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Ecolab

Ecolab, Inc. engages in the provision of products and services in the field of water, hygiene, and energy. It operates through the following segments: Global Industrial, Global Institutional & Specialty, Global Energy & Life Science, and Other. The Global Industrial segment consists of the water, food and beverage, paper, and downstream operating segments. It offers water treatment and process applications, and cleaning and sanitizing solutions to industrial customers within the manufacturing, food and beverage processing, transportation, chemical, primary metals and mining, power generation, pulp and paper, commercial laundry, global petroleum, and petrochemical industries. The Global Institutional & Specialty segment consists of the institutional, specialty and healthcare operating segments. It provides cleaning and sanitizing products to the foodservice, hospitality, lodging, healthcare, government, education, and retail industries. The Global Healthcare & Life Sciences segment includes the healthcare and life sciences operations. It provides cleaning and sanitizing products to the healthcare, personal care, and pharmaceutical industries. The Other segment includes Pest Elimination operations, which provide services to detect, eliminate and prevent pests, such as rodents and insects, CTG operations, which produce and sell colloidal silica, which is comprised of nano-sized particles of silica in water used for binding and polishing applications, and Textile Care operations, which provide products and services that manage the entire wash process through custom designed programs, premium products, dispensing equipment, water and energy management and reduction, and real time data management. The company was founded by Merritt J. Osborn in 1923 and is headquartered in St. Paul, MN.

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Ecolab exceeds Q4 expectations, eyes growth in China and water management

Ecolab's strong Q4 performance, focus on innovation and margin improvement, and confidence in navigating challenges position the company for continued growth. Opportunities in managing PFAS in water, growth in China, and cost reduction solutions offer avenues for future expansion. Challenges from cost inflation and softening interest rates require strategic management.

Ecolab reports robust Q1 performance, eyes growth amid challenges

Ecolab's Q1 2023 performance reflects strength in sales growth, margin expansion, and strategic initiatives across segments.
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Key strengths include pricing execution, SG&A productivity, and market share gains, with a focus on innovation and sustainability.
Navigating high inflation and geopolitical tensions, Ecolab remains committed to capital stewardship and delivering value to shareholders.

Ecolab reports robust Q2 earnings, eyes growth amid restructuring

Ecolab's Q2 performance reflects strong sales growth and earnings, with a focus on innovation and margin improvement. While facing challenges in healthcare restructuring and pricing dynamics, the company is well-positioned for future growth through digital investments and operational enhancements.

Ecolab reports robust Q3 earnings, eyes growth in healthcare and technology

Ecolab's Q3 performance showcased strong sales growth, margin expansion, and a positive outlook for future earnings. The company is strategically addressing challenges in healthcare, hospitality, and inventory management. Opportunities lie in segment separations, industry growth trends, and technological advancements.

Ecolab posts robust Q4 results, eyes margin expansion for growth

Ecolab's strong performance in Q4 2023 underscores its strategic focus on margin improvement and growth. With a clear roadmap for margin expansion and earnings growth, the company is well-positioned for future success.

Ecolab reports robust Q1 results, eyes digital growth opportunities

Ecolab's Q1 performance reflects strong growth and margin expansion across segments, with a positive outlook for the full year. By focusing on customer value, strategic changes, and digital capabilities, Ecolab aims to sustain its long-term growth trajectory amidst challenges in certain business segments.

Ecolab reports robust Q2 earnings, sets ambitious growth targets

Ecolab's Q2 performance showcased strong earnings growth, margin expansion, and solid organic sales. The company's One Ecolab initiative aims for sustainable growth and margin improvement. Despite challenges from the sale of a business unit and FX headwinds, Ecolab remains focused on driving shareholder value and strategic investments.

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Ecolab, Inc. engages in providing products and services in the field of water, hygiene, and energy. It operates through the following segments: Global Industrial, Global Institutional and Specialty, Global Energy and Life Science, and Other. The Global Industrial segment relates to water, food and beverage, paper, and downstream operating segments. The Global Institutional and Specialty segment refers to the institutional, specialty, and healthcare operating segments. The Global Healthcare and Life Sciences segment includes the healthcare and life sciences operations. The Other segment is involved in providing services to detect, eliminate and prevent pests. The company was founded by Merritt J. Osborn in 1923 and is headquartered in St. Paul, MN.

ST. PAUL, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ecolab announced that Douglas M. Baker, Jr., executive chairman of the board of directors of Ecolab, has informed the company that he will step down from the board following the expiration of his current term at Ecolab's 2022 Annual Meeting of Shareholders on May 5, 2022. Christophe Beck, president and chief executive officer, and a member of the board of directors, has been elected by the board to serve as chair, in addition to his current responsibilities, ef

Baker to Retire From Ecolab Board

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ST. PAUL, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ecolab Inc. (NYSE: ECL): FOURTH QUARTER HIGHLIGHTS: Continued strong fourth quarter sales growth was partially offset by increased COVID-related effects on broad business activity and a near doubling of delivered product cost inflation (which includes raw materials and freight) and supply constraints compared to the third quarter. Reported sales from continuing operations +10% versus last year. Acquisition adjusted fixed currency sales +9%. Reported diluted EPS

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ST. PAUL, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ecolab Inc. (NYSE:ECL), the global leader in water, hygiene and infection prevention solutions and services, will begin implementing a price increase for all Life Sciences division offerings, effective February 1, 2022, due to the significant and ongoing global supply chain disruptions and cost increases, including those for raw materials, logistics and labor. Pricing for the Life Sciences segment programs will increase 12% globally. “As our Life Sciences custo

Ecolab Life Sciences Announces 12% Price Increase

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ST. PAUL, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ecolab said that it expects reported sales to increase 10% versus last year and acquisition adjusted fixed currency sales growth to accelerate to 9% in its fourth quarter 2021, led by double-digit increases in the Institutional & Specialty and Other segments, with further strong gains in the Industrial segment. However, fourth quarter adjusted diluted earnings per share growth (excluding Purolite impact) is expected to be below the previously announced doub

Ecolab Expects Strong 4Q 2021 Sales Growth but Lower Than Expected EPS Growth Due to COVID & Supply Chain Disruptions; Expects Low-Teens Adjusted EPS Growth in Full-Year 2022

ST. PAUL, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ecolab Inc., the global leader in water, hygiene and infection prevention solutions and services, has again been named to Corporate Knights' index of the 100 Most Sustainable Corporations in the World, ranking #33 on the 2022 list. This is the fourth time Ecolab has appeared on the Global 100 Index since 2015. “We are honored to be included in this exclusive index of corporations that are leaders in delivering the right results, the right way,” said Ecolab Pres

Ecolab Ranks #33 on Corporate Knights' 2022 List of the World's Most Sustainable Corporations

ST. PAUL, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ecolab (NYSE:ECL) will host a live webcast of its fourth quarter earnings conference call to discuss 2021 fourth quarter results. A news release containing fourth quarter results is expected to be issued before market open on Feb. 15, 2022. Details for the public webcast are as follows: TIME:   1:00 p.m. Eastern Time DATE:   Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2022 DURATION:   One hour LOCATION:   www.ecolab.com/investor ARCHIVE:   A replay of the webcast and supplemental data w

Ecolab Schedules Webcast and Conference Call on February 15

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ST. PAUL, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ecolab Inc. (NYSE:ECL), the global leader in water, hygiene and infection prevention solutions and services that protect people and vital resources, has again been recognized for its corporate sustainability leadership by global environmental non-profit CDP, earning inclusion on CDP's prestigious A List for tackling water security. This is the third consecutive year Ecolab has been recognized on the Water A List. Ecolab also earned an A- ranking on CDP's climat

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