Common use of Transaction References Clause in Contracts

Transaction References. The Company agrees that Prudential and Prudential Capital Group may (a) refer to its role in establishing the Facility, as well as the identity of the Company, the Series A Notes and the maximum aggregate principal amount of the Notes and the date on which the Facility was established, on its internet site or in marketing materials, press releases, published “tombstone” announcements or any other print or electronic medium and (b) display the Company’s corporate logo in conjunction with any such reference. 49 When this Agreement is executed and delivered by the Company, Prudential and the Initial Purchasers, it shall become a binding agreement between the Company, on one hand, and Prudential and each Initial Purchaser, on the other hand. This Agreement shall also inure to the benefit of each Purchaser which shall have executed and delivered a Confirmation of Acceptance and each such Purchaser shall be bound by this Agreement to the extent provided in such Confirmation of Acceptance. Very truly yours, By: XXXXX X. XXXXXXXX Title: Executive Vice President-Finance, Secretary and Treasurer This Agreement is hereby Accepted and agreed to as of the date hereof. By: Vice President By: Vice President By: Vice President By: Prudential Investment Management, Inc., as investment manager By: Vice President By: Prudential Private Placement Investors, L.P. (as Investment Advisor) By: Prudential Private Placement Investors, Inc. (as its General Partner) By: Vice President By: Prudential Private Placement Investors, L.P. (as Investment Advisor) By: Prudential Private Placement Investors, Inc. (as its General Partner) By: Vice President By: Prudential Private Placement Investors, L.P. (as Investment Advisor) By: Prudential Private Placement Investors, Inc. (as its General Partner) By: Vice President SIGNATURE PAGE TO NOTE PURCHASE AND PRIVATE SHELF AGREEMENT

Transaction References. The Company Issuer agrees that each of Prudential and Prudential Capital Group may (a) refer to its role in establishing the Facility, as well as the identity of the CompanyIssuer, the Series A Notes and the maximum aggregate principal amount of the Notes and the date on which the this Facility was established, on its internet site site, social media channels or in marketing materials, press releases, published “tombstone” announcements or any other print or electronic medium and (b) display the Company’s Issuer's corporate logo in conjunction with any such reference. 49 When this Agreement is executed and delivered by the CompanyIssuer, Prudential and the Initial Purchasers, it shall become a binding agreement between the CompanyIssuer, on one hand, and Prudential and each Initial Purchaser, on the other hand. This Agreement shall also inure to the benefit of each Purchaser which shall have executed and delivered a Confirmation of Acceptance and each such Purchaser shall be bound by this Agreement to the extent provided in such Confirmation of Acceptance. Very truly yours, By: XXXXX /s/Xxxxxxxxxxx X. XXXXXXXX Xxxx Name: Xxxxxxxxxxx X. Xxxx Title: Executive Vice President-Finance, Secretary and President & Treasurer This Agreement is hereby Accepted accepted and agreed to as of the date hereof. By: /s/ Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx Vice President By: Vice President By: Vice President By: Prudential Investment ManagementPGIM, Inc., as investment manager By: /s/ Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx Vice President By: Prudential Private Placement Investors, L.P. (as Investment Advisor) By: Prudential Private Placement Investors, Inc. (as its General Partner) By: /s/ Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx Vice President By: Prudential Private Placement InvestorsAs used herein, L.P. (as Investment Advisor) By: Prudential Private Placement Investors, Inc. (as its General Partner) By: Vice President By: Prudential Private Placement Investors, L.P. (as Investment Advisor) By: Prudential Private Placement Investors, Inc. (as its General Partner) By: Vice President SIGNATURE PAGE TO NOTE PURCHASE AND PRIVATE SHELF AGREEMENTthe following terms have the respective meanings set forth below or set forth in the Section hereof following such term:

Transaction References. The Company agrees that Prudential each of Prudential, the Purchasers and Prudential Capital Group their respective Affiliates may (a) refer to its or their role in establishing purchasing the FacilityNotes, as well as the identity of the Company, the Series A Notes Company and the maximum aggregate principal amount and the date of the applicable Closing in respect of the Notes and the date on which the Facility was established, on its internet site or in marketing materials, press releases, published “tombstone” announcements or any other print or electronic medium and (b) display the Company’s corporate logo in conjunction with any such reference. 49 When   -55- MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc. Note Purchase and Private Shelf Agreement If you are in agreement with the foregoing, please sign the form of agreement on a counterpart of this Agreement is executed and delivered by return it to the Company, Prudential and the Initial Purchasers, it whereupon this Agreement shall become a binding agreement between you and the Company, on one hand, and Prudential and each Initial Purchaser, on the other hand. This Agreement shall also inure to the benefit of each Purchaser which shall have executed and delivered a Confirmation of Acceptance and each such Purchaser shall be bound by this Agreement to the extent provided in such Confirmation of Acceptance.    Very truly yours, By  MSC INDUSTRIAL DIRECT CO., INC.    By /s/ Xxxxxx Xxxxx  Name: XXXXX X. XXXXXXXX Xxxxxx Xxxxx  Title: Executive Vice President-FinancePresident and Chief Financial Officer  MSC Industrial Direct Co., Secretary Inc. Note Purchase and Treasurer Private Shelf Agreement This Agreement is hereby Accepted accepted and agreed to as of the date hereof.    PRUDENTIAL RETIREMENT INSURANCE AND ANNUITY COMPANY    By: Vice President By: Vice President By: Vice President By: Prudential Investment ManagementPGIM, Inc.,  as investment manager    By: /s/ Xxxx Xxxxxx  Vice President    FARMERS NEW WORLD INSURANCE COMPANY   By: Prudential Private Placement Investors, L.P. (as Investment Advisor)    By: Prudential Private Placement Investors, Inc. (as its General Partner)    By: /s/ Xxxx Xxxxxx  Vice President  MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc. Note Purchase and Private Shelf Agreement  This Agreement is hereby accepted and agreed to as of the date hereof.    THE INDEPENDENT ORDER OF FORESTERS    By: Prudential Private Placement Investors, L.P.  (as Investment Advisor)   By: Prudential Private Placement Investors, Inc. (as its General Partner)   By: s/ Xxxx Xxxxxx  Vice President   UNITED OF OMAHA LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY   By: Prudential Private Placement Investors, L.P.  (as Investment Advisor)    By: Prudential Private Placement Investors, Inc. (as its General Partner)    By: /s/ Xxxx Xxxxxx  Vice President SIGNATURE PAGE TO NOTE PURCHASE AND PRIVATE SHELF AGREEMENT  DEFINED TERMS As used herein, the following terms have the respective meanings set forth below or set forth in the Section hereof following such term: