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SEC Filings
All companies that sell securities in the United States must register with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and file reports on a regular basis.
These reports include company annual reports (10K, 10Q), news updates (8K), investor presentations (found in 8Ks), insider trades (form 4), ownership reports (13D, and 13G), and reports related to the specific securities sold, such as registration statements and prospectus. This page shows recent SEC filings related to W.W. Grainger, Inc.
SEC Filings (Chronological Order)
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| May 8, 2026 |
GRAINGER REPORTS RESULTS FOR THE FIRST QUARTER 2026 Strong results across the business; Company increases full year 2026 outlook First Quarter Highlights •Delivered sales of $4. |
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| May 8, 2026 |
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 7, 2026 W.W. Grainger, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Illinois 1-5684 36-1150280 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission file numbe |
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| May 7, 2026 |
Exhibit 25.1 UNITED STATES securities and exchange commission Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM T-1 Statement of Eligibility Under The Trust Indenture Act of 1939 of a Corporation Designated to Act as Trustee Check if an Application to Determine Eligibility of a Trustee Pursuant to Section 305(b)(2) ¨ U.S. BANK TRUST COMPANY, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION (Exact name of Trustee as specified in its charter) N/A 9 |
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| May 7, 2026 |
W.W. GRAINGER, INC. 2022 Incentive Plan Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement Exhibit 10.1 W.W. GRAINGER, INC. 2022 Incentive Plan Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement This Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement (this "Award Agreement"), dated as of April 1, 2026 (the "Grant Date"), is entered into between W.W. Grainger, Inc., an Illinois corporation (the "Company"), and you (the "Participant") as an Employee of the Company or a Subsidiary (collectively, the "Employer"). In |
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| May 7, 2026 |
CONFIDENTIALITY, INVENTION ASSIGNMENT, NON-COMPETITION AND NON-SOLICITATION AGREEMENT Exhibit 10.3 CONFIDENTIALITY, INVENTION ASSIGNMENT, NON-COMPETITION AND NON-SOLICITATION AGREEMENT This Confidentiality, Invention Assignment, Non-Competition and Non-Solicitation Agreement (“Agreement”) is entered into by and between W.W. Grainger, Inc. (the “Company”) and you as an individual (“Employee” or “Participant”). WHEREAS, the Company desires to employ Employee or continue to employ Emp |
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| May 7, 2026 |
W.W. GRAINGER, INC. 2022 Incentive Plan Performance Stock Unit Award Agreement Exhibit 10.2 W.W. GRAINGER, INC. 2022 Incentive Plan Performance Stock Unit Award Agreement This Performance Stock Unit Award Agreement (this "Award Agreement"), dated as of April 1, 2026 (the "Grant Date"), is entered into between W.W. Grainger, Inc., an Illinois corporation (the "Company"), and you (the "Participant") as an Employee of the Company or a Subsidiary (collectively, the "Employer"). |
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| May 7, 2026 |
Calculation of Filing Fee Tables S-3 W.W. GRAINGER, INC. Table 1: Newly Registered and Carry Forward Securities ☐Not Applicable Security Type Security Class Title Fee Calculation or Carry Forward Rule Amount Registered Proposed Maximum Offering Price Per Unit Maximum Aggregate Offering Price Fee Rate Amount of Registration Fee Carry Forward Form Type Carry Forward File Number Carry Forward Initial |
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| May 7, 2026 |
SUMMARY DESCRIPTION OF THE COMPANY MANAGEMENT INCENTIVE PROGRAM Exhibit 10.4 SUMMARY DESCRIPTION OF THE COMPANY MANAGEMENT INCENTIVE PROGRAM I.Introduction The Company Management Incentive Program (“CMIP”) is designed to provide an incentive cash compensation opportunity to the CEO of W.W. Grainger, Inc. (the “Company”), their U.S. direct reports, along with members of the U.S. Grainger Leadership Team (individually, “Participant”, and collectively, “Participa |
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| May 7, 2026 |
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark One) ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2026 OR ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission file number 1-5684 W.W. Grainger |
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| May 7, 2026 |
RESTATED ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION W.W. GRAINGER, INC. Exhibit 3.1 RESTATED ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION OF W.W. GRAINGER, INC. The Articles of Incorporation, as amended, of W. W. GRAINGER, INC. are restated to read as follows: ARTICLE ONE The name of the corporation is: W.W. GRAINGER, INC. The corporation has not adopted any amendments changing the corporation’s name since its initial incorporation. The date of incorporation is December 27, 1928. The co |
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| May 7, 2026 |
As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 7, 2026 TABLE OF CONTENTS As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 7, 2026 Registration No. |
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| May 1, 2026 |
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): April 29, 2026 W.W. Grainger, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Illinois 1-5684 36-1150280 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission file nu |
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| March 10, 2026 |
2025 Annual Report Recyclable. Please recycle. © 2026 W.W. Grainger, Inc. Shareholder and Media Information Company Headquarters W.W. Grainger, Inc. 100 Grainger Parkway Lake Forest, Illinois 60045-5201 847.535.1000 Annual Meeting The 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders will be held on April 29, 2026 at 8:00 am Central Time. Shareholders of W.W. Grainger, Inc. as of March 2, 2026 (the “Record Date |
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| March 10, 2026 |
TABLE OF CONTENTS UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant ☒ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ☐ Check the appropriate box: ☐ Preliminary Proxy Statement ☐ Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule |
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| March 10, 2026 |
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ¨ Check the appropriate box: ¨ Preliminary Proxy Statement ¨ Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) ¨ Defin |
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| February 19, 2026 |
Exhibit 21 W.W. GRAINGER, INC. Direct and Indirect Subsidiaries (excludes certain direct and indirect subsidiaries that in the aggregate would not constitute a significant subsidiary) (as of December 31, 2025) Subsidiary Jurisdiction of Formation Acklands - Grainger Inc. Canada Dayton Electric Manufacturing Co. Illinois GHC Specialty Brands, LLC Wisconsin GMMI LLC Delaware Grainger Canada Holdings |
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| February 19, 2026 |
BY-LAWS OF W.W. GRAINGER, INC. ARTICLE I Exhibit 3.2 As Amended 12/10/2025 BY-LAWS OF W.W. GRAINGER, INC. ARTICLE I OFFICES The principal office of the corporation shall be located in the State of Illinois. The corporation may have such other offices, either within or without the State of Illinois, as the business of the corporation may require from time to time. The registered office of the corporation required by the Illinois Business |
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| February 19, 2026 |
Exhibit 4.7 DESCRIPTION OF THE REGISTRANT'S SECURITIES REGISTERED PURSUANT TO SECTION 12 OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 As of December 31, 2025, W.W. Grainger, Inc. has one class of securities registered under Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (Exchange Act), being its common shares. Description of Common Stock The following description of our common stock is a |
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| February 19, 2026 |
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K (Mark One) ☒ ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025 OR ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission file number 1-5684 W.W. Grainger, Inc |
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| February 19, 2026 |
W.W. GRAINGER, INC. INSIDER TRADING POLICY Exhibit 19 W.W. GRAINGER, INC. INSIDER TRADING POLICY I.PURPOSE. This Insider Trading Policy (the “Policy”) provides guidelines with respect to transactions in the securities of W.W. Grainger, Inc. (“Grainger” or the “Company”) and the handling of Material Nonpublic Information about Grainger and other companies with which Grainger has a business relationship. II.SCOPE. A.Transactions. This Policy |
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| February 3, 2026 |
GRAINGER REPORTS RESULTS FOR THE FOURTH QUARTER AND FULL YEAR 2025 Progressed strategy and executed well amidst challenging macro environment; Issues 2026 outlook, including 6. |
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| February 3, 2026 |
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): February 3, 2026 W.W. Grainger, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Illinois 1-5684 36-1150280 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission file |
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| December 12, 2025 |
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): December 10, 2025 W.W. Grainger, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Illinois 1-5684 36-1150280 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission file |
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| December 12, 2025 |
a31by-lawsamended121025r 1 As Amended 12/10/25 BY-LAWS OF W.W. GRAINGER, INC. ARTICLE I OFFICES The principal office of the corporation shall be located in the State of Illinois. The corporation may have such other offices, either within or without the State of Illinois, as the business of the corporation may require from time to time. The registered office of the corporation required by the Illin |
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| October 31, 2025 |
GRAINGER REPORTS RESULTS FOR THE THIRD QUARTER 2025 Continued execution fueling solid performance; Company narrows full year 2025 earnings outlook Third Quarter Highlights •Delivered sales of $4. |
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| October 31, 2025 |
W.W. GRAINGER, INC. EXECUTIVE SEVERANCE PLAN (Effective December 31, 2025) Exhibit 10.1 W.W. GRAINGER, INC. EXECUTIVE SEVERANCE PLAN (Effective December 31, 2025) The purpose of this Plan is to provide participants with severance pay and benefits in the event that the eligible employee’s employment is involuntarily terminated under circumstances entitling the employee to severance pay and benefits. Capitalized terms and other terms set forth in this Plan are defined in S |
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| October 31, 2025 |
W.W. GRAINGER, INC. EXECUTIVE CHANGE IN CONTROL SEVERANCE PLAN (Effective December 31, 2025) Exhibit 10.2 W.W. GRAINGER, INC. EXECUTIVE CHANGE IN CONTROL SEVERANCE PLAN (Effective December 31, 2025) The purpose of this Plan is to ensure stability within W.W. Grainger, Inc., (referred to, along with any successor, as the “Company”), during a period of uncertainty resulting from the possibility of a Change in Control by providing incentives for participants to remain in its employ. The Plan |
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| October 31, 2025 |
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): October 31, 2025 W.W. Grainger, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Illinois 1-5684 36-1150280 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission file |
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| October 31, 2025 |
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark One) ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2025 OR ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission file number 1-5684 W.W. Grai |
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| September 9, 2025 |
144 0002043378 XXXXXXXX LIVE 0000277135 W.W. GRAINGER INC. 001-05684 100 Grainger Parkway Lake Forest IL 60045-5201 (847) 535-1000 JONATHAN MICHAEL LEROY Officer Common Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC Executive Financial Services 1 New York Plaza 8th Floor New York NY 10004 500 496430.00 47832244 09/09/2025 NYSE Common 04/01/2024 Restricted stock vesting under a registered plan Issuer N 500 04/01/ |
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| August 1, 2025 |
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): August 1, 2025 W.W. Grainger, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Illinois 1-5684 36-1150280 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission file nu |
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| August 1, 2025 |
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark One) ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2025 OR ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission file number 1-5684 W.W. Grainger, |
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| August 1, 2025 |
BY-LAWS OF W.W. GRAINGER, INC. ARTICLE I Exhibit 3.2 As Amended 5/9/2025 BY-LAWS OF W.W. GRAINGER, INC. ARTICLE I OFFICES The principal office of the corporation shall be located in the State of Illinois. The corporation may have such other offices, either within or without the State of Illinois, as the business of the corporation may require from time to time. The registered office of the corporation required by the Illinois Business Co |
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| August 1, 2025 |
GRAINGER REPORTS RESULTS FOR THE SECOND QUARTER 2025 Continued execution fueling solid results; Company updates full year 2025 guidance Second Quarter Highlights •Delivered sales of $4. |
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| May 15, 2025 |
Restated By-laws of W.W. Grainger, Inc. exhibit32by-lawsamendedm 1 As Amended 5/9/2025 BY-LAWS OF W.W. GRAINGER, INC. ARTICLE I OFFICES The principal office of the corporation shall be located in the State of Illinois. The corporation may have such other offices, either within or without the State of Illinois, as the business of the corporation may require from time to time. The registered office of the corporation required by the Illin |
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| May 15, 2025 |
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 15, 2025 W.W. Grainger, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Illinois 1-5684 36-1150280 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission file numb |
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| May 15, 2025 |
Restated Articles of Incorporation of W.W. Grainger, Inc. Exhibit 3.1 |
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| May 5, 2025 |
Other Events, Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 2, 2025 W.W. Grainger, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Illinois 1-5684 36-1150280 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission file numbe |
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| May 1, 2025 |
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 1, 2025 W.W. Grainger, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Illinois 1-5684 36-1150280 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission file numbe |
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| May 1, 2025 |
SUMMARY DESCRIPTION OF THE COMPANY MANAGEMENT INCENTIVE PROGRAM Exhibit 10.3 SUMMARY DESCRIPTION OF THE COMPANY MANAGEMENT INCENTIVE PROGRAM I.Introduction The Company Management Incentive Program (“CMIP”) is designed to provide an incentive cash compensation opportunity to the CEO of W.W. Grainger, Inc. (the “Company”), their U.S. direct reports, along with members of the U.S. Grainger Leadership Team (individually, a participant, and collectively, the partic |
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| May 1, 2025 |
GRAINGER REPORTS RESULTS FOR THE FIRST QUARTER 2025 Continued execution fueling solid results; Company reaffirms full year 2025 guidance First Quarter Highlights •Delivered sales of $4. |
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| May 1, 2025 |
W.W. GRAINGER, INC. 2022 Incentive Plan Performance Stock Unit Award Agreement Exhibit 10.2 W.W. GRAINGER, INC. 2022 Incentive Plan Performance Stock Unit Award Agreement This Performance Stock Unit Award Agreement (this "Award Agreement"), dated as of April 1, 2025 (the "Grant Date"), is entered into between W.W. Grainger, Inc., an Illinois corporation (the "Company"), and you (the "Participant") as an Employee of the Company or a Subsidiary (collectively, the "Employer"). |
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| May 1, 2025 |
W.W. GRAINGER, INC. 2022 Incentive Plan Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement Exhibit 10.1 W.W. GRAINGER, INC. 2022 Incentive Plan Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement This Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement (this "Award Agreement"), dated as of April 1, 2025 (the "Grant Date"), is entered into between W.W. Grainger, Inc., an Illinois corporation (the "Company"), and you (the "Participant") as an Employee of the Company or a Subsidiary (collectively, the "Employer"). In |
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| May 1, 2025 |
Exhibit 10.4 Susan Slavik Williams 4450 MacArthur Blvd., Second Floor Newport Beach, California 92660 April 30, 2025 Dear Ms. Slavik Williams, On behalf of W.W. Grainger, Inc., “we” or the “Company,” we would like to acknowledge and express our sincere appreciation for your and the entire Slavik family’s enduring and valued contributions to the Company. In light of our collective commitment to the |
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| May 1, 2025 |
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark One) ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2025 OR ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission file number 1-5684 W.W. Grainger |
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| April 7, 2025 |
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ¨ Check the appropriate box: ¨ Preliminary Proxy Statement ¨ Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) ¨ Defin |
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| March 7, 2025 |
TABLE OF CONTENTS UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant ☒ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ☐ Check the appropriate box: ☐ Preliminary Proxy Statement ☐ Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule |
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| March 7, 2025 |
2024 Annual ReportAbout Us W.W. Grainger, Inc., is a leading broad line distributor with operations primarily in North America, Japan and the United Kingdom. At Grainger, We Keep The World Working ® by serving more than 4.5 million customers worldwide with products and solutions delivered through innovative technology and deep customer relationships. Known for its commitment to service and award-w |
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| March 7, 2025 |
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ¨ Check the appropriate box: ¨ Preliminary Proxy Statement ¨ Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) ¨ Defin |
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| February 20, 2025 |
W.W. GRAINGER, INC. Subsidiaries and Affiliated Companies (as of February 14, 2025) Exhibit 21 W.W. GRAINGER, INC. Subsidiaries and Affiliated Companies (as of February 14, 2025) Subsidiary Jurisdiction of Formation Acklands - Grainger Inc. Canada Apex Industrial Limited Scotland Bogle and Timms Limited United Kingdom C.J. Bent & Son Limited United Kingdom Cromwell Czech Republic s.r.o. Czechia Cromwell Group (Holdings) Limited United Kingdom Cromwell Group (Holdings) Limited (Br |
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| February 20, 2025 |
TABLE OF CONTENTS UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant ☒ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ☐ Check the appropriate box: ☒ Preliminary Proxy Statement ☐ Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule |
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| February 20, 2025 |
W.W. GRAINGER, INC. INSIDER TRADING POLICY Exhibit 19 W.W. GRAINGER, INC. INSIDER TRADING POLICY I.PURPOSE. This Insider Trading Policy (the “Policy”) provides guidelines with respect to transactions in the securities of W.W. Grainger, Inc. (“Grainger” or the “Company”) and the handling of Material Nonpublic Information about Grainger and other companies with which Grainger has a business relationship. II.SCOPE. A.Transactions. This Policy |
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| February 20, 2025 |
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K (Mark One) ☒ ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024 OR ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission file number 1-5684 W.W. Grainger, Inc |
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| February 20, 2025 |
SEPARATION AGREEMENT AND GENERAL RELEASE Exhibit 10.40 SEPARATION AGREEMENT AND GENERAL RELEASE This Separation Agreement and General Release ("Agreement") is made and entered into by and between W.W. Grainger, Inc. ("Grainger") and Matthew E. Fortin (the "Officer'') as of the date specified below. The Officer understands and voluntarily enters into this Agreement with Grainger and, in consideration of the respective benefits described h |
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| February 20, 2025 |
Summary Description of the Directors Compensation Program Exhibit 10.8 Summary Description of the Directors Compensation Program Members of the Company’s Board of Directors who are not Company employees receive an annual retainer of $115,000, which is intended to cover all regularly scheduled meetings of the Board and its committees. The Chairs of Board committees receive additional annual retainers. For the Chair of the Audit Committee, the retainer is |
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| February 20, 2025 |
Exhibit 4.7 DESCRIPTION OF THE REGISTRANT'S SECURITIES REGISTERED PURSUANT TO SECTION 12 OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 As of December 31, 2024, W.W. Grainger, Inc. has one class of securities registered under Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (Exchange Act), being its common shares. Description of Common Stock The following description of our common stock is a |
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| January 31, 2025 |
Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): January 31, 2025 W.W. Grainger, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Illinois 1-5684 36-1150280 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission file |
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| January 31, 2025 |
GRAINGER REPORTS RESULTS FOR THE FOURTH QUARTER AND FULL YEAR 2024 Focused execution driving strategy forward and powering continued solid results; Issues 2025 guidance, including 4. |
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| October 31, 2024 |
GRAINGER REPORTS RESULTS FOR THE THIRD QUARTER 2024 Continued strong execution fueling results; Company narrows 2024 earnings outlook Third Quarter Highlights •Delivered sales of $4. |
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| October 31, 2024 |
Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): October 31, 2024 W.W. Grainger, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Illinois 1-5684 36-1150280 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission file |
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| October 31, 2024 |
Exhibit 4.1 W.W. GRAINGER, INC. AND U.S. BANK TRUST COMPANY, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, TRUSTEE 4.450% Senior Notes due 2034 FIFTH SUPPLEMENTAL INDENTURE Dated as of September 12, 2024 to Indenture Dated as of June 11, 2015 Debt Securities FIFTH SUPPLEMENTAL INDENTURE, dated as of September 12, 2024, (this “Supplemental Indenture”), between W.W. Grainger, Inc., an Illinois corporation (the “Company”), |
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| October 31, 2024 |
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark One) ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2024 OR ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission file number 1-5684 W.W. Grai |
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| September 12, 2024 |
Exhibit 1.1 Execution Version W.W. GRAINGER, INC. $500,000,000 4.450% SENIOR NOTES DUE 2034 UNDERWRITING AGREEMENT September 5, 2024 September 5, 2024 To the Representatives named in Schedule I hereto for the Underwriters named in Schedule II hereto Ladies and Gentlemen: W.W. Grainger, Inc., an Illinois corporation (the “Company”), proposes to issue and sell to the se |
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| September 12, 2024 |
Exhibit 4.1 W.W. GRAINGER, INC. AND U.S. BANK TRUST COMPANY, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, TRUSTEE 4.450% Senior Notes due 2034 FIFTH SUPPLEMENTAL INDENTURE Dated as of September 12, 2024 to Indenture Dated as of June 11, 2015 Debt Securities FIFTH SUPPLEMENTAL INDENTURE, dated as of September 12, 2024, (this “Supplemental Indenture”), between W.W. Grainger, Inc., |
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| September 12, 2024 |
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): September 12, 2024 W.W. GRAINGER, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Commission file number: 1-5684 Illinois 36-1150280 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorp |
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| September 10, 2024 |
GWW / W.W. Grainger, Inc. / Williams Susan Slavik Passive Investment SC 13G/A 1 formsc13ga.htm UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 7)* W.W. GRAINGER, INC. (Name of Issuer) Common Stock, par value $0.50 per share (Title of Class of Securities) 384802104 (CUSIP Number) August 31, 2024 (Date of Event which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the appropriate b |
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| September 6, 2024 |
Table 1: Newly Registered and Carry Forward Securities Calculation of Filing Fee Tables S-3 W.W. GRAINGER, INC. Table 1: Newly Registered and Carry Forward Securities Security Type Security Class Title Fee Calculation or Carry Forward Rule Amount Registered Proposed Maximum Offering Price Per Unit Maximum Aggregate Offering Price Fee Rate Amount of Registration Fee Carry Forward Form Type Carry Forward File Number Carry Forward Initial Effective Date |
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| September 6, 2024 |
$500,000,000 W.W. Grainger, Inc. 4.450% SENIOR NOTES DUE 2034 TABLE OF CONTENTS Filed Pursuant to Rule 424(b)(2) Registration No. 333-271476 PROSPECTUS SUPPLEMENT (To Prospectus dated April 27, 2023) $500,000,000 W.W. Grainger, Inc. 4.450% SENIOR NOTES DUE 2034 We are offering $500,000,000 aggregate principal amount of 4.450% senior notes due 2034 (“the notes”). Interest on the notes is payable semi-annually in arrears on March 15 and September 15 of each |
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| September 5, 2024 |
SUBJECT TO COMPLETION, DATED SEPTEMBER 5, 2024 TABLE OF CONTENTS The information in this preliminary prospectus supplement is not complete and may be changed. |
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| September 5, 2024 |
Pricing Term Sheet September 5, 2024 4.450% Senior Notes due September 15, 2034 Filed Pursuant to Rule 433 Registration No. 333-271476 Pricing Term Sheet September 5, 2024 4.450% Senior Notes due September 15, 2034 Issuer: W.W. Grainger, Inc. Principal Amount: $500,000,000 Ratings (Moody’s / S&P):* A2 (Stable) / A+ (Stable) Maturity Date: September 15, 2034 Coupon (Interest Rate): 4.450% per annum Price to Public: 99.896% of Principal Amount Yield to Maturity: 4.463% Benchmar |
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| August 26, 2024 |
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): August 23, 2024 W.W. GRAINGER, INC. (Exact name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) Illinois 1-5684 36-1150280 (State or other Jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission File N |
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| August 1, 2024 |
Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): August 1, 2024 W.W. Grainger, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Illinois 1-5684 36-1150280 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission file nu |
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| August 1, 2024 |
GRAINGER REPORTS RESULTS FOR THE SECOND QUARTER 2024 Operational execution driving resilient performance; Company narrows 2024 earnings outlook Second Quarter Highlights •Delivered sales of $4. |
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| August 1, 2024 |
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark One) ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2024 OR ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission file number 1-5684 W.W. Grainger, |
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| April 25, 2024 |
W.W. GRAINGER, INC. 2022 Incentive Plan Performance Stock Unit Award Agreement Exhibit 10.2 W.W. GRAINGER, INC. 2022 Incentive Plan Performance Stock Unit Award Agreement This Performance Stock Unit Award Agreement (this "Award Agreement"), dated as of April 1, 2024 (the "Grant Date"), is entered into between W.W. Grainger, Inc., an Illinois corporation (the "Company"), and you (the "Participant") as an Employee of the Company or a Subsidiary (collectively, the "Employer"). |
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| April 25, 2024 |
GRAINGER REPORTS RESULTS FOR THE FIRST QUARTER 2024 Strategic focus driving business forward; Company reaffirms full year 2024 guidance ranges First Quarter Highlights •Delivered sales of $4. |
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| April 25, 2024 |
W.W. GRAINGER, INC. 2022 Incentive Plan Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement Exhibit 10.1 W.W. GRAINGER, INC. 2022 Incentive Plan Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement This Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement (this "Award Agreement"), dated as of April 1, 2024 (the "Grant Date"), is entered into between W.W. Grainger, Inc., an Illinois corporation (the "Company"), and you (the "Participant") as an Employee of the Company or a Subsidiary (collectively, the "Employer"). In |
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| April 25, 2024 |
CONFIDENTIALITY, INVENTION ASSIGNMENT, NON-COMPETITION AND NON-SOLICITATION AGREEMENT Exhibit 10.3 CONFIDENTIALITY, INVENTION ASSIGNMENT, NON-COMPETITION AND NON-SOLICITATION AGREEMENT This Confidentiality, Invention Assignment, Non-Competition and Non-Solicitation Agreement (“Agreement”) is entered into by and between W.W. Grainger, Inc. (the “Company”) and you as an individual (“Employee” or “Participant”). WHEREAS, the Company desires to employ Employee or continue to employ Emp |
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| April 25, 2024 |
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark One) ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2024 OR ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission file number 1-5684 W.W. Grainger |
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| April 25, 2024 |
Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): April 25, 2024 W.W. Grainger, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Illinois 1-5684 36-1150280 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission file nu |
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| April 24, 2024 |
Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): April 24, 2024 W.W. GRAINGER, INC. (Exact name of Registrant as Specified in Charter) Illinois 1-5684 36-1150280 (State or other Jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission File Number |
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| March 14, 2024 |
2023 Annual ReportAbout Us W.W. Grainger, Inc., is a leading broad line distributor with operations primarily in North America, Japan and the United Kingdom. At Grainger, We Keep The World Working ® by serving more than 4.5 million customers worldwide with products delivered through innovative technology and deep customer relationships. With 2023 sales of $16.5 billion, the Company operates two bu |
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| March 14, 2024 |
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ¨ Check the appropriate box: ¨ Preliminary Proxy Statement ¨ Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) ¨ Defin |
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| March 14, 2024 |
TABLE OF CONTENTS UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant ☒ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ☐ Check the appropriate box: ☐ Preliminary Proxy Statement ☐ Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule |
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| February 22, 2024 |
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K (Mark One) ☒ ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023 OR ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission file number 1-5684 W.W. Grainger, Inc |
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| February 22, 2024 |
W.W. GRAINGER, INC. FINANCIAL STATEMENT EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION RECOUPMENT POLICY Exhibit 97 W.W. GRAINGER, INC. FINANCIAL STATEMENT EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION RECOUPMENT POLICY I. PURPOSE This W.W. Grainger, Inc. Financial Statement Executive Compensation Recoupment Policy (“Policy”) has been adopted by the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of W.W. Grainger, Inc. (the “Company”) on October 25, 2023. This Policy provides for the recoupment of certain executive compensation in the ev |
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| February 22, 2024 |
Summary Description of the Directors Compensation Program Exhibit 10.8 Summary Description of the Directors Compensation Program Members of the Company’s Board of Directors who are not Company employees receive an annual retainer of $100,000, which is intended to cover all regularly scheduled meetings of the Board and its committees. The Chairs of Board committees receive additional annual retainers. For the Chair of the Audit Committee, the retainer is |
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| February 22, 2024 |
W.W. GRAINGER, INC. Subsidiaries and Affiliated Companies (as of February 16, 2024) Exhibit 21 W.W. GRAINGER, INC. Subsidiaries and Affiliated Companies (as of February 16, 2024) Subsidiary Jurisdiction Acklands - Grainger Inc. Canada Apex Industrial Limited Scotland Bogle and Timms Limited England & Wales C.J. Bent & Son Limited England & Wales Cromwell Czech Republic s.r.o. Czech Republic Cromwell Group (Holdings) Limited England & Wales Cromwell Group (International) Limited E |
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| February 22, 2024 |
SUMMARY DESCRIPTION OF THE COMPANY MANAGEMENT INCENTIVE PROGRAM Exhibit 10.10 SUMMARY DESCRIPTION OF THE COMPANY MANAGEMENT INCENTIVE PROGRAM I.Introduction The Company Management Incentive Program (“CMIP”) is designed to provide an incentive cash compensation opportunity to the CEO of W.W. Grainger, Inc. (the “Company”), the Company’s other named executive officers, the CEO’s direct reports and U.S. members of the Grainger Leadership Team (individually, a par |
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| February 22, 2024 |
EX-4.7 2 gww-20231231xex47.htm EX-4.7 Exhibit 4.7 DESCRIPTION OF THE REGISTRANT'S SECURITIES REGISTERED PURSUANT TO SECTION 12 OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 As of December 31, 2023, W.W. Grainger, Inc. has one class of securities registered under Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (Exchange Act), being its common shares. Description of Common Stock The following |
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| February 13, 2024 |
GWW / W.W. Grainger, Inc. / Williams Susan Slavik - SC 13G/A Passive Investment SC 13G/A 1 tm246127d1sc13ga.htm SC 13G/A UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 6) W.W. GRAINGER, INC. (Name of Issuer) Common Stock (par value $.50 per share) (Title of Class of Securities) 384802–10–4 (CUSIP Number) December 31, 2023 (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check |
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| February 13, 2024 |
GWW / W.W. Grainger, Inc. / VANGUARD GROUP INC - SCHEDULE 13G/A Passive Investment SC 13G/A 1 tv02307-wwgraingerinc.htm SCHEDULE 13G/A SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Schedule 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.: 11)* Name of issuer: WW Grainger Inc Title of Class of Securities: Common Stock CUSIP Number: 384802104 Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement: December 29, 2023 Check the appropriate box to designate the |
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| February 2, 2024 |
Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): February 2, 2024 W.W. Grainger, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Illinois 1-5684 36-1150280 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission file |
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| February 2, 2024 |
GRAINGER REPORTS RESULTS FOR THE FOURTH QUARTER AND FULL YEAR 2023 Focused execution delivers solid quarter and record full year earnings; Company issues 2024 guidance, including 4% to 7% sales growth Fourth Quarter 2023 Highlights •Delivered sales of $4. |
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| January 25, 2024 |
GWW / W.W. Grainger, Inc. / BlackRock Inc. Passive Investment SC 13G/A 1 us3848021040012524.txt us3848021040012524.txt SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No: 8) W W GRAINGER INC - (Name of Issuer) Common Stock - (Title of Class of Securities) 384802104 - (CUSIP Number) December 31, 2023 - (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the appropriate box t |
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| December 13, 2023 |
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): December 13, 2023 W.W. GRAINGER, INC. (Exact name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) Illinois 1-5684 36-1150280 (State or other Jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission File |
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| December 13, 2023 |
Exhibit 99.1 News Release W.W. Grainger, Inc. Names Chris Klein to its Board of Directors Klein brings extensive leadership experience in growth strategies and understanding of customer and market dynamics CHICAGO, Dec. 13, 2023 – Grainger (NYSE: GWW), a leading broad line distributor of maintenance, repair and operating (MRO) products serving businesses and institutions, today announced the appoi |
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| October 26, 2023 |
TRANSITION AGREEMENT AND GENERAL RELEASE Exhibit 10.1 TRANSITION AGREEMENT AND GENERAL RELEASE This Transition Agreement and General Release ("Agreement") is made and entered into this 6th day of July 2023, by and between W.W. Grainger, Inc. ("Grainger") and John Howard (the "Officer''). The Officer understands and voluntarily enters into this Agreement with Grainger and, in consideration of the respective payments and benefit continuati |
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| October 26, 2023 |
Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): October 26, 2023 W.W. Grainger, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Illinois 1-5684 36-1150280 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission file |
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| October 26, 2023 |
GRAINGER REPORTS RESULTS FOR THE THIRD QUARTER 2023 Advancing strategic initiatives while driving continued strong results; Company narrows full-year 2023 guidance range Third Quarter Highlights •Delivered sales of $4. |
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| October 26, 2023 |
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark One) UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark One) ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2023 OR ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission file number 1-5684 W.W. Grai |
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| October 12, 2023 |
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): October 11, 2023 W.W. GRAINGER, INC. (Exact name of Registrant as Specified in Charter) Illinois 1-5684 36-1150280 (State or other Jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission File Numb |
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| October 12, 2023 |
Exhibit 10.1 EXECUTION VERSION CREDIT AGREEMENT Dated as of October 11, 2023, among W.W. GRAINGER, INC. and certain of its Subsidiaries, as BORROWERS, JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A., as Administrative Agent, the other LENDERS party hereto, U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION and RBC CAPITAL MARKETS, LLC, as Co-Syndication Agents, Lloyds Bank Cor |
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| July 27, 2023 |
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark One) UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark One) ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2023 OR ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission file number 1-5684 W.W. Grainger, |
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| July 27, 2023 |
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): July 27, 2023 W.W. Grainger, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Illinois 1-5684 36-1150280 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission file num |
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| July 27, 2023 |
GRAINGER REPORTS RESULTS FOR THE SECOND QUARTER 2023 Focused execution driving continued strong results; Company raises midpoint of full year 2023 guidance Second Quarter Highlights •Delivered sales of $4. |
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| July 26, 2023 |
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): July 26, 2023 W.W. GRAINGER, INC. (Exact name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) Illinois 1-5684 36-1150280 (State or other Jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission File Num |
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| July 26, 2023 |
Exhibit 99.1 News Release W.W. Grainger, Inc. Names George Davis to its Board of Directors Davis joins Board after serving as Chief Financial Officer for three multinational companies CHICAGO, July 26, 2023 – Grainger (NYSE: GWW), a leading broad line distributor of maintenance, repair and operating (MRO) products serving businesses and institutions, today announced George Davis has been appointe |
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| July 10, 2023 |
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): July 10, 2023 W.W. GRAINGER, INC. (Exact name of Registrant as Specified in Charter) Illinois 1-5684 36-1150280 (State or other Jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission File Number) |
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| April 28, 2023 |
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): April 26, 2023 W.W. GRAINGER, INC. (Exact name of Registrant as Specified in Charter) Illinois 1-5684 36-1150280 (State or other Jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission File Number |
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| April 27, 2023 |
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark One) UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark One) ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2023 OR ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission file number 1-5684 W.W. Grainger |
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| April 27, 2023 |
GRAINGER REPORTS RESULTS FOR THE FIRST QUARTER 2023 Continued strong performance amidst resilient demand environment; Company raises full year 2023 guidance First Quarter Highlights •Delivered sales of $4. |
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| April 27, 2023 |
As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 27, 2023 TABLE OF CONTENTS As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 27, 2023 Registration No. |
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| April 27, 2023 |
Exhibit 25.1 SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM T-1 STATEMENT OF ELIGIBILITY UNDER THE TRUST INDENTURE ACT OF 1939 OF A CORPORATION DESIGNATED TO ACT AS TRUSTEE Check if an Application to Determine Eligibility of a Trustee Pursuant to Section 305(b)(2) ☐ U.S. BANK TRUST COMPANY, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION (Exact name of Trustee as specified in its charter) 91-1821036 I.R.S. E |
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| April 27, 2023 |
Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): April 27, 2023 W.W. Grainger, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Illinois 1-5684 36-1150280 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission file nu |
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| April 27, 2023 |
Exhibit 107 Calculation of Filing Fee Tables Form S-3 (Form Type) W.W. Grainger, Inc. (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) Table 1: Newly Registered and Carry Forward Securities Security Type Security Class Title Fee Calculation or Carry Forward Rule Amount Registered Proposed Maximum Offering Price Per Unit Maximum Aggregate Offering Price Fee Rate Amount of Registration Fee New |
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| March 16, 2023 |
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ¨ Check the appropriate box: ¨ Preliminary Proxy Statement ¨ Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) ¨ Defin |
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| March 16, 2023 |
2022 ANNUAL REPORTAbout Us W.W. Grainger, Inc., with 2022 sales of $15.2 billion, is a leading broad line distributor with operations primarily in North America, Japan and the United Kingdom. We achieve our purpose, We Keep The World Working, ® by serving more than 4.5 million customers worldwide with innovative technology and deep customer relationships. We operate the company through two go-to-m |
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| March 16, 2023 |
TABLE OF CONTENTS UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant ☒ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ☐ Check the appropriate box: ☐ Preliminary Proxy Statement ☐ Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule |
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| February 21, 2023 |
Exhibit 10.43 SHAREHOLDER AGREEMENT This Shareholder Agreement (this “Agreement”), effective as of February 17, 2023 (the “Effective Date”), is entered into by and between W.W. Grainger, Inc., a corporation incorporated under the laws of Illinois (“Grainger”), and MonotaRO Co., Ltd., a kabushiki kaisha incorporated under the laws of Japan (“MonotaRO”). Grainger and MonotaRO are referred to individ |
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| February 21, 2023 |
W.W. GRAINGER, INC. 2022 Incentive Plan 2023 Form of Performance Stock Unit Award Agreement Exhibit 10.42 W.W. GRAINGER, INC. 2022 Incentive Plan 2023 Form of Performance Stock Unit Award Agreement This Performance Stock Unit Agreement (this "Award Agreement"), dated as of (the "Grant Date"), is entered into between W.W. Grainger, Inc., an Illinois corporation (the "Company"), and you (the "Participant") as an Employee of the Company or a Subsidiary (the "Employer"). In consideration of |
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| February 21, 2023 |
SUMMARY DESCRIPTION OF THE COMPANY MANAGEMENT INCENTIVE PROGRAM Exhibit 10.13 SUMMARY DESCRIPTION OF THE COMPANY MANAGEMENT INCENTIVE PROGRAM I.Introduction The Company Management Incentive Program (“CMIP”) is designed to provide an incentive cash compensation opportunity to the CEO of W.W. Grainger, Inc. (the “Company”), the Company’s other named executive officers, and the CEO’s other direct reports (individually, a participant, and collectively, the partici |
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| February 21, 2023 |
W.W. GRAINGER, INC. 2022 Incentive Plan 2023 Form of Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement Exhibit 10.41 W.W. GRAINGER, INC. 2022 Incentive Plan 2023 Form of Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement This Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement (this "Award Agreement"), dated as of (the "Grant Date"), is entered into between W.W. Grainger, Inc., an Illinois corporation (the "Company"), and you (the "Participant") as an Employee of the Company or a Subsidiary (collectively, the "Employer"). In |
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| February 21, 2023 |
Summary Description of the Directors Compensation Program Exhibit 10.9 Summary Description of the Directors Compensation Program Members of the Company’s Board of Directors who are not Company employees receive an annual retainer of $100,000, which is intended to cover all regularly scheduled meetings of the Board and its committees. The Chairs of Board committees receive additional annual retainers. For the Chair of the Audit Committee, the retainer is |
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| February 21, 2023 |
Exhibit 4.7 DESCRIPTION OF THE REGISTRANT'S SECURITIES REGISTERED PURSUANT TO SECTION 12 OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 As of December 31, 2022, W.W. Grainger, Inc. has one class of securities registered under Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (Exchange Act), being its common shares. Description of Common Stock The following description of our common stock is a |
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| February 21, 2023 |
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K (Mark One) ☒ ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022 OR ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission file number 1-5684 W.W. Grainger, Inc |
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| February 21, 2023 |
W.W. GRAINGER, INC. Subsidiaries and Affiliated Companies (as of February 16, 2023) Exhibit 21 W.W. GRAINGER, INC. Subsidiaries and Affiliated Companies (as of February 16, 2023) Subsidiary Jurisdiction Acklands - Grainger Inc. Canada Apex Industrial Limited Scotland Bogle and Timms Limited England & Wales C.J. Bent & Son Limited England & Wales Cromwell Czech Republic s.r.o. Czech Republic Cromwell Group (Holdings) Limited England & Wales Cromwell Group (International) Limited E |
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| February 15, 2023 |
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): February 15, 2023 W.W. GRAINGER, INC. (Exact name of Registrant as Specified in Charter) Illinois 1-5684 36-1150280 (State or other Jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission File Num |
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| February 15, 2023 |
Exhibit 99.1 ELEVEN DIRECTORS SLATED FOR GRAINGER’S BOARD TO BE VOTED ON AT THE COMPANY’S ANNUAL MEETING ON APRIL 26, 2023 CHICAGO, February 15, 2023 – W.W. Grainger, Inc. (NYSE: GWW) today announced that the Board of Directors has selected a slate of nominees to serve for the 2023-2024 period. The 11 candidates, all current Board members, to be voted on at the 2023 annual meeting of shareholders |
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| February 9, 2023 |
GWW / Grainger (W.W.), Inc. / VANGUARD GROUP INC - SCHEDULE 13G/A Passive Investment SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Schedule 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.: 10)* Name of issuer: WW Grainger Inc. Title of Class of Securities: Common Stock CUSIP Number: 384802104 Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement: December 30, 2022 Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is filed: ☒ R |
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| February 7, 2023 |
GWW / Grainger (W.W.), Inc. / BlackRock Inc. Passive Investment us3848021040020723.txt SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No: 7) W W GRAINGER INC - (Name of Issuer) Common Stock - (Title of Class of Securities) 384802104 - (CUSIP Number) December 31, 2022 - (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to w |
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| February 2, 2023 |
Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): February 2, 2023 W.W. Grainger, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Illinois 1-5684 36-1150280 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission file |
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| February 2, 2023 |
GRAINGER REPORTS RESULTS FOR THE FOURTH QUARTER AND FULL YEAR 2022 Successful execution of strategic initiatives fuels strong results; Company issues 2023 guidance, including 7% to 11% sales growth Fourth Quarter 2022 Financial Highlights •Delivered sales of $3. |
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| December 15, 2022 |
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): December 14, 2022 W.W. GRAINGER, INC. (Exact name of Registrant as Specified in Charter) Illinois 1-5684 36-1150280 (State or other Jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission File Num |
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| December 15, 2022 |
GRAINGER NAMES NANCY BERARDINELLI-KRANTZ AS CHIEF LEGAL OFFICER Exhibit 99.1 News Release GRAINGER NAMES NANCY BERARDINELLI-KRANTZ AS CHIEF LEGAL OFFICER CHICAGO, Dec. 15, 2022 – Grainger (NYSE: GWW), the leading broad line distributor of maintenance, repair and operating (MRO) products serving businesses and institutions, today announced it has appointed Nancy L. Berardinelli-Krantz as Senior Vice President and Chief Legal Officer, effective Jan. 30, 2023. Be |
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| December 14, 2022 |
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): December 14, 2022 W.W. Grainger, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Illinois 1-5684 36-1150280 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission file |
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| December 14, 2022 |
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Janine Sheedy [email protected] 224-213-1892 Zoro.com Reaches $1 Billion in Annual Sales The business achieves this milestone after growing assortment and customer base CHICAGO, DECEMBER 14, 2022 - Zoro.com, an eCommerce business that sells millions of supplies, equipment and tools to small businesses nationwide, today announced it has reached $1 billi |
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| October 28, 2022 |
GRAINGER REPORTS RESULTS FOR THE THIRD QUARTER 2022 Focused execution driving strong results; Company raises full year 2022 guidance Third Quarter Highlights •Delivered sales of $3. |
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| October 28, 2022 |
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark One) UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark One) ? QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2022 OR ? TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission file number 1-5684 W.W. Grai |
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| October 28, 2022 |
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): October 28, 2022 W.W. Grainger, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Illinois 1-5684 36-1150280 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission file |
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| October 28, 2022 |
Compensation Continuation – Severance Policy Guidance Exhibit 10.1 Compensation Continuation ? Severance Policy Guidance I. PURPOSE The purpose of this policy guidance (this ?Policy Guidance?) is to provide a clear and consistent approach for the management of W.W. Grainger, Inc.?s and its subsidiaries (collectively, ?Grainger? or ?Company?) compensation continuation and severance practices. This Policy Guidance describes what Grainger team members m |
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| August 30, 2022 |
FIRST AMENDMENT TO CREDIT AGREEMENT Exhibit 10.1 Execution Version FIRST AMENDMENT TO CREDIT AGREEMENT THIS FIRST AMENDMENT TO CREDIT AGREEMENT is dated as of August 29, 2022 (this ?Amendment?), and is among W.W. GRAINGER, INC., an Illinois corporation (the ?Company?), the Lenders, and JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A., as Administrative Agent, and amends that certain Credit Agreement dated as of February 14, 2020, among the Company, the De |
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| August 30, 2022 |
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): August 29, 2022 W.W. Grainger, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Illinois 1-5684 36-1150280 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission file n |
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| July 29, 2022 |
GRAINGER REPORTS RESULTS FOR THE SECOND QUARTER 2022 Solid execution of strategic growth initiatives drives continued strong results; Company raises full year 2022 guidance Second Quarter Highlights ?Delivered sales of $3. |
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| July 29, 2022 |
Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): July 29, 2022 W.W. Grainger, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Illinois 1-5684 36-1150280 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission file num |
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| July 29, 2022 |
W.W. GRAINGER, INC. 2022 Incentive Plan 2022 Form of Performance Stock Unit Award Agreement Exhibit 10.2 W.W. GRAINGER, INC. 2022 Incentive Plan 2022 Form of Performance Stock Unit Award Agreement This Performance Stock Unit Agreement (this "Award Agreement"), dated as of (the "Grant Date"), is entered into between W.W. Grainger, Inc., an Illinois corporation (the "Company"), and you (the "Participant") as an Employee of the Company or a Subsidiary (the "Employer"). In consideration of t |
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| July 29, 2022 |
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark One) UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark One) ? QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2022 OR ? TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission file number 1-5684 W.W. Grainger, |
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| July 29, 2022 |
W.W. GRAINGER, INC. 2022 Incentive Plan 2022 Form of Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement Exhibit 10.1 W.W. GRAINGER, INC. 2022 Incentive Plan 2022 Form of Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement This Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement (this "Award Agreement"), dated as of (the "Grant Date"), is entered into between W.W. Grainger, Inc., an Illinois corporation (the "Company"), and you (the "Participant") as an Employee of the Company or a Subsidiary (collectively, the "Employer"). In |
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| April 29, 2022 |
Financial Statements and Exhibits, Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): April 27, 2022 W.W. GRAINGER, INC. (Exact name of Registrant as Specified in Charter) Illinois 1-5684 36-1150280 (State or other Jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission File Number |
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| April 28, 2022 |
EX-99.1 2 gww8kex991q12022.htm EX-99.1 GRAINGER REPORTS RESULTS FOR THE FIRST QUARTER 2022 Robust demand environment and operational execution drive strong results; Company raises full year 2022 guidance First Quarter Highlights •Delivered sales of $3.6 billion, up 18.2%, compared to the first quarter of 2021; up 17.9% on a daily, constant currency basis •Expanded gross margin by 245 bps compared |
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| April 28, 2022 |
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark One) ? QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2022 OR ? TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission file number 1-5684 W.W. Grainger |
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| April 28, 2022 |
Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): April 28, 2022 W.W. Grainger, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Illinois 1-5684 36-1150280 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission file nu |
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| April 27, 2022 |
Exhibit 107 Calculation of Filing Fee Tables Form S-8 (Form Type) W.W. Grainger, Inc. (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) Table 1: Newly Registered Securities Security Type Security Class Title Fee Calculation Rule Amount Registered(1)(2) Proposed Maximum Offering Price Per Unit(3) Maximum Aggregate Offering Price Fee Rate Amount of Registration Fee Equity Common Stock Rule 457( |
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| April 27, 2022 |
As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 27, 2022 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D. |
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| March 17, 2022 |
DEF 14A 1 tm223362-1def14a.htm DEF 14A TABLE OF CONTENTS UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant ☒ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ☐ Check the appropriate box: ☐ Preliminary Proxy Statement ☐ Confidential, for Use of th |
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| March 17, 2022 |
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ? Check the appropriate box: ? Preliminary Proxy Statement ? Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) ? Defin |
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| February 23, 2022 |
W.W. GRAINGER, INC. Subsidiaries and Affiliated Companies (as of February 11, 2022) Exhibit 21 W.W. GRAINGER, INC. Subsidiaries and Affiliated Companies (as of February 11, 2022) Subsidiaries (over 50% ownership) Subsidiary Jurisdiction Acklands - Grainger Inc. Canada Apex Industrial Limited Scotland Bogle and Timms Limited England & Wales C.J. Bent & Son Limited England & Wales Cromwell Czech Republic s.r.o. Czech Republic Cromwell Group (Holdings) Limited England & Wales Cromwe |
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| February 23, 2022 |
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K (Mark One) ? ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021 OR ? TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission file number 1-5684 W.W. Grainger, Inc |
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| February 23, 2022 |
W.W. GRAINGER, INC. 2015 Incentive Plan 2022 Form of Performance Stock Unit Agreement Exhibit 10.35 W.W. GRAINGER, INC. 2015 Incentive Plan 2022 Form of Performance Stock Unit Agreement This Performance Stock Unit Agreement (this ?Agreement?), dated as of (the ?Grant Date?), is entered into between W.W. Grainger, Inc., an Illinois corporation (the ?Company?), and you as the executive (the ?Executive?), who is employed by the Company or a Subsidiary of the Company (the ?Employer?). |
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| February 23, 2022 |
Exhibit 4.8 DESCRIPTION OF THE REGISTRANT'S SECURITIES REGISTERED PURSUANT TO SECTION 12 OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 As of December 31, 2021, W.W. Grainger, Inc. has one class of securities registered under Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (Exchange Act), being its common shares. Description of Common Stock The following description of our common stock is a |
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| February 23, 2022 |
SUMMARY DESCRIPTION OF THE COMPANY MANAGEMENT INCENTIVE PROGRAM Exhibit 10.13 SUMMARY DESCRIPTION OF THE COMPANY MANAGEMENT INCENTIVE PROGRAM I.Introduction The Company Management Incentive Program (?CMIP?) is designed to provide an incentive cash compensation opportunity to the CEO of W.W. Grainger, Inc. (the ?Company?), the Company?s other named executive officers, and the CEO?s other direct reports (individually, a participant, and collectively, the partici |
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| February 16, 2022 |
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): February 16, 2022 W.W. GRAINGER, INC. (Exact name of Registrant as Specified in Charter) Illinois 1-5684 36-1150280 (State or other Jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission File Num |
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| February 16, 2022 |
Exhibit 99.1 TWELVE DIRECTORS SLATED FOR GRAINGER?S BOARD TO BE VOTED ON AT THE COMPANY?S ANNUAL MEETING ON APRIL 27, 2022 CHICAGO, February 16, 2022 ? W.W. Grainger, Inc. (NYSE: GWW) today announced that the Board of Directors has selected a slate of nominees to serve for the 2022-2023 period. The 12 candidates, all current Board members, to be voted on at the 2022 annual meeting of shareholders |
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| February 10, 2022 |
GWW / Grainger (W.W.), Inc. / VANGUARD GROUP INC - SCHEDULE 13G/A Passive Investment SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Schedule 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.: 9)* Name of issuer: WW Grainger Inc. Title of Class of Securities: Common Stock CUSIP Number: 384802104 Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement: December 31, 2021 Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is filed: ??Ru |
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| February 3, 2022 |
Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): February 3, 2022 W.W. Grainger, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Illinois 1-5684 36-1150280 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission file |
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| February 3, 2022 |
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 3)* W.W. Grainger, Inc. (Name of Issuer) Common (Title of Class of Securities) US3848021040 (CUSIP Number) December 31, 2021 (Date of Event which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedu |
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| February 3, 2022 |
GRAINGER REPORTS RESULTS FOR THE FOURTH QUARTER AND FULL YEAR 2021 Company achieves full year targets fueled by strong customer demand and execution of strategic initiatives; Issues 2022 guidance Fourth Quarter Financial Highlights ?Delivered sales of $3. |
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| February 1, 2022 |
GWW / Grainger (W.W.), Inc. / BlackRock Inc. Passive Investment us3848021040013122.txt SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No: 6) W W GRAINGER INC - (Name of Issuer) Common Stock - (Title of Class of Securities) 384802104 - (CUSIP Number) December 31, 2021 - (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to w |
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| January 13, 2022 |
GWW / Grainger (W.W.), Inc. / Williams Susan Slavik - SCHEDULE 13G/A Passive Investment UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 5) W.W. GRAINGER, INC. (Name of Issuer) Common Stock (par value $.50 per share) (Title of Class of Securities) 384802?10?4 (CUSIP Number) December 31, 2021 (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the appropriate box to designate the rul |
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| October 29, 2021 |
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark One) ? QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2021 OR ? TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission file number 1-5684 W.W. Grai |
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| October 29, 2021 |
GRAINGER REPORTS RESULTS FOR THE THIRD QUARTER 2021 Strong supply chain and operational performance drove third quarter results above Company expectations Third Quarter Highlights ?Delivered sales of $3. |
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| October 29, 2021 |
Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): October 29, 2021 W.W. Grainger, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Illinois 1-5684 36-1150280 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission file |
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| July 30, 2021 |
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark One) ? QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2021 OR ? TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission file number 1-5684 W.W. Grainger, |
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| July 30, 2021 |
Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): July 30, 2021 W.W. Grainger, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Illinois 1-5684 36-1150280 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission file num |
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| July 30, 2021 |
GRAINGER REPORTS RESULTS FOR THE SECOND QUARTER 2021 Strong revenue growth drives performance in line with company expectations; Gross profit impacted by inventory adjustments, amplified by easing mask mandates Second Quarter Highlights ?Delivered sales of $3. |
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| April 30, 2021 |
Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): April 30, 2021 Commission file number 1-5684 W.W. Grainger, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Illinois 36-1150280 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporati |
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| April 30, 2021 |
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark One) ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2021 OR ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission file number 1-5684 W.W. Grainger |
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| April 30, 2021 |
Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): April 28, 2021 W.W. GRAINGER, INC. (Exact name of Registrant as Specified in Charter) Illinois 1-5684 36-1150280 (State or other Jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission File Number |
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| April 30, 2021 |
EX-99.1 2 gww8kex991q12021.htm EX-99.1 GRAINGER REPORTS RESULTS FOR THE FIRST QUARTER 2021 Company delivers strong revenue and earnings growth and provides full year guidance as economic trends improve First Quarter Financial Highlights •Delivered sales of $3.1 billion, up 2.8%, and up 5.9% on an organic, daily, constant currency basis compared to the first quarter 2020 (excluding divestitures and |
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| April 19, 2021 |
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): April 19, 2021 W.W. Grainger, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Illinois 1-5684 36-1150280 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission file nu |
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| March 18, 2021 |
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registrant o Check the appropriate box: o Preliminary Proxy Statement o Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) o Defin |
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| March 18, 2021 |
Use these links to rapidly review the document TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS 2 Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D. |
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| March 8, 2021 |
Financial Statements and Exhibits, Other Events UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): March 8, 2021 W.W. Grainger, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Illinois 1-5684 36-1150280 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission file num |
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| March 8, 2021 |
W.W. Grainger, Inc. Recast Financial Statements — Total Company (Unaudited) (In millions of dollars) W.W. Grainger, Inc. Recast Financial Statements — Total Company (Unaudited) (In millions of dollars) Three Months Ended 2020 Year Ended December 31, Net Sales Mar. 31 June 30 Sept. 30 Dec. 31 2018 2019 2020 High-Touch Solutions (N.A.) $ 2,355 $ 2,197 $ 2,377 $ 2,292 $ 8,985 $ 9,036 $ 9,221 Endless Assortment 496 525 572 585 1,541 1,836 2,178 Total reported net sales 2,851 2,722 2,949 2,877 10,526 |
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| February 24, 2021 |
Exhibit 21 W.W. GRAINGER, INC. Subsidiaries and Affiliated Companies (as of December 31, 2020) Subsidiaries (over 50% ownership) Subsidiary Jurisdiction Acklands - Grainger Inc. Canada Apex Industrial Limited Scotland Bogle and Timms Limited England & Wales CJ Bent & Son Limited England & Wales Cromwell Bearings and Transmission Services Limited England & Wales Cromwell Czech Republic s.r.o. Czech |
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| February 24, 2021 |
W.W. GRAINGER, INC. 2015 Incentive Plan CFO Transition – Restricted Stock Unit Agreement Exhibit 10.39 W.W. GRAINGER, INC. 2015 Incentive Plan CFO Transition ? Restricted Stock Unit Agreement This CFO Transition ? Restricted Stock Unit Agreement (this "Agreement"), dated as of January 4, 2021 (the "Grant Date"), is entered into between W.W. Grainger, Inc., an Illinois corporation (the "Company"), and you as the executive (the "Executive"), who is employed by the Company or a Subsidiar |
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| February 24, 2021 |
SUMMARY DESCRIPTION OF THE 2021 COMPANY MANAGEMENT INCENTIVE PROGRAM Exhibit 10.15 SUMMARY DESCRIPTION OF THE 2021 COMPANY MANAGEMENT INCENTIVE PROGRAM I.Introduction The 2021 Company Management Incentive Program (CMIP) is designed to provide an incentive cash compensation opportunity to the CEO of W.W. Grainger, Inc. (Company) and the CEO's direct reports (individually, a participant, and collectively, the participants) based upon two key factors that drive improv |
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| February 24, 2021 |
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K (Mark One) ? ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2020 OR ? TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission file number 1-5684 W.W. Grainger, Inc |
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| February 16, 2021 |
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 2)* W.W. Grainger, Inc. (Name of Issuer) Common (Title of Class of Securities) US3848021040 (CUSIP Number) December 31, 2020 (Date of Event which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedu |
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| February 10, 2021 |
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Schedule 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.: 8)* Name of issuer: WW Grainger Inc. Title of Class of Securities: Common Stock CUSIP Number: 384802104 Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement: December 31, 2020 Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is filed: ☒ Ru |
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| February 8, 2021 |
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 4) W.W. GRAINGER, INC. (Name of Issuer) Common Stock (par value $.50 per share) (Title of Class of Securities) 384802–10–4 (CUSIP Number) December 31, 2020 (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the appropriate box to designate the rul |
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| February 3, 2021 |
Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): February 3, 2021 W.W. Grainger, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Illinois 1-5684 36-1150280 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission file |
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| February 3, 2021 |
EX-99 2 gww8kex991q42020.htm EX-99 GRAINGER REPORTS RESULTS FOR THE FOURTH QUARTER AND FULL YEAR 2020 Company delivers solid full year results fueled by strong market share gains and SG&A leverage 2020 Financial Highlights •Delivered sales of $11.8 billion, up 2.7%, and up 3.5% on an organic, daily, constant currency basis compared to the prior year (excluding divestitures and foreign exchange) •G |
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| February 1, 2021 |
us3848021040013121.txt SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No: 5) W W GRAINGER INC - (Name of Issuer) Common Stock - (Title of Class of Securities) 384802104 - (CUSIP Number) December 31, 2020 - (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to w |
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| January 12, 2021 |
Grainger Announces Appointments of Chief Financial Officer and President of Grainger Business Unit Exhibit 99.1 Grainger Announces Appointments of Chief Financial Officer and President of Grainger Business Unit CHICAGO, January 12, 2020 – Grainger (NYSE: GWW), the leading broad line supplier of maintenance, repair and operating (MRO) products serving businesses and institutions, today announced the following executive leadership appointments: • Deidra (Dee) Merriwether, currently Senior Vice Pr |
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| January 12, 2021 |
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): January 12, 2021 W.W. Grainger, Inc. (Exact name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) Illinois 1-5684 36-1150280 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Commission File |
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| December 3, 2020 |
Grainger Announces CFO Leadership Transition Exhibit 99.1 Grainger Announces CFO Leadership Transition CHICAGO, December 3, 2020 – Grainger (NYSE: GWW), the leading broad line supplier of maintenance, repair and operating (MRO) products serving businesses and institutions, today announced that Robert O’Keef, Vice President and Treasurer, has been appointed interim CFO, effective January 1, 2021. His appointment follows Tom Okray’s decision t |
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| December 3, 2020 |
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): December 3, 2020 W.W. Grainger, Inc. (Exact name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) Illinois 1-5684 36-1150280 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Commission File |
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| October 28, 2020 |
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): October 27, 2020 W.W. Grainger, Inc. (Exact name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) Illinois 1-5684 36-1150280 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Commission File |
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| October 28, 2020 |
W.W. Grainger, Inc. Names Steven A. White to its Board of Directors Exhibit 99.1 W.W. Grainger, Inc. Names Steven A. White to its Board of Directors CHICAGO, October 28, 2020 – Grainger (NYSE: GWW), the leading broad line supplier of maintenance, repair and operating (MRO) products serving businesses and institutions, today announced its Board of Directors has appointed Steven A. White to its Board, effective October 27, 2020. Mr. White, age 59, has served as Pres |
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| October 22, 2020 |
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark One) ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2020 OR ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission file number 1-5684 W.W. Grai |
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| October 22, 2020 |
GRAINGER REPORTS RESULTS FOR THE THIRD QUARTER 2020 Company achieves strong revenue and share growth and expanded operating margins Third Quarter Financial Highlights •Delivered sales of $3. |
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| October 22, 2020 |
Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition - 8-K UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): October 22, 2020 Commission file number 1-5684 W.W. Grainger, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Illinois 36-1150280 (State or other jurisdiction of incorpora |
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| July 23, 2020 |
GRAINGER REPORTS RESULTS FOR THE 2020 SECOND QUARTER Strong market outgrowth and SG&A leverage in a challenging market Second Quarter Financial Highlights •Sales of $2. |
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| July 23, 2020 |
Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): July 23, 2020 Commission file number 1-5684 W.W. Grainger, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Illinois 36-1150280 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporatio |
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| July 23, 2020 |
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark One) ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2020 OR ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission file number 1-5684 W.W. Grainger, |
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| May 1, 2020 |
Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 1, 2020 Commission file number 1-5684 W.W. Grainger, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Illinois 36-1150280 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation |
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| April 23, 2020 |
Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): April 23, 2020 Commission file number 1-5684 W.W. Grainger, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Illinois 36-1150280 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporati |
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| April 23, 2020 |
W.W. GRAINGER, INC. 2015 Incentive Plan 2020 Performance Stock Unit Agreement Exhibit 10.2 W.W. GRAINGER, INC. 2015 Incentive Plan 2020 Performance Stock Unit Agreement This Performance Stock Unit Agreement (this “Agreement”), dated as of April 1, 2020 (the “Grant Date”), is entered into between W.W. Grainger, Inc., an Illinois corporation (the “Company”), and you as the executive (the “Executive”), who is employed by the Company or a Subsidiary of the Company (the “Employe |
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| April 23, 2020 |
GRAINGER REPORTS RESULTS FOR THE 2020 FIRST QUARTER Company delivers robust top-line growth and maintains strong balance sheet with ample liquidity to endure in uncertain times. |
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| April 23, 2020 |
W.W. GRAINGER, INC. 2015 Incentive Plan Restricted Stock Unit Agreement Exhibit 10.1 W.W. GRAINGER, INC. 2015 Incentive Plan Restricted Stock Unit Agreement This Restricted Stock Unit Agreement (this "Agreement"), dated as of April 1, 2020 (the "Grant Date"), is entered into between W.W. Grainger, Inc., an Illinois corporation (the "Company"), and you as the executive (the "Executive"), who is employed by the Company or a Subsidiary of the Company (the "Employer"). In |
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| April 23, 2020 |
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark One) ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2020 OR ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission file number 1-5684 W.W. Grainger |
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| April 9, 2020 |
Regulation FD Disclosure, Financial Statements and Exhibits UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): April 9, 2020 W.W. GRAINGER, INC. (Exact name of Registrant as Specified in Charter) Illinois 1-5684 36-1150280 (State or other Jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission File Number) |
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| April 9, 2020 |
GWW / Grainger (W.W.), Inc. DEFA14A - - DEFA14A UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. |
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| April 9, 2020 |
Grainger to Hold Virtual Annual Shareholders’ Meeting Exhibit 99.1 W.W. Grainger, Inc. 100 Grainger Parkway Lake Forest, IL 60045-5201 invest.grainger.com Grainger to Hold Virtual Annual Shareholders’ Meeting CHICAGO, April 9, 2020 – Grainger (NYSE: GWW), the leading broad line supplier of maintenance, repair and operating (MRO) products serving businesses and institutions, today announced it will host its 2020 Annual Meeting of Shareholders in a vir |
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| March 31, 2020 |
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): March 26, 2020 W.W. GRAINGER, INC. (Exact name of Registrant as Specified in Charter) Illinois 1-5684 36-1150280 (State or other Jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission File Number |
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| March 31, 2020 |
Grainger Elects to Draw Down on Revolving Credit Facility to Supplement Strong Cash Position Exhibit 99.1 W.W. Grainger, Inc. 100 Grainger Parkway Lake Forest, IL 60045-5201 invest.grainger.com Grainger Elects to Draw Down on Revolving Credit Facility to Supplement Strong Cash Position CHICAGO, Mar. 31, 2020 - Grainger (NYSE: GWW), the leading broad line supplier of maintenance, repair and operating (MRO) products serving businesses and institutions, today announced that it elected to dra |
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| March 19, 2020 |
GWW / Grainger (W.W.), Inc. DEFA14A - - DEFA14A UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registrant o Check the appropriate box: o Preliminary Proxy Statement o Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) o Defin |
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| March 19, 2020 |
GWW / Grainger (W.W.), Inc. DEF 14A - - DEF 14A Use these links to rapidly review the document TABLE OF CONTENTS Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D. |
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| March 19, 2020 |
GWW / Grainger (W.W.), Inc. DEFA14A - - DEFA14A UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registrant o Check the appropriate box: o Preliminary Proxy Statement o Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) o Defin |
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| March 5, 2020 |
GWW / Grainger (W.W.), Inc. / Slavik James D - SC 13G/A Passive Investment UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 14) W.W. GRAINGER, INC. (Name of Issuer) Common Stock (par value $.50 per share) (Title of Class of Securities) 384802–10–4 (CUSIP Number) March 4, 2020 (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the appropriate box to designate the rule p |
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| March 5, 2020 |
GWW / Grainger (W.W.), Inc. / Williams Susan Slavik - SCHEDULE 13G/A Passive Investment UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 3) W.W. GRAINGER, INC. (Name of Issuer) Common Stock (par value $.50 per share) (Title of Class of Securities) 384802–10–4 (CUSIP Number) March 4, 2020 (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pu |
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| February 28, 2020 |
Termination of a Material Definitive Agreement UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): February 28, 2020 W.W. GRAINGER, INC. (Exact name of Registrant as Specified in Charter) Illinois 1-5684 36-1150280 (State or other Jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission File Num |
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| February 26, 2020 |
Exhibit 4.1 W.W. GRAINGER, INC. AND U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, TRUSTEE 1.85% Senior Notes due 2025 FOURTH SUPPLEMENTAL INDENTURE Dated as of February 26, 2020 to Indenture Dated as of June 11, 2015 Debt Securities FOURTH SUPPLEMENTAL INDENTURE, dated as of February 26, 2020, (this “Supplemental Indenture”), between W.W. Grainger, Inc., an Illinois corporation (the “Company”) and U.S. Bank Nat |
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| February 26, 2020 |
Exhibit 1.1 W.W. GRAINGER, INC. 500,000,000 1.850% SENIOR NOTES DUE 2025 UNDERWRITING AGREEMENT February 21, 2020 February 21, 2020 To the Representatives named in Schedule I hereto for the Underwriters named in Schedule II hereto Ladies and Gentlemen: W.W. Grainger, Inc., an Illinois corporation (the “Company”), proposes to issue and sell to the several underwriters named in Schedule II hereto (t |
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| February 26, 2020 |
Financial Statements and Exhibits, Other Events UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): February 21, 2020 W.W. GRAINGER, INC. (Exact name of Registrant as Specified in Charter) Illinois 1-5684 36-1150280 (State or other Jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission File Num |
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| February 25, 2020 |
Use these links to rapidly review the document TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS Filed Pursuant to Rule 424(b)(2) Registration Statement No. |
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| February 21, 2020 |
SUBJECT TO COMPLETION, DATED FEBRUARY 21, 2020 Use these links to rapidly review the document TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS Table of Contents Filed Pursuant to Rule 424(b)(5) Registration No. |
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| February 21, 2020 |
Pricing Term Sheet February 21, 2020 1.850% Senior Notes due February 15, 2025 Free Writing Prospectus Filed pursuant to Rule 433 Supplementing the Preliminary Prospectus Supplement dated February 21, 2020 and the Prospectus dated February 20, 2020 Registration No. |
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| February 20, 2020 |
Summary Description of the 2019 Directors Compensation Program Exhibit 10.9 Summary Description of the 2019 Directors Compensation Program Members of the Company’s Board of Directors who are not Company employees receive an annual retainer of $100,000, which is intended to cover all regularly scheduled meetings of the Board and its committees. The Chairs of Board committees receive additional annual retainers. For the Chair of the Audit Committee, the retaine |
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| February 20, 2020 |
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K (Mark One) ☒ ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2019 OR ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission file number 1-5684 W.W. Grainger, Inc |
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| February 20, 2020 |
SUMMARY DESCRIPTION OF THE 2020 COMPANY MANAGEMENT INCENTIVE PROGRAM Exhibit 10.16 SUMMARY DESCRIPTION OF THE 2020 COMPANY MANAGEMENT INCENTIVE PROGRAM I. Introduction The 2020 Company Management Incentive Program (CMIP) is designed to provide an incentive cash compensation opportunity to the CEO of W.W. Grainger, Inc. (Company) and the CEO's direct reports (individually, a participant, and collectively, the participants) based upon two key factors that drive impro |
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| February 20, 2020 |
Exhibit 21 W.W. GRAINGER, INC. Subsidiaries and Affiliated Companies (as of December 31, 2019) Subsidiaries (over 50% ownership) Subsidiary Jurisdiction 2422626 Ontario Inc. Ontario 971086 Ontario Inc. Ontario Acklands - Grainger Inc. Canada Apex Industrial Limited Scotland Ashlink Software Limited England & Wales Blackrock Tools Inc. Ontario BMF Finance B.V. Netherlands BMF Fundco B.V. Netherland |
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| February 20, 2020 |
Exhibit 25.1 SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM T-1 STATEMENT OF ELIGIBILITY UNDER THE TRUST INDENTURE ACT OF 1939 OF A CORPORATION DESIGNATED TO ACT AS TRUSTEE Check if an Application to Determine Eligibility of a Trustee Pursuant to Section 305(b)(2) o U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION (Exact name of Trustee as specified in its charter) 31-0841368 I.R.S. Employer Identif |
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| February 20, 2020 |
Exhibit 4.8 DESCRIPTION OF THE REGISTRANT'S SECURITIES REGISTERED PURSUANT TO SECTION 12 OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 As of December 31, 2019, W.W. Grainger, Inc. has one class of securities registered under Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (Exchange Act), being its common shares. Description of Common Stock The following description of our common stock is a |
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| February 20, 2020 |
GWW / Grainger (W.W.), Inc. S-3ASR - - S-3ASR Use these links to rapidly review the document TABLE OF CONTENTS Table of Contents As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 20, 2020 Registration No. |
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| February 19, 2020 |
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): February 19, 2020 W.W. GRAINGER, INC. (Exact name of Registrant as Specified in Charter) Illinois 1-5684 36-1150280 (State or other Jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission File Num |
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| February 19, 2020 |
Exhibit 99.1 News Release W.W. Grainger, Inc. 100 Grainger Parkway Lake Forest, IL 60045-5201 invest.grainger.com ELEVEN DIRECTORS SLATED FOR GRAINGER’S BOARD TO BE VOTED ON AT THE COMPANY’S ANNUAL MEETING ON APRIL 29, 2020 CHICAGO, February 19, 2020 – The Board of Directors of W.W. Grainger, Inc. (NYSE: GWW) has selected a slate of nominees to serve for the 2020-2021 period. The 11 candidates, 10 |
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| February 14, 2020 |
Exhibit 10.1 EXECUTION VERSION Deal CUSIP Number: 92937DAL0 Revolving Loan CUSIP Number: 92937DAM8 CREDIT AGREEMENT Dated as of February 14, 2020, among W.W. GRAINGER, INC. and certain of its Subsidiaries, as BORROWERS, JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A., as Administrative Agent, the other LENDERS party hereto, U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION an |
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| February 14, 2020 |
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): February 14, 2020 W.W. GRAINGER, INC. (Exact name of Registrant as Specified in Charter) Illinois 1-5684 36-1150280 (State or other Jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission File Num |
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| February 13, 2020 |
GWW / Grainger (W.W.), Inc. / Williams Susan Slavik - SC 13G/A Passive Investment SC 13G/A 1 tm207415-2sc13ga.htm SC 13G/A UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 2) W.W. GRAINGER, INC. (Name of Issuer) Common Stock (par value $.50 per share) (Title of Class of Securities) 384802–10–4 (CUSIP Number) December 31, 2019 (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check |
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| February 12, 2020 |
GWW / Grainger (W.W.), Inc. / Slavik James D - SC 13G/A Passive Investment UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 13) W.W. GRAINGER, INC. (Name of Issuer) Common Stock (par value $.50 per share) (Title of Class of Securities) 384802–10–4 (CUSIP Number) December 31, 2019 (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the appropriate box to designate the ru |
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| February 12, 2020 |
GWW / Grainger (W.W.), Inc. / VANGUARD GROUP INC - SCHEDULE 13G/A Passive Investment SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Schedule 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.: 7)* Name of issuer: WW Grainger Inc Title of Class of Securities: Common Stock CUSIP Number: 384802104 Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement: December 31, 2019 Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is filed: ☒ Rul |
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| February 11, 2020 |
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 1)* W.W. Grainger, Inc. (Name of Issuer) Common (Title of Class of Securities) US3848021040 (CUSIP Number) December 31, 2019 (Date of Event which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedu |
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| February 6, 2020 |
GWW / Grainger (W.W.), Inc. / BlackRock Inc. Passive Investment us3848021040020520.txt SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No: 4) W W GRAINGER INC - (Name of Issuer) Common Stock - (Title of Class of Securities) 384802104 - (CUSIP Number) December 31, 2019 - (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to w |
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| January 30, 2020 |
Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): January 30, 2020 Commission file number 1-5684 W.W. Grainger, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Illinois 36-1150280 (State or other jurisdiction of incorpora |
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| January 30, 2020 |
GRAINGER REPORTS RESULTS FOR THE 2019 FOURTH QUARTER AND FULL YEAR Company grew full year sales, operating earnings, operating margin and EPS; U. |
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| October 23, 2019 |
GRAINGER REPORTS RESULTS FOR THE 2019 THIRD QUARTER Sales performance and strong expense management lead to share gain and operating earnings growth despite slower macroeconomic environment Third Quarter Financial Highlights • Sales of $2. |
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| October 23, 2019 |
Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): October 23, 2019 Commission file number 1-5684 W.W. Grainger, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Illinois 36-1150280 (State or other jurisdiction of incorpora |
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| October 23, 2019 |
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark One) ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2019 OR ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission file number 1-5684 W.W. Grai |
