Keating Ronald C 4

What Happened

• Ronald C. Keating, a director of Hayward Holdings, Inc. (HAYW), was granted 1,329 restricted stock units (RSUs) on 2026-02-27. The grant was reported as an award/acquisition at $0.00 per unit (total reported value $0). The RSUs represent the contingent right to receive one share of common stock per unit and will vest on December 31, 2026, subject to continued service.

Key Details

• Transaction date: 2026-02-27; reported on Form 4 filed 2026-03-03.
• Award type/amount: 1,329 restricted stock units; grant price reported as $0.00 (typical for RSU grants).
• Vesting: RSUs vest 12/31/2026 if the reporting person remains in continuous service (see footnote F1).
• Shares owned after transaction: Not specified in the provided excerpt of the filing.
• Notable items: This is an equity award (code A) rather than a purchase or sale; no 10b5-1 plan, tax withholding, or sale was indicated in the provided details.

Context

• RSUs are a deferred equity award: they do not immediately transfer shares or cash but convert to shares (and taxable income) only if and when they vest. Such grants are typically part of director compensation and do not necessarily signal a buying or selling preference by the insider. Check the full Form 4 or future filings for any changes at vesting (e.g., share issuance or withholding).