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W.W. GRAINGER, INC. 8-K Report (Apr 16, 2004)

Filed April 16, 2004For Securities:GWW

Summary

W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW) filed an 8-K on April 16, 2004, reporting on its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2004. The company announced these results via a press release (Exhibit 99.1) and provided supplemental financial information (Exhibit 99.2). These filings are crucial for investors to understand the company's recent performance and financial condition as of that period. The core purpose of this 8-K is to disseminate key financial data to the public shortly after the quarter's close. Investors should review the press release and supplemental information to assess Grainger's revenue, profitability, and any significant trends or events that impacted its first-quarter operations. This information serves as a basis for evaluating the company's ongoing business strategy and future outlook.

Key Highlights

  • 1W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW) filed an 8-K on April 16, 2004.
  • 2The report announces financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2004.
  • 3Exhibit 99.1 contains the press release detailing the first-quarter financial results.
  • 4Exhibit 99.2 provides supplemental financial information for the same quarter.
  • 5These filings are made pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
  • 6The company's principal executive offices are located at 100 Grainger Parkway, Lake Forest, Illinois.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to publicly announce W.W. Grainger, Inc.'s financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2004, as well as to provide supplemental financial information. This ensures timely disclosure of key financial performance data to investors and the market.

The detailed financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2004, can be found in Exhibit 99.1, which is the press release announcing these results. Supplemental financial information for the same period is available in Exhibit 99.2.

The financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2004, were announced on April 16, 2004, the same date this 8-K report was filed.