# Hillman Solutions Corp. (HLMN) — merger/definitive [pending]
Source: SEC API (secapi.ai) · situation sit_e1e2e3454306b44c58fe · retrieved 2026-08-11T16:00:54.781Z

## Overview
Hillman Solutions Corp. is a hardware and fastener solutions company that distributes commercial-grade and military-spec fasteners through wholesale channels.

On July 31, 2026, Hillman Solutions Corp. agreed to acquire all outstanding equity interests of Kanebridge Corporation, a wholesale distributor of commercial-grade and military-spec fasteners, for aggregate consideration of approximately $315 million, subject to customary adjustments for cash, indebtedness, working capital, and transaction expenses. The acquisition will be funded through a combination of cash on hand, a draw on Hillman's revolving credit facility, and an additional committed $200 million term loan credit facility. The transaction is expected to close around the start of the fourth quarter of 2026, subject to satisfaction or waiver of customary closing conditions, including expiration or termination of the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act waiting period and accuracy of representations and warranties.

## Terms
- Counterparty: Kanebridge Corporation (owned by Robert J. Williams 2024 Family Trust, Carol Ann Williams 2024 Family Trust, and McGrath 2020 Family Trust) · Deal value: $315.0M · Consideration: cash

## Key dates
- Announced 2026-08-04 · Expiry 2026-10-29 · Expected close 2026-10-01

## Timeline
- 2026-08-04 · 8-K (0001822492-26-000135): 8-K - Hillman Solutions Corp. — *Hillman Solutions Corp. is a hardware and fastener solutions company that distributes commercial-grade and military-spec fasteners through wholesale channels.* On July 31, 2026, Hillman Solutions Corp. agreed to acquire all outstanding equity interests of Kanebridge Corporation, a wholesale distributor of commercial-grade and military-spec fasteners, for aggregate consideration of approximately $315 million, subject to customary adjustments for cash, indebtedness, working capital, and transaction expenses. The acquisition will be funded through a combination of cash on hand, a draw on Hillman's revolving credit facility, and an additional committed $200 million term loan credit facility. The transaction is expected to close around the start of the fourth quarter of 2026, subject to satisfaction or waiver of customary closing conditions, including expiration or termination of the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act waiting period and accuracy of representations and warranties.
  https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1822492/0001822492-26-000135.txt

## Citations
- 0001822492-26-000135 — https://www.sec.gov/cgi-bin/browse-edgar?action=getcompany&type=&dateb=&owner=include&count=40&search_text=000182249226000135