Business Context and Reporting Period
Company: Graco Inc.
Filing Type: Form 8-K (Current Report)
Date of Report: September 11, 2026
Reporting Period: Event-specific report regarding corporate governance changes.
Key Financial Metrics
This filing does not contain financial performance data. The document does not provide values for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity.
Material Changes
The filing reports a material change in corporate governance:
- Director Appointment: The Board of Directors appointed Mr. Richard B. Lewis as a director, effective December 3, 2026.
- Term Details: Mr. Lewis was appointed to the class of directors whose terms expire at the 2027 annual meeting of shareholders.
- Committee Assignment: Mr. Lewis has been appointed to serve on the Board's Audit Committee, effective December 3, 2026.
- Compensation: Mr. Lewis will receive standard director compensation as referenced in the Proxy Statement for the 2026 Annual Meeting.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing contains no management commentary, financial guidance, outlook, or discussion of risks and contingencies. It is strictly a notification of the director appointment.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the effective date of Mr. Lewis's appointment (December 3, 2026) against the company's official calendar.
- Review the 2026 Annual Meeting Proxy Statement to confirm the specific details of the standard director compensation package.
- Confirm Mr. Lewis's qualifications and independence status regarding his assignment to the Audit Committee.