W.W. Grainger (NYSE: GWW) director Novich acquires 79 deferred stock units

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

W.W. Grainger, Inc. director Neil S. Novich reported changes in his equity holdings. On 12/01/2025, he acquired 79 deferred stock units, each intended to convert into one share of common stock after his service as a director ends. These deferred stock units are tied to the company’s common stock at a reference price of $948.63 per share. Following this transaction, he beneficially owned 33,223 deferred stock units and 4,605 shares of common stock, all held directly.

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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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

NOVICH NEIL S

(Last) (First) (Middle)

100 GRAINGER PARKWAY

(Street)

LAKE FOREST IL 60045

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
W.W. GRAINGER, INC. [ GWW ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

X	Director		10% Owner
	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
12/01/2025

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

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

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

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								4,605	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
Deferred Stock Units	(1)	12/01/2025		A		79		(2)	(2)	Common Stock	79	$948.63	33,223	D

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/ Paul Stanukinas, by POA from Neil S. Novich, Director	12/03/2025
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did W.W. Grainger (GWW) report for Neil S. Novich?

The company reported that director Neil S. Novich acquired 79 deferred stock units linked to W.W. Grainger common stock on 12/01/2025.

What are the terms of the deferred stock units reported by W.W. Grainger (GWW)?

The deferred stock units are expected to settle in shares of common stock on a one-for-one basis after Mr. Novich’s service as a director ends.

At what price were the W.W. Grainger (GWW) deferred stock units referenced?

The filing shows a reference price of $948.63 per share for the common stock underlying the 79 deferred stock units acquired.

How many deferred stock units does Neil S. Novich own after this W.W. Grainger (GWW) transaction?

After the reported transaction, Mr. Novich beneficially owned 33,223 deferred stock units tied to W.W. Grainger common stock.

How many W.W. Grainger (GWW) common shares does Neil S. Novich hold directly?

The filing indicates that Mr. Novich directly beneficially owned 4,605 shares of W.W. Grainger common stock following the reported transaction.

Is Neil S. Novich a director or officer of W.W. Grainger (GWW)?

Yes. The report identifies Neil S. Novich as a director of W.W. Grainger, Inc.