Restricted Stock Units Granted to Paul J. Jones at A. O. Smith Corp

The filing reports the grant of restricted stock units (RSUs) to Paul J. Jones, Senior Vice President, General Counsel, and Chief Compliance Officer at A. O. Smith Corporation. The RSUs were granted under the A. O. Smith Combined Incentive Compensation Plan and are exempt under Rule 16b-3. The first grant of 1,545 RSUs was made on February 12, 2024, and will vest on February 12, 2027. The second grant of 1,985 RSUs was made on February 10, 2025, and will vest on February 10, 2028. Each RSU represents the right to receive one share of common stock upon vesting. The filing was signed by James F. Stern, Attorney-in-Fact for Paul J. Jones, on October 1, 2025.