UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT
REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): December 4, 2008
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)
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New York |
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1-14130 |
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11-3289165 |
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(State or other jurisdiction of |
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(Commission File Number) |
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(IRS Employer Identification No.) |
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75 Maxess Road, Melville, New York |
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11747 |
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(Address of principal executive offices) |
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Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (516) 812-2000 |
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Not Applicable |
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report) |
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Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
o Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
o Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
ITEM 8.01 OTHER EVENTS
On December 4, 2008, MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing that its Board of Directors has nominated Louise Goeser and Charles Boehlke for election to the Board at the Company’s 2009 Annual Shareholders’ Meeting to be held on January 7, 2009. The entire text of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated by reference herein.
ITEM 9.01. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS
(d) Exhibits:
Exhibit Index
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Exhibit |
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Description |
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99.1 |
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Press Release, dated December 4, 2008, issued by MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc. |
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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 hereunto duly authorized.
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MSC INDUSTRIAL DIRECT CO., INC. |
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December 4, 2008 |
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/s/ Shelley M. Boxer |
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Shelley M. Boxer |
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Vice President, Finance |
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Exhibit Index
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Exhibit |
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Description |
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99.1 |
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Press Release, dated December 4, 2008, issued by MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc. |
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