Director Carlos Sabater to leave Pool Corp (POOL) board after 2026 shareholder meeting

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Pool Corporation reported that director Carlos A. Sabater has informed the board he will not stand for re-election at the end of his current term, in connection with the company’s 2026 annual meeting of shareholders. He will also step down from the audit, nominating and corporate governance, and strategic planning committees at that time. The company stated that his decision is not due to any disagreement with Pool Corporation regarding its operations, policies, or practices, indicating an orderly and non-contentious board transition.

8-K Event Classification

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

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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.

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FAQ

What director change did Pool Corporation (POOL) disclose in this 8-K?

Pool Corporation disclosed that director Carlos A. Sabater will not stand for re-election at the end of his current term. His departure aligns with the 2026 annual meeting of shareholders and involves leaving several key board committees.

When will Carlos A. Sabater leave the Pool Corporation (POOL) board?

Carlos A. Sabater will leave the Pool Corporation board at the end of his current term in connection with the 2026 annual meeting of shareholders. He will serve until that meeting and then step down from his director role.

Did Pool Corporation (POOL) report any disagreement linked to Carlos A. Sabater’s decision?

Pool Corporation stated that Carlos A. Sabater’s decision not to stand for re-election was not due to any disagreement with the company. This explicitly covers operations, policies, and practices, suggesting an orderly and amicable transition from the board.

Which board committees will Carlos A. Sabater leave at Pool Corporation (POOL)?

Carlos A. Sabater will step down from the audit committee, the nominating and corporate governance committee, and the strategic planning committee. These changes will occur at the end of his current term, aligned with the 2026 annual shareholder meeting.

What SEC item does this Pool Corporation (POOL) 8-K relate to?

The 8-K relates to Item 5.02, covering departures of directors or certain officers and related arrangements. It specifically addresses a director’s decision not to stand for re-election and clarifies that no underlying disagreements prompted the change.

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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) February 13, 2026 (February 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)

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

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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	POOL	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. o

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

(b)On February 12, 2026, Carlos A. Sabater informed the Board of Directors of Pool Corporation (the “Company”) that he will not stand for re-election as director and as a member of the audit, nominating and corporate governance and strategic planning committees at the end of his current term in connection with the Company’s 2026 annual meeting of shareholders. Mr. Sabater’s resignation was not due to any disagreements with the Company on any matter relating to the Company’s operations, policies or practices.

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/ Jennifer M. Neil
				Jennifer M. Neil
				Senior Vice President, Secretary and Chief Legal Officer

Dated: February 13, 2026

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