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Pentair8-K: Governance change

Pentair appoints Robert W. Hau as new CFO, effective November 1, 2026.

What happened

This change replaces the interim CFO, signaling a move toward long-term financial strategy.

Source

SEC EDGARSep 22, 2026

Current report (Form 8-K)

Pentair 8-K

Filing excerpt

On September 21, 2026, the Board of Directors of Pentair plc (the “Company”) appointed Robert W. Hau as the Company’s Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer effective as of November 1, 2026, at which time Robert P. Fishman will resign from his role as the Company’s Interim Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer.

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8-K: Governance change

What this signalsFilings often name leadership changes, deals and spending plans.

Form
8-K
Fiscal year end
09/21
Filed
Sep 22, 2026

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Numbers

Dollar figure
$2.5M (New CFO's initial restricted stock unit award grant date fair value)
PercentNew CFO's annual cash bonus target as a percentage of base salary
1%

Details

CIK
77360
Accession number
0000077360-26-000050
Timeframe
Next quarter
Filing year
2026
Why it matters
Governance tools needed
Signal category
Esg

Extraction

Confidence
High
Relevance
95%
Sentiment
Neutral
Detected
Sep 29, 2026
signal_type
sec-8k
signal_subtype
governanceChange

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  "data": {
    "detail": "A new CFO often reviews financial systems, vendor contracts, and strategic priorities within the first 90 days, creating opportunities for new solutions in FP&A, accounting, and treasury management. This change replaces the interim CFO, signaling a move toward long-term financial strategy.",
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    "summary": "Pentair appoints Robert W. Hau as new CFO, effective November 1, 2026.",
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