Grainger CFO Deidra Merriwether resigns; Laurie Thomson named interim CFO

W.W. GRAINGER, INC.

CFO Deidra C. Merriwether resigns effective Sept 4, 2026 to pursue another opportunity; no disagreement with company.
Board appoints VP/Controller Laurie R. Thomson as interim CFO effective Sept 5, 2026; company begins search for permanent CFO.
Thomson's base salary increases from $455,271 to $500,000; receives one-time RSU grant of $750,000 vesting over three years.

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