Ecolab Prices $5 Billion Senior Notes Offering to Fund CoolIT Systems Acquisition

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Ecolab Inc. has finalized the pricing for a $5.0 billion offering of senior notes across four tranches, with proceeds intended to finance its previously announced $4.75 billion acquisition of CoolIT Systems.

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• Finalized $5.0 Billion Debt Offering

  Ecolab priced $5.0 billion in senior notes across four tranches with maturities ranging from 2029 to 2036 and coupon rates from 4.600% to 5.350%.

• Funding for CoolIT Systems Acquisition

  The proceeds from this offering are designated to finance the previously announced $4.75 billion acquisition of CoolIT Systems.

• Investment-Grade Ratings Secured

  The notes received investment-grade ratings (A3 by Moody's, A- by S&P and Fitch), reflecting the company's strong credit profile.

• Bondholder Protection Clause

  A special mandatory redemption clause ensures that certain notes will be redeemed at 101% of principal if the CoolIT Systems acquisition is not completed.

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This FWP filing details the final terms and pricing of Ecolab's $5.0 billion senior notes offering. This debt issuance is a critical step in permanently financing the $4.75 billion CoolIT Systems acquisition, which was announced in March and for which a credit facility was secured in April. Successfully raising this substantial amount of capital at investment-grade rates demonstrates market confidence in Ecolab's credit quality and its strategic acquisition. The offering includes a special mandatory redemption clause, providing protection to bondholders if the acquisition does not close.