8-KEarnings & ResultsExhibits & Filings

W.W. GRAINGER, INC. 8-K Report, Financial Results (Oct 16, 2015)

Filed October 16, 2015For Securities:GWW

Summary

W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW) filed an 8-K on October 16, 2015, to report its financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2015. This filing primarily serves to disseminate the information contained within their press release, which is attached as Exhibit 99.1. Investors should refer to this press release for detailed insights into the company's performance during the third quarter of 2015, including key financial metrics, operational updates, and management's commentary on the business environment. The 8-K filing itself is a procedural document confirming the public release of this financial information. While the 8-K does not contain the detailed financial statements or analysis, it directs investors to the authoritative source: the press release. Therefore, a thorough review of Exhibit 99.1 is crucial for understanding GWW's financial health and future outlook as of that reporting period.

Key Highlights

  • 1W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW) announced its third-quarter 2015 financial results via press release on October 16, 2015.
  • 2The 8-K filing serves as the official notification of this earnings release to the SEC.
  • 3Investors are directed to the attached Exhibit 99.1 (press release) for specific financial and operational details.
  • 4The filing date is October 16, 2015, corresponding to the press release date for Q3 2015 results.
  • 5No new financial statements are included directly in the 8-K; all details are in the referenced press release.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially announce and provide access to W.W. Grainger's financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2015, by attaching the company's press release as an exhibit.

Detailed financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2015, can be found in the press release attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing.

No, this 8-K filing does not contain the full financial statements. It primarily references and includes the press release that announces these results.