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Ecolab (ECL) director Julie Whalen granted 130.18 shares in stock award

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ECOLAB INC. director Julie Whalen reported acquiring 130.18 shares of Common Stock as a stock grant or award at no cash cost. Following this compensation-related acquisition, she holds a total of 471.76 shares directly. This total includes 0.55 shares obtained through a dividend reinvestment feature of the company’s 2001 Non-Employee Director Stock Option and Deferred Compensation Plan.

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Insider Whalen Julie
Role null
Type Security Shares Price Value
Grant/Award Common Stock 130.18 $0.00 --
Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 471.76 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
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Shares granted 130.18 shares Common Stock grant/award on 2026-06-30
Total shares after transaction 471.76 shares Direct holdings following award
Dividend reinvestment shares 0.55 shares Acquired via dividend reinvestment feature of director plan
Transaction price per share $0.00 per share Reported for the 130.18-share award
Common Stock financial
"130.1800 shares of Common Stock acquired as a grant or award"
Common stock represents ownership shares in a company, giving investors a stake in its success and a say in important decisions through voting rights. It is the most common type of stock traded on markets and can provide income through dividends, as well as potential for value growth. For investors, holding common stock means sharing in the company’s profits and risks.
dividend reinvestment feature financial
"Includes 0.55 shares acquired pursuant to a dividend reinvestment feature"
Non-Employee Director Stock Option and Deferred Compensation Plan financial
"dividend reinvestment feature of the Ecolab Inc. 2001 Non-Employee Director Stock Option and Deferred Compensation Plan"
grant, award, or other acquisition financial
"transaction code description shows a grant, award, or other acquisition"
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SEC Form 4
FORM 4UNITED 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
OMB APPROVAL
OMB Number:3235-0287
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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).
Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.
1. Name and Address of Reporting Person*
Whalen Julie
(Last)(First)(Middle)
C/O ECOLAB INC.
1 ECOLAB PLACE
(Street)
SAINT PAUL MINNESOTA 55102
(City)(State)(Zip)
UNITED STATES
(Country)		2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
ECOLAB INC. [ ECL ] 		5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
XDirector10% Owner
Officer (give title below)Other (specify below)
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
06/30/2026		6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
XForm filed by One Reporting Person
Form filed by More than One Reporting Person
4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

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)
CodeVAmount(A) or (D)Price
Common Stock06/30/2026A130.18A$0471.76(1)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)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
Explanation of Responses:
1. Includes 0.55 shares acquired pursuant to a dividend reinvestment feature of the Ecolab Inc. 2001 Non-Employee Director Stock Option and Deferred Compensation Plan.
/s/ Corinne Lawson, as Attorney-in-Fact for Julie P. Whalen07/02/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
* If the form is filed by more than one reporting person, see Instruction 4 (b)(v).
** Intentional misstatements or omissions of facts constitute Federal Criminal Violations See 18 U.S.C. 1001 and 15 U.S.C. 78ff(a).
Note: File three copies of this Form, one of which must be manually signed. If space is insufficient, see Instruction 6 for procedure.
Persons who respond to the collection of information contained in this form are not required to respond unless the form displays a currently valid OMB Number.
* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

What did Ecolab (ECL) director Julie Whalen report in this Form 4?

Julie Whalen reported acquiring 130.18 shares of Ecolab Common Stock as a grant or award at no cash cost. After this transaction, she directly holds 471.76 shares, reflecting her updated equity position as a company director.

How many Ecolab (ECL) shares does Julie Whalen hold after the reported transaction?

After the reported award, Julie Whalen holds 471.76 shares of Ecolab Common Stock directly. This total incorporates both the 130.18-share grant and 0.55 shares acquired through a dividend reinvestment feature under a company director compensation plan.

What type of transaction did Julie Whalen report for Ecolab (ECL) stock?

Julie Whalen reported a grant or award acquisition of 130.18 shares of Ecolab Common Stock. The transaction was coded as an "A" type, indicating a compensation-related award rather than an open-market purchase, with a reported price of $0.00 per share.

Was cash paid for the Ecolab (ECL) shares acquired by Julie Whalen?

No cash was paid for these shares, as the transaction shows a price of $0.00 per share. The 130.18 shares of Ecolab Common Stock were received as a grant or award, consistent with equity-based director compensation.

What does the dividend reinvestment feature mean in Julie Whalen’s Ecolab (ECL) holdings?

The filing notes that 0.55 of Julie Whalen’s Ecolab shares were acquired through a dividend reinvestment feature. This means dividends from a director compensation plan were automatically used to purchase fractional Ecolab shares, incrementally increasing her share balance.

Is Julie Whalen’s Ecolab (ECL) stock ownership direct or indirect?

Julie Whalen’s reported Ecolab Common Stock ownership is direct, as indicated by the direct ownership code "D". The filing does not attribute the shares to a separate entity, so the shares are held in her own name as a director.