POOL: Other company developments

Item 8.01 Other Events As previously disclosed in a Current Report on Form 8-K filed by Pool Corporation (the “Company”) on May 4, 2026, in connection with the appointment of a new Chief Executive Officer, John E. Stokely was appointed Executive Chair on an interim basis and David G. Whalen began serving as lead independent director. On October 28, 2026, following a determination by the Board of Directors that Mr. Stokely qualifies as an independent director under the applicable Nasdaq listing standards, the Board of Directors elected Mr. Stokely to once again serve as lead independent director of the Board. At that time, Mr. Stokely ceased serving as Executive Chair but continued to serve as Chair of the Board. In connection with Mr. Stokely’s return to this role, Mr. Whalen ceased serving as lead independent director but will continue to serve as Chair of the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee. Effective October 28, 2026, the additional fees payable to Messrs. Stokely and Whalen for serving as Executive Chair and lead independent director, respectively, ceased. 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. POOL CORPORATION By: /s/ Melanie M. Hart Melanie M. Hart Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Dated: November 2, 2026