Business Context and Reporting Period
Company: Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corp (ZWS)
Filing Type: Form 8-K (Current Report)
Date of Report: May 27, 2026
Context: The filing reports on executive leadership changes and provides a preview of expected results for the second quarter of 2026. Detailed financial results and second-half outlook are scheduled for an earnings call in late July 2026.
Key Financial Metrics
The filing text does not provide specific numerical values for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. The document references a press release (Exhibit 99.1) containing a preview of expected Q2 results, but the specific figures are not included in the provided text.
Material Changes
Executive Leadership Changes (Effective May 27, 2026):
- David J. Pauli: Promoted from Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to Chief Operating Officer (COO). He will oversee operations, supply chain management, and information technology, reporting to CEO Todd Adams.
- Daniel J. Klun: Promoted to Chief Financial Officer (CFO). He will oversee financial planning, treasury, reporting, tax, internal audit, and investor relations, reporting to CEO Todd Adams.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
Outlook: The Company announced it will provide further details on the second quarter and second-half outlook during an earnings call in late July 2026.
Legal Status of Information: The information regarding results of operations and the press release is "furnished" and not "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. It is not subject to the liability of that section nor incorporated by reference in other filings.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the specific Q2 2026 financial results and second-half guidance during the late July 2026 earnings call.
- Review the full text of the press release (Exhibit 99.1) for qualitative details on the Q2 preview not captured in the 8-K summary.
- Monitor the transition of responsibilities between the new COO and CFO to ensure operational and financial continuity.
- Confirm that no material financial metrics were disclosed in the press release beyond the "preview" mentioned in Item 2.02.