Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.
Todd P. Helms, Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer of Mueller Water Products, Inc. (the "Company"), will be departing the Company effective September 1, 2026. To ensure an orderly transition, the Company plans to enter into a customary consulting agreement with Mr. Helms whereby he will provide certain transition services as a senior advisor to the Company until September 30, 2026. While serving in this role, Mr. Helms will receive a consulting fee of $5,000. Mr. Helms will receive severance benefits in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Company's Executive Severance Plan, a copy of which is attached as Exhibit 10.39 to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K, filed on November 19, 2025.