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schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0000746598-24-000057"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "BRC"
cik: "0000746598"
company_name: "BRADY CORP"
filed_at: "2024-08-01T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-31T14:07:08.381881+00:00"
event_type: "m_and_a"
sentiment: "positive"
materiality_score: 0.75
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.75
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Brady completes acquisition of Gravotech for EUR 120M (~USD 130M)

## Summary
- Acquisition of Gravotech closed Aug 1, 2024; enterprise value EUR 120M (~USD 130M).
- Gravotech provides precision laser and mechanical engraving for direct part marking.
- Brady expects Gravotech to add ~EUR 116M sales and ~EUR 12M EBITDA in fiscal 2025, excl. integration costs.
- CEO Russell Shaller says acquisition expands product offering into precision marking, aligns with core business.
- Brady plans to leverage global footprint in Europe, Asia, and Americas to grow Gravotech's market.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0000746598-24-000057
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: BRC
- cik: 0000746598
- company_name: BRADY CORP
- filed_at: 2024-08-01T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: m_and_a
- sentiment: positive
- materiality_score: 0.75
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.75
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 8.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/746598/000074659824000057/0000746598-24-000057-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/746598/000074659824000057/brc-20240801.htm

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