Pool Stockholders Re-Elect Directors, Approve Exec Pay, Ratify Ernst & Young as Auditor at AGM

Key Points

• Shareholders re-elected all nine director nominees to serve terms expiring at the 2027 annual meeting.
• Stockholders ratified the retention of Ernst & Young LLP as Pool’s independent auditor for fiscal 2026 and approved the named executive officers’ compensation as disclosed in the proxy.
• A quorum was established with 33,844,201 shares (about 92% of outstanding stock) represented, and the company will file final voting results on a Form 8‑K within four business days.

Pool NASDAQ: POOL held its 2026 annual meeting of stockholders, where shareholders elected directors, ratified the company’s independent auditor for fiscal 2026, and approved executive compensation as disclosed in the proxy statement.

Board oversight and meeting procedures

John Stokely, Chairman of the Board of Directors, opened the meeting and said the purpose was to consider proposals described in the proxy materials sent to stockholders in March. Stokely also outlined the board’s oversight role, saying its “core responsibility” is to act in the best interest of the company and its stockholders through functions including risk assessment, review, and oversight.

Stokely said management is responsible for day-to-day operations, while the board has a fiduciary duty to oversee risk management programs and assist management in addressing risks such as “strategic, financial, regulatory, and operational risks.” He noted the board has four standing committees:

• Compensation and Human Capital Management Committee
• Audit Committee
• Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee
• Strategic Planning Committee

Director nominees and participants

Stokely introduced director nominees attending the meeting: Peter D. Arvan, Martha Gervasi, James D. Hope, Kevin M. Murphy, Debra S. Oler, Manuel J. Perez de la Mesa, Mark W. Pompa, and David G. Whalen.

He said the board regularly reviews the skills and abilities of directors to ensure they align with company needs, and described board experience across areas including “multi-unit distribution, finance, strategic planning, mergers and acquisitions, marketing, international operations, and governance.”

Other participants introduced included Jennifer M. Neil, Senior Vice President, Chief Legal Officer, and Corporate Secretary. Kelly C. Simoneaux, outside counsel with Jones Walker LLP, served as inspector of election. Brian Rotolo, engagement partner with Ernst & Young LLP, also attended and was made available to respond to questions.

Quorum and voting items

Simoneaux reported that 33,844,201 shares—representing 92% of the company’s common stock—were represented by proxy at the meeting out of 36,700,584 shares outstanding and entitled to vote, establishing a quorum under the company’s bylaws.

Shareholders were asked to vote on three items:

• Election of directors
• Ratification of the retention of Ernst & Young LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal 2026
• Advisory approval of compensation for the company’s named executive officers

Preliminary results

Simoneaux provided preliminary voting results indicating that all nine director nominees were elected to serve terms expiring at the 2027 annual meeting of stockholders: Peter D. Arvan, Martha Gervasi, James D. Hope, Kevin M. Murphy, Debra S. Oler, Manuel J. Perez de la Mesa, Mark W. Pompa, John E. Stokely, and David G. Whalen.

In addition, stockholders ratified the retention of Ernst & Young LLP as the company’s independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal 2026 and approved the compensation of the named executive officers as disclosed in the proxy statement.

Next steps

The company said final voting results will be reported in a Form 8-K to be filed within four business days of the meeting. After completing the business agenda, the meeting was adjourned, and the company then addressed stockholder questions submitted online, concluding the question-and-answer period.

About Pool NASDAQ: POOL

Pool Corporation is a leading wholesale distributor of swimming pool supplies, equipment, and related outdoor living products. Headquartered in Covington, Louisiana, the company serves a diverse customer base that includes service professionals, independent retailers, high-volume builders, and national retail chains. Pool Corporation's extensive branch network enables it to maintain strong local customer relationships while leveraging its scale to source products efficiently from manufacturers around the world.

The company's product portfolio spans pool and spa chemicals, water treatment equipment, pumps, filters, heaters, automation and control systems, liners, safety covers, and cleaning accessories.

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