BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Michigan, February 20, 2025 – TriMas (NASDAQ: TRS) today declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.04 per share of TriMas Corporation stock. The quarterly dividend is payable on March 7, 2025, to shareholders of record as of the close of business on February 28, 2025.
About TriMas
TriMas manufactures a diverse set of products primarily for the consumer products, aerospace and industrial markets through its TriMas Packaging, TriMas Aerospace and Specialty Products groups. Our approximately 3,400 dedicated employees in 13 countries provide customers with a wide range of innovative and quality product solutions through our market-leading businesses. Our TriMas family of businesses has strong brand names in the markets served, and operates under a common set of values and strategic priorities under the TriMas Business Model. TriMas is publicly traded on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol “TRS,” and is headquartered in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. For more information, please visit www.trimas.com.
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Any "forward-looking" statements, within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, contained herein, including those relating to TriMas’ business, financial condition or future results, involve risks and uncertainties with respect to, including, but not limited to: general economic and currency conditions; competitive factors; market demand; our ability to realize our business strategies; our ability to identify attractive acquisition candidates, successfully integrate acquired operations or realize the intended benefits of such acquisitions; pressures on our supply chain, including availability of raw materials and inflationary pressures on raw material and energy costs, and customers; the performance of our subcontractors and suppliers; risks and uncertainties associated with intangible assets, including goodwill or other intangible asset impairment charges; risks associated with a concentrated customer base; information technology and other cyber-related risks; risks related to our international operations, including, but not limited to, risks relating to tensions between the United States and China; government and regulatory actions, including, without limitation, climate change legislation and other environmental regulations, as well as the impact of tariffs, quotas and surcharges; changes to fiscal and tax policies; intellectual property factors; uncertainties associated with our ability to meet customers’ and suppliers’ sustainability and environmental, social and governance (“ESG”) goals and achieve our sustainability and ESG goals in alignment with our own announced targets; litigation; contingent liabilities relating to acquisition activities; interest rate volatility; our leverage; liabilities imposed by our debt instruments; labor disputes and shortages; the disruption of operations from catastrophic or extraordinary events, including, but not limited to, natural disasters, geopolitical conflicts and public health crises, the amount and timing of future dividends and/or share repurchases, which remain subject to Board approval and depend on market and other conditions; our future prospects; our ability to successfully complete the sale of our Arrow Engine business; and other risks that are detailed in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023. The risks described are not the only risks facing our Company. Additional risks and uncertainties not currently known to us or that we currently deemed to be immaterial also may materially adversely affect our business, financial position and results of operations or cash flows. These risks and uncertainties may cause actual results to differ materially from those indicated by the forward-looking statements. All forward-looking statements made herein are based on information currently available, and the Company assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements, except as required by law.
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Further Expanding Its TriMas Aerospace Platform
BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Michigan, February 17, 2025 – TriMas (NASDAQ: TRS) today announced that it has completed the previously announced acquisition of the aerospace business of GMT Gummi-Metall-Technik GmbH (“GMT”). Based in Germany, GMT’s aerospace division (“GMT Aerospace”) develops and manufactures a wide range of tie-rods and rubber-metal anti-vibration systems for commercial and military aerospace applications. GMT Aerospace is now part of the TriMas Aerospace group.
“We are pleased to announce the acquisition of GMT Aerospace,” said Vitaliy Rusakov, Group President of TriMas Aerospace. “GMT Aerospace brings a wide range of highly-engineered products, and advanced design and manufacturing capabilities that complement our existing portfolio, enhancing our offerings in the aerospace and defense sectors. We are also particularly excited about strengthening our relationships with key European aerospace and defense Tier 1 suppliers and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) by establishing TriMas Aerospace’s manufacturing footprint in Europe. This acquisition further solidifies our commitment to expanding our market presence and delivering innovative solutions to the aerospace industry.”
Established in 2006, GMT Aerospace serves a broad customer base including OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers, and maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) providers. In fiscal year 2024, GMT Aerospace achieved approximately €22 million in revenue.
“We welcome the talented team from GMT Aerospace to the TriMas family of businesses," Rusakov added. "Together, we look forward to driving continued growth and delivering exceptional value to our customers worldwide."
About TriMas Aerospace
TriMas Aerospace specializes in the design and manufacture of highly-engineered fasteners and precision-machined components, serving commercial aircraft manufacturers and the U.S. military. Through its portfolio of trusted brands, Monogram Aerospace Fasteners™, Allfast Fastening Systems®, Mac Fasteners™, Martinic Engineering™, RSA Engineered Products™, Weldmac Manufacturing Company and TFI Aerospace, TriMas Aerospace delivers innovative solutions that meet the most stringent industry standards. The Company’s advanced fastener offering includes blind bolts, solid and blind rivets, temporary fasteners, collars and standard fasteners, designed for composite and metallic aircraft structures. TriMas Aerospace also provides cutting-edge air ducting products and precision-machined components, engineered to deliver exceptional quality, reliability and performance across a wide range of aerospace applications.
About TriMas
TriMas manufactures a diverse set of products primarily for the consumer products, aerospace and industrial markets through its TriMas Packaging, TriMas Aerospace and Specialty Products groups. Our approximately 3,400 dedicated employees in 13 countries provide customers with a wide range of innovative and quality product solutions through our market-leading businesses. Our TriMas family of businesses has strong brand names in the markets served, and operates under a common set of values and strategic priorities under the TriMas Business Model. TriMas is publicly traded on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol “TRS,” and is headquartered in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. For more information, please visit www.trimas.com.
Notice Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
Any "forward-looking" statements, within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, contained herein, including those relating to TriMas’ business, financial condition or future results, involve risks and uncertainties with respect to, including, but not limited to: general economic and currency conditions; competitive factors; market demand; our ability to realize our business strategies; our ability to identify attractive acquisition candidates, successfully integrate acquired operations or realize the intended benefits of such acquisitions; pressures on our supply chain, including availability of raw materials and inflationary pressures on raw material and energy costs, and customers; the performance of our subcontractors and suppliers; risks and uncertainties associated with intangible assets, including goodwill or other intangible asset impairment charges; risks associated with a concentrated customer base; information technology and other cyber-related risks; risks related to our international operations, including, but not limited to, risks relating to tensions between the United States and China; government and regulatory actions, including, without limitation, climate change legislation and other environmental regulations, as well as the impact of tariffs, quotas and surcharges; changes to fiscal and tax policies; intellectual property factors; uncertainties associated with our ability to meet customers’ and suppliers’ sustainability and environmental, social and governance (“ESG”) goals and achieve our sustainability and ESG goals in alignment with our own announced targets; litigation; contingent liabilities relating to acquisition activities; interest rate volatility; our leverage; liabilities imposed by our debt instruments; labor disputes and shortages; the disruption of operations from catastrophic or extraordinary events, including, but not limited to, natural disasters, geopolitical conflicts and public health crises, the amount and timing of future dividends and/or share repurchases, which remain subject to Board approval and depend on market and other conditions; our future prospects; our ability to successfully complete the sale of our Arrow Engine business; and other risks that are detailed in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023. The risks described are not the only risks facing our Company. Additional risks and uncertainties not currently known to us or that we currently deemed to be immaterial also may materially adversely affect our business, financial position and results of operations or cash flows. These risks and uncertainties may cause actual results to differ materially from those indicated by the forward-looking statements. All forward-looking statements made herein are based on information currently available, and the Company assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements, except as required by law.
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BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Michigan, February 11, 2025 – TriMas (NASDAQ: TRS) today announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Shawn Sedaghat as a new independent director, effective February 10, 2025. Mr. Sedaghat will serve as a Class III director, and will also serve on the Governance and Nominating Committee. Mr. Sedaghat has more than four decades of global business experience focused on the packaging industry and working with key consumer products companies. With the addition of Mr. Sedaghat, the TriMas Board of Directors now comprises nine directors, eight of whom are independent. TriMas takes a proactive approach to board refreshment and regularly reviews the Board’s composition to ensure it has the right mix of expertise and experience to oversee the Company’s strategy and execution, as demonstrated by the appointment of a new independent Chairman, Herbert K. Parker, in 2024, and the appointment of three new directors since 2020.
“We are pleased to announce Shawn’s appointment to the TriMas Board,” said Herbert K. Parker, Chairman of TriMas’ Board of Directors. “He has a wealth of expertise in driving growth and value creation within the manufacturing and packaging sectors through innovation and operational excellence. In addition, adding a key shareholder perspective to the TriMas Board further strengthens the alignment between our strategic direction and the interests of our investors. We look forward to benefiting from Shawn’s expertise as we optimize our portfolio, improve operational efficiency and continue to explore opportunities to enhance shareholder value.”
“I am excited to join the TriMas Board and look forward to working with my fellow directors to drive long-term value for all shareholders,” said Mr. Sedaghat. “I invested in the Company because I believe there are significant upside opportunities to be realized and plan to leverage my experience to help drive sustainable growth and deliver value to all stakeholders.”
About Shawn Sedaghat
Mr. Sedaghat currently serves as the Chairman of the Board of Directors of Trend International Holding AG, an investment holding company with interests in real estate, public and private debt, equity and other investments. Mr. Sedaghat co-founded SEDA Specialty Packaging Corp. (“SEDA”), a manufacturer of plastic packaging products, in 1984, and served as Chairman of the Board and CEO of SEDA from 1995 until its sale to CCL Industries Inc. (“CCL”) in 1997. Following the sale, Mr. Sedaghat became a divisional President and served as a member of CCL’s Board of Directors through 1999, at which time he became a consultant for CCL. After leaving his role as a consultant at CCL, in 2001, Mr. Sedaghat founded PKG Group, LLC (“PKG”), a dispensing and packaging company, and served as PKG’s CEO until 2015. In 2005, while leading PKG, Mr. Sedaghat founded Gotha Cosmetics S.R.L. (“Gotha”) and served as its CEO from 2005 to 2008 and again from 2015 to 2017. He also held the role of Chairman of Gotha Cosmetics USA, Inc. from 2017 to 2019, and has served on the Board of Directors of Gotha since its inception. In late 2016, Mr. Sedaghat sold a majority stake in Gotha and formed a partnership with Capvis AG (formerly Capvis Equity Partners AG), a leading Swiss private equity firm, to expand Gotha’s operations, research and development capabilities, and growth initiatives.
About TriMas
TriMas manufactures a diverse set of products primarily for the consumer products, aerospace and industrial markets through its TriMas Packaging, TriMas Aerospace and Specialty Products groups. Our approximately 3,400 dedicated employees in 13 countries provide customers with a wide range of innovative and quality product solutions through our market-leading businesses. Our TriMas family of businesses has strong brand names in the markets served, and operates under a common set of values and strategic priorities under the TriMas Business Model. TriMas is publicly traded on the NASDAQ
under the ticker symbol “TRS,” and is headquartered in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. For more information, please visit
www.trimas.com.
Notice Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
Any "forward-looking" statements, within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, contained herein, including those relating to TriMas’ business, financial condition or future results, involve risks and uncertainties with respect to, including, but not limited to: general economic and currency conditions; competitive factors; market demand; our ability to realize our business strategies; our ability to identify attractive acquisition candidates, successfully integrate acquired operations or realize the intended benefits of such acquisitions; pressures on our supply chain, including availability of raw materials and inflationary pressures on raw material and energy costs, and customers; the performance of our subcontractors and suppliers; risks and uncertainties associated with intangible assets, including goodwill or other intangible asset impairment charges; risks associated with a concentrated customer base; information technology and other cyber-related risks; risks related to our international operations, including, but not limited to, risks relating to tensions between the United States and China; government and regulatory actions, including, without limitation, climate change legislation and other environmental regulations, as well as the impact of tariffs, quotas and surcharges; changes to fiscal and tax policies; intellectual property factors; litigation; contingent liabilities relating to acquisition activities; interest rate volatility; our leverage; liabilities imposed by our debt instruments; labor disputes and shortages; the disruption of operations from catastrophic or extraordinary events, including, but not limited to, natural disasters, geopolitical conflicts and public health crises, the amount and timing of future dividends and/or share repurchases, which remain subject to Board approval and depend on market and other conditions; our future prospects; our ability to successfully execute our strategy to enhance shareholder value; and other risks that are detailed in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023. The risks described are not the only risks facing our Company. Additional risks and uncertainties not currently known to us or that we currently deemed to be immaterial also may materially adversely affect our business, financial position and results of operations or cash flows. These risks and uncertainties may cause actual results to differ materially from those indicated by the forward-looking statements. All forward-looking statements made herein are based on information currently available, and the Company assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements, except as required by law.
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BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Michigan, February 10, 2025 – TriMas (NASDAQ: TRS), a leading global provider of engineered products that goes to market through its leading brands within its TriMas Packaging, TriMas Aerospace and Specialty Products groups, today announced that the Company is taking continued actions toward the goal of streamlining and optimizing the business portfolio. The TriMas Board of Directors regularly reviews the Company’s strategic priorities and remains open-minded to opportunities to enhance shareholder value.
The TriMas Board and management team have been actively exploring a range of potential options, particularly over the past year, to accelerate the focus of its business portfolio. On January 31, 2025, the Company announced that it had completed the sale of its Arrow Engine business, facilitating the exit of its only remaining business in the oil and gas end market. As a next step and part of the Board’s ongoing review of strategic priorities, TriMas is further assessing additional options to focus its business portfolio and unlock value, and has engaged PJT Partners and Bank of America as its financial advisors.
“The TriMas Board of Directors and management team remain committed to making decisions that serve the best interests of the Company and all of our shareholders”, commented Herbert Parker, TriMas’ Board Chair. “We recognize the importance of shareholder input in shaping the Company’s strategic direction. Over the past year, members of the Board and management team have had extensive engagement with shareholders that have provided valuable perspectives in support of the Board’s ongoing efforts to streamline and optimize the business portfolio, drive continuous improvement and return capital to shareholders, all to maximize shareholder value.”
It is important to note that there can be no assurances regarding the results or outcome of this review, including any actions taken as a result of the review. TriMas does not intend to comment further on its strategic review process unless and until the Board approves any specific course of action, or otherwise determines that further disclosure is appropriate or warranted.
About TriMas
TriMas manufactures a diverse set of products primarily for the consumer products, aerospace and industrial markets through its TriMas Packaging, TriMas Aerospace and Specialty Products groups. Our approximately 3,400 dedicated employees in 13 countries provide customers with a wide range of innovative and quality product solutions through our market-leading businesses. Our TriMas family of businesses has strong brand names in the markets served, and operates under a common set of values and strategic priorities under the TriMas Business Model. TriMas is publicly traded on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol “TRS,” and is headquartered in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. For more information, please visit www.trimas.com.
Notice Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
Any "forward-looking" statements, within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, contained herein, including those relating to TriMas’ business, financial condition or future results, involve risks and uncertainties with respect to, including, but not limited to: general economic and currency conditions; competitive factors; market demand; our ability to realize our business strategies; our ability to identify attractive acquisition candidates, successfully integrate acquired operations or realize the intended benefits of such acquisitions; pressures on our supply chain, including availability of raw materials and inflationary pressures on raw material and energy costs, and customers; the performance of our subcontractors and suppliers; risks and uncertainties associated with intangible assets, including goodwill or other intangible asset impairment charges; risks associated with a concentrated customer base; information technology and other cyber-related risks; risks related to our international operations, including, but not limited to, risks relating to tensions between the United States and China; government and regulatory actions, including, without limitation, climate change legislation and other environmental regulations, as well as the impact of tariffs, quotas and surcharges; changes to fiscal and tax policies; intellectual property factors; uncertainties associated with our ability to meet customers’ and suppliers’ sustainability and environmental, social and governance (“ESG”) goals and achieve our sustainability and ESG goals in alignment with our own announced targets; litigation; contingent liabilities relating to acquisition activities; interest rate volatility; our leverage; liabilities imposed by our debt instruments; labor disputes and shortages; the disruption of operations from catastrophic or extraordinary events, including, but not limited to, natural disasters, geopolitical conflicts and public health crises, the amount and timing of future dividends and/or share repurchases, which remain subject to Board approval and depend on market and other conditions; our future prospects; our ability to successfully complete the sale of our Arrow Engine business; and other risks that are detailed in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023. The risks described are not the only risks facing our Company. Additional risks and uncertainties not currently known to us or that we currently deemed to be immaterial also may materially adversely affect our business, financial position and results of operations or cash flows. These risks and uncertainties may cause actual results to differ materially from those indicated by the forward-looking statements. All forward-looking statements made herein are based on information currently available, and the Company assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements, except as required by law.
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BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Michigan, February 7, 2025 – TriMas (NASDAQ: TRS) announced today that it will host its fourth quarter and full year 2024 earnings conference call on Thursday, February 27, 2025. The conference call will begin at 10 a.m. Eastern Time and will follow the Company’s release of fourth quarter and full year 2024 earnings results at 8 a.m. that day.
To participate on the earnings conference call, please dial: (877) 407-0890 (U.S. and Canada) or +1 (201) 389-0918 (outside the U.S. and Canada) and ask to be connected to the TriMas fourth quarter and full year 2024 earnings conference call. The conference call will also be simultaneously webcast via TriMas’ website at www.trimas.com, under the “Investors” section, with an accompanying slide presentation.
If you are unable to participate during the live teleconference, a replay of the conference call will be available beginning February 27 at 3 p.m. Eastern Time through March 13 at 3 p.m. Eastern Time. To access the replay, please dial: (877) 660-6853 (U.S. and Canada) or +1 (201) 612-7415 (outside the U.S. and Canada) and use meeting ID 13751681 to access or visit the “Investors” section of the Company’s website.
About TriMas
TriMas designs and manufactures a diverse set of products primarily for the consumer products, aerospace and industrial markets, through its TriMas Packaging, TriMas Aerospace and Specialty Products groups. Our approximately 3,400 dedicated employees in 13 countries provide customers with a wide range of innovative and quality product solutions through our market-leading businesses. Our TriMas family of businesses has strong brand names in the markets served, and operates under a common set of values and strategic priorities under the TriMas Business Model. TriMas is publicly traded on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol “TRS,” and is headquartered in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. For more information, please visit www.trimas.com.
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