Hayward (NYSE: HAYW) CEO sells 52,389 shares under 10b5-1 plan

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Hayward Holdings President and CEO Kevin Holleran, who is also a director, reported an option exercise and share sale in Hayward Holdings, Inc. common stock. On 02/02/2026 he exercised 52,389 stock options at an exercise price of $1.40 per share, acquiring the same number of common shares.

That same day, he sold 52,389 common shares at a weighted average price of $16.0481 per share, in multiple trades between $15.9700 and $16.1750. These transactions were executed under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted on March 11, 2025. After these transactions, he directly owns 623,540 common shares and 2,409,792 stock options, plus 700 shares held indirectly by a child.

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).

X

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^*

HOLLERAN 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)

X	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	President and CEO

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

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	02/02/2026		M(1)		52,389	A	$1.4	675,929	D
Common Stock	02/02/2026		S(1)		52,389	D	$16.0481(2)	623,540	D
Common Stock								700	I	By Child

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
Stock Options (Right to Buy)	$1.4	02/02/2026		M(1)			52,389	08/12/2021	12/24/2029	Common Stock	52,389	$0	2,409,792	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. The reported transactions on the Form 4 were effected pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted by the Reporting Person on March 11, 2025.

2. The price reported is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions ranging from $15.9700 to $16.1750, inclusive. The Reporting Person undertakes to provide to the Company, any security holder of the Company or the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the range.

Remarks:

	/s/ Susan Canning, attorney-in-fact	02/04/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transactions did Hayward Holdings (HAYW) report for Kevin Holleran?

Hayward Holdings (HAYW) reported that President and CEO Kevin Holleran exercised 52,389 stock options at $1.40 and sold 52,389 common shares at a weighted average price of $16.0481, all on February 2, 2026, under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 plan.

How many Hayward Holdings (HAYW) shares does CEO Kevin Holleran own after this Form 4?

After the reported transactions, CEO Kevin Holleran directly owns 623,540 shares of Hayward Holdings (HAYW) common stock and 2,409,792 stock options. In addition, 700 shares are held indirectly, reported as owned by a child, reflecting both direct and indirect beneficial ownership positions.

What prices were involved in Kevin Holleran’s Hayward Holdings (HAYW) trades?

Kevin Holleran exercised stock options at an exercise price of $1.40 per share and sold 52,389 Hayward Holdings (HAYW) shares at a weighted average price of $16.0481, with individual sale prices ranging from $15.9700 to $16.1750 in multiple transactions on February 2, 2026.

Was Kevin Holleran’s Hayward Holdings (HAYW) share sale under a Rule 10b5-1 plan?

Yes. The reported Hayward Holdings (HAYW) transactions were effected under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted by Kevin Holleran on March 11, 2025. Such plans pre-schedule trades, allowing insiders to systematically sell shares over time according to predetermined instructions.

What type of derivative security did Kevin Holleran hold in Hayward Holdings (HAYW)?

Kevin Holleran held stock options, described as a “Stock Options (Right to Buy)” derivative security, with an exercise price of $1.40 per share. After exercising 52,389 options on February 2, 2026, he still beneficially owns 2,409,792 stock options in Hayward Holdings (HAYW).

How is indirect ownership reported for Hayward Holdings (HAYW) in this Form 4?

The Form 4 shows 700 Hayward Holdings (HAYW) common shares reported as indirectly owned “By Child.” This indicates beneficial ownership through a family member, separate from the 623,540 shares and 2,409,792 stock options that are reported as directly owned by Kevin Holleran.