ECOLAB INC. 8-K

What Happened Ecolab Inc. (ECL) filed an 8-K on February 23, 2026 reporting 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 filing states her decision was not due to any disagreement with the company and the Board thanked her for her years of service.

Key Details

• Filing: Form 8-K, filed February 23, 2026 (Item 5.02: Departure/Election of Directors).
• Notification date: Victoria J. Reich notified the Board on February 18, 2026.
• Annual meeting date: May 7, 2026 (Reich will not stand for re-election at that meeting).
• Company statement: Decision not to stand was explicitly "not the result of any disagreement with the Company."

Why It Matters A director's decision not to seek re-election affects board composition and governance planning. Investors should note the vacancy will be addressed at the upcoming annual meeting and monitor Ecolab's proxy materials or subsequent filings for information on any nominee changes, board succession plans, or committee impacts. The 8-K provides no indication of dispute or operational issue tied to the departure.