Leslie's (LESL) Proxy Filing summary

Executive summary

• Annual meeting scheduled for March 24, 2026, to be held virtually for shareholder participation.

• Shareholders of record as of January 28, 2026, are eligible to vote on key proposals.

Voting matters and shareholder proposals

• Election of three Class II and one Class III director nominees is on the agenda.

• Ratification of Grant Thornton LLP as independent auditor for fiscal year ending October 3, 2026.

• Advisory vote on executive compensation (say-on-pay) included.

• Proposal to amend Certificate of Incorporation to remove and replace supermajority voting requirements.

• Approval sought for Amended and Restated 2020 Omnibus Incentive Plan.

Board of directors and corporate governance

• Board recommends voting for all director nominees and all proposals.

• Nominees include Seth Estep, Loma Nagler, John Strainr (Class II), and John Hartmann (Class III).