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W.W. GRAINGER, INC. 8-K Report, Financial Results (Oct 17, 2005)

Filed October 17, 2005For Securities:GWW

Summary

W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW) filed an 8-K on October 17, 2005, to report its financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2005. This filing primarily serves as a notification to the public and includes press releases and supplemental financial information that detail the company's performance during the quarter. Investors can find specific operational and financial condition updates within the attached exhibits. The core of this report is the disclosure of the company's financial performance for the recently concluded quarter. While the 8-K itself does not contain the detailed figures, it directs investors to the accompanying exhibits (Exhibit 99.1 and Exhibit 99.2) where the press release and supplemental financial data are provided. These documents would typically outline key metrics such as revenue, earnings per share, and other relevant financial indicators, offering insight into the company's operational health and profitability.

Key Highlights

  • 1Company announced financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2005.
  • 2Filing is made under Item 2.02 (Results of Operations and Financial Condition).
  • 3The 8-K includes a press release detailing the quarterly financial results as Exhibit 99.1.
  • 4Supplemental financial information for the quarter is also provided as Exhibit 99.2.
  • 5This report serves to officially disseminate the company's financial performance to the public.
  • 6Key financial and operational metrics for Q3 2005 would be found in the attached exhibits.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially report W.W. Grainger's financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2005, to the Securities and Exchange Commission and the public. It directs investors to the accompanying press release and supplemental financial information for detailed performance data.

The specific financial results for the third quarter of 2005 are not directly included in the text of the 8-K filing itself. Instead, they are provided in the attached exhibits: Exhibit 99.1 (Press Release) and Exhibit 99.2 (Supplemental Financial Information).

Item 2.02 of Form 8-K is used by companies to disclose material information about their results of operations or financial condition, typically related to earnings announcements. This means W.W. Grainger is using this section to share its latest financial performance updates with investors.