M&A Deal Summary

Medline Acquires Ecolab - Global Surgical Solutions Business

On August 1, 2024, Medline acquired medical products company Ecolab - Global Surgical Solutions Business from Ecolab for 950M USD

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Medline’s 10th transaction in the Medical Products sector.
  • This is Medline’s largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is Medline’s 7th transaction in the United States.
  • This is Medline’s 1st transaction in Minnesota.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2024-08-01
Target Ecolab - Global Surgical Solutions Business
Sector Medical Products
Buyer(s) Medline
Sellers(s) Ecolab
Deal Type Divestiture
Deal Value 950M USD

Target

Ecolab - Global Surgical Solutions Business

St. Paul, Minnesota, United States
Ecolab's Global Surgical Solutions Business provides surgical equipment drapes that cover all equipment in the operating room by working with users, equipment manufacturers and other stakeholders. Ecolab's Global Surgical Solutions Business is based in St. Paul, Minnesota.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Medline

Northfield, Illinois, United States
Category Company
Founded 1966
Sector Medical Products
Employees28,000
Revenue 17.5B USD (2020)
DESCRIPTION

Medline is a healthcare company: a manufacturer, distributor and solutions provider focused on improving the overall operating performance of healthcare. Medline works with both the country’s largest healthcare systems and independent facilities across the continuum of care to provide the clinical and supply chain resources required for long-term financial viability in delivering high quality care. Medline was founded in 1966 and is based in Northfield, Illinois.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 11 of 11
Sector (Medical Products) 10 of 10
Type (Divestiture) 7 of 7
State (Minnesota) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 7 of 7
Year (2024) 2 of 2
Size (of disclosed) 1 of 3
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2024-01-10 United Medco

Coral Springs, Florida, United States

United Medco is a segment-leading supplemental benefits administrator focused on serving the Medicare Advantage, Managed Medicaid and commercial insurance markets. United Medco was founded in 2004 and is based in Coral Springs, Florida.

Buy -

Seller(S) 1

SELLER

Ecolab

St. Paul, Minnesota, United States
Category Company
Founded 1923
Sector Environmental
Employees48,000
Revenue 15.3B USD (2023)
DESCRIPTION
Ecolab's corporate headquarters in downtown St. Paul, Minnesota.
Ecolab's corporate headquarters in downtown St. Paul, Minnesota.

Ecolab is a provider of water, hygiene, and energy technologies and services. The Company serves businesses in the foodservice, food processing, hospitality, healthcare, industrial, and oil and gas markets. Ecolab was founded in 1923 and is based in St. Paul, Minnesota.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 10 of 10
Sector (Medical Products) 1 of 1
Type (Divestiture) 10 of 10
State (Minnesota) 4 of 4
Country (United States) 7 of 7
Year (2024) 1 of 1
Size (of disclosed) 1 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2021-10-28 Purolite

King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, United States

Purolite develops and manufactures resin beads used in the most regulated industries to separate, remove or recover very specific elements and compounds. Purolite produces more than 1,000 active commercial products. Purolite was founded in 1981 and is based in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania.

Buy $3.7B
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2024-11-05 Barclay Water Management

Newton, Massachusetts, United States

Barclay Water Management provides water safety and digital monitoring solutions for industrial and institutional customers based primarily in the northeastern United States. Barclay Water Management was founded in 1932 and is based in Newton, Massachusetts.

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