A. O. Smith (AOS) SVP Carver awarded 2,560 restricted stock units

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Carver Samuel M. reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

A. O. Smith Corporation senior vice president of global operations Samuel M. Carver received a grant of derivative equity on 02/09/2026. He was awarded 2,560 restricted stock units, each representing one future share of common stock, under the A. O. Smith Combined Incentive Compensation Plan.

The restricted stock units are scheduled to vest and become payable in common stock on 02/09/2029. Following this grant, Carver directly holds 10,525 derivative securities tied to A. O. Smith common stock.

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^*

Carver Samuel M.

(Last) (First) (Middle)

A. O. SMITH CORPORATION

44 VANTAGE WAY

(Street)

NASHVILLE TN 37228

(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 - Global Operations

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	(1)	02/09/2026		A		2,560		(2)	(2)	Common Stock	2,560	$0	10,525	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 Samuel M. Carver	02/11/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did AOS executive Samuel M. Carver report?

Samuel M. Carver reported receiving a grant of 2,560 restricted stock units in A. O. Smith Corporation. These units are a form of stock-based compensation that convert into common shares upon vesting, aligning the executive’s interests with long-term shareholder value.

When do Samuel M. Carver’s new AOS restricted stock units vest?

The restricted stock units granted to Samuel M. Carver on 02/09/2026 become payable in A. O. Smith common stock on the vesting date of 02/09/2029. Vesting ties compensation to continued service and company performance over a multi‑year period.

How many AOS derivative securities does Samuel M. Carver hold after this Form 4?

After the reported grant, Samuel M. Carver beneficially owns 10,525 derivative securities related to A. O. Smith common stock. This figure includes the newly awarded 2,560 restricted stock units and reflects his direct derivative equity position as disclosed in the filing.

What does each AOS restricted stock unit granted to Samuel M. Carver represent?

Each restricted stock unit reported in the filing represents the right to receive one share of A. O. Smith common stock at settlement. Upon vesting, these units convert into actual shares, turning the deferred award into direct equity ownership for the executive.

Under which plan were Samuel M. Carver’s AOS restricted stock units granted?

The 2,560 restricted stock units were granted under the A. O. Smith Combined Incentive Compensation Plan. The filing notes this is a transaction exempt under Rule 16b‑3, which is a common framework for equity compensation to officers and directors.

What is the transaction code used in Samuel M. Carver’s AOS Form 4?

The filing uses transaction code “A”, described as a grant, award, or other acquisition. This indicates Carver acquired the restricted stock units as part of a compensation award, rather than through an open‑market purchase or sale of A. O. Smith shares.