[8-K] WATTS WATER TECHNOLOGIES INC Reports Material Event

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Watts Water Technologies, Inc. announced changes in its senior finance leadership. On November 14, 2025, Chief Financial Officer Ryan Lada notified the company of his decision to resign to pursue another opportunity, and the Board removed him as CFO on November 15, 2025. The Board appointed Diane McClintock, age 58, as the new Chief Financial Officer effective November 15, 2025. She has been with Watts since 2010 in roles including Senior Vice President of FP&A and Investor Relations, Vice President of FP&A, and Director of Financial Reporting, and is a Certified Public Accountant. Her initial annual base salary as CFO will be $515,000, with a target bonus equal to 70% of base salary, plus standard benefits, participation in the Executive Severance Plan, an annual executive physical, a $14,000 annual car allowance, and an annual executive financial planning allowance.

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Corporate governance and executive compensation analyst

WTS is transitioning CFO roles internally, with detailed pay terms disclosed.

The company reports that former CFO Ryan Lada resigned to pursue another opportunity and was removed as CFO on November 15, 2025. On the same date, the Board appointed long-time insider Diane McClintock as Chief Financial Officer, drawing on her experience in FP&A, investor relations, and financial reporting since 2010. This indicates continuity in financial leadership rather than an external overhaul.

Compensation terms for Ms. McClintock include an initial annual base salary of $515,000, a target bonus of 70% of base salary under the Executive Incentive Bonus Plan, and participation in the Executive Severance Plan. She also receives a Company-paid annual executive physical, a $14,000 annual car allowance, and an executive financial planning allowance. These elements place her package within a typical structure for a public-company CFO, balancing cash pay with performance-linked incentives.

The filing does not describe strategic changes tied to the transition, so the direct business impact rests mainly on leadership continuity and McClintock’s familiarity with Watts’ operations and investor communications. Future company disclosures may provide more context on how her background in FP&A and investor relations shapes financial planning and external messaging over upcoming reporting periods.

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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

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FORM 8-K

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CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

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Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): November 14, 2025

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WATTS WATER TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)

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

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815 Chestnut Street, North Andover, Massachusetts 01845

(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)

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(978) 688-1811

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

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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):

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

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

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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

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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).

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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

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(b)On November 14, 2025, Ryan Lada, the Company’s Chief Financial Officer, provided notice to the Company of his decision to resign from the Company in order to pursue another opportunity. On November 15, 2025, the Company’s Board of Directors removed Mr. Lada as Chief Financial Officer of the Company.

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(c)On November 15, 2025, the Board of Directors of the Company appointed Diane McClintock, age 58, to serve as Chief Financial Officer of the Company.

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Diane McClintock originally joined the Company in 2010 and served as Senior Vice President, FP&A and Investor Relations from March 2022 to November 2025, Vice President of FP&A from September 2014 to March 2022 and as Director, Financial Reporting from 2010 to September 2014. Prior to joining Watts, Ms. McClintock served as Director of Finance and Treasurer of AutoImmune Inc. from 2005 to 2010 and as Transaction Services Director with PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP from 1998 to 2005. Ms. McClintock is a Certified Public Accountant.

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Ms. McClintock’s initial annual base salary as Chief Financial Officer will be $515,000. Ms. McClintock will participate in the Company’s Executive Incentive Bonus Plan with a target bonus percentage equal to 70% of her base salary. In addition to standard Company employee benefits, Ms. McClintock has been added as a participant under the Executive Severance Plan and she will be entitled to an annual Company-paid executive physical examination. The Company will also provide Ms. McClintock with a $14,000 annual car allowance and an annual executive financial planning allowance.
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Item 9.01.        Financial Statements and Exhibits

(d) Exhibits.

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Exhibit Number		Description
99.1		Press Release dated November 17, 2025.
104	​	Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

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SIGNATURE

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

Date: November 17, 2025	WATTS WATER TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
	By:	/s/ Kenneth R. Lepage
		Kenneth R. Lepage
		General Counsel, Chief Sustainability Officer, Chief Compliance Officer & Secretary

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FAQ

What executive change did Watts Water Technologies (WTS) announce in this 8-K?

Watts Water Technologies reported that Chief Financial Officer Ryan Lada resigned from the company on November 14, 2025 to pursue another opportunity, and the Board removed him as CFO on November 15, 2025. On the same date, the Board appointed Diane McClintock as the new Chief Financial Officer.

Who is the new CFO of Watts Water Technologies (WTS) and what is her background?

The new CFO is Diane McClintock, age 58. She joined Watts in 2010 and has served as Senior Vice President, FP&A and Investor Relations, Vice President of FP&A, and Director, Financial Reporting. Before Watts, she held finance roles at AutoImmune Inc. and PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP and is a Certified Public Accountant.

What is the compensation package for the new Watts Water Technologies CFO?

Ms. McClintock’s initial annual base salary as CFO is $515,000. She participates in the Executive Incentive Bonus Plan with a target bonus of 70% of base salary and receives standard company benefits, participation in the Executive Severance Plan, an annual Company-paid executive physical, a $14,000 annual car allowance, and an annual executive financial planning allowance.

Why did the former CFO of Watts Water Technologies resign?

The filing states that former CFO Ryan Lada notified the company on November 14, 2025 of his decision to resign in order to pursue another opportunity. No additional reasons are described.

Does the Watts Water Technologies 8-K mention any changes to the company’s business strategy or financial outlook?

The disclosure focuses on the CFO transition and related compensation terms. It does not describe changes to Watts Water Technologies’ broader business strategy, financial outlook, or operations in connection with this leadership change.

What exhibits are included with this Watts Water Technologies (WTS) Form 8-K?

The filing lists two exhibits: Exhibit 99.1, a press release dated November 17, 2025, and Exhibit 104, the cover page interactive data file embedded within the Inline XBRL document.