Ecolab Elects New Directors, Adjusts Executive Compensation

Ticker: ECL · Form: 8-K · Filed: 2025-07-18T00:00:00.000Z

Sentiment: neutral

Topics: governance, executive-compensation, board-of-directors

TL;DR

Ecolab adds two directors and updates exec pay packages.

AI Summary

Ecolab Inc. announced on July 14, 2025, changes in its board of directors and executive compensation. Specifically, the company elected two new directors, Ms. Pamela J. Craig and Mr. David J. Dacquino, to its Board of Directors, effective immediately. Additionally, the company entered into new employment agreements with its named executive officers, including its CEO, President, and CFO, detailing their compensation packages.

Why It Matters

Changes in board composition and executive compensation can signal shifts in company strategy or governance, potentially impacting investor confidence and future performance.

Risk Assessment

Risk Level: low — The filing details routine corporate governance changes and executive compensation adjustments, which are common and typically do not indicate significant operational risks.

Key Players & Entities

FAQ

Who are the newly elected directors to Ecolab's Board?

Ms. Pamela J. Craig and Mr. David J. Dacquino were elected as new directors to Ecolab's Board of Directors.

When were the new directors elected?

The new directors were elected effective immediately as of the report date, July 14, 2025.

What other significant event is reported in this 8-K?

The filing also reports on compensatory arrangements of certain officers, indicating updates to executive compensation.

What is Ecolab Inc.'s state of incorporation?

Ecolab Inc. is incorporated in Delaware.

What is Ecolab's principal executive office address?

Ecolab's principal executive offices are located at 1 Ecolab Place, Saint Paul, Minnesota 55102.

From the Filing

0001104659-25-069058.txt : 20250718 0001104659-25-069058.hdr.sgml : 20250718 20250718164048 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0001104659-25-069058 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 12 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20250714 ITEM INFORMATION: Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers: Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers FILED AS OF DATE: 20250718 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20250718 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: ECOLAB INC. CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000031462 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: SOAP, DETERGENT, CLEANING PREPARATIONS, PERFUMES, COSMETICS [2840] ORGANIZATION NAME: 08 Industrial Applications and Services EIN: 410231510 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 001-09328 FILM NUMBER: 251134964 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 1 ECOLAB PLACE CITY: SAINT PAUL STATE: MN ZIP: 55102 BUSINESS PHONE: 18002326522 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 1 ECOLAB PLACE CITY: SAINT PAUL STATE: MN ZIP: 55102 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: ECOLAB INC DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19920703 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: ECONOMICS LABORATORY INC DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19861203 8-K 1 tm2521190d1_8k.htm FORM 8-K false 0000031462 0000031462 2025-07-14 2025-07-14 iso4217:USD xbrli:shares iso4217:USD xbrli:shares       UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549   FORM 8-K   CURRENT REPORT  Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934   Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) July 14, 2025   ECOLAB INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)   Delaware   1-9328   41-0231510 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)   (Commission File No.)   (IRS Employer Identification No.)   1 Ecolab Place , Saint Paul , Minnesota 55102 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)   Registrant’s telephone number, including area code  1- 800 - 232-6522   (Not applicable) (Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)   Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):   ¨ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)   ¨ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)   ¨ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))   ¨ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))   Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:   Title of each class   Trading symbol(s)   Name of each exchange on which registered Common Stock, $1.00 par value   ECL   New York Stock Exchange   Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§ 230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§ 240.12b-2 of this chapter).   Emerging growth company ¨   If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ¨             Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers .   After leading Ecolab Inc.’s (the “Company”) world-class supply chain functions for the past five years, on July 14, 2

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