Company: MWA
Filing Date: 2025-12-19
Form Type: DEF 14A
Source: 0001350593-25-000069
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Company: Mueller Water Products, Inc.
Filing Date: 2025-12-19
Form: DEF 14A
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 Board Observer in September of 2025, and has already brought valuable perspectives and expertise to our discussions. We look forward to his election and to benefiting from his deep leadership experience in industrial and manufacturing sectors as Mueller continues to advance its strategic priorities.

As recently announced, Paul McAndrew, President and Chief Operating Officer, will succeed Martie Edmunds Zakas as President and Chief Executive Officer (”CEO”), effective as of the Annual Meeting on February 9, 2026. At that time, if elected, Paul will also join the Board of Directors, while Martie will retire as CEO and from the Board, continuing as a Senior Advisor through December 31, 2026, to ensure a smooth transition.

Paul has been an integral member of Mueller’s leadership team for the last three years, playing a central role in improving our organization, its operations, and financial performance. He brings deep industry expertise, strong relationships across our stakeholders, and a proven record of driving operational excellence and growth. We look forward to his leadership and to working closely with him as he guides our superb organization.

On behalf of the Board and our entire organization, I extend our sincere appreciation to Martie for her extraordinary leadership and contributions to Mueller over the past two decades. Martie has shaped the Company’s culture, driven innovation and transformation, and built significant value for all of our stakeholders. We are deeply grateful for her steadfast leadership and pleased that she will continue to support the organization during this transition period. We wish her all the best in the years ahead.

The Board, Martie, Paul, and our entire team have positioned Mueller well for continued success, driven by a clear strategy, supported by a strong financial foundation, and led by an exceptional team. As we build on our positive momentum, we remain focused on delivering sustainable growth, operational excellence, and long-term value creation for all stakeholders.

On behalf of the Board, our management, and all of our people, I thank you for being a Mueller stockholder and for your continued support of our exemplary organization.

#### STEPHEN C. VAN ARSDELL

#### Non-Executive Chair of the Board

#### 2MUELLER WATER PRODUCTS, INC.

### LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT AND CEO-DESIGNATE

#### DEAR FELLOW STOCKHOLDERS,
I am deeply honored that the Board has appointed me as Chief Executive Officer of Mueller Water Products, effective February 9, 2026, and nominated me for election to our Board on that date. I want to recognize the