UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM SD

SPECIALIZED DISCLOSURE REPORT

The Hillman Companies, Inc.

(Exact name of the registrant as specified in its charter)

Sandy Harrod (513) 851-4900

(Name and telephone number, including area code, of the person to contact in connection with this report.)

Check the appropriate box to indicate the rule pursuant to which this form is being filed and provide the period to which the information in this form applies:

x Rule 13p-1 under the Securities Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13p-1) for the reporting period from January 1 to December 31, 2013.

ITEM 1.01 – Conflicts Minerals Disclosure

The Hillman Companies, Inc. evaluated its current product lines and determined that certain products contain tin, tungsten, tantalum and/or gold (3TG). The survey of suppliers determined that our supply chain is DRC Conflict Undeterminable. As a result, we have filed a Conflict Minerals Report.

ITEM 1.02 – Conflicts Minerals Report

A copy of the Company’s Conflict Minerals Report is provided as Exhibit 1.02 hereto and is available at www.hillmangroup.com under “About Us / Corporate Governance”.

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 duly authorized undersigned.

The Hillman Companies, Inc.

(Registrant)