MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc. - Form 8-K Summary
Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 8-K was filed by MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc. on December 6, 2012. The report addresses a specific corporate action taken by the Board of Directors on the same date.
Key Financial Metrics
The filing does not provide comprehensive financial statements, revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity metrics. The only financial figure disclosed is the declaration of an accelerated quarterly cash dividend of $0.30 per share on the Company's common stock.
Material Changes
The material event reported is the declaration of an accelerated quarterly cash dividend. No other material changes to operations or financial position are detailed in this specific filing.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing contains no management commentary, forward-looking guidance, risk factors, contingencies, or discussion of unusual items beyond the dividend announcement.
Key Facts for Investor Verification
- Dividend Declaration: The Board declared an accelerated quarterly cash dividend of $0.30 per share.
- Announcement Date: The press release and declaration occurred on December 6, 2012.
- Record and Payment Dates: This filing does not specify the record date or the payment date for the dividend; investors should verify these details in the attached press release (Exhibit 99.1).
- Financial Context: This filing does not contain the company's latest earnings results or balance sheet data.