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W.W. GRAINGER, INC. 8-K Report, Financial Results (Jan 25, 2011)

Filed January 25, 2011For Securities:GWW

Summary

W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW) filed an 8-K on January 25, 2011, to report its financial results for the quarter ended December 31, 2010. The key takeaway for investors is the announcement of these fourth-quarter results, which are detailed in an accompanying press release furnished as Exhibit 99.1. This filing provides the official channel through which investors and market participants can access the company's most recent performance metrics. While the 8-K itself is brief, its purpose is to alert the market to the release of the press release containing crucial financial data. Investors should refer to Exhibit 99.1 for specific figures related to revenue, earnings, and other key performance indicators for the fourth quarter of 2010. This information is vital for assessing the company's operational health, profitability, and overall financial condition as the year concluded.

Key Highlights

  • 1W.W. Grainger announced its financial results for the quarter ended December 31, 2010.
  • 2The announcement was made via a press release filed as Exhibit 99.1 to the 8-K.
  • 3This filing serves as the official notification of the company's Q4 2010 financial performance.
  • 4Investors should consult the press release (Exhibit 99.1) for detailed financial figures.
  • 5The event date for the financial results announcement was January 24, 2011.

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially announce and provide access to W.W. Grainger's financial results for the fourth quarter of 2010, which concluded on December 31, 2010. The detailed results are contained within the press release furnished as Exhibit 99.1.

The specific financial numbers, including revenue, earnings per share, and other key performance indicators for the quarter ended December 31, 2010, are located in the press release provided as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing.

The reported financial information covers the fourth quarter of W.W. Grainger's fiscal year, which ended on December 31, 2010.