Hayward Holdings (NYSE: HAYW) SVP has 1,236 shares withheld

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Hayward Holdings, Inc. reported a compensation-related share withholding involving senior vice president and chief human resources officer Lewis Raymond Jr. On 2026-08-03, 1,236 shares of common stock were withheld at $15.13 per share to satisfy tax withholding obligations arising from the vesting of restricted stock units. After this tax-withholding disposition, Raymond directly owns 45,970 shares of Hayward Holdings common stock.

Insider Trade Summary

Net Seller: 1,236 shares

Net Sell 1 txn

Insider Lewis Raymond H JR

Role SVP, Chief Human Resources

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Tax Withholding	Common Stock F1	1,236	$15.13	$19K

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 45,970 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

1. F1. Represents shares withheld to satisfy tax withholding obligations arising out of the vesting of restricted stock units.

Key Figures

Shares withheld for taxes: 1,236 shares Per-share value of withheld shares: $15.13 per share Direct holdings after transaction: 45,970 shares

3 metrics

Shares withheld for taxes 1,236 shares Tax-withholding disposition on 2026-08-03 for vested restricted stock units

Per-share value of withheld shares $15.13 per share Value used in tax-withholding disposition on 2026-08-03

Direct holdings after transaction 45,970 shares Common stock directly held by Lewis Raymond Jr. after reported transaction

Key Terms

restricted stock units, tax withholding obligations, vesting

3 terms

restricted stock units financial

"arising out of the vesting of restricted stock units."

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.

tax withholding obligations financial

"to satisfy tax withholding obligations arising out of the vesting"

vesting financial

"arising out of the vesting of restricted stock units."

Vesting is the process by which you earn full ownership of something, like company stock or a retirement benefit, over time. It’s like earning the right to keep a gift piece by piece the longer you stay with a company, making sure employees stay committed before they receive all the benefits.

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FAQ

What insider transaction did HAYW report for Lewis Raymond Jr.?

Hayward Holdings reported that 1,236 shares of common stock for SVP and chief human resources officer Lewis Raymond Jr. were withheld at $15.13 per share on 2026-08-03 to cover tax obligations from vesting restricted stock units.

Was the HAYW insider activity a market sale or tax withholding?

The HAYW insider activity was a tax-withholding disposition, not an open market sale. Shares were withheld to satisfy tax withholding obligations triggered by the vesting of restricted stock units held by Lewis Raymond Jr.

How many HAYW shares were withheld for taxes and at what price?

A total of 1,236 shares of Hayward Holdings common stock were withheld at $15.13 per share. This withholding covered tax obligations arising from the vesting of restricted stock units on 2026-08-03 for executive Lewis Raymond Jr.

How many Hayward Holdings (HAYW) shares does Lewis Raymond Jr. hold after the transaction?

Following the tax-withholding disposition, Lewis Raymond Jr. directly holds 45,970 shares of Hayward Holdings common stock. This figure reflects his reported direct ownership position after 1,236 shares were withheld to cover RSU-related tax obligations.

What role does the reporting person in HAYW’s Form 4 hold?

The reporting person, Lewis Raymond Jr., serves as SVP, Chief Human Resources at Hayward Holdings, Inc. The reported Form 4 transaction relates to his equity compensation, specifically tax withholding on vested restricted stock units.

What does the footnote in the HAYW Form 4 filing explain?

The footnote explains that the 1,236 shares represent stock withheld to satisfy tax withholding obligations resulting from the vesting of restricted stock units, clarifying that the disposition is compensation-related rather than a discretionary stock sale.

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^*

Lewis Raymond H JR

(Last) (First) (Middle)

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)

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	SVP, Chief Human Resources

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
08/03/2026

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	08/03/2026		F		1,236(1)	D	$15.13	45,970	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 shares withheld to satisfy tax withholding obligations arising out of the vesting of restricted stock units.

Remarks:

	/s/ Eifion Jones, attorney-in-fact, SVP, Chief Financial Officer	08/04/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)