---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001193125-25-261623"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "VRT"
cik: "0001674101"
company_name: "Vertiv Holdings Co"
filed_at: "2025-11-03T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-17T00:54:10.921553+00:00"
event_type: "m_and_a"
sentiment: "positive"
materiality_score: 0.75
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.75
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Vertiv (VRT) to acquire PurgeRite for $1.0B cash plus $250M earn-out; expects Q4 close

## Summary
- ~$1.0B upfront cash plus up to $250M earn-out tied to 2026 performance metrics.
- Purchase price represents ~10.0x expected 2026 EBITDA including cost synergies; margin accretive to Services.
- Transaction expected to close Q4 2025, subject to HSR antitrust waiting period expiration by Jan 29, 2026.
- PurgeRite specializes in mechanical flushing, purging, and filtration for liquid cooling in high-density data centers.
- Vertiv to fund from existing resources; Stifel acting as financial advisor.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001193125-25-261623
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: VRT
- cik: 0001674101
- company_name: Vertiv Holdings Co
- filed_at: 2025-11-03T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: m_and_a
- sentiment: positive
- materiality_score: 0.75
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.75
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 1.01, 7.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1674101/000119312525261623/0001193125-25-261623-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1674101/000119312525261623/d10924d8k.htm

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