Pool Corp Investor Relations Material

Pool Corporation, oftentimes referred to as POOLCORP is an American company with g, and as suggested by the name, and as suggested by the name, it is focused on selling swimming pool supplies, equipment, and related outdoor living products. The company’s portfolio includes a comprehensive range of products for swimming pool construction, maintenance, and repair. This includes a diverse assortment of pool equipment, chemicals, replacement parts, and accessories, as well as irrigation and landscape products. The company is headquartered in Covington, Louisiana, and its shares are traded on the NYSE.

POOLCORP was founded by Frank J. St. Romain in 1981 as South Central Pool Supply and started as a regional swimming pool supply distributor. The initial form of the company slowly grew in the local area and in 1993, the company underwent a significant transformation when it was acquired by a group of investors. This period marked the beginning of a series of acquisitions that expanded POOLCORP's footprint beyond its regional beginnings. By acquiring smaller distributors and integrating them into its network, POOLCORP was able to quickly scale its operations. By the early 2000s, it had become the largest wholesale distributor of swimming pool supplies, equipment, and related leisure products in the world.

POOLCORP primarily operates as a wholesale distributor rather than a manufacturer, specializing in a wide array of products for swimming pools and related outdoor living areas. Its extensive product range includes swimming pool equipment like pumps, filters, and heaters, as well as maintenance supplies such as cleaning chemicals, tools, and replacement parts. It also offers a variety of pool construction and refurbishment materials, encompassing everything from tiles and lighting to decorative features. In addition to pool-specific products, POOLCORP’s inventory extends to outdoor living products, including patio furniture, grills, and outdoor kitchen components. While Pool Corp is one of the most recognizable companies in the space, other public companies with a similar focus are Leslie’s and Hayward.

POOLCORP operates through a vast network of sales centers across North America, Europe, and Australia, serving a broad clientele that includes swimming pool builders, independent retailers, maintenance businesses, and private individuals who own a pool.