Grainger (NYSE: GWW) director logs new deferred stock unit award

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

W.W. Grainger director Christopher J. Klein reported an automatic award of deferred stock units linked to company common stock. The award was recorded at a reference price of $1,144.73 per deferred stock unit, but the number acquired in this transaction was less than one full unit.

After this grant, Klein holds 439 deferred stock units, which are expected to settle one-for-one in common shares following the end of his service as a director. He also directly holds 65 shares of W.W. Grainger common stock.

Insider Trade Summary

2 transactions reported

Mixed 2 txns

Insider KLEIN CHRISTOPHER J

Role Director

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Deferred Stock Units	0	$1,144.73	--
holding	Common Stock	--	--	--

Holdings After Transaction: Deferred Stock Units — 439 shares (Direct); Common Stock — 65 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

1. 1-for-1 The number of deferred stock units acquired was less than one (1) deferred stock unit equivalent. 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.

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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^*

KLEIN CHRISTOPHER J

(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)
03/01/2026

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								65	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)	03/01/2026		A		0(2)		(3)	(3)	Common Stock	0(2)	$1,144.73	439	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. 1-for-1

2. The number of deferred stock units acquired was less than one (1) deferred stock unit equivalent.

3. 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/ Cherita Thomas, by POA from Christopher J. Klein, Director	03/03/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What did W.W. Grainger (GWW) director Christopher J. Klein report on this Form 4?

Christopher J. Klein reported an automatic award of deferred stock units. These director units are linked one-for-one to W.W. Grainger common stock and are expected to settle in shares after his board service ends, reflecting routine equity-based director compensation.

How many deferred stock units does Christopher J. Klein hold in W.W. Grainger (GWW)?

Following the reported transaction, Klein holds 439 deferred stock units. These units are expected to convert into an equal number of W.W. Grainger common shares after his service as a director ends, providing equity-based alignment with shareholder interests over time.

What was the reference price for the new deferred stock units in W.W. Grainger (GWW)?

The deferred stock units were credited at a reference price of $1,144.73 per unit. The filing notes that the number of units acquired in this transaction was less than one full unit equivalent, so only a fractional amount was added to Klein's existing deferred balance.

When will Christopher J. Klein’s deferred stock units in W.W. Grainger (GWW) settle?

The deferred stock units are expected to settle after Klein’s service as a director ends. At that time, each deferred stock unit is anticipated to convert into one share of W.W. Grainger common stock, according to the one-for-one settlement terms disclosed.

How many W.W. Grainger (GWW) common shares does Christopher J. Klein hold directly?

Klein directly holds 65 shares of W.W. Grainger common stock following the reported transactions. This direct ownership is separate from his 439 deferred stock units, which are expected to convert into common shares only after his board service concludes.

Was this W.W. Grainger (GWW) Form 4 a stock purchase or a grant for Christopher J. Klein?

The Form 4 reflects a grant or award acquisition of deferred stock units, not an open-market stock purchase. The transaction is coded as a grant-type acquisition and represents routine director equity compensation rather than a discretionary stock buy or sale.