Not independent
Tenure on this board
15.8 yrs
Meeting calendar
MSM · Annual meeting · Wednesday, January 21, 2026
Msc Industrial Direct Co Inc
10 nominees · 4 ballot items.
Election of ten directors nominated by the Board; Ratification of Ernst & Young LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal year 2026; Advisory vote to approve the compensation of our named executive officers; Approval of Amendment No. 1 to our Amended and Restated Associate Stock Purchase Plan to increase the number of shares available for sale thereunder by 300,000 shares and to extend the plan's term.
Market cap
$7.0B
1Y TSR
+40.6%
Board grade
C+
Record date
Nov 24, 2025
Filing
DEF 14A
Meeting concluded · Jan 21, 2026
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Proposals
On the ballot4
- 1
Election of the ten directors nominated by the Board of Directors
ManagementBoard: FORElection of ten director nominees for terms expiring at the Company’s 2027 Annual Meeting, as nominated by the Board.
- 2
Ratification of the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP to serve as our independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal year 2026
ManagementBoard: FORRatification of EY as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal year 2026, following EY’s appointment by the Audit Committee.
- 3
Advisory Vote to Approve Named Executive Officer Compensation
ManagementBoard: FORSay-on-pay regarding the compensation of the Company’s named executive officers as disclosed in the Proxy Statement.
- 4
Approval of Amendment No. 1 to our Amended and Restated Associate Stock Purchase Plan
ManagementBoard: FORIncrease the number of shares available for sale by 300,000 and extend the plan’s term; amendment attached as Appendix B; approval required for effectiveness.
Director elections
Nominees on the ballot10
Not independent
Tenure on this board
0.5 yrs
Independent
Tenure on this board
17.5 yrs
Not independent
Tenure on this board
13.5 yrs
Independent
Tenure on this board
10.8 yrs
Independent
Tenure on this board
1.9 yrs
Independent
Tenure on this board
10.8 yrs
Independent
Tenure on this board
18.6 yrs
Independent
Tenure on this board
3.6 yrs
Independent
Tenure on this board
5.9 yrs
Also a director at
M&T Bank Corp (MTB)
Ownership
Latest 13F quarterTop institutional holders10
| # | Owner | % of shares | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | OLD REPUBLIC INTERNATIONAL CORP | 0.7% | 412,400 | $49M |
| 2 | ARGENT CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC | 0.3% | 140,596 | $17M |
| 3 | TECTONIC ADVISORS LLC | 0.2% | 115,260 | $14M |
| 4 | Red Spruce Capital, LLC | 0.0% | 24,599 | $3M |
| 5 | WEALTH ENHANCEMENT ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC | 0.0% | 19,231 | $2M |
| 6 | Hennion Walsh Asset Management, Inc. | 0.0% | 17,719 | $2M |
| 7 | Auto-Owners Insurance Co | 0.0% | 14,300 | $2M |
| 8 | Martin Capital Partners, LLC | 0.0% | 7,707 | $917K |
| 9 | Auto-Owners Insurance Co | 0.0% | 7,700 | $916K |
| 10 | ROCKLAND TRUST CO | 0.0% | 4,691 | $558K |
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Reference
Frequently asked questions
- When is the Msc Industrial Direct Co Inc 2026 annual meeting?
- Msc Industrial Direct Co Inc (MSM) holds its 2026 annual shareholder meeting on Wednesday, January 21, 2026.
- What is the record date for the Msc Industrial Direct Co Inc 2026 meeting?
- The record date for the Msc Industrial Direct Co Inc 2026 meeting is Monday, November 24, 2025. Shareholders of record on or before that date are eligible to vote.
- Who are the director nominees for Msc Industrial Direct Co Inc's 2026 meeting?
- The board is presenting 10 director nominees at the Msc Industrial Direct Co Inc 2026 meeting, listed with their independence status and background.
- What proposals will shareholders vote on at the Msc Industrial Direct Co Inc 2026 meeting?
- Shareholders will vote on 4 proposals at the Msc Industrial Direct Co Inc 2026 meeting, each tagged with who proposed it and the board's recommendation.
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