POOL changes
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- Oct added: 28, 2026: John Stokely stopped his interim role as Executive Chair, which he took in May 2026 when John Watwood became CEO. He stays Chair of the Board, and the board again made him lead independent director. The company disclosed this on November 2, 2026. Oct 22, 2026: Pool Corporation reported Q3 2026 results. Net sales rose 4%, to $1.50 billion, with 3% from higher prices and growth in maintenance and building materials. Gross margin fell to 29.0%, from 29.6%, because of higher inbound freight costs, customer mix and a comparison with mid-season price increases in 2025. Operating income fell 3%, to $172.2 million, and diluted EPS stayed at $3.40. The company confirmed its 2026 adjusted EPS guidance of $10.87 to $11.17. Oct 8, 2026: Pool Corporation confirmed that it will report Q3 2026 results on October 22, 2026, before the market opens. Oct 5, 2026: Pool Corporation said that Senior Vice President Kenneth St. Romain will retire from his executive role on December 31, 2026. After that date, he will advise the CEO. Sep 25, 2026: Pool Corporation added Jean-Marc Germain, the former CEO of Constellium, to its board as an independent director from September 30, 2026. Aug 25, 2026: Pool Corporation extended its receivables securitization facility to August 25, 2028. The facility can now fund up to $400 million from March to September and up to $300 million in the other months. Jul 29, 2026: Pool Corporation's board declared a quarterly cash dividend of $1.30 per share, paid August 27, 2026. Jul 23, 2026: Pool Corporation reported Q2 2026 results. Net sales rose 2%, to $1.82 billion. Gross margin fell to 29.7%, from 30.0%, because of higher inbound freight costs and customer mix. Diluted EPS stayed at $5.17. The company kept its 2026 adjusted EPS guidance of $10.87 to $11.17, without $0.21 of CEO transition costs. May 4, 2026: Pool Corporation named John B. Watwood as President and CEO. Peter Arvan left the CEO role and the board on the same day, by mutual agreement. Chair John Stokely became Executive Chair, and the company postponed its May 12 Investor Day.