Form 8-K POOL CORP For: Sep 23

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) September 23, 2026

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(985) 892-5521

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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.

The Board determined that Mr. Germain qualifies as independent in accordance with the published listing requirements of Nasdaq, and Mr. Germain has been appointed to serve on the Board’s Strategic Planning Committee. Mr. Germain will be compensated consistent with the standard compensation program for non-employee directors, which is described in the Company’s definitive proxy statement filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on March 26, 2026, under the heading “Director Compensation.” In connection with his appointment to the Board, Mr. Germain will receive a pro-rated non-employee director annual cash retainer.

No family relationships exist between Mr. Germain and any of the Company’s other directors, executive officers or any other person that would require disclosure under Item 401(d) of Regulation S-K (“Regulation S-K”). There are no arrangements or understandings pursuant to which Mr. Germain was selected as a director, and Mr. Germain has no direct or indirect material interest in any transaction required to be disclosed pursuant to Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K.

Pool Corporation issued a press release dated September 25, 2026, announcing the appointment of Mr. Germain to its Board, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

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.

Dated: September 25, 2026