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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.

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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., the global leader in water, hygiene and infection prevention solutions and services that protect people and vital resources, has been recognized for its sustainability leadership by global environmental non-profit CDP, securing a place on its prestigious ‘A List' for tackling climate change and protecting water security. CDP is widely considered the gold standard for corporate environmental transparency. Ecolab is one of a small number of companies

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ST. PAUL, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--First paragraph, first sentence of release should read: The Board of Directors of Ecolab Inc. declared a 2% increase in the company's quarterly cash dividend to $0.48 per common share, to be paid January 15, 2021, to shareholders of record at the close of business on December 15, 2020. (instead of The Board of Directors of Ecolab Inc. declared a 2% increase in the company's quarterly cash dividend to $0.48 per common share, to be paid January 15, 2020, to share

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ST. PAUL, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ecolab Inc. CFO Daniel J. Schmechel will address financial analysts virtually at the BMO Growth and ESG Conference on Wednesday, December 2. Ecolab will offer a live webcast of Mr. Schmechel's presentation. Details for the webcast are as follows: TIME: 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time     DATE: Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2020     DURATION: Approximately 30 minutes     LOCATION: www.ecolab.com/investor     ARCHIVE: A replay of the webcast will be available through Dec. 30, 2020.

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ST. PAUL, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ecolab Inc. today announced that Chris Roberts has been appointed executive vice president and general manager, Global Food & Beverage. “We look forward to putting Chris's formidable food and beverage expertise to work on behalf of our global customers, who need to produce more food while reducing their environmental footprints,” said Ecolab Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Douglas M. Baker, Jr. Roberts joined Ecolab in October 2020 as executive vice pr

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ST. PAUL, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ecolab Inc., the global leader in water, hygiene and infection prevention solutions and services, is the first to receive EPA product approval for disinfection of biofilmsi in wastewater drains for its Virasept™ product – an important part of a comprehensive environmental hygiene program designed to help effectively combat bacterial growth in hospitals. Virasept (EPA Reg. No. 1677-226) is a patented, peracid mixture, ready-to-use cleaner, deodorizer and hospita

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