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Airgas, Inc. (NYSE: ARG), one of the nation’s leading suppliers of industrial, medical, and specialty gases, and related products, reported earnings per diluted share of $1.18 for its first quarter ended June 30, 2014, up four percent over the prior year.
Net Sales of $720.5 Million; GAAP Diluted EPS of $1.03; Adjusted Diluted EPS of $1.06 — Fiscal Q4 Guidance for GAAP Diluted EPS between $0.96 and $1.00 and for Adjusted Diluted EPS between $0.98 and $1.02
September 5, 2014
MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc. (NYSE: MSM), “MSC” or the “Company,” a large distributor of Metalworking and Maintenance, Repair and Operations (“MRO”) supplies to industrial customers throughout North America, reported financial results for its fiscal third quarter ended May 31,2014.