Collins John Alec 4

What Happened
John Alec Collins, Senior Vice President & Chief Commercial Officer of Hayward Holdings, received a grant of 23,438 restricted stock units (RSUs) on February 27, 2026. The RSUs were recorded at $0.00 per unit in the Form 4 (they are an equity award, not a purchase), so the filing shows $0 cash consideration. This is a compensation award rather than an open‑market purchase or sale.

Key Details

• Transaction date: 2026-02-27 (reported on Form 4 filed 2026-03-03).
• Transaction type/amount: Award (A) — 23,438 restricted stock units; reported price $0.00 (award).
• Vesting: RSUs vest in three equal installments on Feb 28, 2027; Feb 28, 2028; and Feb 28, 2029, contingent on continued service (see footnote).
• Plan: Granted under the Hayward Holdings, Inc. 2021 Equity Plan.
• Shares owned after transaction: not specified in the provided filing details.
• Filing timeliness: No late‑filing indication provided in the summary information.

Context
Restricted stock units are a deferred equity award that converts into shares (or their cash equivalent) upon vesting. Such grants are a routine form of executive compensation and do not by themselves indicate a buying or selling view of the stock. The vesting schedule ties the award to continued employment through the listed vesting dates.