---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001193125-26-379306"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "VRT"
cik: "0001674101"
company_name: "Vertiv Holdings Co"
filed_at: "2026-09-02T10:42:34+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-09-02T10:45:04.563337+00:00"
event_type: "m_and_a"
sentiment: "positive"
materiality_score: 0.9
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.9
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Vertiv to acquire UtilityInnovation Group for $1.45B cash plus up to $1.15B earnout

## Summary
- Deal: ~$1.45B upfront cash, plus up to $1.15B based on 12- and 24-month EBITDA targets.
- Purchase price ~13x expected UIG 2027 EBITDA; expected to close Q4 2026.
- Adds microgrid controls, onsite generation orchestration, and behind-the-meter power architecture.
- Vertiv expects acquisition to be accretive to adjusted EPS in first year after close.
- Funding from existing resources; HSR waiting period is a key closing condition.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001193125-26-379306
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: VRT
- cik: 0001674101
- company_name: Vertiv Holdings Co
- filed_at: 2026-09-02T10:42:34+00:00
- event_type: m_and_a
- sentiment: positive
- materiality_score: 0.9
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.9
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 1.01, 7.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1674101/000119312526379306/0001193125-26-379306-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1674101/000119312526379306/d472406d8k.htm

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