Every material Form 8-K Pentair filed with the SEC in 2025, read and summarized by AI: what happened, the key figures, whether it reads positive or negative for shareholders, and how big a deal it is (impact 1-5). Newest first; each brief links to its own page and to the filing on SEC.gov.
Pentair announced that Robert Fishman, its Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, will resign effective March 1, 2026, and that Nicholas J. Brazis, currently Vice President, Corporate Development and Treasury, will succeed him as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer on the same date. The company also elevated Heather Hausmann to an Executive Vice President role reporting directly to the CEO, which changes the reporting line for her technology leadership.
Robert P. Fishman resigns as EVP and CFO effective March 1, 2026; his resignation entitles him to severance under the Executive Officer Severance Plan, subject to its conditions
Nicholas J. Brazis, 45, appointed EVP and CFO effective March 1, 2026, and Senior Vice President, Finance effective November 1, 2025
Heather Hausmann's role is elevated to EVP, Chief Information Officer and Chief Information Security Officer, reporting directly to the CEO
Compensation for Mr. Brazis as CFO has not yet been determined by the Compensation Committee
Pentair reported third quarter 2025 sales of $1,022 million, up 3 percent, and diluted EPS of $1.12 on a GAAP basis, up 33 percent, or $1.24 adjusted, up 14 percent. The company raised its full-year 2025 adjusted EPS estimate to approximately $4.85 to $4.90 and its GAAP EPS estimate to approximately $3.98 to $4.03.
Q3 2025 sales were $1,022 million, up 3 percent; adjusted return on sales was 25.7 percent.
Q3 GAAP diluted EPS was $1.12 versus $0.84 a year earlier; adjusted EPS was $1.24 versus $1.09.
Full-year 2025 adjusted EPS guidance was raised to approximately $4.85 to $4.90, up 12 to 13 percent; fourth-quarter adjusted EPS guidance is approximately $1.11 to $1.16.
Pentair repurchased $175 million of shares in the first nine months of 2025 and acquired Hydra-Stop on September 17 for approximately $292 million.
Pentair reported second quarter 2025 sales of $1.1 billion, up 2%, and adjusted EPS of $1.39, up 14% from $1.22 a year earlier. GAAP EPS fell 19% to $0.90 and operating income fell 12% to $218 million, and the company raised its full-year 2025 adjusted EPS guidance to $4.75 to $4.85. For shareholders, the GAAP decline reflects a $26.3 million loss on sale of a business and $41.8 million in asset impairment and write-offs in the quarter.
Second quarter operating income was $218 million, down 12%, with return on sales of 19.4%, down 320 basis points.
Adjusted EPS was $1.39 versus $1.22 a year earlier; GAAP EPS was $0.90 versus $1.11.
Full-year 2025 adjusted EPS guidance was raised to $4.75 to $4.85; GAAP EPS guidance was updated to $3.95 to $4.05.
Third-quarter 2025 adjusted EPS guidance is $1.16 to $1.20, and GAAP EPS guidance is $1.09 to $1.13.
Pentair restructured its sustainability function and eliminated the Chief Sustainability Officer role. Executive Vice President Karla C. Robertson, who also served as General Counsel and Secretary, resigned effective June 10, 2025, and Aaron Gunderson, Associate General Counsel, is serving as interim General Counsel and Secretary while Pentair selects a permanent successor. The filing describes this as a leadership change, not a financial event, and reports no figures.
Karla C. Robertson resigned on June 10, 2025; her last day was the same date
Her severance benefits are governed by the Pentair plc Executive Officer Severance Plan, subject to its conditions
Sustainability team now reports to the Chief Technology Officer
Aaron Gunderson, Associate General Counsel, is interim General Counsel and Secretary
Pentair appointed Jennifer M. Hensley, currently its Vice President, Corporate Controller, as Senior Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer and Controller, effective May 12, 2025, succeeding Robert P. Fishman in the chief accounting officer role. Fishman remains Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. The filing describes a routine internal promotion with standard equity and severance terms.
Jennifer M. Hensley, 46, appointed Senior Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer and Controller, effective May 12, 2025
Hensley succeeds Robert P. Fishman as chief accounting officer; Fishman stays on as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Promotional equity award: performance share units $100,000, restricted stock units $50,000, stock options $50,000 (grant date fair values)
Hensley will also receive a Key Executive Employment and Severance Agreement effective May 12, 2025
Pentair reported first quarter 2025 sales of $1.0 billion, down 1% from a year earlier, while GAAP diluted EPS rose 16% to $0.93 and adjusted EPS rose 18% to $1.11. The company updated its 2025 GAAP EPS guidance to $4.27 to $4.42, kept adjusted EPS guidance at $4.65 to $4.80, and introduced second quarter adjusted EPS guidance of $1.31 to $1.35.
Q1 2025 sales were $1.0 billion, down 1%; core sales declined 1%.
GAAP diluted EPS was $0.93 versus $0.80 a year earlier; adjusted EPS was $1.11 versus $0.94.
Full-year 2025 GAAP EPS guidance was updated to $4.27 to $4.42; adjusted EPS guidance was maintained at $4.65 to $4.80.
Free cash flow used for continuing operations was $56 million in Q1 2025, compared with $127 million in Q1 2024.
Pentair reported fourth quarter 2024 sales of $973 million, down 1% from a year earlier, and GAAP diluted EPS of $0.99, down from $1.25. Adjusted EPS rose to $1.08 from $0.87, and the company introduced 2025 adjusted EPS guidance of $4.65 to $4.80, up 7% to 11% from 2024, with full-year 2025 sales expected to be flat to up 2%.
Q4 2024 operating income was $195 million, up 17%, with return on sales of 20.1%.
Full-year 2024 GAAP diluted EPS was $3.74 and adjusted EPS was $4.33, compared with $3.75 and $3.75 in 2023.
2025 GAAP EPS guidance is $4.37 to $4.52; first quarter 2025 sales are expected to fall 3% to 4%.
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