Mueller Water (MWA) HR chief Todd Helms to exit, stay briefly as advisor

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Form Type

8-K

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Mueller Water Products disclosed that Todd P. Helms, its Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer, will depart the company effective September 1, 2026. To support an orderly transition, he is expected to enter into a consulting agreement and serve as a senior advisor until September 30, 2026 for a $5,000 consulting fee.

Following his departure, Mr. Helms will receive severance benefits under the company’s existing Executive Severance Plan, previously filed with the SEC as an exhibit to its Form 10-K.

8-K Event Classification

Item 5.02 — Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers

1 item

Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers Governance

Key personnel changes including departures, elections, or appointments of directors and executive officers.

Key Figures

Executive departure effective date: September 1, 2026 Advisory period end date: September 30, 2026 Consulting fee: $5,000

3 metrics

Executive departure effective date September 1, 2026 Todd P. Helms leaves CHRO role

Advisory period end date September 30, 2026 End of senior advisor consulting role

Consulting fee $5,000 Payment for transition services as senior advisor

Key Terms

consulting agreement, senior advisor, Executive Severance Plan, Form 8-K

4 terms

consulting agreement financial

"the Company plans to enter into a customary consulting agreement with Mr. Helms"

senior advisor financial

"he will provide certain transition services as a senior advisor to the Company"

Executive Severance Plan financial

"Mr. Helms will receive severance benefits in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Company’s Executive Severance Plan"

Form 8-K regulatory

"FORM 8-K : June 18, 2026 MUELLER WATER PRODUCTS, INC."

A Form 8-K is a report that companies file with the government to share important news quickly, such as changes in leadership, major business deals, or financial updates. It matters because it helps investors stay informed about significant events that could affect the company's value or stock price.

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06/18/2026 - 05:17 PM

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT

TO SECTION 13 or 15(d) OF THE

SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

DATE OF REPORT (Date of earliest event reported): June 18, 2026

MUELLER WATER PRODUCTS, INC.

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)


Delaware	001-32892	20-3547095
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation or Organization)	(Commission File Number)	(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

1200 Abernathy Road N.E.

Suite 1200

Atlanta, Georgia 30328

(Address of Principal Executive Offices)

(770) 206-4200

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Not Applicable.

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:


☐						Written communication pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

☐						Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

☐						Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240-14d-2(b))

☐						Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240-13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:


Title of each class	Trading Symbol(s)	Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share	MWA	New York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company

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If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.

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Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

Todd P. Helms, Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer of Mueller Water Products, Inc. (the “Company”), will be departing the Company effective September 1, 2026. To ensure an orderly transition, the Company plans to enter into a customary consulting agreement with Mr. Helms whereby he will provide certain transition services as a senior advisor to the Company until September 30, 2026. While serving in this role, Mr. Helms will receive a consulting fee of $5,000. Mr. Helms will receive severance benefits in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Company’s Executive Severance Plan, a copy of which is attached as Exhibit 10.39 to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K, filed on November 19, 2025.

SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, Mueller Water Products, Inc. has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

Dated: June 18, 2026

MUELLER WATER PRODUCTS, INC.

By:

/s/ Chason A. Carroll

Chason A. Carroll

Senior Vice President, General Counsel, Chief Compliance Officer and Corporate Secretary

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

What executive change did Mueller Water Products (MWA) report in this 8-K?

Mueller Water Products reported that Todd P. Helms, Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer, will depart effective September 1, 2026. He will then briefly serve as a senior advisor under a consulting agreement before fully leaving the company.

When will Todd P. Helms leave Mueller Water Products (MWA)?

Todd P. Helms will depart Mueller Water Products as Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer effective September 1, 2026. After this date, he will continue briefly as a senior advisor under a consulting arrangement until September 30, 2026.

Will Todd P. Helms continue working with Mueller Water Products (MWA) after his departure date?

Yes. After his official departure on September 1, 2026, Todd P. Helms is expected to serve as a senior advisor until September 30, 2026 under a customary consulting agreement, providing transition services to support leadership continuity.

What compensation will Todd P. Helms receive in his advisory role at Mueller Water Products (MWA)?

While serving as a senior advisor from September 1 to September 30, 2026, Todd P. Helms will receive a consulting fee of $5,000. This payment is specifically for transition services under the planned consulting agreement with the company.

What severance benefits will Todd P. Helms receive from Mueller Water Products (MWA)?

Todd P. Helms will receive severance benefits in line with Mueller Water Products’ Executive Severance Plan. That plan’s detailed terms are contained in an exhibit to the company’s Form 10-K filed on November 19, 2025 with the SEC.

Filing Exhibits & Attachments

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