29 April 2026 I Chicago, IL

The board of directors of W. W. Grainger, Inc. (NYSE: GWW) has declared a regular quarterly dividend of $2.49 per common share, an increase of approximately 10% from the previous quarterly dividend of $2.26. Payment of the dividend is expected in June 2026.

For calendar year 2026, this marks the sixteenth dividend increase for the Washington Crossing Advisors Rising Dividend portfolio. All sixteen changes were increases. The simple average dividend increase is 5.31% compared with 2025 levels.

Please contact your financial advisor for a complete list of all portfolio holdings that have, in the past 12 months, increased, decreased, or had no change in dividend.

From the press release: “W.W. Grainger, Inc. (NYSE: GWW) announced today that its board of directors approved a quarterly cash dividend of $2.49 per share, an increase of 10% from the most recent company dividend. The dividend is payable on June 1, 2026, to shareholders of record on May 11, 2026.

In line with Grainger’s long-standing commitment to our shareholders, we’re pleased to continue our track record of delivering increased annual dividends. This year marks the 55th consecutive year of planned increases and further reinforces our strength in returning excess cash to shareholders and investing in the business to bring value to our customers,” said D.G. Macpherson, Grainger Chairman and CEO.”1

About the company: “W.W. Grainger, Inc., is a leading broad line distributor with operations primarily in North America and Japan. At Grainger, We Keep the World Working® by serving more than 4.6 million customers worldwide with maintenance, repair and operating (MRO) products and value-added solutions delivered through innovative technology and deep customer expertise. Known for its commitment to service and purpose-driven culture, the Company reported 2025 revenue of $17.9 billion. For more information, visit www.grainger.com.”1

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