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
$697.99KBoard 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
$0.00Board 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
$166.00KBoard Justification
Includes contributions accrued under the Company's profit sharing plan and reimbursement for financial services.
Restricted Stock
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).
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.
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Holdings
Track James T. Ryan's stock holdings and portfolio value over time.
Total Stock Sold
$60.64M
$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
4,593 shares
GWW
Recent Charitable Transactions
4,450 shares
GWW
Jan 3, 2017
Charity
143 shares
GWW
Dec 31, 2014
Charity
Insider Trading
James T. Ryan's recent stock transactions, purchases, and sales filed with the SEC.
$598.09K
GWW at $252.46/share
Feb 15, 2017
Sale
4,364 shares
GWW
Feb 15, 2017
Received
$15.22M
GWW at $234.17/share
Jan 3, 2017
Sale
4,450 shares
GWW
Jan 3, 2017
Charity
6,342 shares
GWW
Feb 17, 2016
Received
$3.66M
GWW at $217.88/share
Sep 3, 2015
Sale
$15.05M
GWW at $217.76/share
Sep 3, 2015
Sale
$2.83M
GWW at $218.15/share
Sep 3, 2015
Sale
$3.98M
GWW at $218.53/share
Sep 3, 2015
Sale
$1.07M
GWW at $218.96/share
Sep 3, 2015
Sale
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