Waters (NYSE: WAT) SVP reports RSU tax withholding of 38 shares

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Waters Corporation senior vice president Robert L. Carpio III reported a small insider transaction involving company common stock. On February 5, 2026, 38 shares were withheld by Waters to cover tax obligations tied to the vesting of previously reported restricted stock units at $376.89 per share. After this tax withholding, Carpio beneficially owns 2,618 shares of Waters common stock directly.

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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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Carpio Robert L III

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O WATERS CORPORATION

34 MAPLE STREET

(Street)

MILFORD MA 01757

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
WATERS CORP /DE/ [ WAT ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	SVP, Waters Division

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
02/05/2026

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	02/05/2026		F		38(1)	D	$376.89	2,618	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 shares of common stock withheld by the Issuer to satisfy tax withholding obligations in connection with the vesting and settlement of previously reported restricted stock units.

	/s/ Michael Lynn, attorney-in-fact for Robert L. Carpio III	02/06/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did Waters (WAT) report for Robert L. Carpio III?

Waters reported that Robert L. Carpio III had 38 shares of common stock withheld on February 5, 2026. The company used these shares to satisfy tax withholding obligations from vesting restricted stock units previously reported in earlier disclosures.

How many Waters (WAT) shares does Robert L. Carpio III own after this transaction?

After the February 5, 2026 transaction, Robert L. Carpio III beneficially owns 2,618 shares of Waters common stock. These shares are reported as directly owned, following the withholding of 38 shares to cover associated tax obligations on vesting restricted stock units.

What does the transaction code "F" mean in this Waters (WAT) Form 4 filing?

The filing uses transaction code “F” for the February 5, 2026 event, indicating a tax-related transaction. The footnote explains that 38 shares were withheld by Waters to satisfy tax withholding obligations tied to the vesting and settlement of restricted stock units.

Was the Waters (WAT) SVP’s transaction an open market sale of shares?

The filing indicates the transaction was not an open market sale. Instead, 38 shares were withheld by Waters Corporation to cover tax withholding obligations arising from the vesting and settlement of previously reported restricted stock units awarded to the senior vice president.

What role does Robert L. Carpio III hold at Waters (WAT)?

Robert L. Carpio III is reported as an officer of Waters Corporation, serving as Senior Vice President of the Waters Division. His status is explicitly marked as an officer, not a director or 10% owner, in the ownership section of the Form 4 filing.

At what price were the withheld Waters (WAT) shares valued in the Form 4?

The 38 shares of Waters common stock withheld on February 5, 2026 were valued at $376.89 per share. This per-share value is listed in the transaction table for the tax withholding related to the vesting and settlement of restricted stock units.