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GRAINGER ACQUIRES TECHNOLOGY ASSETS FROM ADROIT WORLDWIDE MEDIA

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4:05 PM | Wednesday | Aug 26, 2026

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CHICAGO, Aug. 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- W.W. Grainger, Inc. (NYSE: GWW) announced today the acquisition of technology, intellectual property and talent assets from Adroit Worldwide Media (AWM), a leading technology solutions company, for $210 million in cash.

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4:05 PM | Wednesday | Aug 26, 2026

GRAINGER ACQUIRES TECHNOLOGY ASSETS FROM ADROIT WORLDWIDE MEDIA

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CHICAGO, Aug. 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- W.W. Grainger, Inc. (NYSE: GWW) announced today the acquisition of technology, intellectual property and talent assets from Adroit Worldwide Media (AWM), a leading technology solutions company, for $210 million in cash.

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6:53 PM | Wednesday | Aug 19, 2026

GRAINGER OPENS NORTHWEST DISTRIBUTION CENTER IN GRESHAM, OREGON

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New facility builds on Grainger's more than 80-year presence in Oregon, supports local jobs and deepens community partnership with Boys & Girls Club of Portland Metropolitan Area GRESHAM, Ore., Aug. 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Grainger (NYSE: GWW), a leading broad line distributor of maintenance, repair and operating (MRO) products and services, today celebrated the grand opening of its Northwest Distribution Center in Gresham, Oregon.

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8:00 AM | Tuesday | Aug 4, 2026

GRAINGER REPORTS RESULTS FOR THE SECOND QUARTER 2026

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Continued strong results across the business; Company increases full year 2026 outlook Second Quarter Highlights Delivered sales of $5.0 billion, up 10.3%, or 13.7% on a daily, organic constant currency basis Achieved operating margin of 16.1%, up 120 basis points, inclusive of IEEPA tariff refunds Generated diluted EPS of $12.
01, up 20.5% Produced $444 million in operating cash flow and returned $341 million to Grainger shareholders through dividends and share repurchases Increasing full year 2026 guidance, including diluted adjusted EPS range of $45.50 to $47.25 CHICAGO, Aug. 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Grainger (NYSE: GWW) today reported results for the second quarter of 2026 with sales of $5.
0 billion, up 10.3%, or 13.7% on a daily, organic constant currency basis, and diluted EPS of $12.01, up 20.5% compared to the second... Read more

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12:27 PM | Wednesday | Jul 29, 2026

GRAINGER DECLARES QUARTERLY DIVIDEND

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CHICAGO, July 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- W.W. Grainger, Inc. (NYSE: GWW) announced today that its board of directors approved a quarterly cash dividend of $2.49 per share.

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8:00 AM | Wednesday | Jun 24, 2026

GRAINGER AND THE AMERICAN RED CROSS CELEBRATE 25 YEARS OF PARTNERSHIP AND STRENGTHENING COMMUNITIES

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CHICAGO, June 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Grainger (NYSE: GWW), a leading broad-line distributor of maintenance, repair and operating (MRO) products and services, today announced it is celebrating 25 years of partnership with the American Red Cross. Together, the organizations are advancing disaster preparedness and response across the United States, where the Red Cross responds to more than 60,000 disasters each year.

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8:00 AM | Thursday | May 7, 2026

GRAINGER REPORTS RESULTS FOR THE FIRST QUARTER 2026

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Strong results across the business; Company increases full year 2026 outlook First Quarter Highlights Delivered sales of $4.7 billion, up 10.1%, or 12.2% on a daily, organic constant currency basis Achieved operating margin of 16.7%, up 110 basis points Generated diluted EPS of $11.
65, up 18.2% Produced $739 million in operating cash flow and returned $345 million to Grainger shareholders through dividends and share repurchases Announced quarterly dividend increase of 10% Increasing full year 2026 guidance, including diluted adjusted EPS range of $44.25 to $46.25 CHICAGO, May 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Grainger (NYSE: GWW) today reported results for the first quarter of 2026 with sales of $4.7 billion, up 10.
1%, or 12.2% on a daily, organic constant currency basis, and diluted EPS of $11.65, up 18.2% compared to the first quarter of... Read more

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11:45 AM | Wednesday | Apr 29, 2026

GRAINGER'S SHAREHOLDERS ELECT 12 DIRECTORS AND OTHER ANNUAL MEETING HIGHLIGHTS

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CHICAGO, April 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- W.W. Grainger, Inc. (NYSE: GWW) held its annual meeting of shareholders virtually today.

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11:30 AM | Wednesday | Apr 29, 2026

GRAINGER INCREASES QUARTERLY DIVIDEND BY 10%

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CHICAGO, April 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- W.W. Grainger, Inc. (NYSE: GWW) announced today that its board of directors approved a quarterly cash dividend of $2.49 per share, an increase of 10% from the most recent company dividend.

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10:00 AM | Friday | Mar 27, 2026

GRAINGER SHOW BRINGS TOGETHER MORE THAN 10,000 MRO LEADERS TO HELP CUSTOMERS SOLVE OPERATIONAL CHALLENGES AND EMBRACE INNOVATIONS SHAPING INDUSTRY'S FUTURE

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CHICAGO, March 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Grainger (NYSE: GWW), a leading broad line distributor of maintenance, repair and operating (MRO) products and services, brought together more than 10,000 customers, suppliers and industry leaders at the Grainger Show in Orlando, Florida, on March 15-17. The biennial event is one of the largest MRO gatherings in the world and focuses on the latest trends, advancements and challenges shaping the industry.

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9:15 AM | Wednesday | Mar 18, 2026

ETHISPHERE NAMES GRAINGER AS ONE OF THE 2026 WORLD'S MOST ETHICAL COMPANIES®

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20th annual recognition honors organizations committed to business integrity through robust ethics, compliance, and governance programs LAKE FOREST, Ill., March 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Grainger (NYSE: GWW), a leading broad line distributor of maintenance, repair and operating (MRO) products serving businesses and institutions, has been recognized as one of the 2026 World's Most Ethical Companies® by Ethisphere, a global leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices.

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