Sec Form 13G Filing - MSD CAPITAL L P filing for Hayward Holdings Inc. (HAYW) - 2024-09-23

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 13G

Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

(Amendment No. )*

Hayward Holdings, Inc.

(Name of Issuer)

Common Stock, par value $0.001 per share

(Title of Class of Securities)

421298100

(CUSIP Number)

September 11, 2024

(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement)

Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is filed:

The information required in the remainder of this cover page shall not be deemed to be “filed” for the purpose of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (“Act”) or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section of the Act but shall be subject to all other provisions of the Act (however, see the Notes).

Item 1(a) Name of Issuer:

The name of the issuer is Hayward Holdings, Inc. (the “Company”).

Item 1(b) Address of Issuer’s Principal Executive Offices:

The Company’s principal executive office is located at 1415 Vantage Park Drive, Suite 400, Charlotte, NC 28203.

Item 2(a) Name of Person Filing:

This Schedule 13G is being jointly filed by and on behalf of each of MSD Capital, L.P. (“MSD Capital”), Michael S. Dell and MSD Portfolio L.P. – Investments (“MSD Investments”) with respect to ownership of the common stock of the Company held by MSD Capital, MSD Investments, MSD Private Capital Investments, L.P. (“MSD Private Capital Investments”), MSD Portfolio L.P. – SLD Personal Income (“SLD Personal Income”), and MSD Portfolio L.P. – MSD Personal Income (“MSD Personal Income”).

MSD Capital is the general partner of each of MSD Private Capital Investments, MSD Investments, SLD Personal Income and MSD Personal Income and may be deemed to beneficially own securities owned by them. MSD Capital Management LLC (“MSD Capital Management”) is the general partner of MSD Capital and may be deemed to beneficially own securities owned by MSD Capital. Michael S. Dell is the controlling member of MSD Capital Management and may be deemed to beneficially own securities owned by MSD Capital Management.

The Reporting Persons have entered into a Joint Filing Agreement, dated September 23, 2024 a copy of which is filed with this Schedule 13G as Exhibit 99.1, pursuant to which the Reporting Persons have agreed to file this statement jointly in accordance with the provisions of Rule 13d-1(k)(1) under the Act.

Item 2(b) Address of Principal Business Office or, if none, Residence:

The address of the principal business office of MSD Capital and MSD Investments is One Vanderbilt Avenue, 26th Floor, New York, New York 10017.

The address of the principal business office of Mr. Dell is c/o Dell, Inc., One Dell Way, Round Rock, Texas 78682.

Item 2(c) Citizenship:

MSD Capital and MSD Investments are organized as limited partnerships under the laws of the State of Delaware.

Mr. Dell is a United States citizen.

Item 2(d) Title of Class of Securities:

Common Stock, par value $0.001 per share (the “Common Stock”).

Item 2(e) CUSIP No.:

421298100.

Item 3 If this statement is filed pursuant to Rules 13d-1(b), or 13d-2(b) or (c), check whether the person filing is a:

Not applicable.

Item 4 Ownership:

A. MSD Capital, L.P.

(a) Amount beneficially owned: 26,977,256 (1)

(b) Percent of class: 12.5%

(c) Number of shares as to which such person has:

(i) Sole power to vote or direct the vote: -0-

(ii) Shared power to vote or direct the vote: 26,977,256 (1)

(iii) Sole power to dispose or direct the disposition: -0-

(iv) Shared power to dispose or direct the disposition: 26,977,256 (1)

B. Michael S. Dell

(a) Amount beneficially owned: 26,977,256 (1)

(b) Percent of class: 12.5%

(c) Number of shares as to which such person has:

(i) Sole power to vote or direct the vote: -0-

(ii) Shared power to vote or direct the vote: 26,977,256 (1)

(iii) Sole power to dispose or direct the disposition: -0-

(iv) Shared power to dispose or direct the disposition: 26,977,256 (1)

C. MSD Portfolio L.P. - Investments

(a) Amount beneficially owned: 17,036,176

(b) Percent of class: 7.9%

(c) Number of shares as to which such person has:

(i) Sole power to vote or direct the vote: -0-

(ii) Shared power to vote or direct the vote: 17,036,176

(iii) Sole power to dispose or direct the disposition: -0-

(iv) Shared power to dispose or direct the disposition: 17,036,176

Item 5 Ownership of Five Percent or Less of a Class:

If this statement is being filed to report the fact that as of the date hereof each of the Reporting Persons has ceased to be the beneficial owner of more than five percent of the class of securities, check the following [ ].

Item 6 Ownership of More Than Five Percent on Behalf of Another Person:

Not applicable.

Item 7 Identification and Classification of the Subsidiary Which Acquired the Security Being Reported on by the Parent Holding Company or Control Person:

Not applicable.

Item 8 Identification and Classification of Members of the Group:

Not applicable.

Item 9 Notice of Dissolution of Group:

Not applicable.

Item 10 Certification:

By signing below I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the securities referred to above were not acquired and are not held for the purpose of or with the effect of changing or influencing the control of the issuer of the securities and were not acquired and are not held in connection with or as a participant in any transaction having that purpose or effect, other than activities solely in connection with a nomination under § 240.14a-11.

SIGNATURE

After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.

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