VRT · Vertiv Holdings Co

Vertiv Holdings Co has completed the acquisition of Strategic Thermal Labs LLC, a specialist in advanced liquid-cooling technologies, through one of its wholly-owned subsidiaries. This move bolsters Vertiv's capabilities at the critical interface between server-side liquid cooling and supporting infrastructure, which is vital as power densities rise in AI and high-performance computing applications. The acquired expertise in cold-plate design, server-side cooling, and thermal validation enables better simulation of high-density conditions, optimization of thermal and power interactions, and enhanced support across design, integration, and operations phases. Management, via Chief Product and Technology Officer Scott Armul, highlighted STL's role in addressing chip-level thermal challenges to improve overall system reliability. Vertiv reaffirms its open ecosystem strategy, ensuring solutions remain interoperable regardless of server or silicon vendors, aligning with its broader goal of tackling infrastructure complexity through integrated power, thermal, and services offerings. Item 7.01 disclosure, including Exhibit 99.1, is furnished and not deemed filed.