Ecolab (ECL) director Victoria Reich will not seek re-election at 2026 meeting

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Ecolab Inc. reported that director Victoria J. Reich informed the Board on February 18, 2026 that she will not stand for re-election at the company’s annual meeting scheduled for May 7, 2026. The company stated that her decision was not due to any disagreement with Ecolab.

The Board recognized Ms. Reich as a valued colleague and expressed appreciation for her many years of service.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

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FORM 8-K

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CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

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Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) February 18, 2026

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ECOLAB INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

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Delaware	​	1-9328	​	41-0231510
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)	​	(Commission File No.)	​	(IRS Employer Identification No.)

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1 Ecolab Place, Saint Paul, Minnesota	​	55102
(Address of principal executive offices)	​	(Zip Code)

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Registrant’s telephone number, including area code 1-800-232-6522

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(Not applicable)

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

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Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):

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☐  Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

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☐  Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

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☐  Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

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☐  Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

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Title of each class	​	Trading symbol(s)	​	Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, $1.00 par value	​	ECL	​	New York Stock Exchange

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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).
Emerging growth company  ☐

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If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.  ☐

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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

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On February 18, 2026, Victoria J. Reich informed the Board that she would not stand for re-election at the Company's annual meeting to be held on May 7, 2026. Ms. Reich’s decision not to stand for re-election was not the result of any disagreement with the Company. Ms. Reich has been a valued colleague of the Board, and the Board would like to thank her for her many years of service.

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SIGNATURE

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Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

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Date:  February 23, 2026	By:	/s/ Youhao Dong
​	​	Youhao Dong
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FAQ

What board change did Ecolab (ECL) disclose in this Form 8-K?

Ecolab disclosed that director Victoria J. Reich informed the Board on February 18, 2026 that she will not stand for re-election at the company’s annual meeting scheduled for May 7, 2026, ending her long service on the Board.

Did Victoria J. Reich’s decision involve a disagreement with Ecolab (ECL)?

According to Ecolab, Victoria J. Reich’s decision not to stand for re-election was not the result of any disagreement with the company. The Board emphasized she has been a valued colleague and thanked her for her many years of service and contributions.

When is Ecolab’s (ECL) 2026 annual meeting mentioned in the filing?

The annual meeting referenced in the filing is scheduled for May 7, 2026. At that meeting, director Victoria J. Reich will not stand for re-election, leading to a change in the Board’s composition after her many years of service to Ecolab.

How did Ecolab’s Board characterize Victoria J. Reich’s service?

Ecolab’s Board described Victoria J. Reich as a valued colleague and expressed appreciation for her many years of service. This language indicates respect for her contributions and frames her decision as an orderly, non-contentious transition in Board membership.

Which SEC item does this Ecolab (ECL) Form 8-K event fall under?

The event is reported under Item 5.02, which covers departures of directors or certain officers, elections of directors, appointments of certain officers, and compensatory arrangements. Here it specifically addresses a director’s decision not to stand for re-election at Ecolab.

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