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    SEC Form DEFA14A filed by Graco Inc.

    3/12/25 9:05:23 AM ET
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    DEFA14A 1 d887661ddefa14a.htm DEFA14A DEFA14A

     

     

    UNITED STATES

    SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

    Washington, D.C. 20549

     

     

    SCHEDULE 14A

    Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the

    Securities Exchange Act of 1934

    (Amendment No.)

     

     

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    Preliminary Proxy Statement

     

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    Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2))

     

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    Soliciting Material under §240.14a-12

    Graco Inc.

    (Name of Registrant as Specified In Its Charter)

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    You invested in GRACO INC. and it’s time to vote!

    You have the right to vote on proposals being presented at the Annual Meeting. This is an important notice regarding the availability of proxy materials for the shareholder meeting to be held on April 25, 2025.

    Get informed before you vote

    View the Notice and Proxy Statement, 2024 Overview and Annual Report on Form 10-K online OR you can receive a free paper or email copy of the material(s) by requesting prior to April 11, 2025. If you would like to request a copy of the material(s) for this and/or future shareholder meetings, you may (1) visit www.ProxyVote.com, (2) call 1-800-579-1639 or (3) send an email to [email protected]. If sending an email, please include your control number (indicated below) in the subject line. Unless requested, you will not otherwise receive a paper or email copy.

     

     

    LOGO

    *Please check the meeting materials for any special requirements for meeting attendance.

     


    Vote at www.ProxyVote.com

     

     

    THIS IS NOT A VOTABLE BALLOT

    This is an overview of the proposals being presented at the upcoming shareholder meeting. Please follow the instructions on the reverse side to vote these important matters.

     

    Voting Items   Board
    Recommends
     

    1.  Election of Directors

     
     

    Nominees:

     
     

    1a.  Eric P. Etchart

     

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    1b.  Jody H. Feragen

     

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    1c.  J. Kevin Gilligan

     

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    2.  Ratification of appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year 2025.

     

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    3.  Approval, on an advisory basis, of the compensation paid to our named executive officers as disclosed in the Proxy Statement.

     

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    NOTE: In their discretion, the Proxies are authorized to vote upon such other business as may properly come before the meeting or any adjournment thereof.

       

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

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