Review the full proxy statement and annual report to evaluate the director nominees and executive compensation before voting. The vote is a routine corporate governance matter.
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Executive Summary
This DEFA14A filing is a definitive proxy statement for W.W. Grainger, Inc.'s 2026 Annual Meeting. It outlines the board's recommendations for shareholders to vote on three proposals: electing 12 director nominees, ratifying the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as the independent auditor, and approving the compensation of the company's Named Executive Officers. The document provides voting instructions and information on how to access the full proxy materials.
Key Facts
- The filing is a definitive proxy statement (DEFA14A) for W.W. Grainger, Inc.'s 2026 Annual Meeting.
- The meeting will be held virtually on April 29, 2026.
- Shareholders are asked to vote on three proposals: electing 12 directors, ratifying the auditor, and approving executive compensation.
- The board recommends voting 'For' on all three proposals.
- The document includes a notice and instructions for voting, either online or by requesting a paper copy.
Financial Impact
No direct financial impact from the filing itself.
Risk Factors
- Failure to vote could result in a shareholder's vote not being counted.
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Documents Analyzed
This report is based on 4 SEC documents filed with EDGAR.
| Document | Accession Number |
|---|---|
| DEFA14A Filing (Primary) | 0001104659-26-025576 |
| Document: 0001104659-26-025576-index-headers.html | 0001104659-26-025576 |
| Document: 0001104659-26-025576-index.html | 0001104659-26-025576 |
| Document: 0001104659-26-025576.txt | 0001104659-26-025576 |
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Aug 4, 2026 8w ago | 8-K | $1,294.37 $1,309.21 | ▲ +1.15% | ▲ +2.38% | $1,280.30 (−1.09%) |
Aug 3, 2026 8w ago | 8-K | $1,372.29 $1,309.49 | ▼ −4.58% | ▼ −5.81% | $1,280.30 (−6.70%) |
Jul 29, 2026 9w ago | Press Release | $1,358.92 $1,335.39 | ▼ −1.73% | ▼ −6.75% | $1,280.30 (−5.79%) |
May 12, 2026 20w ago | Insider Cluster | $1,236.08 $1,317.63 | ▲ +6.60% | ▲ +8.32% | $1,280.30 (+3.58%) |
May 7, 2026 21w ago | S-3ASR | $1,229.60 $1,300.01 | ▲ +5.73% | ▲ +5.70% | $1,280.30 (+4.12%) |
Mar 10, 2026 29w ago | DEFA14A | $1,105.87 $1,146.71 | ▲ +3.69% | ▲ +3.85% | $1,280.30 (+15.77%) |
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