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 October 21, 2008. The filing announces the company's financial results for the fourth quarter and the full fiscal year ended August 30, 2008. The report references a press release (Exhibit 99.1) containing the detailed results.
Key Financial Metrics
The provided filing text serves as a notification of results and does not contain specific numerical data. Consequently, values for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, and liquidity are not present in this document. Investors must refer to the attached press release (Exhibit 99.1) for these figures.
Material Changes
The filing text does not provide specific details regarding material changes versus the prior comparable period. It only confirms that results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended August 30, 2008, have been announced.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The text does not include management commentary, forward-looking guidance, specific risk factors, or details on contingencies and unusual items. The filing explicitly states that the information contained herein is not deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and is not incorporated by reference into other filings.
Key Facts for Investor Verification
- Verify the specific revenue and earnings figures in the attached press release (Exhibit 99.1), as they are not listed in the 8-K body.
- Confirm the fiscal year-end date of August 30, 2008, when comparing to other calendar-year companies.
- Note that this 8-K filing is a notification mechanism and does not carry the same legal liability for the data as a formal 10-K or 10-Q filing.
- Review the press release for any guidance or outlook statements omitted from this summary report.