---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0000042888-26-000110"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "GGG"
cik: "0000042888"
company_name: "GRACO INC"
filed_at: "2026-05-21T12:45:15+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-21T12:55:04.573842+00:00"
event_type: "m_and_a"
sentiment: "positive"
materiality_score: 0.9
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.9
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Graco to acquire Valco Melton for $447M cash, expanding adhesive dispensing capabilities

## Summary
- Purchase price $447M cash including ~$40M present value of expected tax benefits; represents ~14x Valco Melton's 2025 EBITDA.
- Valco Melton generated ~$145M revenue in 2025 with ~650 employees serving customers in 80+ countries.
- Transaction expected to close in Graco's fiscal third quarter 2026, subject to customary conditions.
- Valco Melton to become part of Graco's Industrial division, adding precision adhesive dispensing and vision-based quality assurance systems.
- Deal supported by Graco's long-term growth strategy, expanding presence in packaging and industrial manufacturing markets.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0000042888-26-000110
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: GGG
- cik: 0000042888
- company_name: GRACO INC
- filed_at: 2026-05-21T12:45:15+00:00
- event_type: m_and_a
- sentiment: positive
- materiality_score: 0.9
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.9
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 7.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/42888/000004288826000110/0000042888-26-000110-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/42888/000004288826000110/ggg-20260521.htm

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- Plain text: https://secwatch.observer/filing/0000042888-26-000110.txt

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