Pool Corporation filings document operating results, governance and capital-return disclosures for a Delaware wholesale distributor of swimming pool and backyard products. Form 8-K reports include quarterly and annual earnings releases, guidance updates, dividend announcements and Regulation FD materials tied to the company’s distribution business.
The company’s proxy and other governance filings cover director elections, auditor ratification, executive compensation, board committee matters and shareholder voting results. Recent material-event reports also record leadership changes, director departures and related compensatory arrangements, while financial exhibits discuss sales mix, margins, inventory, debt and share repurchase activity.
POOL CORP director David G. Whalen reported an open-market purchase of company stock. On May 8, 2026, he bought 525 shares of Common Stock at $190.44 per share, for roughly $99,981. Following this transaction, his direct ownership increased to 8,936 shares.
Pool Corporation filed an amendment to detail the separation agreement with former President and CEO Peter D. Arvan, who resigned effective May 4, 2026. Under the agreement, he will receive base salary continuation for 54 weeks and reimbursement of health insurance premiums for twelve months.
Mr. Arvan remains eligible to continue vesting up to 55,156 performance-based restricted stock awards, subject to achieving performance goals, and up to 21,870 time-based restricted stock awards, provided he complies with non-competition and other separation terms. The agreement includes a general release of claims, confidentiality, non-disparagement, and is subject to the company’s compensation clawback policy.
POOL CORP director Manuel J. Perez de la Mesa reported an indirect open-market purchase of 10,000 shares of common stock at $190 per share through a trust on May 7, 2026.
After this trade, that trust holds 30,108 shares, alongside other indirect holdings of 6,000 shares by immediate family and 899,972 shares by family trusts, plus 12,075 shares held directly.
POOL CORP director John E. Stokely bought additional company stock in an open-market transaction. On May 7, 2026, he purchased 1,000 shares of Pool Corp common stock at a price of $193.065 per share. Following this trade, he directly owns 16,230 common shares of the company.
POOL CORP director James D. Hope bought shares of the company’s stock. On May 7, 2026, he made an open-market purchase of 464 shares of POOL CORP Common Stock at $194.415 per share, increasing his direct ownership to 3,678 shares after the transaction.
Watwood John Bruce reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
POOL CORP President/CEO John Bruce Watwood received equity compensation grants rather than buying shares on the market. On May 4, 2026, he was awarded a total of 12,915 shares of Common Stock as grants, recorded at $0.00 per share.
A footnote states these are performance-based restricted stock that will vest in 2029 if specified performance conditions are met, meaning the shares are not fully owned until those targets are achieved. Following the awards, his direct holdings are reported in two line items of 21,413 and 12,803 shares of Common Stock.
Pool Corporation announced a leadership transition in which Peter D. Arvan stepped down as President, CEO and director, and John B. Watwood was appointed President and CEO, effective May 4, 2026. Board Chair John E. Stokely was named Executive Chair.
Under his employment agreement, Mr. Watwood will receive an annual base salary of $800,000 and is eligible for an annual bonus targeted at 125% of salary, plus an initial equity grant of about $1,750,000 split equally between restricted and performance-based shares. Mr. Stokely will receive a $50,000 monthly fee as Executive Chair, while lead independent director David G. Whalen will receive $5,000 per month.
The company stated that Mr. Arvan’s resignation is not due to any disagreement regarding operations, policies or practices. Pool Corporation reaffirmed that it continues to expect full-year 2026 results within the guidance range previously issued on April 23, 2026, and postponed its Investor Day previously scheduled for May 12, 2026.
POOL CORP director David G. Whalen received a grant of 644 shares of Common Stock, increasing his direct holdings to 8,411 shares. The shares were acquired as a grant or award at no cash cost, rather than through an open-market purchase.
POOL CORP director John E. Stokely received a grant of 644 shares of Common Stock. The shares were acquired on a non-cash basis at a reported price of $0.00 per share, reflecting a compensation-related grant rather than an open-market purchase. Following this award, he directly owns 15,230 shares of POOL CORP Common Stock.
POMPA MARK A reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
POOL CORP director Mark A. Pompa received a grant of 1,169 shares of Common Stock. The award was reported at a price of $0.0000 per share, indicating it was not an open-market purchase. Following this grant on April 29, 2026, he directly holds 1,169 shares.