Company: MWA
Filing Date: 2025-11-19
Form Type: 10-K
Source: 0001350593-25-000066
Chunk: 137

Company: Mueller Water Products, Inc.
Filing Date: 2025-11-19
Form: 10-K
Item: Item 1
Chunk 137
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Item 1.BUSINESS

Our Company

Mueller Water Products, Inc. (“Mueller,” “we,” “our,” or the “Company”) is a leading manufacturer and marketer of products and solutions used in the transmission, distribution and measurement of water in North America.  Our products and solutions are used by municipalities and the residential and non-residential construction industries.  Some of our products have leading positions as a result of their strong brand recognition and reputation for quality, service and innovation.  We believe we have one of the largest installed bases of iron gate valves and fire hydrants in the United States.  Our iron gate valve and hydrant products are specified for use in the largest 100 metropolitan areas in the United States.  Our large installed base, broad product range and well-known brands have led to long-standing relationships with the key distributors and end users of our products.  Our consolidated net sales were $1,429.7 million in 2025.  

We operate our business through two segments, Water Flow Solutions and Water Management Solutions.  Segment sales, operating results and additional financial data and commentary are provided in the Segment Analysis section in Part II, Item 7. “MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS” and in Note 14. of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in Part II, Item 8. “FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA” of this Annual Report.

Organization Updates

In January 2025, we announced the appointment of Ms. Melissa Rasmussen as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer effective March 3, 2025.  On March 1, 2025, Mr. Steven S. Heinrichs transitioned from his roles as Chief Financial Officer and Chief Legal Officer to Senior Advisor and remained an advisor until September 30, 2025.  In August 2025, we announced the appointment of Ms. Richelle R. Feyerherm as Chief Accounting Officer effective August 15, 2025.  Ms. Feyerherm also serves as the Company’s principal accounting officer. On November 6, 2025, we announced that Ms. Marietta Edmunds Zakas will retire as the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and as a member of the Company’s Board of Directors, effective as of February 9, 2026 (the “Transition Date”). In connection with Ms. Zakas’ retirement, the Company’s Board of Directors appointed