POOL CORP 8-K

What Happened

• Pool Corporation (POOL) filed an 8‑K reporting the results of its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders held April 29, 2026. The board’s nine director nominees were elected to one‑year terms. Stockholders also ratified Ernst & Young LLP as the independent auditor for fiscal 2026 and approved the company’s executive compensation on an advisory (non‑binding) basis. Separately, Pool issued a press release (Exhibit 99.1) on April 29, 2026 announcing additional authorization under its share repurchase program and the declaration of an increased quarterly cash dividend.

Key Details

• All nine directors were elected; notable vote counts include David G. Whalen: 27,272,131 for / 3,935,970 against, and John E. Stokely: 29,124,836 for / 1,134,496 against. Each director will serve a one‑year term or until a successor is qualified.
• Auditor ratified: Ernst & Young LLP — 32,634,744 for; 1,166,540 against; 42,917 abstain.
• Advisory "say‑on‑pay" approved: 28,692,946 for; 1,535,600 against; 997,684 abstain; broker non‑votes: 2,617,971.
• Regulation FD disclosure: press release filed April 29, 2026 (Exhibit 99.1) announces additional share repurchase authorization and an increased quarterly cash dividend (see press release for the specific amounts).

Why It Matters

• Board continuity and auditor ratification provide governance stability for the coming year. The advisory approval of executive pay (say‑on‑pay) indicates shareholder support for the company’s compensation practices in the proxy.
• The announced increase in the quarterly dividend and additional share repurchase authorization are direct changes to how Pool returns cash to shareholders; investors should review the press release (Exhibit 99.1) for the exact dividend amount and buyback authorization to assess impact on yield and capital allocation.