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EXHIBIT 99.1

 

Contact:

Shelley Boxer

V.P. Finance

MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc.

(516) 812-1216

 

Investors/Media:

Alex Tramont/Rachel Rosenblatt

FTI Consulting – Strategic Communications

(212) 850-5600

 

For Immediate Release

 

MSC INDUSTRIAL DIRECT CO., INC. REPORTS RESULTS

FOR ITS FISCAL 2012 THIRD QUARTER

- Third Quarter Net Sales Rise 15.0% to $612 Million -

- Third Quarter Net Income Increases 13.1% to $70.2 Million -

- Third Quarter Diluted Earnings per Share Increase 13.4% to $1.10 -

 

Melville, NY, June 28, 2012 - MSC INDUSTRIAL DIRECT CO., INC. (NYSE: MSM), “MSC” or the “Company,” one of the largest direct marketers and premier distributors of Metalworking and Maintenance, Repair and Operations (“MRO”) supplies to industrial customers throughout the United States, today reported financial results for its fiscal 2012 third quarter ended May 26, 2012.

 

For the fiscal 2012 third quarter, net sales rose 15.0% to $612.0 million, compared with $532.4 million in the prior year period. Operating income in the fiscal 2012 third quarter increased 13.0% to $110.9 million, or 18.1% of net sales, compared with $98.1 million, or 18.4% of net sales, in the prior year period. For the third quarter of fiscal 2012, the Company reported net income of $70.2 million, an increase of 13.1% over net income of $62.1 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2011. Diluted earnings per share in the fiscal 2012 third quarter were $1.10 (based on 63.1 million diluted shares outstanding), compared to $0.97 (based on 63.6 million diluted shares outstanding) in the same period a year ago, an increase of 13.4%.

 

For the first nine months of fiscal 2012, net sales increased 15.6% to $1.72 billion from $1.49 billion in the first nine months of fiscal 2011. Operating income for the fiscal 2012 nine-month period was $304.2 million, or 17.7% of net sales, compared to $255.9 million, or 17.2% of net sales, in the first nine months of fiscal 2011. For the fiscal 2012 nine-month period, the Company reported net income of $190.1 million, an increase of 19.3% over net income of $159.3 million a year ago. Diluted earnings per share for the fiscal 2012 nine-month period were $3.00 (based on 62.9 million diluted shares outstanding), compared to $2.50 (based on 63.3 million diluted shares outstanding) a year ago, an increase of 20.0%.

 

David Sandler, Chief Executive Officer, said, “I’m very pleased with our performance this quarter. In an environment that has seen some recent leveling in growth rates, we continued to invest in our future and gained further traction with our strategic initiatives, while delivering solid earnings.”

 

Erik Gershwind, President and Chief Operating Officer, stated, “It’s clear to us that the trend of consolidating spend within our industry is speeding up as customers are recognizing the value of differentiated supply chain solutions, such as our vending and e-Commerce platforms, that will reduce their costs, save time, and increase productivity. Customers are increasingly turning to suppliers like MSC who can deliver these solutions, and we remain committed to the developments in technology and value added services that will build upon our leadership position. We are also focused on those initiatives, such as the co-location of our headquarters or our CSC as we call it, that will set the stage for efficient long-term growth. We are fortunate to have the financial resources and flexibility to achieve our goals.”

 

 
 

 

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Mr. Sandler concluded, “Looking ahead, we believe that the combination of digital information, e-Commerce, vending and supportive technology is clearly shifting the value equation toward those distributors with the ability to invest in these capabilities. Against this backdrop, we expect our investments will widen the gap with competitors and lock in share gains. While our growth investments may create some near-term headwinds, we expect those headwinds to abate over time and to position us for stronger growth and operating leverage in the long-term. We remain very excited about our future as we execute on our strategic plan.”

 

Based on current market conditions, for the fiscal 2012 fourth quarter the Company expects net sales to be between $630 million and $642 million, and expects diluted earnings per share for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2012 to be between $1.05 and $1.09. Fiscal 2012 is a 53-week year for MSC and the Company’s fiscal fourth quarter has an additional week. This guidance primarily reflects the additional week in the fourth quarter, projected average daily sales growth of 10.5%, typical seasonal patterns in sales and margins and investment programs.

 

The management of MSC will host a conference call today, at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time, to review the Company’s results for the fiscal 2012 third quarter, and to comment on current operations. The call may be accessed via the Internet on the home page of MSC’s website located at: www.mscdirect.com. A replay of the conference call will be available on the Company’s website through July 30, 2012.

 

About MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc.

MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc. is one of the largest direct marketers and premier distributors of Metalworking and Maintenance, Repair and Operations (“MRO”) supplies to industrial customers throughout the United States. MSC employs one of the industry’s largest sales forces and distributes approximately 600,000 industrial products from approximately 3,000 suppliers to approximately 325,000 customers. In-stock availability is approximately 99%, with next day standard delivery to the contiguous United States on qualifying orders up until 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time. MSC reaches its customers through a combination of approximately 18 million direct-mail catalogs, 107 branch sales offices, 1,101 sales people, the Internet and associations with some of the world's most prominent B2B eCommerce portals. For more information, visit the Company's website at http://www.mscdirect.com.

 

CAUTIONARY STATEMENT UNDER THE PRIVATE SECURITIES LITIGATION REFORM ACT OF 1995. Statements in this Press Release may constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Any statements contained herein which are not statements of historical facts and that address activities, events or developments that the Company expects, believes or anticipates will or may occur in the future, including statements about expected future results shall be deemed to be forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are inherently subject to risks and uncertainties, many of which cannot be predicted with accuracy and some of which might not even be anticipated. Future events, actual results and performance, financial and otherwise, could differ materially from those set forth in or contemplated by the forward-looking statements herein. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof. The inclusion of any statement in this release does not constitute an admission by MSC or any other person that the events or circumstances described in such statement are material. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in forward-looking statements include, without limitation, current economic, political and social conditions, changing customer and product mixes, financial restrictions on outstanding borrowings, industry consolidation, competition, general economic conditions in the markets in which the Company operates, volatility in commodity and energy prices, credit risk of our customers, risk of cancellation or rescheduling of orders, work stoppages or other business interruptions (including those due to extreme weather conditions) at transportation centers or shipping ports, the risk of war, terrorism and similar hostilities, dependence on the Company’s information systems and on key personnel, and the outcome of potential government or regulatory proceedings or future litigation relating to pending or future claims, inquiries or audits. Additional information concerning these and other risks is described under “Risk Factors” and “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” in the Company's reports on Forms 10-K, 10-Q and 8-K that the Company files with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The forward-looking statements in this press release are based on current expectations and the Company assumes no obligation to update these forward-looking statements.

 

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MSC INDUSTRIAL DIRECT CO., INC.

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

(In thousands)

 

 

   May 26,
2012
   August 27,
2011
 
   (Unaudited)     
ASSETS        
Current Assets:          
Cash and cash equivalents  $110,949   $95,959 
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts   298,091    266,545 
      Inventories   392,510    344,854 
      Prepaid expenses and other current assets   34,544    22,545 
      Deferred income taxes   30,616    28,531 
Total current assets   866,710    758,434 
           
Property, plant and equipment, net   162,586    148,813 
Goodwill   289,124    277,431 
Identifiable intangibles, net   53,885    48,308 
Other assets   6,790    11,437 
Total assets  $1,379,095   $1,244,423 
           
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY          
Current Liabilities:          
Current maturities of capital lease and financing obligations  $1,417   $ 
Accounts payable   101,475    95,538 
Accrued liabilities   63,859    76,664 
Total current liabilities   166,751    172,202 
Capital lease obligations, net of current maturities   2,302     
Deferred income taxes and tax uncertainties   84,218    79,109 
Total liabilities   253,271    251,311 
Commitments and Contingencies          
Shareholders’ Equity:          
Class A common stock   52    51 
Class B common stock   16    16 
Additional paid-in capital   476,080    439,035 
Retained earnings   917,781    775,149 
Accumulated other comprehensive loss   (2,590)   (2,085)
Class A treasury stock, at cost   (265,515)   (219,054)
Total shareholders’ equity   1,125,824    993,112 
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity  $1,379,095   $1,244,423 

 

 
 

 

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MSC INDUSTRIAL DIRECT CO., INC.

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income

 (In thousands, except per share data)

(Unaudited)

 

 

   Thirteen Weeks Ended   Thirty- Nine Weeks Ended 
   May 26,
2012
   May 28,
2011
   May 26,
2012
   May 28,
2011
 
                 
Net sales  $611,970   $532,366   $1,720,647   $1,488,555 
Cost of goods sold   332,387    280,804    929,471    793,001 
Gross profit   279,583    251,562    791,176    695,554 
Operating expenses   168,724    153,428    486,966    439,672 
Income from operations   110,859    98,134    304,210    255,882 
Other (Expense) Income:                    
Interest expense   (63)   (51)   (179)   (211)
Interest income   42    12    160    42 
Other expense, net   15    (120)   (5)   (123)
Total other expense   (6)   (159)   (24)   (292)
         Income before provision for income taxes   110,853    97,975    304,186    255,590 
Provision for income taxes   40,642    35,889    114,070    96,255 
         Net income   70,211    62,086    190,116    159,335 
Other comprehensive income, net of income tax:                    
        Foreign currency translation adjustments   (132)   289    (505)   730 
Comprehensive  income  $70,079   $62,375   $189,611   $160,065 
Per Share Information:                    
Net income per common share:                    
Basic  $1.11   $0.97   $3.02   $2.52 
Diluted  $1.10   $0.97   $3.00   $2.50 
Weighted average shares used in computing net income per common share:                    
Basic   62,651    63,183    62,517    62,809 
Diluted   63,055    63,630    62,896    63,250 
Cash dividend declared per common share  $0.25   $0.22   $0.75   $1.66 

 

 
 

 

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MSC INDUSTRIAL DIRECT CO., INC.

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows 

(In thousands)

(Unaudited)

 

   Thirty-Nine Weeks Ended 
   May 26,
2012
   May 28,
2011
 
         
Cash Flows from Operating Activities:          
Net income  $190,116   $159,335 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash
provided by operating activities:
          
           
Depreciation and amortization   25,279    21,531 
Stock-based compensation   11,410    11,057 
Loss on disposal of property, plant and equipment   876    3 
Provision for doubtful accounts   2,520    1,949 
Deferred income taxes and tax uncertainties   3,025    13,938 
Excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation   (4,844)   (7,336)
           
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of amounts associated with business acquired:          
Accounts receivable   (30,150)   (34,647)
Inventories   (44,499)   (28,191)
Prepaid expenses and other current assets   (11,837)   1,009 
Other assets   4,388    6,673 
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities   (1,076)   (30)
           
Total adjustments   (44,908)   (14,044)
           
Net cash provided by operating activities   145,208    145,291 
           
Cash Flows from Investing Activities:          
Expenditures for property, plant and equipment   (28,753)   (19,491)
Cash used in business acquisitions, net of cash received   (33,451)   (10,073)
           
Net cash used in investing activities   (62,204)   (29,564)
           
Cash Flows from Financing Activities:          
Purchases of treasury stock   (47,986)   (2,719)
Payment of cash dividends   (47,341)   (105,186)
Payments on capital lease and financing obligations   (721)    
Excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation   4,844    7,336 
Proceeds from sale of Class A common stock in connection with associate stock purchase plan   2,630    2,316 
Proceeds from exercise of Class A common stock options   19,566    37,375 
Borrowings under financing obligations   1,050     
Repayments of notes payable under the credit facility and other notes       (39,319)
           
Net cash used in financing activities   (67,958)   (100,197)
           
Effect of foreign exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents   (56)   50 
           
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents   14,990    15,580 
Cash and cash equivalents – beginning of period   95,959    121,191 
Cash and cash equivalents – end of period  $110,949   $136,771 
Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow Information:          
Cash paid for income taxes  $113,299   $80,938 
Cash paid for interest  $34   $93