MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc. Form 8-K Summary
Business Context and Reporting Period
This Current Report on Form 8-K was filed by MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc. on March 30, 2021. The report discloses a corporate action taken by the Board of Directors regarding shareholder distributions.
Key Financial Metrics
The filing does not provide comprehensive financial statements, revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity metrics. The only specific financial figure disclosed is the declaration of a cash dividend of $0.75 per share on the Company's Class A Common Stock.
Material Changes
The material event reported is the declaration of a cash dividend. No comparative financial data or changes in operational metrics versus prior periods are included in this specific filing.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing contains no management commentary, forward-looking guidance, risk factors, or discussion of contingencies beyond the dividend announcement. The document explicitly states that the information is furnished and not "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act.
Key Facts for Investor Verification
- Dividend Declaration: The Board declared a cash dividend of $0.75 per share.
- Announcement Date: The press release and declaration date is March 30, 2021.
- Record and Payment Dates: This filing does not specify the record date or the payment date for the dividend; investors should verify these dates in the attached press release (Exhibit 99.1) or subsequent announcements.
- Stock Class: The dividend applies to Class A Common Stock (Trading Symbol: MSM).