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BARCELONA, Spain--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Fluidra, a global leader in equipment and connected solutions for the pool and wellness sector, has acquired 100% of Pooltrackr, a best-in-class Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) platform that streamlines every aspect of operations for pool and spa retail and service professionals. This acquisition reinforces Fluidra’s commitment to digital innovation and marks another key milestone in delivering on the company’s strategic plan. It directly supports our strategy of...

BARCELONA, Spain--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Fluidra, the global leader in equipment and connected solutions in the pool and wellness sector, achieved sales of €564 million in the first quarter of 2025, up 7% year-on-year with growth across all regions mainly driven by higher volumes together with positive contribution of pricing and prior year acquisitions. Adjusted EBITDA was up 10% year-on-year to €131 million, representing a 23% margin, with consistent gross margin improvement due to the Simplificati...

CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Big Blue Swim School is sharing top water safety tips for parents and caregivers for National Water Safety Month....

BARCELONA, Spain--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Fluidra, the global leader in equipment and connected solutions in the pool and wellness sector, has presented its strategic plan for the medium term. The company plans to accelerate profitable, sustainable and consistent growth by gaining market share, as well as through strategic acquisitions. New pool construction is currently at historically low levels and it is expected to drive growth as it returns to normalized levels in the mid-term. Additionally, afte...

CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Big Blue Swim School announces its partnership with Swim Angelfish, whose specialized training equips Big Blue instructors with the skills to provide adaptive swim lessons at participating locations. Adaptive swim lessons are designed to make swim lessons accessible for children of all abilities, including those with physical, cognitive, and sensory needs. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s recent Vital Signs study, pediatric drowning rates h...

BARCELONA, Spain--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Fluidra, the global leader in equipment and connected solutions in the pool and wellness sector, agreed at its Board of Directors meeting to propose to the General Shareholders’ Meeting a dividend of 0.60 euros per share. In line with Fluidra’s dividend policy, the proposal implies a 50% payout of 2024 Adjusted Net Profit. The total payout, subject to approval by the General Shareholders’ Meeting on May 7th, 2025, will amount to around 115 million euros. If ap...

SAN FRANCISCO & LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cordillera Investment Partners, L.P. (“Cordillera”), an investment management firm that exclusively invests in niche, non-correlated assets, today announced a $10 million investment in the Professional Triathletes Organisation (“PTO”), a global sports body that is co-owned by its professional athletes. The capital will be used to support PTO’s growth initiatives. The PTO transaction supports the firm’s founding thesis for identifying assets that are unde...

NORTHBROOK, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today, Allstate and the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA) announce the inaugural Allstate NACDA Good Works Team (Winter), recognizing 20 standout student-athletes across collegiate winter sports for their exceptional achievements in community service, athletics and academics. This marks the first-ever expansion of the Good Works Team to include student-athletes from all collegiate sports and divisions. The final team was voted o...

PORT COQUITLAM, British Columbia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Pedalheads Swim, a trusted leader in children’s swim instruction, is proud to announce the opening of its brand-new, state-of-the-art facility at Fremont Village in Port Coquitlam. Launching this April, this new location will provide families in the Tri-Cities area with high-quality, stress-free swimming lessons for children aged 4 months to 12 years, aimed at addressing the pool shortage and making swimming more accessible. Located at Unit 160...

CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--With spring break around the corner, Big Blue Swim School urges families to review important water safety tips before vacationing....