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Leslie's secures $150M in DIP and equity financing through Chapter 11 restructuring. Term lenders to provide $90M debtor-in-possession and $60M equity at emergence.

PUBLIC · LESLOct 01, 2026

Amount Raised

$150 Million

Round Type

Venture

PhoenixHealth CareHospitalityRetailLifestyle

Investors

Term Lenders

Description

Leslie's, Inc., a pool and spa retailer, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on September 30, 2026, with $1.2 billion in liabilities. The company's adjusted EBITDA declined from $292 million to $61 million over three years, rendering its $757 million term loan unsustainable. Under the restructuring plan, term lenders will fund a $90 million DIP facility and contribute $60 million in equity upon emergence, while cutting over $685 million of debt. Leslie's operates over 900 retail locations across 38 states and generated $1.18 billion in sales for the twelve months ended July 4, 2026.

Company Information

Company

Leslie’s

Location

Phoenix, Arizona, United States

About

Leslie’s is the world’s largest retailer of swimming pool supplies, with over 900 stores in 35 states, plus a Commercial Division, Mail Order, and E-commerce Group. Founded in 1963, the company offers a wide selection of pool and spa chemicals, equipment, cleaners, accessories, and inflatables, along with free in-store water testing and repair labor, making it the trusted destination for all pool and spa needs.

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