Hayward Holdings (NYSE: HAYW) director receives 10,608 restricted stock units

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Silber Lawrence Harris reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

Hayward Holdings, Inc. director Lawrence Harris Silber received an equity award in the form of restricted stock units. He was granted 10,608 restricted stock units, each representing one future share of common stock.

The units vest on the earlier of May 21, 2027 or the date of the company’s 2027 annual stockholders’ meeting, as long as he continues serving on the board through that date. Following this grant, he is reported as holding 67,407 shares of common stock directly.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider Silber Lawrence Harris

Role null

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

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 67,407 shares (Direct, null)

Footnotes (1)

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Key Figures

RSUs granted: 10,608 units Holdings after grant: 67,407 shares Vesting date: May 21, 2027 +1 more

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RSUs granted 10,608 units Restricted stock units granted to director on May 21, 2026

Holdings after grant 67,407 shares Total common stock directly owned following the reported transaction

Vesting date May 21, 2027 Units vest on this date or the 2027 annual meeting, whichever is earlier

Price per unit $0.00 per unit Equity compensation grant, not an open-market purchase

Key Terms

restricted stock units, contingent right, vest, annual meeting of stockholders

4 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"

vest financial

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

A vest is the process by which an employee earns the right to receive certain benefits or ownership interests, such as stock or retirement funds, over time. It’s similar to earning a reward gradually, ensuring that the benefit becomes fully yours only after a set period or meeting specific conditions. This makes it important for investors because it determines when they can actually claim or use those benefits.

annual meeting of stockholders financial

"the date of the 2027 annual meeting of stockholders of the Issuer"

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 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^*

Silber Lawrence Harris

(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	67,407	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 Lawrence Harris Silber report in this Form 4?

Lawrence Harris Silber reported receiving 10,608 restricted stock units of Hayward Holdings common stock as an equity award. These units are a form of compensation, not an open-market purchase, and increase his direct reported holdings to 67,407 shares after the grant.

How many Hayward Holdings (HAYW) shares are covered by the new award?

The award covers 10,608 restricted stock units, each tied to one share of Hayward Holdings common stock. When the units vest, they can settle into the same number of shares, assuming continued board service through the vesting date.

When do Lawrence Harris Silber’s Hayward Holdings (HAYW) restricted stock units vest?

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

Is the Hayward Holdings (HAYW) Form 4 transaction a stock purchase or a grant?

The transaction is a grant of restricted stock units, not an open-market stock purchase. The Form 4 describes it as a grant, award, or other acquisition, with a price per unit of $0.00, reflecting equity compensation rather than cash investment.

How many Hayward Holdings (HAYW) shares does Lawrence Harris Silber hold after this grant?

After the grant, Silber is reported as directly owning 67,407 shares of Hayward Holdings common stock. This figure includes the effect of the 10,608 restricted stock units awarded in the reported transaction, as disclosed in the Form 4 filing.

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

Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of Hayward Holdings common stock. The rights convert into actual shares only upon vesting, which depends on continued board service through the specified vesting date.