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NYSE: ULS UL Solutions Inc. 8-K

UL Solutions to acquire Eurofins' electrical testing business for $670M cash

Filed April 13, 2026 · Period ending April 13, 2026 · ~1 min read

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Key Changes

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    UL Solutions subsidiary signed definitive agreement to acquire Eurofins Scientific's electrical and electronics testing business for approximately $670 million in cash, expected to close Q4 2026.

    Item 1.01: Entry into Material Agreement view on EDGAR →
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    Deal will be funded with existing cash (including proceeds from recent software business divestiture) and available credit facility capacity, requiring no new equity or significant new debt.

    Item 1.01: Purchase Price view on EDGAR →
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    Transaction requires regulatory approvals from UK, Finland, US, and Korea authorities; UL Solutions faces €34.5M break fee (~6% of purchase price) if it misses filing deadlines or deal doesn't close by October 2027.

    Item 1.01: Closing Conditions view on EDGAR →
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    Acquisition uses 'locked box' pricing structure with daily adjustments from September 2025; seller liability capped at €1 except for fraud, with UL Solutions relying on warranty insurance for post-closing protection.

    Item 1.01: Deal Structure view on EDGAR →
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    Company published investor presentation with supplemental transaction details on its investor relations website.

    Item 7.01: Regulation FD Disclosure verify on EDGAR →

Summary

UL Solutions announced a strategic acquisition that significantly expands its electrical and electronics testing capabilities. The company's subsidiary will pay approximately $670 million in cash to acquire Eurofins Scientific's electrical and electronics testing business, representing a meaningful bolt-on acquisition for the testing and certification leader.

The deal structure is investor-friendly: UL Solutions will fund the purchase entirely with existing resources—cash on hand including proceeds from its recently announced software business divestiture, plus available credit capacity—avoiding dilutive equity raises or material new debt.

Retail investors should note the transaction faces a multi-jurisdiction regulatory approval process spanning the UK, Finland, US, and Korea, with closing expected in Q4 2026. While regulatory risk exists, the company has committed to a €34.5 million break fee if it fails to meet filing deadlines, demonstrating confidence in completion. The locked-box pricing mechanism (with daily adjustments from September 2025) and reliance on warranty insurance rather than seller recourse are standard private equity deal features that shift post-closing risk management to insurance. Watch for: (1) regulatory approval milestones through 2026, (2) management commentary on expected synergies and integration plans in upcoming earnings calls, and (3) any updates on the timeline given the extended 18-month closing window. The acquisition should strengthen UL Solutions' competitive position in electrical testing, but execution risk remains until regulatory clearances are secured and integration begins.

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Event · Item 7.01 — Regulation FD Disclosure

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Item 7.01 — Regulation FD Disclosure filed; see Key Changes for terms.

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the Company and a subsidiary of the Company have entered into a Sale and Purchase Agreement (as defined below) to acquire the electrical and electronics business of Eurofins Scientific SE

UL Solutions disclosed that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the electrical and electronics business unit from Eurofins Scientific SE. This represents a strategic expansion of UL Solutions' testing and certification capabilities in the electrical and electronics sector. The company issued a press release and investor presentation with supplemental details about the transaction.

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the Company will be providing supplemental information regarding the Transaction (as defined below) in a presentation that will be made available on the investor relations section of Company’s website

The company is making available a supplemental investor presentation with additional details about the acquisition transaction. This presentation provides investors with further information to evaluate the strategic rationale, financial impact, and integration plans for the Eurofins electrical and electronics business acquisition.

Event · Item 8.01 — Other Events

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On April 13, 2026, Underwriters Laboratories Holdings B.V., a company registered in the Netherlands (“ULH”) and a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company, entered into a sale and purchase agreement (the “Sale and Purchase Agreement”) by and among ULH, Eurofins Product Testing Lux Holding, a private limited liability company (société à responsabilité limitée) registered in Luxembourg with the Luxembourg Register of Commerce and Companies (the “Seller”), Eurofins International Holdings Lux SARL, a private limited liability company (société à responsabilité limitée) registered in Luxembourg with the Luxembourg Register of Commerce and Companies, as guarantor of the Seller, and the Company, as guarantor of ULH, pursuant to which, among other things, ULH will acquire the entire issued share capital of Electrical and Electronics Testing LUX Holding SARL, a private limited liability company (société à responsabilité limitée) (the “Target”), and certain of its subsidiaries and related companies (together with the Target, the “Target Group”) (collectively, the “Transaction”).

UL Solutions announced its subsidiary ULH will acquire the entire share capital of Electrical and Electronics Testing LUX Holding and related entities from Eurofins. This represents a strategic expansion into electrical and electronics testing capabilities through acquisition of an established business platform.

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ULH will pay aggregate consideration of approximately €575 million (approximately US $670 million) (the “Purchase Price”) in cash pursuant to the terms of the Transaction, subject to certain customary adjustments contemplated by the Sale and Purchase Agreement and related agreements (collectively, the “Purchase Agreements”). The Transaction includes a “locked box” structure, subject to customary leakage prohibitions (with customary permitted leakage) and adjustment for (i) any leakage from and after September 1, 2025 (the “Locked Box Date”) and (ii) additional consideration of €41,000 per day from the Locked Box Date to and including the closing date of the Transaction, in each case, in accordance with the Purchase Agreements. The Company expects to fund the Purchase Price with cash on hand, including proceeds from the Company’s previously announced divestiture of its Employee Health and Safety software business, and available capacity under its undrawn credit facility.

The acquisition will cost approximately $670 million in cash, using a locked box pricing structure with daily adjustments from September 2025. UL Solutions plans to fund this with existing cash (including divestiture proceeds) and its undrawn credit facility, indicating no new equity issuance or significant new debt required.

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The Transaction is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2026. There is no assurance that the Transaction will close on the anticipated terms and timeline, or at all. The obligations of the parties to consummate the Transaction are subject to the satisfaction (or, in certain instances, waiver) of certain customary closing conditions, including, among other things, (a) the following regulatory approvals: (i) approval (or confirmation that no such approval is required) under the United Kingdom National Security and Investment Act 2021, (ii) acceptance of a filing under the Finnish Screening of Foreign Corporate Acquisitions Act and written confirmation from the Finnish Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment that no further action will be taken, (iii) a notification to the U.S. Directorate of Defense Trade Controls pursuant to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations, (iv) approval of the Transaction by the Competition and Markets Authority of the United Kingdom (or confirmation that no merger notice is required), (v) the expiration or termination of the applicable waiting period under the

Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976, and (vi) clearance or expiry of the statutory waiting period under the Korean Monopoly Regulation and Fair Trade Act

The deal is expected to close in Q4 2026 but requires multiple regulatory approvals across UK, Finland, US, and Korea jurisdictions. The extensive regulatory requirements reflect the global nature of the target business and potential national security considerations in certain markets.

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ULH has obtained a warranty and indemnity insurance policy that will provide coverage for certain losses incurred as a result of inaccuracies or breaches of certain warranties of the Seller contained in the Sale and Purchase Agreement, provided that the recovery under such policy is subject to certain exclusions, policy limits and certain other terms and conditions. The Seller’s liability in respect of any such inaccuracies or breaches (or any losses or liabilities resulting therefrom), other than by reason of any fraud by the Seller, shall be limited to EUR 1.

UL Solutions purchased warranty insurance to protect against seller representation breaches, while the seller's direct liability is capped at €1 (except for fraud). This structure shifts post-closing risk to the insurance policy rather than seller recourse, which is common in private equity-backed transactions.

Event · Item 9.01 — Financial Statements and Exhibits

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UL Solutions announced a transaction involving acquisition of a target group, with press release and investor presentation attached.

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the occurrence of any event, change, or other circumstance that could give rise to the termination of the Sale and Purchase Agreement and payment of the Break Fee; the possibility that one or more closing conditions to the Transaction, including the receipt of certain regulatory approvals, may not be satisfied or waived, in a timely manner or at all

UL Solutions has entered into a Sale and Purchase Agreement for a transaction (referred to as "the Transaction") that requires regulatory approvals and has closing conditions. The filing references a potential Break Fee if the agreement is terminated. The company has issued a press release and investor presentation dated April 13, 2026 to announce this transaction.

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the Company’s ability or failure to successfully integrate the Target Group’s business with existing operations; the Company’s ability to realize anticipated synergies or obtain the results anticipated

The transaction involves acquiring a "Target Group" that will be integrated into UL Solutions' existing operations. The company expects to realize synergies from this acquisition, though specific financial terms and the identity of the Target Group are not disclosed in this 8-K filing itself.

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the risk that the Transaction may not be completed within the expected timeframe, or at all; unexpected costs, charges or expenses resulting from the Transaction; uncertainty regarding the expected financial performance following completion of the Transaction

The company disclosed standard acquisition-related risks including potential delays or failure to complete the transaction, unexpected costs, and uncertainty about post-transaction financial performance. These are material considerations for investors evaluating the deal's impact.

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