intention stage, indicating that the agreement is in place but final closing has not yet occurred. This summary captures the essential financial and structural details of the proposed acquisition.

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  1. Firm intention

    Lawson Products, Inc. firm intention to acquire GradeEight Holdings, LLC

    Item 8.01 Other Events . On October 12, 2026, Lawson Products, Inc. (“Lawson” ) , an Illinois corporation and wholly owned subsidiary of Distribution Solutions Group, Inc., a Delaware corporation (“DSG” or the “Company”), entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger (the “Grade Eight Merger Agreement”) with GradeEight Holdings, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“GradeEight”), 301 Grade Ei

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