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A. O. Smith (AOS) awards 9,485 restricted stock units to its EVP & CFO

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Lauber Charles T reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

A. O. Smith Corporation EVP & CFO Charles T. Lauber received a grant of 9,485 restricted stock units on 02/09/2026 under the A. O. Smith Combined Incentive Compensation Plan. Each unit represents one share of Common Stock payable on the vesting date of 02/09/2029.

Following this award, Lauber beneficially owns 38,500 derivative securities (restricted stock units) in the company, held directly.

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Insider Lauber Charles T
Role EVP & CFO
Type Security Shares Price Value
Grant/Award Restricted Stock Units 9,485 $0.00 --
Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Stock Units — 38,500 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
  1. Each restricted stock unit represents the right to receive, at settlement, one share of Common Stock. The restricted stock units were granted on 02/09/2026 under the A. O. Smith Combined Incentive Compensation Plan, a transaction exempt under Rule 16b-3. The restricted stock units become payable in Common Stock on the vesting date of 02/09/2029.
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SEC Form 4
FORM 4 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940
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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).
Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.
1. Name and Address of Reporting Person*
Lauber Charles T
(Last) (First) (Middle)
A. O. SMITH CORPORATION
11270 WEST PARK PLACE
(Street)
MILWAUKEE WI 53224
(City) (State) (Zip)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
SMITH A O CORP [ AOS ] 		5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
Director 10% Owner
X Officer (give title below) Other (specify below)
EVP & CFO
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
02/09/2026
4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)
 6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
X Form filed by One Reporting Person
Form filed by More than One Reporting Person
Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3) 2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year) 2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year) 3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8) 4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5) 5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4) 6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4) 7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
Code V Amount (A) or (D) Price
Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
(e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3) 2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security 3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year) 3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year) 4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8) 5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5) 6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year) 7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4) 8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5) 9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4) 10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4) 11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
Code V (A) (D) Date Exercisable Expiration Date Title Amount or Number of Shares
Restricted Stock Units $0(1) 02/09/2026 A 9,485 (2) (2) Common Stock 9,485 $0 38,500 D
Explanation of Responses:
1. Each restricted stock unit represents the right to receive, at settlement, one share of Common Stock.
2. The restricted stock units were granted on 02/09/2026 under the A. O. Smith Combined Incentive Compensation Plan, a transaction exempt under Rule 16b-3. The restricted stock units become payable in Common Stock on the vesting date of 02/09/2029.
Remarks:
James F. Stern, Attorney-in-Fact for Charles T. Lauber 02/11/2026
** Signature of Reporting Person Date
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
* If the form is filed by more than one reporting person, see Instruction 4 (b)(v).
** Intentional misstatements or omissions of facts constitute Federal Criminal Violations See 18 U.S.C. 1001 and 15 U.S.C. 78ff(a).
Note: File three copies of this Form, one of which must be manually signed. If space is insufficient, see Instruction 6 for procedure.
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FAQ

What insider transaction did A. O. Smith (AOS) disclose in this Form 4?

A. O. Smith (AOS) disclosed that EVP & CFO Charles T. Lauber received a grant of 9,485 restricted stock units on 02/09/2026. These units convert into Common Stock when they vest on 02/09/2029.

How many restricted stock units did A. O. Smith (AOS) grant to Charles T. Lauber?

A. O. Smith (AOS) granted 9,485 restricted stock units to EVP & CFO Charles T. Lauber. Each unit represents the right to receive one share of Common Stock at settlement, subject to vesting on 02/09/2029 under the company’s incentive plan.

When do the granted restricted stock units for A. O. Smith (AOS) executive Charles T. Lauber vest?

The restricted stock units granted to Charles T. Lauber vest on 02/09/2029. At that time, each unit becomes payable in A. O. Smith Common Stock, as provided under the A. O. Smith Combined Incentive Compensation Plan.

What is the price per share for the restricted stock units granted by A. O. Smith (AOS)?

The restricted stock units granted to Charles T. Lauber have a stated price per unit of $0. This reflects that the award is a compensation grant, not a purchase, made under the A. O. Smith Combined Incentive Compensation Plan.

How many derivative securities does A. O. Smith (AOS) EVP & CFO Charles T. Lauber own after this grant?

After the 9,485 restricted stock unit grant, Charles T. Lauber beneficially owns 38,500 derivative securities. These are restricted stock units linked to A. O. Smith Common Stock and are reported as directly owned.

Under which plan were the A. O. Smith (AOS) restricted stock units granted to Charles T. Lauber?

The restricted stock units granted to Charles T. Lauber were issued under the A. O. Smith Combined Incentive Compensation Plan. The filing notes this award as a transaction exempt under Rule 16b-3 of the securities regulations.