SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 20549
FORM 10-Q
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF
THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended February 27, 1999 Commission File No.: 1-14130
MSC INDUSTRIAL DIRECT CO., INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
New York 11-3289165
(State of incorporation) (IRS Employer
Identification No.)
75 Maxess Road
Melville, NY 11747
(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)
(516) 812-2000
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required
to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during
the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was
required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing
requirements for the past 90 days.
Yes |X| No |_|
As of March 30, 1999, the registrant had 33,861,547 shares of Class A common
stock, par value $0.001 per share, and 34,138,778 shares of Class B common
stock, par value $0.001 per share, outstanding.
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MSC INDUSTRIAL DIRECT CO., INC.
INDEX
PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION Page
Item 1. Consolidated Financial Statements
Consolidated Balance Sheets
February 27, 1999 and August 29, 1998 3
Consolidated Statements of Income
Thirteen and twenty-six weeks ended February 27, 1999 and
February 28, 1998 4
Consolidated Statement of Shareholders' Equity
Twenty-six weeks ended February 27, 1999 5
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
Twenty-six weeks ended February 27, 1999 and February 28, 1998 6
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 7
Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition
and Results of Operations 10
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders 15
Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K 16
SIGNATURES 17
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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. Consolidated Financial Statements
MSC INDUSTRIAL DIRECT CO., INC.
Consolidated Balance Sheets
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<CAPTION>
February 27, August 29,
1999 1998
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(in thousands, except share data) (unaudited) (audited)
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ASSETS
Current Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 4,553 $ 8,630
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful
accounts of $4,727 and $3,717, respectively 85,522 72,940
Inventories 183,741 158,050
Due from officers, employees and affiliated companies 556 659
Prepaid expenses and other current assets 2,868 2,865
Current deferred income tax assets 9,997 11,251
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Total current assets 287,237 254,395
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Property, plant and equipment, net 100,634 77,493
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Other Assets:
Goodwill 65,189 58,574
Other 7,423 11,240
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72,612 69,814
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$ 460,483 $ 401,702
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LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current Liabilities:
Accounts payable $ 19,451 $ 14,670
Accrued liabilities 49,484 55,175
Current portion of long-term notes payable 517 800
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Total current liabilities 69,452 70,645
Long-term notes payable 52,292 2,430
Other long-term liabilities 46 46
Deferred income tax liabilities 6,496 6,802
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Total liabilities 128,286 79,923
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Shareholders' Equity:
Preferred stock; $0.001 par value; 5,000,000 shares authorized; none outstanding -- --
Class A common stock; $0.001 par value; 100,000,000 shares authorized; 33,857,035
and 33,683,407 shares issued, 32,685,035 and 33,508,407 shares outstanding,
respectively 34 33
Class B common stock; $0.001 par value; 50,000,000 shares authorized; 34,138,778
and 34,142,028 shares, respectively, issued and outstanding 34 34
Additional paid-in capital 216,108 213,783
Retained earnings 140,055 112,834
Treasury stock, at cost; 1,172,000 and 175,000 shares
of Class A common stock held (23,038) (3,699)
Deferred stock compensation (996) (1,206)
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Total shareholders' equity 332,197 321,779
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$ 460,483 $ 401,702
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these
consolidated balance sheets.
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MSC INDUSTRIAL DIRECT CO., INC.
Consolidated Statements of Income
(unaudited)
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<CAPTION>
Thirteen Weeks Ended Twenty-Six Weeks Ended
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February 27, February 28, February 27, February 28,
(in thousands, except per share data) 1999 1998 1999 1998
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Net sales $ 160,518 $ 142,520 $ 315,969 $ 278,129
Cost of goods sold 94,361 84,335 186,051 164,605
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Gross profit 66,157 58,185 129,918 113,524
Operating expenses 40,681 39,342 84,601 79,425
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Income from operations 25,476 18,843 45,317 34,099
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Other Income (Expense):
Interest income 33 249 58 502
Interest expense (613) (21) (702) (44)
Other income, net 164 205 322 419
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(416) 433 (322) 877
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Income before provision
for income taxes 25,060 19,276 44,995 34,976
Provision for income taxes 9,899 7,614 17,774 13,814
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Net income $ 15,161 $ 11,662 $ 27,221 $ 21,162
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Per Share Information (Note 2):
Net income per common share:
Basic $ 0.23 $ 0.17 $ 0.41 $ 0.31
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Diluted $ 0.22 $ 0.17 $ 0.40 $ 0.31
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Common shares used in computing
per share amounts (Note 2):
Basic 66,751 67,736 66,930 67,720
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Diluted 69,026 68,820 68,899 68,788
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these
consolidated statements.
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MSC INDUSTRIAL DIRECT CO., INC.
Consolidated Statement of Shareholders' Equity
(unaudited)
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Class A Class B
Common Stock Common Stock Additional
(in thousands) --------------------- ---------------------- Paid-In Retained
Shares Amount Shares Amount Capital Earnings
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Twenty-six weeks ended February 27, 1999:
Balance, August 29, 1998 33,683 $ 33 34,142 $ 34 $ 213,783 $ 112,834
Exchange of Class B common stock for Class A
common stock 3 1 (3) -- -- --
Purchase of treasury stock -- -- -- -- -- --
Exercise of common stock options, including
related tax benefits 171 -- -- -- 2,325 --
Net income -- -- -- -- -- 27,221
Amortization of deferred stock compensation -- -- -- -- -- --
Balance, February 27, 1999 33,857 $ 34 34,139 $ 34 $ 216,108 $ 140,055
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Treasury Stock
------------------- Deferred
(in thousands) Amount at Stock
Shares Cost Compensation Total
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Twenty-six weeks ended February 27, 1999:
Balance, August 29, 1998 175 $ (3,699) $ (1,206) $ 321,779
Exchange of Class B common stock for Class A
common stock -- -- -- 1
Purchase of treasury stock 997 (19,339) -- (19,339)
Exercise of common stock options, including
related tax benefits -- -- -- 2,325
Net income -- -- -- 27,221
Amortization of deferred stock compensation -- -- 210 210
Balance, February 27, 1999 1,172 $ (23,038) $ (996) $ 332,197
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of
these consolidated statements.
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MSC INDUSTRIAL DIRECT CO., INC.
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(unaudited)
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<CAPTION>
(in thousands) Twenty-Six Weeks Ended
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February 27, February 28,
1999 1998
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Cash Flows from Operating Activities:
Net income $ 27,221 $ 21,162
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Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash
provided by (used in) operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization 4,459 3,388
Amortization of deferred stock compensation 210 270
Provision for doubtful accounts 1,335 971
Deferred income taxes 947 (547)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities,
net of effect from acquisitions:
Accounts receivable (10,241) (15,067)
Inventories (21,528) 7,848
Prepaid expenses and other current assets 239 85
Other assets 3,817 1,432
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities (1,156) 3,490
Other long-term liabilities -- (66)
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(21,918) 1,804
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Net cash provided by operating activities 5,303 22,966
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Cash Flows from Investing Activities:
Expenditures for property, plant and equipment (25,983) (14,814)
Cash paid for acquisitions, net of cash acquired (12,882) --
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Net cash used in investing activities (38,865) (14,814)
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Cash Flows from Financing Activities:
Purchase of treasury stock (22,150) (388)
Net proceeds from exercise of common stock options 1,953 399
Net proceeds from (repayments of) notes payable 49,579 (158)
Net repayments from (advances to) affiliates 103 (1,190)
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Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities 29,485 (1,337)
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Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents (4,077) 6,815
Cash and cash equivalents - beginning of period 8,630 13,418
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Cash and cash equivalents - end of period $ 4,553 $ 20,233
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these
consolidated statements.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(in thousands, except per share data)
(unaudited)
1. MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc. ("MSC") was incorporated in the State of
New York on October 24, 1995. MSC and its subsidiaries, including its
principal operating subsidiary, Sid Tool Co., Inc., are hereinafter
referred to collectively as the "Company."
Reference is made to the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
contained within the Company's audited financial statements included in
the Company's annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended August 29,
1998. In the opinion of management, the interim unaudited financial
statements included herein reflect all adjustments necessary, consisting
of normal recurring adjustments, for a fair presentation of such data in
accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. The results of
operations for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of the
results to be expected for a full year.
The Company's fiscal year ends on the Saturday nearest August 31 of each
year.
2. Effective December 1997, the Company adopted the Financial Accounting
Standards Board Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No.
128, Earnings per Share. SFAS No. 128 requires the Company to present
basic and diluted earnings per share (EPS) on the face of the income
statement. Basic earnings per common share were computed based on the
weighted average number of common shares issued and outstanding during the
relevant periods. Diluted earnings per common share were computed based on
the weighted average number of common shares issued and outstanding plus
additional shares assumed to be outstanding to reflect the diluted effect
of common stock equivalents using the treasury stock method.
A reconciliation between the numerator and denominator of the basic and
diluted EPS calculation is as follows:
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Thirteen Weeks Ended Twenty-Six Weeks Ended
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February 27, February 28, February 27, February 28,
1999 1998 1999 1998
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Net income for EPS
computation $15,161 $11,662 $27,221 $21,162
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Basic EPS:
Weighted average
common shares 66,751 67,736 66,930 67,720
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Basic EPS $ 0.23 $ 0.17 $ 0.41 $ 0.31
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Diluted EPS:
Weighted average
common shares 66,751 67,736 66,930 67,720
Shares issuable from
assumed conversion of
common stock equivalents 2,275 1,084 1,969 1,068
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Weighted average common
and common equivalent shares 69,026 68,820 68,899 68,788
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Diluted EPS $ 0.22 $ 0.17 $ 0.40 $ 0.31
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3. On April 6, 1998, the Company declared a two-for-one stock split in the
form of a stock dividend, which was distributed on May 22, 1998 to
shareholders of record as of April 24, 1998. All information contained in
the accompanying consolidated financial statements has been retroactively
restated to give effect to this stock split for all periods presented.
4. In the first quarter of fiscal 1999, the Company early-adopted the
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants' SOP 98-1, "Accounting
for the Costs of Computer Software Developed or Obtained for Internal
Use." SOP 98-1 provides guidance on accounting for the costs of computer
software developed or obtained for internal use. The effect of adopting
this standard was not material on the results of operations or the
Company's consolidated financial statements.
5. In the first quarter of fiscal 1999, the Company adopted the Financial
Accounting Standards Board Statement of Financial Accounting Standards
(SFAS) No. 130, "Reporting Comprehensive Income." SFAS No. 130 establishes
standards for the reporting and display of comprehensive income and its
components in a full set of financial statements. The effect of adopting
this standard was not material on the Company's consolidated financial
statements.
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6. In June 1998, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued
SFAS No. 133 "Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging
Activities." This statement establishes accounting and reporting standards
for derivative instruments, including certain derivative instruments
embedded in other contracts, and for hedging activities. SFAS No. 133 is
effective for all fiscal quarters of fiscal years beginning after June 15,
1999 and will not require retroactive restatement of prior period
financial statements. This statement requires the recognition of all
derivative instruments as either assets or liabilities in the balance
sheet measured at fair value. Derivative instruments will be recognized as
gains or losses in the period of change. If certain conditions are met
where the derivative instrument has been designated as a fair value hedge,
the hedged item may also be marked to market through earnings thus
creating an offset. If the derivative is designed and qualifies as a cash
flow hedge, the changes in fair value of the derivative instrument may be
recorded in comprehensive income. While the Company periodically engages
in certain international transactions, it does not presently make material
use of derivative instruments.
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Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results
of Operations
This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q contains or incorporates certain
forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities
Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and the
Company intends that such forward-looking statements be subject to the safe
harbors created thereby. Such forward-looking statements involve known and
unknown risks and uncertainties and include, but are not limited to, statements
regarding future events and our plans, goals and objectives. Such statements are
generally accompanied by words such as "believe," "anticipate," "think,"
"intend," "estimate," "expect," or similar terms. Our actual results may differ
materially from such statements. Factors that could cause or contribute to such
differences include, without limitation, changing market conditions, competitive
and regulatory matters, general economic conditions in the markets in which the
Company operates and availability of acquisition opportunities. Although the
Company believes that the assumptions underlying its forward-looking statements
are reasonable, any of the assumptions could prove inaccurate and, therefore,
the Company cannot make any assurances that the results contemplated in such
forward-looking statements will be realized. The inclusion of such
forward-looking information should not be regarded as a representation by the
Company or any other person that the future events, plans or expectations
contemplated by the Company will be achieved. Furthermore, past performance is
not necessarily an indicator of future performance.
Overview
MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc. ("MSC") was formed in October 1995 as a holding
company to hold all of the outstanding capital stock of Sid Tool Co., Inc. (the
"Operating Subsidiary"), which has conducted business since 1941. MSC and its
subsidiaries, including the Operating Subsidiary, are hereinafter referred to
collectively as the "Company."
The Company is one of the largest direct marketers of a broad range of
industrial products to small and mid-sized industrial customers throughout the
United States. The Company distributes a full line of industrial products, such
as cutting tools, abrasives, measuring instruments, machine tool accessories,
safety equipment, fasteners, welding supplies and electrical supplies, intended
to satisfy its customers' maintenance, repair and operations ("MRO") supplies
requirements. The Company's 4,459 page master catalog offers approximately
372,000 stock keeping units ("SKUs") and is supplemented by weekly, monthly and
quarterly specialty and promotional catalogs, newspapers and brochures. The
products are distributed through the Company's three distribution centers and
105 customer service locations. Most of the products are carried in stock, and
orders for these products are typically fulfilled on the day the order is
received.
Results of Operations -
Thirteen weeks ended February 27, 1999 and February 28, 1998
Net sales increased by $18.0 million, or 12.6%, to $160.5 million in the second
quarter of fiscal 1999 from $142.5 million in the second quarter of fiscal 1998.
This increase was primarily attributable to an increase in sales to the
Company's existing customers, an increase in the number of active customers and
the effect of acquisitions made in fiscal 1998 and fiscal 1999. The increase in
sales to existing customers was principally derived from an increase in the
number of SKUs offered, as well as from more focused marketing efforts.
Gross profit increased by $8.0 million, or 13.7%, to $66.2 million in the second
quarter of fiscal 1999 from $58.2 million in the second quarter of fiscal 1998.
The increase in gross profit was primarily attributable to increased sales. As a
percentage of sales, gross profit increased slightly from 40.8% to 41.2%. The
increase resulted primarily from the mix of products being sold.
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Operating expenses increased by $1.4 million, or 3.6%, to $40.7 million in the
second quarter of fiscal 1999 from $39.3 million in the second quarter of fiscal
1998. As a percentage of sales, operating expenses decreased from 27.6% to
25.3%. The decrease in operating expenses as a percentage of sales was primarily
attributable to leveraging fixed costs over a larger revenue base and continued
emphasis on cost control during the second quarter of fiscal 1999.
Income from operations increased by $6.7 million, or 35.6%, to $25.5 million in
the second quarter of fiscal 1999 from $18.8 million in the second quarter of
fiscal 1998. The increase was primarily attributable to increased sales and
gross profit, offset by an increase in operating expenses.
Net income increased by $3.5 million or 29.9%, to $15.2 million in the second
quarter of fiscal 1999 from $11.7 million in the second quarter of fiscal 1998.
This increase was primarily the result of previously mentioned increases in
sales and gross profit, offset by the increase in operating expenses necessary
in order to support the increase in volume and invest in future growth.
Results of Operations -
Twenty-six weeks ended February 27, 1999 and February 28, 1998
Net sales increased by $37.9 million, or 13.6%, to $316.0 million during the
first half of fiscal 1999 from $278.1 million in the first half of fiscal 1998.
This increase was primarily attributable to an increase in sales to the
Company's existing customers, an increase in the number of active customers and
the effect of acquisitions made during fiscal 1998 and fiscal 1999. The increase
in sales to existing customers was principally derived from an increase in the
number of SKUs offered, as well as from more focused marketing efforts.
Gross profit increased by $16.4 million, or 14.4%, to $129.9 million during the
first half of fiscal 1999 from $113.5 million in the first half of fiscal 1998,
primarily attributable to increased sales. As a percentage of sales, gross
profit increased slightly from 40.8% to 41.1%. The increase resulted primarily
from the mix of products being sold.
Operating expenses increased by $5.2 million, or 6.5%, to $84.6 million during
the first half of fiscal 1999 from $79.4 million in the first half of fiscal
1998. As a percentage of sales, operating expenses decreased from 28.6% to
26.8%. The decline in operating expenses as a percentage of sales was primarily
attributable to leveraging fixed costs over a larger revenue base and continued
emphasis on cost control during fiscal 1999.
Income from operations increased by $11.2 million, or 32.9%, to $45.3 million
during the first half of fiscal 1999 from $34.1 million in the first half of
fiscal 1998. The increase was primarily attributable to increased sales and
gross profit offset by an increase in operating expenses.
Net income increased by $6.0 million, or 28.3%, to $27.2 million during the
first half of fiscal 1999 from $21.2 million in the first half of fiscal 1998.
This increase was primarily the result of previously mentioned increases in
sales and gross profit, offset by the increase in operating expenses necessary
in order to support the increase in volume and invest in future growth.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
The Company's primary use of capital has been to fund the working capital
requirements necessitated by its sales growth, acquisitions and facilities
expansions. The Company's sources of financing have primarily been from
operations, supplemented by bank borrowings under its revolving credit facility,
and a portion of the proceeds from a fiscal 1997 public offering of Class A
common stock.
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Net cash provided by operating activities for the 26 week periods ended February
27, 1999 and February 28, 1998 was $5.3 million and $23.0 million, respectively.
The decrease in net cash provided by operations resulted from increases in
inventory commensurate with the Company's sales growth and the introduction of
new products, offset in part by higher net income.
Net cash used in investing activities for the 26 week periods ended February 27,
1999 and February 28, 1998 was $38.9 million and $14.8 million, respectively.
The net usage of cash in the first half of fiscal 1999 was primarily
attributable to cash paid for construction of the Company's new headquarters,
expenditures related to the construction of a new distribution center and cash
paid for acquisitions. The net usage of cash in the first half of fiscal 1998
was primarily attributable to the purchase of a building in Long Island, New
York, which began serving as the new corporate headquarters in fiscal 1999.
Net cash provided by financing activities was $29.5 million for the 26 week
period ended February 27, 1999 and net cash used by financing activities for the
26 week period ended February 28, 1998 was $1.3 million. The change of
approximately $30.8 million is primarily attributable to proceeds received from
notes payable, offset by the purchase in the open market of approximately
997,000 shares of Class A common stock.
During the 26 week period ended February 27, 1999, the Company purchased in the
open market approximately 997,000 shares of its Class A common stock at an
average price of $19.40 per share for an aggregate purchase price of
approximately $19,339,000.
The Company has an aggressive growth strategy that has involved, and is expected
to continue to involve, the acquisition of companies in similar lines of
business. The Company anticipates that its cash flow from operations and
revolving credit facility will be adequate to support its strategic acquisition
plan in the near future.
Year 2000 Compliance Plan
Year 2000 Problem. The Year 2000 problem arises from the historic use of
only two digits (rather than four) for the designation of a year in date
information within computer programs. If not corrected, any of the Company's
equipment or software programs that perform time sensitive calculations may
incorrectly identify the year `00' as 1900 instead of 2000 or not recognize it
at all. This could result in miscalculations or a major failure of certain
systems. MSC may also be vulnerable to the Year 2000 problems of its customers,
suppliers and service vendors and of other companies with which MSC conducts
business (e.g., utility companies, shippers and telecommunications companies).
State of Readiness. During calendar year 1997 and 1998, MSC developed and
began to implement a Year 2000 compliance plan using internal and external
resources in an effort to ensure that its business is not interrupted by the
Year 2000 problem. MSC's Year 2000 compliance plan is broken into four
components:
1. Renovating internal systems and applications. The Company's internal
systems and applications include Order Entry, Purchasing and
Warehouse Management. The applications used in the Order Entry
system have been re-written and are being phased into the Company's
call center and branch locations. This process is expected to be
completed by May 1999. The applications for the Purchasing and
Warehouse Management systems are in the process of being modified
and completion of Year 2000 compliance work is scheduled for the
third quarter of fiscal 1999. Many of the Company's applications are
already Year 2000 compliant as they were written using a compliant
code generator.
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2. Ensuring compliance of peripheral third party systems. MSC uses a
number of third party package systems to supplement its internally
developed programs. Major systems in this area are its Financial and
Inventory Replenishment systems. The Company's Financial systems are
being replaced with a new package, with a scheduled implementation
date of May 1999. Two of MSC's subsidiaries, Enco and Primeline, are
already running on this software. The Inventory Replenishment system
has been tested and appears to be Year 2000 compliant. All of the
Company's material hardware, including its AS/400 computers,
telephone systems, networks, PCs, security systems and time clocks
at all MSC locations have been tested as Year 2000 compliant.
3. Ensuring Year 2000 compliance by external companies that conduct
business with the Company. The Company has contacted all of its
major customers, suppliers and vendors to inquire about Year 2000
compliance. The Company has not received responses from all those
contacted, but those who have responded do not indicate any problems
at this time. For those business partners with which the Company
currently conducts business electronically, the Company will be
conducting tests to determine Year 2000 compliance in 1999.
4. Implementing standards and conducting testing in an effort to ensure
that the Company's existing and future systems are Year 2000
compliant. All new systems, whether hardware or software, are tested
before implementation in an effort to ensure Year 2000 compliance.
Cost of Compliance. MSC believes that the total cost of its Year 2000
compliance plan will be approximately $900,000, not including the replacement of
the Financial systems. These costs are expensed as incurred and, to date, the
Company has incurred $634,000 of such expenses. The Financial systems
replacement is a separate project which is estimated to cost approximately
$4,000,000 and will be capitalized.
Risks. Although MSC believes it will have its own systems compliant prior
to January 1, 2000, there can be no assurance that it will be able to do so nor
can there be any assurance that, even if the Company completes timely its Year
2000 compliance plan, the systems, when actually implemented in full, will work
properly independently or in conjunction with the systems of any business
partner. In addition, the Company would continue to bear the risk of a material
adverse affect if any of its business partners does not appropriately address
its own Year 2000 compliance issues. Although MSC believes that its major
customers are Year 2000 compliant, the Company is still in the process of
reviewing the compliance programs of suppliers and service vendors. MSC's
current estimates of the impact of the Year 2000 problem on its operations and
financial results do not include costs and time that may be incurred as a result
of other companies' failure to become Year 2000 compliant on a timely basis,
which costs could be material. There can be no assurance that such other
companies will achieve Year 2000 compliance or that any conversions by such
companies to become Year 2000 compliant will be compatible with MSC's computer
systems. The inability of MSC or any of its principal suppliers, service vendors
or customers to become Year 2000 compliant in a timely manner could have a
material adverse effect on MSC's financial condition or results of operation.
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Contingency Plans. If MSC's suppliers are not Year 2000 compliant, MSC may
have to arrange for alternative sources of supply and the stockpiling of
inventory in the fall of 1999 in preparation for the Year 2000. The Company
cannot estimate at this time the cost or effect on the Company's financial
condition of any stockpiling of inventory. The Company does not have any other
contingency plans with respect to other problems that could arise in its
business as a result of the Year 2000 problem. Any of these could have a
material adverse effect on MSC's financial condition or results of operation.
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PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
On January 8, 1999 the Company held its 1999 Annual Meeting of Shareholders (the
"Meeting"). In connection with the Meeting, the Company solicited proxies from
its shareholders pursuant to Regulation 14 of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934.
At the Meeting, the Company's shareholders reelected as directors Sidney
Jacobson, Mitchell Jacobson, James Schroeder, Shelley Boxer, Denis Kelly,
Raymond Langton and Roger Fradin.
In addition, the shareholders approved the adoption of the Company's Associate
Stock Purchase Plan, approved an amendment to the Company's 1998 Stock Option
Plan and ratified the selection by the Board of Directors of Arthur Andersen LLP
as independent certified public accountants of the Company for the fiscal year
ending August 28, 1999.
The following tables summarize the votes cast at the meeting on the matters
brought before the shareholders:
1. Election of Directors
Nominee Votes Votes Votes Broker
Name For Against Withheld Non-Votes
Sidney Jacobson 309,448,231 0 2,062,987 0
Mitchell Jacobson 309,448,231 0 2,062,987 0
James Schroeder 309,448,127 0 2,063,091 0
Shelley Boxer 309,448,231 0 2,062,987 0
Denis Kelly 309,447,932 0 2,063,287 0
Raymond Langton 309,448,231 0 2,062,987 0
Roger Fradin 309,447,932 0 2,063,287 0
2. Approval of the Company's Associate Stock Purchase Plan
Votes Votes Votes Broker
For Against Withheld Non-Votes
311,420,167 48,860 42,191 0
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3. Approval of the amendment to the Company's 1998 Stock Option Plan
Votes Votes Votes Broker
For Against Withheld Non-Votes
302,081,491 9,366,318 63,409 0
4. Ratification of Arthur Andersen LLP as independent certified public
accountants of the Company for the fiscal year ending August 28, 1999.
Votes Votes Votes Broker
For Against Withheld Non-Votes
311,467,563 15,755 28,000 0
Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K
(a) Exhibits
27 Financial data schedule for the quarter ended February 27,
1999.
(b) Reports on Form 8-K
No reports on Form 8-K have been filed during the quarter for which
this report is filed.
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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 thereunto duly authorized.
MSC INDUSTRIAL DIRECT CO., INC.
(Registrant)
Dated: March 31, 1999 By: /s/ Mitchell Jacobson
-------------------- --------------------------------------------
President and Chief Executive Officer
Dated: March 31, 1999 By: /s/ Shelley M. Boxer
-------------------- --------------------------------------------
Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)
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