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

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

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

Hayward Holdings, Inc. director Kevin D. Brown received an equity award of 10,608 restricted stock units on May 21, 2026. Each unit represents the right to receive one share of common stock at no purchase price, vesting in 2027 if he remains on the board. Following this grant, he holds 3,221,432 shares directly.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider Brown Kevin D.

Role null

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

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 3,221,432 shares (Direct, null)

Footnotes (1)

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Key Figures

RSU grant size: 10,608 units Grant price: $0.00 per unit Post-transaction holdings: 3,221,432 shares +1 more

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

Grant price $0.00 per unit Equity award to director Kevin D. Brown

Post-transaction holdings 3,221,432 shares Total common stock held directly after grant

Vesting date May 21, 2027 Latest possible vesting date for RSUs, subject to earlier 2027 meeting

Key Terms

restricted stock units, contingent right, vesting date, continuous service

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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"

vesting date financial

"The restricted stock units vest on the earlier of (i) May 21, 2027"

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).

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^*

Brown Kevin D.

(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	3,221,432	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:

	Susan Canning, attorney-in-fact	05/26/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider transaction did Hayward Holdings (HAYW) report for Kevin D. Brown?

Hayward Holdings reported that director Kevin D. Brown received 10,608 restricted stock units as an equity award. Each unit can convert into one share of common stock, contingent on meeting the stated vesting conditions tied to his continued board service.

How many shares does Kevin D. Brown hold after this Hayward Holdings (HAYW) grant?

After the reported grant, Kevin D. Brown holds 3,221,432 shares of Hayward Holdings common stock directly. This total includes the impact of the new restricted stock unit award as reflected in the Form 4 insider ownership table.

What are the vesting terms of Kevin D. Brown’s RSU grant at Hayward Holdings (HAYW)?

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

Does Kevin D. Brown pay for the restricted stock units granted by Hayward Holdings (HAYW)?

No, the restricted stock units were granted at a price of $0.00 per unit. Each unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of Hayward Holdings common stock if the vesting conditions related to future board service are satisfied.

What does each restricted stock unit represent in the Hayward Holdings (HAYW) Form 4?

Each restricted stock unit granted to Kevin D. Brown represents a contingent right to receive one share of Hayward Holdings common stock. Settlement occurs upon vesting, provided he continues serving on the company’s board through the specified 2027 vesting date.