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The Leslie's, Inc. (LESL) SEC filings page brings together the company’s regulatory disclosures, as filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Leslie's is a U.S. pool and spa care retailer that identifies itself as the largest and most trusted direct-to-customer brand in its industry, serving residential customers and pool professionals nationwide. Its filings provide detailed information on financial performance, governance, capital structure, and key corporate actions.
Investors can use this page to access periodic reports and current reports on Form 8-K that describe material events. Recent 8-K filings have covered topics such as quarterly and annual financial results, leadership transitions in the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer role, the appointment of senior executives, and the adoption and implementation of a 1-for-20 reverse stock split with a proportionate reduction in authorized shares. Other 8-Ks and proxy materials explain the company’s efforts to address Nasdaq minimum bid price requirements and the steps taken to regain compliance.
The definitive proxy statement for the special meeting of shareholders outlines the rationale for the reverse stock split, including its relationship to Nasdaq listing standards and potential effects on trading price and authorized share counts. Additional filings discuss matters such as compensation arrangements for senior executives and the mechanics of the reverse stock split, including treatment of fractional shares and adjustments under the company’s equity incentive plan.
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Ariel Investments, LLC reports beneficial ownership of 2,836,373 shares of Leslie's Inc common stock, representing 30.5% of the class as of 12/31/2025. Ariel has sole power to vote 2,760,461 shares and sole power to dispose of the full 2,836,373 shares.
The shares are held for Ariel’s adviser clients, who are entitled to dividends and sale proceeds. Ariel Fund, a series of Ariel Investment Trust, owns 2,243,775 Leslie’s shares, giving it an economic interest in more than 5% of the stock. Ariel certifies the holdings are in the ordinary course of business and not for the purpose of changing or influencing control of Leslie’s.
Leslie’s, Inc. is asking shareholders to vote at its virtual 2026 Annual Meeting on March 24, 2026. Key items include electing three Class II directors and one Class III director, ratifying Grant Thornton LLP as auditor for fiscal 2026, an advisory say‑on‑pay vote, and governance and incentive-plan changes.
Shareholders are asked to approve amendments to the Certificate of Incorporation to remove and replace supermajority voting requirements and to adopt an Amended and Restated 2020 Omnibus Incentive Plan. The Board highlights its largely independent, skills-diverse membership, ongoing sustainability focus, and continuing efforts to remediate previously disclosed internal control material weaknesses.
Leslie’s, Inc. is changing its independent auditor, appointing Grant Thornton LLP for the fiscal year ending October 3, 2026 and dismissing Ernst & Young LLP after EY completes its review of the quarter ended January 3, 2026. EY’s audit opinions on the company’s 2024 and 2025 consolidated financial statements were clean, but EY issued adverse opinions on internal control over financial reporting for both years due to material weaknesses in inventory, vendor rebate, and asset impairment processes. The company reports no disagreements with EY on accounting or auditing matters and states there were no other reportable events beyond the disclosed control weaknesses. Leslie’s has authorized EY to fully brief Grant Thornton on these issues, and EY’s confirming letter is filed as an exhibit.
Leslie's, Inc. officer Benjamin Lindquist, SVP, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary, reported a small equity award vesting and related share adjustment. On January 27, 2026, 19 Restricted Stock Units converted into 19 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $0.
The filing shows 7 of those common shares were disposed of at $1.72 in a transaction coded “F,” indicating shares withheld to cover taxes, leaving 1,533 common shares held directly. Lindquist also holds 8,605 RSUs after the transaction.
A footnote states total holdings were adjusted due to an inadvertent underreporting of 191 common shares in a prior Form 4 filed on December 9, 2025.
Leslie’s, Inc. is asking shareholders to vote at its virtual 2026 Annual Meeting on March 24, 2026. The proxy covers elections of three Class II directors and one Class III director, ratification of Ernst & Young LLP as auditor for the year ending October 3, 2026, a non-binding advisory vote on executive pay, amendments to the Certificate of Incorporation to remove and replace supermajority voting requirements, and adoption of an Amended and Restated 2020 Omnibus Incentive Plan. The Board recommends voting FOR all five proposals.
The filing highlights Leslie’s position as a leading U.S. pool and spa care retailer with about 950 locations and a strong omnichannel model. It emphasizes sustainability, safety, community engagement, and a structured human capital program, including engagement surveys and leadership development. Governance disclosures describe an independent chair, fully independent key committees, director skills and diversity, shareholder engagement practices, and director compensation and stock ownership guidelines. The Audit Committee also summarizes ongoing remediation of previously disclosed material weaknesses in internal control over financial reporting.
Leslie's, Inc. director John R. Hartmann filed an initial ownership report stating that he does not beneficially own any Leslie's common stock. The Form 3 identifies him as a director and confirms that both the non-derivative and derivative securities tables are empty, with an explicit note that no securities are beneficially owned.
Leslie’s, Inc. reported that its Board of Directors increased in size from eight to nine members and appointed John Hartmann as a Class III director, effective January 7, 2026. He will stand for election at the company’s 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders and has not yet been assigned to any board committee.
Hartmann will receive compensation consistent with other non-employee directors under the company’s standard board compensation program. The company states there are no arrangements with other parties related to his selection and no material related-party transactions requiring disclosure. Hartmann brings nearly 25 years of retail leadership experience, including prior roles as Chief Operating Officer of Bed Bath & Beyond, President of its $1.2 billion buybuy Baby division, and President & Chief Executive Officer of True Value Company, as well as multiple public and private board positions.
Leslie’s, Inc. operates in the $15 billion U.S. pool and spa aftermarket as the largest direct‑to‑consumer brand, with over 1,000 locations and integrated e‑commerce and mobile channels. The company focuses on mostly non‑discretionary, recurring products such as chemicals, parts, and maintenance equipment, plus installation, repair, and water‑testing services under proprietary programs like AccuBlue® and Pool Perks®.
Leslie’s emphasizes a vertically integrated model, including manufacturing and distribution, and targets residential pool, spa, and professional customers using data‑driven marketing and loyalty programs. As of March 28, 2025, non‑affiliate shareholders held common stock valued at about $153.3 million, and 9,290,311 shares were outstanding as of December 5, 2025. The report outlines extensive risk factors, including seasonality, competition, macroeconomic pressures, supply chain and labor challenges, technology and cybersecurity risks, and substantial indebtedness.
Leslie's, Inc. reported insider equity activity involving Chief Retail Operations and Talent Officer Naomi Cramer. On December 14–15, 2025, Cramer acquired 726, 416 and 115 shares of common stock at a price of $0 per share and disposed of 185, 106 and 30 shares of common stock at $2.39 per share.
After these transactions, Cramer directly holds 4,614 shares of Leslie's common stock and 23,951 restricted stock units and related awards. The disclosure also notes new RSU grants, including 1,451 units scheduled to vest in equal amounts on December 14, 2026 and December 14, 2027, and additional grants of 414 and 113 units vesting on December 15, 2026, all subject to her continued employment or service with the company or an affiliate.