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In 2017, James T. Ryan earned $863.98K in total compensation at W.W. Grainger, primarily from $697.99K salary. Most recently sold 2,369 shares in Feb 2017. Currently holds stock worth $158.40M. Has donated $4.48M in stock to charitable causes. Led W.W. Grainger as CEO for 9 years.

Compensation History

Annual executive compensation data for James T. Ryan, including salary, bonuses, and stock awards.

Year

2017

Total Compensation

$863.98K

Salary

$697.99K

Bonus

$0.00

Other

$166.00K

Salary

$697.99K

Board Justification

The compensation program is designed to attract and retain the best people and provide appropriate performance-based incentives that encourage them to achieve results that create long-term shareholder value.

Bonus

$0.00

Board Justification

Mr. Ryan's 2017 target incentive was decreased from 130% to 100% effective April 1, 2017. Accordingly, his 2017 incentive amount is pro-rated at 130% for 3 months and 100% for 6 months through his retirement on October 1, 2017.

Other Compensation

$166.00K

Board Justification

Includes contributions accrued under the Company's profit sharing plan and reimbursement for financial services.

Restricted Stock

$0.000 N/A

Board Justification

No stock awards vested in 2017 as Mr. Ryan retired on October 1, 2017.

Performance Metrics

The performance metrics for 2017 included sales growth and return on invested capital (ROIC).

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James T. Ryan

Ex-CEO of W.W. Grainger

Education

Not specified

Field of Expertise

Business & Management

Sector of Economy

Industrials

Born

April 9, 1958 - 67 years ago

CEO of W.W. Grainger for

9 years 4 months (Jun 2008 - Oct 2017)

Previous Experience

Group President, responsible for the Company’s businesses operating under the Grainger brand in the United States.

Holdings

Track James T. Ryan's stock holdings and portfolio value over time.

Total Stock Sold

$60.64M

GWW

$60.64M

273,189 GWW shares

What if they kept their stock?

If James T. Ryan didn't sell their stock, today they would have:
Extra GWW273,189 shares worth $266.51M.
This is 339.49% and $205.87M more than what they got when they sold the stock.

Charitable Transactions

GWW

4,593 shares

GWW

Recent Charitable Transactions

GWW

4,450 shares

GWW

Jan 3, 2017

Charity

GWW

143 shares

GWW

Dec 31, 2014

Charity

Insider Trading

James T. Ryan's recent stock transactions, purchases, and sales filed with the SEC.

GWW

$598.09K

GWW at $252.46/share

Feb 15, 2017

Sale

GWW

4,364 shares

GWW

Feb 15, 2017

Received

GWW

$15.22M

GWW at $234.17/share

Jan 3, 2017

Sale

GWW

4,450 shares

GWW

Jan 3, 2017

Charity

GWW

6,342 shares

GWW

Feb 17, 2016

Received

GWW

$3.66M

GWW at $217.88/share

Sep 3, 2015

Sale

GWW

$15.05M

GWW at $217.76/share

Sep 3, 2015

Sale

GWW

$2.83M

GWW at $218.15/share

Sep 3, 2015

Sale

GWW

$3.98M

GWW at $218.53/share

Sep 3, 2015

Sale

GWW

$1.07M

GWW at $218.96/share

Sep 3, 2015

Sale

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