Watts Water (WTS) shareholders approve directors, executive pay and KPMG auditor

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Watts Water Technologies, Inc. reported the results of its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders. Shareholders elected nine directors to serve until the 2027 annual meeting, with each nominee receiving strong support based on the votes cast.

Stockholders approved, on an advisory basis, the compensation of the company’s named executive officers, with 82,418,117 votes for and 1,393,242 against, representing 98.2% of votes present or represented by proxy and entitled to vote. They also ratified the appointment of KPMG LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026, with 82,385,073 votes for and 2,506,809 against, or 97.0% support.

8-K Event Classification

Item 5.07 — Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

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Item 5.07 Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders Governance

Results of a shareholder vote on proposals at an annual or special meeting.

Key Figures

Say-on-pay support: 82,418,117 votes for Say-on-pay opposition: 1,393,242 votes against Say-on-pay approval rate: 98.2% support +3 more

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Say-on-pay support 82,418,117 votes for Advisory vote on named executive officer compensation

Say-on-pay opposition 1,393,242 votes against Advisory vote on named executive officer compensation

Say-on-pay approval rate 98.2% support Votes present or represented by proxy and entitled to vote

Auditor ratification support 82,385,073 votes for Ratification of KPMG LLP as auditor for 2026

Auditor ratification opposition 2,506,809 votes against Ratification of KPMG LLP as auditor for 2026

Auditor ratification approval rate 97.0% support Votes present or represented by proxy and entitled to vote

Key Terms

broker non-votes, advisory vote, independent registered public accounting firm, Annual Meeting of Stockholders

4 terms

broker non-votes financial

"Number of broker non-votes: 996,522"

Broker non-votes occur when a brokerage firm is unable to vote on a shareholder’s behalf during a company election or decision because the shareholder has not given specific voting instructions, and the broker is not allowed or chooses not to vote on certain matters. They are important because they can affect the outcome of votes, especially when the results are close, by effectively reducing the total number of votes cast.

advisory vote financial

"The results of the non-binding advisory vote on the compensation"

An advisory vote is a shareholder poll that expresses investors’ approval or concern about a company’s policy, executive pay, board decisions or other governance matters but does not legally force the company to act. Think of it like a customer survey: it signals investor sentiment and can pressure management to change course, so investors watch the result as a guide to future governance, risk and potential shifts in strategy.

independent registered public accounting firm financial

"ratification of the appointment of KPMG LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm"

An independent registered public accounting firm is an outside accounting company officially registered with the government regulator to examine and report on a public company's financial records and controls. Investors treat its reports like an impartial inspector’s certificate — they add credibility to financial statements, help spot errors or misleading claims, and reduce the risk that shareholders are relying on unchecked or biased numbers.

Annual Meeting of Stockholders financial

"The 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders of Watts Water Technologies, Inc."

Understanding 8-K Material Events →

05/20/2026 - 03:33 PM

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): May 19, 2026

WATTS WATER TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)


Delaware	001-11499	04-2916536
(State or Other Jurisdiction	(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer
of Incorporation)		Identification No.)

815 Chestnut Street, North Andover, Massachusetts 01845

(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)

(978) 688-1811

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

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 (see General Instruction A.2. below):

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

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☐ 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

Class A Common Stock, par value $0.10 per share

WTS

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 ☐

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. ☐

Item 5.07Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

(a)The 2026 Annual Meeting (the “2026 Annual Meeting”) of Watts Water Technologies, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “Company”), was held on Tuesday, May 19, 2026.

(b)The results of the voting on the proposals considered at the 2026 Annual Meeting were as follows:

Proposal 1: Election of Directors

Each of the following nine persons was elected as a Director of the Company for a term expiring at the Company's 2027 Annual Meeting of Stockholders and until such Director's successor is duly elected and qualified.

The voting results were as follows:


Nominee	Votes For	Votes Withheld	Broker Non-Votes
Rebecca J. Boll	75,774,110	8,143,526	996,522
Michael J. Dubose	72,264,976	11,652,660	996,522
David A. Dunbar	75,522,888	8,394,748	996,522
Kenneth Napolitano	75,771,070	8,146,566	996,522
Joseph T. Noonan	83,167,474	750,162	996,522
Robert J. Pagano, Jr.	82,158,306	1,759,330	996,522
Merilee Raines	75,424,649	8,492,987	996,522
Joseph W. Reitmeier	75,648,010	8,269,626	996,522
Suzanne L. Stefany	82,655,890	1,261,746	996,522

Proposal 2: Advisory Vote on Named Executive Officer Compensation

The results of the non-binding advisory vote on the compensation paid to the Company’s named executive officers were as follows:


	Number of votes cast for the proposal:	82,418,117
	Number of votes cast against the proposal:	1,393,242
	Number of abstentions:	106,277
	Number of broker non-votes:	996,522

Proposal 2, having received the affirmative vote of the holders of 98.2% of the votes present or represented by proxy and entitled to vote at the 2026 Annual Meeting, was approved on an advisory basis.

Proposal 3: Ratification of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

The votes regarding the ratification of the appointment of KPMG LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026 were as follows:


	Number of votes cast for the proposal:	82,385,073
	Number of votes cast against the proposal:	2,506,809
	Number of abstentions:	22,276
	Number of broker non-votes:	0

Proposal 3, having received the affirmative vote of the holders of 97.0% of the votes present or represented by proxy and entitled to vote at the 2026 Annual Meeting, was approved.

SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Company has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.


Date: May 20, 2026	WATTS WATER TECHNOLOGIES, INC.


	By:	/s/ Kenneth R. Lepage
		Kenneth R. Lepage
		General Counsel, Chief Compliance Officer, Chief Sustainability Officer & Secretary

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

What did Watts Water Technologies (WTS) shareholders decide at the 2026 annual meeting?

Shareholders elected nine directors, approved executive compensation on an advisory basis, and ratified KPMG LLP as independent auditor for 2026. All three proposals received strong majority support based on the votes present or represented by proxy and entitled to vote.

How did Watts Water Technologies (WTS) shareholders vote on director elections in 2026?

Shareholders elected nine directors to terms expiring at the 2027 annual meeting. Each nominee, including Rebecca J. Boll, Robert J. Pagano, Jr., and Suzanne L. Stefany, received significantly more votes “for” than “withheld,” with additional broker non-votes recorded for each nominee.

What were the 2026 advisory vote results on Watts Water Technologies’ executive compensation?

The advisory vote on named executive officer compensation passed with 82,418,117 votes for and 1,393,242 against, plus 106,277 abstentions and 996,522 broker non-votes. This represented 98.2% approval of votes present or represented by proxy and entitled to vote on the proposal at the meeting.

Did Watts Water Technologies (WTS) shareholders ratify KPMG as auditor for 2026?

Yes. Shareholders ratified KPMG LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026. The proposal received 82,385,073 votes for, 2,506,809 against, and 22,276 abstentions, with no broker non-votes recorded on this item.

How strong was shareholder support for Watts Water Technologies’ 2026 auditor ratification?

Support was high, with 82,385,073 votes for and 2,506,809 against ratifying KPMG LLP, plus 22,276 abstentions. The company reported that 97.0% of votes present or represented by proxy and entitled to vote on this proposal supported ratification of the independent registered public accounting firm.

Which governance items were presented to Watts Water Technologies (WTS) shareholders in 2026?

Stockholders considered three items: election of nine directors, an advisory vote on compensation of named executive officers, and ratification of KPMG LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for 2026. All three proposals received the required level of shareholder approval at the annual meeting.

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