Graco (GGG) CFO awarded 32,150 non-qualified stock options at $94.28

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Graco Inc. CFO and Treasurer David M. Lowe reported receiving a grant of 32,150 non-qualified stock options on February 13, 2026. These options have an exercise price of $94.28 per share and relate to 32,150 shares of common stock.

The grant was made under the Graco Inc. Amended and Restated 2019 Stock Incentive Plan in a transaction exempt under Rule 16b-3. The options vest in four equal annual installments, starting one year after the grant date, and expire on February 13, 2036. All options are held as direct beneficial ownership.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider LOWE DAVID M

Role CFO and Treasurer

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Non-qualified Stock Option (Right to Buy)	32,150	$0.00	--

Holdings After Transaction: Non-qualified Stock Option (Right to Buy) — 32,150 shares (Direct)

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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).

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^*

LOWE DAVID M

(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)

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

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		32,150		(1)	02/13/2036	Common Stock	32,150	$0	32,150	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. Employee 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. Lowe	02/17/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did Graco Inc. (GGG) report for David M. Lowe?

Graco Inc. reported that CFO and Treasurer David M. Lowe received a grant of 32,150 non-qualified stock options. The options were awarded under the company’s 2019 Stock Incentive Plan and are documented as a Rule 16b-3 exempt acquisition.

How many stock options did the Graco (GGG) CFO receive and at what price?

David M. Lowe received 32,150 non-qualified stock options with an exercise price of $94.28 per share. Each option gives the right to purchase one share of Graco common stock if exercised under the plan’s terms and vesting schedule.

When do David M. Lowe’s Graco (GGG) stock options vest?

The stock options granted to David M. Lowe vest in four equal annual installments. Vesting begins one year after the February 13, 2026 grant date, so portions of the award become exercisable each year over a four-year period.

What is the expiration date of the Graco (GGG) stock options granted to the CFO?

The non-qualified stock options granted to David M. Lowe expire on February 13, 2036. If not exercised by that date, the right to purchase the 32,150 underlying Graco common shares under this grant will lapse automatically.

Under which plan were the Graco Inc. (GGG) CFO’s options granted?

The options were granted under the Graco Inc. Amended and Restated 2019 Stock Incentive Plan. This plan governs the terms of equity awards, including vesting, exercisability, and other conditions applicable to the 32,150 non-qualified stock options.

Is the Graco (GGG) CFO’s option grant a direct or indirect holding?

The filing shows the 32,150 non-qualified stock options as directly owned by David M. Lowe. The ownership form is marked as direct, indicating the options are not held through an intermediary entity or indirect beneficial structure.