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AI brief of an SEC Form 8-K · Pool (POOL)

Pool Corp. Stokely Returns as Lead Independent Director; Whalen Steps Down From Role

Neutral Impact 2 of 5 leadership

Pool Corporation said its board elected John E. Stokely back as lead independent director on October 28, 2026, after determining he qualifies as independent under Nasdaq rules. Stokely stopped serving as Executive Chair but remains Chair of the Board, and David G. Whalen ceased being lead independent director but continues as Chair of the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee. The extra fees for both roles ended October 28, 2026, and the filing reports no change to Pool's financial results.

Key points

  • October 28, 2026: Board elected John E. Stokely as lead independent director after determining he is independent under Nasdaq listing standards
  • Stokely ceased serving as Executive Chair but continues as Chair of the Board
  • David G. Whalen ceased being lead independent director and continues as Chair of the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee
  • Additional fees for the Executive Chair and lead independent director roles ceased effective October 28, 2026

The filing

CompanyPool (POOL)
Form8-K, current report
Filed with the SECNov 2, 2026, 4:06 PM ET
Accession number0001193125-26-443641

Items reported: 8.01 Other Events

Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗

Written by AI on Nov 7, 2026, 11:17 PM ET, from this filing only.

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