W.W. GRAINGER, INC. — Earnings Release 2003

Oct 16, 2003

8-K 1 form8k101603.htm FORM 8-K PRESS RELEASE

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

Current Report

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported)
W.W. Grainger, Inc.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
Illinois
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)
1-5684	36-1150280
(Commission File Number)	(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
100 Grainger Parkway, Lake Forest, Illinois	60045-5201
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)	(Zip Code)
(847) 535-1000
(Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code)
Not Applicable
(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)

Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits

(c) Exhibits (numbered in accordance with Item 601 of regulation S-K).
Exhibit No.	Document Description
99.1	Press release announcing financial results for the quarter
ended September 30, 2003
99.2	Supplemental financial information for the quarter ended
September 30, 2003

Item 12. Results of Operation and Financial Condition

On October 16, 2003, the registrant issued a press release announcing financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2003. A copy is provided as Exhibit 99.1 to this report.

On October 16, 2003, the registrant issued to interested parties supplemental financial information for the quarter ended September 30, 2003. A copy is provided as Exhibit 99.2 to this report.

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

Dated: October 16, 2003

W.W. GRAINGER, INC.
By: /s/ P.O. Loux
P.O. Loux
Senior Vice President, Finance
and Chief Financial Officer

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