---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001834622-22-000071"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "HAYW"
cik: "0001834622"
company_name: "Hayward Holdings, Inc."
filed_at: "2022-06-03T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-06-25T04:52:26.984885+00:00"
event_type: "m_and_a"
sentiment: "positive"
materiality_score: 0.7
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.7
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Hayward acquires Halco's specialty lighting business for $55M, adds ~$40M annual revenue

## Summary
- Acquisition purchase price $55M, subject to customary closing adjustments; expected to generate ~$40M annual revenue at Hayward's current margin profile.
- Acquired assets include leading lighting brands: ColorSplash, J&J Electronics, PureWhite, Sollos for pool, spa, fountain, and landscape segments.
- Deal reinforces Hayward's pool/spa lighting leadership and marks entry into landscape and bulb market; leverages OmniLogic automation platform.
- Builds on recent growth momentum following prior acquisitions of Water Works, SmartPower, and SmartValve.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001834622-22-000071
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: HAYW
- cik: 0001834622
- company_name: Hayward Holdings, Inc.
- filed_at: 2022-06-03T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: m_and_a
- sentiment: positive
- materiality_score: 0.7
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.7
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 7.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1834622/000183462222000071/0001834622-22-000071-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1834622/000183462222000071/hayw-20220602.htm

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