Reiterates 2013 EPS Guidance of $11.45 to $11.65, Issues 2014 EPS Guidance of $12.25 to $13.00
Grainger (NYSE: GWW), the leading broad line supplier of maintenance, repair and operating (MRO) products serving businesses and institutions, held this past November its Annual Analyst Meeting at its new, highly automated, one-million square foot distribution center in Minooka, Illinois. Grainger’s Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, Jim Ryan hosted the event. The meeting also included presentations from several other Grainger leaders.
“Grainger is well-positioned for continued growth and share gain because of our proven strategy and our financial strength. We know the power of scale in a consolidating industry and we see significant opportunity to continue to invest in our business to outpace the market and deliver strong shareholder returns over the long-term,” said Mr. Ryan.