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W.W. GRAINGER, INC. 8-K Report (Oct 16, 2003)

Filed October 16, 2003For Securities:GWW

Summary

W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW) filed an 8-K report on October 16, 2003, to announce its financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2003. This filing primarily serves to provide investors with access to the company's performance data through an attached press release and supplemental financial information. Investors should review these documents to understand the company's operational and financial condition during the specified quarter. The report's main purpose is to formally disclose the financial outcomes for the period. While the 8-K itself does not contain the detailed financial figures, it directs stakeholders to the attached exhibits, which are crucial for a thorough analysis. These exhibits are expected to detail key financial metrics, revenue performance, profitability, and any other significant operational developments that occurred during the third quarter of 2003.

Key Highlights

  • 1W.W. Grainger, Inc. filed an 8-K report on October 16, 2003.
  • 2The filing pertains to the financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2003.
  • 3Exhibit 99.1 contains the press release announcing the quarterly financial results.
  • 4Exhibit 99.2 provides supplemental financial information for the quarter.
  • 5The report serves as a formal disclosure mechanism for the company's financial performance.
  • 6Investors are directed to the attached exhibits for detailed financial and operational insights.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to formally announce and provide access to W.W. Grainger, Inc.'s financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2003, through an attached press release and supplemental financial information.

The detailed financial results are not directly included in the 8-K text itself. They are provided in Exhibit 99.1 (press release) and Exhibit 99.2 (supplemental financial information) which are attached to this Form 8-K filing.

The financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2003, were officially announced by W.W. Grainger, Inc. on October 16, 2003, according to this filing.

Supplemental financial information often includes more detailed breakdowns of financial data than a standard press release, potentially covering segments, specific expense categories, balance sheet details, or cash flow information that provides deeper insight into the company's financial condition.