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+2.04%

$88.53

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+4.19%

$90.40

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+5.15%

$91.23

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Price at prediction: $86.76 Confidence: 100.0% Model AUC: 1.0000 Quarter: Q4 2025

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2025
Q4

Q4 2025 Earnings

8-K BUY

Jan 26, 2026 · 100% conf.

AI Prediction BUY

1D

+2.04%

$88.53

Act: +1.03%

5D

+4.19%

$90.40

Act: +1.98%

20D

+5.15%

$91.23

Act: +7.75%

Price: $86.76 Prob +5D: 100% AUC: 1.000
0000042888-26-000019

ggg-20260126January 26, 202600000428882025FYfalse00000428882025-01-272025-01-27

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): January 26, 2026

Graco Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)

Minnesota001-0924941-0285640 (State or other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)(Commission File Number)(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

88 – 11th Avenue Northeast Minneapolis,Minnesota55413 (Address of principal executive offices)(Zip Code)

(612) 623-6000 Registrant’s telephone number, including area code

Not Applicable (Former name or former address if changed since last report.)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

☐Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) ☐Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) ☐Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) ☐Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each classTrading Symbol(s)Name of each exchange on which registered Common StockGGGThe New York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter). Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

Item 2.02.Results of Operations and Financial Condition

On January 26, 2026, Graco Inc. issued a press release to report the Company’s results of operations and financial condition for the year ended December 26, 2025. A copy of this press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 hereto and is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 9.01.Financial Statements and Exhibits

(d)Exhibits

99.1 Press Release dated January 26, 2026

104Cover Page Interactive Data File (included within the Inline XBRL document).

Signature Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

Date:January 26, 2026GRACO INC.

By:/s/ Joseph J. Humke Joseph J. Humke Its: Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary

2024
Q4

Q4 2024 Earnings

8-K

Jan 27, 2025

0000042888-25-000004

ggg-20250127January 27, 202500000428882024FYfalse00000428882025-01-272025-01-27

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): January 27, 2025

Graco Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)

Minnesota001-0924941-0285640 (State or other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)(Commission File Number)(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

88 – 11th Avenue Northeast Minneapolis,Minnesota55413 (Address of principal executive offices)(Zip Code)

(612) 623-6000 Registrant’s telephone number, including area code

Not Applicable (Former name or former address if changed since last report.)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

☐Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) ☐Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) ☐Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) ☐Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each classTrading Symbol(s)Name of each exchange on which registered Common StockGGGThe New York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter). Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

Item 2.02.Results of Operations and Financial Condition

On January 27, 2025, Graco Inc. issued a press release to report the Company’s results of operations and financial condition for the year ended December 27, 2024. A copy of this press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 hereto and is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 9.01.Financial Statements and Exhibits

(d)Exhibits

99.1 Press Release dated January 27, 2025

104Cover Page Interactive Data File (included within the Inline XBRL document).

Signature Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

Date:January 27, 2025GRACO INC.

By:/s/ Joseph J. Humke Joseph J. Humke Its: Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary

2023
Q4

Q4 2023 Earnings

8-K

Jan 29, 2024

0000042888-24-000003

ggg-20240129January 29, 202400000428882023FYfalse00000428882024-01-292024-01-29

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): January 29, 2024

Graco Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)

Minnesota001-0924941-0285640 (State or other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)(Commission File Number)(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

88 – 11th Avenue Northeast Minneapolis,Minnesota55413 (Address of principal executive offices)(Zip Code)

(612) 623-6000 Registrant’s telephone number, including area code

Not Applicable (Former name or former address if changed since last report.)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

☐Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) ☐Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) ☐Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) ☐Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each classTrading Symbol(s)Name of each exchange on which registered Common StockGGGThe New York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter). Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

Item 2.02.Results of Operations and Financial Condition

On January 29, 2024, Graco Inc. issued a press release to report the Company’s results of operations and financial condition for the year ended December 29, 2023. A copy of this press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 hereto and is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 9.01.Financial Statements and Exhibits

(d)Exhibits

99.1 Press Release dated January 29, 2024

104Cover Page Interactive Data File (included within the Inline XBRL document).

Signature Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

Date:January 29, 2024GRACO INC.

By:/s/ Joseph J. Humke Joseph J. Humke Its: Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary

2022
Q4

Q4 2022 Earnings

8-K

Jan 30, 2023

0000042888-23-000003

ggg-2023013000000428882022FYfalse00000428882023-01-302023-01-30

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): January 30, 2023

Graco Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)

Minnesota001-0924941-0285640 (State or other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)(Commission File Number)(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

88 – 11th Avenue Northeast Minneapolis,Minnesota55413 (Address of principal executive offices)(Zip Code)

(612) 623-6000 Registrant’s telephone number, including area code

Not Applicable (Former name or former address if changed since last report.)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

☐Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) ☐Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) ☐Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) ☐Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each classTrading Symbol(s)Name of each exchange on which registered Common StockGGGThe New York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter). Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

Item 2.02.Results of Operations and Financial Condition

On January 30, 2023, Graco Inc. issued a press release to report the Company’s results of operations and financial condition for the year ended December 30, 2022. A copy of this press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 hereto and is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 9.01.Financial Statements and Exhibits

(d)Exhibits

99.1 Press Release dated January 30, 2023

104Cover Page Interactive Data File (included within the Inline XBRL document).

Signature Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

Date:January 30, 2023GRACO INC.

By:/s/ Joseph J. Humke Joseph J. Humke Its: Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary

2021
Q4

Q4 2021 Earnings

8-K

Jan 31, 2022

0000042888-22-000005

ggg-2022013100000428882021FYfalse00000428882022-01-312022-01-31

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): January 31, 2022

Graco Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)

Minnesota001-0924941-0285640 (State or other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)(Commission File Number)(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

88 – 11th Avenue Northeast Minneapolis,Minnesota55413 (Address of principal executive offices)(Zip Code)

(612) 623-6000 Registrant’s telephone number, including area code

Not Applicable (Former name or former address if changed since last report.)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

☐Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) ☐Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) ☐Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) ☐Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each classTrading Symbol(s)Name of each exchange on which registered Common StockGGGThe New York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter). Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

Item 2.02.Results of Operations and Financial Condition

On January 31, 2022, Graco Inc. issued a press release to report the Company’s results of operations and financial condition for the year ended December 31, 2021. A copy of this press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 hereto and is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 9.01.Financial Statements and Exhibits

(d)Exhibits

99.1 Press Release dated January 31, 2022

104Cover Page Interactive Data File (included within the Inline XBRL document).

Signature Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

Date:January 31, 2022GRACO INC.

By:/s/ Joseph J. Humke Joseph J. Humke Its: Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary

2020
Q4

Q4 2020 Earnings

8-K

Jan 25, 2021

0000042888-21-000006

ggg-202101250000042888false00000428882021-01-252021-01-25

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): January 25, 2021

Graco Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)

Minnesota001-0924941-0285640 (State or other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)(Commission File Number)(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

88 – 11th Avenue Northeast Minneapolis,Minnesota55413 (Address of principal executive offices)(Zip Code)

(612) 623-6000 Registrant’s telephone number, including area code

Not Applicable (Former name or former address if changed since last report.)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

☐Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) ☐Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) ☐Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) ☐Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each classTrading Symbol(s)Name of each exchange on which registered Common StockGGGThe New York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter). Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

Item 2.02.Results of Operations and Financial Condition

On January 25, 2021, Graco Inc. issued a press release to report the Company’s results of operations and financial condition for the year ended December 25, 2020. A copy of this press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 hereto and is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 9.01.Financial Statements and Exhibits

(d)Exhibits

99.1 Press Release dated January 25, 2021

104Cover Page Interactive Data File (included within the Inline XBRL document).

Signature Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

Date:January 25, 2021GRACO INC.

By:/s/ Karen Park Gallivan Karen Park Gallivan Its: Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary

2019
Q4

Q4 2019 Earnings

8-K

Jan 27, 2020

0000042888-20-000008

Document

false0000042888

0000042888

2020-01-27 2020-01-27

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): January 27, 2020

Graco Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)

Minnesota

001-09249

41-0285640

(State or other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)

(Commission File Number)

(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

88 – 11th Avenue Northeast

Minneapolis, Minnesota

55413

(Address of principal executive offices)

(Zip Code)

(612) 623-6000

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code

Not Applicable

(Former name or former address if changed since last report.)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class Trading Symbol(s) Name of each exchange on which registered

Common Stock GGG The New York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter). Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition

On January 27, 2020, Graco Inc. issued a press release to report the Company’s results of operations and financial condition for the year ended December 27, 2019. A copy of this press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 hereto and is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits

(d)

Exhibits

99.1 Press Release dated January 27, 2020

104 Cover Page Interactive Data File (included within the Inline XBRL document).

Signature Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

Date: January 27, 2020

GRACO INC.

By: /s/ Karen Park Gallivan

Karen Park Gallivan

Its: Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary

2018
Q4

Q4 2018 Earnings

8-K

Jan 28, 2019

0000042888-19-000006

8-K 1 ggg122820188-k.htm 8-K

Document

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): January 28, 2019

Graco Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)

Minnesota

001-09249

41-0285640

(State or other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)

(Commission File Number)

(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

88 – 11th Avenue Northeast Minneapolis, Minnesota

55413

(Address of principal executive offices)

(Zip Code)

(612) 623-6000

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code

Not Applicable

(Former name or former address if changed since last report.)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions: ¨ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) ¨ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) ¨ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) ¨ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition

On January 28, 2019, Graco Inc. issued a press release to report the Company’s results of operations and financial condition for the year ended December 28, 2018. A copy of this press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 hereto and is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits

(d)

Exhibits

99.1 Press Release dated January 28, 2019

Signature Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

Date: January 28, 2019

GRACO INC.

By: /s/ Karen Park Gallivan

Karen Park Gallivan

Its: Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary

2017
Q4

Q4 2017 Earnings

8-K

Jan 29, 2018

0000042888-18-000004

8-K 1 ggg122920178-k.htm 8-K

Document

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): January 29, 2018

Graco Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)

Minnesota

001-09249

41-0285640

(State or other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)

(Commission File Number)

(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

88 – 11th Avenue Northeast Minneapolis, Minnesota

55413

(Address of principal executive offices)

(Zip Code)

(612) 623-6000

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code

Not Applicable

(Former name or former address if changed since last report.)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions: ¨ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) ¨ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) ¨ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) ¨ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition

On January 29, 2018, Graco Inc. issued a press release to report the Company’s results of operations and financial condition for the year ended December 29, 2017. A copy of this press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 hereto and is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits

(d)

Exhibits

99.1 Press Release dated January 29, 2018

Signature Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

Date: January 29, 2018

GRACO INC.

By: /s/ Karen Park Gallivan

Karen Park Gallivan

Its: Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary

2016
Q4

Q4 2016 Earnings

8-K

Jan 30, 2017

0000042888-17-000003

8-K 1 ggg13017form8-k.htm 8-K

Document

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): January 30, 2017

Graco Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)

Minnesota

001-09249

41-0285640

(State or other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)

(Commission File Number)

(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

88 – 11th Avenue Northeast Minneapolis, Minnesota

55413

(Address of principal executive offices)

(Zip Code)

(612) 623-6000

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code

Not Applicable

(Former name or former address if changed since last report.)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions: ¨ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) ¨ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) ¨ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) ¨ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition

On January 30, 2017, Graco Inc. issued a press release to report the Company’s results of operations and financial condition for the year ended December 30, 2016. A copy of this press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 hereto and is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits

(d)

Exhibits

99.1 Press Release dated January 30, 2017

Signature Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

Date: January 30, 2017

GRACO INC.

By: /s/ Karen Park Gallivan

Karen Park Gallivan

Its: Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary

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