Form 4: Hayward Holdings CEO Exercises, Sells Shares

Hayward Holdings President and CEO Kevin Holleran exercised stock options and subsequently sold an equal number of common shares under a pre-arranged 10b5-1 trading plan.

Summary

• Kevin Holleran, President and CEO, and a Director of Hayward Holdings, Inc. (HAYW), engaged in transactions involving the company's common stock.
• On November 3, 2025, Mr. Holleran exercised stock options to acquire 60,571 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.4 per share.
• Concurrently, on November 3, 2025, Mr. Holleran sold 60,571 shares of common stock at a weighted average price of $16.736 per share.
• The sale price ranged from $16.6350 to $16.8350 per share.
• Both the option exercise and the subsequent sale were conducted pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted on March 11, 2025.
• Following these transactions, Mr. Holleran directly beneficially owns 623,540 shares of common stock.
• He also indirectly beneficially owns 700 shares each through three children, totaling 2,100 shares.
• After the exercise, Mr. Holleran retains 2,575,142 stock options.

Sentiment

Score: 6

Explanation: The sentiment is slightly positive. While an insider sale can sometimes be viewed negatively, the significant profit realized by the CEO from exercising options and the execution under a pre-arranged 10b5-1 plan mitigate any negative implications, suggesting a planned financial management strategy rather than a reaction to adverse company news.

Positives

• The insider executed a profitable transaction, acquiring shares at $1.4 and selling them at a weighted average of $16.736, indicating a significant gain.
• The transactions were conducted under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan, which suggests a systematic approach to managing equity holdings rather than a reaction to immediate company news.

Future Outlook

The filing does not contain any forward-looking statements or guidance regarding the company's future performance or outlook.

Industry Context

This filing is a routine insider transaction report and does not provide information directly related to broader industry trends or competitive landscape.

Corporate Governance

Related Party Transactions

• The reporting person indirectly beneficially owns 700 shares of common stock through each of his three children (Child A, Child B, Child C).

Stakeholder Impact

• Shareholders may note the insider sale, but the pre-arranged 10b5-1 plan typically reduces concerns about the timing of the sale.
• The transaction demonstrates the CEO's personal financial management strategy regarding his equity compensation.

Key Dates

Keywords

Hayward Holdings, HAYW, Insider Trading, Form 4, Stock Options, CEO, Share Sale, 10b5-1 Plan, Executive Compensation