Hayward Holdings, Inc. Form 8-K Summary
Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 8-K reports the results of the 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders held by Hayward Holdings, Inc. on May 21, 2026. The filing covers the voting outcomes for director elections, executive compensation approval, and the ratification of independent auditors.
Key Financial Metrics
The filing text does not provide a clear value for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. This report focuses exclusively on corporate governance voting results.
Material Changes and Voting Results
The following matters were submitted to a vote of security holders:
- Proposal 1: Election of Directors
- Kevin D. Brown: Elected with 187,968,205 votes For, 8,947,997 Withheld, and 12,518,437 Broker Non-Votes.
- Arthur L. Soucy: Elected with 128,518,230 votes For, 68,397,972 Withheld, and 12,518,437 Broker Non-Votes.
- Lori A. Walker: Elected with 188,052,962 votes For, 8,863,240 Withheld, and 12,518,437 Broker Non-Votes.
- All nominees were elected by a plurality to serve terms until the 2029 annual meeting.
- Proposal 2: Advisory Approval of Executive Compensation
- Approved with 186,094,162 votes For, 10,540,076 Against, 281,964 Abstain, and 12,518,437 Broker Non-Votes.
- Proposal 3: Ratification of Independent Auditors
- PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP was ratified for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026.
- Votes: 204,356,687 For, 4,799,931 Against, 278,021 Abstain.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing text does not provide a clear value for guidance, outlook, management commentary, risks, contingencies, or unusual items.
Key Facts for Investor Verification
- Arthur L. Soucy received a significantly higher number of withheld votes (68,397,972) compared to the other director nominees, though he was still elected.
- PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP was ratified as the independent auditor for the 2026 fiscal year.
- Executive compensation was approved on an advisory basis by a majority of shares present.
- All elected directors will serve terms expiring at the 2029 annual meeting.