• Pool's board elected John E. Stokely lead independent director on October 28, 2026, following its determination that he met Nasdaq independence standards.
• Stokely ceased serving as interim executive chair but remained board chair.
• David G. Whalen stepped down as lead independent director but retained his role as Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee chair.
• Additional fees for Stokely's executive chair role and Whalen's lead independent director role ceased effective October 28, 2026.

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