Pool (NASDAQ: POOL) is a wholesale distributor of swimming pool and related backyard products. The company’s inventory includes a diverse range of products, from construction materials, replacement parts, and fencing to pool care products and spas. Currently, Pool Corp. operates 307 sales centers in North America and Europe, through which it distributes more than 160,000 national brand and private label products to roughly 80,000 wholesale customers. For more information visit the company’s Web site at: www.poolcorp.com

William Blair & Company is a global investment banking and asset management firm committed to building enduring relationships with clients and providing expertise and solutions to meet their evolving needs. An independent and employee-owned firm, William Blair is based in Chicago, and has office locations in 10 cities, including London, New York, Shanghai, and Zurich. For more information on William Blair & Company, visit www.williamblair.com

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