American Century files 13G/A showing 4.7% stake

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

American Century Investment Management, Inc., American Century Companies, Inc. and Stowers Institute for Medical Research filed an amendment to a Schedule 13G/A reporting beneficial ownership of 2,612,963 shares of MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc. common stock, representing 4.7% of the class as shown on the cover page.

The filing lists 2,517,478 shares as sole voting power and identifies CUSIP 553530106; signatories include John Pak and Joselyn Verschelden.

Key Figures

Beneficial ownership: 2,612,963 shares Sole voting power: 2,517,478 shares Percent of class: 4.7% +2 more

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Beneficial ownership 2,612,963 shares reported on cover page

Sole voting power 2,517,478 shares sole voting power reported on cover page

Percent of class 4.7% percent of class reported on cover page

CUSIP 553530106 common stock identifier

Cover page date 03/31/2026 date shown near cover data

Key Terms

Schedule 13G/A, Sole Dispositive Power, Beneficial ownership, Investment adviser

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Schedule 13G/A regulatory

"Amendment No. 1 MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc. Common Stock"

A Schedule 13G/A is an amended public filing with the U.S. securities regulator that updates a previous Schedule 13G, disclosing when an individual or group holds a substantial (typically over 5%) stake in a company and is claiming a passive, non‑controlling intent. Investors monitor these updates because rising or falling holdings can signal changing confidence, potential future moves, or shifts in voting power — like watching a public ledger where large shareholders quietly adjust their positions.

Sole Dispositive Power financial

"7 | Sole Dispositive Power 2,612,963.00"

Sole dispositive power is the exclusive legal authority to decide what happens to a security — for example, whether to sell, transfer, or retain shares — without needing anyone else’s permission. Investors care because it signals who truly controls the economic outcome of an investment: like holding the only key to a safe, the holder can realize gains or losses and may trigger regulatory reporting, insider rules, or influence over corporate ownership.

Beneficial ownership financial

"Item 4. | Ownership (a) | Amount beneficially owned"

Beneficial ownership means the person or entity that actually enjoys the benefits of owning shares or other assets — such as receiving dividends, voting rights, or price gains — even if the legal title is held in another name. For investors it matters because knowing who truly controls and profits from a company reveals who can influence decisions, exposes potential conflicts of interest or hidden concentration of power, and affects transparency and risk in the stock.

Investment adviser regulatory

"ACIM serves as investment adviser to various clients"

An investment adviser is a person or firm that professionally manages money and gives recommendations about buying, selling, or holding investments. Like a financial coach or guide, they have a legal duty to act in a client's best financial interest, so their advice, fees and potential conflicts can directly affect returns and risk — making their role important for investors who want informed, accountable help with portfolios.

FAQ

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What stake does American Century report in MSC Industrial (MSM)?

They report beneficial ownership of 2,612,963 shares, equal to 4.7%. The Schedule 13G/A cover page lists 2,517,478 shares with sole voting power and CUSIP 553530106 for the common stock.

Who filed the 13G/A amendment for MSM and who signed it?

Filing parties are ACIM, ACC and Stowers Institute. The amendment is jointly filed and signed by John Pak (Senior Vice President) and Joselyn Verschelden (Authorized Signer).

What voting and dispositive powers are reported in the MSM filing?

The filing shows 2,517,478 shares of sole voting power and 2,612,963 shares of sole dispositive power. Shared voting and dispositive powers are reported as 0.00 in the cover data.

What CUSIP and class of security are covered in this 13G/A for MSM?

The filing covers MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc. common stock, CUSIP 553530106. The issuer address is listed as 515 Broadhollow Road, Melville, New York, 11747.

Does the Schedule 13G/A indicate a group or discretionary accounts?

The filing explains ACIM acts as investment adviser to various clients. It states no single advised client owns more than 5% and lists subsidiary/parent relationships among the filers.

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Accepted by SEC EDGAR 05/01/2026 - 10:18 AM Learn about SEC filing dates

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 13G

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

(Amendment No. 1)

MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc.

(Name of Issuer)

Common Stock

(Title of Class of Securities)

553530106

(CUSIP Number)

03/31/2026

(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement)

Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is filed:

Rule 13d-1(b)

Rule 13d-1(c)

Rule 13d-1(d)

schemaVersion:

SCHEDULE 13G

CUSIP Number(s): 553530106

1

Names of Reporting Persons

American Century Investment Management, Inc.

2

Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)

(a)
(b)

3

Sec Use Only

4

Citizenship or Place of Organization

DELAWARE

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

5	Sole Voting Power 2,517,478.00
6	Shared Voting Power 0.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 2,612,963.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 0.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

2,612,963.00

10

Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

11

Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)

4.7 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

IA

SCHEDULE 13G

CUSIP Number(s): 553530106

1

Names of Reporting Persons

American Century Companies, Inc.

2

Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)

(a)
(b)

3

Sec Use Only

4

Citizenship or Place of Organization

DELAWARE

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

5	Sole Voting Power 2,517,478.00
6	Shared Voting Power 0.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 2,612,963.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 0.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

2,612,963.00

10

Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

11

Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)

4.7 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

HC

SCHEDULE 13G

CUSIP Number(s): 553530106

1

Names of Reporting Persons

Stowers Institute for Medical Research

2

Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)

(a)
(b)

3

Sec Use Only

4

Citizenship or Place of Organization

DELAWARE

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

5	Sole Voting Power 2,517,478.00
6	Shared Voting Power 0.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 2,612,963.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 0.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

2,612,963.00

10

Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

11

Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)

4.7 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

HC

SCHEDULE 13G

Item 1.
(a)	Name of issuer: MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc.
(b)	Address of issuer's principal executive offices: 515 Broadhollow Road, Melville, New York, 11747
Item 2.
(a)	Name of person filing: American Century Investment Management, Inc. American Century Companies, Inc. Stowers Institute for Medical Research
(b)	Address or principal business office or, if none, residence: 4500 Main Street 9th Floor Kansas City, Missouri 64111
(c)	Citizenship: Delaware
(d)	Title of class of securities: Common Stock
(e)	CUSIP No.: 553530106
Item 3.	If this statement is filed pursuant to §§ 240.13d-1(b) or 240.13d-2(b) or (c), check whether the person filing is a:
(a)	Broker or dealer registered under section 15 of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78o);
(b)	Bank as defined in section 3(a)(6) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(c)	Insurance company as defined in section 3(a)(19) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(d)	Investment company registered under section 8 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-8);
(e)	An investment adviser in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(E);
(f)	An employee benefit plan or endowment fund in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(F);
(g)	A parent holding company or control person in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(G);
(h)	A savings associations as defined in Section 3(b) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1813);
(i)	A church plan that is excluded from the definition of an investment company under section 3(c)(14) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-3);
(j)	A non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J). If filing as a non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J), please specify the type of institution:
(k)	Group, in accordance with Rule 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(K).
Item 4.	Ownership
(a)	Amount beneficially owned: See the response(s) to Item 9 on the attached cover page(s).
(b)	Percent of class: See the response(s) to Item 11 on the attached cover page(s).
(c)	Number of shares as to which the person has:
	(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote: See the response(s) to Item 5 on the attached cover page(s).
	(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote: See the response(s) to Item 6 on the attached cover page(s).
	(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: See the response(s) to Item 7 on the attached cover page(s).
	(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: See the response(s) to Item 8 on the attached cover page(s).
Item 5.	Ownership of 5 Percent or Less of a Class.
	Ownership of 5 percent or less of a class
Item 6.	Ownership of more than 5 Percent on Behalf of Another Person.
	If any other person is known to have the right to receive or the power to direct the receipt of dividends from, or the proceeds from the sale of, such securities, a statement to that effect should be included in response to this item and, if such interest relates to more than 5 percent of the class, such person should be identified. A listing of the shareholders of an investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 or the beneficiaries of employee benefit plan, pension fund or endowment fund is not required. Various persons, including the investment companies and separate institutional investor accounts that American Century Investment Management, Inc. ("ACIM") serves as investment adviser, have the right to receive or the power to direct the receipt of dividends from, or the proceeds from the sale of, the securities that are the subject of this schedule. Except as may be otherwise indicated if this is a joint filing, not more than 5% of the class of securities that is the subject of this schedule is owned by any one client advised by ACIM.
Item 7.	Identification and Classification of the Subsidiary Which Acquired the Security Being Reported on by the Parent Holding Company or Control Person.
	If a parent holding company has filed this schedule, pursuant to Rule 13d-1(b)(ii)(G), so indicate under Item 3(g) and attach an exhibit stating the identity and the Item 3 classification of the relevant subsidiary. If a parent holding company has filed this schedule pursuant to Rule 13d-1(c) or Rule 13d-1(d), attach an exhibit stating the identification of the relevant subsidiary. This Item identifies each subsidiary of American Century Companies, Inc. ("ACC"), which is controlled by the Stowers Institute for Medical Research, that is a beneficial owner of securities that are subject of this schedule (the "Subject Securities"). American Century Investment Management, Inc. ("ACIM") is a wholly-owned subsidiary of ACC and an investment adviser registered under Section 203 of the Investment Advisers Act of 1940.
Item 8.	Identification and Classification of Members of the Group.
	If a group has filed this schedule pursuant to §240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J), so indicate under Item 3(j) and attach an exhibit stating the identity and Item 3 classification of each member of the group. If a group has filed this schedule pursuant to §240.13d-1(c) or §240.13d-1(d), attach an exhibit stating the identity of each member of the group. Not applicable
Item 9.	Notice of Dissolution of Group.
	Notice of dissolution of a group may be furnished as an exhibit stating the date of the dissolution and that all further filings with respect to transactions in the security reported on will be filed, if required, by members of the group, in their individual capacity. See Item 5. Not applicable

Item 10.

Certifications:

By signing below I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the securities referred to above were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and were not acquired and are not held for the purpose of or with the effect of changing or influencing the control of the issuer of the securities and were not acquired and are not held in connection with or as a participant in any transaction having that purpose or effect, other than activities solely in connection with a nomination under ?? 240.14a-11.

SIGNATURE

After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.

American Century Investment Management, Inc.

Signature:	American Century Investment Management, Inc.
Name/Title:	/s/ John Pak / Senior Vice President
Date:	05/01/2026

American Century Companies, Inc.

Signature:	American Century Companies, Inc.
Name/Title:	/s/ John Pak / Senior Vice President
Date:	05/01/2026

Stowers Institute for Medical Research

Signature:	Stowers Institute for Medical Research
Name/Title:	/s/ Joselyn Verschelden / Authorized Signer
Date:	05/01/2026

Exhibit Information

EXHIBIT Each of the undersigned hereby agrees and consents to the execution and joint filing on its behalf by American Century Investment Management, Inc. of this Schedule 13G respecting the beneficial ownership of the securities which are the subject of this schedule. Dated this 1st day of May, 2026. AMERICAN CENTURY INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, INC. ("ACIM") AMERICAN CENTURY COMPANIES, INC. ("ACC") By: __/s/ John Pak__________________ John Pak Senior Vice President, ACIM and ACC STOWERS INSTITUTE FOR MEDICAL RESEARCH, solely in its capacity as control entity of ACC By: __/s/ Joselyn Verschelden_________ Joselyn Verschelden Authorized Signer