Hayward Holdings, Inc. — Form 8-K Summary
Reporting context: The 8-K reports a management appointment approved September 30, 2026, effective October 1, 2026. The report was signed October 2, 2026. Hayward’s common stock trades on the NYSE under HAYW.
Key change
- Jared Arrowood was appointed Chief Accounting Officer and principal accounting officer. He joined Hayward in August 2023 as Assistant Corporate Controller and became Vice President, Corporate Controller in July 2024, overseeing global accounting and financial reporting.
- Eifion Jones ceased serving as Chief Accounting Officer and principal accounting officer but remains Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, and principal financial officer. The filing does not report a CFO departure.
Compensation and other disclosures
- Arrowood’s stated compensation includes a $300,000 annual base salary, a target annual cash bonus of 35% of base salary, and an annual long-term incentive equity award with a target grant-date value of $120,000.
- The filing states there are no appointment-related arrangements with another person, no family relationships with directors or executive officers, and no reportable material interest in transactions under Item 404(a). Arrowood entered into the company’s standard indemnification agreement.
Financial performance and outlook
This 8-K contains no revenue, profit, cash flow, margin, debt, liquidity, guidance, or operating outlook information. It provides no comparable-period financial data.
Important facts to verify
- Confirm the October 1, 2026 effective date and Arrowood’s appointment as principal accounting officer.
- Confirm Jones continues as principal financial officer, CFO and Treasurer.
- Review subsequent filings for any additional compensation details or changes to the accounting and finance leadership structure.