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Pentair (PNR) CFO logs performance share settlement and tax share surrender

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PENTAIR plc executive vice president and chief financial officer Robert P. Fishman reported equity compensation-related share movements. He acquired 28,586 common shares at $0.00 per share through settlement of performance share units for a performance period ended December 31, 2025, after the Compensation Committee certified results on February 23, 2026.

To cover taxes on this settlement, 13,675 common shares were disposed of at $101.66 per share through share surrender, not an open-market sale. Following these transactions, he directly held 82,623 common shares and 5,278.875 restricted stock units, which include shares accumulated under a dividend reinvestment plan.

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Insider Fishman Robert P
Role EVP & Chief Financial Officer
Type Security Shares Price Value
Grant/Award Common Shares 28,586 $0.00 --
Tax Withholding Common Shares 13,675 $101.66 $1.39M
holding Common Shares - Restricted Stock Units -- -- --
Holdings After Transaction: Common Shares — 96,298 shares (Direct); Common Shares - Restricted Stock Units — 5,278.875 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
  1. Reflects the settlement of performance share units in shares earned for the performance period ended December 31, 2025. The Compensation Committee certified the achievement of the performance goals on February 23, 2026. Shares surrendered to pay taxes applicable to settlement of performance share units. End-of-period holdings include shares acquired under a dividend reinvestment plan in exempt transactions not required to be reported pursuant to Section 16(a).
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).
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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person*
Fishman Robert P

(Last) (First) (Middle)
5500 WAYZATA BLVD.
SUITE 900

(Street)
GOLDEN VALLEY MN 55416

(City) (State) (Zip)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
PENTAIR plc [ PNR ]
5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
Director 10% Owner
X Officer (give title below) Other (specify below)
EVP & Chief Financial Officer
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
02/23/2026
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 Shares 02/23/2026 A(1) 28,586 A $0 96,298 D
Common Shares 02/23/2026 F(2) 13,675 D $101.66 82,623 D
Common Shares - Restricted Stock Units 5,278.875(3) 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. Reflects the settlement of performance share units in shares earned for the performance period ended December 31, 2025. The Compensation Committee certified the achievement of the performance goals on February 23, 2026.
2. Shares surrendered to pay taxes applicable to settlement of performance share units.
3. End-of-period holdings include shares acquired under a dividend reinvestment plan in exempt transactions not required to be reported pursuant to Section 16(a).
/s/ John K. Wilson, Attorney-in-Fact for Robert P. Fishman 02/25/2026
** Signature of Reporting Person Date
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FAQ

What insider transactions did PENTAIR (PNR) CFO Robert P. Fishman report?

Robert P. Fishman reported settlement of performance share units into 28,586 common shares and a related tax-withholding disposition of 13,675 shares. These movements reflect equity compensation and tax payments rather than open-market buying or selling activity by the PENTAIR chief financial officer.

How many PENTAIR (PNR) shares did the CFO acquire through performance share units?

The CFO acquired 28,586 PENTAIR common shares at $0.00 per share upon settlement of previously granted performance share units. These shares were earned for a performance period ending December 31, 2025, after the Compensation Committee certified achievement of the applicable performance goals on February 23, 2026.

Why were 13,675 PENTAIR (PNR) shares disposed of in the Form 4 filing?

The 13,675 PENTAIR shares were surrendered to pay taxes due on the settlement of performance share units. This tax-withholding disposition, at a price of $101.66 per share, represents shares delivered for tax obligations rather than an open-market sale initiated for portfolio or valuation reasons.

What are Robert P. Fishman’s PENTAIR (PNR) holdings after these transactions?

After the reported transactions, Robert P. Fishman directly held 82,623 PENTAIR common shares and 5,278.875 restricted stock units. The end-of-period holdings include additional shares accumulated under a dividend reinvestment plan in exempt transactions that are not individually reportable under Section 16(a) rules.

Do the PENTAIR (PNR) Form 4 transactions involve open-market buying or selling by the CFO?

The Form 4 shows equity compensation settlement and tax withholding, not open-market trading. Shares were acquired through performance share unit settlement and disposed of via share surrender to pay taxes, meaning the activity is compensation-driven rather than discretionary buying or selling in the open market.