- Leslie’s Inc.
Leslie’s Inc.
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We are committed to continuing our legacy as the most trusted authority in pool and spa care. Through our consumer-centric approach, we provide an unparalleled experience for all consumers across all channels, supported by leading product innovation, expert knowledge, and exceptional service.
We are the largest and most trusted direct-to-consumer brand in the nearly $11 billion U.S. pool and spa care industry, serving residential, professional, and commercial consumers. Founded in 1963, we are the only direct-to-consumer pool and spa care brand with national scale, operating an integrated marketing and distribution ecosystem powered by a physical network of 934 branded locations and a robust digital platform.
We command a market-leading share of nearly 15% of residential aftermarket product spend, our physical network is larger than the sum of our twenty largest competitors, and our digital market share is estimated to be greater than five times as large as that of our largest digital competitor. We offer an extensive assortment of professional-grade products, the majority of which are exclusive to Leslie’s, as well as certified installation and repair services, all of which are essential to the ongoing maintenance of pools and spas.
Our dedicated team of more than 5,000 associates, pool and spa care experts, and experienced service technicians are passionate about empowering our consumers with the knowledge, products, and solutions necessary to confidently maintain and enjoy their pools and spas. Over the last five years, we have spent more than $70 million in foundational investments across new technologies and capabilities focused on transforming our consumer experience and advancing our industry leadership. The unprecedented scale of our integrated marketing and distribution ecosystem, which is powered by our direct-to-consumer network, uniquely enables us to efficiently reach and service every pool and spa in the continental United States—capabilities no competitor can match.
The aftermarket pool and spa care industry is one of the most fundamentally attractive consumer categories given its scale, predictability, and growth outlook. Since 1970, when industry market data was first collected, the market has demonstrated consistent growth due to the non-discretionary nature of ongoing water treatment to maintain safe, sanitized water. Without proper ongoing maintenance, water quality quickly degrades, yielding unsafe conditions and risking equipment failure. As a result, each pool and spa represents an annuity-like stream of chemical, equipment, and service revenue for their average life span of over 25 years. We estimate the average in-ground pool owner spends $24,000 or more on maintenance products and services over the life of a pool. According to P.K. Data, the U.S. market is comprised of a growing installed base of more than 14 million pools and spas. The industry generated revenue of nearly $11 billion and grew at a 3.8% CAGR from 2015 to 2019.
Offering Team
Deal Managers
- Goldman Sachs
- Morgan Stanley
- Bank of America Merrill Lynch
Lawyers
- Kirkland & Ellis International LLP
Auditors
- Ernst & Young LLP
Pre-IPO Investors
Investors
- Google Ventures
- Intel Ventures
- Patricoff Ventures
- Kleiner Perkins
Pre-IPO Holdings(%)
- 30
- 20
- 05
- 18
Deal Highlights
Deal Tracker
Investors
Filing
22 Oct, 2020Offer
29 Oct, 2020Look Ahead
Lock Up Expiry
29 Apr, 2021Earning
Nov 1, 2018IPO Terms
Offer Price | $17.00 |
Offer Size | 40M |