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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

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While facing challenges like seasonality and margin volatility, the company is well-positioned to capitalize on growth opportunities.
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.

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ST. PAUL, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ecolab Inc. Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer Christophe Beck will lead a discussion for investors regarding Ecolab's ESG approach and strategy on Wednesday, June 1. Ecolab will offer a live webcast of the event. Details for the webcast are as follows: TIME: 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time   DATE: Wednesday, June 1, 2022   DURATION: Approximately 60 minutes   LOCATION: www.ecolab.com/investor   ARCHIVE: A replay of the webcast will be available on Ecolab'

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ST. PAUL, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--For the third consecutive year, Ecolab Inc., the global leader in water, hygiene and infection prevention solutions and services that protect people, planet and business health, has been recognized as a Top 50 Company for Diversity by DiversityInc, a leading diversity publication. Ecolab improved its ranking to #31 on DiversityInc's 2022 list, which assesses diversity management in corporate America. “Diversity, equity and inclusion are integral to our future g

Ecolab Recognized as a Leading Company for Diversity

ST. PAUL, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ecolab will host a live webcast of its Annual Meeting of Stockholders. As indicated in our proxy statement, the 2022 Annual Meeting of Stockholders will be a virtual-only meeting, instead of an in-person meeting. Stockholders will not be able to attend the Annual Meeting in person. Details for the public webcast are as follows: TIME: 9:30 a.m. Central Time   DATE: Thursday, May 5, 2022   DURATION: Approximately 30 minutes   LOCATION: www.virtualshareholdermeeti

Ecolab to Webcast Annual Meeting on May 5, 2022

Ecolab Inc. (NYSE:ECL ) Q1 2022 Earnings Conference Call April 26, 2022 1:00 PM ET Company Participants Mike Monahan - Senior Vice President, External Relations Christophe Beck - CEO Scott Kirkland - CFO Conference Call Participants Tim Mulrooney - William Blair David Begleiter - Deutsche Bank Manav Patnaik - Barclays Steve Byrne - Bank of America Ashish Sabadra - RBC Capital Markets Chris Parkinson - Mizuho Josh Spector - UBS Vincent Andrews - Morgan Stanley Scott Schneeberger - Oppenheimer Kevin McCarthy - Vertical Research Partners Eric Petrie - Citi Shlomo Rosenbaum - Stifel Mike Harrison - Seaport Research Partners Rosemarie Morbelli - Gabelli Funds Andy Wittman - Robert W. Barid Kevin McVeigh - Credit Suisse Operator Greetings, and welcome to the Ecolab's First Quarter 2022 Earnings Release Conference Call [Operator Instructions].

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Ecolab Inc (NYSE: ECL) reported first-quarter FY22 sales growth of 13% year-on-year to $3.27 billion, beating the consensus of $3.20 billion. Sales from Global Industrial rose 12%, Global Institutional & Specialty climbed 19%, Global Healthcare & Life Sciences grew 29%.

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ST. PAUL, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ecolab Inc. (NYSE: ECL): FIRST QUARTER HIGHLIGHTS: Very strong first quarter sales growth, driven by strong volume gains and accelerating pricing that overcame surging delivered product cost inflation in a rapidly changing global operating environment. Reported sales +13% versus last year. Acquisition adjusted fixed currency sales +12%. Reported diluted EPS $0.60, -10% versus last year. Adjusted diluted EPS, excluding special gains and charges and discrete tax

Ecolab First Quarter Reported Diluted EPS $0.60; Adjusted Diluted EPS $0.82, +1%; Continue to Expect Strong Second Half 2022 Earnings Growth

ST. PAUL--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Greg Cook, Ecolab Inc. (NYSE:ECL) executive vice president and general manager, Global Institutional, will address financial analysts virtually at the Oppenheimer Annual Industrial Growth Conference on Tuesday, May 3. Ecolab will offer a webcast of Mr. Cook's presentation. Details for the webcast are as follows: TIME: 9:45 a.m. Eastern Time     DATE: Tuesday, May 3, 2022     DURATION: Approximately 30 minutes     LOCATION: www.ecolab.com/investor     ARCHIVE: A replay

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ST. PAUL, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ecolab Inc., the global leader in water, hygiene and infection prevention solutions and services, today announced the signing of a virtual power purchase agreement that will support the construction and operation of a five-turbine wind farm on the west coast of Finland. The Mörknässkogen wind farm, developed by renewable energy investment and asset management firm Low Carbon, will produce approximately 100GWh of renewable energy each year, or enough energy to p

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ST. PAUL, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ecolab Inc., the global leader in water, hygiene and infection prevention solutions and services, has increased its portfolio of Alliance for Water Stewardship (AWS) certified sites, adding two manufacturing plants in Lerma and Cuautitlan Izcalli, Mexico and its first-ever platinum certified facility in Taicang, China. The new certifications recognize programs that significantly improve the efficiency of operations, reduce wastewater and mitigate water risks to

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ST. PAUL, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ecolab (NYSE: ECL) will host a live webcast of its first quarter earnings conference call to discuss 2022 first quarter results. A news release containing first quarter results is expected to be issued before market open on April 26, 2022. Details for the public webcast are as follows: TIME: 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time DATE: Tuesday, April 26, 2022 DURATION: One hour LOCATION: www.ecolab.com/investor ARCHIVE: A replay of the webcast and supplemental data will be ava

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ST. PAUL, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--For the 16th consecutive year, Ecolab (NYSE:ECL), the global leader in water, hygiene and infection prevention solutions and services that protect people, planet and business health, has been named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies by the Ethisphere Institute, a global leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices. “We are very proud of our commitment to operating responsibly and honored to again be recognized as one of th

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ST. PAUL, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ecolab Inc. (NYSE:ECL) announced a temporary 8%-12% energy surcharge on all of its global products, effective April 1, 2022. This surcharge is intended to mitigate the dramatic rise in energy costs. Christophe Beck, Ecolab's president and chief executive officer, commented, saying, “The protracted global environment for higher raw material and logistics costs, driven by the inflationary environment the world has experienced over the past year, have recently fac

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ST. PAUL, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ecolab Inc. announced its intent to repurchase $500 million of its shares in 2022. Ecolab expects to repurchase the shares in the open market; in privately negotiated transactions from time to time, depending on market conditions; and through purchases made in accordance with Rule 10b5-1 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Ecolab had approximately 286 million shares outstanding on February 28, 2022. The repurchases are pursuant to the previously announced F

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