MacLennan David 4

What Happened
David MacLennan, a director of Ecolab Inc., purchased 1,000 shares of Ecolab common stock in an open-market transaction on May 13, 2026. The shares were acquired at $250.65 per share for a total cost of $250,650 (transaction code P). This was a purchase (a direct addition to the insider’s stake), which investors often view as a more informative signal than routine sales, though the filing does not state Mr. MacLennan’s motivation.

Key Details

• Transaction date: 2026-05-13; Filing date: 2026-05-14 (timely filing).
• Transaction type: Open-market purchase (Code P).
• Price per share: $250.65; Shares acquired: 1,000; Total value: $250,650.
• Shares owned after transaction: Not disclosed in the supplied filing.
• Footnotes/plans: No 10b5‑1 plan, tax-withholding, or other special footnotes reported in the filing.

Context
Director purchases increase an insider’s direct ownership and are watched by investors as a potential sign of confidence, but they do not prove future company performance. This report appears timely and routine; for a fuller picture, watch for subsequent filings or additional insider trades.