W.W. Grainger awards interim CFO 590 stock units

The award is scheduled to vest across October 1 dates in 2027, 2028 and 2029, with unrestricted common shares delivered after vesting.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

W.W. Grainger, Inc. reported an award of 590 restricted stock units to Interim CFO and VP, Controller Laurie R. Thomson on October 1, 2026. The award vests in three tranches: one-third on October 1, 2027, one-third on October 1, 2028, and the remainder on October 1, 2029. The reported direct common-stock position following the award is 989 shares. After vesting, the RSUs will be settled in unrestricted common shares on a one-for-one basis.

Insider Trade Summary

Grant/Award: 590 shares

Grant/Award 1 txn

Insider Thomson Laurie R

Role Interim CFO and VP, Controller

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock F1	590	$0.00	$0.00

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 989 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

1. F1. October 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 October 1, 2027, 1/3 vests on October 1, 2028, and the remainder vests on October 1, 2029.

Key Figures

Restricted stock units awarded: 590 RSUs Direct common-stock position: 989 shares Vesting tranche: 1/3 of the award +2 more

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Restricted stock units awarded 590 RSUs Awarded October 1, 2026

Direct common-stock position 989 shares Following the award

Vesting tranche 1/3 of the award Vests October 1, 2027

Vesting tranche 1/3 of the award Vests October 1, 2028

Vesting tranche Remainder of the award Vests October 1, 2029

Key Terms

restricted stock units, vesting, one-for-one basis

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restricted stock units financial

"award of restricted stock units"

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.

vesting financial

"settled after vesting"

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.

one-for-one basis financial

"on a one-for-one basis"

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How many RSUs did GWW's interim CFO receive?

Laurie R. Thomson, Interim CFO and VP, Controller, received an award of 590 restricted stock units on October 1, 2026. One-third vests on October 1, 2027, one-third on October 1, 2028, and the remainder on October 1, 2029.

How will Laurie Thomson's GWW RSUs be settled?

The RSUs will be settled after vesting by delivery of unrestricted common shares on a one-for-one basis.

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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^*

Thomson Laurie R

(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)
	Interim CFO and VP, Controller

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
10/01/2026

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	10/01/2026		A(1)		590	A	$0	989	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. October 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 October 1, 2027, 1/3 vests on October 1, 2028, and the remainder vests on October 1, 2029.

Remarks:

	/s/ Cherita Thomas, by POA from Laurie R. Thomson, Interim CFO and VP, Controller	10/02/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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