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MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc.
Annual Report on Form 10-K
THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM MSC
INDUSTRIAL DIRECT CO., INC.'S AUGUST 26, 2000 FORM 10-K AND IS QUALIFIED IN ITS
ENTIRETY BY REFERENCE TO SUCH FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
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