Graco Closes $447M Valco Melton Acquisition at ~14x EBITDA
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Summary
Graco closed its $447 million cash acquisition of Valco Melton, a global adhesive application and quality assurance systems provider, adding approximately $145 million in annual revenue.
Key Events · M&A and Partnerships · GGG
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Valco Melton Acquisition Closed
Graco completed the acquisition of Valco Melton on August 31, 2026, for $447 million in cash, expanding its adhesive application and quality assurance capabilities.
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Transaction Valuation
Net transaction value of approximately $407 million after $40 million present value of expected tax benefits, representing approximately 14x 2025 adjusted EBITDA and 10x 2026 synergy-adjusted EBITDA.
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Revenue and Scale Added
Valco Melton generated approximately $145 million in revenue in 2025, has approximately 650 employees, and serves customers in more than 80 countries.
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Segment Integration
Valco Melton will become part of Graco's Industrial segment, reinforcing Graco's capital allocation strategy and expanding participation in packaging and industrial manufacturing end markets.
Analysis · GGG · Technology
Graco completed its acquisition of Valco Melton for $447 million in cash, a deal that expands its precision adhesive application and quality assurance capabilities. The net transaction value of approximately $407 million after tax benefits represents about 14x 2025 adjusted EBITDA and 10x 2026 synergy-adjusted EBITDA. Valco Melton adds roughly $145 million in annual revenue and 650 employees to Graco's Industrial segment, strengthening its position in packaging and industrial manufacturing end markets.
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