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W.W. GRAINGER, INC. 8-K Report, Financial Results (Jan 27, 2005)

Filed January 27, 2005For Securities:GWW

Summary

W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW) filed an 8-K on January 27, 2005, to report its financial results for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2004. The filing includes a press release detailing these results and supplemental financial information, offering investors insight into the company's performance for the period. While the filing itself doesn't contain the detailed financial figures, it serves as the official notification and provision of these results to the public and the SEC. Investors reviewing this report should note that the core financial performance data for FY2004 is contained within the attached exhibits (99.1 and 99.2), which are incorporated by reference. These exhibits would typically outline key metrics such as revenue, net income, earnings per share, and potentially commentary on operational performance and future outlook. The 8-K acts as the formal conduit for this critical information.

Key Highlights

  • 1W.W. Grainger, Inc. announced its financial results for the year ended December 31, 2004.
  • 2The company filed a Form 8-K on January 27, 2005, to disclose these results.
  • 3The filing includes a press release (Exhibit 99.1) announcing the financial results.
  • 4Supplemental financial information for the year ended December 31, 2004, is also provided as Exhibit 99.2.
  • 5This report serves as notification of the company's annual financial performance to investors and the SEC.
  • 6Investors need to refer to the attached exhibits for detailed financial figures and performance commentary.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing by W.W. Grainger, Inc. is to officially announce and provide access to the company's financial results for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2004. It formally reports this information to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the investing public.

The detailed financial results for W.W. Grainger for the year ended December 31, 2004, are not directly presented in the body of the 8-K form itself. Instead, they are provided as exhibits: Exhibit 99.1 (press release) and Exhibit 99.2 (supplemental financial information). Investors should review these attached documents for specific figures like revenue, net income, and EPS.

The event date of December 30, 2004, likely refers to the date the financial results were finalized or approved internally by the company. The filing date of January 27, 2005, is when the information was officially submitted to the SEC, making it publicly available.