W.W. Grainger Files 8-K on Shareholder Vote Matters
Ticker: GWW · Form: 8-K · Filed: Apr 24, 2024 · CIK: 277135
Sentiment: neutral
Topics: corporate-governance, shareholder-vote
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TL;DR
Grainger filed an 8-K for a shareholder vote. Details TBD.
AI Summary
W.W. Grainger, Inc. filed an 8-K on April 24, 2024, to report on the submission of matters to a vote of its security holders. The filing does not contain specific details about the matters voted upon or the outcomes of the vote, but it serves as an official record of the event.
Why It Matters
This filing indicates that W.W. Grainger held a shareholder vote, which is a standard corporate governance event. Investors can refer to this filing for official confirmation of such proceedings.
Risk Assessment
Risk Level: low — The filing is a routine corporate disclosure regarding a shareholder vote and does not contain information that would immediately impact the company's financial standing or operations.
Key Players & Entities
- W.W. Grainger, Inc. (company) — Registrant
- April 24, 2024 (date) — Date of earliest event reported
- 100 Grainger Parkway, Lake Forest, Illinois 60045-5201 (address) — Principal Executive Offices
- 847-535-1000 (phone_number) — Registrant's telephone number
FAQ
What specific matters were submitted to a vote of W.W. Grainger's security holders?
The filing states that it is a 'Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders' but does not specify the exact matters voted upon.
When was the earliest event reported in this 8-K filing?
The earliest event reported was on April 24, 2024.
What is the principal executive office address for W.W. Grainger, Inc.?
The principal executive offices are located at 100 Grainger Parkway, Lake Forest, Illinois 60045-5201.
What is the telephone number for W.W. Grainger, Inc.?
The telephone number, including area code, is (847) 535-1000.
What is the Commission File Number for W.W. Grainger, Inc.?
The Commission File Number is 1-5684.
Filing Stats: 683 words · 3 min read · ~2 pages · Grade level 7.4 · Accepted 2024-04-24 17:29:07
Filing Documents
- tm2412626d1_8k.htm (8-K) — 47KB
- 0001104659-24-051301.txt ( ) — 215KB
- gww-20240424.xsd (EX-101.SCH) — 3KB
- gww-20240424_lab.xml (EX-101.LAB) — 33KB
- gww-20240424_pre.xml (EX-101.PRE) — 22KB
- tm2412626d1_8k_htm.xml (XML) — 3KB
07. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
Item 5.07. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders. (a) An annual meeting of shareholders of W.W. Grainger, Inc. (the "Company") was held on April 24, 2024. (b) The number of shares issued, outstanding and eligible to vote at the meeting as of its record date of March 4, 2024 was 49,133,208. At the meeting: Management's nominees were elected as directors of the Company for the ensuing year. Of the 45,443,055 shares present in person or represented by proxy at the meeting, the number of shares voted for, the number of shares voted against, the number of abstentions, and the number of broker non-votes were as follows with respect to each of the nominees: Name Votes For Votes Against Abstentions Broker Non-Votes R. C. Adkins 40,578,544 2,003,591 55,443 2,805,477 G. S. Davis 42,333,150 249,794 54,634 2,805,477 K. D. Jaspon 41,760,892 824,689 51,997 2,805,477 C. J. Klein 42,333,871 250,380 53,327 2,805,477 S. L. Levenick 39,901,602 2,638,394 97,582 2,805,477 D.G. Macpherson 40,011,413 2,458,708 167,457 2,805,477 C. J. Miller 42,239,911 343,912 53,755 2,805,477 N. S. Novich 40,520,464 2,062,864 54,250 2,805,477 B. R. Perez 39,924,777 2,661,511 51,290 2,805,477 E. S. Santi 40,992,655 1,592,252 52,671 2,805,477 S. Slavik Williams 41,798,083 793,157 46,338 2,805,477 L. E. Watson 41,736,070 843,921 57,587 2,805,477 S. A. White 41,578,888 995,431 63,259 2,805,477 A proposal to ratify the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as independent auditor of the Company for the year ending December 31, 2024 was approved. Of the 45,443,055 shares present or represented by proxy at the meeting, 44,761,880 shares were voted for the proposal, 652,535 shares were voted against the proposal and 28,640 shares abstained from voting with respect to the proposal. A non-binding advisory proposal to approve the compensation of the Company's Na
SIGNATURES
SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized. Date: April 24, 2024 W.W. GRAINGER, INC. By: /s/ Ronald J. Edwards Name: Ronald J. Edwards Title: Vice President, Corporate Secretary