Pool Corp (POOL) EVP gets performance-based stock awards

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

POOL CORP Executive Vice President John Bruce Watwood reported acquiring two grants of common stock. He received 5,006 shares and 3,492 shares on February 25, 2026 at a price of $0.00 per share as equity awards. After these awards, his direct holdings totaled 8,498 shares of Pool Corp common stock. A related footnote explains that the award includes performance-based restricted stock that will vest in 2029 if specified performance conditions are met, tying the ultimate benefit to the company’s longer-term results.

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 LA 70433

(City) (State) (Zip)

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)
	Executive Vice President

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
02/25/2026

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

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)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock	02/25/2026		A		5,006	A	$0	5,006	D
Common Stock	02/25/2026		A		3,492(1)	A	$0	8,498	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)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares

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	02/27/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did POOL CORP executive John Bruce Watwood report?

John Bruce Watwood reported receiving equity awards of Pool Corp common stock. He was granted 5,006 shares and 3,492 shares on February 25, 2026 at $0.00 per share, increasing his direct holdings to 8,498 shares after the transactions.

Were the POOL CORP shares acquired by John Bruce Watwood bought on the open market?

No, the shares were not open-market purchases. They were equity awards coded as grants, with 5,006 and 3,492 Pool Corp common shares received at $0.00 per share, reflecting compensation-based stock rather than cash purchases in the market.

How many POOL CORP shares does John Bruce Watwood hold after these awards?

After the reported grants, John Bruce Watwood directly holds 8,498 Pool Corp common shares. This figure includes the newly awarded 5,006 and 3,492 shares granted on February 25, 2026 as part of his executive equity compensation package.

What are the key terms of John Bruce Watwood’s performance-based POOL CORP stock award?

The filing notes that the award includes performance-based restricted Pool Corp stock. These shares are scheduled to vest in 2029 only if certain performance conditions are satisfied, meaning the final benefit depends on Pool Corp meeting defined long-term performance targets.

Does the POOL CORP Form 4 show John Bruce Watwood selling any shares?

No, the Form 4 for Pool Corp shows no sales by John Bruce Watwood. Both reported transactions are coded as grants or awards, with 5,006 and 3,492 shares acquired at $0.00, reflecting additional equity compensation instead of dispositions.