Ovivo Sells Electronic Division to Ecolab, Embarks on Growth Phase
Deal News | Aug 13, 2025 | PR Newswire Cision Ovivo Inc.
Ovivo Inc., a global provider of water and wastewater treatment solutions, announced the sale of its electronic division to Ecolab for approximately CAD 2.4 billion. Ecolab, headquartered in Saint Paul, Minnesota, and operational in over 170 countries, is a global leader in sustainability, providing solutions in water hygiene and infection prevention. This transaction marks a strategic shift for Ovivo, as it plans to focus on its Municipal/Industrial/PFAS, Energy, and Cembrane SiC membrane divisions. The deal is expected to finalize in Q1 2026, pending regulatory approvals. Ovivo’s shareholder, SKion Water GmbH, supports the growth strategy involving accelerated organic growth and strategic acquisitions in North America. McCarthy Tétrault LLP served as the legal advisor for Ovivo in this transaction.
Sectors
- Water Treatment & Technologies
- Sustainability Solutions
- Corporate Finance & Mergers And Acquisitions
Geography
- United States – Ecolab is headquartered in Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA, and is a major participant in the transaction.
- Canada – Ovivo Inc. is based in Montréal, Canada, and is a primary company in the transaction.
Industry
- Water Treatment & Technologies – Ovivo is engaged in providing water and wastewater treatment technologies and solutions.
- Sustainability Solutions – Ecolab specializes in sustainability solutions, focusing on water, hygiene, and infection prevention.
- Corporate Finance & Mergers And Acquisitions – The article discusses a substantial corporate transaction involving the sale of Ovivo's electronic division to Ecolab, highlighting M&A activity.
Financials
- 2.4 billion CAD – Enterprise value of the transaction between Ovivo and Ecolab.
Participants
| Name | Role | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ovivo Inc. | Target Company | Company | A global provider of water and wastewater treatment technologies. |
| Ecolab | Bidding Company | Company | A global leader in sustainability solutions, focusing on water, hygiene, and infection prevention. |
| SKion Water GmbH | Selling Company (Vendor) | Company | The parent company of Ovivo, specializing in water technology. |
| McCarthy Tétrault LLP | Legal Advisor | Company | Provided legal advisory services to Ovivo in the transaction. |
| Marc Barbeau | President and CEO of Ovivo | Person | Executive leader of Ovivo. |
| Reinhard Huebner | CEO of SKion Water | Person | Executive leader of SKion Water. |