New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - August 17, 2026) - Kaplan Fox &amp; Kilsheimer LLP announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed against Pentair plc (&#34;Pentair&#34; or the &#34;Company&#34;) (NYSE:PNR)

<p>New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - August 17, 2026) - <a href="https://api.newsfilecorp.com/redirect/7nknWtPBDM">Kaplan Fox &#38; Kilsheimer LLP</a> announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed against Pentair plc ("Pentair" or the "Company") (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/PNR">PNR</a>) on behalf of investors that purchased or otherwise acquired Pentair securities between April 28, 2026 and July 14, 2026 (the "Class Period").</p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://api.newsfilecorp.com/redirect/ejrjLuQwNQ">CLICK HERE TO JOIN THE CASE</a></p><p><b>If you are an investor in Pentair and have suffered losses, you may </b><a href="https://api.newsfilecorp.com/redirect/87B75tm2o5"><b>CLICK HERE</b></a><b> to contact us. You may also contact Kaplan Fox by emailing </b><a href="mailto:pmayer@kaplanfox.com"><b>pmayer@kaplanfox.com</b></a><b> or by calling (646) 315-9003.</b></p><p><b>DEADLINE REMINDER: </b>If you are a member of the proposed Class, you may move the court <u><b>no later than October 2, 2026</b></u> to serve as a lead plaintiff for the purported class.  If you have losses we encourage you to contact us to learn more about the lead plaintiff process. You need not seek to become a lead plaintiff in order to share in any possible recovery.</p><p>The complaint alleges that on July 14, 2026, after the market closed, Pentair released its preliminary second quarter 2026 financial results, disclosing that "the [C]ompany estimates that the destocking of inventory in the Pool channel negatively impacted Pool segment sales by approximately $170 million and Pool segment income by approximately $105 million." The Company also announced the departure of its Chief Financial Officer, effective immediately. On July 15, 2026, Pentair's stock price fell $11.35, or 15%, to close at $64.33 per share. </p><p><b>WHY CONTACT KAPLAN FOX?</b></p><p>Kaplan Fox &#38; Kilsheimer LLP is a nationally recognized law firm focused on complex litigation, with offices in New York, Oakland, Los Angeles, Chicago, and New Jersey. Founded in 1956, the firm has spent more than 50 years prosecuting securities, antitrust, and consumer protection actions in federal and state courts nationwide, recovering more than $10 billion for clients and the classes it has represented.</p><p>Kaplan Fox is widely regarded as one of the nation's premier plaintiffs' securities litigation firms and has received recognition from Chambers and Partners, Benchmark Litigation, Super Lawyers, and Lawdragon. Serving as lead or co-lead counsel in many landmark cases, the firm has secured some of the largest recoveries in the history of securities litigation, including a $2.425 billion recovery on behalf of Bank of America shareholders in <i>In re Bank of America&#8212;</i>the largest recovery ever obtained for claims under Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act&#8212;$800 million recovered for the Arkansas Teacher Retirement System and other pension funds in <i>ATRS v. Allianz Global Investors</i>, and a $475 million settlement in <i>In re Merrill Lynch</i>.</p><p>For decades, Kaplan Fox has represented public pension funds, institutional investors, businesses, and individuals in high-stakes litigation. Through its successful advocacy and precedent-setting victories, the firm has helped shape important areas of securities and corporate law while advancing accountability and protecting investor interests.</p><p>This press release may be considered Attorney Advertising in some jurisdictions under the applicable law and ethical rules. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes.</p><p>If you have any questions about this Notice, your rights, or your interests, please contact:</p><div id="contactInfo"><p><b>CONTACT:</b><br />Pamela A. Mayer<br /><a href="https://api.newsfilecorp.com/redirect/y4Y4ESyeVA">KAPLAN FOX &#38; KILSHEIMER LLP</a><br />800 Third Avenue, 38th Floor<br />New York, New York 10022<br />(646) 315-9003<br /><a href="mailto:pmayer@kaplanfox.com">pmayer@kaplanfox.com</a></p><p>Laurence D. King<br /><a href="https://api.newsfilecorp.com/redirect/1KjKpCQKEE">KAPLAN FOX &#38; KILSHEIMER LLP</a><br />1999 Harrison Street, Suite 1501<br />Oakland, California 94612<br />(415) 772-4704<br /><a href="mailto:lking@kaplanfox.com">lking@kaplanfox.com</a></p></div><p>Contacting or submitting information to Kaplan Fox &#38; Kilsheimer LLP does not create an attorney-client relationship, nor an obligation on the part of Kaplan Fox to retain you as a client.</p><p><a href="https://api.newsfilecorp.com/redirect/A8Y8MfXroZ">https://www.kaplanfox.com/case/pentair-plc-investor-alert-learn-more-now/</a></p><p id="corporateNewsLogoContainer"><img src="https://images.newsfilecorp.com/files/12532/309894_3701570fc42b4b76_logo.jpg" id="corporateNewsLogo" alt="Corporate Logo" /></p><p id="corporateLinkBack">To view the source version of this press release, please visit <a href="https://api.newsfilecorp.com/redirect/ZEwEAcpJg2">https://www.newsfilecorp.com/release/309894</a></p><p><img src="https://api.newsfilecorp.com/newsinfo/309894/197" alt="" /></p>

Kaplan Fox Encourages Investors of Pentair plc (PNR) Who Suffered Losses to Contact the Firm Before October 2, 2026

Pentair Faces Class Action Over Q2 Destocking and CFO Departure

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    <h3>Information</h3>
    <p>New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - August 17, 2026) - Kaplan Fox &amp;amp; Kilsheimer LLP announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed against Pentair plc (&amp;#34;Pentair&amp;#34; or the &amp;#34;Company&amp;#34;) (NYSE:PNR)</p>
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    <p>Kaplan Fox filed a securities class action against Pentair alleging misstatements about inventory destocking in the Pool channel, which hurt Q2 results. The complaint cites $170 million in lost Pool sales and $105 million in reduced Pool income and notes CFO departure. A settlement or adverse ruling could pressure PNR earnings and sentiment in the near term.</p>
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    <ul><li>A class-action lawsuit targets Pentair (PNR) over alleged misstatements.</li><li>Lawsuit covers April 28–July 14, 2026; lead plaintiff deadline Oct 2, 2026.</li><li>Pentair CFO departure announced; Q2 results cited $170m destocking impact.</li><li>PNR shares fell 15% after July 14 results; further downside risk near term.</li></ul>
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    <h3>Companies Mentioned</h3>
    <ul><li><strong>Pentair plc (PNR)</strong>: Subject of suit; potential earnings and governance impact.</li><li><strong>Bank of America (BAC)</strong>: Referenced as a precedent in large prior settlements; indirect relevance to risk backdrop.</li><li><strong>Allianz Global Investors (N/A)</strong>: Named among prior cases; not a stock, illustrative of investor-scale losses.</li></ul>
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    <h3>Legal</h3>
    <p>Category: Legal; fits due to securities class-action filing against Pentair alleging misstatements and governance issues, with price-impact potential.</p>
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    <h3>Market-Moving</h3>
    <ul><li>PNR fell 15% on July 15 after Q2 results; price sensitivity high.</li><li>Lawsuit introduces potential earnings risk and governance concerns.</li><li>Lead plaintiff deadline Oct 2, 2026 could drive interim volatility.</li></ul>
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    <ul><li>Class Period: Apr 28, 2026 to Jul 14, 2026</li><li>Destocking impact: Pool sales down ~$170 million; income down ~$105 million</li><li>CFO departure announced July 14, 2026</li><li>Stock closed July 15 at $64.33, down 15%</li><li>Lead plaintiff deadline: Oct 2, 2026</li></ul>
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    <h3>Trading Thesis</h3>
    <p>Near-term bearish bias for PNR on litigation risk; volatility likely until resolution.</p>
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<p>New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - August 17, 2026) - <a href="https://api.newsfilecorp.com/redirect/7nknWtPBDM">Kaplan Fox &#38; Kilsheimer LLP</a> announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed against Pentair plc ("Pentair" or the "Company") (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/PNR">PNR</a>) on behalf of investors that purchased or otherwise acquired Pentair securities between April 28, 2026 and July 14, 2026 (the "Class Period").</p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://api.newsfilecorp.com/redirect/ejrjLuQwNQ">CLICK HERE TO JOIN THE CASE</a></p><p><b>If you are an investor in Pentair and have suffered losses, you may </b><a href="https://api.newsfilecorp.com/redirect/87B75tm2o5"><b>CLICK HERE</b></a><b> to contact us. You may also contact Kaplan Fox by emailing </b><a href="mailto:pmayer@kaplanfox.com"><b>pmayer@kaplanfox.com</b></a><b> or by calling (646) 315-9003.</b></p><p><b>DEADLINE REMINDER: </b>If you are a member of the proposed Class, you may move the court <u><b>no later than October 2, 2026</b></u> to serve as a lead plaintiff for the purported class.  If you have losses we encourage you to contact us to learn more about the lead plaintiff process. You need not seek to become a lead plaintiff in order to share in any possible recovery.</p><p>The complaint alleges that on July 14, 2026, after the market closed, Pentair released its preliminary second quarter 2026 financial results, disclosing that "the [C]ompany estimates that the destocking of inventory in the Pool channel negatively impacted Pool segment sales by approximately $170 million and Pool segment income by approximately $105 million." The Company also announced the departure of its Chief Financial Officer, effective immediately. On July 15, 2026, Pentair's stock price fell $11.35, or 15%, to close at $64.33 per share. </p><p><b>WHY CONTACT KAPLAN FOX?</b></p><p>Kaplan Fox &#38; Kilsheimer LLP is a nationally recognized law firm focused on complex litigation, with offices in New York, Oakland, Los Angeles, Chicago, and New Jersey. Founded in 1956, the firm has spent more than 50 years prosecuting securities, antitrust, and consumer protection actions in federal and state courts nationwide, recovering more than $10 billion for clients and the classes it has represented.</p><p>Kaplan Fox is widely regarded as one of the nation's premier plaintiffs' securities litigation firms and has received recognition from Chambers and Partners, Benchmark Litigation, Super Lawyers, and Lawdragon. Serving as lead or co-lead counsel in many landmark cases, the firm has secured some of the largest recoveries in the history of securities litigation, including a $2.425 billion recovery on behalf of Bank of America shareholders in <i>In re Bank of America&#8212;</i>the largest recovery ever obtained for claims under Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act&#8212;$800 million recovered for the Arkansas Teacher Retirement System and other pension funds in <i>ATRS v. Allianz Global Investors</i>, and a $475 million settlement in <i>In re Merrill Lynch</i>.</p><p>For decades, Kaplan Fox has represented public pension funds, institutional investors, businesses, and individuals in high-stakes litigation. Through its successful advocacy and precedent-setting victories, the firm has helped shape important areas of securities and corporate law while advancing accountability and protecting investor interests.</p><p>This press release may be considered Attorney Advertising in some jurisdictions under the applicable law and ethical rules. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes.</p><p>If you have any questions about this Notice, your rights, or your interests, please contact:</p><div id="contactInfo"><p><b>CONTACT:</b><br />Pamela A. Mayer<br /><a href="https://api.newsfilecorp.com/redirect/y4Y4ESyeVA">KAPLAN FOX &#38; KILSHEIMER LLP</a><br />800 Third Avenue, 38th Floor<br />New York, New York 10022<br />(646) 315-9003<br /><a href="mailto:pmayer@kaplanfox.com">pmayer@kaplanfox.com</a></p><p>Laurence D. King<br /><a href="https://api.newsfilecorp.com/redirect/1KjKpCQKEE">KAPLAN FOX &#38; KILSHEIMER LLP</a><br />1999 Harrison Street, Suite 1501<br />Oakland, California 94612<br />(415) 772-4704<br /><a href="mailto:lking@kaplanfox.com">lking@kaplanfox.com</a></p></div><p>Contacting or submitting information to Kaplan Fox &#38; Kilsheimer LLP does not create an attorney-client relationship, nor an obligation on the part of Kaplan Fox to retain you as a client.</p><p><a href="https://api.newsfilecorp.com/redirect/A8Y8MfXroZ">https://www.kaplanfox.com/case/pentair-plc-investor-alert-learn-more-now/</a></p><p id="corporateNewsLogoContainer"><img src="https://images.newsfilecorp.com/files/12532/309894_3701570fc42b4b76_logo.jpg" id="corporateNewsLogo" alt="Corporate Logo" /></p><p id="corporateLinkBack">To view the source version of this press release, please visit <a href="https://api.newsfilecorp.com/redirect/ZEwEAcpJg2">https://www.newsfilecorp.com/release/309894</a></p><p><img src="https://api.newsfilecorp.com/newsinfo/309894/197" alt="" /></p>

Kaplan Fox filed a securities class action against Pentair alleging misstatements about inventory destocking in the Pool channel, which hurt Q2 results. The complaint cites $170 million in lost Pool sales and $105 million in reduced Pool income and notes CFO departure. A settlement or adverse ruling could pressure PNR earnings and sentiment in the near term.

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Kaplan Fox Encourages Investors of Pentair plc (PNR) Who Suffered Losses to Contact the Firm Before October 2, 2026

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