Msc Industrial Direct — Q3 2016 Earnings Presentation

5 slides from Msc Industrial Direct's earnings presentation, Jul 6, 2016

Slide 1: Fiscal 2016 Q3 Earnings Presentation
Fiscal 2016 Q3 Earnings Presentation July 6, 2016 1
Slide 2: Risks and Non-GAAP Disclosures
Risks and Non-GAAP Disclosures This presentation contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of U.S. securities laws, including guidance about expected future results, expectations regarding our ability to gain market share, expected benefits from our investment and strategic plans, and e
Slide 3: Fiscal 2016 Q3 Guidance Comparison
Fiscal 2016 Q3 Guidance Comparison Fiscal 2016 Q3 Fiscal 2016 Q3 Guidance Results Sales $729M – $741M $727.5M Gross Margin 44.8% – 45.2% 45.0% Operating Expenses $229.3M $221.2M Tax Rate 38.2% 38.2% Diluted EPS $0.98 – $1.02 $1.05 3
Slide 4: Fiscal 2016 Q4 Guidance
Fiscal 2016 Q4 Guidance Sales $730M – $742M Gross Margin 44.9% +/- 20 bps EPS $0.96 – $1.00 Tax Rate 36.8% 4
Slide 5: Fiscal 2016 Operating Margin Framework
Fiscal 2016 Operating Margin Framework* MSC Growth Level 13.2% 13.7% Low Price Environment (+/- 50 bp) (+/- 50 bp) 12.6% 13.2% Flat (+/- 50 bp) (+/- 50 bp) Slightly Negative Low * Based on a 52-week fiscal year; fiscal 2016 has 53 weeks; the 53rd week adds approximately 15 to 20 basis points to each