Structural and Steel Products, Inc. (“SSP” or the “Company”), headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas, manufactures and distributes products used in the highway construction end-market, including overhead sign structures, guardrails, crash cushions, lighting poles and bridge decking. In addition, the Company manufactures tubular structures used in the communication and power transmission industries. The Company’s customers are primarily located in the Sun Belt region of the United States.

Merit invested subordinated debt and equity in support of this recapitalization in partnership with several of the Company’s senior executives and existing shareholders.