8-KEarnings & ResultsExhibits & Filings

W.W. GRAINGER, INC. 8-K Report, Financial Results (Oct 16, 2006)

Filed October 16, 2006For Securities:GWW

Summary

W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW) filed an 8-K report on October 16, 2006, to announce its financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2006. The report primarily serves to inform investors about the company's operational and financial performance during the period. While the 8-K itself does not contain the detailed financial figures, it references an accompanying press release (Exhibit 99.1) which is the source for these results. Investors should refer to the press release mentioned in the filing for specific details on revenue, earnings, and any forward-looking statements or management commentary. This 8-K acts as a formal notification and public disclosure mechanism for these crucial financial updates, ensuring timely information dissemination to the market as required by the SEC.

Key Highlights

  • 1W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW) filed an 8-K report on October 16, 2006.
  • 2The filing is related to the company's financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2006.
  • 3The report indicates that the financial results were announced via a press release.
  • 4The press release announcing the Q3 2006 financial results is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to the 8-K.
  • 5This filing is an official disclosure of the company's performance for the specified quarter.
  • 6Investors are directed to the press release for the detailed financial information.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to formally announce and disclose W.W. Grainger's financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2006, to the investing public and the SEC.

The detailed financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2006, are provided in the press release attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing. Investors should consult that document for specific figures.

This 8-K filing itself primarily serves as a notification of the financial results announcement. Any management commentary, analysis, or future outlook would typically be found within the press release (Exhibit 99.1) referenced in the filing.