{"url_path":"/sec/grc/8-k/2026-04-27/item-8-01","section_key":"item-8-01","section_title":"Item 8.01 Other Events","topic":"sec","document":{"doc_type":"8-K","doc_date":"2026-04-27","source_url":"https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/42682/0001193125-26-181352-index.html","accession_number":"0001193125-26-181352","cik":"0000042682","ticker":"GRC","issuer_name":"GORMAN RUPP CO","edgar_url":"https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/42682/0001193125-26-181352-index.html","primary_entity_key":"0000042682","primary_entity_name":"GORMAN RUPP CO"},"word_count":52,"has_tables":true,"body_markdown":"## Item 8.01 Other Events\n\nOn April 23, 2026 following the Annual Meeting, the independent Directors serving on the Board of Directors of the Company appointed Donald H. Bullock, Jr. as Lead Independent Director, succeeding M. Ann Harlan. M. Ann Harlan will continue to serve on the Board of Directors of the Company."}