Leslie's (LESL) director John R. Hartmann awarded 4,500 RSUs

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Leslie's, Inc. director John R. Hartmann acquired 4,500 restricted stock units (RSUs) linked to Leslie's common stock as equity compensation. Each RSU represents the right to receive one share of common stock upon vesting. The 4,500 RSUs will vest on the earlier of March 24, 2027 or the day before the company’s 2027 annual shareholder meeting, as long as Hartmann continues serving on the board until that vesting date. Following this grant, his reported direct RSU-related position in this filing is 4,500 underlying shares, reflecting a routine board compensation award rather than an open‑market stock purchase or sale.

Insider Trade Summary

4,500 shares exercised/converted

Mixed 1 txn

Insider Hartmann John R.

Role Director

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Exercise	Restricted Stock Units	4,500	$0.00	--

Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Stock Units — 4,500 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

1. Each Restricted Stock Unit ("RSU") represents the contingent right to receive, upon vesting of the RSU, one share of the Issuer's Common Stock. Represents a grant of 4,500 RSUs which will vest on the earlier of (a) March 24, 2027 or (b) the day prior to the Company's Annual Meeting of Shareholders held in 2027 (the earlier of (a) and (b) referred to as the "Vesting Date"), subject to Mr. Hartmann's continuous service as a member of the Board until the Vesting Date.

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SEC Form 4

FORM 4

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

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Hartmann John R.

(Last) (First) (Middle)

2005 EAST INDIAN SCHOOL ROAD

(Street)

PHOENIX ARIZONA 85016

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Leslie's, Inc. [ LESL ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

X	Director		10% Owner
	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
03/24/2026

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares
Restricted Stock Units	$0(1)	03/24/2026		M		4,500		(2)	(2)	Common Stock, par value $0.001 per share	4,500	$0	4,500	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. Each Restricted Stock Unit ("RSU") represents the contingent right to receive, upon vesting of the RSU, one share of the Issuer's Common Stock.

2. Represents a grant of 4,500 RSUs which will vest on the earlier of (a) March 24, 2027 or (b) the day prior to the Company's Annual Meeting of Shareholders held in 2027 (the earlier of (a) and (b) referred to as the "Vesting Date"), subject to Mr. Hartmann's continuous service as a member of the Board until the Vesting Date.

	/s/ Benjamin Lindquist, as Attorney-in-Fact for John Hartmann	03/26/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What did Leslie's (LESL) director John R. Hartmann receive in this Form 4?

John R. Hartmann received 4,500 restricted stock units (RSUs) as equity compensation. Each RSU represents the right to receive one share of Leslie's common stock, subject to vesting conditions tied to his continued board service through the specified vesting date.

When do John R. Hartmann’s 4,500 Leslie's (LESL) RSUs vest?

The 4,500 RSUs vest on the earlier of March 24, 2027 or the day before Leslie's 2027 annual shareholder meeting. Vesting requires Hartmann’s continuous service as a board member through that date, aligning the award with long‑term board tenure.

Does John R. Hartmann’s Leslie's (LESL) Form 4 show a stock sale or purchase?

The Form 4 reflects an acquisition of 4,500 restricted stock units, not an open‑market stock purchase or sale. The RSUs are a compensation grant that converts into common shares only upon satisfying vesting conditions, rather than a cash transaction in the market.

How many Leslie's (LESL) shares are tied to John R. Hartmann’s new RSU award?

The RSU grant covers 4,500 underlying shares of Leslie's common stock. Each restricted stock unit corresponds to one share deliverable at vesting, so the award directly links Hartmann’s future equity exposure to 4,500 shares, contingent on meeting the vesting requirements.

Is John R. Hartmann’s Leslie's (LESL) RSU grant a routine board compensation award?

Yes, the 4,500 RSU grant is structured as routine board equity compensation. It vests over time based on continued board service rather than trading decisions, aligning Hartmann’s incentives with Leslie's longer‑term performance and governance outcomes instead of short‑term market movements.