WATTS (WTS) CFO granted deferred and restricted stock, small tax withholding

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

WATTS WATER TECHNOLOGIES INC Chief Financial Officer Diane M. McClintock reported routine equity compensation and related tax withholding transactions. She acquired 1,297 shares of deferred stock that will vest in three equal annual installments beginning one year after the grant date.

She also acquired 481 shares subject to restricted stock units under the Management Stock Purchase Plan at a 20% discount to the $238.24 closing price on March 13, 2026, using a portion of her pre-tax 2025 performance bonus. Separately, 64 shares were automatically withheld at $297.80 per share to cover taxes on a prior deferred stock award vesting, a non-discretionary transaction required by her grant agreement.

After these transactions, McClintock directly owns 8,220 shares of Class A Common Stock.

Insider Trade Summary

3 transactions reported

Mixed 3 txns

Insider McClintock Diane M

Role Chief Financial Officer

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Class A Common Stock	1,297	$0.00	--
Grant/Award	Class A Common Stock	481	$238.24	$115K
Tax Withholding	Class A Common Stock	64	$297.80	$19K

Holdings After Transaction: Class A Common Stock — 7,803 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

1. Consists of shares of deferred stock that vest in three equal annual installments beginning on the first anniversary of the date of grant. Represents shares subject to restricted stock units purchased by the Reporting Person under the Issuer's Management Stock Purchase Plan at a discount of 20% from the closing sale price of the Issuer's Class A Common Stock on March 13, 2026. The restricted stock units were purchased using a portion of the Reporting Person's pre-tax 2025 performance bonus. The restricted stock units vest in three equal annual installments beginning one year after the date of grant. Represents shares disposed to cover taxes upon the vesting of a deferred stock award granted to the Reporting Person on March 13, 2023. The disposition of shares to cover tax withholding obligations is required by the terms of the Reporting Person's grant agreement and does not represent a discretionary transaction by the Reporting Person.

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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).

Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

McClintock Diane M

(Last) (First) (Middle)

815 CHESTNUT STREET

(Street)

NORTH ANDOVER MA 01845

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
WATTS WATER TECHNOLOGIES INC [ WTS ]

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

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	Chief Financial Officer

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
03/13/2026

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
Class A Common Stock	03/13/2026		A		1,297(1)	A	$0.0000	7,803	D
Class A Common Stock	03/13/2026		A		481(2)	A	$238.24	8,284	D
Class A Common Stock	03/13/2026		F		64(3)	D	$297.8	8,220	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. Consists of shares of deferred stock that vest in three equal annual installments beginning on the first anniversary of the date of grant.

2. Represents shares subject to restricted stock units purchased by the Reporting Person under the Issuer's Management Stock Purchase Plan at a discount of 20% from the closing sale price of the Issuer's Class A Common Stock on March 13, 2026. The restricted stock units were purchased using a portion of the Reporting Person's pre-tax 2025 performance bonus. The restricted stock units vest in three equal annual installments beginning one year after the date of grant.

3. Represents shares disposed to cover taxes upon the vesting of a deferred stock award granted to the Reporting Person on March 13, 2023. The disposition of shares to cover tax withholding obligations is required by the terms of the Reporting Person's grant agreement and does not represent a discretionary transaction by the Reporting Person.

Remarks:

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FAQ

What insider transactions did WATTS WATER TECHNOLOGIES (WTS) CFO Diane McClintock report?

Diane McClintock reported equity compensation awards and related tax withholding. She received deferred stock and restricted stock units, and a small number of shares were withheld to cover tax obligations tied to a previously granted award.

How many WTS shares did the CFO acquire in this Form 4 filing?

The CFO acquired 1,297 shares of deferred stock and 481 shares subject to restricted stock units. These shares relate to equity compensation programs and will vest over time rather than representing open-market purchases.

Why were 64 WTS shares disposed of in Diane McClintock’s Form 4?

The 64 shares were withheld to cover tax obligations when an earlier deferred stock award vested. The filing states this withholding is required by the grant agreement and does not represent a discretionary sale by the CFO.

What are the vesting terms of the deferred stock reported by the WTS CFO?

The 1,297 deferred stock shares vest in three equal annual installments. Vesting begins on the first anniversary of the grant date, meaning the CFO earns portions of the award gradually over a three-year period.

How were the restricted stock units for WTS’s CFO priced and funded?

The restricted stock units were purchased at a 20% discount to the $238.24 closing price on March 13, 2026. They were funded using a portion of the CFO’s pre-tax 2025 performance bonus under the Management Stock Purchase Plan.

What is the CFO’s reported WTS share ownership after these transactions?

Following the reported awards and tax withholding, Diane McClintock directly holds 8,220 shares of WATTS WATER TECHNOLOGIES Class A Common Stock. This figure reflects her position after all transactions on the reported date.