GRAINGER';S SHAREHOLDERS ELECT 13 DIRECTORS AND OTHER ANNUAL MEETING HIGHLIGHTS

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W.W. Grainger, Inc. held its annual meeting of shareholders where Chairman and CEO D.G. Macpherson provided a company update with financial and operational highlights from 2023. Shareholders elected 13 directors and ratified the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as the independent auditor for 2024. The advisory say on pay resolution on executive compensation was also approved.

CHICAGO, April 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- W.W. Grainger, Inc. (NYSE: GWW) held its annual meeting of shareholders in Lake Forest, Ill., today. Chairman and CEO D.G. Macpherson provided a company update, which included financial and operational highlights from 2023.

Shareholders elected the following 13 directors:

Rodney C. Adkins	Neil S. Novich
George S. Davis	Beatriz R. Perez
Katherine D. Jaspon	E. Scott Santi
Christopher J. Klein	Susan Slavik Williams
Stuart L. Levenick	Lucas E. Watson
D.G. Macpherson	Steven A. White
Cindy J. Miller

In addition, the shareholders ratified the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as its independent auditor for the year 2024. Shareholders also voted in favor of the advisory say on pay resolution on executive compensation.

About Grainger
W.W. Grainger, Inc., is a leading broad line distributor with operations primarily in North America, Japan and the United Kingdom. At Grainger, We Keep the World Working® by serving more than 4.5 million customers worldwide with products delivered through innovative technology and deep customer relationships. With 2023 sales of $16.5 billion, the Company operates two business models. In the High-Touch Solutions segment, Grainger offers approximately 2 million maintenance, repair and operating (MRO) products and services, including technical support and inventory management. In the Endless Assortment segment, Zoro.com offers customers access to more than 13 million products, and MonotaRO.com offers more than 22 million products. For more information, visit www.grainger.com.

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FAQ

Who provided a company update at W.W. Grainger, Inc.'s annual meeting of shareholders?

Chairman and CEO D.G. Macpherson provided a company update.

How many directors were elected by the shareholders at the annual meeting?

Shareholders elected 13 directors.

Which company was ratified as the independent auditor for W.W. Grainger, Inc. for the year 2024?

Ernst & Young LLP was ratified as the independent auditor.

What resolution did the shareholders vote on regarding executive compensation?

The shareholders voted in favor of the advisory say on pay resolution on executive compensation.