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SPECIAL (GAINS) AND CHARGES (Tables)
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2026
SPECIAL (GAINS) AND CHARGES [Abstract]  
Special (gains) and charges
Special (gains) and charges reported on the Consolidated Statements of Income include the following:
Second Quarter EndedSix Months Ended
June 30June 30
(millions)2026202520262025
Cost of sales
One Ecolab$1.1 $2.5 $2.7 $7.3 
Other restructuring 3.6 13.3 
Cost of sales subtotal4.7 2.5 16.0 7.3 
Special (gains) and charges
One Ecolab27.7 26.5 59.1 65.9 
Other restructuring0.5 (12.0)0.5 (12.0)
Acquisition and integration activities4.6 7.3 18.7 8.8 
Sale of global surgical solutions business- 0.8 - 2.4 
Other13.6 2.0 14.5 (11.0)
Special (gains) and charges subtotal46.4 24.6 92.8 54.1 
Interest expense, net6.6 6.6 
Total special (gains) and charges$57.7 $27.1 $115.4 $61.4 
Restructuring activity
Restructuring activity related to the One Ecolab initiative since inception of the underlying actions includes the following items:
Employee
Costs
OtherTotal
(millions)
 2024- 2025 Activity
Recorded expense and accrual$148.2 $45.3 $193.5 
Net cash payments(55.7)(47.0)(102.7)
Reclassification5.3 5.3 
Restructuring liability, December 31, 2025$92.5 $3.6 $96.1 
 2026 Activity
Recorded expense and accrual$40.4 $11.0 $51.4 
Net cash payments(57.0)(7.1)(64.1)
Restructuring liability, June 30, 2026$75.9 $7.5 $83.4