Institutional holder discloses 7.8% of Watts Water (NYSE: WTS)

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Kayne Anderson Rudnick Investment Management, LLC reported beneficial ownership of 2,146,348 Watts Water Technologies Class A shares, representing 7.8% of the class as of 12/31/2025.

The firm has sole voting power over 1,374,694 shares and shared voting power over 424,292 shares. It holds sole dispositive power over 1,722,056 shares and shared dispositive power over 424,292 shares, and states the position is held in the ordinary course of business, not to influence control.

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 13G

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

(Amendment No. 5)

Watts Water Technologies Inc

(Name of Issuer)

Watts Water Technologies Ord Shs Class A

(Title of Class of Securities)

942749102

(CUSIP Number)

12/31/2025

(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement)

Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is filed:

Rule 13d-1(b)

Rule 13d-1(c)

Rule 13d-1(d)

SCHEDULE 13G

CUSIP No. 942749102

1

Names of Reporting Persons

Kayne Anderson Rudnick Investment Management, LLC

2

Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)

(a)
(b)

3

Sec Use Only

4

Citizenship or Place of Organization

CALIFORNIA

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

5	Sole Voting Power 1,374,694.00
6	Shared Voting Power 424,292.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 1,722,056.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 424,292.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

2,146,348.00

10

Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

11

Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)

7.8 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

IA

SCHEDULE 13G

Item 1.
(a)	Name of issuer: Watts Water Technologies Inc
(b)	Address of issuer's principal executive offices: 815 CHESTNUT ST, NORTH ANDOVER, MA, 01845
Item 2.
(a)	Name of person filing: Kayne Anderson Rudnick Investment Management, LLC
(b)	Address or principal business office or, if none, residence: 2000 Avenue of the Stars, Suite 1110, Los Angeles, 90067, CA, United States
(c)	Citizenship: CALIFORNIA
(d)	Title of class of securities: Watts Water Technologies Ord Shs Class A
(e)	CUSIP No.: 942749102
Item 3.	If this statement is filed pursuant to §§ 240.13d-1(b) or 240.13d-2(b) or (c), check whether the person filing is a:
(a)	Broker or dealer registered under section 15 of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78o);
(b)	Bank as defined in section 3(a)(6) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(c)	Insurance company as defined in section 3(a)(19) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(d)	Investment company registered under section 8 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-8);
(e)	An investment adviser in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(E);
(f)	An employee benefit plan or endowment fund in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(F);
(g)	A parent holding company or control person in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(G);
(h)	A savings associations as defined in Section 3(b) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1813);
(i)	A church plan that is excluded from the definition of an investment company under section 3(c)(14) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-3);
(j)	A non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J). If filing as a non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J), please specify the type of institution:
(k)	Group, in accordance with Rule 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(K).
Item 4.	Ownership
(a)	Amount beneficially owned: 2,146,348
(b)	Percent of class: 7.8 %
(c)	Number of shares as to which the person has:
	(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote: 1,374,694
	(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote: 424,292
	(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 1,722,056
	(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 424,292
Item 5.	Ownership of 5 Percent or Less of a Class.
	Not Applicable
Item 6.	Ownership of more than 5 Percent on Behalf of Another Person.
	Not Applicable
Item 7.	Identification and Classification of the Subsidiary Which Acquired the Security Being Reported on by the Parent Holding Company or Control Person.
	Not Applicable
Item 8.	Identification and Classification of Members of the Group.
	Not Applicable
Item 9.	Notice of Dissolution of Group.
	Not Applicable

Item 10.

Certifications:

By signing below I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the securities referred to above were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and were not acquired and are not held for the purpose of or with the effect of changing or influencing the control of the issuer of the securities and were not acquired and are not held in connection with or as a participant in any transaction having that purpose or effect, other than activities solely in connection with a nomination under ?? 240.14a-11.

SIGNATURE

After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.

Kayne Anderson Rudnick Investment Management, LLC

Signature:	/s/Michael Shoemaker
Name/Title:	Chief Compliance Officer
Date:	02/13/2026

FAQ

What stake does Kayne Anderson Rudnick hold in Watts Water (WTS)?

Kayne Anderson Rudnick Investment Management, LLC beneficially owns 2,146,348 Class A shares of Watts Water Technologies, equal to 7.8% of that share class. This level of ownership triggers a Schedule 13G/A filing as a significant institutional holder.

How much voting power does Kayne Anderson Rudnick have in Watts Water (WTS)?

Kayne Anderson Rudnick reports sole voting power over 1,374,694 Watts Water Class A shares and shared voting power over an additional 424,292 shares. These figures define how many shares it can vote independently versus in conjunction with others.

What does Schedule 13G/A for Watts Water (WTS) disclose about share disposition rights?

The filing shows Kayne Anderson Rudnick has sole dispositive power over 1,722,056 Watts Water Class A shares and shared dispositive power over 424,292 shares. Dispositive power refers to the ability to sell or otherwise direct the disposition of shares.

Is Kayne Anderson Rudnick seeking to influence control of Watts Water (WTS)?

The filer certifies the Watts Water shares were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and not for the purpose of changing or influencing control. It also states the holdings are not part of any control-related transaction.

Why did Kayne Anderson Rudnick file an amended Schedule 13G/A for Watts Water (WTS)?

An amended Schedule 13G/A reflects updated beneficial ownership information once an investor holds more than 5% of a class. Here, Kayne Anderson Rudnick reports a 7.8% stake in Watts Water Class A shares, requiring refreshed disclosure of its ownership and voting powers.

Who signed the Watts Water (WTS) Schedule 13G/A for Kayne Anderson Rudnick?

The Schedule 13G/A is signed by Michael Shoemaker, Chief Compliance Officer of Kayne Anderson Rudnick Investment Management, LLC. The signature section certifies that the information provided about ownership and intent is true, complete, and correct to the best of his knowledge.