Grainger (NYSE: GWW) grants 764 RSUs to SVP Melanie Tinto

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

W.W. Grainger reported that SVP & Chief HR Officer Melanie J. Tinto received an award of 764 restricted stock units (RSUs) on April 1, 2026. The RSUs will convert into unrestricted common shares on a one-for-one basis as they vest in future years.

The award vests in three equal tranches, with one-third vesting on April 1, 2027, one-third on April 1, 2028, and the remainder on April 1, 2029. After this compensation-related grant, Tinto directly holds 3,645 shares of Grainger common stock.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider Tinto Melanie J

Role SVP & Chief HR Officer

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock	764	$0.00	--

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 3,645 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

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Key Figures

RSU award size: 764 units Shares after transaction: 3,645 shares Transaction price: $0.00 per share +3 more

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RSU award size 764 units Restricted stock units granted on April 1, 2026

Shares after transaction 3,645 shares Direct common stock holdings following the grant

Transaction price $0.00 per share Compensation grant, not an open-market purchase

First vesting date April 1, 2027 One-third of RSUs vest

Second vesting date April 1, 2028 One-third of RSUs vest

Final vesting date April 1, 2029 Remaining RSUs vest

Key Terms

restricted stock units, RSU, unrestricted shares of common stock, vesting

4 terms

restricted stock units financial

"April 1, 2026 award of restricted stock units ("RSU")."

Restricted stock units are a type of company reward where employees are promised shares of stock, but they only fully own these shares after meeting certain conditions, like staying with the company for a set time. They matter because they can become valuable assets and are often used to motivate employees to help the company succeed.

RSU financial

"All RSUs will be settled after vesting by the delivery of unrestricted shares"

Restricted stock units (RSUs) are a form of company shares given to employees as part of their compensation, usually with certain restrictions or conditions, such as remaining with the company for a set period. When these restrictions lift, employees receive actual shares that they can sell or hold. For investors, RSUs can impact a company's stock supply and reflect the company's commitment to attracting and retaining talent.

unrestricted shares of common stock financial

"settled after vesting by the delivery of unrestricted shares of common stock"

vesting financial

"This award will vest in three tranches, where 1/3 vests on April 1, 2027"

Vesting is the process by which you earn full ownership of something, like company stock or a retirement benefit, over time. It’s like earning the right to keep a gift piece by piece the longer you stay with a company, making sure employees stay committed before they receive all the benefits.

Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED 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

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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^*

Tinto Melanie J

(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)

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	SVP & Chief HR Officer

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
04/01/2026

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form 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)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock	04/01/2026		A(1)		764	A	$0	3,645	D

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)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares

Explanation of Responses:

1. April 1, 2026 award of restricted stock units ("RSU"). All RSUs will be settled after vesting by the delivery of unrestricted shares of common stock on a one-for-one basis. This award will vest in three tranches, where 1/3 vests on April 1, 2027, 1/3 vests on April 1, 2028, and the remainder vests on April 1, 2029.

Remarks:

	/s/ Cherita Thomas, by POA from Melanie J. Tinto, SVP & Chief HR Officer	04/02/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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)

FAQ

What insider transaction did W.W. Grainger (GWW) report for Melanie J. Tinto?

W.W. Grainger reported that SVP & Chief HR Officer Melanie J. Tinto received an award of 764 restricted stock units on April 1, 2026. These RSUs are a stock-based compensation grant and will convert into common shares as they vest over time.

How many W.W. Grainger (GWW) shares does Melanie J. Tinto hold after this grant?

After the April 1, 2026 grant, Melanie J. Tinto directly holds 3,645 shares of W.W. Grainger common stock. This figure reflects her position following the 764 restricted stock unit award reported in the insider transaction filing.

What is the vesting schedule for Melanie J. Tinto’s 764 RSUs at W.W. Grainger (GWW)?

The 764 restricted stock units vest in three tranches: one-third on April 1, 2027, another third on April 1, 2028, and the remaining units on April 1, 2029. Each vested RSU settles into one unrestricted share of common stock.

Did Melanie J. Tinto pay a purchase price for the W.W. Grainger (GWW) RSU award?

The filing shows the 764-share restricted stock unit award with a transaction price of $0.00 per share, indicating it is a compensation grant rather than an open-market purchase. The RSUs convert to common stock upon vesting without additional payment.

Are Melanie J. Tinto’s 764 W.W. Grainger (GWW) RSUs settled in cash or stock?

The 764 restricted stock units granted to Melanie J. Tinto will be settled in unrestricted shares of W.W. Grainger common stock. Each RSU converts into one share after vesting, according to the one-for-one settlement terms described in the filing footnote.