Hayward Holdings (HAYW) awards 13,282 RSUs to engineering chief

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Gallagher Kevin reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

Hayward Holdings, Inc. reported that executive Kevin Gallagher, VP and Chief Engineering Officer, received a grant of 13,282 shares of common stock in the form of restricted stock units at a price of $0.00 per share. Following this equity award, his directly held common stock totaled 38,531 shares.

The restricted stock units were granted under the 2021 Equity Plan and each unit represents the right to receive one share of common stock. The award vests in three equal installments on February 28, 2027, February 28, 2028, and February 28, 2029, if he remains in continuous service through each vesting date.

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^*

Gallagher Kevin

(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)
	VP, Chief Engineering Officer

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
02/27/2026

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	02/27/2026		A		13,282(1)	A	$0	38,531	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 under Hayward Holdings, Inc. 2021 Equity Plan (the "2021 Plan"). 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 in three equal installments, on each of February 28, 2027, February 28, 2028, and February 28, 2029 provided generally that the Reporting Person remains in continuous service with Issuer through the vesting date.

Remarks:

	/s/ Susan Canning, attorney-in-fact	03/03/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

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

Hayward Holdings reported that Kevin Gallagher received a grant of 13,282 restricted stock units. These units are tied to common stock and were awarded at $0.00 per share, reflecting an equity-based compensation grant rather than an open-market purchase or sale.

How many Hayward Holdings (HAYW) shares does Kevin Gallagher hold after this Form 4?

After the reported equity award, Kevin Gallagher beneficially holds 38,531 shares of Hayward Holdings common stock directly. This total includes the newly granted 13,282 restricted stock units, which convert into shares as they vest over the specified schedule.

What are the vesting terms of Kevin Gallagher’s restricted stock units at Hayward Holdings (HAYW)?

The 13,282 restricted stock units vest in three equal installments on February 28, 2027, February 28, 2028, and February 28, 2029. Vesting is generally conditioned on Gallagher’s continued service with Hayward Holdings through each applicable vesting date.

Under which plan were Kevin Gallagher’s Hayward Holdings (HAYW) RSUs granted?

Kevin Gallagher’s restricted stock units were granted under the Hayward Holdings, Inc. 2021 Equity Plan. Each unit represents the contingent right to receive one share of Hayward Holdings common stock with a par value of $0.001 per share when vesting occurs.

Does the Kevin Gallagher Form 4 for Hayward Holdings (HAYW) indicate a stock purchase or sale?

The Form 4 shows an acquisition via grant, not a market purchase or sale. The transaction code is “A,” meaning a grant or award, and the 13,282 restricted stock units were issued at $0.00 per share as part of his equity compensation.