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Ecolab Nears Acquisition Of CoolIT Systems
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On March 19, The Wall Street Journal reported Ecolab is nearing a deal to acquire data-center cooling firm CoolIT Systems from KKR for $4.5–$5.0 billion. The potential price marks a steep rise from the roughly $270 million valuation when KKR took a majority stake in 2023, reflecting CoolIT's pivot toward liquid cooling for AI infrastructure. An announcement could come as soon as next week, though terms remain unfinalized.
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