msm-20230304

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

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FORM 10-Q

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(Mark One)
☒			QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended March 4, 2023
OR
o			TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the transition period from _____ to _____

Commission File Number: 1-14130

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MSC INDUSTRIAL DIRECT CO., INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

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New York (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)			11-3289165 (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

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

(516) 812-2000

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

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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 (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes x No o

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files). Yes x No o

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

Large accelerated filer x

Accelerated

filer o

Non-accelerated filer o

Smaller reporting

company o

Emerging growth

company o

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. o

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes o No x

As of March 15, 2023, 47,257,675 shares of Class A Common Stock and 8,654,010 shares of Class B Common Stock of the registrant were outstanding.

CAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q (this “Report”) contains forward‑looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Discussions containing such forward‑looking statements may be found in Item 2, “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” and Item 3, “Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk” of Part I and Item 1, “Legal Proceedings” and Item 1A, “Risk Factors” of Part II of this Report, as well as within this Report generally. The words “will,” “may,” “believes,” “anticipates,” “thinks,” “expects,” “estimates,” “plans,” “intends,” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward‑looking statements. In addition, any statements which refer to expectations, projections or other characterizations of future events or circumstances, statements involving a discussion of strategy, plans or intentions, statements about management’s assumptions, projections or predictions of future events or market outlook and any other statement other than a statement of present or historical fact are forward‑looking statements. We expressly disclaim any obligation to publicly disclose any revisions to these forward‑looking statements to reflect events or circumstances occurring subsequent to filing this Report with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), except to the extent required by applicable law. These forward‑looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties, including, without limitation, those discussed in Item 2, “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” and Item 3, “Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk” of Part I and Item 1, “Legal Proceedings” and Item 1A, “Risk Factors” of Part II of this Report, as well as in Item 1A, “Risk Factors” of Part I and Item 7, “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” of Part II of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 3, 2022. In addition, new risks may emerge from time to time and it is not possible for management to predict such risks or to assess the impact of such risks on our business or financial results. Accordingly, future results may differ materially from historical results or from those discussed or implied by these forward‑looking statements. Given these risks and uncertainties, the reader should not place undue reliance on these forward‑looking statements. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, the following:

•general economic conditions in the markets in which we operate;

•changing customer and product mixes;

•volatility in commodity and energy prices, the impact of prolonged periods of low, high and rapid inflation, and fluctuations in interest rates;

•competition, including the adoption by competitors of aggressive pricing strategies and sales methods;

•industry consolidation and other changes in the industrial distribution sector;

•our ability to realize the expected benefits from our investment and strategic plans, including our transition from being a spot-buy supplier to a mission-critical partner to our customers;

•our ability to realize the expected cost savings and benefits from our restructuring activities and structural cost reductions;

•the potential impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on our sales, operations and supply chain;

•the retention of key personnel;

•the credit risk of our customers, higher inflation and fluctuations in interest rates;

•the risk of customer cancellation or rescheduling of orders;

•difficulties in calibrating customer demand for our products, which could cause an inability to sell excess products ordered from manufacturers resulting in inventory write-downs or could conversely cause inventory shortages of such products;

•work stoppages, labor shortages or other business interruptions (including those due to extreme weather conditions) at transportation centers, shipping ports, our headquarters or our customer fulfillment centers;

•disruptions or breaches of our information technology systems, or violations of data privacy laws;

•the retention of qualified sales and customer service personnel and metalworking specialists;

•the risk of loss of key suppliers or contractors or key brands or supply chain disruptions, including due to import restrictions or global geopolitical conditions;

•changes to governmental trade or sanctions policies, including the impact from significant import restrictions or tariffs or moratoriums on economic activity with certain countries or regions;

•risks related to opening or expanding our customer fulfillment centers;

•our ability to estimate the cost of healthcare claims incurred under our self-insurance plan;

•litigation risk due to the nature of our business;

•risks associated with the integration of acquired businesses or other strategic transactions;

•financial restrictions on outstanding borrowings;

•our ability to maintain our credit facilities or incur additional borrowings on terms we deem attractive;

•the interest rate uncertainty due to the London InterBank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”) reform;

•the failure to comply with applicable environmental, health and safety laws and regulations and other laws applicable to our business;

•the outcome of government or regulatory proceedings or future litigation;

•goodwill and intangible assets recorded resulting from our acquisitions could be impaired;

•our common stock price may be volatile due to factors outside of our control; and

•the significant control that our principal shareholders exercise over us, which may result in our taking actions or failing to take actions which our other shareholders do not prefer.

MSC INDUSTRIAL DIRECT CO., INC.

QUARTERLY REPORT ON FORM 10-Q

FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED MARCH 4, 2023

TABLE OF CONTENTS


		Page
PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1.	Financial Statements (Unaudited)
	Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of March 4 , 202 3 and September 3 , 20 2 2	1
	Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income for the Thirteen and T wenty -Six Weeks Ended March 4, 2023 and February 26, 2022	2
	Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the Thirteen and T wenty -Six Weeks Ended M arch 4 , 2023 and February 26, 2022	3
	Condensed Consolidated Statements of Shareholders’ Equity for the Thirteen and T wenty -Six Weeks Ended Ma rch 4 , 202 3 and February 26, 2022	4
	Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Twenty -Six Weeks Ended M arch 4, 2023 and February 26, 2022	5
	Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements	6
Item 2.	Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations	20
Item 3.	Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk	31
Item 4.	Controls and Procedures	31
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1.	Legal Proceedings	32
Item 1A.	Risk Factors	32
Item 2.	Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds	32
Item 6.	Exhibits	33
SIGNATURES		34

PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1. Financial Statements

MSC INDUSTRIAL DIRECT CO., INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(In thousands, except share data)


	March 4, 2023		September 3, 2022
	(Unaudited)
ASSETS
Current Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	49,615	$	43,537
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for credit losses of $22,628 and $20,771, respectively	412,687		687,608
Inventories	747,470		715,625
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	104,996		96,853
Total current assets	1,314,768		1,543,623
Property, plant and equipment, net	298,664		286,666
Goodwill	718,179		710,130
Identifiable intangibles, net	117,865		114,328
Operating lease assets	64,299		64,780
Other assets	10,680		9,887
Total assets	$	2,524,455	$	2,729,414
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Current Liabilities:
Current portion of debt including obligations under finance leases	$	275,758	$	325,680
Current portion of operating lease liabilities	19,174		18,560
Accounts payable	207,553		217,378
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities	142,796		164,326
Total current liabilities	645,281		725,944
Long-term debt including obligations under finance leases	273,941		468,912
Noncurrent operating lease liabilities	46,583		47,616
Deferred income taxes and tax uncertainties	124,659		124,659

Total liabilities	1,090,464		1,367,131
Commitments and Contingencies
Shareholders’ Equity:
MSC Industrial Shareholders’ Equity:
Preferred Stock; $0.001 par value; 5,000,000 shares authorized; none issued and outstanding	—		—
Class A Common Stock (one vote per share); $0.001 par value; 100,000,000 shares authorized; 48,509,408 and 48,447,384 shares issued, respectively	49		48
Class B Common Stock (10 votes per share); $0.001 par value; 50,000,000 shares authorized; 8,654,010 and 8,654,010 shares issued and outstanding, respectively	9		9
Additional paid-in capital	824,268		798,408
Retained earnings	725,826		681,292
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(20,437)		(23,121)
Class A treasury stock, at cost, 1,251,733 and 1,228,472 shares, respectively	(108,781)		(106,202)
Total MSC Industrial shareholders’ equity	1,420,934		1,350,434
Noncontrolling interest	13,057		11,849
Total shareholders’ equity	1,433,991		1,362,283
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity	$	2,524,455	$	2,729,414

See accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

MSC INDUSTRIAL DIRECT CO., INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

(In thousands, except per share data)

(Unaudited)


	Thirteen Weeks Ended				Twenty-Six Weeks Ended
	March 4, 2023		February 26, 2022		March 4, 2023		February 26, 2022
Net sales	$	961,632	$	862,522	$	1,919,377	$	1,711,069
Cost of goods sold	564,937		496,247		1,124,883		992,198
Gross profit	396,695		366,275		794,494		718,871
Operating expenses	280,630		265,973		560,325		522,554
Restructuring and other costs	1,783		3,134		3,877		8,417
Income from operations	114,282		97,168		230,292		187,900
Other income (expense):
Interest expense	(5,956)		(3,617)		(12,875)		(7,345)
Interest income	151		21		251		40
Other (expense) income, net	(2,299)		91		(3,639)		(322)
Total other expense	(8,104)		(3,505)		(16,263)		(7,627)
Income before provision for income taxes	106,178		93,663		214,029		180,273
Provision for income taxes	26,863		23,509		53,502		43,862
Net income	79,315		70,154		160,527		136,411
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest	175		223		73		413
Net income attributable to MSC Industrial	$	79,140	$	69,931	$	160,454	$	135,998
Per share data attributable to MSC Industrial:
Net income per common share:
Basic	$	1.42	$	1.25	$	2.87	$	2.44
Diluted	$	1.41	$	1.25	$	2.86	$	2.43
Weighted-average shares used in computing net income per common share:
Basic	55,880		55,799		55,885		55,664
Diluted	56,001		55,971		56,074		55,945

See accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

MSC INDUSTRIAL DIRECT CO., INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

(In thousands)

(Unaudited)


	Thirteen Weeks Ended				Twenty-Six Weeks Ended
	March 4, 2023		February 26, 2022		March 4, 2023		February 26, 2022
Net income, as reported	$	79,315	$	70,154	$	160,527	$	136,411
Other comprehensive income, net of tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustments	2,549		3,768		3,819		(1,224)
Comprehensive income(1)	81,864		73,922		164,346		135,187
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interest:
Net income	(175)		(223)		(73)		(413)
Foreign currency translation adjustments	(800)		(824)		(1,135)		87
Comprehensive income attributable to MSC Industrial	$	80,889	$	72,875	$	163,138	$	134,861

(1)There were no material taxes associated with other comprehensive income during the thirteen- and twenty-six-week periods ended March 4, 2023 and February 26, 2022.

See accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

MSC INDUSTRIAL DIRECT CO., INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

(In thousands, except per share data)

(Unaudited)


	Thirteen Weeks Ended				Twenty-Six Weeks Ended
	March 4, 2023		February 26, 2022		March 4, 2023		February 26, 2022
Class A Common Stock
Beginning Balance	$	49	$	48	$	48	$	48
Associate Incentive Plans	—		—		1		—
Ending Balance	49		48		49		48
Class B Common Stock
Beginning Balance	9		9		9		9

Ending Balance	9		9		9		9
Additional Paid-in Capital
Beginning Balance	814,493		756,314		798,408		740,867
Associate Incentive Plans	9,800		9,842		25,915		25,289
Repurchase and retirement of Class A Common Stock	(25)		—		(55)		—
Ending Balance	824,268		766,156		824,268		766,156
Retained Earnings
Beginning Balance	703,565		556,586		681,292		532,315
Net Income	79,140		69,931		160,454		135,998
Repurchase and retirement of Class A Common Stock	(12,240)		—		(26,522)		—
Regular cash dividends declared on Class A Common Stock	(37,269)		(35,356)		(74,639)		(70,605)
Regular cash dividends declared on Class B Common Stock	(6,837)		(6,490)		(13,674)		(12,981)


Dividend equivalents declared, net of cancellations	(533)		(388)		(1,085)		(444)
Ending Balance	725,826		584,283		725,826		584,283
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
Beginning Balance	(22,186)		(22,065)		(23,121)		(17,984)
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment	1,749		2,944		2,684		(1,137)
Ending Balance	(20,437)		(19,121)		(20,437)		(19,121)
Treasury Stock
Beginning Balance	(109,592)		(108,138)		(106,202)		(104,384)
Associate Incentive Plans	1,014		991		1,851		1,796
Repurchases of Class A Common Stock	(203)		(254)		(4,430)		(4,813)
Ending Balance	(108,781)		(107,401)		(108,781)		(107,401)
Total Shareholders’ Equity Attributable to MSC Industrial	1,420,934		1,223,974		1,420,934		1,223,974
Noncontrolling Interest
Beginning Balance	12,082		10,280		11,849		11,001
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment	800		824		1,135		(87)
Net Income	175		223		73		413
Ending Balance	13,057		11,327		13,057		11,327
Total Shareholders’ Equity	$	1,433,991	$	1,235,301	$	1,433,991	$	1,235,301
Dividends declared per Class A Common Share	$	0.79	$	0.75	$	1.58	$	1.50
Dividends declared per Class B Common Share	$	0.79	$	0.75	$	1.58	$	1.50

See accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

MSC INDUSTRIAL DIRECT CO., INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(In thousands)

(Unaudited)


	Twenty-Six Weeks Ended
	March 4, 2023		February 26, 2022
Cash Flows from Operating Activities:
Net income	$	160,527	$	136,411
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	37,223		34,985
Non-cash operating lease cost	9,883		8,012
Stock-based compensation	9,969		10,189
Loss on disposal of property, plant and equipment	249		230
Provision for credit losses	5,490		4,245
Deferred income taxes	—		(341)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable	273,835		(64,293)
Inventories	(27,787)		(34,024)
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	(6,926)		(8,358)
Operating lease liabilities	(9,820)		(8,136)
Other assets	(552)		(1,492)
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	(35,651)		(20,007)
Total adjustments	255,913		(78,990)
Net cash provided by operating activities	416,440		57,421
Cash Flows from Investing Activities:
Expenditures for property, plant and equipment	(40,571)		(31,179)
Cash used in business acquisitions, net of cash acquired	(20,533)		—
Net cash used in investing activities	(61,104)		(31,179)
Cash Flows from Financing Activities:
Repurchases of Class A Common Stock	(31,007)		(4,813)
Payments of regular cash dividends	(88,313)		(83,586)
Proceeds from sale of Class A Common Stock in connection with associate stock purchase plan	2,332		2,259
Proceeds from exercise of Class A Common Stock options	12,775		12,053
Borrowings under credit facilities	208,000		184,000
Payments under credit facilities	(403,000)		(134,500)
Borrowings under financing obligations	1,061		1,058
Payments under Shelf Facility Agreements and Private Placement Debt	(50,000)		—
Other, net	(1,171)		(1,387)
Net cash used in financing activities	(349,323)		(24,916)
Effect of foreign exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	65		(108)
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents	6,078		1,218
Cash and cash equivalents—beginning of period	43,537		40,536
Cash and cash equivalents—end of period	$	49,615	$	41,754

Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow Information:
Cash paid for income taxes	$	58,641	$	63,909
Cash paid for interest	$	10,327	$	7,068

See accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

MSC INDUSTRIAL DIRECT CO., INC.

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

(Dollar amounts and shares in thousands, except per share data)

(Unaudited)

Note 1. Basis of Presentation

The unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements have been prepared by the management of MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc. (together with its wholly owned subsidiaries and entities in which it maintains a controlling financial interest, “MSC Industrial” or the “Company”) and in the opinion of management include all normal recurring adjustments necessary to present fairly the Company’s financial position as of March 4, 2023 and September 3, 2022, results of operations for the thirteen and twenty-six weeks ended March 4, 2023 and February 26, 2022, and cash flows for the twenty-six weeks ended March 4, 2023 and February 26, 2022. The financial information as of September 3, 2022 was derived from the Company’s audited Consolidated Financial Statements included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 3, 2022.

Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America have been condensed or omitted pursuant to the rules and regulations of the SEC. The Company, however, believes that the disclosures contained in this Report comply with the requirements of Section 13(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), for a Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and are adequate to make the information presented not misleading. The unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements and these Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements should be read in conjunction with the audited Consolidated Financial Statements and Notes thereto included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 3, 2022.

Fiscal Year

The Company operates on a 52/53-week fiscal year ending on the Saturday closest to August 31st of each year. References to “fiscal year 2023” refer to the period from September 4, 2022 to September 2, 2023, which is a 52-week fiscal year. References to “fiscal year 2022” refer to the period from August 29, 2021 to September 3, 2022, which was a 53-week fiscal year. The fiscal quarters ended March 4, 2023 and February 26, 2022 refer to the thirteen weeks ended as of those dates.

Principles of Consolidation

The unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements include the accounts of MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc., its wholly owned subsidiaries and entities in which it maintains a controlling financial interest. All significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.

Impact of Economic Trends

The United States economy has experienced and continues to experience disruptions in the supply of certain products and services and tight conditions in the labor market. These disruptions and conditions have contributed to an inflationary environment which, while falling, remains elevated and has affected the price and, at times, the availability of certain products and services necessary for the Company’s operations, including fuel, labor and certain products the Company sells or the inputs for such products. Such disruptions and conditions have impacted, and may continue to impact in the future, the Company’s business, financial condition and results of operations.

As a result of recent high inflation and elevated freight, labor and fuel costs, as well as periodic supply chain disruptions, the Company has implemented price realization strategies in response to increased costs the Company faces and has invested in improved warehouse automation to mitigate the effects of labor inflation. The Company has also placed a larger emphasis on category management and has implemented a category line review process intended to reduce costs and streamline operational efficiencies in the supply chain. This includes a renewed focus on improved product assortment, supplier portfolio, and overall cost position. Furthermore, in light of disruptions to availability and increased or uncertain shipping times, the Company is maintaining higher purchasing levels than it did prior to its fiscal year 2020 in order to ensure sufficient inventory supply to meet customer demand.

MSC INDUSTRIAL DIRECT CO., INC.

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

(Dollar amounts and shares in thousands, except per share data)

(Unaudited)

Recently Adopted Accounting Standards

In November 2021, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (the “FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update 2021-10, Government Assistance (Topic 832): Disclosures by Business Entities about Government Assistance, which provides for additional disclosures and added transparency for entities which receive government assistance. This includes disclosure of the type of government assistance received, the entity’s method of accounting, and the impact on the entity’s financial statements. This guidance is for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2021. The guidance was adopted by the Company for fiscal year 2023 and will be applied prospectively. The Company anticipates disclosures within its Annual Report on Form 10-K for fiscal year 2023 related to the Employee Retention Credit (the “ERC”) provision provided under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (the “CARES Act”).

Other pronouncements issued by the FASB or other authoritative accounting standards groups with future effective dates are either not applicable or are not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

Note 2. Revenue

Revenue Recognition

Net sales include product revenue and shipping and handling charges, net of estimated sales returns and any related sales incentives. Revenue is measured as the amount of consideration the Company expects to receive in exchange for transferring products. All revenue is recognized when the Company satisfies its performance obligations under the contract, and invoicing occurs at approximately the same point in time. The Company recognizes revenue once the customer obtains control of the products. The Company’s product sales have standard payment terms that do not exceed one year. The Company considers shipping and handling as activities to fulfill its performance obligations. Substantially all of the Company’s contracts have a single performance obligation, to deliver products, and are short-term in nature. The Company estimates product returns based on historical return rates. Total accrued sales returns were $7,842 and $7,198 as of March 4, 2023 and September 3, 2022, respectively, and are reported as Accrued expenses and other current liabilities in the unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. Sales taxes and value-added taxes in foreign jurisdictions that are collected from customers and remitted to governmental authorities are accounted for on a net basis and therefore are excluded from net sales.

Consideration Payable to Customers

The Company offers customers sales incentives, which primarily consist of volume rebates, and upfront sign-on payments. These volume rebates and sign-on payments are not in exchange for a distinct good or service and result in a reduction of net sales from the goods transferred to the customer at the later of when the related revenue is recognized or when the Company promises to pay the consideration. The Company estimates its volume rebate accruals and records its sign-on payments based on various factors, including contract terms, historical experience, and performance levels. Total accrued sales incentives, primarily related to volume rebates, were $29,815 and $25,274 as of March 4, 2023 and September 3, 2022, respectively, and are included in Accrued expenses and other current liabilities in the unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. Sign-on payments, not yet recognized as a reduction of net sales, are recorded in Prepaid expenses and other current assets in the unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets and were $2,087 and $2,210 as of March 4, 2023 and September 3, 2022, respectively.

Contract Assets and Liabilities

The Company records a contract asset when it has a right to payment from a customer that is conditioned on events other than the passage of time. The Company records a contract liability when customers prepay but the Company has not yet satisfied its performance obligations. The Company did not have material contract assets or liabilities as of March 4, 2023 and September 3, 2022.

MSC INDUSTRIAL DIRECT CO., INC.

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

(Dollar amounts and shares in thousands, except per share data)

(Unaudited)

Disaggregation of Revenue

The Company operates in one operating and reportable segment as a distributor of metalworking and maintenance, repair and operations (“MRO”) products and services. The Company serves a large number of customers of various types and in diverse industries, which are subject to different economic and industry factors. The Company’s presentation of net sales by customer end-market, customer type and geography most reasonably depicts how the nature, amount, timing and uncertainty of Company revenue and cash flows are affected by economic and industry factors. The Company does not disclose net sales information by product category as it is impracticable to do so as a result of its numerous product offerings and the way its business is managed.

The following table presents the Company’s percentage of revenue by customer end-market for the thirteen- and twenty-six-week periods ended March 4, 2023 and February 26, 2022:


	Thirteen Weeks Ended				Twenty-Six Weeks Ended
	March 4, 2023		February 26, 2022 (1)		March 4, 2023		February 26, 2022 (1)
Manufacturing Heavy	49	%	49	%	49	%	49	%
Manufacturing Light	20	%	21	%	20	%	21	%
Public Sector	8	%	7	%	8	%	7	%
Retail/Wholesale	7	%	8	%	7	%	8	%
Commercial Services	4	%	4	%	4	%	4	%
Other (2)	12	%	11	%	12	%	11	%
Total	100	%	100	%	100	%	100	%

(1)Includes the effect of a prior year period reclassification of end-markets in fiscal year 2022.

(2)The Other category includes individual customer and small business net sales not assigned to a specific industry classification.

The Company groups customers into three categories by type of customer: national account, public sector and core and other. National account customers are Fortune 1000 companies, large privately held companies, and international companies primarily doing business in North America. Public sector customers are governments and their instrumentalities such as federal agencies, state governments, and public sector healthcare providers. Federal government customers include the United States Marine Corps, the United States Coast Guard, the United States Postal Service, the United States General Services Administration, the United States Department of Defense, the United States Department of Energy, large and small military bases, Veterans Affairs hospitals, and correctional facilities. The Company has individual state and local contracts and has also been awarded partnerships with several state co-operatives. Core and other customers are those customers that are not national account customers or public sector customers.

The following table presents the Company’s percentage of revenue by customer type for the thirteen- and twenty-six-week periods ended March 4, 2023 and February 26, 2022:


	Thirteen Weeks Ended				Twenty-Six Weeks Ended
	March 4, 2023		February 26, 2022		March 4, 2023		February 26, 2022
National Account Customers	38	%	37	%	38	%	37	%
Public Sector Customers	8	%	7	%	8	%	7	%
Core and Other Customers	54	%	56	%	54	%	56	%
Total	100	%	100	%	100	%	100	%

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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

(Dollar amounts and shares in thousands, except per share data)

(Unaudited)

The Company’s revenue originating from the following geographic areas were as follows for the thirteen- and twenty-six-week periods ended March 4, 2023 and February 26, 2022:


	Thirteen Weeks Ended				Twenty-Six Weeks Ended
	March 4, 2023		February 26, 2022		March 4, 2023		February 26, 2022
United States	95	%	95	%	95	%	94	%
Mexico	2	%	2	%	2	%	3	%
Canada	1	%	1	%	2	%	1	%
North America	98	%	98	%	99	%	98	%
Other foreign countries	2	%	2	%	1	%	2	%
Total	100	%	100	%	100	%	100	%

Note 3. Net Income per Share

Net income per share is computed by dividing net income by the weighted-average number of shares of the Company’s Class A Common Stock, par value $0.001 per share (“Class A Common Stock”), and the Company’s Class B Common Stock, par value $0.001 per share (“Class B Common Stock” and, together with Class A Common Stock, “Common Stock”), outstanding during the period. Diluted net income per share is computed by dividing net income by the weighted-average number of shares of Common Stock outstanding during the period, including potentially dilutive shares of Common Stock equivalents outstanding during the period. The dilutive effect of potential shares of Common Stock is determined using the treasury stock method. The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted net income per common share under the treasury stock method for the thirteen- and twenty-six-week periods ended March 4, 2023 and February 26, 2022.


	Thirteen Weeks Ended				Twenty-Six Weeks Ended
	March 4, 2023		February 26, 2022		March 4, 2023		February 26, 2022
Numerator:
Net income attributable to MSC Industrial as reported	$	79,140	$	69,931	$	160,454	$	135,998
Denominator:
Weighted-average shares outstanding for basic net income per share	55,880		55,799		55,885		55,664
Effect of dilutive securities	121		172		189		281
Weighted-average shares outstanding for diluted net income per share	56,001		55,971		56,074		55,945
Net income per share:
Basic	$	1.42	$	1.25	$	2.87	$	2.44
Diluted	$	1.41	$	1.25	$	2.86	$	2.43

Potentially dilutive securities	215		364		225		379

Potentially dilutive securities attributable to outstanding stock options and restricted stock units are excluded from the calculation of diluted net income per share when the combined exercise price and average unamortized fair value are greater than the average market price of Class A Common Stock, and, therefore, their inclusion would be anti-dilutive.

Note 4. Stock-Based Compensation

The Company accounts for all stock-based payments in accordance with Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 718, “Compensation—Stock Compensation,” as amended. Stock-based compensation expense, net

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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

(Dollar amounts and shares in thousands, except per share data)

(Unaudited)

included in Operating expenses for the thirteen- and twenty-six-week periods ended March 4, 2023 and February 26, 2022 was as follows:


	Thirteen Weeks Ended				Twenty-Six Weeks Ended
	March 4, 2023		February 26, 2022		March 4, 2023		February 26, 2022
Stock options	$	—	$	217	$	101	$	805
Restricted stock units	3,957		3,306		7,668		8,009
Performance share units	945		889		2,040		1,197
Associate Stock Purchase Plan	77		88		160		178
Total	4,979		4,500		9,969		10,189
Deferred income tax benefit	(1,259)		(1,139)		(2,492)		(2,476)
Stock-based compensation expense, net	$	3,720	$	3,361	$	7,477	$	7,713

Stock Options

The Company discontinued its grants of stock options in fiscal year 2020. The fair value of each option grant in previous fiscal years was estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option pricing model.

A summary of the Company’s stock option activity for the twenty-six-week period ended March 4, 2023 is as follows:


	Options	Weighted-Average Exercise Price per Share		Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Term (in years)	Aggregate Intrinsic Value
Outstanding on September 3, 2022	614	$	78.96
Granted	—	—
Exercised	(171)	74.57
Canceled/Forfeited/Expired	(25)	80.40
Outstanding on March 4, 2023	418	$	80.67	2.0	$	2,201
Exercisable on March 4, 2023	418	$	80.67	2.0	$	2,201

The aggregate intrinsic value of options exercised, which represents the difference between the exercise price and the market value of Class A Common Stock measured at each individual exercise date, during the twenty-six-week periods ended March 4, 2023 and February 26, 2022 was $1,563 and $3,351, respectively. The unrecognized stock‑based compensation cost related to stock option expense was fully amortized at March 4, 2023.

Performance Share Units

In fiscal year 2020, the Company began granting performance share units (“PSUs”) as part of its long-term stock-based compensation program. PSUs cliff vest after a three year performance period based on the achievement of specific performance goals as set forth in the applicable award agreement. Based on the extent to which the performance goals are achieved, vested shares may range from 0% to 200% of the target award amount.

The following table summarizes all transactions related to PSUs under the MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc. 2015 Omnibus Incentive Plan (the “2015 Omnibus Incentive Plan”) and the MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc. 2023 Omnibus

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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

(Dollar amounts and shares in thousands, except per share data)

(Unaudited)

Incentive Plan (the “2023 Omnibus Incentive Plan”) (based on target award amounts) for the twenty-six-week period ended March 4, 2023:


	Shares	Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value
Non-vested PSUs at September 3, 2022	88	$	80.04
Granted	51	82.16
PSU adjustment (1)	4	76.32
Vested	(26)	76.32
Canceled/Forfeited	(1)	83.75
Non-vested PSUs at March 4, 2023 (2)	116	$	81.84

(1)PSU adjustment represents the net PSUs awarded above or below their target grants resulting from the achievement of performance goals above or below the performance targets established at grant. One grant goal was achieved at 116% of its target based on fiscal year 2020 through fiscal year 2022 financial results.

(2)Excludes approximately 10 shares of accrued incremental dividend equivalent rights on outstanding PSUs granted under the 2015 Omnibus Incentive Plan and the 2023 Omnibus Incentive Plan.

The fair value of each PSU is the closing stock price on the New York Stock Exchange (the “NYSE”) of Class A Common Stock on the date of grant. PSUs are expensed over the three year performance period of each respective grant. Forfeitures of share-based awards are estimated at the time of grant and revised, if necessary, in subsequent periods if actual forfeitures differ from those estimates. The Company uses historical data to estimate pre-vesting PSU forfeitures and records stock-based compensation expense only for PSU awards that are expected to vest. Upon vesting, subject to the achievement of specific performance goals, a portion of the PSU award may be withheld to satisfy the statutory income tax withholding obligation, and the remaining PSUs will be settled in shares of Class A Common Stock. These awards accrue dividend equivalents on the underlying PSUs (in the form of additional stock units) based on dividends declared on Class A Common Stock and these dividend equivalents are paid to the award recipient in the form of unrestricted shares of Class A Common Stock on the vesting dates of the underlying PSUs, subject to the same performance vesting requirements. The unrecognized stock-based compensation cost related to the PSUs at March 4, 2023 was $6,702 and is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 1.9 years.

Restricted Stock Units

A summary of the Company’s non-vested restricted stock unit (“RSU”) award activity under the 2015 Omnibus Incentive Plan and the 2023 Omnibus Incentive Plan for the twenty-six-week period ended March 4, 2023 is as follows:


	Shares	Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value
Non-vested RSUs at September 3, 2022	448	$	79.71
Granted	215	82.23
Vested	(162)	79.34
Canceled/Forfeited	(8)	81.18
Non-vested RSUs at March 4, 2023 (1)	493	$	80.90

(1)Excludes approximately 42 shares of accrued incremental dividend equivalent rights on outstanding RSUs granted under the 2015 Omnibus Incentive Plan and the 2023 Omnibus Incentive Plan.

The fair value of each RSU is the closing stock price on the NYSE of Class A Common Stock on the date of grant. RSUs are expensed over the vesting period of each respective grant. Forfeitures of share-based awards are estimated at the time of grant and revised, if necessary, in subsequent periods if actual forfeitures differ from those estimates. The Company uses historical data to estimate pre-vesting RSU forfeitures and records stock-based compensation expense only for RSU

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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

(Dollar amounts and shares in thousands, except per share data)

(Unaudited)

awards that are expected to vest. Upon vesting, a portion of the RSU award may be withheld to satisfy the statutory income tax withholding obligation, and the remaining RSUs will be settled in shares of Class A Common Stock. These awards accrue dividend equivalents on the underlying RSUs (in the form of additional stock units) based on dividends declared on Class A Common Stock and these dividend equivalents are paid to the award recipient in the form of unrestricted shares of Class A Common Stock on the vesting dates of the underlying RSUs. The unrecognized stock-based compensation cost related to the RSUs at March 4, 2023 was $33,190 and is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 2.9 years.

Note 5. Fair Value

Fair value accounting standards define fair value as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. The below fair value hierarchy prioritizes the inputs used to measure fair value into three levels, with Level 1 being of the highest priority. The three levels of inputs used to measure fair value are as follows:

Level 1— Observable inputs that reflect quoted prices (unadjusted) for identical assets or liabilities in active markets.

Level 2— Include other inputs that are directly or indirectly observable in the marketplace.

Level 3— Unobservable inputs which are supported by little or no market activity.

The Company’s financial instruments include cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, accounts payable and outstanding indebtedness. Cash and cash equivalents include investments in a money market fund which are reported at fair value. The fair value of money market funds is determined using quoted prices for identical investments in active markets, which are considered to be Level 1 inputs within the fair value hierarchy. The Company uses a market approach to determine the fair value of its debt instruments, utilizing quoted prices in active markets, interest rates and other relevant information generated by market transactions involving similar instruments. Therefore, the inputs used to measure the fair value of the Company’s debt instruments are classified as Level 2 within the fair value hierarchy. The reported carrying amounts of the Company’s financial instruments approximated their fair values as of March 4, 2023 and February 26, 2022.

During the thirteen- and twenty-six-week periods ended March 4, 2023 and February 26, 2022, the Company had no material remeasurements of non-financial assets or liabilities at fair value on a non-recurring basis subsequent to their initial recognition.

Note 6. Accounts Receivable

Accounts receivables at March 4, 2023 and September 3, 2022 consisted of the following:


	March 4, 2023		September 3, 2022
Accounts receivable	$	435,315	$	708,379
Less: allowance for credit losses	22,628		20,771
Accounts receivable, net	$	412,687	$	687,608

On December 19, 2022, the Company entered into a Receivables Purchase Agreement (the “RPA”), by and among MSC A/R Holding Co., LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company (the “Receivables Subsidiary”), as seller, the Company, as master servicer, certain purchasers from time to time party thereto (collectively, the “Purchasers”), and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as administrative agent (the “Agent”). The RPA matures on December 19, 2025 and is subject to customary termination events related to transactions of this type. Additionally, the Receivables Subsidiary also entered into a Receivables Sale Agreement, dated as of December 19, 2022, by and between the Receivables Subsidiary, as buyer and Sid Tool Co., Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company, as originator.

Under the RPA, the Receivables Subsidiary may sell receivables to the Purchasers in amounts up to $300,000. The receivables will be sold to the Purchasers in consideration for the Purchasers making payments of cash, which is referred to

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(Dollar amounts and shares in thousands, except per share data)

(Unaudited)

as “capital” for purposes of the RPA, to the Receivables Subsidiary in accordance with the terms of the RPA. The Receivables Subsidiary may sell receivables to the Purchasers so long as certain conditions are satisfied, including that, at any date of determination, the aggregate capital paid to the Receivables Subsidiary does not exceed a “capital coverage amount”, equal to an adjusted net receivables pool balance minus a required reserve. Each Purchaser’s share of capital accrues yield at one-month Term SOFR (as defined in the RPA) plus a margin.

The parties intend that the conveyance of receivables to the Agent, for the ratable benefit of the Purchasers, will constitute a purchase and sale of receivables and not a pledge for security. The Receivables Subsidiary has guaranteed to each Purchaser and the Agent the prompt payment of sold receivables, and, to secure the prompt payment and performance of such guaranteed obligations, the Receivables Subsidiary has granted a security interest to the Agent, for the benefit of the Purchasers, in all assets of the Receivables Subsidiary. The assets of the Receivables Subsidiary are not available to pay the Company’s creditors or any affiliate thereof. In the capacity as master servicer under the RPA, the Company is responsible for administering and collecting receivables and has made customary representations, warranties, covenants and indemnities.

The proceeds of the RPA are classified as operating activities in the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows for the twenty-six weeks ended March 4, 2023 and were used to pay down balances on the Amended Revolving Credit Facility (as defined below). Cash received from collections of sold receivables is used by the Receivables Subsidiary to fund additional purchases of receivables on a revolving basis or to return all or any portion of outstanding capital of the Purchasers. Subsequent collections on the pledged receivables, which have not been sold, will be classified as operating cash flows at the time of collection.

As of March 4, 2023, the amount sold to the Purchasers was $300,000 which was derecognized from the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet as of that date. As collateral against sold receivables, the Receivables Subsidiary maintains a certain level of unsold receivables, which was $327,114 as of March 4, 2023.

Total receivables sold under the RPA were $543,124 as of March 4, 2023. Total cash collections under the RPA were $243,121 as of March 4, 2023. The fair value of the sold receivables approximated book value due to their credit quality and short-term nature, and as a result, no gain or loss on sale of receivables was recorded.

The receivables sold incur fees due to the Purchasers and $3,323 of such fees were recorded within Other (expense) income, net in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income for the thirteen weeks ended March 4, 2023. The financial covenants under the RPA are substantially the same as those under the Credit Facilities, the Private Placement Debt and the Shelf Facility Agreements (each, as defined below). See Note 8, “Debt” for more information about these financial covenants.

Note 7. Business Combinations

In January 2023, the Company acquired certain assets and assumed certain liabilities of Buckeye Industrial Supply Co. (“Buckeye”), an Ohio-based metalworking distributor, and Tru-Edge Grinding, Inc. (“Tru-Edge”), an Ohio-based custom tool manufacturer, for aggregate consideration of $22,740, which includes cash paid of $20,500, the fair value of contingent consideration to be paid out of $2,294, and a post-closing working capital adjustment in the amount of $54 received from the sellers that is subject to finalization. Total cash consideration funded by the Company came from available cash resources. The fair value of the contingent consideration to be paid out represents the present value of the $3,500 contingent consideration as of the acquisition date based on a probability-weighted fair value measurement.

Buckeye primarily serves the metalworking needs of large manufacturers. MSC Industrial plans to build on Buckeye’s technical, high-touch relationships and value-added services by offering customers access to its extensive product portfolio to support customers’ full metalworking and MRO needs. Tru-Edge brings new capabilities to MSC Industrial, including the design and manufacture of parts from scratch with a strong focus in the automotive and medical markets. The Company expects to drive revenue growth in its existing Midwest manufacturing customer base by leveraging the services provided by Tru-Edge. The Company believes the technical expertise and value-added services provided by Tru-Edge will support its effort to drive cost savings for its customers.

This acquisition was accounted for as a single business acquisition pursuant to ASC Topic 805, “Business Combinations” (“ASC Topic 805”). As required by ASC Topic 805, the Company allocated the consideration to assets and

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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

(Dollar amounts and shares in thousands, except per share data)

(Unaudited)

liabilities based on their estimated fair value at the acquisition date. The Company’s purchase accounting as of March 4, 2023 is preliminary primarily due to the pending final valuation and an expected working capital adjustment to the purchase price.

The following table summarizes the amounts of identified assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on the estimated fair value at the acquisition date:


Inventories	$	1,019
Accounts receivable	2,745
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	27
Identifiable intangibles	10,600
Goodwill	8,177
Property, plant and equipment	1,291
Total assets acquired	$	23,859
Accounts payable	1,090
Accrued liabilities	29
Total liabilities assumed	$	1,119
Total purchase price consideration	$	22,740

Acquired identifiable intangible assets with a fair value of $10,600 consisted of customer relationships of $9,500 with a useful life of 10 years and trade names of $1,100 with useful lives of five years and 20 years for Buckeye and Tru-Edge, respectively. The goodwill amount of $8,177 represents the excess of the purchase price over the fair value of the net tangible and intangible assets acquired. The primary items that generated the goodwill were the premiums paid by the Company for the right to control the business acquired and the benefit from adding a highly complementary provider of metalworking tools and supplies, as well as the design and manufacturing of parts. This goodwill will not be amortized and will be included in the Company’s periodic test for impairment at least annually. The goodwill is deductible for income tax purposes.

The amount of combined revenue and income before provision for income taxes from Buckeye and Tru-Edge included in the Company’s unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income for the thirteen- and twenty-six-week periods ended March 4, 2023 was $4,540 and $201, respectively. In addition, for the thirteen- and twenty-six-week periods ended March 4, 2023, the Company incurred non-recurring transaction and integration costs relating to the acquisition totaling $244 and $341, respectively, which are included in Operating expenses in the Company’s unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income.

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(Dollar amounts and shares in thousands, except per share data)

(Unaudited)

Note 8. Debt

Debt at March 4, 2023 and September 3, 2022 consisted of the following:


	March 4, 2023			September 3, 2022
Amended Revolving Credit Facility	$	50,000		$	245,000
Uncommitted Credit Facilities	200,000			200,000
Long-Term Note Payable	4,750			4,750
Private Placement Debt:
2.65% Senior Notes, Series A, due July 28, 2023	75,000			75,000
2.90% Senior Notes, Series B, due July 28, 2026	100,000			100,000
3.79% Senior Notes, due June 11, 2025	20,000			20,000
2.60% Senior Notes, due March 5, 2027	50,000			50,000
3.04% Senior Notes, due January 12, 2023(1)	—			50,000
2.40% Series 2019A Notes, due March 5, 2024(1)	50,000			50,000
Financing arrangements	531			88
Obligations under finance leases	640			1,180
Less: unamortized debt issuance costs	(1,222)			(1,426)
Total debt, including obligations under finance leases	$	549,699		$	794,592
Less: current portion	(275,758)		(2)	(325,680)		(3)
Total long-term debt, including obligations under finance leases	$	273,941		$	468,912

(1)Represents private placement debt issued under the Shelf Facility Agreements.

(2)Consists of $200,000 from the Uncommitted Credit Facilities (as defined below), $75,000 from the 2.65% Senior Notes, Series A, due July 28, 2023, $531 from financing arrangements, $605 from obligations under finance leases and net of unamortized debt issuance costs of $378 expected to be amortized in the next 12 months.

(3)Consists of $200,000 from the Uncommitted Credit Facilities, $50,000 from the 3.04% Senior Notes, due January 12, 2023, $75,000 from the 2.65% Senior Notes, Series A, due July 28, 2023, $88 from financing arrangements, $996 from obligations under finance leases and net of unamortized debt issuance costs of $404 expected to be amortized in the next 12 months.

Amended Revolving Credit Facility

In April 2017, the Company entered into a $600,000 revolving credit facility, which was subsequently amended and extended in August 2021 (as amended, the “Amended Revolving Credit Facility”). The Amended Revolving Credit Facility, which matures on August 24, 2026, provides for a five year unsecured revolving loan facility on a committed basis. The interest rate for borrowings under the Amended Revolving Credit Facility is based on either LIBOR or a base rate, plus a spread based on the Company’s consolidated leverage ratio at the end of each fiscal reporting quarter. The Amended Revolving Credit Facility also includes procedures for the succession from LIBOR to an alternative benchmark rate. Depending on the interest period the Company selects, interest may be payable every one, two or three months. Interest is reset at the end of each interest period. The Company currently elects to have loans under the Amended Revolving Credit Facility bear interest based on LIBOR with one-month interest periods.

The Amended Revolving Credit Facility permits up to $50,000 to be used to fund letters of credit. The Amended Revolving Credit Facility also permits the Company to request one or more incremental term loan facilities and/or to increase the revolving loan commitments in an aggregate amount not to exceed $300,000. Subject to certain limitations, each such incremental term loan facility or revolving loan commitment increase will be on terms as agreed to by the Company, the administrative agent and the lenders providing such financing. Outstanding letters of credit were $5,269 at both March 4, 2023 and September 3, 2022.

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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

(Dollar amounts and shares in thousands, except per share data)

(Unaudited)

Uncommitted Credit Facilities

During fiscal year 2023, the Company extended all three of its uncommitted credit facilities. These facilities (collectively, the “Uncommitted Credit Facilities” and, together with the Amended Revolving Credit Facility, the “Credit Facilities”) total $203,000 in aggregate maximum uncommitted availability, under which $200,000 was outstanding at both March 4, 2023 and September 3, 2022, and is included in the Current portion of debt including obligations under finance leases on the Company’s unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. The interest rate on the Uncommitted Credit Facilities is based on the Secured Overnight Financing Rate. Borrowings under the Uncommitted Credit Facilities are due at the end of the applicable interest period, which is typically one month but may be up to six months and may be rolled over to a new interest period at the option of the applicable lender. The Company’s lenders have, in the past, been willing to roll over the principal amount outstanding under the Uncommitted Credit Facilities at the end of each interest period but may not do so in the future. Each Uncommitted Credit Facility matures within one year of entering into such Uncommitted Credit Facility and contains certain limited covenants which are substantially the same as the limited covenants contained in the Amended Revolving Credit Facility. All of the Uncommitted Credit Facilities are unsecured and rank equally in right of payment with the Company’s other unsecured indebtedness.

Because the interest rates on the Uncommitted Credit Facilities have recently been lower than the interest rates which are available on the Company’s other sources of financing, the Company has used, and intends to use in the future, the Uncommitted Credit Facilities for opportunistic refinancing of the Company’s existing indebtedness. The Company does not presently view the Uncommitted Credit Facilities as sources of incremental debt financing of the Company due to the uncommitted nature of the Uncommitted Credit Facilities, but reserves the right to use the Uncommitted Credit Facilities to incur additional debt where it considers it appropriate under the then-existing credit market conditions.

During the twenty-six-week period ended March 4, 2023, the Company borrowed an aggregate $208,000 and repaid an aggregate $403,000 under the Credit Facilities. As of March 4, 2023 and September 3, 2022, the weighted-average interest rates on borrowings under the Credit Facilities were 5.39% and 3.42%, respectively.

Private Placement Debt

In July 2016, the Company completed the issuance and sale of $75,000 aggregate principal amount of 2.65% Senior Notes, Series A, due July 28, 2023, and $100,000 aggregate principal amount of 2.90% Senior Notes, Series B, due July 28, 2026; in June 2018, the Company completed the issuance and sale of $20,000 aggregate principal amount of 3.79% Senior Notes, due June 11, 2025; and, in March 2020, the Company completed the issuance and sale of $50,000 aggregate principal amount of 2.60% Senior Notes, due March 5, 2027 (collectively, the “Private Placement Debt”). Interest is payable semiannually at the fixed stated interest rates. All of the Private Placement Debt is unsecured.

Shelf Facility Agreements

In January 2018, the Company entered into Note Purchase and Private Shelf Agreements with MetLife Investment Advisors, LLC (the “Met-Life Note Purchase Agreement”) and PGIM, Inc. (the “Prudential Note Purchase Agreement” and, together with the Met-Life Note Purchase Agreement, the “Shelf Facility Agreements”). Each of the MetLife Note Purchase Agreement and the Prudential Note Purchase Agreement provides for an uncommitted facility for the issuance and sale of up to an aggregate total of $250,000 of unsecured senior notes, at a fixed rate. Pursuant to the terms of the Shelf Facility Agreements, no new unsecured senior notes may be issued and sold after January 12, 2021. As of March 4, 2023, $50,000 aggregate principal amount of 2.40% Series 2019A Notes, due March 5, 2024, was outstanding under notes issued in private placements pursuant to the Shelf Facility Agreements.

In January 2023 the Company paid $50,000 to satisfy its obligation on the 3.04% Senior Notes, due January 12, 2023 associated with the Prudential Note Purchase Agreement.

Covenants

Each of the Credit Facilities, the Private Placement Debt and the Shelf Facility Agreements imposes several restrictive covenants, including the requirement that the Company maintain (i) a maximum consolidated leverage ratio of

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(Unaudited)

total indebtedness to EBITDA (earnings before interest expense, taxes, depreciation, amortization and stock-based compensation) of no more than 3.00 to 1.00 (or, at the election of the Company after it consummates a material acquisition, a four-quarter temporary increase to 3.50 to 1.00) and (ii) a minimum consolidated interest coverage ratio of EBITDA to total interest expense of at least 3.00 to 1.00, during the terms of the Credit Facilities, the Private Placement Debt and the Shelf Facility Agreements. As of March 4, 2023, the Company was in compliance with the operating and financial covenants of the Credit Facilities, the Private Placement Debt and the Shelf Facility Agreements.

Note 9. Shareholders’ Equity

Common Stock Repurchases and Treasury Stock

On June 29, 2021, the Board of Directors of the Company (the “Board”) terminated the MSC Stock Repurchase Plan, which was established during fiscal year 1999, and authorized a new share repurchase program (the “Share Repurchase Program”) to purchase up to 5,000 shares of Class A Common Stock. There is no expiration date for the Share Repurchase Program. As of March 4, 2023, the maximum number of shares of Class A Common Stock that may yet be repurchased under the Share Repurchase Program was 4,369 shares. The Share Repurchase Program allows the Company to repurchase shares at any time and in any increments it deems appropriate in accordance with Rule 10b-18 under the Exchange Act.

During the thirteen- and twenty-six-week periods ended March 4, 2023, the Company repurchased 152 shares and 385 shares, respectively, of Class A Common Stock for $12,468 and $31,007, respectively. From these totals, 150 shares and 331 shares, respectively, were immediately retired and 2 shares and 54 shares, respectively, were repurchased by the Company to satisfy the Company’s associates’ tax withholding liability associated with its stock-based compensation program and are reflected at cost as treasury stock in the unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for the thirteen- and twenty-six-week periods ended March 4, 2023. During the thirteen- and twenty-six-week periods ended February 26, 2022, the Company repurchased 4 shares and 57 shares, respectively, of Class A Common Stock for $254 and $4,813, respectively. All of these shares were repurchased by the Company to satisfy the Company’s associates’ tax withholding liability associated with its stock-based compensation program and are reflected at cost as treasury stock in the unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for the thirteen- and twenty-six-week periods ended February 26, 2022.

The Company reissued 17 shares and 31 shares of treasury stock during the thirteen- and twenty-six-week periods ended March 4, 2023, respectively, and reissued 16 shares and 30 shares of treasury stock during the thirteen- and twenty-six-week periods ended February 26, 2022, respectively, to fund the MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc. Amended and Restated Associate Stock Purchase Plan.

Dividends on Common Stock

The Company paid aggregate regular cash dividends of $1.58 per share totaling $88,313 for the twenty-six weeks ended March 4, 2023. For the twenty-six weeks ended February 26, 2022, the Company paid aggregate regular cash dividends of $1.50 per share totaling $83,586.

On March 22, 2023, the Board declared a regular cash dividend of $0.79 per share, payable on April 25, 2023, to shareholders of record at the close of business on April 11, 2023. The dividend is expected to result in aggregate payments of $44,170, based on the number of shares outstanding at March 15, 2023.

Reclassification Proposal

On January 31, 2023, the Board received a proposal (the “Proposal”) from the Company’s controlling shareholders, the Jacobson/Gershwind family, to exchange each of their shares of Class B Common Stock for 1.35 shares of Class A Common Stock, reclassify the Class B Common Stock and the Class A Common Stock into a single class of common stock and eliminate the current dual-class share structure. The Board has formed a Special Committee composed entirely of independent directors to evaluate the Proposal, which will be advised by independent financial and legal advisors. Under the terms of the Proposal, any definitive agreement would first require approval by the Special Committee

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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

(Dollar amounts and shares in thousands, except per share data)

(Unaudited)

and the Board, as well as the holders of a majority of the shares of Class A Common Stock that do not also hold shares of Class B Common Stock. At present there is no guarantee that a definitive agreement between the Company and the Jacobson/Gershwind family will be reached or what the terms of any such definitive agreement would be. In addition, even if an agreement is approved by the Special Committee and the Board, a transaction still may not be completed if such transaction is not approved by the holders of a majority of the shares of Class A Common Stock that do not also hold shares of Class B Common Stock. If an agreement is reached, and ultimately approved by the Special Committee and the Board, as well as the holders of a majority of the shares of Class A Common Stock that do not also hold shares of Class B Common Stock, it could have a material effect on our business, financial condition and results of operation as well as the governance of the Company.

Note 10. Restructuring and Other Costs

Optimization of Company Operations and Profitability Improvement

During fiscal years 2022 and 2023, the Company identified opportunities for improvements in its workforce realignment, strategy and staffing, and increased its focus on performance management, to ensure it has the right skillsets and number of associates to execute its long-term vision. As such, the Company extended voluntary and involuntary severance and separation benefits to certain associates in order to facilitate its workforce realignment. In addition, the Company engaged consultants to assist in reviewing the optimization of the Company’s operations and improving profitability with executing on its Company-wide initiative, referred to as Mission Critical, through fiscal year 2023.

The following table summarizes restructuring and other costs for the thirteen- and twenty-six-week periods ended March 4, 2023 and February 26, 2022:


	Thirteen Weeks Ended				Twenty-Six Weeks Ended
	March 4, 2023		February 26, 2022		March 4, 2023		February 26, 2022
Consulting-related costs	$	1,540	$	2,520	$	3,115	$	2,520
Associate severance and separation costs	243		517		762		4,032
Equity award acceleration costs associated with severance	—		—		—		1,729
Other exit-related costs	—		97		—		136
Total restructuring and other costs	$	1,783	$	3,134	$	3,877	$	8,417

Liabilities associated with restructuring and other costs are included in Accrued expenses and other current liabilities in the unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet as of March 4, 2023. The following table summarizes activity related to liabilities associated with restructuring and other costs for the twenty-six-week period ended March 4, 2023:


	Consulting-related costs		Associate severance and separation costs		Total
Balance at September 3, 2022	$	840	$	1,874	$	2,714
Additions	3,115		762		3,877
Payments and other adjustments	(2,195)		(2,043)		(4,238)
Balance at March 4, 2023	$	1,760	$	593	$	2,353

Note 11. Product Warranties

The Company generally offers a maximum one year warranty, including parts and labor, for certain of its products sold. The specific terms and conditions of those warranties vary depending upon the product sold. The Company may be able to recoup some of these costs through product warranties it holds with the original equipment manufacturers, which

MSC INDUSTRIAL DIRECT CO., INC.

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

(Dollar amounts and shares in thousands, except per share data)

(Unaudited)

typically range from 30 days to 90 days. In general, many of the Company’s general merchandise products are covered by third-party original equipment manufacturers’ warranties. The Company’s warranty expense for the thirteen- and twenty-six-week periods ended March 4, 2023 and February 26, 2022 was immaterial.

Note 12. Income Taxes

During the twenty-six-week period ended March 4, 2023, there were no material changes in unrecognized tax benefits.

The U.S. government enacted the CARES Act to provide certain relief as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The CARES Act provides tax relief, along with other stimulus measures, including the ERC, which allows for employers to claim a refundable tax credit against the employer share of Social Security tax equal to 50% of qualified wages paid to qualified employees between March 13, 2020 and December 31, 2020 and 70% of qualified wages paid to employees after December 31, 2020 through September 30, 2021. The ERC was designed to encourage businesses to keep employees on the payroll during the COVID-19 pandemic. During the thirteen-week period ended March 4, 2023, the Company received $6,096 related to ERC claims previously submitted. As there is no authoritative guidance under accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America on accounting for government assistance to for-profit business entities, we account for the ERC by analogy to International Accounting Standard 20, Accounting for Government Grants and Disclosure of Government Assistance. Management determined the probability threshold has not been met for $5,127 of the funds received, and, as such, were recorded in Accrued expenses and other current liabilities in the unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet as of March 4, 2023.

The CARES Act provides for the deferral of the employer-paid portion of social security payroll taxes. The Company elected to defer the employer-paid portion of social security payroll taxes through December 31, 2020 of $18,887. Of this amount, half was remitted in December 2021 and the remaining half was remitted in December 2022.

The Company’s effective tax rate was 25.0% for the twenty-six-week period ended March 4, 2023, as compared to 24.3% for the twenty-six-week period ended February 26, 2022. The increase in the effective tax rate was primarily due to an increase in unfavorable permanent tax items as well as a lower tax benefit from stock-based compensation.

Note 13. Legal Proceedings

In the ordinary course of business, there are various claims, lawsuits and pending actions against the Company incidental to the operation of its business. Although the outcome of these matters, both individually and in aggregate, is currently not determinable, management does not expect that the ultimate costs to resolve these matters will have a material adverse effect on the Company’s consolidated financial position, results of operations or liquidity.

Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

The following is intended to update the information contained in MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc.’s (together with its wholly owned subsidiaries and entities in which it maintains a controlling financial interest, “MSC,” “MSC Industrial,” the “Company,” “we,” “us” or “our”) Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 3, 2022 and presumes that readers have access to, and will have read, Item 7, “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” of Part II of such Annual Report on Form 10-K.

Overview

MSC is a leading North American distributor of a broad range of metalworking and maintenance, repair and operations (“MRO”) products and services. We help our customers drive greater productivity, profitability and growth with inventory management and other supply chain solutions and deep expertise from more than 80 years of working with customers across industries. We offer approximately 2.3 million active, saleable SKUs through our catalogs; our brochures; our eCommerce channels, including our website, www.mscdirect.com (the “MSC website”); our inventory management solutions; and our customer care centers, customer fulfillment centers, regional inventory centers and warehouses. We service our customers from six customer fulfillment centers, 11 regional inventory centers, 39 warehouses, and four manufacturing locations, including two locations acquired in the acquisition of Buckeye Industrial Supply Co. (“Buckeye”) and Tru-Edge Grinding, Inc. (“Tru-Edge”). We continue to implement our strategies to gain market share, generate new customers, increase sales to existing customers, and diversify our customer base.

Our business model focuses on providing overall procurement cost reduction and just-in-time delivery to meet our customers’ needs. Many of our products are carried in stock, and orders for these in-stock products are typically fulfilled the day on which the order is received.

We focus on offering inventory, process and procurement solutions that reduce MRO supply chain costs and improve plant floor productivity for our customers. We will seek to continue to achieve cost reductions throughout our business through cost-saving strategies and increased leverage from our existing infrastructure, and to continue to provide additional procurement cost-saving solutions to our customers through technology such as our Electronic Data Interchange (“EDI”) systems, vendor-managed inventory (“VMI”) systems and vending programs. Our field sales and service associate headcount was 2,574 at March 4, 2023, compared to 2,448 at February 26, 2022.

Highlights

Highlights during the twenty-six weeks ended March 4, 2023 include the following:

•We generated $416.4 million of cash from operations, compared to $57.4 million for the same period in the prior fiscal year, primarily from the $300.0 million Receivables Purchase Agreement (the “RPA”).

•We had net payments of $245.0 million on our credit facilities, private placement debt and shelf facility agreements compared to net borrowings of $49.5 million for the same period in the prior fiscal year.

•We entered into the RPA with an initial aggregate amount of $300.0 million. Proceeds from the RPA were primarily utilized to pay down existing debt on our credit facilities.

•We paid out an aggregate $88.3 million in regular cash dividends, compared to an aggregate $83.6 million in regular cash dividends for the same period in the prior fiscal year.

•We repurchased and immediately retired $31.0 million of MSC’s Class A Common Stock, par value $0.001 per share (“Class A Common Stock”), compared to $4.8 million for the same period in the prior fiscal year.

•In January 2023, we acquired Buckeye and Tru-Edge for aggregate consideration of $22.7 million, which includes cash paid of $20.5 million, the fair value of contingent consideration to be paid out of $2.3 million and a post-closing working capital adjustment in the amount of $0.1 million received from the sellers that is subject to finalization.

•We incurred $3.9 million in restructuring and other costs, compared to $8.4 million for the same period in the prior fiscal year. Restructuring and other costs primarily consist of consulting-related costs associated with the optimization of the Company’s operations and associate severance and separation costs. Restructuring and other costs for the same period in the prior fiscal year also include equity award acceleration costs associated with severance and other exit-related costs.

Recent Developments

Progress on Mission Critical

As previously disclosed, we initiated a company-wide project in fiscal year 2020, which we refer to as “Mission Critical,” to accelerate market share capture and improve profitability over the period through fiscal year 2023. Among the Mission Critical initiatives to realize growth, we began and expect to continue investing in our market-leading metalworking business by adding to our metalworking specialist team, introducing value-added services to our customers, expanding our vending, VMI and in-plant solutions programs, building out our sales force, and diversifying our customers and end-markets. We also are focusing on improving profitability through the implementation of various pricing strategies and critical structural cost reductions in order to improve return on invested capital. Cost reductions will be comprised of savings in the areas of sales and service, supply chain and general and administrative expenses, and will include initiatives to optimize our distribution center network and real estate footprint, renegotiate supplier contracts, and redesign our talent acquisition and retention approach.

Impact of Economic Trends

Reclassification Proposal

On January 31, 2023, the Board of Directors of the Company (the “Board”) received a proposal (the “Proposal”) from the Company’s controlling shareholders, the Jacobson/Gershwind family, to exchange each of their shares of Class B Common Stock, par value $0.001 per share (the “Class B Common Stock”) for 1.35 shares of Class A Common Stock, reclassify the Class B Common Stock and the Class A Common Stock into a single class of common stock and eliminate the current dual-class share structure. The Board has formed a Special Committee composed entirely of independent directors to evaluate the Proposal, which will be advised by independent financial and legal advisors. Under the terms of the Proposal, any definitive agreement would first require approval by the Special Committee and the Board, as well as the holders of a majority of the shares of Class A Common Stock that do not also hold shares of Class B Common Stock. At present there is no guarantee that a definitive agreement between the Company and the Jacobson/Gershwind family will be reached or what the terms of any such definitive agreement would be. In addition, even if an agreement is approved by the Special Committee and the Board, a transaction still may not be completed if such transaction is not approved by the holders of a majority of the shares of Class A Common Stock that do not also hold shares of Class B Common Stock. If an agreement is reached, and ultimately approved by the Special Committee and the Board, as well as the holders of a majority of the shares of Class A Common Stock that do not also hold shares of Class B Common Stock, it could have a material effect on our business, financial condition and results of operation as well as the governance of the Company.

Our Strategy

Our primary objective is to grow sales profitably while offering our customers highly technical and high-touch solutions to solve their most complex challenges on the plant floor. We have experienced success to date as measured by the growth rates of our high-touch programs, such as Vending and In-Plant programs, and the rate of new customer implementations. Our strategy is to complete the transition from being a spot-buy supplier to a mission-critical partner to our customers. We will selectively pursue strategic acquisitions that expand or complement our business in new and existing markets or further enhance the value and offerings we provide.

Business Environment

We utilize various indices when evaluating the level of our business activity, including the Industrial Production (“IP”) index. Approximately 69% of our revenues came from sales in the manufacturing sector during the thirteen- and twenty-six-week periods ended March 4, 2023. Through statistical analysis, we have found that trends in our customers’ activity have correlated to changes in the IP index. The IP index measures short-term changes in industrial production. Growth in the IP index from month to month indicates growth in the manufacturing, mining and utilities industries. The IP index over the three months ended February 2023 and the average for the three- and 12-month periods ended February 2023 were as follows:


Period						IP Index
December						102.4
January						102.6
February						102.6

Fiscal Year 2023 Q2 Average						102.6
12-Month Average						103.8

The average IP index for the three months ended March 4, 2023 of 102.6 declined from the adjusted average from the prior quarter of 104.3, driven by economic uncertainty arising from higher interest rates and continued elevated levels of inflation. Recently, the United States economy has experienced supply chain disruptions and significant levels of inflation, which have included higher prices for labor, freight, fuel and the products that the Company sells. The Company has implemented price realization strategies in response to increased costs the Company faces. As we see the IP index continue to moderate, we will monitor the current economic conditions for the impact on our customers and markets and assess both risks and opportunities that may affect our business and operations. See “Impact of Economic Trends” above.

Thirteen-Week Period Ended March 4, 2023 Compared to the Thirteen-Week Period Ended February 26, 2022

The table below summarizes the Company’s results of operations both in dollars (in thousands) and as a percentage of net sales for the periods indicated:


	Thirteen Weeks Ended
	March 4, 2023				February 26, 2022				Change

	$		%		$		%		$		%
Net sales	$	961,632	100.0	%	$	862,522	100.0	%	$	99,110	11.5	%
Cost of goods sold	564,937		58.7	%	496,247		57.5	%	68,690		13.8	%
Gross profit	396,695		41.3	%	366,275		42.5	%	30,420		8.3	%
Operating expenses	280,630		29.2	%	265,973		30.8	%	14,657		5.5	%
Restructuring and other costs	1,783		0.2	%	3,134		0.4	%	(1,351)		(43.1)	%
Income from operations	114,282		11.9	%	97,168		11.3	%	17,114		17.6	%
Total other expense	(8,104)		(0.8)	%	(3,505)		(0.4)	%	(4,599)		131.2	%
Income before provision for income taxes	106,178		11.0	%	93,663		10.9	%	12,515		13.4	%
Provision for income taxes	26,863		2.8	%	23,509		2.7	%	3,354		14.3	%
Net income	79,315		8.2	%	70,154		8.1	%	9,161		13.1	%
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest	175		0.0	%	223		—	%	(48)		(21.5)	%
Net income attributable to MSC Industrial	$	79,140	8.2	%	$	69,931	8.1	%	$	9,209	13.2	%

Net Sales

Net sales increased 11.5%, or $99.1 million, to $961.6 million for the thirteen-week period ended March 4, 2023, as compared to $862.5 million for the same period in the prior fiscal year. The $99.1 million increase in net sales was comprised of $41.9 million from improved pricing, inclusive of changes in customer and product mix, discounting and other items, $32.8 million of net sales from fiscal year 2022 and 2023 acquisitions and $25.2 million of higher sales volume, partially offset by $0.8 million of unfavorable foreign exchange impact. Of the $99.1 million increase in net sales during the thirteen-week period ended March 4, 2023, national account customer sales increased by $49.4 million, sales to our core and other customers increased by $37.9 million and sales to our public sector customers increased by $11.8 million.

The table below shows, among other things, the change in our average daily sales (“ADS”) by total Company and by customer type for the thirteen-week period ended March 4, 2023, as compared to the same period in the prior fiscal year:

ADS Percentage Change

(Unaudited)


	Thirteen Weeks Ended
	March 4, 2023			February 26, 2022
Net Sales (in thousands)	$	961,632		$	862,522
Sales Days	63			63
ADS (1) (in millions)	$	15.3		$	13.7
Total Company ADS Percent Change	11.5		%	7.9		%

Manufacturing Customers ADS Percent Change (2)	10.0		%	8.7		%
Manufacturing Customers Percent of Total Net Sales (2)	69		%	70		%

Non-Manufacturing Customers ADS Percent Change (2)	15.1		%	6.0		%
Non-Manufacturing Customers Percent of Total Net Sales (2)	31		%	30		%

(1)ADS is calculated using the number of business days in the United States for the periods indicated. The Company believes ADS is a key performance indicator because it shows the effectiveness of the Company's selling performance on a consistent basis between periods.

(2)Includes the effect of a reclassification of end-markets which occurred during the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2022.

We believe that our ability to transact business with our customers directly through the MSC website as well as through various other electronic portals gives us a competitive advantage over smaller suppliers. Sales made through our eCommerce platforms, including sales made through EDI systems, VMI systems, Extensible Markup Language ordering-based systems, vending, hosted systems and other electronic portals, represented 62.0% of consolidated net sales for the thirteen-week period ended March 4, 2023, as compared to 60.7% of consolidated net sales for the same period in the prior fiscal year.

Gross Profit

Gross profit of $396.7 million for the thirteen-week period ended March 4, 2023 increased $30.4 million, or 8.3%, compared to the same period in the prior fiscal year. Gross profit margin was 41.3% for the thirteen-week period ended March 4, 2023, as compared to 42.5% for the same period in the prior fiscal year. The increase in gross profit was primarily a result of a higher sales level as described above. The decline in gross profit margin was primarily attributable to the lower gross margins from our recent acquisitions, as well as unfavorable customer mix as our national account and public sector customers are growing at higher rates and are typically at lower gross margins than the business as a whole. In addition, we are continuing to experience higher product and freight costs, adversely impacting our gross profit margins.

Operating Expenses

Operating expenses increased 5.5%, or $14.7 million, to $280.6 million for the thirteen-week period ended March 4, 2023, as compared to $266.0 million for the same period in the prior fiscal year. Operating expenses were 29.2% of net sales for the thirteen-week period ended March 4, 2023, as compared to 30.8% for the same period in the prior fiscal year. The increase in operating expenses was primarily attributable to higher payroll and payroll-related costs, as well as higher freight expense. The decline in operating expenses as a percentage of net sales was related to our cost savings programs and productivity improvements resulting from our Mission Critical initiatives.

Payroll and payroll-related costs for the thirteen-week period ended March 4, 2023 were 56.8% of total operating expenses, as compared to 57.8% for the same period in the prior fiscal year. Payroll and payroll-related costs, which include salary, incentive compensation, sales commission, and fringe benefit costs, increased $5.8 million for the thirteen-week period ended March 4, 2023. The majority of this increase compared to the same period in the prior fiscal year was due to increased salary expenses.

Freight expense was $39.5 million for the thirteen-week period ended March 4, 2023, as compared to $36.6 million for the same period in the prior fiscal year. The primary drivers of the increase in freight expense were increased sales volume and higher fuel-related charges.

Restructuring and Other Costs

We incurred $1.8 million in restructuring and other costs for the thirteen-week period ended March 4, 2023, as compared to $3.1 million for the same period in the prior fiscal year. These charges primarily include consulting-related costs associated with the optimization of the Company’s operations and associate severance and separation costs. Restructuring and other costs for the same period in the prior fiscal year also include other exit-related costs. See Note 10, “Restructuring and Other Costs” in the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information.

Income from Operations

Income from operations increased 17.6%, or $17.1 million, to $114.3 million for the thirteen-week period ended March 4, 2023, as compared to $97.2 million for the same period in the prior fiscal year. Income from operations as a percentage of net sales increased to 11.9% for the thirteen-week period ended March 4, 2023, as compared to 11.3% for the same period in the prior fiscal year. The increase was primarily attributable to an overall increase in net sales, a reduction in restructuring and other costs and an improvement in operating expenses as a percentage of net sales during the thirteen-week period ended March 4, 2023.

Total Other Expense

Total other expense increased 131.2%, or $4.6 million, to $8.1 million for the thirteen-week period ended March 4, 2023, as compared to $3.5 million for the same period in the prior fiscal year. The increase was primarily due to higher interest rates on our credit facilities.

Provision for Income Taxes

The Company’s effective tax rate for the thirteen-week period ended March 4, 2023 was 25.3%, as compared to 25.1% for the same period in the prior fiscal year. The increase in the effective tax rate was primarily due to a lower tax benefit from stock-based compensation.

Net Income

The factors which affected net income for the thirteen-week period ended March 4, 2023, as compared to the same period in the prior fiscal year, have been discussed above.

Twenty-Six-Week Period Ended March 4, 2023 Compared to the Twenty-Six-Week Period Ended February 26, 2022

The table below summarizes the Company’s results of operations both in dollars (in thousands) and as a percentage of net sales for the periods indicated:


	Twenty-Six Weeks Ended
	March 4, 2023				February 26, 2022				Change

	$		%		$		%		$		%
Net sales	$	1,919,377	100.0	%	$	1,711,069	100.0	%	$	208,308	12.2	%
Cost of goods sold	1,124,883		58.6	%	992,198		58.0	%	132,685		13.4	%
Gross profit	794,494		41.4	%	718,871		42.0	%	75,623		10.5	%
Operating expenses	560,325		29.2	%	522,554		30.5	%	37,771		7.2	%
Restructuring and other costs	3,877		0.2	%	8,417		0.5	%	(4,540)		(53.9)	%
Income from operations	230,292		12.0	%	187,900		11.0	%	42,392		22.6	%
Total other expense	(16,263)		(0.8)	%	(7,627)		(0.4)	%	(8,636)		113.2	%
Income before provision for income taxes	214,029		11.2	%	180,273		10.5	%	33,756		18.7	%
Provision for income taxes	53,502		2.8	%	43,862		2.6	%	9,640		22.0	%
Net income	160,527		8.4	%	136,411		8.0	%	24,116		17.7	%
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest	73		0.0	%	413		0.0	%	(340)		(82.3)	%
Net income attributable to MSC Industrial	$	160,454	8.4	%	$	135,998	7.9	%	$	24,456	18.0	%

Net Sales

Net sales increased 12.2%, or $208.3 million, to $1,919.4 million for the twenty-six-week period ended March 4, 2023, as compared to $1,711.1 million for the same period in the prior fiscal year. The $208.3 million increase in net sales was comprised of $98.0 million from improved pricing, inclusive of changes in customer and product mix, discounting and other items, $61.9 million of net sales from fiscal year 2022 and 2023 acquisitions and $52.0 million of higher sales volume, partially offset by $3.6 million of unfavorable foreign exchange impact. Of the $208.3 million increase in net sales during the twenty-six-week period ended March 4, 2023, national account customer sales increased by $102.2 million, sales to our core and other customers increased by $80.9 million and sales to our public sector customers increased by $25.2 million.

The table below shows, among other things, the change in our ADS by total Company and by customer type for the twenty-six-week period ended March 4, 2023, as compared to the same period in the prior fiscal year:

ADS Percentage Change

(Unaudited)


	Twenty-Six Weeks Ended
	March 4, 2023			February 26, 2022
Net Sales (in thousands)	$	1,919,377		$	1,711,069
Sales Days	125			125
ADS (1) (in millions)	$	15.4		$	13.7
Total Company ADS Percent Change	12.2		%	8.9		%

Manufacturing Customers ADS Percent Change (2)	10.5		%	11.5		%
Manufacturing Customers Percent of Total Net Sales (2)	69		%	70		%

Non-Manufacturing Customers ADS Percent Change (2)	16.1		%	3.2		%
Non-Manufacturing Customers Percent of Total Net Sales (2)	31		%	30		%

(1)ADS is calculated using the number of business days in the United States for the periods indicated. The Company believes ADS is a key performance indicator because it shows the effectiveness of the Company’s selling performance on a consistent basis between periods.

(2)Includes the effect of a reclassification of end-markets which occurred during the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2022.

We believe that our ability to transact business with our customers directly through the MSC website as well as through various other electronic portals gives us a competitive advantage over smaller suppliers. Sales made through our eCommerce platforms, including sales made through EDI systems, VMI systems, Extensible Markup Language ordering-based systems, vending, hosted systems and other electronic portals, represented 61.9% of consolidated net sales for the twenty-six-week period ended March 4, 2023, as compared to 60.6% of consolidated net sales for the same period in the prior fiscal year.

Gross Profit

Gross profit of $794.5 million for the twenty-six-week period ended March 4, 2023 increased $75.6 million, or 10.5%, compared to the same period in the prior fiscal year. Gross profit margin was 41.4% for the twenty-six-week period ended March 4, 2023, as compared to 42.0% for the same period in the prior fiscal year. The increase in gross profit was primarily a result of a higher sales level as described above. The decline in gross profit margin was primarily attributable to the lower gross margins from our recent acquisitions, as well as unfavorable customer mix as our national account and public sector customers are growing at higher rates and are typically at lower gross margins than the business as a whole. In addition, we are continuing to experience higher product and freight costs, adversely impacting our gross profit margins.

Operating Expenses

Operating expenses increased 7.2%, or $37.8 million, to $560.3 million for the twenty-six-week period ended March 4, 2023, as compared to $522.6 million for the same period in the prior fiscal year. Operating expenses were 29.2% of net sales for the twenty-six-week period ended March 4, 2023, as compared to 30.5% for the same period in the prior fiscal year. The increase in operating expenses was primarily attributable to higher payroll and payroll-related costs, as well as higher freight expense. The decline in operating expenses as a percentage of net sales was related to our cost savings programs and productivity improvements resulting from our Mission Critical initiatives.

Payroll and payroll-related costs for the twenty-six-week period ended March 4, 2023 were 56.5% of total operating expenses, as compared to 57.4% for the same period in the prior fiscal year. Payroll and payroll-related costs, which include salary, incentive compensation, sales commission, and fringe benefit costs, increased $16.8 million for the twenty-six-week period ended March 4, 2023. The majority of this increase compared to the same period in the prior fiscal year was due to increased salary expenses.

Freight expense was $80.0 million for the twenty-six-week period ended March 4, 2023, as compared to $72.8 million for the same period in the prior fiscal year. The primary drivers of the increase in freight expense were increased sales volume and higher fuel-related charges.

Restructuring and Other Costs

We incurred $3.9 million in restructuring and other costs for the twenty-six-week period ended March 4, 2023, as compared to $8.4 million for the same period in the prior fiscal year. These charges primarily include consulting-related costs associated with the optimization of the Company’s operations and associate severance and separation costs. Restructuring and other costs for the same period in the prior fiscal year also include equity award acceleration costs associated with severance and other exit-related costs. See Note 10, “Restructuring and Other Costs” in the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information.

Income from Operations

Income from operations increased 22.6%, or $42.4 million, to $230.3 million for the twenty-six-week period ended March 4, 2023, as compared to $187.9 million for the same period in the prior fiscal year. Income from operations as a percentage of net sales increased to 12.0% for the twenty-six-week period ended March 4, 2023, as compared to 11.0% for the same period in the prior fiscal year. The increase was primarily attributable to an overall increases in net sales, a reduction in restructuring costs and an improvement in operating expenses as a percentage of net sales during the twenty-six-week period ended March 4, 2023.

Total Other Expense

Total other expense increased 113.2%, or $8.6 million, to $16.3 million for the twenty-six-week period ended March 4, 2023, as compared to $7.6 million for the same period in the prior fiscal year. The increase was primarily due to higher interest rates on our credit facilities.

Provision for Income Taxes

The Company’s effective tax rate for the twenty-six-week period ended March 4, 2023 was 25.0% , as compared to 24.3% for the same period in the prior fiscal year. The increase in the effective tax rate was primarily due to an increase in unfavorable permanent tax items as well as a lower tax benefit from stock-based compensation.

Net Income

The factors which affected net income for the twenty-six-week period ended March 4, 2023, as compared to the same period in the prior fiscal year, have been discussed above.

Liquidity and Capital Resources


	March 4, 2023		September 3, 2022		$ Change
	(In thousands)
Total debt	$	549,699	$	794,592	$	(244,893)
Less: Cash and cash equivalents	49,615		43,537		6,078
Net debt	$	500,084	$	751,055	$	(250,971)
Total shareholders’ equity	$	1,433,991	$	1,362,283	$	71,708

As of March 4, 2023, we had $49.6 million in cash and cash equivalents, substantially all with well-known financial institutions. Historically, our primary financing needs have been to fund our working capital requirements necessitated by our sales growth and the costs of acquisitions, new products, new facilities, facility expansions, investments in vending solutions, technology investments, and productivity investments. Cash generated from operations, together with borrowings under our credit facilities and net proceeds from the private placement notes, have been used to fund these needs, to repurchase shares of Class A Common Stock from time to time, and to pay dividends to our shareholders.

As of March 4, 2023, total borrowings outstanding, representing amounts due under our credit facilities and notes, as well as all finance leases and financing arrangements, were $549.7 million, net of unamortized debt issuance costs of $1.2 million, as compared to total borrowings of $794.6 million, net of unamortized debt issuance costs of $1.4 million, as of the end of fiscal year 2022. The decrease in total borrowings outstanding was driven by higher net payments under our committed credit facility, private placement debt and shelf facility agreements. Debt payments were primarily funded through the Receivables Purchase Agreement entered into during the second quarter of fiscal year 2023. See Note 8, “Debt” in the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for more information about these balances.

We recently conducted a comprehensive review of our six primary banks, including those participating in the Amended Revolving Credit Facility and in our recent acquisitions. Three banks are designated as systemically important financial institutions, which are subject to heavier regulatory scrutiny and standards than regional banks. All six banks have strong common equity and liquidity ratios. We will continue to monitor our banks closely.

We believe, based on our current business plan, that our existing cash, financial resources and cash flow from operations will be sufficient to fund necessary capital expenditures and operating cash requirements for at least the next 12 months. We will continue to evaluate our financial position in light of future developments and to take appropriate action as it is warranted.

The table below summarizes certain information regarding the Company’s cash flows for the periods indicated:


	Twenty-Six Weeks Ended
	March 4, 2023		February 26, 2022
	(In thousands)
Net cash provided by operating activities	$	416,440	$	57,421
Net cash used in investing activities	(61,104)		(31,179)
Net cash used in financing activities	(349,323)		(24,916)
Effect of foreign exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	65		(108)
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents	$	6,078	$	1,218

Cash Flows from Operating Activities

Net cash provided by operating activities was $416.4 million for the twenty-six weeks ended March 4, 2023 compared to $57.4 million for the twenty-six weeks ended February 26, 2022. The increase was primarily due to the following:

•an increase in the change in accounts receivable primarily attributable to the RPA entered into during the second quarter of fiscal year 2023, which resulted in a decline in accounts receivable of $300.0 million; and

•an increase in net income as described above.

The table below summarizes certain information regarding the Company’s operations as of the periods indicated:


	March 4, 2023		September 3, 2022		February 26, 2022
	(Dollars in thousands)
Working Capital (1)	$	669,487	$	817,679	$	819,641
Current Ratio (2)	2.0		2.1		2.4

Days’ Sales Outstanding (3)	35.8		65.3		60.9
Inventory Turnover (4)	3.1		3.2		3.2

(1)Working Capital is calculated as current assets less current liabilities.

(2)Current Ratio is calculated as total current assets divided by total current liabilities.

(3)Days’ Sales Outstanding is calculated as accounts receivable divided by net sales, using trailing two months sales data.

(4)Inventory Turnover is calculated as total cost of goods sold divided by inventory, using a 13-month trailing average inventory.

Working capital and the current ratio both decreased relative to both September 3, 2022 and February 26, 2022. The decreases from both periods were primarily due to a decrease in accounts receivable resulting from the RPA entered into during the second quarter of fiscal year 2023. The RPA reduced the accounts receivable balances by $300.0 million.

The decrease in days’ sales outstanding as of March 4, 2023 as compared to September 3, 2022 and February 26, 2022 was primarily due to the RPA entered into during the second quarter of fiscal year 2023.

Inventory turnover as of March 4, 2023 declined relative to both September 3, 2022 and February 26, 2022 due to increasing inventory levels as a result of ongoing challenges in the supply chain and to meet customer demand.

Cash Flows from Investing Activities

Net cash used in investing activities for the twenty-six weeks ended March 4, 2023 and February 26, 2022 was $61.1 million and $31.2 million, respectively. The use of cash for both periods was primarily due to expenditures for property, plant and equipment mainly related to vending programs and Mission Critical projects. The use of cash for the twenty-six weeks ended March 4, 2023 also included the acquisition of Buckeye and Tru-Edge. See Note 7, “Business Combinations” in the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for more information about this acquisition.

Cash Flows from Financing Activities

Net cash used in financing activities was $349.3 million for the twenty-six weeks ended March 4, 2023 compared to $24.9 million for the twenty-six weeks ended February 26, 2022, primarily due to the following:

•$88.3 million of regular cash dividends paid during the twenty-six weeks ended March 4, 2023, compared to $83.6 million of regular cash dividends paid during the twenty-six weeks ended February 26, 2022;

•net payments under our credit facilities, private placement debt and shelf facility agreements of $245.0 million during the twenty-six weeks ended March 4, 2023, compared to net borrowings of $49.5 million during the twenty-six weeks ended February 26, 2022; and

•$31.0 million in aggregate repurchases of Class A Common Stock during the twenty-six weeks ended March 4, 2023, compared to $4.8 million in aggregate repurchases of Class A Common Stock during the twenty-six weeks ended February 26, 2022.

Capital Expenditures

We continue to invest in sales productivity initiatives, eCommerce and vending platforms, customer fulfillment centers and distribution network, and other infrastructure and technology.

Long-Term Debt

Credit Facilities

In April 2017, the Company entered into a $600.0 million revolving credit facility, which was subsequently amended and extended in August 2021. As of March 4, 2023, the Company also had three uncommitted credit facilities, totaling $203.0 million of aggregate maximum uncommitted availability. See Note 8, “Debt” in the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for more information about our credit facilities. As of March 4, 2023, we were in compliance with the operating and financial covenants of our credit facilities. The current unused balance of $574.7 million from the revolving credit facility, which is reduced by outstanding letters of credit, is available for working capital purposes if necessary. See Note 8, “Debt” in the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for more information about these balances.

Private Placement Debt and Shelf Facility Agreements

In July 2016, we completed the issuance and sale of unsecured senior notes. In January 2018, we entered into two note purchase and private shelf agreements (together, the “Shelf Facility Agreements”). In June 2018 and March 2020, we entered into additional note purchase agreements. Pursuant to the terms of the Shelf Facility Agreements, no new unsecured senior notes may be issued and sold after January 12, 2021. See Note 8, “Debt” in the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for more information about these transactions.

Leases and Financing Arrangements

As of March 4, 2023, certain of our operations were conducted on leased premises. These leases are for varying periods, the longest extending to fiscal year 2031. In addition, we are obligated under certain equipment and automobile operating and finance leases, which expire on varying dates through fiscal year 2026.

From time to time, we enter into financing arrangements with vendors to purchase certain information technology equipment or software.

Critical Accounting Estimates

On an ongoing basis, we evaluate our critical accounting policies and estimates, including those related to revenue recognition, inventory valuation, allowance for credit losses, warranty reserves, contingencies and litigation, income taxes, and accounting for goodwill and long-lived assets. We make estimates, judgments and assumptions in determining the amounts reported in the unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements and accompanying Notes. Estimates are based on historical experience and on various other assumptions that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. The estimates are used to form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities and the amount of revenues and expenses reported that are not readily apparent from other sources. Actual results may differ from these estimates.

There have been no material changes outside the ordinary course of business in the Company’s critical accounting policies, as disclosed in its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 3, 2022.

Recently Adopted Accounting Standards

See Note 1, “Basis of Presentation” in the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

For information regarding our exposure to certain market risks, see Item 7, “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” and “Interest Rate Risks” under Item 7A, “Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk” of Part II of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 3, 2022. Except as described in Item 2, “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” contained elsewhere in this Report, there have been no significant changes in our financial instrument portfolio or interest rate risk since our September 3, 2022 fiscal year-end.

Item 4. Controls and Procedures

Our senior management is responsible for establishing and maintaining a system of disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) and Rule 15d-15(e) promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”)) designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in the reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms. Disclosure controls and procedures include, without limitation, controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by an issuer in the reports that it files or submits under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to the issuer’s management, including its principal executive officer or officers and principal financial officer or officers, or persons performing similar functions, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

In accordance with Exchange Act Rules 13a-15 and 15d-15, we carried out an evaluation, with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer and our Chief Financial Officer, as well as other key members of our management, of the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures as of the end of the period covered by this Report. Based on that evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and our Chief Financial Officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective, as of the end of the period covered by this Report, to ensure that information required to be disclosed in our reports filed or submitted under the Exchange Act is (i) accumulated and communicated to management as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure and (ii) recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms.

Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 13a-15(f) and Rule 15d-15(f) promulgated under the Exchange Act) during the fiscal quarter ended March 4, 2023 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1. Legal Proceedings

Item 1A. Risk Factors

In addition to the other information set forth in this Report, you should carefully consider the risks and the uncertainties discussed in Item 1A, “Risk Factors” of Part I of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 3, 2022, which could materially affect our business, financial condition and/or operating results. The risks described in our Annual Report on Form 10-K are not the only risks facing the Company. Additional risks and uncertainties not currently known to us or that we currently deem to be not material also may materially and adversely affect our business, financial condition and/or operating results.

Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

The following table sets forth repurchases by the Company of its outstanding shares of Class A Common Stock, which are listed on the New York Stock Exchange, during the thirteen-week period ended March 4, 2023:

Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities


Period	Total Number of Shares Purchased(1)	Average Price Paid Per Share(2)		Total Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plans or Programs	Maximum Number of Shares that May Yet Be Purchased Under the Plans or Programs(3)
12/4/22-1/3/23	152,124	$	81.76	150,000	4,369,279
1/4/23-2/2/23	—	$	—	—	4,369,279
2/3/23-3/4/23	320	$	81.94	—	4,369,279
Total	152,444			150,000

(1)During the thirteen weeks ended March 4, 2023, 2,444 shares of Class A Common Stock were withheld by the Company as payment to satisfy our associates’ tax withholding liability associated with our stock-based compensation program and are included in the total number of shares purchased.

(2)Activity is reported on a trade date basis.

(3)On June 29, 2021, the Board terminated the MSC Stock Repurchase Plan, which was established during fiscal year 1999, and authorized a new share repurchase program (the “Share Repurchase Program”) to purchase up to 5,000,000 shares of Class A Common Stock. There is no expiration date for the Share Repurchase Program. As of March 4, 2023, the maximum number of shares of Class A Common Stock that may yet be repurchased under the Share Repurchase Program was 4,369,279 shares.

Item 6. Exhibits

EXHIBIT INDEX


Exhibit No.						Description
10.1						Receivables Purchase Agreement, dated as of December 19, 2022, by and among the Registrant, as initial master servicer, MSC A/R Holding Co., LLC, as seller, Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as administrative agent, and the purchasers from time to time party thereto (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on December 20, 2022 (File No. 001-14130)).
10.2						Receivables Sale Agreement, dated as of December 19, 2022, by and between MSC A/R Holding Co., LLC, as SPE, and Sid Tool Co., Inc., as originator (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on December 20, 2022 (File No. 001-14130)).
10.3						MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc. 2023 Omnibus Incentive Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on January 26, 2023 (File No. 001-14130)).†
31.1						Certification of Principal Executive Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a), as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.*
31.2						Certification of Principal Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a), as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.*
32.1						Certification of Principal Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.**
32.2						Certification of Principal Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.**
101.INS						Inline XBRL Instance Document.*
101.SCH						Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document.*
101.CAL						Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document.*
101.DEF						Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document.*
101.LAB						Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document.*
101.PRE						Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document.*
104						Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted as Inline XBRL and contained in Exhibit 101).*


*						Filed herewith.
**						Furnished herewith.
†						Indicates a management contract or compensatory plan or arrangement.

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 undersigned thereunto duly authorized.


	MSC INDUSTRIAL DIRECT CO., INC. (Registrant)

Dated: April 4, 2023	By:	/s/ ERIK GERSHWIND
		Erik Gershwind President and Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer)

Dated: April 4, 2023	By:	/s/ KRISTEN ACTIS-GRANDE
		Kristen Actis-Grande Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial Officer and Principal Accounting Officer )

Cover - shares	6 Months Ended
Cover - shares	Mar. 04, 2023	Mar. 15, 2023
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Document Type	10-Q
Document Quarterly Report	true
Document Period End Date	Mar. 04, 2023
Document Transition Report	false
Entity File Number	1-14130
Entity Registrant Name	MSC INDUSTRIAL DIRECT CO., INC.
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code	NY
Entity Tax Identification Number	11-3289165
Entity Address, Address Line One	515 Broadhollow Road
Entity Address, Address Line Two	Suite 1000
Entity Address, City or Town	Melville
Entity Address, State or Province	NY
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code	11747
City Area Code	516
Local Phone Number	812-2000
Title of 12(b) Security	Class A Common Stock, par value $0.001 per share
Trading Symbol	MSM
Security Exchange Name	NYSE
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Entity Interactive Data Current	Yes
Entity Filer Category	Large Accelerated Filer
Entity Small Business	false
Entity Emerging Growth Company	false
Entity Shell Company	false
Entity Central Index Key	0001003078
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2023
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q2
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--09-02
Amendment Flag	false
Class A Common Stock
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		47,257,675
Class B Common Stock
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		8,654,010

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 04, 2023	Sep. 03, 2022
Accounts receivable, allowance for credit loss, current	$ 22,628	$ 20,771
Preferred stock, par value (in usd per share)	$ 0.001	$ 0.001
Preferred stock, shares authorized	5,000,000	5,000,000
Preferred stock, shares issued	0	0
Preferred stock, shares outstanding	0	0
Treasury stock, shares	1,251,733	1,228,472
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 49,615	$ 43,537
Class A Common Stock
Common stock, voting rights	1
Common stock, par value (in usd per share)	$ 0.001	$ 0.001
Common stock, shares authorized	100,000,000	100,000,000
Common stock, shares, issued	48,509,408	48,447,384
Class B Common Stock
Common stock, voting rights	10
Common stock, par value (in usd per share)	$ 0.001	$ 0.001
Common stock, shares authorized	50,000,000	50,000,000
Common stock, shares, issued	8,654,010	8,654,010
Common stock, shares, outstanding	8,654,010	8,654,010

Condensed Consolidated Statements Of Comprehensive Income (Parenthetical) - USD ($)	6 Months Ended
	Mar. 04, 2023	Feb. 26, 2022
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Other comprehensive income, taxes	$ 0	$ 0

Condensed Consolidated Statements Of Cash Flows - USD ($)	6 Months Ended
	Mar. 04, 2023	Feb. 26, 2022
Cash Flows from Operating Activities:
Net income	$ 160,527,000	$ 136,411,000
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	37,223,000	34,985,000
Non-cash operating lease cost	9,883,000	8,012,000
Stock-based compensation	9,969,000	10,189,000
Loss on disposal of property, plant and equipment	249,000	230,000
Provision for credit losses	5,490,000	4,245,000
Deferred income taxes	0	(341,000)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable	273,835,000	(64,293,000)
Inventories	(27,787,000)	(34,024,000)
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	(6,926,000)	(8,358,000)
Operating lease liabilities	(9,820,000)	(8,136,000)
Other assets	(552,000)	(1,492,000)
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	(35,651,000)	(20,007,000)
Total adjustments	255,913,000	(78,990,000)
Net cash provided by operating activities	416,440,000	57,421,000
Cash Flows from Investing Activities:
Expenditures for property, plant and equipment	(40,571,000)	(31,179,000)
Cash used in business acquisitions, net of cash acquired	(20,533,000)	0
Net cash used in investing activities	(61,104,000)	(31,179,000)
Cash Flows from Financing Activities:
Repurchases of Class A Common Stock	(31,007,000)	(4,813,000)
Payments of regular cash dividends	(88,313,000)	(83,586,000)
Proceeds from sale of Class A Common Stock in connection with associate stock purchase plan	2,332,000	2,259,000
Proceeds from exercise of Class A Common Stock options	12,775,000	12,053,000
Borrowings under credit facilities	208,000,000	184,000,000
Payments under credit facilities	(403,000,000)	(134,500,000)
Borrowings under financing obligations	1,061,000	1,058,000
Payments under Shelf Facility Agreements and Private Placement Debt	(50,000,000)	0
Other, net	(1,171,000)	(1,387,000)
Net cash used in financing activities	(349,323,000)	(24,916,000)
Effect of foreign exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	65,000	(108,000)
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents	6,078,000	1,218,000
Cash and cash equivalents—beginning of period	43,537,000	40,536,000
Cash and cash equivalents—end of period	49,615,000	41,754,000
Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow Information:
Cash paid for income taxes	58,641,000	63,909,000
Cash paid for interest	$ 10,327,000	$ 7,068,000

Basis of Presentation	6 Months Ended
Basis of Presentation	Mar. 04, 2023
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Basis of Presentation	Basis of Presentation The unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements have been prepared by the management of MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc. (together with its wholly owned subsidiaries and entities in which it maintains a controlling financial interest, “MSC Industrial” or the “Company”) and in the opinion of management include all normal recurring adjustments necessary to present fairly the Company’s financial position as of March 4, 2023 and September 3, 2022, results of operations for the thirteen and twenty-six weeks ended March 4, 2023 and February 26, 2022, and cash flows for the twenty-six weeks ended March 4, 2023 and February 26, 2022. The financial information as of September 3, 2022 was derived from the Company’s audited Consolidated Financial Statements included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 3, 2022. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America have been condensed or omitted pursuant to the rules and regulations of the SEC. The Company, however, believes that the disclosures contained in this Report comply with the requirements of Section 13(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), for a Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and are adequate to make the information presented not misleading. The unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements and these Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements should be read in conjunction with the audited Consolidated Financial Statements and Notes thereto included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 3, 2022. Fiscal Year The Company operates on a 52/53-week fiscal year ending on the Saturday closest to August 31st of each year. References to “fiscal year 2023” refer to the period from September 4, 2022 to September 2, 2023, which is a 52-week fiscal year. References to “fiscal year 2022” refer to the period from August 29, 2021 to September 3, 2022, which was a 53-week fiscal year. The fiscal quarters ended March 4, 2023 and February 26, 2022 refer to the thirteen weeks ended as of those dates. Principles of Consolidation The unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements include the accounts of MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc., its wholly owned subsidiaries and entities in which it maintains a controlling financial interest. All significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. Impact of Economic Trends The United States economy has experienced and continues to experience disruptions in the supply of certain products and services and tight conditions in the labor market. These disruptions and conditions have contributed to an inflationary environment which, while falling, remains elevated and has affected the price and, at times, the availability of certain products and services necessary for the Company’s operations, including fuel, labor and certain products the Company sells or the inputs for such products. Such disruptions and conditions have impacted, and may continue to impact in the future, the Company’s business, financial condition and results of operations. As a result of recent high inflation and elevated freight, labor and fuel costs, as well as periodic supply chain disruptions, the Company has implemented price realization strategies in response to increased costs the Company faces and has invested in improved warehouse automation to mitigate the effects of labor inflation. The Company has also placed a larger emphasis on category management and has implemented a category line review process intended to reduce costs and streamline operational efficiencies in the supply chain. This includes a renewed focus on improved product assortment, supplier portfolio, and overall cost position. Furthermore, in light of disruptions to availability and increased or uncertain shipping times, the Company is maintaining higher purchasing levels than it did prior to its fiscal year 2020 in order to ensure sufficient inventory supply to meet customer demand. Recently Adopted Accounting Standards In November 2021, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (the “FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update 2021-10, Government Assistance (Topic 832): Disclosures by Business Entities about Government Assistance, which provides for additional disclosures and added transparency for entities which receive government assistance. This includes disclosure of the type of government assistance received, the entity’s method of accounting, and the impact on the entity’s financial statements. This guidance is for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2021. The guidance was adopted by the Company for fiscal year 2023 and will be applied prospectively. The Company anticipates disclosures within its Annual Report on Form 10-K for fiscal year 2023 related to the Employee Retention Credit (the “ERC”) provision provided under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (the “CARES Act”). Other pronouncements issued by the FASB or other authoritative accounting standards groups with future effective dates are either not applicable or are not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.


			/s/ ERIK GERSHWIND
			Erik Gershwind
			President and Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer)


			/s/ KRISTEN ACTIS-GRANDE
			Kristen Actis-Grande
			Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial Officer)


By:			/s/ ERIK GERSHWIND
Name:			Erik Gershwind President and Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer)

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 04, 2023	Sep. 03, 2022
Current Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 49,615	$ 43,537
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for credit losses of $22,628 and $20,771, respectively	412,687	687,608
Inventories	747,470	715,625
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	104,996	96,853
Total current assets	1,314,768	1,543,623
Property, plant and equipment, net	298,664	286,666
Goodwill	718,179	710,130
Identifiable intangibles, net	117,865	114,328
Operating lease assets	64,299	64,780
Other assets	10,680	9,887
Total assets	2,524,455	2,729,414
Current Liabilities:
Current portion of debt including obligations under finance leases	275,758	325,680
Current portion of operating lease liabilities	19,174	18,560
Accounts payable	207,553	217,378
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities	142,796	164,326
Total current liabilities	645,281	725,944
Long-term debt including obligations under finance leases	273,941	468,912
Noncurrent operating lease liabilities	46,583	47,616
Deferred income taxes and tax uncertainties	124,659	124,659
Total liabilities	1,090,464	1,367,131
Commitments and Contingencies
MSC Industrial Shareholders’ Equity:
Preferred Stock; $0.001 par value; 5,000,000 shares authorized; none issued and outstanding	0	0
Additional paid-in capital	824,268	798,408
Retained earnings	725,826	681,292
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(20,437)	(23,121)
Class A treasury stock, at cost, 1,251,733 and 1,228,472 shares, respectively	(108,781)	(106,202)
Total MSC Industrial shareholders’ equity	1,420,934	1,350,434
Noncontrolling interest	13,057	11,849
Total shareholders’ equity	1,433,991	1,362,283
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity	2,524,455	2,729,414
Class A Common Stock
MSC Industrial Shareholders’ Equity:
Common stock, value, issued	49	48
Class B Common Stock
MSC Industrial Shareholders’ Equity:
Common stock, value, issued	$ 9	$ 9

Condensed Consolidated Statements Of Shareholders' Equity - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Total	Total Shareholders’ Equity Attributable to MSC Industrial	Additional Paid-in Capital	Retained Earnings	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss	Treasury Stock	Noncontrolling Interest	Class A Common Stock	Class A Common Stock Common Stock	Class A Common Stock Retained Earnings	Class A Common Stock Treasury Stock	Class B Common Stock	Class B Common Stock Common Stock	Class B Common Stock Retained Earnings
Beginning Balance at Aug. 28, 2021			$ 740,867	$ 532,315	$ (17,984)	$ (104,384)	$ 11,001		$ 48				$ 9
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Associate Incentive Plans			25,289
Associate Incentive Plans						1,796
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment	$ (1,224)				(1,137)
Net Income	135,998			135,998			413
Repurchases of Class A Common Stock											$ (4,813)
Cash dividends declared on Common Stock										$ (70,605)				$ (12,981)
Dividend equivalents declared, net of cancellations				(444)
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment	87						(87)
Ending Balance at Feb. 26, 2022	1,235,301	$ 1,223,974	766,156	584,283	(19,121)	(107,401)	11,327		48				9
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Dividends declared per common share (in usd per share)								$ 1,500				$ 1,500
Beginning Balance at Nov. 27, 2021			756,314	556,586	(22,065)	(108,138)	10,280		48				9
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Associate Incentive Plans			9,842
Associate Incentive Plans						991
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment	3,768				2,944
Net Income	69,931			69,931			223
Repurchases of Class A Common Stock											(254)
Cash dividends declared on Common Stock										(35,356)				(6,490)
Dividend equivalents declared, net of cancellations				(388)
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment	(824)						824
Ending Balance at Feb. 26, 2022	1,235,301	1,223,974	766,156	584,283	(19,121)	(107,401)	11,327		48				9
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Dividends declared per common share (in usd per share)								750				750
Beginning Balance at Sep. 03, 2022	1,362,283		798,408	681,292	(23,121)	(106,202)	11,849		48				9
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Associate Incentive Plans			25,915						1
Associate Incentive Plans						1,851
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment	3,819				2,684
Net Income	160,454			160,454			73
Repurchase and retirement of Class A Common Stock	(55)			(26,522)
Repurchases of Class A Common Stock											(4,430)
Cash dividends declared on Common Stock										(74,639)				(13,674)
Dividend equivalents declared, net of cancellations				(1,085)
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment	(1,135)						1,135
Ending Balance at Mar. 04, 2023	1,433,991	1,420,934	824,268	725,826	(20,437)	(108,781)	13,057		49				9
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Dividends declared per common share (in usd per share)								1,580				1,580
Beginning Balance at Dec. 03, 2022			814,493	703,565	(22,186)	(109,592)	12,082		49				9
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Associate Incentive Plans			9,800
Associate Incentive Plans						1,014
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment	2,549				1,749
Net Income	79,140			79,140			175
Repurchase and retirement of Class A Common Stock	(25)			(12,240)
Repurchases of Class A Common Stock											$ (203)
Cash dividends declared on Common Stock										$ (37,269)				$ (6,837)
Dividend equivalents declared, net of cancellations				(533)
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment	(800)						800
Ending Balance at Mar. 04, 2023	$ 1,433,991	$ 1,420,934	$ 824,268	$ 725,826	$ (20,437)	$ (108,781)	$ 13,057		$ 49				$ 9
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Dividends declared per common share (in usd per share)								$ 790				$ 790

Fair Value	6 Months Ended
Fair Value	Mar. 04, 2023
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Fair Value	Fair Value Fair value accounting standards define fair value as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. The below fair value hierarchy prioritizes the inputs used to measure fair value into three levels, with Level 1 being of the highest priority. The three levels of inputs used to measure fair value are as follows: Level 1— Observable inputs that reflect quoted prices (unadjusted) for identical assets or liabilities in active markets. Level 2— Include other inputs that are directly or indirectly observable in the marketplace. Level 3— Unobservable inputs which are supported by little or no market activity. The Company’s financial instruments include cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, accounts payable and outstanding indebtedness. Cash and cash equivalents include investments in a money market fund which are reported at fair value. The fair value of money market funds is determined using quoted prices for identical investments in active markets, which are considered to be Level 1 inputs within the fair value hierarchy. The Company uses a market approach to determine the fair value of its debt instruments, utilizing quoted prices in active markets, interest rates and other relevant information generated by market transactions involving similar instruments. Therefore, the inputs used to measure the fair value of the Company’s debt instruments are classified as Level 2 within the fair value hierarchy. The reported carrying amounts of the Company’s financial instruments approximated their fair values as of March 4, 2023 and February 26, 2022. During the thirteen- and twenty-six-week periods ended March 4, 2023 and February 26, 2022, the Company had no material remeasurements of non-financial assets or liabilities at fair value on a non-recurring basis subsequent to their initial recognition.

Shareholders' Equity	6 Months Ended
Shareholders' Equity	Mar. 04, 2023
Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract]
Shareholders' Equity	Shareholders’ Equity Common Stock Repurchases and Treasury Stock On June 29, 2021, the Board of Directors of the Company (the “Board”) terminated the MSC Stock Repurchase Plan, which was established during fiscal year 1999, and authorized a new share repurchase program (the “Share Repurchase Program”) to purchase up to 5,000 shares of Class A Common Stock. There is no expiration date for the Share Repurchase Program. As of March 4, 2023, the maximum number of shares of Class A Common Stock that may yet be repurchased under the Share Repurchase Program was 4,369 shares. The Share Repurchase Program allows the Company to repurchase shares at any time and in any increments it deems appropriate in accordance with Rule 10b-18 under the Exchange Act. During the thirteen- and twenty-six-week periods ended March 4, 2023, the Company repurchased 152 shares and 385 shares, respectively, of Class A Common Stock for $12,468 and $31,007, respectively. From these totals, 150 shares and 331 shares, respectively, were immediately retired and 2 shares and 54 shares, respectively, were repurchased by the Company to satisfy the Company’s associates’ tax withholding liability associated with its stock-based compensation program and are reflected at cost as treasury stock in the unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for the thirteen- and twenty-six-week periods ended March 4, 2023. During the thirteen- and twenty-six-week periods ended February 26, 2022, the Company repurchased 4 shares and 57 shares, respectively, of Class A Common Stock for $254 and $4,813, respectively. All of these shares were repurchased by the Company to satisfy the Company’s associates’ tax withholding liability associated with its stock-based compensation program and are reflected at cost as treasury stock in the unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for the thirteen- and twenty-six-week periods ended February 26, 2022. The Company reissued 17 shares and 31 shares of treasury stock during the thirteen- and twenty-six-week periods ended March 4, 2023, respectively, and reissued 16 shares and 30 shares of treasury stock during the thirteen- and twenty-six-week periods ended February 26, 2022, respectively, to fund the MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc. Amended and Restated Associate Stock Purchase Plan. Dividends on Common Stock The Company paid aggregate regular cash dividends of $1.58 per share totaling $88,313 for the twenty-six weeks ended March 4, 2023. For the twenty-six weeks ended February 26, 2022, the Company paid aggregate regular cash dividends of $1.50 per share totaling $83,586. On March 22, 2023, the Board declared a regular cash dividend of $0.79 per share, payable on April 25, 2023, to shareholders of record at the close of business on April 11, 2023. The dividend is expected to result in aggregate payments of $44,170, based on the number of shares outstanding at March 15, 2023. Reclassification Proposal On January 31, 2023, the Board received a proposal (the “Proposal”) from the Company’s controlling shareholders, the Jacobson/Gershwind family, to exchange each of their shares of Class B Common Stock for 1.35 shares of Class A Common Stock, reclassify the Class B Common Stock and the Class A Common Stock into a single class of common stock and eliminate the current dual-class share structure. The Board has formed a Special Committee composed entirely of independent directors to evaluate the Proposal, which will be advised by independent financial and legal advisors. Under the terms of the Proposal, any definitive agreement would first require approval by the Special Committee and the Board, as well as the holders of a majority of the shares of Class A Common Stock that do not also hold shares of Class B Common Stock. At present there is no guarantee that a definitive agreement between the Company and the Jacobson/Gershwind family will be reached or what the terms of any such definitive agreement would be. In addition, even if an agreement is approved by the Special Committee and the Board, a transaction still may not be completed if such transaction is not approved by the holders of a majority of the shares of Class A Common Stock that do not also hold shares of Class B Common Stock. If an agreement is reached, and ultimately approved by the Special Committee and the Board, as well as the holders of a majority of the shares of Class A Common Stock that do not also hold shares of Class B Common Stock, it could have a material effect on our business, financial condition and results of operation as well as the governance of the Company.

Product Warranties	6 Months Ended
Product Warranties	Mar. 04, 2023
Product Warranties Disclosures [Abstract]
Product Warranties	Product WarrantiesThe Company generally offers a maximum one year warranty, including parts and labor, for certain of its products sold. The specific terms and conditions of those warranties vary depending upon the product sold. The Company may be able to recoup some of these costs through product warranties it holds with the original equipment manufacturers, which typically range from 30 days to 90 days. In general, many of the Company’s general merchandise products are covered by third-party original equipment manufacturers’ warranties. The Company’s warranty expense for the thirteen- and twenty-six-week periods ended March 4, 2023 and February 26, 2022 was immaterial.

Income Taxes	6 Months Ended
Income Taxes	Mar. 04, 2023
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income Taxes	Income Taxes During the twenty-six-week period ended March 4, 2023, there were no material changes in unrecognized tax benefits. The U.S. government enacted the CARES Act to provide certain relief as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The CARES Act provides tax relief, along with other stimulus measures, including the ERC, which allows for employers to claim a refundable tax credit against the employer share of Social Security tax equal to 50% of qualified wages paid to qualified employees between March 13, 2020 and December 31, 2020 and 70% of qualified wages paid to employees after December 31, 2020 through September 30, 2021. The ERC was designed to encourage businesses to keep employees on the payroll during the COVID-19 pandemic. During the thirteen-week period ended March 4, 2023, the Company received $6,096 related to ERC claims previously submitted. As there is no authoritative guidance under accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America on accounting for government assistance to for-profit business entities, we account for the ERC by analogy to International Accounting Standard 20, Accounting for Government Grants and Disclosure of Government Assistance. Management determined the probability threshold has not been met for $5,127 of the funds received, and, as such, were recorded in Accrued expenses and other current liabilities in the unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet as of March 4, 2023. The CARES Act provides for the deferral of the employer-paid portion of social security payroll taxes. The Company elected to defer the employer-paid portion of social security payroll taxes through December 31, 2020 of $18,887. Of this amount, half was remitted in December 2021 and the remaining half was remitted in December 2022. The Company’s effective tax rate was 25.0% for the twenty-six-week period ended March 4, 2023, as compared to 24.3% for the twenty-six-week period ended February 26, 2022. The increase in the effective tax rate was primarily due to an increase in unfavorable permanent tax items as well as a lower tax benefit from stock-based compensation.

Legal Proceedings	6 Months Ended
Legal Proceedings	Mar. 04, 2023
Legal Proceedings [Abstract]
Legal Proceedings	Legal ProceedingsIn the ordinary course of business, there are various claims, lawsuits and pending actions against the Company incidental to the operation of its business. Although the outcome of these matters, both individually and in aggregate, is currently not determinable, management does not expect that the ultimate costs to resolve these matters will have a material adverse effect on the Company’s consolidated financial position, results of operations or liquidity.

Basis of Presentation (Policies)	6 Months Ended
Basis of Presentation (Policies)	Mar. 04, 2023
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Basis of Accounting, Policy	Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America have been condensed or omitted pursuant to the rules and regulations of the SEC. The Company, however, believes that the disclosures contained in this Report comply with the requirements of Section 13(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), for a Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and are adequate to make the information presented not misleading.
Fiscal Year	Fiscal Year The Company operates on a 52/53-week fiscal year ending on the Saturday closest to August 31st of each year. References to “fiscal year 2023” refer to the period from September 4, 2022 to September 2, 2023, which is a 52-week fiscal year. References to “fiscal year 2022” refer to the period from August 29, 2021 to September 3, 2022, which was a 53-week fiscal year. The fiscal quarters ended March 4, 2023 and February 26, 2022 refer to the thirteen weeks ended as of those dates.
Principles of Consolidation	Principles of Consolidation The unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements include the accounts of MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc., its wholly owned subsidiaries and entities in which it maintains a controlling financial interest. All significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.
Recently Adopted Accounting Standards	Recently Adopted Accounting Standards In November 2021, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (the “FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update 2021-10, Government Assistance (Topic 832): Disclosures by Business Entities about Government Assistance, which provides for additional disclosures and added transparency for entities which receive government assistance. This includes disclosure of the type of government assistance received, the entity’s method of accounting, and the impact on the entity’s financial statements. This guidance is for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2021. The guidance was adopted by the Company for fiscal year 2023 and will be applied prospectively. The Company anticipates disclosures within its Annual Report on Form 10-K for fiscal year 2023 related to the Employee Retention Credit (the “ERC”) provision provided under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (the “CARES Act”). Other pronouncements issued by the FASB or other authoritative accounting standards groups with future effective dates are either not applicable or are not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

Revenue - Narrative (Details)	6 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
Revenue - Narrative (Details)	Mar. 04, 2023 USD ($) segment	Sep. 03, 2022 USD ($)
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Accrued sales returns	$ 7,842	$ 7,198
Contract with customer, refund liability	29,815	25,274
Prepaid sales incentives	2,087	2,210
Contract liabilities	0	0
Contract assets	0	$ 0
Performance obligation	$ 0
Number of reportable segments \| segment	1
Number of operating segments \| segment	1
Maximum
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Payment term	1 year

Stock-Based Compensation - Summary of Stock Option Activity (Details) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	6 Months Ended
	Mar. 04, 2023 USD ($) $ / shares shares
Options
Beginning balance, (in shares) \| shares	614,000
Granted (in shares) \| shares	0
Exercised (in shares) \| shares	(171,000)
Canceled/Forfeited/Expired (in shares) \| shares	(25,000)
Ending balance (in shares) \| shares	418,000
Exercisable (in shares) \| shares	418,000
Weighted-Average Exercise Price per Share
Beginning balance (in usd per share) \| $ / shares	$ 78.96
Granted (in usd per share) \| $ / shares	0
Exercised (in usd per share) \| $ / shares	74.57
Canceled/Forfeited/Expired (in usd per share) \| $ / shares	80.40
Ending balance (in usd per share) \| $ / shares	80.67
Exercisable (in usd per share) \| $ / shares	$ 80.67
Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Term (in years)
Weighted-average remaining contractual term, outstanding (in years)	2 years
Weighted-average remaining contractual term, exercisable (in years)	2 years
Aggregate Intrinsic Value
Aggregate intrinsic value outstanding \| $	$ 2,201
Aggregate intrinsic value exercisable \| $	$ 2,201

Stock-Based Compensation - Summary of Performance Share Unit Activity (Details) shares in Thousands	6 Months Ended
	Mar. 04, 2023 $ / shares shares
Performance share units
Shares
Beginning balance (in shares)	88
Granted (in shares)	51
PSU adjustment (in shares)	4
Vested (in shares)	(26)
Canceled/Forfeited (in shares)	(1)
Ending balance (in shares)	116
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value
Beginning balance (in usd per share) \| $ / shares	$ 80.04
Granted (in usd per share) \| $ / shares	82.16
PSU adjustment (in usd per share) \| $ / shares	76.32
Vested (in usd per share) \| $ / shares	76.32
Canceled/Forfeited (in usd per share) \| $ / shares	83.75
Ending balance (in usd per share) \| $ / shares	$ 81.84
Target allocation grant percentage	116.00%
Incremental Dividend Rights Performance Stock Units
Shares
Ending balance (in shares)	10

Fair Value (Details) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
Fair Value (Details) - USD ($)	Mar. 04, 2023	Feb. 26, 2022	Mar. 04, 2023	Feb. 26, 2022
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Fair value remeasurement of non-financial liabilities on non-recurring basis	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0
Fair value remeasurement of non-financial assets on non-recurring basis	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0

Accounts Receivable - Accounts Receivables (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 04, 2023	Sep. 03, 2022
Receivables [Abstract]
Accounts receivable	$ 435,315	$ 708,379
Less: allowance for credit losses	22,628	20,771
Accounts receivable, net	$ 412,687	$ 687,608

Accounts Receivable - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	6 Months Ended
	Mar. 04, 2023	Dec. 19, 2022
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss [Line Items]
Accounts receivable, amount authorized for sale		$ 300,000
Accounts receivable, sales transactions fees	$ 3,323
Purchasers
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss [Line Items]
Accounts receivable, sale	300,000
Accounts receivable, collateral, unsold receivables, amount	327,114
Receivables Purchase Agreement
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss [Line Items]
Accounts receivable, sale	543,124
Proceeds from sale and collection of receivables	$ 243,121

Business Combinations - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2023	Mar. 04, 2023	Mar. 04, 2023
Buckeye and True Edge
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business acquisition purchase price	$ 22,740
Payments to acquire businesses, gross	20,500
Business combination, contingent consideration, liability	2,294
Present value of contingent consideration	3,500
Business combination, net working capital adjustment	54
Finite-lived intangible assets acquired	10,600
Business acquisition, pro forma revenue		$ 4,540
Business acquisition, pro forma net income (loss)			$ 201
Business combination, integration related costs		$ 244	$ 341
Buckeye and True Edge \| Customer Relationships
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Finite-lived intangible assets acquired	$ 9,500
Acquired finite-lived intangible assets, weighted average useful life	10 years
Buckeye and True Edge \| Trade Names
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Finite-lived intangible assets acquired	$ 1,100
Buckeye \| Trade Names
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Acquired finite-lived intangible assets, weighted average useful life	5 years
True Edge \| Trade Names
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Acquired finite-lived intangible assets, weighted average useful life	20 years

Business Combinations - Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 04, 2023	Jan. 31, 2023	Sep. 03, 2022
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Goodwill	$ 718,179		$ 710,130
Buckeye and True Edge
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Inventories		$ 1,019
Accounts receivable		2,745
Prepaid expenses and other current assets		27
Identifiable intangibles		10,600
Goodwill		8,177
Property, plant and equipment		1,291
Total assets acquired		23,859
Accounts payable		1,090
Accrued liabilities		29
Total liabilities assumed		1,119
Total purchase price consideration		$ 22,740

Debt - Schedule of Debt (Details) - USD ($)	Mar. 04, 2023	Sep. 03, 2022	Jul. 31, 2016
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-Term Note Payable	$ 4,750,000	$ 4,750,000
Financing arrangements	531,000	88,000
Obligations under finance leases	640,000	1,180,000
Less: unamortized debt issuance costs	(1,222,000)	(1,426,000)
Total debt, including obligations under finance leases	549,699,000	794,592,000
Less: current portion	(275,758,000)	(325,680,000)
Long-term debt including obligations under finance leases	273,941,000	468,912,000
Finance lease, liability, current	605,000	996,000
Unamortized debt issuance costs, current	378,000	404,000
Financing obligations, current		88,000
Committed Bank Facility
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Credit facility	50,000,000	245,000,000
Uncommitted Bank Facilities
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Short-term debt	200,000,000	200,000,000
Senior Notes Series A \| Private Placement Debt
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Principal amount	$ 75,000,000	$ 75,000,000
Interest rate	2.65%	2.65%	2.65%
Long-term debt, current maturities	$ 75,000
Financing obligations, current		$ 75,000
Senior Notes Series B \| Private Placement Debt
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Principal amount	$ 100,000,000	100,000,000
Interest rate	2.90%		2.90%
Senior Notes Due June 11, 2025 \| Private Placement Debt
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Principal amount	$ 20,000,000	20,000,000
Interest rate	3.79%		3.79%
Senior notes, Due March 5, 2027 \| Private Placement Debt
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Principal amount	$ 50,000,000	50,000,000
Interest rate	2.60%		2.60%
Senior notes due January 12, 2023 \| Private Placement Debt
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Principal amount	$ 0	$ 50,000,000
Interest rate	3.04%	3.04%
Financing obligations, current		$ 50,000,000
Series 2019A notes, due March 5, 2024 \| Private Placement Debt
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Principal amount	$ 50,000,000	$ 50,000,000
Interest rate	2.40%

Debt - Revolving Credit Facilities Narrative (Details)	1 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
Debt - Revolving Credit Facilities Narrative (Details)	Aug. 31, 2021 USD ($)	Mar. 04, 2023 USD ($) facility	Feb. 26, 2022 USD ($)	Sep. 03, 2022 USD ($)	Apr. 30, 2017 USD ($)	Jul. 31, 2016 USD ($)
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Number of credit facilities \| facility		3
Proceeds from lines of credit		$ 208,000,000	$ 184,000,000
Committed Bank Facility
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Outstanding balance		$ 50,000,000		$ 245,000,000
Amended Uncommitted Credit Facilities
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Credit facility, expiration term		1 year
Line of credit facility, maximum amount outstanding during period		$ 203,000,000
Outstanding balance		200,000,000		$ 200,000,000
Proceeds from lines of credit		208,000,000
Repayment of loan facility		$ 403,000,000
Line of credit facility, interest rate at period end		5.39%		3.42%
Amended Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Credit facility, maximum borrowing capacity					$ 600,000,000
Credit facility, expiration term	5 years
Amended Revolving Credit Facility [Member] \| Letter of Credit
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Credit facility, maximum borrowing capacity	$ 50,000,000
Outstanding balance		$ 5,269,000		$ 5,269,000
Amended Revolving Credit Facility [Member] \| Committed Bank Facility
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Available increase in amount borrowed	$ 300,000,000
Senior Notes Series A \| Private Placement Debt
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, face amount						$ 75,000,000
Interest rate		2.65%		2.65%		2.65%
Senior Notes Series B \| Private Placement Debt
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, face amount						$ 100,000,000
Interest rate		2.90%				2.90%
Senior Notes Due June 11, 2025 \| Private Placement Debt
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, face amount						$ 20,000,000
Interest rate		3.79%				3.79%
Senior notes, Due March 5, 2027 \| Private Placement Debt
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, face amount						$ 50,000,000
Interest rate		2.60%				2.60%

Debt - Private Placement Debt Narrative (Details) - Private Placement Debt - USD ($)	Mar. 04, 2023	Sep. 03, 2022	Jul. 31, 2016
Senior Notes Series A
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Principal amount			$ 75,000,000
Interest rate	2.65%	2.65%	2.65%
Senior Notes Series B
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Principal amount			$ 100,000,000
Interest rate	2.90%		2.90%
Senior Notes Due June 11, 2025
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Principal amount			$ 20,000,000
Interest rate	3.79%		3.79%
Senior notes, Due March 5, 2027
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Principal amount			$ 50,000,000
Interest rate	2.60%		2.60%

Debt - Shelf Facility Agreements Narrative (Details)		6 Months Ended
Debt - Shelf Facility Agreements Narrative (Details)	Jan. 31, 2023 USD ($)	Mar. 04, 2023 USD ($)	Feb. 26, 2022 USD ($)	Sep. 03, 2022	Jan. 31, 2018 USD ($)
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Repayments of senior debt		$ 50,000,000	$ 0
Shelf Facility Agreements [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Credit facility, maximum borrowing capacity					$ 250,000,000
Private Placement Debt and Shelf Facility Agreements [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Maximum consolidated leverage ratio of total indebtedness to EBITDA		3.00
Maximum consolidated leverage ratio of total indebtedness to EBITDA after material acquisition		3.50
Minimum consolidated interest coverage ratio of EBITDA to total interest expense		3.00
Series Notes Due January 12, 2023 [Member] \| Shelf Facility Agreements [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Interest rate		3.04%
Series Notes Due March 5, 2024 [Member] \| Shelf Facility Agreements [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Outstanding balance		$ 50,000,000
Interest rate		2.40%
Senior notes due January 12, 2023 \| Private Placement Debt
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Interest rate		3.04%		3.04%
Repayments of senior debt	$ 50,000,000

Shareholders' Equity (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands		3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Apr. 11, 2023	Mar. 04, 2023	Feb. 26, 2022	Mar. 04, 2023	Feb. 26, 2022	Mar. 22, 2023	Jan. 31, 2023	Sep. 03, 2022	Jun. 29, 2021
Components Of Shareholders Equity [Line Items]
Repurchases of common stock		$ 12,468		$ 31,007	$ 4,813
Treasury stock, shares, retired		150,000		331,000
Treasury stock, shares repurchased to satisfy tax withholding obligation		2,000		54,000
Repurchase and retirement of common stock, Value		$ 25		$ 55
Stock issued during period, shares, employee stock ownership plan		17,000	16,000	31,000	30,000
Common stock, dividends, per share, cash paid (in usd per share)				$ 1.58	$ 1.50
Payments of dividends				$ 88,313	$ 83,586
Forecast
Components Of Shareholders Equity [Line Items]
Dividend payable amount	$ 44,170
Subsequent Event
Components Of Shareholders Equity [Line Items]
Dividends payable per share						$ 0.79
Class A Common Stock
Components Of Shareholders Equity [Line Items]
Treasury stock, shares, acquired			4,000		57,000
Stock repurchased during period, including held in treasury (in shares)		152,000		385,000
Repurchases of common stock			$ 254		$ 4,813
Common stock, par value (in usd per share)		$ 0.001		$ 0.001				$ 0.001
Class of warrant or right, number of securities called by each warrant or right							1.35
Class B Common Stock
Components Of Shareholders Equity [Line Items]
Common stock, par value (in usd per share)		$ 0.001		$ 0.001				$ 0.001
Share Repurchase Program \| Class A Common Stock
Components Of Shareholders Equity [Line Items]
Number of shares authorized for repurchase									5,000
Maximum number of shares that can be repurchased		4,369,000		4,369,000

Restructuring and Other Costs (Summary Of Restructuring Related Liabilities) (Details) $ in Thousands	6 Months Ended
	Mar. 04, 2023 USD ($)
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	$ 2,714
Additions	3,877
Payments and other adjustments	(4,238)
Ending balance	2,353
Consulting-related costs
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	840
Additions	3,115
Payments and other adjustments	(2,195)
Ending balance	1,760
Associate severance and separation costs
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	1,874
Additions	762
Payments and other adjustments	(2,043)
Ending balance	$ 593

Product Warranties (Details)	6 Months Ended
Product Warranties (Details)	Mar. 04, 2023
Minimum
Product warranties with original equipment manufacturers	30 days
Maximum
Warranty period	1 year
Product warranties with original equipment manufacturers	90 days

Income Taxes (Details) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
Income Taxes (Details) - USD ($)	Mar. 04, 2023	Mar. 04, 2023	Feb. 26, 2022	Dec. 31, 2020
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Unrecognized tax benefits, period increase (decrease)		$ 0
Employee retention credit, CARES act	$ 6,096,000
Liability for funds received but probably threshold not met	$ 5,127,000	$ 5,127,000
Deferred payroll tax, CARES act				$ 18,887,000
Effective tax rate		25.00%	24.30%