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    CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT:	20210615
    ITEM INFORMATION:		Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement
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    ITEM INFORMATION:		Regulation FD Disclosure
    ITEM INFORMATION:		Financial Statements and Exhibits
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    DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20210617

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    		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			BRADY CORP
    		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000746598
    		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	MISCELLANEOUS MANUFACTURING INDUSTRIES [3990]
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    		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			WI
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    	BUSINESS ADDRESS:
    		STREET 1:		6555 W GOOD HOPE RD
    		STREET 2:		P O BOX 571
    		CITY:			MILWAUKEE
    		STATE:			WI
    		ZIP:			53201-0571
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    		STREET 1:		6555 GOOD HOPE RD
    		CITY:			MILWAUKEE
    		STATE:			WI
    		ZIP:			53223

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