Hayward Holdings (HAYW) director Felice receives 16,094 restricted stock units

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Felice Stephen J reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

Hayward Holdings, Inc. director Stephen J. Felice received an equity grant in the form of restricted stock units. He was awarded 16,094 RSUs, each representing one share of Hayward common stock at no cash cost.

The RSUs vest on the earlier of May 21, 2027 or the date of Hayward’s 2027 annual stockholders’ meeting, as long as he continues serving on the board through that date. Following this grant, Felice’s direct holdings total 364,333 shares of common stock.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider Felice Stephen J

Role null

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock	16,094	$0.00	--

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 364,333 shares (Direct, null)

Footnotes (1)

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Key Figures

RSUs granted: 16,094 units Grant price: $0.00 per share Post-transaction holdings: 364,333 shares +1 more

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RSUs granted 16,094 units Restricted stock units awarded to director on May 21, 2026

Grant price $0.00 per share Non-cash equity compensation grant price

Post-transaction holdings 364,333 shares Common stock directly held after the grant

Vesting date May 21, 2027 Latest vesting date for the RSUs, subject to earlier 2027 meeting

Key Terms

restricted stock units, contingent right, continuous service, annual meeting of stockholders

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restricted stock units financial

"Represents restricted stock units granted to the Reporting Person."

Restricted stock units are a type of company reward where employees are promised shares of stock, but they only fully own these shares after meeting certain conditions, like staying with the company for a set time. They matter because they can become valuable assets and are often used to motivate employees to help the company succeed.

contingent right financial

"Each restricted stock unit represents the contingent right to receive one share"

continuous service financial

"provided that the Reporting Person remains in continuous service with the Issuer's board"

annual meeting of stockholders financial

"the date of the 2027 annual meeting of stockholders of the Issuer"

Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

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^*

Felice Stephen J

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O HAYWARD HOLDINGS, INC.

1415 VANTAGE PARK DRIVE, SUITE 400

(Street)

CHARLOTTE NORTH CAROLINA 28203

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Hayward Holdings, Inc. [ HAYW ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

X	Director		10% Owner
	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
05/21/2026

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

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	05/21/2026		A		16,094(1)	A	$0	364,333	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

Explanation of Responses:

1. Represents restricted stock units granted to the Reporting Person. Each restricted stock unit represents the contingent right to receive one share of the Issuer's common stock, par value $0.001 per share. The restricted stock units vest on the earlier of (i) May 21, 2027 and (ii) the date of the 2027 annual meeting of stockholders of the Issuer, provided that the Reporting Person remains in continuous service with the Issuer's board of directors through the vesting date.

Remarks:

	/s/ Susan Canning, attorney-in-fact	05/26/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider transaction did Hayward Holdings (HAYW) director Stephen J. Felice report?

Stephen J. Felice reported receiving a grant of 16,094 restricted stock units of Hayward common stock. These units are part of his equity compensation as a director and were acquired at no cash cost, reflecting non-cash stock-based compensation rather than an open-market purchase.

How many Hayward Holdings (HAYW) shares does Stephen J. Felice hold after this Form 4?

After the reported grant, Stephen J. Felice directly holds 364,333 shares of Hayward common stock. This total includes the impact of the 16,094 restricted stock units awarded, providing investors with an updated snapshot of his direct equity position in the company.

What are the vesting terms of Stephen J. Felice’s 16,094 Hayward restricted stock units?

The 16,094 restricted stock units vest on the earlier of May 21, 2027 or the 2027 Hayward annual stockholders’ meeting date. Vesting requires Felice to remain in continuous service on the company’s board until that vesting date, aligning director incentives with long-term performance.

Did Stephen J. Felice buy Hayward (HAYW) shares on the open market in this Form 4?

No, the Form 4 shows a grant of 16,094 restricted stock units at a price per share of $0.00. This indicates a compensation-related award from Hayward Holdings, not an open-market purchase, and therefore involves no direct cash outlay by the director for these units.

What does the restricted stock unit grant mean for Hayward Holdings (HAYW) governance?

The grant of 16,094 restricted stock units to director Stephen J. Felice ties part of his compensation to Hayward’s share performance. The units vest only if he remains on the board through 2027, supporting longer-term alignment between director incentives and shareholder interests over that period.