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ITEM 1. BUSINESS OUR COMPANY Miller Industries, Inc., a Tennessee corporation, is The World’s Largest Manufacturer of Towing and Recovery Equipment ® , with executive offices in Ooltewah, Tennessee, domestic manufacturing operations in Tennessee and Pennsylvania, and foreign manufacturing operations in France, the United Kingdom and, most recently, Italy. On December 2, 2025, Miller Industries, Inc. acquired Omars – S.p.A (“Omars”), a designer and manufacturer of towing and recovery vehicles, headquartered in Cuneo, Italy. Miller Industries was founded in 1990. Since its inception, the Company has developed innovative high-quality towing and recovery equipment worldwide. We design and manufacture bodies of car carriers and wreckers, which are installed on chassis manufactured by third parties, and sold to our customers. Our products are marketed and sold primarily through a network of distributors that serve all 50 states, Canada, Mexico, and other foreign markets, and through prime contractors to governmental entities. Further, we have substantial distribution capabilities in Europe as a result of our ownership of Jige International S.A., Boniface Engineering, Ltd, and Omars. While most of our distributor agreements do not generally contain exclusivity provisions, management believes that more than 90 percent of our independent distributors do not offer products of any other towing and recovery equipment manufacturer, which we believe is a testament of their loyalty to our brands. In addition to selling our products, our independent distributors provide end-users with parts and service. We also utilize sales representatives to inform prospective end-users about our current product lines in an effort to drive sales to independent distributors. Management believes the strength of our distribution network and the breadth and quality of our product offerings are two key advantages over our competitors. In this Annual Report on Form 10-K, the words “Miller Industries”, the “Company”, “we”, “our”, “ours”, and “us” refer to Miller Industries, Inc., and its subsidiaries. ACQUISITIONS We have acquired a number of businesses over the years that have enhanced our products portfolio. Most recently, during fiscal 2025, the Company completed the acquisition of Omars – S.p.A, a designer and manufacturer of towing and recovery vehicles. Omars, headquartered in Cuneo, Italy, has over 45 years of experience in manufacturing light-duty, medium-duty, and heavy-duty recovery vehicles and car carriers. With a highly complementary product portfolio, management believes this acquisition will expand Miller Industries’ footprint in the European market with an additional, well-recognized European brand. This acquisition will provide Miller Industries with additional capacity which the Company expects will improve its manufacturing flexibility and its ability to meet growing customer demands. During fiscal 2023, the Company acquired substantially all of the assets and assumed certain liabilities of Southern Hydraulic Cylinder, Inc. through an acquisition subsidiary formed as a Tennessee corporation, which then changed its name to SHC, Inc. (“SHC”). SHC manufactures, sells, and services hydraulic cylinders and related components. The operations of SHC align with those of the Company, which has enhanced the stability of the Company’s supply chain since the acquisition. Our strategy has always been to enhance and diversify our product line, and we remain open to opportunities for acquisitions. We expect to continue to pursue additional acquisitions in the future. For further information on the acquisitions, see Note 2 – “Business Combinations” to our consolidated financial statements. PRODUCT LINES Car Carriers Car carriers are specialized flat-bed vehicles with hydraulic tilt mechanisms that enable a towing operator to drive or winch a vehicle onto the bed for transport. Car carriers are used to transport new or disabled vehicles and other equipment, and are particularly effective for transporting vehicles or other equipment over longer distances. In addition to transporting vehicles, car carriers may also be used for other 4 | FY 2025 FORM 10-K Table of Contents PART I ITEM 1. BUSINESS purposes, such as transportation of industrial equipment. Most professional towing operators have car carriers in their fleets to complement their towing capabilities.…