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Will Ecolab's (ECL) Strong Q2 and New Board Member Shape Its Margin Expansion Ambitions?

Ecolab Inc. reported second-quarter results with revenue of US$4,025.2 million and net income of US$524.2 million, while also announcing a quarterly dividend of US$0.65 per share to be paid in October and appointing veteran finance executive Julie P. Whalen to its board and committees. The appointment of Ms. Whalen, with executive leadership experience at Expedia and Williams-Sonoma, brings additional financial expertise and oversight to Ecolab's board at a time of ongoing digital and sector...