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Grainger (NYSE: GWW) director Adkins receives 12 deferred stock units

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W.W. Grainger director Rodney C. Adkins reported a routine equity award. He received a grant of 12 Deferred Stock Units, classified as a grant or award acquisition. These units are expected to settle in an equal number of common shares after his service as a director ends.

Following this grant, Adkins directly holds 6,163 Deferred Stock Units tied to common stock and 400 shares of common stock. This filing reflects compensation-related awards rather than any open‑market buying or selling of Grainger stock.

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Insider Adkins Rodney C
Role null
Type Security Shares Price Value
Grant/Award Deferred Stock Units 12 $1,234.24 $15K
holding Common Stock -- -- --
Holdings After Transaction: Deferred Stock Units — 6,163 shares (Direct, null); Common Stock — 400 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
  1. 1-for-1 The deferred stock units are expected to settle in shares of common stock on a one-for-one basis following end of service as a director.
Deferred Stock Units granted 12 units Grant/award acquisition on 2026-06-01
Deferred Stock Unit price $1,234.24 per unit Reported transaction price per unit
Deferred Stock Units after grant 6,163 units Total DSUs held following the transaction
Common shares held 400 shares Common stock directly owned following transactions
Deferred Stock Units financial
"The deferred stock units are expected to settle in shares of common stock..."
Deferred stock units are promises from a company to give an employee shares of stock at a future date, often after certain conditions are met or after leaving the company. They function like a form of delayed compensation, allowing employees to earn shares over time. For investors, they represent potential future ownership in the company, but do not provide immediate voting rights or dividends until the shares are actually received.
grant/award acquisition financial
"Transaction code A is described as a grant, award, or other acquisition."
1-for-1 financial
"The deferred stock units are expected to settle on a one-for-one basis."
Common Stock financial
"The deferred stock units are expected to settle in shares of common stock..."
Common stock represents ownership shares in a company, giving investors a stake in its success and a say in important decisions through voting rights. It is the most common type of stock traded on markets and can provide income through dividends, as well as potential for value growth. For investors, holding common stock means sharing in the company’s profits and risks.
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SEC Form 4
FORM 4UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940
OMB APPROVAL
OMB Number:3235-0287
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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).
Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.
1. Name and Address of Reporting Person*
Adkins Rodney C
(Last)(First)(Middle)
100 GRAINGER PARKWAY
(Street)
LAKE FOREST ILLINOIS 60045
(City)(State)(Zip)
UNITED STATES
(Country)		2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
W.W. GRAINGER, INC. [ GWW ] 		5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
XDirector10% Owner
Officer (give title below)Other (specify below)
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
06/01/2026		6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
XForm filed by One Reporting Person
Form filed by More than One Reporting Person
4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3) 2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8) 4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5) 5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4) 6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4) 7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
CodeVAmount(A) or (D)Price
Common Stock400D
Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
(e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3) 2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security 3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8) 5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5) 6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4) 8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5) 9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4) 10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4) 11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
Deferred Stock Units(1)06/01/2026A12 (2) (2)Common Stock12$1,234.246,163D
Explanation of Responses:
1. 1-for-1
2. The deferred stock units are expected to settle in shares of common stock on a one-for-one basis following end of service as a director.
Remarks:
/s/ Cherita Thomas, by POA from Rodney C. Adkins, Director06/02/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

What insider transaction did W.W. Grainger (GWW) director Rodney Adkins report?

Rodney C. Adkins reported receiving 12 Deferred Stock Units as a grant. These compensation-related units are linked to W.W. Grainger common stock and are separate from any open-market stock purchases or sales by the director.

How many W.W. Grainger Deferred Stock Units does Rodney Adkins hold after this Form 4?

After the reported grant, Rodney Adkins holds 6,163 Deferred Stock Units. Each unit is tied to W.W. Grainger common stock and is expected to convert into one share after his service as a director ends.

Does the Rodney Adkins Form 4 for W.W. Grainger (GWW) show any stock sales or purchases?

The filing does not show any open-market stock purchases or sales. It reports a grant of 12 Deferred Stock Units and lists 400 shares of common stock held directly, reflecting compensation and holdings rather than trading activity.

How do Rodney Adkins’ Deferred Stock Units in GWW settle into common stock?

The Deferred Stock Units are expected to settle into W.W. Grainger common stock on a one-for-one basis. Settlement is described as occurring following the end of Rodney Adkins’ service as a director on the company’s board.

What is the reported value per Deferred Stock Unit granted to Rodney Adkins at W.W. Grainger?

Each of the 12 Deferred Stock Units is reported at a transaction price of $1,234.24. This per-unit figure comes from the Form 4 and reflects how the grant was valued for reporting purposes on the transaction date.