Grainger director granted 5 deferred stock units
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW) director Steven Andrew White reported transactions in Deferred Stock Units linked to common stock. On 2026-09-01, he received a grant of 5 deferred stock units, then made a bona fide gift of 5 units, which were subsequently transferred into a family trust. The family trust, for which he is trustee and primary beneficiary, held 2,924 deferred stock units after these transactions, and units are expected to settle one-for-one in common shares after his board service ends.
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Insider Trade Summary
10 shares gifted
Gift
3 txns
Insider
White Steven Andrew
Role
Director
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Deferred Stock Units F1, F2 | 5 | $1,309.49 | $7K |
| Gift | Deferred Stock Units F1, F2 | 5 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Gift | Deferred Stock Units F1, F2, F3 | 5 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Holdings After Transaction:
Deferred Stock Units — 0 shares (Direct);
Deferred Stock Units — 2,924 shares (Indirect, By Family Trust)
Footnotes (3)
- F1. 1-for-1
- F2. 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.
- F3. The stock units were gifted to the reporting person's spouse and were subsequently transferred by the spouse into a family trust of which the reporting person is trustee and primary beneficiary. The reporting person has voting and investment power with respect to all stock units held by the family trust.
Key Figures
Deferred stock units granted: 5 units
Grant price per deferred stock unit: $1,309.49 per unit
Deferred stock units gifted: 5 units
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5 metrics
Deferred stock units granted
5 units
Grant to Steven Andrew White on 2026-09-01
Grant price per deferred stock unit
$1,309.49 per unit
Deferred stock unit award on 2026-09-01
Deferred stock units gifted
5 units
Bona fide gift from direct holdings on 2026-09-01
Deferred stock units acquired indirectly
5 units
Acquired by family trust on 2026-09-01
Deferred stock units held by family trust
2,924 units
Indirect holdings after transactions, by family trust
Key Terms
Deferred Stock Units, bona fide gift, family trust, voting and investment power
4 terms
Deferred Stock Units financial
"The deferred stock units are expected to settle in shares of common"
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.
bona fide gift financial
"transaction_code_description": "Bona fide gift""
A bona fide gift is a genuine, voluntary transfer of money, property, or benefits from one party to another made without expectation of repayment, services, or hidden conditions. Investors care because such gifts can affect company disclosures, related‑party transaction rules, tax treatment, and perceived conflicts of interest; think of it like someone giving you a present with no strings attached — but on a corporate scale, auditors and regulators need to verify it really is unconditional.
family trust financial
"subsequently transferred by the spouse into a family trust of which"
voting and investment power financial
"The reporting person has voting and investment power with respect"
FAQ
What insider transactions did GWW director Steven Andrew White report?
Steven Andrew White reported a grant of 5 deferred stock units on 2026-09-01, a bona fide gift of 5 units from his direct holdings, and an acquisition of 5 units indirectly by a family trust, which held 2,924 deferred stock units afterward.
How many W.W. Grainger (GWW) deferred stock units does the family trust hold after the Form 4?
After the reported transactions, the family trust associated with Steven Andrew White held 2,924 deferred stock units, which are expected to settle in an equal number of W.W. Grainger common shares after his service as a director ends.
What is the nature of the gifts reported in this GWW Form 4?
The filing reports a bona fide gift of 5 deferred stock units from Steven Andrew White, gifted to his spouse and then transferred into a family trust. He has voting and investment power over all stock units held by that trust.
At what price was the deferred stock unit grant to the GWW director reported?
The 2026-09-01 grant to Steven Andrew White of 5 deferred stock units was reported at a transaction price of $1,309.49 per unit, with each unit expected to settle into one share of W.W. Grainger common stock following his end of service as a director.
Were the reported GWW insider transactions under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan?
No. The filing’s Rule 10b5-1 checkbox is not affirmed, and there is no footnote stating that these transactions were made pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan.
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