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AI brief of an SEC Form 8-K · Graco (GGG)

Graco appoints Steven B. Hedlund to board, effective September 10, 2026

Neutral Impact 2 of 5 leadership Written later

Graco Inc. said its Board appointed Steven B. Hedlund, President and CEO of Lincoln Electric Holdings, as a director effective September 10, 2026. He will also serve on the Audit Committee and the Management Organization and Compensation Committee, and his initial equity award will be pro-rated for his partial year of service.

Key points

  • Board appointment made June 12, 2026; effective September 10, 2026
  • Hedlund is President, CEO and Chairman of Lincoln Electric Holdings, a role held since January 2024
  • Serves on Audit Committee and Management Organization and Compensation Committee
  • Term expires at the 2027 annual meeting of shareholders

The filing

CompanyGraco (GGG)
Form8-K, current report
Filed with the SECJun 15, 2026, 8:41 AM ET
Accession number0000042888-26-000114

Items reported: 5.02 Director / Officer Change

Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗

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