Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Fiscal first quarter sales were approximately $966 million, representing a 4% year-over-year increase, primarily driven by a 4.2% contribution from price, partially offset by a 30 basis point decline in volumes due to the federal government shutdown [21][11] - Gross margin for the quarter was 40.7%, flat compared to the prior year, while reported operating margin was 7.9% and adjusted operating margin was 8.4%, slightly above the midpoint of expectations [24][15] - GAAP EPS was $0.93 compared to $0.83 in the prior year, and adjusted EPS was $0.99 compared to $0.86, marking a 15% improvement [24] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Core customer daily sales grew approximately 6% year-over-year, while national accounts improved by 3%, and public sector sales declined by 5% due to the federal government shutdown [22][12] - Daily sales in vending increased by 9% year-over-year, representing 19% of total company sales, and daily sales to customers with an implant program grew by 13%, accounting for approximately 20% of total net sales [22][14] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Demand across primary markets was described as stable, with aerospace remaining strong, while automotive and heavy truck showed some softness [16] - Average daily sales for fiscal December improved approximately 2.5% year-over-year, but experienced a month-over-month decline of roughly 20% due to holiday timing and customer shutdowns [17][18] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on reconnecting and growing with core customers, optimizing the sales organization, and enhancing the customer experience through improved service models and technology [4][5] - A growth forum is planned to bring together approximately 1,400 associates and suppliers to develop joint strategies for growth, emphasizing collaboration and data-driven decision-making [8][9] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management described the operating environment as stable, with expectations for continued traction on growth initiatives and price stability supporting adjusted incremental operating margins of approximately 20% for the full fiscal year [16][31] - Despite challenges in December, management remains confident in the core customer growth and the effectiveness of ongoing initiatives to capture market share [17][18] Other Important Information - The company reaffirmed its commitment to reducing Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 15% by 2030 and highlighted its recognition as a best company to work for [10][11] - Free cash flow generated in the quarter was approximately $7.4 million, representing about 14% of net income, with expectations of achieving 90% free cash flow conversion for the fiscal year [25] Q&A Session Summary Question: What drove the 4% price increase and expectations for 2Q? - Management indicated that the price increase was in line with expectations due to prior price actions and ongoing inflation, particularly in metalworking, with further increases anticipated in January [35][39] Question: What is the impact of IEEPA tariffs if ruled invalid? - Management noted that there would be an initial hit from lower inventories, followed by benefits as lower-cost inventory is received [40] Question: Clarification on the mid-single-digit growth and operating leverage opportunities? - Management expressed confidence in outperforming historical seasonal trends due to ongoing growth initiatives and productivity improvements [44][48] Question: How to quantify the net margin impact from public sector sales in 2Q? - Management indicated a mixed headwind of approximately 50 basis points from public sector sales, with expectations of normalization in the back half of the fiscal year [52] Question: Details on cost measures and service model optimization? - Management explained that recent cost measures were aimed at optimizing the service organization to align with sales optimization efforts, resulting in a headcount benefit [60][61] Question: Insights on the supplier event and its goals? - Management emphasized the importance of rebuilding trust with suppliers and the event's focus on joint business planning to drive growth [88][90]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Average daily sales increased by 4% year over year, reaching approximately $966 million for Q1 2026, primarily driven by a price increase of 4.2% [11][20] - Gross margin for the quarter was 40.7%, consistent with expectations and flat compared to the prior year [15][22] - Reported operating margin was 7.9%, while adjusted operating margin was 8.4%, slightly above the midpoint of expectations [16][23] - GAAP EPS was $0.93, up from $0.83 in the prior year, and adjusted EPS was $0.99, compared to $0.86, reflecting a 15% improvement [23] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Core customer sales grew approximately 6% year over year, while national accounts improved by 3%, and public sector sales declined by 5% due to the federal government shutdown [12][21] - Daily sales in vending increased by 9% year over year, representing 19% of total company sales, while sales to customers with an implant program grew by 13% [21] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Demand across primary markets was described as stable, with aerospace remaining strong, while automotive and heavy truck showed some softness [17] - Average daily sales for fiscal December improved approximately 2.5% year over year, despite a month-over-month decline of roughly 20% due to holiday timing and customer shutdowns [18][19] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on reconnecting with core customers and optimizing its sales organization to enhance customer experience and cost structure [4][5] - A growth forum is planned to engage approximately 1,400 associates with suppliers, aimed at accelerating growth through collaboration [7][8] - The company aims to maintain a strong culture and improve financial visibility through technology enhancements [9][10] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management described the operating environment as stable, with expectations for continued traction on growth initiatives and price stability [17][30] - Despite challenges in December, management remains confident in achieving mid-single-digit growth for the fiscal year, supported by ongoing productivity initiatives [30] Other Important Information - The company reaffirmed its commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 15% by 2030 and has been recognized as a best company to work for [10] - Free cash flow for the quarter was approximately $7.4 million, representing about 14% of net income, with expectations of 90% free cash flow conversion for the fiscal year [24] Q&A Session Summary Question: What drove the 4% price increase and expectations for 2Q? - Management indicated that the price increase was in line with expectations, driven by prior price actions and ongoing inflation, particularly in metalworking [32][34] Question: What is the impact of IEEPA tariffs if ruled invalid? - Management noted that there would be an initial hit from lower inventories, followed by benefits as lower-cost inventory is received [36] Question: Clarification on the mid-single-digit growth comment? - Management expressed confidence in outperforming historical seasonal trends due to price and growth initiatives, despite typical seasonality suggesting lower growth [38][40] Question: Insights on public sector sales normalization? - Management expects public sector sales to return to normal levels, with a 50 basis point benefit anticipated in 2Q if no further government shutdown occurs [42] Question: Details on cost measures and service model adjustments? - Management explained that recent cost measures were aimed at optimizing the service organization to align with sales optimization efforts [43][46] Question: Expectations for gross margin and operating expenses in 2Q? - Management anticipates gross margins to be around 40.8% with potential upside, while operating expenses are expected to be variable based on sales growth [48][49]

Fiscal First Quarter 2026 Performance - Average daily sales ("ADS") increased by 4% year-over-year, aligning with the midpoint of the company's outlook[6] - Gross margin was 40.7%, meeting the midpoint of the projected range[6] - Reported earnings per share (EPS) was $0.93, while adjusted EPS reached $0.99, representing year-over-year increases of 12% and 15%, respectively[6] - Reported operating margin increased by 10 bps year-over-year, and adjusted operating margin rose by 40 bps year-over-year, surpassing the midpoint of the outlook[6] - The company returned approximately $62 million to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases[6] Segment and Initiative Performance - Core Customers' ADS grew by approximately 6% year-over-year, outperforming the total company's growth for the second consecutive quarter[13] - National Accounts returned to growth, with ADS improving by approximately 3% year-over-year[13] - Sales from In-Plant programs increased by 13% year-over-year, accounting for 20% of total sales[29] - Sales through vending machines grew by 9% year-over-year, representing 19% of total sales[29] Balance Sheet and Cash Flow - Free cash flow decreased year-over-year, resulting in a free cash flow conversion of 14%[31] - Net debt increased by $28 million due to higher debt levels and lower cash on hand[31] - The company maintains a healthy balance sheet, with a net debt to EBITDA ratio of 1.2x[31] Second Quarter 2026 Outlook - The company expects ADS to increase by 3.5% to 5.5% year-over-year[40] - Adjusted operating margin is projected to be between 7.3% and 7.9%[40]

Financial Performance - Net sales for Q1 FY26 were $965.7 million, representing a 4.0% increase year-over-year compared to $928.5 million in Q1 FY25[2] - Operating income was reported at $76.2 million, with an adjusted operating income of $81.2 million, reflecting an 8.8% increase from $74.6 million in the prior year[2] - The operating margin improved to 7.9%, or 8.4% on an adjusted basis, compared to 7.8% in the previous fiscal year[2] - Net income attributable to MSC was $51.8 million, an 11.1% increase from $46.6 million in Q1 FY25[2] - Diluted EPS increased to $0.93, up 12.0% from $0.83 in the prior year quarter, while adjusted diluted EPS rose to $0.99, a 15.1% increase from $0.86[2] - Net income for the thirteen weeks ended November 29, 2025, was $51,108,000, an increase of 11% compared to $45,694,000 for the same period in 2024[16] - Comprehensive income attributable to MSC Industrial was $50,794,000 for the current period, up from $42,791,000 in the prior year, reflecting a growth of 18.5%[16] - The diluted net income per common share increased to $0.93 from $0.83, reflecting a growth of 12%[25] Future Outlook - The company anticipates average daily sales growth of 3.5% to 5.5% for Q2 FY26[4] - Full-year fiscal 2026 outlook for certain financial metrics has been maintained, indicating confidence in continued growth[5] Capital Expenditures and Cash Flow - Capital expenditures are projected to be between $100 million and $110 million, with free cash flow conversion expected to be around 90%[9] - Cash flows from operating activities decreased to $29,411,000 from $101,868,000 year-over-year, a decline of 71%[18] - Free Cash Flow (FCF) is calculated as cash flow from operations minus capital expenditures, indicating the company's ability to fund dividends and stock repurchases[22] - Net cash used in investing activities was $21,189,000, slightly higher than $20,408,000 in the previous year[18] - The company repurchased $12,959,000 of Class A Common Stock during the period, compared to $18,072,000 in the same quarter last year[18] Balance Sheet - The company reported a total asset value of $2.487 billion as of November 29, 2025, an increase from $2.462 billion at the end of the previous quarter[12] - Current liabilities totaled $726.3 million, with long-term debt increasing to $214.1 million from $168.8 million in the prior quarter[12] - The company reported a provision for income taxes of $16,406,000, compared to $14,908,000 in the previous year, an increase of 10%[25]

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Core Insights - The company reported net sales of $965.7 million, reflecting a year-over-year increase of 4.0% [1] - Operating income was recorded at $76.2 million, with an adjusted operating income of $81.2 million [1] - The operating margin stood at 7.9%, or 8.4% on an adjusted basis [1] - Diluted earnings per share (EPS) increased to $0.93 compared to $0.83 in the same quarter of the previous fiscal year [1] - Adjusted diluted EPS rose to $0.99 [1]

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Core Insights - MetalSource Mining Inc. has resumed drilling activities at its Silver Hill Silver Project in North Carolina, with plans to expand the drilling program based on recent strategic investments [2][3]. Drilling Activities - The company has completed four drill holes totaling 614.38 meters and plans to drill a fifth hole targeting main mineralization [2]. - An initial drilling program of 1,400 meters has been planned, increased from the original 800 meters, to explore both historically known mineralization and newly identified targets [2]. - Samples from the drilling have been sent to ALS in Reno for analysis, with results expected soon [2]. Project Updates - The drilling at Silver Hill will continue for several weeks before the team moves to the Byrd-Pilot Gold-Silver Project, located approximately 45 kilometers away, where four to six additional drill holes are planned [4]. - The Silver Hill Project is situated in the Carolina Terrane and covers 1,128 acres, with historical mineralization extending to 550 meters from the surface [6]. - Recent surface sampling at Silver Hill yielded significant results, including 444 grams per ton (g/t) of silver, 17.7 g/t of gold, 8.61% lead, and 0.507% zinc [6]. Video Release - MetalSource has released educational videos to inform investors about its exploration activities and project portfolio, produced by Iximche Media and Shootday [5]. Geological Context - The Byrd-Pilot Mountain Project has been identified as potentially hosting a porphyry gold-copper system, with previous work indicating broad gold mineralization and significant geological features [7].

Group 1 - Metalsource Mining Inc. has granted 3,000,000 incentive stock options to employees, officers, directors, and consultants, exercisable at $0.63 per share for five years [1] - The stock options are subject to a hold period of four months and one day and are governed by the Company's Stock Option Plan [1] Group 2 - Metalsource Mining Inc. is engaged in the acquisition, exploration, and development of mineral property assets, focusing on economic precious and base metal properties [2] - The Company's exploration program is centered on the Aruba Property, located in the Kalahari Desert region of Botswana, covering 4,663 square kilometers and prospective for platinum group metals, gold, silver, and manganese [2]

Core Viewpoint - Metalsource Mining Inc. has successfully closed a non-brokered private placement, raising a total of $1,020,000 to fund its exploration projects and general working capital [1]. Group 1: Offering Details - The company issued 3,400,000 units at a price of $0.30 per unit, with each unit consisting of one common share and one-half of a share purchase warrant [2]. - Each warrant allows the holder to acquire one additional common share at an exercise price of $0.40 for a period of two years from the closing date [2]. - The units are subject to a four-month and one-day hold period under Canadian securities laws, and no finders fees were paid in connection with the offering [3]. Group 2: Major Shareholder Information - Eric Sprott, through 2176423 Ontario Ltd., acquired all 3,400,000 units for a total consideration of $1,020,000 [4]. - Following the offering, Mr. Sprott now beneficially owns or controls 10,900,000 shares and 5,450,000 warrants, representing approximately 17.5% of the outstanding shares on a non-diluted basis and 24.1% on a partially-diluted basis [5]. Group 3: Use of Proceeds - The proceeds from the offering will be used to advance exploration at the Silver Hill and Byrd-Pilot projects in North Carolina, focusing on expanding Silver Hill's silver potential [8]. - Additionally, funds will support ongoing work on the Aruba manganese project in Botswana and provide general working capital [8]. Group 4: Company Overview - Metalsource Mining Inc. is engaged in the acquisition, exploration, and development of mineral property assets, with a focus on economic precious and base metal properties [9]. - The Aruba Property, located in Botswana, covers 4,663 square kilometers and is prospective for platinum group metals, gold, silver, and manganese mineralization [9].