8-K

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) October 28, 2014

TRIMAS CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware	001-10716	38-2687639
(State or other jurisdiction	(Commission	(IRS Employer
of incorporation)	File Number)	Identification No.)

39400 Woodward Avenue, Suite 130, Bloomfield Hills, Michigan	48304
(Address of principal executive offices)	(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code (248) 631-5450

Not Applicable

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):

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Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

TriMas Corporation (the “Corporation”) issued a press release and held a teleconference on October 28, 2014, reporting its financial results for the third quarter ending September 30, 2014. A copy of the press release and teleconference visual presentation are attached hereto as exhibits and are incorporated herein by reference. The press release and teleconference visual presentation are also available on the Corporation's website at www.trimascorp.com.

The information furnished pursuant to this Item 2.02, including Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2, shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”) or otherwise subject to the liabilities under that Section and shall not be deemed to be incorporated by reference into any filing of the Corporation under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Exchange Act.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d)    Exhibits. The following exhibits are furnished herewith:

Exhibit No.	Description
99.1	Press Release
99.2	The Corporation's visual presentation titled "Third Quarter 2014 Earnings Presentation"

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

		TRIMAS CORPORATION
Date:	October 28, 2014	By:	/s/ David M. Wathen
		Name:	David M. Wathen
		Title:	Chief Executive Officer

EX-99.1

CONTACT:

Sherry Lauderback

VP, Investor Relations & Communications

(248) 631-5506

sherrylauderback@trimascorp.com

TRIMAS CORPORATION REPORTS THIRD QUARTER RESULTS

Reports Sales Growth of 7.1% and EPS of $0.47⁽¹⁾ 

BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Michigan, October 28, 2014 - TriMas Corporation (NASDAQ: TRS) today announced financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2014. The Company reported record third quarter net sales from continuing operations of $380.1 million, an increase of 7.1% compared to third quarter2013. The Company reported third quarter2014 income from continuing operations attributable to TriMas Corporation of $18.4 million, or $0.41 per diluted share, as compared to income of$28.9 million, or$0.71per diluted share, during thethird quarterof2013. Excluding Special Items⁽¹⁾,third quarter2014 diluted earnings per share from continuing operations would have been $0.47, as compared to $0.65 in third quarter2013, which was impacted by 11.1% higher weighted average shares outstanding and $1.9 million of diligence costs related to the acquisition of Allfast Fastening Systems (Allfast) in third quarter2014.

TriMas Highlights

• On October 17, 2014, TriMas closed the acquisition of Allfast, a leading global manufacturer of solid and blind rivets, blind bolts, temporary fasteners and installation tools for the aerospace industry with content on substantially all commercial, defense and general aviation platforms in production and in service.

• Reported record third quarter net sales of $380.1 million, an increase of 7.1% as compared to third quarter2013, due to results from bolt-on acquisitions and the successful execution of numerous growth initiatives. During third quarter2014, net sales increased in all six segments as compared to third quarter2013.

• The Packaging segment achieved 8.9% sales growth in third quarter2014, compared to third quarter2013, offsetting the third quarter 2013 divestiture of its rings and levers business.

• Increased Engineered Components operating profit margin by 860 basis points, compared to third quarter2013, as a result of actions taken to improve the businesses.

• Reduced interest expense by nearly 40% as compared to third quarter2013, primarily as a result of the Company's October 2013 refinancing.

• Sold certain intellectual property and related inventory and tooling of the former NI Industries business for $6.7 million, consistent with the Company's efforts to simplify the business and capture value.

• On a year-to-date basis, generated $37.1 million in Free Cash Flow as compared to $6.1 million during the first nine months of 2013. Also raised 2014 Free Cash Flow outlook to be between $70 million and $80 million, from $55 million to $65 million.

“Throughout the third quarter, we continued to face both external market pressures and operational challenges in our Energy, Aerospace and Cequent businesses as previously indicated,” said David Wathen, TriMas President and Chief Executive Officer. “We are keenly focused on improving our results to have a positive impact on the short and long-term. We exceeded our recent guidance and achieved third quarter2014 diluted earnings per share of $0.47, excluding Special Items⁽¹⁾."

"We have intensified our efforts to increase margins across all of our businesses through the execution of a series of action plans," Wathen continued. "Our teams are focused on simplifying our company, as we concentrate on enhancing our mix of higher-margin businesses and continue to implement productivity and lean programs throughout the organization to reduce complexity and costs. We are in the process of supplementing and building additional capabilities in our operational and finance teams to better reflect our future needs, while continuing to focus on process improvement efforts. We also continue to identify the bright spots and support our customers with new, innovative products and expanded geographic reach."

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"While we have taken actions to improve our operating performance, the reality is that these improvements take time to execute. We see positive trends in our businesses, and believe we will be entering 2015 positioned to drive shareholder value through revenue and EPS growth, margin improvement and substantial cash flow generation in line with our strategic aspirations," Wathen concluded.

Third Quarter Financial Results - From Continuing Operations

• TriMas reported record third quarter net sales of $380.1 million, an increase of 7.1% as compared to $354.9 million in third quarter2013. During third quarter, net sales increased in all six reportable segments, primarily as a result of sales from acquisitions, as well as geographic expansion, new customer wins and strength in certain end markets as compared to third quarter2013.

• The Company reported operating profit of $32.3 million in third quarter2014, a decrease of 26.0% as compared to third quarter2013. Excluding Special Items⁽¹⁾ related to severance and business restructuring costs, third quarter2014 operating profit would have been $35.7 million, a decrease of 11.7% as compared to $40.5 million during third quarter2013.Third quarter2014 operating profit and the related margin percentage, excluding Special Items⁽¹⁾, decreased primarily due to a one-time gain recognized on the sale of the rings and levers business within our Packaging segment during the third quarter of 2013, less favorable product sales mix, manufacturing inefficiencies in our Aerospace segment and higher freight and input costs in Cequent. Partially offsetting the decrease in operating profit margin were continued productivity, cost reduction and automation initiatives, as well as operating leverage gained on the higher sales levels, primarily within Engineered Components.

• Third quarter2014 income from continuing operations attributable to TriMas Corporation was $18.4 million, or $0.41 per diluted share, compared to $0.71 per diluted share, due to 11.1% higher weighted average shares outstanding in third quarter2014 as compared to third quarter2013. Excluding Special Items⁽¹⁾, third quarter2014 income from continuing operations attributable to TriMas Corporation would have been $21.5 million, or $0.47 per diluted share, as compared to $0.65 in third quarter2013, which was impacted by the 2013 gains on sale of rings and levers business and bargain purchase of an acquisition that did not recur, and significantly higher income tax expense and share count, as well as $1.9 million of diligence costs in third quarter2014 related to the acquisition of Allfast, as compared to third quarter2013.

• The Company reported Free Cash Flow (defined as Cash Flow from Operating Activities less Capital Expenditures) of $34.6 million for third quarter2014, compared to $18.5 million in third quarter2013. On a year-to-date basis, the Company generated $37.1 million in Free Cash Flow as compared to $6.1 million during the first nine months of 2013. Based on third quarter results and forecast for the remainder of the year, the Company raised its 2014 Free Cash Flow outlook from $55 million to $65 million to between $70 million and $80 million.

• Through September 30, 2014, the Company invested $27.8 million in capital expenditures (included in Free Cash Flow above) primarily in support of future growth and productivity opportunities and used $51.0 million to acquire the remaining interest of Arminak & Associates and $27.5 million to acquire Lion Holdings in the Packaging segment.

Financial Position

TriMas reported total indebtedness of $341.1 million as of September 30, 2014, as compared to $305.7 million as of December 31, 2013, and $479.7 million as of September 30, 2013. The increase from year end was primarily as a result of the seasonality related to higher working capital levels and the funding of acquisitions and capital expenditures. TriMas ended third quarter2014 with $396.8 million of cash and aggregate availability under its revolving credit and accounts receivable facilities.

In October 2014, the Company amended its Credit Agreement and borrowed $275 million on an incremental Term Loan A facility and used cash and additional borrowings on its revolving credit facility to fund the approximate $360 million purchase price of Allfast. The incremental Term Loan A amortizes quarterly and matures on October 16, 2018.

Business Segment Results⁽²⁾ - From Continuing Operations

Packaging

Net sales for the third quarterincreased8.9% compared to the year ago period primarily due to increases in specialty systems product sales resulting from additional demand from North American and European dispensing customers, as well as incremental customer opportunities in Asia. Sales further increased as a result of the acquisition of Lion Holdings in the third quarter of 2014. Excluding the impact related to the third quarter 2013 divestiture of the Italian

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rings and levers business, industrial closures sales improved due to increased demand in North America and Europe. Operating profit and the related margin percentage decreased as continued productivity and automation initiatives and additional operating leverage gained on the higher sales levels were more than offset due to a gain recognized on the sale of the Italian rings and levers business in third quarter 2013, a less favorable product sales mix and additional costs incurred to increase capacity to meet expected demand. The Company continues to develop specialty dispensing and closure applications for growing end markets, including personal care, cosmetic, pharmaceutical, nutrition and food/beverage, and expand into complementary products.

Energy

Third quarter net sales increased5.5% compared to the year ago period primarily as a result of increased demand from North American refining and petrochemical customers. Third quarter operating profit and the related margin percentage decreased as a result of a less favorable product mix shift toward standard gaskets and bolts, manufacturing inefficiencies, and higher selling, general and administrative expenses. The Company is focused on improving margins and has recently closed a less profitable branch in China and restructured its Brazilian energy business to better reflect the current market demand. The Company also has multiple programs underway to improve the profitability of its standard products.

Aerospace

Net sales for the third quarterincreased6.1% compared to the year ago period primarily due to the results of the acquisition of Mac Fasteners in October 2013. Third quarter operating profit and the related margin percentage decreased, as the increase in operating profit earned on higher sales levels was more than offset by manufacturing inefficiencies related to smaller customer order quantities and less predictable order patterns associated with large distribution customers, a less favorable product sales mix, and lower margins associated with Mac Fastener sales. The Company continues to invest in this segment by developing and marketing highly-engineered products for aerospace applications and leveraging bolt-on acquisitions.

On October 17, 2014, the Company acquired Allfast, a leading global manufacturer of solid and blind rivets, blind bolts, temporary fasteners and installation tools for the aerospace industry with content on substantially all commercial, defense and general aviation platforms in production and in service. Wathen commented, "The acquisition of Allfast provides us the opportunity to accelerate our growth in the aerospace industry and in one of our higher margin business platforms. We are excited about this combination and welcome the talented team of Allfast to the TriMas family."

During the third quarter of 2014, the Company discontinued operations of its NI Industries business, and renamed its former "Aerospace & Defense" reportable segment "Aerospace."

Engineered Components

Third quarter net sales increased16.3% compared to the year ago period primarily due to incremental sales related to the small cylinder asset acquisition in November 2013 and improved sales in gas compression products, partially offset by decreased sales of slow speed engines. Third quarter operating profit increased compared to the prior year period primarily due to the higher sales levels, with margin improvement resulting from operating leverage, continued productivity and cost reduction initiatives. The Company continues to develop new products and expand its international sales efforts.

Cequent APEA

Net sales for the third quarterincreased8.2% compared to the year ago period primarily due to the July 2013 acquisition of the towing assets of AL-KO. Third quarter operating profit was relatively flat and the related margin percentage decreased primarily as the operating profit dollars generated by the acquisition were more than offset by an unfavorable product and regional sales mix and higher selling, general and administrative expenses associated with the growth and expansion efforts. The Company continues to identify cost reduction opportunities and leverage Cequent's strong brand positions to capitalize on growth opportunities in new markets.

Cequent Americas

Net sales for the third quarterincreased2.3% compared to the year ago period, primarily due to increases in the aftermarket and retail channels. The aftermarket channel was positively impacted by the November 2013 acquisition of DHF Soluções Automotivas in Brazil, while sales within the retail channel increased primarily due to incremental demand from existing customers for towing and towing accessories products. Third quarter operating profit and the related margin percentage decreased due to higher freight costs resulting from the footprint changes, inefficiencies resulting from ramp-up of production in lower cost country facilities and higher material costs related to steel. The Company continues to identify cost reduction opportunities and leverage Cequent's strong brand positions and new products for increased market share in the United States and faster growing markets.

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Discontinued Operations

During the third quarter of 2014, the Company ceased operations of its NI Industries business. NI Industries manufactured cartridge cases for the defense industry and was party to a U.S. Government facility maintenance contract. The Company received approximately $6.7 million for the sale of certain intellectual property and related inventory and tooling.

2014 Outlook

The Company updated its 2014 outlook provided on September 22, 2014. The Company estimates that 2014 sales will increase 6% to 7% as compared to 2013. The Company expects full-year 2014 diluted earnings per share from continuing operations to now be between $1.90 and $1.95 per share, previously at $1.85 to $1.95 per share, while absorbing approximately 9% higher weighted average shares outstanding for 2014 as compared to 2013 and excluding the impact of the Allfast acquisition and related financing and any future events that may be considered Special Items. Based on third quarter results and its current projections for the remainder of 2014, the Company raised its 2014 Free Cash Flow (defined as Cash Flow from Operating Activities less Capital Expenditures) guidance to be between $70 million and $80 million from $55 million to $65 million.

Conference Call Information

TriMas Corporation will host its third quarter2014 earnings conference call today, Tuesday, October 28, 2014, at 10 a.m. ET. The call-in number is (888) 438-5491. Participants should request to be connected to the TriMas Corporation third quarter2014 earnings conference call (Conference ID #6900763). The conference call will also be simultaneously webcast via TriMas' website at www.trimascorp.com, under the "Investors" section, with an accompanying slide presentation. A replay of the conference call will be available on the TriMas website or by dialing (888) 203-1112 (Replay Code #6900763) beginning October 28, 2014 at 3 p.m. ET through November 4, 2014 at 3 p.m. ET.

Notice Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

Any "forward-looking" statements contained herein, including those relating to market conditions or the Company's financial condition and results, expense reductions, liquidity expectations, business goals and sales growth, involve risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to, risks and uncertainties with respect to general economic and currency conditions, various conditions specific to the Company's business and industry, the Company’s ability to integrate Allfast and attain the expected synergies, and the acquisition being accretive, the Company's leverage, liabilities imposed by the Company's debt instruments, market demand, competitive factors, supply constraints, material and energy costs, technology factors, litigation, government and regulatory actions, the Company's accounting policies, future trends, and other risks which are detailed in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2013, and in the Company's Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q. These risks and uncertainties may cause actual results to differ materially from those indicated by the forward-looking statements. All forward-looking statements made herein are based on information currently available, and the Company assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements.

In this release, certain non-GAAP financial measures are used. Reconciliations of these non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure may be found at the end of this release. Additional information is available at www.trimascorp.com under the “Investors” section.

About TriMas

Headquartered in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, TriMas Corporation (NASDAQ: TRS) provides engineered and applied products for growing markets worldwide. TriMas is organized into six reportable segments: Packaging, Energy, Aerospace, Engineered Components, Cequent APEA and Cequent Americas. TriMas has approximately 7,000 employees at more than 60 different facilities in 19 countries. For more information, visit www.trimascorp.com.

⁽¹⁾  Appendix I details certain costs, expenses and other charges, collectively described as “Special Items,” that are included in the determination of income from continuing operations attributable to TriMas Corporation under GAAP, but that management would consider important in evaluating the quality of the Company's operating results.

⁽²⁾  Business Segment Results include Operating Profit that excludes the impact of Special Items. For a complete schedule of Special Items by segment, see “Company and Business Segment Financial Information - Continuing Operations.”

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TriMas Corporation

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet

(Dollars in thousands)

	September 30, 2014		December 31, 2013
Assets	(unaudited)
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	30,070	$	27,000
Receivables, net	222,140		180,210
Inventories	262,810		270,690
Deferred income taxes	18,340		18,340
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	18,830		18,770
Total current assets	552,190		515,010
Property and equipment, net	214,550		206,150
Goodwill	321,550		309,660
Other intangibles, net	207,590		219,530
Other assets	45,370		50,430
Total assets	$	1,341,250	$	1,300,780
Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity
Current liabilities:
Current maturities, long-term debt	$	11,430	$	10,290
Accounts payable	166,200		166,090
Accrued liabilities	85,880		85,130
Total current liabilities	263,510		261,510
Long-term debt	329,690		295,450
Deferred income taxes	52,930		64,940
Other long-term liabilities	94,410		99,990
Total liabilities	740,540		721,890
Redeemable noncontrolling interests	—		29,480
Total shareholders' equity	600,710		549,410
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	$	1,341,250	$	1,300,780

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TriMas Corporation

Consolidated Statement of Income

(Unaudited - dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)

	Three months ended September 30,						Nine months ended September 30,
	2014			2013			2014			2013
Net sales	$	380,120		$	354,910		$	1,148,510		$	1,068,410
Cost of sales	(282,070		)	(260,800		)	(845,100		)	(788,120		)
Gross profit	98,050			94,110			303,410			280,290
Selling, general and administrative expenses	(65,540		)	(60,890		)	(193,970		)	(181,490		)
Net gain (loss) on dispositions of property and equipment	(240		)	10,360			(490		)	10,350
Operating profit	32,270			43,580			108,950			109,150
Other expense, net:
Interest expense	(3,360		)	(5,570		)	(10,270		)	(16,320		)
Other income (expense), net	(2,370		)	2,480			(5,220		)	560
Other expense, net	(5,730		)	(3,090		)	(15,490		)	(15,760		)
Income from continuing operations before income tax expense	26,540			40,490			93,460			93,390
Income tax expense	(8,150		)	(10,240		)	(29,410		)	(21,880		)
Income from continuing operations	18,390			30,250			64,050			71,510
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of income tax expense	3,840			(300		)	3,760			280
Net income	22,230			29,950			67,810			71,790
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests	—			1,320			810			3,090
Net income attributable to TriMas Corporation	$	22,230		$	28,630		$	67,000		$	68,700
Basic earnings per share attributable to TriMas Corporation:
Continuing operations	$	0.41		$	0.72		$	1.41		$	1.72
Discontinued operations	0.08			(0.01		)	0.08			0.01
Net income per share	$	0.49		$	0.71		$	1.49		$	1.73
Weighted average common shares—basic	44,919,340			40,345,828			44,863,008			39,668,693
Diluted earnings per share attributable to TriMas Corporation:
Continuing operations	$	0.41		$	0.71		$	1.40		$	1.71
Discontinued operations	0.08			(0.01		)	0.08			0.01
Net income per share	$	0.49		$	0.70		$	1.48		$	1.72
Weighted average common shares—diluted	45,276,199			40,746,503			45,231,058			40,029,425

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TriMas Corporation

Consolidated Statement of Cash Flow

(Unaudited - dollars in thousands)

	Nine months ended September 30,
	2014			2013
Cash Flows from Operating Activities:
Net income	$	67,810		$	71,790
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities, net of acquisition impact:
Gain on dispositions of assets	(6,320		)	(10,350		)
Bargain purchase gain	—			(2,880		)
Depreciation	24,190			22,190
Amortization of intangible assets	16,630			14,420
Amortization of debt issue costs	1,430			1,310
Deferred income taxes	(6,910		)	(3,180		)
Non-cash compensation expense	6,690			7,110
Excess tax benefits from stock based compensation	(1,100		)	(1,280		)
Increase in receivables	(43,520		)	(48,560		)
Decrease in inventories	7,380			1,800
(Increase) decrease in prepaid expenses and other assets	2,320			(7,100		)
Decrease in accounts payable and accrued liabilities	(3,460		)	(4,280		)
Other, net	(240		)	290
Net cash provided by operating activities, net of acquisition impact	64,900			41,280
Cash Flows from Investing Activities:
Capital expenditures	(27,770		)	(35,150		)
Acquisition of businesses, net of cash acquired	(27,510		)	(56,000		)
Net proceeds from disposition of assets	6,990			10,720
Net cash used for investing activities	(48,290		)	(80,430		)
Cash Flows from Financing Activities:
Proceeds from sale of common stock in connection with the Company's equity offering, net of issuance costs	—			174,720
Proceeds from borrowings on term loan facilities	134,080			150,090
Repayments of borrowings on term loan facilities	(139,800		)	(151,710		)
Proceeds from borrowings on revolving credit and accounts receivable facilities	732,480			632,740
Repayments of borrowings on revolving credit and accounts receivable facilities	(687,520		)	(575,730		)
Distributions to noncontrolling interests	(580		)	(1,910		)
Payment for noncontrolling interests	(51,000		)	—
Proceeds from contingent consideration related to disposition of businesses	—			1,030
Shares surrendered upon vesting of options and restricted stock awards to cover tax obligations	(2,780		)	(3,930		)
Proceeds from exercise of stock options	480			1,340
Excess tax benefits from stock based compensation	1,100			1,280
Net cash provided by (used for) financing activities	(13,540		)	227,920
Cash and Cash Equivalents:
Increase for the period	3,070			188,770
At beginning of period	27,000			20,580
At end of period	$	30,070		$	209,350
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:
Cash paid for interest	$	7,960		$	12,610
Cash paid for taxes	$	25,610		$	29,880

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TriMas Corporation

Company and Business Segment Financial Information

Continuing Operations (Unaudited - dollars in thousands)

	Three months ended September 30,						Nine months ended September 30,
	2014			2013			2014			2013
Packaging
Net sales	$	89,320		$	82,010		$	257,000		$	235,000
Operating profit	$	20,770		$	31,320		$	59,670		$	65,550
Special Items to consider in evaluating operating profit:
Severance and business restructuring costs	$	620		$	—		$	620		$	—
Release of historical translation adjustments related to the sale of Italian business	$	—		$	(7,910	)	$	—		$	(7,910	)
Excluding Special Items, operating profit would have been	$	21,390		$	23,410		$	60,290		$	57,640
Energy
Net sales	$	50,290		$	47,680		$	155,390		$	161,420
Operating profit (loss)	$	(1,100	)	$	1,450		$	870		$	12,530
Special Items to consider in evaluating operating profit:
Severance and business restructuring costs	$	2,080		$	—		$	4,430		$	—
Excluding Special Items, operating profit would have been	$	980		$	1,450		$	5,300		$	12,530
Aerospace
Net sales	$	27,410		$	25,830		$	86,420		$	68,230
Operating profit	$	3,870		$	6,350		$	14,390		$	15,810
Engineered Components
Net sales	$	55,310		$	47,540		$	165,060		$	143,830
Operating profit	$	8,090		$	2,860		$	24,920		$	14,450
Cequent APEA
Net sales	$	44,290		$	40,950		$	127,560		$	111,330
Operating profit	$	3,210		$	3,570		$	7,930		$	9,300
Special Items to consider in evaluating operating profit:
Severance and business restructuring costs	$	380		$	—		$	380		$	—
Excluding Special Items, operating profit would have been	$	3,590		$	3,570		$	8,310		$	9,300
Cequent Americas
Net sales	$	113,500		$	110,900		$	357,080		$	348,600
Operating profit	$	8,660		$	7,440		$	31,310		$	21,030
Special Items to consider in evaluating operating profit:
Severance and business restructuring costs	$	360		$	4,780		$	2,800		$	12,570
Excluding Special Items, operating profit would have been	$	9,020		$	12,220		$	34,110		$	33,600
Corporate Expenses
Operating loss	$	(11,230	)	$	(9,410	)	$	(30,140	)	$	(29,520	)
Total Company
Net sales	$	380,120		$	354,910		$	1,148,510		$	1,068,410
Operating profit	$	32,270		$	43,580		$	108,950		$	109,150
Total Special Items to consider in evaluating operating profit:	$	3,440		$	(3,130	)	$	8,230		$	4,660
Excluding Special Items, operating profit would have been	$	35,710		$	40,450		$	117,180		$	113,810

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Appendix I

TriMas Corporation

Additional Information Regarding Special Items Impacting

Reported GAAP Financial Measures

(Unaudited - dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)

	Three months ended September 30,					Nine months ended September 30,
	2014		2013			2014		2013
Income from continuing operations, as reported	$	18,390	$	30,250		$	64,050	$	71,510
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests	—		1,320			810		3,090
Income from continuing operations attributable to TriMas Corporation	18,390		28,930			63,240		68,420
After-tax impact of Special Items to consider in evaluating quality of income from continuing operations:
Release of historical translation adjustments related to the sale of Italian business	—		(7,910		)	—		(7,910		)
Severance and business restructuring costs	3,060		3,100			6,920		8,690
Tax restructuring	—		2,200			—		2,200
Excluding Special Items, income from continuing operations attributable to TriMas Corporation would have been	$	21,450	$	26,320		$	70,160	$	71,400
	Three months ended September 30,					Nine months ended September 30,
	2014		2013			2014		2013
Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations attributable to TriMas Corporation, as reported	$	0.41	$	0.71		$	1.40	$	1.71
After-tax impact of Special Items to consider in evaluating quality of EPS from continuing operations:
Release of historical translation adjustments related to the sale of Italian business	—		(0.19		)	—		(0.20		)
Severance and business restructuring costs	0.06		0.08			0.15		0.22
Tax restructuring	—		0.05			—		0.05
Excluding Special Items, EPS from continuing operations would have been	$	0.47	$	0.65		$	1.55	$	1.78
Weighted-average shares outstanding for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013	45,276,199		40,746,503			45,231,058		40,029,425

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EX-99.2

Third Quarter 2014 Earnings Presentation O c t o b e r 2 8 , 2 0 1 4 NASDAQ • TRS

Forward-Looking Statements Any "forward-looking" statements contained herein, including those relating to market conditions or the Company's financial condition and results, expense reductions, liquidity expectations, business goals and sales growth, involve risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to, risks and uncertainties with respect to general economic and currency conditions, various conditions specific to the Company's business and industry, the Company’s ability to integrate Allfast and attain the expected synergies, and the acquisition being accretive, the Company's leverage, liabilities imposed by the Company's debt instruments, market demand, competitive factors, supply constraints, material and energy costs, technology factors, litigation, government and regulatory actions, the Company's accounting policies, future trends, and other risks which are detailed in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2013, and in the Company's Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q. These risks and uncertainties may cause actual results to differ materially from those indicated by the forward-looking statements. All forward-looking statements made herein are based on information currently available, and the Company assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements. In this presentation, certain non-GAAP financial measures may be used. Reconciliations of these non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure may be found at the end of this presentation or in the earnings releases available on the Company’s website. Additional information is available at www.trimascorp.com under the “Investors” section. 2

Agenda • Opening Remarks • Financial Highlights • Segment Highlights • Outlook and Summary • Questions and Answers • Appendix 3

Opening Remarks – Third Quarter Results • Record third quarter sales of approximately $380 million – growth of 7% compared to Q3 2013 – Growth in all six segments – Bolt-on acquisitions and organic growth initiatives adding to top-line • EPS higher than recent expectations • Strong growth and margins in Packaging and Engineered Components • Headwinds continued with supply chain and input costs in Cequent, energy-related end markets, Aerospace inefficiencies, higher level of shares outstanding and tax rate • Intensified projects focused on offsetting internal and external headwinds – progress, so far, is encouraging 4 Focused on driving margin expansion.

Continuous Improvement • Simplify the business ‒ Divest smaller, non-strategic (lower-growth, lower-upside) pieces of business ‒ Continue to implement and train on Lean, Six Sigma and SIOP • Add people/horsepower ‒ Add and upgrade operations talent – significant progress in 2014 ‒ Add and upgrade operating finance talent • Increase visibility via enhanced forecasting/tracking processes ‒ Improvements underway ‒ Focus on additional value-add analysis, speed, and risks and opportunities Evaluating business portfolio, people and processes to achieve Strategic Aspirations. 5

Allfast Acquisition Update • Closed on October 17th • Funding was secured by $275 million incremental Term Loan A facility, cash and additional borrowings on revolving credit facility ‒ Borrowing rate consistent with Credit Agreement • Integration activities underway – but “business as usual” • Customer feedback has been excellent • Pleased with talented, engaged team at Allfast • EPS accretive and strong Free Cash Flow expected in 2015 Addition of Allfast positions TriMas Aerospace for future success. 6

Financial Highlights

Third Quarter Summary • Sales increased 7.1% as compared to Q3 2013 – growth in all six segments • Q3 operating profit and the related margin percentage decreased due to a one-time gain recognized on the sale of the Italian Packaging business in Q3 2013, less favorable product sales mix, manufacturing inefficiencies in Aerospace, and higher freight and input costs in Cequent • Q3 income and EPS were also impacted by a bargain purchase gain of $2.9 million in Q3 2013, higher tax rate, more than 11% higher share count in Q3 2014 as compared to Q3 2013 and $1.9 million of diligence costs related to the Allfast acquisition • Q3 Free Cash Flow(2) increased by 87.1% and total debt decreased by 28.9% as compared to Q3 2013 8(1) Defined as operating profit, excluding “Special Items,” and income from continuing operations and diluted earnings per share from continuing operations attributable to TriMas Corporation, excluding “Special Items.” “Special Items” for each period are provided in the Appendix. (2) Free Cash Flow is defined as Cash Flows from Operating Activities less Capital Expenditures. (Unaudited, dollars in millions, except per share amounts) ( f ro m co ntining o perat io ns) Q3 2014 Q3 2013 % Chg Revenue 380.1$ 354.9$ 7.1% Operating Profit 32.3$ 43.6$ -26.0% Excl. Total Special Items (1) , Operating Profit would have been: 35.7$ 40.5$ -11.7% Excl. Total Special Items (1) , Operating Profit margin would have been: 9.4% 11.4% -200 bps Inc me 18.4$ 30.3$ -39.2% Income attributable to TriM as Corporation (1) 18.4$ 28.9$ -36.4% Excl. Total Special Items (1) , Income attributable to TriM as Corporation would have been: 21.5$ 26.3$ -18.5% Diluted earnings per share, attributable to TriMas Corporation 0.41$ 0.71$ -42.3% Excl. Total Special Items (1) , diluted earnings per share attributable to TriM as Corporation would have been: 0.47$ 0.65$ -27.7% Free Cash Flow (2) 34.6$ 18.5$ 87.1% Total Debt 341.1$ 479.7$ -28.9%

YTD 2014 Summary • Sales increased 7.5% as compared to YTD 2013 as a result of acquisitions and organic growth initiatives, offsetting challenges in energy end markets and the Q3 2013 disposition of the Italian rings and levers business • YTD operating profit(1) improved due to increased sales levels, and productivity and cost reduction initiatives, partially offset by the gain on the 2013 disposition, a less favorable product sales mix and inefficiencies in several of the businesses • YTD income(1) and YTD EPS(1) decreased due to a bargain purchase gain of $2.9 million in Q3 2013, a higher tax rate and approximately 13% higher weighted average shares outstanding in YTD 2014 as compared to YTD 2013 • YTD Free Cash Flow(2) ahead of 2013 by $31.0 million 9(1) Defined as operating profit, excluding “Special Items,” and income from continuing operations and diluted earnings per share from continuing operations attributable to TriMas Corporation, excluding “Special Items.” “Special Items” for each period are provided in the Appendix. (2) Free Cash Flow is defined as Cash Flows from Operating Activities less Capital Expenditures. (Unaudited, dollars in millions, except per share amounts) ( f ro m co ntinuing o perat io ns) Q3 YTD 2014 Q3 YTD 2013 % Chg Revenue 1,148.5$ 1,068.4$ 7.5% Operating Profit 109.0$ 109.2$ -0.2% Excl. Total Special Items (1) , Operating Profit would have been: 117.2$ 113.8$ 3.0% Excl. Total Special Items (1) , Operating Profit margin would have been: 10.2% 10.7% -50 bps Inc me 64.1$ 71.5$ -10.4% Income attributable to TriM as Corporation (1) 63.2$ 68.4$ -7.6% Excl. Total Special Items (1) , Income attributable to TriM as Corporation would have been: 70.2$ 71.4$ -1.7% Diluted earnings per share, attributable to TriMas Corporation 1.40$ 1.71$ -18.1% Excl. Total Special Items (1) , diluted earnings per share attributable to TriM as Corporation would have been: 1.55$ 1.78$ -12.9% Free Cash Flow (2) 37.1$ 6.1$ 505.7% Total Debt 341.1$ 479.7$ -28.9%

Segment Highlights

Packaging Q3 2014 Results: • Sales increased primarily as a result of specialty systems product sales gains — Increased demand from North American, European and Asian dispensing customers — Positive impact of July 2014 acquisition of Lion Holdings, a manufacturer of highly engineered dispensing solutions with locations in India and Vietnam • Increased demand for industrial closures, offset by the sale of the Italian industrial rings and levers business during Q3 2013 • Solid operating profit margins impacted by gain recognized on sale of Italian business in Q3 2013 that did not repeat • New facilities in Asia will have a positive impact on margins over time reducing outsourced capacity and increasing efficiency (Unaudited, dollars in millions) Key Initiatives: • Target specialty dispensing and closure products in higher growth end markets — Beverage, food, nutrition, personal care and pharmaceutical • Increase focus on Asian market and cultivate other emerging market opportunities • Ramp-up plants in Asia to improve cost structure and flexibility • Further integrate acquisitions into global sales network, while growing margins • Provide solutions focused on customer needs, differentiation and delivery speed • Leverage responsive and flexible manufacturing footprint • Extend barriers to entry with new products 11 Net Sales Q3-13 Q3-14 $82.0 $89.3 8.9% Operating Profit (1) Q3-13 Q3-14 $23.4 $21.4 28.5% 23.9% -8.6% (1) Excluding “Special Items” for each period which are provided in the Appendix.

Energy Q3 2014 Results: • Sales increased from prior year quarter due to increased demand in North America and higher sales at several international branches and acquisitions • Operating profit and margin were negatively impacted by continued less favorable product mix toward standard gaskets and bolts, challenges in Brazil and increased SG&A expenses • Multiple programs underway to improve profitability Key Initiatives: • Optimize and refine manufacturing footprint and branch strategy • Vertically integrate, maximize supply chain and drive Lean initiatives to lower costs and improve margins • Expand business capabilities with major customers globally • Increase sales of highly-engineered specialty products • Execute on profitability and growth initiatives in emerging markets, including Brazil 12 (Unaudited, dollars in millions) (1) Excluding “Special Items” for each period which are provided in the Appendix. Net Sales Q3-13 Q3-14 $47.7 $50.3 5.5% Operating Profit (1) Q3-13 Q3-14 -32.4% $1.5 $1.0 3.0% 1.9%

Aerospace Key Initiatives: • Integrate Allfast, as well as optimize Martinic Engineering and Mac Fasteners • Expand aerospace fastener product lines to increase content and applications • Leverage positive end market trends of composite aircraft and robotic assembly • Capture incremental opportunities in emerging markets • Drive ongoing Lean initiatives to lower working capital and reduce costs Q3 2014 Results: • Sales increased primarily as a result of the Q4 2013 Mac Fasteners acquisition • Continued to experience choppy order demand and smaller lot sizes in the aerospace distribution channel • Operating profit and margin decreased due to a less favorable product sales mix, lower margins associated with the recent acquisitions, manufacturing inefficiencies and higher SG&A as a result of acquisitions • Discontinued NI Industries business and received $6.7 million for the sale of intellectual property and related inventory and tooling (not included in the sales and operating profit charts) • Closed on Allfast acquisition in October 2014 13 (Unaudited, dollars in millions) Net Sales Q3-13 Q3-14 $25.8 $27.4 6.1% Operating Profit Q3-13 Q3-14 -39.1% $6.4 $3.9 24.6% 14.1%

Engineered Components Key Initiatives: • Expand complementary product lines at well-sites and grow compression products • Grow products to support the shift toward increased use of natural gas and production in shale formations • Further leverage cost structure of cylinder acquisition • Continue to expand product offering and geographies Q3 2014 Results: • Sales of industrial cylinders increased primarily due to the November 2013 small cylinder asset acquisition • Sales of gas compression products increased, partially offset by decreases in slow speed engines sales • Operating profit increased and margin improved 860 basis points due to increased sales levels and higher fixed cost absorption, continued productivity and cost reduction initiatives, and decreases in SG&A spending 14 (Unaudited, dollars in millions) Net Sales Q3-13 Q3-14 $47.5 $55.3 16.3% Operating Profit Q3-13 Q3-14 182.9% $2.9 $8.1 6.0% 14.6%

Cequent (APEA & Americas) $46.4 Q3 2014 Results: • Sales in Americas increased due to higher sales to the aftermarket and retail channels • Americas operating profit(1) and margin percentage declined due to higher freight costs related to footprint changes and increased input costs, partially offset by productivity projects • APEA sales increased due to continued geographic expansion including its recent acquisitions • APEA operating profit and margin percentage decreased as profit from higher sales volumes was more than offset by a less favorable product and regional sales mix, and the ongoing SG&A related to the recent acquisitions Key Initiatives: • Optimize supply chain and productivity of low cost country manufacturing facilities • Globalize product lines and brands for market share and cross-selling • Expand sales in new growing geographies and support global customer needs • Optimize prior bolt-on acquisitions • Utilize Lean to continue to reduce fixed costs and simplify the businesses for better customer service and operating effectiveness • Continue to reduce working capital requirements APEA Americas 15 APEA Americas (1) Excluding “Special Items” for each period which are provided in the Appendix. (Unaudited, dollars in millions) $44.3 $113.5 Net Sales $41.0 $110.9 Q3-13 Q3-14 $157.8 $151.9 3.9% $3.6 $9.0 Operating Profit (1) $3.6 $12.2 Q3-13 Q3-14 $12.6 -20.1% $15.8 11.0% 7.9% 8.7% 8.1%

Outlook and Summary

2014 Outlook Update Outlook as of 9/22/14* Outlook as of 10/28/14* Sales Growth 6% to 7% 6% to 7% Earnings Per Share, diluted(1) $1.85 to $1.95 $1.90 to $1.95 Free Cash Flow(2) $55 to $65 million $70 to $80 million (1) Defined as diluted earnings per share from continuing operations attributable to TriMas Corporation, excluding “Special Items.” (2) Defined as Cash Flow from Operating Activities less Capital Expenditures. 17 Focus on capturing opportunities and mitigating risks. * 2014 Outlook excludes the impact of the Allfast acquisition post-closing and related financing.

Long-Term Margin Expansion • Grow Packaging and Aerospace revenue twice as fast as the rest of TriMas; hold mid-20s operating profit percentage • Elevate acquisitions to core business margins via productivity, consolidations and synergies • Achieve historically demonstrated margins at all businesses • Increase Cequent operating profit to the low-teens • Grow headquarters overhead slower than revenue growth Plan to expand Total Company operating profit margin to the mid-teens 18 Intensified efforts to enhance margins – currently executing a series of action plans.

2015 – Drivers Strategic Aspirations • Generate high single-digit top- line growth • Invest in growing end markets through new products, global expansion and acquisitions • Enhance margins through productivity initiatives, leveraging costs and business mix • Grow earnings faster than revenue growth • Optimize capital structure • Strive to be a great place to work Tailwinds • Positive impact of Allfast • U.S. economy improving; Asian economy “okay” • Aircraft build rates • U.S. refining activity • New product pipeline • Investment in SIOP, Lean and Green Belts showing results • Cequent’sMexico plants ramped up – supply chain issues improving • Cost-out programs in Energy • Tax projects Headwinds • U.S. government uncertainty • U.S. oil/gas drilling levels uncertain due to lower commodity prices • Currency and wage inflation in China and Thailand • Stronger dollar • Brazil and South Africa economies “soft” • European economy uncertainty More tailwinds than headwinds expected in 2015. 19

2015 – Additional Perspective 20 Committed to Strategic Aspirations – intensify margin actions. Initial Thoughts Packaging • Increased capacity in Asia • New technology center in India Energy • Overall cost-out actions underway • Improvements in business in Brazil due to recent actions • New product trials Aerospace • Positive impact of Allfast • More collar product sales • Smoother production loading at Monogram • Margin enhancement at Mac Fasteners and Martinic Engineered Components • Higher horsepower engines and compressors at Arrow • Continued leveraging of purchased equipment from recent acquisition at Norris Cequent • North American supply chain issues improving • Localization of steel and input costs • De-emphasize several product lines

Questions and Answers

Appendix

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet 23 (Dollars in thousands) September 30, December 31, 2014 2013 (unaudited) Assets Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents............................................................. 30,070$ 27,000$ Receivables, net............................................................................ 222,140 180,210 Inventories..................................................................................... 262,810 270,690 Deferred income taxes................................................................... 18,340 18,340 Prepaid expenses and other current assets...................................... 18,830 18,770 Total current assets.................................................................... 552,190 515,010 Property and equipment, net.............................................................. 214,550 206,150 Goodwill........................................................................................... 321,550 309,660 Other intangibles, net........................................................................ 207,590 219,530 Other assets.................................................................................... 45,370 50,430 Total assets............................................................................... 1,341,250$ 1,300,780$ Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity Current liabilities: Current maturities, long-term debt................................................... 11,430$ 10,290$ Accounts payable.......................................................................... 166,200 166,090 Accrued liabilities.......................................................................... 85,880 85,130 Total current liabilities................................................................. 263,510 261,510 Long-term debt................................................................................. 329,690 295,450 Deferred income taxes...................................................................... 52,930 64,940 Other long-term liabilities................................................................... 94,410 99,990 Total liabilities............................................................................ 740,540 721,890 Redeemable noncontrolling interests............................................ - 29,480 Total shareholders' equity............................................................ 600,710 549,410 Total liabilities and shareholders' equity........................................ 1,341,250$ 1,300,780$

Consolidated Statement of Income 24 Three months ended Nine months ended 2014 2013 2014 2013 Net sales................................................................................................. 380,120$ 354,910$ 1,148,510$ 1,068,410$ Cost of sales............................................................................................ (282,070) (260,800) (845,100) (788,120) Gross profit........................................................................................... 98,050 94,110 303,410 280,290 Selling, general and administrative expenses............................................... (65,540) (60,890) (193,970) (181,490) Net gain (loss) on dispositions of property and equipment............................. (240) 10,360 (490) 10,350 Operating profit..................................................................................... 32,270 43,580 108,950 109,150 Other expense, net: Interest expense................................................................................... (3,360) (5,570) (10,270) (16,320) Other income (expense), net.................................................................. (2,370) 2,480 (5,220) 560 Other expense, net............................................................................ (5,730) (3,090) (15,490) (15,760) Income from continuing operations before income tax expense...................... 26,540 40,490 93,460 93,390 Income tax expense.................................................................................. (8,150) (10,240) (29,410) (21,880) Income from continuing operations.............................................................. 18,390 30,250 64,050 71,510 Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of income tax expense......... 3,840 (300) 3,760 280 Net income............................................................................................... 22,230 29,950 67,810 71,790 Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests.............................. - 1,320 810 3,090 Net income attributable to TriMas Corporation.............................................. 22,230$ 28,630$ 67,000$ 68,700$ Earnings per share attributable to TriMas Corporation - basic: Continuing operations............................................................................ $ 0.41 $ 0.72 $ 1.41 $ 1.72 Discontinued operations......................................................................... 0.08 (0.01) 0.08 0.01 Net income per share............................................................................ $ 0.49 $ 0.71 $ 1.49 $ 1.73 Weighted average common shares - basic 44,919,340 40,345,828 44,863,008 39,668,693 E r ings per share attributable to TriMas Corporation - diluted: Continuing operations............................................................................ $ 0.41 $ 0.71 $ 1.40 $ 1.71 Discontinued operations......................................................................... 0.08 (0.01) 0.08 0.01 Net income per share............................................................................ $ 0.49 $ 0.70 $ 1.48 $ 1.72 Weighted average common shares - diluted 45,276,199 40,746,503 45,231,058 40,029,425 September 30, September 30, (Unaudited, dollars in thousands, except for per share amounts)

Consolidated Statement of Cash Flow (Unaudited, dollars in thousands) 25 2014 2013 Cash Flows from Operating Activities: Net income......................................................................................................................... 67,810$ 71,790$ Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities, net of acquisition impact: Gain on dispositions of property and equipment.................................................................. (6,320) (10,350) Bargain purchase gain...................................................................................................... - (2,880) Depreciation.................................................................................................................... 24,190 22,190 Amortization of intangible assets....................................................................................... 16,630 14,420 Amortization of debt issue costs....................................................................................... 1,430 1,310 Deferred income taxes..................................................................................................... (6,910) (3,180) Non-cash compensation expense...................................................................................... 6,690 7,110 Excess tax benefits from stock based compensation.......................................................... (1,100) (1,280) Increase in receivables..................................................................................................... (43,520) (48,560) Decrease in inventories.................................................................................................... 7,380 1,800 (Increase) decrease in prepaid expenses and other assets.................................................. 2,320 (7,100) Decrease in accounts payable and accrued liabilities.......................................................... (3,460) (4,280) Other, net....................................................................................................................... (240) 290 Net cash provided by operating activities, net of acquisition impact................................... 64,900 41,280 Cash Flows from Investing Activities: Capital expenditures........................................................................................................ (27,770) (35,150) Acquisition of businesses, net of cash acquired.................................................................. (27,510) (56,000) Net proceeds from disposition of assets............................................................................. 6,990 10,720 Net cash used for investing activities.............................................................................. (48,290) (80,430) Cash Flows from Financing Activities: Proceeds from sale of common stock in connection with the Company's equity offering, net of issuance costs - 174,720 Proceeds from borrowings on term loan facilities................................................................. 134,080 150,090 Repayments of borrowings on term loan facilities................................................................ (139,800) (151,710) Proceeds from borrowings on revolving credit and accounts receivable facilities..................... 732,480 632,740 Repayments of borrowings on revolving credit and accounts receivable facilities..................... (687,520) (575,730) Distributions to noncontrolling interests.............................................................................. (580) (1,910) Payment for noncontrolling interests.................................................................................. (51,000) - Proceeds from contingent consideration related to disposition of businesses......................... - 1,030 Shares surrendered upon vesting of options and restricted stock awards to cover tax obligations…...………………………………………………………………………………………… (2,780) (3,930) Proceeds from exercise of stock options............................................................................ 480 1,340 Excess tax benefits from stock based compensation.......................................................... 1,100 1,280 Net cash provided by (used for) financing activities.......................................................... (13,540) 227,920 Cash and Cash Equivalents: Increase for the period...................................................................................................... 3,070 188,770 At beginning of period....................................................................................................... 27,000 20,580 At end of period........................................................................................................... 30,070$ 209,350$ Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information: Cash paid for interest................................................................................................... 7,960$ 12,610$ Cash paid for taxes...................................................................................................... 25,610$ 29,880$ Nine months ended September 30,

Company and Business Segment Financial Information 26 (Unaudited, dollars in thousands) Three months ended 2014 2013 2014 2013 Packaging Net sales....................................................................................................................... 89,320$ 82,010$ 257,000$ 235,000$ Operating profit............................................................................................................... 20,770$ 31,320$ 59,670$ 65,550$ Special Items to consider in evaluating operating profit: Severance and business restructuring costs.................................................................. 620$ -$ 620$ -$ Release of historical translation adjustment related to the sale of Italian business......... -$ (7,910)$ -$ (7,910)$ Excluding Special Items, operating profit would have been.......................................... 21,390$ 23,410$ 60,290$ 57,640$ Energy Net sales....................................................................................................................... 50,290$ 47,680$ 155,390$ 161,420$ Operating profit (loss)...................................................................................................... (1,100)$ 1,450$ 870$ 12,530$ Special Items to consider in evaluating operating profit: Severance and business restructuring costs.................................................................. 2,080$ -$ 4,430$ -$ Excluding Special Items, operating profit would have been.......................................... 980$ 1,450$ 5,300$ 12,530$ Aerospace Net sales....................................................................................................................... 27,410$ 25,830$ 86,420$ 68,230$ Operating profit............................................................................................................... 3,870$ 6,350$ 14,390$ 15,810$ Engineered Components Net sales....................................................................................................................... 55,310$ 47,540$ 165,060$ 143,830$ Operating profit............................................................................................................... 8,090$ 2,860$ 24,920$ 14,450$ Cequent APEA Net sales....................................................................................................................... 44,290$ 40,950$ 127,560$ 111,330$ Operating profit............................................................................................................... 3,210$ 3,570$ 7,930$ 9,300$ Special Items to consider in evaluating operating profit: Severance and business restructuring costs.................................................................. 380$ -$ 380$ -$ Excluding Special Items, operating profit would have been.......................................... 3,590$ 3,570$ 8,310$ 9,300$ Cequent Americas Net sales....................................................................................................................... 113,500$ 110,900$ 357,080$ 348,600$ Operating profit............................................................................................................... 8,660$ 7,440$ 31,310$ 21,030$ Special Items to consider in evaluating operating profit: Severance and business restructuring costs.................................................................. 360$ 4,780$ 2,800$ 12,570$ Excluding Special Items, operating profit would have been.......................................... 9,020$ 12,220$ 34,110$ 33,600$ Corporate Expenses Operating loss................................................................................................................ (11,230)$ (9,410)$ (30,140)$ (29,520)$ Total Company Net sales....................................................................................................................... 380,120$ 354,910$ 1,148,510$ 1,068,410$ Operating profit............................................................................................................... 32,270$ 43,580$ 108,950$ 109,150$ Total Special Items to consider in evaluating operating profit............................................... 3,440$ (3,130)$ 8,230$ 4,660$ Excluding Special Items, operating profit would have been.......................................... 35,710$ 40,450$ 117,180$ 113,810$ September 30, September 30, Nine months ended

Additional Information Regarding Special Items Impacting Reported GAAP Financial Measures 27 Three months ended Nine months ended September 30, September 30, 2014 2013 2014 2013 Income from continuing operations, as reported............................................................ 18,390$ 30,250$ 64,050$ 71,510$ Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests...................................................... - 1,320 810 3,090 Income from continuing operations attributable to TriMas Corporation..................................... 18,390 28,930 63,240 68,420 After-tax impact of Special Items to consider in evaluating quality of income from continuing operations: Release of historical translation adjustment related to the sale of Italian business............... - (7,910) - (7,910) Severance and business restructuring costs.................................................................... 3,060 3,100 6,920 8,690 Tax restructuring........................................................................................................... - 2,200 - 2,200 Excluding Special Items, income from continuing operations attributable to TriMas Corporation would have been………………………………………………………………………………. 21,450$ 26,320$ 70,160$ 71,400$ Three months ended Nine months ended September 30, September 30, 2014 2013 2014 2013 Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations attributable to TriMas Corporation, as reported................................................................................................ 0.41$ 0.71$ 1.40$ 1.71$ After-tax impact of Special Items to consider in evaluating quality of EPS from continuing operations: Release of historical translation adjustment related to the sale of Italian business............... - (0.19) - (0.20) Severance and business restructuring costs.................................................................... 0.06 0.08 0.15 0.22 Tax restructuring........................................................................................................... - 0.05 - 0.05 Excluding Special Items, EPS from continuing operations would have been….......... 0.47$ 0.65$ 1.55$ 1.78$ Weighted-average shares outstanding for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013..................................................................................... 45,276,199 40,746,503 45,231,058 40,029,425 2014 2013 2014 2013 Operating profit (excluding Special Items)……………………….………............................. 35,710$ 40,450$ 117,180$ 113,810$ Corporate expenses……………………………………………………………............................ 11,230 9,410 30,140 29,520 Segment operating profit (excluding Special Items)…………………............................... 46,940$ 49,860$ 147,320$ 143,330$ Segment operating profit margin (excluding Special Items)…...……............................. 12.3% 14.0% 12.8% 13.4% September 30, September 30, Three months ended Nine months ended (Unaudited, dollars in thousands, except for per share amounts)

Current Debt Structure 28 (Unaudited, dollars in thousands) As of September 30, 2014, TriMas had $396.8 million of cash and available liquidity under its revolving credit and accounts receivable facilities. September 30, December 31, 2014 2013 Cash and Cash Equivalents……………………………..………………… 30,070$ 27,000$ Credit Agreement……………………………………….. 271,430 246,130 Receivables facility and other……………………………….. 69,690 59,610 341,120 305,740 Total Debt………………………...………………………...………………………… 341,120$ 305,740$ Key Ratios: Bank LTM EBITDA……………………………………………………………………………….……………………………………… 208,020$ 196,990$ Interest Coverage Ratio………………………………………………………………… 18.51 x 11.08 x Leverage Ratio…………………………………………………………………... 1.74 x 1.67 x Bank Covenants: Minimum Interest Coverage Ratio………………………………………………………………… 3.00 x 3.00 x Maximum Leverage Ratio………………………………………………………………………………… 3.50 x 3.50 x

LTM Bank EBITDA as Defined in Credit Agreement 29 (Unaudited, dollars in thousands) 76,090$ Interest expense, net (as defined)............................................................................................... 13,200 Income tax expense.................................................................................................................. 28,850 Depreciation and amortization.................................................................................................... 54,780 Non-cash compensation expense............................................................................................... 8,780 Other non-cash expenses or losses........................................................................................... 6,850 Non-recurri g expenses or costs for cost saving projects.............................................................. 15,000 Acquisition integration costs...................................................................................................... 1,050 Debt extinguishment costs........................................................................................................ 2,460 Permitted dispositions............................................................................................................... (580) Permitted acquisitions............................................................................................................... 1,540 208,020$ (1) As defined in the Credit Agreement dated October 16, 2013 Net income for the twelve months ended September 30, 2014 ......................................................... Bank EBITDA - LTM Ended September 30, 2014 (1)…………………………………………………………………