GRAINGER INCREASES QUARTERLY DIVIDEND BY 10%

Group 1 - W.W. Grainger, Inc. announced a quarterly cash dividend of $2.26 per share, marking a 10% increase from the previous dividend [1] - The dividend is scheduled to be paid on June 1, 2025, to shareholders of record on May 12, 2025 [1] - The company is on track for its 54th consecutive year of increased dividends, reflecting its commitment to shareholders while continuing to invest in the business [2] Group 2 - W.W. Grainger, Inc. is a leading broad line distributor with operations primarily in North America, Japan, and the United Kingdom [3] - The company served over 4.5 million customers worldwide and reported 2024 revenue of $17.2 billion [3] - Grainger offers approximately 2 million maintenance, repair, and operating (MRO) products and services in its High-Touch Solutions segment, while its Endless Assortment segment provides access to over 14 million products through Zoro.com and over 24 million products through MonotaRO.com [3]