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schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001193125-26-377613"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "GGG"
cik: "0000042888"
company_name: "GRACO INC"
filed_at: "2026-09-01T12:30:05+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-09-01T12:30:43.705754+00:00"
event_type: "m_and_a"
sentiment: "positive"
materiality_score: 0.75
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.75
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Graco closes $447M cash acquisition of Valco Melton; ~14x 2025 adjusted EBITDA net of tax benefits

## Summary
- Completed Aug 31, 2026, purchase of Valco Melton for $447M in cash; deal first announced May 21, 2026.
- Net transaction value ~14x 2025 adjusted EBITDA after ~$40M present-value tax benefits; ~10x 2026 est. synergy-adjusted EBITDA.
- Valco Melton: ~650 employees, customers in 80+ countries, ~$145M revenue in 2025.
- Acquired systems business will operate within Graco's Industrial segment.
- CEO Mark Sheahan cites expanded precision adhesive dispensing and quality assurance capabilities globally.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001193125-26-377613
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: GGG
- cik: 0000042888
- company_name: GRACO INC
- filed_at: 2026-09-01T12:30:05+00:00
- event_type: m_and_a
- sentiment: positive
- materiality_score: 0.75
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.75
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 7.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/42888/000119312526377613/0001193125-26-377613-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/42888/000119312526377613/d100947d8k.htm

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