Graco appoints Lincoln Electric CEO Steven B. Hedlund to board, effective Sept 10, 2026

GRACO INC

Steven B. Hedlund, President & CEO of Lincoln Electric (Nasdaq: LECO), appointed to Graco's board.
Appointment effective September 10, 2026; will serve on Audit and Management Organization & Compensation committees.
Will receive standard director compensation with prorated initial equity award for partial year service.
Hedlund brings experience in manufacturing, global go-to-market strategy, and value creation from Lincoln Electric and prior roles.

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Steven B. Hedlund

director

GGG · GRACO INC

Effective: 2026-09-10
Filed: June 15, 2026, 8:41 AM ET

On June 12, 2026, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Graco Inc. (the “Company”) appointed Mr. Steven B. Hedlund to serve as a director of the Company, effective September 10, 2026.

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Steven B. Hedlund was appointed as director at GRACO INC.

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Role: director

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On June 12, 2026, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Graco Inc. (the “Company”) appointed Mr. Steven B. Hedlund to serve as a director of the Company, effective September 10, 2026.

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