Hayward Holdings (HAYW) director awarded 10,608 restricted stock units in equity grant

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

WALKER LORI A reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

Hayward Holdings, Inc. director Lori A. Walker received a grant of 10,608 restricted stock units as part of her equity compensation. Each unit represents the right to receive one share of common stock. The units vest on the earlier of May 21, 2027 or the company’s 2027 annual stockholder meeting, if she continues serving on the board. Following this award, she holds 59,407 shares directly.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider WALKER LORI A

Role null

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock	10,608	$0.00	--

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 59,407 shares (Direct, null)

Footnotes (1)

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Key Figures

RSU grant size: 10,608 units Post-grant holdings: 59,407 shares Vesting date: Earlier of May 21, 2027 or 2027 annual meeting

3 metrics

RSU grant size 10,608 units Restricted stock units granted to director on May 21, 2026

Post-grant holdings 59,407 shares Common stock directly owned after the award

Vesting date Earlier of May 21, 2027 or 2027 annual meeting Condition for RSU vesting tied to board service

Key Terms

restricted stock units, contingent right, continuous service

3 terms

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"

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).

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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

WALKER LORI A

(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		10,608(1)	A	$0	59,407	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 did Hayward Holdings (HAYW) director Lori A. Walker report in this Form 4?

Lori A. Walker reported receiving 10,608 restricted stock units in Hayward Holdings. These are stock-based awards that convert into common shares when they vest, increasing her equity-based compensation tied to future company performance.

How many Hayward Holdings shares does Lori A. Walker hold after this grant?

After the award, Lori A. Walker holds 59,407 Hayward Holdings shares directly. This figure reflects her position following the 10,608 restricted stock unit grant and shows the equity stake she has aligned with shareholder interests.

When do Lori A. Walker’s 10,608 Hayward Holdings restricted stock units vest?

The 10,608 restricted stock units vest on the earlier of May 21, 2027 or the 2027 annual stockholder meeting. Vesting requires that she remain in continuous service on Hayward Holdings’ board of directors through the applicable vesting date.

What does a restricted stock unit grant mean for Hayward Holdings (HAYW) directors?

A restricted stock unit grant gives directors the right to receive shares in the future, subject to vesting. For Hayward Holdings, this links director compensation to long-term stock performance, encouraging alignment with shareholder value over the vesting period.

Did Lori A. Walker buy or sell Hayward Holdings shares for cash in this Form 4?

No cash market purchase or sale is reported in this Form 4. The filing shows a stock-based award coded as a grant or other acquisition, indicating compensation rather than an open-market trade involving cash consideration.