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SANTI ERNEST SCOTT reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
W.W. Grainger, Inc. director Ernest Scott Santi reported a routine equity award and updated holdings. He received a grant of 176 Deferred Stock Units, which are expected to settle in shares of common stock on a one-for-one basis after his board service ends.
Following this grant, he holds 10,612 Deferred Stock Units directly, each linked to one share of common stock, and 303 shares of common stock directly. The filing shows compensation-related equity accumulation rather than open-market buying or selling.
W.W. Grainger, Inc. director Beatriz R. Perez reported awards of deferred stock units as part of her board compensation. On April 29, she acquired 69 deferred stock units at a reference price of $1,160.14 per unit and a separate award of 176 deferred stock units.
The filing notes these deferred stock units are expected to settle in shares of common stock on a one-for-one basis following the end of her service as a director, and that they were received in lieu of cash compensation. These are compensation-related, not open-market, transactions.
NOVICH NEIL S reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
W.W. Grainger director Neil S. Novich reported routine equity compensation rather than open‑market trading. He received two grants of deferred stock units on April 29, 2026: one for 112 units at $1,160.14 per unit and another for 176 units. According to the disclosure, these deferred stock units are taken in lieu of cash fees for board service and are expected to settle into shares of common stock on a one-for-one basis after his service as a director ends. Following these transactions, Novich holds 4,605 shares of common stock directly and 33,577 deferred stock units tied to common stock.
Miller Cindy J reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
W.W. Grainger director Cindy J. Miller received a grant of 176 Deferred Stock Units on common stock. These units were awarded at a stated price of $0.0000 per unit, reflecting equity compensation rather than a market purchase. Following this award, Miller holds 535 Deferred Stock Units in total. According to the disclosure, 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, tying a portion of her compensation to the company’s long-term performance.
KLEIN CHRISTOPHER J reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
W.W. Grainger director Christopher J. Klein reported a new equity award. He received a grant of 176 deferred stock units tied to W.W. Grainger common stock as director compensation. These deferred stock units are expected to settle in shares of common stock on a one-for-one basis after his service as a director ends.
Following this grant, Klein holds 615 deferred stock units directly, in addition to 65 shares of common stock held directly. The filing reflects compensation-related awards rather than any open-market purchases or sales.
Jaspon Katherine D. reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
W.W. Grainger director Katherine D. Jaspon reported routine equity compensation in the form of deferred stock units. On this date she received grants of 112 and 176 deferred stock units as compensation for board service, including units taken in lieu of cash fees.
Each deferred stock unit is expected to settle into one share of common stock on a one-for-one basis after her service as a director ends. Following these awards, she holds 288 deferred stock units directly and an additional 1,559 underlying shares indirectly through a family trust for which her spouse is a co-trustee. The filing reflects compensation awards, not open-market purchases or sales.
Davis George S reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
W.W. Grainger director George S. Davis reported receiving deferred stock units as compensation, not through open-market trades. On the reported date, he was granted 142 deferred stock units tied to common stock at a reference price of $1,160.14 per share, bringing that award line to 1,257 units.
He also received a separate grant of 176 deferred stock units in lieu of cash compensation for board service, with that award line totaling 1,115 units afterward. These deferred stock units are expected to settle in an equal number of common shares on a one-for-one basis after his service as a director ends.
W.W. Grainger director Rodney C. Adkins reported a routine compensation grant of 176 Deferred Stock Units. These units are tied to Grainger common stock and are expected to settle on a one-for-one basis in shares of common stock after his service as a director ends.
Following this award, Adkins holds 6,151 Deferred Stock Units and 400 shares of common stock directly. The filing reflects an acquisition of equity-based compensation rather than an open-market stock purchase or sale.
W.W. Grainger, Inc. held its annual shareholder meeting on April 29, 2026. A total of 47,329,985 shares were issued, outstanding and eligible to vote as of the March 2, 2026 record date, with 41,240,433 shares present in person or by proxy.
All management nominees for the board of directors were elected, each receiving more votes for than against, along with some broker non-votes. Shareholders also approved the ratification of Ernst & Young LLP as independent auditor for the year ending December 31, 2026.
In addition, a non-binding, advisory proposal approving the compensation of the Company’s Named Executive Officers passed, with 35,714,133 shares voted for, 1,299,429 against and 134,543 abstentions, and 4,092,328 broker non-votes recorded on this item.
Vanguard Capital Management reports beneficial ownership of 3,311,410 shares of WW Grainger Inc common stock, representing 6.99% of the class as reported. The filing shows sole voting power of 428,795 shares and sole dispositive power of 3,311,410 shares. The disclosure lists affiliated Vanguard entities and notes holdings include securities held for Vanguard funds and managed accounts. The form is signed by Ashley Grim on 04/30/2026 and cites the issuer address as 6001 W 115th St, Alsip, IL.