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Executive Summary

Vertiv Holdings Co (VRT) announced a definitive agreement to acquire Utility Innovation Holdings (UIG) for approximately $1.45 billion in upfront cash, plus up to $1.15 billion in additional earnout consideration based on EBITDA targets. The acquisition extends Vertiv's power and cooling portfolio upstream to the grid interconnect, adding microgrid controls and behind-the-meter power architecture for AI data centers. The deal is expected to close in Q4 2026, subject to HSR and other customary conditions, and is expected to be accretive to adjusted EPS in the first year post-close.

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Key Facts

• Vertiv agreed to acquire Utility Innovation Holdings (UIG) for ~$1.45B upfront cash plus up to $1.15B in earnout.
• The acquisition adds microgrid controls, onsite generation orchestration, and behind-the-meter power architecture to Vertiv's portfolio.
• The deal is expected to close in Q4 2026, subject to HSR and other customary conditions.
• Vertiv expects the acquisition to be accretive to adjusted EPS in the first year following completion.
• At the ~$1.45B purchase price, the acquisition represents ~13x expected UIG 2027 EBITDA.
• UIG Founder and CEO Sidney Hinton will remain as VP and General Manager of the Included Business through the earnout period.

Financial Impact

Upfront cash consideration of $1.45 billion plus up to $1.15 billion in earnout payments based on EBITDA targets; total potential consideration up to $2.6 billion.

Risk Factors

• Regulatory approval risk under HSR and foreign antitrust/investment laws.
• Integration risk and potential for customer or employee attrition at UIG.
• Earnout targets may not be achieved, reducing total deal value and signaling slower-than-expected growth.
• Execution risk in scaling UIG's microgrid solutions across Vertiv's global customer base.

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This report is based on 6 SEC documents filed with EDGAR.

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