For AMEX Symbols HLM HILLMAN GROUP CAPITAL TRUST ANNOUNCES CASH DISTRIBUTION ON TRUST PREFERRED SECURITIES

Cincinnati, OH (June 10, 2016) - The Hillman Companies, Inc. ("Hillman" or the "Company"), - Gregory Gluchowski, President and CEO, of The Hillman Companies, Inc., announced today that a cash distribution has been declared by Hillman Group Capital Trust for the month of June in the amount of $.241667 for each Trust Preferred Security (NYSE- Amex: HLM_P). The distribution will be payable June 30, 2016 to holders of record June 20, 2016.

Founded in 1964 and headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, Hillman is a leading distributor of fasteners, key duplication systems, engraved tags and related hardware items to over 26,000 retail customers in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, South America and Australia, including home improvement centers, mass merchants, national and regional hardware stores, pet supply stores and other retailers. Hillman provides a comprehensive solution to its retail customers for managing SKU intensive, complex home improvement categories.

For more information on the Company, please visit our website at http://www.hillmangroup.com or call Investor Relations at (513) 851-4900, ext. 60292

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