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SEC filingPool Corporation held its 2026 Annual Meeting where all nine directors were elected, Ernst & Young LLP was ratified as auditors, and say-on-pay was approved, while announcing a $600 million share repurchase program and 4% quarterly dividend increase.
Pool Corporation's 2026 Annual Meeting results reflect strong shareholder alignment with management, as evidenced by the election of all nine directors with majority support exceeding 84% For votes in each case, ratification of Ernst & Young LLP as auditors with 96% approval, and advisory endorsement of executive compensation at 93% For. These outcomes signal continued investor confidence in the Board's oversight and governance practices. Concurrently, the announcement of an expanded $600.0 million share repurchase program—bolstered by $329.0 million added to the existing $271.0 million authorization—underscores a commitment to capital returns amid 36.4 million shares outstanding. The 4% quarterly dividend hike to $1.30 per share, payable May 28 to May 14 record holders, further enhances shareholder yield. Chair John Stokely highlighted this disciplined capital allocation as positioning POOLCORP for growth through its operating model, benefiting long-term value creation for stakeholders. The press release via Exhibit 99.1 integrates these disclosures, emphasizing strategic investments and market positioning in the wholesale distribution of pool products.