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

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Grainger (NYSE: GWW) has announced its slate of 12 nominees for the Board of Directors for the 2025-2026 period. All nominees are current Board members. After 19 years of service, Stuart L. Levenick will not seek re-election. Levenick has served since 2005 as a member of the Audit Committee and Board Affairs and Nominating Committee, as well as Lead Director.

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

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• Revenue of $17.2 billion in 2024
• Large customer base of 4.5 million worldwide
• Extensive product offering across segments (2M+ MRO products, 14M+ on Zoro.com, 24M+ on MonotaRO.com)

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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:

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. 

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FAQ

How many directors are nominated for Grainger's (GWW) board for 2025-2026?

Grainger has nominated 12 directors for its board for the 2025-2026 period, all of whom are current board members.

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

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

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

In the Endless Assortment segment, Zoro.com offers over 14 million products, while MonotaRO.com offers more than 24 million products.

Who is leaving Grainger's (GWW) board in 2025?

Stuart L. Levenick, who has served on the board since 2005, will not stand for re-election after 19 years of service.

How many customers does Grainger (GWW) serve worldwide?

Grainger serves more than 4.5 million customers worldwide.