Independent
Tenure on this board
1.8 yrs
Also a director at
Reliance Inc (RS)
Meeting calendar
SWIM · Annual meeting · Thursday, April 30, 2026
Latham Group Inc
3 nominees · 3 ballot items.
Election of three Class II directors; Ratification of Deloitte & Touche LLP as independent auditors for 2026; Approval to amend the 2021 Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan to increase the share pool by 3,400,000 shares.
Market cap
$692M
1Y TSR
-10.1%
Board grade
C-
Record date
Mar 3, 2026
Filing
DEF 14A
Meeting concluded · Apr 30, 2026
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Proposals
On the ballot3
- 1
Election of Class II Directors
ManagementBoard: FORElect three Class II directors (Frank J. Dellaquila, Sean Gadd, William M. Pruellage) each for a three-year term.
- 2
Ratification of the Appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm for 2026
ManagementBoard: FORRatify selection of Deloitte & Touche LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal year 2026.
- 3
Amendment to the 2021 Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan
ManagementBoard: FORApprove an amendment to increase by 3,400,000 shares the number of shares of Common Stock available for awards under the 2021 Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan.
More detail
The proposal requests shareholder approval to amend the Company’s 2021 Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan to add 3,400,000 shares to the existing award pool. Management argues that equity awards are central to recruiting and retaining talent and aligning employees and directors with long-term shareholder interests, that prior planned share usage was depleted faster than expected due to hiring and market conditions, and that the additional shares are expected to support the Company’s grants for approximately three years. The board highlights governance protections in the plan (no evergreen, minimum vesting, no liberal share recycling, independent administration, limits on option repricing, etc.) and says stockholder approval is needed because the plan lacks an evergreen feature. If approved, the amendment increases dilution and overhang modestly but management and its compensation consultant modeled projected grant needs and peer usage and concluded the requested amount is reasonable. The board recommends a FOR vote, emphasizing competitive compensation needs, historical usage influenced by macro conditions, and safeguards in the amended plan to limit dilution.
Director elections
Nominees on the ballot3
Not independent
Tenure on this board
1.5 yrs
Independent
Tenure on this board
5.5 yrs
Ownership
Latest 13F quarterTop institutional holders10
| # | Owner | % of shares | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pamplona Capital Management, LLC | 44.2% | 51,845,685 | $278M |
| 2 | WELLINGTON MANAGEMENT GROUP LLP | 5.3% | 6,198,291 | $33M |
| 3 | ACK Asset Management LLC | 4.4% | 5,160,000 | $28M |
| 4 | KEYBANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION/OH | 3.5% | 4,092,901 | $22M |
| 5 | DIMENSIONAL FUND ADVISORS LP | 2.7% | 3,174,704 | $17M |
| 6 | WASATCH ADVISORS LP | 2.2% | 2,571,488 | $14M |
| 7 | FMR LLC | 2.1% | 2,506,650 | $13M |
| 8 | WELLINGTON MANAGEMENT GROUP LLP | 2.0% | 2,341,946 | $13M |
| 9 | VANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC | 2.0% | 2,303,379 | $12M |
| 10 | BlackRock, Inc. | 1.6% | 1,822,108 | $10M |
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Reference
Frequently asked questions
- When is the Latham Group Inc 2026 annual meeting?
- Latham Group Inc (SWIM) holds its 2026 annual shareholder meeting on Thursday, April 30, 2026.
- What is the record date for the Latham Group Inc 2026 meeting?
- The record date for the Latham Group Inc 2026 meeting is Tuesday, March 3, 2026. Shareholders of record on or before that date are eligible to vote.
- Who are the director nominees for Latham Group Inc's 2026 meeting?
- The board is presenting 3 director nominees at the Latham Group Inc 2026 meeting, listed with their independence status and background.
- What proposals will shareholders vote on at the Latham Group Inc 2026 meeting?
- Shareholders will vote on 3 proposals at the Latham Group Inc 2026 meeting, each tagged with who proposed it and the board's recommendation.
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