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CLEAN HARBORS INC — fact timeline

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CLH CLEAN HARBORS INC JSON
Shareholder Votes

CLEAN HARBORS INC shareholders approved Ratification of the selection of Deloitte & Touche LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026 at the 2026-05-20 meeting.

“Ratification of the selection of Deloitte & Touche LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026.”
Shareholder Votes

CLEAN HARBORS INC shareholders approved Approval, on a non-binding, advisory basis, of the compensation of the Company’s named executive officers as described in the 2026 Proxy Statement at the 2026-05-20 meeting.

“Approval, on a non-binding, advisory basis, of the compensation of the Company’s named executive officers as described in the 2026 Proxy Statement.”
Shareholder Votes

CLEAN HARBORS INC shareholders approved Election of four Class I directors at the 2026-05-20 meeting.

“Election of the four persons named below as Class I members of the Board of Directors of the Company to serve until the 2029 annual meeting of shareholders and until their respective successors are duly elected and qualified:”

Alan S. McKim departed as Executive Chairman and Chief Technology Officer at CLEAN HARBORS INC.

“On May 19, 2026, Alan S. McKim, serving in the capacities of Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors (the “Board”) and Chief Technology Officer, notified the Board of his intention to retire from the Board and his role as Chief Technology Officer, effective upon the Board’s appointment of a new Chairman.”
Earnings Releases

CLEAN HARBORS INC reported first quarter ended March 31, 2026 results: revenue $1.46 billion, net income $63.2 million, EPS $1.19 per diluted share. Guidance raised.

“Clean Harbors Announces First-Quarter 2026 Financial Results • Delivers Highest Q1 Revenue in Company’s History at $1.46 Billion • Generates Q1 Net Income of $63.2 Million, or EPS of $1.19”
Debt Financings

CLEAN HARBORS INC incurred term loan of $1,260,000,000 with Goldman Sachs Lending Partners LLC maturing October 9, 2032.

“The Amended Credit Agreement provides for a new tranche of refinancing term loans (the “New Term Loans”) in an aggregate principal amount equal to $1,260,000,000, the proceeds of which were used, along with certain proceeds of the Notes and cash on hand, to refinance in full all existing term loans outstanding under the Prior Credit Agreement immediately prior to closing of the Amended Credit Agreement.”
Debt Financings

CLEAN HARBORS INC incurred senior notes of $745.0 million at 5.750% maturing October 15, 2033.

“On October 9, 2025, Clean Harbors, Inc. (the “Company”), issued $745.0 million aggregate principal amount of 5.750% senior notes due 2033 (the “Notes”).”

Eric Gerstenberg was elected as Director at CLEAN HARBORS INC.

“On September 3, 2024, Clean Harbors, Inc. (the “Company”) announced the expansion of the Company’s Board of Directors (the "Board") from eleven to thirteen members and the election of Co-Chief Executive Officers Michael Battles and Eric Gerstenberg to the Board, all effective immediately following the Company's board meeting on August 29, 2024.”

Michael Battles was elected as Director at CLEAN HARBORS INC.

“On September 3, 2024, Clean Harbors, Inc. (the “Company”) announced the expansion of the Company’s Board of Directors (the "Board") from eleven to thirteen members and the election of Co-Chief Executive Officers Michael Battles and Eric Gerstenberg to the Board, all effective immediately following the Company's board meeting on August 29, 2024.”
Earnings Releases

CLEAN HARBORS INC reported the first quarter ended March 31, 2024 results: revenue $1.38 billion, net income $69.8 million, EPS $1.29 per diluted share. Guidance raised.

“with this report as Exhibit 99.1. --- EX-99.1 (EX-99.1) --- Press Release Clean Harbors Announces First-Quarter 2024 Financial Results • Posts 5% Q1 Revenue Increase to $1.38 Billion, Led by 10% Growth in Environmental Services • Generates Q1 Net Income of $69.8 Million, or EPS of $1.29 • Achieves 7% Growth in Q1 Adjusted EBITDA to $230.1 Million with Margin”
Debt Financings

CLEAN HARBORS INC incurred term loan of $500.0 million with Goldman Sachs Lending Partners LLC at Term SOFR Rate plus 1.75% or Base Rate plus 0.75% maturing October 8, 2028.

“Incremental Facility Amendment No. 5 provided for the incurrence by the Company of additional Term Loans (the “2024 Incremental Term Loans”) under the Term Loan Agreement in the aggregate principal amount of $500.0 million on March 22, 2024.”
Material Agreements

CLEAN HARBORS INC entered into Incremental Facility Amendment No. 5 with Goldman Sachs Lending Partners LLC, as administrative agent and collateral agent, and certain other financial institutions valued at $500.0 million (effective 2024-03-22).

“On March 22, 2024, Clean Harbors, Inc., (the “Company”) a Massachusetts corporation, and substantially all of the Company’s domestic subsidiaries as guarantors, entered into Incremental Facility Amendment No. 5, dated as of March 22, 2024 (“Incremental Facility Amendment No. 5”) to the Company’s existing Credit Agreement, dated as of June 30, 2017 (as previously amended and further amended by Incremental Facility Amendment No. 5, the “Term Loan Agreement”) with Goldman Sachs Lending Partners LLC, as administrative agent and collateral agent (the “Agent”), and certain other financial institutions.”
Earnings Releases

CLEAN HARBORS INC reported the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2023 results: revenue $5.41 Billion, net income $377.9 Million, EPS $6.95. Guidance initiated.

“with this report as Exhibit 99.1. --- EX-99.1 (EX-99.1) --- Press Release Clean Harbors Announces Fourth-Quarter and Full-Year 2023 Financial Results • Posts Q4 Revenue of $1.34 Billion, up 5%; Full-Year Revenues of $5.41 Billion • Generates Q4 Net Income of $98.3 Million, or EPS of $1.81; Adjusted EPS of $1.82; Full-Year Net Income of $377.9 Million, or EPS of”
Debt Financings

CLEAN HARBORS INC amended term loan with Goldman Sachs Lending Partners LLC at reduces the applicable interest rate margin for the Company’s 2021 Incremental T.

“The Fourth Amendment (i) reduces the applicable interest rate margin for the Company’s 2021 Incremental Term Loans outstanding under the Credit Agreement by 25 basis points for both Term SOFR borrowings and base rate borrowings, and (ii) resets the six month soft call period for a repricing of the 2021 Incremental Term Loans (other than the repricing which resulted from the Fourth Amendment).”
Material Agreements

CLEAN HARBORS INC amended Fourth Amendment with Goldman Sachs Lending Partners LLC, as administrative agent and collateral agent, and the lenders party thereto (effective 2023-12-27).

“On December 27, 2023, Clean Harbors, Inc. (the “Company”) entered into a Fourth Amendment (the “Fourth Amendment”) to the Credit Agreement, dated as of June 30, 2017, among the Company, the subsidiaries of the Company identified therein and Goldman Sachs Lending Partners LLC, as administrative agent and collateral agent, and the lenders party thereto (such Credit Agreement, as previously amended and further amended by the Fourth Amendment, the “Credit Agreement”).”
Earnings Releases

CLEAN HARBORS INC reported the third quarter ended September 30, 2023 results: revenue $1.37 Billion, net income $91.3 Million, or EPS of $1.68, EPS $1.68 per diluted share. Guidance lowered.

“Clean Harbors Announces Third-Quarter 2023 Financial Results • Delivers Q3 Revenue of $1.37 Billion on Growth in Environmental Services • Achieves Q3 Net Income of $91.3 Million, or EPS of $1.68 • Generates Q3 Adjusted EBITDA of $255.0 Million • Revises 2023 Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted Free Cash Flow Guidance”
Earnings Releases

CLEAN HARBORS INC reported the second quarter ended June 30, 2023 results: revenue $1.40 billion, net income $115.8 million, EPS $2.13 per diluted share. Guidance reaffirmed.

“release is furnished with this report as Exhibit 99.1. --- EX-99 (EX-99) --- Press Release Clean Harbors Announces Second-Quarter 2023 Financial Results • Grows Q2 Revenue to $1.4 Billion on Continued Strength in Environmental Services • Generates Q2 Net Income of $115.8 Million, or EPS and Adjusted EPS of $2.13 • Delivers Q2 Adjusted EBITDA of $287.5 Million •”
Shareholder Votes

CLEAN HARBORS INC shareholders approved Ratification of selection of Deloitte & Touche LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal year at the 2023-05-24 meeting.

“Vote to ratify the selection by the Audit Committee of the Company’s Board of Directors of Deloitte & Touche LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the current fiscal year. For Against Abstain Broker Non-Votes 49,153,467 436,626 34,480 0”
Shareholder Votes

CLEAN HARBORS INC shareholders approved Advisory vote on frequency of future advisory votes on executive compensation at the 2023-05-24 meeting.

“Advisory vote on frequency of future advisory votes on executive compensation Every Year Every Two Years Every Three Years Abstain Broker Non-Votes 46,059,982 7,472 1,518,423 104,785 1,933,911”
Shareholder Votes

CLEAN HARBORS INC shareholders approved Advisory vote on executive compensation at the 2023-05-24 meeting.

“Advisory vote on executive compensation. For Against Abstain Broker Non-Votes 44,463,494 3,007,613 219,555 1,933,911”
Shareholder Votes

CLEAN HARBORS INC shareholders approved Election of Class I directors for a term expiring in 2026 at the 2023-05-24 meeting.

“Votes regarding the election of the persons named below as Class I directors for a term expiring in 2026: For Withheld Broker Non-Votes Edward G. Galante 44,006,922 3,683,740 1,933,911 Alison A. Quirk 47,398,905 291,757 1,933,911 Shelley Stewart, Jr. 47,565,800 124,862 1,933,911 John R. Welch 44,767,986 2,922,676 1,933,911”
Earnings Releases

CLEAN HARBORS INC reported first quarter ended March 31, 2023 results: revenue $1.31 billion, net income $72.4 million, EPS $1.33 per diluted share. Guidance raised.

“• Achieves Q1 Revenue Growth of 12% to $1.31 Billion on Strength of ES Segment • Generates Q1 Net Income of $72.4 Million, or EPS of $1.33, with Adjusted EPS of $1.36 • Delivers Q1 Adjusted EBITDA Growth of 19% to $215.1 Million • Raises Full-Year 2023 Adjusted EBITDA Guidance to Reflect Acquisition of Thompson Industrial Services NORWELL, Mass. – May 3, 2023 – Clean Harbors, Inc. (“Clean Harbors”) (NYSE: CLH), the leading provider of environmental and industrial services throughout North America, today announced financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2023.”

Karyn Polito was appointed as Director at CLEAN HARBORS INC.

“On March 16, 2023, Clean Harbors, Inc. (the “Company”) announced the expansion of the Company’s Board of Directors (the "Board") from 12 to 13 members and the appointment of Karyn Polito to the Board effective as of March 16, 2023.”

Brian Weber was appointed as EVP and President, Safety-Kleen Sustainability Solutions at CLEAN HARBORS INC.

“Brian Weber has been promoted to EVP and President, Safety-Kleen Sustainability Solutions effective April 1, 2023.”

Eric J. Dugas was appointed as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at CLEAN HARBORS INC.

“Eric J. Dugas, currently the Company's Senior Vice President, Finance and Chief Accounting Officer has been appointed Executive Vice President ("EVP") and Chief Financial Officer effective March 31, 2023.”
Earnings Releases

CLEAN HARBORS INC reported the year ended December 31, 2022 results: revenue $5.17 billion, net income $411.7 million, EPS $7.56 per diluted share. Guidance initiated.

“Clean Harbors’ revenues increased 36% to $5.17 billion compared with $3.81 billion in 2021. Income from operations increased 82% to $634.7 million from $347.9 million in 2021. Net income was $411.7 million, or $7.56 per diluted share”
Earnings Releases

CLEAN HARBORS INC reported the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2022 results: revenue $1.28 billion, net income $82.5 million, EPS $1.52 per diluted share. Guidance initiated.

“Revenues increased 14% to $1.28 billion from $1.12 billion in the same period of 2021. Income from operations grew 55% to $127.4 million from $82.2 million in the fourth quarter of 2021. Net income was $82.5 million, or $1.52 per diluted share.”
Material Agreements

CLEAN HARBORS INC entered into 2031 notes indenture with U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association valued at $500.0 million (effective 2023-01-24).

“On January 24, 2023, the closing date under the purchase agreement dated January 17, 2023 which Clean Harbors, Inc. (the “Company”) announced on January 17, 2023, the Company issued and sold to the initial purchasers named in such agreement, for which Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC is acting as representative, $500.0 million aggregate principal amount of the Company’s 6.375% unsecured senior notes due 2031 (the “new notes”) pursuant to an indenture dated as of January 24, 2023 (the “2031 notes indenture”), among the Company, as issuer, substantially all of the Company’s domestic subsidiaries, as guarantors, and U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association, as trustee.”
Material Agreements

CLEAN HARBORS INC entered into note purchase agreement with Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC valued at $500.0 million (effective 2023-01-17).

“On January 17, 2023, Clean Harbors, Inc. (the “Company”) entered into a purchase agreement (the “note purchase agreement”), between the Company, the Company’s domestic subsidiaries as guarantors, and Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC, as the representative of the initial purchasers named therein (the “initial purchasers”). Pursuant to the note purchase agreement, the initial purchasers have agreed to purchase, and the Company has agreed to issue and sell, $500.0 million aggregate principal amount of 6.375% senior notes due 2031 (the “notes”), which the initial purchasers have agreed to purchase for purposes of resale to investors in an offering exempt from registration under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”).”

Eric W. Gerstenberg changed role as Co-Chief Executive Officer and Co-President at CLEAN HARBORS INC.

“Mr. Battles and Mr. Gerstenberg will, effective on March 31, 2023 (the “Effective Date”), be promoted to the Company’s Co-Chief Executive Officers and Co-Presidents”

Michael L. Battles changed role as Co-Chief Executive Officer and Co-President at CLEAN HARBORS INC.

“Mr. Battles and Mr. Gerstenberg will, effective on March 31, 2023 (the “Effective Date”), be promoted to the Company’s Co-Chief Executive Officers and Co-Presidents”

Alan S. McKim changed role as Executive Chairman and Chief Technology Officer at CLEAN HARBORS INC.

“Mr. McKim will become the Company’s Executive Chairman of the Board and Chief Technology Officer.”
Earnings Releases

CLEAN HARBORS INC reported the third quarter ended September 30, 2022 results: revenue $1.36 billion, net income $135.8 million, EPS $2.50 per diluted share. Guidance raised.

“Clean Harbors Announces Third-Quarter 2022 Financial Results • Reports Q3 Revenue Growth of 43% to $1.36 Billion, Driven by Strong Demand for Services and Addition of HydroChemPSC • Delivers Q3 Net Income of $135.8 Million, EPS of $2.50 and Adjusted EPS of $2.43 • Achieves Q3 Adjusted EBITDA Growth of 67% to $308.6 Million • Revises 2022 Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted Free Cash Flow Guidance”

Shelley Stewart Jr. was appointed as Director at CLEAN HARBORS INC.

“On September 6, 2022, Clean Harbors, Inc. (the “Company”) announced the expansion of the Company’s Board of Directors (the "Board") from ten to twelve members and the appointments of Alison Quirk and Shelley Stewart Jr. to the Board, all effective as of August 31, 2022.”

Alison Quirk was appointed as Director at CLEAN HARBORS INC.

“On September 6, 2022, Clean Harbors, Inc. (the “Company”) announced the expansion of the Company’s Board of Directors (the "Board") from ten to twelve members and the appointments of Alison Quirk and Shelley Stewart Jr. to the Board, all effective as of August 31, 2022.”

Marcy Reed was appointed as Director at CLEAN HARBORS INC.

“On September 8, 2021, Clean Harbors, Inc. (the “Company”) announced the expansion of the Company’s Board of Directors (the "Board") from nine to ten, and the appointment of Marcy Reed to the Board, each effective as of September 8, 2021.”

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