BARINGTON CAPITAL GROUP CALLS ON THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF TRIMAS CORPORATION TO RETAIN A FINANCIAL ADVISOR TO PURSUE STRATEGIC ALTERNATIVES FOR THE COMPANY

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Barington Capital Group, owning approximately 1.5% of TriMas (NasdaqGS: TRS), has formally requested the company's Board of Directors to explore strategic alternatives. The request, made through a letter to Board Chairman Herbert K. Parker, comes at a time when the company is contemplating a CEO transition.

Barington believes this timing is optimal for pursuing strategic alternatives and has urged the Board to immediately retain a financial advisor to guide this process.

Positive

• Strategic review could potentially unlock shareholder value
• Active engagement from institutional investor showing interest in company's direction

Negative

• Upcoming CEO transition creates leadership uncertainty
• Activist investor pressure may create corporate instability

Believes Now is the Optimal Time Given the Contemplated CEO Transition

NEW YORK, Jan. 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Barington Capital Group, L.P., which together with its affiliates collectively owns approximately 1.5% of TriMas Corporation (NasdaqGS: TRS), announced today that it has sent a letter to Herbert K. Parker, the Chairman of the Board of Directors of TriMas, urging the Board to immediately retain a financial advisor to pursue strategic alternatives for the Company.

The full text of Barington's letter to Mr. Parker is available at https://barington.com/trimas 

About Barington Capital Group, L.P.

Barington Capital Group, L.P. is a fundamental, value-oriented activist investment firm established by James Mitarotonda in January 2000.  Barington invests in undervalued publicly traded companies that Barington believes can appreciate significantly in value when substantive improvements are made to their operations, corporate strategy, capital allocation and corporate governance.  Barington's investment team, advisors and network of industry experts draw upon their extensive strategic, operating and boardroom experience to assist companies in designing and implementing initiatives to improve long-term shareholder value.

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SOURCE Barington Capital Group, L.P.

FAQ

What strategic alternatives is Barington Capital Group requesting TRS to explore?

Barington Capital Group has requested TriMas 's Board to retain a financial advisor to explore strategic alternatives, though specific alternatives were not detailed in the announcement.

What percentage of TRS does Barington Capital Group own?

Barington Capital Group, together with its affiliates, owns approximately 1.5% of TriMas (TRS).

Why is Barington Capital pushing for strategic alternatives at TRS now?

Barington believes the timing is optimal due to the contemplated CEO transition at TriMas

Who received Barington Capital's letter regarding TRS strategic alternatives?

The letter was sent to Herbert K. Parker, the Chairman of the Board of Directors of TriMas