Item 9A. Controls and Procedures
Item 9A. Controls and Procedures
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
Disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Exchange Act) are controls and other procedures that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in our reports filed or submitted under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized, and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms, and that such information is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
As required by Rules 13a-15 and 15d-15 under the Exchange Act, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer carried out an evaluation of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures as of December 31, 2025. Based upon their evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective at a reasonable assurance level as of December 31, 2025.
Management’s Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
Our management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Exchange Act) to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of our financial reporting and the preparation of consolidated financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.
Our management, under the supervision and with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, conducted an evaluation of the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting based on the framework established in “Internal Control-Integrated Framework (2013),” issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). Based on this evaluation, management concluded that our internal control over financial reporting was effective as of December 31, 2025.
This Annual Report does not include an attestation report of our independent registered public accounting firm on our internal control over financial reporting following an exemption established by the JOBS Act for “emerging growth companies.”
Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting
Starting in the second quarter of 2024, as part of a multi-year implementation of a new ERP system, the Company began utilizing certain aspects of the new ERP system. Eventually, this ERP system will replace the existing core financial systems. The ERP system is designed to accurately maintain the Company’s financial records, enhance the flow of financial information, improve data management and provide timely information to its management team. The Company does not believe the changes implemented to date represent a material change in internal control over financial reporting.
There were no other changes in our internal control over financial reporting (as such term is defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) of the Exchange Act) during the most recent fiscal quarter that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
Limitations on Effectiveness of Controls and Procedures
In designing and evaluating the disclosure controls and procedures and internal control over financial reporting, management recognizes that any controls and procedures, no matter how well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable assurance of achieving the desired control objectives. In addition, the design of a control system must reflect the fact that there are resource constraints and that management is required to apply judgment in evaluating the benefits of possible controls and procedures relative to their costs. Further, because of the inherent limitations in all control systems, no evaluation of controls can provide absolute assurance that misstatements related to error or fraud will not occur or that all control issues and instances of fraud, if any, have been detected.
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Item 9B. Other Information
Rule 10b5-1 Plans
During the three months ended December 31, 2025, none of the Company's directors or Section 16 officers adopted or terminated (i) any contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of Company securities that was intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c) of the Exchange Act or (ii) any non-Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangement.
Item 9C. Disclosure Regarding Foreign Jurisdictions that Prevent Inspections
Not applicable
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Part III
Item 10. Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance
The information required by this item is set forth under the following captions in our definitive proxy statement to be filed in connection with our 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders (the “Proxy Statement”), all of which is incorporated herein by reference: “Proposal One: Election of Class II Directors,” “Board of Directors and Corporate Governance – Class III Directors—Term Expiring at the 2027 Annual Meeting,” “Board of Directors and Corporate Governance – Class I Directors—Term Expiring at the 2028 Annual Meeting,” “Board of Directors and Corporate Governance – Board Committees,” “Board of Directors and Corporate Governance – Board Committees – Audit Committee,” “Board of Directors and Corporate Governance – Key Governance Policies – Code of Business Conduct and Ethics,” “Executive Officers” and “Delinquent Section 16(a) Reports,” and “Board of Directors and Corporate Governance – Key Governance Policies – Securities Trading Policy; Prohibition on Hedging and Pledging of Company Securities.”
Item 11. Executive Compensation
The information required by this item is set forth under the following captions in our Proxy Statement, all of which is incorporated herein by reference: “Director Compensation,” “Named Executive Officer Compensation” and “Named Executive Officer Compensation Tables.”
Item 12. Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters
The information required by this item is set forth under the following captions in our Proxy Statement, all of which is incorporated herein by reference: “Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management” and “Equity Compensation Plans.”
Item 13. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence
The information required by this item is set forth under the following captions in our Proxy Statement, all of which is incorporated herein by reference: “Board of Directors and Corporate Governance – Director Independence,” "Board of Directors and Corporate Governance - Board Committees" and “Certain Relationships and Related Party Transactions.”
Item 14. Principal Accountant Fees and Services
The information required by this item is set forth under the following caption in our Proxy Statement, which is incorporated herein by reference: “Other Audit Committee Matters.”
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Part IV
Item 15. Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules
(a) The following documents are filed as a part of this report:
1) Financial Statements. The Company’s financial statements are included in Part II, Item 8, Financial Statements and Supplementary Data.
2) Financial Statements Schedules. All schedules are omitted since they are not applicable, not required, or the information required to be set forth therein is included under Part II, Item 8, Financial Statements and Supplementary Data.
3) Exhibits. The exhibits listed in the Exhibit Index immediately below are filed as part of this Annual Report.
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit
Number Exhibit Description
2.1# Merger Agreement by and between Latham Group, Inc. and Latham Investment Holdings, L.P. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.1 to Latham Group, Inc.’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with the SEC on June 3, 2021 (File No. 001-40358))
3.1 Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of Latham Group, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to Latham Group, Inc.’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with the SEC on June 3, 2021 (File No. 001-40358))
3.2 Amended and Restated Bylaws of Latham Group, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to Latham Group, Inc.’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with the SEC on June 3, 2021 (File No. 001-40358))
4.1 Description of the Registrant’s Securities Registered Pursuant to Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to Latham Group, Inc.’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on March 10, 2022 (File No. 001-40358))
10.1# Credit and Guaranty Agreement, dated as of February 23, 2022, among Latham Pool Products, Inc., Latham International Manufacturing Corp., the other guarantors party thereto, the lenders and letter of credit issuers party thereto and Barclays Bank PLC, as administrative agent (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to Latham Group, Inc.’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on February 23, 2022 (File No. 001-40358))
10.2 Stockholders Agreement by and among Latham Group, Inc. and the stockholders party thereto, dated as of April 27, 2021 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to Latham Group, Inc.’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with the SEC on August 5, 2021 (File No. 001-40358))
10.3 Registration Rights Agreement by and among Latham Group, Inc. and the stockholders party thereto, dated as of April 27, 2021 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to Latham Group, Inc.’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with the SEC on August 5, 2021 (File No. 001-40358))
10.4 Form of Indemnification Agreement by and among the Latham Group, Inc. and each of its directors and executive officers (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to Latham Group, Inc.’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with the SEC on August 5, 2021 (File No. 001-40358))
10.5† Offer Letter, by and between Oliver C. Gloe and Latham Pool Products, Inc., dated October 20, 2023 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to Latham Group, Inc.’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on October 24, 2023 (File No. 001- 40358))
10.6† Amended Offer Letter, by and between Oliver C. Gloe and Latham Pool Products, Inc., dated May 12, 2025 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to Latham Group, Inc.’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with the SEC on August 6, 2025 (File No. 001-40358))
10.7† Offer Letter by and between Latham Pool Products, Inc. and Sean Gadd, dated December 5, 2025 (incorporated by reference to Latham Group, Inc.’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on December 8, 2025 (File No. 001-40358))
10.8† Separation and Consulting Agreement by and between Latham Group, Inc. and Scott Rajeski, dated December 5, 2025 (incorporated by reference to Latham Group, Inc.'s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on December 8, 2025)
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Exhibit
Number Exhibit Description
10.9† Form of Amendment to Employment Agreement (Specified Executive Officers) (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to Latham Group, Inc.’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on July 25, 2023 (File No. 001-40358))
10.10† Form of Offer Letter (Specified Executive Officers) (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to Latham Group, Inc.’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on July 25, 2023 (File No. 001-40358))
10.11† Latham Pool Products, Inc. Officer Severance Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to Latham Group, Inc.’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on July 25, 2023 with the SEC (File No. 001-40358))
10.12† First Amended Latham Pool Products, Inc. Officer Severance Plan, dated August 1, 2025 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to Latham Group, Inc.'s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with the SEC on November 5, 2025 (File No. 001-40358))
10.13† Latham Group, Inc. 2021 Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.5 to Latham Group, Inc.’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with the SEC on August 5, 2021 (File No. 001-40358))
10.14† First Amendment to the Latham Group, Inc. 2021 Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10 to Latham Group, Inc.’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on May 4, 2023 (File No. 001-40358))
10.15† Form of Nonqualified Option Award Agreement under the 2021 Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.6 to Latham Group, Inc.’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with the SEC on August 5, 2021 (File No. 001-40358))
10.16† Form of Nonqualified Option Award Agreement under the 2021 Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan dated October 2025 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to Latham Group, Inc.’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with the SEC on November 5, 2025 (File No. 001-40358))
10.17† Form of Restricted Stock Award Agreement under the 2021 Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.7 to Latham Group, Inc.’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with the SEC on August 5, 2021 (File No. 001-40358))
10.18† Form of Restricted Stock Award Agreement under the 2021 Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan dated October 2025 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.5 to Latham Group, Inc.’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with the SEC on November 5, 2025 (File No. 001-40358))
10.19† Form of Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement under the 2021 Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.8 to Latham Group, Inc.’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with the SEC on August 5, 2021 (File No. 001-40358))
10.20† Form of Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement under the 2021 Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan dated March 2023 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.14 to Latham Group, Inc.’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on March 7, 2023 (File No. 001-40358))
10.21† Form of Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement under the 2021 Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan dated October 2025 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.6 to Latham Group, Inc.’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with the SEC on November 5, 2025 (File No. 001-40358))
10.22† Form of Stock Appreciation Right Award Agreement under the 2021 Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan dated March 2023 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.15 to Latham Group, Inc.’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on March 7, 2023 (File No. 001-40358))
10.23† Form of Stock Appreciation Right Award Agreement under the 2021 Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan dated October 2025 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.7 to Latham Group, Inc.’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with the SEC on November 5, 2025 (File No. 001-40358))
10.24† Form of Performance Stock Unit Award Agreement under the 2021 Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.20 to Latham Group, Inc.’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on March 13, 2024 (File No. 001-40358))
10.25† Form of Performance Stock Unit Award Agreement under the 2021 Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan dated October 2025 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 to Latham Group, Inc.’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with the SEC on November 5, 2025 (File No. 001-40358))
10.26† Latham Group, Inc. Amended and Restated Non-Employee Director Compensation Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to Latham Group, Inc.’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with the SEC on November 5, 2025 (File No. 001-40358))
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Exhibit
Number Exhibit Description
10.27** Latham Group, Inc. Amended and Restated Non-Employee Director Compensation Plan dated January 1, 2026
10.28† Form of Latham Group, Inc. Management Incentive Bonus Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.17 to Latham Group, Inc.’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on March 7, 2023 (File No. 001-40358))
19* Secu riti es Trading Policy (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 19 to Latham Group, Inc.’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on March 5, 2025 (File No. 001-40358))
21.1* Subsidiaries of the r egistrant
23.1* Consent of Deloitte & Touche LLP, independent registered public accounting firm
31.1* Certification of CEO, pursuant to SEC Rule 13a-14(a) and 15d-14(a)
31.2* Certification of CFO, pursuant to SEC Rule 13a-14(a) and 15d-14(a)
32.1** Certification by the CEO, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
32.2** Certification by the CFO, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
97.1 Policy for the Recovery of Erroneously Awarded Compensation (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 97.1 to Latham Group, Inc.’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on March 13, 2024 (File No. 001-40358))
101.INS* iXBRL Instance Document
101.SCH* iXBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document
101.CAL* iXBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document
101.DEF* iXBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document
101.LAB* iXBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document
101.PRE* iXBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase
104* Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the iXBRL document and contained in Exhibit 101)
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# Certain of the exhibits or portions of exhibits have been omitted pursuant to Item 601(a)(5) of Regulation S-K. We agree to furnish a copy of all omitted exhibits and schedules to the SEC upon request.
† Indicates management contract or compensatory plan.
* Filed herewith.
** Furnished herewith.
Item 16. Form 10-K Summary
None.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
Date March 4, 2026
LATHAM GROUP, INC.
/s/ Sean Gadd
Sean Gadd
Chief Executive Officer and President
(Principal Executive Officer)
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.
Signature Title Date
/s/ Sean Gadd Chief Executive Officer and President; Director March 4, 2026
Sean Gadd (Principal Executive Officer)
/s/ Oliver C. Gloe Chief Financial Officer March 4, 2026
Oliver C. Gloe (Principal Financial Officer)
/s/ Suraj Kunchala Vice President and Controller March 4, 2026
Suraj Kunchala (Principal Accounting Officer)
/s/ James E. Cline Chairman of the Board March 4, 2026
James E. Cline
/s/ Mark P. Laven Vice Chairman of the Board March 4, 2026
Mark P. Laven
/s/ DeLu Jackson Director March 4, 2026
DeLu Jackson
/s/ Frank J. Dellaquila Director March 4, 2026
Frank J. Dellaquila
/s/ Brian Pratt Director March 4, 2026
Brian Pratt
/s/ Suzan Morno-Wade Director March 4, 2026
Suzan Morno-Wade
/s/ William M. Pruellage Director March 4, 2026
William M. Pruellage
/s/ Jeffrey T. Jackson Director March 4, 2026
Jeffrey T. Jackson
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