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

Filed July 16, 2004For Securities:GWW

Summary

W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW) filed an 8-K on July 16, 2004, to report on its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2004. The filing includes a press release and supplemental financial information detailing the company's performance. This report is crucial for investors seeking to understand the company's recent operational and financial standing. While the 8-K itself primarily serves as a notification of the release of these financial details, the attached exhibits (Exhibit 99.1 and 99.2) contain the substantive information regarding the company's performance. Investors should refer to these exhibits for specific figures on revenue, earnings, and other key financial metrics to assess the company's trajectory and make informed investment decisions.

Key Highlights

  • 1W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW) filed a Form 8-K on July 16, 2004.
  • 2The filing announced financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2004.
  • 3Exhibit 99.1 contains the press release with the financial results.
  • 4Exhibit 99.2 provides supplemental financial information for the quarter.
  • 5The report serves as a notification mechanism for investors regarding the release of Q2 2004 financial performance.
  • 6Investors are directed to the attached exhibits for detailed financial data.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially announce and provide access to W.W. Grainger, Inc.'s financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2004, through attached exhibits.

The detailed financial results can be found in the exhibits attached to this 8-K filing, specifically Exhibit 99.1 (press release) and Exhibit 99.2 (supplemental financial information).

Typically, these filings, through their exhibits, would include key financial metrics such as revenue, net income, earnings per share, and other relevant operational and financial data for the reported quarter.

This 8-K filing primarily serves as an announcement that the financial results have been released and makes them available to the public. The substantive financial data itself is contained within the exhibits.