Graco Inc. reported unaudited consolidated earnings results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2012. For the quarter, the company reported net sales of $253,678,000 against $215,594,000 for the same period last year. Operating earnings were $57,902,000 against $47,388,000 for the same period last year. Earnings before income taxes were $58,662,000 against $43,724,000 for the same period last year. Net earnings were $42,262,000 or $0.68 per diluted share against $30,424,000 or $0.50 per diluted share for the same period last year.

For the year, the company reported net sales of $1,012,456,000 against $895,283,000 for the same period last year. Operating earnings were $224,677,000 against $219,514,000 for the same period last year. Earnings before income taxes were $217,326,000 against $209,728,000 for the same period last year. Net earnings were $149,126,000 or $2.42 per diluted share against $142,328,000 or $2.32 per diluted share for the same period last year. Net cash provided by operating activities was $189,682,000 against $162,044,000 for the same period last year. Property, plant and equipment additions were $18,234,000 against $23,854,000 for the same period last year.