Pool Corporation (NASDAQ: POOL) details SVP retirement and new EVP hire

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Pool Corporation reported upcoming leadership changes in its senior management team. Kenneth G. St. Romain will retire from his position as Senior Vice President in 2026, but has not set a specific retirement date and plans to continue in his role later into 2026 to help with the transition. The company also announced that John B. Watwood will join as Executive Vice President, effective January 12, 2026.

These updates reflect a planned transition where an experienced executive is retiring while a new executive vice president steps into a senior leadership role. The company disclosed these changes through a press release furnished as an exhibit.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

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FORM 8-K

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CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) January 12, 2026

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POOL CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware		0-26640	36-3943363
(State or other jurisdiction of		(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer
incorporation or organization)			Identification No.)
109 Northpark Boulevard,
Covington,	Louisiana		70433-5001
(Address of principal executive offices)			(Zip Code)

(985) 892-5521

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

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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	POOL	Nasdaq Global Select Market

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

(b) On January 12, 2026, Pool Corporation (the “Company”) announced that Kenneth G. St. Romain will retire from his position as Senior Vice President in 2026. Mr. St. Romain has not given notice of a specific retirement date as he intends to continue in his role until later in 2026 to assist with the transition.

Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.

On January 12, 2026, the Company issued the press release included herein as Exhibit 99.1.

The Company also announced that John B. Watwood will join the company as Executive Vice President, effective January 12, 2026.

The information furnished pursuant to Item 7.01 shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the Exchange Act), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, regardless of any general incorporation language in such filing.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits

99.1	Press release issued by Pool Corporation on January 12, 2026, announcing the retirement of Kenneth G. St. Romain and the appointment of John B. Watwood.
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SIGNATURE

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.

			POOL CORPORATION
			By:	/s/ Melanie Housey Hart
				Melanie Housey Hart
				Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

Dated: January 12, 2026

FAQ

What leadership changes did Pool Corporation (POOL) announce in this 8-K?

Pool Corporation announced that Kenneth G. St. Romain will retire from his role as Senior Vice President in 2026 and that John B. Watwood will join the company as Executive Vice President, effective January 12, 2026.

When will Pool Corporation executive Kenneth G. St. Romain retire?

Kenneth G. St. Romain plans to retire from his position as Senior Vice President in 2026, but he has not provided a specific retirement date and intends to remain in his role later into 2026 to assist with the transition.

Who is the new Executive Vice President at Pool Corporation (POOL)?

John B. Watwood will join Pool Corporation as Executive Vice President, with his appointment effective on January 12, 2026, as disclosed in the report.

How did Pool Corporation disclose these management changes?

The company disclosed the retirement of Kenneth G. St. Romain and the appointment of John B. Watwood in a Form 8-K and through a press release furnished as Exhibit 99.1.

Is the press release about Pool Corporation’s leadership changes considered filed information?

No. The information provided under Item 7.01, including the press release, is furnished and is expressly stated as not deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act or incorporated by reference into other filings.

What role does Kenneth G. St. Romain currently hold at Pool Corporation?

Kenneth G. St. Romain currently serves as a Senior Vice President at Pool Corporation and plans to continue in this role until later in 2026 to support the management transition.