Additional Proxy Soliciting Materials (definitive) (defa14a)
March 12 2014 - 1:06PM
Edgar (US Regulatory)
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION
Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
(Amendment No. )
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Registrant
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Preliminary Proxy Statement
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Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2))
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Definitive Proxy Statement
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Definitive Additional Materials
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Soliciting Material under Rule 14a-12
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Graco Inc.
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(Name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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(Name of person(s) filing proxy statement, if other than the registrant)
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Fee computed on table below per Exchange Act Rules 14a-6(i)(4) and 0-11.
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Check box if any part of the fee is offset as provided by Exchange Act Rule 0-11(a)(2) and identify the filing for which the offsetting fee was paid previously. Identify
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*** Exercise Your
Right
to Vote ***
Important Notice Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials for the
Shareholder Meeting to Be Held on April 25, 2014.
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Meeting
Information
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Meeting Type:
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Annual
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GRACO INC.
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For holders as of:
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February 24, 2014
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Date:
April
25, 2014
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Time:
1:00
p.m., CT
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Location:
George Aristides Riverside Center (RI)
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1150 Sibley Street NE
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GRACO INC.
88 11TH AVENUE N.E.
MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55413-1894
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Minneapolis, MN 55413-1894
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You are receiving this communication because you hold shares in the above-named company.
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This is not a ballot. You cannot use this notice to vote these shares. This communication presents only an overview of the more complete proxy materials
that are available to you on the Internet. You may view the proxy materials online at
www.proxyvote.com
or easily request a paper copy (see reverse side).
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We encourage you to access and review all of
the important information contained in the proxy materials before voting.
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See the reverse side of this notice to obtain proxy materials and voting
instructions.
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How to Access the Proxy Materials
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Proxy Materials Available to VIEW or
RECEIVE:
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NOTICE AND PROXY STATEMENT 2013 OVERVIEW AND ANNUAL REPORT
ON FORM 10-K
How to View Online:
Have the information that is printed in the box marked by the arrow
è
(located on the following page) available and visit:
www.proxyvote.com.
How to Request and Receive a PAPER or E-MAIL Copy:
If you want to receive a paper or e-mail copy of these documents, you must request one. There is NO charge for requesting a copy. Please choose one of the following methods to make your request:
1)
By Internet
:
www.proxyvote.com
2)
By Telephone
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1-800-579-1639
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By E-mail*
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sendmaterial@proxyvote.com
* If requesting materials by e-mail, please send a blank e-mail with the information that is printed in the box marked by the
arrow
è
(located on the following page) in the subject line.
Requests, instructions and other inquiries sent to this e-mail address will NOT be forwarded to your investment advisor. Please make the request as instructed above on or before April 13, 2014 to facilitate timely
delivery.
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Please Choose One of the Following Voting Methods
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Vote In Person:
If you intend to vote in person at the meeting, you
will need to request a ballot at the meeting to vote the shares. You will be required to present sufficient proof of ownership of shares at the meeting before you receive a ballot.
Vote By Internet:
To vote now by Internet, go to
www.proxyvote.com.
Have the information that is printed in the box marked by the
arrow
è
(located on the following page) available and follow the instructions.
Vote By Mail:
You may vote by mail by requesting a paper copy of the materials, which will include a proxy card.
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Voting Items
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The Board of Directors recommends that you vote FOR the
following:
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1. Election of Directors
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Nominees
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1a) Patrick J. McHale
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1b) Lee R. Mitau
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1c) Martha A. Morfitt
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The Board of Directors recommends you vote FOR the
following proposals:
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2. Ratification of appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as the Companys independent
registered public accounting firm.
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3. Approval, on an advisory basis, of the compensation paid to our named executive officers
as disclosed in the Proxy Statement.
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NOTE:
In their discretion, the Proxies are
authorized to vote upon such other business as may properly come before the meeting or any adjournment thereof.
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