Watts Water (NYSE: WTS) family group reports large holdings, voting trust to 2030
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Filing Sentiment
Form Type
SCHEDULE 13G/A
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Watts Water Technologies owners amend Schedule 13G. A group including Timothy P. Horne, his siblings and Walter J. Flowers filed Amendment No. 43 reporting beneficial ownership positions in Class A Common Stock and describing the 1997 Voting Trust.
The filing shows Timothy P. Horne with 5,903,790 shares (17.7% equity, 68.1% voting), and other group members holding between 1,529,770 and 1,666,970 shares. The 1997 Voting Trust vests sole voting power with the trustee and was extended to expire on August 26, 2030.
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Key Figures
Timothy P. Horne shares: 5,903,790 shares
Timothy P. Horne equity %: 17.7%
Timothy P. Horne voting %: 68.1%
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Timothy P. Horne shares
5,903,790 shares
Beneficial ownership reported in Amendment No. 43
Timothy P. Horne equity %
17.7%
Equity percentage reported
Timothy P. Horne voting %
68.1%
Voting percentage reported
Daniel/Deborah holdings
1,666,970 shares
Each reported beneficial ownership
Peter W. Horne shares
1,529,770 shares
Reported beneficial ownership
Voting trust expiry
August 26, 2030
1997 Voting Trust extended effective November 26, 2024
Key Terms
1997 Voting Trust, right of first refusal, revocable trust
3 terms
1997 Voting Trust regulatory
"The Amended and Restated George B. Horne Voting Trust Agreement 1997"
right of first refusal financial
"pro rata right of first refusal to purchase such shares"
A right of first refusal gives an existing shareholder or party the chance to buy an asset or shares before the owner can sell them to someone else. Think of it like being offered the first option to buy a house when the owner decides to sell; it matters to investors because it can limit who can acquire a stake, slow or block transactions, and affect the price and liquidity of an investment by restricting open-market sales or new buyers.
revocable trust financial
"shares held by a revocable trust for the benefit of"
A revocable trust is a legal arrangement where the person who creates it keeps control and can change or cancel the trust at any time, while naming who will manage and receive the assets later. Think of it like a flexible folder for your investments and property that can be relabeled or reworked as circumstances change; it matters to investors because it determines how ownership is recorded, how easily assets transfer on incapacity or death, and whether holdings bypass public probate proceedings.
FAQ
What ownership stake does Timothy P. Horne report in WTS?
Timothy P. Horne reports beneficial ownership of 5,903,790 shares, representing 17.7% equity and 68.1% voting power. Much of this position derives from convertible Class B shares held in trusts subject to the 1997 Voting Trust.
How much voting control does the 1997 Voting Trust grant and when does it expire?
The 1997 Voting Trust gives the trustee sole power to vote the subject shares and was extended to expire on August 26, 2030. Successor trustee provisions and designation rights are described in the agreement summary.
Which other individuals are part of the filing group for WTS?
The joint filing group includes Daniel W. Horne, Deborah Horne, Peter W. Horne, and Walter J. Flowers. Their reported beneficial holdings range from 1,529,770 to 1,799,710 shares, as shown in the amendment.