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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### UNITED STATES

### SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

#### Washington, D.C. 20549

#### SCHEDULE 14A

#### Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the

#### Securities Exchange Act of 1934
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| Mueller Water Products, Inc.                                             |
| (Name of Registrant as Specified In Its Charter)                         |
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### NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING
ITEMS OF BUSINESS

|            |     |                                                                                                                                                   |     | Board Recommendation     |
| Proposal 1 |     | To elect nine directors                                                                                                                           |     | FOReach director nominee |
| Proposal 2 |     | To approve, on an advisory basis, the compensation of our named executive officers                                                                |     | FOR                      |
| Proposal 3 |     | To ratify the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as our independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026 |     | FOR                      |

Stockholders will also transact any other business properly brought before the Annual Meeting and any reconvened or rescheduled meeting following any adjournments