Graco Inc. Closes Acquisition of Valco Melton

Acquisition expands Graco's capabilities and global reach in precision adhesive application and quality assurance technologies

Graco Inc. (NYSE: GGG), a global leader in fluid and powder handling technologies, today announced it has completed its acquisition of Valco Melton, a global provider of adhesive application and quality assurance systems, for $447 million in cash. When adjusted for the present value of expected tax benefits of approximately $40 million, the net transaction value represents approximately 14x 2025 adjusted EBITDA and approximately 10x 2026 estimated full-year, synergy-adjusted EBITDA.