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Pentair names Josh Cowley CEO of Pentair Pool. ByPoolPro October 19, 2026 Pentair has appointed Josh Cowley executive vice president and CEO of Pentair Pool, effective Nov. 9. Cowley will report to De'Mon Wiggins, executive vice president and president of Pentair Flow, Water Solutions and Pool. Cowley brings more than 25 years of leadership experience, including senior positions in the pool and spa industry. Most recently, he served as CEO of May Manufacturing, a hot tub and swim spa manufacturer, where he oversaw business growth, customer relationships and operational improvements. Previously, Cowley was chief commercial officer at Latham Group, overseeing global sales, customer service, product and channel management, and brand marketing. Earlier in his career, he held several leadership positions at Stanley Black & Decker, including president and general manager of North America retail sales and marketing. "Josh brings deep pool industry knowledge, a strong understanding of our customers and a proven ability to turn strategy into action," says John L. Stauch, Pentair president and CEO. "His successful commercial and operating track record, coupled with his business acumen and leadership experience, will help build on the strength of our Pool business, enhance customer relationships and position Pentair Pool for long-term growth."

INVESTOR ALERT: Pomerantz law Firm reminds investors with losses on their investment in Pentair plc of class action lawsuit and upcoming deadlines - PNR. Sep 24, 2026, 17:39 ET NEW YORK, Sept. 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ - Pomerantz LLP announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed against Pentair plc ("Pentair" or the "Company") (NYSE: PNR). Such investors are advised to contact Danielle Peyton at [email protected] or 646-581-9980, (or 888.4-POMLAW), toll-free, Ext. 7980. Those who inquire by e-mail are encouraged to include their mailing address, telephone number, and the number of shares purchased. The class action concerns whether Pentair and certain of its officers and/or directors have engaged in securities fraud or other unlawful business practices. You have until October 2, 2026, to ask the Court to appoint you as Lead Plaintiff for the class if you purchased or otherwise acquired Pentair securities during the Class Period. A copy of the Complaint can be obtained at www.pomerantzlaw.com. On July 14, 2026, Pentair issued a press release announcing its preliminary second quarter 2026 financial results and revising its full year 2026 guidance. For the second quarter, Pentair reported that "[s]ales are expected to be approximately $930 million, down 17 percent versus previous guide of up approximately 1 percent primarily due to the adverse impact of Pool channel inventory" and that "[e]arnings per diluted share from continuing operations ('EPS') are expected to be approximately $0.80 versus previous guidance of $1.39 to $1.42; Adjusted EPS is expected to be approximately $1.12 versus previous guide of $1.47 to $1.50 as the result of the adverse impact of Pool channel inventory and the positive impact of IEEPA refunds". Pentair also lowered its full year 2026 guidance, advising that "[s]ales are expected to be down approximately 4 percent to 7 percent versus previous guide of up 2 percent to 4 percent mostly attributable to destocking of inventory in the Pool channel and right sizing of channel inventory in preparation for the 2027 pool season". The press release also announced the departure of Chief Financial Officer Nicholas Brazis, "to pursue another opportunity at a private company." On this news, Pentair's stock price fell $11.35 per share, or 15%, to close at $64.33 per share on July 15, 2026. Pomerantz LLP, with offices in New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, London, Paris, and Tel Aviv, is acknowledged as one of the premier firms in the areas of corporate, securities, and antitrust class litigation. Founded by the late Abraham L. Pomerantz, known as the dean of the class action bar, Pomerantz pioneered the field of securities class actions. Today, more than 85 years later, Pomerantz continues in the tradition he established, fighting for the rights of the victims of securities fraud, breaches of fiduciary duty, and corporate misconduct. The Firm has recovered numerous multimillion-dollar damages awards on behalf of class members. See www.pomlaw.com. Attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes. SOURCE Pomerantz LLP

Pentair appoints Bob Hau as executive vice president and CFO. Pentair, a water solutions company listed on the New York Stock Exchange, has announced that Bob Hau has joined the company. He will become executive vice president and chief financial officer on 1 November 2026. Bob Fishman has been doing the job on an interim basis and will stay with Pentair until that date to support the handover. John L. Stauch, Pentair's president and chief executive officer, said: "Bob is a proven leader with the strategic perspective, financial expertise and results-oriented approach to help Pentair drive performance and continue creating long-term shareholder value. We are pleased to welcome him to Pentair as our next Chief Financial Officer." Stauch also thanked Fishman for his leadership and support as interim chief financial officer and for helping to ensure a smooth handover. Bob Fishman has been doing the job on an interim basis and will stay with Pentair until that date to support the handover Hau has been chief financial officer of publicly listed companies for more than 16 years, in both the technology and industrial sectors. Most recently he held that role, with the title of executive vice president, at the financial technology company Fiserv from 2016 to 2025. Before that he had the same role at TE Connectivity, a technology company, from 2012 to 2016. From 2009 to 2012 he held it at Lennox International, which provides climate control solutions. Earlier in his career, Hau spent 22 years at Honeywell International in a series of senior finance roles. He has an MBA from the University of Southern California and a Bachelor of Science in business administration from Marquette University.