/C O R R E C T I O N -- W.W. Grainger, Inc./

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Grainger (NYSE: GWW) has announced its slate of 12 nominees for the Board of Directors for the 2025-2026 period. The nominees, all current Board members, will be voted on at the company's Annual Meeting of Shareholders on April 30, 2025. Notable board member Stuart L. Levenick, who served for 19 years since 2005, will not seek re-election.

The company, a leading broad line distributor, operates primarily in North America, Japan, and the United Kingdom, serving over 4.5 million customers worldwide. Grainger reported 2024 revenue of $17.2 billion across its two business models: High-Touch Solutions, offering about 2 million MRO products and services, and Endless Assortment through Zoro.com (14+ million products) and MonotaRO.com (24+ million products).

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In the news release, TWELVE DIRECTORS SLATED FOR GRAINGER'S BOARD TO BE VOTED ON AT THE COMPANY'S ANNUAL MEETING ON APRIL 30, 2025, issued 19-Feb-2025 by W.W. Grainger, Inc. over PR Newswire, Rodney C. Adkins was inadvertently omitted from the list of Board members. The complete, corrected release follows:

TWELVE DIRECTORS SLATED FOR GRAINGER'S BOARD TO BE VOTED ON AT THE COMPANY'S ANNUAL MEETING ON APRIL 30, 2025

CHICAGO, Feb. 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Grainger (NYSE: GWW) today announced that the Board of Directors has selected a slate of nominees to serve for the 2025-2026 period. The 12 candidates, all current Board members, to be voted on at the 2025 Annual Meeting of Shareholders are:

Rodney C. Adkins
George S. Davis 
Katherine D. Jaspon 
Christopher J. Klein 
D.G. Macpherson 
Cindy J. Miller 
Neil S. Novich 
Beatriz R. Perez 
E. Scott Santi 
Susan A. Slavik Williams 
Lucas E. Watson 
Steven A. White 

After 19 years of service, Stuart L. Levenick will not stand for re-election. Mr. Levenick has been a Board member since 2005 and served as a member of the Audit Committee and Board Affairs and Nominating Committee, as well as the Lead Director.

Grainger Chairman and CEO D.G. Macpherson said, "I want to express my sincere gratitude to Stu for his remarkable leadership, dedication and the immense value he brought to Grainger for the last 19 years. His impact will be lasting, and I wish him all the best as he embarks on his well-deserved retirement."

About Grainger

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-winning culture, the Company had 2024 revenue of $17.2 billion across its two business models. In the High-Touch Solutions segment, Grainger offers approximately 2 million maintenance, repair and operating (MRO) products and services, including technical support and inventory management. In the Endless Assortment segment, Zoro.com offers customers access to more than 14 million products, and MonotaRO.com offers more than 24 million products. For more information, visit www.grainger.com. 

Contacts:

Media:
Erin Ptacek
VP, Communications & Public Affairs
Communications@grainger.com

Investors:
Kyle Bland 
VP, Investor Relations
InvestorRelations@grainger.com

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SOURCE W.W. Grainger, Inc.

FAQ

When is Grainger's 2025 Annual Meeting of Shareholders?

Grainger's Annual Meeting of Shareholders is scheduled for April 30, 2025, where shareholders will vote on the 12 nominated Board members.

How many directors are nominated for Grainger's Board in 2025?

Twelve directors, all current Board members, have been nominated to serve on Grainger's Board for the 2025-2026 period.

What was Grainger's (GWW) revenue in 2024?

Grainger reported revenue of $17.2 billion in 2024 across its two business models.

Which long-serving Grainger Board member is retiring in 2025?

Stuart L. Levenick, who served on Grainger's Board for 19 years since 2005, will not stand for re-election.

How many products does Grainger offer through its Endless Assortment segment?

Through its Endless Assortment segment, Grainger offers over 14 million products on Zoro.com and more than 24 million products on MonotaRO.com.

How many customers does Grainger (GWW) serve worldwide?

Grainger serves more than 4.5 million customers worldwide with products and solutions.