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Executive Summary

Myers Industries completed the sale of its Myers Tire Supply (MTS) North America distribution business to Lion Equity Partners (via TAPS Holdings, LLC) for $30 million in cash, subject to customary post-closing adjustments. The divestiture is a defining step in Myers' 'Focused Transformation' strategy to become a pure-play manufacturer of engineered resin and composite products, strengthening its balance sheet and allowing greater resource concentration on core growth platforms. The transaction was simultaneously signed and closed on August 31, 2026.

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Key Facts

• Myers Industries sold its Myers Tire Supply (MTS) North America distribution business for $30 million in cash, subject to customary post-closing adjustments for cash, indebtedness, net working capital, and transaction expenses.
• The buyer is TAPS Holdings, LLC, an affiliate of Lion Equity Partners, a Denver-based private equity firm specializing in corporate divestitures.
• The transaction was simultaneously entered into and closed on August 31, 2026.
• MTS employs 233 people nationwide, with approximately 77 based in Akron, Ohio, and the rest in remote sales roles and across four distribution centers.
• In connection with the sale, Myers agreed to 36-month non-competition and non-solicitation restrictions, with carve-outs for its international subsidiaries (Myers Tire Supply International, Myers El Salvador, Myers Guatemala, Myers Panama) and Patch Rubber Company.
• The buyer obtained a buyer-side representations and warranty insurance policy from DUAL Transactional Risk, which serves as the primary source of recovery for certain covered breaches.
• KeyBanc served as exclusive financial advisor and Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease, LLP as exclusive legal advisor to Myers in the transaction.

Financial Impact

Myers Industries receives $30 million in cash consideration, subject to post-closing adjustments. This strengthens the balance sheet and removes a lower-margin distribution business, enabling focus on higher-margin manufacturing operations.

Risk Factors

• The $30M price may be below some sell-side estimates of MTS's standalone value, potentially signaling a 'fire sale' divestiture price.
• Post-close working capital adjustments could reduce the headline $30M consideration.
• Historical performance shows a -1.94% average alpha vs SPY at T+20 across 4 settled reports on MYE, suggesting past bullish reads on this stock have not outperformed the market despite being directionally correct.

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This report is based on 6 SEC documents filed with EDGAR.

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