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Leslie's, Inc. filings document the company's pool and spa care retail business, operating results, public-company governance, and capital structure. Form 8-K reports cover quarterly financial results, strategic transformation disclosures, leadership and board changes, auditor changes, shareholder votes, Nasdaq listing compliance, and amendments affecting common stock.
Proxy materials describe director elections, executive compensation, auditor ratification, incentive-plan matters, and certificate-of-incorporation proposals. The filing record also documents completed capital-structure actions, including a reverse stock split and related changes to authorized shares, as well as internal-control disclosures tied to inventory and asset impairment processes.
Leslie's, Inc. (LESL) reported that Chief Executive Officer and director Jason McDonell exercised 4,957 Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) into 4,957 shares of common stock on September 9, 2026. In connection with this vesting, 1,366 common shares were delivered or withheld to cover exercise price or tax liability, with no open-market sale reported.
Following the RSU conversion, McDonell holds 56,362 RSUs directly. A related RSU grant provides that 9,913 additional RSUs will vest in equal installments on September 9, 2027 and September 9, 2028, subject to his continued employment or service with Leslie's or an affiliate through each vesting date. No Rule 10b5-1 trading plan is indicated.
Leslie's, Inc. (LESL) reported that executive Benjamin Lindquist, SVP, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary, had Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) vest and convert into common stock on August 26, 2026. A block of 1,000 RSUs was exercised into 1,000 shares of common stock, and 280 shares of common stock were delivered or withheld to cover the exercise price or tax liability at a reported reference price of $0.61 per share. Following the RSU conversion, Lindquist held 7,434 RSUs directly.
Leslie's, Inc. (LESL) reported that officer Naomi Cramer exercised 1,000 Restricted Stock Units into 1,000 shares of common stock on August 26, 2026. In connection with this vesting, 255 common shares were delivered or withheld to cover the exercise price or tax liability. Following the transaction, Cramer held 24,854 RSUs representing contingent rights to additional common shares.
Leslie's, Inc. executive Amy College, Chief Merchandising and Supply Chain Officer, exercised 5,095 Restricted Stock Units into an equal number of common shares on August 14, 2026. Of the resulting common stock, 1,515 shares were delivered or withheld to pay the exercise price or tax liability at $0.7699 per share. Following the transaction, College held 19,103 Restricted Stock Units directly, each representing a contingent right to receive one share of common stock upon vesting.
Leslie's, Inc. investor William Baxter Lee filed an amendment reporting that he no longer beneficially owns any common stock of the company. The filing lists 0 shares beneficially owned, representing 0% of the class, with no sole or shared voting or dispositive power over any shares.
The amendment also states that a prior reporting group that included Andrew Storm has been dissolved, and that any future filings, if required, will be made by former group members in their individual capacities. The filing is signed by William Baxter Lee as an individual on 08/14/2026.
Jane Street Group, LLC reports beneficial ownership of 547,299 shares of Leslie's, Inc. common stock as of June 30, 2026, representing 5.9% of the outstanding class. All voting and dispositive power over these shares is shared, with no sole authority reported.
The position is held through Delaware subsidiaries Jane Street Capital, LLC and Jane Street Global Trading, LLC. Jane Street Capital, LLC reports 346,674 shares (3.7% of the class), and Jane Street Global Trading, LLC reports 200,625 shares (2.1% of the class), each with shared voting and dispositive power.
Leslie’s, Inc. reported lower sales and margins but a strong quarterly profit alongside serious financial strain. For the three months ended July 4, 2026, sales were $458.5 million versus $500.3 million a year earlier and gross margin fell to 36.5% from 39.6%.
Net income for the quarter rose to $47.8 million from $21.7 million, boosted by a $17.5 million gain from a credit card interchange fee settlement and lower SG&A, while the nine‑month period showed a net loss of $87.7 million. Adjusted EBITDA for the nine months was $(11.4) million compared with $16.2 million in the prior year.
The balance sheet remains highly leveraged, with total long‑term debt of $786.7 million, stockholders’ deficit of $492.7 million, and cash of $45.9 million. Management states that these conditions, plus reliance on seasonal cash flows and upcoming debt obligations, raise substantial doubt about the company’s ability to continue as a going concern, and plans to pursue cost optimization, strategic initiatives, and potential balance‑sheet transactions, including addressing the Term Loan maturing March 9, 2028.
Leslie’s, Inc. reported fiscal third quarter 2026 results for the period ended July 4, 2026. Sales were $458.5 million, down from $500.3 million, with comparable sales down 6.2%. Gross margin declined to 36.5% from 39.6%. SG&A fell to $106.4 million from $129.6 million, reflecting cost-cutting efforts.
Net income for the quarter rose to $47.8 million from $21.7 million, or diluted EPS of $5.01 versus $2.34, aided in part by a $17.5 million legal settlement gain. However, Adjusted EBITDA declined to $55.7 million from $81.6 million, and adjusted diluted EPS was $3.96 versus $2.72.
For the first nine months, sales were $790.4 million versus $852.7 million, with a net loss of $87.7 million compared with a $74.2 million loss and Adjusted EBITDA of $(11.4) million versus $16.2 million. The company reported total liquidity of $207.1 million, is exploring strategic alternatives including potential deleveraging transactions, and withdrew its prior full-year 2026 outlook. Management’s forward-looking discussion highlights risks including liquidity, debt refinancing and the company’s ability to continue as a going concern.
Ariel Investments, LLC has filed an amended Schedule 13G indicating it no longer holds any reportable position in Leslie's Inc common stock. The firm reports beneficial ownership of 0 shares, representing 0.0% of the class, with no sole or shared voting or dispositive power.
Ariel states that its adviser clients have the right to receive dividends and sale proceeds for securities it manages, but none of these clients hold an economic interest of more than 5% of Leslie's common stock.
Ariel Investments, LLC reported beneficial ownership of 2,416,405 shares of Leslie's Inc common stock as of June 30, 2026, representing 25.8% of the class. Ariel has sole voting power over 2,350,873 shares and sole dispositive power over all 2,416,405 shares, with no shared voting or dispositive power.
Ariel's adviser clients are entitled to dividends and sale proceeds on these securities. Ariel Fund, a series of Ariel Investment Trust, owns 2,015,316 shares of Leslie's, which represents an economic interest in more than 5% of the common stock covered by this Schedule 13G/A.