8-KEarnings & ResultsExhibits & Filings

W.W. GRAINGER, INC. 8-K Report, Financial Results (Oct 16, 2013)

Filed October 16, 2013For Securities:GWW

Summary

W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW) filed an 8-K on October 16, 2013, to announce its financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2013. The press release, furnished as Exhibit 99.1, provides the details of the company's performance during the period. Investors should review this press release for specific figures related to revenue, earnings per share, and any forward-looking guidance or commentary provided by management. This filing is crucial for understanding Grainger's operational and financial standing as of the end of Q3 2013. Key metrics and management's perspective on business trends, economic conditions impacting the industrial supply sector, and any strategic initiatives are typically discussed in such releases. Investors are advised to consult the attached press release for a comprehensive understanding of the quarter's outcomes and their implications for the company's future prospects.

Key Highlights

  • 1W.W. Grainger, Inc. announced its third-quarter 2013 financial results via an 8-K filing on October 16, 2013.
  • 2The 8-K filing includes a press release detailing the financial performance for the quarter ended September 30, 2013.
  • 3Investors can find specific financial data, including revenue and earnings, within the furnished press release (Exhibit 99.1).
  • 4This report serves as the official notification of the company's quarterly financial performance to the market.
  • 5The filing directs investors to the press release for detailed operational and financial condition updates.

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially announce and provide W.W. Grainger, Inc.'s financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2013, through an attached press release.

The detailed financial results are contained within 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), profit margins, and any commentary from management regarding business performance, market conditions, and future outlook or guidance.

This 8-K filing is an announcement of the results. The press release (Exhibit 99.1) contains the detailed financial performance for the quarter, but a more comprehensive financial report, such as a 10-Q, would provide a more in-depth financial picture.