Every material Form 8-K Watts Water Technologies 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.
Watts Water Technologies removed Chief Financial Officer Ryan Lada on November 15, 2025, after he resigned to pursue another opportunity, and appointed Diane McClintock, a company veteran since 2010, as CFO the same day. The company says Lada's departure is for personal reasons and not related to its business, accounting practices or financial statements.
Ryan Lada gave notice on November 14, 2025 and was removed as CFO by the board on November 15, 2025.
Diane McClintock, age 58, was appointed CFO on November 15, 2025, effective immediately; she previously served as Senior Vice President, FP&A and Investor Relations.
McClintock's initial base salary is $515,000, with a target bonus of 70% of base salary under the Executive Incentive Bonus Plan.
Watts Water Technologies elected Suzanne L. Stefany to its Board of Directors on November 9, 2025, and appointed her to the Governance and Sustainability and Compensation committees. The filing describes a routine board addition with a standard indemnification agreement and a director equity grant, with no financial results disclosed.
Board election effective November 9, 2025, serving until the 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders
Appointed to Governance and Sustainability Committee and Compensation Committee
Will receive a grant of 351 shares of class A common stock plus a pro-rated annual cash retainer
Standard indemnification agreement dated November 9, 2025, filed previously as Exhibit 10.1 to the June 29, 2025 quarter 10-Q
Watts Water Technologies reported third quarter 2025 net sales of $611.7 million, up 13% from a year earlier, with diluted EPS of $2.45, up 19%. The company raised its full-year 2025 sales and margin outlook and said it acquired Haws Corporation on November 4, 2025, which shareholders may weigh against higher-than-prior-year sales and profit.
Net sales of $611.7 million, up 13% on a reported basis and 9% organically; Europe organic sales fell 2%
Diluted EPS of $2.45 versus $2.06; adjusted diluted EPS of $2.50 versus $2.03
Full-year 2025 reported sales growth now expected at 7% to 8%; adjusted operating margin expected at 19.1% to 19.2%
Watts Water Technologies reported second quarter 2025 net sales of $644 million, up 8% on a reported basis and 6% organically, with diluted EPS of $3.01, up 23%. The company raised its full year 2025 sales and margin outlook, but first-half free cash flow fell to $105 million from $120 million a year earlier.
Q2 net sales $643.7 million, up 8% reported and 6% organic; operating margin 21.0%, up 230 basis points.
Diluted EPS $3.01 vs. $2.44 a year earlier, up 23%; adjusted diluted EPS $3.09, up 26%.
Full year 2025 reported sales growth now expected at 2% to 5%; operating margin expected at 17.2% to 17.8%.
First-half free cash flow $105 million vs. $120 million, reflecting higher working capital and tariff-related inventory costs.
Watts Water Technologies appointed Ryan Lada as Chief Financial Officer, effective when his employment begins on July 28, 2025. Shashank Patel steps down as CFO on that date and will provide transition services until he retires. The change replaces the company's top finance executive, with Lada's pay and equity terms set out in the filing.
Ryan Lada, age 38, becomes CFO effective July 28, 2025; he previously was CFO and Treasurer at The AZEK Company, which he left July 11, 2025.
Shashank Patel steps down as CFO effective July 28, 2025, then provides transition services until his planned retirement.
Lada's initial base salary is $525,000, with a target bonus of 75% of base salary under the Executive Incentive Bonus Plan.
Lada will receive a deferred stock award valued at $500,000 that vests one-third each year over three years.
Watts Water Technologies reported first quarter 2025 sales of $558 million, down 2% from a year earlier, while diluted earnings per share rose 2% to $2.21. The company kept its full year 2025 organic sales and adjusted operating margin outlook and raised its quarterly dividend 21% to $0.52 per share, which matters to shareholders because it signals higher cash returns despite the lower sales.
Net sales were $558.0 million, down 2% from $570.9 million, with fewer shipping days and European destocking cited as drivers
GAAP operating income fell 9% to $87.7 million and operating margin declined 120 basis points to 15.7%; adjusted operating margin rose 80 basis points to 19.0%
Diluted EPS was $2.21 versus $2.17; adjusted diluted EPS was $2.37 versus $2.33
Quarterly dividend increases from $0.43 to $0.52 per share beginning June 2025; full year outlook maintained
Watts Water Technologies reported fourth-quarter 2024 sales of $540 million, down 1% from a year earlier, with organic sales down 5%, while diluted EPS rose 21% to $2.02. For full year 2024, sales rose 10% to $2.25 billion and diluted EPS rose 11% to $8.69, but the company expects 2025 sales growth of down 3% to up 2%, a range that includes a decline.
Q4 2024 sales of $540 million, down 1% reported and down 5% organic; diluted EPS of $2.02, up 21%
Full year 2024 sales of $2.25 billion, up 10% reported and down 1% organic; diluted EPS of $8.69, up 11%
2025 outlook: sales growth of down 3% to up 2%; operating margin of 16.7% to 17.3%
I-CON Systems acquisition closed January 2, 2025; full year 2024 operating cash flow of $361 million
Watts Water Technologies' board authorized a restructuring at its Hautvillers-Ouville, France facility, including shutting the foundry and moving other production mainly to other Company facilities in France and Europe. The program is expected to cost about $22 million in pre-tax charges and about $16 million after tax, with work continuing through the end of 2026, and is expected to save about $3 million in annual pre-tax costs.
Board authorized the restructuring program on February 3, 2025
Expected pre-tax charges of about $22 million, with severance about $18 million
About 96 positions eliminated at the France facility; net headcount reduction in France about 68
Annual pre-tax savings estimated at about $3 million, fully realized by end of 2026
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