Applied Industrial Technologies — Jan 27, 2026 release

Updated guidance now assumes sales growth of 5.5% to 7.0% (prior range up 4.0% to 7.0%) including up 2.5% to 4.0% on an organic basis (prior range up 1.0% to 4.0%), while EBITDA margin guidance is now 12.2% to 12.4% (prior range 12.2% to 12.5%). Guidance now assumes annual LIFO expense in a range of $24 million to $26 million (prior range $14 million to $18 million), and incorporates ongoing macro uncertainty, broader inflationary headwinds, and growth investments. Guidance does not assume contribution from future acquisitions or share buybacks. Acquisition of Thompson Industrial Supply Inc. The Company today also announced the acquisition of Thompson Industrial Supply Inc. (Thompson). Based in Los Angeles, CA, Thompson is a provider of industrial bearings, power transmission, hydraulics, pneumatics, linear motion, and lightweight belting products and related service solutions. Thompson operates with a team of more than 40 associates from two locations in Southern California and serves customers across many core verticals including food and beverage, consumer products, pharmaceutical, life sciences, and other various industrial industries. The Company will be integrated into Applied’s U.S. Service Center operations and is expected to generate annual sales of approximately $20 million in the first year of ownership. Mr. Schrimsher commented, “We welcome Thompson to Applied as we continue to bolster our local service center position and provide our customers with leading aftermarket support of motion con