Additional Proxy Soliciting Materials (definitive) (defa14a)
March 11 2015 - 10:09AM
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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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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Soliciting Material under Rule 14a-12 |
Graco Inc. |
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(Name of person(s) filing proxy statement, if other than the registrant) |
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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 24, 2015.
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Meeting Information |
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GRACO
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Annual |
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For holders as of: |
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February 23, 2015 |
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Date: April
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Time: 1:00
p.m., CT |
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Location: Meeting live via the
Internet-please visit |
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www.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/GGG2015. |
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GRACO INC.
88 11TH AVENUE N.E. MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55413-1894 |
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The company will be
hosting the meeting live via the Internet this year. To attend the meeting via the Internet please visit www.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/GGG2015 and be sure to have the information that is printed in the box marked by the arrow
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You are receiving this communication because you hold shares in the company named above.
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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. |
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 2014 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
(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: 1-800-579-1639
3) By E-mail*: 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
(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 12, 2015 to facilitate timely
delivery. |
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Please Choose One of the Following Voting Methods
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Vote By Internet:
Before The Meeting: Go to www.proxyvote.com. Have the information that is printed in the box marked by the arrow
(located on the following page) available and follow the instructions. During
The Meeting: Go to www.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/GGG2015. Have the information that is printed
in the box marked by the arrow
(located on the following page) available and follow the instructions.
Vote By Mail: You can 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) William J. Carroll |
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1b) Jack W. Eugster |
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1c) R. William Van Sant |
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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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4. Approval of the Graco Inc. 2015 Stock Incentive Plan. |
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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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