| Decision | Consent granted Section 13(1)(a) Overseas Investment Act 2005 |
|---|---|
| Decision maker | Toitū Te Whenua Land Information New Zealand |
| Decision date | 7 October 2025 |
| Pathway | Significant business assets only |
| Investment | Acquisition of additional securities in Fingermark Holdings Limited |
| Consideration | Withheld under s9(2)(b)(ii) of the Official Information Act 1982 |
| Applicant | Ecolab Inc. United States of America 66% United Kingdom 8% Various 26% |
| Vendors | Fingermark Holdings Limited and various shareholders of the company New Zealand 84% United States of America 16% |
| Background | The Applicant is a global sustainability business offering water, hygiene, and infection prevention solutions and services primarily to commercial and industrial customers. It is listed on the New York Stock Exchange with its shares widely held. The Applicant is increasing its existing interest in Fingermark Holdings Limited from 13.89% to 36.40%. Fingermark Holdings Limited is a technology company specialising in artificial intelligence, computer vision, and digital display solutions tailored for the global quick-service restaurant sector. Consent was granted as the Applicant has met the investor test criterion. |
| More information | Martin Thomson DLA Piper New Zealand PO Box 160 Auckland 1140 |