Ecolab announced reported sales of $4,005.2 million (+2%), diluted EPS of $1.66 (+18%), and adjusted diluted EPS excluding special gains and charges and discrete tax items of $1.81 (+17%) for Q4 2024.

1. 01

   Ecolab announced reported sales of $4,005.2 million (+2%), diluted EPS of $1.66 (+18%), and adjusted diluted EPS excluding special gains and charges and discrete tax items of $1.81 (+17%) for Q4 2024.

2. 02

   The company said reported operating income for Q4 was $582.8 million (-1%), adjusted operating income was $688.2 million (+10%), and organic operating income was $698.6 million (+14%). It explained that reported operating income included a net special charge primarily related to restructuring costs.

3. 03

   Ecolab said full-year 2024 cash flow from operating activities was $2.8 billion and free cash flow reached a record $1.8 billion. The company defined free cash flow as net cash provided by operating activities less capital expenditures.

4. 04

   The company said it expects full-year 2025 adjusted diluted EPS in the range of $7.42 to $7.62 (+12% to 15%). It explained that this range includes an approximate 4% unfavorable impact from currency translation.

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