Graco Authorizes Repurchase of Additional 15 Million Shares and Increases Quarterly Dividend 7.3 Percent

MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- The Board of Directors of Graco Inc. (NYSE:GGG) today authorized the following actions related to the Company’s common stock, of which there are approximately 165.1 million shares outstanding:

• Authorization of a new plan to purchase up to 15 million shares of the Company’s outstanding common stock over an indefinite period of time or until the authorization is terminated by the Board. These shares will be acquired primarily through open-market purchases and accelerated share repurchase transactions from time to time. Shares purchased under this authorization will be in addition to approximately 8 million shares remaining under another share repurchase authorization that was announced in December of 2018.

• The declaration of a regular quarterly dividend of 29.5 cents ($0.295) per common share, an increase of 7.3 percent, payable on February 4, 2026, to shareholders of record at the close of business on January 19, 2026.

ABOUT GRACO

Graco Inc. supplies technology and expertise for the management of fluids and coatings in both industrial and commercial applications. It designs, manufactures and markets systems and equipment to move, measure, control, dispense and spray fluid and powder materials. A recognized leader in its specialties, Minneapolis-based Graco serves customers around the world in the manufacturing, processing, construction, and maintenance industries. For additional information about Graco Inc., please visit us at www.graco.com.

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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION:

Investors: David M. Lowe, 612-623-6456

Media: Kirstie L. Foster, 612-623-6249

Kirstie_L_Foster@graco.com

Source: Graco Inc.