Vertiv Completes Acquisition of PurgeRite, Expanding Leadership in Liquid Cooling Services

Rhea-AI Summary

Vertiv (NYSE: VRT) completed its acquisition of PurgeRite on Dec 5, 2025 for approximately $1.0 billion, expanding Vertiv's thermal management and specialized fluid management services for high-density computing and AI applications.

The deal adds PurgeRite's mechanical flushing, purging, filtration technologies, engineering expertise, and hyperscaler and Tier 1 colocation relationships to Vertiv's liquid cooling portfolio, aiming to deliver end-to-end thermal solutions and improved system performance, reliability, and global service scale.

Positive

• $1.0 billion acquisition completed
• Adds specialized mechanical flushing, purging, filtration capabilities
• Strengthens liquid cooling services for HPC and AI applications
• Brings relationships with hyperscalers and Tier 1 colocation providers

Negative

• None.

Key Figures

PurgeRite purchase price approximately $1.0 billion Acquisition consideration cited in completion announcement

Market Reality Check

$182.54 Last Close

Volume Volume 4,858,905 is below the 20-day average of 7,080,162, suggesting no outsized trading response. low

Technical Price at $182.54 is trading above the 200-day MA of $125.51, reflecting an established uptrend before this news.

Peers on Argus

Key peers HUBB, NVT, AYI, and AEIS show gains between 2.13% and 3.1%, while VRT was up 2.05% pre-news, suggesting broader strength in related names despite no momentum flag.

Historical Context

Date	Event	Sentiment	Move	Catalyst
Nov 18	AI collaboration	Positive	-1.1%	Strategic Caterpillar partnership for AI data center power and cooling.
Nov 14	Dividend increase	Positive	+4.5%	Raised regular annual cash dividend and declared Q4 payout.
Nov 03	PurgeRite intent deal	Positive	-0.8%	Announced agreement to acquire PurgeRite to expand liquid cooling.
Oct 28	AI infra launch	Positive	-1.2%	Launched NVIDIA Omniverse DSX reference architectures for AI factories.
Oct 22	Earnings and guidance	Positive	-1.8%	Reported strong Q3 growth and raised 2025 guidance metrics.

Pattern Detected

Recent news has often been followed by slight negative price reactions, even on seemingly positive fundamentals and strategic updates.

Recent Company History

Over recent months, Vertiv reported strong Q3 2025 results with $2,676M net sales, organic orders about +60% YoY, and raised 2025 guidance, yet shares fell afterward. The company also announced AI-focused collaborations, gigawatt-scale NVIDIA Omniverse DSX reference architectures, and a planned $1.0B PurgeRite acquisition, each met with modest negative moves. A notable exception was the 67% dividend increase to $0.25 per share, which saw a positive reaction. Today’s completion of the PurgeRite deal extends this M&A and AI-focused infrastructure trajectory.

Market Pulse Summary

This announcement confirms Vertiv’s completion of the roughly $1.0 billion PurgeRite acquisition, deepening its liquid cooling and fluid management capabilities for AI and high‑density data centers. It advances a 2025 playbook that already included Great Lakes Data Racks & Cabinets, strong Q3 results with higher guidance, and AI‑focused partnerships. Investors may watch how integration supports margins, service growth, and future filings or updates tying this platform to Vertiv’s broader thermal management portfolio.

Key Terms

high-performance computing (HPC) technical

"High-performance computing (HPC) and the AI factories require liquid cooling"

High-performance computing (HPC) involves using powerful computers to process complex data and run large-scale calculations much faster than regular computers. It helps organizations solve challenging problems, such as predicting market trends or analyzing scientific data, enabling quicker decision-making. For investors, HPC can highlight advancements in technology and innovation that may impact various industries and market opportunities.

hyperscalers technical

"including strong relationships with hyperscalers and Tier 1 colocation providers"

Hyperscalers are large technology companies that operate massive computing networks and data centers to provide cloud services, data storage, and online infrastructure at an enormous scale. They are essential to the digital economy because they enable businesses and organizations to handle vast amounts of data and run complex applications efficiently. For investors, hyperscalers represent powerful engines of growth and innovation in the technology sector.

coolant distribution units (CDUs) technical

"from chillers to coolant distribution units (CDUs)"

Coolant Distribution Units (CDUs) are devices that manage and direct the flow of cooling liquids in large data centers or industrial systems. They help keep equipment from overheating by efficiently distributing coolant to where it's needed, ensuring smooth operation and preventing damage, much like a thermostat controls temperature in your home.

AI-generated analysis. Not financial advice.

~$1.0 billion purchase strengthens Vertiv's capabilities in specialized fluid management services for high-density computing and AI applications

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Dec. 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Vertiv Holdings Co (NYSE: VRT), a global provider of critical digital infrastructure, today announced the successful completion of its previously reported intent to acquire Purge Rite Intermediate LLC ("PurgeRite"), a leading provider of mechanical flushing, purging and filtration services for data centers and other mission-critical facilities. The approximately $1.0 billion acquisition enhances Vertiv's thermal management services capabilities and strengthens its position as a global leader in next-generation thermal chain services for liquid cooling systems.

"We are excited to officially welcome PurgeRite to Vertiv, expanding to deepen our fluid management services capabilities," said Gio Albertazzi, CEO at Vertiv. "PurgeRite's specialized expertise in fluid management services complements our existing portfolio and enhances our ability to provide end-to-end product and service support for customers' high-density computing and AI applications where efficient thermal management is critical to performance and reliability."

High-performance computing (HPC) and the AI factories require liquid cooling technology to operate, and it is crucial to deploy and maintain clean fluid loops to maximize cooling performance. Achieving this starts with optimal flow at commissioning by establishing ultra-clean, air-free, chemically stable coolant, and preserving that balance to maintain performance throughout the system's lifecycle.

The integration of PurgeRite's capabilities with Vertiv's existing thermal management portfolio is expected to offer significant customer benefits, including enhanced system performance through improved heat transfer and equipment efficiency, reduced risk of downtime through operational excellence, and expanded service scale supporting global operations with consistent quality.

Headquartered in Houston, Texas, PurgeRite has established itself as an industry leader in mechanical flushing, purging, and filtration for mission-critical data center applications, including strong relationships with hyperscalers and Tier 1 colocation providers. It brings engineering expertise, proprietary technologies and the ability to scale to meet the needs of challenging data center schedules, enabling complex liquid cooling applications across the thermal chain from chillers to coolant distribution units (CDUs). The company's services will join forces with Vertiv's existing liquid cooling offerings to deliver end-to-end thermal management solutions from facility to room and row to rack.

For more information about Vertiv's portfolio of solutions, visit Vertiv.com.

About Vertiv
Vertiv (NYSE: VRT) brings together hardware, software, analytics and ongoing services to enable its customers' vital applications to run continuously, perform optimally and grow with their business needs. Vertiv solves the most important challenges facing today's data centers, communication networks and commercial and industrial facilities with a portfolio of power, cooling and IT infrastructure solutions and services that extends from the cloud to the edge of the network. Headquartered in Westerville, Ohio, USA, Vertiv does business in more than 130 countries. For more information, and for the latest news and content from Vertiv, visit Vertiv.com.

Category: Financial News

Forward-looking statements
This release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, Section 27 of the Securities Act, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act. These statements are only a prediction. Actual events or results may differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements set forth herein. Readers are referred to Vertiv's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and any subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q for a discussion of these and other important risk factors concerning Vertiv and its operations. Those risk factors and risks related to the integration and performance of PurgeRite, among others, could cause actual results to differ materially from historical performance and include, but are not limited to: the successful integration of PurgeRite; expected expenses related to the transaction and the integration of PurgeRite; the possible diversion of management time on issues related to the transaction and integration of PurgeRite; the ability of Vertiv to maintain relationships with customers and suppliers of PurgeRite; and the ability of Vertiv to retain management and key employees of PurgeRite. Vertiv is under no obligation to, and expressly disclaims any obligation to, update or alter its forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

For investor inquiries, please contact:
Lynne Maxeiner
Vice President, Global Treasury & Investor Relations
Vertiv
E: lynne.maxeiner@vertiv.com

For media inquiries, please contact:
Ruder Finn for Vertiv
E: vertiv@ruderfinn.com

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FAQ

What did Vertiv announce on Dec 5, 2025 about PurgeRite (VRT)?

Vertiv announced completion of the acquisition of PurgeRite for approximately $1.0 billion to expand liquid cooling services.

How does the PurgeRite acquisition affect Vertiv's liquid cooling capabilities (VRT)?

The acquisition adds mechanical flushing, purging, and filtration services to deliver cleaner, air-free coolant loops and end-to-end thermal management.

Will Vertiv's acquisition of PurgeRite help AI and high-performance computing customers (VRT)?

Vertiv expects improved heat transfer, equipment efficiency, and reduced downtime for HPC and AI customers needing liquid cooling.

How much did Vertiv pay for PurgeRite and when was the deal completed (VRT)?

Vertiv completed the acquisition on Dec 5, 2025 for approximately $1.0 billion.

Where is PurgeRite headquartered and what expertise does it bring to Vertiv (VRT)?

PurgeRite is headquartered in Houston, Texas, bringing engineering expertise, proprietary technologies, and scaling capability for mission-critical data centers.

What customer segments does the PurgeRite acquisition target for Vertiv (VRT)?

The acquisition targets hyperscalers, Tier 1 colocation providers, and mission-critical facilities needing advanced liquid cooling and fluid management.