Form 4: Zurn Elkay Director Acquires Shares as Compensation

Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Director Thomas Christopoul acquired 609 shares of common stock as part of director fee compensation.

Summary

• Thomas Christopoul, a Director of Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corp (ZWS), acquired 609 shares of common stock.
• The transaction occurred on January 15, 2026, at a price of $47.27 per share.
• This acquisition was a payment of director fees in restricted stock units (RSUs), which vested immediately.
• The shares are not paid out until six months after Mr. Christopoul's cessation of service as a director.
• Following this transaction, Mr. Christopoul directly beneficially owns 114,271 shares of Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corp common stock.
• The transaction was made pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1(c) plan.

Sentiment

Score: 7

Explanation: The acquisition of shares by a director, even as compensation, generally reflects continued alignment with shareholder interests and is a moderately positive signal.

Positives

• A director increasing their equity stake, even through compensation, generally indicates alignment of interests with shareholders.
• The immediate vesting of restricted stock units provides the director with immediate beneficial ownership.

Future Outlook

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

Industry Context

This filing reports a routine insider transaction related to director compensation and does not provide broader industry context or trends.

Related Party Transactions

• The acquisition of 609 shares of common stock by Director Thomas Christopoul represents payment of director fees in restricted stock units, which is a transaction between the company and a related party (a director).

Stakeholder Impact

• Shareholders: The director's increased equity stake, even through compensation, may be viewed positively as it aligns the director's financial interests with those of other shareholders.

Key Dates

Keywords

Zurn Elkay Water Solutions, ZWS, Insider Transaction, Form 4, Director Compensation, Stock Acquisition, Thomas Christopoul, Restricted Stock Units, Corporate Governance