Graco to reorganize into four divisions from January 1, 2025; EMEA president to depart
Graco announced a global organizational redesign that takes effect January 1, 2025, combining its regions into four business divisions and three reportable segments. Caroline Chambers, President, EMEA, will leave the company on December 31, 2024, and is entitled to severance under her Key Employee Agreement, subject to signing a release of claims. The filing does not include financial results or guidance, so its near-term effect on shareholders is not quantified.
Key points
- Four business divisions from January 1, 2025: Industrial, Expansion Markets, Contractor and Powder
- Three reportable segments starting with first-quarter 2025 results: Contractor, Industrial and Expansion Markets
- Recast segment information is expected with fourth-quarter 2024 earnings
- Caroline Chambers, President, EMEA, departs December 31, 2024; severance is subject to a release of claims
The filing
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