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W.W. GRAINGER, INC. 8-K Report, Financial Results (Apr 17, 2006)

Filed April 17, 2006For Securities:GWW

Summary

W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW) filed an 8-K report on April 17, 2006, to announce its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2006. The report primarily serves to provide investors with access to the earnings press release and supplemental financial information, which were issued on the same date. While this 8-K does not contain detailed operational or financial performance metrics directly within its text, it directs investors to two crucial exhibits: the earnings press release (Exhibit 99.1) and supplemental financial information (Exhibit 99.2). These documents would contain the specific figures related to revenue, profitability, and other key financial indicators for the reported quarter. Investors seeking to understand GWW's performance should refer to these attached exhibits for a comprehensive overview of the company's financial condition and results of operations for the period.

Key Highlights

  • 1The 8-K filing is dated April 17, 2006, and reports on events from March 30, 2006.
  • 2The primary purpose of this filing is to report the company's financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2006.
  • 3The report includes a press release (Exhibit 99.1) announcing the Q1 2006 financial results.
  • 4Supplemental financial information for the first quarter ended March 31, 2006, is also provided as Exhibit 99.2.
  • 5This filing serves as a formal notification to the SEC and the public of the company's financial performance during the reported period.
  • 6Investors are directed to the attached exhibits for detailed financial data and commentary.

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 first quarter ended March 31, 2006. It directs investors to the official press release and supplemental financial information that contain the detailed performance metrics.

The specific financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2006, can be found in Exhibit 99.1 (the press release) and Exhibit 99.2 (supplemental financial information) attached to this 8-K filing.

This particular 8-K filing, dated April 17, 2006, focuses exclusively on the 'Results of Operations and Financial Condition' (Item 2.02). It does not appear to contain information regarding new business developments, mergers, acquisitions, or executive changes, as those would typically be reported under different 8-K items.