Form 4: W.W. Grainger Senior VP Paige Robbins Reports Share Gift to Family Trust
Insider Transaction Report
W.W. Grainger Senior Vice President Paige K. Robbins reported a gift of 2,935 shares of common stock to a family trust, maintaining voting and investment power over the shares.
Summary
- Paige K. Robbins, Senior Vice President at W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW), reported a transaction on May 23, 2025.
- The transaction involved the disposition of 2,935 shares of Common Stock from direct ownership at a price of $0.
- Concurrently, 2,935 shares of Common Stock were acquired indirectly through a Family Trust at a price of $0.
- Following these transactions, Ms. Robbins directly owns 2,315 shares and indirectly owns 16,004 shares through the Family Trust.
- Ms. Robbins retains voting and investment power with respect to the shares held in the Family Trust.
Sentiment
Score: 5
Explanation: The transaction is a gift of shares to a family trust, which is a personal financial planning event and does not reflect positively or negatively on the company's operational or financial performance. It is a neutral event from an investment perspective.
Future Outlook
NA
Management Comments
- The Form 4 was signed by Dean Brazier, by Power of Attorney from Paige K. Robbins, Sr. VP.
Industry Context
This Form 4 filing details an individual insider transaction and does not provide broader industry context or trends.
Corporate Governance
| Change Type | Description | Effective Date | Impact Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power of Attorney Grant | Paige K. Robbins granted Power of Attorney to Nancy L. Berardinelli-Krantz, Paul Stanukinas, and Dean Brazier to execute and file SEC Forms 3, 4, 5, and 144 on her behalf, ensuring compliance with Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and Rule 144. | 05/19/2025 | Streamlines the process for insider trading compliance filings for the reporting person. |
Related Party Transactions
- Paige K. Robbins gifted 2,935 shares of Common Stock to a Family Trust, over which she retains voting and investment power. This is a common related-party transaction for estate planning purposes.
Stakeholder Impact
- The transaction is a personal financial planning event for a Senior VP and is unlikely to have a direct material impact on shareholders, employees, customers, suppliers, or creditors.
Key Dates
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 05/19/2025 | Date Power of Attorney was executed by Paige K. Robbins. |
| 05/23/2025 | Date of the reported transaction (gift of common stock). |
| 05/27/2025 | Date the Form 4 was signed by the attorney-in-fact. |
Keywords
W.W. Grainger, GWW, SEC Form 4, Insider Transaction, Beneficial Ownership, Stock Gift, Paige K. Robbins, Family Trust, Corporate Governance
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