MSC Industrial (NYSE: MSM) elects supply chain veteran Reuben Slone to its board

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc. expanded its Board of Directors from ten to eleven members and elected Reuben Slone as a non-executive, independent director, effective immediately. He will also serve on the Board’s Audit Committee.

Under the company’s standard non-executive director compensation policy, starting with his first full-year term, Mr. Slone is eligible for an annual cash retainer of $100,000 for Board service and an annual grant of restricted stock units in Class A common stock with a grant-date fair market value of $137,500, vesting on the first anniversary of grant. The retainer is paid quarterly in arrears and pro-rated for partial quarters, and the company reimburses reasonable meeting and approved education expenses. MSC will also enter into its standard director indemnification agreement with him.

In a related press release, MSC highlighted Mr. Slone’s extensive supply chain leadership experience at large public companies and described him as a globally recognized supply chain expert expected to bring valuable operational insight to the Board.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

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FORM 8-K

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CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): March 2, 2026

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MSC INDUSTRIAL DIRECT CO., INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

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New York			1-14130			11-3289165
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)			(Commission File Number)			(IRS Employer Identification No.)

515 Broadhollow Road, Suite 1000, Melville, New York			11747
(Address of principal executive offices)			(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (516) 812-2000

Not Applicable

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

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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:

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each class			Trading Symbol(s)			Name of each exchange on which registered
Class A Common Stock, par value $0.001 per share			MSM			New York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company    ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangement of Certain Officers

On March 2, 2026, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc. (the “Company”) elected Reuben Slone to serve as a non-executive director, effective immediately, increasing the size of the Board from ten to eleven members. Mr. Slone will join the Board as an independent director and will serve as a member of the Audit Committee of the Board. There is no arrangement or understanding between Mr. Slone and any other person pursuant to which he was selected as a director of the Company. There have been no transactions involving the Company or any of its subsidiaries in which Mr. Slone has or will have a direct or indirect material interest that are required to be disclosed under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K.

Pursuant to the Company’s non-executive director compensation policies, commencing with his first full-year term as a director, Mr. Slone will be entitled to receive: (i) a retainer for service on the Board of $100,000 per year and (ii) an annual grant of restricted stock units representing shares of the Company’s Class A Common Stock having an aggregate fair market value of $137,500 on the date of grant upon his election or re-election to the Board. Such restricted stock units will vest on the first anniversary of the date of grant. Director compensation is paid quarterly in arrears. The retainer fee payable to Mr. Slone in such years will be pro-rated to reflect the number of days actually served in any quarter in which he serves less than the full quarter. The Company reimburses non-executive directors for reasonable out-of-pocket expenses incurred in connection with attending in-person Board or Board committee meetings and for fees incurred in attending continuing education courses for directors that are approved in advance by the Company. In addition, the Company will enter into its standard form of director indemnification agreement with Mr. Slone.

Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure

On March 2, 2026, the Company issued a press release announcing Mr. Slone’s election. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated by reference herein.

The information in Item 7.01 of this Current Report on Form 8-K, including Exhibit 99.1 attached hereto, is being furnished and shall not be deemed to be “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that Section, nor shall it be deemed to be incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in any such filing.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits

(d) Exhibits:

99.1						Press Release, dated March 2, 2026, issued by MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc.
104						Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL documents).

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SIGNATURE

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.

						MSC INDUSTRIAL DIRECT CO., INC.
Date:			March 2, 2026			By:			/s/ NEAL DONGRE
						Name:			Neal Dongre
						Title:			Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary

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						Exhibit 99.1
						NEWS

MSC INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY CO. ELECTS REUBEN SLONE TO BOARD OF DIRECTORS AS AN INDEPENDENT MEMBER

MELVILLE, N.Y. and DAVIDSON, N.C. (MARCH 2, 2026) - MSC Industrial Supply Co. (NYSE: MSM) (“MSC,” “MSC Industrial,” the “Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”), a leading North American distributor of a broad range of metalworking and maintenance, repair and operations (MRO) products and services, today announced the addition of Reuben Slone to its Board of Directors.

“We are excited to have Reuben join our Board of Directors,” said Chairman of the Board, Mitchell Jacobson. “Reuben brings a deep understanding of supply chain excellence along with a strong track record unlocking operational improvements and creating value across various C-level roles at public companies. We look forward to the unique perspective he will bring to our Board and the positive impact that he will have on MSC’s operations, customer service levels, and future financial performance.”

Prior to retirement, Slone served from 2018 to 2023 as the EVP, Supply Chain at Advance Auto Parts, Inc., a Fortune 500 retailer of aftermarket automotive parts across nearly 5,000 stores. Prior to that, Reuben served six years as the SVP, Supply Chain Management at Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc., a leading pharmacy retailer where he oversaw one of the world’s largest supply chains and the integration of nearly 2,000 acquired Rite Aid stores and three distribution centers. Throughout his career, he held various senior leadership roles across several industries and is globally recognized as a supply chain expert.

Slone graduated from the University of Michigan with a BS in Engineering. In addition, he currently sits on the board of American Tire Distributors, one of the largest private equity owned US tire distributors and has published several materials including his book “The New Supply Chain Agenda” in 2010.

Contact Information
Investors:			Media:
Ryan Mills, CFA			Leah Kelso
VP, Investor Relations & Business Development			VP, Communications & Sales Enablement
Rmills@mscdirect.com			Leah.Kelso@mscdirect.com

About MSC Industrial Supply

MSC Industrial Supply Co. (NYSE: MSM) is a leading North American distributor of a broad range of metalworking, maintenance, repair and operations (MRO), and production fastener and hardware products and services. With approximately 2.5 million products, industry‑leading inventory management and supply chain solutions, and more than 80 years of experience, we help customers improve productivity, profitability, and operational performance.

Our team of over 7,000 associates partners closely with customers across industries to keep their operations running efficiently today while enabling them with insights and comprehensive solutions to continually rethink, retool, and optimize for a more productive tomorrow.

For more information on MSC Industrial, please visit mscdirect.com.

515 Broadhollow Road, Suite 1000, Melville, New York 11747 | 525 Harbour Place Drive, Davidson, North Carolina 28036 | mscdirect.com

FAQ

What did MSC Industrial Direct (MSM) announce in this 8-K filing?

MSC Industrial Direct announced the election of Reuben Slone as an independent, non-executive director, expanding its Board from ten to eleven members. He will also join the Audit Committee and receive standard non-executive director compensation and indemnification consistent with existing Board policies.

Who is Reuben Slone and what experience does he bring to MSC Industrial Direct (MSM)?

Reuben Slone is a globally recognized supply chain expert with senior leadership roles at Advance Auto Parts and Walgreens Boots Alliance. He previously oversaw large, complex supply chains and major integrations, and MSC’s Board expects his background to support operational improvements and customer service performance.

How will MSC Industrial Direct (MSM) compensate new director Reuben Slone?

Beginning with his first full-year term, Reuben Slone is eligible for a $100,000 annual cash retainer for Board service and an annual restricted stock unit grant valued at $137,500. The RSUs vest on the first anniversary of grant, with retainers paid and pro-rated quarterly in arrears.

What Board role will Reuben Slone have at MSC Industrial Direct (MSM)?

Reuben Slone has been elected as an independent, non-executive member of the Board of Directors and will serve on the Audit Committee. His appointment increases the Board size to eleven members and aligns with MSC’s standard governance and committee structure for independent directors.

Did MSC Industrial Direct (MSM) disclose any related-party transactions with Reuben Slone?

MSC Industrial Direct stated there are no transactions involving the company or its subsidiaries in which Reuben Slone has, or will have, a direct or indirect material interest requiring disclosure under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K, indicating no reportable related-party dealings tied to his appointment.

Where can investors find more details on MSC Industrial Direct’s (MSM) announcement about Reuben Slone?

More details are provided in the attached press release labeled Exhibit 99.1, which is furnished under Item 7.01. The release describes his background, expected contributions to MSC’s operations, and includes investor and media contact information for follow-up questions.

Filing Exhibits & Attachments

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Press Releases

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