Waters Corp Director Heather Knight Receives 57.41 Stock Units for Board Fees

Executive Summary

On October 2, 2026, Waters Corporation (WAT) filed a Form 4 disclosing that Director Heather Knight acquired 57.41 shares of common stock units on September 30, 2026. The acquisition was executed at $0.00 per share as part of the company's director compensation program.

Transaction Details

• Security: Common Stock (Common Stock Units)
• Transaction Code: A (Award / Grant)
• Shares Acquired: 57.41
• Price per Share: $0.00
• Post-Transaction Direct Ownership: 1,337.95 shares
• Footnote Context: The units were received in lieu of cash payment for director fees under the Issuer's 1996 Non-Employee Director Deferred Compensation Plan. The units convert to common stock on a one-for-one basis upon distribution, set for January 1, 2027.

Market & Trading Significance

This transaction carries Low trading significance. It reflects standard non-employee director compensation where cash retainer fees are converted into equity units rather than an open-market purchase or sale. Such transactions are scheduled and do not reflect an opportunistic market view on the stock's performance.