Pool Corporation filings document operating results, governance and capital-return disclosures for a Delaware wholesale distributor of swimming pool and backyard products. Form 8-K reports include quarterly and annual earnings releases, guidance updates, dividend announcements and Regulation FD materials tied to the company’s distribution business.
The company’s proxy and other governance filings cover director elections, auditor ratification, executive compensation, board committee matters and shareholder voting results. Recent material-event reports also record leadership changes, director departures and related compensatory arrangements, while financial exhibits discuss sales mix, margins, inventory, debt and share repurchase activity.
Berkshire Hathaway and related entities amended a Schedule 13G/A reporting ownership in POOL CORPORATION common stock. The filing lists the reporting persons (Warren E. Buffett; Berkshire Hathaway Inc.; National Indemnity Company; GEICO Corporation; Government Employees Insurance Company) and states ownership of 5 percent or less of the class under Item 5. The cover-page lines shown report 0.00 for sole and shared voting and dispositive power and an ownership figure of 0% for the listed entries. Signatures are dated 05/15/2026, with an apparent cover date of 03/31/2026.
Kayne Anderson Rudnick Investment Management, LLC filed an Amendment No. 2 to a Schedule 13G/A reporting beneficial ownership of 2,850,368 shares of Pool Corp common stock, representing 7.8%. The filing lists voting and dispositive power breakdowns: sole voting power 1,974,887, shared voting power 643,844, sole dispositive power 2,203,637, and shared dispositive power 643,844.
POOL CORP director Manuel J. Perez de la Mesa reported an open-market purchase of 10,000 shares of Common Stock on May 13, 2026, executed indirectly through a trust at $175.9471 per share. After this trade, the trust held 40,108 shares. The filing also lists indirect holdings of 6,000 shares by immediate family, 899,972 shares by family trusts, and 12,075 shares held directly.
POOL CORP director David G. Whalen reported an open-market purchase of company stock. On May 8, 2026, he bought 525 shares of Common Stock at $190.44 per share, for roughly $99,981. Following this transaction, his direct ownership increased to 8,936 shares.
Pool Corporation filed an amendment to detail the separation agreement with former President and CEO Peter D. Arvan, who resigned effective May 4, 2026. Under the agreement, he will receive base salary continuation for 54 weeks and reimbursement of health insurance premiums for twelve months.
Mr. Arvan remains eligible to continue vesting up to 55,156 performance-based restricted stock awards, subject to achieving performance goals, and up to 21,870 time-based restricted stock awards, provided he complies with non-competition and other separation terms. The agreement includes a general release of claims, confidentiality, non-disparagement, and is subject to the company’s compensation clawback policy.
POOL CORP director Manuel J. Perez de la Mesa reported an indirect open-market purchase of 10,000 shares of common stock at $190 per share through a trust on May 7, 2026.
After this trade, that trust holds 30,108 shares, alongside other indirect holdings of 6,000 shares by immediate family and 899,972 shares by family trusts, plus 12,075 shares held directly.
POOL CORP director John E. Stokely bought additional company stock in an open-market transaction. On May 7, 2026, he purchased 1,000 shares of Pool Corp common stock at a price of $193.065 per share. Following this trade, he directly owns 16,230 common shares of the company.
POOL CORP director James D. Hope bought shares of the company’s stock. On May 7, 2026, he made an open-market purchase of 464 shares of POOL CORP Common Stock at $194.415 per share, increasing his direct ownership to 3,678 shares after the transaction.
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.
Pool Corporation announced a leadership transition in which Peter D. Arvan stepped down as President, CEO and director, and John B. Watwood was appointed President and CEO, effective May 4, 2026. Board Chair John E. Stokely was named Executive Chair.
Under his employment agreement, Mr. Watwood will receive an annual base salary of $800,000 and is eligible for an annual bonus targeted at 125% of salary, plus an initial equity grant of about $1,750,000 split equally between restricted and performance-based shares. Mr. Stokely will receive a $50,000 monthly fee as Executive Chair, while lead independent director David G. Whalen will receive $5,000 per month.
The company stated that Mr. Arvan’s resignation is not due to any disagreement regarding operations, policies or practices. Pool Corporation reaffirmed that it continues to expect full-year 2026 results within the guidance range previously issued on April 23, 2026, and postponed its Investor Day previously scheduled for May 12, 2026.