Ecolab (ECL) EVP Hlila granted 508 shares, withholds 214.5 for taxes

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

ECOLAB INC. executive Alexandra M A Hlila reported routine share movements related to equity compensation. She received a grant or award of 508 shares of common stock at a stated price of $0.0000 per share, increasing her direct holdings. On the same date, 214.518 shares of common stock were disposed of at $303.15 per share to satisfy minimum statutory tax obligations through share withholding upon the vesting of performance-based restricted stock units, as described under Rule 16b-3. After these transactions, she directly owned 378.698 shares of Ecolab common stock.

Insider Trade Summary

Net Buyer: 293.482 shares

Net Buy 2 txns

Insider Hlila Alexandra M A

Role EVP & GM - GLOBAL PEST

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock	508	$0.00	$0.00
Exercise Price or Tax Liability	Common Stock	214.518	$303.15	$65K

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 378.698 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

1. F1. Reflects the reporting person's payment of minimum statutory tax obligations by withholding shares of Ecolab Common Stock incident to the vesting of performance-based restricted stock units in accordance with Rule 16b-3.

FAQ

What insider transactions did ECL executive Alexandra Hlila report on this Form 4?

Alexandra Hlila reported a grant of 508 Ecolab common shares and a disposition of 214.518 shares for tax withholding. Both transactions occurred on February 18, 2026 and involved directly held common stock as part of her equity compensation.

Was the ECL insider share disposition an open-market sale?

No, the 214.518-share disposition was for minimum statutory tax obligations via share withholding. The footnote explains it occurred incident to vesting of performance-based restricted stock units under Rule 16b-3, not as an open-market sale transaction.

How many ECOLAB INC. (ECL) shares does Alexandra Hlila own after these transactions?

Following the reported Form 4 transactions, Alexandra Hlila directly owns 378.698 shares of Ecolab common stock. This reflects the net effect of a 508-share grant and a 214.518-share tax-withholding disposition on February 18, 2026, as disclosed.

What does the 508-share grant to ECL executive Alexandra Hlila represent?

The 508-share entry is reported as a grant, award, or other acquisition of Ecolab common stock at a stated price of $0.0000 per share. It reflects equity compensation rather than an open-market purchase, increasing her directly held shares.

Why were 214.518 Ecolab (ECL) shares disposed of at $303.15 per share?

The 214.518-share disposition at $303.15 per share covered minimum statutory tax obligations. Shares were withheld when performance-based restricted stock units vested, a common mechanism to satisfy tax liabilities without a separate cash payment.

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Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

Accepted by SEC EDGAR 02/20/2026 - 04:47 PM Learn about SEC filing dates

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Hlila Alexandra M A

(Last) (First) (Middle)

1 ECOLAB PLACE

(Street)

ST. PAUL MN 55102

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
ECOLAB INC. [ ECL ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	EVP & GM - GLOBAL PEST

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
02/18/2026

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock	02/18/2026		A		508	A	$0	593.216	D
Common Stock	02/18/2026		F(1)		214.518	D	$303.15	378.698	D

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares

Explanation of Responses:

1. Reflects the reporting person's payment of minimum statutory tax obligations by withholding shares of Ecolab Common Stock incident to the vesting of performance-based restricted stock units in accordance with Rule 16b-3.

	/s/ Corinne Lawson, as Attorney-in-Fact for Alexandra M. A. Hlila	02/20/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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