W.W. Grainger (NYSE: GWW) director receives new deferred stock unit grant
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Williams Susan Slavik reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
W.W. Grainger director Susan Slavik Williams reported a small compensation-related award of deferred stock units. She received a grant of 5 deferred stock units tied to common stock at a reference price of $1,234.24 per unit, increasing her direct deferred stock unit balance to 2,469 units.
The deferred stock units are expected to settle in shares of common stock on a one-for-one basis after her service as a director ends. Separate entries show substantial indirect common stock holdings held through various trusts and limited liability companies for the benefit of her and her family, where she often disclaims beneficial ownership except for any actual pecuniary interest.
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Insider Trade Summary
9 transactions reported
Mixed
9 txns
Insider
Williams Susan Slavik
Role
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| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Deferred Stock Units | 5 | $1,234.24 | $6K |
| holding | Common Stock | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Common Stock | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Common Stock | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Common Stock | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Common Stock | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Common Stock | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Common Stock | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Common Stock | -- | -- | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Deferred Stock Units — 2,469 shares (Direct, null);
Common Stock — 8,342 shares (Direct, null);
Common Stock — 5,132 shares (Indirect, In Trust)
Footnotes (1)
- Shares held in a trust for which Ms. Slavik Williams serves as trustee and she and her immediate family are beneficiaries. She disclaims beneficial ownership of such shares except to the extent of her actual pecuniary interest in such shares. Shares held in trusts for which Ms. Slavik Williams serves as trustee and is the sole beneficiary. Shares held in a trust for which Ms. Slavik Williams' husband serves as trustee and her immediate family are beneficiaries. Ms. Slavik Williams disclaims beneficial ownership of such shares. Shares held in a trust for which Ms. Slavik Williams' husband serves as trustee and her immediate family are beneficiaries. Ms. Slavik Williams disclaims beneficial ownership of such shares. Shares held by a limited liability company of which Ms. Slavik Williams is the sole manager. Ms. Williams disclaims beneficial ownership of such shares except to the extent of her actual pecuniary interest therein. Shares held by a limited liability company of which Ms. Slavik Williams is the sole manager. The membership interests are held for the benefit of her children. 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.
Key Figures
Deferred stock units granted: 5 units
Grant reference price: $1,234.24 per unit
Deferred stock units after grant: 2,469 units
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6 metrics
Deferred stock units granted
5 units
Grant to director Susan Slavik Williams
Grant reference price
$1,234.24 per unit
Deferred stock unit award
Deferred stock units after grant
2,469 units
Director’s deferred stock unit balance
Direct common stock holding
8,342 shares
Direct ownership entry labeled Common Stock
Large LLC-held common block
1,528,585 shares
Indirect ownership by LLC associated with Williams
Trust-held common block
852,158 shares
Indirect ownership in trust with family as beneficiaries
Key Terms
Deferred Stock Units, beneficial ownership, pecuniary interest, trustee, +2 more
6 terms
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.
beneficial ownership financial
"She disclaims beneficial ownership of such shares except to the extent of her actual pecuniary interest"
Beneficial ownership means the person or entity that actually enjoys the benefits of owning shares or other assets — such as receiving dividends, voting rights, or price gains — even if the legal title is held in another name. For investors it matters because knowing who truly controls and profits from a company reveals who can influence decisions, exposes potential conflicts of interest or hidden concentration of power, and affects transparency and risk in the stock.
pecuniary interest financial
"except to the extent of her actual pecuniary interest in such shares"
trustee financial
"Shares held in a trust for which Ms. Slavik Williams serves as trustee"
A trustee is a person or institution legally appointed to hold and manage assets or enforce an agreement on behalf of other people (beneficiaries). Think of a trustee as a neutral referee or custodian who must act in the beneficiaries’ best interests, follow the trust or contract rules, and handle distributions, recordkeeping and enforcement. Investors care because a trustworthy trustee protects their rights, ensures promised payments or remedies are delivered, and can influence recoveries if things go wrong.
limited liability company financial
"Shares held by a limited liability company of which Ms. Slavik Williams is the sole manager"
A limited liability company (LLC) is a business structure that separates the owners’ personal assets from the company’s debts and legal obligations, like a protective shield that keeps personal savings and property distinct from business risk. For investors, that protection reduces personal financial exposure and often brings flexible rules for profit sharing and taxes, but it can also affect how easily interests are bought or sold and how decisions are made.
one-for-one basis financial
"expected to settle in shares of common stock on a one-for-one basis"
FAQ
What insider transaction did GWW director Susan Slavik Williams report?
Susan Slavik Williams reported receiving 5 deferred stock units linked to W.W. Grainger common stock as compensation. This grant increases her deferred stock unit balance and represents an award, not an open-market purchase or sale of existing common shares.
How many deferred stock units does Susan Slavik Williams hold after this Form 4 for GWW?
After the reported grant, Susan Slavik Williams holds 2,469 deferred stock units directly. These units are expected to settle in an equal number of W.W. Grainger common shares when her service as a director ends, according to the disclosure.
At what reference price were the new GWW deferred stock units granted?
The 5 newly granted deferred stock units were recorded at a reference price of $1,234.24 per unit. This price is used for reporting purposes and reflects the value used to measure the compensation award in the Form 4 filing.
How will Susan Slavik Williams’ GWW deferred stock units settle in the future?
The deferred stock units are expected to settle in W.W. Grainger common stock on a one-for-one basis. Settlement is planned to occur after Susan Slavik Williams’ service as a director ends, converting each unit into one share of common stock.
Are the reported GWW deferred stock units an open-market purchase or sale?
No. The transaction is coded as a grant or award of 5 deferred stock units rather than a market trade. It reflects compensation granted to Susan Slavik Williams as a director, not an open-market purchase or sale of W.W. Grainger common shares.