MSC Industrial Direct (NYSE: MSM) is a premier, national distributor of metalworking and maintenance, repair and operations (MRO) products, solutions and services for manufacturers. The company’s aim is to help its customers increase productivity, efficiency and cost savings by leveraging technology, supply chain expertise and next-day delivery of more than 600,000 in-stock industrial products. For more information visit the company’s Web site at: www.mscdirect.com

William Blair & Company is a global investment banking and asset management firm committed to building enduring relationships with clients and providing expertise and solutions to meet their evolving needs. An independent and employee-owned firm, William Blair is based in Chicago, and has office locations in 10 cities, including London, New York, Shanghai, and Zurich. For more information on William Blair & Company, visit www.williamblair.com

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