Vertiv Holdings Co (VRT) Form 8-K — Oct 27, 2026
Vertiv Holdings Co (NYSE: VRT) completed its acquisition of UtilityInnovation Group on October 27, 2026, paying approximately $1.45 billion in upfront cash plus up to $1.15 billion in contingent consideration tied to EBITDA targets over 12- and 24-month periods. The deal, struck at roughly 13x expected UIG 2027 EBITDA, adds microgrid controls, onsite generation orchestration, and behind-the-meter power architecture to Vertiv's data center portfolio, extending its reach from grid interconnect to chip.
Key figures
- Deal Value Usd
- approximately $1.45 billion upfront, plus up to $1.15 billion contingent consideration
- Ebitda multiple
- ~13x expected UIG 2027 EBITDA
- Earnout structure
- 2 tranches based on EBITDA targets over 12- and 24-month periods
- Earnout potential usd
- $1.15 billion
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