Interim CFO to exit Leslie’s (LESL) in October 2025 for personal reasons

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Leslie’s, Inc. reported that Interim Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer Tony Iskander has informed the company that he intends to step down from his roles, including serving as principal financial officer and principal accounting officer. His departure will be effective on October 4, 2025, or earlier if the company appoints a new Chief Financial Officer before that date. The company may engage Mr. Iskander as an advisor after his departure. Leslie’s stated that his decision to leave is for personal reasons and is not due to any disagreement with the company regarding its operations, financial statements, or accounting.

8-K Event Classification

2 items: 5.02, 9.01

2 items

Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers Governance

Key personnel changes including departures, elections, or appointments of directors and executive officers.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits

Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.

Understanding 8-K Material Events →

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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): August 15, 2025

LESLIE’S, INC.

(Exact name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

Delaware			001-39667	20-8397425
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)			(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer Identification No.)
2005 East Indian School Road
Phoenix, Arizona				85016
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)				(Zip Code)

Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code: (602) 366-3999

(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

☐Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

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☐Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class		Trading Symbol(s)		Name of each exchange on which registered
Common stock, par value $0.001 per share		LESL		The Nasdaq Global Select Market

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§ 230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§ 240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

Leslie’s, Inc. (the “Company”) announced that on August 15, 2025, Tony Iskander, notified the Company of his intention to step down from his position as the Company’s Interim Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer (and, in such capacities, principal financial officer and principal accounting officer), for personal reasons, effective October 4, 2025 or such earlier date as the Company appoints a new Chief Financial Officer. The Company may engage Mr. Iskander as an Advisor following October 4, 2025. Mr. Iskander’s departure is not due to any disagreement with the Company on any matter relating to the Company’s operations, financial statements or accounting.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits

Exhibit No.		Description
104		Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

			LESLIE'S, INC.
Date:	August 21, 2025	By:	/s/ Benjamin Lindquist
		Name: Title:	Benjamin Lindquist Senior Vice President, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary

FAQ

What leadership change did Leslie’s (LESL) disclose in this 8-K?

Leslie’s, Inc. disclosed that Interim Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer Tony Iskander plans to step down from his roles, including principal financial officer and principal accounting officer.

When will Tony Iskander step down as Interim CFO of Leslie’s (LESL)?

Tony Iskander’s departure will be effective on October 4, 2025, or on an earlier date if Leslie’s appoints a new Chief Financial Officer before then.

Why is the Interim CFO of Leslie’s (LESL) leaving his position?

Leslie’s stated that Tony Iskander is stepping down for personal reasons and that his departure is not due to any disagreement with the company’s operations, financial statements, or accounting.

Will Leslie’s (LESL) continue to work with Tony Iskander after he steps down?

Leslie’s noted that it may engage Tony Iskander as an Advisor following his departure on or after October 4, 2025.

Does Leslie’s (LESL) report any disputes with the departing Interim CFO?

The company specifically stated that Tony Iskander’s departure is not due to any disagreement with Leslie’s on matters related to operations, financial statements, or accounting.

What SEC item does this Leslie’s (LESL) 8-K relate to?

The disclosure is made under Item 5.02, which covers the departure of directors or certain officers, election of directors, appointment of certain officers, and compensatory arrangements of certain officers.