Graco director awarded deferred stock shares

Graco Inc. director Archie C. Black received a grant of 352.8100 deferred stock shares, valued at $75.6100 per share.

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Graco Inc. director Archie C. Black received a grant of 352.8100 deferred stock shares, valued at $75.6100 per share. These deferred stock shares were accrued under the Graco Inc. Amended and Restated 2019 Stock Incentive Plan and are to be settled entirely in Graco common stock in a lump sum or installments when his service on the Board ends.

The filing shows his total deferred stock share balance increased to 4,135.9253 shares following this award. The footnotes state that these deferred shares are received in lieu of quarterly retainer fees and that the balance also includes shares acquired under Graco’s Automatic Dividend Reinvestment Plan, which is exempt under Rule 16a-11.

Insider Trade Summary

Grant/Award: 352.81 shares

Grant/Award 1 txn

Insider Black Archie C.

Role Director

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Deferred Stock Shares	352.81	$75.61	$27K

Holdings After Transaction: Deferred Stock Shares — 4,135.9253 contracts (Direct)

Footnotes (3)

1. F1. The deferred stock shares were accrued under the Graco Inc. Amended and Restated 2019 Stock Incentive Plan and are to be settled 100% in Graco common stock in a lump sum or installments upon reporting person's termination of service on the Board.
2. F2. Shares of Graco Inc. deferred stock received in lieu of quarterly retainer fees.
3. F3. The number of deferred stock shares includes deferred stock shares acquired under the Graco Inc. Automatic Dividend Reinvestment Plan (DRIP), exempt under Rule 16a-11.

Key Figures

Deferred stock grant: 352.8100 shares Grant share value: $75.6100 per share Deferred stock balance: 4,135.9253 shares +2 more

5 metrics

Deferred stock grant 352.8100 shares Deferred stock shares granted on 2026-07-01

Grant share value $75.6100 per share Reference price for deferred stock award

Deferred stock balance 4,135.9253 shares Total deferred stock shares after transaction

Underlying security 352.8100 common shares Deferred stock settled 100% in Graco common stock

Exercise price $0.0000 Deferred stock settled without additional exercise cost

Key Terms

Deferred Stock Shares, Amended and Restated 2019 Stock Incentive Plan, Automatic Dividend Reinvestment Plan (DRIP), Rule 16a-11, +1 more

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Deferred Stock Shares financial

"The deferred stock shares were accrued under the Graco Inc. Amended and Restated 2019 Stock Incentive Plan"

Amended and Restated 2019 Stock Incentive Plan financial

"accrued under the Graco Inc. Amended and Restated 2019 Stock Incentive Plan"

Automatic Dividend Reinvestment Plan (DRIP) financial

"includes deferred stock shares acquired under the Graco Inc. Automatic Dividend Reinvestment Plan (DRIP)"

Rule 16a-11 regulatory

"Automatic Dividend Reinvestment Plan (DRIP), exempt under Rule 16a-11"

deferred stock financial

"Shares of Graco Inc. deferred stock received in lieu of quarterly retainer fees"

FAQ

What did Graco (GGG) director Archie C. Black report in this Form 4?

Archie C. Black reported receiving 352.8100 deferred stock shares as a compensation award. The shares were accrued under Graco’s 2019 Stock Incentive Plan and increase his deferred stock balance to 4,135.9253 shares, all ultimately settled in Graco common stock.

How many deferred stock shares does Archie C. Black now hold at Graco (GGG)?

After this transaction, Archie C. Black holds 4,135.9253 deferred stock shares. This total includes the new 352.8100-share grant, prior deferred awards, and shares accumulated through Graco’s Automatic Dividend Reinvestment Plan under the company’s compensation and reinvestment programs.

What is the value per share of the new deferred stock award at Graco (GGG)?

The new deferred stock award to Archie C. Black uses a reference value of $75.6100 per share. This figure reflects the grant’s share-based valuation for accounting and reporting, not an open-market purchase price, as the award is part of director compensation.

When will Archie C. Black’s deferred stock shares at Graco (GGG) be settled?

The deferred stock shares will be settled 100% in Graco common stock upon his termination of service on the Board. Settlement may occur either in a lump sum or in installments, according to the terms outlined in the company’s Amended and Restated 2019 Stock Incentive Plan.

Why did Archie C. Black receive deferred stock shares instead of cash at Graco (GGG)?

Footnotes state the deferred stock shares were received in lieu of quarterly retainer fees. This means part of his director compensation is paid as deferred stock rather than cash, aligning his compensation more closely with long-term shareholder value through equity exposure.

What role does Graco’s Automatic Dividend Reinvestment Plan (DRIP) play in these holdings?

The total deferred stock share number includes shares acquired under Graco’s Automatic Dividend Reinvestment Plan. Under this DRIP, dividends on eligible holdings are automatically reinvested into additional deferred stock shares, and these acquisitions are exempt under SEC Rule 16a-11.

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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).

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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Black Archie C.

(Last) (First) (Middle)

88 11TH AVENUE NE

(Street)

MINNEAPOLIS MINNESOTA 55413

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

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)

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
07/01/2026

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

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

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

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
Deferred Stock Shares	(1)	07/01/2026		A(2)		352.81		(1)	(1)	Common Stock	352.81	$75.61	4,135.9253(3)	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. The deferred stock shares were accrued under the Graco Inc. Amended and Restated 2019 Stock Incentive Plan and are to be settled 100% in Graco common stock in a lump sum or installments upon reporting person's termination of service on the Board.

2. Shares of Graco Inc. deferred stock received in lieu of quarterly retainer fees.

3. The number of deferred stock shares includes deferred stock shares acquired under the Graco Inc. Automatic Dividend Reinvestment Plan (DRIP), exempt under Rule 16a-11.

	/s/ Joseph J. Humke, attorney-in-fact for Mr. Black	07/01/2026
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