Hayward (HAYW) Director Kevin D. Brown Receives RSU Award

What Happened Kevin D. Brown, a director of Hayward Holdings, received an award of 1,501 restricted stock units (RSUs) on July 30, 2026. The RSUs were granted at an acquisition price of $0 (total reported value $0) and will convert to one share per unit if they vest.

Key Details

• Transaction date: 2026-07-30; Form 4 filed: 2026-08-03 (filed within the standard two-business-day window).
• Grant: 1,501 RSUs; reported acquisition price: $0; total reported cost/value: $0.
• Shares owned after the transaction: not specified in the provided filing.
• Footnote: The award (F1) states each RSU represents the contingent right to one share of common stock and vests on December 31, 2026, provided the reporting person remains in continuous service through that date.
• Transaction type/code: Award/Grant (A).

Context RSU grants are a form of compensation, not an open-market purchase or sale. They typically convert to shares at vesting (and are often taxed as ordinary income when vested). Such awards are common for directors and do not, by themselves, indicate a buy/sell sentiment.