Form 4: Schuh Darrell W. reports multiple insider transactions in AOS

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Schuh Darrell W. reported multiple insider transaction types in a Form 4 filing for AOS. The filing lists transactions totaling 3,276 shares at a weighted average price of $79.89 per share. Following the reported transactions, holdings were 3,651 shares.

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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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Schuh Darrell W.

(Last) (First) (Middle)

LOCHINVAR, LLC

300 MADDOX SIMPSON PARKWAY

(Street)

LEBANON TN 37090

(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)
	SVP; President & GM Lochinvar

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
02/13/2026

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
Common Stock	02/13/2026		M		1,460(1)	A	$0	3,651(2)	D
Common Stock	02/13/2026		S		356(3)	D	$79.885	3,295	D

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)	02/13/2026		M			1,460	(4)	(4)	Common Stock	1,460	$0	0	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. Each restricted stock unit represents the right to receive, at settlement, one share of Common Stock. This transaction represents the settlement of restricted stock units in shares of Common Stock on their scheduled vesting date.

2. Mr. Schuh is a participant in the A. O. Smith Dividend Reinvestment Plan ('Plan") and receives a quarterly dividend pursuant to the Plan. The total amount of dividends received was 41 shares of Common Stock.

3. Shares withheld by A. O. Smith Corporation to satisfy tax withholding requirements on vesting of restricted stock units.

4. The restricted stock units were granted on 02/13/2023 under the A. O. Smith Combined Incentive Compensation Plan, a transaction exempt under Rule 16b-3. The restricted stock units became payable in Common Stock on the vesting date of 02/13/2026.

Remarks:

	James F. Stern, Attorney-in-Fact for Darrell W. Schuh	02/17/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did A. O. Smith (AOS) executive Darrell Schuh report?

Darrell W. Schuh reported the vesting and settlement of 1,460 restricted stock units into 1,460 shares of Common Stock on February 13, 2026. These units were originally granted in 2023 under the A. O. Smith Combined Incentive Compensation Plan.

How many A. O. Smith (AOS) shares does Darrell Schuh hold after the reported Form 4 transactions?

After the reported transactions, Darrell W. Schuh directly holds 3,295 shares of A. O. Smith Common Stock. This figure reflects RSU vesting, shares withheld for taxes, and shares accumulated through participation in the company’s Dividend Reinvestment Plan.

Were any A. O. Smith (AOS) shares sold into the market in Darrell Schuh’s Form 4?

The Form 4 shows 356 shares of Common Stock designated as a disposition at $79.885 per share, but the footnotes clarify these shares were withheld by A. O. Smith to satisfy tax withholding obligations on vested restricted stock units, not a discretionary market sale.

What is the origin of the 1,460 restricted stock units in the A. O. Smith (AOS) Form 4?

The 1,460 restricted stock units were granted on February 13, 2023 under the A. O. Smith Combined Incentive Compensation Plan. They became payable in Common Stock on their scheduled vesting date of February 13, 2026, when they were settled one-for-one into shares.

How does the dividend reinvestment plan affect Darrell Schuh’s A. O. Smith (AOS) holdings?

Darrell W. Schuh participates in the A. O. Smith Dividend Reinvestment Plan, receiving quarterly dividends in stock. A footnote notes he received 41 shares of Common Stock through dividend reinvestment, which are included in his reported beneficial ownership.

What role does Darrell W. Schuh hold at A. O. Smith (AOS) in this Form 4 filing?

Darrell W. Schuh is identified as an officer of A. O. Smith, serving as SVP; President & GM Lochinvar. The Form 4 reflects equity compensation and related tax withholding tied to his executive role at the company.