POOL CORP (NASDAQ: POOL) CEO awarded 12,915 performance-based shares

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Rhea-AI Filing Summary

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.

Insider Trade Summary

2 transactions reported

Mixed 2 txns

Insider Watwood John Bruce

Role President/CEO

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock	4,305	$0.00	--
Grant/Award	Common Stock	8,610	$0.00	--

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 12,803 shares (Direct, null)

Footnotes (1)

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Key Figures

First stock grant: 8,610 shares Second stock grant: 4,305 shares Total shares granted: 12,915 shares +4 more

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First stock grant 8,610 shares Common Stock grant on May 4, 2026

Second stock grant 4,305 shares Common Stock grant on May 4, 2026

Total shares granted 12,915 shares Sum of two Common Stock awards

Post-award holding entry 1 21,413 shares Direct Common Stock ownership after grant

Post-award holding entry 2 12,803 shares Direct Common Stock ownership after grant

Award price per share $0.00 per share Recorded grant price for Common Stock

Vesting year 2029 Performance-based restricted stock vesting year

Key Terms

performance-based restricted stock, Common Stock, Grant, award, or other acquisition, vesting, +1 more

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performance-based restricted stock financial

"Represents shares of performance-based restricted stock that will vest in 2029"

Shares granted to employees or executives that are held back and only become actual, tradable stock if the company meets predefined performance targets; until those goals are met the shares cannot be sold. Think of it like a bonus held in escrow that’s released only when specific results are achieved — investors watch these awards because they tie management pay to company outcomes, can dilute existing shareholders when released, and signal how confident or incentivized insiders are to meet growth or profitability goals.

Common Stock financial

"security_title: Common Stock, transaction type: non-derivative"

Common stock represents ownership shares in a company, giving investors a stake in its success and a say in important decisions through voting rights. It is the most common type of stock traded on markets and can provide income through dividends, as well as potential for value growth. For investors, holding common stock means sharing in the company’s profits and risks.

Grant, award, or other acquisition financial

"transaction_code_description: Grant, award, or other acquisition"

vesting financial

"will vest in 2029 if certain performance conditions are satisfied"

Vesting is the process by which you earn full ownership of something, like company stock or a retirement benefit, over time. It’s like earning the right to keep a gift piece by piece the longer you stay with a company, making sure employees stay committed before they receive all the benefits.

performance conditions financial

"will vest in 2029 if certain performance conditions are satisfied"

Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

05/05/2026 - 04:08 PM

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^*

Watwood John Bruce

(Last)

(First)

(Middle)

109 NORTHPARK BLVD

(Street)

COVINGTON

LOUISIANA

70433

(City)

(State)

(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
POOL CORP [ POOL ]

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

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

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
05/04/2026

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)
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price		6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
Common Stock	05/04/2026		A		4,305	A	$0	12,803	D
Common Stock	05/04/2026		A		8,610⁽¹⁾	A	$0	21,413	D

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)
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)	Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares	8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)		10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)

Explanation of Responses:

1. Represents shares of performance-based restricted stock that will vest in 2029 if certain performance conditions are satisfied.

	/s/ Jennifer Neil For: John Bruce Watwood	05/05/2026
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FAQ

What did POOL CORP CEO John Bruce Watwood report in this Form 4?

John Bruce Watwood reported receiving equity grants of POOL CORP Common Stock. The filing shows two awards totaling 12,915 shares, recorded at $0.00 per share, reflecting stock-based compensation rather than an open-market stock purchase.

How many POOL CORP shares were granted to the CEO in this transaction?

The CEO received equity awards totaling 12,915 shares of POOL CORP Common Stock. The filing lists two separate grants of 8,610 shares and 4,305 shares, both coded as awards or other acquisitions, rather than market purchases.

Are the POOL CORP shares granted to the CEO immediately vested?

No, the shares are not immediately vested. A footnote states the awards are performance-based restricted stock that will vest in 2029 if specified performance conditions are satisfied, so actual vesting depends on meeting those future performance goals.

Did the POOL CORP CEO buy these shares in the open market?

No, these were not open-market purchases. The Form 4 uses transaction code A, described as a grant, award, or other acquisition, with a price per share of $0.00, indicating stock-based compensation instead of buying shares on an exchange.

What are the CEO’s reported POOL CORP holdings after these grants?

After the reported grants, the Form 4 shows the CEO’s direct ownership in two entries: 21,413 shares and 12,803 shares of POOL CORP Common Stock. These reflect his recorded direct holdings following the performance-based restricted stock awards.

When will the CEO’s performance-based restricted POOL CORP shares vest?

The performance-based restricted stock is scheduled to vest in 2029. Vesting occurs only if certain performance conditions described in the footnote are satisfied, meaning the CEO’s ability to fully realize these shares depends on meeting those future performance targets.