Hayward Holdings (NYSE: HAYW) VP has 1,132 shares withheld for taxes

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Hayward Holdings, Inc. executive Kevin Gallagher, Vice President and Chief Engineering Officer, reported a disposition of 1,132 shares of Common Stock on August 3, 2026. The shares were withheld to satisfy tax obligations from vesting restricted stock units, and he now directly holds 35,924 shares.

Insider Trade Summary

Net Seller: 1,132 shares

Net Sell 1 txn

Insider Gallagher Kevin

Role VP, Chief Engineering Officer

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Tax Withholding	Common Stock F1	1,132	$15.13	$17K

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 35,924 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: 1,132 shares Per-share value for withholding: $15.13 per share Shares owned after transaction: 35,924 shares

3 metrics

Shares withheld for taxes 1,132 shares Common Stock withheld to satisfy tax withholding obligations on 2026-08-03

Per-share value for withholding $15.13 per share Value used in the tax-withholding disposition on 2026-08-03

Shares owned after transaction 35,924 shares Direct beneficial ownership following the August 3, 2026 transaction

Key Terms

restricted stock units, tax withholding obligations, Common Stock

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

"Represents shares withheld to satisfy tax withholding obligations arising"

Common Stock financial

"The reported security is Common Stock of Hayward Holdings, Inc."

Common stock represents ownership shares in a company, giving investors a stake in its success and a say in important decisions through voting rights. It is the most common type of stock traded on markets and can provide income through dividends, as well as potential for value growth. For investors, holding common stock means sharing in the company’s profits and risks.

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FAQ

What insider transaction did Kevin Gallagher report at Hayward Holdings (HAYW)?

Kevin Gallagher reported a tax-withholding disposition of Hayward Holdings Common Stock. On August 3, 2026, 1,132 shares were withheld to cover taxes triggered by vesting restricted stock units, reducing his direct holdings to 35,924 shares.

How many Hayward Holdings (HAYW) shares were withheld and at what price?

A total of 1,132 shares of Hayward Holdings Common Stock were withheld. The shares were valued at $15.13 per share for this tax-withholding transaction related to the vesting of restricted stock units.

Why were Kevin Gallagher’s HAYW shares disposed of in this Form 4?

The disposition reflects shares withheld to satisfy tax withholding obligations. These taxes arose from the vesting of restricted stock units, so the event is not an open-market sale but a settlement of tax liabilities using company stock.

How many Hayward Holdings (HAYW) shares does Kevin Gallagher own after the transaction?

After the tax-withholding disposition, Kevin Gallagher directly owns 35,924 shares of Hayward Holdings Common Stock. This figure represents his reported beneficial ownership following the August 3, 2026 restricted stock unit vesting event.

Was Kevin Gallagher’s HAYW insider transaction under a Rule 10b5-1 plan?

The filing’s Rule 10b5-1 checkbox is not marked as affirmative, indicating the transaction was not reported as being executed under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan, but instead as shares withheld for tax on RSU vesting.

What role does Kevin Gallagher hold at Hayward Holdings (HAYW)?

Kevin Gallagher serves as Vice President and Chief Engineering Officer at Hayward Holdings. His Form 4 filing reports a routine tax-withholding share disposition tied to the vesting of his restricted stock unit awards.

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^*

Gallagher Kevin

(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)
	VP, Chief Engineering Officer

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		1,132(1)	D	$15.13	35,924	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)