---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001558370-22-018040"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "ECL"
cik: "0000031462"
company_name: "ECOLAB INC."
filed_at: "2022-11-17T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-06-21T16:56:32.167561+00:00"
event_type: "debt"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.5
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.5
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Ecolab issues $500M of 5.250% Notes due 2028 for general corporate purposes

## Summary
- Completed $500M offering of 5.250% Notes due January 15, 2028.
- Interest at 5.250% per annum, payable semi-annually on Jan 15 and Jul 15 starting Jul 15, 2023.
- Net proceeds for general corporate purposes, including repayment of commercial paper.
- Notes redeemable at Ecolab's option at specified redemption prices per the Indenture.
- Change of control trigger requires repurchase at 101% of principal plus accrued interest.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001558370-22-018040
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: ECL
- cik: 0000031462
- company_name: ECOLAB INC.
- filed_at: 2022-11-17T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: debt
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.5
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.5
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 2.03, 8.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/31462/000155837022018040/0001558370-22-018040-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/31462/000155837022018040/ecl-20221117x8k.htm

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