Hayward (NYSE: HAYW) SVP has 1,611 shares withheld to cover taxes

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Hayward Holdings, Inc. senior vice president and chief human resources officer Raymond H. Lewis Jr. reported a tax-related share disposition. On the vesting of restricted stock units, 1,611 shares of common stock valued at $16.00 per share were withheld to satisfy tax obligations. After this withholding, he directly owns 48,809 common 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^*

Lewis Raymond H JR

(Last) (First) (Middle)

HAYWARD HOLDINGS, INC.

1415 VANTAGE PARK DRIVE, SUITE 400

(Street)

CHARLOTTE NC 28203

(City) (State) (Zip)

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

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
03/02/2026

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	03/02/2026		F		1,611(1)	D	$16	48,809	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/ Susan Canning, attorney-in-fact	03/04/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did Hayward (HAYW) report for Raymond H. Lewis Jr.?

Hayward reported that Raymond H. Lewis Jr. had 1,611 common shares withheld to cover tax obligations from vesting restricted stock units. This is a tax-withholding disposition under code F, not an open market sale, and reflects routine equity compensation administration.

How many Hayward (HAYW) shares were involved in the latest Form 4?

The filing shows 1,611 shares of Hayward common stock were withheld at $16.00 per share. These shares satisfied tax withholding obligations tied to restricted stock unit vesting, rather than being bought or sold on the open market by the executive.

Does the Hayward (HAYW) Form 4 indicate an open market sale by the executive?

No, the Form 4 reports a tax-withholding disposition, not an open market sale. Shares were retained by the company to cover taxes triggered by restricted stock unit vesting, a common administrative step in equity compensation programs for executives.

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

Following the tax-withholding event, Raymond H. Lewis Jr. directly owns 48,809 shares of Hayward common stock. This figure reflects his remaining stake after 1,611 shares were withheld to satisfy tax liabilities tied to restricted stock unit vesting.

What does transaction code F mean in Hayward (HAYW) insider filings?

Transaction code F indicates shares used to pay an exercise price or tax liability. In this case, 1,611 shares were withheld at $16.00 per share to satisfy tax obligations from restricted stock unit vesting, rather than representing a discretionary buy or sell trade.