GRACO INC 8-K

What Happened Graco Inc. (GGG) filed an 8-K on February 13, 2026, announcing that Brett C. Carter notified the board on February 12, 2026, that he will resign as a director effective February 13, 2026. Mr. Carter’s resignation is not due to any disagreement with the company’s management or board; he said the step was taken to allow him to more fully pursue other commitments. Mr. Carter served on Graco’s Audit Committee and Management Organization and Compensation Committee. His board term would have expired at the Company’s 2027 annual meeting of shareholders.

Key Details

• Resignation notice given: February 12, 2026; effective: February 13, 2026.
• Director affected: Brett C. Carter.
• Committees served: Audit Committee; Management Organization and Compensation Committee.
• No disagreement with management cited; no replacement or committee reassignments were announced in the filing.

Why It Matters A director resignation changes board composition and removes an existing member from two key committees, which could require the board to reassign committee roles or appoint a new director. The company did not report any dispute or operational issue tied to the resignation. Investors should watch for subsequent filings or disclosures naming a replacement director or changes to committee memberships, which could signal how the board will restore its prior committee structure.