AI brief of an SEC Form 8-K · Mueller Water Products (MWA)

Mueller Water Products names Paul McAndrew CEO, effective February 9, 2026

Neutral Impact 4 of 5 leadership Written later

Mueller Water Products said CEO Marietta Zakas will retire as CEO and board member effective February 9, 2026, and President and COO Paul McAndrew will succeed her. Zakas will serve as a Senior Advisor through December 31, 2026 under a transition agreement, and the company also reported that it will release fourth quarter and fiscal 2025 results on November 7, 2025.

Key points

  • Paul McAndrew, President and COO since May 2024, becomes President and CEO on February 9, 2026, and will be nominated to the Board at the annual shareholders meeting.
  • McAndrew's letter agreement sets a base salary of $915,000, a target annual bonus of 100% of base salary and a target long-term incentive of 370% of base salary.
  • Zakas's transition agreement includes a prorated fiscal 2026 bonus, a performance-based RSU award with a $2,000,000 grant date value and benefits, subject to a release of claims.
  • Mueller's earnings conference call on fiscal fourth quarter and full-year 2025 results is set for Friday, November 7, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. ET.

The filing

CompanyMueller Water Products (MWA)
Form8-K, current report
Filed with the SECNov 6, 2025, 4:38 PM ET
Accession number0001350593-25-000057

Items reported: 5.02 Director / Officer Change7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure

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