Director — Richard B. Lewis: The filing discloses the appointment of a new director to the board and audit committee, which is a routine governance event rather than an executive departure.

Director — Mr. Steven B. Hedlund: Steven B. Hedlund was appointed as a director and will serve on the Audit Committee and Management Organization and Compensation Committee.

Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer — Sanjiv Gupta: Sanjiv Gupta was appointed as the new Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, succeeding David M. Lowe who is retiring.

Director — Brett C. Carter: Mr. Carter resigned from the Board to pursue other commitments.

Results of Operations and Financial Condition On January 26, 2026, Graco Inc. issued a press release to report the Company’s results of operations and financial condition for the year ended December 26, 2025. A copy of this press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 hereto and is incorporated herein by reference.

Director — Andrea (Andi) H. Simon: The filing discloses the appointment of a new director to the board, which is a routine governance event and not a departure of a senior executive.

Results of Operations and Financial Condition On January 27, 2025, Graco Inc. issued a press release to report the Company’s results of operations and financial condition for the year ended December 27, 2024. A copy of this press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 hereto and is incorporated herein by reference.

Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement Amendment No. 3 to Amended and Restated Credit Agreement On October 25, 2024, Graco Inc. (the “Company”) entered into an Amendment No. 3 to Amended and Restated Credit Agreement (the “Amendment”) that amends its Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated as of March 25, 2021, entered into with U.S. Bank National Association, as administrative agent and a lender, and the other lenders that are parties thereto (as previously amended, restated, supple…

President, EMEA — Caroline M. Chambers: The departure of a regional President (EMEA) is a genuine loss of a senior executive, but it is part of a planned organizational redesign rather than a sudden crisis, making it neutral in direction and medium in materiality.

President — Christian E. Rothe: The President of a major business division announced a planned resignation effective in the near future, representing a genuine executive departure but with a notice period that mitigates immediate shock.

Director — Lee R. Mitau: The filing reports the routine retirement of two directors at the annual meeting and the approval of a standard stock incentive plan amendment, with no indication of a sudden executive departure or negative signal.

Director — Lee R. Mitau: The filing discloses the routine retirement of two directors due to age and term expiration, with one role being filled by an internal appointment, representing standard board turnover rather than a sudden executive loss.

Results of Operations and Financial Condition On January 29, 2024, Graco Inc. issued a press release to report the Company’s results of operations and financial condition for the year ended December 29, 2023. A copy of this press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 hereto and is incorporated herein by reference.

President — Dale D. Johnson: The President of a major division is retiring with a named successor and a transition role, indicating an orderly succession rather than a sudden loss of leadership.

President — Jeffrey P. Johnson: The filing explicitly states the 'Departure' of the President of a major division who is a named executive officer, indicating a loss of senior management.

Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement Amendment No. 2 to Amended and Restated Credit Agreement On June 8, 2023, Graco Inc. (the “Company”) entered into an Amendment No. 2 to Amended and Restated Credit Agreement (the “Amendment”) that amends its Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated as of March 25, 2021, entered into with U.S. Bank National Association, as administrative agent and a lender, and the other lenders that are parties thereto (as previously amended, restated, supplement…

Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement Amendment No. 1 to Amended and Restated Credit Agreement On May 23, 2023, Graco Inc. (the “Company”) entered into an Amendment No. 1 to Amended and Restated Credit Agreement (the “Amendment”) that amends its Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated as of March 25, 2021, entered into with U.S. Bank National Association, as administrative agent and a lender, and the other lenders that are parties thereto (the “Credit Agreement”). The Amendment amen…

Director — Heather L. Anfang: The filing discloses the appointment of a new director to the board, which is a routine governance event and not a departure of a senior executive.

Principal Accounting Officer — Christopher D. Knutson: The filing discloses the internal promotion of Christopher D. Knutson to Executive Vice President and Principal Accounting Officer, replacing Kathryn L. Schoenrock who is moving to a CTO role.

Results of Operations and Financial Condition On January 30, 2023, Graco Inc. issued a press release to report the Company’s results of operations and financial condition for the year ended December 30, 2022. A copy of this press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 hereto and is incorporated herein by reference.

Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement. On December 16, 2022, Graco Inc. (the “Company”) entered into a First Amendment to Master Note Agreement (the “Amendment”) that amends its Master Note Agreement dated January 29, 2020 (as amended, the “Note Agreement”) with NYL Investors LLC (“New York Life”). The Amendment extends the period in which the Company may issue, and affiliates of New York Life may purchase, the Company’s senior notes (the “Shelf Notes”) from January 29, 2023 to December…

Director — Emily C. White: The filing discloses the resignation of a non-executive director for personal reasons and the simultaneous appointment of a replacement, which is a routine board composition change rather than a loss of senior management.

Results of Operations and Financial Condition On January 31, 2022, Graco Inc. issued a press release to report the Company’s results of operations and financial condition for the year ended December 31, 2021. A copy of this press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 hereto and is incorporated herein by reference.

CEO — Mark W. Sheahan: The filing discloses a stock option grant to Mark W. Sheahan in connection with his appointment as President and CEO, which is a succession event rather than a departure.

CFO — David M. Lowe: The filing announces the internal promotion of David M. Lowe to CFO to succeed Mark W. Sheahan, who is moving to CEO, representing an orderly succession rather than a loss of executive talent.