01—Abstract
Summary
Summary of the 8-K filed June 9, 2020. Cited figures are marked; the original filing is the authoritative source.
Ecolab Inc. (ECL) has completed the separation of its Upstream Energy business, now known as ChampionX Corporation (CHX), through a Reverse Morris Trust transaction.
This involved a split-off of ChampionX Holding Inc. (ChampionX) from Ecolab via an exchange offer, followed by a merger of ChampionX with Apergy Corporation. As a result, Ecolab reduced its outstanding shares by approximately 4.96 million shares.
This strategic move allows Ecolab to focus on its core water, hygiene, and infection prevention solutions businesses, while ChampionX will operate independently in the energy sector. Investors should note that the pro forma financial information provided reflects the impact of this separation on Ecolab's financial position and results.
02—Key points
Key Highlights
- Completion of the Reverse Morris Trust transaction separating the Upstream Energy business into ChampionX Corporation (CHX).
- Ecolab reduced its outstanding common stock by 4,955,552 shares through the exchange offer.
- The exchange offer was oversubscribed, with Ecolab accepting shares on a pro rata basis (approximately 4.7060% proration factor) for most tenders.
- Odd-lot stockholders (less than 100 shares) who tendered all their shares were not subject to proration.
- ChampionX Corporation (CHX) is now listed on the New York Stock Exchange under ticker symbol CHX.
- Ecolab will receive cash for any fractional shares of ChampionX Corporation stock resulting from the merger.
- Unaudited pro forma financial statements related to the separation as of March 31, 2020, and for the first quarter of 2020, and prior years, are filed with the report.
03—Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the main purpose of this 8-K filing?
This 8-K filing officially announces the completion of Ecolab's separation of its Upstream Energy business into a new, independent company named ChampionX Corporation (CHX). It details the mechanics of the Reverse Morris Trust transaction, including the exchange offer and the subsequent merger.
How does this transaction affect Ecolab's share count?
Ecolab reduced its total number of outstanding common stock shares by 4,955,552 shares as a direct result of the exchange offer portion of the transaction.
What happened to the Upstream Energy business?
The Upstream Energy business is now part of ChampionX Corporation, which is a separate, publicly traded company listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol CHX. Ecolab shareholders who participated in the exchange offer swapped their Ecolab shares for ChampionX shares.
Are there any financial statements included in this filing?
Yes, this filing includes unaudited pro forma condensed consolidated financial statements for Ecolab, reflecting the impact of the separation. These include a balance sheet as of March 31, 2020, and statements of income for the first quarter of 2020 and the preceding three full years.
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