Hayward (HAYW) Director Stephen J. Felice Receives Award

What Happened
Stephen J. Felice, a director of Hayward Holdings, Inc. (HAYW), was granted 2,152 restricted stock units (RSUs) on July 30, 2026. The Form 4 reports an acquisition at $0.00 (transaction code A — award/grant). The RSUs are a contingent right to receive one share of common stock per unit upon vesting; no immediate shares were delivered.

Key Details

• Transaction date: 2026-07-30; Filing date (Form 4): 2026-08-03. Filing appears timely.
• Grant amount: 2,152 RSUs; reported transaction price: $0.00 (award).
• Shares owned after transaction: not specified in the filing.
• Footnote: Each RSU represents the contingent right to one share; RSUs vest on December 31, 2026, only if the reporting person remains in continuous service through the vesting date (per footnote F1).
• Transaction code: A (award/grant).

Context
This was a compensation award (RSUs), not an open-market purchase or sale—RSUs do not convey stock or trading exposure until they vest and are settled. Such grants are common for directors and reflect compensation practices rather than a direct market signal.