ECOLAB INC.

Ecolab reported strong second-quarter results with net sales increasing 9.7% to $4.42 billion and diluted EPS rising 3.3% to $1.90. For the first six months, net sales grew 9.9% to $8.48 billion and diluted EPS increased 5.2% to $3.42. The company also issued $5.0 billion in new debt to fund the acquisition of CoolIT Systems, a data center liquid cooling company, which closed in July 2026.

Ecolab Inc. announced strong second-quarter 2026 results, with reported sales increasing 10% to $4.4 billion and organic sales growth accelerating to 5%. Adjusted diluted EPS rose 11% to $2.09. The company raised its full-year 2026 adjusted diluted EPS outlook to a range of $8.05 to $8.25, reflecting strong underlying performance and contributions from recent acquisitions. Ecolab expects continued momentum, driven by growth engines like Global High-Tech and Life Sciences, and accelerating pricing.

Ecolab Inc. completed an offering of $5 billion aggregate principal amount of senior notes across four tranches with varying interest rates and maturity dates. The notes include $1.2 billion of 4.600% Notes due 2029, $900 million of 4.800% Notes due 2031, $1.5 billion of 5.150% Notes due 2033, and $1.4 billion of 5.350% Notes due 2036. The company intends to use the net proceeds to fund the acquisition of Frigeo Holdings LLC (CoolIT Systems) and for general corporate purposes, including potential repayment of commercial paper or other indebtedness.

Ecolab Inc. announced the election of Bryce L. Mewhorter as Senior Vice President and Corporate Controller, effective after the filing of the second quarter 2026 Form 10-Q. Mr. Mewhorter will also serve as the principal accounting officer, succeeding Jennifer J. Bradway, who will assume a new role within the company. Additionally, Ecolab held its Annual Meeting on May 7, 2026, where shareholders elected 13 directors, approved executive compensation on an advisory basis, and ratified PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the independent auditor. A stockholder proposal for an independent board chair was not approved.

Ecolab announced an agreement to acquire CoolIT Systems for $4.75 billion, a pure-play data center liquid cooling company, with the acquisition expected to close in Q3 2026. The company also reported strong first-quarter 2026 financial results, with net sales increasing by 10.0% to $4.07 billion and diluted EPS rising by 7.8% to $1.52. Operating income grew by 12.0% to $622.0 million, and cash provided by operating activities increased to $445.9 million.

Ecolab reported strong Q1 2026 results with adjusted diluted EPS of $1.70, up 13%, and reported sales of $4.1 billion, up 10%. Organic sales accelerated to 4%, driven by strong value pricing, accelerated volume growth, and solid operating income margin expansion. The company maintained its full-year 2026 adjusted diluted EPS outlook of $8.43 to $8.63, representing 12% to 15% growth, excluding the CoolIT Systems acquisition. Ecolab expects to offset rising commodity costs through accelerating pricing and improved productivity, with performance strengthening in the second half of the year.

Ecolab Inc. entered into a $4.75 billion unsecured committed delayed draw term loan credit facility on April 10, 2026. The proceeds from this facility are specifically designated to finance the previously announced acquisition of Frigeo Holdings LLC and to repay certain existing indebtedness of Frigeo. The interest rates for borrowings under the agreement are variable, depending on Ecolab's credit ratings and based on Term SOFR, Daily Simple SOFR, or Base Rate options.