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    Mark W. Sheahan

    President and CEO at GGraco Inc
    Board
    Since June 10, 2021
    Age
    60 years
    Tenure
    Joined Graco in 1995 and held multiple roles including Manager, Treasurer, Vice President and Treasurer, Chief Administrative Officer, Vice President and General Manager of the Applied Fluid Technologies Division, and Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer before becoming President and CEO in June 2021.

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    About

    Mark W. Sheahan is currently 60 years old and has built an extensive career in the industrial manufacturing sector, starting his journey with Graco in 1995.

    Over the course of his tenure, he has progressed through a series of leadership positions beginning as Manager in Treasury Services, advancing to Treasurer, and later taking on roles as Vice President and Treasurer, Chief Administrative Officer, Vice President and General Manager of the Applied Fluid Technologies Division, and Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer. His dedication and leadership were further recognized when he assumed the role of President and CEO on June 10, 2021.

    Beyond his accomplishments at Graco, his influence extends into the broader industrial sphere through his service as a board member for the Tennant Company and Fernweh Group, LLC, reflecting a commitment to advancing industry standards and strategic growth.

    $GGG Performance Under Mark W. Sheahan

    Past Roles

    OrganizationRoleDate RangeDetails
    Graco Inc. (GGG) Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer June 2018 to June 2021 N/A
    Graco Inc. (GGG) Vice President and General Manager, Applied Fluid Technologies Division 2008 to June 2018 N/A
    Graco Inc. (GGG) Chief Administrative Officer 2005 to 2008 N/A
    Graco Inc. (GGG) Vice President and Treasurer 1998 to 2005 N/A
    Graco Inc. (GGG) Manager, Treasury Services Prior to December 1996 N/A

    External Roles

    OrganizationRoleDate RangeDetails
    Tennant Company Director N/AN/A
    Fernweh Group, LLC Board of Managers N/AProvides consulting and investment services in the industrial and industrial-technology sectors

    Fixed Compensation

    Data from  FY 2023
    Component NameAmountPayment ScheduleAdditional Details
    Base Salary$985,000 Annually Fixed annual base salary for the CEO position
    Employee Investment Plan Matching Contribution$9,900 Annually Contribution made as part of the employee investment plan
    Other Perquisites$16,858 Annually Includes long-term disability coverage, financial planning, spousal travel, miscellaneous travel, and an executive physical

    Performance Compensation

    Data from  FY 2023

    Short-Term Incentives (STI)

    Metric/ConditionDetails
    Performance Metrics WeightingCorporate Net Sales: 40%; Corporate Incentive EPS: 60%
    Target Performance Level102% of 2022 actual results
    Threshold Performance Level90% of the 2023 target performance
    Maximum Performance Level105% of the 2023 target performance
    Actual Results (Corporate Net Sales)100%
    Actual Results (Corporate Incentive EPS)113%
    Target Payout (Based on Base Salary)$985,000 (100% of Base Salary)
    Actual Payout$1,299,436 (132% of Base Salary)
    Vesting ScheduleNot applicable (cash incentive paid based on annual performance)
    Evaluation Period2023

    Long-Term Incentives (LTI)

    Metric/ConditionDetails
    Grant DateFebruary 17, 2023
    Number of Options Granted245,530
    Grant Date Fair Value$5,499,872
    Exercise Price$71.47
    Closing Market Price on Grant Date$72.47
    Vesting Schedule25% per year over 4 years starting February 17, 2024
    Expiration DateFebruary 17, 2033
    Performance ConditionStock price appreciation above the grant date fair value
    Plan DetailsNon-qualified stock options under the Graco Inc. 2019 Stock Incentive Plan