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Pool Corporation (POOL) filed an 8-K current report with the SEC on May 4, 2026 reporting Item 5.02 (Departure/Election of Directors or Officers), Item 7.01 (Regulation FD Disclosure), Item EX-99.1 (Exhibit EX-99.1). John B. Watwood, age 47, becomes CEO, bringing prior senior sales and operations leadership at Motion Industries.
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Item 5.02 · Departure/Election of Directors or Officers
- John B. Watwood, age 47, becomes CEO, bringing prior senior sales and operations leadership at Motion Industries
- CEO compensation: $800,000 salary, 125% target bonus, and approximately $1,750,000 initial equity grant
- Equity award split evenly between restricted shares and performance-based shares, linking compensation to execution
- John E. Stokely becomes Executive Chair May 4, 2026, earning $50,000 monthly plus standard director compensation
- David G. Whalen becomes interim lead independent director; board reduced to eight directors after Mr. Arvan’s resignation
Item 7.01 · Regulation FD Disclosure
- May 4, 2026 press release furnished under Regulation FD, making the disclosed information broadly available to investors
- Exhibit 99.1 contains the substantive company disclosure requiring review for market-relevant details
Item EX-99.1 · Exhibit EX-99.1
- John B. Watwood becomes President and CEO effective May 4, 2026, signaling an immediate leadership transition
- Peter D. Arvan exits as CEO, President and director after nine years, creating execution and continuity considerations
- John E. Stokely becomes Executive Chair, adding board-level oversight during the succession period
- Full-year 2026 guidance remains unchanged within the range issued April 23, reducing near-term earnings uncertainty
- Investor Day postponed from May 12, 2026, delaying management’s detailed strategy and outlook update
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