---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0000077360-26-000050"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "PNR"
cik: "0000077360"
company_name: "PENTAIR plc"
filed_at: "2026-09-22T10:52:13+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-09-22T10:55:14.786046+00:00"
event_type: "leadership"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.65
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.65
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Pentair names Robert W. Hau CFO effective Nov 1, 2026; interim CFO Fishman to exit

## Summary
- Robert W. Hau appointed EVP & CFO effective Nov 1, 2026; Robert P. Fishman resigns as interim CFO same day.
- Hau previously CFO of Fiserv (2016-2025), TE Connectivity (2012-2016), Lennox (2009-2012), Honeywell (2006-2009).
- Compensation: $775,000 base salary, 100% bonus target, $2.5M RSU grant vesting after 5 years, $200k new hire cash bonus.
- New hire cash bonus repayable if Hau voluntarily leaves within 2 years; he joined Pentair as SVP Finance on Sept 15, 2026.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0000077360-26-000050
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: PNR
- cik: 0000077360
- company_name: PENTAIR plc
- filed_at: 2026-09-22T10:52:13+00:00
- event_type: leadership
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.65
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.65
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 5.02, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/77360/000007736026000050/0000077360-26-000050-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/77360/000007736026000050/pnr-20260921.htm

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