Form 4: Black Archie C. reports acquisition/exercise transactions in GGG

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Black Archie C. reported acquisition or exercise transactions in a Form 4 filing for GGG. The filing lists transactions totaling 5,240 shares. Following the reported transactions, holdings were 5,240 shares.

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).

Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Black Archie C.

(Last) (First) (Middle)

88 11TH AVENUE NE

(Street)

MINNEAPOLIS MN 55413

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
GRACO INC [ GGG ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

X	Director		10% Owner
	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
02/13/2026

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares
Non-qualified Stock Option (Right to Buy)	$94.28	02/13/2026		A		5,240		(1)	02/13/2036	Common Stock	5,240	$0	5,240	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. Nonemployee director stock option granted pursuant to the Graco Inc. Amended and Restated 2019 Stock Incentive Plan in a transaction exempt under Rule 16b-3. The stock option becomes exercisable in four equal annual installments, commencing one year after the date of the grant.

	/s/ Joseph J. Humke, attorney-in-fact for Mr. Black	02/17/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did Graco Inc (GGG) report for Archie C. Black?

Graco director Archie C. Black reported a grant of 5,240 non-qualified stock options. These options were awarded under the company’s 2019 Stock Incentive Plan as director compensation and were reported on a Form 4 insider filing.

What are the key terms of Archie C. Black’s new Graco (GGG) stock options?

The grant covers 5,240 non-qualified stock options with an exercise price of $94.28 per share. The options become exercisable in four equal annual installments and expire on February 13, 2036, providing long-term equity-based compensation.

When do Archie C. Black’s Graco (GGG) stock options vest?

The stock options vest in four equal annual installments, beginning one year after the February 13, 2026 grant date. This means portions of the 5,240 options become exercisable each year over a four-year period, encouraging longer-term board alignment.

How many Graco (GGG) derivative securities does Archie C. Black hold after this grant?

After the reported transaction, Archie C. Black beneficially owns 5,240 derivative securities, all in the form of these non-qualified stock options. The Form 4 indicates this ownership is held directly rather than through an indirect or related entity structure.

Under what plan were Archie C. Black’s Graco (GGG) options granted?

The options were granted pursuant to the Graco Inc. Amended and Restated 2019 Stock Incentive Plan. The filing notes the grant qualifies as a transaction exempt under Rule 16b-3, which generally governs certain insider compensation-related equity awards.

Did Archie C. Black buy or sell Graco (GGG) shares for cash in this Form 4?

No cash share purchase or sale was reported. The Form 4 reflects a grant, or acquisition, of 5,240 non-qualified stock options as compensation, at a reported option price of $0, with a separate $94.28 exercise price if exercised later.