Shareholders Reject Supermajority Voting Removal, Approve Highly Dilutive Incentive Plan Amid Financial Distress

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Leslie's, Inc. shareholders rejected a proposal to remove supermajority voting requirements but approved an amended incentive plan that could lead to significant dilution.

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• Supermajority Voting Removal Rejected

  Shareholders did not approve proposed amendments to the Certificate of Incorporation to remove and replace supermajority voting requirements, maintaining higher thresholds for certain corporate actions.

• Amended Incentive Plan Approved

  The Leslie's, Inc. Amended and Restated 2020 Omnibus Incentive Plan was approved, authorizing 1,198,949 shares for future awards. This represents a substantial potential dilution for current shareholders.

• Directors Re-elected

  Three Class II directors (Seth Estep, Lorna Nagler, John Strain) and one Class III director (John Hartmann) were re-elected to serve one-year terms.

• Auditor Ratified

  The selection of Grant Thornton LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending October 3, 2026, was ratified.

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At its annual meeting, Leslie's, Inc. shareholders rejected a proposal to remove supermajority voting requirements, which could hinder the company's strategic flexibility for major corporate actions, especially critical given its recent financial struggles and Nasdaq non-compliance notice. Concurrently, shareholders approved an amended incentive plan authorizing a substantial number of shares for awards, representing significant potential dilution for existing shareholders. While necessary for talent retention, this dilution adds pressure to a company already facing wider net losses and a credit rating downgrade.