Grainger director granted deferred stock units

Q: What insider activity did W.W. Grainger (GWW) report for Steven Andrew White?

W.W. Grainger reported that director Steven Andrew White received grants of deferred stock units linked to common shares. The filing shows awards of 112 units and 176 units, plus deferred stock units held indirectly through a family trust where he has voting and investment power.

Q: How many W.W. Grainger deferred stock units were granted to Steven Andrew White?

The filing shows Steven Andrew White received two grants: 112 deferred stock units at a reference price of $1,160.14 per unit and an additional 176 deferred stock units. These awards are classified as compensation-related grants rather than open-market purchases or sales.

Q: What indirect W.W. Grainger holdings does Steven Andrew White report through a family trust?

The filing indicates 2,625 deferred stock units are held indirectly through a family trust. These units were originally gifted to his spouse and then transferred into the trust, where Mr. White serves as trustee and primary beneficiary with voting and investment power.

Q: Did Steven Andrew White receive W.W. Grainger deferred stock units instead of cash compensation?

Yes. The filing states that deferred stock units were received in lieu of cash compensation for service on the board of directors. This means a portion of his board fees was converted into stock-based awards rather than being paid entirely in cash.

Q: Are Steven Andrew White’s W.W. Grainger deferred stock units market purchases or compensation awards?

The reported transactions are described as grants or awards of deferred stock units, not open-market trades. They are tied to board service compensation, including units received instead of cash fees, rather than discretionary buying or selling of existing W.W. Grainger shares.

White Steven Andrew reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

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White Steven Andrew reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

W.W. Grainger director Steven Andrew White reported compensation-related awards of deferred stock units tied to the company’s common stock. He received 112 deferred stock units at a reference price of $1,160.14 per unit and an additional 176 deferred stock units, both characterized as grants or awards.

The filing also shows 2,625 deferred stock units held indirectly through a family trust, with Mr. White having voting and investment power over those units. All deferred stock units are expected to settle on a one-for-one basis in common shares following the end of his service as a director, and some units were received in lieu of cash compensation for board service.

Insider Trade Summary

Grant/Award: 288 shares

Grant/Award 3 txns

Insider White Steven Andrew

Role Director

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Deferred Stock Units	176	$0.00	$0.00
Grant/Award	Deferred Stock Units	112	$1,160.14	$130K
holding	Deferred Stock Units	--	--	--

Holdings After Transaction: Deferred Stock Units — 288 contracts (Direct); Deferred Stock Units — 2,625 contracts (Indirect, By Family Trust)

Footnotes (4)

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 reporting person received deferred stock units in lieu of cash compensation for service on the board of directors.
F4. 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: 112 units Reference price per unit: $1,160.14 Additional deferred stock units granted: 176 units +3 more

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Deferred stock units granted 112 units Grant/award acquisition of deferred stock units

Reference price per unit $1,160.14 Price per deferred stock unit for 112-unit grant

Additional deferred stock units granted 176 units Second grant/award of deferred stock units

Indirect deferred stock units 2,625 units Deferred stock units held via family trust

Direct deferred stock units after one grant 288 units Total deferred stock units following the 112-unit grant

Direct deferred stock units after another grant 176 units Total deferred stock units following the 176-unit grant

Key Terms

Deferred Stock Units, one-for-one basis, in lieu of cash compensation, family trust

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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.

one-for-one basis financial

"settle in shares of common stock on a one-for-one basis"

in lieu of cash compensation financial

"received deferred stock units in lieu of cash compensation for service on the board"

family trust financial

"transferred by the spouse into a family trust of which the reporting person is trustee"

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What insider activity did W.W. Grainger (GWW) report for Steven Andrew White?

W.W. Grainger reported that director Steven Andrew White received grants of deferred stock units linked to common shares. The filing shows awards of 112 units and 176 units, plus deferred stock units held indirectly through a family trust where he has voting and investment power.

How many W.W. Grainger deferred stock units were granted to Steven Andrew White?

The filing shows Steven Andrew White received two grants: 112 deferred stock units at a reference price of $1,160.14 per unit and an additional 176 deferred stock units. These awards are classified as compensation-related grants rather than open-market purchases or sales.

How are Steven Andrew White’s W.W. Grainger deferred stock units expected to settle?

The deferred stock units are expected to settle in shares of common stock on a one-for-one basis. Settlement is described as occurring following the end of his service as a director, aligning the units directly with future common share delivery.

What indirect W.W. Grainger holdings does Steven Andrew White report through a family trust?

The filing indicates 2,625 deferred stock units are held indirectly through a family trust. These units were originally gifted to his spouse and then transferred into the trust, where Mr. White serves as trustee and primary beneficiary with voting and investment power.

Did Steven Andrew White receive W.W. Grainger deferred stock units instead of cash compensation?

Yes. The filing states that deferred stock units were received in lieu of cash compensation for service on the board of directors. This means a portion of his board fees was converted into stock-based awards rather than being paid entirely in cash.

Are Steven Andrew White’s W.W. Grainger deferred stock units market purchases or compensation awards?

The reported transactions are described as grants or awards of deferred stock units, not open-market trades. They are tied to board service compensation, including units received instead of cash fees, rather than discretionary buying or selling of existing W.W. Grainger shares.

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Accepted by SEC EDGAR 05/01/2026 - 05:19 PM

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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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).

Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

White Steven Andrew

(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)

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

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
04/29/2026

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)
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price		6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)

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)
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)	Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares	8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)		10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
Deferred Stock Units	⁽¹⁾	04/29/2026		A		176		⁽²⁾	⁽²⁾	Common Stock	176	$0	176	D
Deferred Stock Units	⁽¹⁾	04/29/2026		A⁽³⁾		112		⁽²⁾	⁽²⁾	Common Stock	112	$1,160.14	288	D
Deferred Stock Units	⁽¹⁾							⁽²⁾	⁽²⁾	Common Stock	2,625		2,625	I	By Family Trust⁽⁴⁾

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.

3. The reporting person received deferred stock units in lieu of cash compensation for service on the board of directors.

4. 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.

Remarks:

	/s/ Cherita Thomas, by POA from Steven Andrew White, Director	05/01/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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