8-KEarnings & ResultsExhibits & Filings

W.W. GRAINGER, INC. 8-K Report, Financial Results (Oct 14, 2008)

Filed October 14, 2008For Securities:GWW

Summary

W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW) filed an 8-K on October 14, 2008, to report its financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2008. The core of this filing is a press release (Exhibit 99.1) containing the company's financial performance and key metrics for the period. Investors should review this press release for detailed insights into the company's operational and financial condition during the third quarter.

Key Highlights

  • 1The 8-K filing announces W.W. Grainger's financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2008.
  • 2The primary disclosure is via a press release (Exhibit 99.1) attached to the filing.
  • 3Investors can find details on the company's operational and financial performance for Q3 2008 within the press release.
  • 4This filing serves as an official notification of the company's quarterly financial performance to the market.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to formally announce W.W. Grainger's financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2008, as disclosed in a press release.

The detailed financial results and commentary for the quarter ended September 30, 2008, are available in the press release furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing.

Investors should look for key financial metrics such as revenue, earnings per share (EPS), net income, operating income, and any forward-looking guidance or commentary on business conditions provided by the company in the press release.