Hayward Holdings, Inc. Securities Litigation Settlement
Individual payout amounts cannot be determined at this time and will be distributed pro rata based on the Plan of Allocation after deductions for taxes, attorneys' fees, expenses, service award, and claims administration costs.
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What happened
Hayward Holdings, Inc. and its CEO and CFO allegedly made materially false and misleading statements and omissions regarding inventory, growth, and demand trends for Hayward's pool products during October 27, 2021 through July 28, 2022. As a result, Hayward's stock traded at artificially inflated prices, and shareholders suffered damages when the stock price declined after the alleged truth was revealed. Defendants violated Sections 10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
Do you qualify?
Anyone who purchased or otherwise acquired Hayward Holdings Inc. common stock (ticker symbol HAYW) between October 27, 2021 and July 28, 2022, inclusive.
Who is in the class
All persons and entities who purchased or otherwise acquired Hayward Holdings Inc. common stock (ticker symbol HAYW) between October 27, 2021 and July 28, 2022, inclusive.
Quoted from the settlement notice.
How to file
Submit a proof of claim and release form electronically or by mail to the Claims Administrator. The proof of claim must be postmarked or submitted electronically by June 19, 2026. You can file online by clicking the claim form link on the website.
Common questions
- How much does the Hayward Holdings, Inc. Securities Litigation Settlement pay?
- Estimated payout: Individual payout amounts cannot be determined at this time and will be distributed pro rata based on the Plan of Allocation after deductions for taxes, attorneys' fees, expenses, service award, and claims administration costs.. The total settlement fund is $19.9M. Actual amounts depend on how many valid claims are filed — most settlements divide a fixed fund pro rata, so a higher claim rate means a smaller individual check. An "up to" figure is a cap, not a guarantee.
- What is the claim deadline for the Hayward Holdings, Inc. Securities Litigation Settlement?
- This settlement is closed to new claims — the deadline was June 19, 2026. Once a claim deadline passes you generally forfeit your share, even if you qualified.
- Do I need proof of purchase for the Hayward Holdings, Inc. Securities Litigation Settlement?
- Yes. This settlement asks for documentation supporting your claim — a receipt, an account record, or the notice you were sent. Check the official settlement website for exactly which documents are accepted.
- Is the Hayward Holdings, Inc. Securities Litigation Settlement notice real, or a scam?
- A.B. Data, Ltd. is the settlement administrator for this case. Claims are filed at haywardsecuritieslitigation.com. Filing a class action claim is always free — no legitimate settlement charges you to claim, and no administrator will ask for payment, a gift card, or your full Social Security number by email or text. If a notice asks for any of those, it is not from the administrator. When in doubt, ignore the link you were sent and go to the official settlement website directly.
- When will payments from the Hayward Holdings, Inc. Securities Litigation Settlement be sent?
- Class action payouts typically take 12 to 24 months after the claim deadline, and longer if the settlement is appealed. The final approval hearing for this case is set for July 28, 2026; no payments can be issued before a settlement receives final approval.
Who's involved
Plaintiffs
- ERIE COUNTY EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM(Consolidated Plaintiff)
- FULTON COUNTY EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM(Lead Plaintiff)
- CITY OF SOUTHFIELD FIRE AND POLICE RETIREMENT SYSTEM
Defendants
- KEVIN BROWN
- CHRISTOPHER BERTRAND
- MSD PARTNERS (GP), LLC
- MSD AQUA PARTNERS, LLC
- GREG BRENNEMAN
- TIMOTHY WALSH
- MARK MCFADDEN
- CCMP CAPITAL GP, LLC
+ 10 more
Counsel for plaintiffs
- MICHAEL ALDERMANCOHN LIFLAND PEARLMAN HERRMANN & KNOPF, LLP
- KAROLINA KLYUCHNIKOVACOUNSEL NOT ADMITTED TO USDC - NJ BAR
- ERIE COUNTY EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEMPRO SE
- MATTHEW F. GATELYCOHN, LIFLAND, PEARLMAN, HERRMANN & KNOPF LLP
- PETER S. PEARLMANCOHN, LIFLAND, PEARLMAN, HERRMANN & KNOPF, LLP
- CHRISTOPHER A. SEEGERSEEGER WEISS LLP
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