W W Grainger (GWW) AGM 2025 summary

Opening remarks and agenda

• Chairman and CEO welcomed shareholders, outlined agenda including director nominations, auditor ratification, Say-on-Pay vote, amendment to eliminate cumulative voting rights, operational update, and Q&A.

Board and executive committee updates

• Twelve directors were nominated for election, with backgrounds in major corporations and varying tenures.

• Recognition was given to a retiring director for 19 years of service and leadership roles.

Shareholder proposals

• Four proposals presented: election of directors, ratification of EY as auditor for 2025, approval of executive compensation, and amendment to eliminate cumulative voting rights.

• Motions for all proposals were made and seconded.