Announcement • Jul 04
Ecolab Inc. (NYSE:ECL) completed the acquisition of CoolIT Systems, Inc. from KKR Global Impact Fund II SCSp, a fund managed by KKR & Co. Inc. (NYSE:KKR), and Mubadala Investment Company PJSC. Ecolab Inc. (NYSE:ECL) entered into a definitive agreement to acquire CoolIT Systems, Inc. from KKR Global Impact Fund II SCSp, a fund managed by KKR & Co. Inc. (NYSE:KKR), and Mubadala Investment Company PJSC for approximately $4.8 billion on March 20, 2026. Under the terms of the agreement, Ecolab will pay approximately $4.75 billion in cash at the closing of the transaction, subject to customary adjustments. This represents 29x and 24x estimated next 12-month and 2027 adjusted EBITDA for CoolIT. The acquisition will be financed with new transaction debt. As a result, pro forma net debt to adjusted EBITDA is anticipated to be approximately 3x at transaction close, returning to 2x leverage by the end of the second year after closing.
Following the close of the transaction, CoolIT’s leadership team, led by Chief Executive Officer Jason Waxman, is expected to remain in place and continue to run the business under the CoolIT name. CoolIT has 650 employees. The acquisition is expected to close in the third quarter of 2026, subject to regulatory approvals and other customary closing conditions. The acquisition is expected to be accretive to Ecolab’s sales growth, accelerating Global Water’s organic sales growth rate by 2% and Ecolab’s organic sales growth rate by 1%, beginning one year after closing. Excluding non-cash amortization costs, the transaction is expected to be accretive to adjusted diluted earnings per share in 2028, with the contribution building significantly thereafter. Returns are expected to be significantly above Ecolab’s weighted average cost of capital.
Citi acted as exclusive financial advisor to Ecolab in connection with the transaction and Covington & Burling LLP acted as legal counsel. Ben Teasdale, Christopher Khouri, and William Dotson of Morgan Stanley act as financial advisor for CoolIT Systems, Inc. Robert W. Baird & Co. Incorporated acted as financial advisor and Kirkland & Ellis LLP acted as legal advisor for KKR and CoolIT Systems.
Ecolab Inc. (NYSE:ECL) completed the acquisition of CoolIT Systems, Inc. from KKR Global Impact Fund II SCSp, a fund managed by KKR & Co. Inc. (NYSE:KKR), and Mubadala Investment Company PJSC on July 2, 2026. Announcement • Jun 18
Ecolab Inc. to Report Q2, 2026 Results on Jul 28, 2026 Ecolab Inc. announced that they will report Q2, 2026 results Pre-Market on Jul 28, 2026 Announcement • May 16
Craig Leipold, Jim Kelly, Carl Kaeding, and David Williams., Ecolab Inc. (NYSE:ECL) and Securian Financial Group, Inc. acquired Saint Paul Hotel from The Travelers Companies, Inc. (NYSE:TRV). Craig Leipold, Jim Kelly, Carl Kaeding, David Williams., Ecolab Inc. (NYSE:ECL) and Securian Financial Group, Inc. acquired Saint Paul Hotel from The Travelers Companies, Inc. (NYSE:TRV) on May 14, 2026. Craig Leipold will now become majority owner of the hotel.
Beck and Hilger serve on the board of the Saint Paul Downtown Alliance.
Craig Leipold, Jim Kelly, Carl Kaeding, and David Williams., Ecolab Inc. (NYSE:ECL) and Securian Financial Group, Inc. completed the acquisition of Saint Paul Hotel from The Travelers Companies, Inc. (NYSE:TRV) on May 14, 2026. Announcement • May 09
Ecolab Inc. announces Quarterly dividend, payable on July 15, 2026 Ecolab Inc. announced Quarterly dividend of USD 0.7300 per share payable on July 15, 2026, ex-date on June 16, 2026 and record date on June 16, 2026. Announcement • Apr 30
Ecolab Inc. Provides Earnings Guidance for the Year 2026 Ecolab Inc. provided earnings guidance for the year 2026. For the year, the company expects reported sales to increase 9% to 11%. Announcement • Apr 23
Ecolab Inc. Announces Ecolab Water Navigator IQ Ecolab, a global leader in water, hygiene and infection prevention, delivers an expansive portfolio of cutting-edge water solutions that help customers unlock peak performance across more than 40 industries and 170 countries. This Earth Day, Ecolab announced Ecolab Water Navigator IQ, a new AI-enabled platform that gives companies an enterprise-wide view of water performance and turns data into action. Built for the growing need for water intelligence, Water Navigator IQ brings together site-level insights and predictive analytics in one powerful platform. It enables leaders to understand water use, benchmark performance, improve efficiency and align decisions with business outcomes. By identifying potential constraints earlier, prioritizing action across sites and connecting local decisions to a coordinated global strategy, the platform helps organizations scale at the speed of AI. By integrating monitoring, insights and global expertise, Ecolab’s scalable solutions enable businesses to do more with less in an increasingly water-constrained world. Ecolab Water Navigator IQ further strengthens the company’s portfolio of advanced technologies and services and demonstrates how Ecolab helps customers achieve operational excellence while turning water into one of the most powerful drivers of business growth, performance and resilience. Announcement • Mar 23
Ecolab Inc., Annual General Meeting, May 07, 2026 Ecolab Inc., Annual General Meeting, May 07, 2026. Announcement • Mar 20
Ecolab Inc. (NYSE:ECL) entered into a definitive agreement to acquire CoolIT Systems, Inc. from unknown funds managed by KKR & Co. Inc. (NYSE:KKR) and Mubadala Investment Company PJSC for approximately $4.8 billion. Ecolab Inc. (NYSE:ECL) entered into a definitive agreement to acquire CoolIT Systems, Inc. from unknown funds managed by KKR & Co. Inc. (NYSE:KKR) and Mubadala Investment Company PJSC for approximately $4.8 billion on March 20, 2026. Under the terms of the agreement, Ecolab will pay approximately $4.75 billion in cash at the closing of the transaction, subject to customary adjustments. This represents 29x and 24x estimated next 12-month and 2027 adjusted EBITDA for CoolIT. The acquisition will be financed with new transaction debt. As a result, pro forma net debt to adjusted EBITDA is anticipated to be approximately 3x at transaction close, returning to 2x leverage by the end of the second year after closing. The acquisition is expected to close in the third quarter of 2026, subject to regulatory approvals and other customary closing conditions. The acquisition is expected to be accretive to Ecolab’s sales growth, accelerating Global Water’s organic sales growth rate by 2% and Ecolab’s organic sales growth rate by 1%, beginning one year after closing. Excluding non-cash amortization costs, the transaction is expected to be accretive to adjusted diluted earnings per share in 2028, with the contribution building significantly thereafter. Returns are expected to be significantly above Ecolab’s weighted average cost of capital.
Citi acted as exclusive financial advisor to Ecolab in connection with the transaction and Covington & Burling LLP acted as legal counsel. Morgan Stanley act as financial advisor for CoolIT Systems, Inc. Announcement • Mar 18
Ecolab Inc. to Report Q1, 2026 Results on Apr 28, 2026 Ecolab Inc. announced that they will report Q1, 2026 results at 9:30 AM, US Eastern Standard Time on Apr 28, 2026 Announcement • Feb 26
Ecolab Announces Executive Changes, Effective April 1, 2026 On February 20, 2026, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Ecolab Inc. (the “Company”) appointed Christophe Beck to the position of President, Darrell R. Brown to the position of Co-Chief Operating Officer – Global Markets, and Gregory B. Cook to the position of Co-Chief Operating Officer – Global Businesses, each effective April 1, 2026. Mr. Beck, age 58, currently serves as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Company, positions he has held since 2022 and 2021, respectively, and will continue to serve in these positions in addition to his new role. Over the past five years, Mr. Beck has served in senior executive leadership roles at the Company, including as Chief Executive Officer and President and, previously, as President and Chief Operating Officer. Mr. Brown, age 62, currently serves as President and Chief Operating Officer of the Company, positions he has held since 2022. Previously, he served as Executive Vice President and President – Global Industrial from 2019 to 2022 and as Executive Vice President and President of Ecolab’s Energy Services Division from 2018 to 2019. During his 24-year tenure at Ecolab, Mr. Brown has held several leadership positions within the Company. Mr. Cook, age 57, has served as Executive Vice President and President – Institutional Group since 2023. Previously, he served as Executive Vice President and General Manager – Global Institutional from 2021 to 2023 and as Senior Vice President and General Manager – Global Pest from 2020 to 2021. During his 28-year tenure at Ecolab, Mr. Cook has held key finance, sales and general management roles across Food & Beverage, Textile Care and Institutional. Announcement • Feb 24
Ecolab Inc. Announces Victoria J. Reich Will Not Standing for Re-Election from Board Ecolab Inc. announced On February 18, 2026, Victoria J. Reich informed the Board that she would not stand for re-election at the Company's annual meeting to be held on May 7, 2026. Ms. Reich’s decision not to stand for re-election was not the result of any disagreement with the Company. Announcement • Feb 20
Ecolab Inc. Declares a Regular Quarterly Cash Dividend, Payable on April 15, 2026 The board of directors of Ecolab Inc. declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.73 per common share, to be paid April 15, 2026, to shareholders of record at the close of business on March 17, 2026. Announcement • Jan 06
Ecolab Inc. to Report Q4, 2025 Results on Feb 10, 2026 Ecolab Inc. announced that they will report Q4, 2025 results Pre-Market on Feb 10, 2026 Announcement • Dec 17
Ecolab Inc. (NYSE:ECL) completed the acquisition of Electronics division of Ovivo Inc. Ecolab Inc. (NYSE:ECL) agreed to acquire Electronics division of Ovivo Inc. for $1.8 billion on August 12, 2025. A cash consideration of $1.8 billion will be paid by Ecolab Inc. As part of consideration, $1.8 billion is paid towards assets of Electronics division of Ovivo Inc. The acquisition is expected to generate double-digit returns and is anticipated to be immediately accretive to Ecolab’s sales growth. Ecolab expects the acquisition will be neutral to adjusted earnings per share. As part of the transaction, Electronics division team of Ovivo Inc. will join Ecolab Inc.
The transaction is subject to approval by regulatory board / committee. The acquisition is expected to close in the first quarter of 2026. Patrick Boucher, Hadrien Montagne, Vincent Laurin, Maxine Ethier, Véronique Wattiez Larose, Charles S. Morgan, Vincent Yip, Dominic Thérien, Gideon Kwinter, Michael Caldecott, Martha Harrison, Robert A. Glasgow, Marie-Soleil Landry, Christian Meighen, Marc-Philippe Gagnon, Erica M. Hennessey, Richard O'Doherty, Tim Lawson, Cindy Vaillancourt and Marie-Josée Marcoux of McCarthy Tétrault LLP acted as legal advisor to Ovivo Inc.
Ecolab Inc. (NYSE:ECL) completed the acquisition of Electronics division of Ovivo Inc. on December 16, 2025. The business will remain headquartered near Basel, Switzerland and use the brand Ovivo, Ultrapure Water+ by Ecolab. Announcement • Dec 05
Ecolab Inc. Increases Quarterly Cash Dividend, Payable on January 15, 2026 The board of directors of Ecolab Inc. declared a 12% increase in the company’s quarterly cash dividend to $0.73 per common share, to be paid January 15, 2026, to shareholders of record at the close of business on December 16, 2025. This increase results in a new indicated annual cash dividend of $2.92 per share in 2026 and represents Ecolab’s 34th consecutive annual dividend rate increase. Announcement • Nov 14
Ecolab Strengthens Integrated Cooling Program for Data Centers Ecolab Inc. announced the launch of a fully integrated, cutting-edge cooling program to optimize cooling performance at global scale. Ecolab's Cooling as a Service (CaaS) program brings together a full suite of cooling management solutions that unlock peak cooling performance all the way from the data center facility environment to the high-performance data computing servers. By integrating Ecolab's 3D TRASAR™? Technology for Direct-to-Chip Liquid Cooling into smart Coolant Distribution Unit (CDU), and leveraging 102-years of cooling management expertise, the company are advancing the data center industry with this groundbreaking, holistic cooling solution. Ecolab's innovative CaaS program launch comes at a time when the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) is creating exponential growth for data centers. This growth is driving an industry-wide need for next-generation cooling management solutions to enable crucial performance. As the industry's infrastructure footprint expands, so does the demand for new technologies that reduce the power needed for cooling and lower the impact on vital natural resources and local communities. Ecolab's expanded program circles the entire data center to deliver seamless cooling management from site to chip, enabling operators to drive performance while navigating the pressure of reliably doing more with less. CaaS incorporates high-performance water management technology, smart coolant distribution units, connected coolant, and 3D TRASAR®? monitoring technology, all delivered through expert service. Announcement • Oct 29
Ecolab Life Sciences Introduces Klercide Rapid Sporicide for Cleanroom Applications Ecolab Life Sciences announced the launch of its Klercide™? Rapid Sporicide, a new sporicidal disinfectant designed to elevate pharmaceutical cleanroom safety and performance, while reducing overall production turnover time. This new pharma cleanroom product is milder on equipment and surfaces and helps improve user experience along with work conditions. Ecolab's latest pharma cleanroom sporicide addresses long-standing challenges in pharma microbial control, like strong odors, corrosiveness, and full surface coverage, all of which contribute to a reduced lifetime of equipment and a less desirable work environment for operators. This new formula is a market-changing innovation, delivering efficacy while minimizing residue, reducing re-application time and enhancing the overall user experience. This leads to shorter changeover times and overall savings for pharmaceutical manufacturers, helping deliver safely made medicines to patients faster. The new sporicide will be available in a variety of formulas to meet the entire lifecycle of pharma production. Klercide Rapid Sporicide is registered with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA Reg. No. 1677-288) for use against bacterial spores, fungi, and other hard-to-kill microorganisms. State registrations are in process. Announcement • Sep 26
Ecolab Launches Ecolab CIP IQ, Smart, AI-Enhanced Clean-In-Place Digital Solution Ecolab introduced Ecolab CIP IQ, a smart, AI-enhanced clean-in-place (CIP) digital solution designed to help food and beverage companies maximize product quality and food safety, while reducing water usage and increasing production capacity. By delivering real-time, actionable insights, this innovative solution allows dairy and beverage manufacturers to unlock the full potential of every drop by transforming productivity into a competitive edge. As part of Ecolab®? CIP IQ, Ecolab is partnering with 4T2 Sensors and their fluid sensing technology. By integrating this technology into 3D TRASAR™? sensors, Ecolab is unlocking new levels of operational efficiency and resource optimization to a water-intensive industry: food and beverage production. CIP IQ transforms traditional CIP, a time-intensive but essential process for ensuring quality and food safety, into a smart, data-driven system that can drive 15% more efficiency and higher capacity with 20% water reduction. Dedicated to helping industries gain deeper insights into their fluid processes to reduce waste, improve efficiency, and support sustainable manufacturing, 4T2 Sensors has developed patented impedance sensing technology that electrically fingerprints fluids in real time. When this is paired with the power of CIP IQ, this means manufacturers can dynamically optimize the duration of each individual CIP process based on the type of fluid present in the system. For 4T2 Sensors, partnering with Ecolab means both companies can support one another with their mutual goal of increasing sustainability worldwide. With this strategic partnership, Ecolab holds an exclusive license in the food and beverage industry for 4T2 Sensors' innovative CIP optimization and fluid quality monitoring technology. Based on simplified average results from customer sites, which are specific to those individual customers when full Ecolab recommendations were implemented. Results will vary for other customers based on factors and circumstances in their operations. Announcement • Sep 17
Ecolab Inc. to Report Q3, 2025 Results on Oct 28, 2025 Ecolab Inc. announced that they will report Q3, 2025 results Pre-Market on Oct 28, 2025 Announcement • Jul 23
Ecolab Inc. Launches AI-Powered Solution Designed to Optimize Restaurant Operations and Improve Guest Satisfaction Ecolab Inc. announced the launch of Ecolab®? RushReady™?, a new AI-powered program within its Ecolab®? KitchenIQ™? platform. Designed to help restaurant leaders improve shift performance and profitability, RushReady combines real-time data, intelligent recommendations, and human coaching to tackle the complexities of daily operations and elevate the overall experience for guests. The engagement begins with a connection into each restaurant's unique data sources, enabling the platform to work on transforming back-of-house operations through: RushReady AI-driven recommendations that help general managers (GMs) meet their goals against the two critical metrics of speed of service and sales per labor hour by optimizing prep inventory, adjusting staffing levels, and prioritizing tasks. RushReady streamlined processes made possible by the AI-insights derived from analyzing disparate data sources, including point of sale, labor management, and kitchen display systems. RushReady operational performance grounded in enhanced analytics and proactive alerts, helping managers anticipate issues and maintain smooth operations. RushReady reports that summarize performance and insights against speed of service and sales per Labor hour, which enable optimization across dayparts and dine-in, drive-thru, and takeout channels. To drive adoption and execution, the program also includes a dedicated Ecolab Performance Coach to provide in-person expertise on interpreting the data and insights to motivate staff and enhance productivity. This collaborative partnership enables restaurant leaders to refine their strategies for improved performance and sales. This innovation combines Ecolab's industry expertise and Microsoft's advanced AI capabilities, enabling restaurant leaders to seamlessly integrate disparate systems and easily uncover insights that were previously out of reach. RushReady is the newest module in the KitchenIQ portfolio. KitchenIQ is Ecolab's powerful digital operations platform that combines back-of-house technologies into one cohesive solution for restaurant operators--designed to help every restaurant leader achieve exceptional outcomes. Now, with the launch of RushReady, KitchenIQ expands its capabilities to deliver even greater value through AI-driven insights and human coaching. Monthly subscriptions for RushReady are now available to restaurant operators across the United States. Announcement • Jun 03
Ecolab Launches New Solution to Revolutionize Data Center Performance Amidst AI Boom Ecolab Inc. has announced the launch of a transformative technology to drive high-performance data center cooling. Ecolab's new solution, 3D TRASAR Technology for Direct-to-Chip Liquid Cooling, helps protect data center servers by monitoring coolant health indicators in real time such as temperature, pH and flow rates. With this offering, Ecolab now covers the entire data center cooling landscape and uses AI-powered proprietary technology and powerful insights to deliver growth while reducing demand on vital natural resources. As data centers expand to support the acceleration of AI technology, so does their need for reliable water and power to cool high performance computing systems. By 2030, AI-driven growth could demand as much power as India represents annually and enough water to meet the annual drinking needs of the entire United States. Data centers play a critical role in enabling industries to thrive in today's digital world, which underscores the importance of optimizing water use while driving business growth. The new technology was developed with critical feedback from data center operators and IT equipment manufacturers to meet the unique demands of data centers. Ecolab's full portfolio of cooling management solutions now equips operators to optimize performance at every stage from cooling towers to direct-to-chip infrastructure. This integrated system supports water and energy savings and enables better performance. Announcement • May 10
Ecolab Inc. Appoints Marion K. Gross to Board and Committees, Effective May 7, 2025 Ecolab Inc. appointed Marion K. Gross as a member of the Board on May 7, 2025. Ms. Gross was also appointed to the Compensation & Human Capital Management Committee and the Safety, Health & Environment Committee of the Board. Ms. Gross was previously nominated by the Board for election at the Company’s Annual Meeting of Stockholders held on May 8, 2025, and was subsequently elected to the Board by the Company’s stockholders at the Annual Meeting. Ms. Gross served as the Executive Vice President, Global Chief Supply Chain Officer of McDonald’s Corporation from 2022 until her retirement in April 2025. Previously, she served as Senior Vice President, North America Supply Chain and US Sustainability of McDonald’s from 2013 to 2022, as well as in various leadership positions in supply chain and business affairs at McDonald’s from 2003 to 2013. Announcement • May 09
Ecolab Inc. Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend, Payable on July 15, 2025 The board of directors of Ecolab Inc. declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.65 per common share, to be paid July 15, 2025, to shareholders of record at the close of business on June 17, 2025. Announcement • Mar 19
Ecolab Inc. to Report Q1, 2025 Results on Apr 29, 2025 Ecolab Inc. announced that they will report Q1, 2025 results Pre-Market on Apr 29, 2025 Announcement • Feb 24
Ecolab Inc., Annual General Meeting, May 08, 2025 Ecolab Inc., Annual General Meeting, May 08, 2025. Announcement • Feb 22
Ecolab Inc. Announces Arthur J. Higgins Will Not to Stand for Re-Election Ecolab Inc. announced on February 18, 2025, director Arthur J. Higgins informed the Board that he would not stand for re-election at the Company's annual meeting to be held on May 8, 2025. Mr. Higgins’ decision not to stand for re-election was not the result of any disagreement with the Company. Mr. Higgins has been a valued colleague of the Board. Announcement • Jan 08
Ecolab Inc. to Report Q4, 2024 Results on Feb 11, 2025 Ecolab Inc. announced that they will report Q4, 2024 results Pre-Market on Feb 11, 2025 Announcement • Dec 06
Ecolab Inc. Increases Quarterly Cash Dividend, Payable on January 15, 2025 The board of directors of Ecolab Inc. declared a 14% increase in the company’s quarterly cash dividend to $0.65 per common share, to be paid January 15, 2025, to shareholders of record at the close of business on December 17, 2024. This increase results in a new indicated annual cash dividend of $2.60 per share in 2025 and represents Ecolab’s 33rd consecutive annual dividend rate increase. Announcement • Nov 06
Ecolab Inc. (NYSE:ECL) acquired Barclay Water Management, Inc. Ecolab Inc. (NYSE:ECL) acquired Barclay Water Management, Inc. on November 1, 2024. In 2023, Barclay Water Management’s sales were approximately $50 million.
Ecolab Inc. (NYSE:ECL) completed the acquisition of Barclay Water Management, Inc. on November 1, 2024. Announcement • Aug 03
Medline Industries, Inc. completed the acquisition of Global Surgical Solutions Business from Ecolab Inc. (NYSE:ECL). Medline Industries, Inc. entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Global Surgical Solutions Business from Ecolab Inc. (NYSE:ECL) for approximately $950 million on April 30, 2024. Transaction is subject to regulatory clearances and other customary closing conditions. Transaction is expected to close on Q2, 2024. As for the year ended December 31, 2023, Global Surgical Solutions Business of Ecolab Inc. reported a revenue of approximately $400 million. Alan Levine, Brian Byrne, Chase Kaniecki, Kimberly Spoerri, Marcela Robledo, Maureen Linch and Meyer Fedida of Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton acted as legal advisors to Ecolab Inc. Reinier Kleipool and Barbara Kloppert of De Brauw acted as legal advisor to Ecolab Inc. Elizabeth Cooper, Michael Chao, Jonathan Goldstein, Sophie Staples, Greg Grogan, Gary Tashjian, Lori Lesser, Nicholas Westbrook, Vanessa Burrows, Karen Kazmerzak, Krista McManus, Dennis Loiacono, Toby Chun and Steven DeLott of Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP acted as legal advisor to Medline Industries, Inc.
Medline Industries, Inc. completed the acquisition of Global Surgical Solutions Business from Ecolab Inc. (NYSE:ECL) on August 1, 2024. Announcement • Aug 02
Ecolab Inc. Declares Regular Quarterly Cash Dividend, Payable on October 15, 2024 The board of directors of Ecolab Inc. declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.57 per common share, to be paid October 15, 2024, to shareholders of record at the close of business on September 17, 2024. Announcement • Jun 19
Ecolab Inc. to Report Q2, 2024 Results on Jul 30, 2024 Ecolab Inc. announced that they will report Q2, 2024 results Pre-Market on Jul 30, 2024 Announcement • Jun 05
Ecolab Life Sciences and Repligen Announce the Commercial Launch of DurA Cycle Affinity Resin for Large-Scale Biologic Manufacturing Ecolab announced that its Purolite resin business, together with Repligen Corporation announced the commercial launch of Purolite's DurA Cycle, a protein A chromatography resin for large-scale purification processes. This new affinity resin is being introduced at the BIO International Convention (BIO 2024), being held June 3-6 in San Diego. This latest innovation marks a significant milestone in Purolite's long-term strategic partnership with Repligen, further solidifying Ecolab's dedication to driving advancements in the bioprocessing industry. DurA Cycle is designed for large-scale commercial manufacturing of monoclonal antibodies, where cost of goods is critical for biologic drug developers. This new resin represents the latest addition to Purolite's toolbox, following two new resins launched in the last eighteen months to address purification challenges associated with ever-increasingly complex drugs. The announcement of Purolite's latest resin follows news of its investment in a new bioprocessing production facility based in Landenberg, PA, which complements its UK-based facility, providing dual continent manufacturing capabilities to address growing customer demand. Announcement • May 15
Ecolab and HeiQ Introduces Synbiotic Cleaning Products at Interclean Ecolab and HeiQ Chrisal have teamed up to launch the revolutionary Maxx Synbiotic cleaning range at Interclean in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. Ecolab, a global sustainability leader offering water, hygiene, and infection prevention solutions and services, and HeiQ Chrisal, a leading biotech innovator, are proudly collaborating to introduce advanced synbiotic cleaning products to the European cleaning industry. At Interclean in Amsterdam, May 14-17, the Maxx Synbiotic range will be introduced to the professional cleaning industry throughout Europe. Harnessing the power of pre- and probiotics, the 50 billion probiotics per liter of Maxx Synbiotic deliver immediate, continuous, and microscopic-level cleaning, highly efficient odor reduction, long-lasting efficacy, and support for a well-balanced microbiome on surfaces. HeiQ's synbiotic cleaning technology was validated in several scientific studies, e.g. the landmark study published in May 2023 in The Lancet by renowned Charité University Hospital Berlin. Announcement • May 03
Ecolab Inc. Declares Regular Quarterly Cash Dividend, Payable on July 15, 2024 The board of directors of Ecolab Inc. declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.57 per common share, to be paid July 15, 2024, to shareholders of record at the close of business on June 18, 2024. Announcement • Mar 20
Ecolab Inc. to Report Q1, 2024 Results on Apr 30, 2024 Ecolab Inc. announced that they will report Q1, 2024 results Pre-Market on Apr 30, 2024 Announcement • Feb 23
Ecolab Inc. Appoints Judson Althoff to Board of Directors The board of directors of Ecolab Inc. has appointed Judson Althoff, Microsoft’s chief commercial officer, to the Ecolab board, effective February 21, 2024. Mr. Althoff will serve as an independent director and a member of the Audit and Finance Committees. Mr. Althoff, age 51, is a seasoned leader with extensive global executive and technology experience. He currently serves as executive vice president and chief commercial officer at Microsoft Corp., where he is responsible for the sales strategy, execution and revenue growth of the company’s commercial business, which spans enterprise, public sector, small and medium businesses, services, developer and partner communities in more than 120 regional and national subsidiaries globally. Under his leadership, Microsoft has posted uninterrupted growth in commercial cloud revenue and has consistently partnered with customers to deliver new technology innovations. Prior to joining Microsoft in 2013, Mr. Althoff held senior executive and sales roles at Oracle and EMC. He is a graduate of the Illinois Institute of Technology, where he earned a Bachelor of Science (Mechanical Engineering). Announcement • Jan 11
Ecolab Inc. to Report Q4, 2023 Results on Feb 13, 2024 Ecolab Inc. announced that they will report Q4, 2023 results Pre-Market on Feb 13, 2024 Announcement • Dec 08
Ecolab Inc. Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend, Payable on January 16, 2024 The board of directors of Ecolab Inc. declared an 8% increase in the company’s quarterly cash dividend to $0.57 per common share, to be paid January 16, 2024, to shareholders of record at the close of business on December 19, 2023. This increase results in a new indicated annual cash dividend of $2.28 per share in 2024 and represents Ecolab’s 32nd consecutive annual dividend rate increase. Announcement • Nov 01
Ecolab Inc. Provides Earnings Guidance for the Year 2024 Ecolab Inc. provided earnings guidance for the year 2024. For the year, the company expects good sales growth, driven by new business gains and continued pricing actions, improved SG&A productivity, and attractive operating income margin expansion. Announcement • Sep 21
Ecolab Inc. to Report Q3, 2023 Results on Oct 31, 2023 Ecolab Inc. announced that they will report Q3, 2023 results Pre-Market on Oct 31, 2023 Announcement • Jun 15
Ecolab Inc. to Report Q2, 2023 Results on Aug 01, 2023 Ecolab Inc. announced that they will report Q2, 2023 results Pre-Market on Aug 01, 2023 Announcement • May 26
Jeffrey M. Ettinger Resigned from the Board of Directors of Ecolab Inc Ecolab Inc. announced following his appointment as the Interim President of the University of Minnesota, Jeffrey M. Ettinger resigned from the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Ecolab Inc. (the “Company”), including his roles on the Company’s Compensation & Human Capital Management and Governance Committees, effective as of May 23, 2023. Mr. Ettinger’s resignation was not due to any disagreement with the Company. Announcement • May 05
Ecolab Inc. Declares Regular Quarterly Cash Dividend, Payable on July 17, 2023 The board of directors of Ecolab Inc. declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.53 per common share, to be paid July 17, 2023, to shareholders of record at the close of business on June 20, 2023. Announcement • Jan 06
Ecolab Inc. to Report Q4, 2022 Results on Feb 14, 2023 Ecolab Inc. announced that they will report Q4, 2022 results Pre-Market on Feb 14, 2023 Announcement • Apr 28
Ecolab Inc. Provides Financial Guidance for the Full Year 2021 Ecolab Inc. provided financial guidance for the full year 2021. The company expects continued recovery in the full year 2021. Healthcare & Life Sciences segment sales are expected to moderately improve over the prior year’s very strong gain, with good year-on-year sales growth from Industrial and Other segments. The company looks for Institutional & Specialty segment to show a significant year-on-year increase for the full year as it progressively recovers toward its pre-COVID peak 2019 levels. The company looks for significant growth in the second quarter, primarily driven by strong year-on-year growth in Institutional division as new business as well as improving trends in early-reopening U.S. states and continued U.S. vaccination progress more than offset a softer Europe and emerging market recovery. The company expects robust consolidated gains in the second half, and continue to look for strong year-on-year growth for the full year 2021 with earnings per share above 2019 earnings per share from continuing operations excluding the estimated $0.15 per share impact of the Texas freeze. Announcement • Mar 20
Ecolab Inc., Annual General Meeting, May 06, 2021 Ecolab Inc., Annual General Meeting, May 06, 2021, at 09:30 Central Standard Time. Agenda: To consider and to elect as directors to a one-year term ending in 2022 the 13 nominees named in the proxy statement; to consider and to ratify the appointment of pricewaterhousecoopers llp as independent registered public accounting firm for the current year ending December 31, 2021; to consider and to approve, on an advisory basis, the compensation of executives disclosed in the proxy statement; to consider and vote on a stockholder proposal regarding proxy access, if properly presented; and to transact such other business as may properly come before annual meeting and any adjournment or postponement thereof. Announcement • Jan 12
Ecolab Inc. to Report Q4, 2020 Results on Feb 16, 2021 Ecolab Inc. announced that they will report Q4, 2020 results Pre-Market on Feb 16, 2021 Announcement • Jan 06
Ecolab Inc. Announces Executive Changes On December 31, 2020, Roberto Inchaustegui, Executive Vice President Growth Initiatives of Ecolab Inc., retired following a career of more than 30 years with the Company. Announcement • Dec 20
Sigma Analytical Partners with Ecolab to Help Ensure Safe Production of Cannabis Products Sigma Analytical Services Inc. has signed a collaboration agreement with Ecolab. The partnership provides critical cleaning validation that is required for companies that follow Good Manufacturing Practice (“GMP”). Supported by Ecolab’s sanitation and disinfection solutions and expertise and Sigma’s validated testing, licensed producers can have confidence in the safety and efficacy of their cannabis products. Sigma has developed and validated methods to test and quantify multiple types of residues on swab and rinse samples and conducted recovery studies on multiple surface materials. Ecolab brings decades of expertise in antimicrobial solutions and support of pharmaceutical and personal care production. Together, Ecolab and Sigma have already conducted studies with major producers of cannabis and cannabis-derived products in Canada to identify the most effective Ecolab products to remove contaminants from extraction and production machinery. Announcement • Dec 11
Ecolab Inc. Announces CEO Changes, Effective January 1, 2021 As previously announced, Ecolab Inc. announced that Christophe Beck, who is currently serving as President and Chief Operating Officer of the company, was appointed as President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company, effective January 1, 2021. The Board also elected Mr. Beck to the Board, effective October 30, 2020. At its meeting on December 3, 2020, the Compensation Committee of the Company’s Board of Directors determined the base salary and target annual cash incentive award that Mr. Beck will receive in his new role. Douglas M. Baker, Jr., who is currently serving as Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of the Company, will retire as Chief Executive Officer but continue his service as Executive Chairman, effective January 1, 2021. Announcement • Dec 09
Ecolab Names Chris Roberts as EVP and GM of Global Food and Beverage Ecolab Names Chris Roberts as EVP and GM of Global Food and Beverage. Roberts joined Ecolab in October 2020 as executive vice president of strategic initiatives, following more than 25 years as a leader in the food and beverage industry for organizations including the Frito-Lay division of PepsiCo, The Coca-Cola Company and Cargill. Roberts also served as an expert advisor to private equity organizations in the consumer packaged goods/food industry and most recently was the chief customer officer at Land O'Lakes. Announcement • Nov 25
Ecolab Inc. Names Chris Roberts as Executive Vice President and General Manager, Global Food & Beverage Ecolab Inc. announced that Chris Roberts has been appointed executive vice president and general manager, Global Food & Beverage. Roberts joined Ecolab in October 2020 as executive vice president of strategic initiatives, following more than 25 years as a leader in the food and beverage industry for organizations including the Frito-Lay division of PepsiCo, The Coca-Cola Company and Cargill. He brings global experiences leading P&L operations spanning Europe, Asia Pacific and the Americas. Roberts also served as an expert advisor to private equity organizations in the consumer packaged goods/food industry and most recently was the chief customer officer at Land O’Lakes. Announcement • Nov 02
Ecolab Receives Approval from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for Sink & Surface Cleaner Sanitizer Ecolab received approval from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for its Sink & Surface Cleaner Sanitizer. The product is the first registered by the EPA to kill the virus that causes COVID-19 in 15 seconds – the fastest product available. Ecolab’s advanced chemistries, including Sink & Surface Cleaner Sanitizer, are key to helping restaurants and other businesses meet heightened expectations for cleanliness and more stringent regulations to help reduce the risk of exposure to the virus that causes COVID-19 and other viruses. Sink & Surface Cleaner Sanitizer is a concentrated no-rinse, 2-in-1 cleaner and sanitizer designed for use on any hard, non-porous food contact surface – from food prep areas and the third sink in the kitchen to guest tables. Leveraging Ecolab’s extensive hospital hygiene expertise and science-based public health and food safety knowledge, this versatile cleaner sanitizer has been tested and proven effective against SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. Ecolab offers the product for use in spray bottle, bucket, wipe, third sink or electrostatic spray applications. It is one of only three electrostatic spray products proven effective against SARS-CoV-2 – and no product kills the virus faster in electrostatic spray application. Ecolab’s Sink & Surface Cleaner Sanitizer, one of the innovative solutions powering the new Ecolab Science Certified™ program, simplifies restaurant hygiene procedures by combining an effective cleaner and sanitizer into one solution without the need to rinse between cleaning and sanitizing or before contact with food. When used in an electrostatic spray application at a disinfection concentration, it can disinfect large indoor spaces efficiently and effectively. Developed using insights from proprietary Ecolab consumer research and informed by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines, Ecolab Science Certified is a comprehensive, science-based program that combines hospital disinfectants, food-contact sanitizers and other cleaning products with a detailed training program and a periodic auditing process conducted by highly trained Ecolab field specialists. After meeting rigorous program criteria, customers can display the Ecolab Science Certified seal to let consumers know about their commitment to world-class hygiene. Announcement • Oct 16
Ecolab Inc. Renews Its Partnership with the American Hotel & Lodging Association Ecolab Inc. has renewed its partnership with the American Hotel & Lodging Association. This continued partnership comes as the hospitality industry, which has always met rigorous cleaning and safety standards, works to meet new health and safety expectations presented by COVID-19. As a key AHLA partner and public health and food safety expert, Ecolab provided technical expertise on the cleaning and disinfecting protocols and products within the AHLA’s Safe Stay program, an industry-wide initiative focused on enhanced hotel cleaning practices, social interactions and workplace protocols. Ecolab experts also vetted Safe Stay against the protocols in Ecolab’s new Ecolab Science Certified program, a comprehensive, science-based program informed by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and proprietary consumer research conducted by Ecolab. Ecolab Science Certified helps deliver a high level of cleanliness by combining hospital disinfectants and other sanitizers, comprehensive public health training and procedures, and periodic auditing. After meeting rigorous program criteria, customers earn the Ecolab Science Certified seal, a visible sign to consumers of a commitment to advancing cleaner, safer practices at hotels, restaurants, retailers and other businesses. The Ecolab Science Certified program is supported by Ecolab’s extensive expertise in public health and food safety, as well as decades of experience helping keep hospitals, hotels, restaurants and retail stores clean. The company has among the broadest portfolio of products for use against SARS-CoV-2 and other emerging pathogens, in addition to comprehensive solutions that leverage technology, service, training and actionable reporting to prevent and solve food safety and public health challenges. Announcement • Oct 06
Ecolab Disinfectant First to Receive EPA Approval as Proven Effective Against SARS-CoV-2 in Electrostatic Spray Application Ecolab has received another product approval from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for use against SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. Ecolab’s Peroxide Multi Surface Cleaner and Disinfectant is the first EPA-registered disinfectant proven effective at killing the SARS-CoV-2 virus cleared for use with electrostatic spray technology. Leveraging Ecolab’s extensive hospital hygiene expertise, this versatile disinfectant can be used across multiple environments, including hospitals, hotels and retail stores. It has been proven effective at killing the SARS-CoV-2 virus in only 30 seconds, in both spray bottle and electrostatic spray applications. No other disinfectant approved for electrostatic spray use is faster at killing viruses. And no other disinfectant approved for electrostatic spray use has been proven effective against the virus that causes COVID-19. When used in an electrostatic spray application, Ecolab’s Peroxide Multi Surface Cleaner and Disinfectant can disinfect large indoor spaces efficiently and effectively. This 3-in-1 peroxide hard-surface cleaner, glass cleaner and disinfectant joins Ecolab’s roster of disinfectants registered by the EPA as proven effective against SARS-CoV-2. Ecolab has among the broadest portfolio of products for use against the virus. In addition to its leading virus kill claim, Ecolab’s Peroxide Multi Surface Cleaner and Disinfectant is easy to use and delivers a streak-free clean across high-touch, hard surfaces and glass, with a pleasant and fresh scent. When used manually, it simplifies the cleaning process and reduces the number of cleaning products required by combining an effective cleaner and disinfectant into one solution without the need to rinse between cleaning and disinfecting. Ecolab’s Peroxide Multi Surface Cleaner and Disinfectant is one example of the innovative and effective solutions powering the new Ecolab Science Certified™ program, designed to help businesses meet heightened expectations for cleanliness and more stringent regulations to help protect against the virus that causes COVID-19 and other viruses that cause other illnesses. In today’s environment, simple and effective cleaning and disinfecting solutions are critical to providing cleaner and safer spaces and strengthening consumer confidence. Developed using insights from proprietary Ecolab consumer research, and informed by U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines, Ecolab Science Certified is a comprehensive, science-based program that features hospital disinfectants and other sanitizers paired with a detailed training program and a periodic auditing process conducted by highly trained Ecolab specialists. After meeting this rigorous program criteria, customers can display the Ecolab Science Certified seal to let consumers know about their commitment to a higher level of cleanliness. Announcement • Oct 02
Ecolab Launches Ecolab’s Sink & Surface Cleaner Sanitizer Ecolab has launched a revolutionary new product to meet unprecedented hygiene challenges. Ecolab’s Sink & Surface Cleaner Sanitizer is the first EPA-registered concentrated no-rinse, 2-in-1 cleaner and sanitizer for food contact surfaces that can kill emerging viral pathogens in 30 seconds*. Leveraging Ecolab’s extensive hospital hygiene expertise, this food contact sanitizer simplifies restaurant hygiene procedures by combining an effective cleaner and sanitizer into one solution without the need to rinse between cleaning and sanitizing or before contact with food. Ecolab’s Sink & Surface Cleaner Sanitizer is registered for use against norovirus, a common cause of foodborne illnesses, and is on EPA’s List N of disinfectants for use against SARS-CoV-2. It can be used on any hard, non-porous food contact surface, from food prep areas and the third sink in the kitchen to guest tables. No product in the concentrated no-rinse, food contact cleaner and sanitizer category has a faster kill time for emerging viral pathogens. The versatility of this offering also enables it to be used as a hospital disinfectant. Announcement • Sep 25
Ecolab Inc. to Report Q3, 2020 Results on Oct 27, 2020 Ecolab Inc. announced that they will report Q3, 2020 results on Oct 27, 2020 Announcement • Jun 19
Ecolab Inc. to Report Q2, 2020 Results on Jul 28, 2020 Ecolab Inc. announced that they will report Q2, 2020 results at 9:00 AM, Eastern Standard Time on Jul 28, 2020 
