W.W. Grainger, Inc. director Neil S. Novich reported a change in beneficial ownership of Grainger common stock tied to June 5, 2026. The Form 4 was filed on June 8, 2026, and was signed on Novich’s behalf by Cherita Thomas under power of attorney. The filing’s explanatory notes indicate the reported security includes deferred stock units that are expected to settle into shares of W.W. Grainger common stock on a one-for-one basis after Novich’s service as a director ends. The filing also notes a “1-for-1” relationship for the reported security, meaning each deferred stock unit corresponds to one share of common stock upon settlement. The report further discloses that some shares are held indirectly through a family trust for which Novich serves as a co-trustee. That structure means the holdings may be reported as beneficially owned indirectly, rather than as shares held personally in his own name. The provided filing text does not include the transaction table details that would normally show the specific transaction code, number of shares or units acquired or disposed, transaction price, or Novich’s exact ownership balance after the transaction. As a result, the filing confirms an insider ownership update involving Grainger common stock and director deferred stock units, but the supplied text does not reveal the size or economic terms of the change.