On July 1, 2009, the Registrant issued a press release announcing the declaration of a cash dividend on the common stock of the Registrant. The entire text of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated by reference herein.

(d) Exhibits:

                                   Exhibit Index

Exhibit No.                                 Description

   99.1         Press Release, dated July 1, 2009, issued by MSC Industrial Direct
                Co., Inc.