Edgar Filing: GRACO INC

You are receiving this communication because you hold shares in the above-named company.

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We encourage you to access and review all of the important information contained in the proxy materials before voting.

See the reverse side of this notice to obtain proxy materials and voting instructions.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

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Important Notice Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials for the

Shareholder Meeting to Be Held on April 20, 2012.

Meeting Information

Meeting Type:

Annual

GRACO INC.

For holders as of:

February 21, 2012

Date: April 20, 2012

Time: 1:00 p.m. CT

Location: George Aristides Riverside Center (RI)

1150 Sibley Street NE

Minneapolis, MN 55413-1894

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				Before You Vote

How to Access the Proxy Materials


						Proxy Materials Available to VIEW or RECEIVE:
						NOTICE AND PROXY STATEMENT FORM 10-K 2011 OVERVIEW How to View Online: Have the information that is printed in the box marked by the arrow è (located on the following page) 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 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 6, 2012 to facilitate timely delivery.


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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

The Board of Directors recommends that you vote FOR the following nominees:

Election of Directors

Nominees

01) William J. Carroll

02) Jack W. Eugster

03) R. William Van Sant

The Board of Directors recommends you vote FOR the following proposals:

Ratification of appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm.

Approval, on an advisory basis, of the compensation paid to the named executive officers as disclosed in the Proxy Statement.

Increase in authorized shares for the Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

Incentive Bonus Plan.

The Board of Directors recommends you vote AGAINST the following proposal:

Shareholder proposal to adopt majority voting for the election of directors.

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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