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This excerpt taken from the GWW 8-K filed Jan 26, 2010.
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported):
January 26, 2010
 
W.W. Grainger, Inc.
(Exact name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
 
 
Illinois
1-5684
36-1150280
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)
(Commission File Number)
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
 
100 Grainger Parkway, Lake Forest, Illinois  60045
(Address of Principal Executive Offices and Zip Code)
 
(847) 535-1000
(Registrant's Telephone Number, Including Area Code)
 
Not applicable
(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
 
 
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
 
[ ] Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
 
[ ] Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
 
[ ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
 
[ ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
 
 

 
 
 

Item 2.02.   Results of Operations and Financial Condition
 
On January 26, 2010 the registrant issued a press release announcing financial results for the quarter ended December 31, 2009.  A copy is provided as Exhibit 99.1 to this report.
 
Item 9.01.   Financial Statements and Exhibits
 
(c)  Exhibits (numbered in accordance with Item 601 of Regulation S-K).
 
Exhibit No.
Document Description
99.1
Press release announcing financial results for the quarter ended December 31, 2009
 
 
 
 
SIGNATURES
 
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
 
Dated:  January 26, 2010
 
 
 
   
W.W. GRAINGER, INC.
       
   
 By:
/s/ R. L. Jadin
     
R. L. Jadin
Senior Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer
 
 

This excerpt taken from the GWW 8-K filed Oct 14, 2009.
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported):
October 14, 2009
 
W.W. Grainger, Inc.
(Exact name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
 
 
Illinois
1-5684
36-1150280
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)
(Commission File Number)
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
 
100 Grainger Parkway, Lake Forest, Illinois  60045
(Address of Principal Executive Offices and Zip Code)
 
(847) 535-1000
(Registrant's Telephone Number, Including Area Code)
 
Not applicable
(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
 
 
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
 
[ ] Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
 
[ ] Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
 
[ ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
 
[ ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
 
 

 
 
 

Item 2.02.   Results of Operations and Financial Condition
 
On October 14, 2009 the registrant issued a press release announcing financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2009.  A copy is provided as Exhibit 99.1 to this report.
 
Item 9.01.   Financial Statements and Exhibits
 
(c)  Exhibits (numbered in accordance with Item 601 of Regulation S-K).
 
Exhibit No.
Document Description
99.1
Press release announcing financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2009
 
 
 
 
SIGNATURES
 
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
 
Dated:  October 14, 2009
 
 
 
   
W.W. GRAINGER, INC.
       
   
 By:
/s/ R. L. Jadin
     
R. L. Jadin
Senior Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer
 
 

This excerpt taken from the GWW 8-K filed Jul 15, 2009.
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported):
July 15, 2009
 
W.W. Grainger, Inc.
(Exact name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
 
 
Illinois
1-5684
36-1150280
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)
(Commission File Number)
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
 
100 Grainger Parkway, Lake Forest, Illinois  60045
(Address of Principal Executive Offices and Zip Code)
 
(847) 535-1000
(Registrant's Telephone Number, Including Area Code)
 
Not applicable
(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
 
 
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
 
[ ] Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
 
[ ] Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
 
[ ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
 
[ ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
 
 

 
 
 

Item 2.02.   Results of Operations and Financial Condition
 
On July 15, 2009 the registrant issued a press release announcing financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2009.  A copy is provided as Exhibit 99.1 to this report.
 
Item 9.01.   Financial Statements and Exhibits
 
(c)  Exhibits (numbered in accordance with Item 601 of Regulation S-K).
 
Exhibit No.
Document Description
99.1
Press release announcing financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2009
 
 
 
 
SIGNATURES
 
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
 
Dated:  July 15, 2009
 
 
 
   
W.W. GRAINGER, INC.
       
   
 By:
/s/ R. L. Jadin
     
R. L. Jadin
Senior Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer
 
 

This excerpt taken from the GWW 8-K filed Apr 14, 2009.
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported):
April 14, 2009
 
W.W. Grainger, Inc.
(Exact name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
 
 
Illinois
1-5684
36-1150280
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)
(Commission File Number)
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
 
100 Grainger Parkway, Lake Forest, Illinois  60045
(Address of Principal Executive Offices and Zip Code)
 
(847) 535-1000
(Registrant's Telephone Number, Including Area Code)
 
Not applicable
(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
 
 
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
 
[ ] Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
 
[ ] Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
 
[ ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
 
[ ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
 
 

 
 
 

Item 2.02.   Results of Operations and Financial Condition
 
On April 14, 2009 the registrant issued a press release announcing financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2009.  A copy is provided as Exhibit 99.1 to this report.
 
Item 9.01.   Financial Statements and Exhibits
 
(c)  Exhibits (numbered in accordance with Item 601 of Regulation S-K).
 
Exhibit No.
Document Description
99.1
Press release announcing financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2009
 
 
 
 
SIGNATURES
 
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
 
Dated:  April 14, 2009
 
 
 
   
W.W. GRAINGER, INC.
       
   
 By:
/s/ R. L. Jadin
     
R. L. Jadin
Senior Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer
 
 

 
This excerpt taken from the GWW 8-K filed Feb 11, 2009.
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported):
February 11, 2009

W.W. Grainger, Inc.
(Exact name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)


Illinois
1-5684
36-1150280
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)
(Commission File Number)
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

100 Grainger Parkway, Lake Forest, Illinois  60045
(Address of Principal Executive Offices and Zip Code)

(847) 535-1000
(Registrant's Telephone Number, Including Area Code)

Not applicable
(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)


Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

[ ] Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
 
[ ] Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
 
[ ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
 
[ ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

 

 
 
 

Item 2.05.   Costs Associated with Exit or Disposal of Activities.
 
On February 11, 2009 W. W. Grainger, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing the elimination of 300 to 400 jobs across the Company’s work force as a result of lower sales volume and the combination of its Lab Safety Supply and Grainger Industrial Supply businesses.  One-time cash severance charges of approximately $15 million to $20 million are expected to be recognized between now and the end of the calendar year.  Severance payments will be paid-out over varying periods.  The Company expects the severance charges to be offset by anticipated annualized cost savings of between $25 million and $35 million.  A copy of the press release is provided as Exhibit 99.1 to this report.


Item 9.01.   Financial Statements and Exhibits
 
(c)  Exhibits (numbered in accordance with Item 601 of Regulation S-K).
 
Exhibit No.
Document Description
99.1
Press release announcing January 2009 sales results and
elimination of jobs.

 


SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
 
Dated:  February 11, 2009
 

 
   
W.W. GRAINGER, INC.
       
   
 By:
/s/ John L. Howard
     
John L. Howard
Senior Vice President and
General Counsel




This excerpt taken from the GWW 8-K filed Jan 26, 2009.
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported):
January 26, 2009

W.W. Grainger, Inc.
(Exact name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)


Illinois
1-5684
36-1150280
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)
(Commission File Number)
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

100 Grainger Parkway, Lake Forest, Illinois  60045
(Address of Principal Executive Offices and Zip Code)

(847) 535-1000
(Registrant's Telephone Number, Including Area Code)

Not applicable
(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)


Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

[ ] Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
 
[ ] Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
 
[ ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
 
[ ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

 

 
 
 

Item 2.02.   Results of Operations and Financial Condition
 
On January 26, 2009 the registrant issued a press release announcing financial results for the year ended December 31, 2008.  A copy is provided as Exhibit 99.1 to this report.

Item 9.01.   Financial Statements and Exhibits
 
(c)  Exhibits (numbered in accordance with Item 601 of Regulation S-K).
 
Exhibit No.
Document Description
99.1
Press release announcing financial results for the year ended December 31, 2008
 
 
SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
 
Dated:  January 26, 2009
 
 
   
W.W. GRAINGER, INC.
       
   
 By:
/s/ John L. Howard 
     
John L. Howard 
Senior Vice President
and General Counsel
 
 
 
This excerpt taken from the GWW 8-K filed Oct 14, 2008.
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported):
October 14, 2008
 
W.W. Grainger, Inc.
(Exact name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
 
 
Illinois
1-5684
36-1150280
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)
(Commission File Number)
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
 
100 Grainger Parkway, Lake Forest, Illinois  60045
(Address of Principal Executive Offices and Zip Code)
 
(847) 535-1000
(Registrant's Telephone Number, Including Area Code)
 
Not applicable
(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
 
 
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
 
[ ] Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
 
[ ] Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
 
[ ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
 
[ ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
 
 

 
 
 

Item 2.02.   Results of Operations and Financial Condition
 
On October 14, 2008 the registrant issued a press release announcing financial results for the quarter ended
September 30, 2008.  A copy is provided as Exhibit 99.1 to this report.
 
Item 9.01.   Financial Statements and Exhibits
 
(c)  Exhibits (numbered in accordance with Item 601 of Regulation S-K).
 
        
Exhibit No.
Document Description
99.1
Press release announcing financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2008

 
 
SIGNATURES
 
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
 
Dated:  October 14, 2008
 
 
 
   
W.W. GRAINGER, INC.
       
   
 By:
/s/ R. L. Jadin
     
R. L. Jadin
Senior Vice President
and Chief Financial Officer
 
 


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