# EDGAR Filing Document

**Accession Number:** 0000795403
**File Stem:** 0001104659-25-112999
**Filing Date:** 2025-11
**Character Count:** 9213
**Document Hash:** 261754c381097dcb0ebe9cd8c24d672c
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## Filing Content

## Filing Summary
**0001104659-25-112999.hdr.sgml**: 20251117

**ACCESSION NUMBER**: 0001104659-25-112999

**CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE**: 8-K

**PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT**: 15

**CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT**: 20251114

**ITEM INFORMATION**: Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers: Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers

**ITEM INFORMATION**: Financial Statements and Exhibits

**FILED AS OF DATE**: 20251117

**DATE AS OF CHANGE**: 20251117

**FILER**: 

**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** WATTS WATER TECHNOLOGIES INC
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0000795403
- **STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:** MISCELLANEOUS FABRICATED METAL PRODUCTS [3490]
- **ORGANIZATION NAME:** 04 Manufacturing
- **EIN:** 042916536
- **STATE OF INCORPORATION:** DE
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 1231

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** 8-K
- **SEC ACT:** 1934 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 001-11499
- **FILM NUMBER:** 251489652

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 815 CHESTNUT ST
- **CITY:** NORTH ANDOVER
- **STATE:** MA
- **ZIP:** 01845
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 9786881811

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 815 CHESTNUT STREET
- **CITY:** NORTH ANDOVER
- **STATE:** MA
- **ZIP:** 01845

**FORMER COMPANY:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** WATTS INDUSTRIES INC
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 19920703

?xml version='1.0' encoding='ASCII'? WATTS WATER TECHNOLOGIES INC_November 14, 2025

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**SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION**

**WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549**

**FORM 8-K**

**CURRENT REPORT**

**Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934**

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): **November 14, 2025**

**WATTS WATER TECHNOLOGIES, INC.**

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)

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| **Delaware** | **001-11499** | **04-2916536** |
| (State or Other Jurisdiction | (Commission File Number) | (IRS Employer |
| of Incorporation) |  | Identification No.) |

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**815 Chestnut Street, North Andover, Massachusetts 01845**

(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)

**(978) 688-1811**

(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (*see* General Instruction A.2. below):

☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

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☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

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| Title of each class | Trading<br> Symbol(s) | Name of each exchange on which registered |
| Class A Common Stock, par value $0.10 per share | WTS | New York Stock Exchange |

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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

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**Item 5.02** **Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers**

(b)On November 14, 2025, Ryan Lada, the Company's Chief Financial Officer, provided notice to the Company of his decision to resign from the Company in order to pursue another opportunity. On November 15, 2025, the Company's Board of Directors removed Mr. Lada as Chief Financial Officer of the Company.

(c)On November 15, 2025, the Board of Directors of the Company appointed Diane McClintock, age 58, to serve as Chief Financial Officer of the Company.

Diane McClintock originally joined the Company in 2010 and served as Senior Vice President, FP&A and Investor Relations from March 2022 to November 2025, Vice President of FP&A from September 2014 to March 2022 and as Director, Financial Reporting from 2010 to September 2014. Prior to joining Watts, Ms. McClintock served as Director of Finance and Treasurer of AutoImmune Inc. from 2005 to 2010 and as Transaction Services Director with PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP from 1998 to 2005. Ms. McClintock is a Certified Public Accountant.

Ms. McClintock's initial annual base salary as Chief Financial Officer will be $515,000. Ms. McClintock will participate in the Company's Executive Incentive Bonus Plan with a target bonus percentage equal to 70% of her base salary. In addition to standard Company employee benefits, Ms. McClintock has been added as a participant under the Executive Severance Plan and she will be entitled to an annual Company-paid executive physical examination. The Company will also provide Ms. McClintock with a $14,000 annual car allowance and an annual executive financial planning allowance.

**Item 9.01.**&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Financial Statements and Exhibits**

(d) Exhibits.

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| **Exhibit Number** | **Description** |
| 99.1 | [Press Release dated November 17, 2025.](wts-20251114xex99d1.htm) |
| 104 | Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document) |

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**SIGNATURE**

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

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| Date: November 17, 2025 | **WATTS WATER TECHNOLOGIES, INC.** | **WATTS WATER TECHNOLOGIES, INC.** |
|  | By: | /s/ Kenneth R. Lepage |
|  |  | Kenneth R. Lepage |
|  |  | *General Counsel, Chief Sustainability Officer, Chief Compliance Officer & Secretary* |

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## Exhibit 99.1

![Graphic](wts-20251114xex99d1001.jpg)

**Exhibit 99.1**

**WATTS WATER TECHNOLOGIES ANNOUNCES**

**CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER TRANSITION**

**North Andover, Mass. November 17, 2025** -- Watts Water Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: WTS) today announced that Ryan Lada, Chief Financial Officer, is leaving the Company to pursue a new opportunity.

Diane McClintock has been appointed as Chief Financial Officer of the Company, effective immediately. Ms. McClintock has been with Watts since 2010, most recently serving as Senior Vice President of FP&A and Investor Relations. She brings a wealth of financial and accounting expertise, as well as business familiarity to the role, providing financial, operational and strategic continuity.

"I am extremely pleased to announce the promotion of Diane McClintock to be our new Chief Financial Officer," said Robert J. Pagano, Jr., President and Chief Executive Officer. "Diane has been instrumental to our growth and strong financial performance over the past 15 years. Her deep understanding of our business and strategy coupled with her strong track record of delivering impactful results make her the ideal candidate to lead the Company's global finance organization."

"I am honored and excited to take on the role of Chief Financial Officer," said Ms. McClintock. "In this capacity, I look forward to continuing to execute our profitable growth strategy to build on Watts' long track record of delivering shareholder value. Thank you to Bob and our board for the opportunity to serve in this leadership position. I am committed to ensuring a smooth transition and driving positive impact across our culture and organization."

Diane McClintock originally joined Watts in 2010 and most recently served as Senior Vice President of FP&A and Investor Relations. Her prior responsibilities included external communications with investors and analysts, acquisition valuation, due diligence and integration, financial planning and analysis, and treasury. Prior to Watts, Ms. McClintock was Chief Accounting Officer and Treasurer at AutoImmune, Inc.; Director, Transaction Services Practice at PwC; and Audit Manager at EY. She holds a B.A. in Accounting from the University of New Hampshire.

Mr. Lada's departure is for personal reasons and not the result of any matters relating to the Company's business, accounting practices or financial statements.

Watts Water Technologies, Inc., through its family of companies, is a global manufacturer headquartered in the USA that provides one of the broadest plumbing, heating, and water quality product lines in the world. Watts companies and brands offer innovative plumbing, heating, and water quality solutions for commercial, residential, and industrial applications. For more information, visit www.wattswater.com.

**Contacts**

Watts Water Technologies, Inc.<br>Diane McClintock<br>Chief Financial Officer

Telephone: 978-689-6153

Email: investorrelations@wattswater.com

![Graphic](wts-20251114xex99d1002.jpg)

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