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MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc. filings document material events for a North American distributor of metalworking, maintenance, repair and operations products and services. Recent Form 8-K disclosures include quarterly results furnished under Item 2.02, Regulation FD dividend announcements, and governance events involving director elections, officer departures, board committee service, and executive compensation arrangements.
The filing record also covers annual meeting voting results, amendments to the Amended and Restated Associate Stock Purchase Plan, and matters tied to the company's Class A common stock. These disclosures record MSC Industrial's operating-performance releases, capital-return actions, shareholder approvals, board structure, and public-company governance practices.
MSC INDUSTRIAL DIRECT CO INC (symbol: MSM) is the issuer of record for a Form 4 filing submitted to the SEC. Kuhns Robert M reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
MSC INDUSTRIAL DIRECT CO INC (MSM) reported that its EVP and Chief Financial Officer, Robert M. Kuhns, received a grant of 12,575 Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) on September 14, 2026. Each RSU represents one share of Class A Common Stock and vests in four annual installments from 2027 to 2030, contingent on continued employment.
MSC INDUSTRIAL DIRECT CO INC (MSM) had its Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Robert M. Kuhns, file an initial statement of beneficial ownership of securities. The filing reports that, as of September 14, 2026, he held no shares of the company’s Class A common stock directly.
MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc. (MSM) appointed Robert (Rob) Kuhns as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective September 14, 2026. Interim CFO Greg Clark will resign from the interim role on that date and continue as Vice President of Finance and Corporate Controller.
Kuhns, age 52, previously served as Vice President and CFO of TopBuild Corp. and earlier held senior finance roles at Mohawk Industries, NCH Corporation and Ingersoll Rand. His offer letter provides a $650,000 annual base salary, a fiscal 2027 target bonus equal to 85% of base salary, and a fiscal 2027 equity award valued at $1,500,000.
He will also receive a one-time sign-on grant of restricted stock units with a grant date fair value of $1,500,000, vesting in four equal annual installments subject to continued employment, and will participate in the company’s Executive Severance Plan and Executive Change in Control Severance Plan. In a qualifying change-in-control termination, he would be entitled to a severance equal to two times base salary, two times target annual cash incentive bonus, a pro rata portion of his target annual cash performance bonus, and accelerated vesting of unvested equity awards.
MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc. (MSM) reported a planned board transition. On August 13, 2026, director Louise Goeser informed the company that she will not stand for re-election at the company’s 2027 Annual Meeting of Shareholders. The company states that her decision is part of her retirement planning and is not due to any disagreement regarding operations, policies, or practices. The report is signed on behalf of MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc. by Greg Clark, Vice President and Interim Chief Financial Officer.
MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc. is the subject of a Schedule 13G reporting beneficial ownership of its Class A Common Stock. Harlan B. Korenvaes, a U.S. citizen, reports beneficial ownership of 4,294,324 shares, representing 5.9% of the Class A Common Stock, with sole voting and sole dispositive power over these shares.
Spruce Trust, a trust organized under New York law by Mitchell Jacobson, reports beneficial ownership of 4,119,310 shares, representing 5.7% of the class, also with sole voting and dispositive power. Korenvaes is trustee of Spruce Trust and another Jacobson-organized trust holding an additional 175,014 shares, which together comprise his reported beneficial ownership. Both reporting persons share the same business address in Dallas, Texas, and have entered into a joint filing agreement.
Siegel Walter reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
MSC Industrial Direct granted 2,013 Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) to senior vice president and general counsel Walter Siegel on July 20, 2026. Each RSU represents a right to receive one share of Class A common stock. The award vests in tranches of 503 RSUs on July 20 of 2027, 2028 and 2029, and 504 RSUs on July 20, 2030, in each case contingent on his continued employment, with shares delivered upon vesting. Following this grant, Siegel holds 2,013 RSUs directly.
MSC Industrial Direct Co. Inc. executive Walter Siegel, SVP, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary, filed an initial statement of beneficial ownership for Class A Common Stock. The report shows a direct holding of 0.0000 shares, indicating he currently reports no beneficial ownership of this class of stock.
MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc. filed an amendment describing a Transition Agreement for Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary Neal Dongre. Sid Tool Co., Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary, and Mr. Dongre entered into the agreement on July 14, 2026.
Mr. Dongre will move to the role of Special Advisor effective July 20, 2026 and remain employed to assist with transition duties until August 31, 2026. In return for his continued service and a comprehensive release of claims, he will continue to receive his current salary, remain eligible for health benefits, and maintain applicable vesting of outstanding equity awards while employed. If he assists with the transition to his successor and remains through the Separation Date, he will be eligible for his fiscal 2026 annual cash performance bonus and accelerated vesting of certain equity awards as detailed in the Transition Agreement.
MSC Industrial Direct reported stronger results for the quarter ended May 30, 2026. Net sales rose to $1,047.1 million from $971.1 million, driven mainly by favorable pricing and modest volume growth. Gross margin edged up to 41.1%, and operating expenses grew more slowly than sales.
Operating income increased to $106.7 million (10.2% margin) from $82.7 million (8.5% margin). Net income attributable to MSC Industrial reached $80.4 million, up from $56.8 million, with diluted EPS of $1.44 versus $1.02. For the thirty‑nine weeks, sales were $2,930.5 million and diluted EPS rose to $3.12 from $2.55.
The company generated $225.5 million of operating cash flow year‑to‑date, increased inventories to support growth and tariffs, and ended the period with $74.1 million in cash and $506.8 million of total debt. It paid $145.8 million in dividends, repurchased 162 thousand shares, incurred $7.3 million in restructuring costs, and recognized $5.1 million of Employee Retention Credit income.
MSC Industrial Direct reported strong fiscal 2026 third quarter results. Net sales were $1,047.1 million, up 7.8% year over year, with income from operations of $106.7 million and an operating margin of 10.2%. Adjusted income from operations was $111.2 million, for an adjusted operating margin of 10.6%.
Net income attributable to MSC was $80.4 million, and diluted EPS rose to $1.44 versus $1.02 a year ago, a 41.2% increase. Adjusted diluted EPS was $1.43 versus $1.08, up 32.4%. Management highlighted stronger performance from Core Customers and improving National Accounts, along with 170 basis points of operating margin expansion and a 32% incremental operating margin.
For fiscal 2026 Q4, the company expects year-over-year average daily sales growth of 6.5%–8.5% and an adjusted operating margin of 10.0%–10.8%. Full‑year outlook items are maintained, including depreciation and amortization of about $100 million, capital expenditures of about $90 million, free cash flow conversion of about 95%, and a tax rate of 24.5%–25.5%.