Ecolab to Acquire CoolIT for $4.75 Billion, Aiming $550M Sales Boost
Ecolab will acquire CoolIT Systems for $4.75 billion in cash, expecting about $550 million of sales from its AI data-center liquid-cooling technology over the next 12 months. The deal, projected to close in Q3 2026, is expected to be accretive to adjusted diluted EPS by 2028.
1. Acquisition Details
Ecolab agreed to pay $4.75 billion in cash to purchase CoolIT Systems, a leader in advanced liquid-cooling solutions for AI data centers. This acquisition propels Ecolab into the high-growth market for energy-efficient data-center cooling.
2. Financial Impact
Ecolab expects CoolIT to generate approximately $550 million in sales over the next 12 months and projects the deal will be accretive to adjusted diluted EPS by 2028. This addition supports Ecolab’s margin expansion and long-term profitability targets.
3. Transaction Timeline
The acquisition is slated to close in the third quarter of 2026, subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals. Integration planning is already underway to align resources and systems.
4. Strategic Rationale
By adding CoolIT’s specialized AI cooling technology, Ecolab aims to capitalize on surging global data-center demand for power and cooling solutions, strengthening its innovation pipeline and reinforcing its growth strategy.