Company: GWW
Filing Date: 2025-03-07
Form Type: DEF 14A
Source: 0001104659-25-021496
Chunk: 119

Company: W.W. GRAINGER, INC.
Filing Date: 2025-03-07
Form: DEF 14A
Chunk 119
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 the Named Executive Officers (Say on Pay) at every annual meeting of shareholders. Shareholders have the opportunity to cast an advisory vote on the frequency of Say on Pay votes (Say on Frequency) at least every six years. There was an advisory vote on the Say on Frequency at Grainger’s 2023 Annual Meeting. The next advisory vote on Say on Frequency is expected to occur at Grainger’s 2029 Annual Meeting. What if I don’t indicate my voting choices? If Grainger receives your proxy in time to permit its use at the meeting, your shares will be voted in accordance with the instructions you indicate. If we have received your proxy and you have not indicated otherwise, your shares will be voted as recommended by Grainger’s Board. Specifically, your shares will be voted, either individually or cumulatively: • FOR the election of the 12 Director nominees named in this proxy statement; • FOR the proposal to ratify the appointment of the independent auditor; • FOR the approval of the non-binding advisory vote on the compensation of Grainger’s NEOs; and • FOR the approval and adoption of an amendment to the Company’s Restated Articles of Incorporation to eliminate cumulative voting rights. If you are a beneficial owner and the shares you own are held in street name by a brokerage firm, bank or other nominee you must specifically instruct your nominee how you want your shares voted for the election of Directors, and on the advisory resolution on the compensation of Grainger’s NEOs; otherwise, your nominee is not allowed to vote your shares. Please contact your brokerage firm, bank or other nominee with instructions to vote your shares for the election of Directors and on other matters to be considered at the meeting. How does discretionary voting apply? Grainger is not aware of any matter not described in this proxy statement that will be presented for consideration at the meeting. If another matter is properly presented, your shares will be voted on the matter in accordance with the judgment of the person or persons voting the proxy unless your proxy withholds discretionary authority. What constitutes a quorum at the meeting? A majority of the outstanding shares entitled to vote on a matter must be present or represented by proxy at the annual meeting to constitute a quorum for consideration of that matter at the meeting. A quorum is necessary for valid action to be taken on the matter. Your shares will be present by proxy and count toward the quorum if you give us your proxy by telephone, by internet or by signing, dating and returning a proxy form. Where can I find the