# EDGAR Filing Document

**Accession Number:** 0000945841
**File Stem:** 0001193125-26-010379
**Filing Date:** 2026-1
**Character Count:** 8567
**Document Hash:** 18d0b1b725a62c005bea3a16786b127c
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## Filing Content

## Filing Summary
**0001193125-26-010379.hdr.sgml**: 20260112

**ACCESSION NUMBER**: 0001193125-26-010379

**CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE**: 8-K

**PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT**: 12

**CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT**: 20260112

**ITEM INFORMATION**: Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers: Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers

**ITEM INFORMATION**: Financial Statements and Exhibits

**FILED AS OF DATE**: 20260112

**DATE AS OF CHANGE**: 20260112

**FILER**: 

**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** POOL CORP
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0000945841
- **STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:** WHOLESALE-MISC DURABLE GOODS [5090]
- **ORGANIZATION NAME:** 07 Trade & Services
- **EIN:** 363943363
- **STATE OF INCORPORATION:** DE
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 1231

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** 8-K
- **SEC ACT:** 1934 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 000-26640
- **FILM NUMBER:** 26526821

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 109 NORTHPARK BLVD
- **STREET 2:** 4TH FLOOR
- **CITY:** COVINGTON
- **STATE:** LA
- **ZIP:** 70433-5001
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 9858925521

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 109 NORTHPARK BLVD
- **STREET 2:** 4TH FLOOR
- **CITY:** COVINGTON
- **STATE:** LA
- **ZIP:** 70433-5001

**FORMER COMPANY:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** SCP POOL CORP
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 19950526

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

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(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:

☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

☐ 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:

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| **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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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).

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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. □

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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.**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(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.**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) Exhibits

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| [<u>99.1</u>](pool-ex99_1.htm) | 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.  |
| 104 | Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document) |

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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.

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

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Dated: January 12, 2026

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## Exhibit 99.1

![img58139593_0.jpg](img58139593_0.jpg)

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**POOL CORPORATION ANNOUNCES THE RETIREMENT OF KENNETH G. ST. ROMAIN** 

**AND THE APPOINTMENT OF JOHN B. WATWOOD**

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**COVINGTON, LA (January 12, 2026) -** Pool Corporation (Nasdaq/GSM: POOL) announced today that Kenneth "Kenny" G. St. Romain, Senior Vice President, will retire from his position in 2026, and that John B. Watwood has joined the company as Executive Vice President. Mr. Watwood, reporting to Peter D. Arvan, President and CEO, will lead Pool Corporation's swimming pool operations in North America, as well as oversee digital and technology initiatives. Mr. St. Romain will continue in his role until later this year to assist with the transition.

"For more than 40 years, Kenny has been a steady and trusted leader, playing a pivotal role in shaping POOLCORP as the leading distributor in the outdoor living industry. His leadership has been grounded in a deep respect for our team members, valued customers and vendors and in a clear belief that success is built through strong relationships and focused execution. Kenny's impact is seen not only in the milestones we have achieved but in the culture of collaboration and high performance that defines our teams," said Peter D. Arvan.

Prior to joining the company, Mr. Watwood held a variety of management positions at Motion Industries, Inc. since 2008, most recently serving as Senior Vice President of Sales and Operations for the United States and Canada.

"John has a deep understanding of frontline operations and a proven ability to lead enterprise-wide initiatives. He brings extensive experience in distribution, with a track record of leading large, complex businesses through sustained growth, innovative change and operational excellence. John's customer-first mindset and focus on growth, collaboration and culture strongly align with the values that define POOLCORP," commented Arvan.

Pool Corporation is the world's largest wholesale distributor of swimming pool and related backyard products. POOLCORP operates approximately 455 sales centers in North America, Europe and Australia through which it distributes more than 200,000 products to roughly 125,000 wholesale customers. For more information about POOLCORP, please visit www.poolcorp.com.

CONTACT:

Kristin S. Byars

Director, Investor Relations and Finance

985.801.5153 kristin.byars@poolcorp.com

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